The Northern View, November 05, 2014

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BG Group to delay Ridley Island terminal

LITTLE MOUTH, BIG BITE Feature

Decision driven by uncertain market

Heart of our City: Barb Long Page A6

BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The BG Group said it is “pausing on Prince Rupert” when it comes to the company’s liquefied natural gas export terminal on Ridley Island, but BG Canada president Madeline Whitaker said the company is by no means abandoning its plans.

“We have always said the earliest - Madeline Whitaker final investment decision would be 2016, realistically it will probably be later than that with commercial operations beginning early in the next decade ... we are not going to be rushed in scheduling this project, we are going to take the time to do it right that is right for the BG Group and right for the people of B.C.,” she said.

“This is all about how much goes ahead in the U.S.”

Sports Rampage shut out

by Ice Demons Page A12 Shaun Thomas / The Northern View

With a little help from her dad and wearing her owl costume, 11-month-old Lyla Armstrong takes her turn in the Donut Dangle event at Friday night’s Halloween Fest. For more on the event, see Page A4.

See LNG on Page A2

Election Profiles of council candidates Page A17-A20

Haida Gwaii Oktoberfest fun in Port Clements Page B1 ing

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Council candidates face off in first forum Eight of nine running for office answer the public

BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Hopeful Prince Rupert city council candidates brought their message to the public during an Oct. 28 forum.

The event started with opening statements from each councillor, followed by time to answer two predetermined questions, followed by responses and reflection. Then, selected candidates fielded a few questions from those in attendance.

Taking part in the event were incumbent city councillors Anna Ashley, Barry Cunningham, Gina Garon, Nelson Kinney and Joy Thorkelson, along with candidates Blair Mirau, Wade Niesh and Ray Pedersen.

Gurvinder Randhawa is also running for a seat on Prince Rupert city council, but was

Council candidates: - Anna Ashley - Barry Cunningham - Gina Garon

- Nelson Kinney - Blair Mirau - Wade Niesh - Ray Pedersen - Gurvinder Randhawa - Joy Thorkelson

unable to attend the event as he was out of town.

The first predetermined question candidates were asked was how they would improve the way city council operates.

Garon, who owns her own business, said she doesn’t have a problem with how council operates, noting council must abide to a strict Community Charter. She said she is aware that

people in the community have issues with the number of closed meetings council has, but said sometimes it’s necessary to negotiate on land, labour or legal matters.

“Once you understand how the process works, [you understand] it’s just the way democracy works,” she said.

Better communication with the public was something many candidates spoke in favour of, including Ashley who suggested this could be done through social media and by creating more city advisory groups.

Ashley, a teacher, also said she would like to see changes to Committee of the Whole meetings, where citizens can question council on city operations, to include comments and suggestions.

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PILT dispute Province not worried by BG delay benefits Port Ed

BY SHAUN THOMAS PORT EDWARD / The Northern View

The end of a dispute between the City of Prince Rupert and the Prince Rupert Port Authority has resulted in a windfall of sorts for the District of Port Edward.

As a result of the increased payment-in-lieu of tax (PILT) assessment, the district has received an additional $580,000 in unbudgeted revenue from the port authority that falls into two categories.

“The first part, $424,000, is our share of the tax revenue from Ridley Island. We get 17 per cent of the taxes, so when they paid the additional money to the city our portion was larger,” explained chief administrative officer Ron Bedard.

“The other $156,000 represents the additional PILT value of Lelu Island, which falls into Port Edward’s jurisdiction anyway.”

Prince Rupert Port Authority manager of corporate communications Michael Gurney noted there are six lots in Port Edward that the port pays PILT payments on, with Lelu Island being the largest. As with other undeveloped port properties, the valuation of the land changed when a review of the PILT values was undertaken.

“It appears to be a fair assessment and valuation and the PILT payments have been made to Port Edward,” Gurney said.

Bedard said the additional money will be put into general revenue and has not been earmarked for any particular purpose.

BG GROUP from Page A1 Although the timeframe may have changed, Whitaker said preparation work is still ongoing on the North Coast.

“In terms of our momentum here in B.C. we have a lot of work to do in 2015. The focus of our work next year will be bringing forward some additional field studies to support our environmental assessment and permitting, we will be continuing with our community engagement, with our consultation and we will be bringing forward two new programs with First Nations for employment, training and environmental stewardship. The team is still here and we have a lot of work to do next year.”

The company made its decision public during an Oct. 28 conference call, a decision Whitaker said is being driven in part by the development of an LNG export industry south of the border.

“This is all about how much goes ahead in the U.S. There is about 270 million tonnes of project capacity on the slate in the U.S. at the moment and the scale of the U.S. export could have an impact on when the best time is for Canadian volume to come onto the market,” she said.

“There is uncertainty at the moment about the size and number of North American projects and, as

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BG Group’s proposed LNG export terminal on Lelu Island has been “paused”.

we wait for that market to evolve, we will make an assessment about when is the best time to go forward with Prince Rupert LNG. We will be changing our timetable slightly in terms of EA filings, but we will be maintaining our momentum on the ground in B.C.” B.C. Minister of Natural Gas Development Rich Coleman said he remains confident in the strength of an LNG industry growing in the province. “[BG’s] comments are basically relative to their financial statements

and they’re just being prudent and looking forward, and that’s what they’ve told me,” Coleman said.

“We haven’t seen any slowdown in progress of in any of the project development agreements we’ve been working on with these companies, so at this stage I’m still pretty confident.”

Coleman said proposals for global LNG production currently exceed the anticipated supply, so it’s expected that not all proposals in B.C. will go ahead.

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Candidates face off for the first time FORUM from Page A1 Cunningham, who works with the Canadian Coast Guard, said there’s a lot of misinformation about city operations, suggesting the city keep the record straight by publishing weekly write-ups in the Northern View and, possibly, online on the Internet.

But Thorkelson, who works with the United Fishermen and Allied Workers Union, pointed out that the city has tried to engage people in the past with little success.

Focus was another way candidates said they would improve Prince Rupert city council operations, with entrepreneurPedersen saying he would focus on making the community the next big port city. He said a way to do this would be looking at current port cities as models.

“We can either go the way we’re going and wait for things to come to us willy-nilly, or we can map it out ... and go get that,” Pedersen said.

Niesh, a self-employed contractor, said he feels past councils have usually relied on the future as they made decisions, stating he would he switch the focus to making decisions based on what is currently in the community.

Kinney, a semi-retired hair technician, said in order for council to be successful, it must be able to work together, along with its senior staff, something he has done.

Mirau, the economic development officer for the Gitmaxmak’ay Nisga’a Society, said council needs to be focused.

“Meetings happen once or twice a month; the hours are very limited, and we need to use that time wisely. When I use the term focus, I mean a focus on what local government is elected to do. That’s pave our streets, replace our sewers and make sure our pipes are working effectively,” he said.

Candidates were then questioned on how they plan to address the city’s $250-million infrastructure deficit, with reoccurring solutions being to get grant writers and have shovel-ready projects so the city is able to get financial assistance, as well as lobbying the provincial and federal government for funding.

“We need outside help to fix our infrastructure ... there’s been many bandaids in this town and it’s time to get someone to pay for its immediate surgery,” Niesh said, adding the city should hire companies equipped to handle major work, not put it on the backs of the public works department, which he said is designed to take on daily projects.

However, there are some flaws in these suggestions, as a few candidates pointed out.

Ashley said despite lobbying the provincial and federal government for assistance each year, the city still hasn’t received any aid.

Thorkelson said grants often require fund matching, and if the city doesn’t have the funds to match they won’t get the grant.

“I know with my experience as a grant writer at City Hall that grants aren’t a

Top, from left, Gina Garon, Wade Niesh, Ray Pedersen, Barry Cunningham and Nelson Kinney.

Below, from left, Anna Ashley, Joy Thorkelson and Blair Mirau.

See Pages A1720 for candidate profiles.

Martina Perry / The Northern View

solution, they’re another bandaid,” added Mirau.

The solution is to simplify the city’s bylaws to encourage new businesses to open and existing businesses to expand, said Mirau who noted the city is in the business of property taxes.

Ashley reiterated that point, with Niesh and Pedersen also stating the city’s tax base needs to grow to address the infrastructure deficit.

Thorkelson said higher levels of government have been downloading costs onto municipalities, and haven’t given local

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“We cannot sell land and put that money from land into infrastructure. We can only put money from land into land,” Thorkelson said, noting this is why the city set up the Prince Rupert Legacy corporation.

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Heart of our City

Putting the focus on fitness Barb Long’s 25 years of health on the North Coast

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

It’s well known that a good workout makes a person feel rejuvenated and refreshed after they’ve finished – but while they’re strengthening their body during one, not so much.

For Barb Long, it’s that invigoration and sense of personal renewal right after pushing one’s body to it’s limits, which both started and defined her ongoing 25year career as a fitness instructor while training and instructing in Prince Rupert and Terrace.

“It’s that relaxation you feel when you’re done and you walk out feeling really calm and good [that makes it so addictive],” said Barb last weekend during a rare day off while the civic centre prepared its halls for Halloween Fest for Friday’s festivities.

Barb is a born-and-raised, fourth-generation Rupertite. Her great-grandparents settled in the town before it was even designated a city - when tents were more common than brick or wooden homes.

Her figure skating career as a teen propelled Barb to explore both coaching and fitness lessons through the help of Kaarlene Lindsay, her mentor and first fitness instructor in Prince Rupert.

“She was the very first person I put a pair of runners on to do a fitness class with and she got me hooked and she helped as I was becoming an instructor ... she was very instrumental in me getting into it and keeping me into it,” said Barb.

Gaining the right credentials to become a certified instructor, well-versed in the ways of fitness is hard enough – an over-a-year-long process - which can’t be completed in the Northwest alone. One often must venture to Vancouver or further to gain the necessary practical skills along with the theoretical side of things.

“It’s a very long process to get certified. Being in the northwest, it’s harder because we have to travel for our courses so it does get expensive,” she said.

“But it’s worth it. Back in the day, you’d get a lot of very, very unsafe fitness instructors because we didn’t have quite the same education that we do now, so it’s interesting how it’s evolved over the years.”

At the civic centre, Barb teaches a Tae Boot class (a mix of boot camp and Tae Bo) and a typical militarystyle boot camp, as well as strength-training, dryland training for various sports teams across the city and most recently, Pilates at both the civic centre and Zikhara Yoga, a yoga and Pilates studio near Cow Bay. Coaching skating in Terrace for 16 years, Barb was still involved in what had gotten her bit by the fitness bug until she retired from the ice when moving back to Prince Rupert four years ago.

Now, Barb’s greatest challenges lie in the individualistic aspects of her clients - in their different styles, intensity and dedication.

“It’s tough [to have that balance while teaching a class] because you don’t want to discourage the casual person or the beginner from coming back so it’s really about watching your participants, seeing what’s

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While not teaching a class, fitness instructor Barb Long takes a moment to enjoy the Halloween Fest decorations.

“I have 20-year-olds and I have 72-year olds, which is absolutely phenomenal.”

- Barb Long happening and giving a lot of modifications,” she said.

Modifications is the key word, as each participant needs different adjustments while the class is going on. That’s what Barb specializes in.

“In a small community, you just get to know your participants so much better than if you’re in a large community so that’s a bonus here,” Barb added.

And the diversity and growth of her clientele in just the past few years has been an encouraging thing, she’s noticed.

“It’s improving. I can honestly say when I moved back home, I felt [the fitness community] was a little stagnant. In the last couple years I’ve seen a huge improvement. I have a lot of people young and old. I have 20-year-olds and 72-year-olds which is absolutely phenomenal so I do see the trend in fitness and people being aware of health is really growing in Prince Rupert.”

Among the latest trends to be sweeping the country?

Hot yoga.

While Barb herself hasn’t tried it yet, she says she plans to and definitely sees the appeal of yoga and Pilates.

“If you go to a high-impact boot camp, your body

can only take so much of that and it’s going to scream at you to stop. I think yoga and Pilates are just more sustainable for life and I think also yoga and Pilates work more to the mental well-being as well and getting almost a holistic approach to it,” she explained.

“We always take that time at the end – you’ve got over five minutes which doesn’t sound long but when you’re just laying on a mat and relaxing and breathing and just all of a sudden when you open your eyes, the class is done.”

Mostly, Barb is in it for the pleasure she derives from helping others feel better about their energylevels, body and spirit. Since she’s seen often seen them from the beginning of their journey to the end if they have one, Barb gathers a unique perspective on all her clients and is thrilled when she sees them succeed.

“Nothing makes me feel better than seeing somebody come in and start off hiding in the corner thinking they can’t do it and all of a sudden a couple weeks later they move up and they might have a new pair of runners on and you think ‘OK, there you go, it’s starting to happen’. Then a month or two or three later they’re at the front of the class and they may have lost five pounds, they may not have lost any weight but they’re feeling really good and they’ve got a new sense of confidence and you can see it on that person,” she said.

“That’s what makes me feel the best – they’ve made a lifestyle change and you can see it in their demeanour ... I get really excited over it because I’ve done this for so long and I know how good I feel and if I can help people better their lives by bringing fitness into it then I’ve done my job and that makes me really happy.”

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LNG industry on the ropes?

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hey may not be letting onto it in the press, presenting a nonchalant and confident face to the people of the province, but if Christy Clark and Rich Coleman aren’t worried about the fate of the LNG industry in B.C. then they are either the most pompous individuals in the country or they are simply clueless.

In the past several months, rather than good news item after good news item coming ahead of the end of 2014, word from proponents of multibillion dollar export terminals has been increasingly negative. In the last three months, Apache pulled out of the Kitimat LNG project, Petronas threatened delay of Shaun Thomas the Pacific NorthWest LNG project and just last week the BG Group announced it was “pushing pause” on its Ridley Island terminal.

When a single company raises questions about the viability of an LNG export terminal, it is fairly easy to dismiss it as an issue with that company. But when three separate companies behind arguably the three largest LNG projects all indicate this may not be the time to dip their toes into the B.C. energy export pond, that’s a sign of an issue with the industry itself.

Coupled with dropping gas prices, competition from our neighbours to the south, the high cost of construction relative to other areas and an expected influx of new supply, B.C. could be left out in the cold.

While there may be some here on the North Coast and throughout the province who would welcome the departure of the industry, those people need to look at the bigger picture and wake up to reality.

If you want to see the LNG industry fail, then you better find a viable substitute that would create countless spinoff businesses that are going to pickup the tax tab to keep the services we all enjoy so much running smoothly and in perpetuity.

Or, in the alternative, prepare to either lose those services or cough up a lot more when it comes to tax time.

Simply, there are just no excuses

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e have just two things to do — the rest Other than those too ill or providing an essential can wait. service, every person in this community should be at Most, if not all, of us lead lives the service. that are dominated with duties, obligations, Any other reason for not attending is just an responsibilities and pastimes that challenge the 24 excuse that cannot be excused. hours we are given each day.

Four days later comes one of the rewards earned Work, family, school, cleaning the gutters, by that duty, sacrifice and blood — a democratic feeding the dog, et. al., the list of things we need to election. get done on any given day seems to consume our Some would argue that it is a right not to cast lives, and the thought of a day off to do nothing, to a vote. For whatever reason, whether personal or decompress, is appealing to all of us. political, some want to do their civic duty but just Todd Hamilton So, next Tuesday, go ahead, take the day off — can’t hold their nose long enough to make their well, take 22 hours. mark on a ballot. Fair enough.

For 22 of those 24 hours, go ahead, put your feet If that is your reason for not wanting to vote, up, relax and do whatever it is you enjoy — you deserve it. then do so by showing up at the polling station, registering and However, for a couple of hours next Tuesday, Nov. 11, cast a blank ballot that will be rejected. You’ve done your duty show your respect to those who made it possible for you to live and exercised your democratic right. the busy life you have chosen to lead.

For all others eligible to vote, not voting is inexcusable.

Although there are some essential service workers who will There are advance polls, special polls, even mobile voting be working on our national holiday and others too ill, for the opportunities for those who are too ill, or for those who find rest of us, on Remembrance Day, there is no justifiable excuse the general election day is inconvenient. for not making your way down to the Prince Rupert cenotaph Then there are those who say their vote just doesn’t matter. by 11 a.m.

These people, above all, need to be at the cenotaph on Tuesday.

Turnout on Remembrance Day in Prince Rupert has, in my I’d ask them then to read all the names on the cenotaphs experience, been heartening. across this great nation and then look into the eyes of those Babies to near-centenarians are there. Able-bodied men and who have or are serving and tell them that what they have done women from all races and cultures are there. Men and women in service to this country didn’t matter. on canes and in wheelchairs are there. Uniformed personnel Anyway you want to look at it, not attending or not voting and civilians are there. They are there to honour those who did is just a disrespectful and poor excuse. their duty, some who paid the ultimate price, and to show the After all the sacrifice and service, the very least you can do necessary respect for those who made no excuses. are these two simple things, the rest can wait.

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November 5, 2014 • Northern View • A7

On the street

What does Remembrance Day mean to you?

With Martina Perry

BRANDON ARMSTRONG

GERI ROTHWELL

MARY DOUGLAS

REGGIE HUSKINS

“Remembering the fallen soldiers. I have relatives that were in the war.”

“For us to remember all the courageous men and women who fought for our rights and freedoms.”

“Remembering my father.

He served and has passed away since.”

“Unfortunately it only means what I’ve read about; the suffering that people went through.”

Photo courtesy Prince Rupert Port Authority SUSTAINABILITY IS THE POINT: Students participating in Prince Rupert’s PAC 10 Tutoring summer camps learn about pollution prevention practices from crew members of the Port Authority’s Charles Hays harbour patrol vessel.

Letters to the editor

Patrol enables safe Inside Passage too costly and clean harbour “This beautiful marine

Editor: In June of this year I travelled to Vancouver Island for a family memorial. I drove down and, as I had a large load on my return trip, I decided to book a ticket with BC Ferries. I got a bargain ticket for $650 one way, no stateroom.

The ferry was approximately at two-thirds capacity and yet it was not until noon at the cafeteria that I spotted a local. Having finished my lunch I figured that I would grab a coffee refill and join him and his wife. I was informed that BC Ferries does not have refills so I was charged $2.30 and told to wash the cup, so to speak.

I have travelled this route many times and I never tire of the scenery. At 10 p.m. we all witnessed an incredible sunset. If you however want to enjoy this view from the front of the ship you will pay $30 for a seat you can’t even sleep in. On the alternate floor with a forward view you must pay $30 or so for the fancy dining room.

As it is now, this has become BC Ferries’ private little cruise route. The locals don’t ride it because they cannot afford to. It is also not designed for the average tourist but the wealthy tourist. If you are towing an RV of any type it is far more than the average Canadian can afford.

This beautiful marine highway is now closed to the general public who simply can’t afford it. If people would travel to this area there will always be a certain sector who will be in search of innovation, investment, and possibly making this area their new

highway is now closed to the general public.”

- Phil Craig h home.

If people l d do nott ttravell h here thi this will ill never happen.

I have a question for Christy Clark: what will she do when she retires from politics and opens her little restaurant and the customers are not arriving?

I would assume using BC Ferries as a format you would cut service and up your prices. If LNG is any indication she will end up giving the food away for next to nothing just to keep the doors open.

My suggestion is to offer British Columbians a rate just under $400 for vehicle and driver.

With increased ridership the revenues would be substantial and the benefits would flow through the region. Tourists fares could also be lowered.

We are blessed with one of the most beautiful marine highways in the world and many are deprived to use it. Yes, the ferries are costly to operate but keep in mind 100,000 people cross Vancouver’s bridges daily for free and some day the bridges will all need to be replaced.

Phil Craig Prince Rupert

Commending the Coast Guard Editor: There are those who complained that U.S. tugboat Barbara Foss had been dispatched from 675 kilometres away in Neah Bay, Washington, to tow the Russian MV Simushir, and asked why a tug was not available from Port Hardy or Prince Rupert.

In fact, the tug was dispatched from Prince Rupert, where it had just delivered a barge towed from Whittier, Alaska; that route is the current regular employment of the tug.

This is not the only error surrounding the Russian container ship incident to air.

On Friday, Oct. 17, newspapers, radio, television and their websites reported verbatim from the Haida spokesman that the vessel would go aground at 9:30 p.m.; he even had a rocky bay on Haida Gwaii picked out for the disaster to occur.

At the time of all these reports, the vessel was harmlessly drifting parallel to or away from shore due to the current, and at no

time was closer to land than 12 nautical miles.

Canadian Coast Guard vessel Gordon Reid was tethered to the vessel about 18 hours after the initial breakdown, and larger Canadian and US Coast Guard vessels arrived on scene about that same time. Sunday night, the CTV National News anchor reported that the vessel had been towed safely to Prince Rupert after three days drifting off BC’s pristine coastline. The drift-time had suddenly quadrupled, but at least she added that all crew were safe.

My wife and I took a lot of interest in the incident, as we have more than 40 years oceangoing experience between us.

We would suggest, in our learned opinion, that the Canadian Coast Guard did a great job; yet readily acknowledge that more ocean-going tugs would be welcome.

Bernie Smith, Parksville

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ith the launch of the Prince Rupert Port Authority’s Charles Hays patrol vessel in 2011 came a new environmental safeguard for the Prince Rupert Harbour.

The 12-metre vessel and its crew are responsible for enforcing the Canada Marine Act within harbour limits, which chiefly means monitoring the 366 kilometres of coastline stewarded by the Port Authority.

One of the primary functions of the Charles Hays is ensuring the safe transit of vessels using the harbour. This involves escorting large commercial ships as they enter and exit the harbour.

It also means enforcing the rules and regulations of Prince Rupert’s harbour, like the designated speed and safety zones, in order to minimize the risk of incidents that could result in marine pollution.

As a lead vessel for Prince Rupert’s Harbour Debris Society, the Charles Hays removes items that pose a risk to navigation or the environment, such as logs and derelict vessels.

During regular patrols, the boat crew visually inspects vessels and port infrastructure to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.

It also facilitates the Port Authority’s random ship inspections for commercial vessels calling on the Port of Prince Rupert.

Yet another function of the patrol is carrying out the Port Authority’s extensive water sampling program, which regularly tests and collects samples from more than two dozen sites throughout the harbour.

This work contributes to a collection of baseline water quality data and provides an early detection system for any changes to the regular condition of our marine environment.

In collaboration with agencies like Canadian Coast Guard, Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue and Western Canada Marine Response Corporation, the Charles Hays also acts as a response vessel for marine incidents of every kind.

The vessel carries a range of equipment to assist with everything from mariners in distress to marine pollution containment and recovery.

Through the daily work of the Charles Hays boat crew, the Prince Rupert Port Authority is keeping watch over Prince Rupert’s harbour to ensure the marine environment remains safe and clean for all users.

The Port Authority’s commitment to patrolling the harbour is a key component of its 2020 Environmental Sustainability Plan, which defines new initiatives and community partnerships beyond mandated requirements and regulations.

Through numerous initiatives and programs launched in recent years, the Port Authority is gathering information about environmental conditions in the area and learning how to best preserve them through responsible development. Together with like-minded community organizations and our port partners, it is monitoring issues like harbour debris and marine pollution and introducing best practices to reduce the impact of existing operations and future developments.

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BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The omega-3 content of locally caught sockeye and pink salmon is very high.

Record Skeena Returns

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cattered throughout town there are glowing scenes late at night as chips are added to smouldering fires. The smell of salmon smokehouses goes perfectly with the season’s windy nights. Now is the time of year when the organized and talented amongst us decide if the outside temperature is cool enough to start smoking fish. Some have said yes, pulled their frozen sockeye fillets out of the freezer, and fired up their smokehouses.

Lucky friends and families are starting to share some of the best smoked salmon in the world.

Skeena salmon runs were fantastic this yearabove historic averages.

Almost three million sockeye returned (less than one million are needed for spawning). Pink salmon did really well too, especially in Lakelse Lake. Skeena pink salmon usually only do great on odd years, but this year was a wonderful surprise with well over a million returns despite it being an even year.

The same healthy salmon runs are showing up all over the coast. The Columbia chinook returns have been tremendous the last few years, most people have heard about recent record Fraser sockeye runs, and 2013 (an odd year) hit historically high levels for BC pink salmon. Closer to home coho returns brought smiles to fishermen’s faces.

There is a lot of interest in salmon.

Vancouver Foodies are asking: “Where is the best place to buy it?” “How do you tell which salmon are best?” Prince Rupert can benefit.

Each year we land enough salmon to produce millions of meals, far more than we can eat locally. They are important for Canadians food security. Word is also getting out that locally landed sockeye are unusually high in omega-3.

The oil content of ocean caught Skeena sockeye fillets is about 11.5% (the US average is 5.6%). The further a salmon has to swim upriver to spawn, the more oil they store for the trip. Bristol Bay, where most of the US sockeye come from, is only about 100 km from the spawning grounds. Skeena sockeye in Chatham Sound are brimming with enough stored oil to make the long 360 km swim inland to Babine Lake.

It is good to live where we get first chance at the millions of delicious salmon which pasture far out at sea and bring home important nutrients; feeding millions every year.

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Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Ltd. has cleared one hurdle in the construction of its proposed pipeline connecting Northeastern B.C. to Lelu Island as the Nisga’a Lisims Government has executed a benefits agreement with the company.

The Nisga’a Nation said the agreement, which was passed on Oct. 29, will allow for approximately 85 kilometres of the proposed pipeline to run through Nisga’a lands and allow approximately 12 kilometres to run through the Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park primarily adjacent to the highway. The final right-of-way for the pipeline will be approximately 32 metres wide, while additional lands may be required for possible pipeline expansion, temporary log decking, equipment storage and camps.

However, the nation emphasizes that “the rights granted by the Nisga’a Nation are not sales of Nisga’a Lands”.

The Nisga’a say the agreement includes “substantial financial and other benefits that will accrue to the Nisga’a Nation”, including direct financial benefits, further capacity funding, milestone payments, annual right-of-way payments and additional payments “made on the basis of shared future success” for both the company and the Nisga’a. As well as payments, the Nisga’a will receive property tax payments as a result of a property tax agreement signed with the province this month and includes commitments

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A map showing the route of the pipeline as it runs through Nisga’a territory.

for the company to provide, “exclusive contracting opportunities for right-ofway clearing, camp services, security and medical services on Nisga’a lands”.

The Nisga’a will retain ownership of merchantable timber harvested on their land and an “enhanced forest management fund and an environmental studies and monitoring fund” have been established.

The two groups will also work together to determine whether the Nisga’a Nation can establish future natural gas distribution to serve homes in the Nass Valley and gives the Nisga’a Nation the option to secure capacity on the line for an LNG developer who locates on Nisga’a Land.

“The agreement ... is a significant demonstration of the strength of the Nisga’a Treaty and its ability to generate substantial benefit to Nisga’a citizens over the life of this project,” said the Nisga’a Lisims government in a statement.

John Dunn, vice-president of Prince

Rupert Gas Transmission Ltd., said the company was very pleased to have the agreement in place.

“Negotiations with the Nisga’a have been ongoing for some 18 months and we appreciate their willingness to work with us to reach an outcome that will benefit their people for many years to come. They have been actively involved in all aspects of project discussions including developing route options through their lands and the park, and discussions around the economic benefits of our project,” he said.

“While we don’t discuss details of proposed legislation, we can say that we have a great deal of respect for the Nisga’a people. It has always been the highest priority to negotiate with, and have the support of, every Aboriginal group that will be directly affected by our proposed pipeline. Our philosophy is based on collaboration and consensus that will certainly continue as we move forward and work with the Nisga’a people.”

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LNG education TRANSITION forum coming

BY TOM FLETCHER PRINCE RUPERT / Black Press

The B.C. government began a provincial tour of liquefied natural gas technology and skills training in Prince George Wednesday and Thursday, with more than 2,000 people registered to attend.

Jobs Minister Shirley Bond said the tour focuses on the need for skilled workers as the baby boom generation retires. The events will include presentations from the government’s “Find Your Fit” trades training program, including demonstrations of trades such as welding.

Science World B.C. is taking part, with a demonstration of energy science and technology.

The tour moves to Fort St. John Nov. 4-5, Terrace Nov. 9-10, Prince Rupert Nov. 18-19, Squamish Dec. 16-17, Nanaimo Jan. 13-14 and Kamloops Feb. 3-4.

Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman said more communities will be added after the initial seven stops. Displays and information kits show how gas is extracted using hydraulic fracturing of deep rock formations, and how it is processed into LNG for use as fuel for vehicles or power plants.

The government hosted a demonstration of LNG at the Legislature Monday, showing how the super-cooled gas behaves as a liquid when exposed to the air, poured into water, or burned.

More information on the tour and registration to attend is available at www.LNGinBC.ca.

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During International Credit Union Week, Northern Savings staff held a bake sale and barbeque with the $525 of funds raised going to the North Coast Transition Society.

“We are truly committed to giving back to the communities we live in and look forward to future events. A huge thank you goes out to all members of Northern Savings Credit Union and our community for your generous donations,” said assistant branch manager Donna Farwell.

From left, Alice Pereira, Dawn Bruce, North Coast Transition Society executive director Christine White, Gina Bishop, Karen Parker, Laurie Duffy and Valerie Georgescu.

Marine data transmitter installed

BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Mariners in Prince Rupert will be able to get realtime data from Agnew Bank following the installation of an Automatic Information System (AIS) on the Ocean Data Acquisition System (ODAS) buoy, which has been in place since January.

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pressure, tide level, surface current speed and direction and water temperature to any vessel equipped with an AIS receiver of the AIR mobile app.

“This data is helping Pacific NorthWest LNG learn more about the complex marine and weather environment on the North Coast. We are making use of the information to assist in the design of our marine terminal and to determine operating procedures for LNG carriers that would be calling on the facility. It only makes sense to share this information with the

wider marine community,” said Capt.

David Kyle, head of marine services for Pacific NorthWest LNG, noting the data is being shared as part of the project’s contribution to marine safety.

The monitoring system came from B.C.-based Axys Technologies, and international accounts manager Chad MacIsaac said said there may be more to come between the two companies.

“We hope to collaborate in the future to expand the understanding and knowledge of the environment on the North Coast,” he said.

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Santa to sail the seas with kids Jingle Boat Express launched

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Thursday, Nov. 6, the Rental Agency Team, Northern Health, is at the centre to talk Kidney Dialysis. There is currently no kidney dialysis unit at the hospital and individuals are being taught how to do home dialysis. If this is important to you or concerns you or a loved one please come to hear what the team has to say.

Time: Noon to 1 p.m. Note the lunch hour is changed: 11 a.m. to noon on this Thursday only. No chowder.

Saturday, Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. is our Tea and Bazaar. Come one, come all. There will be lots and lots of raffles, baking, etc. and of course our dessert and sandwiches will be served, along with tea/ coffee.

Buy your tickets for in house raffles at the door. In addition, we will be selling raffle tickets for our main grand prize raffle ... see you there!

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Santa Claus may not be riding the rails in Prince Rupert this year, but a partnership between three organizations will give North Coast youth the chance to spend some oneon-one time with him on the high seas.

Northern Savings Credit Union, Success by Six and the Prince Rupert Port Authority are teaming up for the first-ever Jingle Boat Express, a one hour harbour tour with Santa Claus aboard the Inside Passage.

“In the three organizations taking over the event, we wanted to see if we could rebrand it and do something that would allow more children to have more access. We wanted to do the same type of event, but put a bit of a different spin on it,” said Northern Savings Credit Union branch manager Stefan Delloch, noting the increase in rail traffic created too much uncertainty about running the Jingle Bell Express again after it was cancelled last year.

“People can expect to have a fun, festive event for children and families.

They’ll get to experience the wonder and beauty of the Prince Rupert harbour, which is not something everyone is

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Santa will be visiting with North Coast youth on the harbour instead of the rails.

able to do. We are really excited we are able to put this type of event out to the benefit of the community at such a low cost so the most number of people can participate.”

One hundred tickets for each of the two scheduled trips will go on sale at 9 a.m. on Nov. 15 at Northern Savings Credit Union. The boat ride itself will depart at 10 a.m. and at noon on Dec. 11.

The other partners said bringing something back to Prince Rupert for children at Christmas time was an important undertaking, one they are glad to be involved in.

“We are just thrilled to see this wonderful event return to Prince

Rupert. I know how excited my kids were for the Jingle Bell Express each year so it is such an honour to be able to work in partnership to carry on a greatly anticipated and much loved tradition,” said Success by Six coordinator Kate Toye.

“The Prince Rupert Port Authority is pleased to partner with local businesses and organizations to bring this popular seasonal family event back to Prince Rupert. Celebrating more than 15 years of putting smiles on kids’ faces in our community, we are happy to be a part of the Jingle Boat Express this year,” added Prince Rupert Port Authority community relations manager Maynard Angus.

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Mildenberger stones Rampage in victory Ice Demons netminder posts 25-save shutout in 4-0 win for Kitimat

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Kitimat goalie Tom Mildenberger entered Saturday’s Rupert-Kitimat matchup a relative unknown in the CIHL’s 2014-15 season, but left it a hero for the Ice Demons.

Mildenberger stopped every shot that came his way (25 in all) in a 4-0 Ice Demons shutout victory over the Rupert Rampage, handing the rhinos their fourth straight loss.

He was almost superhuman in the second period when the Rampage (1-3-1) poured on assault after assault of a barrage of shots and saved most of them with his lightning quick glove-hand.

So what was the tendy thinking during his flashy, NHLcalibre glove stops that had the crowd ooo-ing and aww-ing and Rampage forwards looking skyward?

“Thank God they stayed in my glove,” said Mildenberger after the game.

Indeed, rebounds were a rare sight off of Kitimat’s netminder, who so far has taken a back seat to Shahar Moudahi and Brett Vilness during Kitimat’s woeful start to the season (they stand at 1-4-1) – and their win in Rupert on Saturday was their first of the season.

“I’ve been having a rough year, so I’ve been trying to focus on following the puck a little bit better. For the first period I was struggling a little bit and fighting the puck, but in the second period I got a lot of shots and was able to see the puck so it was a good confidence-builder,” said Mildenberger who earned his first shutout in his CIHL career.

In the second frame, Rupert’s top line broke out on a 2-on-0 rush and Mildenberger lunged out to meet the connecting pass head on and stop the squad from scoring their first tally. He then unbelievably managed to fly back across the crease for the juicy rebound that the rhinos’ third man in had gotten to.

Before that flurry, Mildenberger flashed the leather more than a few times to put on a one-man show for the crowd.

Rupert had beaten Kitimat in the season opener, and the Ice Demons hadn’t had much luck since then – going 0-4-0 in their previous endeavours before topping the Rampage in their shutout victory.

It was the first time Rupert was held scoreless since Oct. 9, 2011 when they lost to the now-defunct Houston Luckies 1-0.

“We’re finally coming together as a team. We’re moving the puck a little better – supporting the puck and guys are coming in front of the net so [opposing] goalies can’t see the puck so it’s good,” added Mildenberger.

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Tom Mildenberger gets a pad on a shot by Tyler Bates (71) after Kory Movold (28) makes a centring pass. Mildenberger posted his first career CIHL shutout in Kitimat’s 4-0 win against Prince Rupert on Saturday night. Mildenberger had a sensational second period where he stopped a 2-on-0 rush and made many fine glove saves that helped give his team their first win of the season.

“In the second period I got a lot of shots and was able to see the puck so it was a confidence-builder.”

- Tom Mildenberger Josh Slanina scored twice for Kitimat in the game, once in the first period where his slapshot beat Rupert’s netminder Devon Gerrits from the left face-off circle.

Two more goals in the second period – one a centring feed in front for a one-timer by Demons captain Derek Wakita, and another when Steven Venman scored on a 5-on-4 man advantage for Kitimat, had the Rampage reeling, down 3-0 after two periods.

Slanina notched another one to round out the 4-0 score in the middle of the third period with a slapshot from the point that beat a screened Gerrits.

“They had some fast legs out there tonight — faster than any us — and their goalie, I mean what did we have, four or five posts and the goalie was on fire. So no excuses, we definitely beat ourselves,” said Rampage general manager Ron German after the game.

“We didn’t use our speed as well as we should have.

We have to put pressure on their defence and their d-men

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tonight were more confident with the puck, so unless you’re on them fast, you give those guys one step and the next thing you know, they’re past you,” said German who mentioned the other Mildenberger — Jeff Mildenberger — as a big reason why Kitimat’s defence was so successful having had two assists on the evening.

Rupert now sits tied for third with Kitimat in the West Division with three points, one behind the Smithers Steelheads who hold down the final playoff spot. Smithers has a game in hand on the Rampage.

Next up for the rhinos is their eastern road swing that sees them take on Williams Lake on Saturday night and the Quesnel Kangaroos on Sunday.

“Hopefully we’ll have lots of bodies to go – there may be a couple injuries (Jordan Aubee and Devin Palmer) ... they’ve got big teams there at home and then when you ask the guys to take a three-day trip, it’s a big commitment for sure,” said German.

AROUND THE LEAGUE The Terrace River Kings (4-1-0) continued their torrid start to the season with a doubling up of Kitimat, 6-3 on Friday night at home. Luke Gordon had two goals and an assist and Chapen Leblond added a goal and three assists for his efforts in the win.

The Williams Lake Stampeders (6-0-0) remained undefeated Saturday night with an 8-5 win over Lac La Hache. Matt Lees had four goals and one assist while Nathan Zurak picked up a goal and two assists.

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Oldtimers host successful tourney Men’s and women’s divisions attract teams from Terrace, Kitimat, Smithers

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

There was no stoppage time between whistles, no hitting and no full rosters but there were are a handful of northwestern residents having a great old time last weekend as the Prince Rupert Oldtimers hosted their annual early November tournament, to the tune of six men’s under-50 teams, three over-50 teams and four women’s squads.

A point-system determined the winners over the weekend where eight points were up for grabs each game. Two for winning each period (made up of two separate 25-minute halves), two for the least amount of penalty minutes and two more for the win (and one for a tie).

Friday kicked off the tourney masterfully organized by John and Amy Vatcher and Sheri Pringle, explained Oldtimers’ representative Garin Gardiner.

“The three of them organized it and they really stepped it up this year,” said Gardiner after his A & G Autobody team defeated Terrace 3-2 on Sunday.

The men’s under-50 teams included Joe’s Auto Body Repair, the A & G Silverbacks, two recreational league teams from the Prince Rupert Pick-up Hockey League and teams from Terrace and Kitimat.

The 50+ division featured three

teams: Rupert, Kitimat and Terrace and the women’s division saw Terrace, Smithers and the P.R. Raiders White and Raiders Black go head-to-head.

During Sunday’s match, Gardiner’s Silverbacks got the lead early when a cross-feed pass found an A & G forward who put it home, streaking down the right-wing.

Terrace quickly got one back, and another when the squad scored two goals in the next 10 minutes of play, giving Terrace the two points for winning the first frame.

It was the second half that saw A & G come on strong however as Gordan Armstrong wired home a shot that went through the five-hole of Terrace’s netminder 10 seconds into the period just as Terrace had regained their man in the penalty box.

The 3-2 winning goal came by way of Davey Jones who wristed a shot that cleanly beat the goalie glove-side and put the Rupert squad up for good.

“He’s a strong player. He played well for us all weekend. He’s scored some big goals. He’s a horse out there,” said Gardiner of Jones.

“Same with Gord Armstrong. He can skate like the wind and he keeps going all the time.”

On Saturday night, all the teams came together with their families and attended a dance complete with food

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Gord Armstrong prepares a shot against Terrace on Sunday morning. Armstrong notched a goal in A & G Autobody’s 3-2 win against their rivals from the east.

“It’s one of the best tournaments in the Northwest.”

- Garin Gardiner and drink at the civic centre.

While a few teams had to bow out due to the tournament’s conflict with

Halloween, Gardiner stated that each team that came out, including the two rec-league teams from the Prince Rupert Pick-Up Hockey League, had fun.

“So far, from what I’ve watched, everybody’s had a really good time. The guys on the [opposing] bench said they really enjoy coming down to Rupert.

It’s one of the best tournaments in the Northwest,” Gardiner added.

Next up for the Oldtimers will be the Christmas Cup on Sunday, Dec. 21.

PRASC playing catch-up in pool-opening days

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

With the Earl Mah Aquatic Centre’s pool maintenance finally over with, the Prince Rupert Amateur Swim Club (PRASC) isn’t wasting any time getting back up to speed with the 2014-15 swimming schedule – one they’ve fallen behind on by a month with the pool’s closure.

“We’re going to ramp right back up to a full practice schedule right away,” said

PRASC head coach Chris Street.

Street mentioned that while formal assessments for registrants happened on Tuesday, registration for new members is always ongoing for the season.

“If people aren’t there for Tuesday, we’ll do the assessments as they come,” he added.

Among the expected returnees include Amy Leighton, who won nine medals at the 2014 North American Indigenous Games, and Avery Movold and Brandan Hagen, who both competed in the

2014 Canadian Age Group Swimming Championships in Winnipeg.

Until now the team has been running dryland training drills which, while important, is hardly a comparable replacement to that much time away from the water, said Street.

“The dryland’s a substitute but it’s not a good substitute so we’re looking forward to getting back to work. We’ll do some freestyle [strokes] to start with,” he said.

The team won’t send a bus or the

whole squad to an upcoming Prince George meet in three weeks, since not enough time has passed for them to train adequately, but Street mentioned there may be some athletes who choose to go on their own.

On Sunday morning, the Prince Rupert recreation department announced that the main pool and hot pool are ready but the tot pool will be closed “for a few extra days until a replacement part arrives”.

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The Prince Rupert Minor Hockey Association (PRMHA) has received a financial boost from TransCanada, a North American energy company based in Calgary.

Kevin Campbell / The Northern View Ten thousand dollars was donated to the A banner recognizing TransCanada’s donation hangs in the arena.

PRMHA earlier in the year as TransCanada added its name to the list of PRMHA’s sponsors for the 2014-15 season. A new banner has been posted above the entrance way for Rampage games in its name.

“They’ve asked us to do as we see fit with the money in any way that can benefit the hockey season for everybody and so that’s what we’ve done,” said PRMHA vice-president Tanya Ostrom last week, adding that the money went towards - Tanya Ostrom purchasing the new Zamboni that is being used for the season after the civic centre’s 2008 model broke down repeatedly in the past. we want to build an addition onto the arena but with the way “TransCanada was advised about [the need for a Zamboni] things are going these days we haven’t been able to do that so through a parent and then contacted PRMHA for more this money is what for we needed – the Zamboni,” Ostrom said. information. Even though the Zamboni was purchased before the donation was received, this did not hinder TransCanada from supporting minor hockey and the numerous ice users,” said Ostrom.

TransCanada is hopeful in its plans to build and operate a Prince Rupert Gas Transmission project with a 900-kilometre pipeline delivering natural gas from the District of Hudson’s Hope to the proposed facility on Lelu Island within the District of Port Edward.

“We definitely have fundraising that we do and

“We are thrilled to receive this donation.”

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Hunter Clifton broadly grins as he tries to get past Northern Savings’ Josh Leighton in PRMBA action on Saturday. Clifton’s Galaxy Gardens team fell to Leighton’s Nothern Savings team 42-14 but had key contributions from Johnny Larson and Mia Orr-Helin among others. Galaxy Gardens’ Jayden and Ashton switched sides to make up for some team black noshows and played strongly for their new colours.

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November 5, 2014 • Northern View • A15

Liu reflects on defending his title at home

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Adrian Liu (left) cheers on his Team Canada companions at the Commonwealth Games in July.

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL MARKHAM, ONTARIO / The Northern View

It’s not easy holding the destiny of your country’s sporting hopes in your own hands and it’s a little different for Sidney Crosby and Carey Price than it is for Adrian Liu and Derrick Ng, but that’s no diminishment to the feat the two pulled off this past month at both the Pan-American Badminton Championships in Markham and the YONEX USA International Challenge in Orlando.

In light of helping pull Canada out of a 2-0 hole in the team event at the Pan-Ams, Liu was able to relive the moments that contributed to his team win, and capturing his third-straight men’s doubles title at the event – a feat no singles player or doubles team has ever accomplished at the tournament.

“Derrick and I have been in this situation quite a few times where we had to be the ‘closers’ for the team,” said Liu last week.

“After the Americans were up 2-0, we were a bit shocked as we had not been in that situation in awhile for the team event. So when we were preparing for our match after Michelle [Li] was securing our first point with her women’s singles, we discussed how we would start the match off so we were feeling more prepared rather than nervous or anxious.”

In a tournament like that one, it’s hard for the athletes not to get ahead of themselves and think of the match beyond the one currently facing them, and it’s something the duo of Liu and Ng had to consciously fight.

“It’s always difficult not to look forward to the next round before actually playing the round you need to play.

But we were really focused this time on each match instead of thinking about the next. We had a close one against a different Guatemalan team in April at the Peru International so we were anxious to redeem ourselves and show them that we were there to win,” said Liu.

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Unfortunately for Team Canada, there wasn’t much time to savour the victory in Markham, even with the crowd behind them, as the athletes were a little preoccupied for what was on the horizon.

“After the team event we had to wait for the medal presentation, which ran really late as we had to wait until all the matches were finished. So we didn’t celebrate at all after as some of the players on the team had to prepare for the individual event, which started the next morning at 10 a.m., so it was kind of anti-climactic but at the same time it kept us focused on the individuals,” said Liu. Still, the team got some time together.

“We spent every meal together as a team which helped us bond ... that probably had a large part in our success,” he added.

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We have recently submitted a proposed design mitigation to our regulators. The improved design proposes a combined suspension bridge and trestle to reach naturally deep water in Chatham Sound.

Our proposed marine infrastructure would be located next to Flora Bank. The suspension bridge would provide at least 11.3 metres of clearance at high tide to accommodate all current fishing vessel traffic.

This updated design reflects feedback we heard from local First Nations, community members and stakeholders through our open houses, roundtable workshops and meetings with local residents.

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This rendering is of our proposed LNG facility and marine terminal on Lelu Island. Our mitigated design eliminates the need for dredging at the marine terminal and minimizes the infrastructure next to Flora Bank.

Canadian Energy. Global Reach.

Election 2014

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Candidate profiles: Prince Rupert City Council The Northern View offered Prince Rupert city council candidates in the Nov. 15 municipal election an opportunity to introduce themselves through a 250 word profile.

Anna Ashley If re-elected to council, my main goals will be to address our infrastructure deficit and to plan and prepare for the industrial economic interest in our community.

We know exactly what our needs are and how much they will cost. It is now up to council to come up with policies and procedures that will facilitate these repairs and to creatively and prudently budget so residents can count on the basics - water, sewer and roads.

This will require actively selling and developing city property to get more on the tax roll and reviewing bylaws and procedures to encourage economic development.

I am committed to developing a comprehensive plan to replace our aging infrastructure by finding new sources

of revenue and more efficient methods of delivering services.

I am committed to working with stakeholders to rejuvenate our local economy and ensuring that Prince Rupert remains open for business, while still protecting the qualities of life that the people of Prince Rupert value.

Our future prosperity depends on our ability to “think outside the box” and in engaging our entire community in that discussion so that we develop the best policies to ensure success.

It has been an honour to have served you on city council for the past six years.

I believe in our potential and our future.

The road will not be easy, but with determination we can get there.

On Nov. 15 I am asking for your vote so I can continue to do so.

Barry Cunningham I have been in Prince Rupert since 1977 and shortly after met my wife Carrie. We raised three kids in town who blessed us with five grandchildren.

Over the years I have coached minor soccer and volunteered in minor hockey.

I ran my own flooring company until 14 years ago when I started work for the Canadian Coast Guard and have been working as a Pollution Response Officer.

I am a member of various groups which include being on the board of the North West Regional Hospital District, president of a union local, I am on the Labour Council and a director of the Unemployment Action Centre Society.

Given present and future changes coming to Prince Rupert, I have made decent affordable housing one of my priorities.

With major projects proposed for the Northwest, the opportunities and hurdles we will see need to be recognized and addressed. Working with government, First Nations and industry, I believe we can achieve this. Any development in our region should be a benefit to us all.

With our aging city infrastructure, we must continue to pressure federal and provincial governments to assist us with the replacement and maintenance of our city infrastructure.

City council has a responsibility to assure residents that the city can sustain present and future growth for all.

I will continue to bring a fresh new approach to city council and represent the people’s needs. Remember to vote Saturday, Nov. 15.

Thank you.

Gina Garon I am seeking re-election as a Prince Rupert city councillor for a third term … I believe that I have the knowledge, experience, dedication and ability to help the City of Prince Rupert achieve a healthy and prosperous future.

I have represented the city of various boards, such as Community Futures, Tourism Prince Rupert, Prince Rupert Airport Society, the Integrated Health Communities Committee and the Northern Development Initiative Trust RAC committee, as well as being an alternate on the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District.

I bring a balanced approach to council as well as common sense. I believe in efficiency and effectiveness, which is something that I am proud to say our current staff brings to the table. I look forward to focusing

and strategically planning for the hyper-activity that is about hit our community. Increasing our tax base and attracting new business to our community is key to our success. It has been both an honour and a privilege to represent the City of Prince Rupert and I would love the opportunity to continue to do so for the next term.

I have owned and operated my own business for over 30 years, I was born, raised, married and raised a family here.

Six generations of my family have lived in Prince Rupert.

My grandfather Ciccone always told stories of how one day Prince Rupert would be a great port city. We are on the verge of becoming just that. Prince Rupert is my home and I am deeply committed to working for the good of my community.

Nelson Kinney Prince Rupert has been my home since 1957.

I was first elected to council in November, 2002. My focus on council is on seniors, youth and industry.

Committee activities include the Performing Arts Centre board, recreation centre, executive director at the Seniors Centre and president of the Community Enrichment Society.

As the previous owner of a local hair salon, I have been active in the business community for many years. I am a tireless ambassador, always eager to participate in local events both as a resident and a council representative.

I am interested in promoting our city and speaking for all citizens, with

a special interest in ensuring a good quality of life for seniors and youth.

I have gained much knowledge and experience in the 12 consecutive years on council and I thank the citizens of Prince Rupert for their support and allowing me to serve them. I am committed and dedicated to listening to the concerns of the people of Prince Rupert.

I am approachable, accountable and affordable. I am looking forward to serving the people as their representative on council for this term. I am committed to making sure the voice of every citizen is heard and represented on council, now and in the future.

Blair Mirau The qualities that define my character are those I will apply to the role of city councillor: insight, passion, and commitment to achieving results.

I was born and raised in Prince Rupert and graduated from Prince Rupert Secondary School before completing a Bachelor’s Degree in International Development at the University of Winnipeg. I am currently employed by the local Nisga’a Society where I have managed a portfolio of business initiatives and so far solicited $400,000 towards economic development projects. I have also worked under contract at City Hall as a grant writer where I was able to secure over $1.25 million in funding for local projects, winning an international grant-writing award in 2012.

I have also served as a director of the Chamber of Commerce and have

volunteered in Prince Rupert as a soccer coach, cruise ship ambassador and Skeena River Relay volunteer.

My key priorities for city council are enhancing accountability, increasing efficiency, and planning for prosperity. I believe my unique skill set and experience will foster fresh perspectives in our local government.

It’s time for the city to focus on growing our tax base. It’s time for council to focus on attracting new businesses, and to focus on encouraging existing businesses to expand. But most of all, it’s time to prepare Prince Rupert for prosperity.

Throughout this campaign, I’m reaching out to every Rupertite to hear about what sorts of change matter to us as a community.

To learn more, please visit blairmirau.ca.

Wade Niesh I am a married father of three daughters, I have lived in Prince Rupert since I was 1.5 years old.

I am currently selfemployed as a building contractor. I remember the good times of the past and the bad times that followed. Most of my adult life has been watching this city fall into disrepair.

Poor decision-making from past councils has led us to a dark time financially and left us with infrastructure that is crumbling.

It is now time to break this vicious cycle of taxes up, services down and spend within our means.

Unfortunately we have been put in this position but if we don’t take control of our destiny we will

continue to follow down the same path.

I am an optimist and I do wish great things for our city, but I am also a realist and know that the way things have been run has not worked and caused epic failure. My hope is to help set this runaway train back on the right track and roll into a city of financial responsibility.

We need to plan for the future but spend in the present.

This is a critical time in our city, let’s fix what is broken, let’s not kid ourselves thinking that we will survive selling purses to the tourists. We need jobs, affordable housing, and a city that is open for business in order to return to our former glory!

Vote Niesh, you won’t regret it.

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Ray Pedersen We now stand at a cross roads of a new economic era being ushered in by the fastest growing container port in North America and a number of multibillion dollar LNG terminals being considered.

What is notable about this new economic track is not only the jobs that will be directly created, but by the industries and jobs that can be created from the spinoff industries surrounding the container port and LNG. These new industries provide us with a stable and predictable platform to build and grow our city so that is not held hostage to the fluctuation of commodity prices. We are poised to become a major player in the global supply chain. Now it is up to us to make it happen.

I believe that the city needs

to have a plan, not just react to business as it comes to us willy-nilly.

The growth of these new industries is an important part in ensuring that the city meets its triple bottomline of economic, social and environmental stewardship.

More businesses in Prince Rupert means more well paying jobs, which means more tax and the ability to think and function as a great port city.

I believe that with the right vision and leadership, Prince Rupert can take its place as a leading port city in North America.

I believe that I can be one of those leaders, and with your support, I’d like to begin to move this city towards its future.

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Gurvinder Randhawa My family and I have been living in this community for over 21 years and my three children were born and raised here. I am self-employed in my own business. I have been an active member for many years, coaching P.R. Minor Soccer, serving on the Tourism Prince Rupert Board, and currently sit as a board member of Northwest Community College.

I believe that our community is largely unprepared for the many economic opportunities coming

our way. I want to ensure that local workers are fully prepared to take advantage of the new opportunities.

I am strongly committed to building mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations and neighbouring communities.

I intend to be accessible, approachable and open to all community members ensuring that their voices are heard by city council. As a family man, I am concerned about our quality of life in our community. I believe that local governments have a duty to press all senior level of governments for improvements

to quality of life for the children, homeless, seniors and all our citizens.

If elected to council, I will work towards openness, transparency, and accountability and be committed to developing a comprehensive plan with funding options to replace our aging infrastructure as quickly as possible. I will work to help put polices in place that attract new economic opportunities and encourage growth in already existing businesses.

On Nov. 15 I ask for your support to send me to council to make sure every citizen is heard and represented on council.

Joy Thorkelson In the next four years, the new council must prepare for and respond to three possibilities – that we maintain the same relatively slow level of economic growth that we have now, that we have a high level of economic activity brought about by one LNG terminal or

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 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

that we have boomstyle growth brought about by several near simultaneous projects.

The issues and solutions for each of these growth possibilities will be different. We need to inform ourselves about other city’s experiences and work with neighbouring communities to look at regional solutions.

Then, most importantly, there must be consultation, consultation, consultation with all sections of Prince Rupert’s citizenry .

Housing, a genuine concern at present, will be a crisis if we kick into a higher level of growth. Right now, seniors, supportive and low cost housing has to be created. BC Housing must replace the units that

they tore down.

We need decent temporary shelters.

When the City housing inventory is complete, council must receive community feedback on needs, housing developments and density.

Finding money to consult and plan, fix and grow our infrastructure will continue to be a problem for the next four years. Council should take a good look at its five year plan instead of only planning on an annual basis.

And, foremost in my opinion, we need to ensure that good social and caring values are part of our planning processes.

A city is for its people – all its people. And that will be my priority.

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Candidate profiles: Port Edward district council The Northern View offered Port Edward district council candidates in the Nov. 15 municipal election an opportunity to introduce themselves through a 250 word profile.

James Brown My name is James W. Brown and I’m a lifetime resident of Port Edward for 48 years.

I’m have been married to my beautiful wife Debra Darlene Brown (Dee Dee) for 19 years with one child, Charles Russell Brown age 24 years. We are very proud grandparents with one grandson - Charles Russell Ian Brown Jr. As past councillor of the District of Port Edward, I was a very proud and honoured to represent my community as it was a rewarding and tremendous learning experience. I continued to have great interest in our local concerns and issues. I love Port Edward and care for my home town.

I wish to work together with our council and administration to create a strong official community plan and identify the

community’s priorities. As a council we have to listen to the people and make important decisions and plans that will guide Port Edward during the changing times and economic diversification in our community’s future. As a united council we need to continue to engage and work together with industry and all levels of government.

If I were to be elected as a councillor for the District of Port Edward, I will continue to be devoted, open, transparent and accountable to the people of Port Edward.

I will provide leadership, a strong voice, listening for your concerns and addressing your issues during council meetings.

I respectfully seek your support on Nov. 15, 2014, as it is my endeavor to keep unity on Port Edward council.

Murray Kristoff My name is Murray Kristoff and I have lived in Port Edward for the past 23 years.

I own and operate a business here and am proud to have served on council for the past 6 terms. Being a business owner has given me the insight on how to keep Port Edward running strong and financially viable. I am seeking reelection so I can continue to help improve this great community we all share. I will do this by making solid financial decisions such as keeping taxes low and by maintaining our infrastructure.

During my terms on council we have replaced all the water and sewer systems, and saw the addition of the water and sewer treatment plants and built a new elementary school.

By keeping a school in our community it has strengthened our communities’ connections to family and the continued growth of Port Edward.

If re-elected I want to continue the economic growth we started, which will bring good paying long-term jobs as well as much needed tax dollars to sustain our community. Exciting new industrial growth is just around the corner. The Wampler Way Bypass road will open up acres of new property that could be developed for low income and senior housing.

We will grow the housing market to ensure new homes are built which will keep the rental rates low and affordable for all residents. Please allow me to continue to help plan and shape Port Edward’s future as opportunity is on the horizon.

Ed Day Ed Day, short for Edward Day. Born in 1958 on Inverness Street in Vancouver B.C. and now, as if by fate, owner of the old Inverness cannery property, with the Llamas.

My life partner of 34 years is Alice Kruta, we have raised our daughter April who now has her own son and we are raising our grandniece Truly (10).

I chose to purchase property here (2005 and 08), as it reminded me of the

wonderful small waterfront village I grew up in (safe and family oriented). In that small village, Lions Bay which is now a part of West Vancouver, a lot of the residents built their own homes and hired the local tradesmen and students to help with their projects.

I started my career in construction on

our family home, continuing with other neighbors after school and on weekends as I grew.

By the time I was 11 (1969), I was hired for the summers full time by a neighbor starting his own construction company in Squamish, and thereby my career.

I have worked and run my own company (Day-Light Construction),

throughout most of B.C. for the last 35+ years and, during that time, I have seen the good, bad, and the ugly of construction booms.

I wish to use this experience to help steer Port Edward through these rough times ahead.

I want to ensure we have a larger, improved, better-informed, family oriented community, without displacing its citizens, when this boom and the developers leave!

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Christine MacKenzie My name is Christine MacKenzie.

I have lived in the District of Port Edward for 22 years.

My husband, Doug, is born and raised in Prince Rupert.

Our three children and two grandchildren, with the third arriving in March, are all born in Prince Rupert.

I have been the Manager of Clark Freightways for over two years and previous to that I worked as the Office Assistant with Clark Freightways for a total of seven years.

I have been very active in the school system when my children were young and am still involved with my grandsons in school.

I was a stay at home mom and returned to the workforce when my children were all in

Clayton Vanier

school. I was a Child Care worker for School District 52 for four years. I have been a volunteer with Canadian Cancer Society, Port Edward Lions Club and Success by Six board. Throughout the years I have been an advocate for children’s well-being and education.

Children are our future.

I have been on Council in Port Edward for three terms and look forward to continue working towards our community prospering and being selfsupporting. I have been on council for the water treatment plant and building of the new school, which I believe are the heart and soul of our community.

Port Edward has potential to continue to be a quiet, friendly community and I look forward to being a part of that.

Grant Moore My name is Grant Moore. I’ve lived in port Edward for 34 of my 36 years. I’m a fourth generation resident who is looking for the opportunity to continue my dedication to this jewel we call home.

I say ‘continue’ because I spent 12 years with the volunteer fire department. I feel a shakeup of council is needed and I’m your guy. Putting the people’s interests at the forefront of every decision is a must.

Talking to the people doesn’t end on election day. If elected I will be a

representative of the people, put there by the people. On November 15th I ask that you give this hometown boy a chance to prove his worth, dedication, and vision moving towards the future.

As father of two boys, Marty and Teo, and one more on the way and a husband to my beautiful wife Miranda, I’ve been blessed to call Port Edward home for so many years and many more to come.

On Nov. 15, vote Moore today for Moore tomorrow.

Candidates Knut Bjorndal and Dan Franzen did not provide profiles by deadline.

Look for profiles of the mayoral candidates in Prince Rupert and Port Edward next week.

Vote for

Gurvinder Randhawa

I will look for ways to repair our aging infrastructure I believe that local Government have a duty to press all senior level of Governments for improvements to quality of life for the children, homeless, seniors and all our citizens Dedicated to help put policies that attract new opportunities and encourage growth in already existing businesses Committed to building mutually beneficial relationships with first nations and neighbouring communities Must ensure that our local populace is prepared for the jobs that new industry will provide with proper education and ability to train locally

On Nov 15th I ask for your support to send me to council to make sure every citizen is heard and represented on council

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On this year’s council ballot, you will find the name Clayton Vanier.

Clayton has been living and working in the Village of Port Edward since 1994. An active member of the community, Clayton has been an involved parent, member of the Sport Fish Advisory Committee for 25 years, and has contributed to the Port Edward Harbour Authority advisory board.

An avid hunter, fisher and outdoorsman, Clayton is passionate about the NW Coast and everything the region and the community has to offer. Also an active part of the athletic community – Clayton has been involved with Minor Hockey, the Old-Timer’s hockey league, the Racquets club: organizing fundraising campaigns and

Trustee: Terri-Lynne Huddlestone Editor’s note: Due to an error by the Northern View, trustee candidate Terri-Lynne Huddlestone did not receive an invitation to participate in last week’s profile.

I am a long-time resident of Prince Rupert, born and raised in the community. I am widowed and have a 20-year old son who is attending university. I have been very active within the community and the school district through my involvement with the school PACs, the DPAC and as a two-term school board trustee. I have also volunteered at the provincial and national level working with parents and students to promote public education and healthy breakfast programs.

I am seeking re-election to the Board of Education for School District No. 52 as I remain committed to the community and dedicated to student achievement. My passion

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for education and learning for all of our students has kept me focused on student achievement and what is truly important: “to ensure each student successfully completes their educational program with a sense of hope, purpose and control.” At the board table I am proud to be an ethical decision maker and continue to advocate for our students and our school district.

Having undergone the recent bargaining process for our unionized employees, we need to restore relationships and we need to reaffirm the public’s confidence in our education system and continue to build a strong foundation with all of our education partners.

I hope that my passion and dedication to public education will garner your support for re-election to the Board of Education for School District No.52

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Throughout his varied career, Clayton has worked as a commercial fisherman, as a gas refinery plant worker, a logger, in customer service and retail, as well as owning and operating a successful sport fishing lodge for 24 years. As a local resident and business man, Clayton recognizes the importance and benefit of sustainable growth in the area, but also is keen to protect the environment, community, family and friends: the things that make Port Edward a unique place to live.

Clayton believes strongly in honesty, accountability and hard work.

“The community of Port Edward is on the brink of significant change.

Given the opportunity, I would like to be a strong voice for the people through this transition and time of growth to ensure that the shared values and interests of the community are well represented and considered at every turn.”

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Highway 16 cell coverage improved

BY ANNA KILLEN

November 5, 2014 • Northern View • A21

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Upgrades to cellular service along Highway 16 continue, with two more stretches of service going live earlier this month and another slated to be complete by the end of the year.

The 40 kilometres of upgrades, including a section between Terrace and Kitwanga, are part of a 10-year agreement the province of British Columbia signed with Telus in 2011. In exchange for the lucrative government contract, the telecommunications company has committed to implementing cellular service along rural highways in the province. “They have agreed to provide about 1,700 kilometres of cellular service that is otherwise marginal for them, but as part of our deal we get to push them to provide it,� said Andrew Wilkinson provincial minister for technology, innovation and citizens’ service. “We turn to them and say, look, we are your single biggest customer and as part of that you owe us some special arrangements and one of those is to provide sections of coverage along highways that you otherwise wouldn’t.�

It’s not easy to place towers in this area of the province, he said, noting the large capital investment required in order to access remote, rugged terrain. “You can imagine they don’t get enough revenue off these sections of

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The Prince Rupert Harbour Debris Society announced the successful completion of its extensive harbour cleanup on Oct. 29, cleaning and burning 200 cubic metres of debris from the waters of the North Coast.

highway to justify the investment,� said Wilkinson.

Improved cell service along the highway was one of several recommendations that came out of commissioner Wally Oppal’s December 2012 public inquiry report on missing and murdered women, which builds on recommendations from the 2006 Highway of Tears symposium. “It’s a whole suite of recommendations that came out of the Oppal report and this is one corner of it,� Wilkinson said, noting its one area where his ministry has leverage. “More cellular coverage obviously leads to greater safety, because a large percentage of our population now has cell phones so if they’re in situations,

whether it’s a broken down vehicle or find themselves in need of some assistance, having cell coverage is the next big step to being able to look out for their personal safety.�

The project is being done in increments, with construction on the next sections set to begin in 2015 for a 2016 projected completion date. Telus has an agreement with Bell to allow them to use their towers, meaning cellular customers with other providers, namely Rogers, will not have full connectivity but will have emergency coverage.

Meanwhile, the main recommendation of the Oppal report – that for improved transportation and a shuttle bus along Highway 16 – hasn’t seen much movement.

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Thanks to the Prince Rupert Harley Riders Club, there will be something under the tree for everyone once again this Christmas.

On the evening of Oct. 28, the club presented Capt. Gary Shiels of the Prince Rupert Salvation Army with a cheque for $10,000, along with 272 toys for the annual Christmas Hamper program.

The program provides families and children with gifts to open on Christmas morning, along with food for Christmas dinner.

Shiels said he expects the program will help out approximately 800 families and 1,400 children this holiday season, which is about the same as last year.

Prince Rupert Harley Riders Club president Chris Rose said he was happy with how much the event raised during his first year as president.

“People came out with strong support for us, even though there was

“People came out with strong support for us.”

- Chris Rose so many other events going on that day,” Rose said.

The 2014 Toy Run took place on Saturday, Oct. 4, with 55 motorcycles taking part in the poker run that afternoon, followed by the annual dance at the Fishermen’s Hall that Rose said was packed.

There are still 2014 Toy Run T-shirts available, which Rose said will be sold at the Rupert Square Mall at upcoming dates, or can be purchased by contacting him at 250-600-6033.

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From top: Members of the Prince Rupert Harley Riders Club presented toys collected at the annual dance to Capt. Gary Shiels last week; Harley Riders Club president Chris Rose hands Capt. Shiels a cheque for $10,000, which the group donated for the Salvation Army’s Christmas Hamper program.

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Sign warns of fatal danger OKTOBERFEST FUN to dogs Canines die after running over cliff edge

BY ALEX RINFRET MASSET / Haida Gwaii Observer

B.C. Parks and the veterinarian are hoping a new sign at Tow Hill will save dog owners grief.

The sign warns people that at least 10 dogs have died falling off the steep cliffs of Tow Hill and that people’s pets should be kept on leashes.

B.C. Parks areaa supervisor Lucy Stefanyk k said the decision to putt up a new sign was made following the most recentt dog death a few weeks ago.

“We had anotherr recent, unfortunate - Don Richardson incident where a dog had d to be put down due to its injuries,” she said.

“We’d like to prevent future misfortune.”

Veterinarian Don Richardson said he has seen dogs with broken legs and broken backs as a result of falling off Tow Hill.

It’s not a new problem. Tow Hill’s sheer cliff face, hidden by thick salal and undergrowth, makes it particularly dangerous for unleashed dogs, Richardson explained.

“We have been presented with dogs over the years, of all different sizes, that have gone over the side of the hill,” he said.

“It’s been a dangerous situation for a long time.”

Some families have spent hours looking for their beloved pet at the bottom of the hill, he said, and then more hours trying to carry the injured animal to their vehicle to drive it down to the animal hospital. In most cases, Richardson said, the animal must be put down or has such severe injuries that an amputation is necessary.

“It’s pretty heartbreaking stuff,” he said.

Stefanyk reminds the public that dogs and other domestic animals must be leashed at Tow Hill for their own safety, and the safety of other people using the area.

“It’s pretty heartbreaking stuff.”

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BY LAURA BISHOP QUEEN CHARLOTTE / Haida Gwaii Observer

Queen Charlotte council has adopted an annual bylaw to exempt six properties from taxes.

The properties includes the community hall, park and playing field, the thrift store, the Legion hall, the parking lot at the Jehovah’s Witness’ church, and the Living and Learning School.

The combined municipal tax from these properties is valued at $10,760.

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There were plenty of prizes, games and fun for the children of Port Clements on Oct. 25 when the Port Clements Community Hall Society hosted Oktoberfest. Along with games, members of the community took to the stage to entertain everyone in attendance.

Museum highlights 100 objects

BY LAURA BISHOP HAIDA GWAII / Haida Gwaii Observer

Curators, archivists and other experts from the Royal BC Museum (RBCM) agree that some of the most interesting objects in the province originated on Haida Gwaii.

The museum launched an online collection last month that features 100 of the most fascinating and seldom seen objects in the province, including at least eight from on the islands.

“Regardless of size or frame, each object has a compelling story and special connection to a place in British Columbia or a period in our history,” said the RBCM of the collection.

Several of Emily Carr’s paintings were selected to be part of the collection because they celebrate B.C.’s complex history and rich natural and cultural heritage, including one of her most popular works, Tanoo and Q.C.I. At five feet long, this monumental painting depicts the Haida village Tanu, located along the east coast of what is now Gwaii Haanas. Carr portrayed the longhouses and poles in oil and on canvas. At the time of her visit, around 1913, the village was uninhabited.

“In recognition of the immense cultural, political and historical impact of First

Nations peoples on British Columbia, 24 of the objects are First Nations artifacts or artwork, both ceremonial and contemporary,” said the museum.

Four pieces of Haida artwork, created over the span of 100 years, are featured in the collection. Each is a different material: gold, silver, wood, or argillite, showcasing the breadth of Haida design.

A carved wooden plaque, which was once part of a headdress adorned with flicker feathers, sea lion whiskers and a train of ermine skins, stands alone as an object of interest. It is attributed to Haida carver Simeon Sdiihldaa, who lived in Old Massett from 1799 to 1889.

An argillite chest carved by Charles Edenshaw sometime before 1920 is also included in the collection. The lid depicts the story of raven discovering humankind in a cockle shell, with raven transforming between his human and bird forms.

A small gold chest carved by Bill Reid is the only non-argillite work to be included in the Royal BC Museum’s Haida argillite exhibit. This unique piece was created in 1971, combining a novel material with traditional Haida formline design.

Robert Davidson’s silver bracelet Happy Negative Spaces was created in 1980, “beautifully designed and executed“ and included in the collection because it is considered “one of his most important

early abstract works”.

The connection these five artistic objects have to Haida Gwaii is unmistakable, but the RBCM’s collection also contains astonishing items from land and sea that islanders may not recognize.

Bubblegum coral, which thrives in the Northeast Pacific, is a soft coral of ecological importance and slow growth that is considered the “old growth trees of the sea”. The specimen featured in the RBCM collection was harvested in 1991, just south of Moresby Island at a depth between 100 and 125 metres.

Ethnobotanist Nancy Turner donated her plant collections to the RBCM herbarium, which included a branch of common juniper (Juniperus communis L.) collected while she was on Haida Gwaii in 1970. This species of shrub can be found in boggy areas around the islands and has landed itself in the RBCM’s 100 Objects of Interest.

Finally, those scrolling through the collection can see a marvel of Haida Gwaii fauna that no one will ever see roaming the islands again.

“This taxidermy mount of a Dawson’s Caribou (Rangifer tarandus dawsoni) is one of only five specimens in the world.

All are at the Royal BC Museum,” said the RBCM, noting three of the last four ever seen were shot in 1908.

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Flu shots encouraged as season nears

BY TOM FLETCHER VICTORIA / Black Press

It’s a good year to get a shot of influenza vaccine early, says Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall.

“We’re already starting to see some influenza activity around the province, which suggests that this flu season may be coming earlier than past flu seasons,” Kendall said this week.

Kendall joined Health Minister Terry Lake and other MLAs who rolled up their sleeves to receive their annual flu shots at the B.C. Legislature.

Lake said flu vaccination is on the upswing in B.C., with last year setting a record for doses of vaccine administered.

Flu shots can be obtained from doctors’ offices, pharmacies and public health facilities. To find the nearest flu shot clinic,

call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 or visit the influenza clinic finder at www.immunizebc.ca/clinics/flu.

Flu shots are free in B.C. for all children between six months and five years of age, seniors 65 and over, pregnant women, Aboriginal people, anyone with a chronic health condition or compromised immune system and those who live with or plan to visit a person with high risk of complications.

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Strike cheques mailed The B.C. government has sent out 165,000 cheques to B.C. parents to compensate them for school days lost in the teacher strike in September, accounting for more than half of the students eligible for the $40-a-day payments.

The finance ministry reports that nearly 230,000 families have registered for the payments, which cover 13 school days missed in September before a contract was reached and teachers returned to work. Those families represent 295,000 children aged 12 and under enrolled in public school, 97 per cent of the total eligible.

Finance Minister Mike de Jong said the first batch of cheques went out Oct. 20. He said with the vast number of applications it’s possible there will be “glitches” due to data entry errors, and some applications are taking longer to verify.

“For children who were not in public school last year, for example children now in kindergarten for the first time, it will take a week or two longer to process those cheques,” de Jong said.

Parents and primary caregivers have until the end of January to register for the payments, online at bcparentinfo.ca or by phone at 1-877-3873332 to receive paper application forms.

The payments are not considered taxable income and do not affect benefits such as the B.C. early childhood tax benefit, sales tax credit or federal GST credit.

Payments to the eligible students who have registered represent a $15.3 million cost to the provincial treasury, equivalent to payroll savings from the strike.

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Musicians wanted

BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The Prince Rupert Rotary Choir is looking for some musical-minded Rupertites to help with an upcoming performance.

The choir is planning to perform excerts of Part I and Part II of Handel’s Messiah on Dec. 19 and 20 at the First United Church, but is looking for more tenor voices for the choir and for solos during the performance. Anyone that can lend their talents to the show are asked to call Peter Witherly at 250-624-9634.

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Well, the Cadillac ELR looks every bit like a futuristic concept and it is available today. This car is something to see, especially in person, with sweeping lines and aggressive front lights, like a spaceship.

If you are in the In fact it won the 2013 Eyes on Design market for a two door Award at the North American International Auto Show, an award judged by all of futuristic ready to drive the heads of design form each automaker concept car, this one in attendance…that’s some judging is very well executed; panel At first glance it has more than a passing resemblance to the Cadillac CTS it turns heads Coupe but underneath is a very different everywhere it goes. platform.

Zack Spencer Looks This is essentially the Chevrolet Volt electric car, morphed into a Cadillac, with two fewer doors. Taking what Cadillac learned from the CTS coupe and transplanting that look onto an electric car has made the ELR a highend electric alternative, to say a Tesla. The two-door design has hidden electronic door handles that release by touching a pad inside the recessed door handle. Not to worry, there is a redundant mechanical mechanism.

The 20-inch wheels have specially designed tires for efficiency and handling. The trunk is a good size for a small sporty coupe, but it is the front where all the jewelry is showcased. The headlamps are stunning to see during the day or at night. The vertical daytime running light are Cadillac’s signature now and they look fantastic. The LED headlamps along with rear LED lights make this a true luxury product.

Inside The same futuristic and luxury approach continues on the inside. The materials used are spectacular, rich and welcoming. Cadillac combines alcantara (faux suede), chrome, wood, hand cut and sown leather seats and available carbon fibre. This combination of colours and textures, combined with the sweeping shape is first rate. This interior can stand on its own with any other luxury brand. Cadillac uses the same Cue infotainment and communications system throughout its line of products and it features a rich graphics package with cutting edge connectivity. But this car isn’t without fault. The touch sensitive centre console isn’t for everyone; some might prefer traditional knobs and buttons and the high gloss surfaces can show dirt quickly. Then there is the back seat or lack of. This isn’t a four-seat car but a two-seater with storage for a gym bag. Why this has back seats is a mystery.

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The Cadillac ELR mixes the brand’s luxury with the fuel efficiency of an electric car.

Drive The Chevrolet Volt is the best selling electric car in Canada, not the Tesla or the Nissan LEAF. People have come to realize that the combination of electric range and a gasoline-extending generator is a good compromise; it isn’t all electric or nothing. The ELR, just like the Volt it is based on, is plugged in and charged, usually overnight. It takes more than 12-hours on a typical 120V plug to get the job done or about five hours on a more powerful 240V system. Once charged, the car runs on electricity for about 65 km before the gasoline extender kicks in to allow the driver to run up to 480km, or longer, if the car is refueled. The 16.5 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and the electric motor puts out 295 lb.-ft of torque to the front wheels, similar power to the Cadillac 3.6-litre gasoline engine used in other products. One way to extend the electric range is to use regenerative braking to help recharge the battery. The paddle shifters behind the

The Alti-mate trip Driving all 3,945 kilometres of the famous Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica has always been on my bucket list.

However, I’m hoping that after enduring a week on that often rocky and rough road that it will not be the last of my ever expanding must-do-before-I-die list!

Interestingly, a On Saturday, November 1, I head few people plan to Chicago for a route briefing and meeting with Gary Fleshman, to do only doing half of the journey who has driven the route more . . . seems to me than 100 times. I am one of 14 that’s like climbing journalists from across Canada participating in the drive staged by half way up Nissan Canada to launch the 2015 Everest! versions of the Altima sedan and Keith Morgan Rogue sport ute. Interestingly, a few people plan to do only half of the journey . . . seems to me that’s like climbing half way up Everest!

The daily trek will range between 450 and 600 kilometres, getting us to California by the evening of Saturday, November 9. We’ll pass through Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California.

Along the way, we will visit many locations and attractions made famous through Hollywood and many a TV documentary, not to mention dozens of life-on-the-road books.

Personally, I’m looking forward to spotting the roadside ghost towns that inspired the Cars movies, who said they’re just for kids? And in New Mexico and Arizona my eyes will be scanning for locations featured in the Breaking Bad TV series.

We’re camping under the stars in the Grand Canyon.

steering wheel do that. The driver can use these in combination with the regular brake to modulate driving. It takes practice but is kind of fun.

Verdict Here is the part that is hard to swallow, the price. The ELR starts at $78,250-- lot of money for any car. This is a very limited market, a twodoor sporty looking Cadillac that is also electric. If they made this into a sexy 4-door, the ELR would have more takers. As it stands, Telsa seems to have that market cornered for sexy and expensive electric cars. What the Cadillac has over the Tesla is a world-class interior, something Tesla has fallen short on. On the flipside, Tesla has a huge available electric range without the aid of a gasoline engine. So the market for the ELR is limited.

If you are in the market for a two door futuristic ready to drive concept car, this one is very well executed; it turns heads everywhere it goes. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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Driveway editor Keith Morgan will be making his way along Route 66.

Sheesh! The last time I was under canvas was about 25 years ago when I accompanied my son Niall to his Beaver camp. An overnight stay at the El Travatore Motel, in Bullhead City, AZ, where we pick a theme room, quickly follows that chill night. Elvis Presley or Marilyn Monroe? Wonder if this drive was on their bucket list.

The organizers suggested we swap partners part way across before fights break out. My drive buddy for four days will be Toronto Star scribe Mark Richardson. Second prize was eight days with my fellow Brit. Truth is neither of us will spoil another couple, well at least for four days.

I’m currently watching as many episodes of the 1960s’ era Route 66 TV series as I can and digesting every story about music inspired by the highway. Of course, I’m making a compilation tape, I mean picking a playlist for my generic MP3 player.

I will be sharing my adventures with Driveway readers during and after the trip. Blogging begins on drivewaybc.ca this coming weekend and a full report will appear in print and online in late November.

Off to get my kicks on Route 66. Adios . . . for now. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

There’s one thing scarier than a driver travelled across a stop line at speed and braking at the last second. It’s a driver who does the same thing and doesn’t even glance at cars approaching on the main road from the left.

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A simple checklist to prepare for winter driving Fall is a time to prepare homes, vehicles and even our psyches for the arrival of winter.

To get your car cold-weather ready, check and repair these items now. * Tire pressure can drop in cold weather.

When tires are underinflated, you lose fuel efficiency, so monitor and maintain tire pressure throughout the winter. * Those who live in particularly cold climates should switch from all-season to winter tires. Much as you wear winter boots to provide more traction and protection than sneakers, so should you equip your

vehicle with tires that will stand up to winter terrain. * Check on the status of your battery and its starting power. Cold weather can put more strain on a car battery. A battery that is already weak may not turn over when you need it most. * Replace worn wiper blades and upgrade to a windshield fluid that is rated for subzero temperatures. Each of these items will improve visibility when winter precipitation is making its presence felt. * Schedule an oil change at the beginning of winter. Dirty oil can hinder

cold-weather starts and, if coupled with low coolant levels, can make it difficult for the engine to turn over. * Keep jumper cables, a battery booster pack and warning cones in your vehicle.

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of a snow drift with the shovel and apply litter to increase traction. The blanket will come in handy if you have to sit in a cold car for a while awaiting roadside service. * Remove the roof rack. Summer adventurists who love tying their mountain bike or kayak to their vehicles’ roof rack before heading off to explore parts unknown should remove those roof racks when the temperatures dip. Roof racks increase wind resistance and decrease fuel economy, so remove them during the offseasons.

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Winterizing your vehicle an important step As fall gradually gives way to winter, vehicle owners often sigh at the thought of driving in winter weather or spending weekday mornings clearing their vehicles of ice before heading to the office. But manning the wheel through another snowstorm or whittling away another night’s worth of ice from a car’s windshield are not the only rites of passage motorists must endure as cold weather returns.

Winterizing a vehicle can improve vehicle performance during a time of year that, in many locales, can be especially harsh on automobiles. Low temperatures make for less than ideal conditions for engines to run, while potholes left behind by snow plows can damage a vehicle’s wheels and may even result in flat tires and a damaged suspension system. In addition, salt used to improve traction on roadways can cause rust. Short of moving to a locale with mild winters, there’s little drivers can do to protect their vehicles from harsh winter weather. But winterizing a vehicle can prevent some of the more common issues drivers may encounter when the temperatures dip below freezing. * Take time out for your tires. Winter weather can limit traction, putting the safety of drivers and their passengers in jeopardy. When possible, avoid driving in the snow, and steer clear of roads where ice and black ice are known to form.

While such measures can greatly reduce your risk of being in an accident, you likely can’t avoid driving entirely come

the winter. Drivers who want improved traction from their tires throughout the winter can purchase winter tires for their vehicles. Such tires can more effectively handle roads that are covered in snow and ice than all-season tires. Another way to improve traction during the winter months is to constantly monitor tire pressure, which decreases more rapidly when the weather is cold. Properly inflated tires provide better traction and protect against damage that may occur when driving over potholes. * Consider a low-viscosity oil in the winter. The owner’s manual of your vehicle may recommend you use a lower viscosity motor oil to counter the dip in temperature that’s synonymous with winter. When the temperatures outside fall, the oil inside your vehicle thickens, and a thicker oil won’t circulate through the engine as well.

This can cause engine problems because the engine won’t be adequately lubricated.

A low-viscosity oil is naturally thinner, so it may improve lubrication throughout the winter. The vehicle owner’s manual should recommend oils based on climate. If not, talk to your mechanic about changing from the oil you use throughout the year to a low-viscosity alternative during the winter. * Inspect your vehicle before winter arrives. No one wants to be out on the road during the first snowstorm of the year only to discover certain components are not working properly. Belts and

Keeping tools like a snow brush or ice scraper in the trunk of a vehicle is one way to ready a car for the winter months ahead.

hoses, while durable, can be put through strenuous conditions during the winter months, so a close inspection of belts and hoses should be conducted in late fall. In addition, windshield wipers are especially important in winter, when snowfall can drastically impact visibility. You will want your wipers working at full capacity once the winter begins, so replace older wipers (shelf life for standard wipers is typically one year) and use a de-icing windshield washer fluid to maximize visibility.

Another component that must be inspected is your car’s battery. Many drivers have experienced a dead battery, which, in warm weather, is more of a nuisance than a health concern. In cold weather, a dead battery can threaten your health if you find yourself stranded in cold weather. Especially low temperatures can compromise a battery’s power by as

much as 50 per cent, so have your battery inspected in late fall and replace it if need be. * Don’t be caught off guard. Part of winterizing a vehicle is being prepared if the vehicle breaks down. Make sure you have extra washer fluid in your vehicle’s trunk, and don’t forget to include an ice scraper, snow brush or even a snow shovel in the trunk as well. A snow shovel may be necessary if you need to dig your car out if it’s been buried somewhere other than your driveway. Other items to carry in your trunk include a blanket, a change of clothes, an extra hat, an extra pair of gloves, some nonperishable food, and a few bottles of water.

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Tips to keep safe on the roads this winter * Consider winter tires. Many drivers are unsure if they need winter tires. Allseason tires may suffice for those drivers who live in regions where heavy snowfall is uncommon. But winter tires are designed to perform when the temperatures are especially cold and in driving conditions featuring ice, slush and snow. Drivers who live in regions where snowfall is significant or even expected to be significant may want to install winter tires just to be on the safe side. Some drivers mistakenly believe that vehicle features such as anti-lock braking

systems and traction control make their tires more capable of handling wintry roads. But such features do not provide more traction. ABS and traction control only prevent drivers from over-braking or overpowering the traction of their tires.

Only better tires will improve traction. * Drive slowly. Many drivers mistakenly believe they only need to drive slow when snow is falling. But winter weather can make roadways unsafe even in areas that have not witnessed a single snowflake fall from the sky. Wet winter roads can

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Dave Walker sits in the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 27 on Third Avenue. It’s a tad cold, as it gets this time of year, but he’s got a sweater and a packed lunch.

The Canadian Forces (CF) veteran is handling hundreds of poppies and adding a slick new feature to the 2014 versions of the symbolic blood-red, felt keepsakes.

“Poppy Keepers”, a new, clear plastic tube that attaches to the stem of the poppy rolled out to other branches across Canada last year, have made their way to Prince Rupert and by the time he’s done, Walker and his helpers will have attached close to 13,000 of them onto the poppies that area youth will distribute to citizens everywhere

by Nov. 11’s Remembrance Day. “People should look for the ‘Keepers’,” said Walker last week at the Legion.

“For the first time ever, there’s one of

those installed on each poppy, so now they can pull that off, slide it on and put it back on the stem,” said Walker, miming the motions of attaching a poppy to his chest.

The ‘Keepers’ keep the poppy attached to the wearer’s fabric, eliminating the worry of losing the poppy.

Remembrance Day has always been a time of reflection but this year’s instalment will have a special significance in light of the very recent attacks in Ottawa at the National War Memorial and Parliament buildings where Cpl. Nathan Cirillo died while standing guard. Many services will also recognize Patrice Vincent, a warrant officer in St-Jean-sur-Richelieu who was killed just days before Cirillo’s passing.

Walker expects the proceedings on Nov. 11 to be an emotional tribute and hopes to see a sizable gathering.

“Last year, the courthouse was a sea of people,” he said.

“There’ll be the usual stuff – let’s just hope there’s a little sunshine and we’ve been getting a lot of calls over the last three or four days about people wanting wreaths or poppies, so the interest is there.”

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Even if a current or former member of the CF isn’t involved in the Legion and they need assistance, Walker said they can bring their regimental number to the Legion and have paperwork filed to help in whatever assistance they’re looking for.

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After the services at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, the Legion will host an open house with all ages welcome from noon until 4 p.m.

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CROSSWORD NOV 8 - The Prince Rupert Seniors Centre will be holding their Fall Tea and Bazaar from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Many in-house raffles taking place.

ON GOING The Prince Rupert and District Hospice Society sponsors a nine week Support Group, “Journey through Grief”’, Wednesday evenings, 2 - 3 times per year according to need. Our group is for adults who are grieving the death of a loved one. We believe that grief has no time limit so therefore your loss need not be a recent one. We do however recommend that there be at least 3 months from the time of your loss to joining the group. Learn what to expect and gain skills to manage your grief while connecting with others who share a similar journey. Pre-registration is required. For further information, to register, or for 1:1 support call the Hospice Office at 250622-6204. Please leave your name and number and your call will be returned.

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Community Hallowe’en Fest Can’t or don’t want to hand out candy at your door on October 31st?

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P.R. Royal Canadian Legion meets the 3rd Monday of every month. Come visit the Military Museum Thursday - Sunday from 1:30 pm 4:30 pm. Call 250-622-2917 for more information.

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Girl Guide Leaders needed immediately! Did you have a great experience with Girl Guides Canada? Are you available Thurs. evenings from 6:15 - 8:15? We need you. Adult females of any age are welcome, no experience needed, training provided, meet new friends, being a leader looks good on your resume. Contact Dawn 250-624-6450 or dquast@citywest.ca North Coast Victim Services Act Now! Protect yourself and your household, avoid becoming a victim. Obtain a free home security package and a free home inspection. Call 250-627-7779 From Tears to Hope Prince Rupert’s Community Grief Support Group provides education and sharing. Meetings run 8 consecutive weeks, several times each year. Pre-registration is required. Contact 250-627-7779 Cornerstone MB Church: Coffee mornings at 202-6th Ave. West. Tuesday & Wednesday 10

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Friendship House of Prince Rupert Hosts: AamaGoot Power Puff Girlz Club (ages 7-12) Tuesday 3 - 5 pm, 3rd floor meeting room.

AamaGoot Ladyz Club (18 yrs. +) Learn new artistic designs through sewing, beading, etc.

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Calling all Musicians! Prince Rupert Community Band and Choir are seeking new members No Auditions necessary! PR Community Band meets Mon. 7:30 pm - 9 pm at PRMS (formerly PRSS) Band Room. PR Comm. Choir meets Wed. 7:30 - 9 pm at PRMS Band Room. Contact Peter Witherly at 250-624-9634 Rupert & District Hospice Society is dedicated to “The care and support of those experiencing the dying and grieving process” For more information, support or to become a volunteer please call 250-622-6204 If you have knowledge or skills that you would like to share, we would like to meet you as we are always looking for new tutors. We offer a supportive environment and plenty of resources to coach and support new tutors. We offer individual and small group tutoring matching volunteer tutors with students. For more information, please contact Karen Buchanan and Sharon Jo Scott at 250-627-7166 ext.39 or by e-mail fslprces@citytel.net.

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It is agreed by the advertiser requesting space that the liability of the Prince Rupert Northern View in the event of failure to publish an advertisement as published shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for only one incorrect insertion for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect or omitted item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid for such advertising.

Every Saturday 9am- 12:30pm at the Moose Hall Craft Items, Artisans Baking Home Business & Yard Sale Items For table rentals call Rosa 250-624-4787 or Kathleen 250-624-5652

Travel

Employment

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Employment

Employment

Travel

Career Opportunities

Help Wanted

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RV LOT Rentals $8.95 a day.

362 days of sunshine, pets, events, classes, entertainment. Reserve by 11/01/2014. www.hemetrvresort.com. Call: 1-800-926-5593

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com Children

Coming Events

Childcare Available

PRINCE Rupert Community Arts Council presents: the 2014 Kaien Island Craft Fair Nov. 14th & 15th. for vendor application email: prcac2014@outlook.com

MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851.

DISCOVERY CHILDCARE is seeking a casual employee to cover vacation and sick days with a min. of an Assistant Licence to Practice. ECE or Infant/Toddler license to practice is a plus as is responsible adult certification. Wage is based on education level.

Qualified casuals who are hired may be given preference for future permanent employment.

Please email ddcc@citytel.net, fax resume to 250-624-6345, or call Lisa at 250-624-6979

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Obituaries

Obituaries

KITIMAT

DRIVERS WANTED

Full and Part time for Coastal Taxi Send resume & driver’s abstract to PO Box 56 Kitimat, BC V8C 2G6 No phone calls 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!

PR: On-Call Driver required immediately for Coroners Body Removal Services.

Prince Rupert Area. Must have clean drivers license. Criminal check is required. Heavy lifting may be required. Serious enquiries only. Please call 250635-6403 for more info.

In Memoriam

Richard Victor

SEIDEN November 7, 1967 November 4, 2007

If tears could build a stairway And memories a lane I’d walk right up to heaven And bring you home again.

Sadly missed but never forgotten Love Mom, Step-Dad Brian, Sister Yvonne, Nephews Austin, Jonas, Liam (Skundee Puppy) Brian, Michelle, Keenan, Devon, Jason, Annie, Roland, Koiya, Izzy Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Management Positions in Community Living Services

Mary Hannah Wrathall January 23, 1927 - October 29, 2014

Mary passed away suddenly at the Prince Rupert Hospital on Wednesday , October 29, 2014.

She was born in North Vancouver and moved to Prince Rupert with her family during World War II as her father Jock Davidson was hired as a shipwright at the Prince Rupert drydock.

During that time Mary met and married Ken Wrathall. They spent many happy years in their home on 2nd Avenue West.

Mary is survived by her sister Kit Warner; daughters Terry and Sharon; her granddaughters Meaghan, Alexa and Kareena as well as many nephews and nieces.

Many thanks to Maggie and all the home care workers at the Summit Residences and the ER staff that took care of mom during her final days.

She is sitting happily on her golden throne in heaven.

Service will be held Saturday November 8, 2014 at the Presbyterian Church at 2 PM

At Thompson Community Services we offer highly individualized, solution-focused services for individuals with developmental disabilities, families and funders. Fundamental to our purpose is the selection and support of committed staff members. We are seeking skilled, experienced and self-directed individuals to fill management positions.

As a TCS Manager, you will have extensive experience as a Community Service Worker in a variety of settings and supervisory experience. You must have a sincere commitment to providing quality services to individuals with developmental disabilities and challenging behaviours. As a team player you must be able to build relationships, be an excellent interpersonal communicator and be able to maintain a flexible schedule as necessary. This position is based in Prince Rupert.

We offer competitive salary with an excellent benefit package.

The closing date to apply is November 10, 2014.

Please submit resumes to Michael LeBlanc at mleblanc@tcsinfo.ca or drop resumes off at 420 – 309 2nd Ave West, Prince Rupert. www.thompsoncommunityservices.com

THE HUB OPENING SOON!

NOW HIRING Bartenders Cooks Servers Please email resumes with a list of related experience and references to

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Independent Respiratory Services Inc. Full-Time Therapist Required for Terrace, BC Independent Respiratory Services has been providing sleep apnea and home oxygen therapy to British Columbians since 1996 and are currently looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team in Terrace, British Columbia.

Our Mission is to provide exceptional service to our clients, and to provide the highest standard of health care. Honesty and integrity are the foundation of our company, and our success is reflected in our clients’ satisfaction. We are committed to providing outstanding respiratory therapy, timely reporting of results and ongoing client care. Our operations are clinic based, with 17 full service locations across the province.

The successful candidate must be: • Committed to Customer Service • Confident, Outgoing, Independent • Professional in Approach and Appearance • Skillful in all forms of Communication The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate or possess a willingness to learn: • Sleep apnea and other chronic and acute respiratory disorders • Diagnostic procedures and equipment related to sleep apnea and oxygen therapy • Ability to communicate professionally with Physicians, Specialists, Sleep Labs, Hospitals Community Care • Manage patient expectations and complete PAP trials within prescribed time frames Education and Background: • RRT Designation preferred, RPSGT, RN, LPN Designations will be considered • Homecare experience an asset • Strong computer skills, competence with Microsoft Office applications Independent Respiratory Services offers competitive remuneration and benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development, career advancement and relocation.

To launch an exciting career with IRS today, forward your resume in confidence to hr@ irscanada.ca . Closing date is Monday November 10, 2014

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

November 5, 2014 • Northern View • B13

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

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OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.

Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.

Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Highway Owner Operators for runs throughout BC and Alberta.

Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

To join our team of Professional drivers, email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or call Bev at 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam thanks you for your interest, however only those being considered will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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Environmental Assessment Project Coordinator

North Coast Transition Society Homeless Prevention Program Outreach Worker The Homeless Prevention Program (HPP) Outreach Worker provides homeless and at-risk for homelessness men, women and families support, opportunity, and access to services and housing in order to reduce the likelihood of continued homelessness.

Services are client-driven and promote long term housing stability.

Objectives are to provide assistance and support which break the cycle of homelessness and reduce the time that individuals remain homeless. HPP facilitates access to community based support services which help individuals maintain housing and connects homeless individuals to income assistance where needed.

HPP also promotes housing stability by providing supports for both landlords and tenants.

For the complete job posting and related questions, please contact the program

manager at pmncts@citywest.ca Closing date: November 17, 3pm

The District of Port Edward CAP SITE PROGRAM

Gitxaala Environmental Monitoring (GEM) is an agency of Gitxaala First NaƟon. One of our key roles is to represent Gitxaala NaƟon in environmental assessment processes. The GEM oĸce is looking for a coordinator to work in its Prince Rupert oĸce. Working with the head EA Coordinator, the project coordinator will be responsible for represenƟng the NaƟon’s values through the EA engagement process on a project by project basis.

JOB DESCRIPTION - Review various sized environmental assessments mainly for the infrastructure, mining, and oil and gas industries; - Provide comments on biophysical, tradiƟonal use, socio-economic and rights and Ɵtle issues within EA applicaƟons; - AƩend technical working group meeƟngs with proponents and government regulators; - Liaise with biophysical and tradiƟonal use consultants; - Prepare and present reports and presentaƟons for the Hereditary table and Chief and Council MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor degree (or higher) in biology, ecology, environmental science, natural resource management, or equivalent discipline - Working knowledge of the environmental assessment process, including an understanding of provincial and federal EA legislaƟon - Ability to work in a team environment, including interacƟng with biophysical, TradiƟonal Use and socio-economic disciplines - EīecƟve wriƟng skills and excellent communicaƟons skills; Strong communicaƟon and interpersonal skills.

- Skilled in using MicrosoŌ Oĸce soŌware (Word, Excel) - Able to re-locate to Prince Rupert, and available for out-of-town travel Submit cover leƩers and resumes to James Witzke at jamesw@gitxaalanaƟon.com by Nov 15, 2014

CARRIERS CARRIERS WANTED WANTED 1stAve AveWest, W, 2nd W,West, 1st 2ndAve Ave 3rdAve AveWest, W & Park Ave Ave 3rd and Park

110 papers

PRINCE RUPERT

250-624-8088 250 624 62 4 8088 737 Fraser St St, Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert, BC We are looking for an individual with a solid accounting background; who possesses good computer skills using varied software applications.

The successful candidate will have strong communication and supervisory skills and will be a key part of our team.

She/he will be responsible for the management and supervision of all aspects of the company accounting and financial functions. This is a “hands on” senior management position.

Only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Please forward your resume to: Rona – Tyee Building Supplies LP Attention: Sharon Rothwell 405 3rd Avenue East Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1K7 Email: Sharon@tyee.ca Confi dentiality assured Confidentiality

2014/2015 PCNA CAP YOUTH INITIATIVE The Port Edward CAP Site is looking at Hiring a Temporary Youth Intern Criteria is as follows: Age 15-30 Must be a Student with Computer & Internet Skills Works Well Independently Please drop off resumes at the District of Port Edward Office or email Polly Pereira at ppereira@portedward.ca by 4:00 pm on November 7, 2014

Overlook St & 6th Ave E Overlook Street 8th and Ave 6th E, 9th E, AveAve East 10th Ave E, 113 11th Ave E & Alfred St papers 8th Ave 9thEast, Ave W 8thW,Ave & Lotbiniere St 9th Ave East, 10th Ave East, 8th Ave W,Ave 9th Ave 11th EastW & McBride and Alfred St Street

167 Graham papersAve Alpine Ave, & Atlin Ave

8th Ave West, 9th Ave Kootenay AveWest & Parry Pl and Lotbiniere Street

Cassiar Ave88& papers Pillsbury Ave West,St9th AveAve WestW Borden8thSt,Ave Taylor & 6th and McBride Street

77 papers PRINCE RUPERT RUPERT PRINCE

250-624-8088 737 Fraser St, Prince Rupert

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Employment

Employment

Employment

Medical/Dental

Trades, Technical

Trades, Technical

CASUAL 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

Journeyman Technician Required immediately in Castlegar. Must be fully experienced in all makes and models.

Excellent earning potential and beneďŹ ts package.

E-mail resume to: glacierhonda-service @telus.net WANTED CERTIFIED BOOM TRUCK OPERATORS - Must be local to the Kitimat area Union environment - Possible employment in heavy construction and pipeline industries - Minimum ďŹ ve (5) years experience - Please include photocopy of certiďŹ cation, current resume and current abstract Send your response to: craneoperator1@outlook.com Or P.O Box 95045 Kingsgate Vancouver BC V5T 4T8

Services

Services

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Financial Services

Financial Services

Garage Sales

For Sale By Owner

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars 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

Garage Sale Saturday, November 15th 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM 2101 Graham Ave

Low Priced Houseboat for Sale Why rent when you can own a fully renovated houseboat cabin cruiser with panoramic views at Rushbrook Marina.

Bathroom with ush toilet, vanity and shower. $48,000.

Call 250-600-2900

ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a signiďŹ cant portion of your debt load. Call now & see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783.

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FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.

Toys, Beanie Babies, Fisher Price, Crystal, Silverware, China, Shelving, Dressers

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

Misc. for Sale Air tight wood stove. $250 Heating with wood accessories. Call 250-624-8121 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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STEEL BUILDINGS. “Giftcard give-away!’ 20x22 $4,358. 25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446. 32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662. 47x72 $18,498. One end wall Included. Pioneer Steel, Call 1-800-668-5422 or www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 778-281-0030. Local.

Real Estate

CLIFF SIDE APARTMENTS 1123-1137 Borden Street Adult-oriented.

Quiet location with harbour view.

Heat and hot water included.

Minutes walking to downtown and hospital.

References required.

1, 2, or 3 bedroom suites.

Some furnished.

Prince Rupert

250-624-9298 PR: One and Two bdrm apartments with harbour views available. Close to town, furnished or unfurnished. N/S and N/P. Ref. required.

Contact 250-720-5580 or Seaview498@yahoo.ca

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Buying or Selling Real Estate?

Gord Kobza

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Business for Sale

Business for Sale

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Apt/Condo for Rent

November 5, 2014 • Northern View • B15

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

ROOSEVELT HEIGHTS APARTMENTS

Notice is hereby given that a request for a Temporary Use Permit has been request for Council’s consideration.

3 bedroom apartments.

Heat and hot water included. $850 per month.

References required.

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

Legal Notices

DISTRICT OF PORT EDWARD Temporary Use Permit

Exteriors renovated

No smoking. No pets

Legal Notices

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Mines Act: Notice of Work Application for a New Permit Approving the Mine Plan and Reclamation Program for Pacific Rim LNG Ltd. Take Notice that Pacific Rim LNG Ltd. has filed with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) Smithers and the Chief Inspector of Mines, pursuant to Part 10.2.1 of the Health and Safety Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia, a proposed mine plan together with a program for the protection and reclamation of the land and water courses related to the proposed Smith Island Quarry. (1650835) • Land Act application for a Licence of Occupation for Light Industrial purposes situated on Provincial Crown Land Covering ALL THAT UNSURVEYED CROWN FORESHORE, BEING PART OF THE BED OF PACIFIC OCEAN, AND FRONTING ON SMITH ISLAND, CONTAINING 64.676 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS. The Lands file number that has been established for this application is 6408697.

PURPOSE:

Temporary Use Permit to change its current use C2 (Tourist Commercial) to M1 (Light Industrial). The Property will be used to operate a quarry to produce gravel. Also once the land is leveled it may be used as a laydown/storage area.

AFFECTED LANDS: Range 5; DL 972 Except Plan 4394, 7138 & BCP 43551; PID 004-402-561 A copy of the application and relevant documentation may be inspected at the District of Port Edward office during regular office hours (8:30am to 4:30pm) Monday through Friday until November 7, 2014.

Proposed Site

• Land Act application for a Licence of Occupation for Quarrying purposes situated on the Provincial Crown Land Covering ALL THAT UNSURVEYED CROWN LAND IN THE VICINITY OF SMITH ISLAND, CONTAINING 125.418 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS. The Lands file number that has been established for this application is 6408698.

Homes for Rent HOUSE for Rent: 5brm, 2bth, perfect location. $1850. For more info and photos visit: www.HouseRentalsPrinceRupert.com

Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Inspector of Mines, Ministry of Energy and Mines, at PO Box 5000 - 3726 Alfred Ave, Smithers BC V0J 2N0. Comments will be received by MEM up to Sunday, December 7, 2014. MEM may not be able to consider comments received after this date.

Please visit the website at http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.

ph 604-657-7233 IS IT time to buy? Check out www.pr ince-r uper t-real-estate.com for affordable homes.

Looking to rent? FURNISHED bright two bedrooms available now in Port Edward, Wifi and laundry included $1,200 per month, neg. for a years lease.

Suitable for quiet prof. tenants with 1 small dog. Call 250627-1414.

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. $1175 per mon. Call 250-624-4574.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Smithers.

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PR: 3 bdrm 1 bath duplex. Has large fenced yard and deck.

W/D, N/P, N/S. $1200 per mon. Call 780-228-6585.

PR: 3 bdrm house at 1430 Sloan Ave. $1400 per mon.

Available Nov. 1st.

Call 250-624-6127.

PR: Large 5 bdrm, 3 bath house available immediately.

Double car garage plus ample parking. 5 appliances. N/P, N/S, ref. req. $2000 per month plus utilities. Call 250-6271501

Fight back.

Skyline Manor

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

Suites, Lower PR: 2 bdrm basement suite.

232 Alberta Place. Electric heat. Available Nov. 1st.

Call 250-624-2842

PR: Bachelor Suit. $550 per mon. Quiet tenants only. No Pets. Ref. Req. 1 bdrm suite with water view. $1000 per mon.

Call 250-600-2334

Suites, Upper PR: 3 bdrm 1 bath suite. $1400 per month. N/Pets, N/S, N/P, ref. req. Avail. Dec 1st.

Call 250-627-1272

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WE’VE JUST DROPPED OUR PRICES BY UP TO $5,000 ON SELECTED VEHICLES. BRING SOME EXCITEMENT TO FALL WITH A NEW PRE-OWNED VEHICLE FROM MACCARTHY GM

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16,900

2010 GMC SIERRA 1500 SL

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21,900

2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA LS

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7,995

2011 CHEVROLET EQUINOX 1LT

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Prince Rupert Dealer #31283

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Terrace Dealer #5893

1001 Chamberlin Ave 1-866-624-9171 • 250-624-9171