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Celebration (left to right): Tahltan elder Nancy McGee with AltaGas environmental manager Loren Kelly, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation John Rustad, Tahltan Central Council President Chad Day and Tahltan performer Shane McGee.

Tahltan buy into hydro-electric project

By JOSH MASSEY

THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

TERRACE - The provincial government is giving the Tahltan Central Council $500,000 to buy into a small run of river project on the Iskut River owned by Calgary-based energy company AltaGas. The Volcano Creek project, rated at 16 megawatts, has just begun producing power which is then being sold to BC Hydro, entering the provincial grid through the crown corporation’s Northwest Transmission Line. Provincial and Tahltan officials were in Terrace Dec. 12, releasing details of the business deal through the First Nations Clean Energy Business Fund which will see the Tahltan earn

a portion of the money being paid by BC Hydro to AltaGas for the power through a 60-year purchase agreement with the company. The ownership stake is in addition to separate deals the Tahltan have signed with the provincial government for a share of the water rentals being paid by AltaGas for all three of its Iskut River run of river projects. In addition to the Volcano Creek project, the 195 megawatt Forrest Kerr project began producing power into the provincial grid through the Northwest Transmission Line in the summer and the McLymont Creek project of between 50 and 75 megawatts is still under construction. The Forrest Kerr project rep-

resents $1.1 million to the Tahltan annually from water rentals and the Volcano Creek project represents $3,000 per year. When finished and in operation, McLymont Creek will represent approximately $10,000 a year in payments to the Tahltan. As well, the Tahltan have also signed separate economic benefits agreements with AltaGas for its three projects. Tahltan Central Council president Chad Day was in Terrace along with vice president Heather Hawkins, Iskut band manager Feddie Louie and Iskut band councillor Paul Louie. Day exchanged gifts with Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation minister John Rustad at an event held in the Best Western Hotel. The $500,000 being provided

by the province is the maximum any First Nation can receive per project from the clean energy fund. It is being used to exercise an option the Tahltan Central Council has with AltaGas for a one-time investment of between $500,000 and $2 million in the Volcano Creek project. The Volcano Creek and McLymont Creek projects will cost approximately $250 million and when added to the cost of the Forrest Kerr project is part of nearly $1 billion AltaGas will have spent on the three hydroelectric projects on Tahltan traditional territory. The Tahltan Central Council also has other benefits agreements with other companies local on its traditional territory.

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Refinery plan honed By Cameron Orr

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KITIMAT - With a design and feasibility study in tow, Kitimat Clean president David Black now needs to secure government support to make further in-roads in his plan to build an oil refinery north of Terrace area. Black, who is the chairman of Black Press, which owns, among others, The Northern Connector, announced this month that Hatch Ltd. had completed the study for him, which sets out how the proposed refinery would process 550,000 barrels of diluted bitumen a day in to 460,000 barrels of day of refined fuel—gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel—for export overseas. In a press release, Black said that lenders are willing to put up money for the refinery which would cost an estimated $22 billion but are insisting on “skin-in-the-game” from the federal government. Black has been seeking debt guarantees from the federal government, and said he is offering compensation to the federal and provincial governments to obtain them. Black declined to comment on further details on what “compensation” looks like in this context, although he did say “it’s substantial.” That said, he says he does have conditional support for debt guarantees from the federal finance minister Joe Oliver. Reached for comment to confirm, the federal finance department says it does not comment or speculate on possible actions. Skeena-Bulkley Valley NDP MP

Nathan Cullen, who is also his party’s finance critic, said he’s spoken to people on the issue and said that the reception he’s seen has been lukewarm. “The loan guarantees did not seem to be something they were enthusiastic about,” he said. Cullen said Black has struggled in getting Canadian backers, from the supply side to the financial side, and it would never get built if he can’t get producers on board. That said the question of value-added remains important, he said, and the public could be more inclined to pipelines if benefit came back to the people. Black admits that finances are where he has to put his efforts at the moment. “I really think I have to tie down more money here,” he said. “I’ve got to focus on who’s going to provide the money.” He said with this study now done, he really needs the government “to tell me whether they’re coming to the party or not.” With an estimated 3,000 person workforce for the refinery, Black said Hatch’s report puts directly-employed jobs at up to 1,500, while another 1,500 would work at the refinery on a contract basis. He cites potential for up to 3,000 other jobs with possible petrochemical plants that could open up in conjunction with the refinery. He points out that large volumes of sulphur extracted during the refining process could be used to supply a fertilizer plant, for instance. He said he didn’t know exactly what the particular emissions estimates could be.

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Cowpuccino’s in next round of Small Business B.C. Awards By Shaun Thomas THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

PRINCE RUPERT - Cowpuccino’s has made it through to the next round of the Small Business B.C. Awards in both the Community Impact and Best Workplace categories. The Cow Bay-based coffee shop was named as one of the Top 10 semi-finalists in the awards on Dec. 12 after receiving enough votes and community support to get through a preliminary round that saw more

than 460 businesses in more than 70 communities across the province receive a nomination. “This year we saw a tremendous amount of participation in the Small Business B.C. Awards through a high number of nominees coming in from across the province. It’s fantastic to see so many small businesses being recognized, not only for their success, but also for the positive impact they’re having on their local communities and the contributions they’re making to

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KITIMAT — As part of Mr. Mikes’ Deeds Well Done program, the restaurant hosted a toy drive through November and December to support the Kitimat Food Bank. The program resulted in several boxes of toys, plus $220 in gift cards. Above is Bill and Robin Willis accepting the donation from Assistant General Manager Katica Botz.

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I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

Final stretch for Hamper Appeal Cash donations are steadily coming in as well as donations of non-perishable food and wonderful gifts. Gareen Ball hosted her annual Christmas Sharing Tree at City Centre Mall this past Saturday where several people dropped by to wish us a Merry Christmas and make a donation. Our thanks to Gareen and her guest hosts Jessie Ball, Mayor Phil Germuth and Wendy Kraft of Envision Financial as well as to Telus/Sight & Sound and EZ Rock for providing the means for this broadcast. We received several donations of gifts and food as well as cash donations amounting to $372.69. Jim Ferguson, with the assistance of his son, wife and mother,

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KITIMAT - Thank you all again for continuing to support our 2014 Christmas Hamper Appeal. Time is speeding by and the Christmas Hampers will be delivered on Saturday, December 20, beginning at 10:00 a.m. For those receiving hampers please ensure there is a responsible teen or adult at home to sign for the hamper. If not signed for, the hamper will be returned to the Food Bank and can be picked up on Tuesday, December 23, between 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. A special note – even though clients are receiving a Christmas hamper they are also entitled to their usual monthly hamper.

donated his hand made rocking horse, a Lego table with two chairs and a rocking cradle complete with a dressed baby doll, including quilt and blankets. Jim has been making and donating these items for several years now and they are much appreciated. G&M Durocher donated five huge adorable teddy bears – thank you so much. For those organizations who are providing drivers and vehicles for delivery day, will you please contact B. Willis as noted on your (Hamper Drivers Form) or leave a message at the Food Bank at 632-6611. Please be at the Catholic Church hall by 9:30 a.m. on December 20. I would like to thank all our volunteers who have already been work-

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TERRACE - The annual toy run staged by local motorcyclists and with the support of the Thornhill Pub raised $6,031 for the Dr. REM Lee Foundation campaign to purchase a new endoscopy unit at Mills Memorial Hospital. The money is to be used specifically to help purchase the pediatrics scope portion of the new unit. From the left in front is foundation chair Ron Bartlett, Gail Munson from the Thornhill Pub who is also representing toy ride organizers Glenn Davies and Stan McKay and foundation co chair Dianne Rooker. From the left, back row is Dr. Jaco Fourie who runs oncology care at the hospital and foundation board members Jo Colley and Dominic Ignas.

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Forum has North Coast residents give feedback on LNG By Kevin Campbell THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

PRINCE RUPERT - With the liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry knocking on Prince Rupert’s doorsteps, North Coast residents have been inundated with proposals and they’re sick of reacting. They want to proactively take charge of the future of their city whether that includes LNG or not. This was the overarching message from approximately 25 attendees, who came to the community dialogue forum on LNG Thursday night hosted by the Northwest Institute for Bioregional Research’s LNG facilitator Valine Crist and West Coast Environmental Law’s (WCEL) staff counsel Hannah Askew. With the floor open to the public, familiar concerns were raised by residents and members from Dodge Cove, Lax Kw’alaams and Metlakatla, as well as other areas near proposal sites for the seven known LNG facilities. But that wide range of concerns was exactly what Askew was looking for. “We wanted to facilitate a conversation about regional strategic environmental assessments so that as people are responding to all of these different kinds of proposals, they have a chance to think about the vision of development that they have for their community and what their core

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values are that they want to protect,” said Askew after the threehour discussion had ended. “We got incredibly thoughtful and pretty diverse feedback from people who attended both [sessions], so it was really rich and rewarding.” Askew and Crist will now take their findings from the night’s discussion and another forum they held that same morning and submit them in a report to be distributed to stakeholders and the public for consumption. Murray Smith, hereditary chief for Lax Kw’alaams, opened the dialogue with a welcome and prayer. Common themes that arose in the discussion were an increasing lack of access to beaches and green spaces, the effects the industry may have and is having on residents’ mental health, a depletion of healthy fish, First

Nations groups working in conjunction with the industry, threatened wildlife on land and in the rivers and oceans, the routes of tankers, the city’s income gap and comparisons between Prince Rupert and Fort McMurray. Infringement on others’ values was a popular topic as well for future generations who will call Prince Rupert home. A few residents noted the healthy state of the medical care they currently receive and appreciate the level of service they’re getting in comparison to places like Fort St. John, which is dealing with a lack of family doctors. A sense of connectedness and a sense of place was another concern raised by attendees as some feel newer or migrant workers won’t respect the city they inhabit the same way longtime residents do. Safety for the community was top-of-mind and many had issues with the idea of work camps being so close to neighbourhoods. An executive director in Metlakatla raised a point about food security and the review process that local and provincial governments are taking – whether their current studies and assessments are satisfactory or not. More information about the two discussion hosts can be found at www.northwestinstitute.ca and www.wcel.org.

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Kitimatian returns to tour new book By Cameron Orr

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KITIMAT - Alisha Sevigny was born and raised Kitimat. She worked her way through the local school system before setting off for grand adventures. After sharpening her teeth in the literary agent-trade, she’s taken her experience and her love of arts and created a young adult novel which just recently hit shelves. The now Toronto-based Sevigny — who has plenty of family left in Kitimat — will be returning to her hometown as part of a northwest B.C. book tour. Her book is called Kissing Frogs, and is a tale of a ‘reformed’ nerd who has reinvented her image, and then finds herself forced to join her conservation club in Panama after learning she’s failing biology. That sets the stage for drama and romance, to the backdrop of rescuing endangered frogs. Sevigny says the story, from the angle of endangered frogs, has a non-fiction element, as frogs are facing mass die-off due to habitat loss and epidemics. Her book launch is at the Kitimat Legion tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. She is also doing a book reading at the Kitimat Public Library on

December 22 at 1 p.m. Sevigny looks back on her educational foundations in Kitimat as keys to her success today. She said teachers Mr. Dryvynsyde and Mr. Durrant were very influential in her early writing. She also had an interest in acting, but the written word spoke more loudly, and she spent time as a literary agent which also helped her get through the publishing process and landed her with Canadian publisher Fierce Ink Press. (Her book is published separately by Canadian and American publishers.) “As an agent I spent a lot of time working on other people’s manuscripts and I just wanted to do that for myself. I feel like it was always a goal, I always wanted to write,” she said. The benefit of her professional background meant she didn’t get discouraged during the publishing process, which can be long and arduous, she said. Even though she’s gone with a traditional publisher, she said authors should not be afraid of the self-publishing route. “I would recommend that as a viable option for anyone who’s interested in publishing a book that can’t go the traditional route.”

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uefied natural gas] projects.” Hendry doesn’t predict a significant increase in traffic at the airport because it is simply making the route more direct for people who would already be flying to Calgary through Vancouver. But he did say the ability to connect in Calgary to flights from there back east or for vacation travel southward adds a new dimension for local and regional residents. Air Canada’s announcement comes as the airport closes in on the 250,000 passenger mark for 2014 with 19,635 passengers either landing or departing. “From November 2013 to this November, we’re at 252,081 [passengers],” said Hendry. Growth remains comfortably in the 20 per cent range although there has been a slight dip now the BC Hydro’s Northwest

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PRINCE RUPERT - What was formerly a place of worship may help alleviate housing shortages in Prince Rupert, with a company proposing to convert a closed church into a complex for project workers, and later, seniors. The Bethel-First Baptist Church on India Avenue closed its doors earlier this year, with Greenwell Asset Management purchasing the building. The company plans to spend approximately $1.4 million to remodel it into a high-end, multi-unit housing complex for industrial project workers needing temporary housing, and eventually for the elderly. “Our idea is to build this so down the road it could be converted into a seniors facility. We’re designing it to be senior-friendly. Once the construction boom is over, our intention would be to turn it into an assisted living facility,” said Geoff Greenwell of Greenwell Asset Management. “In the short-term, if you can run it as a rooming house you can offset an awful lot of the costs. Otherwise you’re passing on those costs to seniors.” The blueprint is already complete, with the company seeking approval to square out the roof of the building where church services were once held to to allow for a second floor. In total, 18 suites are laid out in the design, all 400 sq. ft. in

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Geoff Greenwell of Greenwell Asset Management stands in front of the former Bethel-First Baptist Church, which the group hopes to convert to a complex for workers, and later, seniors. size and consisting of a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and living space. Plans are to construct 10 units in the former church service congregating area, along with eight units on the upper and lower levels of what was previously church offices. The basement would house a laundry facility, utilities and storage. “We’re going to preserve some of the architectural components. It would be a shame to tear a place like this apart,” Greenwell said. The building’s exterior would also be transformed, using cedar

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College workers’ union extends helping hand By Susan Biagi

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TERRACE - What do the Kalum Community School Society, Northwest Community College (NWCC), and the Terrace Churches Food Bank have in common? They all reach out to feed people in need. It’s an expensive endeavour, especially in this time of rising food prices. Fortunately, donors such as the Academic Workers Union of NWCC have stepped forward to help with costs. The union has a long history of donating to agencies. “We firmly believe that it’s important to give back to the communities that support us,” says union president Marja Burrows. NWCC library coordinator Melanie Wilke is in charge of food distribution to NWCC students. Non-perishables such as canned goods and dried pastas are distributed right from the library. “There are approximately 20 students who receive regular help,” says Wilke. “Some-

times, it just takes a bag of groceries to see a student through a tough time. It’s such a small investment on our part, but it has such a positive, long-term outcome in terms of student success.” “It’s rewarding to know that this will see them through the rest of the month,” says Barrows. She recalls a student who told her, “If it weren’t for this, I wouldn’t be eating.” The Terrace Churches Food Bank is another recipient of union donations. There, food distribution occurs one week each month, from October through to June. The need is not so great during summer months, thanks to community gardens, farmers’ markets, and lower utility bills. When the leaves fall, however, the situation becomes critical. The food bank serves nearly 1200 people monthly; of these, 40% are children, with the number of young people rising all the time. The approximate value of each bag of food is $75. (The number of bags distributed

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Melanie Wilke, left, and Marja Burrows explore some of the food items on offer at Northwest Community College. depends on the size of the family.) Board president John Wiebenga estimates that the tally for December is up by 50 bags, compared to last month. He further estimates that 100 more bags were given out this month when compared to December 2013. In the course of a year, the food bank spends approximately $50,000 on food, while the value of donated food items hovers around $40,000. The increase in food prices is

a matter of concern for the food bank, as well as for its clients. “The price of hamburger is up by 30 cents a pound. That doesn’t sound like much, until you multiply it by 500 pounds,” says Wiebenga. Food security is also a primary focus of the Kalum Community School Society. “There’s a consistent

need in the community, from elementary right up to high school,” says board member Jacquie Tucker. Through the society’s Hungry Kids program, more than 2,000 weekly servings of soup and sandwiches are provided to schools in the Terrace and Thornhill area. The donated food is collected daily from local businesses through

the society’s Food Share Program. Food security is not just about collecting donations. The Kalum Community School Society partners with Ksan House Society to operate community gardens. Through its support of the “Community Supports Agriculture” program, it also partners with local farmers to offer an affordable, weekly box of food to subscribers. Making sure that local people do not go hungry is everyone’s business, says Marja Burrows. “That’s why our union members are so supportive of the work these agencies are doing.” The Prince Rupert donations are: The Prince Rupert Foodbank ($200), Prince Rupert Wildlife Shelter ($150) and the High School Math Contest ($200). The Smithers donations are: Smithers Foodbank ($200) and Northern Society for Domestic Peace ($200).

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PRINCE RUPERT - Young North Coast residents got to sail with Santa Claus for the first-ever Jingle Boat Express on Dec. 11, thanks to a partnership between Northern Savings Credit Union, Success by Six and the Prince Rupert Port Authority. This year Santa took two one-hour tours aboard the Inside Passage, replacing the Jingle Bell Express that could no longer take place due to an increase in rail activity. Pictured is Brandon Johnson, Brooke Leask and Tyson Leask posing with Santa.

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TERRACE - The new four-year term for the regional school board which governs local schools is underway, with The Coast Mountains School District 82 electing its new committee and council delegates Dec. 8 to the BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) and the British Columbia School Trustees Association (BCSTA) . Art Erasmus, in his tenth year on the board was elected for a third term as chair of the board. In term of the vice chair position, the board passed a resolution to have a rotating vice chair beginning with Angela Brand Danuser, then rotating in sequence with Shar McCrory, Raymond Apna-Raj, Gary Turner and Margaret Warcup. Roger Leclerc rescinded from the vice chair rotation. Erasmus said the board will decide at a

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Thomas Junior Gingles

October 16, 1945 - December 22, 2004

We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday. And days before that too. We think of you in silence. We often speak your name. Now all we have are memories. And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake. With which weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never part. God has you in his keeping. We have you in our heart. We love and miss you Junior! Remembered by loving family: Mags, Kelly & Linda, Scott & Erin, Aaron, Jayde, Kaytlin, and Aubrey

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Anniversaries

Jack & Lorraine

Hodgins

Married in Salmon Arm, BC, celebrating their 60th Anniversary. December 18, 1954-2014

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Information

DISTRICT OF KITIMAT

COMMUNITY GRANT WRITER (Contract Position)

Under the supervision of the Director of Leisure Services the Grant Writer will research and write applications for potential grant or low interest loan opportunities related to existing or future projects, services or purchase of assets for the District of Kitimat, community groups and non-profit organizations in Kitimat. Duties of the position may include: a. Setting up and running grant related workshops; b. Meeting with interested proponents about grant opportunities; c. Research, collation of material and coordination of grants or low interest loan applications; d. Provision of promotional or marketing material for projects, programs or services that have been paid with full or partial funding of a grant or low interest loan opportunity; e. Collection of information from other communities who have been successful with grant or low interest loan opportunities; f. Preparation of final report with budget for all activities including recommendations for future program. The successful applicant will have a bachelor degree in communication or related field, previous grant writing experience, knowledge/experience in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher and Outlook. They will be able to demonstrate time management skills and the ability to work with deadlines. Good communication skills are a must as the candidate will have to work with a variety of Municipal departments, community groups and non-profit organizations. The successful candidate must have a minimum of a class 5 driversâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; licence. This contract position will pay $25.00 per contact hour. Submit detailed resume, including references, by December 15th, 2014 to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Phone (250) 632-8900, Fax (250) 632-4995, or e-mail dok@kitimat.ca. Community information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Haisla Nation Council Haisla Nation Council has an immediate opening for:

TEACHER ON-CALL REPORTS TO: HCS Principal QUALIFICATIONS: â&#x20AC;˘ Bachelor of Education (elementary); â&#x20AC;˘ Readiness to work a five day schedule; â&#x20AC;˘ Willingness to take part in extra-curricular activities; â&#x20AC;˘ Recent successful teaching experience. HOURS OF WORK: On-Call DUTIES TO COMMENCE: ASAP SALARY: In accordance with the BCGEU Instructor Collective Agreement. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume which must include names of three (3) references and the express permission for HNC to contact these references, copy of valid BC Teaching CertiďŹ cate (current), Teachers QualiďŹ cations Service Card, and Practicum/Teaching report, to: Stephanie McClure, Human Resources Manager Haisla Nation Council Haisla PO Box 1101 Kitamaat Village, BC V0T 2B0 Phone (250) 639-9361, ext. 204 Fax (250) 632-2840 Email: humanresources@haisla.ca No later than 4 pm on Tuesday, December 30, 2014. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those short-listed will be contacted for interviews.

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Education/Trade Schools

Rio Tinto Alcan is the aluminium product group of Rio Tinto, headquartered in Montreal, Canada. The company’s BC Operations is based in Kitimat, British Columbia and is one of the largest industrial complexes in the province.

OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS

Summer student employment update

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.

Due to the transition of Rio Tinto Alcan’s new Kitimat Smelter, Rio Tinto Alcan will not be accepting new summer student applications for the summer of 2015.

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

The growth and development of youths in the communities we live, and work in, is very important to Rio Tinto Alcan. We encourage students to check back with us in 2016 for future summer student employment opportunities.

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.

Help Wanted

We need YOU!

Help Wanted

Looking for

NEWSPAPER CARRIERS! t Pay! WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY DELIVERIES. Direct Deposi

AND

Fight Back. Volunteer your time, energy and skills today.

Now accepting applications for the position of Store Manager in Prince Rupert Apply with resume to

Steve at the 3rd Avenue Location or email to andrea@cartersjewellers.com

Pacific Cornerstone Baptist Church

Sunday Service at 11:00 am Grace Alone, Faith Alone In Christ Alone

Kitimat Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room Phone 250-632-4924 • www.pacificcornerstone.com

Presbyterian Church Lahakas and Nalabila Ph. 250-632-2044 or 250-639-6464

Sunday, December 21 Fourth Sunday in Advent

10:30am Worship Service and Sunday School Worship Leader: Andrew McIntosh “We light the candle of love.”

Wednesday, December 24 Christmas Eve 7:00 pm Christmas Candlelight Service of Lessons and Carols Worship Leader: Chris Knight

Employment

“Come and worship the Christchild.”

Help Wanted

Christ the King PARISH

JANITORIAL PERSONNEL

Required immediately, for apartment complex. Applicants must be physically fit, reliable and honest. Excellent renumeration apply to:

250-305-2293

or email wlrental@shaw.ca 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

1760 Nalabila Boulevard Ph 250-632-2215 • Father Babji Merugu, SAC www.catholickitimat.ca Sunday, Dec. 21 Saturday, Dec. 20 10:00 am 7:30 pm Celebration Celebration of the Eucharist of the Eucharist Fourth Sunday of Advent “Here I am, the servant of the Lord: let it be done to me according to your word.” Luke 1:38

Christmas Mass Schedule

Christmas Eve - Wednesday, Dec. 24 at 7 and 11 pm Christmas Day - Thursday, Dec. 25 at 10 am “Good news and great joy to all the world: today is born our Saviour, Christ the Lord.” Wishing all people a grace ﬁlled Christmas.

NEWSPAPER STUFFERS Needed for THURSDAY AFTERNOONS

in the Kitimat area.

PERFECT FOR STUDENTS, RETIREES, OR ANYONE LOOKING TO EARN EXTRA CASH!!! No Collecting!

PERMANENT CARRIER ROUTES ~ Eagle, Egret, Drake (60) ~ Farrow, Gwyn, Creed, 1237+ Tweedsmuir (100) ~ Blueberry, Strawberry, Cranberry (40) ~ Stein, Morgan, Kingfisher (65) Call to get your name on our Replacement Routes List.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 840 Columbia Ave. – Ph. 250-632-6014 Email: kitimatfbc@telus.net Rev. Tim Coleman

Sun., December 21 • 9:30 am Light Breakfast 10:00 am “Bible Connections” and Sunday School Worship 11:00 am • “A REASON TO SING” • Luke 1:46-56 Christmas Eve - Wed., December 24 6:00 pm Start gathering and coffee/tea • 6:30 pm Worship “NOW...EVERYTHING CHANGES” • Luke 2:1-20

Kitimat Pentecostal Fellowship Pastor Mickeal Hoffman 1340 Kingfisher Avenue Church Ph. 250-632-5623 www.kitimatpentecostalfellowship.com

Sunday, December 21 - 10:30 am Morning Worship Service Wednesday Evenings 7:30 pm Prophetic Studies Wednesday, December 24 - 6:30 pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

The Harvest THE HARVEST MINISTRIES CANADA Ph. 250-632-5501 email: the-harvest@live.ca

Satuday Night Service

Saturday, Decemer 20 at 7pm Christmas Eve - Wednesday, Decemer 24 at 7pm View live webstreaming of Saturday Service at: www.theharvest.ca/live

A New Testament Church 250-632-1146 NO SERVICE December 27 Remember Jesus is the Reason for the Season 6:30 pm every Saturday at Riverlodge

Sentinel

Kitimat

Northern

and

Connector The Northern

Contact the Northern Sentinel at 250-632-6144. 626 Enterprise Avenue, Kitimat

FIRST UNITED CHURCH 1180 Kingfisher Ave. • Ph. 250-632-7149 Email: kituc@telus.net

Rev. Dr. Dona Lethbridge

www.kitimatunitedchurch.ca/index.html Sunday, December 21 - Mary, Did You Know? 11 am Service Wednesday, December 24 - Family Service 7 pm Wednesday, December 24 - Candlelight Communion Service 11 pm

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF LUTHERAN CHURCH CANADA

Pastor Clint Magnus • ph. 250-632-6962 KITIMAT 1474 Nalabila Blvd.

11:00 am Sunday Worship • 9:45 am Sunday School

Dec. 24 7:00 pm Christmas Eve Service Dec. 25 11 am Christmas Day Service

Christ Church Anglican 1220 Kingfisher Ave. • Ph. 250-632-7812

All are Welcome

Fourth Sunday of Advent • Dec. 21 at 10:30 am Christmas Eve Service • Dec. 24 at 7:00 pm Jesus Himself is the greatest Christmas gift ever given.

The Birth of the Lord • Dec. 25 at 10:30 am Eucharist with Fr. Luke Anker

Kitimat Worship Directory

For information on placing a church listing, please call 250-632-6144, or email classifieds@northernsentinel.com

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Purchase Your

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ALL 2015 M SERIES

5.99%

‘YOUR RECREATION SPECIALIST’ * See Dealer for details

Help Wanted

Hospitality

SAWMILL MACHINE OPERATOR

✱(30 vacancies) NOC 9431 Company operating name: Yaorun Wood Co. Ltd. Business and mailing address: 4032 12th Avenue, PO Box 148, New Hazelton, BC, V0J 2J0. JOB DUTIES: • Examine logs and rough lumber to determine size, condition, quality and other characteristics to decide best lumber cuts to carry out. • Operate automated lumber mill equipment from control rooms or equipment consoles to saw logs into rough lumber. • Set up and adjust saw equipment and replace blades or bands using wrenches, gauges and other hand tools . • Clean and lubricate sawmill equipment. Full time, permanent; $26.50 per hour. Location of work: New Hazelton, BC. Contact: Bealie Chen, bealie_chan@yahoo.com.hk Tel: 778- 919-2077. ✱Minimum two years of work experience. Training will be provided. Education: not required.

Submit applications to: Steve Haggard e-mail: manager@hcgwc.ca or call 250-632-4653

Medical/Dental 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!

Help Wanted

REBATES UP TO ADDITIONAL $ REBATE OF

NEID ENTERPRISES LTD. Medical/Dental

Trades, Technical

Registered Casual Care Aides

Port Hardy, BC. Busy GM dealership looking for two full time positions to be filled immediately. Certiﬁed GM technician Ticketed Bodyman Very competitive pay scales, benefits, and flexible schedules. Send resume to cory@klassengm.com

Help Wanted

Culinary Professionals With our clubhouse restaurant opening in January we are seeking individuals to add to our culinary team. We have a variety of positions available based on your experience level. Duties will include: Creating meals that will ensure customers return, upholding hygiene & sanitary regulations, enforcing a safe work environment for yourself and your colleagues, promoting good relationships with other colleagues and other departments. Preferred (but essential) Assets: Completion of a culinary program, Food Safe Certification, Min. 6 months experience working in a restaurant. We offer: Competitive wages, Golf Privileges, Discounts in Pro Shop and in restaurant and supply uniforms.

ANY REMAINING NON CURRENT MODELS

4.99% AND

FOR 60 MONTHS

+3 YEAR WARRANTY +$300 CAT CASH

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Bayshore Home Health is seeking Registered Casual Care Aides in Terrace and surrounding area. Please email your resume: greatpeoplework@ bayshore.ca or Fax: 604-739-7401

Is your Team or organization

Help Wanted

FOR 60 MONTHS $

2500

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YEAR LIMITED 2 WARRANTY

PHONE 250-635-3478 • FAX 250-635-5050 4921 KEITH AVENUE, TERRACE, B.C.

Help Wanted

Now accepting applications for the position of Store Manager in Kitimat Apply with resume to Kevin at the City Centre Mall or email to andrea@cartersjewellers.com

FUNDRAISING? , 1 , 1- , 9

Looking to Make Some

EXTRA MONEY? Call Today for more information about this great opportunity

Help Wanted PRINCE RUPERT

Network Systems Analyst School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert) is accepting applications for a full-time Network Systems Analyst position. The successful applicant will install, repair and maintain computer hardware and software in schools and other district facilities. This position provides support and training for School District staff in the use of computer software and Ministry of Education technology.

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

Employment Opportunity Head Office

Northern Savings Credit Union has an opening for a Loans Administrator located in Prince Rupert, BC. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing administration functions for the Loan Centralization department. Qualifications: Secondary school diploma, excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required. Previous financial services, sales and customer service experience preferred. Minimum of 1-3 years’ work experience is an asset. Closing date December 31, 2014 Manager, Human Resources Northern Savings Credit Union info@northsave.com or apply online at www.northsave.com

TERRACE

QUEEN CHARLOTTE

Sexual Abuse Intervention Program Therapist: SAIP provides professional counselling for young people under 19 years of age who have been or sexually abused, are exposed to the risk, or children under 12 with sexual behaviour problems. Family Counsellor: The Family Counselling Program provides free and con¿dential individual and group counselling services to adult men, women and families. The program supports clients with assessing issues, develops and implements counselling plans using a variety of therapeutic counselling techniques in a safe environment. For the complete job postings and related questions, please contact the program manager at pmncts@citywest.ca

Only short listed applicants will be contacted for an interview. PRINCE RUPERT

North Coast Transition Society has two program positions open:

MASSET

www.northsave.com

Closing date: January 2, 2015 @ 3pm

Required abilities and qualifications are: Grade 12 or equivalent; CompTIA A+ Certification; Microsoft Certified Professional; knowledge in VMWare would be an asset. Expert knowledge of standard computer programs and a minimum of three years’ experience working in a Microsoft Windows environment. Proven ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair computer systems with an ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, drawings and specifications. Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality in dealing with all matters pertaining to students and staff. Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position and have a valid B.C. driver’s licence. Qualified applicants should complete a School District application form which is available on the School District 52 website or from the School Board Office. Please submit your application with complete resume and references to: School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert) 634- 6th Avenue East, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1X1 Email: applications@sd52.bc.ca Website: http://sd52.bc.ca/ Only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Financial Services ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now & see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944

Computer Services MERRY Christmas & Happy New Year! *** Special Christmas computer repair offer from MVCC: Full computer checkup hardware and software as well as installing antivirus, malware, and spyware software: All for only $80! Call 250-638-0047

Painting & Decorating Comm./ Res. Pro. painter for hire, have refs. & reas. prices, call or txt. (250)631-8000

Snowclearing STILL AVAILABLE

In Kitimat Taking on a few new clients call: 250-632-1019 or 250-632-1017 THOM BOYS TRUCKING

Merchandise for Sale

Food Products CHAGA CANADA 100% pure chaga 250-641-3948 or 250279-0177 concentrates, extracts, milled The Chaga Guys

Firewood/Fuel Seas. Firewood cord $225 lumber/logs av. 250-638-1882

Misc. for Sale

Home Improvements

Grant play kitchen for kids with lots of extras, ask. $200 call 250-635-8489 after 5pm

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.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

Help Wanted

Misc. for Sale

For Sale By Owner

Apt/Condo for Rent

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

FIRST PHASE OF SLEEPING BEAUTY ESTATES NOW READY FOR SALE BY OWNER at 4719 Davis St. Terrace BC, upper condos 3 bdrm., 2 bath or lower condos 2 bdrm., 2 bath with carport. All new appliances included, Asking $307,000. Don’t miss out! Call now for more info & to view. Kevin & Virginia Goddard 250-615-8457 or 250-638-0734

BEST PLACE TO LIVE

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit www.pioneersteel.ca

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

Houses For Sale

Real Estate For Sale By Owner

250-627-5820

www.oasisaparts.com

OFF TO

Starting at $725 Balconies Security Entrances Cameras for your safety Now includes basic cable Visit our Website www.kitimatapartments.com Phone: 250.632.APTS (2787)

KITIMAT

Free heat & Free Hot Water Furnished & Unfurnished 1 & 2 bedrooms Security Entrances No Pets. No Smoking

• Just Move In - Great Starter Home • Bright & Comfy 3 Bdrm. 5 Pce. Bath • 6 Appls.-Sundeck, Joey Shack & Storage

COAST MOUNTAINS

Business for Sale

Rusty Ljungh Cell:250.638.2827 Business for Sale

ESTABLISHED

HAIR SALON

Beach Pl, Water St, 2nd Ave W & 11th St

250-624-8088 737 Fraser St, Prince Rupert

KITIMAT APTS BEST VALUE

MIDTOWN APARTMENTS

250.632.7179

#35-3624 KALUM ST. $89,500 MLS

Gull Crest, Raven Crest, Cormmorant & PR Blvd.

PRINCE RUPERT

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• • • •

Alpine Ave, Graham Ave & Atlin Ave

PR Blvd., Alberta Pl. & Drake Cres.

Hillcrest Place Apartments Bachelor & two bedroom units. No smoking. No pets. Starting at $650 monthly. 250-632-7814 Kitimat

ERS

8th Ave W, 9th Ave W & McBride St

6th AVe East & Hays Cove Circle

250-624-9298

FOR SALE

8th Ave W, 9th Ave W & Lotbiniere St

Seal Cove Circle & area

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

Real Estate

1st Ave W, 2nd Ave W, 3rd Ave W & Park Ave

Graham Ave, Atlin Ave, 17th St & 14th St.

Walsh Avenue Apartments

References Required.

Estate Sale 1144 sq. ft. double wide modular home on 56x88ft. lot situated in Terrace BC, in Kermode Park, 55 plus community, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, twin sealed windows, 4 year old shingles, storage shed, avail. for immediate occupancy, price incl. lot $188,900 Contact Don Ritche 250-6313161

Borden St, Taylor St & 6th Ave W

CLIFF SIDE APARTMENTS

Renovated 1 & 2 bdrm Suites Furnished & Un-Furnished. Quiet Living. On Site Management. Gym, Hot Tub & Sauna.

Henry Herbert Piano & Bench $500, Yamaha interm. clarinet $400 Call 250-635-3203

FOR SALE

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Four styling stations, two colour stations, three shampoo stations, one waxing or make up station Three hair dryers, Manicure table and stool Display Reception Desk with large retail area with well known hair products Professional Products room Washer & Dryer 1400 sq ft. Gift ware negotiable Sales revenue and Cash Flow available on request

ASKING: $124,900 CALL: 250-635-3729

Apt/Condo for Rent SANDPIPER APTS KITIMAT

Now taking applications for 1,2, & 3 bdrm suites. If you are looking for clean, quiet living in Terrace and have good references, please call: 250-638-0799

Clean

Musical Instruments

CARRIERS WANTED

Apt/Condo for Rent

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QUATSINO APTS KITIMAT Downtown location Balconies Security Entrances Some furnished suites Call for an appointment 250.632.4511

www.kitimatapartments.com

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

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

Homes for Rent

Newer Buildings Elevators Security Entrances Covered Parking Balconies www.kitimatapartments.com

250.632.4254

Duplex / 4 Plex TERRACE lower-duplex, includes, N/G heat, F/S, W/D. No parties, N/S, N/P. Ref’s & deposit Req’d. $1500/mo. 250798-9554

Misc for Rent

FOR RENT 1 Bedroom and Bachelor Suites

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 250-305-4970 250-632-2822 Homes for Rent 3 bdrm- big house, big yard, newly renovated, $1,600/mo ref. required, available Nov. 1 778-634-2220/250-641-2489 3 bdrm. + ofﬁce Rancher style home in family neighbourhood. F/S, W/D & D/W. M/bdrm with walk in closet + ensuite. Carport, detached garage, garden shed, and a fully fenced back yard. This home is approx 12 yrs old with lots to offer. Refs. reqd. Pets cons. $2,100 (250) 615-6352 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW With Garage in Kitimat F/S, W/D, $1500 a month avail. Jan 1st. 250-639-0568 4 Bed 3 Bath, clean, excellent condition, avail imm $1700/mo Prof Mngd 250-600-3208 AVAILABLE NOW. Executive House. Furnished 4 bed/ 2 full baths. $2500/mo. Absolutely NP/NS. 1 yr lease. 250-6387747, leave message. Avail. Nov. 1- one bdrm suite completely furnished includes linen, dishes, Satellite TV, covered patio, Security system, laundry, built in vacuum, dishwasher, and storage. THIS IS A VERY NICE MODERN SUITE with Country Living. I AM LOOKING FOR A CLEAN QUIET PERSON, NO SMOKING AND NO PETS. $1000/month + D.D (1/2 of lst months rent)CALL 250-6351355 BEFORE 9:00 P.M. FULLY FURNISHED 2 Bedroom home for rent In Kitimat attached garage, hot tub, large deck, gas bbq, wifi and cable, w/d, f/s incl. N/s, no pets.$2100 + heat and hydro avail. immediately Please call: 250-639-1641 Now taking applications for several homes for rent $1,0001,700. Good rental refs. reqd., N/P, N/S. Call 250-638-8639 for appt. to view.

HOUSE FOR RENT

2100 SQFT HOUSE IN PRINCE RUPERT AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

Fully Furnished, N/S, N/P, 3 Bed, 2 Bath, W/D included, off street parking. Out of town and professionals welcome. References required.

$1800/MONTH CALL 250 615-7810 or 250 635-5485

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Homes for Rent Kitimat HOUSE FOR RENT/Sale 63 Chilko St. - 3 bdr, 1 bath in excellent neighbourhood. This house has a big fenced backyard, including two sheds and flower beds. Comes with F/S and W/D. Call (250)279-8888 PR: Very nice 1 bdrm apt street level in quiet home. Close to hosp. with off-street parking. F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P. $775/mon. Hydro included. Avail. Jan 1st. Call 250-6244848 or 250-600-0897

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 Terrace- New home offering 2 bdrm suite. Attention workers looking for executive style accommodations.Fully Furnished & stocked. Includes all utilities, internet & full satellite tv. Perfect for management or executives coming to town Excellent ref req $2,500 250-6152597 terry_laurie@telus.net

Recreational/Sale

Ofﬁce/Retail

Want to Rent

TERRACE-OFFICE/RETAIL 4614 Gregg Ave. Currently We Care Home Health-for lease 1800 sq ft, air-conditioner Available immediately Call:250-632-7502

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Tough loss for Rainmakers By Kevin Campbell

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PRINCE RUPERT - A devastating injury has created an irreplaceable hole in the Charles Hays senior girls basketball team. Grade 12 captain and point guard Tanveen Randhawa was practicing for her play day to be taking place this past weekend last Thursday against the junior squad when she grabbed the ball on a routine play and knew something had gone terribly wrong. “I caught the ball, went to drive, pushed off my left leg and then I just heard a popping sound and it felt like someone kicked me really hard from behind so I just turned around and there was no one there,” said Randhawa last Saturday. “And then I knew it was my achilles [tendon].” It wasn’t a sight anyone expected to see on Saturday – Randhawa making her way across the court in crutches and a cast after the first quarter of the senior Rainmakers match versus Caledonia (CAL) at Charles Hays Secondary. But losing 18-3, and donning their #PLAYFORTAN message on the back of their team shirts, the Rainmakers picked up their game at the sight of their sidelined captain, and made it a two-point game at 24-22. But in the end, the Kermodes were just too much to handle for the home team and the girls fell 58-39 to a strong Caledonia side in their second game of the day. “We’re just without our point guard and trying to get used to that,” said head coach Sara Barrow. “We’re just trying to figure out the lines and where they belong. Henzle [Masocol] came in and hasn’t even touched the ball [before today] so she played fairly well for not even doing that and taking it up the court.”

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The Charles Hays put up a tough fight against the Caledonia Kermodes last weekend but unfortunatley weren’t able to net a win. Masocol stepped in for Randhawa and played admirably but the team will now have to traverse the 2014-15 season without their leader, and that’ll be a daunting task especially with tough competition from Terrace and the surrounding area. “I had surgery [Friday] morning and then I have my stitches in for two weeks. After that, I’ll get a cast and then six weeks later, I’ll be in physio,” said the captain. The ‘Makers’ had trouble box-

ing out in that first quarter that had the squad down 15 points early but a masterful second quarter led by Morgan Weir, Ashtyn Andreesen, Billie Leeson, Masocol and Tanveen Sahdra had Charles Hays go on a 19-6 run to almost catch up to Caledonia. But Khali Pelletier, Faith Nisyok and Carly Davies helped lead the Kermodes to escape the Rainmakers’ comeback to go on their own 13-0 run in the fourth quarter to pull away and take the victory.

“We threw it away a lot. We just need to clean up our errors and make it not so easy for them to get to the basket,” said Barrow. “We rushed it. We took about 10 seconds before we put up a shot and they were a lot more patient and they moved the ball around and anytime you move that ball around it’s going to be a lot easier to score when the defence breaks down.” In their first match on Saturday morning against CAL, the team lost 53-37.

PRINCE RUPERT - Head coach Anna Ashley will have a lot of substitute calls to make this season. She can also produce four full lines at will. Twenty girls have taken part in Charles Hays’ junior girls basketball program and Ashley was able to play them all in two games on Saturday. First against Caledonia, the Rainmakers handily defeated their rivals 51-31 and then late in the afternoon, the team downed Team Nisga’a 57-29. “I was really happy with how they played. We just learned zone offence so considering that, they were doing awesome,” said Ashley. Brittany Waite, Ruby Mason, Tara Robinson, Marissa Innes, Madison Thomas, Jada Wesley, Brooke Andreesen and Carly Cochrane all found the score sheet in the game against Team Nisga’a. An early 10-5 lead after the first quarter and great chemistry between Cochrane and Waite produced the 24-11 half-time lead the ‘Makers gained on their opponents. Mason’s speed and agility had her defenders reeling more often than not and Innes’ two fourthquarter three-pointers took the game out of reach for Nisga’a. “Their defence picked up a little bit [from the morning game to the afternoon game] ... they were talking well. I’d like them to talk more but they were talking fairly well and they were moving the ball around. They had some good shooting today so overall I was very happy with how they played,” said Ashley.

Boxers fight for bragging rights By Cameron Orr

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KITIMAT - It was a rock’em sock’em night in Kitimat when the Kitimat Boxing Club hosted out of town clubs in a tournament. The tournament was fought for the bragging rights of boxers, two of whom work for Rio Tinto Alcan’s Kitimat Modernization Project, and set the foundation for the tournament’s name: KMP Bragging Rights Boxing Tournament. The headlining event was between Alex Pinkerton and Nathan Furtado. Pinkerton, an import from Vancouver and weighing in at 195 lbs, put up a valiant effort leading to a split decision by judges, but the bout ultimately went to Furtado, weighing 212 lbs. Boxing coach Bill Franklin said it was Kitimat’s night even though every competi-

tive bout ended in a split decision, but that just shows the fairness of the judging, in contrast to at-times when clubs get home ring advantage. Kitimat’s Stephan Reid, 179 lbs, would win the following match. Well, to be fair, Reid actually hails from New Zealand where he has spent time as a karate champion. That background certainly was put to his advantage, facing Shaun Vanvuskirk, 178 lbs, from the Bridge (Mission) Boxing Club. Dan Fredrickson, 188 lbs rounded out the night with a win, against Mission’s Nico Rizzi, 190 lbs. Three earlier bouts in the evening were exhibitions, beginning with Hazelton’s Tera Brooks and Mayenda Jones, who braved harsh road conditions to make it to the event. Arius Woytowich and Braydon O’Brien, and Richard Boone and Alain Gagnon, also fought in exhibition bouts.

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Richard Boone (blue) dodges a strike from Alain Gagnon in an exhibition round at the Kitimat Boxing Club’s tournament.

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