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BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain has resigned from his position with the Prince Rupert School District and will be turning his full attention to his role at city hall. “I’ve been doing full-time mayor’s work at the moment and every day have been doing work with the school district. What would happen is I would go to work, but then be pulled out for city business and I didn’t - Lee Brain feel this was fair to my employer,” Brain said, noting he is done with his current job at the end of this month. “I’m doing it because it needs to be done ... we have so much going on in town that for us to hit the mark we could be hitting, I need to be available in a full-time capacity.”
“I’m doing it because it needs to be done.”
Community Organizers prepare for Homecoming Page A10 Kevin Campbell / The Northern View
Hannah McKay of the Gitxaala Nation’s Kitkatla Lady Warriors is guarded by Prince Rupert Rain’s Caroline Purnell during opening round Women’s Division action on Sunday at the 56th Annual All Native Basketball Tournament. The Rain dropped the Lady Warriors 93-27. For a look at the opening ceremonies, see Page A4.
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Oil and gas money ruining All Native: Saints
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The three-time defending All Native Basketball Tournament Seniors Division champions, the Skidegate Saints, are calling for an end to oil and gas industry support of the event which they say is compromising the overall tournament experience. In a letter dated Jan. 21 and signed by 14 members of the team, the Saints call on the tournament committee to reject “compromising” sponsorship from companies planning to export oil or liquefied natural gas from the North Coast — including current sponsors BG Canada, Pacific NorthWest LNG and Aurora LNG — as well as those planning to construct pipelines to carry the product to the terminal, such as current sponsor TransCanada. There are no companies associated with oil movement sponsoring this year’s tournament. The Saints, who will look for their fourth
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straight title this week, claim the presence this sponsorship provides has ruined some of the enjoyment of years past. “Looking back at photos and memories from last year, we can’t help but be saddened by the propaganda of the oil and gas industry littered throughout the civic centre. These great memories are tainted with the sponsorship signs and imply an acceptance of the industry by all participants and communities,” wrote the team. “The co-opting of the All Native Basketball Tournament by the oil and gas industry is an attempt to gain a social licence for their illconceived projects and is yet another chapter in this continual assault on our culture and way of life ... we are in opposition to the fracked liquefied natural gas and oil projects that are being proposed and if playing in the tournament is associated with these projects, then we will have to consider not attending the tournament in the future.”
Part of the expenses incurred by the tournament come from a per diem paid to players and coaches still competing, a number that reached $45,000 in 2013, but the Saints say that is an expense they could do without. “We are not there for the fancy prizes or per diem, but for the pride of representing our nation,” the team wrote. When contacted by Black Press, 2014 Best Defensive Player Jason Alsop said the team has not yet had a response from the tournament committee. However, he had nothing further to say on the matter. “I think the letter speaks for itself and we have nothing else to add,” he said. All Native Basketball Tournament president Peter Haugan declined to comment on the letter or the request of the Saints to forgo sponsorship from oil and gas companies, but noted the tournament has turned down oil-related sponsorship in the past.
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Mayor’s pay RCMP hold out hope to solve arson not a concern BY SHAUN THOMAS
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BRAIN from Page A1 Brain gave his notice on Feb. 1, shortly after the idea of making the position fulltime came up at a meeting of council, but the mayor said that had no impact on his decision. “Regardless of what council decides I am going to do this because I am passionate about the position and I am having fun doing it,” he said. - Lee Brain “This isn’t about getting more money for the job. I knew what I was getting into and I knew it was going to be a lot of work ... I can get by on the wage the mayor’s position pays now.” The idea of changing the mayor’s pay to reflect the full-time nature of the job was brought up on Jan. 12 by Coun. Barry Cunningham, but tabled until budget discussions take place later this year. “I believe right now we have too much going on so the mayor should be here a little more than two or three days a week and working on weekends when other people aren’t available ... In the last month and a half so much has changed and so much more is coming at city hall and city council that I really think these things have to be addressed,” said Cunningham at the time.
“This isn’t about getting more money.”
On the 25th anniversary of a Prince Rupert fire that killed four members of her family, Lorraine Rochon joined Superintendent Ward Lymburner at B.C. RCMP headquarters in Surrey to appeal to the province for help in finding closure. “Our family’s life changed forever that day. Birthdays, holidays and milestones are a time for remembrance not for celebration. We are always left wondering why ... it’s really hard to go on day-by-day when you think about it or see other families celebrating and wondering why that can’t be your family,” she said of the Feb. 5, 1990 fire that claimed the life of her mother Helga, sisters Sherri and Pauline and seven-month-old niece Kimberly. “I have a son of my own and it breaks my heart. He doesn’t have a grandmother and there are aunts and a cousin he will never know. You always want to know why this happened and who is responsible. It never goes away and is with you 24/7.” Noting RCMP are confident the fire that claimed the lives of the Rochon family members was a second attempt at arson following an earlier unsuccessful attempt in the same time period, Superintendent Lymburner said the case is still very much top of mind for RCMP. “We don’t rest when investigations take this long. It makes it tough, but we don’t close the door. We want closure for Lorraine and the family,” he said, noting he remains optimistic given an unsolved murder dating back four decades was recently solved. Both Rochon and Lymburner asked people with any information to come forward, whether they feel it is important or not. “I am begging and pleading that anyone with information about this unsolved homicide, no matter how small, contact
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Lorraine Rochon makes a plea to provincial media from B.C. RCMP headquarters in Surrey on Feb. 5.
the RCMP. Even if you don’t think it is relevant, it could be,” said Rochon, who also took time to address the arsonist who sent the family a letter four years ago. “To the person responsible, know we will never give up. If you didn’t intend for anyone to die, know that only the truth will set you free.” Anyone with information is asked to contact the Prince Rupert RCMP at 250-627-0700 or anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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Body found on Port Ed bus fares align with Rupert Chamberlain BY SHAUN THOMAS
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Prince Rupert RCMP do not suspect foul play in the death of a Prince Rupert-area man whose body was found last Wednesday. Prince Rupert RCMP and Emergency Health Services responded at approximately 7:40 a.m. on Feb. 4 after the discovery of a deceased male on Chamberlain Avenue. When RCMP arrived at the scene, investigators discovered a man’s body in a parking lot on the 1000 block of the street. RCMP called in the General Investigation Section and the Terrace Forensic Identification Section to help with the investigation. “At this time the scene has been released and we do not suspect foul play to be a factor,” said Const. Matt Ericson, spokesperson for the Prince Rupert RCMP, on Wednesday. “We have identified the man and he is a Prince Rupert-area resident, however we are not releasing his name pending a next of kin notification.” Ericson did not immediately return requests for further comment by the Northern View. Prince Rupert RCMP are asking for assistance with their ongoing investigation. Anyone who witnessed a man walking along the 1000 block of Chamberlain Ave. between 5 p.m. on Feb. 3 and 7:40 a.m. on Feb. 4 are asked to contact Prince Rupert RCMP at 250627-0700 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
BC Transit passengers in Port Edward and Prince Rupert will find themselves on equal footing in the future as the company recommended making the systems more compatible when it comes to fares. “The reason we are doing this is to make sure both the user-friendly nature of the system is upheld and the safety of the drivers is upheld. When there is inconsistency in pricing, usually that causes conflict between the passenger and the driver. What we’re trying to accomplish with our fare structures is simplicity,” said BC Transit revenue manager Doug Strobl at a recent Port Edward council meeting. “It is way more important to be aligned than it is to try and have a distinct system. We wrestled with this a bit and looked at what our best option is and the best option is alignment so that it is easier both for the passenger and the driver,” added senior regional transit manager Gina Curran. Aligning the two fares means no change for Port Edward residents who pay cash, with each trip costing $2 for adults and $1.50 for seniors and students. Strobl noted this is the most common means of passenger payment. “Presently for Route 60 - Port Edward, cash represents 86 per cent of
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$3.75 for students and seniors. Strobl said adding this new option just makes sense. “A day pass from a strategic standpoint, a customer service standpoint and a driver standpoint is a very advantageous product because a person can ride all day on that one pass. One of the benefits is the driver doesn’t have to issue transfers or do any validation because the passes are easily recognizable as being for that day and it is priced extremely well,” he said. “We are trying to find the best fare system to make the Port Edward system and the Prince Rupert system work as one so users can find pricing matches and drivers have an easier time validating passes and collecting revenue on behalf of the local government.”
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Toye does it all for the kids BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
Prince Rupert’s Kate Toye is glad she always followed her intuition, as it led her to happiness. “I enjoy my life; I’m grateful for my life everyday,â€? Kate said. Kate is a born-and-raised Rupertite, who spent a great deal of her childhood in her parent’s corner store. Kate’s parents had purchased Henry’s B-Y when she was three, running the ma-andpa business for 28 years all together. Henry’s B-Y opened at 10 a.m. and closed at 10:30 p.m. each day, which meant long hours for Kate’s parents. It also meant late nights for Kate, her two sisters and her brother. “We had a low-lying magazine rack and I remember sleeping on it when they were doing boat orders,â€? she laughed. “My parents worked every day of the year [except Christmas] ... I think my work ethic came from seeing how hard my parents worked in the grocery store.â€? After graduating high school, Kate moved to Edmonton and, later, Whistler. In the mountain resort town Kate met a group of Australians who inspired her to visit “the land Down Underâ€?. Shortly after, Kate embarked on an international adventure. “The minute before you’re going on the plane [is so scary the first time you go travelling]. But after you go, you’re changed forever,â€? she said. Kate backpacked around Australia for more than a year before heading to New Zealand. For six years Kate made travelling a priority, occasionally returning to Prince Rupert to make enough cash to continue on. After a trip to the United Kingdom, Kate made her way back to Oceania. Kate was working a split-shift in an Australian cafĂŠ when she got an unshakable urge to return to Canada. Although she had no idea why she had this desire, Kate decided to listen to her heart. On her break, Kate purchased an airplane ticket to Prince Rupert and when she returned to work she informed
her boss she was leaving. Today, Kate is glad she followed her instincts because while in Canada she met her partner Ken Oesch; the pair has spent the last 18 years together. “If something tells you to go or do, you should go and do,â€? Kate said. For the next decade Kate and Ken lived in Ontario, opening a cafĂŠ called The Smiling Dog. The cafĂŠ hosted countless musical performances and art exhibits over its nearly 10 years in operation, which was inspired by a Prince Rupert establishment. “I had worked at Cowpuccino’s and really loved the energy,â€? she explained, adding she also incorporated ideas from other coffee houses she worked in to create a place she would like to frequent. Nearly a decade ago Kate became pregnant with Griffin, the couple’s first child of three. “I would do 15 hour days while pregnant. I remember falling asleep on the totes of flour,â€? Kate laughed. “His first year of life was spent in the coffee house.â€? But when she became pregnant with Wiccem, Kate and Ken decided it was time for change. “I wanted more kids ... so we made a decision to move,â€? Kate said, noting they’re still in contact with former cafĂŠ regulars. Seven years ago the family relocated to Prince Rupert in order to be close to Kate’s family. A few months later Kate started working at Northern Savings Credit Union, taking on the role of Success by Sick regional coordinator about four years ago. “I’m very passionate about my job. I absolutely love it,â€? Kate said. “I have no idea how many hours I put into it a week, but when it’s your passion it doesn’t matter.â€? Kate said she loves meeting and working with people from around B.C. and Canada who are advocating to create change and opportunities for all children. There’s plenty coming down the line for Success by Six, says Kate, including the first-ever Children’s Day in the Park
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Kate Toye and her children Griffin, left, Wiccem, right, and Quayen, below, always find time to have fun together.
later this year. And Kate’s Success by Six work extends beyond Prince Rupert. She also works in Hartley Bay, Kitkatla, Lax Kw’alaams and Metlakatla and loves visiting the communities. “The people are so amazing. I’m so honoured by the connections I’ve made,â€? she said. “I’m MĂŠtis, so it’s wonderful that I’m learning more about myself, as well as the Tsimshian culture.â€? While Success by Six demands a lot of Kate’s time, she’s thankful to have her family’s assistance. “I couldn’t do anything I do without the incredible support I have from Ken,â€? said Kate, noting her children also regularly help her out. On top of career and family responsibilities, Kate has been involved with the Prince Rupert Skating Club for years and sits on the executive of the newly-formed Prince Rupert Gymnastics.
Kate said it’s a dream of hers to see both groups expand in future years. Kate said she aspires to be like Prince Rupert’s Charlotte Rowse, and has been an avid volunteer over the years. As her parents did with her, Kate hopes to instil a desire to help their community in her children. “I think that anyway you can make a positive impact, no matter how small, is a huge thing,� she said. Although community involvement and her career are extremely important to Kate, nothing comes before her kids. Four years ago Kate and Ken welcomed their second daughter, Quayen. Kate spends as much time as possible with her three children, exploring the outdoors and finding ways to have fun. “I just love to be in their presence. Whatever they’re wanting to do, it’s an honour that they want to include me in that,� Kate said.
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Ten years of the tournament
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he All Native Basketball Tournament is here and once again thousands of fans, players and coaches will be filling the streets and stores of Prince Rupert. The tournament is undoubtedly one of the biggest events on the North Coast, both in terms of the number of people and the amount of money it brings. While some may not be the biggest fans of the tournament, it is something that Prince Rupert should be thankful to host. Aside from pretty much, if not literally, every hotel room being booked and filled, the people who come to town are going to need food and drink. For others coming from more remote villages along the coast, shopping in Prince Rupert offers a chance to Shaun Thomas compare firsthand prices and products that simply aren’t available in their community. The fact that this tournament has firmly established itself in Prince Rupert instead of moving around like other large sporting events is certainly a benefit for the community as well. Talk to longtime fans and players and they have their favourite Prince Rupert places for food and fun and they look forward to returning to them year in and year out. But the economic impact is just a portion of what makes the tournament great. The tournament further helps portray Prince Rupert as a place for First Nations to gather and celebrate their culture. The tournament is something players look forward to for the opportunity to meet up with old friends, some they only see once a year, just as much as for the chance to win it all. This year marks the 10th time I will have covered the All Native Basketball Tournament in some way, shape or form. Covering a seven-day tournament that runs for 15 hours per day in some cases is undoubtedly a lot of work, but the All Native Basketball Tournament has become one of the highlights of the year. Every year there is a different story that plays out at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre and I see a lot of familiar faces on the court. It’s tournament time, and I for one am looking forward to the week ahead.
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remier Christy Clark’s push to “re-engineer” and so forth. the B.C. education system is moving ahead The retiring baby boom is expected to account for aggressively in B.C.’s 25 post-secondary more than half of the openings in the next decade, institutions. which will expand the skills demand across most fields, One of the first tasks for Andrew Wilkinson in beyond the trades training for the anticipated liquefied his new role as advanced education minister was to natural gas industry and other high-demand industrial outline the shift in operating grants for colleges and areas such as truck driving. universities to in-demand occupations. By 2017, a Wilkinson notes that of the ministry’s $1.9 billion Tom Fletcher quarter of the money for post-secondary institutions budget, about 60 per cent goes into general postwill be directed to areas where labour force surveys secondary education, for introductory courses that forecast a need. students take when they are seeking a career path, through Wilkinson is completing a province-wide tour of all postundergraduate studies to professions. secondary institutions this week, and I reached him during his Key to this shift is measuring the performance of courses visit to Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops. offered at colleges, universities and technical schools. Each “The response to this has generally been pretty good, year, the ministry surveys about 30,000 graduates to find out because the students are putting this pressure on institutions whether their studies helped them find a related job. themselves,” he said. “Some of the institutions are … shrinking The results are available on a website that breaks them things like teacher education and putting more effort into the out by institution and general study area. To find it, do a web science-based, quantitative fields that are often related to these search for “BC student outcomes” and select the “executive in-demand occupations.” dashboard” to check the results for courses and schools in your The surplus of teacher graduates has been noticeable for region. The site provides charts showing the percentage of some time, but that’s largely a function of oversupply, much of students who land relevant jobs. Not surprisingly, it tends to be it in urban areas. higher for technical programs and lower for fine arts. Province-wide, it’s part of a broader demographic shift It also shows grads’ average wages, a sobering but useful bit to fewer children and more retirees. In fact, the government of information for high school students and their parents. started this targeted funding a decade ago with health care, Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black forcing universities to produce more doctors, nurses, lab techs Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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On the street
How do you like to contact the City of Prince Rupert when you have an issue?
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Thinking inside the box Local economy overlooked transformed shipping “This sabre-rattling may look
Editor: Editor’s note: the following was received as “an open letter to our Alaskan neighbours”. The recent trade war over who makes the steel for the renovation of the Alaska Marine Highway ferry terminal in Prince Rupert is a tale of two economies: The national economy and our local economy. With Canadian politicians of all stripes opposing the investment in our community because of their distaste for “Buy American” restrictions, we fear that relationships that have been built up with our Alaskan neighbours over many decades may be jeopardized. We would like to make clear that not all Canadians share the view voiced by our federal and provincial leaders over the last few weeks. In brief, here’s how the dispute has evolved over the last few months. Since the State of Alaska and the U.S. federal government are paying for the renovations, the project is subject to “Buy American” provisions. There are a few materials that would be caught under this legal umbrella – the main one being steel, which needs to be sourced from U.S. fabricators. Our international trade minister, Ed Fast, called the provision “an affront to Canadian sovereignty,” and signed an order under an obscure law, the Foreign Extraterritorial Measures Act, to demand that “Buy American” be waived for this project. The Alaskan state government responded by cancelling the tender call. Here’s the rub: This sabre-rattling may look good from a political perspective but it’s positively backwards from the economic standpoint of main street B.C. The Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce welcomed this investment from day one, and while we may think the spirit of the “Buy American” law runs contrary to the nature of the free market, we were willing to look past that and look forward to a $15-million investment in our local economy. No Canadian steel? No problem. Our local economy would have undoubtedly benefited from the project: Local contractors could have submitted bids for work that needed to be done, local workers could have taken part of the project, and our retail and hospitality sector would have seen a bump in revenue. Indeed, the ultimate decision by the Alaskan government to defer the project is a blow to
good from a political standpoint, but it’s positively backwards from an economic standpoint.” - John Farrell the local economy. We would like to make clear that we treasure the relationships that have been forged with our neighbours to the north. The people of Northwest B.C. have done business with the people of Alaska for many years, and, in a sense, the ferry terminal in Prince Rupert was a symbol of that strong relationship. Reading the recent editorial in the Juneau Empire, which called for the Prince Rupert terminal to be closed for economic reasons, we fear this relationship has already been damaged. We hope we are wrong, because this relationship seeks to find common cause among people on either side of the border, and to find opportunities to work together in pursuits of reciprocal benefit. It’s a relationship that sees Prince Rupert send delegates annually to the Southeast Alaska Conference, which incidentally we are hosting this fall. It’s a relationship that sends representatives from the City of Prince Rupert (and the Chamber of Commerce) to Ketchikan each Fourth of July to march in the Independence Day parade. Is there better proof of friendship than the sight of streets lined with crowds waving red maple leafs against a backdrop of red, white, and blue? Please do not mistake the negative rhetoric around this important project as an attitude shared by your friends directly to the south. We value our relationship with you because we know, in part, how much it benefits our regional economy. We would have hoped that this view was more widely held, making it easier for Alaskan ferries to continue plying our waters. John Farrell President, Prince Rupert & District Chamber of Commerce
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he system of transporting goods in standard-sized containers is a relatively recent innovation. Prior to World War II, ports around the world shipped cargo as “break bulk.” The term refers to goods that must be loaded and unloaded individually. This form of shipping is still prevalent today, but declined dramatically with the introduction of standardized containers, as it is labour intensive, requires warehousing, and is generally much less efficient. However, break bulk shipping remains useful for accessing minimally-developed ports that lack modern infrastructure, and for transporting cargo that simply cannot be stuffed into containers. The first purpose-built ships for transporting containers were introduced in the 1950s, after trucking company owner Malcom McLean developed the modern intermodal container in the United States. The first purpose-built container ship was the Clifford J. Rodgers, which successfully completed its maiden voyage in 1955, carrying 600 containers between Vancouver and Skagway, Alaska. This trip also marked the introduction of the first intermodal service using ships, trucks and railroad cars. A number of those containers were loaded to new, purpose-built rail cars and moved to the Yukon. During the first two decades of containerized trade, a series of compromises between international shipping companies brought about the evolution of standard sizes, fittings and reinforcements for containers. By 1970, the International Organization for Standardization had defined common terminology, dimensions and ratings for shipping containers that were adopted by trading nations around the world. The introduction of large-scale container shipping dramatically changed the port landscape, both in North American and Europe. The Port of San Francisco, which had functioned as a major commercial port for break bulk for decades, lost its status as a major commercial port to the neighbouring Port of Oakland, which was able to build new infrastructure and capitalize on the emergence of containerization. In Europe, the ports of London and Liverpool declined in importance, while the Port of Felixstowe and the Netherlands’ Port of Rotterdam became two of the largest on the continent. Today, approximately 90% of non-bulk cargo worldwide is moved by container ships. The benefits of this form of shipping include dramatic reductions in the cost of international trade, and vastly increased speed in the movement of consumer goods and commodities. Containerization also improved cargo security, as goods are no longer readily visible and are locked inside the containers. The use of standardized container sizes has also lessened issues of incompatibility between rail networks in different countries, making transshipment between different trains much easier. At the Port of Prince Rupert, the rise of containerization made possible the conversion of Fairview Terminal from an under-utilized breakbulk facility to one of the world’s fastest growing container terminals. Re:port is a collaborative promotional venture by the Prince Rupert Port Authority and The Northern View.
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Dr. David Bowering with his grandchild
Thinking clearly about health and happiness
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came to the Northwest for a summer job as a third year medical student in 1968 and fell in love with what I found here. I have recently retired from a wonderful career in public health in Northern BC, but as I look around, I am worried about the health of our Northwest communities going into the future. I am also a grandfather who is very concerned about his grandchildren. Will this new generation get to experience the things that we have always had in abundance and perhaps taken for granted: unspoiled wilderness, food from the sea including wild salmon, and people with lives and stories shaped and made meaningful by this special place? Or will my grandchildren only know these things in the stories they hear from me? I can imagine one of them visiting Prince Rupert 20 years from now sitting down to grilled Atlantic salmon in a chain restaurant overlooking a harbour bathed in the sickly glow from massive LNG plants. I can imagine one of them climbing over a fence to pick up a shell from a beach slick with slime and rivulets of oil among the rocks and bits of industrial debris that were once above sea level, but now covered by high tides as global warming accelerated. In that entirely too possible scenario , Rupert would be just another struggling port among hundreds of others around the world, its birthright gone, its life and economy entirely in the hands of shareholders clinging to the dregs of their unwise investments in fossil fuels. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The things that make a person happy and healthy turn out to be simple and basic, and at a deep level we all know this. If we have clean air, clean water, enough healthy food, and a life, not as a passive consumer but as engaged citizens in a community with a vibrant and caring culture, we have what we need. These treasures are priceless but not expensive, simple but tough to hold on to. They are well within our grasp but if we try to grab on to too much money and too much stuff too quickly they may slip through our fingers and be gone before we know it.
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Editor: I am pleased to take an opportunity to respond to Shaun Thomas’s piece (Jobs not the focus of the NDP) in last week’s edition. In particular, I would like to respond to Mr. Thomas’s contention that protecting good jobs for Rupertites hasn’t been front of mind in light of the ongoing “Buy America” controversy involving the Alaska ferry terminal. Since this issue came about in November, I have stayed in regular contact with Prince Rupert civic and port authorities, as well as local business and tourism representatives. I’ve also been in regular contact with Canada’s international trade minister to relay the importance of the ferry terminal to jobs and tourism for Prince Rupert and communities across the Northwest. I think it’s the duty of any federal
government to protect jobs for citizens on sovereign soil; but throughout this process, I have also stressed the need for both sides to keep communication open and seek compromise in light of the bigger economic picture for our two regions. There’s no question Prince Rupert has seen hard times, but it’s equally true that things have been looking up. And in Ottawa, I have been looking out for Prince Rupert every step of the way since getting elected, having fought for over $36 million in funding initiatives for upgrades to the city’s port and airport infrastructure in just the past four years. And as we saw in a recent report by the port authority, employment related to the port has jumped 110 per cent in the past five years, providing good-paying, longterm jobs for the people of Prince
Rupert. It’s unfortunate that the Canadian and Alaskan governments played out their hands so early in the game, but it’s certainly not too late to come to the table. In fact, the precedent for a solution already exists. Just look at the Windsor-Detroit bridge, which is being built with both U.S. and Canadian steel. The decision by Alaska to set aside the upgrades is bad news, but it won’t be permanent – and it’s important to keep in mind that, just one year into a 50year lease, cooler heads will prevail sooner rather than later. For my own part, I will continue to work to get both sides back to the negotiating table, and to keep protecting and promoting good jobs in Prince Rupert’s port. Nathan Cullen Skeena - Bulkley Valley MP
Teachers leading the way: Iker Editor: Contrary to Tom Fletcher’s assertion that B.C. teachers and the BCTF are not “adapting,” we are actually leading the way in protecting and enhancing education in our province. The BC Teachers’ Federation is actively involved in B.C.’s task force on assessment, the graduation requirements review and the curriculum redesign teams. Our two vicepresidents and I have been meeting with senior Ministry of Education staff on these initiatives as well. As a union of professionals, we work hard to enhance our practice in support
of teaching and learning. The BCTF has 32 provincial specialist associations— ranging from science, social studies, and art to technology and trades education— that put on exceptional professional development conferences, write reports, and lead important teacher inquiry projects. Recently, the BCTF has partnered with UBC and the BC Superintendents Association to create a province-wide mentoring program that will formalize an integrated system of support for developing and retaining teachers in BC. We also funded, created, and launched a
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Prince Rupert Rain Ladies Basketball Team would like to thank the following businesses and community members for their generous donations to our loonie auction and the ongoing show of support for our team CityWest Inland Air Blackfish Charters New Pacifica Marine Friendship House City of Prince Rupert Rose’s Oriental Foods & Gifts Nails by Tamara TD Bank Shoppers Drug Mart Farwest Sport & Cycle Safeway Jaspal’s Spa Mark’s Work Warehouse Raven’s West End Restaurant City Furniture Lavita Trimble Good Times Games Cargo Shutter Shack Cowpuccinos Master Cut Cow Bay Gift Galley Pho 88
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BC Lions bring message of positivity to students BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
Members of the BC Lions visited schools in Prince Rupert and Port Edward last week as part of the Lions in the House program. The Lions in the House program was created for students in Grades 6 through 9 with a focus on the power of choice. BC Lions players Solomon Elimimian, Emmanuel Arceneaux and Courtney Taylor were in Prince Rupert, Port Edward and Lax Kw’alaams last week to speak to students. Elimimian shared the most personal experience of the bunch, talking about his life in South Central as a teenager. “Growing up in the inner city we were faced with a lot of crime, a lot of drugs and a lot of gangs ... and it so happened a lot of my friends were in gangs,” he said. Despite the choices of his friends, Elimimian remained focused on his main goal in life of becoming a professional football player. His decision proved to be a smart one as Elimimian’s best friend was arrested for robbery charges during their senior year of high school and spent the next five years in prison. “It saddened me because my best friend was going to prison for five years ... the wrong choice affects you,” he said. Elimimian, on the other hand, received a full scholarship to university and was able to fulfill his dreams. Ten years later, Elimimian said his friend still struggles to find a job because of his past. “He’s not a bad person, but he made a bad choice,” he said. Then Taylor took things over, talking about future
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Emmanuel Arceneaux talks to students at Prince Rupert Middle School.
opportunities that will be available to young people in the region in the coming years, encouraging students to look at the options in front of them. “Know that you have an endless amount of opportunities and I want you guys to always, always push the button to be better and be something that you always wanted to be,” Taylor said.
Arceneaux spoke about keeping safe, challenging students to examine their choices in terms of personal safety around railway tracks. “Don’t let a shortcut cut your life short,” Arceneaux warned students. Lions in the House was presented by CN, along with supporting partners Industry Training Authority and Pacific NorthWest LNG.
Le 2015 Sugar Shack Festival d’Hiver
L’Association des Francophones et Francophiles du Nord-Ouest would like to thank everyone who helped in making the Àfth annual Sugar Shack Festival d’Hiver the best ever! A special “merci beaucoup” goes out to Helen Petzelt, Barb Wood and Rosalind Wesley; the Prince Rupert Lions Club; the kitchen crew (you know who you are!); Chantal and the Presbyterian Church; Michel Gauthier at Rupert Meats; Cary Dalton and Grade 8 boys basketball team; the students from both CHSS and QCSS; Justin and entire staff at Overwaitea Foods; Crystal and James at the Lester Centre; Northern Savings and their wonderful volunteers; Chad and Bell Media; Michel Bourgeois; Joe Viscount; Bruce at Shutter Shack; Judd and Cowpuccino’s; Blair Marr-Verge (and Ben!); Ben Cornwall; Peter Witherly; Pierre Lecourt; and of course, all of our volunteers! Nous vous aimons!
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Homecoming 2015 set to welcome Rupertites home BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
There will be a lot of familiar faces in the community this May as a flock of former Rupertites return to the North Coast for Prince Rupert Homecoming 2015. The Homecoming 2015 Committee, led by main organizers Heather Basso, Sandra Greer and Barb Gruber, is currently in the process of finalizing plans for the event set to take place May 14 to 18. “It’s a fun event with people that you may have not seen in a long time. It’s probably the most hug-filled, friendly event that could happen,” Gruber said. Organized every five years, Prince Rupert Homecomings have proved to be a popular community event. “In 2010 we actually had to stop registration. We can only fit in 2,000 people,” Gruber said. “In 2005 [we saw the least amount of people attend]. I think we had about 1,700 people, but every other one has been around 2,000,” added Greer. People from all over the country have already registered for this year’s event. “Rupert people just love coming back. It blows my mind,” said Gruber, noting people have came from Hong Kong and Australia in past years. Homecoming 2015 will kick-off on Thursday, May 14, with the hospitality room at the Highliner Plaza Inn opening at 2 p.m. for registration and visiting
“Rupert people just love coming back.” - Barb Gruber and remaining open until 9 p.m. The hospitality room will be open every day during Homecoming 2015. “People can just come and sit and have a cup of coffee ... and just visit. A lot of people go there to see who came and to meet up with friends,” Gruber said. On May 15 there will be socializing at the wine and cheese gathering at the North Coast Convention Centre. The gathering is free to attend, but drinks will cost money. Later that night there will be a pub crawl for those in the partying mood — a popular activity in past Homecoming events. Registration for the pub crawl is underway and a shuttle bus will be provided. On May 16 and 17 there will be free wagon rides between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., departing from the Highliner Plaza Inn. The Homecoming Gala Banquet and Dance will take place in the evening of Saturday, May 16, with doors opening at 5 p.m. and dinner being served at 7 p.m. Sunday’s activities will start off with a pancake breakfast, followed by a car rally leaving the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre at noon, the first-ever to be included in a
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Organizers Sandra Greer and Barb Gruber are getting ready for Homecoming 2015.
Prince Rupert Homecoming. Later that afternoon there will be a golf tournament taking place, another popular activity at past events. There will be additional fees on top of registration to take part in the tournament. Wrapping up the fun on May 17 will be a musical performance at the Lester Centre of the Arts, organized by Peter Witherly and Crystal Lorette. “It’s a musical revue through the decades of Broadway shows. It’s different every five years,” said Gruber, noting the show will start at 2 p.m. On the final day of Homecoming 2015, Rupertites will meet up in the hospitality room one last time to say their farewells
between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Prince Rupert residents can pick up registration forms at the Special Events office under City Hall, located beside the fountain, on Saturdays between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Out-of-town guests can contact the committee by calling 250-624-8338 or emailing prhomecoming2015@citywest. ca for registration forms, or go to prhomecoming.ca or the Prince Rupert Homecoming 2015 Facebook page. Additionally, the committee is looking for volunteers to assist with a variety of tasks to help the event run smoothly. Anyone interested in volunteering is encouraged to call 250-624-8338.
STAND UP VOLUNTEERS WANTED There will be an information night held at the Library Multipurpose Room on Wednesday, February 11 from 7 - 8:30 pm. Please come out and learn about Hospice and the role of a visiting volunteer, the training, and other ways to be involved as a member if visiting one-on-one is not for you. The next training will take place starting February 26 and will run until March 31 On Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6 PM to 9 PM. An RSVP to attend the Information night would be appreciated but drop-ins are welcome.
To RSVP, sign up for the training or for more information please contact the Hospice Office at 250-622-6204.
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Thirty students from Prince Rupert Middle School participated in The Stand Up! program last week, part of the province’s ERASE Bullying strategy. Facilitators Marijke Large and Michael Estalilla (back left) helped students in Grades 6 to 8 develop an action plan to foster positive and inclusive schools.
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Finalists named for Chamber Excellence Awards BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
Online voting is now underway for the 2014 Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. The top five finalists in the 13 categories were announced at a ceremony on Feb. 4, with online voting beginning at midnight on
Feb. 5. This year 299 people voted for the nominees, which is up by 50 from 2014. To register to vote for finalists, visit awards.princerupertchamber.ca. The winners will be announced at the Business Excellence Awards gala on Feb. 28. See Pages 12 and 13 for more award finalists.
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Clockwise from top left: Stefan Delloch of category sponsor Northern Savings Credit Union presented finalists for the Business of the Year award with certificates. Pictured is Anna Slubowski and Shelby Sullivan of Pacific NorthWest LNG, Johanna Taddei of McDonalds, Sharon Rothwell of Rona Tyee Building Supplies and Cory Kitchen of the Pacific Inn. Not pictured is a representative from Maher Terminals. Aboriginal Business of the Year award nominations were presented by Mary Bartlett of award sponsor CNFR. Pictured are representatives from the nominated businesses: Blair Mirau of Prince Rupert Lawn and Garden, Greg Grayson of Gitmaxmak’ay Nisga’a Society, Trevor Murdock, Kevin Newton and Jessica Laberge from Kaien Island Safety and Kevin Pottle of Lighten Up Electric. Not pictured is Gat Leedm Logistics. Steve Williams of Rookie Business of the Year award sponsor Voice Construction OPCO presented Doug Moore representing Fukasaku of Prince Rupert, Davit and Kirsten Dzavashvili of Red Shadow Boxing and Fitness, Sureshraj and Kienaseeli Rajanopal of Trishan Food Market, Kim Brownlee and Denise Everett of Posh Pirates and Blair Mirau of Rupert Lawn and Garden with the nomination certificates. Sponsor Crest Hotel’s Scott Farwell presented the nominees for the Excellence in Customer Service award to Ranj Sharma of Eddie’s News Stand and Novelties, Donna Farwell from Northern Savings Credit Union, Kevin Pottle of Lighten Up Electric, Samantha Weir from The Argosy and Sadiq Qazilbashm and Kristina Horne of the Fresh Onion Cafe.
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Clockwise from top left: The Small Business of the Year: Industry, Manufacturing and Transportation award is sponsored by Maher Terminals Canada, but was presented by Jason Scherr of the Prince Rupert Port Authority, this year’s diamond sponsor. Accepting nominations were Debbie Mierau, Carol Bulford and Michelle Simones of Advantage Print and Design accepted the nomination, along with Harbour Machining’s Mike Rothwell and Wainwright Marine Services’ Crystal Hillier
and Amanda Kitchen. Sean Carlson of McElhanney Consulting Services, sponsors of the Small Business of the Year: Hospitality, Tourism and Service, presented representatives from nominated businesses. Pat Mah accepted for Baker Boy, Judd Rowse for Cowpuccino’s, Yoriko Yamagochi for Javadotcup, Debbie Davis for Prince Rupert Adventure Tours and Westcoast Launch and Michael Sluka for Royal LePage. On behalf of Pacific NorthWest LNG, Anna
Slubowski presented the Small Business of the Year: Retail nominees. Steve Newman accepted on behalf of Loaded Sports, Ranj Sharma of Eddie’s News Stand and Novelties, and Joel Purdy and Karen Haynes of Kaien Office Essentials also accepted. Not pictured are representatives from City Furniture and Appliances and Seasport Outboard Marina and Clothing. The award is sponsored by TD Canada Trust. Ed Evans from the Northern View, sponsors
of the Newsmaker of the Year category, presented Shelby Sullivan and Anna Slubowski of Pacific NorthWest LNG, Rosa Miller and Irene Mills of BG Canada, Judd Rowse of Cowpuccino’s, Mark Ignas of Coast Industrial Construction, Charmayne Carlson and Yaishia Schlez of Dolly’s Fish Market and Michal Sluka of Royal LePage with their certificates. Not pictured is a representative from Prince Rupert Contractors. Martina Perry / The Northern View
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Chamber award finalists
Clockwise from left: Kate Toye of Success by Six, which sponsors the Child-friendly Business of the Year award, announced the top five nominees. Pictured is Katie Wahl of the Prince Rupert Curling Club, Rob Gruber of Good Times Games, Jill Spyker of Fishskin Fabrics, Barb Lippke of Little Anchor’s Children Consignments and Kim Brownlee and Denise Everett of Posh Pirates. Nominatees in the Green Award category include Fukasaku of Prince Rupert
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Stewart takes UCL bout in 24 seconds Rupertite moves to 2-0 in amateur MMA fights with win in Merritt BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
It had been a year and a half since Shawn Stewart took on another amateur fighter - ‘ammys’ they call them - in his first ever formal mixed martial arts (MMA) bout — he was understandably was shaking like a leaf last week in Merritt before his second. The Rupert resident had made a new year’s resolution to get in the ring more, and only a month into 2015, he got his first chance. UCL – the Unified Combat League – was holding UCL 21 in Merritt, B.C. at the end of January and they said they’d be happy to host the tall, stringy 155-pound fighter. “He started messaging all these promoters and this one got back to us,” said his trainer and area coach Kelly McMahon. “We had three weeks to get ready.” So the amateur fighter, who boasted a short but undefeated 1-0 record, trained in every sense of the word. “At first I wasn’t really into it because I wanted to do a full fight camp and make sure he was good to go and whatnot ... we started with sprint training,” said the trainer. Stewart developed a chest cold midway through the three weeks he had available to him for training and even hyperextended his arm before the fight. But that didn’t deter him from gunning for his second win, determined to be against Bryan Janzen, an ammy neither McMahon nor Stewart knew anything about. But it’s not like Janzen, or the rest of the interior knew anything about Stewart either. “There was a betting site for the fights ... and they had 93 per cent of people picking the other guy to win because we were from Prince Rupert. Nobody knows who we are. They assume that we’re not any good,” said McMahon. That 93 per cent and anyone else underestimating Stewart quickly realized their mistake. In 24 seconds to be exact. That’s how long it took Stewart to take down Janzen in the nine minute-alloted bout via guillotine choke. “[Janzen and I] came out and our plan
was to circle him and get him to our corner so we could have our coaches talk in my ear instead of his coaches telling him what to do,” said Stewart. “So we circled and he threw a couple punches and he shot for the takedown and I got an underhook ... he got me in his corner and I could hear his coaches talking to him and he kept on trying to finish the takedown and I just slipped my arm under [his neck for] a guillotine choke.” Stewart’s split-second decision to go for the choke won him the fight in 24 seconds as Janzen sputtered for air while trying to force Stewart to the ground. “As [Janzen] was driving him back, he lifted his head and that was that. And Shawn’s guillotine is a very powerful guillotine because his arms are so long that we actually call it the ‘V-itine’ because for most people the arm just crosses the neck but Shawn’s arms are so long he can push that choke up so that it pinches the veins on both sides [of the neck],” said McMahon. And just like that, Stewart was 2-0, with more fights on his horizon. “He got offered to fight on [Feb.] 20 with Warpath MMA, but we said no to that [because it’s too soon]. He’s been offered to fight in the same league in Alberta for UCL next month and he’s also been offered to fight in a five-star league in April,” said McMahon. Other than having pure natural talent at the sport, Stewart has McMahon’s against-the-grain training methods and fellow Rupertite sparring partner Dave Lundquist to help him train. “[Dave] is really strong so it helps me out a lot. There aren’t a lot of guys that are as strong as him I find and he’s fought [in the cage] before so that helps me,” said Stewart. McMahon’s training centre, called North Coast Mixed Martial Arts located in downtown Prince Rupert, has seen more than a few amateurs rise through its ranks, and McMahon himself comes from Toshido MMA in Kelowna, one of the top-ranked clubs in Canada and one that trained Rory MacDonald, a Canadian fighter signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As such, McMahon’s seen the trends
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Prince Rupert’s Shawn Stewart catches Bryan Janzen in a guillotine choke early in the first round of the Jan. 31 fight.
“Shawn’s guillotine is a very powerful guillotine because his arms are so long that we actually call it the ‘V-itine’.” - Kelly McMahon in fighting styles and hes teaching Stewart and the rest to combat the rising popularity of jiujitsu in MMA. “We work a lot on boxing and a lot of other clubs don’t. They centre on jiujitsu first and I don’t really believe that’s as good a good strategy anymore. Back in the day when no one knew jiujitsu, a guy could force another guy down and force his will on him but nowadays, a lot of people are good at jiujitsu and they also are very good at stopping the takedown,”
said McMahon. The North Coast Mixed Martial Arts currently offers a free week for anybody who’d like to give the club a try as well as “Warrior Spirits”, a family class for kids and parents to participate together. Interested Rupertites can contact McMahon at prmma@hotmail.com for more details. A video of UCL 21’s Stewart vs. Janzen fight can be found at http://www.youtube. com/watch?v=974CrsI33NY.
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Blazers, RCMP turn up the heat in Guns & Hoses BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
Not only did Prince Rupert hockey enthusiasts support the Everybody Can Play initiative with their admission donation Saturday night, but they got one of the most spirited and tightlyfought hockey games the city has seen so far in the young new year. An intense battle between the Prince Rupert RCMP and the Prince Rupert Fire Department Blazers in the seventh-annual Guns & Hoses charity game resulted in a dramatic 6-5 shootout win in a contest that came down to the last few minutes to decide the champion. And it was the Blazers fighting back from a three-goal deficit who ended up as the victors thanks to two goals in the shootout by Dillon Lawrence and Ryan Fuzi. Rob Christenson responded with a tally of his own in the skills competition. After a close first period that saw the only goal scored by the Blazers’ Lawrence, the RCMP roared back to spot a 4-1 lead with four straight goals in a 10-minute span. Jay Collins got things
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going when he tied the game 1-1 with a blast from the point. Then, Manny Bourque took a shot from outside the left circle and took the lead 2-1. Darren Chow found the back of the net following Bourque’s tally, and Bourque added another for the 4-1 lead. The Blazers roared to life after that when Marvin Kristoff flipped a shot over RCMP netminder Devon Gerrits and Real Jones and Lawrence each notched a goal to tie things up at four. Late in the third, the Blazers took the lead after Gordie Armstrong fired one past Gerrits, but the Guns’ Josh Brownlee responded by converting on a cross-crease pass past Blazers’ goalie Dylan Sidoni. Both Fuzi and Bourque had two assists while Lawrence, Jones, Tim Dopko and Guillaume Belanger recorded helpers as well. The Blazers avenged last year’s 3-2 loss to the Guns with the win. Organizers were still tallying the total amount raised as of Sunday afternoon for the Everybody Can Play cause.
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The Blazers’ Dillon Lawrence prepares to deke out Devon Gerrits in the bestof-three shootout. The Blazers defeated the RCMP 6-5 on Saturday night.
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BG Canada has partnered with Spectra Energy on the Westcoast Connector Gas Transmission Project, a proposal to build an 850-kilometre (525 mile) natural gas pipeline from production areas in Northeast British Columbia to BG Canada’s proposed LNG export facility on Ridley Island. Spectra Energy has over 50 years of experience in Western Canada.
What will the pipeline look like? There will be two terrestrial pipelines (mostly buried) and up to two submerged pipelines placed on the seabed in a common corridor. The terrestrial sections would be up to 48 inches in diameter with marine segments up to 42 inches in diameter. What will the pipeline carry? The pipeline will carry BC natural gas. Much like helium in birthday baloons, you can’t smell it or see it, and it rises quickly into the atmosphere. The pipeline will not carry oil. What will happen when the gas arrives at Ridley Island? At Ridley Island, giant industrial freezers would chill the natural gas until it turns into the cold, clear liquid we know as liquefied natural gas, or LNG.
Working closely with First Nations and local communities, BG Canada is considering an LNG project on Ridley Island. For more information, visit www.princerupertlng.ca or come by our local office at 610 2nd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC. You can also call us at 250-624-4914. Irene Mills
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PRINCE RUPERT PICK-UP HOCKEY LEAGUE SCORES (JAN. 26 - FEB. 11): Jan. 26: Rainbow Chrysler Red Wings 4 — P.R. Grain Flyers 4 Jan. 28: CW Contracting Kings 7 — Hawkair Regulators 5 Jan. 30: Oceanside Lightning 7 — CW Contracting Kings 5 Jan. 31: Hawkair Regulators 6 — P.R. Grain Flyers 4 Feb. 2: Rainbow Chrysler Red Wings 4 —Oceanside Lightning 4 Feb. 2: CW Contracting Kings 9 — Hawkair Regulators 5 Feb. 4: Rainbow Chrysler Red Wings 6 —Oceanside Lightning 4
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COASTAL TRAINING CENTRE TRADES TRAINING INFORMATION SESSIONS The Coastal Training Centre would like to invite any person that is interested in taking Trades Training to aƩend our Trades Training InformaƟon Sessions. The sessions will take place at the Coastal Training Centre, 501 Dunsmuir Street, (old Islander Hall) every Monday and Wednesday throughout the months of February and March, 2015 from 9:30 to Noon. The sessions will include discussions on a variety of trades and the skills and training needed to become qualiĮed to perform a speciĮc trade. The sessions will also include an opportunity for parƟcipants to log onto the ITABC website and make a selecƟon of a trade that interests them and take an assessment test to determine their readiness to become an apprenƟce in that trade. If you are interested, please call 250.627.8822 and leave your name and phone number with the RecepƟonist or on the answering machine. As we have limited seaƟng in the classroom, we will get back to you with informaƟon on the date of the session you can aƩend. We look forward to seeing you.
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The Roosevelt Eagles’ George Henry (red) goes in for a layup versus the Conrad Cougars (blue) in a game last Thursday after school had ended. After an initial period of dominating play by the home Cougars, the Roosevelt boys found their game and kept the contest close throughout the match. Layups and midrange shots were the most favoured offensive choices for both sides.
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Aurora LNG Community Information Open House Wednesday, February 18, 2015 – 5:00pm-8:00pm Aurora LNG invites you to participate in a Community Information Open House regarding the proposed Aurora LNG Project. Aurora LNG is currently studying the viability of constructing and operating a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility and marine terminal, near Prince Rupert, on Digby Island. Feedback received during this Open House will be considered by the Project team, along with environmental, technical and socio-economic considerations. We would like to invite you to engage with Aurora LNG by: •
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This Aurora LNG-led Information Open House is in addition to BCEAO-led public comment periods that are part of the environmental assessment process. The Aurora LNG Project is currently in the early stages of a thorough, independent environmental assessment process led by the BC Environmental Assessment Office (BCEAO). Aurora LNG will continue to provide opportunities for engagement with First Nations, local communities and stakeholders. For more information about the BC environmental assessment process, go to www.eao.gov.bc.ca.
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Transition Prince Rupert will be continuing its 2015 Local Food and Garden Series this spring, with three presentations planned for February and March. On Feb. 19 Jeannie Parnell
January was ushered out with a jam session hosted by the Moose Lodge and Tom Rystadd. Twelve local musicians took turns playing and singing, including a set by 94 year old FloFlo, who had not sung in some time. She took a song to find her voice, but when she did, the house was rocking. Harmonica, fiddle, sax, keyboards, guitar and mandolin all added their sounds and were accompanied by the stamping of feet in time to the music. Music from bluegrass to classic rock was played and everyone went home wishing for more.
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Monday Crib: 1st - Annette and Ron, 2nd - Mary A and Lynne, 3rd - Alex and Marion. Thurs: 1st - Sharron and Paul P, 2nd - Alex and Marion, 3rd - Laurel and Joanne. Congrats all! Spring is right around the corner and that means we are starting to prepare for our Spring Tea and Bazaar (April 18). Raffle tickets are now
on sale and the prizes are absolutely gorgeous. The first prize is a quilt donated and crafted by Sandy Duffus, roughly queen size, the second prize is a hand woven, hand dyed silk scarf by artist Lucy Slykerman of Kitimat. The scarf was donated to us by Ridley Terminals Inc. thru their Art Initiative. Please come to the Centre to purchase your tickets, to pick up a book to sell and to view the items. Homecoming 2015 - Registration forms are available at the Seniors’ Centre.
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will be presenting on the topic of indigenous food sovereignty, followed by a presentation by Ken Shaw on community supported agriculture on March 5 and a presentation by Dr. Barb Faggetter on March 19. Both presentations will take place at 7 p.m. in Room 155 of Northwest Community College.
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Feb 15 at 3 pm Ted Outerbridge Magician/ Illusionist Available at Cook’s Jewellers & Lester Centre or call 250-627-8888 www.lestercentre.ca for more information on these shows and many other events in 2015.
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COMMUNITY MAKES YOU. YOU MAKE YOUR COMMUNITY. The Prince Rupert Regional Community Foundation was the 120th community foundation established in Canada. Since 2001, The Prince Rupert Community Foundation (PRRCF) has been committed to working with other agencies, foundations and organizations to increase the level of charitable giving within the communities of Prince Rupert and those located within the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District.
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As one of North America’s leading energy infrastructure companies, TransCanada believes in building a strong foundation in the communities where we live and work. We’re playing a leading role in B.C.’s LNG industry, which will generate opportunities across the province for many years to come. As a member of the Northern B.C. community, we’re proud to sponsor the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George and help to build a legacy of leadership and healthy competition through sports for future generations. Visit www.TCSponsorship.com to learn more and watch TransCanada’s 2015 Canada Winter Games sponsorship video.
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The Northern View is proud to publish at no charge community coming events. The coming events section is reserved soley for non-profit, non-governmental or non-political groups and organizations. All events advertised in the Coming Events section must be free of charge and open to the public. The Coming Events section is published as space permits. Coming Events The Prince Rupert Garden Club will be meeting Friday January 30 2015 at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church on 4th Ave East. This will be the yearly planning meeting to discuss Sunken Gardens and other projects. All past and present members are strongly encouraged to attend. For more information call Andree at 250624-3666 or email andree@citytel.net. New members are welcome. Don’t forget your mug for tea. Cornerstone MB Church: Sunday celebration weekly at 10:30 a.m. Coffee mornings 10 a.m. - noon on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Mid-week meeting all are welcome! Hymn Sing February 8th 7-8 p.m 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
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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 250-622-6204. Please leave your name and number and your call will be returned. Prince Rupert Seniors Centre Bingo Fridays 1- 3 pm. Everyone 19 years and older welcome.
Volunteers Needed Genealogy Club meets every first Tuesday of every month. Phone Josie at 250624-3279 for the location. The Prince Rupert Breast Cancer Support Group invites any woman living with cancer to attend our monthly luncheons every 3rd Saturday each month at 12 noon at the Crest Hotel. 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 250-6222917 for more information. River and Ocean Metis Society of Prince Rupert meets the third Monday of every month at 1702 Atlin Ave. New people welcome. Refreshments provided. For more information call 250-627-4013
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This is not church! No expectations of financial support or service. Join us in a celebration of faith in Jesus Christ, Sundays 7 pm, for praise, prayer and proclamation at the Salvation Army, 25 Grenville Court. 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. Fridays 1- 4 pm, 3rd floor meeting room. Call Carol Doolan at the Friendship House 250-627-1717, ext. 64 for more info.
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 Women in Business breakfast meet on the 4th Wed each month, 7:30 am Highliner Plaza. We offer women in business an opportunity to network with other women in an informative and fairly informal environment. Interested in attending? Call the Chamber Office 250-624-2296
The Prince Rupert Hospital Auxiliary Society is looking for new members. Meetings are held once a month,for further information please call Lila @250-627-1886. Meals on Wheels program needs volunteers to deliver hot meals to people in Prince Rupert on Mon. Wed. and Fri. from 11 am - 12 noon. Call Andrea Vogt 250622-6375 for further info. Become a member of the Prince Rupert Salmon Enhancement Society to get exciting hands on experience with Salmon at the Oldfield Creek Fish Hatchery and in their natural habitat. You will play a vital role in everything from community education to spawning, raising, and releasing Salmon to local streams. We welcome any level of experience and will provide the necessary training to turn you into a Salmon expert! Call 250-624-6733 or email oldfieldhatchery@gmail.com for more information. 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 250-6226204 Kaien Anti-Poverty Society is seeking persons interested in becoming members of a group who wish to make positive changes for those living below the poverty line. For more info, call KAPS 250-627-5277, leave message.
Donations Needed * No cash requests. School District 52 Band Program is looking for donations of band instruments! Help us bring music to all students by donating that trumpet you have in your basement or the saxophone in your coat closet! If you have an instrument no one is playing, please call School District office @ 250-627-6717 for pick up. Services * Must be free. 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 250627-7779 Prince Rupert Unemployed Action Centre provides a range of FREE services to unemployed/underemployed people in Pr Rupert and Northwest BC. Need help applying for CPP, Canada Disability Pensions, Old Age Security, EI, or WCB? Landlord or Social Service difficulties? We can help! Come see us Monday - Friday, 9 am- 5 pm 869 Fraser St. at Fisherman’s Hall or call 250-627-8776. 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 250-6226204 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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Last Minute Market Reopening January 31st 2015 Every Saturday 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 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
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So many people have played a part in helping Bob & I that to name them all individually would take a book. Our wonderful Doctor Gillaume Coetzee and all staff of Prince Rupert Regional Hospital. And out brilliant home support team, nurses and home care aids, our amazing Terri and our friends and family. I have, I hope, thanked everyone in person along the way, but I would like to acknowledge them in their importance again here. Each has given something vital and invaluable: some at a speci¿c moment; some over a longer period, some over a lifetime. Thank you... Each and every one of you... for helping Bob and I, we are blessed by your kindness. Violet Hill
Obituaries
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The City of Prince Rupert Recreation Department is now accepting resumes for the following position: x
Casual Clerks
Applications must be submitted to Attention: Carol Meers, Manager of Recreation Administrative Services, 1000 McBride Street, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 3H2 by 4pm on February 13th, 2015. We thank all applicants for their interest in the position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Annie “Nan” August 20, 1922 January 23, 2015
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Blaine Welland Dieter, age 58, at 4:55 p.m., Wednesday, January 28th, 2015, from injuries sustained in a work related accident in Prince Rupert, B.C. Blaine was born February 23, 1956, in Smithers, B.C. and settled in Prince Rupert on Digby Island in the early 90s. He was an ardent woodsman, hunter, prospector and entrepreneur. He was a good friend and good company to many and he will be dearly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his mother, Catherine Beatrice Clout; his sister, Edna Laffey; his children, Amber Goyak, Emily Mueller and Rylan Mueller; the mother of his children, Ila Mueller; his cousins Jim and Michael Hutter; and various distant relatives. He is preceded in death by his father, Ralph Dieter; maternal grandparents Kathleen Daisy Casler and Norman Casler; and paternal grandparents Edward Dieter and Ada Mattson. Celebration of Blaine’s life will take place in Prince Rupert for his friends and family; to be announced in the summer. A special thank you to the Doctors and nurses at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital and Vancouver General Hospital along with B.C. Transplant. Contributions in memory of Blaine can be made to the Prince Rupert Wildlife Rehab Shelter, Box 26, Prince Rupert, B.C, V8J 3P4.
Born August 20, 1922 in Peterhead, Scotland and passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015 in Kamloops, BC, at the age of 92. Survived by three nephews: Donald George Rogers, Philip Martin Sprinkle and Christian Edward Sprinkle and their families. Predeceased by her husband Frenchie in 1996, sister Cathie Rogers in 2006, brother George Cadger in 1983, her parents George Cadger in 1977 and Catharine Cadger in 1990 and her sister Mary Sprinkle. Nan was employed with Canada Safeway for 18 years in Prince Rupert, BC and was a diligent and dedicated volunteer for the BC S.P.C.A. in Kelowna since 1988.
When I come to the end of the road, And the sun has set for me. I want no rites in a gloom-filled room, Why cry for a soul set free. For this is the journey we all must take, And each must go alone. It’s all a part of the Master’s plan – A step in the road to home. No Service is planned. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the BC SPCA www.spca.bc.ca. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
The City of Prince Rupert is currently looking for volunteers interested in serving on the following:
• Performing Arts Society Board of Directors There is one Director position vacant. If you are interested in helping shape the future of our community please submit a letter of interest by February 13th, 2015. Please include a written description of your skills and experiences that are relevant to the position you are applying for. For more information on the committees, their work, duties, meeting times and other responsibilities, please contact: Corporate Administration 2nd Floor, City Hall 424 - 3rd Avenue West Ph: 250.627.0934 Email: cityhall@princerupert.ca
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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 beneďŹ ts 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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Help Wanted HELP WANTED Stuck On Designs is seeking a reliable, detail oriented team player to join our production/ďŹ nishing team. Apply in person with resume to: 404 McBride Street, Prince Rupert. www.stuckondesigns.com
Full and Part time for Coastal Taxi Send resume & driver’s abstract to PO Box 56 Kitimat, BC V8C 2G6 No phone calls SMALL ENG/SAW/OUTBOARD MECHANIC WANTED. Exp required. Wage/beneďŹ ts negotiable. Send resume to crosback@telus.net
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CARRIERS WANTED 1st Ave W, 2nd Ave W, 3rd Ave W & Park Ave 8th Ave W, 9th Ave W & Lotbiniere St 8th Ave W, 9th Ave W & McBride St Alpine Ave, Graham Ave & Atlin Ave Borden St, Taylor St & 6th Ave W Gull Crest, Raven Crest, Cormmorant & PR Blvd.
Administration – Casual Employee The Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District is now accepting applications for a Casual Administrative Assistant position at the office of the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District in Prince Rupert. Applicants must meet the following qualifications: Minimum Grade 12; Valid Class 5 Drivers License; Proficient in the English Language; Experience using computerized Accounting Systems, Payroll Systems, and applications including Microsoft Office products. Applications may be dropped off at: Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District Administration Office, 14-342 3rd Ave West, Prince Rupert; Monday to Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Questions may be directed to Karen Mellor, Chief Administrative Officer, at (250) 624-2002, ext. 8.
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Home Care/Support BAYSHORE HOME Health is hiring Register Nurse, LPN’s, HCA’s and House Cleaners in the following areas: Prince George, Smithers, Houston, Terrace, Prince Rupert. Send resume to: hsellors@bayshore.ca. Fx 250-717-7538. Questions call 1-877-717-7528. www.bayshore.ca
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• SERVERS • DISHWASHERS • PREP COOKS Full-time and part-time required at Galaxy Gardens. Apply in person at: 844 - 3rd Avenue West Prince Rupert No Phone calls please.
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Attention; Jennifer.Russ@hcfss.bc.ca Human Resource Officer Haida Child & Family Services Society 247 Eagle Road, Old Massett, B.C. Fax: 250-626-5287 or Phone: 250 626-5257 [please cc to: karen.wainwright@hcfss.bc.ca
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LIVE-IN CAREGIVER Permanent, full-time live-in caregiver required for the 2 children of Eliza Bautista, of 120 Rudderham Place, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 2B7, Sal: $10.33/hr, Requires: 1+ years experience or CertiďŹ cation in the ďŹ eld. Duties: provide care for & supervise children; organize, participate and oversee activities; plan, prepare & serve meals; maintain a safe and healthy environment; tend to the emotional well-being of the children; take children to appointments or activities; perform light housekeeping duties. Language: English. Contact Eliza at: laiz_laiz@yahoo.com
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Employment OfĂ€ce Support WCMRC is seeking a Casual Administrative Assistant in Prince Rupert B.C. (approx. 16 hrs. per week). The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the accurate and timely completion of a variety of administrative tasks required to support the Prince Rupert ofďŹ ce, area manager and staff. Requirements: 1 to 3 years of experience in an administrative role, post-secondary education in ofďŹ ce administration, a team player able to prioritize, detailed oriented and proďŹ cient with all MS OfďŹ ce applications. To apply, send a cover letter and detailed resume by email to careers@wcmrc.com or by fax to 604-293-3021. We thank you for your response and regret that only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Know more about us at www.wcmrc.com or on YouTube @WCMRC.
Trades, Technical WCMRC is recruiting for a Spill Response Technician in Prince Rupert, B.C. Responsibilities: Provide safe, prompt and efďŹ cient support to spill incidents, exercises and preparedness projects; maintain spill response equipment; and ensue that all activities are carried out safely and in line with company policies and procedures. Requirements: A Master 150 Gross Tonnage Domestic certiďŹ cate; a minimum of 3 years of experience with marine and small power equipment maintenance; working knowledge of local coastlines, and emergency response training and/or experience. To apply, send a cover letter and resume to: careers@wcmrc.com or fax to 604-293-3021. We thank you for your response and regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Visit us at www.wcmrc.com or @WCMRC on YouTube.
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3 br, 1 bath. Just renovated. 2 oors, very spacious. Close to the Hospital. $1700/ month plus utilities. 1 br above ground basement suite. Electric heat, stainless steel double door fridge, W/D. $950/ month plus utilities. Available Jan 2015 4 br, 2 bath ocean view house on Overlook. New oors, laundry, 50� wall mount TV included. $2000/ month plus utilities. Available Jan 2015 1 br, furnished suite. Newly renovated. Nice kitchen. $1300/ month plus utilities Available Jan 2015 No smoking and no pets References Required. rupertrentals@gmail.com
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
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Trucks & Vans 2010 CHEV Silverado 85,700 Kms, 6.0 Liter Vortec - 6 speed automatic, tow package - brake controller, A/C, power windows/locks, Tonneau package, security system/Onstar, extending heated mirrors, all vinyl oor - no carpet. Asking $27,000 OBO (250) 691-1641
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Attention all Hotels, Restaurants, Volunteers, Employees and students! Get WorldHost Certified with our Remarkable-YOU! Now is the time to increase and improve your customer service skills! Hecate Strait Employment Development Society in partnership with Tourism Prince Rupert and the Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce invite you to participate in our upcoming WorldHost Remarkable-YOU! workshop. There is no cost to participate.
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Objectives in the Remarkable-YOU! workshop are to help participants: • Understand the power of engagement • Understand expectations • Choose a positive approach • Prepare for successful outcomes • Share local and regional knowledge and pride.
LAST CHANCE February 14 is the last free Remarkable-You! workshop 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Be Prompt) at the Crest Hotel This workshop is NEW…NEW…NEW! Those attending will be the first one ever certified in northern BC. Refreshments Provided & Door Prizes Pick a date and register as soon as possible at Hecate Strait Employment Development Society 208 First Ave East, Prince Rupert Contact Danielle danielle@hseds.ca or Justina justina@hseds.ca or call 250-624-9498 Please register 48 hours before your chosen date
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It was Carnaval at Roosevelt Park Community School last week, with students participating in a number of activities and contests. From top to bottom: Team Thunder, consisting of Ella FisherBoyd, Julia Mark, Xavier Lavigne and Ezikel Sankey, was the fastest team in the canoe race on Friday; Bonhomme crowned Grade 2 student Corrina Franes and Grade 1 student Raymond Moody King and Queen of Carnaval on Wednesday; Elementary/middle school band instructor Kristy Tillman led students through songs on Wednesday.
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HELPING HANDS Prince Rupert’s Grayson Witzke asked his friends and family to give him money for his 6th birthday so he could donate it to the Prince Rupert SPCA branch and the Prince Rupert Wildlife Shelter. All together Grayson raised $300, giving both groups $150. Pictured is Gunther Golinia of the Wildlife Shelter with Grayson and his younger brother, Fisher.
LNG terminal could cut northwest gas bills BY ROD LINK KITIMAT / Black Press
The prospect of lower natural gas prices for residential and commercial users in the northwest inched closer last week with the takeover of a failed small liquefied natural gas (LNG) project at Kitimat. AltaGas Ltd. of Calgary announced it has assembled a consortium which now controls the proposed Douglas Channel LNG project which had been in bankruptcy protection after its original owners ran out of money several years ago. That project would liquefy natural gas on a barge for export using gas supplied by the existing Pacific Northern Gas (PNG) pipeline which serves the northwest. PNG is owned by AltaGas and is that company’s key portion of revived Douglas Channel project. production but little oil from B.C. petroleum fields. Should Douglas Channel LNG proceed, delivery payments to PNG will ease those higher residential and commercial customer costs. “The project provides natural gas producers in Western Canada a new market for their products,” said
“PNG customers ... can expect to benefit from lower natural gas rates.” - David Harris AltaGas president David Harris. “PNG customers who live and work in northwestern B.C. can expect to benefit from lower natural gas rates.” PNG now charges northwest residential customers a natural gas delivery rate of $11.867 per gigajoule, just over three times more than what its Fort St. John customers pay for delivery, $3.64 per gigajoule. Northwestern residential customers also pay a higher basic monthly charge, $10.75 compared to $7 in Fort St. John. The new Douglas Channel LNG owners say a final investment decision is expected by the end of this year and if that decision is reached, a two-year construction and preparation period will follow leading to exports in 2018.
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A NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR NORTHERN BC
Why Does LNG Matter to Me?
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New local jobs will give young people and future generations more opportunities to stay in northern BC instead of having to move away to find good jobs.
Pacific NorthWest LNG would generate approximately $1 billion in annual new tax revenue income that could be used to provide public services in BC communities.
JOBS AND TRAINING We’re committed to hiring as many local workers as possible for construction and operations jobs at our facility. To support this important goal, we are developing training programs for local workers interested in working in the LNG sector. Pacific NorthWest LNG will create new vendor opportunities for businesses and contractors in the northwest.
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We will be posting more details of these programs, including how to apply, on our website www.PacificNorthWestLNG.com in the near future.
spinoff jobs in the community
An artist’s interpretation of what Pacific NorthWest LNG may look like if constructed. For demonstration purposes only.
Key Facts about Pacific NorthWest LNG WHAT IS LNG? LNG is short for “liquefied natural gas” – which is natural gas that has been chilled to -162 degrees Celsius, converting it from gas to a liquid.
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WHAT’S NEEDED FOR THE PROJECT? Natural gas produced in northeast BC would be transported to our proposed facility in Port Edward by the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Pipeline. The pipeline would carry natural gas in its vapour state, which would not cover or coat surfaces if a pipeline event occurred.
WHY IS BC EXPORTING NATURAL GAS TO ASIA? The demand for energy is increasing, and natural gas is a cleaner fuel source than other fossil fuels. Liquefying natural gas allows us to access new markets for BC-produced natural gas, creating and protecting jobs for BC families.
A LNG train B Power generation equipment C Storage and maintenance buildings D Natural gas metering station E Flare stack F Prince Rupert Gas Transmission pipeline
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