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Fisheries fines RTA for low flow

Margaret Speirs Rio Tinto Alcan has been found guilty of fisheries violations that killed salmon by decreasing the water supply to the Kemano River due to a ramping down of the Kemano power generator in response to an emergency request from BC Hydro. The company had been charged with one count each of harmful alteration of fish habitat and destruction of fish, two violations of the Federal Fisheries Act (FFA), from events at Kemano on April 14, 2011. “The event at the focal point of this case took place on 14 April 2011 when BC Hydro asked Rio Tinto Alcan to reduce water flow through the Kemano Powerhouse in order for them to undertake an emergency repair,” said Rio Tinto Alcan media relations Bryan Tucker, adding that the company had pleaded not guilty. “Rio Tinto Alcan is disappointed in the decision that was announced 5 March 2015 and we are considering our options which could include preparing to file an appeal.” With eulachon and salmon in the Kemano River, and the importance of the eulachon to the Haisla people, RTA had an agreement with the Haisla to give them eulachon priority. But in focusing on the eulachon, the salmon, weren’t considered, said judge Calvin Struyk in his written decision of judgment from the trial that took place over several days in May and October 2014. “To the defendant’s credit, it did not abandon all considerations regarding the fisheries as the Eulachon Protocol remained the priority concern and the ramp down was kept short and drastic to accommodate the eulachon spawn. It did however appear to abandon all potential mitigating measures for the salmonid fishery,” said Struyk. Continued on page 6

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On the hunt The poor Easter eggs never had a chance. The Kitimat Kinsmen hosted their annual Easter Egg Hunt event at the Mount Elizabeth Middle Secondary School, where younger and older kids were split up in to two frenzies of treat tracking. As far as the eggs went, the fields lay bare shortly after the children touched down.

Agreement still seems far away on strike The union had been awaiting a response from the District of Kitimat regarding a new offer as of Friday. However come Sunday and the District issued a response to the community saying they can’t get the union to budge. Mayor Phil Germuth said that last Thursday a special council meeting was held to discuss the latest offer but didn’t suggest anything was a done deal with issues still outstanding. He said direction was given to the managers to prepare a response for the union. The District says through their April 5 release that on April 3 there was a sit down of the two sides. The District, they say, offered to reduce the number of summer students at the union’s request and to create more full-time positions in the summer, and a clause that would guarantee the number the number of positions. “Unfortunately, there was no negotiation or no compromise by the union. The union reprimanded the District’s representatives and asked them to leave,” read the District of Kitimat’s news re-

lease. “The Union has consistently indicated the District’s offers are not sufficient to end the current labour dispute.” The union had earlier fought back to the District’s “facts”, countering many of the city’s claims. Among the responses is that the District may have listened to the union’s concerns but the union says the District “in no way, shape or form...negotiate with us.” The union also doesn’t agree that any of their demands affect management’s rights, which is a stated issue from the District. The union’s response also emphasizes they want to maintain “our historical relationship of relative parity with RTA. We wish to finally cement that relationship in our Collective Agreement...” Speaking with the Sentinel, Unifor Business Agent Martin McIlwrath said he is also still concerned about the communication of their offers to council. He said it took 19 days for the union’s own final offer of February 25 to be presented to council.

“That’s very concerning that our people were out on the street and there weren’t decisions being made because they hadn’t even seen our offer to settle,” he said. “Maybe if council had seen our offer to settle we wouldn’t have been on strike.” However Germuth disputes that saying the communication from city managers has been good and he feels council has been informed on any offers or changes the entire time. “Staff have kept us updated at least every second day of what’s new in the negotiations,” said Germuth. “Nothing was ever hidden from us at all, it’s totally false to say that.” He said even as tweaks are made, the town still can’t move on some of the major issues that seem to be holding back an agreement. He added, “We’ve been trying to build [our] relationship right from day one and it’s unfortunate, though, when one side thinks it’s a war, that makes things a little more difficult.” Continued on page 2

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Police Beat

Man attempts to use 911 as ride service March 24 RCMP were called on an erratic driving complaint when the caller said a dirt bike and two pick-up trucks were speeding on Dyke Road and not being considerate of pedestrians. Police made patrols but were not able to locate the vehicles. March 25 A 50-inch light bar was reported stolen from a vehicle parked on Clifford Street. The light bar was returned to the complainant by a third party later in the day after the suspect tried to sell the light bar on social media. Police have spoken with all parties and are continuing to investigate. At 3:15 p.m. the

March 23 At 8:30 a.m. the police received a bullying complaint involving two youths. The complainant said that her daughter was receiving messages through social media from another youth that were of concern. Police say they are continuing to investigate. At 11:55 p.m. the police were called on a noise complaint to Carswell Street. A resident at a home admitted to playing loud music earlier in the evening but it was quiet when police attended. Police were called back a few hours later though on another noise complaint. The resident was given a warning.

RCMP were called regarding an intoxicated male in the lower City Centre Mall. Police found the male who had just finished consuming liquor in public. The male was intoxicated but deemed well enough to take care of himself and was transported to his residence. March 26 At 11:35 p.m. the RCMP investigated a car alarm on Quatsino Boulevard. The vehicle did not seem to be out of order and it’s believed the car alarm may be faulty. At 8:27 a.m. police received a driving complaint from Kitlope Street at Kootenay Street. The complain-

ant said he was almost struck by a vehicle while walking his dog. The person said the suspect vehicle had not defrosted its windshield, and did not stop. It was a small blue vehicle. Police continue to investigate. March 27 The window by the rear door of a business at Mountain View Square was found broken when police responded to an alarm. No entry was gained, police say, and so far there are no suspects. The parents of a youth were contacted when the youth was found intoxicated after a report came in to police. RCMP were called to an intoxicated

youth near Kildala Elementary, and police eventually found the youth in the care of a friend’s parent at a nearby home. March 28 Police investigated a 9-1-1 hang-up call at 4:07 a.m. The man on the phone said he needed police and was on Lillooet Street, but hung up before giving any more information. Return calls to the number went to voicemail. After extensive checks the person was eventually contacted at 7:20 a.m. at a home on Little Wedeene Street. The male was intoxicated, police say, and called 9-1-1 for a ride home but eventu-

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That’s from nine in 2012, six in 2013, and eight in 2014, up to November, with six of those relating to three issues, he said. In late November four more were filed but he said due to the strike they have not been dealt with. In those three years he said one grievance has gone to arbitration. He said a grievance process is outlined in the Collective Agreement.

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Union Continued from page 1 Meanwhile, the Sentinel received the District of Kitimat’s figures for the number of workplace grievances filed by the union. Deputy CAO Warren Waycheshen says between 2012 and 2014, the union has filed (using numbers of the grievances which came to his desk, as they were unresolved at the department level), 23.

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Ongoing It really feels to me at this point in time that neither the District of Kitimat nor Unifor 2300 can resolve the strike. It’s gone on too long and gotten too heated. For each new District news release it’s mostly the same subject, more full timers in Leisure Services and 2.5 per cent wage increases, etcetera, etcetera. Yet there’s clearly something missing for the union, although the nitty gritty details of what they want remain behind closed doors of the bargaining room. Even so, the union side releases occasional letters, emphasizing, unhelpfully if you ask me, that they’re at ‘war’. They upped the ante last week with a series of videos from two of their members speaking to working conditions at the District which, helpfully, gives a bit more context to their concerns. As for the negotiations, they are meant to be a work towards compromise. A war has a loser, and the union is fighting tooth and nail not to be one. When I read up on the 1997 strike through old Sentinels it seemed the union essentially got the offer they wanted when that strike began, prompting our then-editor to ponder what the point of it all was if the union eventually got what they wanted. Basically it never had to get to a strike if the town was able to offer what the union wanted. Now there’s new managers at the City Centre’s top floor and they’re not messing around. Where does that leave the town? Absolutely nowhere. The District essentially says “it is what it is, take it or leave it,” while the union remains displeased that there is so much left off the table. It’s a cold, bitter strike, and if the union was concerned about the poisonous work atmosphere before, well, at this point I can’t even imagine. In 2014 when B.C.’s teachers went on strike, it took the hiring of an arbitrator to get talks going and a solution solved. In Kitimat both sides now seem to have their heels firmly in place. Someone will lose. Of course a third-party will be another cost to get this issue resolved, but if, as I suspect, the strike continues today, it may be worth it to see it all done. By the way I wonder if time is running out for a fair deal to be made, if just for the fact that municipalities have to submit their budget/tax rate to the government in mid-May. Once the budget gets sent off there’s likely not much flexibility for demands that would cost money. And sure, that deadline isn’t for another two months, but it’s already been over one month since the strike began. Time goes fast. And even before being finalized the town’s budget has to be made. An agreement really needs to be made soon, but faith in either side being able to dwindles with each passing day. Cameron Orr

Trust is getting more and more difficult It seems like every day – it’s not, but it feels like it – there’s another “Such and such an organization is warning the public about another email scam …” announcement in the media. I’m torn on this. In some ways, I feel like most of them are fairly obvious, and people should just kind of know by now that these things aren’t real. It’s hard to feel sorry for someone who willingly sends money over the internet on the promise of more money being sent the opposite direction once they do. After all, “you don’t get something for nothing” is a cliché for a reason. I sometimes think that if people are gullible enough to fall victim to these things, after all the press surrounding their frequency, so be it. At the same time, though, I do lament that we live in a world where good folks, raised to trust and be trusted, treat people how they wish to be treated and assume the best in people until proven otherwise, now have to be skeptical about every communication they receive from people purporting to be official and important societal organizations. Like the recent Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) announcement that people are receiving text messages asking them to “Click here” to receive

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Guest Column their tax return by e-Transfer. This is a sketchy one in a few ways. First, it’s tax time, and many people will have recently filed their taxes and be awaiting their return, so the message is timely, and plays on people’s expectations. Most of the time these scams pop up, they aren’t exactly so bang on in terms of offering things people are actually waiting to hear about (remember the Nigerian Prince or the European lottery win?). Second, it seems like every time we turn around, the CRA has some new technology or “efficiency” they’re implementing, and many may just think, “Hey, they’re making this even easier! About time!” and click the link. The other scam people are talking about these days is the supposed email from Canada Post telling people a delivery was attempted to be made at their home, and that they need to click on the link to find out where and when to pick up their parcel. Because we hear about Canada Post falling apart, making cuts, chang-

ing delivery modes, etc., it would be very easy for people to think such a scenario is another “efficiency” implementation, I suppose. Guess they can’t even be bothered to write out the little delivery notice things anymore.” And let’s face it, many of us are pretty accustomed to being disappointed with Canada Post’s performance, so an email like this is not exactly a shock. Even if you were home all day and would have heard the door, many of us would just assume, “So, I guess they aren’t even trying anymore.” Anyway, it disappoints me that we have become a society that can’t trust. We now have to assume the worst, it seems, when we open up our inbox and see who’s been leaving us messages. We need to be on our toes at all times, and that doesn’t make for a healthy population. I’d like it if we could all be friends and look after each other, rather than always being skeptical of others. After all, friendship is based on trust. Maybe we just need to be extra vigilant as a society for a while, mistrust everything until those who would prey on trust go away because it’s not worth their time. I’m worried, though, that if we do that, it might change us permanently and we won’t be able to go back.

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God’s guarantee made through resurrection 1 Cor. 15: 3, “For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried and that he was raised on the third day.” Things are looking good in the northwest these days. There is lots of work and housing is still relatively inexpensive compared to other places where the economy is robust. So the news seems good. But still not everyone is able to buy a house; it's that nasty down payment that is the problem. It costs so much to just live, that setting aside enough for

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payment that God will fulfil his promise to us. God's promise to us is called a covenant. A covenant is something that God establishes, puts in place and gives us freely through faith in Christ. God promised a Saviour, He had the prophets prophecy about the Messiah's suffering death for sins and resurrection for eternal life in the Scriptures and then in accordance with those Scriptures God came good on His promise when He sent His Son to live, die and be raised for you and me. His resurrection means that His life can be yours too. And because it is God making

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Pastor Clint Magnus

Pastor Clint Magnus a down payment is just a pipe dream for many young people starting out these days. But on this point the banks will not relent, they want you to have a stake in your investment, a little skin in the game you might say. That down payment makes your friendly banker more sure that the loan will get paid. It is a promise with some teeth you might say.

When the Apostle Paul reminds us that “Jesus died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that He was buried and raised on the third day,” he is reminding us that God has a stake in humanity, some skin in the game. You see, if Jesus can be raised then you and I can be raised. If He lives forever then we can live forever. His resurrection is the guarantee, the down

the promise, this is no hope against hope, but rather it is an iron clad promise that you can take to the bank. The resurrection is the key. You see, if Jesus was just a good moral teacher who died an unfair death and stayed that way, well, then maybe He deserves a movie made about Him, but that's about it. But if He is God the Son who came to die our death and be raised

as the first fruits of a harvest of humanity to eternal life through faith in Him as their Saviour, well then maybe you ought to be looking to Him in faith. Our modern temptation is to think that the next bit of technology will save us, but we should know by now that won't happen. Jesus Christ, God in the flesh, born under the law in the muck and mire of this world

to save humanity from itself. God on the cross, how's that for a radical solution? In Christ's death and resurrection, God has made the down payment, the guarantee. He's in all the way. We are created for eternity, and in Christ God has provided the way. Trust Him. He is faithful and He has proved it, even to death on a cross. Amen.

MP agrees C-51 worrisome Bill C-51, Canada’s proposed anti-terrorism bill, should be worrying to all groups, including ones like Kitimat’s Douglas Channel Watch (DCW), according to MP Nathan Cullen. DCW wrote an open letter to the Sentinel last week addressed to the Prime Minister, to speak against the proposed bill

which gives sweeping powers to Canada’s intelligence services. “It should be a concern to a lot of Canadians,” said Cullen. “This is a bad piece of legislation and it’s very hard to find anyone who likes it. There’s no oversight to the spy agency, they can go ahead and tap your phone, look through your emails, go through your mail,

without any judge being involved at any point.” He said the government is trying to protect Canadians by destroying rights. “For local groups and local citizens, we live in a free democracy...and raising your voice and having an opinion is what keeps a democracy healthy.”

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RTA Continued from page 1 “However, the court acknowledges the challenging environment in which the defendant operates, the vagaries of accommodating spawning and emerging fish that do not comply with calendars while technology and equipment threatens to fail at inopportune times.” The smelter uses hydroelectricity generated at its Kemano power station, which is powered by the waters of the Nechako Reservoir located further to the east. In its own statement May 13, 2013, BC Hydro said it asked Rio Tinto Alcan to ramp down because of a “hot spot,” a bad connection on a transmission line that had heated up and was in danger of melting the connection. If that had happened, it could’ve potentially caused “catastrophic damage to the transmission line and surrounding area and result in a longer outage to repair,” therefore BC Hydro said a repair was required as soon as possible.

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Cullen’s oil tanker ban bill runs aground Cameron Orr MP Nathan Cullen’s attempt to pass legislation which would ban oil tankers off the north coast failed in a vote in the House of Commons last week. Cullen’s bill, C-628, had been crafted so as not to impact other marine traffic, for instance diesel shipments to remote communities, or on the proposed shipments of liquefied natural gas from North Coast ports such as Kitimat. Other parts of the bill sought to give greater weight by regulatory overseers to projects that add value to products — for instance oil refineries — and would also give communities a greater voice in pipeline reviews. Cullen said that he was disappointed but still resolved to fight oil export projects in B.C.’s northwest. “Even [representatives] from British Columbia didn’t see the value in voting with British Columbia and against

Cullen introducing Bill C-628 in Ottawa. their leader,” he said. “This is after 10 month of work and a 10-year saga dealing with Enbridge Northern Gateway.” Even so, “There is nothing but resolve and conviction

I’m feeling. I know supporters out in the northwest will be disappointed as well but the next place where this goes is to the ballot box in 2015 in the fall, when...Canadians’ go to the polls to choose the next government.” On the arguments that this bill could be harmful to Canada’s economy, Cullen argues that not passing the bill could harm the economy by risking tourism and fisheries, and for the fact there would be no jobs in value-added processes. Cullen said he’s thankful for the support he had been given and will think of the next steps in the coming days. “We’ll collect ourselves in the next few days, and then decide what the next stage is,” he said. “Again, this is going to be a live issue over the next six months in to the next federal election and beyond. There’s no way the conversation dies with this bill.”

Earth Hour just a flicker of its former self Cameron Orr Kitimat reduced its electricity use by 1.5 per cent for Earth Hour on March 28. An annual promotion to get people to cut out their power saw a poor performance this year in general in B.C., with the province as a whole reducing their

power use by just .2 per cent, an all-time low since the program began in B.C. in 2008. Earth Hour is an annual global event hosted by the WWF where people around the world are encouraged to turn off unnecessary lights and electronics for one

hour, says BC Hydro. It started as a one-city initiative in Sydney, Australia in 2007. The best year of savings was actually 2008 when the province reduced its power load by two per cent. It dropped to 1.1 per cent in 2009, and further to 1.04 per cent in 2010.

In 2011 it went back up to 1.8 per cent, then to 1.67 in 2012. In 2013 it spiked up again to 1.95 per cent, then followed

by just one per cent last year. Whistler led the way for power reduction this year, dropping

Just before Spring Break, Nechako school held a silent cake auction to raise money for their foster child, Sandra Mukyala, who lives in Kamuli, Uganda. This has become an annual event in the last four years and is always an enjoyable, fun and somewhat ‘competative’ event. One raspberry truffle cake was soon up to $80 because the main person bidding was determined they would win; they reportedly needed it for a social function the following weekend. Thirteen delicious temptations were submitted, one shown above with Rachel Riggs, who is holding her musical creation she made for the auction. Submitted

fared well with 2.3 per cent reduction. Terrace was not included in the list supplied by BC Hydro.

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Changes to school act could be troubling The President of the Kitimat District Teachers Association (KDTA) says proposed changes to the School Act is concerning. The B.C. government is planning to give itself new authority to regulate ongoing teacher training, possibly requiring completion of new programs for teachers to maintain certification. Education Minister Peter Fassbender said there are currently no detailed requirements for certified teachers to stay current with new education techniques. Those requirements are to be worked out with the B.C. Teachers' Federation, which was notified only hours before changes to

the School Act were introduced in the legislature Thursday. "There is no legislated requirement for professional development, nor is there a definition of what the route to that might be and what some of those tools are," Fassbender told reporters. "That is why it is important that we work with the teaching profession to define that moving forward." There is no change to the five professional development days per school year that are currently part of the BCTF contract, or any requirement in the legislation that new training be delivered during those days. KDTA President Kim Meyer

says the bill appears to suggest teachers don’t take professional development seriously, which she says “couldn’t be farther from the truth.” “We’re concerned about our autonomy because when you’re in the classroom you’re the best person to decide what you require for professional development,” she said. “From the reading of this bill it seems they’re trying to push top down.” She believes the bill is just “smoke and mirrors” to deflect attention away from dealing with school district funding. B.C. Teachers' Federation president Jim Iker said educa-

tion ministry officials have assured him there will be two years of consultation before changes to professional development are imposed. Any changes "need to be properly funded and respect teachers' professional autonomy," he said. Iker was more concerned about another change that gives the ministry authority to impose shared services arrangements on school districts. He called the move "a diversion from underfunding," after the government demanded $29 million in administrative savings from districts, many of whom say they can't find any more savings.

Fassbender said school districts will have time to develop shared service plans themselves before anything is imposed by Victoria. NDP education critic Rob Fleming said Fassbender and the B.C. Liberals have a "centralizing impulse" toward school districts, shifting authority to the education ministry that doesn't have the capacity to make all those decisions. The government forced all school districts into a new administration computer system that didn't work, costing $120 million, so it doesn't have the track record to lecture school districts on efficiency, Fleming said.

April is... Oral Health Month

Of all the plans people make at the dawn of a new year, getting healthier is often at the top of the list. Paying more attention to dental hygiene should be included. Proper dental care can not only keep a smile bright, it can affect other areas of the body. Fluoride Benefits Many health professionals will say that exposure to fluoride, whether through use of toothpaste or fluoridated water supplies, is probably the most effective cavity-prevention treatment available. Fluoride helps the teeth in a number of ways. Fluoride can promote tooth remineralization. This means it attracts other minerals, particularly calcium, to the areas of the teeth where tooth decay can form, helping to strengthen teeth. Fluoride also helps to make teeth more resistant to decay. New tooth mineral created when fluoride is present helps to make teeth harder, making it more

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The link between diabetes and oral health Regular dental checkups are essential to maintaining optimal oral health. In addition to preventing cavities and removing tartar that contributes to gum disease, dental checkups can alert patients to other potential health problems. For example, symptoms of periodontal disease may be indicative of the presence of diseases that stem from outside of the mouth, including diabetes. Diabetes, a condition of uncontrolled blood sugar or insulin production, can affect many areas of the body, including the mouth. Diabetics face a high risk of oral health problems because of fluctuating levels of blood sugar, which impairs white blood cells. White blood cells are the body’s main defense against disease and are dispatched when a virus or bacteria is present. Should white blood cells be rendered less effective, the body’s defense system is compromised and infections can occur in the mouth and elsewhere. Gum inflammation can occur because diabetes negatively impacts blood vessels, slowing the flow of waste and nutrients from bodily tissues. Uncontrolled diabetes can make it more difficult for the mouth and other areas of the body to heal. The American Diabetes Association says that not only are people with diabetes more susceptible to serious gum disease, but serious gum disease may have the potential to affect blood glucose control and contribute to the progression of diabetes. Many people are unaware they have diabetes until an oral health exam raises a red flag that warns of uncontrolled blood sugar. Those who are aware of their diabetes should take treatment seriously to keep blood sugar levels in check and have regular dental cleanings. They also should discuss their diabetes with their dentist and other oral health providers so that a custom exam and screening schedule can be implemented. It is vital for all of us, especially diabetics, to maintain good oral health. This will reduce the negative impact of infection and inflammation which is linked to many other diseases, specifically heart disease and even certain cancers.

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difficult for acids and bacteria to penetrate the enamel of the teeth and cause damage. Another advantage is that fluoride helps to inhibit acid creation. Dental researchers have found that fluoride can inhibit bacteria living in the mouth. That’s an important finding, as such bacteria can contribute to the formation of damage-causing acids that are notorious for wearing down tooth enamel, causing spots for more bacteria to congregate and form cavities. Recent clinical recommendations from a multi-disciplinary expert panel convened by the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs suggest that topical fluoride, used in conjunction with drinking optimally fluoridated water and using toothpaste with fluoride, can prevent tooth decay. Application of additional fluoride should not replace daily oral hygiene habits. It is still vital to brush twice a day, floss daily, eat a balanced diet, and visit the dentist regularly for checkups.

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has an immediate opening for the position of:

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The principal responsibility of the position is to be the fish and wildlife discipline lead on multi-disciplinary environmental assessments of LNG Canada projects in Haisla Territory. These include LNG projects, hydro-electric developments, linear-developments such as pipelines, transmission lines, and shipping lanes; and infrastructure projects such as bridges, and wharfs. The successful candidate will be expected to: t Design and manage baseline fish and wildlife data and studies; and provide input into the BC Environmental Assessment Office and Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency wildlife and aquatic resources environmental impact assessments processes t Establish monitoring protocols and processes that will incorporate Haisla traditional fish and wildlife management for major industry regulatory compliance purposes t Review and summarizing technical reports into non-technical formats t Contribute to overall Haisla Nation Council and LNG consultation process t Prepare and manage budgets and schedules, prepare proposals, manage field crews, and will be ultimately responsible for data and report quality

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Sports & Leisure

Kitimat’s Kelsey join Cougars for league title Allan Wishart Kelsey Roberts, originally of Kitimat, kept turning around Sunday afternoon to look at the game clock in Kin 2 in Prince George. “I was hoping the time would go quicker,” said the goalie for the Prince George Northern Cougars, as they faced the Fraser Valley Phantoms in the deciding game in the Female Midget AAA provincial championship series in B.C.’s northern capital. The last time she turned around, there were 3.6 seconds showing, and she had just come back to the net from a timeout. The other numbers on the scoreboard were just as important: Home 1 Visitor 0. “We just wanted to make sure we won the faceoff,” Roberts said after the Cougars did just that and hung on for the 1-0 win and the league title. Then came the on-ice celebration, as the rest of the team rushed the net. “Obviously, we were all pretty excited,” she said of disappearing under a pile of her teammates. “This was what we had been working for all year.” The final game followed the same script as the first two games in the final series, but shorter. The Phantoms won

the first game 2-1 in double overtime, before the Cougars won the second game 1-0 in triple overtime. Cougars coach Mario Desjardins said the series played out the way he figured it would – sort of. “I expected an overtime game at some point, but not double and triple. It was a pretty stressful weekend for the players, the coaches and the fans.” When that final faceoff came to the left of Roberts, Desjardins felt fairly confident. “We had been doing a good job on faceoffs all game. I told the girls in the timeout, ‘Win the draw, and shoot the puck down the ice if you can’.” Roberts had been splitting time in the Cougars net most of the season, but Desjardins and the rest of the coaching staff decided before the final series to give her the full load. “Kelsey is really on her game now. She needs to be our best player.” And Roberts repaid that trust with the back-to-back shutouts. In Sunday’s final, she said, it seemed to come easy. “Everything was kind of hitting me,” she said. “I was able to get good angles, and my teammates were a big part of it. They made sure I could see the shots coming

and that there was nobody in front of the net.” Now, the Cougars face something a little unusual – games on the road. Roberts has to think for a second when asked when their last road games were. “I guess it was the least games of the regular season, back at the beginning of February.” That will change when the Cougars head to Alberta to face an Edmonton team for the Pacific title and the right to play in the Canadian championships in Red Deer. “I was actually kind of hoping Red Deer won the Alberta title,” Desjardins said, “because then we would have been guaranteed a spot in the Canadians.” Now, while he knows who they will be playing, he isn’t sure where. “The last I heard, they were having trouble finding ice time in Edmonton for the Easter weekend, so they may be looking to play the games in some place like St Albert.” Roberts says they know a little something about the Edmonton team they’ll be facing. “We played them twice at a tournament in Fraser Valley. We tied them in the round robin, then they beat us 5-3 in the semifinal.”

Kitimat’s Kelsey Roberts with her team’s championship banner. Submitted

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In a Preliminary Report to the Legislative Assembly, the British Columbia Electoral Boundaries Commission is proposing changes to the area, boundaries and names of electoral districts in B.C.

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