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BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
In the wake of multiple liquefied natural gas (LNG) project proposals on the North Coast, Prince Rupert city council recently approved a budget that will inject more than $5 million into city operations over the next four years to address speculative growth. Announced last Monday, the Planning for Major Projects - Lee Brain Budget will help build the capacity of city staff involved with project coordination, planning and communications while also helping centralize a coordinated plan through the city’s LNG “Go Plan”. See PROJECTS on Page A2
“We need to prepare for all scenarios.”
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Northwest Community College students across the region celebrated the completion of their programs last week, including Applied Coastal Ecology graduates Melissa Rektor, Marcus Anderson, Shirene Ree-Hembling and Amanda Beckett.
Lax Kw’alaams members support shipping oil BY MARTINA PERRY LAX KW’ALAAMS / The Northern View
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The Eagle Spirit Energy oil pipeline project has apparently found support from community members in Lax Kw’alaams. Eagle Spirit Energy Holdings Ltd. is proposing to build a pipeline that would ship upgraded/ refined crude oil to Grassy Point, which the company says is the safest location because of its close proximity to open water. According to a press release attributed to the Lax Kw’alaams community, representatives from Eagle Spirit Energy held a meeting with Lax Kw’alaams members on May 8 to request permission from the community for the signing of an exclusivity and benefits agreement. The agreement is the first step for the company to continue working with the community in the development process of the project. “Our community has taken a first step to building a better future where we have a real partnership based on trust. We are looking
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forward to developing this project further with Eagle Spirit,” said Helen Johnson, Lax Kw’alaams Matriarch Mn’gadn wii hayetsk. During the meeting, Eagle Spirit Energy’s senior technical advisor Dan Hisey, former chief operating officer of the Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, outlined how the Alaska experience could be used as a foundation in creating a “worldleading environmental model” for B.C. According to the release, many people from Lax Kw’alaams spoke in favour of the project. “I am a well-educated Tsimshian environmental activist from Lax Kw’alaams and I am not easily convinced of the safety of such projects … After taking the time and effort to carefully study the Eagle Spirit project I strongly recommend that our members support it,” said Brenda Wesley. “We like the fact that Eagle Spirit has shown great respect for our culture and protocols by coming to us from the very beginning, truly listening to our concerns, and have put the environment first,” Hereditary House Leader Xaiget (Robert Sankey) said.
“We know oil is important to the national economy and will eventually come to the B.C. North Coast. We are united in opposing the shipment of bitumen (heavy oil) by rail or other means. The Eagle Spirit Project addresses our concerns while ensuring we have ongoing input into a world-class environmental model,”said Hereditary Chief Nees Wexs (Clyde Dudoward). This comes after the Coastal First Nations issued a press release earlier this year stating the Eagle Spirit Energy proposal did not have any support from First Nations communities along the coast of B.C. and that Lax Kw’alaams Mayor Garry Reece “made it clear in conversations that his community does not support oil exports through its traditional territory”. “There isn’t a single First Nation on the coast of B.C. that supports oil exports,” stated Art Sterritt, Coastal First Nations executive director. Representatives from the Lax Kw’alaams Band and Calvin Helin, president of Eagle Spirit Energy, did not immediately return requests for comment by the Northern View.
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Overdoses prompt RCMP warning BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
A series of heroin overdoses last week prompted RCMP to warn users to be wary of what they are using. RCMP responded to two calls for service in which males were in cardiac arrest when officer arrived. While both are expected to survive, RCMP believe the overdoses may be related to fentanyl being added to the heroin. As well as the two calls for service, RCMP were told of another overdose the same night. In that case, the male did not require medical attention. RCMP Sgt. Jagdev Uppal says fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid drug which is 50 to 100 times more powerful than morphine. Improper mixing of fentanyl in street level drugs can lead to death. The RCMP would like to warn the public that even though there is always a risk when utilizing illegal drugs, they should use extreme caution due to these recent overdoses such as not using alone, as outlined by knowyoursource.ca. Anyone with information that may help identify the person or persons responsible is asked to contact the Prince Rupert RCMP at 250-624-21360 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8475.
Budget funded by Legacy monies PROJECTS from Page A2 The city will receive funds through Prince Rupert Legacy Inc., its whollyowned subsidiary, using a portion of the $18 million acquired through the city’s two-year Lot 444 option agreement with Exxon Mobile. “The next four years is the period in which LNG may or may not occur in our community. We need to prepare for all scenarios and move the community forward, but we needed to do it without financially impacting our residents or local businesses. This budget will enable us to reach new heights,” explained Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain. Over the lifespan of the Planning for Major Projects Budget, $1.3 million will be distributed each year to six priorities: $220,000 for major projects and baseline data collection, $150,000 for public engagement and community consultation, $450,000 for additional planning, communications and engineering staff, $120,000 for the decommissioning and redeployment of Watson Island, $150,000 for a recruitment and retention plan for existing city staff, which includes the mayor’s pay and $210,000 for contingencies. The decision was made with a fouryear “sunset” clause, with a condition to retire the Planning for Major Projects Budget if no LNG projects go ahead. Through the $450,000 being set aside each year for staffing, $17,000 will be
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used to increase the mayor’s salary to a full-time level. The pot of money will also be used to hire a communications officer and increase the number of employees in the city’s planning, engineering and economic development departments for four-year contracts, along with retaining existing city staff by keeping their wages competitive. In terms of the $220,000 for major projects and baseline data collection, Brain said some of the monies will fund an initiative to gain a meticulous picture of who and what currently makes up the community. “We want to retain the community’s identity at the end of the boom. That’s the whole point of this process,” explained Brain. “What we’re doing here is quite unique and will help us become a model for how to handle rapid economic growth and how to still look and feel like the same community after the growth period is over,” he said. Some of the funds are being used for the hiring of a professional statistician to undertake a survey and determine the community’s population, that Brain says will be able to stand up to BC Stats and Statistics Canada data. The $150,000 earmarked for public engagement will help the city, in collaboration with proponents and community groups, create a long term consultation process for residents to create a vision of how they want the
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community to look during and after an LNG development occurs. Brain noted companies must engage the public as part of the environmental assessment process, with the city joining its efforts for efficiency. In addition to the Planning for Major Projects Budget, the city also announced an extra $1 million will be allocated for road and sidewalk repairs in 2015 through Legacy. “The reason why we created Legacy Inc. is to help fund major infrastructure needs, such as roads, sidewalks, sewers and water lines,” said Brain, reiterating the extra funding will not impact taxpayers.
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Alaska ferry schedule cut in half for summer BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
The Alaska Government is moving forward with plans to cut the number of sailings to and from Prince Rupert in half beginning in July, despite opposition from Prince Rupert community and business leaders that included a delegation to the state capital earlier this year. The Taku, one of the vessels servicing the Southeast Alaska region, is being taken out of service for the summer, which will cut service to Prince Rupert from four trips per week to two trips per week. Those who have already made reservations for travel are being contacted by ferry officials. “With the Taku removed the Matanuska schedule will be the only ship connecting to Prince Rupert. The Matanuska is scheduled to come in on Tuesday and Saturdays,” explained Alaska Marine Highway public information officer Jeremy Woodrow, noting people who do have reservations on the Taku should wait to be contacted by reservation agents rather than trying to rebook their trip. “We’re trying to move as many passengers as possible from the Taku sailings to the Matanuska and are hoping their schedules are flexible enough to move ahead or back by two days ... we won’t know how many passengers are affected by the change until we complete those calls.” The Taku will be undergoing an overhaul when it is pulled out of service in July, which was originally scheduled for this month but was pushed back due to some ships taking longer to maintain, and it is scheduled to return to service in October. However, Woodrow said that is not entirely certain in light of the $4 billion deficit facing the State Government. “We will likely see a decrease in the subsidy coming to the Alaska Marine Highway system which will likely result in a reduction in service in the winter and again the following summer. What that means for Prince Rupert we
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don’t know yet,” he said. “The reason we made this announcement now is because we knew there was some uncertainty around the summer sailing schedule.” Scott Farwell of Tourism Prince Rupert said the cuts were “concerning” but not surprising. “We were hopeful in discussions with Alaska officials during our trip up there that some traffic to Bellingham could be moved to Prince Rupert because it is less costly to travel here, but when big politics get involved the best decisions don’t always rise to the top,” he said, noting Tourism Prince Rupert may focus on attracting regional visitors from the Lower Mainland and along Highway 16. “I anticipate we will see a drop in the number of passengers and that is going to affect hotels, restaurants, retail and everything ... The reality is people using the Alaska Marine Highway system would be in Prince Rupert for one or two days prior to their trip, so I think there will be a significant impact but I hope they can reschedule most
of the passengers.” Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce president Rosa Miller said that group was also disappointed by the announcement. “After our recent visit to Alaska we better understand the pressure the Alaskan Government is under but are disappointed by the decision to reduce ferry service through Prince Rupert. “Pinching off this key gateway is not good for Prince Rupert and the rest of B.C., but will harm the Alaska Marine Highway System and our neighbours in Southeast Alaska,” she said. “The Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce looks forward to working with our Alaska friends and partners in resuming normal ferry sailings.” In addition to impacts to Prince Rupert tourism, Democratic Juneau Senator Dennis Egan said the loss of sailings “will cost the State of Alaska more than $400,000 of revenue”.
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City partnering to help create homeless solutions BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
The City of Prince Rupert is entering into a partnership that could result in one gap in housing being filled. Council voted on May 11 to join in partnership with the Aboriginal Community Services Society, M’akola Housing and the Muks-Kum-Ol Housing Society in order to access $50,000 in government funding aimed at addressing
Aboriginal homelessness in Prince Rupert. “The Aboriginal Services Group has had a number of conversations with the person who is in charge of this from the government’s perspective and they came up with the idea that perhaps we should be looking at a type of supportive housing for people who are homeless or are in imminent danger of becoming homeless who only need single room accommodation, because that is the kind
of housing M’akola doesn’t currently have and is likely to need ... The other target that had been identified is single parent families and trying to find housing support for them,” explained Coun. Joy Thorkelson, noting there is a lot of freedom in terms of what projects could be funded. “It is targeted at coming up with an innovative design for a community project regarding housing – it was left that vague.”
The government indicated that BC Housing would need to be brought into the conversation, but Thorkelson pointed out the groups are trying to proceed as its own committee because BC Housing had previously told council they didn’t feel there was a need for additional housing in the community. For the moment, however, Thorkelson said many in Prince Rupert are awaiting results of the city’s housing inventory and a survey being conducted to determine the level of homelessness and need for affordable housing. “The data that the city collects is going to inform this project,” said Mayor Lee Brain, adding groups may not have to wait long for details. “There will be more coming out to the public in the next two weeks around how this is going to move forward and what this community initiative will look like.”
CHSS ranked BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
The Fraser Institute released its rankings of B.C. high schools on Thursday and Charles Hays’ scores remained consistent with last year’s. Based on the grades achieved on provincial exams, the graduation rate and the delayed advancement rate in 2014, Charles Hays was scored 3.7 out of 10, the same score the school received in 2013. The result is a ranking of 264th out of the 289 schools included in the report. The school did not achieve any five-year highs or five-year lows in 2014, though the graduation rate was the second highest at 94.2 per cent. The 3.7 score is below the 4.1 score received in 2012 but above the 2.0 and 2.6 scores given in 2011 and 2010, respectively. Two private schools in Vancouver — Little Flower and York House — tied for the top spot in B.C.
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A lifeline between despair and hope Mary Wesley helps remote, Aboriginal patients breathe easy as a liaison BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
For most people reading this, Prince Rupert is home. It’s the paradoxically laid-back but ever speculative, rainy but gorgeous North Coast that a lot of residents wouldn’t imagine trading for anything else. But for those visiting from nearby villages, specifically those who have been in contact with Mary Wesley, Prince Rupert can be a scary, unpredictable and intimidating city. That’s because on a daily basis, Mary is talking to Aboriginal medical patients who are going through one of the most trying times in their life that they’ll ever experience. For them, Mary is their lifeline between despair and hope. Her position as Northern Health Prince Rupert’s Aboriginal patient liaison worker has taken her all over the region and her journey as a caregiver started early. “In my upbringing I was a primary caregiver to my siblings and with my grandmother being ailing and elderly, I became an automatic caregiver. That enticed me in that direction, moving forward,” she said last week in a sunny Prince Rupert Regional Hospital fourthfloor educational meeting room. “I watched over my siblings and cared for them and walked them home from school. If other kids were harassing them, I was always there protecting them, so to speak – I was the big sister.” Mary has four younger siblings and one older one. She returned to school to follow her instinctual path of helping others and caring for the needy. “I took the nursing assistant program and from there I took additional courses [at Booth Memorial and Northwest Community College] ... and I worked in a number of group homes as an assistant director [from seniors’ homes] to adolescents and teen mom group homes, I ran and operated a lot of these [facilities],” said Mary.
Her introduction to Northern Health came in the form of two-year casual work until she found full-time employment as a nursing assistant [or care-aid]. “I took on a caring position for 20 years and currently I’ve been in this role for the last seven years,” she said. Mary will soon be receiving her honorary 25-year commemorative pin from Northern Health and even though the subject matter can be dark and dreary at times, she’s met every opportunity that the position brings head on. “I roll with the punches,” she said. “The pace is different every day. What’s in front of you is a challenge ... and that’s what I thrive on – moving forward. That entices me in terms of helping my Aboriginal people and villages, particularly when they come over here and they’ve never gotten off the rock. For example, in Kitkatla, [most of them have] lived there almost their whole life, then transferring to Prince Rupert for medical reasons, it’s scary for them.” Mary is one of nine Aboriginal liaison officers in the Northwest who assist with communication and transportation of patients. A typical day could involve arranging for translators, getting in contact with village health officials and learning a patient’s situation, helping patients understand procedures, medical terminology and health care processes, giving hospital tours, arranging patient care conferences, visitations by family and friends, promoting health care services within First Nations communities and bridging differences between “EuroCanadian and First Nations health care philosophies through learning opportunities” as a Northern Health brochure outlines. Along with travelling to some of the First Nations communities, Mary has even coordinated a yearly informational and screening booth at the All-Native Basketball Tournament in the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre which tests hundreds of people for blood pressure, cholesterol and
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Mary Wesley has been helping Aboriginal patients from remote villages at the Prince Rupert Hospital for seven years as a liaison and another 20 as a care-aid.
diabetes risks who otherwise wouldn’t have the opportunity to take advantage of the medical resources. The readings and results are available immediately after Mary and the health officials have finished the tests on location. Sometimes, Prince Rupert is only a pitstop on the patient’s way to Prince George or Vancouver and that’s when things can get really scary. “My role is to get an escort that they’re comfortable with, whether it’s a family member or spouse to support them on this journey in regards to recovery and going down the right road in their health issues,” Mary said. The liaison takes on anywhere from one to 20 patients in a day – some of them temporarily in her care, some on a more long-term basis. “There could be three patients from outside the community coming here, or up to seven or eight depending on how busy it is and then I have the [more] permanent ones in acute care and then maternity patients ... so I’m responsible for those case loads of First Nations patients who are admitted to the hospital so in my actual day I could have a census of 20 patients or I could have a census of two
patients,” she said. Above all else, Mary enjoys being able to provide a comforting presence to her patients that she works with and, often, they return bearing their thanks. “I like the positives. When they come in here and I sit and chat with them. I tell them there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, you just have to see the positives. We weigh it out and talk to them and they’re beside themselves and it’s all negative, negative, negative ... so we turn the wheels a little bit and they come back and they thank me. [They say] ‘that was the darkest moment of my life, Mary and you came through for me’. So they come back and recognize me and thank me for that and that’s an honour,” she said. It was Mary’s late grandmother who passed away from cancer years ago, Elizabeth Douglas, who the Rupertite can trace back to encouraging her down the path of caregiving. “I’d like to thank her very much because she inspired me and enticed me to go down this road and in this direction. She had seen in her eyes the light of what I have to offer and the strength in me and I’d like to look up to her today and thank her,” said Mary.
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Lelu Island headed to court?
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ow that the Lax Kw’alaams Band has formally rejected an LNG benefits agreement to approve the Pacific NorthWest LNG terminal on Lelu Island, the question becomes: Where do we go from here? Unfortunately, my train of thought leads to the same place as that of MP Nathan Cullen and that is from Lelu Island into the courts. Lax Kw’alaams has said they are not opposed to LNG, but they cannot support any development in the vicinity of Lelu Island. In short, building on Lelu Island is not an acceptable option for the Band. Pacific NorthWest LNG, meanwhile, has spend countless millions of dollars doing exploratory work, engineering work and Shaun Thomas design work on a terminal for Lelu Island that would begin operation within a specified time window. In short, moving the terminal, starting from scratch and missing the window of opportunity to get LNG to market is not an acceptable option. Has Pacific NorthWest LNG consulted with the Nation, in particular band leadership, over the past three years? It certainly appears that way. Was there an attempt to accommodate the band? Clearly. But those efforts did not lead to an approval of the project in what is the traditional territory of the Tsimshian Nation. Without that approval and with the proof of consultation and accommodation offers, Pacific NorthWest LNG could easily proceed with plans for the terminal. But at the same time the Lax Kw’alaams Band could launch a legal battle to protect their territory from what they see as an unacceptable project. And given the highly public nature of the band’s rejection — which made headlines across not only Canadian media but indeed across the globe — I don’t see any way they are not going to fight with everything they have to prevent construction on Lelu Island. While the band says they are open to industry, one can’t think for a second that this highly publicized rejection isn’t turning heads in the boardrooms of global companies who may be looking to invest in the North Coast.
LNG decisions not for the faint of heart
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do not envy the task facing the LNG proponent majors in deciding whether to green light their plans for large scale plants on the B.C. coast. On the supply side there is no question it is going to increase, but by how much? Platts, an oil product pricing service, pegs new production in Australia at 32.4 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG just this year. And BG Group, a British oil and gas company, says another 58 mtpa of Australian production will hit the market by 2019. Assuming both are correct, that’s a total of 90 mtpa. To put that into perspective, that’s equal to total LNG imports by Japan last year, which was a record. BG is also bullish about United States output, predicting 21 mtpa will start up there this year with more to come. And still others wax lyrical about the possibilities in Africa. Heck some analysts even throw B.C. into the mix. Now increased supply is not of itself a bad thing. After all, if increased demand matches increased supply, LNG prices will theoretically hold steady. So will the increase in demand match that of supply? A year ago everyone was predicting it would not only do that, but would actually exceed new supply. Today they’re singing a very different song, citing slowing economies in China and South Korea (never mind both are still growing at a rate that most other countries would envy), Japan firing up its nuclear power plants (don’t hold your breath on that one), and continuing depressed prices for oil to which most long term LNG contract prices are linked (can we believe that analysts
who never saw the oil price crash coming have got it right this time?). Base your final investment decision (FID) on the bearish forecasts of today and you’d quite rightly have severe doubts about the wisdom of proceeding with multi-billion dollar projects. But shave a few points off supply expectations, add a few to demand side and maybe it looks like a reasonable gamble. And remember, these companies will base their decisions on what they believe will happen over the next 30 – 40 years, a significantly longer period than many analysts look at. So, you’ve calculated what average price you’ll get over the life-time of the project and the revenue looks good enough to justify proceeding. But you also have to look at the other side of the coin, expenditures. You have lots enough experience running LNG plants so it is pretty straightforward coming up with a dependable operational costs number. But what about construction costs? The Australian projects were plagued by huge cost over-runs – as much as 50 per cent in one case – so will the experience be the same here? Northwest B.C. at the moment seems to offer excellent conditions in that with the Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) Kitimat smelter project set to pour first metal within the next few months, more than 3,000 workers will soon be looking for work. The ready availability of workers generally translates to keeping labour costs under control, that’s a good thing, right? Retired Kitimat Northern Sentinel editor Malcolm Baxter lives in Terrace, B.C. msdbax@citywest.ca.
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Do you think the city should hire additional staff to help plan for LNG?
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“Yes.”
“Probably. More help would be useful.”
“As long as LNG is using the fracking process, natives and non-natives shouldn’t support LNG in any way.”
“With LNG coming, there will be expansion in the community. We’ll need to compensate for that with more staff.”
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Import container trade Oil spill sarcasm justified proved terminal value
Editor: Re: Coast Guard hysteria sinks even lower, April 29 Northern View Tom Fletcher’s sarcasm about the Vancouver media’s coverage of the “Great Bunker Spill of 2015” was justified. However, given that only 17 barrels of fuel oil were spilled, his cynical comments were not harsh enough. A favourite of West Coast alarmists is the tired “wake-up-call” cliché – used with reckless abandon for minor local fuel spills or frequent but barely noticeable earthquakes. For major spill or quake events world-wide – the Nepal disaster being a latter case in point – we’ve been subjected to yet even more strident wake-up-calls. It’s clear that many have forgotten the lesson of the Chicken Little fable: one should not readily believe the sky is falling, or, for that matter, that numerous large oil spills are inevitable and we’re at significant risk of frequent large or mega quakes.
“Let’s avoid alarmists’ hyperbole.”
- Ron Johnson Putting the West Coast quake issue into proper perspective is the June 12, 2013 Canadian Journal of Earth Sciences evidencebased finding of an average recurrence interval for large and megathrust earthquakes of about 500 years. Within a variable interval timeline of up to 1,000 years, it’s understandable why so many of us don’t sweat west coast quakes. Let’s avoid alarmists’ hyperbole and simply meet our individual and family all-hazard preparedness responsibilities with seven day stand-alone survival plans. Ron Johnson Saanich
Canadians being ripped off Editor: Who, in our governments, makes the decision to set our royalty dues at or about one per cent? What a rip-off. Why not “pay” the international companies to come and steal our resources? Imagine a gold mine paying about one per cent to mine millions of dollars worth of ore and then shipping the paydirt out of the country while we all have national and provincial debts to service with our tax dollars. Someone, in government must be “on the take” to allow this to happen. Mr. Mulroney is not in government any more but in the back room — I wonder if it is him? Our oil and gas businesses, all internationals, are also busy getting rid of our resources at an incredible rate. Christy Clark can hardly wait to get rid of our resources and promises that our provincial debt of $62 billion will just melt away in no time at all. Countries like Norway must be insane to have their royalties set at about 70 per cent.
“Someone in government must be ‘on the take’ to allow this to happen.” - Jorgen Hansen Whi Which h iinternational t ti l oil/gas il/ company would ld be happy enough to just make 30 per cent on the product? Do you wonder why Norway does not have any debt and has billions in the banks? Canada is one of the richest countries in the world regarding natural resources and Ottawa has at least $600 billion-plus in debt and what of the provinces — i.e. B.C. with $62 billion debt. My math is quite good, but this does just not add up to common sense. Next time you speak politics with friends and family, please ask this question: What is a “fair royalty percentage”? Most people just don’t know how our politicians are screwing us and our offspring. Jorgen Hansen, Kelowna
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hen Fairview Terminal was converted from a breakbulk facility to a container terminal in 2007, there was some skepticism among the shipping industry. Why would a small port on Canada’s northwest coast enter a fiercely competitive market at a time when world markets were suffering and other ports were seeing declining container traffic as a result? What those skeptics didn’t consider was the Port of Prince Rupert’s ability to make good on its geographic advantages. Prince Rupert’s geographic proximity to Asia and CN’s Class 1 railroad provided unprecedented time and cost savings in the trans-Pacific trade. For shippers targeting major distribution hubs like Toronto and Chicago, it means a supply chain that is shorter by one to six days compared to other west coast ports. Also, the Port’s purpose-built terminal employed industry-leading technology to give Prince Rupert new strategic advantages in efficiency and reliability, which modern shippers and logistics providers depend on as much as speed. Since its rebirth, Fairview Container Terminal has imported more cargo and containers than it has exported. Each year since 2008, approximately 56% of all container traffic at the terminal has been inbound, and nearly every one of those containers has been stuffed with manufactured products. They are the types of goods North American consumers use in their everyday lives—automobile engines, basketballs, video game consoles, and thousands of other products. With containerized trade accounting for roughly 90% of all non-bulk cargo worldwide, the range of items being transported in shipping containers around the world at any given moment is virtually limitless. The most common products imported through Prince Rupert fall under the category of textiles and accessories, and the majority of those goods come in the form of footwear and clothing. Furniture is also a common cargo, and includes items like sofas and recliners as well as bedroom and patio sets. In third place are automotive and transport products, which include everything from tires, brakes and wiper blades to generators and power transmissions. Building materials and components are the fourth most popular cargo, with items such as flooring, bricks, and lighting fixtures. Coming in at number five are household goods, which include duvets, picture frames, rugs and gardening supplies. Together, these five categories account for more than 70% of the containers imported through Fairview Container Terminal. More than 90% of the inbound container traffic through Prince Rupert originates in China, a country responsible for almost one-third of all container exports worldwide. On the other end of the supply chain are Canada and the United States. The U.S. dominates world consumption for a single nation; it is responsible for more than 17% of global containerized cargo imports. Over the last six years, Fairview Container Terminal has proven to be a leading gateway for many of the high value goods that North Americans depend on. Re:port is a collaborative promotional venture by the Prince Rupert Port Authority and The Northern View.
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wo celebrations of salmon are happening this month. One is for the Invisible Migration of small salmon fry following the current down the Skeena River to where the river meets the sea. A barbeque to enjoy and think about these hundreds of millions of young salmon was held in Lake Babine on May 11th and people living near Kispiox created an animated video to help us visualize them. In Prince Rupert the arrival of these millions of smolts at Flora Bank is sharing the spotlight with another event- the arrival of the first adult salmon coming back from their years at sea. For the third year Gitmaxmak’ay Nisga’a Dancers are organizing a wonderful celebration of these returning adult salmon with a popular event being held May 23rd at the Jim Ciccone Centre. Many groups participate in this Salmon Fest providing an opportunity to bear witness to the culture through singing, dancing, and drumming. Some activities to learn about and mark the smolt outmigration are being held to coincide with the Salmon Fest. There will be a release of salmon fry by the Prince Rupert Salmonid Enhancement Society and the Friends of Wild Salmon will have a table to celebrate the Invisible Migration and offer the chance of signing up for a boat tour of the eelgrass beds off Lelu Island. While we are all celebrating salmon some business types might remember an economic evaluation of Skeena salmon done by IBM in 2006. It was based on a four year average back then, but the Skeena had good numbers of salmon return just last year and as long as salmon returns are strong the opportunity to benefit financially, as well as culturally, remains. IBM listed but did not detail the Alaskan share in their report, here it is listed under Commercial to recognize Alaska’s major commercial fishery on Skeena fish. In the breakdown below, First Nations is shown as a separate category but half of Northcoast salmon fishermen are First Nations, and a big percentage of fish plant workers too; their share is included in Commercial ($83.1 million) and Sports ($15.1 million). Sports is made up of $ 9.0 million freshwater and $6.1 million saltwater. Annual Value of Skeena Salmon Commercial Fishing 13.8 Commercial Fish Processing 32.8 Commercial Value Added 8.7 Alaska 27.8 Commercial Fishing Industry 83.1 Sports 15.1 Salmon Related Tourism 7.6 First Nations 4.2 Total Each Year in millions $110.0 Port Life is an advertisement authored by the
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Sergeant Jagdev Uppal made his way to Port Edward council on May 12 to discuss the policing of the community and told council the RCMP will be keeping a closer eye on the district as it grows. “When Mayor Dave MacDonald talked to me about the concerns of council, I sent an email out to members telling them Port Edward is looking for an increased police presence and that it is a community we police ... my priority would be for them to come out as often as they can. Even if they don’t see anything, it is always good for residents to see police cars in the area,” he said, noting the Prince Rupert detachment will do what it can to keep up with demand. “As things get busier, and we know they will get busier, is the policing going to speed up as fast? It usually takes a little bit of time for the policing service to catchup. In the meantime we are going to do the best job we can with the resources we have, even if it means extra patrols are required or we
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Mayor Dave MacDonald and Coun. Christine MacKenzie listen as Sgt. Jagdev Uppal discusses policing concerns in Port Edward.
need to alter our shifts or staffing a bit to address the concerns.” But, alluding to incidents she has seen of drinking and partying at the gazebo in the park, resident Andrea Shaw said the time for increased presence is now. “We need a station out here again, we do, because it is only getting worse,” she said, pointing to damage done to her home by those gathered at the gazebo recently despite a 15-minute response time by RCMP. “They threw big rocks at my
window and it is going to cost me about $700 to fix ... we need you guys out here.” Uppal acknowledged an increase in calls for service in recent months, climbing from four calls in February to 21 calls in April, but said there was no threshold number that would trigger a permanent presence in Port Edward. However, he did commit to providing council with quarterly updates on the number and types of calls received from Port Edward residents.
Sale of Kanata school green-lit BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
The Prince Rupert School District (SD52) has been given the green light to sell the former Kanata Elementary School property to a bidder it sees fit. Kanata Elementary was built in the late 1960s and was closed in 2008 due to declining enrolment in the school district. Of the three shut-down schools currently sitting vacant in the
community, Kanata is the lone property SD52 owns clear title to. SD52 began accepting sealed bids on the Ottawa Street-property in early 2014, but needed approval from the B.C. Ministry of Education before a sale could be finalized. The provincial government recently gave SD52 approval to sell the property to an offer the district’s board of education is satisfied with. The district is now listing the Kanata
75/50 Club & Seafest Seniors All 75/50 Club Members as well as resident and visiting Seniors are cordially invited to the Seafest Seniors Tea on Friday, June 12th, 2015 at the Highliner Plaza Hotel from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Refreshments will be served and plaques will be presented to new 75/50 Club members in recognition of their contribution to our community. If you or someone you know qualifies for membership in the 75/50 Club (being at least 75 years of age and have lived in Prince Rupert for 50 years or more) please contact Carla Harvey, Administrative Assistant at 250-627-0934. The Seafest Seniors Tea is organized by the Prince Rupert Special Events Society and Co-sponsored by the City of Prince Rupert. General Admission is $4.00 For 75/50 Club Members Admission is Free.
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lot for $975,000. In April, SD52 secretary-treasurer Cam McIntyre told Prince Rupert city council the district was in discussions with groups looking to develop the site into a residential property. Most of the 6.23 acre-lot is undeveloped and has access to city water, sewer and storm sewer lines. Funds generated from the sale of the site must be used for capital projects within the district.
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Skeena – Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen is calling upon the federal government to provide more funding to the province to improve, or at least maintain, service levels aboard BC Ferries. Speaking in the House of Commons on May 8, Cullen said the current subsidy works out to only $1.04 per passenger riding BC Ferries. He also said that putting the money earmarked for the subsidy into general revenue means it often doesn’t go toward the intended use. That simply isn’t acceptable for the ferry service, which Cullen told MPs was “our highway system� on the B.C. coast. “It is a vital link. To suggest that it does not deserve support would be like saying to people in the Greater Toronto Area that there will be no support for development on Highway 401, or saying to people along the TransCanada, that it is not a vital link anymore. For us, the ferry service is exactly what it is. It is a link between us and the rest of the country,� he said. “On the North Coast, the ferry service is essential, yet it is not treated as an essential service by the government. We have seen cutbacks year after year on the North Coast routes. We have seen prices continue to climb, while service continues to drop ... the Conservatives pretend to be good at business, but imagine a business that offered less and less service of a lower and lower quality and charged more and more for the product. The business would
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MP Nathan Cullen is accusing the federal government of not providing enough money to maintain service levels on BC Ferries.
not last very long, but that is exactly how the Conservatives have treated the ferry service in British Columbia with their partners in Victoria, the so-called Liberal government of Christy Clark.� While mentioning the importance of the system for the economy on Vancouver Island, Cullen said the impact of reduced service is even more severe for people living in remote communities connected by BC Ferries’ northern routes. “For the nearly 5,000 people who live on Haida Gwaii, often just getting to a dentist appointment or a medical appointment or having a baby requires them to leave the island and take the ferry across. That can run, for a family of four, up to nearly $1,000 just to get back to the mainland to get basic services, because the downturn in the economy on that island has been so devastating that they have lost many of their essential services,� he said. “The effect on places like Bella Bella, Bella Coola, and some of the
smaller coastal communities along the central and north coasts has been even more devastating. These are vital and vibrant communities, yet they require that connection, as any Canadian does, of transportation to get across to talk with and visit people, do business, and be with family and friends.� Given the importance of the service, Cullen said it is time for the Conservative government to put more money into the ferry system. “The Conservatives say that they are concerned about the economy and that they want to reverse the trend of anemic job growth for 16 months now ... let us start with the practical things, the smart things, such as helping out the ferry service,� he said. “I cannot for the life of me understand why the Conservatives so consistently look to bleed the ferry system across this country, from east to west to north, to the point where people cannot rely on it anymore. It is what helps connect this country. It is what helps keeps us strong.�
Poll shows federal NDP leading in B.C. BY JEFF NAGEL PRINCE RUPERT / Black Press
A new poll of voters in B.C. puts the federal New Democrats six points ahead of the Conservatives as the fall federal election campaign approaches, and 10 points up on the third-place Liberals in this province. The new Insights West online poll pegs NDP support at 35 per cent of decided voters in B.C., followed by 29 per cent for the Conservatives, 25 per cent for the Liberals and 10 per cent for the Greens Party. That’s a major drop in Tory support since the 2011 federal election, when the governing party took 21 out of 36 B.C. seats with 45.5 per cent of the
vote. (The NDP got 12 seats with 32.5 per cent, the Liberals got two seats with 13.4 per cent and the Greens got 7.5 per cent, electing leader Elizabeth May.) Insights West vice-president Mario Canseco said federal Liberals have rebounded in B.C. under leader Justin Trudeau, but added it may not be enough for them to be competitive in more than a couple of ridings. “The seat calculation makes this a lot tougher for the Liberals,� he said. “You may be a closer third-place finisher than in the last election, but you’re still a third-place finisher.� The poll found NDP leader Thomas Mulcair has the strongest approval score, ahead of Trudeau and May. But more B.C. voters name Stephen
Harper as the best choice for Prime Minister compared to other leaders, except on Vancouver Island, where Mulcair leads. “The voting numbers point to an erosion of Conservative support among key demographics, particularly voters over the age of 55,� Canseco said. Harper and the Conservatives scored best on their handling of the economy, foreign affairs and crime, Canseco said, but poorly on poverty and homelessness, government accountability, the environment and the handling of energy and pipelines. The poll surveyed 814 B.C. residents from May 7-9, with a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 per cent.
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The Society will continue to exist under the legal name of the organization, but we are in the midst of an exciting organizational restructuring process. Our full complement of staff, management and Board of Directors look forward to increasing our programming and expanding the region we serve. We feel it is important to acknowledge the history of the Prince Rupert Community Enrichment Society while moving forward into a new era under our new operating name. North Coast Community Services will continue, as the Society has done for over 35 years, to ensure quality supports and programs are available to the people of Prince Rupert and the local region.
OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES 1. Children Who Witness Abuse Program: NCCS counsellors provide comprehensive one-on-one counselling and group support for children and youth. 2. Community-Based Victim Services: NCCS Victim Services Worker supports community members who are victims of power-based crimes. 3. Empowerment Program: NCCS Adult, Youth and Child Workers offer valuable one on-one and group support for children and youth with special needs to enhance their social and life skills and support for their parents. 4. Family Skills Program: NCCS Family Support Workers provide one-on-one support for parents and their children to enhance their skills and abilities to thrive as a family unit. They supervise visits to reconnect families in a safe and supportive environment.
7. Pregnancy Outreach Program: The NCSS Outreach Worker provides knowledgeable and essential support for pregnant and parenting mothers along with their partners throughout their pregnancy until their infants are 6 months old. 8. Supported Child Development Program: The NCCS consultant arranges and assists children, who have special needs, to access support through a child carecenter, covering costs for a child care worker. 9. Youth At Risk: The NCCS youth worker provides in-depth individual support to youth transitioning to adulthood. 10. Cooking With NCCS: NCCS employees offer supportive guidance and encouragement for individuals and families to explore new recipes and cooking methods to meet budgetary and dietary requirements.
5. Fraser Street Literacy: The NCCS Literacy Coordinator and her team of volunteers offer tutoring services, financial, numeracy and reading supports for community members
11. Incredible Years Parenting Program: NCCS Family Support Workers offer this educational program which guides parents through the program which can enhance their positive parenting skills and confidence in their abilities.
6. Infant Development Program: NCCS consultants support parents and their infants from 0 to 3 years who may or have a developmental delay
12. Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Program: NCCS trained facilitators provide an informal non-judgemental, welcoming environment to talk about parenting challenges and successes
North Coast Community Services’ commitment to our communities is to continue offering inclusive and relevant programming for our community members for many years to come. For more information, please contact Sherry Beal, Executive Director at 250.627.7166
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Discover your inner peace “Listen to yourself, trust your intuition and you will discover a renewed sense of purpose. We have the choice to be happy each day or not, our answers to life’s questions are within us,” says Philip Ponchet national lecturer with the Inner Peace Movement of Canada. He is presenting two lectures in Prince Rupert at the Crest Hotel, 222 First Ave. West on Tuesday, May 26 at 1 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. “In the Inner Peace Movement we help people help themselves by getting the facts of their inner communication so then they can make decisions that are in line with their passion,” says Ponchet. He believes our answers come from our intuition, something many of us tend not to trust. “We think too much. We’ve been taught to be analytical but when it comes to making good choices for ourselves, thinking alone isn’t going to help, there needs to be a balance of thoughts and feelings to feel successful in life.” he said. Ponchet credits the simple tools he learned through the Inner Peace Movement community group sessions for discovering his passion in life. “Once I learned to stay in balance with my head and heart, everything began falling into place. I started following the inspirations and messages I received through inner guidance and discovered life can be simple and fun.” During his 90 minute talks, Ponchet will expand on how there are four types of intuition or psychic perceptions; visual, auditory, feelings and dreams. He will share about the team of spiritual helpers we each have to guide us, and how we evolve through seven-year cycles of life. Discovering our purpose at any stage of life can bring about a deeper sense of inner peace and joy. Everyone is welcome to the public lectures and more information on this educational non-profit organization can be found online at www.innerpeacemovement.ca Tickets are available at the door.
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Examining the role of the Fishermen’s Hall Building with rich Prince Rupert history needing $90,000 for new roof BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
In two years, the Fishermen’s Hall in Prince Rupert will be 50 years old and the building is really starting to show its age. Since the Fishermen’s Hall opened its doors in 1967, it has become the central meeting place for unions in the community, a home for environmental activists and poverty advocates and a place for community celebrations. The hall’s origins go back to 1945, when Prince Rupert’s first general local union was officially chartered after the formation of the United Fishermen and Allied Workers Union (UFAWU). After years of pushing for a hall to be built, the union purchased the lot on Fraser Street that the hall currently sits on, for $40,000 in 1966. After spending another $280,000 to construct the building, the Fishermen’s Hall officially opened its doors in August of 1967. Although there have been countless volunteers throughout the years helping with ongoing repairs and upgrades at the hall, some major renovations are needed in order to keep the building in operation. “The Fishermen’s Hall is an important part of our community and has been for many years. I think it would be a tremendous loss for the community to not have the Fishermen’s Hall,� said Christina Nelson, manager of Fishermen’s Hall and northern organizer for UFAWU in Prince Rupert. The Fishermen’s Hall Society doesn’t collect a significant amount of revenue from rental fees as it has kept its fees below market rate. Nelson noted that while revenues from rentals have provided a maintenance fund for smaller jobs, the society has not been able to set aside funds for large projects, like its muchneeded roof replacement. “We don’t rent for profit ... We have made our hall available at the best rates we can,� said Nelson, adding rental of the auditorium is restricted to community or not-for-profit events, progressive causes, First Nations functions and meetings, and employee or private function such as weddings, showers or family events.
“The Fishermen’s Hall is an important part of our community.� - Christina Nelson Now, the Fishermen’s Hall Society must find the funds to replace the building’s roof — at an estimated cost of $90,000. The society has applied for a number of grants and is trying raise a portion of the funds itself. “What we want to do is put the $30,000 in and hopefully we get the other grants,� explained Nelson, adding the society has already held fundraising events such as garage and bake sales. The Fishermen’s Hall Society’s most recent endeavour is its “Raise the Roof � raffle and the manager is calling on businesses, organizations and individuals in the community to make it a success. Nelson said the Fishermen’s Hall is a valuable asset in the community and is well-used, with approximately 18,000 people coming through every three months. “It’s a really busy place,� she said. Associations currently housed in the hall include the Prince Rupert District Teacher’s Union, Canadian Union of Postal Workers, Canadian Union of Public Employees, Carpenters’ Union, Labour Council and United Fishermen and Allied Workers’ Union. Nelson also noted that the International Longshoreman and Warehousemen’s Union has held its meeting at the Fishermen’s Hall for a significant amount of time, along with an array of other unions holding meetings in the community. Furthermore, the hall is home of Prince Rupert’s T. Buck Suzuki Environmental Foundation branch and the Unemployed Action Centre. While the Fishermen’s Hall has been a labour and union hub since its inception, it also became a hub of social activity in Prince Rupert. There have been countless rallies, vigils and community celebrations hosted at the hall, as well as huge fundraising parties such as the annual Toy Run dance and Pig Jig.
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Christina Nelson, manager of the Fishermen’s Hall, looks over a book of binded fishermen newspapers put out in the 1960s.
“This was always the centre of social life in the town. Talk to anybody our age, they’ll say if you haven’t partied at the Fishermen’s Hall, you haven’t partied,� said Joy Thorkelson of the United Fishermen and Allied Workers Union, who has worked at the hall for many years. It has also housed the Prince Rupert Karate Club for more than 15 years, along with an array of other activities. Recently, the Fishermen’s Hall has become a place people living in poverty can go to for help and advocacy. “We have turned a corner in Prince Rupert where we are seeing more and more people who require the services of the Unemployed Action Centre,� explained Nelson. “It is common to have people come
to the hall who need a warm, dry place to sit, a quiet room to nurse or change a baby or they need something to eat or drink. There is a general information section in the common area that provides assistance with where to find shelter, soup kitchens, food banks, drug and alcohol rehab centres, AA and NA meeting schedules,� said Nelson, adding there is also public washrooms and showers, a public computer station and free fresh fruit for people passing by. The Fishermen’s Hall Society encourages anyone interested in supporting its “Raise the Roof � raffle fundraiser by either selling or purchasing tickets to call Christina at 250-624-6048. There are 4,000 tickets available in the raffle.
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Pacific NorthWest LNG has completed 3D modeling regarding the potential impacts the Lelu Island terminal could have on Flora Bank and the report submitted to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency indicates there would be virtually no impact. The study was undertaken using Delft3D model technology using baseline conditions and looking at a five year period as well as wave conditions in a 20 and 50 year storm event. “The Delft3D model results indicate little change to the overall morphology patterns with the marine structures in place, relative to modelled baseline results. The project’s marine terminal is to be located on a dynamic site and it is not expected to result in changes to the natural conditions based on the modelled hydrodynamics and resulting morphology. While small increases in erosion and deposition occurred over Flora Bank in the model, these changes are consistent in scale with the naturally occurring bedform variations on Flora Bank,” reads the summary report. “In conclusion, modeling does not indicate a net change in erosion or deposition patterns, nor does the model suggest longterm loss of sand or increased sedimentation of Flora Bank by fine silt materials.”
The Journal of Commerce has released its list of the fastest growing container ports in North America and Prince Rupert’s Fairview Terminal sits alone at the top of the list of 25. Prince Rupert experienced a growth of 13.8 per cent in the number of loaded containers being handled, a number that just beats out the 11.23 per cent growth experienced by the Port of Mazanillo in Mexico and the 11.2 per cent growth experienced by Boston, Massachusetts. However, the growth experienced in Prince Rupert is well above the 2.5 per cent growth experienced by all North American terminals and significantly higher than the 1.6 per cent growth seen across all Canadian terminals. “The Port Authority is obviously pleased to be recognized as the fastestgrowing container port in North America. The fact that Fairview Container Terminal is still seeing such impressive growth after seven years of operation speaks to the strength of the terminal operator, Maher Terminals, and remarkable effort by the operation’s longshore workforce,” said Prince Rupert Port Authority corporate communications manager Michael Gurney. “The Port of Prince Rupert’s attractive attributes are well-known: proximity to
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Traffic numbers grew faster at Fairview Terminal in 2014 than at any other terminal in North America.
Asia, a naturally deep harbour and fast rail times to midwestern North America. The shippers who, early on, recognized the value of these advantages are gradually growing their volumes through Prince Rupert. Particularly in the last 12 to 18 months, existing users have been steadily increasing throughput. This has a lot to do with the fluid operations and strong track record of service at Fairview. Again, the longshore workforce and management deserve recognition for these achievements.” When outbound cargo and import cargo are considered independently, the terminal in Prince Rupert more than bucks the national trend. Figures from the Prince Rupert Port Authority show export growth at 3.4 per cent for 2014 compared to an overall 5.2 per cent drop
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Ring System Music Studio preparing for Rockstock BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
It’s that time of year again, when Ring System Music Studio music students take the Lester Centre of the Arts stage for their annual Rockstock talent showcase. This year there will be about 55 young musicians between the ages of 9 and 19 performing in the annual fundraising show. “There’s quite a large variety of music styles, some that are going to be quite unexpected,” said music teacher Ian Lihou, noting students will perform solos, duets and in varying sized groups. A majority of the students set to take the stage in this year’s Rockstock have been involved in all of the previous shows. But that doesn’t mean they’re any less excited to perform this year. “It’s a great experience and it’s really thrilling,” said student Isabelle Gray. “It helps you with your stage presence,” said Hannah Proksch, another student of Lihou’s who recently took the top prize in Prince Rupert’s Got Talent. “We’re kind of like one big music family now,” said Emily Mair, a long-time student of Lihou’s. “And every time you do something right, you see Ian and he looks like a proud dad,” said Proksch. Lihou said his students have made tremendous progress over the years and gives his word that Rockstock 2015 will be a superb showcase of the young talent in the community. “The students are getting better and better; the show’s going to be absolutely fabulous,” he said. Ring System Music Studio students have raised a significant amount of money for the Lester Centre and community groups such as the Salvation Army from their annual fundraising concerts, with Lihou asking Rupertites to support his students in their endeavours. “If that’s not
reason enough for the community to come out and show their love to these students, I don’t know what is,” he said. Rockstock 2015 is taking place on Saturday, May 23 at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation, with all proceeds being donated to the Lester Centre of the Arts to help upgrade its equipment. Martina Perry / The Northern View
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This is why we relay... Amy Stacey and Amy Wakelin honour those lost and look to the future BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
The office of the Northern View comes to life as Amy Stacey, Amy Wakelin and their children arrive to discuss the upcoming Relay for Life. As the young ones bury their heads into books, the two Amys quickly unravel a Jazzy Dragons banner covered with names written in different colours of ink and different handwriting. “Last year our team put down the name of everyone they were relaying for. There were some people who didn’t win their fight with cancer, which have the dates below them, and some who did win or are still fighting,” explains Wakelin. “We have some more names to add this year. Unfortunately those names will have dates,” notes Stacey. Anyone who sees the banner can instantly connect with why Rupertites come out en-masse to the Relay for Life year after year. It’s a solemn reminder of what cancer is capable of and how far it reaches. Both Stacey and Wakelin have lost loved ones to cancer — for Stacey that list includes a grandfather, great uncles and a friend’s husband while Wakelin
notes her grandfather passed away when she was just 10. But looking around the small confines of the conference room, both ladies say the Relay for Life is about more than supporting those involved in the battle and honouring those who have passed away. “For me it is about being able to talk about it with my daughter. She asked me recently what would happen if she got cancer ... so this is to show her what people are doing and she is actually on the team this year,” said Wakelin. “We don’t want them to have to not have to fight the fight when they get older,” added Stacey, noting her friend’s husband left behind four children when he lost his battle with cancer. In just their second year in the relay, both Amys have found themselves on the organizing committee of the Relay for Life. As well as looking for activities to keep kids entertained and busy while their parents make their way around the track, the two say it is important to support such an important community event. “It really puts into perspective how many people are affected by it, how many people are touched by it and how many
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people have battled and won. It really puts everything into perspective ... It is a great cause. Cancer is something we can hopefully put an end to for the next generation,” said Stacey. “We stayed out there for almost the full 12 hours last year and it was humbling. In the last half hour when they lit the luminaries and everyone walked together, it was quite incredible. We had one member of our team who fought cancer and won and another who lost her partner, so it was very emotional ... For me it’s the community aspect. You have young people, you have older
people, you have people who have been directly affected and people who haven’t been directly affected. You have this whole group of people coming together with the one goal in common,” added Wakelin. The Prince Rupert 2015 Relay for Life will take place on Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Prince Rupert Middle School. You can donate to Jazzy Dragons following the links at Prince Rupert’s online Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life page at http://convio.cancer.ca/ site/TR?fr_id=18426&pg=entry.
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Homegrown golf pro ready to teach in Rupert For five days this week, Prince Rupert-raised Edd Boudreau will be offering clinics to North Coast golfers BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
With the absence of a designated club professional at the Prince Rupert Golf Club and summer quickly approaching, established players and newcomers to golf alike will have an excellent opportunity to work on their game with one of Victoria’s top professionals and Prince Rupert-raised product, Edd Boudreau, who will be offering his pro services from May 20 – 24. Boudreau, who currently teaches at the Gorge Vale Golf Club on Vancouver Island, lived in Prince Rupert for 27 years before moving to Victoria in 1996. He will be leading clinics and lessons from Wednesday to Sunday of this week. Early on, it was his proximity to the course that led him to the links. “I grew up on the edge of the golf course when I was a kid and I started playing when I wasn’t fishing,” said Boudreau from Gorge Vale, days before making his way to the North Coast. Living so close to the course had its benefits for Boudreau, who grew accustomed to its unique features. “Every hole is a different shape to the golf course. You’ve got your doglegs left – I think it’s just such a good layout.
You’ve got elevation changes ... You could turn around on every hole and think OK what’s next, is the fairway going to be there? Is it going to be washed out? Is a bear going to be there?” he said. Interested golfers or pure beginners can sign up for a variety of lessons including 30-minute private lessons, one-hour private lessons, one-hour semiprivate lessons, one-hour group clinics, one-hour junior clinics and a series of three lessons with Boudreau. The lesson topics include basic swings, drivers, fairway woods, irons, wedges, chipping, putting, sand, course management and even video. “I know [the club] is currently looking for a golf pro and I have to come up [to Rupert] because of family, so they knew I was going to be coming up in the spring, so they just asked me then if I wanted to come up and I’d love to combine [instructing and family time],” said Boudreau. One of the most common challenges the instructor faces is the bad habits that adults have developed or the advice given to amateur golfers by their friends that may not be correct. “You always have buddies that are always giving you their version of a helping hand and of course, they’re
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“I would say the work ethic is the part that I enjoy being at the golf course all day, working on my game.” - Edd Boudreau not professionals. Everybody wants to help – it’s like playing a game of crib ... Everybody has an opinion,” he said. Kids are easier to work with because they haven’t had the chance to develop bad habits, said the pro, and poor alignment and bad swings are some of the more common problems he fixes with golfers. Some players also place themselves mentally in the elite crop of golfers thanks to the vault of information readily available to anyone that wants it and Boudreau said it’s important to manage expectations. “With the golf channel and the Internet, golfers have a lot more information and what they see and what they read [is more suited to] what a tour player does ... so I’m letting them know this is what a tour player does and this is what 15 to 20-handicappers do and most golfers are in that range. They want to be thinking like low handicappers or professionals, so I just have to make sure they’re aware that [it’s OK and] that they’re supposed to make mistakes,” he said. Boudreau’s visit comes at a time of transition for the golf course, as the City of Prince Rupert recently released a job alert for a golf course superintendent. The position’s duties involve overseeing maintenance and staff, supervising the repair and operation of turf equipment and the golf cart fleet, mowing and irrigating course greens, overseeing fertilizer and chemical applications and maintaining budget and labour guidelines. The club’s finances are back in the black for 2015 after a rough 2014 fiscal
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year saw the Prince Rupert Golf Club emerge from debt. An earlier start to the year for the seasonably warm, albeit rainy months of April and May alleviates the club with added revenue that other courses in northern B.C. wouldn’t be able to accomodate with colder temperatures. Boudreau’s credentials are impressive — along with his work at Gorge Vale, he’s worked at Victoria’s Arbutus Ridge, developing Golf BC’s Golf Academy. “I’ve always wanted to help people learn the game, that’s for sure. And it was around 2000 when I turned [pro], he said. Above all, practice habits are what have gotten Boudreau so far in the game. “I enjoy practicing. Some people enjoy playing more and I would say the work ethic part is the part I enjoy – being at the golf course all day, working on my game,” Boudreau said, adding that practice schedules, tournament prep and drinking after, not before a round, is important. “A lot of it is desire ... If you’ve got good practice habits and a good work ethic then you’ll more than likely see some improvement quicker than others.”
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Girls’ rugby hits high note in Smithers BY KEVIN CAMPBELL SMITHERS / The Northern View
A steep learning curve awaited the Charles Hays (CHSS) girls’ rugby team in Smithers earlier in May as the Hurricanes took on the Smithers Gryphons as well as a team from Hazelton and some players from Terrace and Burns Lake. Despite playing in their first year of organized competition and losing the four games in which they played, the Hurricanes put up a valiant effort against formidable, established opposition and they had a little help from some of the other girls who lent them their talents. “They added around five to eight girls from either team (Smithers or Hazelton), depending on who they were playing,” said team organizer and CHSS teacher Danielle Dueck. “They played very hard, considering they had players from multiple teams and had to learn with them on the fly.”
Coach Amanda Barney led the team in 15s on the Saturday for two games and in a sevens game on Sunday. “It’s awesome to see these girls competing together, especially considering they are from different grades. Many aren’t in Grade 12, meaning that a majority of the players will be able to continue on next year and hopefully recruit their friends,” said Dueck. Even though they lost, the experience gained from the Smithers trip was invaluable for the team, who have played together since the fall and for some, even last year, practicing with the boys’ Hurricanes squad. “All of them stood out to me ... [including] Sianna Hagerty, who worked hard to block almost every play the other teams made and Arden Stewart, who worked hard in a position she was not used to playing,” said Dueck. “I think these girls are loving the sport. Even though they were gruelling games,
the girls played hard until the end. They have been learning so much about the sport and I’m excited to see them grow next year.” A few members of the boys’ Hurricanes squad also took part in the male play day. They lined up with Burns Lake in a match, taking on the Gryphons. A boys’ practice session is scheduled for this Thursday with Terrace to create a 15s team that will take on a team full of Smithers and Houston players on Saturday. The Rainmakers/Kermodes team is providing opposition for the Smithers/ Houston team, who are bound for provincials later this season. That Saturday affair will be held in Terrace, said boys’ rugby head coach Andy Enns. For the Prince Rupert Seamen men’s team, they’ll host a 10s squad from Williams Lake on Friday to help prepare Williams Lake for a league game against Terrace on the following day in Terrace.
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Charles Hays track squad to compete at zones “[It is] my smallest team ever for zones. This includes my years in Stewart too,” he mentioned. Ten Prince Rupert student-athletes Despite the low totals for 2015, the will represent the North Coast this numbers should be higher next year weekend at the Northwest regional zone when a large crop of athletes from championships in Smithers. Prince Rupert Middle School graduate Though the Rupert contingent reaches and become part of the Charles Hays double digits, coach Dighton Haynes Rainmakers selection of track stars. said that number is on the lower end of Among the Rupert team working to teams he’s taken to zones in the past. grab a spot at provincials this weekend are six middle school students – Maddy Abrahams, Jessica Nguyen, Comfort and stay with your child when Jennifer Nguyen, Sean Sahai, David Armstrong and Andy Chugh. they are frightened. Children love to Four Rainmakers are taking to explore, so create safe boundaries the track as well, including Jason Rioux, Cody Schaeffer, Quin Diep and Kevin Rioux. All the middle school athletes will compete in sprints, hurdles and long jump and Sahai is tentatively scheduled to take part in discus In your Community Kate Toye Regional Coordinator throw and javelin throw. prsuccessby6@gmail.com • 250-622-9458 BY KEVIN CAMPBELL
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Eagle Eye set to host Kasiks Shoot BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
This coming weekend, dozens of animals will be pierced by the sharp, pointed blade of an arrow, shot straight and true by Northwest B.C. residents along Highway 16 at Kasiks Resort. Luckily, they’re of the plaster and paint kind. The Eagle Eye Archers are set to hold their 10th anniversary Kasiks 3D Shoot from May 22 – 25 and between 60 to 100 3D model animals are the weekend’s victims in the lush forested area surrounding Kasiks. “You get to walk around pristine nature – a coastal rainforest. There’s birds chirping, it’s a very lifelike setting. So you’re walking in the woods, and you might come upon a deer just as you would if you were hunting,” said Eagle Eye president Fred Hutchings. “But I’m not a hunter. I’m an archer.” It’s a fresh change of pace for Prince Rupert archers, who are used to shooting in the indoor venue that Eagle Eye boasts at the Pentecostal Tabernacle gymnasium on Portage Road. There, shooters can pierce targets up to 18 metres away. At the Kasiks, advanced archers could be staring down a target as far as 60 metres away from them. It’s a lengthy upgrade. “It’s considerably longer,” said Hutchings. The Kasiks Shoot is Eagle Eye’s signature event, held annually in late May
for bow and arrow enthusiasts all over the northern part of the province. Twentytwo categories make up the weekend’s competition, split into age groups and bow divisions such as adults, juniors (13-17), cubs (8-12) family and peewees (7-andunder) and unlimited, bowhunter-sighted, bare bow, recurve and traditional. Archers have four chances to complete three rounds of shooting, including the first opportunity scheduled for Friday at noon, two more rounds on Saturday and the final round on Sunday at 9 a.m. “[Participants] will be walking a trail and as they come up to a coloured stake, they’ll shoot the targets from [those designated areas]. Whatever age category you are is colour-coded and the challenges get more difficult with each coloured stake ... You might have a tree you’ve got to lean around or shoot through a little hole in a bush to get at the animal – so a very lifelike setting,” said Hutchings. “Their three scores [from three rounds] are combined for their grand total.” Past shoots this year have garnered large numbers all across the region as Hutchings estimated the recent Terrace shoot held more than a week ago attracted 135 participants while the Bulkley-Valley Bowman Shoot had approximately 230 shooters. A raffle on Sunday, including a flight for two from Hawkair, will be held simultaneously with the award ceremony and Kasiks will be distributing simple
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breakfasts and lunches from Friday to Sunday, including a smorgasbord, steak and seafood supper and children’s meals of seafood and hamburgers. Participation prizes will be up for grabs along with a chance to participate in a novelty shoot and free campsites and firewood are available on a first-come, firstserved basis. “There’s thousands of dollars worth of raffle items that have been donated or purchased, including bows and targets and animals and stuff. So there will be awards for first, second and third [in the 22 divisions],” said the president. The shoot will be surprisingly accessible
for those in a wheelchair, walker or pushing a stroller. “We’ve had people show up with babybuggies, we had one elderly person who showed up last year ... so he just ran his quad, got out, took the shot, scored and got back on his quad and kept moving along,” he said. “We’re fortunate – the terrain is so flat, so green and so lush. Not all courses can have that.” For more information on the Kasiks Shoot, contact Fred Hutchings or Bob Bennett at the Eagle Eye Archers’ Facebook page: Eagle Eye Archers Prince Rupert.
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Roll Off Drivers Rupert Disposal is accepting resumes for Roll Off Drivers. The successful applicant must have a Class 3 with Air Endorsement, clean drivers abstract, ability to pass a drug test and criminal record check. Must be willing to work longer days, excellent customer service, good with paperwork and general daily maintenance of vehicle. We are looking for a dependable, hardworking, punctual, long term employees to fill these positions. 60 day probation. Please drop off resume with abstract at 131 Mish-aw Road, Prince Rupert BC.
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Lost & Found Samsung S3 cell phone lost on Park Ave on Thursday May 7th. It has a lime green case with a blue protector case. $200 reward. It has important family photos on it. Call 250-624-2652 and ask for Steve.
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Career Opportunities APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Penny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism CertiďŹ cate Program at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline May 31, 2015. Email to fbula@langara.bc.ca. More information: www.bccommunity news.com/our-programs/ scholarship. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit online: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
Childcare DISCOVERY CHILDCARE has an immediate opening for a regular staff member with an Assistant Licence to Practice OR an ECE license to practice. Full or partial Infant/Toddler training is a plus! Wage is based on education level. Please email ddcc@citytel.net, fax resume to 250-624-6345, or call Lisa at 250-624-6979
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Haircare Professionals HAIRSTYLIST required for busy well established salon in Invermere BC. Excellent opportunity for a motivated stylist. Easy to build clientele during busy summer months, lots of walk in trafďŹ c. Leave message at 250-342-9863
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OLAUS STANLEY
HERMANSON Olaus died Saturday, May 9th following a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by daughter, Valour and grandchildren in Saskatchewan, brothers Henry and Carl, sisters Lily, Anne, Margaret, Eveleen, many neices and nephews and special cousin Shirley. Predeceased by father Olaus, mother Margaret, brothers Fred, William, Benjamin, James, Paul, and Albert. Ole was born November 1, 1946 in Carbon, Alberta to Margaret and Olaus Hermanson the 3rd youngest of 13 children. Services will be announced in the summer. Oleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes were to have his ashes placed alongside his brother Benjamin and parents. No flowers by request. Donations to BC Cancer Foundation or Prince Rupert SPCA. Thank you to Drs. Ikari, Tse, and Valev (Prince George) for the care of Ole during his illness. Special thank you to the staff of the CORE, Home Support, Meals on Wheels, Hospital and Acropolis Manor Palliative care staff.
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CASUAL RELIEF BUS DRIVER Drive various motor coaches/buses in a safe, courteous and reliable manner throughout the area, according to schedule, while providing excellent customer service and projecting a positive company image. You need a Class 2 Operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence (with air brake endorsements strongly preferred). You have good communication skills and the ďŹ&#x201A;exibility to accept various assignments and time schedules.
Please call 250-624-6400, e-mail: eric.fenato@ďŹ rstgroup.com or drop off your resume in person to: 225 2nd Avenue West, Prince Rupert. An equal opportunity employer that values diversity.
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â&#x20AC;˘Servers â&#x20AC;˘Housekeeping Previous exp. preferred, but not required. Willing to train. Please apply in person with resume Moby Dick Inn Attn. Darell 935 - 2nd Avenue West No Phone Calls!
The Port of Prince Rupert, Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading edge port in trade growth, maritime safety, environmental stewardship and community partnerships, invites applications from highly-motivated individuals for the following new position:
HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST Reporting to the Director, Human Resources, the Human Resources Generalist assists the Director, Human Resources in developing, deploying and administering key corporate HR initiatives and policies and programs which are aligned with, and supports the achievement of the Portâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strategic objectives. In particular, the incumbent provides support in the design and delivery of best practices and HR solutions pertaining to Recruitment & Selection, Employee Communications, Training & Development, HR Policy Development, Performance Planning & Evaluation, Total Compensation, Employee Relations, Workforce Planning, Employee Welfare, Rewards & Recognition, Change Management, and Strategic Human Resources Management. The ideal candidate would possess post-secondary education in Human Resources Management, a valid CHRP designation and a minimum of three to five yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of experience in a HR Generalist capacity. Experience with HRMS is an asset. In addition, the ideal candidate would also possess strong spoken and written communication skills and perform well individually in a team environment. The Port offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits program. More details regarding this career opportunity are available at the Portâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at: www.rupertport.com. Individuals of aboriginal descent are strongly encouraged to apply.
PART-TIME help needed for small but busy silkscreen print shop. We need someone who is motivated to work hard and is not afraid to get their hands dirty. Previous experience would be ideal but we are willing to train. Please apply in person at 985 3rd Avenue West between 11 AM -6 PM, Monday to Saturday.
St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lutheran Church is hiring a part-time Youth & Young Adult worker to develop programs for the church in Prince Rupert. For more information visit: www.stpaulsprincerupert.com
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Prince Rupert, BC Canadian Fishing Company has an opening for an Engineer at the Reduction Plant in Prince Rupert. Duties will include operation and maintenance of a Cleaver Brooks package boiler and other rendering machinery. Minimum 4th Class Power Engineer ticket is required. Related trades ticket an asset.
Interested candidates are requested to submit their application in confidence by June 1, 2015, to:
Pay is in accordance with the Operating Engineers Contract.
Director, Human Resources Prince Rupert Port Authority 200 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 215 Cow Bay Road, Prince Rupert, B.C., V8J 1A2 Fax: (250) 627-8980 Email: careers@rupertport.com
Reply in confidence to: Terry Armstrong, Northern Maintenance Manager Oceanside Plant, 181 George Hills Way Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1A3 Fax: 250-624-5373 Email: terry.armstrong@canfisco.com
METLAKATLA LANDS DEPARTMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Lands Coordinator Metlakatla First Nation requires the services of a full time Lands Coordinator to take on the challenge of assisting with Metlakatlaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s involvement in First Nations Land Management initiative. This will include activities to prepare for the community vote on the Metlakatla Land Code and Individual Agreement. This position reports to the Director of Lands. Responsibilities: t Assisting the Director of Lands in the development of the Metlakatla First Nation Land Code t Providing administrative support, clerical duties and preparing and maintaining documents t Conducting research for Metlakatlaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s land administration (reserve profiles) t Facilitate focus groups (family meetings), committee meetings, and information meetings when required t Writing and editing various documents for the Land Advisory Committee t Preparing communications material such as brochures, reports, and newsletters t Implementing and evaluating communications strategies and programs designed to inform Metlakatla members, employees and the general public of Metlakatla Land Code Initiative t Assisting with the organization and confirmation of venues, catering, invitation mail outs/call outs and attendance for and including, meetings, events and open houses Qualifications and Experience: t Minimum Grade 12 t Post-secondary education in the area of Business Administration, Natural Resources, or First Nation Studies, would be preferred or equivalent training/work experience t Ability to maintain strict confidentiality guidelines of all records, materials and communications concerning client, staff and Metlakatla First Nation t Willingness to learn computer database/mapping programs (GIS) such as the First Nation Land Registry System/Indian Lands Registry System would be an asset t Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and internet applications t Familiarity with Metlakatla First Nation culture, lands, resources and governance t Willingness to take training courses and learn about the First Nation Land Management initiative t Ability to pass a criminal record check t Travel is a requirement of this position If you are interested in this opportunity please send an email and accompanying resume by May 21th to the Metlakatla Director of Lands, Philip Clement at pclement@metlakatla.ca. Questions regarding this position may be directed to Philip at (250) 922-5010.
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SAWMILL MACHINE OPERATOR
â&#x153;ą(15 vacancies) NOC 9431 Company operating name: Yaorun Wood Co. Ltd. Business and mailing address: 4032 12th Avenue, PO Box 148, New Hazelton, BC, V0J 2J0. JOB DUTIES: â&#x20AC;˘ Examine logs and rough lumber to determine size, condition, quality and other characteristics to decide best lumber cuts to carry out. â&#x20AC;˘ Operate automated lumber mill equipment from control rooms or equipment consoles to saw logs into rough lumber. â&#x20AC;˘ Set up and adjust saw equipment and replace blades or bands using wrenches, gauges and other hand tools . â&#x20AC;˘ Clean and lubricate sawmill equipment. Full time, permanent; $26.50 per hour. Location of work: New Hazelton, BC. Contact: Bealie Chen, bealie_chan@yahoo.com.hk Tel: 778- 919-2077. â&#x153;ąMinimum two years of work experience. Training will be provided. Education: not required.
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SERVERS Now hiring for Part-Time opportunities. Must have previous experience. Please apply in person with resume Attn. Yvonne Stiles Place Seafood & Grill - 346 Stiles Place No phone calls!
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Smileâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Seafood Cafe Please Apply in Person 13 Cow Bay Road. No Phone Calls Please
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Is your Team or organization Prince Rupert Golf Club
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Please email resume to princerupertgolf@gmail.com or drop Call Today for more off at the ProShop at the Golf information about thisCourse great
Are you a seasoned Community Newspaper Publisher looking to relocate to the Okanagan? We are looking for a Group Publisher to manage our South Okanagan markets.
Only those short listed for job will be contacted. opportunity
As a seasoned Publisher, you will achieve financial growth by developing and implementing strategic marketing and sales plans to generate new business and achieve the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s business objectives. You will have at least five yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in a sales or business development role, and knowledge or experience in a community newspaper publishing environment. Your success in developing and implementing sales strategies is a result of your entrepreneurial spirit, well developed customer service and communication skills, knowledge of the publishing industry, and extensive business connections. As the largest independent newspaper group with more than 170 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio. This is a full-time position with a competitive compensation and benefits package. Qualified applicants should send a resume and covering letter before Friday, May 29th to: Bruce McAuliffe, President Black Press BC South c/o Kelowna Capital News 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C. V1X 7K2 Email: brucem@blackpress.ca
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Book your ad today 250-624-8088 We thank you for your interest in employment with the District of Port Edward and advise that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
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AUCTION SALE SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2015 @ 10:00 A.M. Decker Lake Starland Storage site Hwy 16, 7km west of Burns Lake
Team oriented dental ofďŹ ce seeking an enthusiastic CDA who is good with adults & children.
Contact Andrea at Dr. Redmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ofďŹ ce 250-624-9809 or Email: wredman@citytel.net
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OfĂ&#x20AC;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. Send a cover letter and detailed resume by email to careers@wcmrc.com or 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.
Trades, Technical LICENSED LOG Scaler required. A well-established whole log chipping facility located in beautiful Kamloops, BC requires a full time certiďŹ ed log scaler to complement our log yard staff. We offer competitive wages and a beneďŹ ts package. Applicants applying for this Position must have a Scalerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Licence. Please email resumes: rcf2007@telus.net or fax to 250-374-9506.
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Feed & Hay ROUND HAY Bales, barn stored, for sale. 250-846-5855 or 250-882-3083.
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