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called “altocumulus lenticularis” or just “lenticularis,” and are also referred to as UFO clouds or wave clouds. “It does look like a UFO hovering there,” he said about the photo. These types of clouds are usually found in the middle atmosphere at about 2 km to 5 km high and they can look like lenses. “It’s really a spectacular cloud. I really must say it’s one of my favourites,” said Phillips. There are more sightings of them in B.C. than in any other part of the country and, since people think they look like UFOs, that could account for B.C. also having the most UFO sightings of any province, he added. B.C. is one of the best places in the world to see these types of

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New LNG rules in place for Port of Prince Rupert PRINCE RUPERT New liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities regulations handed down by the federal Ministry of Transportation hold no surprises in store for the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA). Any and all proposed LNG facilities to be built in Prince Rupert on federal lands will be required to abide by the new measures, published on June 20 in a report issued under the

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ers and the public that there is a mandated regulated regime in place and to have consistency in LNG projects on B.C. federal or provincial lands. While the port would abide by these new standards, they are far from removed as an operating and administrative body. “It provides more

certainty on a number of aspects. For example, during safe navigation and managing port lands which we already do, we’ll still have that same role to play if either of the two LNG terminals on port lands come to fruition, but also if any of the other two, which are not on our lands [go ahead]. For the water lots which are under our

control, we’ll still be responsible for safe navigation and the planning of marine berths,” said Schumacher. “It’s not something we were caught offguard by in any respects. We were involved with it from the get-go and this is just another piece of the process to formally introduce a new export industry to Canada.”

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Modernized smelter produces first metal By Cameron Orr THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

KITIMAT - Rio Tinto Alcan has gleefully boasted that it has produced its first hot metal in the modernized smelter. The company held a special celebration inside the site’s new cafeteria, dubbed Henning Hall in honour of company executive Paul Henning. The company is hailing the milestone while also noting that they still have work to do to reach the ‘inauguration’, which will be the formal conclusion of all construction work, expected in 2016. “We’re near the end,” said RTA Project Director Michel Charron. “We’re completing the journey for constructing the plant.” Even so, they say the final two per cent of the project will be a long one still. “The last couple per cent on anything is always the longest ones,” he said. The smelter will conclude with a final price tag of $4.8 billion. The workforce, as of July 7, sat at just over one thousand people, but Charron says the workforce will dwindle rapidly by the end of this month and in to September. On the training side, General Manager of BC Operations Gaby Poirier says they are “far from the end” on concluding worksite training for the new smelter. “We’ve got about 55 per cent of the training done,” he said, saying the ‘theory’ side of it is well established but it will take the arrival of operational equipment to get the training through the practical phase. “Practical training will go all over the rest of the year to the ramp up because we’re still running line three and four from the old smelter, so the employees from lines three and four will

start to join more next fall while we’re doing the ramp up.” The modernized smelter will have a production rate of 420,000 tonnes a year, and is powered by the newer AP40 technology, replacing the older söderberg process. Rio Tinto Alcan says that $684 million was spent through the northern B.C. region and $487 in the Vancouver area. Deputy Haisla Chief Councillor Taylor Cross, representing his council, congratulated the company on their milestone and pointed to the need for further collaboration with RTA. Through construction he said the Haisla unemployment went from around 65 per cent down to approximately five. “Every Haisla Nation member that wanted to work was working,” he said. The Haisla and the company have a legacy agreement, and Cross said the need continues to have their members in work. “This project is coming to an end so our unemployment rate is going up again,” he said, in calling for the continuation of their ongoing relationship. Kitimat Mayor Phil Germuth said the modernization will provide economic certainty for a number of decades and that the project has provided the community with valuable knowledge. “As a result...Kitimat has current experience on the construction of a large industrial project within its boundaries,” he said through a media release. In another statement, the Kitimat Economic Development Authority says the start up of RTA’s modernized smelter is a “strong signal to other potential investors that Kitimat and the region is now ready for another mega project.” At its peak the project was employing approximately 3,500 people.

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PRINCE RUPERT - A good samaritan is demanding RCMP action and answers after he was brutally stabbed outside the Highliner Inn in April. Matt Davidson, 29, who lives now on Haida Gwaii, said at approximately 4:15 a.m. on April 15, he was looking for a family member when he came across a woman crying near the Highliner Inn. “She told me her cousin [a person Davidson said was in her early 30s and a longtime friend] was upstairs on the eighth floor and the guys answering the phone were lying about her [not] being in the room. So, I agreed to go up there,” Davidson said. “When I got to the eighth floor — I didn’t even have to memorize the room number because the door was wide open. Four guys, all who I have never seen before, all in their mid-to-late 20s, looked at me. It was sketchy because I saw no booze, so I instantly thought drug party. I said, ‘where [is she]?’.” That’s when whimpers emerged from under the sheets, Davidson said. “So, I ripped off the covers. She was fully clothed but way out of it. Police told me later they probably slipped her something because it

was totally out of character for her,” Davidson said. While he accompanied the girl back down to her cousin at the front desk, two of the four men followed. “They took the next elevator and rushed out the side entrance looking for us. I went to the doors and shouted ‘you’re no longer welcome here, get out of here’. My rationalization was I could have been security for all they knew,” Davidson said. Instead of heeding the warning, one of the men stabbed Davidson with a blade in the lower left abdomen. Davidson said that was when the bad situation turned worse. “[Emergency workers] treated me like I was the bad guy. They stitched me up with no pain medication and the police even treated me like it was my fault. By the time they did realize I was just trying to help, it had been several hours,” Davidson said. Three days after the stabbing, Davidson said he was rushed back to hospital to receive a “life-saving operation” in Terrace, saying his bowel started to protrude through the wound and bust through the stitches. “It was so swollen, I had a huge, black bruise from the front of my back to my bellybutton,” he said. “It’s just hard for me. Because

of this I have PTSD, it wasn’t just a boo boo. The recovery was slow, the pain I wouldn’t wish on anyone. It’s been a long road for me and I don’t know if [the assailant] has been caught or still at-large.” While Davidson is on the road to recovery, what continues to cause him emotional pain is what he characterizes as inaction and ambivalence by RCMP. “I don’t know if they caught the guy or if their still actively investigating or if they’ve forgotten about the case altogether. I just want some accountability and I just want some answers,” Davidson told The Northern View. “It hurts that nothing is being done, I want to see some justice.” Const. Matt Ericson of the Prince Rupert RCMP said they were not able to comment specifically on the case, but did confirm the incident is still under investigation. Ericson added that the Prince Rupert RCMP had attempted to remain in contact with Davidson. “There has been documented correspondence trying to provide him with an update,” Ericson said. Davidson confirmed that he contacted the RCMP on two occasions after the incident, but they provided very little detail. “One [officer] helped me in the beginning to locate my cell phone

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KITIMAT - There have been some slow downs on the way to resuming the District’s Leisure Services activities. While places like Riverlodge opened quickly, some facilities haven’t been so lucky, the swimming pool among them. The District says that while almost everything was back to normal, a crucial piece of equipment, which is used to chlorinate the shallow teach pool, had to be replaced. Once that piece gets installed there are still the last steps before the doors can open. “Once installed, the pool will be chlorinated appropriately. Once all pools have been balanced and required standards have been met, water samples will be sent to the Health Department for review,” read a news release on the District’s website. The life guards also need a four day course before they’ll be ready. The town expects the pool to open July 27. As for the wading pools, they’ll need some work too. Director of Leisure Services Martin Gould says the signifi-

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Near the windows, ny Fortune Minerals to ease a decade- on when the Tahltan have never con- a narrow part of both rooms is open to the floor above. 5), $900(set of 8) and $1095 for a super set of 10. B.C. reslong conflict in the much contested sented to this.” These rooms also enjoy access to a terrace overlooking the idents add 7% Prov. Sales Tax. Also add $35.00 for PriorKlappan, or Sacred Headwaters area. A stretch of land containing Tahl- back garden, an ideal spot for summer-time meals and re- ity courier charges within B.C. or $65.00 outside of B.C. F O R L I V I N G Last week, Day and four Tahltan tan First Nation burial sites and a his- DESIGN laxation. Please add 5% G.S.T. or 13% H.S.T. 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Kelowna, nearby.PLANS AND RENDERINGS ©CONTEMPORARY ALL DESIGNS, COPYRIGHT JENISH HOUSE DESIGN LIMITED BC V1X 7W2 OR SEE OUR WEB PAGE “It may not have received the pubDoubleview, on its website, stands Upstairs, the master bedroom is situated at the back of ORDER FORM ON: www.jenish.com AND E-MAIL No. SHSW2638 licity of the Headwaters and the Klap- by the fact that it received the permits the home for privacy. YOUR ORDER TO: homeplans@jenish.com A largePlan walk-inHome closetDesigns. will providerights ©Copyright Select reserved. PlanFirst No. Floor: SHSW2638 885 sq. ft. Plan No. All SHSW2638 pan, but now that we’re coming to- in good faith from the government and Second Floor: 883 sq. ft. PLANS AND RENDERINGS COPYRIGHT COPYRIGHT JENISH HOUSE DESIGN LIMITED gether and have made a decision to that it is their legal right to continue ALL DESIGNS, Total: 1,768 sq. ft. 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(105.0 M ) JENISH HOUSE DESIGN LIMITED This modern home fiFirst ts aFloor compact lot, yet also boasts an open kitchen and dining area SECOND FLOOR PLANTWO STOREY 9'-0" CEILING HEIGHT TOTAL 21 Second Floor action by the Tahltan Central Council All this will RELEASE sound familiar toseating, room for a table, and DATE: June 2-8, 2012 DESIGN FOR fi LIVING with casual island a cozy replace. An enclosed vestibule 1043 SQ. FT. (96.9 M2) First Floor Second Floor NO: CONTEMPORARY FirstisFloor: sq. ft. and elders a “blockade,” while Day de- many, as the pastPLAN SECOND PLAN protects the living chillyFLOOR breezes when the frontHOME door opened.885 Upstairs, decade hasSHSW2638 seen a room from WIDTH: 40' - 8" DEPTH: 36' - 0" ©Copyright SELECT HOME DESIGNS (NOT INCLUDING OPEN TOINCLUDES BELOW) 1043 SQ. FT. (96.9 M )DESIGN RELEASE DATE: June 2-8, enjoys 2012 FOR LIVING THIS DESIGN the master suite a private bathroom with two sinks and a walk-in closet. 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Port of Prince Rupert launches Green Wave incentive program By Rebecca Watson

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PRINCE RUPERT Being green is no Hulk joke to the Port of Prince Rupert. The latest enhancement of their Green Wave program proves it, since sailors can now qualify for even more incentives, just for being green. “It’s a good thing if sailors utilize cleaner technologies. It’s good for us because it reduces the total environmental footprint of the port’s operations and it’s good for the marine carriers because it means they pay less when calling on the Port of Prince Rupert,” Kris Schumacher said, communications Port of Prince Rupert (PPR). The Green Wave program, launched in 2013, gives shipping companies incentives to install emission-reduction technology or other sustainable systems on vessels. By doing so, seafarers can ap-

ply through a number of environmental programs such as RightShip, Green Marine and the Environmental Ship Index to name a few, and qualify for one, two or three-tier discounts on harbour dues. This year 59 unique vessels have already qualified for the Green Wave program and as of May 31 the Port of Prince Rupert has awarded a total of $51,354 in discounted harbour dues. “Those 59 vessels represent 86 independent vessel calls which is 53 per cent of the total vessel calls the port has experienced this year. That means more than half the vessel calls this year have qualified,” Schumacher said. The RightShip program launched their greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) rating in 2011 based on CO2 output which covers all inservice ocean vessels including cargo, ferries and others. They also provide an environmen-

tal risk rating and compare the ship’s relative efficiencies. Ships are categorize with similar sized ships and then we rate them against each other, Kris Fumberger, project lead said. “So if you want to get your cargo from A to B you can compare the vessels and select the vessel you want to use for your particular shipment,” he said, adding even bulk carriers are compared to each other so people can find the cheapest and/or more environmentally friendly vessel. RightShip’s risk rating is subscriber-based but the companies environmental rating is free of charge. “It provides people with a simple tool to look at their efficiency and that’s what Prince Rupert uses as part of their port program,” Helen Gibney said, RightShip communications. In 2014, 45 per cent (197) of vessels that called to Prince Rupert qualified for discount-

ed harbour dues under the Green Wave incentive program. Of those 197, 84 per cent qualified through RightShips GHG rating. “In recognition of that, any vessel now that has a right ship ‘A’ rating... will automatically qualify for the highest discount which is nearly 50 per cent off harbour dues,” Gibney said. COSCO shipping line, one of the biggest container shippers in the world, has a number of vessels taking advantage of the port’s Green Wave incentives. “Certainly we are very much in favour of participating in these type of programs. Not only are they good for local environment, ports

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position from some First Nations communities and 25-year protection for the project from LNG-specific tax increases. “This government has constrained the ability of the next government to look at this deal to increase royalties back the Crown, to increase greenhouse gas emission laws to protect the public,” Horgan said. “That’s just unconscionable and we won’t support it.” Premier Christy Clark staged an announcement of new funding for apprenticeship training Monday, arguing that her government’s retool-

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TERRACE - The number of seniors on the waiting list for longterm care facilities in Terrace has dropped significantly in recent years, meaning that elderly people who actually need to be in a care home will secure a bed there faster, say regional health officials. The changes are thanks to a Northern Health initiative to make the most of available beds in Terrace by caring for some seniors in their homes, a development that comes at a time when many are worrying about the strain the aging population will put on the health care system. “Because of the initiative, now in Terrace there are two people on the waiting list for residential care homes compared to 13 people that were on the waiting list three years ago,” said Penny Anguish of Northern Health. In the northwest, there were more than 50 seniors on the waiting list for care homes before, a number that has now dropped to only 22 last week according to Anguish. As a result, the wait times for long-term care beds have also decreased to only three to four months on average, a big improvement on the year-long period that patients had to wait just a few years ago. The reduction in the size of the wait list can be attributed to a Northern Health initiative called Care in the Right Place that focuses on making sure that people who do not need to stay in the hospital or in care facilities have the resources to be able to recover at home. “What we heard from seniors is they want to live independently as long as possible,” said Anguish. “So we are working to help people stay at home.” Anguish explained that the initiative began by ensuring that seniors

in the hospital were discharged in a timely way if their families or homecare nurses could support their recovery. This made sure that only elderly patients who have no other option but long-term care remain in hospital beds on the wait list for a residential care home. These changes have reduced the number of seniors overall waiting for a bed in a care home.

“We find that we get better results [this way],” explained Anguish. “People lose their functional abilities the longer that they stay in acute [care at the hospital] so we want to move towards discharge as fast as possible.” There are currently 86 long-term beds and nine short-term beds available at Northern Health’s Terraceview Lodge senior care facil-

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There are no plans to make more beds available for elderly people in need of the extra help, said Anguish, because current resources in the health care system need to be optimized first. “There are lots of things that can be done to improve the quality of care patients are receiving before we open up more beds,” she said. However, last

month, nine seniors were still waiting in hospital beds across the northwest region for a place in a long-term care facility to open up and an aging population is going to put more pressures on the health care system in the near future. This is something that Northern Health still has to be mindful of, noted Anguish. Anguish said that

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PRINCE RUPERT - Trucks carrying large containers through downtown Prince Rupert on Second Avenue and McBride Street may be a thing of the past, if the Port of Prince Rupert is able to achieve one of their long-term plans for a new container examination facility (CEF). The port is exploring, but hasn’t formally engaged in the process to develop the former J.S. McMillan Fisheries’ cannery site, located beyond the end of Highway 16, west of Graham Avenue, into its new container examination facility. “When we built Fairview Container Terminal back in 2006-07, we didn’t own that property at J.S. McMillan, so developing the [CEF] had to be done on port lands that were under our control. So Ridley Island was a logical place to do that at the time,” said port marketing and communications officer Kris Schumacher last week. In 2011, when J.S. McMillan closed down, the port bought those lands and have been determining how best to use it with the close

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TERRACE - Two of the almost 200 forest fires blazing around the province last week happened near Terrace and two other fires in town destroyed a family home and caused a bottled water company to be hero for a day. The cause of all the local fires, with the exception of the house fire which is still under investigation, was burning debris falling from power lines. The first power line incident occurred in the early afternoon on July 8, when burning material from a blown transformer caused a grass fire next to the former janitorial equipment store building across Greig Ave. from AquaClear. Scott Mitchell, manager of AquaClear, was having a conversation with a health officer in the foyer of his business when they both saw the flash of light on a power pole and then smoke rising. “I knew if we didn’t get it out quickly, it would spread quickly,” said Mitchell. He grabbed one of the company’s 18.9 litre water bottles and together with his employees raced across the street to find a blaze about seven or eight feet in diameter, and began dousing it, he said. Terrace firefighters arrived on the scene after the fire was already out, and further doused the area to ensure it was fully out. Then later the same afternoon, in Cedarvale east of Terrace, a blaze started by Hwy 16. This was a two hectare fire that destroyed a tractor and an outbuilding on a Cedarvale property and forced the evacuation of one residence for the night. At the height of the fire, there were 30 firefighters working and two airplanes bombing the site with fire retardant. It also caused RCMP to close Hwy 16 for oneand-a-half hours. Northwest Fire Centre official Sandy Ma-

clean confirmed the fire was caused by branches falling on the line, igniting, and then tumbling to the tinder-dry ground. Then on the evening of July 9, a third grassfire started around power lines at Lean-to Creek on the Nisga’a Highway about 15 km north of Terrace. “A tree fell across the power line and that started a fire in the grass [below],” noted Maclean. Fire attack crews responded to the fire in a helicopter, but the threeperson crew then had to wait for BC Hydro to respond to make sure the area was safe before extinguishing the 0.1 hectare blaze, he said. Residents along the highway lost power for a few hours while crews put out the fire. All these instances are something that would usually cause a disruption in hydro, but they would not normally ignite a blaze, explained Maclean. “With such dry conditions, what would normally be a non-event now has the possibility to generate a fire,” said Maclean. “The whole area is quite dry so we are aggressively responding to every call we get.” In fact, last week’s scorching weather has led to almost double the average number of wildfires this year, say local fire officials. As of last week, there had been 62 fires just in the northwest region which is almost twice as many as the 10year average of 38 fires. Fifteen fires were sparked in the northwest region between July 3-9. The house fire that happened in New Remo started next to the deck. Deputy fire chief Dave Jephson said that the heat made putting out the house fire in New Remo at 2056 Gagnon Rd. a challenge. “I think we did an awesome job, all crew on scene,” said Jephson. “Sure the house is going to get knocked over, but you know what, they [the owners] can go inside and get their personal belong-

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ples from the Nass] were sent to us on Saturday and from what I’ve seen from pictures I don’t think they are toxic but we won’t really know until the samples get here,” he said, adding thick algae is not what’s unusual, but the high volume. “Every year at the DFO we get together with people inside and outside the department [to talk] about the state of the ocean. We put together a report and this year’s should be out any day about the conditions in 2014 leading up to 2015. It talks about warmer water and a huge blob of warm water in the Gulf of Alaska that Glen Scoular moved to the shore on the coast [last year] during the October to December time period and how it stayed along the coast causing some record high water temperatures in 2015 including near the light house station on Langara Island north of Haida Gwaii and all down the central and south coasts,” Perry said. The primary source of information for DFO about abnormalities in the ocean comes from the public, Perry added.

“The net was so dirty and hard to clean, we didn’t even go and we haven’t made anything yet.”

PRINCE RUPERT - The Prince Rupert gill net fleet has been hit hard by a massive algae bloom and may be forced off the water. “It’s crippling me as far as catching fish goes. Everything on the boat is dirty from [algae] including me and you can’t catch any fish because they can see the net, it’s like a blanket out there,” said Claude McDonald, 76, a gill net fisherman based in Prince Rupert. A sticky, thick algae is being singled out as the reason for extremely dismal salmon catches so far this season. Mud is the name given to the plankton by fisherman due to its thick viscosity and muddy colour. Since learning of the impact the mud is having on their nets, only a fraction of gillnetters are taking the trip north for the salmon openings, gill netter Glen Scoular, 57, said. “It was so hopeless last [opening], the net was so dirty and hard to clean, we didn’t even go and we haven’t made anything yet.” McDonald describes the substance as abnormally thick, yet invisible from a boat. “But once the net has been in the water for five minutes it’s completely plugged. It’s hard to wash out and even with a high pressure water hose it takes hours. We’re not catching any fish, we’re down to less than 20 per cent earnings for June. Algae bloom has been bad before but never as bad as it is right now. As long as I’ve been fishing there’s been some but you would just move to a different spot. Now there’s no other places to go, it’s just everywhere,” said McDonald, whose been fishing more than 60 years. Another fisherman, Bill Dockar, 61, said not getting fish in the net soon may have some longterm repercussions. “Commercial fishing licences go for $50,000 $60,000 plus the cost of the boat can range from $50,000 to $100,000 [or more]. You also need a licence for each area you fish, so to fish down the coast you need three, all with an annual cost of $760. It’s not a cheap sport to get into. Catching nothing [means] you go into the hole,” Dockar said. In the Prince Rupert harbour, gill net fisherman are not the only ones feeling the impact of the muddy plankton. Canning at the Canadian Fish Corporation (CANFISCO) started July 8. “It’s the first time we’ve started this late since I can remember,” Lori Wilson, plant manager, said. “We just haven’t had any fish. Both plants are now open but normally we would have been canning mid June and today is our first day,” Wilson said. CANFISCO’s vice president of production and corporate development, Rob Morley said the company still expects larger fish volumes to come from Area 6 closer to Hartley Bay. “So far the fishing has been slow in northern B.C. but the Skeena hasn’t opened up yet and hopefully things will pick up when it does. Clearly, [the algae bloom] has been interfering with gill nets up the Nass but in a couple weeks from now until we get into bigger areas it’s speculation. We don’t really know the impact until we get out there.” Research scientist with the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), Ian Perry, specializes in fisheries oceanography and says record-breaking temperatures are to blame for the spike in algae. “We’re seeing a lot of unusual things going on at the moment. In general, they are related to weather and unusually warm water temperatures. What we see as a result is a very unusual bloom of phytoplankton which extends from southern California up to the tip of Vancouver Island, some of it is also being observed off Alaska south of Anchorage [in the Nass].” Samples of the Nass phytoplankton has been collected for analysis. “The blooms off the west coast of Vancouver Island are different, its not the same species. [Sam-

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ASSISTANT MANAGER 4717 Lakelse Ave Terrace, British Columbia Apply at www.Marks.com, Job ID: C04DN9 or, email Laurel.Krause@cantire.com

October 20, 1930, Digby, NS to July 5, 2015, Kitimat, BC

Bob was one of nine children and is survived by the love of his life for the past 60 years, Florence (Flo). He will be sadly missed by his brother Carl Melanson and sister Connie Comeau, his children Janice (Glen) Sevigny, David (Mimi) Melanson and Sharon (Duarte) Reis. He is also survived by his pride and joy; his grandchildren Alisha (Aaron), Ashley, Angela (Paul), Aaron, Jessica (Carlos), Jason (Annica), Justin (Jeninna), Mitch (Sheri), Kevin (Katie) and Stacie. Great grandchildren, Aliyah, Josh, Caleb, Mateo, Paityn, Gavin, Braxton, McKenna, Isla, Aira, Luke, Seren, Nolan and Jace. Extended family Ray and Premka, Kam and their children Kathleen (Kevin), Reynold (Rita) and Reg (Navina), Shalvin (Pritika) and children Kiara, Kalen and Kaine. Service to be held August 9, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 840 Columbia Ave., Kitimat, BC. In Lieu of Flowers, donations can be made to the BC Lung Association or to Stacie Reisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Go Fund. Bob was a fun-filled, crazy and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who loved his family deeply. He believed in Jesus and we know he is watching from above. We are going to miss you dearly, Gramps.

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The North Coast-Skeena First Nations Stewardship Society is seeking a: Marine Plan Implementation Coordinator The North Coast-Skeena First Nations Stewardship Society (NCSFNSS) is a non-profit society working in partnership with six BC North Coast First Nations on marine plan implementation and fisheries related initiatives. NCSFNSS is seeking a Marine Plan Implementation Coordinator. The successful applicant will work with the Nations of the NCSFNSS on its marine planning and fisheries initiatives.

Primary Duties

• Coordinate the NCSFNSS participation in regional and sub-regional implementation activities for the Marine Planning Partnership (MaPP) and Pacific North Coast Integrated Management Area (PNCIMA) • Work with technical staff from NCSFNSS Nations to assist in implementation of community plans and coordinate feedback into sub-regional and regional activities • Coordinate the preparation and delivery of approved budgets and work plans • Liaise with First Nation technical staff/ contractors from other regions to develop common approaches and strategies • Assist and support other NCSFNSS staff members in carrying out their duties whenever possible

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• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in or related to resource management, social and environmental sciences, and/or other relevant environmental discipline • Superior technical writing, editing, and verbal communication skills • Demonstrated experience working with, and understanding of resource management related issues from a BC First Nations’ perspective • Project and Contract Management experience

This position is based in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada. A probationary period of three months is standard at the NCSFNSS. Closing date for applications is Friday, July 17, 2015 at 4:30pm. For more information or to apply for the position, please contact Allison Paul at: North Coast-Skeena First Nations Stewardship Society 612 - 2nd Avenue West Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 1H2 Phone: 250-624-8614, Fax: 250-624-8615 Email: allison.paul@ncsfnss.ca Qualified First Nation candidates are encouraged to apply. The NCSFNSS thanks all interested applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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JOURNEYMAN PLUMBER / GASFITTER Candidates must meet the following qualifications: • Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) • Valid BC Trade Certification as a Plumber /Gasfitter • Four years of related experience • Experience working with Boiler Systems, HVAC systems and DDC’s • Thorough and current knowledge of the standard, practices, regulations, method, tools and equipment of the trade • Demonstrated ability to use initiative to determine, judge and select appropriate course of action • Provides the basic tools common to this trade • Valid BC Driver’s Licence - Class 5 Drivers Licence with an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current drivers’ abstract. • WHMIS Certificate and familiarity with WCB safety procedures • Physical capability to perform the job duties including working in inclement weather conditions CLOSING DATE: Friday, July 17, 2015 (3:00 pm) STARTING DATE: As soon as possible Please send resumes and references in confidence to: Ms. Bobbie Kingsmill, Human Resources Administrator School District #54 (Bulkley Valley) Box 758, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Phone 250-877-6831 Fax: 250-877-6835 Email: bobbie.kingsmill@sd54.bc.ca ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.

Pacific Cornerstone Baptist Church

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Available immediately. Viewing available by appointment. *References required including credit verification as necessary.

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5228 MOUNTAIN VISTA SATURDAY, JULY 18 – 1-3 PM COAST MOUNTAINS

Rusty Ljungh Cell:250.638.2827

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

Sunday, July 19 Coffee/tea at 9:30 am

July 26 & August 2 - Guest Speaker Nathan Hepting Kitimat Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room Phone 250-632-4924 • www.pacificcornerstone.com

NO “Bible Connections” or Sunday School Worship at 10:00 am LIFELONG LEARNING • Numbers 14:1-9

Christ Church Anglican

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Ph. 250-632-5501 email: the-harvest@live.ca

Eighth Sunday after Pentecost Sunday, July 19 at NEW TIME OF 1:00 PM

Saturday Night Service July 18 at 7pm

Eucharist with Fr. Ernest Buchanen God’s love does not keep us from trials but sees us through them.

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TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

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SUMMER HOURS Sunday Service at 7pm

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3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom furnished and unfurnished townhomes. 5 New appliances, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer. High quality finishing, flooring and décor. Located on South Kalum close to Tim Horton’s, bus route, elementary school, Mill’s Memorial Hospital, shopping.

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KITIMAT BOXES, BOXES, BOXES You need them and we have them. Buy one bundle of 10 for $5.00 and we will give you a bundle for free. Come down to the Kitimat Northern Sentinel office at 626 Enterprise Avenue 9:00am - 4:30pm

Real Estate For Sale By Owner 2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW

for sale by owner 1150 Sq ft. Newly renovated bathroom, new floors through out. New electric panel, ducting, plumbing, insulation, bonus room within attached garage. Some Doors and Windows replaced. New Roof, W/D and F/S. Snow blower and lawn mower included. ASKING $239,000 250-632-3912 Serious Inquiries Only

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3 bdrm, 2.5 bath townhouse in Kenney Estates. 1284 sq/ft plus full basement which is partially finished, new lino and hardwood floors, freshly painted. Laundry facilities on main floor. Both parties must be 55+. Available for immediate occupation. Asking $346,000. Serious enquiries only please. Call 250-635-6992 or 250-6152153 (Barb’s cell). Email - ebharvey81@hotmail.com

FULL SERVICE plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

$44,000. Older Single-wide mobile home, #7 in the Terrace Trailer Court at 4625 Graham Ave. 2 bdrm, 1 bath. For more info or to view call 250641-9545

COMPUTER Repairs And Sales. We custom build PERSONAL, BUSINESS, And GAMING computers with maximum ** SECURITY. Get professional advice from the Information Technology Expert. Visit MVCC2.COM 250638-0047

Kitimat Worship Directory

View live webstreaming of Saturday Service at: www.theharvest.ca/live

9:45 am Sunday School

250.631.7825

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Christ the King PARISH

1760 Nalabila Boulevard Ph 250-632-2215 • Father Babji Merugu, SAC www.catholickitimat.ca MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday Evening at 7:30 pm Sunday Morning at 10:00 am

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

Rev. Dr. Dona Lethbridge

www.kitimatunitedchurch.ca/index.html Joint United-Presbyterian • Sunday Service at 10am at First United Church for July • STORIES AND PARABLES What Was That Good Samaritan Thinking?

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LUXURY townhome with stunning views for sale - $429,900. 3 Bdrm, 3 bath. Many upgrades, 2400 sq ft. For private viewing call 778-634-3371 or email condo@4022yeo.com. Agent’s welcome. Open House, Sunday July 19th, 2pm to 4pm. 7 - 4022 Yeo St, Terrace, BC.

Lots 2.56 acre lot at Lakelse Lake on highway side. 250-7989554

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11:00 am Sunday Worship

Live aboard well maintained fiberglass furnished, twin diesels, 42’ cabin cruiser houseboat. Docking fee & hydro $265 per month. Best offer around $39,000. Phone (250) 600-2900

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REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Clint Magnus • ph. 250-632-6962 KITIMAT TERRACE 1474 Nalabila Blvd. 3226 Kalum St. (Happy Gang Centre)

Dream house and acreage for sale. Private, rural setting just min. from downtown. 2200 sq/ft open concept studio home + 6.33 acres of beautiful property, forest and a fenced area for horses. Completely renovated with hardwood floors and tiles throughout. 3 bdrm, 2 bath. Master suite boasts a balcony overlooking the trees, walk-in closet and an office. Wood stove & electric heat. Also has a new carport, as well as, a barn and shed. Serious inquiries only. 5160 Cranberry Lane. For more details call 250-8470143 or 250-638-7972 or email naomi.gourlay@gmail.com

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

Sunday, July 19 - 10:30 am Morning Worship Service and Children’s Church Wednesday Evenings 7:30 pm - Bible Studies

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Apartment Furnished CLIFF SIDE APARTMENTS 1123-1137 Borden Street Adult-oriented. Quiet location with harbour view. Heat and hot water included. Minutes walking to downtown and hospital. References required. 1, 2, or 3 bedroom suites. Some furnished. Prince Rupert

250-624-9298

GATEWAY APARTMENTS McBride & 8th Prince Rupert Unfurnished - Furnished (Furnished short Term Rentals Available) Close to downtown Adult-oriented No Pets

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PORT EDWARD, 2 bedroom FURNISHED ground level with washer & dryer. BC Hydro, est. $100 per month... Quiet working tenants $1200.00 per month. Ready now. Leave a message at 250-627-4663.

Cottages / Cabins AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 2 bedroom cottage on beautiful Lakelse Lake waterfront for year round use, accessible highway side. $1500/mo includes

hydro, satellite TV & internet. No pets. Contact Lorraine at 250-798-2201 leave message.

Duplex / 4 Plex 1/2 duplex Thornhill bench 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, carport, includes fridge/stove/ washer and dryer, large yard, no pets please, $1200/mo. Call 250-615-7810

3 Bdrm Duplex Nechako near school, carport, f/s, w/d. Ref. req. Util. not inc. Rent neg. Plse call 250-632-7894 Open house rental July 16 2-6 pm. Newly renovated 2bdrm 4 plex, $800/mo + utilities. Available now. Come and view and fill out application upper Thornhill area. #2 2382 Thornhill Street.

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APARTMENTS/ CONDOMINIUMS 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for rent, under new management, newly renovated, large suites with balconies, includes hot water.

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OfďŹ ce/Retail TERRACE OFFICE/RETAIL FOR LEASE #101-4614 Greig Ave. 1800 sq ft, air-conditioned $2000 per/month util. not incl. Available immediately Agent-Shannon McAllister 250-635-9184 c-250-615-8993 Terrace Real Estate Co. Ltd.

Suites, Lower 2-BEDROOM suite available in the Horseshoe with 5 appliances for $1,200 monthly. NS, NP, no parties, must have great references. Call 250638-1633 and leave message.

Suites, Upper TERRACE: Large 1 bdrm suite, close to town & schools. Single working person, no smoking, no pets. $900/month, utilities incl. ref. reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. 250615-3603 or 250-635-6839

AVAILABLE NOW. Executive House. Furnished 4 bed/ 2 full baths. $2500/mo. Absolutely NP/NS. 1 yr lease. 250-6387747, leave message. HOUSE for Rent KITIMAT: 3 bdrm, 2 bath, clean, perfect location. $1900. More info visit: www.HouseRentalsKitimat.com Ph: 604-657-7233 PR: 3 Bdrm, 1 1/2 bath upper suite. Looking for a responsible working couple. New laminate floor. $1050/mon. + utilities and half mon. D/D. No pets, N/P, N/S. Avail. Now. 1502 7th Ave East Call 250622-9418 or 250-627-6736

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Townhouses 3 BDRM, 2 bath townhouse. Avail Aug. 1. Horseshoe area. N/P, N/S. 5 appl. $1500./mo. 250-638-7747 leave message. 3 bdrm townhouse in town, newly renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, pet neg., good ref. reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $1300/mo + utilities. 250-635-4980

Want to Rent Attn Dog Lovers: urgent! Former Tenant of Usk Hobby Farm (Pocketmouse Kennel Regâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d) seeking a place to rent on the outskirts of Terrace where I can have my small dogs. I have an excellent renterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reference, I live quietly & am a non-smoker, non-partier. I have searched for months to no avail, and am currently living in a motorhome in the woods. If you can help it would be appreciated, even if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an old fixer-upper. 250-631-3280 or email pocketmousekennel@gmail.com House Wanted To Rent - retired couple wishes to rent a nice, furnished house in the Terrace area for the month of August. Contact sblake@lisco.com

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2004 MAZDA MIATA 60,000km $8,900 o.b.o. 250-632-5875

Homes for Rent 1BDRM house. Electric heat, F/S. To single working person with references. Couples will NOT be considered. $550/mo. 250-975-1699

3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW In Kitimat has a fenced yard, 6 appl.(f/s, w/d, dw, mwv) avail. immd. $1200 + utilities Please call 250-639-1641

MIDTOWN APARTMENTS

1200 Summit Ave. Bachelor & 1 Bedroom Suites. Security Entrance, harbour views, balconies, storage, laundry facilities, hot water & heat included. Sorry no pets. Close to hospital, bus stop & downtown. References required. Contact our on site Manager at 250-624-6019

For Sale - 2008 Honda EXL Navi, fully loaded, leather heated seats, immaculate, very well maintained, automatic, command start, moulded interior mats, studded winter tires negotiable, 83,000 kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, asking $17,900. 250-635-7263 or 250-641-1475

Cars - Sports & Imports

CLASSIC/COLLECTOR 1971 300SEL 3.5 Mercedes Benz. 75,000km. Very good condition, always garaged, never driven in winter. Well maintained. Maintenance records, service/parts book. Manuals. Some spare parts. 250-632-6755 Serious Inquiries Only Please

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The period of the lease is 2 (two) years commencing from August 1, 2015. The purpose of this lease is for log storage and sorting. The rent will be at .05 per square foot as per the District of Stewart Land Leasing Policy #ADM-014. For any further information, or to submit any comments or concerns, please contact: Mrs. M. Tarrant Chief Administrative Officer District of Stewart Ph: 250.636.2251 On or before 4:00pm on July 31, 2015 Emails can be sent to: finance@districtofstewart.com Please identify your subject as: “Stikine Forest Products Lease”

TNDC is inviting contractors to submit stipulated prices for the supply of all labour and materials for two separate tender packages for the addition and renovation to an existing TNDC-owned garage and administrative building in Dease Lake, BC. The project includes renovation of 6,215 square feet of existing wood frame construction and the addition of 7,100 square feet of new wood frame construction. This is the final tender of four tender packages. TP-02 Exterior Cladding & Interior Finishing: Includes, but is not limited to the following: Exterior cladding, exterior doors, overhead doors, vinyl windows, rigid & batt Insulation, sbs-roofing membrane, sheet metal flashing & trim, acid-etch concrete finishing, interior wall framing , vapour barrier, interior doors and hardware, gypsum board, suspended acoustic ceiling, mudding, taping and painting , vinyl flooring, carpet tile, custom millwork, countertops, coordination with other contractors on site, including mechanical and electrical. Sealed tenders, completed in conformance with the contract documents provided, will be received up to 4:00 pm local time July 23, 2015 at the offices of: Carlyle Shepherd & Co. 2nd Floor, 4544 Lakelse Avenue Terrace, BC V8G 1P8 Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC) Block D, 6504 Highway 37 Dease Lake, BC V0C 1L0 866-827-8632 (toll-free) 250-771-5482 Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd. Suite 26, 1114 Front Street Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1A3 Contract documents will be made available at the same addresses above. Technical questions will be received by email only and may be directed to Kelly Edzerza-Bapty, Kobayashi + Zedda Architects Ltd (kelly@kza.yk.ca). Electronic drawings for TP-02 may be requested at the email address above. Architectural,structural, mechanical and electrical drawings (TP-01, TP-03 and TP-04) are also available electronically. It is the Tenderer’s responsibility to familiarize themselves with all available information. TNDC is also offering a Tahltan Participation Incentive Program, to entice prospective bidders to incorporate Tahltan participation in the labour component of their bid through an owner sponsored program.

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TERRACE

JULY 18 – The Skeena Valley Farmers Market opens from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Market Square, next to George Little Park. Musical entertainment is Windborn from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. JULY 19 – The 18th Annual Farm and Garden Tour goes from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy this year’s garden tour that supports local food production. Eleven locations, showcasing vegetable and flower gardening. Tickets available at Misty River, George Little House and Sidewalkers. All proceeds support women’s projects in developing countries. Sponsored by Terrace Women and Development. JULY 19, 26 - Community ATV safety course from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sponsored by the Terrace ATV & SXS Society. People are required to wear the appropriate DOT approved helmets, riding gloves and proper footwear. All registration funding going straight to forestry. Certified instructor. People who do the course will also benefit from discounts on ATV insurance. Contact Carisa at carisa_devost@yahoo. ca. JULY 20-24 – Science Camps return to Northwest Community College from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this week. Medical Science Camp is for Grades 4-7 and Junior Scientist Camp is for Grades 1-3. There is a fee to take part; bursaries available. JULY 20-24 – Ksan Society and Terrace Women’s Resource Society host Food and Fun for ages six to eight featuring crafts, activities and snacks from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Ksan garden at 2812 Hall Street. Scavenger hunt, bake cookies. Make your own snacks with ingredients out of the garden. Friday features a field trip to Ferry Island. Registration forms available at Ksan. For more details, contact Seamus 250-635-2654 or seamus@ksansociety.ca. JULY 21 – Historic Downtown Walking Tour is at 7 p.m. Join the museum’s community programmer for a guided interpretive walking tour through Ter-

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race’s downtown. Learn about the history of Terrace from George Little’s pre-emption to Dog ‘n’ Suds. Tour meets at Brolly Square at the corner of Emerson and Lakelse. Please wear appropriate walking shoes. Water will be provided. $10 per participant, includes an interpretive take-home pamphlet. Call the museum to register 250-635-4546 or email curator@heritageparkmuseum.com. JULY 22-24 – Museum Children’s Workshops to engage children and youth in the creative Tsimshian traditions of our area, in pioneer crafts and activities, and in archaeology and ecology run from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Activities include cedar weaving, sewing miniature button blankets, an archaeological excavation, and other great activities. There is a small fee per child. Snacks provided but please bring lunch. Call the museum to register your child at 250-6354546. JULY 25 – The Skeena Valley Farmers Market opens from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Market Square, next to George Little Park. Today’s music is Louis Payne from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Brielle Dorais-Fleming from 11 am. to 1 p.m. JULY 27-31 – Ksan Society and Terrace Women’s Resource Society host Food and Fun for ages nine to 15 featuring crafts, activities and snacks from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Ksan garden at 2812 Hall Street. Scavenger hunt, bake cookies. Make your own snacks with ingredients out of the garden. Friday features a field trip to Ferry Island. Registration forms available at Ksan. For more details, contact Seamus 250-635-2654 or seamus@ksansociety.ca. JULY 31 – Franks Strawberry Tea is at 2 p.m. Join the Frank family for a celebration of Aileen Franks’ life at a strawberry tea. Aileen Frank was a founding member of Heritage Park Museum and an extremely dedicated community member, volunteering and participating within many organizations. Aileen will be deeply missed, but the community is welcome to come share sto-

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ONLINE CONNEC+ is a new online peer support group for people living with HIV that will meet twice a month on Monday night from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The group, the first of its type in B.C. to be affiliated with an HIV/AIDS service organization, Positive Living BC, will provide HIV education, support and community referrals to people throughout the province, who might otherwise be unable to access these key services. Online Connec+ will be facilitated by peer navigators, an HIV-positive person who’s trained and helps people living with HIV develop HIV self-management strategies and gain knowledge. Online Connec+ is open to anyone living with HIV in B.C. All genders, sexualities and ages are welcome. For more information or to participate, people can call Positive Living BC’s toll-free number (1-800-9942437) and leave a confidential voicemail, or email Michael Crate at michaelc@positivelivingbc.org.

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JULY 27-31 – The Redeemer Lutheran Church is holding its Vacation Bible School, which runs from 9:30 to noon. No registration fee. Call 250-631-7825 for more information. SEPTEMBER 1 – Sportfish Advisory Committee meeting, 7 p.m. at Kitimat Rod & Gun Club. Topics for discussion: fish possession limits and transporting; and Steelhead plan. For more details, call Jack Riddle 250888-8202. ONGOING HOSPICE: DO you have a couple of hours a month to make phone calls, plant flowers, share memories, play cards, etc.? Hospice can provide excellent training. Call 250-632-2278. BRANCH 250 of the Kitimat Ladies Auxiliary holds meetings the second Thursday of the month. For more, call Nancy 250-632-4051 or Lyn 250-632-2351.

CONSIDER JOINING the Friends of the Public Library. To do so contact Luce Gauthier at lucegauthier10@gmail. com or Virginia Charron @ vcharron@kitimatpubliclibrary.org or call 250-632-8985. KITIMAT QUILTERS Guild: If you are interested in joining, please contact Aileen Ponter at 250-632-6225 or Janet Malnis at 250-632-7387.

EVERY THURSDAY, the Kitimat Pottery Guild meets in the Riverlodge arts wing, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Interested in playing with clay? All experience levels welcome. For more, call Anne at 250-6323318. THE KITIMAT Public Library offers the highly engaging Mother Goose StoryTime for pre-schoolers Mondays from 10:30 -11:15 .am. Free but please register. HEALTHY BABIES drop-in is held every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Kitimat Child Development Centre. Welcoming families thru pregnancy and up to one year (older siblings welcome). Come meet other parents and infants over light refreshments with support from the CDC staff and a Public Health Nurse. For more, call 250-632-3144. CHILD DEVELOPMENT Centre Family Fun Spot Drop-In Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Fridays 1 to 3 p.m. Ages 0-5 welcome “A Great place for families to meet over coffee and toys!” Contact 250-6323144 for more details. KITIMAT FIBRE Arts Guild: Interested in knitting, spinning, weaving, or any other fibre? For more, phone Maureen 250-632-5444. KITIMAT MULTIPLE Sclerosis - I have M.S. but M.S. does not have me. You are not alone, male or female, and the Kitimat M.S. group would like to be here for you. Total confidentiality. For more, call Mary at 250-639-6016. AGLOW OF Kitimat All are welcome at our Care Group and Bible Study for men and women, single or married, Thursday at 7 p.m. For info, phone Brenda at 250-632-1616.

DID YOU KNOW that literacy is more than just being able to read? The Kitimat Adult Literacy Program provides FREE tutoring services for adult interested in improving their reading, writing, math, communication, and information technology skills. Is English NOT your first language? We provide FREE tutoring and small group English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. For more information please call Brandi at 250-632-7393 or to see what’s happening at the Community Corner check us out at www.kitimatcommunityservices. ca/KALP.html or find us on facebook.

DO YOU have diabetes? Individual and group counseling. For more info call 250-6328313 during operating hours - Wednesdays 8 a.m. to noon, Thursdays 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. - or leave message on our voice mail. We are located on the second floor of the Kitimat Hospital in the Home Support offices.

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ONGOING FRENCH COFFEE Club: Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month, join AFFNO and friends for French conversation (or just come and listen!) and coffee 3-4:30 p.m. in the new Hecate Strait building (120 First Ave. East, same building as Cargo Kitchen). For more, call 250-627-1313. MUSICIANS AND singers. The Prince Rupert Community Band and Choir seek new members. Band meets Mondays 7:30 – 9:00 and Choir on Wednesdays 7:30 – 9:30. Both meet at the Peter Witherly Community Music Studio at CHSS, Prince Rupert Blvd. Call Peter Witherly at 250-6249634 for more details. MENTAL HEALTH Family Resource Centre offers Strengthening Families Together – a free education course for families, friends and caregivers of individuals living with any mental illness. The course is 10 weeks long, one night per week in P.R. Registration required, limited seating. To register, call Noreen toll free 1-866326-7877 or email terrace@bcss.org. Course provided by the BC

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Schizophrenia Society. BEGINNER’S BAND for Adults - Have you always wanted to learn an instrument but never had the opportunity? Or did you play and would like to see if you can still make a sound? Join John Turner on Thursdays 7pm – 8 at Prince Rupert Middle School Band room on 9th West. Call John at 624-4634 for details. PRINCE RUPERT Seniors Centre Bingo Fridays 1- 3 pm. Everyone 19 years + welcome. THE PRINCE Rupert Genealogy Club meets the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Library. Phone Josie at 250-624-3279 for more information. THE PRINCE Rupert Breast Cancer Support Group invites any woman living with cancer to attend monthly luncheons every 3rd Sat. each month at noon at the Crest Hotel. P.R. ROYAL Canadian Legion meets the 3rd Monday of every month. Come visit the Military Museum Thursday - Sunday from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Call 250-6222917 for more. RIVER AND Ocean Metis Society of Prince Rupert meets the 3rd Mon. of every month at 1702 Atlin Ave. New people welcome. Refreshments. For more, call 250-627-4013. THIS IS not church! No expectations of financial support or service. Join us in a celebration of faith in Jesus Christ, Sundays 7pm, for praise, prayer and proclamation at the Salvation Army, 25 Grenville Court. NARCOTICS PROBLEM? Mondays 8-9 pm, 223 4th Ave East, Presbyterian Church. FRIENDSHIP HOUSE of Prince Rupert Hosts: AamaGoot Power Puff Girlz Club (ages 7-12) Tuesday 3 - 5 pm, 3rd floor meeting room. AamaGoot Ladyz Club (18 yrs. +) Learn new artistic designs through sewing, beading, etc. Fridays 1- 4 pm, 3rd floor meeting room. Call Carol Doolan at the Friendship House 250-627-1717, ext. 64 for more info. WOMEN IN Business breakfast meet on the 4th Wed. each month, 7:30 am Highliner Plaza. We offer women in business an opportunity to network with other

women in an informative and fairly informal environment. Interested? Call the chamber office 250-624-2296. THE RED Cross Health Equipment Loan Program is looking for volunteers. The program loans equipment at no charge to those who need it. If you can spare two or more hours per month, please come and see us on the A Floor in the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital on Thursdays from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. or call 250-624-3279. THE PRINCE Rupert Hospital Auxiliary Society is looking for new members. Meetings are held once a month, for more, please call Lila @250-627-1886. THE PRINCE Rupert and District Hospice Society sponsors a nineweek support group, “Journey through Grief” Wednesday evenings, 2 - 3 times per year according to need for adults who are grieving the death of a loved one. We believe that grief has no time limit so your loss need not be a recent one. We do, however, recommend that there be at least 3 months from the time of your loss to joining the group. Learn what to expect and gain skills to manage your grief while connecting with others who share a similar journey. Pre-registration required. For further info, to register, or for 1:1 support, call the Hospice Office at 250-622-6204. Please leave your name and number and your call will be returned. MEALS ON Wheels program needs volunteers to deliver hot meals to people in Prince Rupert on Mon. Wed. and Fri. from 11 am - 12 noon. Call Andrea Vogt 250-622-6375 for more. BECOME A member of the Prince Rupert Salmon Enhancement Society to get exciting hands-on experience at the Oldfield Creek Fish Hatchery and in their natural habitat. Play a vital role in everything from community education to spawning, raising, and releasing salmon to local streams. We welcome any level of experience and will provide training to turn you into a salmon expert! For more, call 250-6246733 or email oldfieldhatchery@gmail.com.

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PRINCE RUPERT - Prince Rupert’s Adrian Liu, who was a favourite to medal in his home country at the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games has been disqualified following an administrative error by Badminton Canada. Liu, Canada’s elite men’s doubles player and his badminton partner Derrick Ng were disqualified for violating a Badminton World Federation (BWF) rule that states no player or pair will enter two federationsanctioned competitions in the same week. Badminton Canada allegedly appealed the decision but to no avail. In a message to CBC, Ng stated that Badminton Canada had registered Liu and Ng to play in the Taipei Open, which falls on July 14 - 19 as opposed to the Taipei Grand Prix, which is held Oct. 13 - 18. The former tournament conflicts with the Pan Am Games by BWF rules. The duo, based out of Richmond, B.C. had won bronze in the 2011 Pan Am Games and were medal hopefuls in the Toronto tournament. The disqualification also hurts the duo’s chances of entering the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics as the points earned at the Pan Am Games are crucial to qualify for the Olympics. No replacement men’s doubles team has been assigned by Canada and the badminton portion of the Pan Am Games started Saturday. The rest of Team Canada have played strongly in the early-going. As of Monday morning, Rachel Honderich has advanced to the women’s singles semifinals, as have Canada’s mixed doubles team of Toby Ng and Alex Bruce.

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Liu, who was a favourite to medal in his home country at the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games was disqualified following an administrative error.

KITIMAT - Ben Thorne of Kitimat turned in an Olympic standard time of 1:21.33 to earn a silver medal in the men’s 20-kilometre race walk last Thursday in Gwangju, South Korea. Thorne finished three seconds back of gold medallist Dane Bird-Smith of Australia. Thorne jumped into first place at the 12-kilometre mark, recording an 8:07 pace for four straight kilometres. He remained in the lead at the 16-kilometre check point, and was neck and neck with the Aussie until the final stretch. This is the second Universiade medal of Thorne’s career. The fourth-year University of British Columbia student won a bronze medal in the team race walk competition at the 2013 Universiade in Kazan, Russia.

Terrace man’s physique voted best in province By Josh Massey

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TERRACE - Imagine standing in front of an audience of 2,000 wearing nothing but a Speedo and flexing your greased body so everyone, including discerning judges, can critique your muscle symmetry, size, even your smile and confidence level. For local resident Ashley Whittington, who was crowned Mr. BC after winning the province’s top amateur bodybuilding award this spring, it’s actually a great feeling, that is, for those who gave their best effort during the brutal, painful training leading up to that big day. “After you have worked really hard, you are pretty confident at that point,” says Whittington, 33, who is also co-owner of North Coast Health & Fitness in Terrace. “If you didn’t give it much, say you gave it 60 per cent and not 100 per cent, then yeah maybe you would wish you weren’t there.” This was his third time competing in the competition held this at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre and fifth straight year of competing in general, and Whittington weaned himself to 235 pounds, winning top honours in the super heavy-weight category, and also winning best all around physique at the event that featured 300 competitors. “People tend to look good standing alone, but seen against all the other competitors it’s different,” he said of the level of competition at the event. Preparing means feeling the pain. You can’t be too comfortable, he says. “You need to make it uncomfortable to get that lean look.” Since 2009, when he won The Sandra Wickham body building award, Whittington has regularly undertaken the grueling four-month diet and training regime necessary to get chiseled for competitions at a higher level.

Now that he is B.C. champ, he has unrestricted qualification to the nationals, which he plans to compete in this year or next, and after that he could even turn pro if he wins there. But public glory is not Whittington’s endgame. Ultimately, he says he does it as a way to meet personal goals and also to show the many people he trains that high level fitness is possible. “A lot of them are working towards a goal that they have, whether it’s a weight loss goal or a muscle building goal, changing their physique for a wedding or a reunion,” he said of his clients at the North Coast Health & Fitness. “When I tell them to do something, I have walked the walk myself, I am not telling them to do something that none of us have done before. It gives us a little credibility.” Whittington also says his wife Charis, who coowns North Coast Health & Fitness, has been a great companion on the road to victory. “It is good advertising to be involved in that [competition] and my wife is involved in that too and we are pretty supportive of each other. That was the third time I competed at the provincials so I was pretty pumped to win it.” And how can the reader achieve a body like his? “You can’t shape body fat,” Whittington advises. “It’s always going to look the same, but muscle you can shape and add that roundness to it and that symmetry and that’s what gives us waist and shoulders.” “Every seven days we want to see some change,” he added. “Whether it’s weight loss or muscle,” he said, the lead up to the competition involves spending much money on the right foods. Since there is no prize money, those costs for the food come from straight out of the pockets of the athletes, he added.

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Ashley Whittington flexes for the audience of over 2,000 at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver.

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