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Lax Kw’alaams position “irresponsible”
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Kitkatla chief calls for Tsimshian unity
Heart of our city: Chris Rose Page A5
BY SHAUN THOMAS PORT EDWARD / The Northern View
The Chief of the Gitxaala Nation is calling for unity among Tsimshian nations as Lax Kw’alaams seeks title to Lelu Island. Chief Clifford White took issue with a statement - Clifford White released by the Lax Kw’alaams Band that said it was “regrettable” that other Tsimshian communities chose “to accept agreements with PNW both prior to full scientific evaluation of the proposed facility and in conflict with Lax Kw’alaams rights and interests and those of up-river nations”. See LELU on Page A2
“It is disappointing and irresponsible ... to take an adversarial position.”
News Premier praises Rupert mayor Page A8 Robb Rydde / Special to The Northern View
The Prince Rupert Fire Department was called to battle a blaze on Summit Avenue at 12:29 p.m. on Sunday after flames were seen shooting out of one of the multiplex units. See Page A2 for more on this story.
Port authority deems cruise season a success More than 70 per cent of passengers make excursions
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Boreal in the early morning hours of Sept. 23 marked the end of the 2015 cruise season in Prince Rupert, a season that included 10 vessels carrying more than 3,600 passengers to the North Coast. Reflecting on the year in cruise, Prince Rupert Port Authority marketing manager Brian Friesen said it was a successful one on a number of fronts. “It was positive for a few reasons, but primarily with the number of passengers participating in shore excursions offered in Prince Rupert. Just over 70 per cent of passengers participated in a tour and I think that tour offering is one benefit Prince Rupert has,” he said, noting feedback was
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“I think passengers liked the character of the town and the friendliness of the people.” - Brian Friesen also positive from those who didn’t join a tour. “I think passengers liked the character of the town and the friendliness of the people, and I know they liked walking around Prince Rupert and spending time in places like Cow Bay ... people had nothing but positive things to say about the nature and some of the wildlife.” However, Friesen noted that there is work to be done around providing information to
independent visitors, those who did not take tours, regarding where to go and where they can find things in town. It is something that Friesen said will be worked on throughout the fall with an advisory group that includes the port authority, the City of Prince Rupert, Tourism Prince Rupert, the Chamber of Commerce and tour operators. As for next year, Friesen said the focus will be on continuing to attract smaller, high-end cruise lines similar to those that called on Prince Rupert this year. “A lot of passengers on those high-end lines are looking for unique experiences ... we feel like we have a bit of a niche there and will continue to target those lines, as well as having discussions with other lines in the Alaska cruise theatre,” he said. “We’re looking forward to another successful year in 2016.”
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Fire claims Lax Kw’alaams files title claim Summit Ave. residence BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
A residence on Summit Avenue was completely destroyed after a fire broke out early Sunday afternoon. “Upon arrival, the one building g was fully y engulfed in flames,� explained Prince Rupert fire chief Dave McKenzie. “The one unit, including all of the personal belongings, is completely destroyed. I would - Dave McKenzie estimate the damage at more than $200,000.� McKenzie said the fire was an “accidental fire� caused by the misuse of smoking material. There were three children and two adults in the residence at the time, but all were able to evacuate unharmed after the smoke detector went off. McKenzie said it took firefighters three hours to extinguish the blaze, but personnel remained on scene until 8 a.m. Monday morning to monitor for flare ups and hotspots in adjacent buildings. McKenzie notes that this is a reminder of the importance of having properly working and tested smoke detectors in your home.
“I would estimate the damage at more than $200,000.�
LELU from Page A2 “It is disappointing and irresponsible for Lax Kw’alaams to take an adversarial position with other Tsimshian nations on the Petronas project,� he said, noting Gitxaala is part of the Tsimshian Environmental Stewardship Society. “The Tsimshian communities need to work together to ensure projects in our shared territory are properly reviewed and delivered to the highest standards, now and into the future.� As for the project itself, White said the Gitxaala Nation is continuing to review plans for the terminal. “Our level of review for the Petronas project is no different than our review of the Northern Gateway Pipeline. Gitxaala Environmental Monitoring (GEM) is actively involved in theCanadian Environment Assessment Agency (CEAA) process to ensure proper due diligence for this project occurs. The potential economic benefits are second to the environmental values. The environment has always been, and will always be, our first priority,� he said in a statement, alluding to the work the band is doing to stop the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline. “The Gitxaala First Nation continues to lead the Tsimshian people on Northern Gateway through continued legal action against the
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Lelu Island and Flora Bank are at the centre of an Aboriginal title claim.
federal government’s approval of the Northern Gateway pipeline. We have led the fight on the coast against Northern Gateway. We have very clear views on the protection of our coastal environment and these are the same values Gitxaala carries in CEAA’s review of Petronas’ LNG terminal at Lelu Island ... We will not move to final agreement with Petronas until all potential impacts on community health, LNG plant safety and the environment are addressed to our satisfaction.� The statement from the Gitxaala came two days after Lax Kw’alaams filed its Notice of Civil Claim in the Supreme Court of British Columbia seeking a declaration that the band holds Aboriginal title to the lands
and that the project cannot proceed without their approval. “British Columbia, Canada and the Port continue to assert jurisdiction and control over the subject lands. In asserting jurisdiction and control and in dealing with the subject lands, British Columbia, Canada and the Port have interfered with and continue to interfere with the Allied Tribes’ Aboriginal title to the subject lands,� reads the filing, which lists the Prince Rupert Port Authority, the provincial and federal governments and Pacific NorthWest LNG as defendants. “The construction of the project would damage important fish habitat on and adjacent to Flora Bank, which would interfere with the plaintiff ’s fishing rights.�
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Date set for Nexen updates Aurora LNG plans all-candidate forum Dodge Cove BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
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A date has been set for the federal all-candidates forum in Prince Rupert. The forum will take place on Oct. 7 at the Lester Centre of the Arts beginning Clockwise: Liberal candidate Brad Layton, at 6:30 p.m. Green Party candidate Jeannie Parnell, Organized NDP candidate Nathan Cullen, Christian Heritage Party candidate Don Spratt and by the Prince Conservative candidate Tyler Nesbitt. Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce, the forum will begin with questions posed by a panel of local media representatives followed by a moderated series of questions from the audience. Residents will have their chance to cast their ballots for the next MP for the Skeena – Bulkley Valley riding on Oct. 19. Those seeking election include NDP candidate Nathan Cullen, Conservative candidate Tyler Nesbitt, Liberal candidate Brad Layton, Christian Heritage Party candidate Don Spratt and Green Party candidate Jeannie Parnell. Look for complete coverage of the forum online at www.thenorthernview.com.
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Residents had their chance to weigh in on what should be covered by environmental assessment of Aurora LNG on Wednesday night, with people packing the North Coast Convention Centre to learn more about the project. The company, a joint venture between Nexen Energy and INPEX Gas British Columbia Ltd., is proposing to construct a liquefied natural gas export terminal on the tip of Digby Island. Plans call for the facility to process between 20 and 24 million tonnes of LNG per annum at full build out with a marine terminal capable of accommodating up to three LNG carriers. The company is planning to submit its environmental assessment application in the spring or summer of 2016, with construction beginning around 2020 and operations starting in 2024. Aurora LNG has identified five pillars of the environmental assessment that will be studied and reported on. These include effects on the environment — which includes
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A rendering of the Aurora LNG facility proposed for Digby Island.
impacts to air, water and terrestrial resources — on the economy, on human health, on archaeological and heritage resources and social impacts — which include effects on visual quality, infrastructure, land use, marine use and community health. While representatives from Aurora LNG were on hand to discuss the project and field questions, residents of Dodge Cove were outside the facility to raise awareness of their concerns with the proximity of the project to their small community. “Nexen-CNOOC’s project is to build an LNG terminal site, with road and the worker’s camp adjacent
to our watershed. It may disturb our already delicate water supply and ancient muskeg wetland, as well as separate us from our treasured Lake Wahl,” read a statement from the residents, which noted a confidential survey showed 96 per cent of Dodge Cove residents opposed the project. “Dodge Cove residents demand the B.C. Government adhere to the world class standards of the Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators’ (SIGITTO) siting standards [and] support the minimum 2.2 mile SIGITTO Hazard Zone free from LNG facilities and carriers — a world class standard for tankers and terminals.”
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Cullen: Aboriginal relations near “crisis point” BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
Skeena - Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen spoke scathingly of the provincial and federal governments last week, after a largely Tsimshian First Nations occupation movement had gathered on Lelu Island while ocean test drilling was in operation by Pacific NorthWest LNG (PNW). The incumbent NDP candidate for the riding in the upcoming October federal election blasted the Conservative federal government, led by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the B.C. Liberal provincial government, led by Premier Christy Clark, over the process of helping PNW pick a site for their LNG export terminal. “I don’t know if it’s incompetence or ignorance, you’d have to pick one, for the federal and provincial governments to issue licenses to companies to build large resource projects right in the very places that are most important to our economy and ecology,” said Cullen while in Prince Rupert earlier in September. “We now believe that this is coming to a bit of a crisis point. We have the occupation on the island, we have building resistance across the Northwest that is galvanizing First Nations and
it’s certainly in [PNW]’s best interest for the government to usher them to a new location and do it soon.” The MP mentioned that it’s not just the Lax Kw’alaams who recognize the location as an ill-fitting place to build an export terminal, but First Nations from the coast to Alberta are uniting in opposition due to the importance of the wild salmon habitat that is located in the vicinity of the proposed LNG project. “I think it has unified First Nations right from here to Alberta because everybody understands the value of wild fish,” said Cullen. “I think [PNW] got sold a bad bill of goods. I think the B.C. and federal governments came in and pointed them in one direction. If you had to pick one place on the whole North Coast that is more perilous to wild salmon, I’m not sure you could find one.” United Fisherman and Allied Workers’ Union (UFAWU) northern representative Joy Thorkelson also weighed in on the contentious location, stating that before the environmental assessment process began for the terminal, the union had discussed with Petronas, a parent company of PNW, that the site wouldn’t work based on the proximity to the salmon spawning region and the eelgrass environment.
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Port Edward council had its own busy week down at UBCM, meeting with several government officials. From left, Transportation Minister Todd Stone, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Peter Fassbender, Mayor Dave MacDonald, Minister of Natural Gas Development Rich Coleman, Coun. Christine McKenzie, Coun. Grant Moore, Premier Christy Clark, Coun. Dan Franzen and Coun. James Brown.
“We, certainly from the commercial fishing industry, told Petronas [that] they were never going to be able to build their plant there. The opposition would go all the way from the Babine [Lake] all the way down to coastal First Nations as well as the commercial fishing industry and the sports fishing industry,” said Thorkelson. “I think they’re going to have to change locations ... Otherwise [PNW] is facing years of court battles, they’re facing occupation of the island, they’re facing resistance up and down the line
... This is the exact opposite of what a resource company wants when it’s trying to gain the social license that it needs ... Let’s take the main conflict point away which is about threatening wild salmon stocks and do something much better,” said Cullen, noting LNG can be done but must be done right. “I’d be upset if I were the company, I’d think about suing the governments for all the lost time and money they’ve had to put into working on a site that was always going to be a problem.”
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Open road calls for Rupert biker Chris Rose mixes custom rides with community support BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
It’s not often that, for a biker, a Harley Davidson would be a step down in the speed department, but that’s just what it was for Chris Rose in 1998. The born-and-raised Prince Rupert resident was a little more used to the smaller, speedy Japanese-manufactured bikes than the larger, slick, imposing luxury of a Harley when he made the switch. “When I first started riding bikes, I used to ride all night long or all day long, whenever I had a chance to ride ... so I rode a lot of Japanese bikes before [buying my first Harley] like Kawasakis, Yamahas, Suzukis, Hondas – all of them street bikes, all very fast bikes,” Chris said last week. “I [eventually] sold them and then finally when I had kids, me and my wife at the time thought getting a Harley would slow me down – just a cruiser. So I did that.” Chris has been on two wheels almost as long as he’s been walking on two legs. From mini bikes to driving around town less than legally as a 15-year-old to now owning one of the most beautiful, unique and prestigious custom Harley Davidson motorcycles in North America, Chris has always been attracted to the two-wheeled road beasts and is now president of the Prince Rupert-based Harley Riders. “Working at the Pulp Mill, I worked there for 16 years and I’ve always been mechanically inclined. I’ve always liked working on bikes and motors and stuff,” he said. In his early days in town, Chris graduated from Prince Rupert Secondary School before heading to Prince George for a number of weeks every year for four years to become a certified millwright at the College of New Caledonia. With stints in Kamloops, working at a bike shop called Interior Motorcycles, and in Vancouver, Chris always found his way back to the North Coast city. “I always came back and found a good job,” said the Rupertite. “It’s safer here than in the big city. I just like the good, clean air. It doesn’t take too long to get to work or home ... I’ve just got a lot of friends here.” In ‘98, Chris graduated from the Hondas and Kawasakis to buy his first Harley at the shop in Smithers. “I bought it in Smithers and I rode it back. It took me about three times to get the price I was happy with for the bike I wanted,” he said. The bike was a Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide. “So it’s kind of a Chopper-style with a longer front wheel, extended forks with 21-inch wheels and a skinnier front wheel ... The Softail model was a big one back then – you can’t see the shocks in the back, it’s mounted
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Chris Rose, the proud owner of the custom Harley pictured at left, is no stranger to giving back.
“I used to ride all night long or all day long, whenever I had a chance.” - Chris Rose underneath in the frame,” said Chris. The Rupertite has had a number of bikes, all of which he’s bought himself in the past and he currently has two Harleys – a touring bike that he’s fixed up and a custom 2.5-year-old build. The custom bike has gained him notoriety in not only northern B.C., but in the United States at the 75th annual South Dakota Sturgis Motorcycle Rally – one of the biggest bike rallies in North America, which drew 600,000 people last year. Chris won second-place at the Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show in Sturgis in 2014 with the bike, which was designed almost wholly by its rider. “The headlights – the signal light has been made for this bike, I designed it ... Same with the paint job – the paint was applied in Victoria and a guy out of Vancouver did the seat – [mine] was his first or second leather seat that he’s ever hand-tooled. It’s all engraved,” he said. “A lot of the other parts are from California that I’ve ordered in, plus I had them make the signal light and the headlight ... the brass in front is all made for the bike. I started that fad, they actually manufacture those. It’s quite popular in the custom world now” he said. Chris rides that bike daily and it has been featured in Canadian Biker Magazine and won numerous awards in the
Northwest. He’s even given a few riders their first go-around on a motorcycle. “Some of them are scared and most of them just love it, they think it’s the greatest thing. They’ve never had that feeling before where you’re turning. They get scared at first, but once you get used to the leaning and turning, they think it’s magnificent and it’s a great time,” said Chris, who’s also driven his kids Stephanie and Stephen, now grown, on his bikes. Stephen had his own dirt bike and used to ride up Mt. Hays and around the Terrace track with it. Mostly, Chris likes the open air that he’s able to feel while riding. “You’re out in the elements, you’re in control of two wheels, you’re leaning over into the corners and the wind and bugs’ are in your teeth, it’s all fun. The scenery’s beautiful. You’re out in the middle of it, cruising around down by the river,” he said. Chris joined the Prince Rupert Harley Riders Club 16 years ago and has since become its president. “I slowly got into helping them out, doing whatever needed to be done for the Toy Run stuff,” he said. The Toy Run, of course, is the Harley Riders’ signature annual event that’s been going on for 34 years. It supports the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper program through providing toys, money, gifts and food to the Salvation Army and last year raised over $10,000 for the program. “I think there might be a little more [attendees] than last year. We’ve got six riders from Ketchikan coming down and quite a few from Terrace and Smithers and Kitimat,” said Chris. More details on the Toy Run can be found in this week’s edition of the Northern View on page A23.
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his week I offer up a tip of my proverbial hat to Coun. Barry Cunningham for standing up in a room full of elected officials from across the province and clearly articulating the realities of life in northern British Columbia. During a debate around increasing the carbon tax, an idea that was ultimately defeated by less than three per cent of the vote, Cunningham was quoted as saying: “If you live up north, everything is trucked up there ... This would add a lot to all our food and everything else that’s trucked up.” That right there illustrates a fundamental difference between people living in the southern portion of the province and those of us who Shaun Thomas prefer the quieter life here on the North Coast — it costs more money to get anything to or from the region than those living in southern B.C. While Cunningham focused in on food and goods, which need to be trucked all the way down Highway 16 to arrive at their final destination regardless of their starting point, it is an argument that could easily be made for any number of aspects of life. Need specialized medical treatment in a hurry? It’s not as simple as jumping in a car and driving a few hours to Vancouver or a major centre, it involves costly flights or, at minimum, a few hundred dollars in hotel bills. And gas itself, despite not having a TransLink tax added to it, is more expensive in the Northwest than it is in the Lower Mainland. Figure that one out... Often times people in the more urban areas of the province take things for granted and get the attention of the provincial government much faster based simply on the number of voters that live in the region. For example, while getting affordable housing in Prince Rupert is like pulling teeth, the government just spent $550,000 to help run a shelter in Maple Ridge through the winter. Coun. Cunningham speaking up at UBCM is a reminder that British Columbia extends north of Kamloops — the more the government and urban B.C. can be reminded of that, the better.
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e’re seeing the effects of our post-literate, Convention Centre, there were several attempts at adult feelings-based education system and media on supervision. the federal election. Candidate bozo eruptions Coquitlam Coun. Terry O’Neill noted that unlike are becoming more frequent. intrinsic rights articulated in Canada’s charter, freedom Feelings-based beliefs were on display again at last of assembly and so forth, this is an attempt to invent week’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in new rights that are actually demands for “others to do Vancouver, where bozo eruptions by local politicians something for you.” come in bunches. Indeed, if we’re going to have government by Tom Fletcher This year’s main outbreak was an emotional demand 11-year-olds, we might as well throw in a right to free that the B.C. government enact a provincial bill of rights. ice cream. This magic municipal Magna Carta “recognizes the right of Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz went off on a rant about every resident to live in a healthy environment, including the how this new “vision” would protect us from things like right to clean air, clean water and vibrant ecosystems.” Volkswagen fiddling its diesel fuel emission results. Alert taxpayers may wonder, how many lawyers would it take The resolution calls for “access to justice when environmental to define “vibrant”? More on that in a moment. rights are infringed,” which sounds like code for some sort Local councils across B.C. and around the country have been of costly new legal aid program to pursue every individual pitched this scheme by the David Suzuki Foundation, which grievance. calls it the Blue Dot campaign. In short, it’s part of the bigger Meanwhile in the real world, class action lawsuits are being plan to save the planet by crushing capitalism, currently being prepared to gain compensation for lost resale value of millions pushed by the Pope, the UN and others. of cars. This is what happens in fortunate places like Canada There are many such children, terrified by indoctrination that already have access to justice. about the imminent destruction of Earth and all its cuddly Williams Lake Mayor Walt Cobb pleaded with rural creatures that has bombarded them since they learned to speak. delegates to reject this “David Suzuki propaganda” that is They are found in the wealthiest countries in human history, designed to put more roadblocks in the way of the very resource those enjoying health, comfort and opportunity not imagined by industries that provide our modern comforts. anyone 100 years ago. Alas, the resolution passed in a show of hands that should In the vast, air-conditioned hall of the Vancouver have been, but wasn’t, put to a counted vote.
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Should the provincial government increase the carbon tax?
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“No, I think we have enough taxes.”
“With the price of gas what it is now, I think that would be ludicrous.”
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Photo courtesy Prince Rupert Port Authority GOODBYE, MR. CHIPS: At the Houston Pellet Partnership Ltd. plant, sawdust and other residues from Canfor’s sawmill are converted into wood pellets before being loaded onto rail cars bound for Prince Rupert’s Westview Terminal, where they depart for overseas markets.
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Editor: Re: Port has nothing to hide, Sept. 16. I would like to thank Ken Veldman, P.R. point man for the Prince Rupert Port Authority, for clarifying that a Ridley Island terminal for oil tankers is a distinct possibility. Thanks also for pointing out that the port “has a mandate to promote and facilitate trade in a way that is environmentally sustainable, socially responsible, and economically beneficial for Canadians”. The current First Nations occupation of Lelu Island shows just how successful the Port Authority has been in promoting that mandate with the Petronas LNG project. Do you think that they will do any better with an oil tanker facility? When it comes to protecting wild salmon, both
our Provincial and our federal governments have let us down repeatedly. Promoting salmon-fry killing salmon farms, gutting the local fishing fleet; these were not prudent, well-thought out policies. First Nations people know the importance of wild salmon in ensuring our continued survival. Our governments should be mandated to protect our environment for future prosperity. Instead they gut environmental laws and allow the fossil fuel industry to “self-regulate”. The Prince Rupert Port Authority might as well come clean and drop the “socially responsible, and environmentally sustainable” part of their mandate. Their actions speak louder than their words. Charles Justice Prince Rupert
Petronas not the way forward Editor: Re: Petronas safety audit I am against this LNG project because of the way the contract was signed by Christy Clark. This project will increase our GHG emissions and put us way off target for the next 25 years. This company will never have a tax increase in 25 years. This project will not lead to the number of local jobs you might think. The full life cycle of this LNG project, from fracking to final use, is no better than the GHG emissions from a coal fired plant. We will never be able to reduce our impacts on the world’s climate as no changes are allowed without a penalty paid by Canadian taxpayers. The contract is a template for other LNG projects. There were no guarantees in
the contract that two coal fired plants will be shut down in Asia to lessen GHG emissions overall. This project may only lead to more emissions. A healthy ecosystem is based on the number of young sea life produced. Lelu Island is a nursery for our young sea life in many different forms. The life of this project will pass by quickly. But the ramifications of death in our waters and in our atmosphere will affect our sea life, wildlife, our people and future generations, not only in our area but in the entire world. Let’s get on with our future which is in renewables. By 2050 we have to be off fossil fuels and this is no way to get there. Mary Ann Shannon Terrace
Enbridge hearings coming Editor: For some time we have been under the threat of Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway project with all its risks of oil pollution and destruction of marine habitat on our coast. We have good reason to fear the world’s largest tankers travelling through Douglas Channel almost daily. The Joint Review Panel held interveners to a higher standard of proof than Northern Gateway. Almost everyone who presented to the JRP was against this project. It was resoundingly rejected in a plebiscite by the citizens of Kitimat. There are eighteen legal challenges that have been made by eight First Nations (on the basis of Aboriginal Rights and Title), four environmental
groups (on incomplete and erroneous assessments affecting the environment), and a labour union for, among other things, “failing to consider greenhouse gas emissions and other upstream environmental impacts associated with oil sands”. On October 1-2 and 5-8, 2015, the legal challenges to the approval of Northern Gateway are scheduled to be heard at the Federal Court of Appeal in Vancouver. The challengers have worked hard to get ready to be heard in court, and they represent those of us who can’t be with them. Please encourage and support them. Margaret Ouwehand Douglas Channel Watch
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Federal Election All Candidates Forum Wednesday, October 7th Doors Open 6:30, Forum begins at 7pm. Lester Centre for the Arts Watch the forum on Citywest Channel 10 or online at citywestchannel10.ca Event sponsored by: Prince Rupert Grain • Citywest • BC Northern Real Estate Board
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Among the ministers that heard from Prince Rupert council were Aboriginal Relations and Reconcilliation Minister John Rustad, Minister of Natural Gas Development Rich Coleman, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Peter Fassbender, Premier Christy Clark and Transportation Minister Todd Stone.
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In his first time attending the Union of British Columbia Municipalities conference, Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain was praised by Premier Christy Clark in her keynote address to municipal leaders from around the province. “Lee Brain has incredible vision. Charles Hays, who died aboard the Titanic in 1912, had a vision too and that was to see Prince Rupert become a port city for the world. Lee has taken that vision up, with gusto I might add, to ensure his community can achieve that vision,” she said. “When he sees membership in the Chamber of Commerce grow by 40 per cent, he knows small business is growing and that is part of his vision.” Clark also used her address to delegates
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Yoga is starting Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 3 p.m. Just in case there is a change, please check with Donna before Tuesday at 250-627-1900. Our next general meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 13. Monday, Oct. 12 is Thanksgiving and we will be closed, please remember the meeting the next day. Would anyone like to sell some of our raffle tickets for us? The raffle is one of our biggest fundraisers and we could use some help. Our Fall Tea is Nov. 14.
For over 55 years, Rotary Spain and Taiwan. Clubs around the world have been The Prince Rupert Rotary Club participating in an international is currently seeking applicants for youth exchange program that sees their International Youth Exchange students, aged 15 -18, immerse Program in 2015/16. Students themselves in the customs and currently in Grades 9 -11 are eligible to culture of another country. apply. Applications are available There are more than 90 countries at the Charles Hays Secondary involved in the Rotary youth School office or by contacting Bob exchange program, and while the Killbery at bbkillbery@citytel.net countries involved vary from region or any member of the Prince Rupert to region, each offers its own unique Rotary Club. experience. During the exchange, Please return your completed which typically lasts 11 months, application to the school office students attend school and live with or Bob Killbery, 1218-7th Avenue two to four host families. East, Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J The Rotary youth exchange 4N2. All applicants and at least program is a once in a lifetime one parent/guardian will be experience. Students learn a required to attend a selection new language and establish interview which will be conducted an international network of in the latter part of October, friends, while developing a true 2015. understanding and tolerance The deadline for applications of the differences in our is Oct. 15. world. In recent years, the Prince Sun Life Assurance Class Action Rupert Rotary Club has sponsored several A Class Action has been commenced in local students, sending BC for Policy Holders of: them to Brazil, • Flex Plus the Netherlands, • Interest Plus Belgium, Denmark • Universal Plus and Germany. At the • Universal Optimet same time, the club For more information and to register visit: has hosted visiting www.sunlifeclassaction.com exchange students Or e-mail: amy.jmp@shaw.ca from Brazil, France,
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Ellara Smyth (in the firefighters’ helmet) celebrated her second birthday in style on Sept. 19, inviting the Prince Rupert Fire Department over to accept a donation of $500 that she received as birthday presents for the B.C. Burn Fund for Children. Firefighters (left to right) Real Jones, Jon Bonneschranz, Brody Bishop and Rick Roemer accepted the cheque for the fire department.
Prince Rupert SPCA seeking volunteers National Character Conference Hosted by Character Abbotsford
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The Prince Rupert SPCA is undertaking a trap-neuter-release program for feral cats in the city and is seeking volunteers to help administer the program. The TNR program is sustained entirely by small grants and donations from the public. It costs
roughly $1,000 to spay and neuter a small colony of community cats, and there may be up to 30 colonies within the city. “To date, the branch has successfully spayed and neutered 27 cats with the help of local volunteers,� says Jamey Morris, Prince Rupert BC SPCA branch manager. “We rely heavily on the financial
support and involvement of local residents and business that truly care about the communities of cats in their neighborhoods.� Morris is currently collecting information about additional colonies in the city that need to be fixed and is requesting that anyone who wants to be involved to contact her at the Prince Rupert SPCA shelter at 250-624-2859.
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This 3 bedroom, 2 bath character home has been extensively upgraded and lovingly restored both inside and out. The heating system, plumbing and electrical have all been upgraded. The home also has newer windows plus the exterior has been insulated and completely resided. Prime location, amazing home!
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1209 Immanuel Street Amazing value! This 4 bedroom, 1 bath family home backs onto a greenbelt, giving you a sense of space and privacy. On the main level you’ll find bamboo flooring and vaulted ceilings. Off-street parking and a covered carport with potential for a large workshop are other great features of this home.
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If you’re looking for an updated harbour view home then you’ve just found it. Inside you’ll notice that the sellers have retained some of the original character of the house while still updating it to what you’d expect of a new home. The three bedrooms plus office along with the large rec room ensure the family has more than enough space and outside there is a partially covered deck and large landscaped yard.
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Rupert Rampage return in style Rhinos trample River Kings, 8-3 BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
Well, nothing like kicking off the season by crushing the defending league champions and Coy Cup silver-medallists. Things couldn’t have gone much better for the Prince Rupert Rampage in their only exhibition game of the season, as they downed their Highway 16 rival Terrace River Kings 8-3 on Saturday night in front of a crowd of 650. “The boys are having fun,” said Rampage head coach Roger Atchison after the game. It’s hard not to when you’re scoring on average every eight minutes in the game. The Rampage, who found themselves with only two wins throughout the duration of last season, look primed to blow those numbers out of the water with a new-look offence, fuelled by the addition of a few Rupertites who have returned from playing junior hockey down south and one who played Western Hockey League (WHL) hockey with the Prince George Cougars and Kelowna Rockets as well as university puck with Thompson Rivers University. Tyler Halliday, the veteran of 136 WHL games, endeared himself to Rupert fans immediately by scoring four goals and adding one assist for five points in his first game in the red and black. “I’ve been playing with some pretty good players, so I give them all the credit. All my chances were because of them,” the winger humbly said Saturday. Halliday highlighted a complete 60-minute team effort by the Rampage, by scoring a hat trick by the 14-minute mark of the second period and adding a fourth marker seven minutes into the third. “I’ve been with [my linemates] Braydon Horcoff and Cole Atchison since August and I’ve been dryland [training] and everything like that, so I moved here in June and I wanted to contribute to the team and be a part of the community,” the Kamloops product Halliday said. “I love playing with them. They’re hard-working guys. They like to go down low and work hard and that’s the type of
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player I am. We seem to click pretty well together.” Horcoff is another addition coming from junior hockey this year, as the Rupertite played his 2014-15 season with the Junior B Beaver Valley Nitehawks of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League (KIJHL). Cole Atchison got some games in last year with the Rampage and is in his second year with the club. “The [new players] just add some depth. It’s just great – four lines, that’s the big thing. We have four lines that can compete with the puck and skate and it makes it pretty nice for a coach,” said Roger. Other new faces included forward Patrick Robert, who scored the rhinos’ second goal in the first period, Jamie Schenkeveld, who notched an assist and had a rough game, being the victim of a four-minute spearing penalty by Terrace’s captain Steve Cullis, and Tyler Ostrom, who returned from playing Junior B hockey with the Osoyoos Coyotes in the KIJHL. “Our defence kept it simple tonight. Ostrom had a pretty solid game offensively and Jean-Luc [Fournier] was a good physical presence out there and we’ve got big-boy Jamie out there. He took a few shots tonight, but he played well ... We had a few guys step up. I thought Jordan Weir played great up front on the PK (penalty kill) and sniped a good one there,” said Roger. Rampage general manager Ron German liked the amount of pressure that has been taken off previous Rampage scorers like Jared Meers, Kory Movold and Craig Munro.
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New Prince Rupert Rampage forward Patrick Robert celebrates his goal in the first period of the Rampage’s 8-3 win over the Terrace River Kings in exhibition play last Saturday night.
“I think what it does this year, is you’re not looking for the same guy to go out and penalty kill and then have to go out and score some goals for you. That’s the biggest thing – we have a little bit of depth this year – four lines up front, anybody’s good to go at any time,” said German. And while the team was excited they just beat the defending Central Interior Hockey League (CIHL) champs by five goals, the manager remained cautiously optimistic about their chances the next time the rhinos have a shot at the River Kings with a full lineup. “They’re no different [from us]. They have a lot of new faces and they have a few guys that are back from junior too ... so it’s basically our old guys have got to match their old guys and new guys have got to match their new guys, so you’ll see a lot different Terrace team the next time they come I guarantee you that ... Hopefully we can compete with them when they bring their ‘A’ game,” said German. “They definitely had some players missing tonight.” Horcoff broke the ice 15 minutes into the game when he roofed a shot over
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Terrace goalie Devon Ames’ shoulder. Robert followed that up just one minute later when he scored a simlar marker, beating a sprawling Ames from in close on the right. Then, Halliday notched his first of the game again from in tight to end the first frame 3-0 Rupert. Terrace would threaten at the start of the second with a goal from inside the blue-line from Dawson Leblond to make it 3-1 before Halliday and Terrace’s Leblond exchanged goals to end the period – Halliday on a shorthanded breakaway and Leblond five-on-five. Halliday would add another to complete the hat trick on the power-play. With the score 5-2 to start the third, two goals in less than a minute by Ostrom and Halliday took the game out of reach at 7-2 and Weir and Cullis exchanged goals in the last five minutes of the game to finalize the score 8-3 for the Rampage. Rampage netminder Devon Gerrits turned aside 20 of 23 shots, while Ames stopped 17 of 25 Rupert shots. The Rampage tallied three power-play goals and the River Kings notched one of their own.
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The Prince Rupert rep under-18 boys’ team made it to the Penticton Provincial ‘B’ Cup in July. The same team made it last year as the under-17 team.
In Brief Mexican duo best Liu On his trek to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, Prince Rupert badminton product Adrian Liu hit a bit of a snag when he and men’s doubles partner Derrick Ng travelled to the VI Internacional Mexicano 2015 tournament in Cancun, Mexico from Sept. 9 – 13. After receiving a first-round bye, Liu and Ng, ranked No. 48 in the world, found themselves up against Mexico’s Job Castillo and Lino Munoz, ranked 75th, in the second round. Both teams played each other extremely tightly, but in a two-game sweep, Castillo and Munoz were able to down the Canadians in an very close match, 21-19, 21-19. Liu’s loss follows an earlier match where Liu and Ng faced off against the very same Mexican duo on Sept. 4 in the Guatemala International Challenge 2015, where both teams made it to the second round once again, with the Mexicans besting the Canadians 23-25, 21-12, 21-17. Liu and Ng had previously defeated Umana Ruiz Mario and Ruben Castellanos of Guatemala in the first round. The duo are scheduled to play at the Babolat Bulgarian International 2015 from Sept. 30 – Oct. 3.
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Five Prince Rupert rep under-15 girls players played with a Terrace select team over the summer. The group totalled two ties and two losses in a hard fought provincials tournament in Nelson in July.
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The Prince Rupert Amateur Swim Club (PRASC) has completed its registration session for all existing swim members and are now taking registration from new members interested in starting their aquatic careers with the PRASC Rapids. On Tuesday, Oct. 6, head coach Chris Street will meet many new members at the Earl Mah Aquatic Centre’s lobby from 5 – 6 p.m. The swimmers are asked to bring their swim gear so that PRASC staff can evaluate them. The Rapids host their first regional meet from Oct. 23 – 25 at the aquatic centre.
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Over the summer, one Prince Rupert rep soccer team and one Terrace team with a lot of Rupert representation reached the provincial stage down south. The Prince Rupert Youth Soccer Association’s (PRYSA) under-18 rep boys’ team reached B.C.’s top tourney for the second year in a row (last year they attended as under-17 players). “[Making provincials in two consecutive years] hasn’t been done for a very long time for a team from Prince Rupert,” said boys’ under-18 coach Peter Riley. “Especially when you’re trying to build a soccer association as a whole.” While they didn’t win at the eight-team round robin tournament, having a small bench and not many substitutions, the team learned lots from the play of Lower Mainland teams they faced such as squads from Lake Cowichan, Kelowna, Surrey and the Kootenays. “You’re competing with teams who play from September all the way through to June in the Lower Mainland, whereas we don’t. Our season’s pretty short,” said Riley, adding that each rep team from Rupert starts up around April for a relatively short three-to-four month season because players often have other sporting commitments to school teams or minor hockey.
“[In the younger rep teams, like under-13 or under-14], I’m hoping they have high numbers this year because when you mould your team, regardless of how you do or whether you make provincials at that age group doesn’t really matter because you’re still developing them as a whole. Then, once you’ve done a year or two with them [on the rep level] and you’ve got them developed, then you’re playing at a different calibre level and then you’re definitely in a position to compete,” he said. Members of the team that faced off in the Provincial ‘B’ Cup Tournament in Penticton from July 9 – 12 included Gary Sekhon, David Smith, Kevin Cochrane, Cole Marogna, Ekam Sekhon, Kevin Rioux, Tyler Matalone, Karan Gill, Cullen Riley, Paul Cavin, Caleb Perrie, Cody Schaeffer, Jared Carter and Zach Wilson, with Peter Riley and David Beil coaching. For the under-15 girls’ squad from Terrace, the team held their own facing competition from across the province in Nelson from July 9 – 12. While losing to eventual champion Marpole (Vancouver) in their first game, they earned two ties and two losses playing Marpole, Pitt Meadows, Oak Bay and North Vancouver. The Prince Rupert contingent included Alexi Armstrong, Emily Cavin, Emily Mair, Hannah Wittchen and Reagan Pomponio, while Gary Peden, Daniel Mercer, Celina Gorerro and Leanne Dejong worked with the team.
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With the Prince Rupert Rampage beating the Terrace River Kings on the scoreboard Saturday night, they notched another win off the ice as they donated all proceeds of the exhibition game to Rampage co-founder and former coach and manager Frank Pyde and his battle with cancer. A grand total of $5,392 was collected by the team to go towards a local health care facility of Pyde’s choosing. “It’s nice to see the support we’ve gotten from the community – just people stopping me on the street and asking how he’s doing and wishing him well. It’s just a really cool thing to have such a big stage for showing that support. It means a lot, we know the love’s there,” said Frank’s son, Micah, who attended the game with the family, including Frank himself, who watched the first period. Frank co-founded the team in 2008 and was not only its organizer, but its coach for four years and general manager.
“He’s put a lot of time and effort into the Rampage and he’s really appreciated that they’re showing the support back. He was cheering it up a little bit [in the stands earlier],” said Micah. Frank is currently undergoing chemotherapy and his spirits are high when the effects of the treatment wear off a few days after the treatment, said Micah. “I know for a lot of the players, [the night] was huge. Most of these guys were even coached by him in minor hockey, so they’re very focused and very cognizant about Frank being here and what it was about,” said Rampage manager Ron German. Frank was a jack of all trades in the rhinos’ early years, said Micah. “He was the head coach, the general manager, he also did all the laundry – he did everything. He had a lot of help from Ron German and [trainer] Jules [Robinson] as well, but he was a big part of it. He’s moved on to other things now, but it was a big part of his life for a very long time,” he said.
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Municipal leaders have decided against asking the province to resume regular increases in B.C.’s carbon tax in the name of fighting climate change. Delegates at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention narrowly defeated the motion from New Westminster on Thursday, with 52.4 per cent voting no on Thursday. The tax has been frozen at $30 per tonne of carbon dioxide emissions since 2012 – equivalent to about seven cents a litre on gasoline. The tax also o - Barry Cunningham applies to natural gas, coal and other fossil fuels. The proposal called for increases of $5 per tonne each year for five years, followed by a review. It also urged the province to break from its policy of making the tax revenueneutral and use the extra revenue to support emission-reduction projects. “It’s a sure-fire way to create a balance between the cost of renewables and the cost of carbon,” said Vancouver Coun. Adriane Carr, who warned this summer’s extreme drought and smoke from forest fires will be “our new future.” But Prince Rupert Coun. Barry Cunningham cautioned a major increase in carbon tax would unfairly drive up the cost of living in northern B.C. “If you live up north, everything is trucked up there,” he said. “This would add a lot to all our food and everything else that’s trucked up.” Other delegates argued the carbon tax should go up by more than $5 a year and it should be expanded to target untaxed carbon emissions sources, such as methane escaping from landfills and fugitive emissions from LNG production and other industrial activity. Mission Mayor Randy Hawes, a former B.C. Liberal MLA, said any hike in the carbon tax should continue to be dedicated to personal and corporate income tax cuts. B.C.’s carbon tax was introduced in 2008 and attracted international interest as a potential model for reducing emissions. A climate leadership team appointed this year by the province is to advise the government on further steps for cutting emissions. Several demands for funding and tax policy changes did pass at UBCM. Delegates voted to urge the province to increase its corporate income tax rate by one per cent and send the extra revenue to local governments. Some called that idea dangerous, but advocates said municipalities are too dependent on property taxes and need an extra revenue source to rebuild infrastructure. Civic leaders also voted to urge the province to create a seismic upgrading fund by reallocating $190 million per year of the $450 million in tax it collects on property and vehicle insurance premiums.
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Over vocal objections from some representatives, local politicians have narrowly endorsed a call for an “environmental bill of rights” for B.C. at their annual convention. Calling it “an idea whose time has come,” Richmond Coun. Harold Steves sponsored the motion Wednesday at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver. It calls for recognition of a right to “live in a healthy environment, including the right to clean air, clean water, clean food and vibrant ecosystems.” Steves reminded delegates of a summer of smoke from forest fires and a drought that saw his Cache Creek farm run out of water. He noted the bill of rights has been supported by 36 municipalities around B.C., after a tour of local councils by the David Suzuki Foundation’s Blue Dot campaign. The idea was quickly challenged. “How is this resolution going to prevent forest fires and create clean air?” North Cowichan Coun. Al Siebring asked. “It’s not.” Williams Lake Mayor Walt Cobb dismissed the bill of rights movement
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as “David Suzuki propaganda” backed by urban people who don’t understand that mining and forestry provide the lumber, copper and other products that build their homes and communities. Cobb said it already takes years of environmental review before resource extraction can be approved, “and if this passes, it will be another nail in the coffin of rural B.C.” Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz urged support for the bill of rights, arguing it would “raise our consciousness.” Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps quoted from a presentation to council by an 11-year-old boy and joined other delegates in calling
for the resolution to support future generations. Coquitlam Coun. Terry O’Neill listed a dozen provincial laws governing clean water, air pollution, public health and food safety, calling on the convention to focus on specific measures instead of asserting rights that are actually “a demand for others to do something for you.” Nanaimo Regional District director Julian Fell agreed, saying four of the six rights proposed to his board are actually “entitlements.” He called for the UBCM to declare that water and air should be legally guaranteed to remain public assets.
NDP promise crown land for housing BY TOM FLETCHER VANCOUVER / Black Press
Mines Minister Bill Bennett acknowledged the new local government auditor got off to a poor start, with the firing of the original auditor after an overly ambitious start and poor relations with municipalities. Bennett rejected Horgan’s claim that the B.C. government ignores recommendations from its own Auditor General, and said all elected officials should learn to accept independent scrutiny of their spending and management. Bennett said Horgan mocks Premier Christy Clark for pushing to establish a liquefied natural gas export industry, and insists the government is focused on nothing else. The $9 billion Site C dam project got underway this summer, and Horgan still has no clear position on it due to factions within the NDP, Bennett said.
A B.C. NDP government would provide provincial Crown land to communities to lower the cost of new housing, NDP leader John Horgan says. Horgan used his address to the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention Thursday to highlight local government struggles with high urban housing prices, homelessness and treatment for mental illness. He said the NDP would use Crown land to help communities with housing instead of selling it off to “wealthy developers” as the current government did recently with a tract of land on Burke Mountain in Port Coquitlam. Horgan praised the work of Maple Ridge and Victoria to address growing homelessness, and the B.C. Liberal government’s support for shelters. The province announced $550,000 Thursday to help run a 40-bed shelter in Maple Ridge through the winter, after the closure of a Salvation Army-run facility was announced by the local council. Victoria council wants to raise $50 million through a levy on Capital Regional District property taxes to build social housing for the city’s chronic homeless population, many of whom camp in city parks. Book your trip today: Horgan also promised mayors and online at nhconnections.ca or call 1-888-647-4997 councillors that as premier he would scrap New online booking system the B.C. Liberals’ new Auditor General for Onboard debit machine Local Government and redirect the money Safe, reliable transportation for anyone travelling to any kind to communities. Communities Minister Peter of health care appointment Fassbender told the convention Wednesday he has appointed a new auditor, former Metro Vancouver chief financial officer Gordon Ruth. Responding to Horgan’s speech for the B.C. Liberal government, Energy and
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n the morning of September 10th, at the age of 74, Bonnie died peacefully. She suffered terribly the last few years and she is now free from her suffering. Bonnie was the fourth daughter born to Hugh Wilson Crowell and Sarah May McCabe in Truro, Nova Scotia. She was married in Nova Scotia and moved to Surrey, BC with her four children in 1965. She later moved to Prince Rupert, BC in 1977 and married Ray Ostrom in 1981. Together they lived for several years in Prince Rupert until they decided to try up-country living and moved to Granisle, BC. They enjoyed their time on Babine Lake but returned to Prince Rupert in the 1990’s. They had strong ties to the fishing community and enjoyed many years at their home in Hunt’s Inlet, BC. Bonnie worked for more than 10 years at BC Ferries, a job she truly enjoyed. Bonnie is survived by her loving husband Ray Ostrom; her children, Kelly Johnstone, Diana Bateson, Christine Urquhart & Paul Urquhart; her sisters , Myrtle Arnold, Shirley Morgan, Bertha Hanes; her six grandchildren, Amanda, Candace, Curtis, Russell, Jeremy & Sydney; five great granddaughters, Taylor, Cora, Bailey, Naomi & Adelane and many nieces, nephews and Ostrom in- laws. Bonnie was predeceased by her parents, her brother Hughie Crowell, her brothers-in-law Leonard Ostrom and Ivar Johansen and her nephew Leonard Blois. Her daughters would like to express deep gratitude for the love, care and support Ray continually provided to Bonnie during very trying times. Her daughters would also like to thank their cousin Marianne Wick for the support she provided to both her Uncle Ray and her Auntie Bonnie. A special thank you also goes out to Pastor Jim Whaley for the regular visits he made to ensure that both Bonnie and Ray were not alone. Last, but not forgotten, a thank you to Marg Ostrom, a constant in the Ostrom Clan. Friends and family are invited to attend a Memorial Service being held in Prince Rupert at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church on October 10, 2015 at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family will be grateful for donations in Bonnie’s memory to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Prince Rupert or a charity of your choice.
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Basic Requirements: t Significant understanding of First Nation’s and community organizations; t Experience with Board responsibilities and development; t Excellent written and oral presentation skills; t In-depth knowledge of research and proposal development; t Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to establish trust, maintain confidence, understand/influence behaviour in diverse situations and negotiate acceptable solutions t Working knowledge of Band administration and Aboriginal and Northern Development Canada program guidelines t Knowledge of external and internal business environment, laws, political and social climate t Certification in Communications, Political Science or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience is an asset; t Knowledge of Gitksan culture and language is an asset t Must possess a valid driver’s license t Criminal Record check must accompany your application Pay rate is negotiable depending on experience and qualifications 3 days per week (possibility of future expansion) Should you possess the necessary skills and qualifications to fill this position please submit a covering letter, resume and three (3) references to the: Gitksan Government Commission P.O. Box 335, HAZELTON, B.C. V0J 1Y0 Phone: 250-842-2248 or Fax: 250-842-6299 Or to: diane.mcrae@ggc.gitxsan.com Deadline for receipt of applications is 4:00 pm October 9, 2015 ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.
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JUNIOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER The City of Prince Rupert is seeking a dynamic & experienced Junior Business Developer to join the economic development team in building Canada’s Newest Great Port City. With a wealth of natural assets, the City of Prince Rupert is well recognized today as being one of the world’s largest and most technologically advanced shipping ports, exporting millions of dollars in grain, coal and lumber every year. The City plays host to over 250,000 visitors each year as they arrive by road, air and cruise ship. Tourists as well as local residences embrace the natural beauty of the area and take advantage of our spectacular setting to enjoy nature, wildlife experiences, superb fishing, and a rich cultural heritage. The Junior Economic Development Officer will work closely with the Economic Development Officer and the City Manager of the City of Prince Rupert. The successful candidate will have: t An understanding of business & land development issues; t History of success in guiding items through the political & governmental channels at the provincial & federal levels; t Experience in developing funding & partnership proposals; t Proven negotiating skills; t A proven ability to bring people together in pursuit of a common goal; t A suitable combination of education, skills training and experience; t Project Management skillset; t Ability to identify environmental, social and economic attributes leading to sustainable outcomes; and, t Able to combine global outlook with community needs.
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Social Enterprise Manager The Social Enterprise Manager will oversee the Metlakatla Wilderness Trail and Essential Oils operations. JOB DUTIES: Corporate Duties t Communicates to the Executive Director; any material matters affecting the areas of responsibility t Works with the Executive Director and Finance Department to develop and manage annual budgets t Attends management and staff meetings to report on the status of projects and to discuss matters of importance to the MSS MSS Social Enterprise Programs t Works with MSS to develop the social enterprise programs, including the Metlakatla Wilderness Trail, Essential Oil, and other social enterprise business development. t Provides oversight and coaching of the staff, which could include further development of their business operation and management skills and competencies t Conducts planning and research to realize opportunities that emerge from MSS social enterprises t Represents the Social Enterprises to the public and outside groups, organizations and agencies t Reports regularly to the Executive Director, MSS on plans and activities with respect to social enterprises Staff Leadership t Leads by example, and effectively manages, guides and directs project staff to accomplish organizational goals and objectives in conformance to policies, laws and regulations t Provides coaching, guidance and support to social enterprise staff Other Duties t Performs other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS: Required training, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities: t Business administration or related discipline is preferred t Experience in a management role in a similar organization, in the area of natural resources management, economic development t Experience developing and operating businesses would be preferred t Ability to develop and implement long term strategies for income generation t Knowledge and understanding of budgeting, accounting and finance t Good understanding of governance, business operations, and business development t Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills t Experience working in a fast-paced environment t Strong verbal and written communications and public relations skills and effective at developing and maintaining business relationships t Strong understanding of Metlakatla values with respect to natural resource management t A strong understanding of business and of the socio-economic conditions of the Metlakatla Nation and the surrounding area t Strong negotiation skills t Proficiency in the use of current office productivity software (Microsoft Office suite of products) t Class 5 drivers license t Mechanically inclined WORKING CONDITIONS: t Work may involve travel and attendance of meetings outside of regular working hours. t Percentage of work hours will be field oriented. Ross Wilson, Executive Director Metlakatla Stewardship Society PO Box 224 Prince Rupert BC V8J 3R2 Tel: 250.628.3315 Fax: 250.628.9259 Email: rwilson@metlakatla.ca Closing Date: 12:00 pm, Friday, October 2nd, 2015 We thank all who may apply for this position; however, only candidates who meet the required qualifications will be contacted for an interview.
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Working with the Economic Development Officer, the Mayor and the City Manager, the Junior Economic Development Officer will participate by enhancing important alliances of the City of Prince Rupert with other communities throughout the Northwest Corridor.
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Communications Coordinator Reporting to the Executive Director, this position will provide an integrated, crossorganization communications services framework that supports Metlakatla’s priorities and meets the information needs of diverse audiences. Your focus will be on providing proactive communications services to the leadership teams, facilitating accurate and compelling messaging on a broad range of issues that impact Metlakatla membership. You will ensure innovative delivery of products and services including print and electronic materials, media relations, issues management, and oversight of Metlakatla web and social media properties. You will be an essential resource for public and internal communications including media relations, issues management, communications planning, digital communications, advertising and writing, editing and publication of supporting communications materials. More specifically the Communications Coordinator: t Develops the Metlakatla annual communication plans, objectives, priorities and budget t Ensures implementation and follow-up of action plans to achieve the Communications department annual objectives t Supervises and coordinates activities and staff of the Communications department t Establishes and maintains contact with journalists and communications officers t Coordinates press releases, advertising, brochure texts and any other correspondence destined for media and the public t Supervises requests of information and interviews t Assists with logistical and organizational components of internal and public events organized by Metlakatla and in collaboration with other organizations when required t Coordinates media coverage of events t Coordinates the development of the Metlakatla websites and manage their content.
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COW BAY MARINA MANAGER Experience the wonder of living in the gorgeous setting BC’s northwest coast. This majestic “City of Rainbows� abounds with natural beauty. A historic City with a current population of over 14,000 and yearly influx of 250,000 visitors, Prince Rupert is a working sea port with a bustling waterfront and charming heritage buildings. Affordable housing, ocean views and all the amenities for quality living are at hand. As one of the world’s largest and technologically advanced shipping ports, millions of dollars in grain, coal and lumber are exported through Prince Rupert every year. Prince Rupert is also anticipating rapid economic expansion over the next ten (10) years. The City of Prince Rupert is seeking a Marina Manager to join our team. The role assumes full responsibility to ensure the highest standard of maintenance, cleanliness and safety of all company owned properties. The Manager operates the department efficiently and effectively to support excellent marina guest experiences. The Manager is responsible for the supervision, management and operation of the Marina and its facilities. This position reports to the City Manager or his/her designate. Candidate Requirements: t Diploma with emphasis on Recreation and Leisure, Business Administration, Public Relations or a related field. Preference will be given to Applicant with direct Marine Experience; t Supervisory experience including a thorough working knowledge of marina services; t Computer knowledge in Microsoft Office; t Adhere to and enforcing day to day marina operations in accordance with lease agreement, safety policies, company policies, local/state/federal laws; t Execute and oversee the maintenance work done throughout the facility to ensure safe & acceptable property and equipment condition as well as esthetics appearance; t Coordinating and overseeing docking activities and ensuring the safe and efficient docking and undocking of vessels; t Perform administrative duties and reporting to owners; t Effectively manage sales, inventory, facilities and guest relation to sustain and optimize profitability, performance and guest satisfaction; t Strong organizational, record keeping and time management skills; t Excellent attention to detail and communication skills (written and oral); t Ability to deliver exceptional customer service; t High-level marine and boating experience and technical ability; t Coordinate activities the Cow Bay Marina; t Adhere to Transport Canada and CBSA Regulations; and, t Adhere to City’s purchasing policy. The City of Prince Rupert is offering a competitive salary and benefit package. Please provide a detailed resume with cover letter stating your interest in the position no later than 4:30 pm on Friday, October 9th, 2015 to: Rory Mandryk Corporate Administrator City of Prince Rupert 424-3rd Avenue West Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L7 Email: rory.mandryk@princerupert.ca We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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$574.75
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$1,262.64
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Prince Rupert Church of Christ Church
$708.79
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United Church of Canada Parking
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$34,123.67
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Lots 5-12, Blk 12, Sec 5, Range 5, Plan 923, DL 251, LD 14
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9000322.001
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Lot A, Range 5, Plan 9409, DL 251, LD 14
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$2,899.54
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$890.18
9000323.001
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Lot 1, Blk 32, Sec 9, Range 5, Plan PRP43463, LD 14
$270.93
9000327.010
$11,772.35
9000299.000
Lot C, Range 5, Plan 4693, Except Plan PRP44107, DL 251, LD 14
$2,775.37
9000416.000
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$2,516.97 $25,257.59
0009504.000 0000914.000
Lot 4, Range 5, Plan 9689, DL 251, LD 14 Parcel A, Blk 32, Sec 1, Range 5, Plan 923, DL 251, LD 14
$1,478.61
0005167.002
Lot A, Range 5, Plan 8006, DL 251, LD 14
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$345.19
0003150.000
Lots 7-10, Blk 10, Sec 6, Range 5, Plan 923, DL 251, LD 14
Prince Rupert Association for Community Living
$266.23
0003632.000
Lot 1, Blk 2, Sec 7, Range 5, Plan 923, DL 251, LD 14
Prince Rupert Community Enrichment Society
$1,288.98
0000906.000
Lots 15-16, Blk 32, Sec 1, Range 5, Plan 923, DL 251, LD 14
Prince Rupert Senior Citizen's Housing Society
$3,811.91
9000089.000
Lot 1, Range 5, Plan 4083, DL 251, LD14
Prince Rupert Senior Centre Association
$1,162.49
0001044.000
Lot 19, Blk 36, Sec 1, Range 5, Plan 923, DL 251, LD 14
Sub-total other Properties
$325,620.08
Estimated Total Permissive Property Tax Exemptions
$332,745.13
If you have any questions, or for further information, please contact Corinne Bomben, Chief Financial Officer, 250-627-0935.
The reporter will work closely with the publisher producing the Caledonia Courier. The reporter will have proven interpersonal skills representing the newspapers at municipal functions and public venues.
Administrative Assistant
The Prince Rupert Northern View has an immediate opening for a full-time administrative assistant. Experience with Mac-based operating system and software The successful must first and foremost a programs InDesign candidate and Photoshop is an be asset. A vehicle is required. person”. A genuine desire and aptitude for providing “people outstanding customer service is necessary. Fort St. James is a thriving community of approx. 2,000 Skills include working knowledge of Mac peoplerequired located in the centre aof good the province. Forestry, platforms, themining ability work in a fast-paced, deadline agriculture and areto thefocus; economic backbones of the communities. If you love great outdoors, this is the driven environment; to the think independently and be a good place for you. Located only an hour and awaytofrom problem solver. Additionally, thea half ability learn industry Prince George, the bigpackages city isn’t too is faraaway either. specific software must. Black Press is Canada’s independent newspaper Those wishing to apply for this largest position can send their group with resumes to: over 150 community, daily and urban papers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio. Pam Berger Send resume by e-mail only to: Publisher Todd Hamilton Box 1007 Publisher Vanderhoof, BC publisher@thenorthern view.com V0J 3A0 Email: publisher@ominecaexpress.com Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
The successful applicant will possess exceptional writing and oral communication skills and a clear understanding of copy-editing, grammar and Canadian Press style. The reporter is responsible for a complete range of writing The Prince Rupert Northern View requires a Part Time graphic assignments, photography, and page layout. The successful designer paginator. successful candidate will have a candidateand will also represent The the newspaper in the community. Flexibility, to detail, and as the aability to knowledge of good knowledge ofattention InDesign, as well basic meet deadlines in aAdobe weekly Acrobat. production environment are PhotoShop and necessary. Skills required include a good working knowledge of Mac
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Black Press is Canada’s largest independent newspaper group required. with over 150 community, daily and urban papers located in BC, Fort St. James is a thriving community of approx. 2,000 Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii and Ohio.Send resume by people located in the centre of the province. Forestry, e-mail onlyand to:mining are the economic backbones of agriculture Todd Hamilton If you love the great outdoors, this is the the communities. place for you. Located only an hour and a half away from Publisher Prince George, the big city isn’t too far away either. publisher@thenorthern view.com Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Those wishing to apply for this position can send their resumes to:
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FILIPINO FUN
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Ridley Terminals’ Michelle Bryant-Gravelle, far left, gives a $4,100 cheque to Katie Wahl of the Westview Childcare Centre, and Kate Toye of Success by 6 – Prince Rupert Early Years, centre, accepts another $4,100 cheque from Karen Cruz of the Ridley Terminals’ Community Fund. Jim Burns from Ridley Terminals’ Labour Force 523, far right, looks on.
RTI, employees fund more hours for P.A.C.E.S. HUB BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
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Rico Escobar and Gigi Zapata demonstrate their dancing talents during Saturday’s Filipino Night at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre.
Ridley Terminals and its employees have stepped forward to help youth education in the community Both cheques from new partner Ridley Terminals (RTI) and the RTI Community Fund total $8,200 and will help the P.A.C.E.S. HUB, located at Ecole Roosevelt Park Community School, run extended hours on Saturdays as a space for parents and children to gather to play and be participate
in activities such as financial literacy training, parenting workshops, resume writing, sewing classes and more. “Success by 6 was able to fund a pilot project last year from January to June to see if Saturdays would be a good fit for the HUB. Many families in our community took advantage,” said Kate Toye of Success by 6. “Thanks to RTI and the RTI Employee Community Fund extended hours are now a reality.” Connect with the HUB at 250-627-8987 or on Facebook at Paces HUB.
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Frank Pierce Saturday – Oct. 3, 2015 Poker Run – Saturday Afternoon, leaves Sally-Ann at 1 p.m. All riders welcome - $10 per hand - 5 stops Dance - Saturday night at Fisherman’s Hall - 8 p.m. Live Bands Admission – Tickets are $10 and one new toy (Athletic or Educational suggested) or Non- Perishable Food Item Tickets are available from riders or at the door Clothing, door prize and bike raffle tickets available at dance Harley Bike Draw at Midnight
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Harley Riders ready to host annual Toy Run Making Christmas merry for kids in need “We’re trying to get as many people out as we can.”
BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
On Saturday, Oct. 3, big, kind teddy bears – both stuffed and on motorcycles – will descend upon Prince Rupert in an annual tradition that mixes fuzzy stuffed animals and gruff bikers with large hearts. The 2015 Prince Rupert Harley Riders Club’s 34th annual Toy Run is scheduled to motor its way through town at 1 p.m. on Saturday for its Poker Run and the club’s asking for a bit of help providing holiday cheer to those less fortunate in the area. The Toy Run donates all admission costs (which includes a monetary cost and a new toy or non-perishable food item) to the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper program. “We’re trying to get as many people out as we can to help us out and help the community out,” said Harley Riders’ president Chris Rose. Beginning at the Salvation Army on Grenville Court, off of Fraser Street in downtown Prince Rupert, over
- Chris Rose 50 motorcycle riders are expected to congregate, catch up (as some of them have come from hundreds of kilometres away) and kick off the Poker Run, which sees all participants visit five locations including the Port Edward fire hall, the Seal Cove Seaplane Base and the whale statue at the waterfront to collect five cards for the game. “The high hand wins half the pot and the low hand wins half the pot,” said Rose. Capt. Gary Sheils of the Salvation Army will be on hand before the 1 p.m. kickoff time to wish the riders well and to thank them for their generosity. After the five stops, the riders will head to The Hub for a dinner before making
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play all night long for us,” said Rose. At 11:30 p.m., the club will also hold their draw for a new 2015 FXDL Harley Davidson Dyna Low Rider worth over $22,000 from Harley Davidson of Smithers. “[The proceeds] go to the Kaien AntiPoverty Society and the North Coast Health Improvement Society. We’re helping the hospital buy a portable X-ray machine,” said Rose. For tickets to the Poker run or to enter the draw for the new bike, contact Rose at 250-600-6033.
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their way to the Fishermen’s Hall at 8 p.m. for a dance, five live bands who have all donated their time and skills, door prizes, including a return flight for two to Vancouver from Hawkair, a Harley Davidson watch from Cook’s Jewellers, a room at The Crest hotel, gas cards, an oil painting by a First Nations painter worth $350 donated by Ridley Terminals and much more. “[The bands’] time is donated and has been for 34 years. They just come and bring their equipment, we supply them with a T-shirt and a few drinks and they
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Providing the Facts
The investigative work happening on and around Lelu Island is providing information about the local environment. The project has not started construction and no bore holes will be drilled on Flora Bank.
Are you drilling on Flora Bank or disturbing eelgrass?
Have you started the bore hole sampling on Lelu Island?
No. Most of the sampling will occur where the suspension bridge, trestle and LNG carrier berths are proposed to be located. Additional marine sampling will occur where the pioneer dock and material offloading facility are proposed to be located.
No. The sampling work on Lelu Island is expected to begin in early October and last until the end of November.
Are local First Nations participating in the marine sampling work? Yes, First Nations observers are observing the work. Have you started the marine bore hole sampling? Yes. The marine sampling work will be continuing into December.
What other studies are you doing? We have a variety of environmental, habitat and fish studies that will be occurring from now through December. They include: • Hydrophone survey • Bat survey • Marine fish and mammal surveys • Zooplankton survey
For more information, visit one of our community offices in Port Edward or Prince Rupert, PacificNorthWestLNG.com or call 250.622.2727.
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