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Rosswood shines on Swiss TV
By JACKIE LIEUWEN
THE TINY community of Rosswood north of Terrace and a Swiss family living there have becoming stars of a Swiss reality TV series featuring citizens from that country now living elsewhere. Hermann and Christine Schönbächler and their children emigrated from Switzerland in September 2009, settling in Rosswood. They are now featured with eight other families on the Swiss SRF network program called “Auf und davon” (Up & Away). Here last week filming for a new segment with a crew, program producer Markus Storrer said the program with the Schönbächler family scored extremely high ratings, by far the best of the seven seasons Auf und davon has aired. “They were the most famous in the whole series,” said Storrer, adding that it is largely due to Hermann and the way his appearance personifies his lifestyle. “If you talk to people about Up & Away, most of the people are like ‘ah, that guy with the beard’ … [Hermann] is very unique,” Storrer said.
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ROSSWOOD RESIDENTS Hermann and Christine Schönbächler are the ongoing subjects of a Swiss reality TV series about citizens from that country who have left Switzerland and who now live around the world.
Chinese set sights on next year for park By JOSH MASSEY
The Qinhuangdao Economic and Technological Development Zone (QETDZ) from China has the new year pegged for finalizing engineering plans to begin work on the 1,118 acres at the Skeena Industrial Development Park it purchased from the city last year through a Vancouverbased company. A delegation from the
zone, along with representatives from governments in that area, included a short visit to the site just south of the Northwest Regional Airport Monday as part of a one-day visit to the city. Richard Zhang from Taisheng International Investment Services, which acts for the development zone in Canada, says that master plans for the location, which takes up the majority of the development
park site, have advanced since the spring when work got underway with engineering and consulting company Allnorth. “It’s the first step, we need to follow the bylaws of the city of Terrace,” he said. What this involves is testing for water, establishing possible sewer solutions, electricity, everything that will be needed to make the site viable for investors. While tentative plans
for an alfalfa processing plant have already been announced, the QETDZ is courting other investors contemplating other industrial activity. Right now the site is a forested area with only dirt road access leading off the main paved road at the industrial park. “First we need to make this land ready for the investors, so now we will be working on master planning
for the whole industrial park site,” said Zhang. The alfalfa plant plans call for it to be located on 32 acres, processing the commodity which would be shipped in from growers on the Prairies. After processing the alfalfa would then be exported to China as feed for livestock and for people. Tentative estimates place the number of jobs at the plant in the 170 range.
Zhang added that his firm has kept in touch with Dahui Biotechnology Co. Ltd., the company that would build the alfalfa protein extraction plant. “As far as I know, right now they are doing some investigations for getting the raw materials of the alfalfa and we also help them to consult with the provincial government agricultural ministry,” he said.
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He’s not your average tourist Terrace Standard
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NORIO SASAKI, from Japan, is walking from Alaska to Argentina in South America. and camps in his tent on roadsides. His cart, called a “riaka,” contains camping supplies, food, clothing and other items.
December 7th, 2015
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NORIO Sasaki is not the kind of tourist you meet every day. From Japan, Sasaki passed through Terrace last week on foot, pulling a wheeled cart containing supplies. He is just a few months into a journey that began in the community of Deadhorse in northern Alaska on July 4 and will end three years and 20,000 kilometres from now in Ushuaia on the southern tip of Argentina. “Bicycle is easy. I want to walk,” he said in broken English on Nov. 24 as he sat warming up in Cafenara with Fred Seiler. Seiler had picked him up 20 kilometres west of Terrace on Hwy16 and gave him a ride to town. Once through Alaska, Sasaki took a ferry south to Prince Rupert to begin the Canadian portion of his odyssey. Sasaki walks up to 10 hours and 60 kilometres a day (shorter now due to limited daylight)
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At age 38, Sasaki has saved since highschool graduation and uses profits from an investment – no sponsors – for his trip, cutting costs
in every way possible. For breakfast he eats Japanese miso soup, rice and tuna with mayonnaise, and for lunch he has nut bars and
cookies on the road. Dinners are mostly Ichiban noodles with dry veggies and sesame and occasionally he has some meat.
His basic camping supplies are a one-burner camping stove, food, water, a first aid kit, camera and bear spray, which he has used once already. Sasaki has survival skills from past navy and lifeguarding experience, and has done past trips in Korea, New Zealand, Taiwan, and Japan, and he survived -30 temperatures in the northern part of Japan. The hardest part of his journey so far was facing heavy rains and a blizzard on the Dempster Highway between Dawson City and Inuvik in August. Sasaki said no one passed by and the highway was not paved so heavy rains turned it to mud. His cart got stuck constantly, and when the rain finally passed he was facing hard blowing snow. Sasaki says he is training himself through the journey and harsh conditions “to be strong and to never surrender.” “No scenery is as moving as one you
earned upon hours and hours of hard walking,” says a written statement he shows to others. Sasaki spent eight years in the Japanese navy and helped in the aftermath of the 2011 Tohoku tsunami in Japan. His ultimate goal is to be ready to help others and this journey is part of that. “To protect and care for others, I need to be strong both physically and mentally. Strength gives me confidence in rescuing people,” he says. He says he appreciates the help from all kinds of people, and by sharing those stories and keeping a smile on his face, he wants to spread peace on the earth. Sasaki has other walking adventures in mind – the Arctic Circle, the Sahara Desert and the Amazon rainforest. As for a career, he said his dream job would be to work in Canada as an outdoor guide.
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What’s happening at Chances Terrace in December... AFTERNOON SESSION DECEMBER 5
HORS D’OEUVRES DECEMBER 31
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NEW YEAR’S EVE POWER WINNER PROGRESSIVE DECEMBER 31
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• 2PM • 6PM • 10PM – 1st Place $125, 2nd Place $75, 3rd Place $50. Must play with your encore rewards card to qualify.
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• Order any item off the Chances Terrace Lounge Menu between 4pm - 11PM and receive an entry for the draws. • Draw every hour: 4pm – 11PM. Draw winners will receive a $25 Chances Gift Card SHUTTLE ROUTE • Upper/lower Thornhill • Queensway & Kalum • Terrace – in town, south side, bench
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Regional transit pondered EVERYTHING FROM having people share vehicles when traveling from smaller communities to larger ones to having BC Transit expand to highway service was discussed last week in Smithers as northwestern officials and others gathered to find a way to better connect the region. Also discussed was whether an expanded transportation network would be free, user-pay or otherwise operated as a non-profit. The Nov. 24 Smithers session was hosted by the provincial transportation ministry and
the First Nations Health Authority. Terrace city councillor James Cordeiro, who represented the city along with councillor Brian Downie, said the provision of an improved regional transportation network is complicated. Cordeiro likened the situation to having spokes connecting to a hub with the former being smaller communities and the latter larger ones. “The hubs may be connected with what’s available now, but it’s the spokes that are important,” he said of the
lack of a formal service connecting outlying smaller communities to Hwy16 centres where on-going transportation options do exist. “A number of people are not 9 to 5 commuters either,” Cordeiro added. “And if there is no service in the evening then for young people, for example, and this is primarily for First Nations communities, they can’t take part in school or sports activities after 5 p.m.,” Cordeiro said. “On the part of the health authorities, lack of transportation then becomes a determinant for wellness. Poor
transport can equal poor health.” The councillor noted that although the transportation ministry can provide highways on which to travel, it becomes a matter of providing ways in which people can now use those highways. The relative lack of a northwest transit service providing safe and reliable transportation has often been cited as reasons why people hitchhike along Hwy16 and also cited in connection with the number of missing and murdered mostly-aboriginal women along the high-
way. Cordeiro said there’s a delicate balance to be struck when it comes to reducing the number of people who hitchhike. One suggestion, that of hitchhikers taking a photo with a smartphone of the licence plate of the vehicle that has stopped for them and then sending it onwards, might be something to consider, he said. “[But] by reducing harm you’re not wanting to encourage [hitchhiking] by taking steps to make it safer,” Cordeiro said. Following the Smithers meeting, transportation minister Todd Stone, who did not attend, promised action. “We’re now going to turn the discussions into action and to work on a plan that provides an effective model for transportation along the highway as quickly as possible,” he said. Tuesday Monday day was no timeSunThere 30 29 line provided nor an indication if any plan would be developed in 7 6 time to incorporate into the province’s next bud14 get year 13 which begins April 1, 2016
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WITH THE provincial government now looking at ways to improve regional transportation methods, it may want to consider what’s already in place in the Nass Valley north of Terrace. Village governments there each have minibuses of varying passenger capacity making trips to Terrace and back. For the most part the villages concentrate on taking elders to Terrace to shop for groceries and for appointments. “Each month, when social assistance cheques arrive, the bus will take elders down in the morning and back in the afternoon,” says Eric Grandison, the communications officer with the Gitlaxt’aamiks
(New Aiyansh) Village Government. “It’s a service provided by the village government, meant for lower income people,” said Grandison of Gitlaxt’aamiks, the largest of the four Nisga’a villages in the Nass Valley. It’s a similar situation in Gingolx, which is located at the mouth of the Nass River and at nearly 170 kilometres from Terrace is the farthest village from Terrace. The village has two buses, one of 20 passengers and one of 28, says Gingolx economic development officer Valerie Doolan. “It’s free for the seniors,” she said of trips made once a month to
Terrace. “We don’t have a regular run. It’s based on demand.” The bus does not stop at villages along the way to Terrace but the village will charter for specific purposes, Doolan added. One example is that of the Nass Valley’s brass band, the Majagaleehl Nisga’a Band, which has members in each community, she said. “And for parentteacher meetings, the bus will be chartered to take parents to those meetings [at schools in other villages],” Doolan said. She added that the village would consider an expanded transit service should a sufficient
budget be available. Another Nisga’a village, Laxgalts’ap (Greenville), maintains a busy transportation schedule, says one of its drivers, Mark Watts. He drives a 29-passenger bus and has been doing the trip from Laxgalts’ap to Terrace for about 10 years. “This one is four years old and it has 174,000 kilometres on it,” said Watts of the vehicle while parked one day last week in the Skeena Mall parking lot. That day he had taken a group of elders to Terrace for shopping and was waiting to take them back to the Nass Valley.
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Taxation and services a central issue in how Thornhill might be governed By ANDRE CARREL
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NY home or business owner examining their annual property tax bill no doubt just asks one basic question: exactly what do I get in return for what I pay? And that’s certainly going to be the main issue as Thornhill continues to grapple with how it should be governed in the years ahead. Regardless of whether Thornhill incorporates itself as a stand alone municipality or merges with Terrace, taxation will dominate any consideration. It was one of the top four issues in 1997, the last time a change in Thornhill governance was considered by way of a referendum to join Terrace. A study released leading up to the vote “projected that creating a single municipal government would increase taxes without discernible improvements in service levels.” It is surprising, in retrospect, that 1,483 voters nonetheless endorsed the idea of bringing the area under a single municipal umbrella. The 1997 study’s report cautions readers, repeatedly, that its findings are based on demographic and economic assumptions. Comparing the projections made then to the facts since established substantiates that caution. Assumptions, however carefully calculated, remain assumptions. Projections reflect the weight given to factors considered in the exercise. The study’s road maintenance cost projections, for example, were based on recorded expenditures per lane kilometer. Fuel, labour and equipment cost components of road maintenance are economic factors which are all but impossible to accurately forecast over the long term. Road maintenance costs can be projected without reference to dollars. Thornhill’s road inventory in 1997 mea-
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MUNICIPAL SERVICES such as snow clearing will become a matter for debate in any decision-making surrounding the future of Thornhill. sured 105.149 lane/km; Terrace had 227.5 lane/ km. Thornhill’s population then was 4,817. The population in Terrace was 12,779. Thornhill thus had 2.18 lane/ km to maintain per 100 population. The corresponding distance in Terrace was 1.78 lane/ km. The road inventory for the two communities combined was 1.89 lane/km per 100 population. This amounts to a 6.19 percent reduction in road efficiency relative to the population served. Whatever the future costs of labour, fuel, equipment and materials, the new municipality’s road maintenance budget would reflect that reduced efficiency. Capital cost projections can be interpreted in many ways. The 1997 study refers to “some economies of scale in the usage of equipment,” suggesting that the road grader “could be used more extensively (more hours)
without additional capital outlay.” The emphasis here is on the efficient use of the road grader. When we look at the road grader’s effectiveness we get a different picture. One of the most valuable services provided by the grader is snow removal during a heavy storm (e.g., 2015 Family Day weekend). Annexing Thornhill would increase the lane/km to be plowed by 46 per cent. During extreme snow events the city’s snow removal equipment is working to maximum capacity. Adding to its workload would not improve equipment efficiency; it would reduce snow plowing service effectiveness. When the distance of roads to be cleared is increased by 46 percent without additional equipment, some residents (and businesses) will have to wait longer to see their street plowed. Residents may not much care for the
greater efficiencies achieved in such circumstances. There are other factors as well when considering the future of Thornhill. The 1997 study called for “guaranteed representation on the municipal council for residents of the Thornhill area.” A person may be elected to a municipal council without being a resident of that municipality. The Local Government Act only requires a candidate to be a Canadian citizen having resided in British Columbia for at least six months. The study did not elaborate on how Thornhill could or should be guaranteed representation. The Local Government Act (sec. 36.1) allows municipalities to establish neighbourhood constituencies, but it does not require a person seeking to represent a constituency to actually reside in that neighbourhood.
If Thornhill is to be assured representation on City Council, should it not matter where Thornhill’s councillor(s) reside(s)? Why should Thornhill be the sole neighbourhood in Terrace with guaranteed representation on council? Why not provide guaranteed representation to other neighbourhoods such as the Horseshoe or the south side of the CN tracks? Incorporating Terrace and Thornhill as a single municipality would create a situation where every municipal service, from bylaw enforcement to sewage treatment, would be governed by a single political jurisdiction. Consolidation can lead to improved efficiency and effectiveness for some services. The arena and swimming pool are good local examples, and there are likely other services where a merger could improve efficiency and effectiveness. For
other services, policing for example, a merger would have no impact on service quality but would result in higher costs. Terrace now pays 70 percent of the cost of policing. Rural areas were long exempt from paying a contribution to police cost, but a recent amendment to the Police Act (sec. 66.21) now requires Thornhill to pay less than 50 per cent. A municipality encompassing the two communities would have to pay 90 per cent of the cost of policing because of the combined size of its population. The question with respect to governing Thornhill and Terrace is this: if Thornhill did not exist and Terrace had to plan for a significant growth in population, would the creation of low-density subdivisions across the Skeena River be the preferred choice? How could such subdivisions make a contri-
bution to the effective and efficient governance and operation of the City of Terrace? Would growth of this kind make sense by any measure? The 1979 study explored means to lessen the immediate financial impact of a merger. There was to be a phasein period with provincial grants to soften the immediate impact on property taxes. Provincial grants would provide a cushion during the transition period, but they would come to an end and would not alter the long-term reality of greater costs. The study was silent on the single most significant consequence of merging Terrace and Thornhill: there could be no divorce. It is inconceivable that, once established as a single municipality, Terrace and Thornhill could at some future date be restored to their former status or be re-incorporated as separate municipalities, even if experience were to prove that the assumptions on which their merger was justified were mistaken. The mandate for a local governance study in the area should not attempt to project costs. The 1997 study shows the risks inherent in such an endeavour. The first phase of a new study should analyse not just efficiencies, but also the efficacies of all local government services delivered in the two communities. It should then distinguish those services where a merger could achieve net gains from those best delivered separately. A second phase, not to be undertaken simultaneously, should then explore governance models best suited to deliver local government services in the manner determined in the study’s first phase. The above is one of a series of features being written by retired public sector administrator and Terrace Standard columnist Andre Carrel on the future of Thornhill.
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Lights DARK when you get up. Dark when you got to work or school or just out for a morning coffee. And dark when you leave work or school for home. With the planet now tilted away from the sun, winter’s dark hours have the region firmly in its grip. But despite that, and as the Christmas season begins, there are many doing their best to bring out the light. More and more homes are putting out Christmas lights, highlighting the edges of a roof or defining a tree in a front yard. Santas and other symbols of the Christmas season are making their appearances in front yards. Merchants now have bright displays in windows. And there are light displays on utility poles. Thanks to the Greater Terrace Beautification Society, the millennium trail is now a multi-coloured pathway, festooned with strings of lights placed in trees. There’s even what might be considered a community Christmas tree on the corner of Kalum and Park. It brings back memories for long time residents of other large trees lit up in past years – one at Northwest Community College and the large tree on the edge of the Bench at Terraceview Lodge which would stand out as a beacon over the city below. There is still nothing like the glow of a warm sun but for now, in this dark period, the thousands of lights on homes, businesses, trees and other fixtures shining throughout the area will do just fine.
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hem that can, do; them that can’t, teach. I’ve proved the truth of that adage more than once. As a study supervisor teaching grades two to nine in a 1950’s rural school I taught eight of them, from the youngest to the oldest, to square dance for a Christmas concert performance. That’s even though I had never danced a step or attended a Friday night dance as they were all in the habit of doing with family. But blessed with a guide book, an abundance of patience, and eight willing students we delighted their parents. I taught both of my young granddaughters to crotchet chain stitch, and chain stitch they did by the mile; they never got beyond the basic chain. Neither have I. One granddaughter diversified, learned to knit and purl. But again we never progressed to more than a plain small rectangle. Now ten years later the knitter wants to refresh her faded skills. The impetus for her doing so is the Canadian Armed Forces seeking knitters will-
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CLAUDETTE SANDECKI ing to make dozens of tiny soft dolls for refugee children who lack cuddly toys for amusement or comfort. The Canadian Armed Forces call these Izzy dolls, in honour of Master Corporal Mark Isfeld of B.C. who handed out Izzy dolls to kids in war torn countries where he served before he was killed in 1994 disarming a land mine in Croatia. Isfeld and other soldiers carried these tiny knitted dolls in their pockets and gave them out to any kid they might meet. The dolls measure five to six inches in height, depending upon the thickness of the
synthetic wool used , and fit neatly in the soldiers’ pockets. Made from scraps of wool, the dolls cost little to make and about three hours of time by an experienced crafter ... which I’m not. The dolls must be lightweight, contain no metal, plastic, or anything sharp or abrasive that might injure either the child recipient or the soldier carrying it. Small dolls save material so more can be knitted and more children can receive them. These tiny dolls are not new; knitters have been making similar wee cuddle toys for decades from scrap wool. The only new thing here is the name. Various patterns exist for these dolls. The Isfeld memorial page http://www.izzydoll.ca/offers a pattern. My Port Coquitlam aunt knitted armfuls of these dolls for her local hospital auxiliary or craft sales, following a “Family Circle” pattern called Little People to Knit and Give, Page 110 in the December 16, 1980 issue. Her little dolls survived her own children and now amuse her great grandchildren.
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The Mail Bag Choose your God wisely
Time to share our riches
Dear Sir: Watching and listening to the news about the Syrian refugees has overwhelmed me with sadness. It’s also got me wondering how I can help. I know many others are feeling the same way. As Canadians, we are so privileged. Living in Terrace, we are so privileged.
There are the obvious reasons, beautiful land, friendly people, amazing fishing, etc. But we are also so privileged for the most basic reason – our country’s respect for human rights. We can vote. We have freedom of speech. We have laws and authorities that uphold them. We have clean water and
clean air. We have shelter and food. Most important, we are safe. We don’t wake up wondering if someone we know will disappear that day or if one of our loved ones will die. Could you imagine that being your reality? No, I didn’t think so. I can’t either because its so far re-
moved from my every day life. Growing up in a white, middle class home in Vancouver, I had no idea how privileged I was. I thought my life was “normal.” And I assumed everyone else’s normal was the same or similar.
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Dear Sir: Irwin Jeffrey’s theological defense of the divine in his Nov. 18, 2015 letter to the editor impresses. Does it satisfy? Be clear: man made God. Further, and more tellingly, men made God make man. And gods, Satan, angels, and the rest of the panoply. No evidence exists otherwise. None. Made for what reason? Desire for comfort over fear of the unknown. Desire for a moral authority to control human violence. A justifiable invention? Consider the results. The magnificent mystery of faith, with its miraculous claims, yet the malevolent dodge of theodicy – that is, the problem of the evil that God allows, whatever the faith. All else is footnote and gloss. The morality that faith defines to comfort us over evil required men to make God. It has also allowed the deific self-invention of the religious, from ancient cult leaders to Jesus to the present Islamic “State.” Recognizing those inventions for what they are, do we need God for morality? If yes, the first and corrosively last question is whose. If no, what then? The exceptions for themselves that all religions claim against it reveal human rights as the best hope. Be religious if you wish, but be aware that there is something more. (Near the close of his letter, Mr. Jeffrey identifies me as a “friend.” To clarify: his name is unknown to me, I assume the claim is a generalized kindness, and I hope none abuse him for it.) Dr. David Heinimann, Terrace, B.C.
It’s a long road toward reconciliation
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ITH THE Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s findings on the detrimental impact of residential schools only months behind us, Prime Minister Trudeau will undoubtedly face a trial cultivating new relations with Canadian First Nations. In response to these challenges Trudeau has promised to meet with indigenous leaders before year’s end and hold an inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women. While I commend our new Prime Minister for his efforts to recognize First Nations’ issues, I’m concerned that they are not aimed at remedying the pervasive culture of tokenism and narrow representation that saturates Canada’s conversation on aboriginal issues. First things first. The fleeting acknowledgement of being on unceded First Nations’ territory or noting the legacy of residential schools is not enough to be a solution to the systematic marginaliza-
tion of indigenous peoples. For that reason, I have serious concerns about the state of equality, multiculturalism, and ultimately reconciliation in Canada. Even the Truth and Reconciliation Commission is not beyond the realm of my concern. The portrayal of indigenous topics has been very narrow. While I do recognize that residential schools have an extensive history in the north, it seems that for the general population, First Nations identity and the impact of the schools are overwhelmingly inseparable. The assumption that the indigenous experience is defined by residential schools is a limited and overwhelmingly grim narrative through which to view aboriginal history. Findings in reports such as the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s “They Came For the Children” have been very influential in characterizing the conversation we have. But this ignores the wider racism experienced by
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CECILE FAVRON many indigenous persons and the stories of those who do not recount a profoundly negative experience particularly (or at all) at the schools. It also ignores that leaders, such as Nisga’a chief Frank Calder, went to residential schools and then university in order to prepare to advocate for the rights of the community. Ultimately, this narrative makes it too easy to forget that the large majority of First Nations in Canada did not even attend residential
schools. I find it troubling that there has been no large scale effort to uncover the truth behind aboriginal day schools or the conditions found in some First Nations communities in an effort to further reconciliation. These issues have been largely neglected and denied by society. It is possible that Canadians do not want to acknowledge these issues because they are only willing to speak about shameful episodes in their history in past tense. It is also possible that they prefer to blame our racist culture on the government or churches and deny their role in creating a marginalized group. Whatever the reason, assuming a history based on one’s identity only discredits that person’s individual story. The settlement reached in Canada, including the payment program which entitles former students of residential schools to standardized compensation, denies validation of case-by-case uniqueness,
including the varying experience in the schools and abuses perpetrated outside them. I think it is clear that our country needs to put more effort into actually understanding the variety of indigenous issues and addressing the details of discrimination. My aim is not to discredit those who had a negative experience in what was an assimilatory project of the residential schools. It is only to acknowledge that the scope of inequality in here is much larger than many would like to believe it is. Furthermore, our community identity is not as simplistic as we sometimes make it out to be. Canada has a long way to go before we can reach reconciliation. We need to go beyond the victimizing narrative in order to move past what is still a dark period in Canadian history. Cecile Favron is a Rosswood resident and this summer was a news intern at The Terrace Standard.
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News In Brief
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CRASHED CAR on the 5200 block of Mountain Vista in Terrace in the early morning hours of Nov. 22.
Car smashed A crash that peeled metal off the fender of a four door car woke residents of the 5200 block of Mountain Vista at about 3 a.m. Nov. 22. People at the scene said the driver appeared to stagger away from the car, a 2014 Toyota Corolla, which was travelling west when it went off the road, narrowly missed a vehicle parked in a driveway, wiped out two shrubs and a CityWest box on someone’s front lawn and spun around nearly 180 degrees, coming to a stop facing southeast on a front lawn. The airbags had deployed and could be seen spread across the inside of the driver’s window. Police later said the driver was located nearby and described him as intoxicated.
Officer punched TERRACE RCMP say a woman punched an officer in the face while he was apprehending a 23-year-old man under the Mental Health Act. The 20-year-old woman was arrested and and an amount of drugs were seized at the same time. Charges are being forwarded to Crown Counsel. The apprehended man was transported to Mills Memorial Hospital.
Brolly Square RCMP OFFICERS continue to be busy with calls taking them to Brolly Square downtown. On one occasion they responded to reports of people fighting. Checks of the area were done and late the same day another call came in of a group of people drinking in a staircase on Lakelse Ave. One of the men was noted to have minor facial injuries from fighting.
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We must share our riches That all changed when I travelled throughout South East Asia for a year when I was 18 – and don’t think I don’t know how privileged I was that I could do that! That year of travel majorly affected me in two ways. First, I fell in love with the world and its many beautiful people and cultures. It opened my eyes to how differently people live, how every culture and country is a fascinating world unto itself, and how each of us has something to teach the other, even if we don’t speak the same language. Second, I saw the great disparity of our world. Some people are so poor, living in conditions I didn’t know a human could survive in, while others have more money than they know what to do with. Many of us were born into these circumstances. We are rich or poor, lucky or unlucky, through no fault or actions of our own. As the saying goes, some of us won the birth lottery. Us Canadians – we won the birth lottery. No question. But this does not mean we are entitled to our riches.
With great privilege comes great responsibility. It is our duty to help the Syrians refugees. When we see fellow human beings suffering and have the ability to help, we should. We must. It is also our privilege to welcome the refugees into our country. Canada prides itself on its multiculturalism. Our diversity is part of our identity. Some of my and your favourite things in Terrace – Haryana’s, the Latin festival – are only here because of immigrants. I would be thrilled for a Syrian family to move to Terrace and add to our cultural richness. I commend people such as Terrace’s Group of 5 who are coming together to help the Syrian refugees. I too plan to embrace my responsibilities as a privileged Canadian by donating money and volunteering where needed. I hope you do too. Sarah Artis, Terrace, B.C.
Environmental Assessment of the Proposed WCC LNG Project
Open House and Invitation to Comment WCC LNG Project Ltd. (Proponent) is proposing to develop and operate the WCC LNG Project (proposed Project), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility and marine terminal for the export of LNG. The proposed Project would be located on the eastern shore of Tuck Inlet on District Lot 444 within the city limits of Prince Rupert, BC. The proposed Project would export up to approximately 30 million tonnes per annum of LNG to international markets.
The intention of seeking public comments is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the proposed Project are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process. At this stage of the process, the primary intent is to receive feedback about the studies or information required for a comprehensive environmental assessment.
The proposed Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act and is also undergoing a substituted environmental assessment under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act.
After taking public comments into account, EAO will finalize the AIR and issue them to the Proponent.
The Proponent must obtain an environmental assessment certificate before any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project. However, prior to submission of an application (Application) for a certificate by the Proponent, the Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (EAO) must first approve the Application Information Requirements (AIR). The AIR will specify the studies to be conducted and the detailed information to be provided by the Proponent in its Application. The EAO invites public comments on the draft AIR which will be available for review starting on November 23, 2015. To provide information about the AIR, EAO invites the public to attend an Open House. The Open House is scheduled as follows: at: North Coast Meeting & Convention Centre 240 1st Avenue West, Prince Rupert on: Tuesday, December 8, 2015 from: 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There are 45 days for the submission of comments by the public in relation to the draft AIR. The comment period will begin on November 23, 2015 and end on January 6, 2016. All comments received during this comment period in relation to the AIR will be considered.
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Prince Rupert City Hall 424 3rd Avenue West Prince Rupert, BC Port Edward Municipal Office 770 Pacific Avenue Port Edward, BC
If you are unable to participate at this time, there will be an additional comment period during the Application Review stage when you will also be able to provide comments to EAO on the proposed Project.
All submissions received by EAO during the comment period in relation to the proposed Project are considered public and will be posted to the EAO website.
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Nass villages run community buses Laxgalts’ap also uses the bus for youth and students, taking them to Terrace to swim or to go to dinner and take in a movie, said Watts. And just recently Watts made a trip to Terrace to pick up a load of presents for Christmas for the village’s children. “It was full, stacked right up,” said Watts of the shipment of presents. While there may not be a regular transit service between the Nass Valley and Terrace, the Nisga’a Valley Health Authority operates a medical transport service similar to that of the Northern Health Authority’s Northern Connections bus service. A minibus makes a regular return weekday trip beginning in Gingolx and stopping in each
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■■ Arson POLICE ARE asking the public for any information about an arson and vandalism that occurred on Nov. 21 shortly after 1 a.m.. A backhoe was severely damaged by a deliberately set fire and a drilling rig had its cab windows smashed out and its hydraulic hoses tampered with. Both units were parked beside each other on Thornhill Frontage Road, west of Kofoed Drive.
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Veteran labour activist honoured
L
EANING forward in his chair at his kitchen table, John Jensen gives his philosophy in a precise sentence. “There are two kinds of people. The working class and the ruling class, at least that's what they used to call it where I'm from.” It is a philosophy that has guided Jensen, now 86, through decades of labour, political and social activism in northwestern B.C. From Denmark, Jensen is a carpenter by training and came to Canada in 1959 at the age of 32, settling first in Vancouver. Several jobs followed, including framing houses at $1 a square foot. “Because I had a pick up, I was the foreman and would pick up the guys for work,” said Jensen of his purchase of a $50 vehicle. A friend from Denmark living in Kitimat told Jensen of work opportunities farther north, and he made the move in 1964. “He told me there was work, that there was always work in Kitimat,” Jensen recalled. Working at his craft, Jensen quickly became involved in northwest labour issues through the Carpenters' Union eventually becoming the local business agent followed by other union positions, weaving together other trades into the Northwest District Council of Carpenters. That brought on involvement with the Kitimat-Terrace and District Labour Council and Jensen, over the years, served several times as its president. “Maybe they regarded me as a wise old guru but perhaps later on they wondered who this old fart was,” says Jensen of his later years with the council. Jensen's scope broadened in the late 1960s and early 1970s, becoming a key par-
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JOHN JENSEN has been given a lifetime membership in the Terrace-Kitimat and District Labour Council.
ticipant in an early-on group called Victims of Industry Changing the Environment (VOICE). When the predecessor vocational training school in Terrace expanded to become today's Northwest Community College, Jensen was chair of an advisory group setting up academic programs. He then became an instructor at the college as those programs took shape. “We had labour studies, women's studies, aboriginal studies,” recalled Jensen of course offerings in the 1970s and into the early 1980s before they were then dismantled by the college's administration of the day. “We'd go everywhere, to the (aboriginal) villages to the band councils to teach parliamentary procedure. If you needed it, we did it,” said Jensen. He also helped organize two conferences in the 1970s, bringing in labour, aboriginal, en-
vironmental, peace and church groups to speak about common goals for the region. A cyclical collapse of the northwest forests industry in the early 1980s brought on widespread unemployment and the carpenters responded by forming their own company. “We were talking one day and decided that's what we should do,” said Jensen. The Ginger Goodwin Construction Company had all the hallmarks of a business enterprise so that those working could then accumulate the hours they needed to qualify for unemployment insurance. It was named after a Vancouver Island coal mine union organizer killed by police in 1918. “We had phone calls from people asking to speak to Mr. Goodwin,” Jensen noted. The carpenters' construction company was based out of a hall on Sparks St. bought from the local Elks club in
1973. The building was first used as an officers' mess when several thousand Canadian troops were stationed in Terrace during the Second World War. It has since been sold to the Bread of Life soup kitchen, supported by the Seventh Day Adventist Church, which operates a soup kitchen Sundays and on weekdays rents out the hall, now called the All Nations Centre, to the Terrace and District Community Services Society and at nights during the winter to the Ksan House Society for an emergency shelter. There is an even more direct connection between Jensen's labour and social activism and the Second World War – the present day Terraceview Lodge. Its location on the Bench overlooking Terrace once housed a hospital built during the Second World War which would have tended wounded service
people had there been an invasion of the north coast. After the war it was converted into a provincial psychiatric and other care facility called Skeenaview Lodge for more than 100 men. But in late 1977, the facility, a substantial employer, was set to be closed down and have patients transferred south. The labour council organized a picket line early one December 1977 morning and stopped ambulances which were to start the
transfer. “We got wind of what was to happen, made some phone calls and that's what we did,” said Jensen of the picket line. A series of negotiations with the provincial government followed, resulting in the construction of today's Terraceview Lodge. “That was one thing I'm very proud of to this day,” said Jensen. In many ways Jensen laments the differences between past labour activities and the present ones in the northwest.
There are not nearly the numbers of trades union members as there once were and the white collar unions, mostly those in the public sector, now outnumber the blue collar unions and priorities have shifted. “When I left the labour council there were two people from blue collar unions except myself. It used to be the other way around. There's nothing wrong with that, but it's just different,” said Jensen. “As a business agent I could make some calls at 7 a.m. and there'd be 90-100 people there [on a picket line]. That just wouldn't happen today,” said Jensen. If anything, Jensen says modern day union members need to learn more about the history of organized labour. “To go where you want, you have to know where you've been,” said Jensen. “People died, went to jail, were deported. There's very little memory of that.” Jensen’s achievements were recognized at a Nov. 23 gathering in Terrace where Jensen was given a lifetime membership in the Kitimat-Terrace and District Labour Council. Current labour council president Debra Thame said approximately 50 people attended the gathering and that messages were read from those who could not attend. “He’s just had such an influence on labour issues,” said Thame of Jensen.
Special services By REV. TERI MYER A COUPLE of weeks before Christmas 18 years ago an RCMP officer knocked on my mom’s door to inform her that her eldest brother, an RCMP officer from Alberta, had been taken out of the world while off duty, along with his new girlfriend, by an unknown suspect. No one has ever been charged; no justice has been served; new people
have taken up old case files; theories have been floated; questions have been asked and re-asked. Two families continue to grieve and to hope, while attempting to move forward, marking the passing of time and special occasions in different ways. Somehow, each of us have danced through the stages of grief, moving forward, sideways, back and forward again through denial and isolation.
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Two special services offer solace for Christmas period This includes, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. We have had to make peace with the mystery so the past doesn’t paralyze us, the future doesn’t terrorize us, and our present can be life-giving. So, like we do every year, 12 days before Christmas, we defiantly and lovingly light candles in the darkness. We light candles for a myriad of reasons, as a sign of hope that justice will come, to honour a loved one, to offer forgiveness and seek healing, as an act of solidarity with others who have lost people they love in a violent act, and to give thanks for light, life and love that still exists in such a broken yet beautiful world. Not everyone has such an extreme event casting a shadow upon Christmas or other holy festival days that come this time of year. But there are many people who struggle to find meaning and purpose; who feel overwhelmed with expectations and by current world events, who seek an elusive peace amidst the blinking lights, line-ups, endless carolling and growing credit card debt. This may be the first Christmas without a spouse, a parent, a sibling, a child, friend or pet. This may be the first season, your first season where everyone cannot be together under the same roof, sharing the same traditions, because of distance – physical and emotional. In Terrace, this year, there are two opportunities being offered to the commu-
nity so people may take a step out of the rush and roar of the season, to remember, to recharge, to breathe and find one’s footing again. Tuesday, December 8, at 7:00 at the Elk’s Hall, the Terrace Hospice Society is presenting its 21st annual “Celebrate a Life” service of remembrance. This non-denominational event is offered primarily for the sake of those who are seeking to find some peace after experiencing loss through someone’s death or dying. Marked by candle lighting, storytelling, music and reflection, people are given an opportunity to place the name(s) of a loved one(s) on the ‘Memory Tree’ which, will then be placed in the Skeena Mall following the service. There it will remain until after December 25 so that other folks can add special names to the tree. That evening, you may also choose to bring an unwrapped gift for a child, which will be taken to the Salvation Army for distribution around Christmas. The evening closes with refreshments and goodies provided by members of the hospice society board and many of its dedicated, caring volunteers. The 2nd annual “Blue Christmas” service, hosted by Knox United Church, is being held Wednesday, December 16 at 7 p.m. at the church. This service, open to the whole community, has been created for all people who seek a moment of solace, an oppor-
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■■ TERRACE LITTLE THEATRE presents a double feature fall show at 8 p.m. Nov. 27, 28 and Dec. 5 at the McColl Playhouse. “Anniversary” is a story of romance and recovery from grief. “Brooding and Dangerous” is newlyweds Sid and Margaret, who are having a busy Saturday moving into their place and preparing for
Sid’s job at the bank. Meeting their eccentric neighbours may be more than they can handle. Warning: some adult language. Tickets at Uniglobe Travel.
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■■ SINE NOMINE PRESENTS In Silent Night, an evening of choral music. Sunday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. at Knox United Church. Tickets available from ensemble members, at Misty River Books or at the door. Free for those who are 12 and under. ■■ COME CELEBRATE THE season with Inveraray music, harp, flute and vocal ensembles under the direction of Robin Hollett. Sunday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Evangelical Free Church. Tickets available from Inveraray members members or at Misty River Books.
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■■ CALEDONIA PRESENTS ITS annual musical Bye Bye Birdie at 8 p.m. Dec. 10, 11, 12 at the REM Lee Theatre. Tickets on sale from musical students, the Caledonia office and Misty River Books.
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■■ KNOX UNITED CHURCH hosts its 2nd annual Blue Christmas Service at 7 p.m. Dec. 16. For many, this season of lights, longer nights and busyness is difficult. If you are anxious, grieving, lonely, over-extended, hurting in any way, this reflective service of songs and prayers may offer comfort and release. All welcome for this event! ■■ KNOX UNITED CHURCH Christmas Eve Services: a family carol service with candle light at 7 p.m. Dec. 24 and at 10:30 p.m., Carols, Communion and Candles.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS DECEMBER 4-5 – Friends of the Library Used Book Sale – A Christmas gift you can open again and again will be held Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 to 4 p.m. in conjunction with the Terrace Art Gallery Christmas Arts and Crafts sale. Great bargains – door prizes. All proceeds from book sale go to the Terrace Public Library. DECEMBER 5 – Terrace Chapter of Council of Canadians meets from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at UNBC room 103. For questions or more details, contact Bruce at 250-641-0732 or bbidgood@ telus.net. DECEMBER 5 – Kitsumkalum’s annual Christmas Craft and Gift Fair is on from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Kitsumkalum Hall. Vendors: deadline to register is Nov. 27 at noon. Forms can be downloaded at www. kitsumkalum.bc.ca/community.html, emailed or picked up at Kitsumkalum Tempo. For more, cal Crystal at 250-635-0017 or Christina at kitsumkalumeventscommittee@gmail.com. DECEMBER 5 – Knox United Church Invites you to our Annual Christmas Tea & Bazaar from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. There will be a tea, bake sale, gift baskets and candy. DECEMBER 6 – Community Christmas Carol Sing is at 7 p.m. at Terrace Pentecostal Assembly (3511 Eby Street). Free but cash donations are welcome to support our local Salvation Army Kettle Drive. Goodie bags for kids 10 and under. DECEMBER 6 - Elmsley Watershed site visit. Meet at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) offices at 5220 Keith Ave. at 10 a.m. The committee for the Kalum Land & Resource Management Plan (LRMP) will be conducting a site visit of the Elmsley watershed with Skeena Sawmills. The Elmsley is designated as an undeveloped watershed and as such has higher targets for old forest retention and the committee will be reviewing how these targets are met. Members of the public are invited. Suitable outdoor clothing is recommended. Phone Robert Hart at 635-0040 for more information. DECEMBER 7 – Terrace Sponsors Syrian Refugee Families group meets at 7 p.m. at Skeena Diversity Centre. DECEMBER 8 – Terrace Hospice Society hosts its annual Celebrate a Life Ceremony, an evening of remembrance, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Elks Hall. A non-denominational candlelight ceremony honouring loved ones who we have lost. Open to everyone. Free.
DECEMBER 8 - Pacific Northwest Music Festival AGM and monthly meeting at 7:30 pm at 3309 Kenney Street. All committee members are invited to attend this important meeting. DECEMBER 8 - Diabetes Education Classes from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the second floor of the Park Avenue Medical Clinic. There is no cost. Contact Alanna Andrews at 250-6155533 for more information. DECEMBER 20 – Family Christmas Party for children of all ages will be on from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Terrace Public Library. Bring your adult and join us for Christmas games, crafts and fun! We’ll have a puppet show tooLimited spaces so register your family in person or by calling 638-8177.
PSAS EVERYONE IS WELCOME to attend the ongoing series of free art workshops sponsored by the Terrace Mental Health and Addictions Advisory Committee as a part of “Random Acts of Mindfulness”. The next workshop, facilitated by Laura McGregor -“Creating A Spirit Animal Portrait” - is a two part workshop to be held on January 5th and 7th from 9-11:30am. To register, or for more information, please call 250-635-8206. FIELD OF FAITH Foundation Homeless Outreach provides coffee and sandwiches from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays at George Little Park. Everyone welcome. Donations appreciated. Coats, boots, hats, gloves, socks, new underwear, toiletries for adults and children. For more, call Dan at 250-641-3665. THE TERRACE FREEMASONS, Kitselas Lodge No. 123 AF&AM invites all men of good character to coffee club, the first Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the banquet room of the Masonic Hall, 4915 Lazelle Ave. Bring your family. Coffee, juice and snacks. No admission charge. PLEASE HELP MAKE Christmas Eve special and fill up a purse with snacks and toiletries to donate to one of our homeless women on Christmas Eve. For more details, call Kim 250631-7968. CHRISTMAS GIFT MAKING for kids ages eight to 11 each Tuesday, Dec. 8, 15 at the library from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sign up each week! Free but must register in person or by calling 250-638-8177 to secure your spot! TERRACE YOUTH ENGAGEMENT Strategy (TYES) is an informal youth hangout spot at 3219 Eby St. Free Wi-Fi, computers and video games. Soup served at 1 p.m. Monday to
Friday. Coffee/juice and muffins all day. Not in school? No home to go back to? Stop by and rest a while! Put on by TDCSS. THE TERRACE CHURCHES’ Food Bank will be open for distribution from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. from December 7-10 in the Dairy Queen basement. If your last name begins with the letters A to G, please come on Monday, H to P come on Tuesday, Q to Z come on Wednesday. Anyone missed can come on Thursday. Please bring identification for yourself and your dependants, who must be living at your address. ID must show picture on it, preferably BC Care Card, driver’s licence, BCID, birth certificate, status card. You will need proof of address with current street address on it, such as rent receipt, hydro, gas or utility bill, phone or cable bill. TERRACE TOASTMASTERS MEETS the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in Room #404 of the Terrace Pentecostal Assembly with meetings beginning at 7 p.m. If you’d like to build self-confidence and improve your leadership and communication skills in a fun and interactive setting with like-minded individuals, consider joining Toastmasters for the 2014-2015 season. For more information, please call Ralph at 250-638-1905, Janine at 250-615-8187 or find us online at www. terracetoastmasters.com. THE TERRACE ATV and Side-by-Side Society meets at 7:30 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month at the college in the trades building. For more details, contact terraceatvsidebyside@ hotmail.com, or on the Facebook page. THE TERRACEVIEW FAMILY Council meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. in the Terraceview Conference Room. This is a support group and place to voice concerns or ideas you may have. For more info, call Heather at 250-638-8552. THE GREATER TERRACE Seniors Advisory Committee (GTSAC) meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Happy Gang Centre. Everyone welcome. THE SALVATION ARMY holds Toonie Wednesdays every first and third Wednesday of the month – all clothing is $2. All children’s clothing $2 or less is half price. GREATER TERRACE BEAUTIFICATION Society meets from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the city council chambers. New members always welcome. HAPPY GANG CENTRE hosts a pancake breakfast the first Saturday of every month from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come one, come all.
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Baby’s Name: Theo James Date & Time of Birth: October 7, 2015 @ 8:56 Weight: 10 lbs. 5 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Alexandra & Paul Baby’s Name: Xander Addison Quinn Robinson Date & Time of Birth: October 14, 2015 @ 1:35 a.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Gaylene Woods & Anthony Robinson “New brother for James, Mackenzie & Jordan” Baby’s Name: Ella Renée Biggs Date & Time of Birth: September 26, 2015 @ 7:59 a.m. Weight: 9 lbs. 8 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Allison & Dan Biggs “New sister for Ty and Cohen”
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Garbage pick up changes CITY WORKERS are learning how to use one of two new automated garbage trucks recently purchased as the city continues to prepare to distribute nearly 8,000 garbage and recycling containers as part of a new collection system starting Jan. 4, 2016. The city will be delivering the new wheeled garbage and recycling containers over the coming month, replacing ones now used by residents. The new containers go hand in hand with new trucks, the second of which is expected the middle of this month, as the cans are constructed to be lifted up, emptied and then placed back on the ground by a mechanical arm on the trucks. It means city workers will no longer have to empty cans manually or lift recycling bags. There will be a black container and blue container delivered, one for garbage and another for recycling. At some point in the near future, the city will also be purchasing similar bins meant solely for
compostable material. No longer will there be a 50-pound limit on garbage loads, as the city will take any amount of waste as long as it can fit in the new containers. Recycling over and above what can fit into a container will be allowed but is required to be placed in clear plastic bags. Collection will still alternate on the same biweekly schedule used currently.
The new carts are coded to be associated with a particular address, so when someone moves out, they leave the carts at their old address. According to public works director Rob Schibli, the city is looking to order a smaller size of garbage cart for those who might have difficulty moving the new ones, but he said the leverage is good on them and he does not anticipate a problem.
Taxpayers are covering the cost of the containers by an extra fee on utility bills. Each of the 3,650 containers for waste and 3,650 for recycling can hold 240 litres and cost $65 each for a total of $490,000. With other costs tacked on, the total bill is $525,000 to be divided among Terrace taxpayers. The trucks were paid for by a city account set up for vehicle replacement.
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Extreme weather shelter usage climbs THE KSAN House Society’s extreme weather shelter has been open 49 nights as of Nov. 27 since it officially went into operation Oct. 9. With 20 sleeping cots available at the All Nations Centre on Sparks St., average occupancy has been 8.31 people per night for a total of 407 clients, says society executive director Amanda Bains. Through a contract with the provincial government’s BC
Housing agency, the society makes the extra sleeping spaces available when declaring an extreme weather alert for any day or days between Nov. 1 and March 31. This year, however, in response to the weather, the extra spaces were made available as of Oct. 9. Under the contract, an extreme weather alert is defined as “temperatures near zero with rainfall that makes it dif-
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with its extra sleeping spaces available from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. on those days when an alert is issued. Those using the sleeping mats receive a meal at night and breakfast in the morning. An increase in the number of homeless people here from last year to this year, based on a city survey, has heightened the issue with the society’s regular shelter being consistently full.
THE CITY does not clear the driveways of seniors or those with physical conditions preventing them from doing so as was indicated in a Nov. 25, 2015 story. Rather, for qualifying residents, the city will receive a rebate of 50 per cent of snow removal costs up to $250 per winter. Qualifying residents must first fill out a city application form. A second story in the Nov. 25, 2015 issue confused readers by referring to realtor Wendy Bal with both her married name and with her maiden name which is Hadley.
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Sharing taxes not easy, says minister THE MINISTER of Community, Sport and Cultural Development says the size and diversity of the Northwest is complicating the notion of a deal whereby the provincial government shares a portion of its industrial taxes from the area with local governments. It’s a deal that the governments, now banded together from Vanderhoof to Haida Gwaii under the name Northwest B.C. Regional Benefits Alliance, have pressed the province to negotiate. The alliance started small, with just municipalities from the Regional District of Kitimat Stikine, but expanded in 2014 after a session which took place in Terrace. The prospect of the province turning over a portion of its regional industrial tax revenues falls to Peter Fassbender who toured the northwest last week. “I met with all of the communities at the UBCM,” he said of the annual convention of provincial local governments held in Vancouver in September. “Each of these communities asked me about this work and our discussions are ongoing. We are not at the point where we have any firm direction yet but we are definitely going to be working together as we did in the northeast to see what our path to a revenue sharing agreement might look like.” Fassbender said the road might be different than the one that led to the deal in the northeast called Fair Share. It’s based mostly on provincial revenues from the oil and gas industry. “I think what is different is that the makeup of the community is somewhat different here than it is in the Northeast,” he said. “So we can’t just take a cookie cutter approach, nor should we.” The biggest difference, he continued, is that the communities are far apart and have different needs than they do in the area that takes in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek. Moreover, they will be affected differently from any liquefied natural gas (LNG) industry
if one ever develops. “If you look at this area, you know you look at LNG development and there are some communities that are going to directly benefit more than others. But how do you then look at how you can share that opportunity and the benefits of it,” said Fassebender. He did add that any
potential revenue sharing agreement does not totally hinge on an LNG industry and also takes in other sectors such as mining. “Even if LNG doesn’t happen, those realities still exist, so we need to look at that,” Fassbender added. Benefits alliance chair Stacey Tyers, a Terrace city council-
lor and also chair of the Kitimat-Stikine regional district, says Fassbender met with the regional district and that another meeting with the group’s key representatives will happen in December. “Communities are becoming impatient with the lack of commitment from the province and that this needs
to start moving forward,” said Tyers. “Communities are impacted differently, which is why it should be our responsibility to allocate and address impacts and legacy, rather than the province dictating their priorities to the few.” Fassbender made the comments at the Northwest Regional Airport
Nov. 24 where he also referred to grants given to local governments last year to plan improvements to local infrastructure. Jessica McCallumMiller, the director for the Kitimat-Stikine’s regional district’s Area C, which takes in the Lakelse Lake area and other rural areas, was happy that the regional
district received money. “It’s a great contribution to our taxpayers. Our water systems were in need and the ministry has done a lot of work in making an effort to look at the smaller communities in the north and help our constituents, we’re really really grateful at the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine.”
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Development plans continue at park “We want to determine where we can get a big quantity of the alfalfa. As far as I know, the area near Terrace has not that much alfalfa, it’s not suitable for growing alfalfa so we need to go a bit farther like Prince George, even farther than there,” said Zhang. Another potential investor is a manufacturer of automotive wheels, and its representatives have visited the site twice and have met with Rio Tinto Alcan to discuss purchasing aluminum, he said. “The wheel is made in China but they import the raw material, and they are selling the product in North America, so it is quite reasonable for them to find a place out of China like the City of Terrace to make their product and then they can sell in North America,” said Zhang. Rio Tinto Alcan confirmed that it has spoken with companies about investing in the area and will continue to do so but that any discussions are confidential. According to Zhang, final arrangements with prospective factories depends on getting the park ready. “We need some time
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to make the land ready for investment,” he said. “At the same time we are doing the business promotion.” “Everywhere, not only China,” he said about where the companies might be coming from. “We want local companies to be there as well. Local, international, they are all welcome.”
Monday’s visit included speeches and the signing at city hall in late morning of a friendship agreement between the Chinese delegation and city council. Also on hand were representatives from the Kitselas First Nation and the Kitsumkalum First Nation. Gifts were also exchanged.
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CHINESE DEVELOPMENT entity has earmarked next year to continue work on more than 1,000 acres purchased from the city at the Skeena Industrial Development Park.
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Rosswood family stars on Swiss TV “He has had a vision since he was a teenager that ‘I want to go to Canada, and work in the woods and have my freedom in Canada.’ He has a vision and he looks like that vision, he talks like that vision,” said Storrer. Back in 2009, SRF filmed the family as it packed and left the 50,000-person city of Biel in Switzerland. That’s where Hermann ran his own small logging business doing commercial thinning and dangerous tree removal. The family also had a little retail shop selling chainsaws and work clothes, and Christine worked as a nurse. Christine said they wanted a place more remote and isolated where
they could enjoy nature and live off the land. It was Hermann’s reading as a youth (especially Kathrene Pinkerton’s books about life on the B.C. west coast) and Christine’s visits to friends in B.C., that gave them a taste and vision for Canada. TV producer Storrer said Canada is similar to Switzerland in terrain, and it is safe, friendly and educated. What draws the Swiss to Canada is that there are remote areas and it’s uncrowded compared to Switzerland. Many families want “more space and more freedom, so they want to come to Canada,” Storrer said. “Canada is very popular… We tried to do a series without Canada,
but it never happens, because there are always good people going to Canada,” Storrer said. He listed other B.C. locations such as Williams Lake, Prince George and Kamloops where they have filmed people moving from Switzerland. When the Schönbächlers immigrated here in 2009, they flew to Vancouver, bought a truck and camper and started travelling around, looking for logging employment for Hermann. In January 2010, Hermann found work as a faller in Rosswood, so he and Christine bought a home in a secluded area where they now raise their three children, Natasha, 10, Ricky, 8, and Alexan-
dra, 5. They live off the land as much as they can, doing gardening, mushroom picking and berry picking, hunting and fishing. “I love it,” said Christine. “It’s remote, we don’t have close neighbours, we work for ourselves.” She says she finds their lifestyle very satisfying, living off the land, producing their own food, gardening and enjoying the nature and wildlife. Hermann said he loves it as well, particularly the geography and the remoteness of the area. “I always wanted to
live on a place on the edge of civilization, and carve my own life out of the land,” he said. The television program “Auf und Davon” has captured various stages of their lives, including the huge windstorm which swept through Rosswood in 2010. The storm devastated much of the area, including much of the forested area where Hermann worked, and it took some time to recover. Shortly after that Hermann started his own small sawmill, producing lumber and using waste wood for firewood which he also
sold. Partly because of the storm, but also because of the popularity of the family, the Swiss TV program ran a second feature on the Schönbächler family in 2011. The current filming, is for a special feature to catch up on what has been happening with the family. Producer Storrer says this feature is a bit different and more in depth. Normally they film discretely with one camera, trying to be like a fly on the wall, but this time they have three cameras and a journalist to ask questions for a deeper look into the stories of this family, Stor-
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B.C. economy to grow AN ECONOMIC forecast council which meets yearly with the province predicts the provincial economy will outperform the Canadian one as a whole. On average, the council, which met with provincial finance minister Mike de Jong last week, is forecasting B.C.’s real GDP growth at 2.5% in 2015, 2.8% in 2016, and 2.6% in
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UNSAFE WORK practices at a hotel being built just off of Hwy16 leading west of Terrace have resulted in a fine being levied by WorkSafe B.C.
Hotel builder fined A CONTRACTOR that has been working on the four-storey Comfort Inn being built beside Canadian Tire on Hwy16 west of Terrace has recently been fined. The company, 1265113 Alberta Ltd., was fined $6,514.18 for unsafe work practices by WorkSafe B.C., the provincial agency charged with maintaining safe work practices. A report from WorkSafe BC, contained in its November/December publication, cites a “repeated and high risk” violation by the numbered company. “Three of this firm’s workers were on the roof in view of their supervisor,” reads the report of an incident dated July 17, 2015. This was observed by a WorkSafe BC prevention officer who saw one of the workers leaning forward while at the very edge of the roof while the others unloaded plywood. “None of the workers were connected to lifelines,” states the report, also noting that the roof
Trades VP is named LONGTIME TRADES teacher Doug Brewer is being promoted by the Coast Mountain School District to vice principal of its trades centre as of Feb. 1, 2016. Brewer has taught at Caledonia Secondary School since 1973, first as trades/shop teacher and now as an automotive teacher. Brewer “brings a diverse background to his new position having taught and developed courses that include power mechanics, automotive technology, residential carpentry, metalwork,” said school district superintendent Katherine McIntosh. He also managed a residential contractor business in the Terrace area 1974 to 2011, has experience as a career counsellor and has a degree in industrial science education.
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An Open Letter To The People of the Skeena My traditional name is Yahaan, my western name is Donnie Wesley. I am the hereditary leader of the Gitwilgyoots tribe of the nine Allied Tribes of Lax Kw’alaams. As a Tsimshian hereditary leader, as a father and grandfather and as a commercial fisherman who depends on the health and abundance of wild salmon, I have a responsibility to protect and defend the Skeena River and its salmon. Pacific Northwest LNG, a massive industrial project proposed for the estuary of the Skeena River, represents a grave threat to the health and abundance of Skeena salmon as well as other marine resources. My decision to defend Lelu Island and Flora Banks was informed by ancestral knowledge that this area is crucial to the health of Skeena salmon. The scientific research conducted by the Lax Kw’alaams fisheries team, the Skeena Fishery Commission, which included the very best independent experts from our finest Universities, confirms Flora Bank, Lelu Island and the estuary of the Skeena River would be placed at severe risk if this project proceeds. The proponent hired oil and gas industry consultants to try and disprove this independent and leading edge science. It would be irresponsible for me, or anyone who treasures wild salmon, to depend on a flawed and dysfunctional process to decide for those who depend on this place what development can or cannot happen on our homelands. The lower Skeena River has been home to Tsimshian for many thousands of years. Other First Nations hold title to other parts of the Skeena. We now share the Skeena with settler communities and we all embrace common values – we know the health of this river and its salmon defines us and binds us together. All of us have an obligation to pass on a healthy Skeena and a healthy wild salmon resource to our descendants. The First Nations who would be impacted by this project were not consulted in regard to the proposed site of this project. This is contrary to Canadian law and international commitments to the concept of free, prior and informed consent. There are other issues associated with this project that need to be addressed by all Canadians, including the massive number of new fracked gas wells needed to supply the project, as well as Canada’s ability to meet international standards in regard to climate change. The decision to site this massive project in the worst site possible has inevitably led to conflict and uncertainty. There are also legitimate questions as to the cost of the project, who will pay for it, and who will build it. We should identify and support development that is more sustainable, and brings greater benefits to all our communities. I am asking that all Skeena First Nations and their leaders, and all people of good will, come together and share this responsibility to defend and protect our home and native land. Together we can find a way to protect salmon, our cultures and our children’s future, as well as collectively decide appropriate places where development could occur.
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Joseph Kenneth McCharles June 27, 1941 - October 18, 2015 We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our beloved sweetheart, Dad, Papa, brother, uncle and good friend. Ken was 74 at the time of his passing after a long courageous battle with cancer. Ken was the 8th of 14 children born to Ken Sr. and Valentine McCharles of Astorville, Ontario on June 27th 1941. Ken was pre-deceased by his parents, Ken Sr. and Valentine McCharles (Myre); sisters; Theresa, Mildred, and Margaret; and brothers Victor and Eddy. Ken leaves behind his beloved partner Marylin, five children Kathy (Terry) Kim (John) Ken Jr. Liza (Al) and Lance (Star), 12 grandchildren, Michelle, Steve, Michael, Mark, Kenny, Christopher, Jessica, Dakota, Justin, Colten, Matt and Hannah. Sisters: Betty, Evelyn, Rita, and Bernadette. Brothers: Henry, Mike, Bob and Brian along with several nieces and nephews. A private Celebration Of Life was held at his home in Terrace, BC, October 18th with family and close friends.
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Northern Savings is strengthening its ability to focus on our members and the long term future of the Credit Union. We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer who can inspire our staff and can engage our customerowners and our communities to identify our credit union as their primary financial institution. The CEO will provide vision and leadership to Northern Savings while remaining accountable to our members, staff, and communities. Take up the opportunity to help shape and grow Northern Savings Credit Union. We are looking for an individual who knows financial services, the credit union difference and who excels at creating a dynamic team. For more information about Northern Savings Credit Union, visit www.northsave.com For more about the CEO opportunity and to apply, visit www.BookerandAssociates.com/CEOSearch
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MacCarthy GM & Terrace is actively seeking a Sales Consultant to complete our well-rounded sales team. A passion for customer service, excellent teamwork and communication skills, and an overall zest for life are assets that will help you get the job. Learning our award winning product, plus providing exceptional customer service is a winning combination in the Sales Department of MacCarthy GM. Daily you will find yourself using your charm, your knowledge, and your communication skills to find the perfect New or Used vehicle for your customers. Add in an award winning sales team plus a beautiful location and you will find yourself with a new job you will love. The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, a passion for customer service, and a valid Class 5 Driver’s License. Experience in auto sales is an asset, however it is not necessary. MacCarthy GM will provide training, a competitive commission scale, and benefits. To find out what selling at MacCarthy GM is like and to apply for this position please email your fantastic resume to: Joey Prevost, General Sales Manager/Owner at: jprevost@maccarthygm.com
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Terrace fighter dominates in battle By JACKIE LIEUWEN Terrace’s Keanan Kellar dominated in his recent fight in amateur mixed martial arts (MMA), pinning his opponent to earn a submission in just over a minute. At age 20, Kellar is 6’5” and 170 pounds, classed as a welterweight, and he fought Wally Joe in the Battlefield Flight League (BFL) on Nov. 14. Though his opponent Joe is over age 30, very strong, and had 16 boxing wins and a 1-2 MMA record, Kellar won the fight quickly. Right off the glove, Kellar threw a front kick to back up Joe up, then threw and landed a second kick backing him right against the cage. Kellar then went in and quickly landed a punch before Joe could respond. Joe quickly recovered and clinched with up Kellar, then reached up and grabbed Kellar’s neck. Trapped in the head lock, Kellar went for a take down, which went sour and landed Kellar on the bottom with Joe on top on him, still holding him in a head lock. But coach Marc Beer said Kellar was still in good position, and
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TERRACE MMA fighters Blake Sigvalason and Keanan Kellar with MMA coach Marc Beer at their recent fight card in Chilliwack. has strong ground game so they were not worried.
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him through how to respond, and within ten seconds Kellar grabbed Joe’s arm and leg, twisting him into a painful arm lock. Joe tapped out after 1:05 of the three minute round, giving Kellar a significantly quick win for a submission, which usually takes a lot longer. “It felt really weird to go in and get out in a minute… but it was a good performance,” said Kellar. Kellar credits a large part of his abilities to his ju-jitsu coach Petro Tsares who has been training him at the Dungeon since Keanan started fighting two years ago, and who taught him his ground game, submissions and arm locks. Tsares says Kellar has always been a good athlete, but since he started training at Dungeon his abilities in his ground game have shot up. “He has improved so much… he is dedicated to the sport and I think that is one thing that really makes him work hard, same with Blake. Kellar is now ranked 10th and his next fight is against #6 welterweight Darcy Giles on Jan. 22. Terrace’s Blake Sigvaldason is also training for Jan. 22 to face #12 ranked fighter in amateur MMA.
Sigvaldason is ranked #4 in the balltefield league and trained, strategized and dieted to gear up for his Nov. 14 scheduled fight against second-ranked Bradley Nicholson. A bantamweight fighter at age 21, Sigvaldason is 5’8” and weighs 145 pounds. His fight was cancelled last minute when his opponent wound up in the hospital the day before. This is the second time in a row Sigvaldason has had opponents cancel, ripping from him the chance to climb the amateur MMA ranks. Last September, he trained to fight third-ranked Kirk Tse, which was cancelled a week before the fight and Sigvaldason was rescheduled to fight lower-ranked Alex Bains, whom he beat in three rounds through judge decision. Sigvaldason has a 2-0 record in the battlefield league, and is aiming for a title shot if he wins his fight in January. Coach Beer said tough luck has kept Sigvaldason from climbing the ranks, but he believes Sigvaldason is absolutely ready for the title shot. “I’ve been coaching since 2008 and there is just something about him: His work ethic, his skill - he’s very skilled - and he’s coachable,” said Beer.
MMA club putting Terrace on the map TERRACE MMA fighters have earned a 5-1 record for their club, called Atlantis MMA, and they are running a fight camp from now until Jan. 22 which will engage fighters from this whole surrounding area. The fight camp will amp up in early-January to include training with pro fighter Chris “Buckwas” Anderson, who is a former battlefield champion and hard knocks champion for amateur welterweights. Beer says Anderson is coming to help train Terrace fighters, but he is also training for his own fight at the Terrace club because it is gaining a strong reputation with a 5-1 record in the Battlefield Fight League. The Terrace club also has an abnormally large number of taller, bigger guys who are in MMA. “We’ve got six or seven guys over 6’2’’ and 6’3’’ that these guys can train with,” Beer said. Terrace fighters Billy Morrison and Keith Robinson also fought in the BFL in Vancouver Oct. 17, with Morrison knocking out his opponent in 17 seconds and Robinson dominating the fight but then losing due to a cautious call from the referee. Morrison will fight Navid Mirzei, a 30 year old fighter with a 1-4 record, on Jan. 22 with the other Ter-
race fighters. Beer says Morrison and Robinson take three-hour round trip from Greenville (Laxgalts’ap) in the Nass Valley every day to train, and personify the dedication of the Terrace fighters. “I can’t even tell you how awesome it is as a coach, to have the four guys that I have fighting, with such incredible work ethic. And they feed off each other,” said Beer. “They make me look like a genius down in Battlefield,” he said. Ju-jitsu coach Petro Tsares has been coaching Sigvaldason for six years and Kellar for two, and has taught them ground game and submissions, which they both excel in. He says they are strong athletes, very well conditioned and good to coach - driven by their goal to excel in the sport. “They are very good students, they always pay attention, they listen to what I say, and they absorb everything,” Tsares said. He says all the Terrace fighters are working very hard and performing well in MMA. “They are going to make a name for themselves in MMA… they’re putting Terrace on the map,” Tsares said.
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■■ Soccer zones THE SENIOR boys soccer team from Caledonia Secondary School played in AA zones in Burnaby Nov. 23-25. They placed last, but coach Blaine Kluss said they competed well in every game. “Overall effort was solid and the boys exhibited a high level of sportsmanship and enthusiasm. We really need to find more competitive games leading up to this provincial tournament...That is our only downfall compared to the kids down south,” Kluss said.
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Bluebacks perform TEN ATHLETES in the Terrace Bluebacks Swim Club made coaches proud and achieved great results at a Nov. 20-22 swim meet in Prince George. The northwest team called “Points North” won first place overall, with swimmers from Terrace, Prince Rupert, Kitimat, and Smithers combining forces for the win. Coach Mike Christensen said these teams are “fortunate to have well established clubs and experienced coaches.” “Each club brings a strength to the team,” said Christensen. “Terrace is very strong in the 11-12 year old girls categories… and in 10 and under boys. This gives Points North a real advantage in the relay events which count for double points.” He said he was very pleased with the Terrace swimmers, not so much because of their placings but because of their swimming. Since it is an early season meet, “we as coaches are looking for improved technique and implementation of the skills we are working on in practice. Best times are a bonus,” said
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Christensen. Three Terrace swimmers won for top points, with Jake Kluss totaling 117 points, Caelyn Christensen 112, and Juliet Lukasser 110. In their individual categories, several swimmers earned top results: Chloe Meek earned first in the 25Fly, and Juliet Lukasser won second in 100 Br and 50Br. Caelyn Christensen got third in four categories (50Bk,100Br, 50Br, and 100Fly), and Jake Kluss got third place in three categories (200Fr, 200IM, 100Fr). Juliet Lukasser got third in the 100IM and Renzo Zanardo got third in both 50 Bk and 100Fr. Swim BC sets time standards which gauge who is eligible for provincial and national competitions. Five Terrace swimmers met the standards in various categories: Renzo Zanardo met the standard in the 50 Fr for AA and the 200 Fr and 50 Bk for AA. At the A level, Mackenzie Bannister met the standard in 50 Fly and 100 Br, Jake Kluss in the 50 Fly and 200IM, and Juliet Lukasser in the 50 Br.
n a recent poll, the firm of Insights West asked British Columbians how they felt about trophy hunting. The results of the poll were consistent with those of the polls used to canvas the citizens of this province for more than two decades. Ninety-one per cent of the residents of this province are opposed to trophy hunting, a view they share with their Albertan neighbours, 84 per cent of whom said they were opposed to hunting animals for their teeth, claws, horns, and hide. Only seven per cent of British Columbians defended the practice and thought it should continue, while 12 per cent of Albertans did. Apologists of trophy hunting reflexively counter that such polls are skewed, wrongly assuming that they reflect the population distribution of the province and are therefore weighted in favour of those who live in urban areas and are therefore less likely to hunt or understand and appreciate hunting. Polls have indicated that this is simply not the case when they demonstrated that 85 per cent of British Columbians and 88 per cent of Albertans were in favour of eating animals and that 73 percent of BC citizens supported killing animals for meat, while 81 percent of Albertans did. The polling firms also reported that they found that disdain for trophy hunting was as high in rural areas as it was in urban centres.
THE SENIOR girls volleyball team from Caledonia Secondary School hit the road today, Dec. 2, bound for provincials in Vernon, after a solid win in their recent zone championship game. Caledonia will be facing the best AAA teams in the province this weekend and they are ranked 10th in B.C. going in. They won the zone championship with a game on Nov. 21 against Charles Hays Secondary School, the only other AAA school in the north. Coach Carmen Didier says Charles Hays is their best competition, with a very athletic group of girls who are determined, scrappy, and like to compete. “Our team is also scrappy but we are a little more seasoned and skilled due to our club program,” she said. Caledonia launched into the championship game strong and dominated the first two sets of the game 25-12 and 25-14. Didier says the key edge for Caledonia was their strong serving. Entering the third set, Caledonia got a little over confident and
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CAMERON GOLDER and Delaney Kitchen go up for a block in their zone championship game against Charles Hays Nov. 21. lost 22-25 to CHS. They came back strong again in the fourth set, and defeated CHS 25-18. Overall Didier says it was not the best game for Caledonia, who is
used to a more disciplined and structured style of play. “They had a lot of unforced errors that would not happen against higher level teams,” said Didier.
When faced with the tors, environmentalists, overwhelming opposianimal rights groups, tion to trophy hunting as and First Nations, Chrisdemonstrated in poll afty Clark says B.C. does ter poll, the New Demoa better job of handling crat government under its grizzly bear populaGlenn Clark, banned tion than anywhere else the trophy hunt for grizin North America, and zly bears in 1999. Foladds that BC has a relowing B.C.’s lead, the cord number of grizzlies former Conservative and hastens to add that government of Alberta the hunt is scientifically banned the hunting of managed. Let’s examine grizzly bears in 2005. this. SKEENA ANGLER Sadly, the first order of First, Clark needs business by the newly only to look to our ROB BROWN -elected Liberal govneighbouring province ernment led by Gordon or north to Alaska to Campbell was legislafind examples of better tion that got rid of the brown bear managemoratorium on the huntment. The grizzlies in ing of grizzlies. The only plausible reason the western U.S. states exist largely in nafor why the restoration of an atavistic and tional parks where they are protected. The barbaric practice overwhelming unpopular majority of U.S. hunters seeking to slaughwith the electorate would be so high on ter a grizzly come here because they can’t Campbell’s list of legislative priorities is hunt them in their homeland. that he must have done it as a favour. When Clark speaks of a “record number Christy Clark was a key figure in that of grizzlies” she speaks nonsense. Is she Liberal government. Now, 15 years later, trying to say there are more bears now than faced with the results of the latest polling ever? Given the demolition of millions of demonstrating that the electorate finds the hectares of bear habitat over the history of bear hunt unacceptable, and renewed ap- this province, with most of it occurring in peals to end the hunt from tourist opera- the last 50 years, and the slaughter of hun-
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Carly Davies dominated in her offence and serving and was honoured as the MVP. Hailey Mitchell, Pariss Tinsley, and Mya Siemens from Caledonia won all star awards.
dreds of bears annually sanctioned by her own government, this is just absurd. The notion of scientific management is always trotted out by those who get off on killing bears and those who profit from the slaughter. Because the provincial Liberals see the arm of government charged with protecting the environment as an impediment to industrial expansion, they have always underfunded it and now have turned what was formerly known as the Ministry of Environment into an agency whose mandate is to aid and abet industry. First Nations have long opposed the slaughter of grizzly. The Tsimshian have banned the hunting of the great bear on their territory. Clark ignores their wishes by not only allowing the hunt to continue but by expanding it. Compare this is to the tack taken by the real Liberals in Ottawa. Harper issued an apology to First Nations then demonstrated his contempt for them when he stated an inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal woman was not on his radar. Justin Trudeau says he’s going to treat First Nations as nations and is taking steps to formalize a tanker ban and to hold an inquiry into the missing and murdered aboriginal women. Contrast this with Clark’s disrespect for First Nations by not only ignoring their wishes and expanding the barbaric, inhumane, and scientifically unjustifiable hunt.
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Appeal letters sent THE TERRACE Salvation Army’s 2015 Christmas Kettle campaign is officially underway as it collects money for its Christmas hampers and ongoing relief efforts. Kettles will be manned by volunteers at Canadian Tire, Save On Foods, Safeway, Walmart and at the provincial government’s liquor store. “It is only because of the generosity of the people who make up the community of Terrace that we can help those in need,” said Salvation Army Captain Jim VanderHeyden in the Army’s annual Christmas appeal letter. The Salvation Army also operates a food bank year round and offers emergency assistance. A new program introduced this year is a twice-a-week breakfast program at the Army’s Kalum St. location. The Christmas appeal letter, and an envelope in which to mail a donation, is being distributed in the Nov. 27, 2015 issue of The Northern Connector.
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Credit Awards up to $10,000 include applicable taxes and must be applied to the purchase or lease of a new 2015 or 2016 MY Chevrolet vehicle delivered on or before January 4, 2016. 30 Vehicle Awards available to be won, each consisting of winner’s choice of a vehicle with an MSRP of $35,000 CAD or less. The customer is responsible for any other taxes, license, insurance, registration, or other fees. Vehicle Awards are not transferable and no cash substitutes are permitted. Not all awards have the same odds of winning. Vehicle Awards are not transferable and no cash substitutes are permitted. Not all awards have the same odds of winning. For full rules and program details visit your GM dealer or gm.ca. Correct answer to mathematical skill-testing question required. See your GM dealer or gm.ca for full contest rules and program details. Vehicles shown 2016 Camaro 1LT Coupe RS V6 [$33,785 MSRP] CDN, including freight and a/c tax. ^ Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between December 4th, 2015 and January 4th, 2016. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on all new or demonstrator 2015 Spark, Sonic, Cruze LS 1SA, Malibu (except LS), Volt, Impala, Camaro, Trax, Equinox LS AWD, Traverse, Colorado 2WD, Silverado 1500 Double Cab 2WD WT / Crew Cab 2WD WT and Silverado HD’s WT 2WD with gas engine. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/ trade. Example: $40,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $476.19 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $40,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. Licence, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. ‡ $2,000/$2,000 is a combined credit consisting of $1,000 Connect & Win Bonus (tax inclusive) and $1,000/$1,000 manufacturer to dealer finance cash (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Cruze/Equinox which is available for finance offers only and cannot be combined with special lease rates and cash purchase. † $4,000/$5,200/$11,000 is a combined credit consisting of $1,000 Connect & Win Bonus (tax inclusive) and a $3,000/$4,200/$10,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Cruze/Equinox LS FWD/Silverado Heavy Duty Double Cab with gas engine (except WT 2WD), which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000/$4,200/$10,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ~ Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Customers will be able to access OnStar services only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After the trial period (if applicable), an active OnStar service plan is required. ¥¥ Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ‡‡ Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ¥ The Chevrolet Equinox received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in a tie in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of U.S. owners surveyed in February-May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. ** The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2015 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^ Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
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Terrace Standard Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Terrace helps refugees TERRACE COULD be the home of a Syrian family by early next year, says a member of a local private sponsorship group, Sasa Loggin, but much still depends on the processing of several applications from sponsors. Her comments follow a shift in the way the federal Liberal government is planning to bring in 25,000 Syrians, refugees from their country’s ongoing civil war. Instead of bringing all 25,000 in by year’s end, as first promised, the federal government will bring in 10,000 by Dec. 31 and the remaining 15,000 by Feb. 29, 2016. The 25,000 will be a mix of privately-sponsored Syrians as well as ones directly sponsored by the federal government, another change from the government’s original plan. It is this change that raises the possibility of a family arriving by the end of February, 2016. But first the sponsor group, called The Group of 5, must file an application for a family. “It asks who the Group of 5 is and the resources available,” Loggin said. Once the group is accepted, then they do a more detailed appli-
cation with a settlement plan for the family. “It’s pretty exciting within the group. We’re coming together,” said Loggin. The group must raise an estimated $7,000 for start up costs and $20,000 for
living expenses for the first year, but that can be reduced by donations. “We are receiving offers of free and affordable accommodation, clothing, monetary donations, which is fantastic,” said Log-
gin. The Group of 5 is organizing two events in the new year to raise money, and it also has an account at the Northern Savings Credit Union called the “refugee sponsorship account.”
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Share your greetings online TOTEM Ford and The Terrace Standard have joined up so that online readers of the newspaper’s website, www.terracestandard. com, can post Christmas greetings to people here and those living away. By going to www.terracestandard.com and then clicking on the
Totem Ford greetings link, a reader is taken to a greetings location where they can then click to fill in a greetings submission form and post a photo as well. The greetings will all be displayed in the order in which they are received and will be posted until early in the new year.
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Thornhill trustee N O M I N AT I O N S CLOSE on Friday, Dec. 4, for a Thornhill school trustee to replace longtime trustee Gary Turner who passed away suddenly on Oct. 2. The person will serve for the three-year remainder of Turner’s four-year term with the Coast Mountains School District. The by-election is set for Jan. 9, 2016, but if just one person is nominated, that person will be sworn in at the school board’s December meeting. To be nominated, a person must be a Canadian citizen, age 18 or older, and a B.C. resident for at least six months. The Thornhill trustee on the school board represents Thornhill as well as the area east along Hwy 16, Jackpine Flats, Old Remo and Lakelse Lake.
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*Offer includes TELUS Satellite TV Basic Package and is available until December 31, 2015, where access and line of sight permit, to residential customers who have not subscribed to TELUS TV or Home Phone in the past 90 days. TELUS Satellite TV is not available to residents of multi-dwelling units. Cannot be combined with other offers. TELUS reserves the right to modify channel lineups and packaging, and regular pricing without notice. HDTV-input-equipped television required to watch HD. Minimum system requirements apply. Final eligibility for the services will be determined by a TELUS representative. TELUS Home Phone and Long Distance service terms apply; visit telus.com/serviceterms for details. Taxes and 911 service charges are extra. †Savings are calculated based on the current bundled price for Satellite TV Basic ($39.95/mo.). Regular prices will apply at the end of the promotional period. Rates include a $5/mo. discount for bundled services and a $3/mo. digital service fee. Bundle discount applicable for customers with more than one TELUS Home Service. The service agreement includes a free PVR rental and 2 free digital box rentals; current rental rates apply at the end of the term. A cancellation fee applies to the early termination of a service agreement and will be $10 for the digital boxes and PVR rental multiplied by the number of months remaining in the service agreement. Rental equipment must be returned in good condition upon cancellation of service, otherwise the replacement cost will be charged to the account. TELUS, the TELUS logo, TELUS Satellite TV, telus.com and the future is friendly are trademarks of TELUS Corporation, used under licence. ©2015 TELUS.
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Providing the Facts
Example: Patterns of significant wave heights over Flora and Agnew Bank during annual southerly storm event.
Over the past year, our team of experts have conducted thorough research related to Flora Bank and the local marine environment, totaling more than ten thousand hours of work to date. We recently submitted our findings to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA), as part of our environmental assessment application. These findings can be found on the CEAA website at http://bit.ly/pnwlng. The study results show that there will be no significant adverse effects to the stability of Flora Bank, or fish and fish habitat on Flora Bank.
Why has CEAA asked PNW LNG for more information? Part of the regulatory process is gathering and responding to feedback from First Nations and the community, and the environmental review process is an ongoing dialogue with the regulators. The request for more information is a response to questions and comments that were raised by local First Nations, the community, and federal government scientists about the potential impacts on the marine environment near our proposed facility.
How would a major storm impact Flora Bank, once PNW LNG has built its facility? We modelled Flora Bank under a range of typical, seasonal, and extreme weather events, and even modelled a worst-case scenario storm (worse than anything that has ever been recorded in the area). The results indicate that our proposed marine structures would if anything, reduce waves during storms, meaning that Flora Bank would remain stable with our proposed marine infrastructure.
What did PNW LNG study in its most recent research?
What are the next steps in the CEAA process?
Our latest research included one year of detailed fish and fish habitat studies, as well as 3D modeling of wind, waves, currents, tides, water content, and sediment movement on and around Flora Bank. The model ran one full year of seasonal weather conditions.
CEAA is reviewing our findings to see if all of their questions have been answered. If they decide we have provided adequate information, they will write a draft report with conditions that will be available for public review and comment.
What did PNW LNG learn from its studies?
What is the next step for the Project?
The results showed that there would be small changes to the seabed immediately around the structures (which would be located on Agnew Bank), but not enough to affect Flora Bank stability, or fish and fish habitat on Flora Bank. These small changes around the structures are hundreds of meters away from the nearest eelgrass beds.
While CEAA reviews the additional research, we will continue to provide more information to the community, meet with community groups, share information with the local First Nations and provide presentations to Port Edward and Prince Rupert Councils. Once we receive a positive decision from the federal government, Pacific NorthWest LNG would plan to start construction. We would confirm our final investment decision, select our primary construction contractor, and begin pre-construction activities.
For more information, visit one of our community offices in Port Edward or Prince Rupert, PacificNorthWestLNG.com or call 250.622.2727.