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TERRACE - Northwest Community College continued its long-standing Christmas tradition Dec. 4 with a full-on buffet luncheon at the college’s remodelled cafeteria area. Students as well as employees enjoyed the efforts of those enrolled in the college’s culinary arts program.

Transit exclusion upsets the Nisga’a NEW AIYANSH - The president of the Nisga’a Lisims Government says he’s “dismayed” it wasn’t invited to the Nov. 24 regional symposium held in Smithers to discuss regional transportation. In a release Dec. 2, Mitchell Stevens said a limit on those invited based on distance from Hwy16 didn’t make sense. The Nass Valley home of the Nisga’a is past the 75km limit set by meeting organizers. “We feel it’s irresponsible to develop an action plan to resolve transportation issues in the north based on discussions from which we were completely excluded,” he said. Nearly 90 northwestern B.C.

and First Nations leaders and others gathered in Smithers to discuss transportation issues. Provincial transportation minister Todd Stone has promised to release a plan very soon. Below is the full text of the statement released by Stevens. “Neither the Nisga’a Nation, nor the Nisga’a Valley Health Authority (NVHA) received a formal invitation to attend the Northern Transportation Forum held in Smithers on November 24. “We were dismayed to learn that the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and the Province of BC would hold such a forum without a formal invitation to us. “The 75km radius appears

to us to be an arbitrary criterion for an invitation to discuss transportation needs. It also seems illogical to have a policy with outcomes that suggest that if you are lucky enough to live within this radius, you have needs, but if you live farther away, you have absolutely none. Our needs are even greater. “Families in our Nisga’a communities have been tragically affected by the Highway of Tears, and our people also face significant transportation barriers to needed services. “The Nisga’a Villages and the NHVA, using their own resources and charging fees, have made some efforts to address this issue. “The NVHA provides a med-

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PRINCE RUPERT - The bleak budgetary outlook for the Alaska Marine Highway System (AMHS) will stand to have minimal immediate impacts for its Prince Rupert ferry terminal. That’s the message parlayed by AMHS official Jeremy Woodrow when it was announced that the system is experiencing major budget restraints. Reports that four of the AMHS’ 11 ferries will be laid up next summer, mixed with a drop in the 2017 fiscal year’s budget of $25.5 million from its 2014 budget ($162.6 million in 2014 to $137 million in 2017) have seen some ports receive reduced numbers of calls next year. “Last season, Prince Rupert saw ferry sailings effectively cut in half from four ports of call during the summer to two calls, and this next summer the proposal is to remain at two scheduled sailings per week,” said Woodrow. “For the summertime, [Prince Rupert] would have a Tuesday and Saturday ferry.”

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KITIMAT - The police search for Kitimat murder suspect Kevin Vermette continues, but the reward money for his capture is being retired at the end of the month. That means if anyone has information that can lead authorities to Vermette’s whereabouts they only have about four weeks to collect the pot which is currently approximately $25,000. Kevin Vermette was and remains the sole suspect in the grizzly triple murder which shook the community of Kitimat in July 1997. Michael Mauro, David Nunes, and Mark Teves were killed and a fourth, Donny Oliveira, was seriously wounded in the confrontation in Hirsch Creek Park. Hundreds of tips to police poured in after the incident however none led to the discovery of Vermette’s whereabouts. Vermette, at that time, was considered Canada’s most wanted criminal. The reward for his capture was offered by a committee, chaired by Richard Wozney. Wozney said it’s time to put the reward to rest. “It’s been ongoing for more than 18 years,” he said, adding, “Maybe with this news dangling out there, there may be more tips that come forWednesday Tuesday ward.” Monday 2 Sunday 1 30 The 29 reward closes after December 31 this month. “The reward was a good idea and9 8 7 still is a6 good idea but at this point in time it hasn’t produced any results. At some point in time we have15to bring it16 14 13 to an end.” The reward was initially offered

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PRINCE RUPERT - Northern Health is advising residents in the northwest to be aware of fraudulent employees pretending to work with the organization. The fake employees are posing as recruitment services as they approach residents door-to-door asking them to fill out surveys. Northern Health has notified the RCMP about these developments. The media relations representative for Northern Health, Jonathan Dyck explained in a press release that the phony employees have been reported to be going door-to-door in Prince George conducting air quality surveys and asking for access into the person’s house. The fake employee produces some form of Northern Health identification. “At this time our program areas are not conducting door to door surveys, and do not normally undertake this type of work. Our outreach usually happens at community events. If a Northern Health employee is coming to your house, it is usually with a prebooked appointment,” said Dyck. In addition, Internet and telephone scammers claiming to be Northern Health employees have been trying to obtain personal information including banking details through social media, phone or text. “Our ExpectMore website [expectmore.northernhealth.ca] is the only place to apply for a job at Northern Health. Northern Health would like to remind members of the public to be cautious what information

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PRINCE RUPERT - Steve Maguire, lead vocals for Prince Rupert band Dixie Dead Shake, is seen on behalf of his fellow members delivering 100 pounds of non-perishable food items to Kaien Anti-Poverty Society’s (KAPS) board members Lucy White and Peter Brass. The food was raised as a complimentary admission item to the Nov. 28 Dixie Dead Shake concert held at the Moose Hall.

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TERRACE - A surprise awaited firefighters battling a blaze that caused major roof damage to a home in Usk two weeks ago. Firefighters found the attic insulated with sawdust, a great insulator, as long as it’s in a non-fire environment, said Thornhill fire chief Rick Boehm. “It works very well. It did its job for 60+ years,” he said about sawdust being used as insulation which was the usual thing at the time the 60 or 70-year-old home was built. However, sawdust six or eight inches thick (15-20 cm) can hide sparks inside it, which proves challenging to extinguish, he said. “You can hit it with water all day and there’s eight inches of sawdust, the top half is wet and the bottom is wet and everything inside is bone dry,” he said, adding he’s only seen that happen once before and most of the firefighters hadn’t seen it at all. About 24 firefighters went to the blaze at Usk after being called at about 6:25 p.m. Nov. 11, said Boehm. Everyone got out safely thanks to a

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PRINCE RUPERT - Last Tuesday, the Prince Rupert and District School Board (SD52) elected its board chair and other officers for the upcoming year. Tina Last was returned as board chair for the 11th straight year and Janet Beil was returned as vice chair. The position of British Columbia School Trustees Association (BC STA) provincial council member was won by James Horne, while Louisa Sanchez was elected BC STA provincial council alternate. Terri-Lynne Huddlestone was elected BC Public School Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) representative council member and Sanchez was elected to the position of BCPSEA representative council alternate. For the school liaison appointments, board member Horne will be liaison for Charles Hays Secondary School and Pacific Coast, Sanchez will be liaison for Conrad Elementary and Hartley Bay, Last will take the duties for Lax Kxeen, Huddlestone will be liaison for Pineridge Elementary and Prince Rupert Middle School and Bart Kuntz will be liaison for Roosevelt Park. Last and Kuntz are the school board representatives for the personnel committee, Sanchez and Huddlestone are on the district improvement team, Huddlestone, Sanchez and Beil are on the finance and building committee and Kuntz and Horne make up the policy committee. Among other committees, Last will be Aboriginal education council alternate, Lester Centre of the Arts alternate and will sit on the district technology committee. Huddlestone is on the Aboriginal education council and the healthy community integration committee, Horne will sit on the district parent advisory and will be the alternate for Canadian parents for French committee and Beil is the district parent advisory alternate and is on the Lester Centre committee. Kuntz will sit on the district scholarship committee and Canadian parents for French committee. The by-election to fill ex-school board trustee Judy Carlick-Pearson’s position will occur early in the new year.

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KITIMAT - More than 30 people attended a business roundtable hosted by the Kitimat Economic Development Office on November 26. The roundtable was the conclusion of an effort in November to gather business community feedback about operating in Kitimat. A group of volunteers had been

could include shop local initiatives or even marketing programs. Economic Development Director Rose Klukas said her department could potentially offer seed money to hire a consultant to set a terms of reference for the group. She emphasizes that while her department may spearhead the idea it will only work with the participation of business volunteers. “People were passionate about

their opinion and expressed positives and negatives,” she said about the roundtable discussion. People had concerns that generally centred around the subject of people shopping out of town, and also for the desire to encourage people to come to Kitimat to shop. Klukas said decades ago there was a Downtown Revitalization Committee, and this extends that group’s work under a banner that’s

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TERRACE - City council has denied a man’s request to keep a mudroom built alongside his recreational vehicle residence, because zoning regulations for the Rest Inn RV Park in which he lives don’t allow for permanent structures. Paul Geldreich says he needs the 6X16 structure, which is built on the west side of his RV, to protect its entrance from snow which locals have told him builds up on that side. In a letter read out at the Nov. 30 council meeting, Geldreich said “due to various medical issues such as heart surgery, diabetes, a brain injury and waiting for a knee replacement” his physical condition prevents him from clearing snow. Shoveling could damage his knee further and another heart attack could be fatal, Geldreich said. He has plans to leave next spring in any event and said the structure is free standing and can

be easily taken down then. “It is well built and I believe up to code, with 2x6 rafters for a heavy snow load, and in case the city is worried it may come down due to this, I am willing to sign a waiver releasing the city from any liability issues,” he wrote in his letter, which city official Heather Avison read out loud on Geldreich’s behalf. Geldreich’s request for what he called a compassion medical dispensation, dates back to October when planning officials told him the mudroom had to go. “They may be worried about setting a precedent, but I believe this to be a unique circumstance and feel it will not cause any difficulties for the city,” he wrote in his letter. He noted that he spoke to the manager of the RV park, who did not have any issue with his mudroom. Some of the items he has in the mudroom need to be protected from the cold, so taking down the mudroom would mean having to pay for storage, which

is difficult on his small disability pension of $730. He was afraid that then he wouldn’t be able to pay his rent and didn’t want his power shut off as a result. The city has another regulation, this one setting a 150-day limit on living in a recreational vehicle at a RV park, and Geldreich said he was further worried this would affect his planned stay. “I don’t want to face an eviction notice and if I get one, I don’t know what I’d do,” he said. “I pay my rent tomorrow (Dec. 1). If the city says no, they (the RV park) can evict me, they shut off hydro and water and I don’t know what I’d do in that case. I guess I’d be up the creek,” said Geldreich. However, Councillor Stacey Tyers, who deals with landlordtenant issues as part of her profession, said that would not happen, as landlords cannot shut off services arbitrarily. Council officially received Geldreich’s letter but took no further action.

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TERRACE - 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.

Climate force

PARIS, FRANCE - Environment Minister Mary Polak announced British Columbia is the first Canadian jurisdiction committed to joining the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force (GCF) - a unique subnational collaboration between 29 states and provinces from Brazil, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, Spain and the United States. By first participating as an observer to the GCF, B.C. will work with members to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from deforestation while helping to build the credibility of forest carbon programs on a global scale, demonstrating these programs can be done rigorously while enhancing the preservation of forests both at home and around the world. First Nations also play an important role in some of B.C.’s leading offset projects. First Nations in B.C. can now use the GCF as a tool to collaborate internationally with other Aboriginal communities and take a leadership role to protect forests and the global climate system. British Columbia’s forests cover roughly 55 million hectares of land, an area larger than the entire land mass of Spain and represent approximately seven billion tonnes of carbon in above-ground biomass. “B.C. shares the interests of the Governors’ Climate and Forests Task Force in ensuring forests are sustainably managed and emissions from deforestation are minimized on a global level,” said provincial environment minister Mary Polak.

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Place of Worship

Pacific Cornerstone Baptist Church Sunday Service at 11:00 am Grace Alone, Faith Alone In Christ Alone

Kitimat Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room Phone 250-632-4924 • www.pacificcornerstone.com

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF LUTHERAN CHURCH CANADA

Pastor Clint Magnus • ph. 250-632-6962 TERRACE KITIMAT 3226 Kalum St. 1474 Nalabila Blvd.

11:00 am Sunday Worship 9:45 am Sunday School

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In Loving Memory

Molly Nidd Molly passed away peacefully with family by her side, and went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 4, 2015 at the age of 91. She is survived by daughters Jean Nidd (Paul Brais) of Kitimat, BC and Phyllis Box (Steven) of West Kelowna, BC; grandchildren Ryan Calvery, Sarah Stuart (Dean), and Travis Tischart; great granddaughter Autumn Stuart; and sister-in-law Mary Gardner. She was predeceased by her husband Bill in 1971. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 11:00 am at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 3637 Brown Road, West Kelowna, BC with Reverend J. Asmus officiating. Interment to follow in Westbank Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, memorial donations may be made to a charity of choice which serves those in need. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.

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

Sunday, December 13 Light breakfast at 9:30 am

Bible Connections and Sunday School at 10 am Worship at 11:00 am Isaiah 40:1-11 “The coming Deliverer”

Christ Church Anglican 1220 Kingfisher Ave. • Ph. 250-632-7812

All are Welcome

Third Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 13 at 1:00 pm Eucharist with Fr. Ernest Buchanan

God’s gift is grace.

FIRST UNITED CHURCH 1180 Kingfisher Ave. • Ph. 250-632-7149 Email: kituc@telus.net www.kitimatunitedchurch.ca/index.html

Rev. Dr. Dona Lethbridge ADVENT THREE Communion

Sunday, December 13 at 11:00 am

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Saturday Night Service December 12 at 7pm View live webstreaming of Saturday Service at: www.theharvest.ca/live

Presbyterian Church Lahakas and Nalabila Ph. 250-632-2044 or 250-639-6464

Sunday, December 13 Third Sunday in Advent

10:30 am Morning Worship Service and Holy Communion Worship Leader: Andrew McIntosh “We light the candle of joy.”

A New Testament Church

Bible Study Tuesdays at 7 pm Call 250-641-4125 for location

Career Opportunities

METLAKATLA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Human Resources Manager Reporting directly to the CEO, this position is focused on the recruitment of, management of, and providing direction to the people who work in the organization. Metlakatla offers competitive wages and benefits and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume, in confidence, by December 11, 2015 to: Harold Leighton CEO, Metlakatla Development Corporation PO Box 224, Prince Rupert B.C., V8J 3P6 Email: hleighton@metlakatla.ca Fax:250-628-9259 A full job description can be found at metlakatla.ca

Christ the King PARISH

1760 Nalabila Boulevard Ph 250-632-2215 • Father Babji Merugu, SAC www.catholickitimat.ca Saturday, Dec. 12 7:30 pm Celebration of the Eucharist

Sunday, Dec. 13 10:00 am Celebration of the Eucharist

Third Sunday of Advent

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me; he has sent me to bring good news to the poor.” Luke 4:18

Christmas Mass Times THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 Mass at 7 pm and 11 pm FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25 Mass at 10 am

KITIMAT WORSHIP DIRECTORY

Everyone Welcome

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

Sunday, December 13 at 10:30 am Morning Worship Service and Children’s Church Wednesday Evenings at 7:30 pm - Bible Studies ALL ARE WELCOME

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ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

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Do you have ambition, drive for success, and strong accounting skills? MacCarthy GM has a fantastic opportunity for you! We are looking for an Assistant Controller at our Terrace store. A typical day will include payroll, benefit plan administration, records of employment, T4s, processing deals, and more. As our ideal candidate you must have strong accounting skills and experience, and payroll experience. What else will help you get the job? Fantastic analytical, technology, communication, and organizational skills. Automotive experience is an asset but not required. MacCarthy GM offers a competitive salary and benefits package. To apply for the position please email your cover letter and resume with references to Marilyn Cooper, Controller at mcooper@maccarthygm.com

The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is seeking an experienced and qualified Registered Nurse for a Health Centre position in Gitanyow. The position comes with benefits, educational opportunities, a great pension plan, medical coverage, competitive salary, and the opportunity to work and play in one of the most beautiful places in B.C. Required: t Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a recognized university, OR t Diploma in nursing from a recognized post-secondary institution and a First Nations and InuitHealth (FNHA) recognized certificate, or diploma or courses in Community Health Nursing from arecognized university t Current registration with Certified Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) t Basic Life Support Certification Level C t A valid driver’s license or equivalent to that level of mobility TO APPLY:

5 Assistant Researchers for Human Resource Development Strategy

Please email or fax your Cover Letter & Resume: Email: careers@fnha.ca Confidential Fax: (604) 913-6135 Please include in the subject line of your email if you are selfidentifying as First Nations or Aboriginal. For more complete position information please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us

We’re looking for experienced, results-focused and energetic researchers to help plan an HR strategy for the Gitxsan region and host events to be held in Kispiox, Sike-dak, Gitanmaax, Gitsegukla and Kitwanga.

DEADLINE DATE: December 18, 2015 Submit cover letter and resume with two references to: Laurie Paulin: HR Coordinator Gitxsan Development Corporation Office: 1.250.842.6780 Fax: 1.250.842.6709 laurie@gitxsanbusiness.com Hazelton Office: 1650 Omineca Street, Hazelton, BC. V0J 1Y0 The employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia

The City of Prince Rupert is seeking proposals from interested, experienced and qualified individuals to conduct a by-election for School District 52 in early 2016. In order to be considered for appointment as the Chief Election Officer (CEO) the successful contractor must: t Have direct experience as a Chief Election or Deputy Chief Election Officer at the local government Level in British Columbia t Have current experience with the elections legislation contained in the Local Government Act and the Community Charter t Be familiar with other B.C. Acts and legislation that affect local government and the election process t Have the ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner Qualified parties may submit a resume outlining the cost for providing this service, to the attention of Antonio Vera, Deputy Corporate Administrator, Prince Rupert City Hall, 424 – 3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J1L7 or by email to antonio.vera@princerupert.ca All resumes must be received no later than January 4th, 2016.

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We thank all applications for their interest in this position, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Requirements: t Experience in planning major community events t Knowledge and understanding of Gitxsan traditions and systems t Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and own vehicle t Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills Compensation: Commiserate with experience.This is a consistent part-time position over a 40 week period.

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Request For Bids To Reshore A Cabin Heritage Park Museum is seeking a bid to reshore a cabin, either through trenching or very careful, minimal lifting. t 106-year-old building, so must be done according to conservation standards t Replace rotting cedar posts with cement tubes and one-foot cedar posts for aesthetics t Successful contractor will work with museum staff to ensure standards are followed t Project to occur between April and May Email your bid to curator@heritageparkmuseum.com, or drop off at the museum.

CASUAL BUS DRIVER Applications are being accepted for an on call Class Four Bus Driver. This position is casual, hours are assigned on an as required basis. Class Four Bus Drivers operate the District’s school buses, transporting students to and from school and related events. The bus driver ensures the bus is maintained and operated in a safe and hygienic condition. The bus driver must also communicate with parents and members of the public addressing scheduling and service matters. Required qualifications and abilities are: Grade 12 or equivalent plus a Class Four Driver’s License. Applicants with a Basic First Aid ticket preferred. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a Criminal Records Review. Must have the ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality in dealing with all matters pertaining to students and staff.

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FOR Sale: Yard Machines snow blower, electric start, excellent condition. $200 Proform Model 625 treadmill, power incline $150 Upright piano with storage bench. $400 Phone: 250-638-8096

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THORNHILL Advisory Planning Commission

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine is inviting applications to fill vacancies on the Thornhill Advisory Planning Commission (APC). The Thornhill APC is a nine member volunteer commission, appointed by the Board of the Regional District, to advise the Board on land use planning matters in Thornhill. Appointments are for a two year term. Interested persons may complete an application form available from the Development Services section of the Regional District website (www.rdks.bc.ca) or from the Regional District office. Alternatively, applicants may submit a letter with a short biography containing name address, occupation, length of residency in Thornhill and Terrace area, a description of their involvement in community organizations and reasons for interest in serving on the Thornhill APC.

Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine 300 - 4545 Lazelle Avenue Terrace, BC V8G 4E1

Phone: (250) 615-6100 Toll Free 1-800-663-3208 Fax: (250) 635-9222 www.rdks.bc.ca

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at the Meeting Center, 3226 Bowser Street, New Hazelton, BC commencing at 7:00 pm to receive representation from all persons who deem their interests to be affected by the proposed zoning amendment bylaw: Kitimat-Stikine South Hazelton Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 667, 2015 In general terms, the purpose of the proposed bylaw is to amend the Regional District’s South Hazelton Zoning Bylaw No. 326 by rezoning property located at 1550 Aldous Street described as Lot 19, District Lot 699, Cassiar District Plan 1250 Except the East 200 Feet, from the Ru2 (Hobby Farm Zone) to the RMH (Mobile Home Park Zone). There is an existing Mobile Home Park on the property containing 12 pads. The Park predates the South Hazelton Zoning Bylaw and is deemed to be non-conforming. Successful rezoning would allow the potential to replace mobile homes and occupy vacant pads in accordance with the RMH Zone requirements. The Public Hearing on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 667, 2015, is to be held by Directors Linda Pierre, Gail Lowry, and Alice Maitland as delegates of the Regional District Board. A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation and a copy of the proposed Bylaw may be inspected at the offices of the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, 300-4545 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, BC between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays.

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Coming Events is complimentary service by The Northern Connector for non-profit groups or organizations who do not charge admission for their events and meetings. Submissions are published on a space available basis. Our deadline is Monday 3 p.m. each week.

TERRACE

DEC. 12 – Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser for Terrace Sponsors Syrian Refugee Families, has two sittings at 5 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. at Knox United Church. Vegetarian and gluten-free options. Tickets on sale at Misty River Books or Sidewalkers. DEC. 13 – Santa Breakfast is from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Elks Hall. Family time together, pictures with Santa, fun for all. Hosted by Elks and Royal Purple. DEC. 15 – Christmas Gift Making for kids ages eight to 11 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! DEC. 16 – Seniors Social is from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Terrace Pentecostal Assembly. Enjoy complementary

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coffee, tea and refreshments. Come socialize with other seniors. Entertainment and more! All seniors and mature adults welcome!

CHRISTMAS EVE – Zion Baptist Church holds a Christmas Eve service at 6 p.m.

DEC. 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 too- Limited spaces so register your family in person or by calling 638-8177.

NORTHERN FUSION U17 Community Girls Volleyball Team is taking orders for its pakora fundraiser until 4 p.m. Dec. 18. Pakoras freeze well and are gluten-free, made with chickpea flour. (Chutney will be provided with every order) To order, indicate number of bags you want to buy and your contact details so you can be notified with a time for pickup Dec. 20 at Casa Masala (Hot House). To order, email kam.siemens@ investorsgroup.com or 250-615-7926 / text. Payments can be cash or cheque only and can be dropped off at Investors Group, or you can make arrangements with Kam. If paying by cheque, make it out to Community Girls Volleyball.

CHRISTMAS EVE – Free Community Dinner at 5 p.m. at the Salvation Army. Call 250-6317968 to donate a Christmas stocking with snacks, gloves, socks and trinkets to be handed out that same night. Put on by Field of Faith Foundation. Anyone who wishes to volunteer can call the number above. For more details, see www.facebook.com/ fieldoffaithfoundation/

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 9-11:30 a.m. To register, or for more information, please call 250-635-8206.

ONGOING

KITIMAT DEC. 21 – Leggo’ my Lego: come on down to the library and play with some Lego. Candy canes for everyone! Register for this event by coming in or calling the library at 250-632-8985. ONGOING ROYAL CANADIAN Legion Branch 250 in Kitimat holds membership meetings the third

Tuesday of each month. Meat draws every Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. Members and bona fide guests are welcome.

PRAYER CANADA. We meet each week on Tuesdays noon to 1 p.m. For location and further information, please call 250-632-4554. Or email lesleykitimat@hotmail.com. DO YOU or someone you know have bladder cancer? You’re not alone. It’s the 5th most common cancer in Canada. Bladder Cancer Canada is here to help... or just to talk. In Kitimat, call Glen Sevigny at 250-632-3486. Or emailglensevigny@ gmail.com. HOSPICE: DO you have a couple of hours a month to make phone calls, plant flowers, share memories, play cards, etc.? Hospice can provide you with excellent training. Call us now at 250-632-2278.

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BRANCH 250 of the Kitimat Ladies Auxiliary hold regular meetings every second Thursday of the month. More information by calling Nancy at 250-632-4051, or Lyn at 250-632-2351. CONSIDER JOINING the Friends of the Public Library. To do so contact Luce Gauthier at lucegauthier10@gmail. com or Virginia Charron @ vcharron@kitimatpubliclibrary.org or call 250-632-8985. KITIMAT QUILTERS GUILD: If you are interested in joining the Kitimat Quilters Guild please contact Aileen Ponter at 250-632-6225 or Janet Malnis at 250632-7387 for further information. EVERY THURSDAY, the Kitimat Pottery Guild meets in the Riverlodge arts wing, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Interested in playing with clay? All experience levels welcome. For more

information call Anne at 250-632-3318. THE KITIMAT Public Library offers the highly engaging Mother Goose StoryTime for pre-schoolers Monday mornings from 10:30 -11:15 .am. Please register for this free program. HEALTHY BABIES drop in is held every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Kitimat Child Development Center. They welcome families throughout pregnancy and up to one year (older siblings welcome). Come meet other parents and infants over light refreshments with support from the CDC staff and a Public Health Nurse. For more information, call 250632-3144. KITIMAT FIBRE Arts Guild: Interested in knitting, spinning, weaving, or any other fibre? For more information phone Maureen 250-632-5444.

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KITIMAT DO YOU or someone CHILD DEVELopment Centre FunSpot drop-in for children aged birth to 5 years with caregivers. Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays 10 am- 12 pm. Fridays are now a combined drop-in/multicultural playgroup. All are welcome to attend. Contact 250-632-3144 for more information.

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month, join AFFNO and friends for French conversation (or just come and listen!) and coffee 3-4:30 p.m. in the new Hecate Strait building (120 First Ave. East, same building as Cargo Kitchen). For more, call 250-627-1313.

MUSICIANS AND singers: The Prince Rupert Community Band and Choir always welcome new members Band meets Mondays 7:30 – 9 and starting this year there will be a preband session each Monday from 6:45 – 7:15 for

new members and those who want a little more instruction. The Rotary Choir meets on Wednesdays from 7:30 – 9:30. Both meet at the Peter Witherly Community Music Studio at CHSS. Call Peter Witherly at 250-624-9634 or email

peterw@citywest.ca for more details. P.R. ROYAL Canadian Legion meets the 3rd Monday of every month. Come visit the Military Museum Thursday - Sunday from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Call 250-622-

2917 for more. RIVER AND Ocean Metis Society of Prince Rupert meets the third Monday of every month at 1702 Atlin Ave. New people welcome. Refreshments provided. Call 250-627-4013.

KITIMAT FIBRE Arts Guild: Interested in knitting, spinning, weaving, or any other fibre? For more information phone Maureen 250-632-5444. KITIMAT MULTIPLE Sclerosis - I have M.S. but M.S. does not have me. You are not alone, male or female, and the Kitimat M.S. group would like to be here for you. Total confidentiality. For more information contact Mary at 250-639-6016. AGLOW OF Kitimat All are welcome at our Care Group and Bible Study for men and women, singles or married, Thursday at 7 p.m. For more, phone Brenda at 250-632-1616.

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PRINCE RUPERT ONGOING THE PRINCE Rupert Genealogy Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the library. Call Josie at 250-624-3279 for more. PRINCE RUPERT Seniors Centre Bingo Fridays 1- 3 pm. Everyone 19 years + welcome. THE PRINCE Rupert Breast Cancer Support Group invites any woman living with cancer to attend our monthly luncheons every 3rd Saturday each month at noon at the Crest Hotel.

The $20 million NRG COSIA Carbon XPRIZE, supported by Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance, is inspiring innovators from around the globe to find ways to convert carbon dioxide from emissions into valuable products,

CORNERSTONE MB Church: Coffee mornings 10 a.m. - noon on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Sunday celebration weekly at 10:30 a.m. Mid-week meeting all are welcome! PRINCE RUPERT Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. 250-627-1119. AL-ANON MEETINGS: First Presbyterian Church, 233 4th Ave. E in basement. Tues. 8 pm. All welcome. Call 250-627-4899.

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Rainmakers compete in provincial championship By William Gye

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PRINCE RUPERT - The Charles Hays Secondary School (CHSS) senior boys’ volleyball team took part in the Big Kahuna BC Volleyball Provincial Championships this weekend in Langley, finishing 15th in a challenging tourney. The Rainmakers opened against Woodlands Secondary School from Nanaimo, losing 12-25 and 21-25. In their next match, the Rainmakers played Prince Charles Secondary from Creston. After dropping the first set 19-25, the Rainmakers rebounded, winning the second set 25-19. The intense third match went down to the wire but the Rainmakers couldn’t quite finish the rally and lost 16-14. Still a very strong showing from the team, the squad showed integrity and grit. The final match-up for the Rainmakers was against Sa-Hali High, from Kamloops. The players from Prince Rupert, knowing their hopes of advancing to the knockout round was over, still put up a great fight. They dropped the first set 14-25, and lost the second set 17-25, and the match.

Despite the loss, the experience from playing in a high pressure tournament will no doubt help the athletes in all facets of life in the future. The Rainmakers finished 15th in the tournament, losing all 3 games. That being said, it was still an impressive display of teamsmanship. The quality teams and players the Rainmakers met gave the athletes a taste of the level of competition that each individual will have to be at if they hope to go forward with volleyball at the post-secondary level. There is a lot of potential from these young men to do big things on an even bigger stage. They should be grateful for this opportunity, the memories and friendships that come out of playing in team sport. This wouldn’t be possible without the countless hours from the coaches, teachers and parents that volunteer their time. The team is set to lose the majority of their players through graduation, as most of the athletes on the squad are in Grade 12 and in their last year of eligibility. The high school schedule now transitions into the winter season, with basketball taking the main spotlight in the coming weeks.

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Champion teams celebrate after the recent Gitsegukla basketball tournament. Top, woman’s champion New Aiyansh Thunder and above, men’s champion Terrace WAKS.

First Gitsegukla tournament Submitted by Toni Nisyok THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

GITSEGUKLA - Gitsegukla hosted their first annual Basketball Tournament Dec. 4-6, the first tournament ever in their village. The games were played in Gitsegukla and Gitanyow and neither facility had a score clock. Instead they used flip chart numbers in Gitanyow and a chalk board in Gitsegukla. Organized mostly by Carmen Turner, the tournament went quite well. The men’s division had nine teams – Yow Inters, Gitwinkshilkw, Aiyansh, Hazelton Inters, Terrace WAKS, Goon Squad, Yow Srs, Kispiox and Hazelton Srs. There were a lot of exciting games, with Terrace WAKS advancing to finals to await the team from the back door. Hazelton Srs won over Gitanyow Srs to advance to play Aiyansh. Then Aiyansh beat the Hazelton Srs to advance to finals against Terrace WAKS. The finals was a well fought battle. Aiyansh started off hard and took the Terrace WAKS by storm, maintaining a 12 point lead for the 1st and 2nd quarter. The WAKS woke up in the 3rd and went on a 8 point run to get within 5 points. Aiyansh and WAKS went point for point for the rest of the game with WAKS coming out on top 75-73 thanks to a last lay up from

Randall Marks. The ladies division had four teams – Aiyansh, Hazelton, Gitanyow and Gitsegukla. They had a round robin on Saturday, Dec. 5, where Aiyansh and Hazelton advanced to play in the finals and Gitanyow and Gitsegukla played for 3rd and 4th place. All Ladies games were played in Gitanyow on Saturday and all games in Gitsegukla on Sunday. Gitsegukla beat Gitanyow and placed 3rd. Aiyansh Thunder placed 1st after beating Hazelton 53-41. High Scorer for men was Jordan Vickers (Aiyansh), for women Grace Clayton (Thunder). MVP for men was Andrew Nyce (WAKS), for women Kayla Vickes (Thunder). Mr. Hustle was Gilbert Morven (Aiyansh) and Mrs. Hustle was Carlene Wright (Hazelton). Most Inspirational Player was Tristen Nyce. All stars for men were Phillip Clayton (Aiyansh), Andrew Nyce (Waks), Tyler Moore (Waks), Travis Smith (Hazelton Srs), Tyrone Hill (Gitanyow Srs), David Stewart Jr (Gitwinkshilkw), and Roland Wright (Hazelton). All stars for women were Chantelle Elliott (Thunder), Tamara Stoney (Hazelton), Korinna Wilson (Hazelton), Connie Johnson (Thunder), Brooke Simpson (Hazelton), Carmen Turner (Gitsegukla), Misty Wells (Gitsegukla).

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Kitimat’s Marlin Swimmers who attended the Prince George invitational swim. meet

Swimmer breaks record

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KITIMAT - The Kitimat Marlins Swim Club was in Prince George for their annual short course (25 meter pool) invitational swim meet. Nine teams competed from across northern BC, making for strong competition. Zachary Dumas, 16, broke the Northwest BC Record in the boys 15 and over 200 meter butterfly. Dumas already holds the regional record for the 200 meter fly for long course (50 meter pool) Dumas shaved .18 of a second off the record made in 1997

by Garth Coxford from Terrace. Dumas took the silver medal for overall points in the 16 and over boys division. Other medalist in overall points for the Marlins were Kleanza Cathers, 16, gold in the 16 and over girls, Jadyen Johnston, 11, gold in the 11 year old boy, Leah Desousa, 13, bronze in the 12-13 girls, Emilie Krabes, 11, Bronze in the 11 year old girls. Krabes was also one of two swimmers for the Marlins that swam to 100 per cent personal best times in all eight of their individual races. Megan Forrest, 8, also swam to all personal best times.

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