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LNG Canada gets permit Cameron Orr LNG Canada is celebrating a notable milestone in their efforts to bring their liquefied natural gas project to fruition in Kitimat. The company announced last Tuesday that the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission has granted them a facility permit which gives the company the go-ahead on construction and operation based on their technical plans. This is separate from the provincial government’s environmental review which granted them an environmental certificate last year. This also does not mean the company has made a final investment decision to actually build the project, merely that it has a key permit in place should they move ahead. Receiving this permit is notable as well because the company says they are the first LNG project in B.C. which has received such a permit. “We have made excellent progress in the past two years, achieving a number of critical milestones,” said Andy Calitz, CEO of LNG Canada. “Receiving our LNG Facility Permit could not have been achieved without the important input we received from the Haisla Nation and the local community of Kitimat. We continue to progress our project and appreciate the ongoing support from First Nations, the local community and other stakeholders.” The permit does include a number of conditions. “We have reviewed these conditions and are confident that we will meet these conditions as they are aligned with LNG Canada’s core safety values and commitment to protect the environment, the community and our workers.” Continued on page 2
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We need 3 CCs of Hot Chocolate, stat! Volunteers in Kitamaat Village have continued the Polar Bear Swim tradition with a chilly dip in the Douglas Channel from the Village’s boat launch January 1. The dip took place at 1 p.m. to allow time for the tide to rise. Trained water rescuers were, thankfully, on hand if needed. Trevor Amos
Haisla, DOK invite PM for visit Cameron Orr The Haisla Nation Council and the District of Kitimat have locked arms as they call for a visit by the Prime Minister of Canada. A letter, publicly released January 8 but dated December 22, signed by both Haisla Chief Councillor Ellis Ross and Mayor Phil Germuth, asks Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to consider a visit to the area in early 2016 “to see firsthand how we are working together with industry to build a liquefied natural gas export industry that will benefit all Canadians.” The letter continues that “both our communities strongly support LNG. We are comfortable with the industry’s safety record and its plans to minimuze environmental impacts in our valley and on our waters. Our people have already started benefitting from the employment, training, and entrepreneurial opportunities that have appeared in the last few years as these developments have progressed.” The authors of the letter express
Now-Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaking to then-Kitimat Mayor Joanne Monaghan in August 2014. He’s been encouraged to return. their belief that once the Prime Minister experiences firsthand the positive changes happening to Kitimat and Kitamaat Village from LNG that he’ll “recognize the Canada-wide economic benefits that would come about if Canada is able to build a clean and stable LNG industry. We would then ask that the federal government take on a stronger voice in favour of LNG exports and use its good
offices to promote the opportunity to our global trading partners.” A call to the Prime Minister’s Office for a response by the Sentinel was not returned by press deadline. While Trudeau has issued the mandate letters to his ministers, there was no specific direction made in relation to natural gas or LNG to the environment minister.
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Fewer homes sold in Kitimat in 2015 Cameron Orr In Kitimat 120 properties sold in 2015, worth $33 million. That’s a drop from the 146 properties, worth $41.6 million, which sold in 2014. The median value of a home sold in 2015 — the value at the centre of the lowest and
highest cost — was $307,300. The BC Northern Real Estate Board (BCNREB) gave their year end report which showed total property sales in their region was down approximately $100 million. December saw a
momentary upswing in the markets though, with a six per cent increase of sales that month over December 2014. “Some areas in the B.C. Northern area are being affected by the global commodity slowdown and have seen a drop
in sales volume and also price pressure,” said Ken Laursen, Past President of the BCNREB. “The effect of the commodity markets on the housing market in some areas brings to the forefront the fact that the economy of the north remains largely com-
modity driven.” Kitimat was highlighted in the BCNREB report showing that after its consecutive years of price increases, the average home price dropped in 2015. The ratio in December of 11 per cent of sales to active listings “[is] sugges-
market’s return to pre2014 levels “may actually benefit local residents, especially local buyers.” Forecasts for 2016 show the market maintaining where it is but the BCNREB says there is hope for improvement towards the end of the year.
tive of a buyer’s market.” Terrace also saw a drop in sales and average prices but the BCNREB believes their case to be a “normalization” after an “unusually hot and speculative 2014.” The BCNREB report suggests that the
LNG Canada Continued from page 1 The conditions include the maximum production levels of the facility, management plans for on-site combustion of waste gas (including notification plans for the surrounding community for any flaring), and noise mitigation, among others. There are 30 total conditions outlined in the Commission’s permit. On the topic of flaring, the company says it’s a common practice of any LNG facility. “Every LNG facility requires a flare system to burn off excess gas. Flaring is the term used to describe the safe practice of controlled burning of gas when the gas can’t be processed for commercial use,” explained a company spokesperson. “ LNG facilities continually burn a small quantity of gas by the flares, much like the pilot light on a household furnace or hot water system, so the system is always ready should a flaring event be necessary.” During start up of their facility there will likely be some more flaring than will be usual during operations, which they say burns cleanly without smoke.
“This flaring activity will reduce over time as the facility moves into normal operations. A shut down for scheduled maintenance typically happens a few times each year. “LNG Canada intends to keep the amount of gas flared as small as possible at all times.” The company says in a release that they are continuing to work with area emergency responders to develop public safety plans. “Safety is our first priority. Safety as it relates to people and the environment is embedded into the design and planning of our proposed facility, and will carry into the construction and operation phases of our project should the project go ahead,” said Calitz. The company says that since 2012 they’ve handed out more than $1 million to community initiatives which include emergency services. The company says they still have to finalize their engineering and cost estimates for the project, deal with labour supply and some further regulatory approvals before a final investment decision can be made.
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Smoking The B.C. government’s quitsmoking assistance program is now available to people who drop by a pharmacy to qualify for free nicotine replacement products. As of Jan. 1, 2016, participants no longer have to register by calling 8-1-1 to reach the HealthLinkBC medical advice service. The program has also expanded its offerings to include nicotine inhalers and lozenges as well as gum and patches. Health Minister Terry Lake said the changes are to make it easier for smokers to quit, or to try again if they have relapsed after using the program before. It supplies 12 weeks’ worth of nicotine replacement products in each calendar year to B.C. residents. To qualify, people must have active Medical Services Plan coverage and be a tobacco smoker or chewer. The program began in 2011 and the province has spent $38 million on it so far. A survey of 3,000 users in 2015 found that about one in four reported quitting smoking for some period, with half of those making it a month or more smoke free. Three quarters of survey participants reported smoking less after using nicotine replacement. The program also covers 12 weeks of prescription drugs Zyban or Champix, with cost depending on coverage under the Pharmacare program. Details are available at www. gov.bc.ca/bcsmokingcessation or from your doctor.
Town to drop the foot on poop problem Cameron Orr It’s a problem which has been under the community’s nose for years: dog poop. Spurred to speak up on the matter following heavy discussion on social media, Kitimat resident Angie Brown asked Kitimat Council to act on curb ing the ongoing issue of pet owners not cleaning up after their dog(s). Brown recalls wandering passed a poop bag dispenser near a community park, which appeared to do little in encouraging people to pick up in the surrounding area. “The box of bags I passed was right beside a school and I saw poop everywhere,” she said. “It’s not leaving a very good name for responsible dog owners.” Not only a visual eyesore but not collecting dog waste
The town is serious on getting owners to pick up after their dogs. proves a health hazard too, she said. She said droppings left behind ultimately end up in waterways and lakes, and contain enough bacteria to cause serious consequences. She said that if issuing fines is a possible solution she hopes
the money raised could be used to hire a company to provide clean up services in community parks. A cursory Internet search reveals a number of companies that specialize in disposing of pet waste in B.C. and Alberta. One Calgary company is
Shelter connection overstated in media A boast by a man to the CBC News that he potentially knows the operator of the Kitimat Community Humane Society and could send his dog to town to avoid it being put down was wildly inaccurate, says humane society manager Maryann Ouellet. The story from Peachland, as reported by CBC News December 10, goes that a man’s dogs had gotten loose and a court has ordered his dog, Jake, to be euthanized after it attacked and killed a smaller dog. The man, Drew Panton, is asking the court to reconsider the ruling. A line in the CBC’s report caught the attention of Ouellet and some in Kitimat: Panton has suggest [sic] that Jake could be sent to a friend’s animal shelter in Kitimat as an alternative to being destroyed. Ouellet said she has no relationship to Panton, but her expertise is being offered in relation to the case, but not as any sort of personal favour. Ouellet says that there have been times where she has offered her expertise to court matters relating to animals where she can provide assessments and recommendations whether a dog should be put down or can be rehabilitated. She’s provided that service ap-
proximately four times, and she said she offered to provide an assessment for this dog after her help was requested by an organization that deals with dangerous dogs in B.C. While she has offered her services, the court has not responded whether they’d take her up on the deal. However it plays out though there’s no insider deal with friends to bring a dog up here to avoid being put down, she said. “I’m offering a service as I’ve done with other communities,” she explained. Ouellet began working on cases like this after her involvement with Cain, a dog which was held in Thornhill and was ultimately sent home after an application to declare him dangerous and have him put down failed. The Peachland dog owner was also quoted in the Peachland View newspaper saying “I know a woman in Kitimat who is [an] animal control officer and runs a shelter for animals. I’d be happy if we could get him there. At least he wouldn’t have to die.” Ouellet maintains that claims of any familiarity with this dog owner are false, and the claims could even work against the person in the end.
specifically geared to clear out private yards, while the others were mainly to properly dispose of waste in areas where bylaws prohibit dog waste joining regular household garbage. Chief Administrative Officer Warren Waycheshen said the town has been aware of community concern on this issue, most recently due to the social media postings Brown also referred to. From that the town is looking at a plan to create a public information campaign to promote proper pet care for pet owners. As well the town will look at stronger enforcement of the town bylaws when it comes to cleaning up after pets. “We are aware of it,” said Waycheshen, adding that they can “Hit ‘em where it hurts in the pocketbook.” Community by-
laws specifically call out pet owners to immediately clean up any dog waste. Failing to do so can result in a $50 fine. Penalties can
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PUBLIC HEARING RIVERBROOK ESTATES ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1878, 2015 WHAT: A public hearing will be held on Monday, January 25, 2016 at 7:30pm at Council Chambers, 606 Mountainview Square to consider ‘Riverbrook Estates, Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1878, 2015’. WHAT IS IT? The proposed bylaw changes the Kitimat Municipal Code and Zoning Map. WHAT CHANGES? Riverbrook Estates Ltd. has submitted an application for Council to rezone a portion of Block 210; Plan 8918 (current civic address 167 Konigus St.) to allow the development of a 5,272m2 70-unit manufactured home park. The site is currently zoned G5 - Forestry. The applicant is seeking that the site be rezoned to R6-A Residential Zone - Mobile Home on Individual Lot. The applicant is also seeking that a no build covenant be replaced with the same restrictions imposed elsewhere in Kildala neighbourhood: minimum floor level 0.6m above the crown of the adjacent municipal road. Council is considering ‘Riverbrook Estates, Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1878, 2015’, and is seeking your input. WHEN CAN I SPEAK? Anyone wishing to comment on this issue may provide written comment to Mayor and Council c/o 270 City Centre, V8C 2H7; fax 250-632-4995; or email dok@kitimat.ca. Comments regarding the proposed rezoning must be received before 8:30am on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 to be included in the report to Mayor and Council. Submissions received by email after this deadline but before 4:30pm on Monday, January 25, 2016 will be read before Council at the Public Hearing. You may also speak in person, or deliver written comment, at the Public Hearing: Monday, January 25, 2016 at 7:30pm at Council Chambers, 606 Mountainview Square. NEED MORE INFO? The bylaw, Council resolution(s), staff report, completed application and other background information is available for review at the District of Kitimat reception desk, 270 City Centre, 8:30am to noon and 1:00-4:30pm, Monday to Friday excluding holidays. Further inquiries should be directed to Community Planning and Development at 250-632-8910 or dok@kitimat.ca.
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Droppings I was remarking last week that doing workrelated research on companies involved with dog poop cleaning was either the highlight or low point of my career to this point. I laugh but honestly this is the truest purpose of our municipal government. Forget the Northern Gateways or LNG promotion, ultimately Mayor and Council is here to maintain the lifestyle for the local community, and that means dealing with some crap now and then. It’s not the first time I recall reporting on dog poop matters. The first time was perhaps my first or second year at the Sentinel, when Richard Wozney was still mayor and then-Municipal Manager Trafford Hall had to politely explain to a group of children — who had issued a plea to the town to deal with the foul smell they attributed to left over fecal matter — that the foul smell was more likely to do with decomposing vegetation which had been trapped frozen for the winter and with the thaw came a bad smell. Not to say dog poop hasn’t been an issue though, and as Angie Brown points out it’s all the rage over on social media that pet owners just aren’t doing their part in collecting their dog’s droppings. The town’s bylaws specifically forbid not collecting after your pets but as many people note it’s not really enforced, and the town is looking at starting an information campaign on the matter. Which is good because I’m confident there may be a few people which just need reminding that not cleaning up is technically illegal in Kitimat. The true push though will be setting an example with some people and I believe it will take word of a few fines being doled out that will convince people to make the effort. But enforcement will be the true challenge with this because unless samples of the droppings are sent to a CSI-like laboratory it will certainly be next to impossible to catch people in the act. Will it take undercover anti-pooper troopers at local parks to catch people? That would be ridiculously amazing but I’m certain it won’t happen. The best case is to send out a bylaw enforcement officer to take occasional mid-day walks through the town’s parks. Even if people see that person and then decide to follow the rules while in eyesight it will be a quick reminder that you could be being watched and will encourage people to act lawfully on a more consistent basis. The good news though is that it seems the supply of collection bags in Kitimat parks is being maintained so dog owners who know the ball is dropping have ample resources for when they take their pets for a stroll. Cameron Orr
What a crazy start to our new year Here we are just one short week into January 2016 and certainly there has been no shortage of incendiary news fuel for a weekly opinion column. As a matter of fact, few years in the last decade have roared off to such a fast-paced, widely varied and overall pretty scary start, leaving so many doubts about world peace, economic stability, and any near-term hope for resolutions to human, climatic and religious conflicts around the world. There was the peculiar announcement of a successful H-bomb test by perennial bad guys North Korea leading to the United Nations scrambling to introduce new sanctions but was it really an H bomb? The debate rages on internationally. Elsewhere, German police have identified Cologne and Hamburg’s New Year’s Eve events involving mass sexual assaults and robberies on scores of women and girls by huge crowds of young, drunk refugee/migrant males, as “a troubling new type
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of crime” that may have been orchestrated by “a criminal network.” In Washington, a tearful President Barrack Obama found himself the target of massive criticism on most sides as he tried to introduce an array of measures to tightening control and enforcement of firearms in the U.S., using his presidential powers in the absence of legal changes he has implored Congress to pass. Republican candidates for president led the attacks on Obama’s proposals. Across Canada, with the election flush fading, new PM Justin Trudeau’s young Liberal cabinet, along with the people of Canada, watched a woeful week of widespread international and domestic stock market tumbles, and
the looney, still on a long deep dive, seems ready to enter the dreaded 60plus cents level amid more reminders of the ailing economy, rising mortgage rates, still-slipping oil prices and rising food costs. Spooky for the “sunny days are here again” Liberal entourage. Also overseas, angry reaction by Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to 47 draconian executions by the Saudi Arabian government, including a respected anti-government cleric, has added new stresses to the highly volatile war-torn middle east region. Extreme weather conditions, including hurricane damage and extensive flooding in the southern United States, the UK and Ireland and in Australia reminds us all that our unusually-extended cold, but sunny weather in the Northwest is so much more preferable even if reports of over 2000 small earthquakes in four or five days in southern B.C. and Northern Washington state do raise some back of the neck prickles. Continued on page 8
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Challenge is ours to take on Aboriginal relations Dear Sir, I spent 50 years in the newspaper business as a reporter, editor, and publisher at weeklies and dailies in all four western provinces. Throughout my career I witnessed up close the disconnect between aboriginal people and the nonnative society. Becoming familiar with aboriginal history, culture and traditions will surely go a long way in helping to bridge the disconnect. There has been mistrust, anger, suspicion, frustration and fear from both sides toward the other. Positive steps are being taken to narrow the gap but much more needs to be done. For too long the
aboriginal community has been stereotyped by negative stories carried in newspapers, TV, and social media. The stories often focus on protests, confrontations, alcohol and drug abuse, financial scandals, fires, gun violence, murders, thefts, assaults, and missing persons on First Nations’ reserves. Other disturbing stories include poverty, unemployment, poor drinking water, dilapidated housing, terrible roads, lack of educational opportunities, truancy, child runaways, etc. But it hasn’t all been negative. There are many aboriginal success stories. Among them: pow wows, rodeo cowboys, accomplished athletes,
entrepreneurs, business ventures, artists, lawyers, judges, journalists, musicians, craft makers, politicans, etc. To improve the relationship between aboriginal people and non-natives, attitudes need to change. Perry Bellgarde, national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, called in June 2015 for people to “make room in your hearts and minds and your spirits. Rid yourself of those racial stereotypes of Indians and indigenous people being dumb and lazy and drunk on welfare. Rid yourself of those things, so new things can come in.� Chief Bellegarde made the statement in response to the final
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Booze soon to be allowed at MET events Jackie Lieuwen The Coast Mountains School District is moving towards an amendment to allow alcohol at public events at the REM Lee and Mount Elizabeth theatres. The move was initiated by the theatre coordinators to accommodate user groups, and went through the first reading by the school board at their December meeting.
It “enables us to rent our theatres to organizations who wish to serve alcoholic beverages during intermissions,” said secretary treasurer Alanna Cameron.
That is for all adult-sanctioned events, not school district events, and will secure outside revenues for the school district, she said. The amended pol-
icy is being circulated to the school district partners for input, then will be reviewed and returned to the board for final reading and adoption. It will be in af-
fect in March 2016 at the earliest, Cameron said. The board has given approval for some events to serve alcohol in the past on a case-by-case basis,
Cameron says, but if the amendment goes ahead, they will no longer need to give that approval. The reason approval was needed is because prior to Dec.
2013 theatres were included in board's policy on community use of facilities and grounds, which said no alcohol could be used on any school site.
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Coming Events January 19 The Kitimat Public Library will be holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at 7:30 p.m. All members in good standing are eligible to vote. If you would like to stand as a Library Trustee please contact the Library Director or present yourself at the AGM, held at the Library, in the program room. January 21 The next Unifor Local 2301 Retired Workers Chapter Social is at 1:00 p.m. at the Unifor Union Hall 235 Enterprise Ave. Kitimat. All Unifor Retired Workers are welcome to attend. We’ll discuss some issues related to present and future retirees. Ongoing PRAYER CANADA. We meet each week on Tuesdays 12 noon to 1 p.m. For location and further information please call 250-6324554. Or e-mail lesleykitimat@hotmail. com. HOSPICE: Do you have a couple of hours a month? Call us now at 250-632-2278. Continued on page 11
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LNG Canada in your Community The BC Oil & Gas Commission (OGC) recently issued an LNG facility permit for our project. LNG Canada is continuing to work on obtaining the remaining permits and licences required to construct the LNG Canada project. In addition, we are continuing with investigative work, such as geotechnical drilling, that has been underway for the past three years. LNG Canada is also beginning specific site preparation work to ensure the site is ready for construction should the joint venture participants make a positive Final Investment Decision (FID) later in 2016. Over the coming months, the community may experience noise related to test piling or other site investigation activities, and may see oversized vehicles moving through town to the site, as well as domestic marine vessels with equipment navigating the channel and conducting work in the area. Doing work in advance of an FID is not a guarantee that the LNG Canada project will move forward, but is an indication of the commitment the partners have made to the project. A Final Investment Decision is dependent on the project being economically viable and meeting several milestones related to gas supply, engineering and cost estimates, supply of labour and regulatory approval.
Want to learn more about our work on the ground? LNG Canada wants to ensure you have all the information you need to understand the project and how our activities may impact the community. We’ve established a number of ways for you to ask questions, get information about the project, learn about contracting and procurement or jobs during construction, or just to let us know if you have any concerns about any of the work you may see us doing over the coming months.
Call us: We have a local and a toll free number that we answer during business hours, and you can always leave a message outside of business hours. 250.639.3229 is the number for local calls, or 1.855.248.3631 if you’re calling from outside the area.
Drop us a line: Email your questions or feedback to feedback@lngcanada.ca and we’ll respond to you as quickly as we can. We promise to get back to you within a day, at most two, if it’s a really busy time. If your question is about contracting opportunities, we’ve set up a special email address to make it easier for you to share your business information or ask your question. Write us at contracting@lngcanada.ca.
Feeling social: Follow us on Facebook facebook.com/LNGCanada and like our page. You’ll receive LNG Canada updates directly in your Facebook stream. You can also read comments from other people in your community and the region about our project. We’ll post responsibly so you don’t have to worry about hearing from us too often.
Read about us: As we start to prepare our site, we will place articles and advertisements in local newspapers describing in detail what you can expect to see and what, if any, impact you can expect to experience. Wherever we can, we’ll let you know before it happens so you’re fully prepared. Additionally, sometimes the best way to get updated information or immediate answers to your questions is to visit our website at www.lngcanada.ca.
We’d love to hear from you. We’d love to hear from you – so pick up the phone, send us a note, make an appointment to visit the Community Information Centre by calling 250.639.3229, like us on Facebook, or read about LNG Canada in our newsletter or your newspaper. We are committed to addressing any questions or concerns you may have.
About the LNG Canada Project LNG Canada is a joint venture company comprised of four global energy companies with substantial experience in LNG – Shell, PetroChina, KOGAS and Mitsubishi Corporation. Together we are proposing to design, build and operate a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal in Kitimat, British Columbia.
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LNG Canada receives another regulatory approval Cameron Orr LNG Canada, following their announcement of receiving their B.C. Oil and Gas Commission facility permit, also received an extended National Energy Board (NEB) export licence. The new licence takes over from the previous which was granted under older rules which set a maximum licence term at 25 years. With the new permit LNG Canada can export natural gas for up to 40 years. Over those 40 years LNG Canada can export approximately 1.5 billion cubic metres of natural gas. The licence is still subject to the approval of the Governor in Council. The NEB says this is the first 40-year natural gas export licence approved by the NEB since the amendment to the National Energy Board Act in
June 2015. “When evaluating natural gas and LNG export licence applications, the NEB considers if the quantity of natural gas proposed to be exported is surplus to Canadian requirements, taking into account trends in the discovery of gas in Canada,” according to a release from the NEB. From that review the NEB has found that the natural gas to be exported fits in to the balance of Canada’s own needs and future demands. “LNG Canada is pleased to have received the National Energy Board decision regarding LNG Canada’s 40 year natural gas export application,” said LNG Canada CEO Andy Calitz. “The LNG Canada project continues to seek to achieve additional milestones in support of the partners making a Final Investment Decision, which is projected to take place in 2016.”
New Years babies arrive Cameron Orr As Kitimat awaits news of its first baby born of the year at Kitimat General Hospital, other communities throughout the north have been celebrating their firsts. Prince George was the ‘champion’ this year, having Northern Health’s first baby. The girl, Ellie Marie Bajic, was born at 1:25 a.m. New Years Day. 10:09 p.m. marked the time
Beamed by laser Terrace RCMP are asking the public to contact the detachment after a laser was deliberately directed at an incoming flight to the Kitimat-Terrace Regional Airport January 3 at 8:30 p.m. "Lasers have the potential to be a deadly flight hazard. Thankfully all passengers and crew were safe," says Const. Angela Rabut, community policing/media relations Terrace RCMP. Laser beams should never be pointed towards an aircraft. If you have information about this crime contact the Terrace RCMP at 250-638-7400 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers by telephone at 1-800222-TIPS, online at www.terracecrimestoppers. ca or by texting TERRACE plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES).
of Vanderhoof’s first 2016 baby. Leo Eldon Vankoughnett who was born at 7 pounds, 8 ounces. B.C.’s other Prince, Prince Rupert, claimed the second child of the year, and the first for their community. Olivia Kaura Baath was born at 10:34 a.m on January 1. In Smithers at 11:32 a.m., Kaylee Margaret de Jong was welcomed to the world. At 11:40 a.m. New Years Day Quesnel marked their first
baby with Owen Freybe. Fort St. John followed at 5:36 p.m. that afternoon, with the arrival of Bohden Rogers Stefiuk. Terrace didn’t get their first baby until January 2, at 8:26 p.m. The parents must have felt the Force when naming their boy, Jedi Wells. January 4 saw Dawson Creek’s first baby. Jace Edward George Umbrite was born at 10:02 p.m.
oast Mountains Board of Education School District 82
NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION & CROSS BOUNDARY APPLICATION School District 82 Policy 1030 outlines student attendance/catchment area procedures in accordance with Ministry of Education policies on Schools of Choice. It is important that parents take note of specific deadlines defined within this policy and ensure the procedures listed below are followed: 1. 2.
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Students must be registered at their catchment area school. Cross Boundary/Out-of-Catchment Applications: After registering at your catchment area school, applications must be received at your school of choice by February 15, 2016 for the 2016-2017 school year. New In-Catchment Registrations: Registrations will be received up to March 7, 2016 for new students including Kindergarten. Applications received after this date will have to wait until school staffing is complete before receiving status of school enrolment. Wait-listed students who are in catchment area may be moved as soon as space is available. Confirmation of Cross Boundary Applications: By the first Friday following school opening, September 9, 2016, or as soon as possible following this date, pending staffing allocations and school configurations. Unsuccessful applicants may be held on a waiting list for the subsequent school year. Notification of In-Catchment: Wait-listed in-catchment area students will be notified of their status for the school year as soon as possible or by the first Friday following school opening.
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Cross Boundary/Out-of-Catchment Students: Those students who do not live within the defined attendance areas for the school they wish to attend. In-Catchment Students: Those students who live in the attendance areas defined for each school.
Inquiries regarding catchment areas should be directed to the principal of the school. 3211 Kenney Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G 3E9 Tel. (250) 635-4931 or 1-855-635-4931 local 4401 . Fax 1-888-290-4786 . www.cmsd.bc.ca
LNG Canada — a portion of its property shown above — has received a new, extended export licence allowing it to ship natural gas for 40 years.
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PUBLIC HEARING HORIZON NORTH ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1879, 2015 WHAT: A public hearing will be held on Monday, January 18, 2016 at 7:30pm at Council Chambers, 606 Mountainview Square to consider ‘HORIZON NORTH BUILDING HEIGHT ZONING AMENDMENTBYLAW NO. 1879, 2015’. WHAT IS IT? The proposed bylaw changes the Kitimat Municipal Code. WHAT CHANGES? Opus DaytonKnight Consultants Ltd., on behalf of Horizon North Logistics Ltd., submitted a Zoning Amendment Application to increase the maximum building height for Residential Dormitories in the C12 Commercial Transition and Interim Residential Dormitory Zone from 9m to 12m. This would allow for the construction of both temporary and permanent, two-or-three-story dorm units. Council is considering ‘HORIZON NORTH BUILDING HEIGHT ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1879, 2015’, and is seeking your input. WHEN CAN I SPEAK? Anyone wishing to comment on this issue may provide written comment to Mayor and Council c/o 270 City Centre, V8C 2H7; fax 250-632-4995; or email dok@kitimat.ca. Comments regarding the proposed rezoning must be received before 8:30am on Thursday, January 14, 2016 to be included in the report to Mayor and Council. Submissions received by email after this deadline but before 4:30pm on Monday, January 18, 2016 will be read before Council at the Public Hearing. You may also speak in person, or deliver written comment, at the Public Hearing: Monday, January 18, 2016 at 7:30pm at Council Chambers, 606 Mountainview Square. NEED MORE INFO? The bylaw, Council resolution, staff report, application, public comment, and other background material is available for review at the District of Kitimat reception desk, 270 City Centre, 8:30am to noon and 1:00-4:30pm, Monday to Friday Most of this information is also available at www.kitimat.ca/pn. Further inquiries should be directed to Community Planning and Development at 250-632-8910.
Kitimat’s two big bonspiels approaching Cameron Orr Get ready for a double’d up bonspiel in Kitimat next week. The Aluminum City men’s bonspiel, and the Snowflake women’s bonspiel will be run together in one weekend and organizers are hoping to see an even better turn out than last year’s 25 teams — representing 100 players. Gary Mouland says they’re still recruiting teams to compete but, based on last year, most teams join fairly close to the cut off. Last year was the first year the bonspiels returned after an absence. It’s a regional event with teams coming in from Terrace, Smithers and other communities. The event begins January 22 where local teams will play. The event would continue for full days the 23rd and 24th following. While Mouland says he’s working to build up the roster of competitors, perhaps just as equally he hopes people simply come to the curling rink just to watch. He said the restaurant will be open for food service too. “It’s free entertainment. There’s no charge,” he said. He hopes that by having spectators come by people may
sary permits as far as the early works and site preparation activities they have undertaken to date. However the permit which LNG Canada has announced relates to facility construction. Chevron says that since no
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be inspired to become curlers themselves. He said many sports are having difficulty recruiting new members but in curling’s case it’s seeing a bit of a resurgence due to its exposure on television. He said a lot of the younger players who join or visit on Friday night drop-ins have either played a little bit in high school or otherwise have seen the sport on TV. Anyone wanted to know more about curling can call Mouland at 250-279-4444.
construction will take place until they’ve reached a Final Investment Decision for their project, they haven’t reached the point where they’ve felt they’ve needed to apply for it. “We will apply for that permit at the ap-
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REGISTRATION PROCEDURES FOR KINDERGARTEN In preparation for the 2016-2017 school year, the Board of Education is seeking the cooperation of parents in registering their child on the following dates. Pre-registration is requested in order to provide the School District Administration the time to plan staffing to meet school needs.
SCHOOLS ARE OPEN TO TAKE REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN FROM 9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM TO 3:00 PM BETWEEN JANUARY 11, 2016 AND MARCH 7, 2016
RCMP road checks The Kitimat RCMP are continuing to be encouraged by Kitimat’s safe driving habits. Road checks conducted between December 20 and January 2 continue to show a large number of people use designated drivers when they have been drinking, or used alternate forms of transportation. Over that two week stretch the police did handle 131 files or complaints, which included: seven mischief files, 14 traffic complaints, three reports of people intoxicated in public, two assaults, one motor vehicle collision, and 24 complaints involving drugs, alcohol or intoxicated persons.
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Kitimat LNG not ready for permit LNG Canada’s boast about receiving their BC Oil and Gas Commission building permit for their facility may have you wondering where Chevron-led Kitimat LNG is on their approvals. A spokesperson for Chevron said the Kitimat LNG project has all of their neces-
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The School District will make every effort to place students who have registered by March 7, 2016 in their catchment area school. Students registering after March 7, 2016 may not be granted a place in their catchment area school. To be eligible for entry to school in September 2016 students must be five years of age on or before December 31, 2016. A birth certificate, proof of immunization and a BC Care Card will be required at the time of registration.
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Snow path
A wide graded snow path along Quatsino may look like an attempt by the town to create a walking path for the winter, which was discussed at the council level a month back, but Kitimat CAO Warren Waycheshen said that’s not the case, but rather normal operations of pushing back snow to prepare for more.
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Continued from page 6 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 250-632-7387 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. 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. KITIMAT FIBRE ARTS GUILD: Interested in knitting, spinning, weaving, or any other fibre? For more information phone Maureen 250-6325444. 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 7:00 p.m. For information phone Brenda at 250-632-1616. DID YOU KNOW that literacy is more than just being able to read? The Kitimat Adult Literacy Program provides FREE tutoring services for adult interested in improving their reading, writing, math, communication, and information technology skills. Is English NOT your first language? We provide FREE tutoring and small group English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. For more information please call Brandi at 250-632-7393 or to see what’s happening at the Community Corner check us out at www. kitimatcommunityservices.ca/KALP.html or find us on facebook. DO YOU HAVE DIABETES? Individual and group counseling. For more info call 250-632-8313 during operating hours - Wednesdays 8:00 a.m. to noon, Thursdays 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - or leave message on our voice mail. Located on the second floor of the Kitimat Hospital in the Home Support offices.
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Sports & Leisure
Sadly you can’t pet these animals through the newsprint. Michele and Ron Murdoch’s labs have been taking to dog shows and earning prestigious prizes in the canine world. Kermodei Labradors photos
Top pedigree lab breeder in Kitimat Becoming top dog breeders wasn’t originally in the plans for Michele and Ron Murdoch. It really only began when they went out in search of a new dog after they lost their Labrador-German Shepherd cross. They went looking for another rescue dog, which theirs was, but they ended up finding Sophie, a purebred Enlish lab. It was one-third of Ron’s personal dream realized too: he wanted to have a lab of every colour, a black, yellow and chocolate. Today they breed dogs under the banner of Kermodei Labradors. It’s not a thrifty endeavor to be a dog breeder, taking perhaps three litters before there’s any real return on the investment. That’s partly because of the work it takes to be what’s referred to as ethical breeders. All dogs get thorough examinations. The dogs also get shown at championship level dog shows, which isn’t precisely a requirement but it’s a significant step to
prove the quality of their dogs. It takes about $3,500 to get the dogs to the championship level and another $1,500 in medical clearances, they say. Ron and Michele just planned to have the dogs shown, but were not expecting to have their dogs continually win at such high levels. Michele says it’s a continual challenge
being in Kitimat which means lots of travel to get the animals to their competitions. Michele and Ron currently have three breeding dogs — Minka, Cody, and Xavier — and none are confined to kennels and are highly socialized, they say. Cody was selected as the top lab at the Westminster dog show in New York, and is the
top female as well from the competition. Cody is also the twelfth top dog in Canada, and the number one female in B.C. Beyond the cost and the competitions though Michele says the reason they do what they do is simply out of love for the breed and its clear their dogs are just as much their children as their actual children.
HUGE SALE BY DONATION DO YOU NEED AN EXTRA FOLD-UP TABLE, FILE CABINET OR HOME OFFICE DESK?
January 14, 15 and 16 from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
at former Home Hardware building at Lower City Centre, Kitimat.
Come early for a great deal! The Kitimat General Hospital Foundation (KGHF) has received surplus office furniture and equipment from Zanron Fabrication and Machine Co., which was used during the Rio Tinto Modernization Project All funds will go towards surgical equipment at Kitimat General Hospital.
Office Equipment: chairs, desks, T:4.31” book shelves, microwaves and more!
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