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Lead found in four Rupert schools’ water BY SHANNON LOUGH PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Parents in Prince Rupert were informed by School District 52 of elevated lead levels in the drinking water at four schools last week. Northern Health found higher than recommended levels of lead in the water at Pineridge Elementary, École Roosevelt Park Community School, Conrad Elementary and Prince Rupert Middle School. A letter was sent out to parents on Feb. 16 ensuring that the drinking water given to students and staff is safe and that the schools in the district have already taken steps to “address possible health concerns related to exposure to lead, including the implementation of a flushing program before the start of each school day,” as written in the letter by Sandra Jones, superintendent of schools in School District 52. Lead is a naturally occurring metal found in the earth and the letter explains that everyone is exposed to low levels of lead in food, tap water, air, dust, soil and some consumer products. But the federal government restricts its use now. In the four affected schools the cause was found to be lead in the plumbing system. Schools built before 1989 were tested by Northern Health for possible exposure to lead. In buildings where tap water remains in the pipes for a long time

it can increase the levels of lead present in the water. “Flushing programs are shown to be effective in decreasing lead levels at the tap. School District 52 has purchased and is installing new filtered water fountains tested and shown to effectively remove lead. Children and staff will be asked to fill water bottles from these filtered fountains, or other designated sources,” the letter states. In response to Northern Health’s findings, MLA Jennifer Rice said in a press release that she is deeply concerned over the elevated lead levels in drinking water at the Prince Rupert schools. “Children are very vulnerable to lead exposure, and the levels found in school drinking water exceeded Health Canada guidelines,” Rice said. “In light of these findings I want to see older schools in other communities in the northwest, on the central coast and on Haida Gwaii are tested for lead exposure.” The City of Prince Rupert responded to ease concerns of residents about the condition of drinking water in the area. “We want to reassure the public that there is no lead contamination through the delivery of potable water to the citizens of Prince Rupert. We test our water weekly at different locations and Northern Health has confirmed that the municipal water supply is safe to drink,” Mayor Lee Brain said in a press release. “I am deeply concerned about this

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Roosevelt elementary school was one of four Prince Rupert schools with unacceptable levels of lead found in the water systems.

discovery. I can assure you that we will be working with our partners at Northern Health and the School District to look more closely into how this happened, as well as steps we can take to ensure citizens are better informed regarding how to prevent similar issues at home.” However, the City is responsible for water only up to a homeowner’s property line. Up until 1975, the National Plumbing Code allowed lead to be used in pipe material and it wasn’t abolished until 1990. Some homes have been upgraded in the city but for homes that haven’t, the City urges those homeowners to have Northern Health test their water. Sample kits can be picked up at the Northern Health Public Health Unit in Prince Rupert on 300 3rd Ave. W.

People can also bring a sample of water from home in a water bottle and have it analyzed for $29. Results will be mailed or emailed within two to three weeks and will be anonymously added in Northern Health’s data on lead exposure in the city. The subject came up in Victoria on Feb. 17 in the Legislative Assembly when the NDP education critic, Robert Fleming, said the ministry wasn’t doing enough on the issue. “In the case of Prince Rupert, they are flushing the pipes, and they’re telling parents that they can buy their own home lead-testing kit at a discount for $29. Is this all that the ministry is prepared to do — tell parents to buy a test kit and you’re on your own,” Fleming said.

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he Port of Prince Rupert has established a Community Investment Fund to provide ﬁnancial support for projects or initiatives in the Prince Rupert area that enhance quality of life or contributes to a lasting legacy to the community. Only projects or initiatives that are broad community based and have a meaningful and wide-reaching impact in the Prince Rupert and regional communities will be considered. Projects or initiatives leveraging other funding sources will be considered on a preferential basis. All projects must provide tangible long-term beneﬁts to the community; have broad, demonstrated community

support; leverage other private and/or public funding; and be environmentally sound. Contributions will not be made to the operating costs of a project or initiative; to individuals; to partisan political projects/initiatives; to projects or initiatives that are restricted to the use or benefit of specific individuals or organizations within the community; where activities related to or resulting from are in violation of any federal or provincial law, regulation or policy; to refinancing of all or any part of any term debt obligations of the funding recipient. Applicants submitting a request for financial support can be non-

proﬁt entities, locally-based forms of government such as municipalities, Districts and First Nation Band Councils. Priority will be given to projects, initiatives or events which provide the greatest funding leverage from other sources. Community support could include written support by local community groups; Normally the Fund will not contribute more than 90% toward project costs and priority will be given to those seeking 50% or less for a project, initiative or event funding. All submissions will include a budget, identifying other contribution of funds to the project or initiative.

Applications may be submitted to the Port of Prince Rupert either by regular mail or electronically by 4:00 PM, Friday, February 26, 2016. Proposals sent by email shall be sent to mangus@rupertport.com. For online application to the Community Investment Fund, browse to: www.rupertport.com.

Mailed applications shall be sent to the following address: Port of Prince Rupert 200 – 215 Cow Bay Road Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1A2 Attention: Mr. Maynard Angus Manager, Public Affairs

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CEAA report’s science not satisfactory: Cullen

Welding moves to Terrace

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL

PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen believes the federal government’s intel from the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) is based on incomplete scientific information. In a conference call last week, Cullen addressed the released CEAA draft report, the process of which he stated “has not been a great one”. “The science that is being used was paid for by the company and seems to have done a very poor job, intentionally or otherwise, of finding out what the impact would be around salmon, which has been the concern from day one,” Cullen said. “I’ve talked to a number of marine biologists since this came out. There’s been serious concerns that the review was incredibly limited, so they were either trying not to look for salmon or didn’t know how. In either case that means that what the federal government is now looking at is completely insufficient,” he added. In his talks with First Nations leaders in the area, the MP said that elected leaders were consulted with on a much more consistent basis than hereditary leaders, who felt like they had been left out of the conversations. Additionally, First Nations within the area don’t themselves agree on the support or rejection of the project, including the recent divide of Tsimshian leaders over the Salmon Summit declaration for the permanent protection of Lelu Island. For Cullen, the divide is a concern, but not one that can’t be overcome. “My belief is that people will eventually work it out, because it’s family; it’s between neighbours and this goes beyond just one LNG project, this is how we get along as people in the northwest. I do have concerns that this has been very divisive, pitting one community against each other ... there’s no need for this,” he said. Even with an alternative location, Cullen knows that the greenhouse gas emissions created by any facility will be tough to swallow for a federal government trying to reduce its overall emissions. “My assumption is [the government is] trying to find somewhere else to make up for it by buying credits ... It’s just difficult to imagine how [the government can] walk in two opposite directions at the same time,” Cullen said.

Northwest Community College (NWCC) is switching the location of its welding program from its Prince Rupert campus to Terrace once the current academic year is over. NWCC director of communications Heather Bastin confirmed last week that this semester of welding will be the last one in Rupert in the near future, but that the program is likely to return. “We have 12 people in welding [in Prince Rupert] this year and they’re going to finish the program and then in the fall in that same space, we’re going to be offering plumbing in Prince Rupert as well as Electrical Level 3 and Intro to Trades, so there will still be programming offered in Prince Rupert, it just won’t be that specific welding program,” said Bastin. The Terrace class is available for students looking to take welding this upcoming academic school year in the fall through two different cohorts and the instructor in Prince Rupert has been offered to teach the program in Terrace once the Rupert semester ends. “It’s just a matter of cycling through different programming as there is demand because the community is not massive,” said the communications director. “Certainly if suddenly there was a demand, like 12 [more] students who wanted to take welding in Prince Rupert, we’d definitely look at a way to make that happen,” she added. With more large-scale projects potentially coming to the area like LNG, Bastin said that the Dean of Trades, Lorrie Gowen, is always

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Welding won’t be offered in Prince Rupert in the fall semester of 2016.

keeping a finger on the pulse of in-demand training programs for projects in the northwest. “We’re always in touch with industry representatives and representatives from ITA (Industry Training Authority) to determine what’s required in the area and our Dean of Trades keeps a close eye on that and is always talking to people,” said Bastin. "The plan is responsive to the needs of the community. We expect to offer a greater variety of programs in Prince Rupert in the coming years, including plumbing, welding, electrical, millwright, professional cooking and intro to trades programs,” said Jill Long, director of trades. The communications director believes that the student population for welding had been on the decline for a few semesters now before the switch to Terrace, but was in the midst of double-checking with the registrar to make sure. As of press time, no recent numbers were available.

A premium passenger transportation service is now available for hire in the Prince Rupert area, Silver Grizzly Transportation Ltd. A 100% Aboriginal owned company. Born and raised Rupertite, Michelle Bryant-Gravelle and her husband Trenton Gravelle noticed that growing international interest in the community has brought more businessmen and women to the city and they saw a niche that needed to be filled. “We wanted to provide an alternative type of transportation to the executives who came here to do business,” Michelle said. "We also saw a need for safe, reliable transportation for people flying out of the Terrace Airport, as highway 16 can be treacherous at times. We have a safe vehicle and an experienced driver to take the worry away from people who need to travel." The couple have been operating for four months in a Ford Expedition Max Platinum edition SUV with room for up to seven passengers and space for luggage. The business has seen a steady growth in sales and plans to add a second vehicle once the market grows. Silver Grizzly Transportation offers service in Prince Rupert, Terrace and Kitimat. The business provides an upscale travel option for special events, weddings, proms and getting to and from either the Prince Rupert or the Terrace airport. Silver Grizzly Transportation is fully permitted, has an excellent safety record and strives to provide you with reliable, on-time service you can depend on. Hourly and flat rates are available.

“The feedback from our customers has been great. They love the comfortable ride, and that there's wifi in the vehicle. Their business doesn't have to stop while they are travelling. If they want to read a newspaper they can use the iPad, or watch a movie on the DVD player that we have in the vehicle as well,” Michelle said. "Our service is for everyone, whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, or simply want to have dedicated car service to enjoy a night out. Tell us what you need and we will do our best to accommodate your request. Great customer service is our standard." This year Silver Grizzly Transportation has been nominated for the Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce Aboriginal Entrepreneurship and the Business of the Year awards.

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Former Naval mine clearing vessel gives tours HMCS Whitehorse pays a visit

BY SHANNON LOUGH PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The Royal Canadian Navy gave a public relations tour of Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship (HMCS) the Whitehorse in Prince Rupert on Tuesday, Feb. 16. The crew invited people from the community to tour the ship from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The naval ship left the Canadian Forces Base in Esquimalt on Feb. 10 to patrol the B.C. coast. The crew will perform exercises to maintain operational readiness and to do some outreach in communities along the coast. Sub-Lieutenant Justin Mullin gave tours to curious visitors who came to the Cow Bay Marina Public Breakwater Dock. This was his first visit to Prince Rupert and he was both impressed by its beauty and also jaded by the rain. “We’re doing operations around the U.S.-Canada border whenever Canadian ships are up around this area. The Canadian navy has good relationships with Prince Rupert. It’s one of our favourite port visits on the West Coast,” Mullin said. He stressed the importance of outreach and fostering positive community relations to make the Navy’s presence known. “It’s nice to talk to people and tell people that we are still out there. We’re still conducting operations. We’re still an

active part in the modern world,” he said. The HMCS Whitehorse left on Wednesday, Feb.17 to sail along the U.S.Canada border for a couple of days and planned to conduct some operations with the U.S. Coast Guard. “It’s always good for the Canadian Navy to exercise with other navies or with the coast guard just to keep positive relations and in the event if an exercise does require both navies that we’re familiar with each others’ operating procedures,” Mullin said. Some crew aboard the ship had taken part in Operation CARIBBE along with the U.S. Coast Guard and seized approximately 9,800 kilograms of cocaine off the coast of Central and South America in international waters. Mullin wasn’t aboard at the time. The ship was originally intended as a mine clearance vessel but since mine warfare is as Mullin said, “a little bit out of fashion” it is now used for maritime coastal patrols. Another feature of the ship is that it can turn on a dime. The propellers will spin on a swivel and can turn in place. There are also machine guns on board — just in case — and a dummy named Oscar that gets thrown overboard on the regular to test response time, as well as a BBQ for general morale and a gym complete with a treadmill, a rowing machine and free weights.

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Sub-Lieutenant Justin Mullin gave tours of the HMCS Whitehorse on Feb. 16 when the Canadian Royal Navy paid the city a short visit.

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An industry network for women Redesigning Rupert’s legacy BY SHANNON LOUGH

BY SHANNON LOUGH

PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Women on the North Coast are seeking equality in opportunity when big industry arrive in town. On Wednesday, Feb. 18 the Women’s Leadership Network (WLN) was officially launched to set the wheels in motion. The founder of the network, Miranda Mandarino is a social performance analyst at BG Canada who wants benefits from the resource industry to be distributed equally among women and men. “From a business stand point, resource industries have a ‘resource curse’ where the (occupation) benefits often go to men and the challenges go to women,” Mandarino said. The WLN came together two years ago when Mandarino was in Prince Rupert. She found in her conversations with women that they wanted a network to continue the dialogue. The home-grown network is made up of 60 Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women with a range of careers. The launch event was held at The Crest Hotel where a room full of women and a few men listened to short speeches from superintendent of School District 52, Sandy Jones, Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain, Port Edward councillor Christine Mackenzie, president of the Chamber of Commerce, Rosa Miller and a video message from Premier Christy Clark. Jones has spent the past 35 years as an educator. “I like to imagine a world where we seek to help everyone shine,” she said. “Someone once helped me see my potential and it’s important I should do the same.”

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Rosa Miller, Michelle Bryant-Gravelle and Kristina De Araujo are part of the WLN executive board.

At the launch, the executive board was announced: Kristina De Araujo, Michelle Bryant-Gravelle, Miranda Mandarino, Rosa Miller and Shelby O’Brien. Miller offered a personal story to the crowd about learning how to skate and taking a coaching clinic so she could coach her two boys in minor hockey. “I’m in this group because no one is every going to tell you that you can’t do something.” The executive board will start implementing the network’s goals for 2016 including establishing programs for women across all sectors in the community. To join the WLN ontact Miranda Mandarino at miranda.mandarino@bg-group.com

The highs and lows of an industry town is a familiar narrative in northern B.C. and one that Prince Rupert plans to avoid. The Community Development Institute (CDI) launched its 18-month public engagement process in early February to prepare the city for a major industrial boom — without the bust. Redesign Rupert is in partnership with the City, Community Futures of the Pacific Northwest and the project has received funding from industry. The codirector of CDI, Marleen Morris, came to Prince Rupert for the launch from Prince George, where the head office is based. “What we are going to be doing is looking for opportunities to diversify and grow the economy and build social networks, capacity and resilience,” Morris said. CDI is a research institute at the University of Northern British Columbia and works with communities with a resource based economy. The institute engages with residents to improve living conditions and help establish a more diverse economy that can weather the ever changing world markets. One of the Redesign Rupert partners, Community Futures, an organization that encourages new businesses in the community, sees this an opportunity to get

an informed outside perspective on how to create a legacy for the city. “We’re still in control of our own destiny,” said the general manager, John Farrell, at the open house. “We needed a third party that holds the trust of the community.” In the first phase of the project, CDI will hold small group meetings with approximately 20 stakeholders and community leaders. In March, Morris will return to Prince Rupert and proceed with the interviews to discuss what opportunities the city already possesses. In April, CDI plans to do a community mapping process where they will work with the public to flesh out the current state of the city’s assets and build from there. A similar process was done in Clearwater, B.C. CDI worked with the community for three years to determine what its assets were and how it could develop opportunities to make the area thrive. Clearwater focused on being agefriendly for its residents and as a tourist destination. Businesses focused on being more wheelchair accessible, the city built wider walkways and new transportation networks. “In three years they leveraged more than $1.5 million dollars into looking at seniors’ initiatives,” Morris said. Redesign Rupert is an 18-month contract, but Morris said that doesn’t mean it will end there. “We’ll be here to help the transition for as long as it takes.”

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vice, we will offer an additional discount of 10% on the air-freight portion,” Lavigne added. Inland Air Cargo’s in-town, point-to-point pickups and drop-offs delivers parcels and groceries at a cheaper cost, and in a faster time than its competitors in the Prince Rupert area, including Port Edward. A brand new cargo van has been purchased and a driver hired for the sole purpose of providing fast and efficient grocery and parcel delivery for this new division. Additionally, Inland Air has cut out the old model cargo ‘middle-man’ for its flights. The company’s cargo van provides prompt service for passengers whom might need something picked up in town and to have that item brought to the seaplane base. From there the item will be flown on the first available flight by providing “priority’’ shipping to those using the new in town courier service. Above all, Inland Air Cargo continues to utilize the tried and true community-based approach that has made the company such a success story already. As an introductory offer, Inland Air Cargo is offering a 15% discount for ‘’point to point’’ deliveries in Prince Rupert and in Port Edward.“All of our employees live right here in Prince Rupert. We wish to see our community including Port Edward and especially our First Nations communities succeed as we grow with them,” Lavigne said.

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In our opinion

Diatribes won’t fix the lead issue

here are high levels of lead in the water at four schools in this city and so far all that has been done is finger pointing, tongue wagging and more convoluted politics. What needs to be done to protect the students in this city is less politics and more action. Routine water testing wasn’t done — as it is at Ontario schools — and now we know it should be. The infrastructure and pipes in this city are old. Legislation was in place more than 25 years ago to abolish lead used in pipes. All that time has passed, and while some homeowners have afforded to replace their own pipes, the school board has neglected to do so. How long have the children at the affected schools been exposed to lead in the water? The letter parents received stated that flushing the pipes and filtered water fountains will remedy the high lead levels but that is only a band-aid treatment. This is Rupert, it isn’t Flint, Michigan — get the lead out.

Time to take MSP off life support

he B.C. Liberal government made a big show of selectively easing Medical Services Plan fees in its budget for the coming election year. In what is becoming a pattern for Premier Christy Clark, the biggest beneficiaries are single parents. The new MSP is calculated for adults only, so a single parent with two children saves as much as $1,200 a year. Premium assistance is expanded, with discounts for single people making up to $42,000, rather than $30,000. But for singles, couples and seniors who don’t qualify for discounts, the rate is going up another four per cent effective Jan. 1, 2017. Indeed, with population growth, the finance ministry expects its take from MSP premiums to rise every year, reaching $2.5 billion in the coming years. MSP revenue covers about 17 per cent of B.C.’s health budget, and Clark and Finance Minister Mike de Jong insist that Canada’s only direct health care charge is a vital signal to people

that health care isn’t free. if you haven’t paid or even This argument has failed. registered for MSP, you still One seldom-discussed get treatment at the hospital. fact is that for half of the Another potential signal lost people charged MSP, it’s in the noise. paid by their employers. In For people who lose their private sector terms it’s a jobs, MSP is like being hefty payroll tax, creating kicked when they are down. one more obstacle for busiTheir employer stops payTom Fletcher nesses to hire full-time staff ing, and the slow-moving Black Press with benefits. bureaucracy charges them So most full-time employbased on their income from ees don’t receive this supposedly vital the previous year. signal, unless they get laid off because There was a fuss in 2004 after the their employer is losing money. B.C. Liberals contracted out MSP Note that politicians and public secadministration to a Virginia-based tor employees have never paid MSP back-office specialist, delightfully premiums. Their employers, taxpaynamed Maximus Corporation. ers, pick up the tab for them. Now Maximus goes after delinquent People who have to pay out of pockMSP accounts with collection agency et are what the bureaucracy calls “pay tactics, and attempts to keep up with direct accounts.” Jordan Bateman of the comings and goings from other the Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation provinces and countries. recently revealed that nearly 400,000 Opposition parties decry the conof these accounts are currently in artinued inequity of the MSP premium rears by more than 30 days, owing a system, which charges the same for total of $457 million. a single person making $45,000 or Of course this is Canada, so even $450,000 a year.

NDP leader John Horgan rails about inequality and accuses Clark of using MSP revenues to establish her prosperity “slush fund,” but he stops short of calling for the elimination of MSP premiums. One would expect the NDP to lead another “axe the tax” campaign, as they did with the carbon tax and the HST, but they aren’t. Perhaps this is because workers for this unnecessary Maximus machine remain members of the B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union. Green Party leader Andrew Weaver has it right. He staged a popular petition drive to roll MSP premiums into income tax. If the government wants to send a message, it can interrupt its “Jobs Plan” advertising. Scrapping MSP and raising income tax rates on higher brackets to compensate would fix the private sector payroll deterrent, make salaried employees (including me) pay their share, and end a tax break for the wealthy. Don’t hold your breath.

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On the street

Which trades programs would you like to see taught in this area?

With Kevin Campbell

HARVEY ASER

RYAN ROBERTSON

DOLORES ARMITAGE

GLENN MCKENNA

“Probably all of them.”

“Millwright and carpentry for the LNG projects that are going to be coming here and Kitimat.”

“Millwright - my son is a millwright, he learned here. And welding - he learned welding in Rupert.”

“Woodworking skills.”

Letters to the editor

Library too vital to slash: Murphy The following is an open letter to Prince Rupert city council from Prince Rupert district teachers’ union president Kathy Murphy: Editor: an equalizing factor within the community and I am writing to express the Prince Rupert we are concerned the proposed cuts will impact District Teachers’ Union’s surprise and concern families and children living in poverty the most. regarding the drastic cut to the public library’s For many families the library is not only a source budget for the coming year. of reading materials but also access to the Internet. The library is a vital part of the community. It We sincerely hope that the cut can be reversed serves the public interest and is open to all, without and that the library can continue to provide at cost. Libraries are an essential part of having an least the service level it presently does. educated and literate population and something Kathy Murphy we all want for our community. Libraries work as President, P.R. District Teachers’ Union

Don’t ignore Hereditary Chiefs Editor: I would like to address articles in The Prince Rupert Northern View on Feb. 10 pertaining to the All Native Basketball Tournament and sponsorship by LNG companies. If the chair of the ANBT wants to keep politics out of the tournament, then he shouldn’t accept sponsorship from controversial industries like liquefied nature gas, which may be the cleanest burning gas, but in taking it out of the earth, is the dirtiest, utilizing approximately 1,000,000 gallons of fresh water per day! The water may be reused a few times but eventually becomes so contaminated it has to be stored in holding ponds (similar to Mount Polley’s) that eventually burn down and re-enters the water system at a great cost to humans, wildlife! A little lesson in history; when Columbus (and whomever else) ‘discovered’ North America, all of the North American continent was owned and occupied by indigenous peoples, speaking their own languages in the traditional territories. There were no English and or French languages spoken.

There were no reservations, no band councils and certainly no “Indian Act”. When Hereditary Chiefs make decisions pertaining to their traditional territories they don’t have to consult with band council chiefs or councils who are a creation of the “Indian Act” and the Federal Government of Canada. When Canada created the “Indian Act” and “Indian” reservations between Massett and Skidegate (Band Councils) we now own less than one per cent of the total land base of Haida Gwaii. Justin Trudeau is like a breath of fresh air compared to Stephen Harper’s dictatorial regime. Mr. Trudeau has promised to implement the 94 recommendations of the truth and reconciliation report examining the history and legacy of the residential schools in Canada. Hereditary Chiefs make decisions on and within their traditional territories by consulting with their clan matriarch and clan members. Yaahldaaju (Gary Russ) Skidegate

Port proud to sponsor awards Editor: It was nearly a decade ago that the women and men who operate Fairview Container Terminal were named “Business of the Year” by the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce during its annual Business Excellence Awards. Much has changed in our community since 2007. New developments at the Port of Prince Rupert have come online in the intervening years, strengthening its status as one of North America’s preeminent gateways for trade with Asia. But the businesses that are involved directly and indirectly with the gateway industry represent only a handful of the many that thrive in this community, and a diverse port city like ours is richer for their hard

work and commerce. As the city’s business community gathers this weekend to honour exceptional companies, we are proud to support the Business Excellence Awards. The leadership and staff at the Port of Prince Rupert commend all the nominees for enhancing the vitality of life on B.C.’s north coast, and applaud the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce for celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit of our hometown. We encourage all in the community to echo our sentiments. Ken Veldman Director, Public Affairs Port of Prince Rupert

Photo courtesy Prince Rupert Port Authority BUSINESS IS LOOKING UP: As Asian demand for Canadian wood products increases, BC’s forest industry is meeting demand with a diverse blend of exports. The ongoing success of the forest sector in the province depends on achieving a sustainable harvest.

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PRMS hosts science fair Metlakatla Communications photo

The Metlakatla Stewardship Society has been actively involved in the environmental assessment of the Pacific NorthWest LNG terminal for several years.

Overseeing the PNW LNG assessment Since Pacific Northwest LNG (PNW) submitted its project application, Metlakatla has worked diligently to evaluate proposed projects to determine the impacts of the project. The Metlakatla Stewardship Society has employed qualified professionals and, when needed, contracted work to environmental experts to provide the best information and studies associated to the Pacific Northwest LNG project. On the project alone, we have reviewed a significant amount of information, analyzing potential impacts to Metlakatlaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rights and title interests. We have: - Attended every provincial and federally-led working group and technical meeting for this project - Participated in 19 of 22 field studies with PNW - Created a side table to the working group so that critical marine resource issues related to the project will be addressed, such as the impact on fish and habitat on Flora Bank and in the estuary - Submitted over 600 comments and requests for improvement resulting from review of EA documents - Submitted comprehensive study reports to PNW on Metlakatlaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rightful use of lands and waters surrounding the project area; the potential socio-economic impacts on Metlakatla; Metlakatla concerns regarding options for disposal at sea; and cumulative impacts. - Advocated strongly to have PNW conduct additional research regarding potential impacts to fish as a result of its bridge design - Commissioned independent third-party review of PNWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3-D modeling examining on the stability of Flora Bank as part of the Tsimshian Environmental Stewardship Authority As a result of the work of the Stewardship Society, and the efforts of other Tsimshian First Nations, substantial changes have been made to PNWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design that will mitigate the risk to the salmon fishery. Metlakatla will continue to hold PNW accountable and will ensure conditions of any Environmental Assessment approval give us full confidence that the salmon fishery is protected.

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Sheryl Sadorski-Gordon speaks at the fundraiser.

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Cameron Moore, Blobs in a Bottle.

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If someone had mentioned Relay For Life to Sheryl SadorskiGordon more than a year ago she said she wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have had a clue of what it was. Now, the Relay For Life, in support of the Canadian Cancer Society, is an ongoing mission in Sadorski-Gordonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. She was diagnosed with cervical cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatments at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital. Last year, her friends put together a team for the relay â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Too Inspired To Be Tired: Sherylâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Warriors. It was the biggest team with 22 people and they raised the most with $11,000 in donations. On Saturday, Sadorski-Gordon was one of the main organizers of the Relay for Life Loonie and Live Auction hosted by the MC duo of Keith Lambourne and Doug Kydd at the Crest Hotel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to relay for those whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get a chance to fight,â&#x20AC;? Sadorski-Gordon said in front of the crowd to kick off the night. But Sadorski-Gordon wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the only member of the team with a mission to fight cancer. In October, 2015, Christa Scott, also a team member, faced her own tragedy. Her mother, Judy, who had donated $7,000 to the team, was diagnosed and passed away from gastric cancer within three weeks. More than 60 businesses and organizations donated prizes to be auctioned off including two flights with WestJet anywhere in Canada, which went for $2,500. By the end of the fundraising event the team had raised more than $10,900 to add to the $2,000 they raised in the previous months. They will continue to fundraise up until May 28, when the relay takes place. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cancer is expensive to have and the Relay for Life not only supports research, it supports families, it supports the funds that they have to help people with expenses. The relay does more than what we realize and it saves peoples lives,â&#x20AC;? Sadorski-Gordon said.

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Canada’s Ballet Jorgen performed ‘Sleeping Beauty’ Sunday night at the Lester Centre. Prince Rupert’s own Gianna Evans, Jack Ferlaino, Karlie Fudger, Hannah Graham, Sydney Greer, Kimmy Huynh, Kate Lindsay, Chloe McMeekin, Karson Mowatt, Aidan Murphy-Morven, Sarah Overton, Catherine Phuong, Alana Rysstad and Zosia Stevenson took part in the performance with the professional ballet dancers.

Seniors’ Centre notes BY DONNA PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Cribbage: 1st-Bea & Ed (Welcome Back Ed), 2nd-Jane & Marie,3rd-Joanne & Ron. Thurs: 1st-Jane & Marie, 2nd-Paul & Sharoon, 3rd-Chris & Ron. We have a couple of new Bingo volunteers who are not afraid of cash or computers which delights us to no end. Bingo runs every Wednesday (Seniors) and Friday (Public Drop-In) and is very popular. Bingo starts at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and 1:00 p.m. on Fridays. No need to purchase paper or dabbers as we use the old cards with the cellophane windows. These bingo afternoons are a lot of fun. Interested in Line Dancing? If you are a beginner the ladies are willing to come early to teach at 9:30 a.m. on Thursdays. The music is fantastic and it is a great workout. There is always a little coffee social afterwards and many stay on for lunch which is always good! By the way the next pancake breakfast is on Sunday, March 6. On a final note: I have been told that the Tuesday knitting group is actually a social gathering where you can bring your craft of choice! Anything goes…really.

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PRGA finds new home in museum room “Everything is a go,” said PRGA co-founder Jackie Touchet. “We’re going to start classes Feb. 27.” PRGA moved their equipment into the space after the museum had approached the organization about hosting PRGA sessions in the Centennial Room, which typically hosts weddings, cultural events and other largescale community gatherings. “We had actually thought about that space before, but ruled it out because we made an assumption they had other plans for it and we went down and looked at it ... it’s so much closer to being better,” said Touchet. Touchet and the board of directors will still be on the lookout for more of a ‘gymnasium or warehousestyle’ space within Prince Rupert in the future, but the museum fits the bill as of now. The new session for PRGA starts this Saturday, Feb.

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The Prince Rupert Gymnastics Association (PRGA) has found a new home. The organization has moved into its new location at the Centennial Room at the Museum of Northern B.C. after leaving the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre early this year. Due to storage space restrictions and a desire by PRGA to keep its equipment set up without having to take it down after every session, PRGA had been searching for a more permanent location for their operation. They were approached by the museum to host the organization in its Centennial Room – a large open-spaced, high ceiling room capable of hosting the many activities of PRGA.

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PRGA’s new setup in the Centennial Room.

27 and will run until mid-May. The program’s grand opening is also set for Saturday. Limited spots are still available for the ages 5-andolder division and boys spots are available in 8-andolder. Contact portgym@gmail.com to register.

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This well maintained family home in an outstanding neighbourhood offers a south facing, fenced backyard with storage shed and ample off street parking with additional RV parking. The home features front and back sundecks. Treat yourself to a soak in the large bathtub in the master bedroom. There is a 1 bedroom suite as a mortgage helper.

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Peewee reps win banner BY KEVIN CAMPBELL VANDERHOOF / The Northern View

The Prince Rupert Peewee rep Seawolves came home from Vanderhoof this past weekend with some new hardware hanging around their necks and a perfect record. The Seawolves played four games, including an intense 5-4 win in the final against the hosts Vanderhoof in Tier 4 action on their way to winning the 2016 northwest zones title. With outstanding goaltending from Brevin Jack and some offensive flare, including goals from Luke Rabel, Nolan Stava and Aiden Watkinson early on, the Seawolves grabbed a 3-1 lead before Vanderhoof pulled even at 3-3 early in the third period. Stava notched his second goal of the contest, which was quickly answered by the hosts to make it 4-4. But with

Vanderhoof’s goalie pulled (they needed a win to move on to provincials) and time running out, Prince Rupert’s Noah Aceto blasted a shot into the empty net with just one second remaining on the clock, ensuring Rupert’s banner-winning victory, 5-4. Jack split netminding duties with Sam Irving and Kade Jones scored six times in a 26-2 win over Burns Lake in zones’ Game One. That match was followed by an 8-2 win over Fort St. James and a 5-3 win against Houston in Games Two and Three. Sam Wiley, Kaiden Munroe, Ben Northcott, Arlen DesChamp, Braeden Anderson and all the members of the Seawolves contributed to the win through hard work and solid play. The Peewees will now head to Armstrong and Enderby, B.C. for the provincial championships from March 12-17.

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After a see-saw game between the Rupert Fire Department and the RCMP, the Blazers came out on top 9-4 in the Guns & Hoses game. All proceeds went to Special Olympics.

Jr. Rainmakers take zones, head to Langley Senior girls finish second, Storm teams claim Northwest titles BY WILLIAM GYE PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The Charles Hays Secondary (CHSS) junior boys’ basketball team will be attending the 2016 provincial championships on Feb. 25 after winning their zone over the weekend in Smithers. The junior boys’ BC provincial championships are held at the Langley Events Centre and has grown to include the top 32 teams at the junior level representing every corner of B.C. Rainmakers coach Kevin Sawka was extremely proud of his team’s performance over the weekend that propelled them to Langley. “We feel honoured and privileged to be representing our school, the community of Prince Rupert, and the entire Northwest Region at the Provincial championships,” said Sawka. The Rainmakers opened up the tourney beating Nisga’a 55-43, with Liam McChesney dropping 19 points. Game two saw the ‘Makers blow out Terrace’s Caledonia 52-36 and Eric Lees recorded 16 points in the effort.

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The final seemed a rematch of the first game, but the result was more lopsided as the Rainmakers beat Nisga’a 73-31. Liam McChesney went off for another 19 points to lead the way. “This was a dominant performance by our team from start to finish on both sides of the basketball. Our boys were totally focused and on the same page with one another with our defensive strategies and gave no second chance points on the defensive end,” Sawka added. “I was really proud of how our team came together over the weekend. It has been several games since we have had our entire team play a game together and all of our weapons able to play off of one another. We gelled more with each quarter and played better defence and with more passion with every game. This zone championship marks the 11th Northwest title for the Jr. boys basketball squad over the past 16 seasons. “I would really like to thank the business community of Prince Rupert for their support with our fundraising efforts again this year. Their help in part allows us to pursue the goals we set for

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The CHSS junior boys’ basketball team claimed the northwest zones championship.

ourselves year after year. I can’t thank them enough for that,” continued Sawka. In the senior girls’ basketball zones championship held in Terrace, the ’Makers dropped their first matchup against Caledonia 55-31 on Friday and later also lost to the same powerful CAL squad 47-27 in the final on Saturday. Ruby Mason, Suttira Johansen and Brittany Waite were named zones all-

stars when all was said and done. The Prince Rupert Middle School (PRMS) Storm boys’ team as well as the girls’ team also won their zones championship over the weekend. The boys defeated Skeena in the final held at CHSS on Saturday. The CHSS senior boys’ basketball team will play for zones on the road this weekend in Terrace.

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Last Thursday, the Charles Hays’ Rainmakers’ blue and green gymnasium welcomed the infamous orange and black colours of the BC Lions. Three current members of the Canadian Football League’s (CFL) only B.C. team made the trek to Prince Rupert to perform their ‘Lions Pride’ presentation to Charles Hays Secondary School and Pacific Coast School on the last day of their week-long tour of B.C.’s north. Arriving at the school was starting safety and defensive back Eric Fraser, a second-year Lion, who won the Grey Cup in 2008, Stephen Adekolu, a thirdyear wide receiver from Brampton, ON and Emmanuel (‘Manny’) Arceneaux, a sixth-year Lions’ wide receiver who led the team in receiving yards in 2015 and was a CFL All-Star. The three players’ from the Lions Pride presentation hit on three main points for the young high-schoolers: the importance of teamwork, positive choices and setting goals. “This is our third day up here. We were in Terrace and Kitimat and we visited a couple high schools, it was awesome,” said Fraser. “We’re reaching out across the

province because we’re representatives of the entire province, not just Vancouver [where we play]. It’s especially cool for me because I’m from the province. I was born in Duncan, raised in the Lower Mainland and I don’t think the Lions had these programs around or if they ever came to our schools. “So it’s nice to be able to reach out and help some of these northern or smaller communities and bring our message to them,” he added. MCing the event was Adekolu himself, who was smooth with the mic and set up three different interactive activities that showed off students’ knowledge of goalsetting, teamwork and positive choices – tug of war, a push-up and sit-up race and a relay obstacle course. “You guys are reaching the age where you’re going to have to make some big decisions and those decisions will affect your life going forward into adulthood,” said Fraser to the school. “When you make decisions involving violence or drugs or gangs or criminal activity, you can never be aware of the possible negative repercussions of those choices. It can multiply and come back on you.” Arceneaux pointed to the array of Rainmakers’ championship banners and told the young spectators that each of those banners were won by individuals

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The Bella Bella women’s team celebrate their second straight championship on Saturday in the first finals game of the day.

working as one unit. “As you move into your profession, everything is built around teamwork. It’s impossible to achieve something on your own. It’s impossible for one individual to have all these banners. One person can’t get that done,” he said. After the event, the three players signed autographs and posed for pictures

for the kids, and Adekolu finished the ‘Lions Pride’ presentation off with a final word of advice. “You may not know where you’ll end up, but as long as you set those goals, you may achieve something you never thought you could. Set a goal, make that step-ladder and take it one step at a time,” he said.

Rupert delegation set for B.C. Winter Games BY WILLIAM GYE PENTICTON / The Northern View

From Feb. 25 - 28, Prince Rupert’s Kevin Winther will be off to Penticton, participating at the 2016 BC Winter Games in archery. Winther has come a long way in a short amount of time, according to his coach Fred Hutchings. “When [Kevin] did the initial qualifications, his scores were quite low. Since then, he has just excelled. He’s got himself together. He’s come a long way since November (the B.C. qualification event). I think mentally he’s ready for the Games. It’s going to be very interesting to see how he places,” said Hutchings. “He’s changed his arrows, sight, and the rest (where the arrow sits on the bow). Tweaking all these fine details should gain him a few points for scoring. It comes down to points, it’s all about the points. You can be the best archer in the world, but if you’re not mentally prepared, the gear won’t do you any good. He’s going up against some really high quality archers at this event. If he has his mental game together, he should do really well.” Hutchings has been involved in archery at the BC Winter Games for the past eight years. He is now the head coach of the Northwest zone archery team in this year’s Games. In his experience, mental preparation is paramount to success. “It comes down to focus. I’m hoping Kevin can put out of his mind what’s going on around him, and just focus on what he has to do. There’s so much pressure because of the quality of the participants down

there. If he can keep driving the arrows into the centre of the target, it’s going to be interesting. Some excel in this environment, and some lose their edge when they lose their focus, and the pressure gets to them.” Winther trains at the Prince Rupert Tabernacle Church on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday nights. Hutchings spoke about how increased training has improved Kevin’s skill. “His scores have jumped dramatically because he’s putting the time in. He’s got his focus. He’s working on all the finer points: if you breathe wrong you will throw your scores off, if you blink or flinch you will throw your scores off.” The Northwest zone is composed of the area of Haida Gwaii to Vanderhoof. Winther will be one of five participants representing this zone in archery and the only one from Prince Rupert. “If they do their best, what more can you ask,” Hutchings added. Angad Chugh who is in Grade 8 at Prince Rupert Middle School, will also be participating in the Games. For him, it’s Karate. Angad, commonly known as Andy, is very excited to take part in his first Winter Games, representing his new community and his family. Chugh moved to the North Coast from Surrey four years ago and can be seen playing soccer, badminton, volleyball and swimming. “I really like karate because it keeps you fit and it helps with self-defence. I think I’m faster and more flexible since starting karate,” said Chugh. During qualifying, Chugh won all his

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Andy Chugh will be competing in karate at the 2016 Penticton B.C. Winter Games.

matches, and currently he holds an orange belt. This will change shortly after the Winter Games as he will be getting his green belt. Chugh explained what a normal practice consists of, training under Senzai Wade Wilkins and Kevin Forssell at the Prince Rupert Karate Club. “A practice starts with meditation. This opens our mind to start the training, then we warm up, and then we do some karate exercises. Sometimes we do ‘kata’, which a pattern of techniques using imaginary opponents or we do pumate which is freestyle sparring.”

Freestyle sparring is Chugh’s favourite type of karate. “I like to do the jab reverse with the roundhouse kick from the front foot and also the backhand and sweeping roll,” Andy added enthusiastically. Chugh has been supported throughout his time here in Prince Rupert, and wanted to make that known. “Wade is a really good coach, he has been doing it for many years. He’s taught me how to fight better, so I can protect myself if I need to. I want to thank my mom and dad for their support, and senzei Wade and senzei Paul and Tanya.

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FEB. 25TH - 7:30 PM ON CITYWEST COMMUNITY CHANNEL 10 Lelu, Salmon and LNG Dr. Jonathon Moore & Visiting Russian scientists SCIENTISTS WARNING AGAINST PNW LNG ON LELU If you want to be informed about the Petronas/Skeena salmon debate don’t miss the Citywest Community Channel 10 TV show this Thursday at 7:30 pm. After a welcome by Murray Smith there will be a half hour video with Dr. Jonathon Moore, from SFU, describing some of the local peer reviewed science about the risks of building at the Lelu Island site. Then you can hear what the Russian scientists, who came to Rupert, have to say. They came from Sakhalin Island, just north of Japan where they have experience with LNG and pink salmon runs and in the question period, mentioned surprising effects on the nearby community. Watch, listen and judge for yourself.

THINGS TO THINK ABOUT LELU, LNG PROJECTS AND SALMON: • A risk that is okay anywhere else on the coast, is 25 times worse on Lelu where there are 25 times more salmon smolts. • The water over Flora/Agnew has exactly the fresh/salt water mix salmon have in their bodies, perfect for smolts. • Skeena salmon smolts on Flora Bank eat insects- 1/3 to ½ their diet- probably from the swarms of midges/ blackfiles etc. which are thick on wet boggy Lelu Island. Local boaters know black flies, mosquitoes and horseflies swarm well offshore from boggy Islands. • Almost all the bug producing wetland area on Lelu will be stripped off and covered over. • The Russian sound expert noted construction and LNG carriers have sound in the frequency range which harms salmon smolts. It can stress and weaken their immune system. Plant compressors are noisy too. Sound can drive smolts away from a feeding area before they are ready and reduce their survival rates.

The 57th All Native Basketball Tournament wrapped up in mid-February with the awards ceremony capping off the event. Throughout the presentations, it was a mix of some repeat winners returning to the podium and some new athletes taking the prestigious titles. In the Women’s Division, all-stars included Jasmine Reid and Viva Brown from Bella Bella, Taylor Wale and Brittany Simpson from Hazelton, Denise Wilson and Judy CarlickPearson from Metlakatla, BC, Kayla Vickers and Connie Johnson from New Aiyansh, Cary Lynn Cochrane-Stevens from Prince Rupert and Jade Montgomery from Vancouver. The women’s Best Defensive Player went to Hazelton’s Brittany Simpson and the Sixth Woman Award went to Hazelton’s Kylie Johnson. The most promising player was Carly Cochrane from the Prince Rupert Rain. The most outstanding player was Hazelton’s Tamara Stoney and Stoney won Most Inspirational Player as well. The Miss Hustle award went to the Rain’s Cary-Lynn Cochrane-Stevens. The Women’s Division MVP went to Shayla Schooner for the second year in a row and the most sportsmanlike team was Hazelton. The Women’s High Scorer award went to Hazelton’s Tamara Stoney. The Masters’ Division all-stars included Tony Peele and Joe Young from Hydaburg, Abe Brown and Richard Smith from Old Massett. Mike Reid and Daryl Humchitt from Bella Bella, George Kelly and Mike Wesley from Lax Kw’alaams, Tony Stevens from Greenville and Will Sheppard from Prince Rupert. Best Defensive Player went to Mike Reid from Bella Bella and the Sixth Man award went to Tony

Peele from Hydaburg. The Most Outstanding Player was George Kelly from Lax Kw’alaams, Old Massett’s David Hill won Mr. Hustle, and the Most Inspirational Player award went to Trevor Russ from Old Massett. The Most Sportsmanlike Team was Bella Bella, the High Scorer Award went to George Kelly from Lax Kw’alaams and the Masters’ MVP was Devin Edenshaw from Hydaburg. Seniors’ Division all-stars included Jason Alsop and Duane Alsop from Skidegate, Charlie Leeson and Phillip Gamble from Kitkatla, Brandon Sampson and Vern Alexcee from Lax Kw’alaams, Chris Campbell and Mike Russ from Massett, Kyle Cline from Vancouver and Jessel Housty from Bella Bella. Best Defensive Player went to Charlie Leeson from Kitkatla, the Sixth Man award went to Joe Lewis from Kitkatla and the Mr. Hustle award went to Rod Lawson from Lax Kw’alaams. The Most Outstanding Player was Jacob Thom from Kitkatla and the Most Inspirational Player was Darcy Pearson from Skidegate. Seniors’ Division MVP went to Tyler York from Skidegate and the Most Sportsmanlike Team was Lax Kw’alaams. The High Scorer award went to Thom. From the Intermediate Division, Metlakatla, AK’s Darin James won Most Promising Player. The Best Defender was John Tait from Port Simpson and Tait also won Most Outstanding Player. The Most Inspirational Player was Graylon Martin from Bella Bella, the High Scorer Award went to Jordan Gladstone from Bella Bella and the Most Sportsmanlike Team was Metlakatla, AK. The Mr. Hustle Award went to John Sampson from Port Simpson, and the Intermediate Division MVP went to Jakob Henry from Port Simpson. Intermediate all-stars to come.

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• In Australia, Petronas and Shell (and other LNG projects) promised to contain their dredge silt (and so they passed their environmental assessments) but the containment failed, sediment washed into the harbour as they continued to use it, and the whole marine ecosystem of Gladstone Harbour collapsed. • The Mt. Polly Imperial Mine underwent environmental assessments. • In the 80’s right here in Rupert the leaks in the berm at Dredge Bay on Ridley were so bad the water running out into Porpoise Channel built up a shelf of contaminated silt 200 by 30 meters up to a meter deep, no one stopped the dredging until the leaks were fixed. • Just last month Petronas’ drilling barge out by Flora Bank was anchored with cement blocks with heavy chains. The chains were not buoyed up off the bottom but were allowed to drag and tear out eelgrass. • The pipeline coming into Lelu, along the southern edge of Flora Bank, will require a huge dredge and disturbance. • Dr. McLaren warned, as a result of the hundreds of pilings, there is a serious risk that part of Flora Bank will erode and part will become too muddy for eelgrass to grow (it needs sand) • The solution to all these risks to Skeena salmon is to choose another site.

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Finding homes for felines BY SHANNON LOUGH PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Kaien Island is riddled with feral cats that shack up under old buildings, prowl the streets and offer uncouth glares at strangers who take notice of their presence. One woman in the city seeks to serve and protect these creatures while also trying to stem the risk of feline overpopulation. An un-spayed female cat can produce more than 450,000 kittens in seven years. Animal lover Kim St. Pierre does everything in her power to improve the situation as a volunteer with the SPCA’s Trap, Neuter and Release program. “Whoever I trap is getting done (fixed). There’s this one male downtown that I’ve been trying to trap for years because he likes to travel and see all the girls,” St. Pierre said with fervour. “He’s the only pure white male in the downtown core. There’s litters of white kittens showing up in the downtown core. I know who the daddy is. If I catch him, he’s getting done.” Her fondness for animals began in Russell, Ontario, a small-town on the outskirts of Ottawa, where her family had acres of land and horses. She was already riding at age three and at nine years she was trick riding without a saddle. In 1984, in her last year of high school, her father was transferred to Prince Rupert to be the chief of police for the RCMP. There are no horses allowed on the island so her attention went from large animals to small. A couple years later, as St. Pierre settled into her new life, she met her husband. He drove his old Firebird sans muffler into the Dairy Queen drive-thru where she was working. The other employees fought over who would serve him and St. Pierre went for it. Kim and Rick were married in 1995 on a rare sunny day in Prince Rupert. The inspiration to care for Kaien Island’s cats came when the couple lived in a trailer in Hays Vale. St. Pierre found two sickly kittens. She built an outdoor pen where she treated the kittens and baited the mother to join them. When she caught the mother she had her fixed and released her back into the trailer park. Once the kittens were healthy she adopted them out — and so it began. St. Pierre listed off reasons Prince Rupert has an infestation of feral cats. “There’s quite a few people that believe that they don’t need to spay or neuter

“There’s litters of white kittens showing up in the downtown core. I know who the daddy is. If I catch him, he’s getting [fixed].” -Kim St. Pierre

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Kim St. Pierre has been working to keep the feral cat population in Prince Rupert down for many years. She’s grown attached to more than a few of the felines and loves getting to know each of their personalities.

because their cats are indoor, outdoor, and they’ll be fine. People getting kicked out because of renovictions, things like that, and they’ve got no where to take their cats and it’s so expensive,” she said. There are also only two veterinarians in town. For years, St. Pierre was the kennel manager and front reception at a veterinarian’s clinic, which only fed her desire to help abandoned kittens. Despite her work, she is not the stereotypical cat lady. There is a wing in her house on the ground floor dedicated to treating cats. She has them fixed, brings them back to health and finds a home for them. As for her own personal stock of pets she only has one to three cats at a time. Once, a woman arrived at her door at 11 p.m. and pulled a wee kitten out of her pocket, half frozen. It was touch and go but she survived. St. Pierre named her Lucky. “She was my right hand.” The couple have one child, Krista, who turns eight this year. The petite five-foot-one St. Pierre said the pregnancy went well even though it looked like she had swallowed a beach ball. The birth itself was a nightmare. St. Pierre suffered from internal tears and almost bled to death. Lucky was 18 years at the time and suffered from kidney issues. “She held on until I got clearance from the doctor that everything was okay and that was the day we had to put her down,” St. Pierre said.

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The family’s resident cat these days is Gadget. He plays fetch and spins counter clockwise when he gets a hold of his feather wand. St. Pierre filmed Gadget in action and the video went viral with almost 48,000 views. All the work that St. Pierre does for the cats on the island is out of her own pocket. She has sent a few unanswered letters to the mayor on the city’s cat issue. A couple weeks ago she was messaged on Facebook that a woman had two kittens for her, and she ended up dropping off eight. “They’re running around like banshees,” St. Pierre said. She named them all after Batman characters, Bruce, Wayne, Selena, Kyle, Joker, Lexi, Harley and Quinn. The litter was flown to Actions for Animals in Burnaby. “I can basically guarantee within two weeks all of these guys are going to be adopted down there.” St. Pierre has lost count of how many cats she has adopted out. One year, with her husband, the couple filled their van with 29 cats and drove around the province taking them to pet stores and shelters until every one was adopted out. For a woman who surrounds herself with felines, she is allergic to the creatures. That doesn’t matter to her, more reason to keep them bathed. With Batman busy in Gotham, and the crew off to Burnaby, she will wait for the next call and continue her duties as the city of Prince Rupert’s version of Catwoman.

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Passed away peacefully with her family by her side. Dordy was pre-deceased by her parents George and Lexie Rudderham, father and mother-in-law Bert and Winifred Sheppard, husband Neil, sister Nora Johansen, son George and sisters-in-law Helen Rudderham and Marion Hudson, brothers-in-law Allan Sheppard and Bob Breaks, nephews Eric Johansen and Don Sheppard and long time companion Tony Sulicic. She will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by her children Murray (Joanne), Janet and Robert, her brother Robert Rudderham, sister Bea Breaks, grandchildren Darcy and Gregory Sheppard and many nieces and nephews. Dordy always lived life on her own terms and did so to the end. The family thanks Drs. Mothelesi, Browne and Smith and the nurses at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital 3rd floor for their care and kindness and family and friends for their thoughtfulness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital or a charity of your choice. The Celebration of Life will be held on February 27, 2016 at the Crest Hotel B.C. Room from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Rest in peace Mom, Grandma, Dordy.

Laurie was born in Prince Rupert BC and spent most of her life in Lax Kw’alaams with her family. She moved to Burnaby as a teenager to complete high school and then returned to Lax Kw’alaams as a substitute teacher for a time. Laurie loved to fish with her father and was a friendly happy person who was not afraid to speak her mind. As a young mother she was happy to be home with her children and loved the outdoors. The last few years of her life were spent enriching relationships with her family. There is comfort in knowing that Laurie is now reunited with her father Edward, sister Barbie, brother Russel, and her Grandparents; Charles & Louisa Dudoward and William & Martha Sampson. We appreciate the support of those who joined us to share fond memories in Lax Kw’alaams this past weekend.

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General Manager The General Manager working under the Tsimshian Environmental Stewardship Authority (TESA) Management and Governance Committees is responsible for overseeing and managing the establishment, development and operation of TESA according to TESA’s vision, mission and strategic objectives. Main duties and responsibilities • Oversee and manage the day to day operations of TESA to ensure efficient and effective execution of programs; • Implement and manage the development and delivery of programs and services within TESA’s scope of work; • Oversee a communications program to promote understanding of the various initiatives, regulatory changes and management strategies that TESA is engaged in; and • Other related duties as assigned.

It is with great sadness and loss that we announce the passing of Laura Louise Marsh (nee Sampson) born 22 March 1950. Laurie passed away in Lax Kw’alaams on 11 February 2016. Laurie is survived by her mother Betty, her children; Gail, Coby, Douglas, her grandchildren; Tyler, David, Edward, Jacob, her siblings; Audrey (Mike), Donna, Elmer (Terri Lynn), Richard, Maxine, Colleen, Brad, Sherry, Thelma and many cousins, uncles, aunts and close friends.

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RESTORATION/ CONSTRUCTION LABOURERS North Pacific Cannery National Historical Site is looking for labourers to perform restoration/ construction work on the historic Main Canning Building, Reduction Plant, Working Dock, and several residential units. • Must be EI eligible or been on employment insurance (EI) in the last three years (5yrs if mat/pat leave). • Basic carpentry knowledge and some tools required. This is a 9 month contract starting February 29, 2016 and ending November 18, 2016. For more information call the Hecate Strait Employment Development Society at 250-624-9498.

Education and experience • Completion of a university degree in a related field (public administration, natural resources management, land management, First Nations studies), or equivalent combination of education and experience • Minimum 7 to 10 years of work experience in the natural resources and/or lands management sector Compensation will be negotiated with the successful candidate based on qualifications. The closing date for applications is March 4, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. Please send cover letter and resume to the attention of Shannon Riehl at: Tsimshian Environmental Stewardship Authority C/O North Coast-Skeena First Nations Stewardship Society 612 – 2nd Avenue West, Prince Rupert BC V8J 1H2 Fax: 250-624-8615 E-mail: shannon.riehl@ncsfnss.ca Qualified First Nation candidates are encouraged to apply. TESA thanks all interested applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A full job description is available at: www.northcoastskeenafirstnations.ca

BAND MANAGER SALARY: Negotiable Dependent Upon Experience On behalf of, and under the general direction of the Kispiox Band Council, the Band Manager, manages, directs, organizes, implements and controls the provision of a wide variety of programs and services to the Band membership. As the Band’s chief administrative officer, is directly responsible to Council for the effective and efficient operation of the band administration and for ensuring the implementation of Council policies and directives. Education/Professional Requirements: Must have a post-secondary degree in Business or Human Resources; Must have three (3) years of Senior Management working experience; Must have working/education experience in managing finances and budgets Consideration will be given to individuals possessing a combination of an undergraduate degree, within similar disciplines and relevant working experience. Qualifications/Abilities: • Extensive knowledge of First Nations as to their political roles and structure; • Ability to communicate with personnel from various levels of government, First Nation Organizations and Funding Agencies • Ability to develop and maintain policies and procedures pertaining to all aspects of the First Nations Band Administration • Must be able to plan and manage the First Nation finances; strong skills in Financial Management – analyze, advise and recommend on allocation of budgets, funds and organization • Must possess management and leadership skills and supervision of staff • Must be proficient in strategic planning and program development • Must possess skills in the administration, management/planning of human resources • Ability to establish good working relationships with funding agencies/other organizations • Ability to research funding sources and provide funding proposals • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and strong computer skills • Must possess excellent skills in problem solving and decision making • Experience in management of band housing is an asset: working with rental arrears, construction, building contractors, etc. Skills and Abilities: • Ability to work independently and build effective interpersonal relationships • Ability to work collaboratively with staff and Chief and Council in establishing goals, preparation of budgets, and funding proposals • Ability to self-regulate, meet deadlines, and give attention to details • Recognizes and respects all cultural diversity and has an understanding of Aboriginal culture Working Conditions: • Must provide a recent Criminal Record Check Forward Resume, Recent Criminal Record Check And 3 References To: KISPIOX BAND COUNCIL 1336 Kispiox Valley Road Kispiox, B.C., VOJ 1Y4 DEADLINE: Friday February 26, 2016 at 4:00 pm We thank all applicants for their interest however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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634 – 6th Avenue East Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 1X1 T: (250) 624 - 6717• F: (250) 624 -6517 http://sd52.bc.ca School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert) is located within traditional Ts’msyen Territory on the beautiful north coast of B.C. and services the small communities of Hartley Bay and Port Edward in addition to the City of Prince Rupert. The district has one secondary school, one middle school, five elementary schools, one storefront site and one “on reserve” school (Hartley Bay, K-12). Our student population is approximately 2,000 students, 60% of whom are aboriginal. School District 52 promotes active partnerships throughout our community to enhance and improve student achievement. Our goal is to maximize the life opportunities for every one of our learners – our Sm’algyax language program, early learning projects, alternate education program, French Immersion, instrumental band and many community partnerships are all designed to meet the needs of our students. School District 52 (Prince Rupert) is seeking a:

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You’ll also be a key player on our labour relations team, building relationships and consulting with our unions, while managing the grievance and bargaining processes. As the contact person for union presidents, you will be the go-to expert for collective agreement interpretation and an important player in local bargaining. You are flexible and organized and bring at least five years’ senior management experience preferably in the K-12 sector. Your experience is backed up by post-secondary education in Human Resources and high-level experience in a multi-union environment. You have excellent conflict resolution and analytical skills as well as the ability to bring diverse groups together to form a cooperative, high-functioning climate. You will work closely with school principals and support them in labour relations issues, as well as working cooperatively with principals in workforce planning, recruitment/ retention and hiring practices. Prince Rupert’s diverse and active community offers mild coastal temperatures, access to a variety of leisure activities (including sea kayaking, sport fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, golf and skiing). There is ample opportunity to discover the rich history of Aboriginal cultures. If this is the opportunity you have been waiting for, please submit your resume by March 11, 2016 to: HR@sd52.bc.ca Or Fax: (250) 624-6517

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Reporting directly to the Superintendent of Schools, you’ll be responsible for the effective coordination and direction of the HR management practices including the renewal and administration of collective agreements and contracts, employment processes and records management. You’ll also be involved in HR planning, recruitment, managing staffing levels in accordance with budgets and reporting to the Board of Education on HR matters. Most importantly, you will be advocating for positive employee relations throughout the district, with all employee groups.

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Skeena District The Skeena District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its list of registered Equipment for Hire in the Skeena Service Area for the fiscal year 2016/2017 which begins April 1, 2016. All individuals or companies registered this past year through the District Office in Terrace will have received invitations by mail to re-register their equipment for the coming fiscal year. If you have new equipment to be added to your profile, you can register online or contact the District Office at the address listed below. Any individuals or companies who were not registered in 2015, but wish to have their equipment listed, are hereby invited to contact the District Office, either in person or by phone, to obtain the appropriate registration forms. Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability Insurance, or up-to-date WorkSafeBC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects. All owners of dump trucks or belly dump trucks must provide a current weight scale slip to the District Office which will be used to calculate hourly rates. Only owned or lease-to-own equipment is eligible for registration. Equipment can only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area. The deadline for new registrations is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 18, 2016. Late registrations will be accepted, but may appear at the bottom of the open list. Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment or for changing or removing equipment information already listed.

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HOUSE RENTAL WANTED Mature, single, male professional with mature, well-trained and behaved dog seeking a long-term rental of small home in Prince Rupert or Port Edward. Ideal location will have off-street parking and a fenced yard (or able to have a fence installed). Outstanding references. Call 250-600-6233 for more details.

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Protecting Fish and Fish Habitat The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) recently released its draft environmental assessment report and potential conditions for Paciﬁc NorthWest LNG (PNW LNG). To review the draft CEAA report and conditions, please visit bit.ly/DraftCEAAReport.

What did CEAA determine about the project’s impact to salmon? Over the past two-and-a-half years, PNW LNG commissioned over 100,000 hours of scientific and engineering studies to better understand fish and fish habitat on and around Flora Bank. After reviewing PNW LNG’s research, CEAA concluded that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects on fish and fish habitat, taking into account the implementation of PNW LNG’s proposed mitigation measures and CEAA’s draft conditions. What will PNW LNG do to protect salmon during construction and operations? Pacific NorthWest LNG intends to be a long-term, contributing member of the community. As part of our environmental assessment application, we proposed fish and fish habitat mitigation measures to protect local salmon populations. Those include implementing a habitat offsetting plan, using low-noise and bubble curtain construction techniques, incorporating scour protection around tower platforms, and including shoreline protection material in construction.

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What did you learn about salmon in your studies? As part of the fish and fish habitat studies, our scientists undertook a detailed year-long fish survey throughout 2015. As part of it, five species of Pacific salmon were caught, including chinook, chum, coho, pink and sockeye. The most salmon were observed between April and August, and pink salmon was the most frequently caught. How can I provide feedback? CEAA is accepting comments from the public until March 11, 2016. Comments can be emailed to GNLPacificNorthwestLNG@ceaa-acee.gc.ca.

For more information, visit one of our community ofﬁces in Port Edward or Prince Rupert, PaciﬁcNorthWestLNG.com or call 250.622.2727.

Canadian Energy. Global Reach.

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A24 • Northern View • February 24, 2016

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