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TERRACE - A yield sign recently installed at the south end of the Sande Overpass for traffic turning left from Keith Ave. onto the overpass is meant to make motorists aware of what they should do. The traffic pattern changed there late last year so that traffic lights now control the traffic flow. But a number of accidents were reported as some motorists may not have been fully aware of the new lights and traffic flow change.

New shelter space eyed for Terrace By Josh Massey THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

TERRACE - Ksan House Society is getting a start on purchasing a new shelter. Council gave first and second readings March 14 to a zoning amendment that if passed will allow the non-profit to convert the building at 4614 Lazelle Ave. in downtown Terrace it wants to purchase into an extreme weather shelter for the homeless. Ksan House Society has an option to purchase the building which is between the Canada Post building and the Terrace Interiors/General Paints building. The 3,168 square foot structure, now vacant, was once the administrative office for the

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Proposed Lazelle Ave. location for an extreme weather shelter. Northern Drugs chain of stores. Ksan had been renting the All Nations Centre on Sparks Ave. from late fall into spring for an overnight shelter during colder weather but found it difficult to do that in conjunction with the

centre’s daytime user, the Terrace and District Community Services Society, which runs its own programs there for low income and homeless people. The society has now moved its extreme shelter to its own

housing and social services complex on Hall St. on the southside. Council heard that Ksan has not contacted property owners around the Lazelle Ave. location but plans to do so in the coming weeks as part of the rezoning process. The zoning change would be from C1 Commercial to P1 Public and Institutional if it passes third reading and adoption at a future council meeting. The building could also be open year-round as a drop-in centre for the homeless. Councillor Stacey Tyers, who works for the Terrace and District Community Services Society, says she has many questions about the plan. Fellow councillor Lynne Christiansen said she is concerned about the location.

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TERRACE - City council has confirmed its position it won’t put the issue of whether or not to continue fluoridating the city’s water supply to a referendum. By a 6-1 vote at a regular council meeting March 14, the confirmation followed a decision made at a committee of the whole meeting the week before. Councillor Lynne Christiansen was the only councillor in favour of holding a referendum, saying that while she has mixed feelings on the value of the chemical to prevent tooth decay and is aware of studies both for and against the practice, she felt city residents should have a choice in deciding what they ingest. “It’s a bit frustrating, because I knew there are a lot of people in the community who don’t want it,” she said, but added that she knew before the vote she would be the only councillor favouring a referendum. “I wasn’t shocked, I knew I was the only one,” Christiansen said of her lone vote. She did note there is a global movement away from using fluoride in water supplies. Councillors Michael Prevost, Stacey Tyers, Brian Downie, James Cordeiro and Sean Bujtas as well as mayor Carol Leclerc voted against the referendum idea. Leclerc said the chemical’s tooth decay prevention properties are a benefit to the lower income population of the city. The city pays $30,000 annually to run the program and $20,000 for the fluoride itself. The referendum proposal was brought to council by local anti-fluoride advocate Barry Prince who backed his call with a petition of 422 names, 260 of those being Terrace residents and the majority of the others from Thornhill and the regional district.

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Rupert’s school district budget dips into its red inkwell By Shannon Lough THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

PRINCE RUPERT - The school district is pulling out the red ink for its upcoming budget. There is an approximately $1.9-million budget shortfall for the 2016-2017 school year in School District 52. On March 10, the district held an advisory budget consultation to explain the reality behind the numbers and options. “We have been living beyond our means because we had funding protection. You don’t realize you’re living large until you go to another district,” said Sandra Jones, the superintendent of School District 52. The funding protection from the province kept the district afloat over the years. After the Skeena Cellulose pulp mill closed more than a decade ago, the district lost a significant number of students, and now the ministry of education cuts the budget $369,000 annually— rather than cut millions when student numbers first declined.

There is still approximately $1.9-million of cuts to go. Last year’s budget was balanced by using a surplus that had be collected over many years, Jones said. This year, there was no surplus, unless more services are cut and people are laid off. “Then we had an audit last month, as did a bunch of districts across the province and the north,” Jones said. “The money hasn’t been taken yet but it will be. We’re just waiting for the ministry to send us the formal letter saying you’re getting clawed back.” Other expenses that contribute to the deficit include funding for the new curriculum, the new MyEducation BC computer software system, giving pay increases to non-unionized staff and step increases for teachers who aren’t at the top of the pay scale yet. Enrollment is forecast to stay the same, but just in case more families move to the area a reserve of $900,000 is being considered if there’s a need to hire three more teachers. “I’m committed to this. If there is a go on

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SD52 Superintendent Sandra Jones presents the 2016-17 preliminary budget numbers to stakeholders in mid-March. one of the LNG projects, or if the port starts hiring more people, it’s likely to happen over the summer and we won’t know until September that there’s an influx of kids,” Jones said. The district won’t

get any more money from the ministry until enrollment levels rise to at least 200 students. Until then, the funding protection is in place and the budget continues to dip 1.5 per cent a year. The board discussed

potential areas to cut costs and balance the budget. Cutting support staff is one option. Jones said that English language learning support is overspent. Library counselors and educa-

tion assistants can be addressed as well. Transportation costs are also high with buses and ferries. Another option might be to reconsider the Port Edward School. It has a declining en-

rollment and in the next school year there won’t be a principal. The board could consult to close the school down. A lot is on the table when the board meets on April 12 to approve the final budget.

Liquor licence extension request not favoured by RCMP By Josh Massey THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

TERRACE - A local restaurant owner’s application to serve food and alcohol until 2 a.m. has been met with resistance from the Terrace RCMP which says it won’t be able to keep up with the increased alcohol-related calls in the downtown core. The owner of Wings Tap and Grill, Evan van Dyk, told city council March 14 he wants an amended BC Liquor Control and Licensing Branch licence so he can stay open past midnight to provide a late night place for people to hang out, something lacking in the downtown core. “We have guests who will go to a late showing of a movie and will have no other options downtown. We have been reached out to by WestJet – pilots and stewardesses can’t find a place to eat.” He said that the restaurant, which opened last month in the Skeena Mall, has 16 screens constantly playing sporting events from

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Evan van Dyk inside his new Terrace restaurant. around the globe, in a diverse array of time zones, which means staying open an extra two hours would be a boon for those wanting to see, for example, cricket or rugby games being aired overseas. The March 14 council meeting was the opportunity for members of the public and neighbouring businesses to give their opinion on the wanted licence amendment. No one did make presentations but the Terrace RCMP detach-

ment submitted its response in a written statement. “Not supportive of all 7 weekdays until 2 a.m. No 2 a.m. on any weekday. Food primary business appropriate to remain 12 a.m. comparable to other establishments,” said the detachment’s written response. “The RCMP anticipates that this application will cause a negative impact on the community as they currently deal with a significant number of

liquor-related incidents in the downtown, and this application might further stress their resources and capacity in the late evenings,” a report written by city officials for council members added. Councillor Lynne Christiansen said she took the RCMP’s opinion seriously. “Personally, I have to say that when the RCMP come back with a statement... it weighs pretty heavy with me,” she said. Other city council-

lors were less worried but the fact that van Dyk said that several of his patrons will leave their vehicles overnight in the mall parking lot if they have been drinking did raise some questions for Michael Prevost with regards to just how many vehicles that might be. Councillor Brian Downie suggested a compromise for closing time, or the number of days a week the establishment would be open later. “I do have some concerns about alcohol in the downtown core,” added councillor Stacey Tyers. “Based on... the social impact we see... and quite often

the homeless people get blamed for it but it is more often 20-something-year-olds drinking to excess in the downtown.” Councillors Sean Bujtas and James Cordeiro said that when it comes to worries about problematic drunken activity late at night, that this is already a problem downtown and that businesses should not be restricted by a pre-existing problem that has nothing to do with their own establishments. “I just wouldn’t want to see someone penalized while they are not the perpetrator for where the problem is coming from, unless

there is a real rationale that Wings is going to contribute to the problem,” said Cordeiro. “I don’t want to penalize a downtown business,” said Bujtas, adding that at Chances Casino, where he is manager, RCMP calls are at a minimum in the late evening hours. City officials will meet again with the RCMP before city council considers and votes on a resolution concerning the application, something that will happen at an April council meeting. That resolution will then be sent to the BC Liquor Control and Licensing Branch for a decision.

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PRINCE RUPERT - Manny Bourque (RCMP), Michael Szambo, Jamie Alexander, Ryan Fuzi (Prince Rupert Fire Rescue) and Darryl Robinson hold up a cheque for the Special Olympics’ Prince Rupert Branch, for $3,602.25, raised by the Guns ’n Hoses charity hockey game between the Prince Rupert Firefighters and local RCMP members on Feb. 19. The teams would like to thank everyone who helped and donated.

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Since I came to this area around 30 years ago I have been in love with the route between Prince Rupert and Terrace. It is clearly one of the most beautiful and amazing drives in the world. With a little focused promotion it would be easy to attract travellers from all over the world to take in the ancient mystical trees, the raw pure wilderness and the flow of the lifeblood of the clean fresh river valley. In the past few years, tragically, the crowning glory of the route, the most giant Sitka Spruce was left to endure attacks and that tree was lost. I am so deeply sorry to future generations who will never see that sight that so many of us enjoyed and loved and that refreshed our spirit with a feeling of permanence and grandeur that transcends all our current problems and situations and shows us the strength that is part of all our natures. To my deep shock, as I drove the route Sunday, I discovered that a few more giant trees have been taken down in the Kasiks area. Brushing work has commenced and though I applaud the brushing back of Red Alders that continuously return, I want all the remaining large trees to be left. If they are obviously rotten and must come down then take the extra measure to ensure that is the fact and do not cut them because they may be rotten. Many of those old trees will still be around 100s of years after we are all gone. I understand safety concerns. I understand Highway maintenance but I also feel that there are values that have been recognized in the past, in keeping those large trees that transcend road maintenance where they are within the brushing right of way. Any tree can fall. To target the large ones is a crime. In driving a mountainous highway route, any driver must drive accordingly to prepare for the possibility of falling rock, trees or any hazard. Particularly if they are driving in a storm situation that may take a tree down. Both Terrace and Prince Rupert have ambulance service locally and medi-vac to a larger hospital if needed so that can’t be a justification for taking down large trees on that route. If you feel strongly, please take a minute to share your opinion and concerns with our MLA and with the Department of Transportation. Don’t wait a day. So much can be lost forever if you don’t speak up now. This only exists here. It is ours to protect. MLA Jennifer Rice 250-624-7734 jennifer.rice.mla@leg.bc.ca Dan Baker District Operations Manager Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure 250-615-3964 | 250-615-2295 cell 4825 Keith Ave Terrace B.C. V8G 1K7 Daniel.Baker@gov.bc.ca

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TERRACE MARCH 25 – Good Friday Service at 10:30 a.m. at the Terrace Evangelical Free Church. Join with the churches in town as we reflect on the death and burial of Jesus Christ. MARCH 26 – Heritage Park Museum hosts its fourth annual Easter Egg Hunt at 2 p.m. Hunt for Easter eggs amongst the historic buildings. Toddler-safe zone in the back of the park. Candy exchange, egg dyeing, face painting, and refreshments. Bring your own basket. Everyone welcome. Admission free or by donation. MARCH 26 – 55+ BC Games Zone 10 (BC Seniors Games) meeting is at 1:30 p.m. at Riverlodge Seniors Centre in Kitimat. MARCH 27 – Free Easter Dinner at 2 p.m. at the Salvation Army. Put on by the Field of Faith Foundation. Volunteers and food donations needed for the dinner. For more details, call 250-641-3665 or the Field of Faith Foundation Facebook page. MARCH 27 – Free Pancake Breakfast and Egg Hunt at Zion Baptist Church (beside All West Glass). Breakfast from 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Egg hunt for kids with more than 1,000 eggs! Easter egg decorating and prizes for kids. As well, please feel free to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection with us during our Celebration Service at 10:15 a.m. Bring your family and friends – we want to serve you! Everyone welcome. MARCH 30 – Terrace Public Library hosts “Lego at the Library: Designers at Dusk” from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Come build in your PJ’s using our Lego – create what you like or take our design challenge! For children 6-11 years old. Limited spaces, call 250-638-8177 to register. APRIL 4 – Gardens & Green Spaces is a new 12 part gardening-oriented lecture series from noon to 1 p.m. Mondays in the dance hall at Heritage Park Museum, beginning today and running to the end of September. This first presentation is ‘Lithic

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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. 55+ B.C. GAMESZONE 10 memberships will be available Mondays from 1-3 p.m. at Kitimat Seniors Centre, 658 Columbia Ave., W. For more info., contact Margaret at 632-2862 or Bill at 632-2710. B E R E AV E M E N T MINISTRY Committee at Christ the King Parish is sponsoring “Connecting Each Other with Hope,” a six-week grief support group for adults grieving the death of a loved one. The sessions have begun, from 7 to 9 p.m., in the Catholic Church hall. Sessions open to everyone, no matter religious affiliation. To register or learn more, call Lidia at 250632-6292, or Susana at the parish office at 250632-2215. ROYAL CANADIAN Legion Branch 250 in Kitimat holds membership meetings the third Tuesday of each month. Meat draws every Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m. Members and bona fide guests are welcome. PRAYER CANADA meets each week on Tuesday noon to 1 p.m. at 16H-653 Columbia W. All are welcome to pray for city council, those in positions of authority in Kitmat, the governenment of BC and of Canada. For more info please call Jim at 250279-0570. DO YOU or someone you know have bladder cancer? You’re not alone. It’s the 5th most common cancer in Canada. Bladder Cancer Canada is here to help... or just to talk. In Kitimat, call Glen Sevigny at 250-632-3486. Or emailglensevigny@ gmail.com.

THE KITIMAT Ladies Auxiliary Branch 250 hold regular meetings the first Wednesday (at 3:30 pm) and Thursday (at 7:30 pm) of the month. More information by calling Lyn at 250-632-2351. FRIENDS OF the Public Library To join contact Luce Gauthier at lucegauthier10@gmail. com or Virginia Charron at vcharron@kitimatpubliclibrary.org or call 250-632-8985.

KITIMAT QUILTERS Guild: If you are interested in joining, please contact Aileen Ponter at 250-632-6225 or Janet Malnis at 250-632-7387. 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, call Anne at 250-6323318. THE KITIMAT Public Library offers the highly engaging Mother Goose StoryTime for pre-schoolers Mondays from 10:30 -11:15 .am. Free but please register. HEALTHY BABIES drop-in is held every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Kitimat Child Development Centre. Welcoming families thru 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, call 250-632-3144. KITIMAT FIBRE Arts Guild: Interested in knitting, spinning, weaving, or any other fibre? For more, phone Maureen 250-632-5444. KITIMAT MULTIPLE Sclerosis - I have M.S. but M.S. does not have me. You are not alone, male or female, and the Kitimat M.S. group would like to be here for you. Total confidentiality. For more, call Mary at 250-639-6016.

PRINCE RUPERT MARCH 26 – 55+ BC Games Zone 10 (BC Seniors Games) meeting is at 1:30 p.m. at Riverlodge Seniors Centre in Kitimat. ONGOING

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THE PRINCE Rupert and District Hospice Society is sponsoring a nine week support group, “Journey Through Grief”, March 2-April 27. This group is for adults 19 and over who are grieving the death of a loved one. It is facilitated by two trained Hospice volunteers who will offer support, education, and coping strategies for your grief journey. It is recommended but not essential that there be at least three months from the time of the loss to joining the group. Preregistration is required. For information, to register, or for 1:1 support please call the Hospice Office @250-622-6204. Leave your name and number and your call will be returned. OUR LOCAL Hospice is in need of more trained volunteers to provide companionship and support to persons with life limiting conditions and those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. They visit in the hospital, at Acropolis, and in the community. This annual training is from March 15th- April 26th on consecutive Tuesday evenings (6-9pm) and Saturday afternoons (1-4pm) at the hospital. (room to be decided). If this interests you, please call the Hospice Office at 250-622-6204 for more or to register. AL-ANON MEETINGS: First Presbyterian Church, 233 4th Ave. E in basement. Tues. 8 p.m. All welcome. Call 250-627-4899. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Drug Problem? We Can Help Mondays 8 - 9 p.m., 223 4th Ave East, Presbyterian Church (side door). MUSICIANS AND singers: The Prince Rupert Community Band and Choir always welcome new members Band meets Mondays 7:30-9 and starting this year there will be a preband session each Monday from 6:45-7:15 for new members and those who want a little more instruction. The Rotary Choir meets on Wednesdays from 7:30-9:30. Both meet at the Peter Witherly Community Music Studio at CHSS. Call Peter Witherly at 250-624-9634 or email peterw@citywest.ca for more details.

THE PRINCE Rupert Genealogy Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the library. Call Josie at 250-624-3279 for more. PRINCE RUPERT Seniors Centre Bingo Fridays 1- 3 pm. Everyone 19 years + welcome. THE PRINCE Rupert Breast Cancer Support Group invites any woman living with cancer to attend our monthly luncheons every 3rd Saturday each month at noon at the Crest Hotel. PRINCE RUPERT Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. 250-627-1119. CORNERSTONE MB Church: Coffee mornings 10 a.m. - noon on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Sunday celebration weekly at 10:30 a.m. Mid-week meeting all are welcome! FRENCH COFFEE Club: every first and third Wed. of the month, join AFFNO and friends for French conversation (or come and listen!) and coffee 3-4:30 p.m. in the new Hecate Strait building. Call 250-6271313. MEALS ON Wheels program needs volunteers to deliver hot meals to people in Prince Rupert on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 am - noon. Call Andrea Vogt 250622-6375 for more. P.R. ROYAL Canadian Legion meets the 3rd Monday of every month. Come visit the Military Museum Thursday - Sunday from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Call 250-6222917 for more. RIVER AND Ocean Metis Society of Prince Rupert meets the third Monday of every month at 1702 Atlin Ave. New people welcome. Refreshments provided. Call 250-627-4013. THE RED Cross Health Equipment Loan Program is looking for volunteers. The program loans equipment at no charge to those who need it. If you can spare two or more hours per month, please come see us on the A Floor in the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital Thursdays from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. or call 250-624-3279.

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to spending at least three years in a designated rural community. The doctor coming to Prince Rupert was evaluated and deemed ready to practice in January. “This program not only ensures that qualified international doctors are working in rural areas where they are most needed, but the three-year return of service also provides stable access to care for patients,” said Doctors of BC president, Dr. Charles Webb. “The partnership of Doctors of BC and the provincial government allows us to

tackle rural recruitment and retention concerns in a way that benefits patients, physicians and our health care system.” MLA Jennifer Rice said that this is welcome news for the North. “I am working with two constituents presently in Prince Rupert who both need a doctor or nurse practitioner and are having a hard time finding one. I hope this means we can now help these particular constituents,” she said. The MLA would also like to see similar resources put into recruiting and retaining nurse practitioners in the region.

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but it is to say that can you find candidates that better represent the community.” As it is, the current NDP caucus at the provincial legislature is 43 per cent female, a statistic bolstered with the recent addition of two women from two February byelection victories in the Vancouver-Mount Pleasant and Coquitlam-Burke Mountain ridings. One of those elected, Melanie Mark, was also the first aboriginal woman elected to the provincial legislature. Webb said the NDP’s record of promoting diversity among its candidates dates back to 1949 when Frank Calder, a Nisga’a, became the first First Nations person to be elected to a Canadian provincial legislature thanks to a victory in the Atlin riding. Calder was elected as a Cooperative Commonwealth Federation member of the provincial legislature, a predecessor to the NDP which was formed in

if current legislators will run again or not. A provincial NDP analysis of why it failed to become the governing party in the 2013 election included comments on broadening its candidate base. “While the party has recorded great success in increasing access for women to represent our party as candidates, similar efforts must also be directed at B.C.’s increasingly diverse ethnic communities,” it stated. “The [NDP] provincial executive should consider changes that would ensure that our slate of 2017 candidates fully reflects the ethnic diversity of the province.” The NDP has never nominated a woman to run in Skeena but the provincial Liberals have twice, current Terrace mayor Carol Leclerc who ran unsuccessfuly against Austin in the 2013 provincial election and Juanita Hatton who ran in the 1991 provincial election. Joanne Monaghan, a

ROBIN AUSTIN the early 1960s. Webb said the NDP record of diversity extends to having the first provincial legislators of Chinese, Korean and Filipino extraction. Austin has yet to officially state whether he will run in the May 2017 provincial election but hinted earlier this year that he was leaning toward not running. Austin said he will make his decision after the spring legislative session ends, approximately one year before the May 2017 vote and a time when party officials want to determine

former Kitimat mayor, ran unsuccessfully in Skeena for the nowdefunct Social Credit party in the 1983 provincial election and Anita

Norman was the Skeena Green Party candidate in the 2009 provincial election. In the North Coast riding, NDPer Jennifer Rice, a Prince

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TERRACE - In the photo on page A6 of the March 18, Northern Connector, one person in the photo of members of Branch 13 of The Royal Canadian Legion presenting a cheque in support of a group of Caledonia students visiting European battlefields and historical sites next year is named incorrectly. Terri Cameron is one of the group’s co-sponosrs. She as incorrectly identified as Lori Cameron.

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TERRACE - James Weget grabbed a coat to shield his face from the flames and heat while escaping the blaze which damaged his Straume Ave. home March 15. “It happened so fast,” said Weget of the late afternoon fire which started next door but fanned by heavy winds, then leapt across to the roof of his rented residence on the 4600 Block of Straume. His daughter was watching TV with her spouse and children when someone banged on the window, yelling “You guys got to get out, there’s a fire next door.” His other daughter, who’s pregnant, her spouse and 18-monthold child were downtown at the time. The house isn’t liveable anymore because of a lot of smoke and water damage, said Weget. The local victim services agency provided clothing, a hotel room and food for Weget and his family while citizens gathered donations. Weget said one of his daughters spoke to the Red Cross later last week to see if it could help out with more days

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JAMES WEGET takes a look at his rented Straume Ave. house which was damaged March 15 after a fire in the house next door spread. in the hotel. all the city bylaws and another truck in beThe family from the something happened hind the second house house that caught fire similar to a spark flying sprayed water over its was also believed to be off a fireplace or out a roof to help keep flames staying in a hotel. chimney and igniting, at bay. The Thornhill Terrace deputy fire Jephson said. Volunteer Fire Departchief Dave Jephson said The two-storey ment also responded, the fire department was house that started on fire bringing a ladder truck, waiting for the results suffered extensive dam- a piece of equipment of an insurance investi- age to floors, roof and the Terrace fire departgation before knowing walls due to high winds. ment doesn’t have. for sure what caused the Those same winds then The fire in the first fire to start in the house helped the blaze spread house at 4613 Straume next to Weget’s. to the Weget residence (the Weget residence is He did say that the where flames raced up at 4615 Straume) was fire department was into its truss system. reported approximately leaning toward some“Fortunately crews 4:30 p.m. March 15 thing involving a wood were able to spot it right and firefighters were on pellet stove and pos- away and were able to the scene until late that sibly its exhaust or em- prevent more damage,” evening, returning peribers. Jephson said of the odically overnight to The stove was in- Weget residence. While check for hotspots. Also stalled correctly, met firefighters doused the there overnight was a the code and followed front of the first house, RCMP vehicle.

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Obituaries

Richard (Rick) Clinton Booth of Terrace British Columbia, formerly from Welland ON, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Mills Memorial Hospital on March 16, 2016 in his 65th year. He was predeceased by his loving wife Beverley Helen Viveiros. He moved to Terrace in 1993 and worked at The Skeena Mall as a security guard and then later in maintenance and also as shop stewart for the Teamsters Union. He was a loving devoted husband, father and friend to many. He a had a great personality, a big heart and left a wonderful legacy. He touched the lives of many people and our lives will be less brighter without him. Survived by his mother Marguerite Booth and predeceased by his father Clinton Booth of Terrace BC. Daughters Kim (Scott) Jaques of Wainfleet, Nicole (Josh) Sanderson of Terrace and Son Kirk (Susan) Booth of Welland and Stepfather to Robert Viveiros, Carmen Viveiros, Stewart Hill and John Hill. Loving Grandfather to Braiden, Ethan, Sage, Grace, Sarah and Elissa. Loving brother to Clayton (Rita) Booth, Gloria (Brian) Felhouser, Cathy Swartz (Jim), Melanie Booth (Pete), Cherie Byron, Brenda (Rick) Learn. Predeceased by brother Brian Booth and sister Carol Nagy. Loving brother in-law to Heather Booth (Mike) and Robert Nagy. Loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. He will forever miss his beloved animals Hemi, Bailey, Trinket.

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Celebration of life is planned March 29th, 2016, 5-9pm in the central dining area at The Northern Motor Inn. In lieu of flowers donations are being graciously accepted for Terrace Animal Shelter and Salvation Army.

Pacific Cornerstone Baptist Church Sunday Service at 10:30 am Grace Alone, Faith Alone In Christ Alone

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

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Good Friday Service • March 25 at 2:00 pm Easter Day • Sunday, March 27 at 1:00 pm Eucharist with Fr. Ernest Buchanan CHRIST has risen. Indeed!

FIRST UNITED CHURCH

1180 Kingfisher Ave. • Ph. 250-632-7149 Email: kituc@telus.net • www.kitimatunitedchurch.ca/index.html Rev. Dr. Dona Lethbridge GOOD FRIDAY - March 25 at 11:00 am: Presbyterian and United Churches Together in their Sadness service at the United Church. EASTER SUNRISE - March 27 at 7:00 am at Alcan Beach 11:00am - My God! The Tomb is Empty

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Saturday Night Service March 26 at 7pm View live webstreaming of Saturday Service at: www.theharvest.ca/live

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Sunday, March 27 • Easter Day 10:30 am Celebration of the Resurrection in Scripture and Song Worship Leader: Albert Van Der Haven “He is Risen! Hallelujah!”

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Jacob Lavalle

February 15, 1948 to February 16, 2016 It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Jacob Albert Lavalle, known as Jack, on February 16, 2016. Born in Vancouver on February 15, 1948 to Mother, Jeanette Marcus and Father, Robert Lavalle. Jack had two brothers, Robert Lavalle, Ottawa, Ontario and Eduard Lavalle, Vancouver, BC. Jack married his wife, Brenda (nee Grasby) in 1966 and had two children, Nicole Kokoska, Mission BC and Ken Lavalle, Grande Prairie, AB. Jack resided in Coquitlam, before moving to Kitimat with his young family where they enjoyed snowmobiling, softball and life in Cablecar subdivision before moving to Terrace. Jack and Brenda lived at Lakelse Lake where people gathered and enjoyed the water sports and beachfront. Eventually, returning to the lower mainland of BC where Brenda and he were building their retirement home in Mission. He is sadly and profoundly missed by his wife, children, their spouses Dean (Nicole) and Alison (Ken), five grandchildren Spencer Hudson, Madison and Kennedy Kokoska, Nola and Gemma Lavalle and niece Natalie who was like a daughter to Jack. You gave us the roots to grow strong and the branches to reach for our dreams. Your love will guide us always and we will forever have you in our hearts. A celebration of life will be held for our beloved Husband and Father in the summer of 2016 at the then completed home he was not able to see finished.

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1760 Nalabila Boulevard Ph 250-632-2215 • Father Babji Merugu, SAC www.catholickitimat.ca Saturday, Mar. 26 7:30 pm Celebration of the Eucharist

Sunday, Mar. 27 10:00 am Celebration of the Eucharist

Easter Sunday “Christ our Pascal Lamb, has been sacrificed; let us feast with joy in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 5:7-8

Alleluia! Alleluia! May the blessings and peace of our Risen Lord and Savior be with you all! Alleluia! Alleluia!

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Sunday Worship 10:30 am Tuesday Bible Study 6:30 pm 1405 Cormorant Ave. • 250-632-1146 Jesus is Alive! • Everyone Welcome

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

Sunday, March 27 at 10:30 am Morning Worship Service and Children’s Church Wednesday Evenings at 7:30 pm - Bible Studies ALL ARE WELCOME

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Methods of social support include: â&#x20AC;˘ Provide referrals â&#x20AC;˘ Implement family-needs assessments â&#x20AC;˘ Utilize community-outreach programs â&#x20AC;˘ Provide community resource information â&#x20AC;˘ Provide emergency-assistance information and â&#x20AC;˘ Provide crisis-information. â&#x20AC;˘ Develop a list of collaborative service providers, i.e. local, regional, provincial, and national organizations, groups and individuals; and involve local service-providers in the program â&#x20AC;˘ Follow Haisla Nation Council Personnel Policy and Manual â&#x20AC;˘ Other related duties as requested by the Pre-School Program Coordinator Qualifications: â&#x20AC;˘ Early Childhood Certificate, Diploma or Social Services Worker, or â&#x20AC;˘ Several yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in relevant field or program â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of the local First Nations heritage, language and culture â&#x20AC;˘ High level of sensitivity and experience working with First Nations children, families and community â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of Child Abuse and Neglect Indicators â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of Substance Abuse, Addiction, and Family Violence â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of Resources, Programs and services that deal with Family Support â&#x20AC;˘ Be a positive role model for children, parents/guardians â&#x20AC;˘ Commitment, flexibility and good problem solving skills â&#x20AC;˘ Relevant computer experience preferred â&#x20AC;˘ A collaborative work ethic â&#x20AC;˘ Food Safe, Valid First Aid and CPR certification â&#x20AC;˘ Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Check â&#x20AC;˘ Compliance with the Immunization Program of the Ministry of Health â&#x20AC;˘ Adhere to Employee Code of Ethics and Oath to Confidentiality â&#x20AC;˘ Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License and reliable means of transportation Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume which must include names of three (3) references and the express permission for HNC to contract the references, to: Stephanie McClure Human Resources Manager Haisla Nation Council Haisla PO Box 1101 Kitamaat Village, BC V0T 2B0 Fax (250) 632-2840 Phone (250) 639-9361, ext. 204 Email: humanresources@haisla.ca No later than 4 pm on Friday, April, 1, 2016. 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Canadian Postage stamps for sale -mainly Plate Blocks and Mint singles.Ph: 250-798-2477 FOR SALE exc. cond. love seat / couch and arm chair Ask. $300. Call 250-635-7569 KITIMAT BOXES, BOXES, BOXES You need them .... we have them. Buy one bundle of 10 for $5.00 and we will give you a bundle for free. Come down to the Kitimat Northern Sentinel office at 626 Enterprise Avenue 9:00am - 4:30pm **Most boxes are @ 1 cu.ft. Moving sale, misc. housold furnishings for sale. Couch, loveseat, kitchentalbe + chairs, etc. Call 250-635-2926

PACKING BOXES FOR SALE

10/$5

AT THE TERRACE STANDARD 3210 CLINTON STREET TERRACE, BC PHONE 250-638-7283 POLE BARNS, shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com. REFORESTATION Nursery seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

Misc. Wanted Buying Coin Collections of any size.We collect CAN & US Coins, bills, Silver, Gold. Local couple also deal with Estates, Jewellery, Sterling, Antiques+ Chad & Crissy 778-281-0030. We can make House Calls!

Real Estate For Sale By Owner 2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW IN KITIMAT

for sale by owner 1150 Sq ft. Newly renovated bathroom, new floors through out. New electric panel, ducting, plumbing, insulation, bonus room within attached garage. Some Doors and Windows replaced. New Roof, W/D and F/S. Snow blower and lawn mower included. ASKING $239,000 250-632-1497 Serious Inquiries Only

Real Estate TIRED OF city living? Two choice homes on Texada Island, West Coast, BC- one ocean front; one on lake, private sale, for details 604-4148109, 604-486-7838.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent BEST PLACE TO LIVE Now taking applications for 1, 2, & 3 bdrm. suites If you’re looking for clean, quiet living in Terrace and have good references. Please Call: 250-638-0799 Walsh Avenue Apartments

HILLCREST PLACE APARTMENTS Totally Renovated (ask for details) Security Entrance, Dishwasher, No Pets, No Smoking 250-632-7814 KITIMAT For rent 2 bdrm apartment at Summit Square in Terrace New appliances + flooring $1100/mo. Call 250-615-9181

Haisla Nation Council HAISLA PO BOX 1101, KITAMAAT VILLAGE, BC V0T 2B0

PH: (250) 639-9361 Toll Free 1-888-842-4752 FAX: (250) 632-2840

The Haisla Nation Council has an immediate opening for an:

Interim Patient Travel Clerk

Reports to: Health Manager DUTIES: • Provide administrative support to the Health Manager, including file maintenance, preparation of reports and correspondence and proposal preparation; • Management of Patient Travel program including all reporting requirements and budgets; • Provides assistance to all community members with completion of medical applications; • Provides assistance to all community members with regards to all non-insured health benefits; • Responsible for ordering all equipment and supplies and maintaining an inventory system following all HNC policies; • Responsible for maintaining maintenance schedules for equipment; • To follow the HNC personnel policy and manual; • Other duties as requested by the Health Manager. QUALIFICATIONS: • Business Technology Certification or equivalent; • Valid First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain one); • Organizational and office management skills; • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; • Ability to work in a busy environment (multi-task) and maintain confidentiality; • BC Drivers license and own vehicle is an asset; • Willing to provide a criminal record check; • Direct experience working with First Nations. • Must be willing and able to pass a criminal record check. Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume which must include names of three references and the express permission for HNC to contact these references to: Stephanie McClure, Human Resources Manager Haisla Nation Council Haisla PO Box 1101, Kitamaat Village, BC V0T 2B0 Phone (250) 639-9361, ext. 204 Fax (250) 632-2840 Email: humanresources@haisla.ca No later than 4 pm on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 We thank all applicants for their interests, however, only those short-listed will be contacted.

Job Posting

Trades and Essential Skills Instructor(s) TRICORP is an investment corporation that also provide employment supports, training initiatives and human resource development opportunities leading to meaningful careers. A new initiative for TRICORP is a program called the “Training to Employment.” This unique opportunity provides participants with the necessary Essential Skills training that will enable them to successfully find and retain employment and be more successful while continuing on with their educational and/or training goals. TRICORP will consider applicants who are interested in a full-time position or could be on a part-time basis. The Instructors are responsible for: reviewing and implementation of curriculum; classroom instruction one-to-one and group-based instruction; and the other functions related to instructing. This program will be delivered in Prince Rupert from April 18th to June 24, 2016. The start date is flexible within three weeks. Role/Responsibilities • Define participant learning objectives based on employer/industry requirements • Develop formative and summative evaluations to measure participant learning • Facilitate learning goals, objectives and evaluations • Analyze, evaluate and report participant statistical data • Completes and submits activity reports Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Adult Education or a Provincial Instructor Diploma or a Native Adult Instructor Diploma (preferred) • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Adult Education • Essential Skills Practioner’s Certification • Aboriginal ancestry preferred Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Abilities • Experience working with Aboriginal people or for Aboriginal organizations • Working knowledge incorporating Essential Skills in a trade’s curriculum • Experience teaching in any trades industry preferred • Familiar with employment readiness: Thoroughly familiar with electronic, print and other resources used in making helpful career and job search suggestions to clients • Familiar with Northwest Aboriginal cultures To apply send a Resume with Cover Letter to: Jacquie Ridley, Chief Operating Officer Box 339, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3P9 (or) drop off at 100 Grassy Bay Lane This will be a term position: April 4th or sooner – June 30, 2016 with the possibility of an extension. If you are interested, please submit application by March 31st, 2016 @ 4:00 pm

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Progressive Ventures Construction is a commercial industrial construction companyĨŽƌ withĂŶ 40 WƌŽŐƌĞƐƐŝǀĞ sĞŶƚƵƌĞƐ ŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚŝŽŶ ŽĨ anddĞƌƌĂĐĞ͕ ŝƐ ůŽŽŬŝŶŐ years’ experience in Northwestern BC. ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞĚ WƌŽũĞĐƚ DĂŶĂŐĞƌ ǁŚŽ ƉŽƐƐĞƐƐĞƐ Ă ƐƚƌŽŶŐ ǁŽƌŬ ĞƚŚŝĐ ĂŶĚ ŚĂƐ We require: ĂŶĚ ŵĂŶĂŐŝŶŐ Ăůů ƚǇƉĞƐ ŽĨ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚŝŽŶ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚƐ͘ dŚĞ •ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ĞƐƚŝŵĂƚŝŶŐ Labourers •ƉƌŽũĞĐƚ Journeymen includingǁĞ carpenters, pipefitters, and electricians ŵĂŶĂŐĞƌ ĂƌĞ ƐĞĞŬŝŶŐ ǁŝůů millwrights ďĞ ƌĞƐƉŽŶƐŝďůĞ ĂŶĚ ĂĐĐŽƵŶƚĂďůĞ ĨŽƌ • Project coordinators and field engineers ĞƐƚŝŵĂƚŝŶŐ͕ ďŝĚĚŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů ĚĞůŝǀĞƌǇ ŽĨ ĂƐƐŝŐŶĞĚ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚƐ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ • Project managers ďƵĚŐĞƚ͕ ŽŶ ƐĐŚĞĚƵůĞ͕ ŝŶ ĂĐĐŽƌĚĂŶĐĞ ǁŝƚŚ ĐůŝĞŶƚ ƌĞƋƵŝƌĞŵĞŶƚƐ͕ ĂŶĚ ĂƉƉƌŽǀĞĚ Successful candidates will: •ƉůĂŶƐ Be motivated individuals with experience in commercial andƚŚŝƐ industrial construction ĂŶĚ ƐƉĞĐŝĨŝĐĂƚŝŽŶƐ͘ ǆƉĞĐƚĂƚŝŽŶ ŝƐ ƚŚĂƚ ŵĂŶĂŐĞƌ ǁŝůů settings; ŽǀĞƌƐĞĞ • Value high quality workmanship and safety in the workplace; ƉƌŽũĞĐƚƐ ƵƉ ƚŽ ΨϭϬ ŵŝůůŝŽŶ ŵĂŝŶƚĂŝŶŝŶŐ ĞĨĨĞĐƚŝǀĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝĐĂƚŝŽŶ ǁŝƚŚ ĐůŝĞŶƚƐ • Have a valid drivers’ license and industry related certificates such as forklift, first aid, WHMIS, Etc ǁŚŝůĞ ŵĂŶĂŐŝŶŐ Ăůů ƐƵďͲƚƌĂĚĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĞŵƉůŽǇĞĞƐ͘ will be an asset; • Live in or be able to relocate to the Kitimat area We offer competitive industry wages, opportunities for advancement, dŚĞ ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů ĐĂŶĚŝĚĂƚĞ ǁŝůů͗ and a positive workplace with a strong emphasis on safety. x ,ĂǀĞ ĞǆƚĞŶƐŝǀĞ ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ĞƐƚŝŵĂƚŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ŵĂŶĂŐŝŶŐ ĐŽŵŵĞƌĐŝĂů͕ If you are interested in working for one of the oldest and most respected companies in the ŝŶĚƵƐƚƌŝĂů͕ ĂŶĚ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚŝĂů ďƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚŝŽŶ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚƐ͖ Northwest, submit your resume to: http://www.pvlgroup.com/our-company/careers/apply/ Progressive Ventures Construction x Ğ ĐŽŵƉĞƚĞŶƚ ŵĂŶĂŐŝŶŐ ŵƵůƚŝƉůĞ ƉƌŽũĞĐƚƐ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ƐĂŵĞ ƚŝŵĞ͖ Suite 4 – 5008 Pohle AveTerrace, BC V8G 4S8

Ğ ĨĂŵŝůŝĂƌ ǁŝƚŚ ĐŽŵŵŽŶ ĐŽŶƐƚƌƵĐƚŝŽŶ ĂŶĚ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ƐŽĨƚǁĂƌĞ ĂŶĚ ďĞ ĂďůĞ ƚŽ ůĞĂƌŶ ŶĞǁ ĐŽŵƉĂŶǇ ƐƉĞĐŝĨŝĐ ƐŽĨƚǁĂƌĞ͘ &ĂŵŝůŝĂƌŝƚǇ ǁŝƚŚ dŝŵďĞƌůŝŶĞ ƐŽĨƚǁĂƌĞ ŝƐ ĂŶ ĂƐƐĞƚ͖

Job Posting

Program Support Officer TRICORP is an investment corporation that also provide employment supports, training initiatives and human resource development opportunities leading to meaningful careers. A new initiative for TRICORP is a program called the “Training to Employment Program”. This unique opportunity provides participants with the necessary Essential Skills training that will enable them to successfully find and retain employment and be more successful while continuing on with their educational and/or training goals. For this program, we are looking for a high energy and highly motivated individual who is passionate about Aboriginal education. The “Registrar & Program Support” position is responsible for: providing support for the participants, Program Coordinator and Instructors; advocating for and assisting the participants in finding and maintaining employment and/or identifying trades training opportunities; developing and maintaining reporting systems for participants; and, assists the participants by ensuring the services that TRICORP has committed to are provided in a timely manner. Roles/Responsibilities: • Reports to the Program Coordinator • Develop and maintain positive relationships within the organization, clients, instructors, and other program stakeholders • Open and maintains participant’s files and records • Reports client progress, challenges and provides recommendations for improvements on a daily basis • Monitor participant’s progress, provides coaching, and offers post-employment support • Update and reports participant outcomes and activities in the participant files • Informs Program Coordinator and Instructor(s) of any additional support required for the participants • Tracks employment outcome at 24 weeks to establish effectiveness of Essential Skills training • Completes and submits monthly activity reports of specific summary information pertaining to program outcomes • Other tasks as determined by the Program Coordinator from time to time Qualifications: • Office or Business Administration Certificate, or equivalent work experience • Experience in employment & training, workplace training, or student/ client/participant support • Experience working with/for First Nation people • Aboriginal ancestry preferred Preferred Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: • Knowledge of Essential Skills and/or trades training • Ability to coach individuals experiencing personal and/or employment challenges • Ability to organize and effectively document confidential participant files • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel • Strong communication skills, planning and organizational abilities, and excellent time management skills • A vehicle and a valid BC Driver’s License Apply to: Jacquie Ridley, COO (jridley@tricorp.ca) PO Box 339, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3P9 OR drop off at: 100 Grassy Bay Lane This will be a term position: April 4th – June 30, 2016 with the possibility of an extension. Resumes accepted until 4:00 Friday, March 31, 2016.

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Rentals

Employment

Apt/Condo for Rent

PR: Located downtown in a private area. 2 bdrm water view apt. W/D, F/S included. $1,000 per month. Also, Bachelor Suite $530 per month References required. No pets. Call 250-600-2334 or 250-624-5955

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Free heat & Free Hot Water Furnished & Unfurnished 1 & 2 bedrooms Security Entrances No Pets. No Smoking

250.632.7179

Downtown location Balconies Security Entrances Some furnished suites Call for an appointment 250.632.4511

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2 bdrm. side x side duplex. Quiet area, 4 appl. and lrg. storage shed. N/S, No pets. Avail. imm. $1000/mo. + util. Call: 250 635-2556.

Career Opportunities

MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN

HOME CARE NURSE

McBride & 8th Prince Rupert Unfurnished - Furnished (Furnished short Term Rentals Available) Close to downtown Adult-oriented No Pets

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The community of Lax Kw’alaams is seeking a Home Care Nurse. Located 30 miles north of Prince Rupert on the North Coast. Accessible by seaplane, ferry and water taxi. The Home care nurse is responsible for providing in-home nursing services by visiting clients to conduct nursing assessments, determine care needs, develop care plans. Monitor and maintain the health of clients with chronic illnesses and coordinate appropriate home care services. Promote optimal independence for our clients. Will be responsible to hold workshops that will advance the awareness of better health. Open to job sharing. Comfortable, quiet accommodation available.

Education/Trade Schools

For a detailed posting: Email: betty_hdir@laxband.com or call me at 250 625-3393

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We are open to a discussion about a flexible schedule The Mental Health Clinician will coordinate the development and implementation of counselling services and programs designed to promote holistic health and community wellness. The Mental Health Clinician will be familiar with other services and resources in B.C. and will support community members with application for those resources. The Mental Health Clinician will develop a care plan and work closely with other professionals as needed. We are seeking a candidate with: • Past and/or current counselling within a First Nations context being an asset • Group facilitation experience • At least five to seven years, recent related experience, providing mental health counselling Qualifications and requirements: • Masters Degree in Social Work or comparable degree with strong clinical skills • Must be registered under BCASW or BCASS and in good standing • Agreeable to mandatory clinical supervision with a senior clinician • Works with Microsoft word and the internet • Has a valid drivers license • Current criminal check Candidate must submit 3 current related professional references We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled. For further information call: Betty Reece, Health Director at 250 625-3393 or email: betty_hdir@laxband.com

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The Housekeeping staff ensures the cleanliness of the camp. Key Responsibilities: • Cleaning washrooms, showers and common areas. • Cleaning floors by sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming. • Dust furniture, walls, machines and equipment. • Gather and empty trash containers. • Clean and polish fixtures and furniture. • Clean windows, glass partitions and mirrors. Qualifications: • Large scale camp work experience is an asset. • Current First Aid Level 1 certification is an asset. • WHMIS Physical Demands:

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YCS HOLDINGS Ltd. is a well-established enterprise actively involved in providing road construction services and material supply in the communities of the Northwest British Columbia. Our management team is searching for a Regional Controller to work out of our Prince George office. Reporting to the Division Manager, you will be responsible for consolidating monthly financial statements, preparing annual budgets, managing cash flow and preparing monthly reports for head office. You will oversee the activities of the accounting and office team within the region in addition to supervising local office personnel. This position offers an excellent career opportunity within a company that is experiencing strong growth. You are a professional designated accountant (CPA) with a minimum of 8 years’ experience, preferably in the construction industry, with at least three years in a management position. You have strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills. Knowledge of Explorer Software would be an asset. We offer a competitive compensation package with a comprehensive benefit plan and a pension plan. In addition the Company offers many development opportunities through tailored training programs. For a complete job description and to submit your resume please visit our website at: www.terusconstruction.ca We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume. However, only applicants selected to be interviewed, will be contacted. Posting closing March 30th, 2016.

Housekeeping Support Staff are required to perform a variety of physical duties, including: • Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs. • Climb ladders or stairs. • Stand, walk, squat, kneel or sit according to task for extended lengths of time. • Perform repetitive hand work requiring full use of both hands. • Work with arms above shoulder height. To apply, send your resume to email HR@tsetsaut.ca

Chef/1st Cook Position Summary As Chef / 1st Cook you are the company's manager, reporting to your Head Office. You are responsible to be efficient, professional and represent Tsetsaut Ventures Ltd. General Duties Your duties include but are not limited to the following: • It is of the utmost importance that food must be attractively prepared and served. • Ensure the client and their staff is treated with respect. Always strive for customer satisfaction. • You are responsible for meal/menu planning and preparation, inventory, placing orders and proper care and storage of inventories and stock rotation. • Ensure the camp inside and the surrounding area outside is kept neat and tidy, work is completed and correctly done. • The 2nd Cook, General Help and the Camp Attendant report to you. • Maintaining accurate reports such as man-day sheets, casual meal sheets, and time sheets as well as prompt submission of same. Ensure all paperwork is done properly and neatly and submitted on time. • You are responsible for safety procedures and meetings in camp, ensuring staff adherence, and reporting incidents to your Head Office. • All other related duties. Preferred Certificate Requirements • Red Seal • Food Safe • Standard First Aid • WHMIS Physical Demands Continual walking, standing, bending and occasional lifting of kitchen equipment and supplies. Skills • Hard working • Team player • Safety conscious • Communication skills • Organization skills To apply, send your resume to email HR@tsetsaut.ca

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Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

Cook Breakfast/Baker Position Summary As Baker, you are responsible for assisting the cook to ensure the kitchen performs to the highest standard possible. The 1st Cook has the final decision. General Duties Your duties include but are not limited to the following: • Preparation and baking of all pies, squares, bread products and daily sweets as required. • Proper cleaning and sanitization of any equipment utilized. • Prepare, cook and serve night meals and breakfast meals when required. • Assist with unloading, loading and stocking of groceries and supplies. • Assist with inventory. • Pre-breakfast preparation and breakfast short-order service. • Sandwich preparation for the daytime lunch when required. • Supervise all other TVL associates on night shift. Preferred Certificate Requirements • Food Safe • Standard First Aid • WHMIS Skills • Hard working • Team player • Safety conscious • Communication skills • Organization skills To apply, send your resume to email HR@tsetsaut.ca

Trades, Technical

MECHANIC Experienced Mechanic-Prince Rupert We are looking for an experienced mechanic to join the Certified Service team at MacCarthy Motors Prince Rupert. Your duties will include but are not limited to the following: • General maintenance and repairs such as; oil changes, lubrications, brake repairs, rear-ends, clutches, hydraulic systems, electrical problems, and tune-ups. • Performing work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy • Examining the vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required • Diagnosing mechanical & electrical problems • Test drive vehicles, and test components and systems • Contributing to maintaining a clean shop. The ideal candidate will: Possess strong diagnostic and problem solving skills Be available to work shifts from Monday to Saturday Have a valid British Columbia driver’s license We are offering a competitive salary based on experience. Please send your resume to: employment@maccarthygm.com or fax them to 250.635.6915 Attention John Cooper.

Duplex / 4 Plex GREAT location Horseshoe area, 2 bdrm, separate dining room, W/D, F/S, N/P, N/S, no parties. $1100/mo, refs. reqd. prof. people. 250-635-5364 KITIMAT

1 BEDROOM DUPLEX Fully Furnished includes Cable & Internet $900/m Plus heat and hydro.

2 BEDROOM DUPLEX Fully Furnished includes Cable & Internet $1100/m. Plus heat and hydro. AVAILABLE APRIL 1ST Call: 250-632-1329 or 250-632-2490

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Misc for Rent

Homes for Rent

APARTMENTS/ CONDOMINIUMS

3 BDRM condo, newly renovated, avail. now, N/P, N/S, nice location, close to schools & town, all appl. incl. $1,300/mo. 250-615-9555 or 250-615-6932

1 and 2 bedroom apartments for rent, under new management, newly renovated, large suites with balconies, includes hot water.

3 Bedroom, newly reno’d, lg. kitchen, separate laundry, elec. heat. no/smkg, pet neg. Pls call Havan @ 1.778.634.3836 or lve msg.

Sales

Skyline Manor

Account Representative The Prince Rupert Northern View has an exciting opportunity for the position of Account Representative. The successful candidate will have a high energy level coupled with a sincere dedication to customer service. This position comes with an active account list with sales opportunities in the Prince Rupert Northern View, Northern Connector, N2K, as well as special publications, our online platforms, regional publications and newspapers. This position offers a great work environment with a competitive salary, commissions and a benefit package. The Prince Rupert Northern View is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 titles across Canada and The United States. NoPlease phone be and accepted. sendcalls yourwill resumé cover letter by June 5, 2015 to: Todd Hamilton 737 Fraser Street Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 1R1 or e-mail to: publisher@thenorthernview.com

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Townhouses Spirit Bear Developments

KITIMAT BUNGALOW

Townhouses BRAND NEW UNITS!

RENT REDUCED FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!

3 Bedroom 3 Bathroom furnished and unfurnished townhomes. 5 New appliances, Fridge, Stove, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer. High quality finishing, flooring and décor. Located on South Kalum close to Tim Horton, bus route, elementary school, Mills Memorial Hospital, shopping.

1200 Summit Ave. Bachelor & 1 Bedroom Suites. Security Entrance, harbour views, balconies, storage, laundry facilities, hot water & heat included. Sorry no pets. Close to hospital, bus stop & downtown. References required. Contact our on site Manager at 250-624-6019

Pre-Owned Specials! IN STOCK NOW!

2013 KAWASAKI BRUTE FORCE 750 WITH TRACKS $

4,30000

2005 POLARIS 700 4X4

Townhouses 3 BDRM, 2 bath townhouse, like new. Avail now. Horseshoe area. NS/NP. 5 appl’s. $1400. 250-638-7747 lv msg.

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. Shopping For A New Car?

2,59900

2005 YAMAHA SCOOTER 400CC

$34,99800

2013 KINGFISHER EXTREME SHALLOW 200 SPORT JET $

4,99900

POLARIS 6X6 WITH TRACKS AND PLOW * Plus applicable taxes.

KEN’S MARINE

4946 Greig Ave., Terrace

250-635-2909

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42’ live aboard renovated cabin cruiser that you can untie and go fishing. All the comforts of a home. Twin diesel Ford Lehman engines, electric down riggers and more. Seeing is believing. $39,000 Call 250-600-2099.

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PR - 2 bdrm suite close to town, off street parking. Looking for quiet working people. No pets, no smoking. Call 250-624-2054

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2452 BAYLINER. 5 liter Mere power with near new 9.8 kicker with elec. start & steering. Anchor winch, radar, chart plotter, 2 depth sounders, VHF radio. Sleeps 4. F/S, new head, holding tank, 2 electric Scotty downriggers. Boat dry stored in winter; trailer included with electric winch. Asking $17,000. Call 250-638-1410 or gordanne@citywest.ca.

NEW PJ TRAILERS

Suites, Upper

Available immediately. Viewing available by appointment. *References required including credit verification as necessary.

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Terrace Atoms power way to a championship victory By Jackie Lieuwen

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TERRACETerrace Kermode Kinsman Atoms held up a shiny new trophy from Richmond after they dominated a four-day, tier two tournament there on March 12-15. “They really came out flying… [played to the] best of their ability,” said coach Lenny Davis, crediting teamwork for the strong victories. “It wasn’t a lot of individual goal scoring, everybody played within the system… they came together as a team very well.” Terrace typically competes in tier three, but Davis said he wanted to challenge the team with this tier two tournament. They played and won all six games in Richmond, dominating with four shut-outs. They launched into the round robin with a 14-0 win against Juan de Fuca from Vancouver Island. Next they beat Portland Oregon 11-0, Abbotsford 6-0, and Cowichan Valley 6-1. The semi-final was a closer game, where they won 4-3 against Vancouver Thunderbirds.

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Kermode Kinsmen Atoms minor hockey team won the trophy in Richmond. In finals, they faced off against Abbotsford, playing how coach Davis described as perfect and shutting out the team 8-0. “We pushed these kids to be perfect, and in the end they were,” said Davis. “I gave them their final speech and away they went. They performed their hearts out.”

“The defensive side of our game is not always the strongest point, but we went out and we made sure that no one could score against us… We played well in our own end, all the way down,” he said, adding that they were also strong offensively, keeping the puck in the opposing end. “The whole team

played well,” he said. But the other great thing that stood out was the team’s respectfulness and maturity. “My greatest moment at the Richmond tournament was hearing from other coaches, not how good the team was but how well they all got along and how much class they exhibited,” said Davis.

He added that the Abbotsford coach appreciated how the Terrace Atoms even took off a glove to shake hands after the game. “We just don’t see that anymore,” that coach told Davis. The Kermode Kinsmen Atoms team is made up of the 17 top players age 9-10 in Terrace, who were se-

lected to form a separate team this year by Davis, and competed in the higher-level Peewee league all season. Davis said he created the team because he wanted to intentionally develop these players. He also believes it helps the other Atom team, removing the dominant players and thus challenging the others to push themselves to be better players on their teams. The Kermode Kinsmen did well in Peewees and won several tournaments in Atom and Peewee. “Their progress from the beginning of the season to this tournament was unbelievable,” Davis said, adding that they focused a lot on team building during the season. “We have not only built a great team, but there are some friendships on this team that will last forever. A lot of our success was due to the fact that this team of strangers became really good friends that were willing to push each other and sacrifice what was needed to win.” The Atoms would not have beat the teams in Richmond at the beginning of the year,

Davis said, adding that if he had known they would dominate so clearly, he would have put them in tier one. “I was confident that we’d win,” he said of the tournament. “I wasn’t expecting the absolute dominance that we had.” Fundraising coordinator and hockey dad Alex Pietralla said the tournament was mostly to challenge the team. “It’s about exposing the kids to a different level, and giving them — through the experience of travel and of being together — giving them the experience of what team play and being together is all about,” said Pietralla. “When you start playing teams from the Vancouver area, and even United States teams, who are on average playing 40-60 games a season, then that’s a different experience and a different development stage… It’s great to see that they can compete at that level.” Pietralla said the strong season was a really great team effort. “They’re never giving up. They’re constantly working hard. They’re playing for and with each other… They are a great team together.”

Seawolves tops at tournament By Shannon Lough THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

PRINCE RUPERT - The Prince Rupert Midget Rep Seawolves are the 2016 B.C. Tier 4 provincial champions. An overtime goal by Tyler Matalone with just 58 seconds left in the championship game powered the Prince Rupert Seawolves to a 3-2 over Windermere Valley and to the provincial banner. “The game was basically electric from when the puck dropped until the end of the game,” said coach Rick Fudger. Fudger said the club worked as a unit and that

it was truly a team effort that brought home Rupert’s first banner in eight years. “Going into that third period, the talk was really intense between the boys,” said Fudger. “It was positive, like they’re one big family They just looked at each other and said, ‘we’re going to do this for us’,” Fudger said. Although the whole team played well over the course of the tournament, Fudger said the one standout was goaltender Cole Lindsay, who he believes is one of the finest goaltenders to come out of Prince Rupert.

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The Prince Rupert midget Seawolves pose with their banner upon their triumphant return from down south to Prince Rupert’s civic centre.

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PRINCE RUPERT - CBC’s Gloria Macarenko, the Oldfield Creek Hatchery’s Beth Armstrong-Bewick, Shane Deinstadt and Macro Properties’ Bobbi Smith present a cheque from Macro to the Oldfield Creek Hatchery for $5,000 to rebuild one of the bridges along the Oldfield Creek trail. The cheque presentation took place at The Crest Hotel in mid-March.

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