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NEWS Tunnel plans still in forefront, P. 2 NEWS BC Hydro big plans for NW, P. 7 Inside FRIDAY, June 1, 2012 Volume 6 Issue 47 SPORTS Relay set for weekend, P. 30 CLASSIFIEDS, P. 21-28 F ree TMC 20,700 Music in the square … Seiners needed to clear tsunami debris By Alan Hale THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR PRINCE RUPERT - There’s a debris field larger than BC in the Pacific Ocean and it’s float- ing straight for the west coast of North America. The debris is from last year’s tsunami that devastated parts of Japan, and pieces as small as bits of styrofoam to large oil drums are already washing up on the shores of Haida Gwaii and with more of it coming every day. Much of what the provincial government has said publicly about the arrival of debris seems to indicate that they are resigned to having to clean it up as it wash- es ashore. But the Skeena - Queen Charlotte Regional District isn’t convinced the province is doing much of anything, and what they are doing isn’t involving the com- munities which will be affected. “Nothing is happening on this issue, discussion-wise,” says the chair of the regional district board, Barry Pages. Not content to wait for the province to make up its mind on what to do, the regional district has an idea they want to pitch to the Premier: hire fishing boats to clean it up while it’s still out at sea. “We have a very sizeable seine fleet left with nothing to do, and seining would be a very ef- fective way of collecting this gar- bage,” says board member Des Nobles. Not all of the Japanese de- bris is floating on the surface of the water, so the board thinks that seining would be an ideal way of cleaning it up. Seining works by dropping a weighted net which sinks several feet below the sur- face of the water, while buoys keep the top edge of the net on the surface. The boat lets out the net in a wide circle and then clos- es the net in on itself like pulling on a drawstring of a purse; catch- ing everything inside the circle in the net. Theoretically the boats could then haul the debris out of the water and unload it onto a barge that could ship it to a landfill. “95 per cent of that debris is going to wind up in places where nobody lives, it’s going to make one hell of a mess,” says board member Knut Bjorndal. The North Coast has many seine boats owned by indepen- dent fisherman who can not get enough salmon quota to make it worth going out anymore, so not only would it be easier to clean it up at sea, it would provide em- ployment to north coast resi- dents. “We have our Premier pro- moting jobs, jobs, jobs. This would be the perfect opportuni- ty to create some jobs for people in industries where there haven’t been any, and to solve a prob- lem at the same time. I honestly would like us to get a meeting with the premier about this, it’s that important,” says board mem- ber Anna Ashley. 1-800-442-8664 250-624-2111in Prince Rupert www.citywest.ca Three great services for one low price. The CityWest Hat-trick... WATCH SURF TALK www.remax-princerupert.bc.ca Terrace 4650 Lakelse Avenue (across from Safeway) 250-638-1400 Prince Rupert 30 Cow Bay Road (in beautiful Cow Bay) 250-624-9444 COAST MOUNTAINS Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated www.remax-terrace.bc.ca STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER / THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR TERRACE - The Thornhill Junior Secondary School jazz combo provided the music May 26 as Brolly Square in down- town Terrace was officially opened with speeches by members of the Greater Terrace Beautification Society. The jazz combo is part of the school’s band program and had just returned from a successful competition back east. The combo’s front four here is Tristin King, Tristan Metzger, Kenzie Koopmans, and Rhys Richard. ICBC CLAIMS HSBC CLAIMS HOURS: Monday to Friday - 8:30 am to 5:30 pm ALL WORK GUARANTEED • LIFETIME WARRANTY COLLISION AND PAINT CENTRE 751 ENTERPRISE AVE., KITIMAT 751 ENTERPRISE AVE., KITIMAT PH. PH. 250-632-4822 250-632-4822 FAX FAX 250-632-4823 250-632-4823

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Page 1: Northern Connector, June 01, 2012

NEWS Tunnel plans still in forefront, P. 2

NEWS BC Hydro big plans for NW, P. 7

◆◆Inside

FRIDAY, June 1, 2012 Volume 6 Issue 47

SPORTS Relay set for weekend, P. 30

CLASSIFIEDS, P. 21-28

◆◆

Free

TMC 20,700

Music in the square …

Seiners needed to clear tsunami debris By Alan HaleTHE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

PRINCE RUPERT - There’s a debris fi eld larger than BC in the Pacifi c Ocean and it’s fl oat-ing straight for the west coast of North America.

The debris is from last year’s tsunami that devastated parts of Japan, and pieces as small as bits of styrofoam to large oil drums are already washing up on the shores of Haida Gwaii and with more of it coming every day.

Much of what the provincial government has said publicly about the arrival of debris seems to indicate that they are resigned to having to clean it up as it wash-es ashore.

But the Skeena - Queen

Charlotte Regional District isn’t convinced the province is doing much of anything, and what they are doing isn’t involving the com-munities which will be affected.

“Nothing is happening on this issue, discussion-wise,” says the chair of the regional district board, Barry Pages.

Not content to wait for the province to make up its mind on what to do, the regional district has an idea they want to pitch to the Premier: hire fi shing boats to clean it up while it’s still out at sea.

“We have a very sizeable seine fl eet left with nothing to do, and seining would be a very ef-fective way of collecting this gar-bage,” says board member Des Nobles.

Not all of the Japanese de-bris is fl oating on the surface of the water, so the board thinks that seining would be an ideal way of cleaning it up. Seining works by dropping a weighted net which sinks several feet below the sur-face of the water, while buoys keep the top edge of the net on the surface. The boat lets out the net in a wide circle and then clos-es the net in on itself like pulling on a drawstring of a purse; catch-ing everything inside the circle in the net.

Theoretically the boats could then haul the debris out of the water and unload it onto a barge that could ship it to a landfi ll.

“95 per cent of that debris is going to wind up in places where nobody lives, it’s going to make

one hell of a mess,” says board member Knut Bjorndal.

The North Coast has many seine boats owned by indepen-dent fi sherman who can not get enough salmon quota to make it worth going out anymore, so not only would it be easier to clean it up at sea, it would provide em-ployment to north coast resi-dents.

“We have our Premier pro-moting jobs, jobs, jobs. This would be the perfect opportuni-ty to create some jobs for people in industries where there haven’t been any, and to solve a prob-lem at the same time. I honestly would like us to get a meeting with the premier about this, it’s that important,” says board mem-ber Anna Ashley.

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Kemano tunnel plans remain at the planning forefrontBy Malcolm BaxterTHE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

KITIMAT - Although the twinning of the Nechako Reservoir-Kemano tunnel has not been offi cially approved by the Rio Tinto Alcan board, RTA vice-presi-dent Paul Henning hopes initial work on the proj-ect can begin this Sum-mer.

At present there is the original tunnel built in the 1950s and a half completed second tunnel - known as T2 - from the ill-fated Kemano Com-pletion Project which was constructed in the early 1990s.

The plan is to com-plete T2 and connect it to T1 rather than the original plan which would have seen the for-mer feed a second power generating set-up.

Henning said the project is currently in the permitting stage.

Application was made to Canadian En-vironmental Assessment which handed it off to federal Fisheries for what’s called a screen-ing process.

He said they were in the fi nal stages of that and he hoped it would be approved “very soon”.

Provincially, the company was seeking approval for reduced fl ows to the Kemano River that would result from the connection work over this and next Summer.

The province will also be looking at the company’s plans to dis-pose of the “spoil”, the rock excavated in com-

pleting T2.Henning said that

ideally RTA wanted to complete the connection work at the Kemano end before the new smelter fi red up in 2014.

He explained that at the moment the existing plant was only using 50 per cent of the power be-ing produced at Kemano - that’s because potlines have been closed down as part of the moderni-sation project (KMP) - with the rest being sold to BC Hydro.

However, when the connection work be-gins, RTA will “switch off” the fl ow of power to the provincial utility and still have enough power to run what remains of the old smelter.

That work is expect-ed to take two to three months in each of the next two summers.

When the connec-tion is completed, RTA will re-evaluate phase two of T2 which would be to complete the half-built tunnel connecting Kemano to the Nechako Reservoir.

“That can be done at any time because it doesn’t interfere with the new plant,” said Henning, adding, “The last thing we want to do is delay start-up of (KMP).”

The advantage of the set-up once completed is that there will be two tun-nels feeding water to the existing two penstocks with a series of butter-fl y valves that would al-low RTA to switch from one tunnel to the other if necessary..

“So it’s got much

greater fl exibility in the future,” Henning said.

It would also be pos-sible to use water from both tunnels at once

which would have the benefi t of a marginal in-crease in power produc-tion via the existing gen-erators.

Henning noted that some people seem a bit confused by the fact the new smelter will use more power than the old one yet RTA always touts the increased effi -ciency of the new tech-nology that will be used in the KMP plant.

The answer, he said, is that the new plant will produce signifi cantly more metal.

Henning explained the new smelter is being built to maximise usage of the guaranteed (fi rm)

amount of power pro-duced at Kemano each and every day.

That’s about 700-720 megawatts and equates to about 420,000 tonnes of aluminum per annum.

In the past, the amount of fi rm power available was about 660 megawatts with a theo-retical maximum metal production of 265,000 tonnes.

Put another way, Henning said, that trans-lated to an extra 50 megawatts of power pro-ducing nearly double the current production.

Underlining the ben-efi ts of the new technol-ogy, he pointed out that

today the plant is using 20 units of power to pro-duce a tonne of metal.

The new smelter will use only 13 units per tonne.

X X X X XIn a normal year the

current water level in the Nechako Reservoir would be described as on the low side.

But this, as Rio Tin-to Alcan vice-president Paul Henning points out, this is anything but a normal year.

At one and a half times the average for the time of year, he said the amount of snowpack in the watershed is the highest he has seen in

his decade here.And not only has

not much of it melted yet, there was even fresh snow in places only two weeks ago.

Henning said there-fore there is “a massive amount of water” yet to come into the reservoir.

Knowing that, RTA has been trying to man-age water levels in the reservoir to ensure that when the freshet does come, there won’t be a need for a “massive re-lease” through the Skins Lake spillway.

“This summer is cer-tainly going to be a chal-lenge for us,” Henning added.

PAUL HENNING

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Majority of speakers opt out of last week’s Enbridge hearingBy Alan S. HaleTHE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

PRINCE RUPERT - Anger at the federal government was palpable at the Enbridge Joint Review Panel hearings held in Prince Rupert last week.

These hearings were the fi rst opportunity for average residents to give their opin-ion on the Northern Gateway Pipeline project to the panel members without being con-strained by the procedural rules that caused so much frustration for pipeline op-ponents when the panel fi rst visited Prince Rupert in Feb-ruary. But the vast majority of people who signed up to speak didn’t bother to show up this time around.

Almost all of the speakers who did come to have their 10 minutes in front of the panel said that the Federal Government’s move to give cabinet itself fi nal say over any decision the panel came to had robbed the review pro-cess of its credibility.

The measure is one of many in the Conservative’s loaded budget omnibus bill still making its way through the House of Commons. It would change the rules so that cabinet must give its ap-proval if the National Ener-gy Board decides to deny a project. Before, cabinet only needed to give approval if the regulator approved a project.

It’s a small change, but enough to shake pipeline op-ponents’ confi dence that the panel’s decision will have any impact on the future of the project.

“I do not trust this Con-servative government. They have undermined the integri-ty of this panel and the joint review process by declaring that the panel’s recommen-dations won’t really count,” Christina Nelson told the panel members.

“I believe that this has de-terred many people who are opposed to the pipeline from giving their opinions...The perception is that the panel does not have the power to make any negative recom-mendations, so why would they want to waste their time coming forward?”

Nelson may be right. Out of the 189 people who reg-istered to give a oral state-ment to the panel while they were in Prince Rupert, only 40 people actually did. What was supposed to be more than fi ve days of hearings was re-duced down to less than one-and-a-half.

“I’ve called many of these people myself to discuss why they’re not here, and I want you to know that due to the continuous onslaught of our

Federal Government, they feel that their voices are not valued and that there is no point in voicing dissent. I suppose that was the inten-tion of Mr. Harper and he has succeeded,” said Prince Ru-pert city councillor Jennifer Rice, who gave the last pre-sentation to the panel.

While there was plenty of anger for the Federal Gov-ernment, speakers did voice their opinions on the project to the panel and none of them were positive.

One very common criti-cism of the project and En-bridge is the company’s record on spills. Speakers frequent-ly cited the fact that between

1 9 9 9 a n d 2 0 0 8 t h e compa-ny has had 610 differ-ent oil sp i l l s , includ-ing the p i p e -l i n e b r e a k t h a t

poured 19,500 barrels of oil into the Kalamazoo River in Michigan in 2010.

Speakers argued that this record, coupled with the re-gion’s penchant for land-slides, shows that despite the company’s assurances of safety, leaks are inevita-ble. This would put all of the many tributaries the pipeline crosses in jeopardy and, by extension, the rivers and wa-tersheds they feed into.

“The potential for ruin-ing commercial, recreation-al and food fi shing exists. If this goes through we are waiting for a disaster to hap-pen...With their track record it seems inevitable that north-ern BC will face a Enbridge oil spill along the Northern Gateway sometime in the near future,” Marc Joseph-Page told the panel.

Representatives from Enbridge and the Northern Gateway project attended the hearings, but were not al-lowed to respond to the asser-tions being made about their spill record during them. Af-ter the hearings ended, En-bridge representative Paul Stanway told the The Prince Rupert Northern View that the 610 fi gure is misleading.

Out of those 610 spills, says Stanway, only four were considered moderate to se-rious. The rest were actu-ally quite minimal and eas-ily cleaned up; often taking place inside a Enbridge Facil-ity and being as little as only a cup of oil being spilled.

That said, the company understands why people are concerned, especially after what happened in Michigan.

Many First Nations speakers told the panel that the pipeline was threatening to destroy their entire way of

life by tainting lo-cal seafood.

Many speakers were experienced sailors and fi sher-man who doubted the safety of the tanker route, par-ticularly during the hurricane force winds that can oc-cur out on the wa-ter.

Others pointed out that since bi-tumen is heavier than water it will sink, making tradi-tional oil clean up techniques ineffec-tive, and predicted that tarballs would be appearing on the north coast’s shores for years af-terward.

“I know that any spill in our ter-ritory would be devastating to the environment; to all marine life, plants, birds and us as hu-mans. The negative impacts of a spill is mind boggling and the ripple effect of this catastrophe would be exten-sive. Our environment is too important and we all have a responsibility to take care of it for future generations,” said Tsimshian Nation mem-ber, Joycelynn Mitchell.

Enbridge says that the risks associated with a spill are being vastly overstated.

“The rhetoric around a potential accident - which we think the chances of are extremely remote - has be-come incredibly infl ated. The idea that a single ac-cident could destroy the entire environment of the north coast forever, that is just scaring people to death for no reason. That scenar-io is not even possible,” said Stanway.

For many speakers, the project just doesn’t of-fer the region much more than temporary construc-tion jobs. The oil will be re-fi ned over in Asia instead of here in Canada, mean-ing that all the money that will be made from the pipe-line will be made in Alberta and China while BC is left to clean up if something goes wrong.

“There are minimal ben-efi ts and monstrous risks,” said Ian Dobson.

Stanway admits that once a pipeline is in the ground, it isn’t a labour-intensive op-eration. But he says that BC can expect over 500 new full-time jobs over the route of the pipeline, and not just a couple in Kitimat, which is what the speakers seemed to believe.

Speakers criticized the project because if a spill was to happen out at sea, En-bridge wouldn’t be legally responsible for it, the ship-per would be. Many of them

saw this fact as serious lack of accountability for those who are pushing them into taking a big risk with their environment.

“If this project does go ahead – although I pray it does not – then I would ful-ly expect all of Enbridge’s employees and people sign up and be fi rst on the beach when the time comes to clean this. I want their children to suffer the same way that ours will. I don’t think it’s fair that we should bear all of the risk and then all of the health cost as well. It’s absolutely ridic-

ulous,” said Des Nobles, a member of the regional dis-trict board.

While Enbridge employ-ees may not be bringing their children down to help clean up beaches, Stanway says the company is paying into funds meant to cover the cost of cleaning a spill. But he says that it is unreasonable to change the rules to hold En-bridge accountable for a ma-rine accident when other in-dustries do not face the same risk.

He says that Enbridge is just a transportation com-

pany, it doesn’t own the oil that would go through the pipeline. If there was a tank-er accident, to hold it legal-ly responsible would be like blaming CN Rail for con-tainers that it delivered to the port falling off their ship at sea. Changing the rules to tar-get them specifi cally would be unfair.

These were the last hear-ings to be held in Prince Ru-pert for now. The formal hearings when both sides will be able to argue the specifi cs of the project plan will begin in the coming months.

ALAN S. HALE, CONTRIBUTED / THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

Top: Rupertites give their 10-minute oral statements on the Enbridge Northern Gate-way pipeline to the Joint Review Panel. Below: Outside the JRP hearings in Prince Rupert May 24 and 25, some residents brought a small coffi n to the hearings and laid photos, words and symbolic objects of what they felt was at stake should the Enbridge Northern Gateway project be ap-proved.

“...They feel that their voices are not valued and that there is no point in voicing dissent

Jennifer Rice

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PRINCE RUPERT - Prince Ru-pert city council has decided the rundown duplex at 801 Ful-ton Street is a hazard and needs to be torn down to its founda-tion within 30 days.

The building has been the subject of complaints since last May and the city’s build-ing inspector and the fi re chief has found that not only is the building generally an eyesore, but the back part of it is falling apart and it needed to be board-ed up since parts of it are not structurally stable and it was being used as a hangout spot by teenagers.

The City has been trying to work with the owners of the building Arvin and Kiran Bhai – who no longer live in the city

– to have something done about their building with little suc-cess.

“They did at one time talk to us and say that they would share the cost of a structural as-sessment with us, but that as far as we know that structural as-sessment was never performed and we have no indication it ever will be. And lately they have been unresponsive to all our attempts to engage them in a discussion about this build-ing,” says the city’s corporate manager, Robert Gordecki.

While the cost of the building’s demolition will be charged to the Bhais, city staff are not optimistic they will get any money from them. The building sits on two different lots, one of which is already go-ing to be sold in a tax sale, and the other is expected to follow

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Hair is on the line for Bluey Days fundraiserBy Martina PerryTHE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

PRINCE RUPERT - On June 9 the North Coast Health Improvement Society (or NCHIS) will once again be holding Bluey Days to raise mon-ey for equipment at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital.

Traditionally, Bluey Days has been a fund-raising event where par-ticipants make a fund-raising goal and if they meet it they get their heads shaved. If they do not raise their goal, they still get a new hairstyle; their hair dyed blue.

The NCHIS has been working with Northern Health to fi nd out what the needs in the commu-nity are, and have been pledging to raise funds for a Bone Mass Densi-ty Scanner, an enhanced form of x-ray technol-ogy that is used to mea-sure bone loss, for the Prince Rupert Regional

Hospital.“The North Coast

Health Improvement So-ciety has been working on getting the scanner in so that people don’t have to go out of town for scans. And Northern Health has been letting us know about how training is coming for the new equip-ment,” said Lisa Letnes

of the society, who is also collecting pledges for the cause.

Over the past few months, three individu-als, including Letnes, have been pledging for Bluey Days. This year, all three individuals pledging will be rais-ing a set amount to ei-ther avoid getting a cra-

zy hairstyle or to get one.

Kendal Shepard doesn’t have an exact fundraising goal, but in-stead will sport a blue Mohawk. Depending on how much he raises, Shepard will sport the rocker-hairstyle for at least a week, with every dollar counting for one

hour of Mohawk-time after that.

The fi nal fundraiser is Northern View editor Shaun Thomas, who has set a fundraising goal of $1,000.

The participants will receive their new hair-cuts on June 9 at 2:30 p.m. at Northern Sav-ings Credit Union.

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KITIMAT - A Kitimat woman’s seven year mission to tighten regulations around motorcycle safety has been a success.

Denise Lodge has been campaigning for new rules since her son, Corey, was killed in 2005, a day after getting his learner’s licence. She’s been lobby-ing the government ever since, and formed a group called C.O.R.E.Y — Coalition Of Riders Educating Youth.

On April 30, the government announced new regulations and legislation, the fi rst phase to be im-plemented June 1.

The new regulation means that riders will be re-quired to wear helmets that meet Canadian and in-ternational safety standards. The minimal ‘beanie’-style helmets will mean a $138 ticket.

By next riding season, phase two will be imple-mented, which will introduce regulations that limit the horsepower of motorcycles to new drivers, part of the graduated licensing program.

“[I’m] totally thrilled with that,” Lodge told the Sentinel. She also spoke at the government’s April 30 news conference announcing the changes.

The new rules in B.C. are being modelled after Australia’s rules, she said.

The changes are welcome as there is a trend among motorcyclists of not following some rules, she said. For instance she noted that she has never seen a motorcycle that displayed its L decal.

“Did you know that half of motorcyclists don’t have a licence to ride a motorcycle?” she added.

In addition to not allowing ‘beanie’ helmets, rid-ers must be able to put their feet on the bike’s pegs. Not being able to do so will mean you can’t ride the vehicle, or face a ticket.

Children riding motorcycles while not reaching the pegs isn’t a problem that Lodge said she’s seen here in the north but committees working on these rule changes have seen it prominent in other areas.

The C.O.R.E.Y group’s focus will now be to see all of these changes through, and then after that fo-cus on making sure young riders get the training they need.

Proper training and regulation limiting the power of motorcycles to new drivers possibly would have kept Lodge’s son alive.

Corey passed his learners test online and went out and after bought a high powered bike. He had his accident within the next 24 hours.

“He wasn’t able to navigate a turn,” said Lodge.She spoke to that same subject at the April 30

conference.“I kept saying, if only he didn’t have such a pow-

erful bike,” she said in Victoria to reporters. “If he only had the training. If only he had experience.”

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KITIMAT - Hold on to your cowboy hats, the Bull-O-Rama is back for a fourth year at Tamitik Arena.

On June 9 it will be a full evening of action, with not only the thrills and spills of the rodeo itself but afterwards people can enjoy a dance with the live music of country singer Rick Stavely.

The day begins at 9 a.m. with a pancake breakfast at the arena. Doors open for the main event at 5:30 p.m., and the rodeo begins at 7 o’clock.

Prizes will be handed out at 9:30 p.m., right before the music starts.

The rodeo itself will be two rounds of professional bull riding, broken up with the chaos of a wild horse race. If judged by last year, this is not some-thing to be missed.

The children will again have their opportunity to take part in the llama chase. A nice cash prize awaits those who are able to strip the coloured tags from the woolly beast.

Those wishing to participate in the chase will have to register at the are-na on the night, and please bring a hel-met!

This year’s rodeo clown is Tyson Wagner, who heralds from Saskatche-wan and is the self-stylized funny man

of the rodeo arena. He has 10 years ex-perience bull riding.

Profi ts from Bull-O-Rama are giv-en to local worthy causes.

The Snowfl ake Community Fair-grounds Society, the group which puts together this event each year, will use the money raised to maintain and over-haul the Kitimat Fairgrounds, just out-side of town.

It’s also worth noting that the so-ciety is now celebrating their 25th an-niversary.

Bull-O-Rama will also be a fund-raising platform for other groups, from the local animal shelter to the ice skat-ing club, to dragon boat teams.

Like last year, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Kiti-mat General Hospital Foundation for health care services outside the reach of Northern Health’s current budget.

Tickets for the event are available at Kal Tire (Kitimat and Terrace loca-tions), Cooks Jewelers (Kitimat and Terrace) and locally at Pyramid Offi ce Supplies and the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce; you can call them at 250-632-6294 for more information.

Tickets cost $25 for adults, and $15 for kids under 12-years-old.

Clockwise from left: Dougie Reid of the Kitimat Hospital Foundation is handed a $10,000 cheque from Vickey Kokesch of the Snowfl ake Society, the proceeds from last years Bull-O-Rama; A bull tries its best to buck his rider off; A scene from the popular llama chase.

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TERRACE - BC Hydro is contemplating every-thing from building new transmission lines to adding more renewable energy projects to meet a growing demand for power here. Topping the power demand list is the development of Kitimat into a liquefi ed natural gas (LNG) hub to feed Asian markets.

No cost estimates have been released yet but BC Hydro, based on current construction costs, could be looking at upwards of a $1 bil-lion price tag.

Some details were released this week as part of a BC Hydro doc-ument outlining power demand and supply for the province for the next 20 years. The crown corporation’s Skeena Substation just south of Terrace and its Minette Substation near Kitimat will play key roles.

The Skeena Sub-station, for example, is a regional distribution point for power com-ing into the area via a 500kv line from the Williston Substation near Prince George. A variety of other lines then feed out from the

substation to communi-ties around the region.

One of those lines connects the provincial grid to Kitimat but it’s incapable of providing suffi cient power to two planned LNG plants at Kitimat, indicates a BC Hydro information pro-vided earlier to the Kit-imat-Stikine regional district and this week to city council.

One part of BC Hydro’s work plan to provide more power in-volves modifi cations on that existing 287kv line running to Kitimat.

“When more pow-er passes through the conductors, they heat and sag,” explains a BC Hydro letter sent to the regional district.

“By replacing some of the poles with taller poles and recontouring the ground in some lo-cations, BC Hydro will ensure the clearance be-tween the lowest point of the conductors (wires) and the highest point of the ground is adequate,” the letter continues in outlining what’s called an interim solution.

In the past, BC Hydro might have been able to rely on surplus power from Rio Tinto Alcan’s Kemano hydro-electric generating facil-

ity but the company will need that power once it fi nishes rebuilding its Kitimat aluminum smelter.

BC Hydro’s long-term solution “will in-volve constructing one or more new transmis-sion lines between Skee-na and Minette sub-stations. BC Hydro is studying various alterna-tives at this time.” An ex-act route needs to be set out and the size of the line has yet to be estab-lished.

BC Hydro’s north-west plans become even more substantial now that a third LNG plant plan has entered the pic-ture. While BC Hydro estimates it can sup-ply power to the Kiti-mat LNG and BC LNG plants from existing sources, that won’t be the case for the Cana-da LNG plant plan an-nounced two weeks ago.

Canada LNG, a part-nership of Shell and three Asian companies, is much larger than ei-ther of the fi rst two LNG plants and the power re-quirements to compress natural gas to a liquid for export will not only require a new transmis-sion line, but new power sources as well.

BC Hydro has al-

ready begun planning to fi nish its Site C hydro-electric project on the Peace River in north-eastern B.C. in anticipa-tion of the province’s fu-ture power needs.

“One option for meeting these future needs is a new 500kv line linking Williston Substation to Minette Substation for an ap-proximate length of 500 km. New electricity re-sources would need to be added as well. An-other option involves adding renewable en-ergy projects backed up by natural gas thermal generation in northwest B.C. where LNG facili-ties are being proposed,” the letter states.

The prospect of us-ing natural gas-powered turbines to provide the power to run the Shell/Canada LNG plant has been acknowledged by Shell offi cials.

“Our preference is to power the plant with electricity from the B.C. grid vs. gas turbines which would signifi -cantly reduce the CO2 emissions,” says Shell offi cial Rob Seeley in responding to questions about the project. “BC Hydro is studying their options to supply the needed power to north-

west BC for a number of proposed LNG plants.”

But Seeley also indi-cates Shell will “contin-ue to carry a gas turbine option in the event pow-er needs cannot be met by BC Hydro.”

“LNG facilities will need a reliable and con-sistent supply of elec-tricity if they are to use electric drives,” contin-ued Seeley. “One of BC Hydro’s options is to fi rm up regional power with gas turbine power. Renewables could also then be considered in the regional power portfo-lio,” he states.

BC Hydro says it should know more about the exact demands for electricity at the Kiti-mat-area planned LNG plans by this fall.

Art Sterritt of the Coastal First Nations group earlier this year said it was working on a plan to develop hydro power on the coast but, as of yet, no details have emerged.

Another option to in-crease the fl ow of power from the Williston Sub-station to the Skeena Substation is to install-ing capacitor stations for the current 500kv line to compensate for the dis-tance between the two substations.

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A garage sale will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2012 from 8am to 3pm at the former Roy Wilcox Elementary School located at 7 Carlson Street in Kitimat.

A variety of items will be available for sale including furniture, fixtures, electronics, etc. All items will be sold on an “as is basis”. Larger items will be priced or sold for best offer received. All sales will be cash only.

Silver anniversary…

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PRINCE RUPERT - The Prince Ru-pert arts community was out in force on May 26 to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Lester Centre of the Arts. The black-tie gala show included dancing, singing and acting

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PRINCE RUPERT - 10 teams (200 paddlers) from around the North gathered for the fi rst dragonboat race of the sea-son down at Atlin Terminals in Prince Rupert last weekend.

Tragically Quick from Kiti-mat came in fi rst at the end of the day. Below are full results from the races:

Division A.1st - Tragically Quick (Kiti-

mat) - 1:03.952nd - RTA Young Dragons

(Kitimat) - 1:04.333rd - Prince Rupert Lions /

CHSS Rugby - 1:16.464th - PRMS Storm Warriors

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mat) - 1:14.303rd - CHSS Girls - 1:19.564th - Friendship House

Youth - 1:23.565th - CFNR/Northern

Health (Terrace/Prince Rupert) - 1:23.19

6th - Lakelse Dragons (Ter-race) - 1:29.13

The fastest time of the day belonged to the RTA Youth 1:00.25 during their 1st race.

TRUDY MARTIN / THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

CHSS Teachers and Students race against each other during Prince Rupert Dragon Boat Day.

New census data shows population on the north coast is getting olderBy Shaun ThomasTHE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

PRINCE RUPERT -Stats Can-ada released information about age from the 2011 census on May 29, and it shows an ag-ing population in communities across the north coast.

In Prince Rupert the medi-an age was 39.4, up from 38.5 in the 2006 census.

In terms of a breakdown, the largest cohort is people be-tween the age of 20 and 50

with 4,870 of the 12,510 peo-ple in town falling into that group, followed closely by the 4,295 people over the age of 50.

The population below the age of 20 is made up of just 3,345 people. The census shows that 80.8 per cent of the popula-tion is over 15.

The largest single age group in town is those 50-54 years old, with 1,100 people included. Men and women are about the same age, with the

median age for men 39.4 and the median age for women 39.3.

Port Edward is slightly old-er than Prince Rupert, with a median age of 41.9 and 81.1 per cent of the population over the age of 15.

In Masset the median age is 41.4, the median age in Queen Charlotte is 42.4 and the median age in Port Cle-ments is the oldest communi-ty in the region with a media age of 47.7, up from 43.2 in

2006. In Port Clements, 201 of the

375 people are over the age of 45.

The median age of the Skeena Queen Charlotte Re-gional District is 39.9, with the median age of men sitting at 40.4 compared to 39.5 for women.

In comparison, the medi-an age in Terrace is 38.8, and the median age of the Kitimat - Stikine Regional District at 40.3.

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MARGARET SPEIRS / THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

TERRACE - Members of the Skeena Junior Secondary School Grade 8 band and the school’s jazz band and parent volunteers walked up Lan-fear Hill to Uplands Elementary School May 23 to provide an afternoon concert. Among the jazz band offerings was the perennial Chicago clas-sic, “Spinning Wheel.”

ANNUAL SERVICE, RETIREMENTAND

ACADEMIC RECOGNITION – 2012The public is invited to attend the School District Recognition and Appreciation evening to be held on Monday, June 11, 20112 at 7:00 p.m. at the Crest Hotel. Annual service and retirement awards will be presented, and student academic achievement will be recognized.

This is an important event on the school district calendar and we hope you will consider attending to express recognition for service to education in this district, particularly to those colleagues and friends who are retiring this year.

5 Years Continuous Service:Donelda BassoMarie Cox-RogersMichele Cross-PomponioJanet CurrieFlora D’AngeloKurt DellochKerry FortuneShannon Fraser-LeBlancSarah JohnsonErin HermansonKaren MollerJoanne NelsonSheryl ProskiwCheryl RobinsonMona SavardLana StewartDenise Wilson

10 Years Continuous Service:Nora BrownKaren CoultishBrenda DeaconAna PereiraMargaret ProctorFrance PowellRaegan SawkaPeter SimonTrudy WesleyDarlene Wilson

15 Years Continuous Service:Marjorie BrownAlex CampbellPansy CollisonChristine FranesAda GeeEva Anne HillNadine LeightonIsabelle LewisKerri LeveltonTeresa LowtherCindy MahTracy Minette

20 Years Continuous Service:Halina CastelliAlison CormackBonnie CollimountMarianne MurrayKathy MurphyColleen PudseyDeborah Sanders

25 Years Continuous Service:Lauri BurgessFran ColussiCary DaltonKathy DannDella GibsonSandy JonesMae Jong BowlesDon NicholsonMyrna Salo

25+ Years Continuous Service:Ernie Hill 37Lynne Hill 37Patricia White 37Laura Esposito 36Joyce Dundas 35Al Eisbrenner 34Sheila Wells 34Wendy Atchison 33Mel Blois 33John Trew 33Lisa Anderson 32Don Davies 32Barry Eso 32Barrie Girbav 32Rod Hikida 32Terry Kolesar 32Mel Bishop 31Anne Dopson 31Mavis Glencross 31Linda Hansen 31Linda Hikida 31Mary Saiki 31Joanne Sheppard 31Leona Long 30Dale Boyle 30Ellen Braid 30Lois Elliot 30Sally Marr 30Kathy Offutt 30Sharon Trew 30Marianne Wick 30Nick Adey 29

George Nielsen 29Dianne Rabel 29Jeanne Thom 29Shawna Flaten 28Cindy Paul 28Jamie Scott 28Malerie Burton 27Cathy Lindseth 27Carmel Pepin 27Barb Spencer-Dias 27Marlene Clifton 26Debra Fabbi 26Laila Leach 26Karen Martin-Vandette 26Dave Salyn 26Nancy Vaudry 26

Retirement:Patrick Sheehan 4Kevin Waite 6Terry Kolesar 20Donna Thomson 22Judy Whaley 23

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT – 2012Grade 11 Brittany Moore CHSS

Grade 12Jennifer Reutens-Hernandez CHSS

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Open House and Invitation to Comment

Kutcho Copper Corp. (Proponent) is proposing to develop a copper-zinc-silver-gold deposit located approximately 100 kms east of Dease Lake and 390 kms north of Smithers in north-western British Columbia (proposed Project). The proposed Project would have a throughput of approximately 2,500 tonnes per day or 912,500 tonnes of ore per year. The proposed Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act and the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. The Proponent must obtain an environmental assessment certificate before any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project. However, prior to submission of an application (Application) for a certificate by the Proponent, the Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (EAO) must first approve Application Information Requirements. The Application Information Requirements will specify the studies to be conducted and the detailed information to be provided by the Proponent in its Application. The EAO has now received draft Application Information Requirements from the Proponent and invites comments on this draft. In order to provide information about the Application Information Requirements the EAO invites the public to attend an Open House. There will be 2 Open Houses, to be held as follows:

at: King Edward Hotel, Stewart, BC on: June 13, 2012 from: 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at: School Board Office, Dease Lake, BC

on: June 14, 2012 from: 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

There are 30 days for the submission of comments by the public in relation to the draft Application Information Requirements. The comment period will begin on June 11, 2012 and end on July 11, 2012. All comments received during this comment period in relation to the Application Information Requirements will be considered.

The intention of seeking public comments is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the Project are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process. At this stage of the process, the primary intent is to receive feedback about the studies or information required for a comprehensive environmental assessment. After taking public comments into account, the EAO will finalize the Application Information Requirements and issue them to the Proponent. The EAO accepts public comments through the following ways: • By Online Form at

http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca • By Mai l:

Dawna Harden Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1

• By Fax: Fax: 250-356-6448

An electronic copy of the Application Information Requirements and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. Copies of the Application Information Requirements are also available for viewing at the Stewart Public Library; the Smithers Public Library; Northern Lights College, Dease Lake; Iskut Band Office, Iskut; Tahltan Band Office, Telegraph Creek; Tahltan Central Council Office, Dease Lake; Kaska Dena Council Office, Lower Post; Dease River First Nation Office, Good Hope Lake. If you are unable to participate at this time, there will be an additional comment period during the Application review stage when you will also be able to provide comments to the EAO on the proposed Project.

NOTE: All submissions received by the EAO during the comment period in relation to the proposed Project are considered public and will be posted to the EAO website.

LAUREN BENN / THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

Pictured above are Comrade Murray Hamer and Mary Moran accepting a cheque from Legion president Debbie Sinnott, donated from Terrace’s Legion to the 747 air cadets.

Legion donates money raisedBy Lauren BennTHE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

TERRACE - The Ter-race Legion had its an-nual donation presenta-tion this May, handing out money it raises throughout the year to local community groups.

Saturday May 5, a crowd gathered at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 13’s hall on Le-gion Ave. to see awards and cheques presented as well as new members initiated.

Donations went toward the local 747

Air Cadets, local Girl Guides and Scouts Can-ada, Terrace Pipes and Drums, Terrace Church-es Food Bank, The Dease Lake Girl Guides of Canada, a pre-Olym-pic training camp to be held in August for the Special Olympics, stu-dent travel to the Skills Canada Trade Compe-tition, Terrace Youth Curling, the Pacifi c Northwest Music Fes-tival, Caledonia Senior Secondary’s Dry Grad Committee and a trip to Ottawa for four students from Terrace’s Centen-nial Christian School.

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS

2012

More and more, ho-listic therapies are being used in conjunction

with modern medicine to heal body, mind, and spirit.

Last year, three Terrace Women joined together to support wellness with distinct but complementary therapies to bring balance and healing to our community. Cheri Reidy and Diana Rose opened the Nourish-ing Life Wellness Clinic one year ago. Reidy, a long time Terrace resident had already been practicing as a registered acupuncturist for a year on her own but she harboured the dream of a clinic that of-fered Terrace residents a range of healing options.

When Rose, a registered massage therapist, relocated from Victoria, the two rented and renovated the Emerson location and opened the clinic.

Certifi ed hypnotherapist Brenda Sissons joined them last fall to extend a trio of therapeutic practices to the community.

For Reidy, the draw to practice holistic therapy was strong. During a trip

to China in 1995 to attend the International Women fs Conference in Beijing, her interest in Chinese medicine was galvanized after touring Chinese hospitals.

It would be several years before Reidy was able to undertake the three year training at the International College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Vancouver.

Having experience with her own and foster children with health and learning is-sues that western medicine could not address, she found the answers she sought in the 2500 year old tradition of Oriental medicine.

The practice of acupunc-ture involves balancing the body by using thin needles which interact with internal energy channels called merid-ians.

Recognized by the World Health Organization acu-puncture is used to treat a wide range of conditions.

It can also be used to bring emotional, mental and spiri-tual states back to balance. “People need not fear acu-puncture” said Reidy, “it can be a deeply relaxing and pain-

less experience when done by a fully qualifi ed practitioner.

Reidy also contracts with Northern Health offering acupuncture treatment in the Adult Day program for addic-tion, three mornings a week.

Rose, a Registered Massage Therapist trained in Victoria at the Westcoast College of Massage Therapy.

She’d known she wanted a massage practice since 2005 while working as a pharmacy technician at the hospital.

As a dancer and physi-cally active herself, she saw massage therapy as the right blend of kinesthetic and medical knowledge.

Massage Therapy uses many specifi c techniques and different approaches to treat a vast number of pain causing conditions, from tendinitis, to sciatic pain, to headaches.

Massage therapy is a safe and effective way to speed recovery from car accidents and effective for over- train-ing injuries.

“With three years of schooling and an in depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology I can help relax

the body and relieve pain quickly” says Rose.

Reidy and Rose saw hypno-therapy as a natural fi t with the benefi ts of acupuncture and massage.

When used in a therapeutic setting, hypnosis can help cli-ents deal with energy drain-ing chronic pain and support growth in areas of their lives where they are fi nding it dif-fi cult to make health support-ing changes.

With deep relaxation as its base, hypnotherapy is highly effective in replacing limiting beliefs and habits with more positive, growth supporting beliefs and choices that lead to healing and change.

It is commonly known for its effectiveness in weight management, smoking cessa-tion, and relief from chronic stress, anxiety and phobias but hypnotherapy’s applica-tions are as broad as the range of behaviours clients want to change.

Already a student in the Masters of Education Coun-selling program at the Uni-versity of Northern British Columbia, Sissons jumped at the chance to add hypnosis to

her repertoire of counselling skills.

She is a certifi ed hypno-therapist with the Interna-tional Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association.

“I am delighted with the practice, “ says Sissons. “Hyp-notherapy is a brief therapy. It’s a powerful tool that helps people make positive changes in their lives in a remarkably short period of time.”

Nearing the clinic’s one-year anniversary, each of them took a moment to stop and refl ect on the satisfaction of creating a holistic healing business in Terrace.

“It is wonderful to be working together,” says Sis-sons. “The clinic feels like a healing space. People are continually impressed at the calm, welcoming atmosphere and the positive results.”

“For me, this work is profound and gratifying. I learn so much from each patient. The best for me is to help with intractable chronic pain.”

To Rose, “it is just such a pleasure to know that this is where I work.”

Holistic approach helps wellness

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CAROL GOUTHRO AND LORELEI MCCARRON

Carol Gouthro and Lorelei McCarron are very pleased to announce their new TAX AND BOOKKEEPING SERVICES located at 4613 Lazelle Avenue in Terrace. Carol has lived in Terrace since 1978 and Lorelei has been here all of her life so they are both very familiar with everyday life and business in the Northwest. They both have 15 years tax preparation experience and are both certifi ed as tax preparers and bookkeepers.

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As is the case with any successful organization, a group of dedicated hard working individuals can usually be found behind the scenes. Hawkair is no exception! Over the past 12 years the success of Hawkair has been driven by a group of talented, knowledgeable and dedicated women. When you book a fl ight and travel with us, there are women in every department that handle and manage your entire Hawkair experience. From booking your reservation over the phone, to checking you in at the airport counter. From managing your safety and comfort in-fl ight, to fl ying the plane.

The 68 women working at Hawkair are committed to maintaining our airline’s caring customer service, providing outstanding community support and involvement, and crafting our dynamic corporate personality. Hawkair is proud to have so many smart and hard-working women working at the heart of our airline, including:• Human Resources Manager• Safety Systems Manager• Flight Attendants and Chief Flight Attendants• Pilot• Financial Accountant• Accounting and Payroll• Chief Dispatcher• Crew Scheduler• Director of Operations• Marketing and Charter Sales• Revenue Management• Aircraft Maintenance and Tech Records• Customer Service Agents and Manager• Reservation Agents and Manager

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This is Images twenty-second year in business and as always our staff is staying on top of the constantly changing beauty industry. With twelve stylists and three estheticians Images is uniquely positioned to meet the needs of every client.In the past year we have welcomed back three stylists and one esthetician and also added three new stylists. We have a good mix of experience and youth which allows us to offer current, trendy, quality service for our clients in a high energy, friendly atmosphere.Visit us in the Lazelle mini mall.

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Born in the majestic Punjab, India, Kam grew up in both Prince Rupert and Terrace and truly understands the diversity and complexity of smaller communities. She began her career in the fi nancial services industry in 1996 and, as an entrepreneur at heart, started her own fi nancial planning practice with Investors Group in 2004. With hard work and strict ethics distilled at a young age, Kam grew her practice by ensuring all clients receive a holistic approach to their fi nancial future.

Her extensive experience includes holistic planning, cash fl ow and budgeting, debt management, protection through insurance, retirement and income planning, and estate issues. As a member of her region offi ce, she is backed by a team of professionals to ensure your needs, goals and wants are achieved.

Kam Siemens is a Financial Consultant and Certifi ed Financial Planner professional (CFP) and a Financial Divorce Specialist (FDS), who has extensive training in divorce and separation planning. This enables her to help individuals in separation and divorce situations avoid making costly fi nancial mistakes, as it relates to their future well-being.

Kam is passionate about educating, enriching, and empowering the people she serves. When she is not busy giving back to the community her experience with life, her husband, and two girls also bring fl avour to her practice.

Please join me for a session on Financial Recovery from Divorce/SeparationTuesday, June 12, 2012 7:00pm – 8:00pmInvestors Group (above Service Canada)Please confi rm attendance [email protected]

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Separating business, home, and personal identity can be diffi cult for entrepreneurs. You have so much of yourself wrapped up in what you do for a living. Running a business tends to be all-consuming and it can be hard to tell where you stop and your business begins and, not just in terms of your emotional investment. Your personal and company fi nances can also get mixed together if you’re not careful.

There are benefi ts to keeping your business and personal fi nances separate. First and foremost, it legitimizes what you’re doing, not only in your eyes but in the eyes of other interested parties, including bankers and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).

Legitimate business expenses can be deducted from your business revenues to reduce taxable income. This means that if you keep detailed accounting records, and track the expenses you incur over the course of the year, you will never pay more tax than you have to. Of course, your expenses have to be legitimate and they have to be backed up with the necessary receipts and/or other documentation.

The second important benefi t for making a clear distinction between your business and personal fi nances is that, you get an accurate and objective view of your business’ viability. You’ll never know if it can support both you and your goals in the short and long term if you don’t have an uncompromised picture of its fi nances.

It can be challenging to keep your business and personal fi nances separated, the following tips can help you:

If you operate from your home, try • to confi ne your work to one room or one area and keep that space exclusively for your business. This way, you can easily determine the percentage of housing costs to apply to the business. As much

as possible, fi nd ways to clearly distinguish what belongs to the business and what doesn’t. For example, if you can, set up a separate business phone line or at least track your business telephone usage.

Set up a company credit card • and use it for business expenses. Remember, though, that the card is a tracking tool, not a source of fi nancing. Interest on credit cards is too high to be using one to fl oat your business.

Establish a fi ling system for your • business receipts. Don’t throw them all in a shoebox and hand them to an accountant at the end of the year. The shoebox provides you with virtually no ongoing fi nancial information. The least you should do is fi gure out the major expense categories that you have and, as your costs are incurred, fi le the invoices and receipts accordingly. Then, once a month, enter the information into your revenue/expense and cash fl ow statements.

If you use your car for business • purposes, keep a log of the kilometers you travel for the business. You’ll be able to apply a percentage of your vehicle expenses against your business revenues at year end.

Don’t think you need to do it all. Consult with your accountant to set up a system that makes sense for you. However, it is critical to have enough fi nancial understanding to tell if you’re making a profi t, how your cash fl ow is doing, and how each area of your business is doing.”

Women’s Enterprise Centre is the go-to place for BC women business owners for business loans, skills training, business advisory services, resources, publications and referrals. Call us at 1.800.643.7014 or email [email protected] from anywhere in BC.

Separate Your Business and Personal Expenses

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Thousands of jobs...Over 3,000 direct construction jobs will be created in British Columbia at the peak of construction. As well, 560 new long-term jobs will be generated in BC.

World-class safety standards...Carefully planned and built to respect the terrain and wildlife, the pipeline will be monitored 24/7. To protect the waters and coastline of BC, marine facilities will adopt additional navigation aids, increase emergency response capabilities, and implement new land-based radar so that Canada’s Northwest Coast is safer for all marine traffic.

A stronger BC economy with new trade partners...There will be more opportunities and towns will prosper. It will open up global markets for our energy exports and increase Canada’s Gross Domestic Product by $270 billion.

Millions of dollars for community projects...Over 30 years, more than $1.2 billion in tax revenue for BC can be used to strengthen public services. Enbridge will also provide $100 million to support communities near the pipeline.

It’s more than a pipeline. It’s a path to our future.

Join the conversation at northerngateway.ca

©2012 Northern Gateway Pipelines Inc.

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Grand opening tomorrow…

SHAUN THOMAS / THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

PRINCE RUPERT - The new Shoppers Drug Mart in the Rupert Square Mall will hold its grand opening on June 2 beginning at eight a.m. The store is much larger than the old 3rd Avenue loca-tion, and includes a full grocery section, magazine and books, an increased pharmacy space, a larger cosmetics section, toys, electronics and much, much more.

CITY OF PRINCE RUPERT

SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLEMEETINGS

PROPOSED FIRE HALL/RCMP BUILDING(S)

Prince Rupert City Council is holding a series of Special Committee of the Whole Meetings.

The purpose of the meetings is to provide to the citizens of our community with important information on City Infrastructure. The meetings will focus on the construction of a proposed Fire Hall/RCMP /Public Safety Building(s).

The meetings will be held in Council Chambers at City Hall on the following dates:

Monday, June 4, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

Each evening, information on different aspects of the topic will be discussed. Citizens are encouraged to attend and ask questions.

The meetings will also be televised on Channel 10. Video and audio recordings of the meeting will be stored on our website. Beginning at 7:00 p.m., interested individuals will be able to phone 250-627-8659 to ask questions (your question will be taken by a staff member). Additionally, at any time, emails may be sent to [email protected]

Please contact Mr. Dan Rodin, Chief Financial Officer for more information at: (250) 627-0935.

CONGRATULATIONSto our 2012-13 Prince Rupert

Boarding Scholarship RecipientGareth Croft

This exceptional student is among 18 youth from Western Canada and the Western United States who have received a scholarship to study at SMUS in Victoria, BC as a boarding student in Grades 8 through 12.

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EI changes could affect local fi shermenBy Martina PerryTHE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

PRINCE RUPERT - Late last week at a news conference held in Ot-tawa, Human Resource Minister Diane Finley announced a number of proposed changes to employment insurance, with some of the changes largely affecting fi sher-men around the country, including those living in Prince Rupert.

Under the proposed changes, EI recipients would be put into one of three categories:

- Long-tenured workers, those who have paid into the system for seven of the past ten years and collected EI for less than 35 weeks in the past fi ve years

- Frequent claimants, those who have made three or more claims and collected benefi ts for more than 60 weeks in the past fi ve years

- Occasional claim-ants, which includes ev-ery other EI recipient.

Frequent claimants, like fi shermen, would be required to accept a larger range of jobs than long-tenured workers. In most cases, people on EI would have to accept a job that is within an hour’s drive from their place of residence that pays within 70 per cent of their previous job. Finley says that the pro-posed changes will be an incentive for unem-ployed Canadians to get back to work consider-ing that currently EI pays recipients 55 per cent of their former wage.

Finley commented

that the objective of this isn’t to force people to take jobs that they are not suited for, but to con-nect Canadians to avail-able jobs.

Christina Nelson, who is a member of the United Fishermen and Allied Workers’ Union in Prince Rupert, says that Finley was not clear on what these available jobs may be.

“It’s far too open ended,” she said.

Also, EI recipients will receive two job alerts a day instead of the current system that shows recipients three job listings per week.

“If there are six workers that are all very much the same, and there’s one job, how does that work?” asked Nelson.

“We’re not sure how this all is going to pan out.”

Another concern Nelson has over pro-posed changes includes the large decrease in the number of appeal bodies that can review denied claims.

“Getting rid of the appeal bodies and go-ing to a new system of 74 individuals across the whole country seems un-manageable and with no recourse seems criminal to me,” she said.

The new potential changes also would dis-continue employment insurance projects that have benefi ted the re-gion, including Best 14 Weeks, where workers select their highest paid weeks of employment for a better benefi t rate.

Irvin Figg, President of the United Fishermen and Allied Workers’ Union was in Prince Ru-pert earlier this month

to talk to city council about sending a letter to the federal government about retaining this and other programs, how-

ever under the proposed changes they will be cut.

Changes are expect-ed to be in place in early 2013.

ALAN S. HALE / THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

Fishermen all over Canadian would be forced to fi nd work in the off season.

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* Check publicengagement.icbc.com for potential revisions to this schedule.Date subject to change without notice.

Your opinion matters.That’s why we’d like to hear from you before proposing any changes.

To learn more and to add your voice, attend a public open house in a community near you or go to icbc.com. We hope to hear from you.

ICBC is updating the way we set premiums for Basic vehicle insurance coverage. You’ve told us the system would be fairer if lower-risk drivers paid less for their insurance and higher-risk drivers paid more. We agree.

Before making any changes to our current system, we’d like your input. We’re considering several options that may impact what you pay for your Basic insurance in the future. Your feedback will go into the fi nal changes that we propose for fairer Basic vehicle insurance pricing.

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LAUREN BENN / THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

TERRACE - Chris Dale and Jean Paul Bourgoin work on forms to rebuild four of the eight horseshoe pits right beside Heritage Park. Mate-rial for the improvements come thanks to a group of individuals. The City of Terrace then provided a staff member to work with the group on bring the project to a successful conclusion. The city hopes to rebuild the remaining four pits in 2013.

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At least 25 per cent of people who are HIV+ do not know

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75 per cent of new infections. Northern Health, in collaboration

with its community partners, is working with the Province of

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Misty River Books continues to grow! We now have over 9000 items in stock including almost 700 mag-azines and almost 575 stationery items. We have books and other items for just about all occasions.

Sharon, Gillian, Hana, Lesley, Sarah, Laura and Anna, our knowledgeable staff have worked hard to make sure that they can recommend books for you to read and enjoy. Come and test our knowledge!We are very excited about the books that are out and are coming out and the coming new releases. We have a great passion for books and more importantly for YOU... our customers. If you are passionate about a particular book or series please let us know and introduce it to us. We love to read and are always looking for different authors and series.We have an amazing supply chain system and work very hard to get your books to you as soon as we can. If we can’t find the book you are looking for we have access to out of print books and can get you a used copy. Our hours have changed to better serve the community of the Northwest. We are not open Fridays till 8pm and Sunday 11am to 4pm in order to be more accessible for your shopping needs. We look forward to seeing you!Please visit our website www.mistyriverbooks.com and order online from us.

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Do Your Part Recycling has been in business since May 2006. Owner Kasey Lewis along with a business partner started their small company with an idea to make recycling accessible and convenient in Terrace and

Thornhill. Over the years Kasey became the sole owner and decided to start venturing out into other avenues of business. Do Your Part Recycling now offers confidential shredding services throughout the northwest and there are future plans of offering curbside compost pick up.

Kasey Lewis

Do Your Part Recycling Co.250-615-7692

www.doyourpart.ca

The biggest issues in marketing are budget and message. If your target market is “women”, it’s going to be pretty hard to fi nd a single, clear message that appeals to all of them. Since women come in an endless variety of shades and fl avours, with so many different interests, it’s almost impossible to fi nd a mix of marketing and advertising media that could possibly reach them all. Well, unless you have an endless budget.

To market your product or service effectively, you need to know information or “the profi le” of the customer you want to sell to. Trying to lump everyone together simply doesn’t work. The solution is to think truly targeted market, that small, hard to hit, sweet spot in the middle of the target (the bull’s eye). Let’s look at how to get started.

Finding the Sweet Spot

The fi rst step, when you start in business, is doing market research to defi ne as specifi c a description of your prospective customers as possible. You’ll get a pretty good idea of who

is likely to purchase, but until you actually get going and test the waters, it’s still only theory.

Once you have a few clients in your portfolio, you’ll begin to get a sense of whether your initial ideas were on the mark or whether you encountered some surprises along the way. As you adjust your focus based on the response you’ve received (i.e. sales), you move one ring closer to the bull’s eye.

Fine Tuning the Profi le

It won’t take you long to build a larger database of clients to draw from, giving you an opportunity to get an even clearer, more specifi c picture of who is buying your product or service.

Review your records and identify the obvious characteristics they have in common: age, gender, industry, geography, purchase patterns, etc. Any details you can glean from your customer data becomes valuable information in repeating your success on a grander scale.

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Cheri Reidy is a Registered Acupuncturist with the CTCMA.She encourages anyone with intractable illness or pain to give this time tested therapy a chance. Relaxing and painless, acupuncture is also a powerful adjunct to addiction treatment. Generally speaking a course of treatment from six to ten sessions will yield results. Chinese Medicine is Cheri’s passion in life. Diana Rose, Registered Massage Therapist is new to Terrace from Victoria. She is committed to offering her chosen community a safe and effective means of treating a wide range of painful conditions from repetitive strain injuries to whiplash to migraines. Whether skeletal, muscular, chronic or acute pain, Diana is both knowledgeable and skilled. She is returning to work on a part time basis this spring following the birth of her son.Brenda Sissons is a Certifi ed Hypnotherapist with the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association. She uses hypnosis to teach guided relaxation techniques and to help clients break free from beliefs and habits that are keeping them stuck. Hypnotherapy is a safe and respectful way to access one’s personal power to make change in a very short time. Brenda works part time and fl exible hours at the clinic.

Nourishing Life Wellness Clinic

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Complement the changes you want to make in your life with the healing therapies at Nourishing Life Wellness Clinic provided by the professional and knowledgeable practitioners at this convenient downtown location.

Acupuncture Cheri Reidyregistered acupuncturist

250.641.1018

Hypnotherapy Brenda Sissons

certi ed hypnotherapist

250.615.7040

Massage Therapy Diana Rose

registered massage therapist

250.638.7059

Nourishing Life Wellness Clinic is a healing oasis offering complementary compassionate health options to help Terrace be a vibrantly healthy community.

3212 Emerson St. Terrace

“Advice You Can Bank On”Dianne Rooker - I have been with RBC in Terrace for 11 years and managing the branch for just over 3 years. I especially enjoy working with my staff to ensure each of our clients receive excellent service and “Advice You Can Bank On”. It is a joy working in the Terrace community and I love my career choice. Gale Beaman - Senior Account Manager Business & Personal - Gale looks forward to serving all your small business needs and has already met a lot of the clients that are assigned to her desk. She is very passionate about small business and handles all their business needs. Her family chose to move to Terrace because of the wonderful people, excellent fishing and spectacular scenery. Gale also is excited to be involved in “Volunteer Terrace” to help our community. Lorna Hughes - Mortgage Specialist - Lorna is our Mortgage Specialist for the Terrace, Kitimat and Prince Rupert areas. She has been working for RBC for three years and enjoys helping her clients get the right mortgage for their new home purchase. Lorna is available outside traditional bank hours to service every type of mortgage need.

Dianne Rooker Gale Beaman Lorna Hughes

4640 Lakelse Avenue, Terrace, BC

250-635-8042

www.silvertipinc.ca

As Silvertip Promotions celebrates six years at the Greig Ave. location thingsjust keep getting busier for Janice and her staff. Shauna, Mona, Natalie andDonna all enjoy working with the Silvertip clients.

They continue to provide the community with professionally decorated apparel,promotional items and a variety of printed matter.

Whether you are starting a new business or wanting to get your existingbusiness more noticed they can help.

It's not just businesses that they help, they decorate hockey jerseys, baseballand basketball jerseys, any kind of team uniform.

Stop by and visit the well stocked showroom,showcasing samples from leading supplierssuch as Stormtech, Ash City, Trimark, Gildan and many more.

Let the friendly, experienced staff of SilvertipPromotions help you get noticed with yourlogo on everything from your vehicles toyour apparel.

With over 27 years of expertise Silvertip is the company you can trust to do it right.

The Spotted Horse Farm & Nursery is in it’s s e v e n t h year of operation and local o w n e r /

operator Cathy Jackson has realized a life long ambition to own her own nursery.Having close to 20 years experience in gardening and landscaping gives Cathy the expertise and knowledge of knowing what will do well and thrive in this area. And owning the

business lets her not only be able to order what will thrive and survive in this growing zone but be able to bring in different and unique plants, shrubs and landscaping trees that will survive our often dramatic climate changes. The expanded greenhouse and yard facilities have an abundance of colorful and much sought after foliages and plants as well as the popular Sea Soil. This latest organic soil amendment from Vancouver Island is only available at The Spotted Horse Farm & Nursery so make sure to drive the short distance down to 4903 Graham Avenue and look for the giant painted saw blade with their logo on it.

~FARM & NURSERY~250.635.19074903 Graham Ave., TerraceMon. - Sat. 10am - 6pmSundays Noon - 4:30pm

Cathy Jackson - The Spotted Horse

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Kelly Ruff Urban Pets

Kelly Ruff

Owner & Certified Trainer

Urban Pets has so much more than food!

With first class products from squeaky chew toys to unique Pet Urns, Urban Pets can provide you with everything you need from puppy to passing.

Kelly and her staff will guide you through the whole process, from finding the right class for your training requirements to fitting your dog for its collar, plus a groomer is available to trim nails.

Urban Pets is going raw! Urban Pets will soon be offering a raw pet foods, considered to be the most natural diet for dogs & cats. It offers so many benefits other foods cannot.

Release your pet’s “RUFF” side!

Where the fun begins!

114 - 4716 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, BCTerrace 250-638-7929 Toll Free 1-877-348-RUFF (7833)

Urban Pets offers some of the best holistic foods that meet the criteria of no corn, wheat, soy, by-products, animal digest, beet pulp, BHA and BHT,

plus a variety of holistic and natural dog treats and supplements.

Pet foods are available in Kitimat 250.632.6274

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Go Straight to the Source

Ask your customers!

There is no better way to understand the unique characteristics of your customers and why they choose to do business with you than asking them directly. Find out what they like, what they don’t like, what’s working for them and what’s not. Put yourself in their shoes and learn what motivates their buying behaviour.

Niche Marketing

There’s a good chance even with the more focused target market not all of your customers look exactly alike. That’s great news!

Now you get to take the fi nal step and decide precisely which bull’s eye -- which sweet spot -- you want to hit. Look at the shortlist of customer profi les you have identifi ed as likely prospects, which one do you want to spend your time, energy and marketing budget on?

To make that decision, you’ll want to factor in the hard facts, such as which category of customer is most profi table, with the human facts, such as which customers do you most enjoy serving?

You can gather a great deal of research and experience to take you most of the way toward hitting your customer profi le target, but in the end the fi nal decision is up to you.

For more resources on marketing your business go to www.womensenterprise.ca/resources. Women’s Enterprise Centre is the go-to place for women entrepreneurs all over BC. We provide business advice, loans, training, resources, and mentors to help women start, purchase or grow a small business. With offi ces and business advisors throughout the province, we provide essential resources and services designed to build business capacity and fuel success. Our professional team understands and relates to the unique circumstances of women business owners, providing tools and confi dence through a supportive, individual and practical approach. Visit www.womensenterprise.ca for more information.

This article was written in collaboration with Liz Gaige, Market Navigators Consulting, www.marketnavigators.ca.

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For those wishing to celebrate Don’s Life an

OPEN HOUSEwill be held on

Saturday, June 9, 2012 at 4008 Best Street, Terrace, B.C.

from 1 pm - 4 pm

In Loving Memory ofDonald George Legros

1944-2012

The family of the late

Norman Barker would like to announce a

Celebration Of Life to be held Sunday June 17,

from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at the Moose Lodge,

745 1st Ave West, Prince Rupert.

IN MEMORY OF NORM BARKERMAY 17, 2012

This is a day we will never forget, the day God whispered in your ear, “Come with me”. We knew you were tired and had to go and did our best to be brave.

Someday, Norm, we will cruise again in that old Meteor you loved so much. (Sorry about the dent).

Always loved and always in our hearts,Teeny, Normie, Val and Thomas

Danny Charles Currie

passed away quietly in his home at the age of 57. Dan leaves behind his Mom and Dad (Butch & Christine), his son (Jay), brother (Wayne), sisters (Joanne & Cindy; one nephew and ve nieces; uncles and cousins.No service by request, a private family gathering will take place at a later date.We will miss Dan’s kind-heart, and happy disposition.As long as we live, they too shall live, for they are a part of us, as we remember them.

Helen Joyce FontaineOctober 29, 1928 - May 8, 2012

It’s with sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother Helen Fontaine of Kitimat and resident of Mountain View Lodge.She was predeceased by her parents Robert and Lena Scaife, sister May Scaife, brother Ed Scaife, and husband

Andrew Fontaine.Left to mourn are Darrell

(Debra), Wayne (Xinchen), Gloria Mott (Larry), Neil (Sumiko), four grandchildren Aaron & Cameron Mott, and Calvin & Sarah Fontaine.Internment Terrace Cemetary.

The Family would like to thank Dr. Wahl, the nurses and staff at Mountain

View Lodge, and the family and friends who helped us

through this hard time.The Fontaine and Mott Families.The Fontaine and Mott Families.

Carl Emery FillionJanuary 25, 1951 - May 24, 2012Carl was born January 25,1951. He

was tragically taken from his loving family on May 24, 2012.

He is predeased by his son Luke. Carl is survived by his loving wife of 41 years Marilyn, son Mark (Tammy) Fillion of Prince George, and daughter Christine (Chris) Anderson of Strathmore Alberta. His adoring grandchildren Madarla, Kyle, and Madison Fillion, Wyatt and Bo Anderson. He will be sadly missed by his parents Emery and Irene Fillion, and Jean Nilson all of Prince George. Brothers Bill (Sandy) Fillion, Burt (Mary-Jane) Fillion, Ross (Audrey) Fillion, Ken Fillion and Thomas Nilson all of Prince George. Sisters Carol (Gary) Kalyn of Prince George, Brenda Fillion of Prince George, Kim (Pete) Croot of Terrace and Roberta (Ed) Jagodnik of Prince George. Countless nieces and nephews, Aunts and Uncles, Cousins and many friends.

Carl will be deeply missed by all. We love you Carl.

A celebration of life will be held at the Blackburn Community Centre on June 3, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. 2451 S. Blackburn Road

FirstCanada can no longer sustain the cost of running a service between Kitimat and the Terrace

Airport. While many people believed that the service was subsidized, it was not. With the rising cost of providing the service and the lack of ridership,

FirstCanada had to make a business decision on what to do with the service.

Therefore Saturday June 16 2012, will be the last service to the Airport as FirstCanada has decided to discontinue the Airport Shuttle Service between

Kitimat and Terrace Airport.We would like to thank all our loyal customers for

their patronage over all the past years.

Announcements

Craft Fairs

LAST MINUTE LAST MINUTE MARKETMARKETEvery SaturdayEvery Saturday

9:00am - 12:30pm9:00am - 12:30pmat the Moose Hallat the Moose Hall

CraftCraft items itemsFried Bread • BakingFried Bread • Baking

Home Business Home Business & Yard Sale Items& Yard Sale ItemsHoly Crap CerealHoly Crap Cereal

Dream CreamDream Cream

ForFor table rentals call table rentals callRosa 250-624-4787 orRosa 250-624-4787 or

Kathleen 250-624-5652.Kathleen 250-624-5652.The coffee is always on!The coffee is always on!

Coming Events

PAWS AND CLAWS THRIFT STORE. OPENS JUNE 1ST 9AM TO 5PM. 230 1ST AVE WEST. FOR PICK-UP CALL 250-600-3444 10AM-4PM. HELPING OUR LOCAL ANI-MAL CAUSES. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Travel

GetawaysLONG BEACH - Ucluelet - Deluxe waterfront cabin,

sleeps 6, BBQ. May Special. 2 nights $239 / 3 nights $299.Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

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Obituaries

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Join us

Sunday Mornings at 11am Kitimat Chamber of Commerce

Conference Room, 2109 Forest Ave.Messages by

Pastor John Piper via DVD

Pacifi c CornerstoneBaptist Church

Salvation by grace alone, Salvation by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone,

to the glory of God alone!to the glory of God alone!

For more information phone 250-632-4924

1180 Kingfi sher Ave. • Ph. 250-632-7149Email: [email protected] • Rev. Larry Scottwww.kitimatunitedchurch.ca/index.html

FIRST UNITED CHURCH

Sunday, May 2711:00 am Worship Service

“When the Spirit Comes.”

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH840 Columbia Ave. – Ph. 250-632-6014

Email: [email protected]. Paul Stade - Rev. Tim Coleman

The HarvestTHE HARVEST MINISTRIES CANADA

Held at the Eagle Centre Theater, 193 Nechako CentrePh. 250-632-5501 email: [email protected]

www.harvestministriescanada.comView live webstreaming of Saturday Services at:

www.ustream.tv/channel/eagle-broadcast

Pastor Mickeal HoffmanPastor Mickeal Hoffman1340 Kingfisher Avenue - Church Ph. 250-632-56231340 Kingfisher Avenue - Church Ph. 250-632-5623

ALL ARE WELCOMEALL ARE WELCOMEFull Gospel Bible Fellowship

Sunday, May 27, 201210:30 am Morning Worship Service

“Risen Christ in a Broken World”

PresbyterianCHURCH

Lahakas and NalabilaPh. 250-632-2044 or 250-632-2568

Sunday May 27, 2012Pentecost Sunday

10:30 am Worship Serviceand Sunday School.Worship Leader: Chris Knight

“We are one in the Spirit - we are one in the Lord.”

REDEEMERLUTHERAN CHURCH

CONGREGATION OF LUTHERAN CHURCH CANADAPastor Clint Magnus • ph. 250-632-6962

KITIMAT

1474 Nalabila Blvd.

11:00 am Sunday Worship 9:45 am Bible Study and Sunday School

TERRACE

5010 Agar Ave.

2:00 pm Sunday Worship

250.631.7825

Christ Church AnglicanAll are Welcome Sunday, May 27, 10:30 am

Day of PentecostEucharist with Father Luke Anker

1739 Gyrfalcon • Ph. 250-632-78121739 Gyrfalcon • Ph. 250-632-7812

John 16:4b “I did not tell you these things at the beginning, for I was with you.”

1760 Nalabila BoulevardPh 250-632-2215 Father Kenneth Uwaoma

www.catholickitimat.ca ~ EVERYONE WELCOME

“Those who love me will keep my word,and my Father will love them, and we will come to them.” John 14:23

Saturday’s at 7:30 pmSunday’s at 10:00 am

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Mountain View Alliance Church1332 Lahakas Blvd. N 250-632-4658

www.mountainviewalliance.caRev. Don Read, Pastor

AWN Canadian Project PresentationIt Starts With a Girl

Sunday, May 27 10:30

Worship Service & Kids Church

KitimatWorship

Directory

Eighth Sunday of Easter

Christ the KingChrist the KingPARISHPARISH

Saturday May 267:30 pm

Celebrationof the Eucharist

Sunday May 2710:00 am

Celebrationof the Eucharist

1103 Tweedsmuir Avenue, KitimatPhone 250.632.6074

Sunday, January 8Service 11:00 am

Haisla PentecostalAssembly

“Bible Connections” for all ages 9:30 am with light breakfast

Worship 11:00 am • Galatians 5:13-26

“The Fruit of the Holy Spirit”

Saturday Night

Services

Saturday, May 26 - FellowshipPre-Service Prayer 7:00 pm

Service 7:30 pmEveryone welcome!!!

Summer Mass Schedule

In effect from May 19 & 20 to Sept. 1 & 2

SENIOR’S ASSOCIATION OF BCConvention Fort St. John 2012

Raffle tickets were sold throughout BC but the THREE MAJOR PRIZES were won in Kitimat.

Lucky winners were:

THANK YOU Kitimat for supporting the BC Seniors Association!

WOODS FOREMANWFP is currently seeking a fully experienced Woods Foreman to join our Holberg Forest Operation located approximately 45 minutes west of Port Hardy.

Reporting to the General Foreman, the Woods Foreman is responsible for leading company logging crews and contractors and ensuring that the highest standards of safety, quality, production, and environmental protection and production are maintained. The Holberg Forest Operation harvests approximately 550,000 m³ annually.

A detailed job posting can be viewed athttp://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-people-

employment/careers/Please apply in confi dence to:

Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611

Email: [email protected] Deadline: June 15th, 2012Reference Code: HFO, Woods Foreman

As only short listed candidates will be contacted, WFP thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company.

Please visit us at www.westernforest.com

Call Today For Free Info Kit

1-877-840-0888www.ThompsonCC.ca

Pharmacy Technician!Available ONLINE, or at our

Kamloops campusThe fi rst CCAPP accredited program in BCOnline program – 10 months - Class work can be done from home - Constant instructor support - 6 weeks of on-campus labs required

We also offer an

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Financial Aid available for qualifi ed students

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Employment

Automotive

2005 Honda Civic LX Coupe

One owner, Lady driven, 41,000km, Sunroof,

Automatic, no accidents. $9700 OBO

Serious inquiries only. 250-624-5856

Place of Worship

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Information

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Career Opportunities

Employment

Place of Worship

Career Opportunities

Employment

Place of Worship

Career Opportunities

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Place of Worship

Gemma’sBoutiques

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NEWSPAPERSTUFFERSNEEDED

NorthernSentinelK I T I M A T

FOR FRIDAY MORNINGS.Apply in person with

resume to:Northern Sentinel

626 Enterprise Ave.Kitimat, BC V8C 2E4.

Attention: Magda

KASIKS WILDERNESS RESORTTerrace, B.C.

The Resort is seeking a responsible, mature and well organized individual

TO JOIN OUR TEAM Under the supervision and general direction of the Head Cook, this is a seasonal full time position, consisting of evenings, weekdays and weekends.

General duties include:-Preparation of full course meals; cooking and baking as required.

-Work with minimal supervision-Daily Kitchen sanitation and clean-up-General Maintenance of kitchen equipment-General cleaning of rooms and resort-Prepare grocery order and maintain inventory -Mechanical experience an asset

Applicants must have:-1 to 2 year’s experience -Valid Safe Food Handling Certificate-Own transportation-Lodge is located in remote area

Please fax of email your resume and drivers abstract to:[email protected]

Fax: 250-638-8409Only those short listed will be contacted

EMPLOYMENTOPPORTUNITY

Northwest Community College is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from First Nations people, women, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.For complete job posting details visit: www.nwcc.bc.ca/Postings/index.cfm. We thank all applicants and regret that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact: Northwest Community College Human Resources5331 McConnell Avenue, Terrace, BC V8G 4X2250.635.6511 1.877.277.2288 [email protected]

Northwest Community College is seeking an experienced professional to fill a full time key administrator position to oversee the facilities and maintenance department of the College. Reporting to the Vice-President Finance and Administration, the Manager is accountable for the administrative leadership and management of the facilities and maintenance department. This position takes a leadership role in the effective planning, construction and management of College land, buildings and related equipment at all campuses. This includes overseeing the operations of the department, janitorial contracts, preparation and management of annual operating budgets, capital budgets and financial control.

Competition #12.023M

Closes: This competition will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. The review of applications will occur June 15, 2012.

MANAGER, Facilities and Maintenance – TERRACE

Is a Teaching Career in Your Future?

Join us for a free

information session on

Wednesday June 20, 2012

7:00 pm at

UNBC Terrace Campus 4837 Keith Avenue in

Room #103

Snacks & Refreshments will be served.

Bachelor of Education 2 year Elementary program New intake September 2013

Applications due March 15, 2013

Contact Lynn Turner at the Terrace

Campus for further information or e-mail [email protected] Phone: (250) 615-5578 or

1-800-697-7388

Experienced “Yard Truck” Driver (Full Time)

Quickload CEF Inc. is seeking a full time Yard Truck Driver for its Prince Rupert based container stuf ng and transload yard opera-tions business.

You will be completing all tasks and duties required for driving around the Yard, as well as maintaining and general maintenance on the truck.

Tasks and duties will include: carrying out routine vehicle checks• be able to back up 40’ containers • to the loading areamaking sure that the load is • correctly placed and is securedriving containers to and from • the loading area according to site requirementscollecting mileage from chassis• maintaining a log book with • details of trips as well as maintenance requirementsmaintain good communications • with the dispatch coordinator

To successfully secure this opportunity, you must:

have at least two years • truck-driving experiencehave a Class 1 licence• be reliable, punctual and self-motivated• have a great attitude • and strong work ethic

Hourly rate will be discussed during the interview.

Application deadline is June 4th, 2012.

Please email or fax a resume and cover letter to:

Jonathan Hunt, Operations ManagerQuickload CEF Inc., Transload [email protected] : (250) 624-5249

MINOR

HOCKEY

is looking for

REP COACHESfor the Kitimat Minor Hockey league 2012 - 2013 season.

Please contact Donald at250-639-2099 by June 15 to complete a coaching application form.

Coaching clinics are available.For more information please visit www.kitimatminorhockey.com

The Northwest’s leading Jeweller is looking for Full & Part Time

Sales Associates Retail sales experience an asset but will train

candidates who desire a career in this exciting and rewarding environment.

Drop off resumes in person to Kimberly, 4646 Lakelse Ave Terrace

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AIRLINES ARE Hiring- Train for high paying Aviation Main-tenance Career. FAA ap-proved program. Financial aid if qualifi ed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783.

Education/Trade Schools

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIP-MENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Sites in AB & BC. Hands on real world machine training. NO Simulators. Start any Mon-day. Funding Options. www.IHESchool.com1-866-399-3853

Help Wanted

Employment

Help WantedAn Alberta Construction Com-pany is hiring dozer, excavator and rock truck operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfi eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

An Earthmoving Company in Alberta is looking for a 3rd year or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will be part of a team maintaining and servicing our fl eet of Cat doz-ers, graders and rock trucks plus Deere/Hitachi excavators. You will work at our Modern Shop at Edson, Alberta with some associated fi eld work. Call Contour Construction at (780)723-5051

Education/Trade Schools

Employment

Help WantedHousekeeper needed for Park-side Resort Motel in Prince Rupert. Drop off resume Help Wanted

Help Wanted Help WantedFIND EVERYTHING YOUNEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

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BRINKMAN FOREST LTD.

Operations ForesterBrinkman Forest Ltd. is a progressive forest management company based in British Columbia. As a result of our growing operation, we have an immediate full-time position for an Operations Foresterin our Terrace office. This is a town job, and there is no camp work required. Brinkman Forests Ltd. offers a competitive salary, and benefit package as well as the opportunity to achieve annual performance incentives.

Duties:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, this position will play an integral role in forest planning, timber development, budgeting and implementation of road maintenance, road building, and harvesting operations. Key duties include, but are not limited to:

Resource planning management for higher level plans that are implemented within the forest districtOversee timber development and permit procurement for company clientsReview of cutting permit and appraisal data submissionsSupervision of harvesting and road construction activitiesNegotiation of harvesting and road construction rates with contractorsContractor log quality and log inventory trackingForest road and bridge inspections, and tracking of inventoryCoordinating activities pertaining to domestic log sales

Qualifications:

5+ years’ experience in forest or related natural resource fieldUndergraduate degree or technical diploma in forestry or natural resources field is preferredRegistered, or eligible for registration with the Association of BC Forest Professionals (RPF, RFT) is a plusKnowledge of regulatory framework, including the Forest and Range Practices Act, Forest Act, Interior Appraisal manual, and other relevant legislation and forest policiesPossess good communication and organizational skills

Terrace is a thriving community in Northwest BC with excellent year round recreational activities, world class fishing, and affordable housing. For more information click on the following link http://www.terrace.ca/ .

Interested applicants should fax, mail or email their resume and cover letter to:

Fax: (250) 635-2323

Mail: Attn: Betsy Dennis Brinkman Forest Ltd.

4905 Keith AvenueTerrace, BCV8G 5L8

E-mail: [email protected]

Resumes to be received by: June 4, 2012 4:30 p.m.

We appreciate all of the resumes and applications sent in, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salesperson

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Click on the Careers tab at www.blackpress.ca for For general career advertising check out www.bcjobne

A career with BBlack Press is home to some of the most established and well read newspapers in the province. We are the leading newspaper employer in our respective communities. We currently have several positions available. Check us out online.

ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVEThe Business Examiner, Vancouver Island’s leading business-to-business publication is seeking a full-time Advertising Representative to spearhead further growth in the product. Based in Victoria, the ideal candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, both written and oral, and excel in dealing with senior company personnel on a day-to-day basis. He or she will have an exceptional sales background, and print media experience is a defi nite asset. If you are self motivated, well

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The Prince Rupert Northern View is currently seeking a full time salesperson. We offer a comprehensive bene ts package and opportunity for advancement.

Black Press is Canada’s largest independent news-paper group with over 100 community, daily and urban papers located in BC, Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii, and Ohio.

Resumes should be forwarded with cover letter to: Shaun Thomas

Acting Publisher, Prince Rupert Northern View737 Fraser St, Prince Rupert, V8J 1R1 Fax: [email protected]

Deadline to apply is NoonJune 1, 2012

The Port of Prince Rupert, Canada’s second largest West Coast port with the deepest natural harbour in North America, has opportunities for highly-motivated individuals to join the team as:

HARBOUR PATROL BOAT CAPTAIN (CASUAL)

The Harbour Patrol Boat Captain acts as Boat Master aboard the Charles Hays and any other Port vessels as directed by the VP, Operations. The incumbent patrols the waters under PRPA’s jurisdiction, enforcing regulations, and policies and procedures as set out in the Canada Marine Act. In addition, the incumbent supports the Port’s activities pertaining to harbour or at-sea access.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with High School Diploma or equivalent education, a valid Transport Canada 60 Ton Master Limited Ticket, and minimum ve years’ experience at-sea in the position of First Mate or Master in vessels up to 60 tons. The ideal candidate would also possess strong spoken and written communication skills, and perform well individually as well as in a team environment.

HARBOUR PATROL BOAT DECK HAND (CASUAL)

The Harbour Patrol Boat Deck Hand acts as Deck Hand aboard the Charles Hays and any other Port vessels as directed by the Boat Master/Captain. The incumbent assists the Boat Master/Captain in patrolling the PRPA jurisdiction, applying rules and regulations dictated in the Canada Marine Act, PRPA Policies and Procedures, and our letters patent.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with High School Diploma or equivalent education and some sea-time would be an asset. The ideal candidate would also possess strong spoken and written communication skills, and perform well individually as well as in a team environment.

These are temporary, casual positions for the months of June to September 2012 when the Charles Hays will be operating longer hours.

More details regarding these opportunities are available at the Port’s website at: www.rupertport.com.

Individuals of aboriginal descent are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application in con dence specifying which position they wish to be considered for by June 8, 2012, to: Human Resources Prince Rupert Port Authority 200 – 215 Cow Bay Road Prince Rupert, B.C., V8J 1A2 Fax: (250) 627-8980 Email: [email protected]

EmploymentOpportunityHead Office

www.northsave.com

P R I N C E R U P E R T T E R R A C E Q U E E N C H A R L O T T E M A S S E T

Northern Savings Credit Union has an opening for a full time Executive Assistant located in Prince Rupert. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing an advanced level of administrative assistance to the Member Services division.The successful applicant must have a minimum of 3 years of administrative assistance experience. This position requires an individual with strong organizational and time management skills. The applicant must have good interpersonal skills, written and verbal business English communication skills, and a strong Microsoft Offi ce skill set. Previous fi nancial services experience preferred.Qualifi cations: Secondary school diploma, working knowledge of Microsoft Offi ce is required. 1-5 years related work experience is an asset. Closing Date June 15, 2012To receive an application to apply for this position contact:Santa SlubowskiManager, Human ResourcesNorthern Savings Credit UnionFax [email protected] apply online at www.northsave.comOnly short listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.

SALESPERSONrequired for a

salary plus bonus positionThe successful applicant should be a strong self-starter. Must be able to communicate

efficiently with the public and have a positive attitude and a desire to earn above average income. Preference will be given to a person

with customer service experience.Apply in person with resume to:

Bob Costainc/o Terrace Toyota

4912 Highway 16 WestTerrace, B.C. V8G 1L8

Help Wanted Help Wanted

Employment

Help WantedF/T Cook: Mount Layton Hot-springs. Must have food safe. Contact: Desiree (250)798-2214 or email: [email protected]

Employment

Help WantedImmediate opening for a Cook at Skeena Valley Golf & Coun-try. Please drop off resume at the Golf course ask for Keith or Kim.

Employment

Help WantedJ. O. Thomas and Assoc. is now accepting resumes for Dockside Monitors for the up-coming salmon season. Knowledge of the Salmon fi sh-ery and Salmon identifi cation preferred. Please fax Resume to Attn: Mike Mitchell 250-624-4029.

KITIMAT DRIVERS WANTED

Full and Part time for Coastal Taxi.

We are also hiring part time dispatchers.

Send resume & drivers abstract to

PO Box 56 Kitimat, BC V8C 2G6

No phone calls

WE are looking for Servers. Please drop down your re-sume to Shan Yan Restaurant at 4606 Greig Ave, Terrace. No phone calls please.

Employment

Help Wanted

KITIMAT FORTUNE KITCHEN

is hiring a full time delivery driver.

Must have own vehicle. Drop resume to:

410 Enterprise Ave Phone 250.632.3828

LEARN HOW TO COOK!

Cooks Helper/Dishwasher required. PT evening shift.

Apply in person at: Cor’s Restaurant404 Enterprise Ave.

Kitimat. Great job for a student.

STRUCTURLAM PRODUCTSLtd., located in beautiful Pen-ticton, B.C. is seeking experi-enced Timber Framers. Formore information and to apply,please visit our website @[email protected]

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SKEENA CONCRETE PRODUCTS LTD.

Phone: 250-635-3936 or 250-638-8477 Fax: 250-635-41713751 Old Lakelse Lake Drive, Terrace, BC, V8G 5P4

FACTORY DIRECT SCREENED TOPSOIL DRIVEWAY CRUSH LANDSCAPING ROCK DRAIN ROCK & BEDDING SAND BLOCKS AND CONCRETE

Babcon Industries is Looking for Skilled Tradesmen/women

Wanted for Project Work Immediately:Pipe Fitters (required for 5-6 months)

Competitive Wages, Living Out Allowance, and Benefi t Packages Off ered.

Please apply by email to [email protected], or by fax at

(250) 992-5373, or in person; 2241 Campbell Crescent, Quesnel, BC. V2J 5Z8

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

DISTRICT OF KITIMAT

The District of Kitimat is accepting applications for part-time Recreation Sevice Clerks to perform clerical and cashier work.

Preferred candidates will be those with demonstrated profi ciency in keyboarding and computer based offi ce applications and the ability to deal effectively with the public. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete computer skills tests (keyboarding, Excel and Word) and a basic math test.

Hours of work will be variable, afternoon and weekend shifts required. Must be willing to work on an “as required” basis, sometimes with little notice.

Wage Rate: $24.55 per hour

Submit applications with resumes by June 13 2012 to:Personnel Department, District of Kitimat270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7

Application forms are available from the Municipal Offi ces or Riverlodge Recreation Centre.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

PART-TIME RECREATION SERVICE CLERKS

Employment

Help WantedLooking for a live in

caretaker for an 80 suite apartment block in KITIMAT. Maintenance skills a must.

Please email:robert.herman@

sterlingmgmt.ca or fax resume to: 250-785-2852

Attn: Robert

PR: Stuck On Designs is seeking a production person/customer service representative. Must be a quick learner and an independent worker. Embroid-ery and/or silk screening experience would be an asset. Apply in person with resume, email [email protected] or fax 250-624-6160.

Sujitra’s Suds & Seams has an opening available for a

Part time leading into Full Time

Seamstress. Please drop off resume to

172 Nechako Centre during business hours. No phone calls please.

Kitimat

T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Heavy Duty Me-chanic. Position comes with a competitive benefi t package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Tyson Lambert. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502. Email:[email protected]

Employment

Help WantedWANT TO see scenic BC? Needed immediately. Experi-enced Feller Buncher Opera-tor with Chipper Head/Mower to work around Hydro Trans-mission Lines. Must be willing to travel throughout BC (based out of Vanderhoof). $28-$34 per hour + benefi ts. For more info e-mail: [email protected]. Send resume to: SBCJOBS Box 1136 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 or Fax:250-567-2550

Help Wanted

Employment

Medical/DentalESTABLISHED DENTAL clin-ic requires full-time Appoint-ments/Insurance Coordinator. We are looking for a well-orga-nized, energetic and friendly candidate to join our team. Must have strong computer skills. Dentistry and account-ing background an asset. Apply to [email protected] drop a resume at:501 McBride St., Prince Rupert BC, 250-624-9809.

Trades, TechnicalOFA Level 3 Attendants need-ed on a permenant full time basis. send resume and certifi -cations Attention: DL Martin cso@frfi rstaid.com. Wages based on experience.

Services

Health ProductsWAIST AWAY the summer days in a new bathing suit. Get your 1st 9 weeks for $99- proven results! Call Herbal Magic now 1-800-854-5176.

Education/Tutoring

Gration Math Tutoring Services

250-635-4777We’ll solve all your

problems!

Help Wanted

Services

Education/TutoringTransport Canada Certifi cations

SVOP May 28- June 1MED - A3 May 7-9 June 12-14MED - A1 May 14-18 June 4-8MED - A2 May - TBA June 4-9Radio Operator ROCM or ROCMC

May 23-25 & June 25-27Simulated Electronic Navigation - Limited TBA

Capp’s Marine

Educationwww.cappsmarine.com

410-309 2nd Ave WestPrince Rupert, BC

(250) 627-1265

Financial ServicesDEBT CONSOLIDATION

PROGRAMHelping CANADIANS repay debts, reduce or eliminate

interest regardless of your credit! Qualify Now To Be Debt

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Government Approved,BBB Accredited.

Trades, Technical

Sand/Gravel/Topsoil

Services

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420.

www.pioneerwest.com

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Legal ServicesCRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certifi -cation, adoption property ren-tal opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Trades, Technical

Sand/Gravel/Topsoil

Services

LandscapingKITIMAT

LAWN CARE & SNOW REMOVAL

SERVICEMowing & Trimming

from $25Power Sweeping &

Lawn CleanupDe thatching,

Edging & TillingHedge

Trimming & Tree PruningCall today!!!!778.631.2093Reasonable

Rates

Rubbish Removal

THE DUMP RUNNEROld Shingles?Doing Reno’s?Got Garbage? YOU LOAD IT, WE HAUL IT!

Will also deliver small loads of topsoil.

For more info call 250.632.6237

or 250.279.5456 Kitimat

Pets & Livestock

Pets2 Free Kittens, mother cat has long grey hair, with green eyes, very friendly and loving, will be spayed and needs a good home. 250-635-3683

GOLDEN Retriever puppies,4 male, 4 females, avail May 27th, 2012, $500, email [email protected]

Merchandise for Sale

AuctionsAuction Estate Antique Collectable . June 3 @ 1pm at Dodd’s Auction 3311-28 Ave, Vernon. 1-866-545-3259. View photos at doddsauction.com

Farm Equipment2005 John Deere lawn and garden tractor, model GX35, with power steering, 48” power lift deck, 265 hours. $3,800 + hst. 250-624-5964

Free ItemsTR:To Give Away Big Spruce Tree bucked up, in exchange for removing the limbs. Phone 635-9123 4709 Hamer Avenue

Garage SalesGarage Sale, Spa items, kids stuff, decorations. Sat. June 2, 9-noon 2204 Atlin Ave

KitimatGarage Sale

75 BartholomewTool’s, fi shing equip.

furniture, household goods.Sat. June 2 9am-3pm

MOVING SALE: 8a.m. - noon 4712 Haugland

Multi Family Garage Sale. June 2, starting 8 am. Mont-gomery Rd Cul De Sac.

PR: 106 Van Arsdol Street, Sat June 2, 9am - 1pm, Rain or Shine

PR: On going Moving Sale; Light Electrical Appliances, Household furniture, sewing machines and much more. Reasonable offers only. 250-624-2021

Garden EquipmentTroy-Bilt-Pony forward rotating rear tine tiller cultivator, full service late 2001 new battery, very little wear, cost new $1199 selling for $600 phone 250-635-4903

Merchandise for Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery

2006 Bobcat MT 52Track Load

with extra set of new tracksSmooth and Tooth Bucket

Riding Platform

1000 Hours

$10750 OBO + HST

Call 250-624-5964

A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS /

Bridges / EquipmentWheel loaders JD 644E &544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/ExcavatorsEX200-5 & 892D-LC / Smallforklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/Damaged /Containers SemiTrailers for Hiway & Storage-Call 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for SaleFor Sale: McCullough ChainSaw 22” inches, real good, $250. call: 250-635-9123

For Sale: McCullough ChainSaw 22” inches, real good, $250. call: 250-635-9123

Golf Cart 1993 $600 Yamaha,well maintained 285 C.C. Gas250-635-0377

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. Allshapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/news-paper?

KITIMATBOXES, BOXES, BOXES

You need them and 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 offi ce at 626 Enterprise Avenue

between 9 and 4:30 or call 250.632.6144

Shoprider Luxury Mobility Scooter

889SL (SE) Model 2009 Crown Series

Comes with Rain CoverHas had limited use

$3000Call 250-632-6780 to view

Misc. WantedCOIN Collector looking to buyCollections, Accumulations,Olympic Gold & Silver Coins.Bulk Silver coins, bills etc. CallChad 250-863-3082 (Local) 4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE

WITH DIABETESDIE OF HEART DISEASE.

.Better your oddsVisit getserious.ca

Until there's a cure, there's us.

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PRINCE RUPERT

250-627-7551250-627-7551 •• www.rupertrealty.ca www.rupertrealty.ca

Melanie Melanie EricksonErickson

For Results You Can Count On!

Listed by Melanie and Emily and Sold by Emily

Listed by Melanie and Sold by Keith

1418 Atlin Ave

1433 Overlook

SOLDSOLD

SOLDSOLD

www.metrovancouver.org

Thinking of moving to Vancouver?Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation

(the Regional Government) has affordable

rental apartment and townhouse suites

across metropolitan Vancouver.

Check us out at: www.metrovancouver.org/SERVICES/HOUSING/ or 604-432-6300

3202 MUNROE STREET

8,000 Sq. Ft. includes retail

space and warehouse

Plenty of customer parking

High Traffic corner location

CALL DAVE NOW TO VIEW!

250-615-1505

FOR LEASE...TWO GREAT HIGH TRAFFICLOCATIONS ON HIGHWAY 16

in Terrace, BC

PLUS NEWLY RENOVATED SECOND FLOOR SPACE!

4602 KEITH AVENUE(across from Tim Hortons)

Separate Entrance

Approximately 1802 Sq.Ft.

1-888-296-8059www.wintonglobal.com

Local DealerJames (Jim) Almgren

250-635-5602

Skyline Manor1200 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

Real Estate

For Sale By OwnerCHARMING 3 bedroom, 1340 sq. ft. home at 41 Bittern for sale by owner. Asking $176,500. Features new sid-ing, new windows, new lami-nate fl ooring. Spacious kitch-en, with solid oak cabinets, separate laundry room. Enjoy the claw foot tub or separate large shower in the main fl oor bath. Master bedroom features an ensuite with sky-light. The back yard is fully fenced with lots of room for gardening and entertaining. Includes all appli-ances. Immediate possession is available. Please call Bev at 1-403-479-3369 or e-mail [email protected] to arrange viewing.

KITIMATHouse for sale

Open design split-level 3200 sq.ft home located on a 1.2 acre lot in Strawberry Meadows. Radiant heated fl oors throughout, 3 large bedrooms, 2 bath, double

garage, covered deck, 20’ X 12’ greenhouse plus

fully inclosed 100’ X 30’ storage buildings included,

fully land scaped. For more information or to view contact 250-639-9322

Real Estate

Real Estate

For Sale By OwnerPR: Asking $429,000 4 Bdrm House, 2115 Graham Ave, large master on main fl oor, nice view, many extras. At-tached garage + 2 vehicle car-port. Call 250-624-2908

Houses For SaleBEAUTIFUL 2000sq ft, 3 bdr 3 bth home for sale at 4815 Dairy Avenue. This home was built in 2008 and offers many upgrades including bamboo and heated ceramic fl ooring, crown molding, stainless appli-ances and custom window treatments. Entertaining out-doors is ideal with a sunny back deck and fi re pit area and is very private as the two city lots backs onto designated city green space. This home also offers plenty of room for your toys with RV parking with its own deck, private drive and full power source. Asking $379.000. To view, please call 250-635-5466 evenings.

For Sale: Newly renovated 2 bdrm house 4434 Greig Ave. New appliances, fl oors and paint inside and out. Large double lot with fruit trees.

For photos email: [email protected]

To view: 250.975.0376 lv msg

Free House in Booming Prince Rupert

2 upgraded houses on large lot, either house covers mort-gage costs, or 1200 monthly rental income, $99,500 Rich Schultz 250626-9091

Real Estate

Real Estate

Homes WantedKITIMAT HOMES WANTED TO BUY. Duplexes, Fourplex-es or Multi Family homes. Call John 604-587-5646 for infor-mation

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

Oasis Oasis ApartmentsApartments

RenovatedRenovated

1 & 2 bdrm Suites1 & 2 bdrm SuitesFurnished Furnished

& Un-Furnished.& Un-Furnished.Quiet Tenants.Quiet Tenants.

On Site On Site Management.Management.Gym, Hot Tub Gym, Hot Tub

& Sauna.& Sauna.

References References Required.Required.

250-627-5820250-627-5820www.oasisaparts.comwww.oasisaparts.com

2BDRM apartment for rent, $700/mo. Damage deposit 250-631-7750

KITIMAT 2 bedroom apartment Available in preferred building. Renovated,

clean, quiet suite.References Required.

Call 250.639.4435

Real Estate

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentBEST PLACE TO LIVENow taking applications for

1,2, & 3 bdrm suites.If you are looking for clean, quiet living in Terrace and

have good references, please call:

250-638-0799Walsh Avenue Apartments

CLIFFSIDE APARTMENTS

1123-1137 Borden StreetAdult-oriented.

Quiet location with harbour view.

Heat and hot water included. Minutes walking to

downtown and hospital. References required.

1, 2, or 3 bedroom suites. Some furnished. Prince Rupert

250-624-5800CLINTON MANOR - We are taking applications for a Bachelor unit $560 Hot water included. Adult oriented N/S,N/P 2 ref. required 250-615-7543For Rent 3 bdrm Condo W/D F/S Carport, fenced bckyrd. N/P ref. req. Call:(250)635-2932 (250)615-1057PARK MANOR: 1 & 2 bedrm apt. $640/740 heat & hot water incl. N/S, N/P, two ref’s req’d., (250)641-3034

Real Estate

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentFREE HEAT AND HOT WATER

Bachelor 1 and 2 bedroom

APARTMENTS Largest, Brightest SuitesShiny Hardwood Floors

Unfurnished & FurnishedDaily - Weekly - Monthly

ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIERSRENT starting from $600

INCLUDES HEAT!

OCEANVIEW APTS(250)632-2822 Kitimat

GATEWAY APARTMENTS

McBride & 8th Prince Rupert

Unfurnished - Furnished(Furnished short Term

Rentals Available)Close to downtown

Adult-oriented No Pets

627-7137KITIMAT APTSBEST VALUE

• Starting at $550• Balconies• Security Entrances• Cameras for your safety• Now includes basic

cableEmail:

www.apartments.comPhone: 250.632.APTS

(2787)

KULDO COURT APARTMENTS

in Kitimat• 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apts.• Heat & Hot Water Incl.• Laundry Facilities• References Required

250 632-7729email: [email protected]

Homes for Rent

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentPR: 1 Bdrm + Den, $650/mo., downtown location. Adult Oriented Bldg - Single person Only. Heat, Hot Water, Garbage Pick-up, W/D incl. Security Entrance. N/S, N/Kids, N/P, N/Parties. Phone 250-624-3434, before 6pm.

QUATSINO APTSKITIMAT

• Downtown location• Balconies• Security Entrances• Some furnished suites

Call for an appointment250.632.4511

www.kitimatapartments.com

SANDPIPER APTSKITIMAT

Newer BuildingsElevators

Security EntrancesCovered Parking

Balconieswww.kitimatapartments.com

250.632.4254

VIEWPOINT APARTMENTSKitimat 1,2,3 bdrms

Clean & QuietHeat & hot water included

Call (250)632-2824 or email

www.kitimatrentals.com

Cottages / CabinsTWO 3bdrm summer cottages at Lakelse Lake. Fully fur-nished & equipped. Great beaches & grassy play areas. Boat launch available. $475 & $575 a week. (250)798-2039

Duplex / 4 PlexDUPLEX 2 BRM in town has washer/dryer,n/p, n/s. ref’s req’d avail June 1st. $775/mo plus util.call 250-635-6122

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Rentals

Duplex / 4 Plex

AVAILABLE FOR RENT

1 Bdrm Suite

References required!

Call for details 250-627-1715 or

250-624-5955

DUPLEX for rent on Mt. Vista.N/S, N/P, 3bed 1.5 bath. Per-sonal deck, shared yard and paved drive. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove incl. $1200 permonth, ref. req. Ryan at 250-635-1872 or [email protected]

Kitimat- 2 BDRM duplex, fullyfurnished. $1250/mth every-thing incl.: heat, hydro, cable, internet. Avail. immed. Call 250-632-1329 or 250-632-2490.

one bedrm unit with view of river on Queensway drive. Pri-vate small deck, utilities not in-cluded,n/s $700/mo. Call Betty 250-635-2837

SPACIOUS 2 bedrm 4 plex,avl June1st, 4 appliances, couple preferred, walking dis-tance to downtown, N/S, N/P, $775/mo plus util, d.d. Ref.Req’’d (250) 635-6824

Misc for RentFor lease 1400 sq ft, one bayplus yard in Prince Rupert in-dustrial park. Available imme-diately $1,100 plus hst permonth 778-884-2489 ask forMike

Homes for Rent2 bedroom suite for rent, nearCharles Hays Secondary. 250-627-1637

4 Houses in Kitimat for Rent.Two available right now! 1available June 2nd and 1available July 4. Check them out at www.rentboard.ca orcall Stan at 780-974-3945 - ACT soon they will not lastlong !

A three bedroom house forrent near downtown, availablefrom 15th May. Rent $900.Contact 250-631-9704

Bachelor suite in town fur-nished $550p/m includes utilities available June 1/12 call Laurie 250-615-7782

FOR RENT basement suite to-tally reno’d, horseshoe area, $800/m shared utilities, freecable and internet, 730sq feet 2Bdrm, N/S, N/P, No parties,Ref Req. 250-718-3453 or778-634-3439

FOR RENT IN KITIMAT3 bed, 1 bath - $1,400. + util.3 bed, 2 bath - $1,650. + util.

Call: (250) 639 - 4439

KITIMAT - 23 Capilano3 bedroom nicely

renovated family style home for rent.

Washer, dryer, dishwasher & detached shed/workshop. Call Larry: 250-279-0042

Kitimat- 3 bdrm house for rent. Single car garage, washer & dryer, partially

furnished. Avail. July 01 poss earlier

Ph:778-256-2256

OLDER well maintained 3bedroom, 1 bath home in Kiti-mat. Large yard with beautifulmature garden. Paved drive-way. $800/month plus utilities. Available immediately. [email protected] orcall (250) 427-6162. Referenc-es required.

PR: 1315 Pigott, 3 bdrm, 2bath, completely reno’d, offstreet parking, sunny. N/S,N/P, references. $850/mo.,250-624-9392

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LOOKING TO rent remaining upstairs bedroom to a mature adult with the preference of a female This is a 3000 ft. ex-ecutive house that is furnished with 4 piece leather furniture in the living room, electric fi re-place, couch/love seat in the t.v room, 8 person dining room table and chair set, stainless f/s/w/d/dw,microwave, large gym complete with a power rack, free weight/cardio sec-tion and satellite radio with a stereo. This is an open con-cept house that has 4 bed-rooms and 4 bathrooms. This house is located in a great area on the bench (Johnstone st) and has Terrace mountain trail start right in the backyard! Also included is wireless inter-net,HD satellite with a full TV package and a 50” plasma mounted to wall. Available A.S.A.P. Price is $500 and a minimum 6 month tenancy re-quired. Beautiful house in a great location! For more infor-mation text/call 250 565 5098 or email me at [email protected]

Rentals

Cars - Domestic Cars - Domestic Cars - Domestic

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Shared Accommodation

Rentals

Suites, Upper

Kitimat- Beautiful suite for lease

Taking applications for 6 month lease. All-inclusive 2 bdrm suite available now.

1040 sq. ft., renovated main fl oor of house with large

deck, fully furnished, near golf course,

adult oriented. $1950/mth plus damage deposit, includes heat,

hydro, internet, satellite TV, light housekeeping, yard maintenance,

appliances, household items and shared laundry. Phone: 250-639-3924 for

more info and to request an application form.

Cars - Domestic

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Transportation

Cars - Domestic03 Acura TL-S

3.2L Auto, 4 door, fully loaded, leather seats, 132,000 km,

immaculate condition. $10,800Phone

250-639-0110 or 604-928-2381

03 Jetta Station wagon1.9L Diesel, fully loaded5 speed, very low km.

excellent condition$16,800

Phone 250-632-0110 or604-928-2381

97 VW Golf 4 Dr 1.9L Diesel 5 speed. 255,000km, PS, stereo,

50 mpg $4,800

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Honda CRV 2L 4X4, Auto, AC, PS, like brand new. RHD

72,000km$8,900

Call 250-639-0110 or 604-928-2381

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Cars - Domestic

KITIMAT- 2004 Honda Civic Si

4 door sedan, standard trans. Air condition & sun

roof. Well maintained. 73,900kms. $9,800.Call: 250-632-2781

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Cars - Domestic

KITIMATFOR SALE

This space for 6 weeks to sell your vehicle. Car, Truck, Snowmobile, Boat or Motor-cycle. Private sales only, no dealers please.

Only $49.99 plus HST

Call 250.632.6144 or email

classifi [email protected]

for information

Transportation

Cars - Sports & Imports

2000 MAZDA PROTÉGÉ173,000 kms.

White, 4DR sedan, 5 speed, manual transmission. Back seats fold down.

New studded,Hankook winter tires,

plus summer tires. Includes roof rack/bike rack.

Alpine stereo with IPod adapter.

Asking $4400 OBO. 250-624-2314

MotorcyclesFOR SALE motor cycle trailerex condition,fi ts large or smallbike,13” wheels,ramps includ-ed.Stands on end for compactstorage. $450 obo call 250-638-0544

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If you have diabetes, you are at increased risk for heart disease and stroke, and other complications such as eye and kidney disease, nerve damage and foot problems. Keeping your blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol in a healthy range can reduce your risk of complications.

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Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations Review of the Proposed McLymont Creek Hydroelectric Project

Invitation to Comment on Development PlanTake notice that AltaGas Renewable Energy Inc. (Proponent) of Vancou-

ver, BC has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) for a new hydroelectric power project on McLymont Creek (proposed Proj-ect), located on Provincial Crown land approximately 100 km northwest of Stew-art and 140 km southwest of Iskut, BC. The proposed Project would generate 55 to70 megawatts (MW) of energy.

The proposed Project includes a Crown land tenure that covers All That Unsur-veyed Crown Land and Foreshore in the Vicinity of McLymont Creek and Iskut River, Cassiar District, Containing 1,841.49 Hectares, More or Less, and a Water Licence to utilize approximately 30 m3/s of flow and 61,600 m3 of storage for waterpower purposes. The proposed point of diversion for the project is located approximately 4.5 km upstream from the mouth of the creek. The proposed Project will require various other provincial authorizations including a timber cutting authorization for the Project footprint.

The file numbers that have been established for these applications are Land File: 6407684 and Water File: 6001068.

As a component of this project review, the Proponent was required to submit a Devel-opment Plan to the MFLNRO. The Development Plan should identify, assess, and address the impacts of the proposed project, as well as provide a detailed description of the activi-ties related to project construction and operations. If the Development Plan is approved, then the Agencies will proceed with issuing the primary authorizations for the project, which will include a Water Licence for waterpower purposes and a Licence of Occupation for the general project area (described above). Secondary permitting for the project will occur closer to the construction/development phase. The MFLNRO has now received the Development Plan from the Proponent and invites your comments.

Written comments regarding the Development Plan should be directed to: Travis Anderson, AltaGas Renewable Energy Inc., 2500, 1066 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 3X2 or by email at: [email protected], with a copy of all correspondence provided to: Nancy White, Clean Energy Project Manager, Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations, Bag 5000, 3726 Alfred Avenue, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 or by email at [email protected]. Comments will be received until June 21st, 2012.

Please visit the MFLNRO applications website at: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp to view a summary of the Development Plan. Be advised that any re-sponse to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For more infor-mation, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at MFLNRO regional office.

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Recreational/Sale

1993 23ft Sportsman Travel Trailer.

Well maintained, everything works. Large fridge, freezer, stove, king size bed, many

extras (ready to camp).$4500

Ph - 632-5770Kitimat

1993 28ft Safari Trek Class A Motor home

4 cylinder Izuzu diesel.New tires.

No smoking,no pets.Good running condition.

$16,000 fi rmPlease call 250-279-0008

KITIMAT

2007 34.5’ TRAVELAIRE TRAILER 2 slide-outs, awnings on

both slides plus large patio awning. Winter pkg. bed in front, a/c with heat strip, so-lar panel, fantastic fan. Two 6 volt batteries, propane or electric hot water tank, lots of cupboards, nice shower. 2 leather chairs, dinette ta-ble/4 matching chairs, full

size fridge/stove/oven/microwave.

EXCELLENT CONDITION.Stored in shop over winter.

Will consider trades. Asking $27,950.

Call norm 250-632-9974 or work 250-632-4689.

Kitimat

2008 Cikira 18’ Classic Cruiser

Travel Trailer Queen bed

60 x 80 dinetteFront overhead bunk

Sleeps 4 3-way refrigerator/freezer

Furnace, Roof a/c

Tandem axle

$ 12,500 OBO 250 624 9493 or

Cell 250 622 8871

FOR SALE: 2004 Sprinter Travel Trailer 26.5’ fully loaded excellent condition. One owner $16,500 Obo 250635-9084 or 250-615-5589

For Sale: Frontier Camper8.5ft long, sleeps 6, fair condi-tion. 250-635-3823

Sport Utility Vehicle2003 HONDA PILOT Touring EditionAsking $10,500. 250-639-7175

Trucks & Vans

1989 TRAVELAIR 19’ 5th WHEEL

Sleeps 4, washroom and shower

$4500 obo Must Sell700CC BOMBARDIER

SEADOO GTS3 person, c/w trailer.

$2300 oboCall

(250) 279-1757 Kitimat

1997 White Astro Van, new Transmission, Excellent con-dition, no dents or rust. Auto-matic. $3500 (250)635-8225

1998 Ford Explorer, 4 door, auto, new brakes, AC, 4WD, roof rack, all season tires, good running condition. $3200 OBO (250)615-9195

2000 GMC SAFARI VAN

Vortec 4300 SFI, V6 engine, 4 spd auto trans, ABS, Air

condition, AM/FM CD,8 passenger seating, tilt steering, cruise control, locking differential, rear heater, summer & winter

tires. 165 000 kms Lady driven.

$4,995 Call 250.639.9359

Kitimat

For Sale Gravel Trucks: 1980, 9000 Ford, certifi ed, good con-dition, 1972 international in running condition, needs bat-tery. Two Person Jacuzzi Tub used 20hrs call: 250-638-1755

KITIMAT- For sale: 1996 F350 4x4 pick up.

Complete with box liner, bull bar with 3 light force lights, 4 Bosch fog lights, new leer canopy, 4 winter tires and rims and 2 tone

paint. $5990.obo Ph: 250-632-2833

Utility TrailersTENT - TRAILER Fleetwood Yuma 2008. Almost new! At 6000$, it’s a bargain. In the evening: 250-632-5984 (Kiti-mat)

Boats

28’ TRENDCOMMAND

BRIDGEComes with tri axle trailer. Very good condition. Volvo Penta twin Chevy 350 in-board gas. Sleeps 4 com-fortably. Call for pictures.

$26,500Call 250.639.9757

Kitimat

Boats: 5 Aluminum boatsvarying sizes; 10-22 ft long. Custom built and designed.

Need to be sold asap. $3,000 and up.

Call for more details250-632-0110 604-928-2381

Boats

32’ FIBERGLASS FERRELL BOAT

370hp 8.1L John Deere Engine, 1500hrs on engine. Trolling valve, Bow Thruster,

3 Stage Steering. 2 Hydraulic Deep lines,

Hydraulic Trap Puller, 3 Sounders, Radar, 8’ Dinghy,

2 Radios. Com-Dev Auto Pilot, Spare Prop. Can be seen at MK BayMarina.

Assessed at $84,400.Contact Warren Poff at

250.632.6119KITIMAT

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100hp turbo charged Yanmar Diesel, sleeps 6, shower, f/s, autopilot, ra-dar, colour depth sound-

er, GPS, VHS, am/fm 200w inverter/charger, 9’

dingy.Moorage at MK Bay Marine.

(250) 632-6575Kitimat

Cars - Sports & Imports

Boats

For Sale1995 20’ Bayliner Trophy 175 merc OB 9.9 Yamaha 4 stroke elect. downriggers gps + radio. Good condition. $15,500 250-635-9455

GRADY WHITE 26FT BOAT -For Sale-

1994 2x200 Johnson V6 engines. 380HR. With Triple

Axel Nexen Trailer. Asking $29,500.

Call: 250-632-1037KITIMAT

KITIMAT - BOAT FOR SALE

26 Commander in good condition. Power, twin V6

Mercruisers 210 HP each.

Already to go fi shing!Please call:

250-632-6252

Cars - Sports & Imports

BoatsSAILBOAT, Catalina 30 1982, on Port Ed Docks New Bilge (no Catalina Smile), new En-gine, new Furuno Chartplot-ter/Radar/Depthsounder, new wiring, new plumbing, new standing rigging, new fuel tank,, new throughulls, new aluminum stern arch...too many upgrades to list here, I’ll email a complete list. Boat lo-cated in Prince Rupert, I’m in Whitehorse. Contact: [email protected]

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COMING EVENTSInsideFor Kitimat, send your information to [email protected]

For Prince Rupert send your info [email protected] and

For Terrace, send your information to [email protected]

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

TERRACE JUNE 1, 3 – Double Garage Sale! Don’t miss it! Friday from 2 p.m.- 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. in the parking lot at Terrace Seventh-day Adventist Church (5401 McConnell Ave.). Fund-raiser for Spring Creek Adventist Christian School’s community gym building fund and other needs.

JUNE 3 – Terrace Hospice Society holds “Hike for Hospice” at 2 p.m. on the Millennium Trail. Meet at the gazebo and bring your dog, friends and family. Pledge forms available at the Hospice Society at 207–4650 Lazelle Ave. For questions or more details, call Gale at 635-8025 or Penny Dobbin at 635-4811.

JUNE 9 – Summer fun reads! Women and Development holds a book sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the farmers market by the horse and buggy ride on Emerson St. Before you head to the beach, the campsite, or the backyard, choose your sum-mer book selections with us! All proceeds go to women’s and chil-dren’s projects around the world.

JUNE 9 – St. Matthew’s Anglican Church holds a plant and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Mat-thew’s Centre (4506 Lakelse Ave., across from Totem Furniture). A wide variety of plants and baked goods for sale. All money raised goes toward a new roof for the church. For more details, call 635-9019.

JUNE 9 – Terrace Metis host a Stone Soup Gathering at campsites 41 and 42 at Ferry Island. Fire starts at noon; soup served at 5 p.m. Bring cups, a chair and an addition to the soup pot: vegetables, grains or pas-ta. We will be making bannock all afternoon. The invitation is for all who want to have a great bowl of soup and make bannock while shar-ing traditional Metis culture. For more details, call Beverly at 635-6864.

JUNE 12 – The next meeting for the Pacifi c Northwest Music Fes-tival is at 7:30 p.m. at the Terrace Academy of Music (4907 Lazelle Ave.). All committee members are encouraged to attend this last meet-ing for this year.

JUNE 14, 15 – Suicide First Aid training, Applied Suicide Inter-vention Skills training (ASIST), is free for families of individuals with mental illness at the Best West-ern Inn. A registration fee is being charged to other participants to help cover costs of the workshop. ASIST workshop is suitable for all com-munity members who have contact with people at risk. Sponsored by the BC Schizophrenia Society. Par-ticipants must register before June 4 by calling 250-635-8272 or 250-635-8206 or email: [email protected] or [email protected].

ONGOING

HERITAGE PARK Museum is now open seven days a week, from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. until August 31. Guided tours are offered all day.HAPPY GANG centre hosts a pan-cake breakfast the fi rst Saturday of

each month from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Come one, come all, good eats, good laughs.

COFFEE CLUB: Terrace Freema-sonry (Kitselas Lodge No. 123) in-vite all men of good character, strict morals to attend our Coffee Club from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. the fi rst Saturday of each month at the Ma-sonic Lodge, 4915 Lazelle Ave. You are welcome to bring your family. For further information, phone Dar-cy 635-3580 or Richard 638-0852.

TERRACE NISGA’A Society in-vites all Terrace and area Nisga’a elders to attend meetings on the fi rst Monday of the month at 6 p.m. Come have some fun. For more de-tails or for a ride, call the society or Diana Guno at 250-638-0311 or Margaret Nelson 250-638-8939.

THE TERRACEVIEW Family Council is a support group and place to voice concerns and ideas to im-prove quality of life at Terraceview Lodge. Residents’ families and friends meet on the fi rst Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. For more info, call Heather at 250-638-8552.

THE SALVATION Army holds Toonie Wednesdays every fi rst and third Wednesday of the month – all clothing is $2. All children’s cloth-ing $2 or less is half price.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS of Terrace meet from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. the fi rst Thursday of each month at the Back Eddy Pub. Anyone look-ing to start or has a new business, looking for work, to hire employ-ees, gain clients or collaborate on a project, newly relocated here, wanting to meet people with unique skills, trades or professions living and working in the Terrace area.

DRAMA DAYS are here again! Terrace Little Theatre’s beloved summer day camp returns with its July and August half-day sessions for ages six to 13 that run for three weeks from Tuesday to Friday. Parents can enrol their youngsters in morning or afternoon sessions. At the end of the camp, children put on their wildly popular pub-lic performances to showcase their work. Registration forms are at lo-cal schools. If children don’t bring a form home, check with the school offi ce or go to Uniglobe Courtesy Travel to register. Summer Drama Days is a wonderful way to intro-duce children to live theatre. All learn the value of teamwork and ‘ensemble’ – that when we sup-port one another on and behind the stage, we are greater than the sum of our parts. For more details, check out our Facebook page and website at http://www.mytlt.ca, email us at [email protected] or leave a message 638-1215.

HEALING TOUCH Communi-ty Clinics continue to be offered. Please contact Julie for further de-tails 635-0743. Donations accepted.

REGISTRATION FOR Scouts Canada (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers) is on now. The early reg-istration fee will be accepted until June 30 and regular registration fee after.

KITIMATONGOING

KITIMAT SENIORS Band is looking for new members. If you have time in the day and would love an opportunity to play music with others, you need us and we need you. Call Lisa Frazer at 250-632-3475 for more information.

KITIMAT PUBLIC Library pres-ents Mother Goose Storytime for pre-schoolers. Fridays 11-11:30 a.m. It’s free! Join us for story books, felt plays, songs, and fun! Registration not required.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT Cen-tre Family Fun Spot Drop-In Mon-day and Friday afternoons 1-3 p.m., Wednesday mornings 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages 0-5 welcome “A Great place for families to meet over coffee and toys!” Contact 250-632-3144 for more information.

KITIMAT FIBRE Arts Guild: In-terested in knitting, spinning, weav-ing, or any other fi bre? For more information phone Maureen 250-632-5444.

KITIMAT MULTIPLE Sclero-sis - 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 confi dentiality. For more informa-tion contact Mary at 250-639-6016.

AGLOW OF Kitimat: All are wel-come at our Care Group and Bible Study for men and women, singles or married, Thursdays at 7 p.m. For information phone Brenda at 250-632-5771 or Wendi at 250-632-5673.

DID YOU know that literacy is more than just being able to read? The Kitimat Adult Literacy Program provides FREE tutoring services for adult interested in improving their reading, writing, math, communi-cation, and information technology skills. Is English NOT your fi rst lan-guage? We provide FREE tutoring and small group English as a Sec-ond Language (ESL) classes. For more information please call Bran-di at 250-632-7393 or to see what’s happening at the Community Cor-ner check us out at www.kitimat-communityservices.ca/KALP.html or fi nd us on facebook.

DO YOU have diabetes? We of-fer individual and group counsel-ing. Certifi cation for blood glucose strips is available. Make an appoint-ment and bring your meter. The Good Food Box is part of our pro-gram. Forms for this can be picked up at the Living Well Program or at the hospital main desk. Dona-tions for this worthwhile program are always accepted. For more info call 250-632-8313 during operat-ing hours - Wednesdays 8:00 a.m. to noon, Thursdays 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - or leave message on our voice mail. We are located on the second fl oor of the Kitimat Hospital in the Home Support offi ces.PRAYER CANADA Kitimat meets upstairs at the fi re hall Tues-days, from noon - 1:00 p.m. All are welcome to pray for our city coun-cil and those in positions of authori-

ty in Kitimat, for the government of BC and of Canada. For information call Lesley at 250-632-4554.

PRINCE RUPERTJUNE 25 - In Terrace: Saint Jean Baptiste, Heritage Park Museum, 1pm - 6pm. Celebrate French Ca-nadian culture at this unique fam-ily event. Entrance by donation. Includes music by Skeena Skiffl e, lots of prizes and fun for everyone! For info: 250-627-1313 or 250-635-4546 or email [email protected].

SEPT 5 - Prostate and Bladder Cancer Support Group - No meet-ings for June, July and August – next meeting Wed Sept 5 at 7:30pm in Room 430 at Prince Rupert Re-gional Hospital – Contact Judy 250 622-6533.

ONGOING

TOPS (TAKE Off Pounds Sensi-bly) Prince Rupert meets Monday evenings in the basement of the Fel-lowship Baptist Church - 651-7th Ave. East. Weigh-in 6:30, meeting at 7 p.m. For more information, call Lucille 250-624-2777.

FIRST UNITED Church Summer Market Saturdays June 16 through August 25, 9 a.m. until noon. Table rental $10. Please call our offi ce at 250-624-2087 to book a table.

GET ON the Ballot! Planet Youth’s Council Election is now underway. Election day is June 1st. Make your dreams for Prince Rupert a real-ity. As a council member you will help determine what programs, ac-tivities, workshops and commu-nity enhancements are developed for the youth in this community. Candidates deadline is midnight May 31st. Get your names in now! Please check facebook for election coverage or email [email protected].

KAIEN ISLAND First Nation El-ders from Friendship House is look-ing for volunteers to help out dur-ing special events; Seafest, National Aboriginal Day and Canada Day. Volunteers needed for the follow-ing duties: Set up and take down, cook, cashier, transportation/driver and dishwasher. If you would like to volunteer for any of these duties, please contact George Sampson at Friendship House, 250-627-1717 ex. 26, Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

ARE YOU between the ages of 19 and 24? Do you like canoeing? Join us for the 2012 Canoe Journey to Hartley Bay. We will be spending 10 days in the great outdoors camp-ing, cooking on fi res and paddling together. Training starts in April to prepare. All training, food and camping gear is included. We are also looking for volunteer support workers. All are welcome. Pls con-tact [email protected] or call 250-627-1717 ext. 58 of just drop in to sign up!SCHOOL DISTRICT 52 Band Program is looking for donations of instruments! Help bring music to all students by donating that trumpet in your basement or the saxophone in your closet! If you have an instru-ment that no one is playing, please call Sandy Jones at 250-624-5031

ext. 226 for pickup.PLEASE JOIN us at the Diabetes Support Group Prince Rupert Hos-pital Room 430; 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Dates: June 11 – Foot Care – Pro-tect Your Feet.THE HERITAGE Advisory Com-mittee is looking for new members, if interested drop a note to: Heritage Advisory Committee, PO Box 181, Prince Rupert, B.C., V8J 3P6.

MEALS ON Wheels volunteer drivers needed. 3x/wk, 11:15am-12:30pm. Call 622-6315.

LAST MINUTE Market every Sat-urday 9 - 12:30 at the Moose Hall. Craft items, baking, home busi-ness and yard sale items. For table rentals, call Rosa 250-624-4787 or Kathleen at 250-624-5652. The coffee is always on!

PRINCE RUPERT Seniors Cen-tre - Bingo every Friday 1 to 3 p.m. at the Seniors’ Centre. Everyone 19 of age and older welcome.

SCOUTS CANADA - Scouting in Prince Rupert, Beavers aged 5-7 meet on Tues. evening at Pineridge School in the gym, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Cubs aged 8-11 meet on Wednesday at Pineridge School in the gym, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Contact C. Green, 250-624-3370.

CALLING ALL Musicians! Prince Rupert Community Band and Choir are looking for new members. No auditions necessary! Communi-ty Band meets Monday evenings 7:30 - 9 p.m. at the PRMS (formerly PRSS) Band Room. PR Commu-nity Choir meets Wednesday eve-nings 7:30 - 9 p.m. at the PRMS Band Room. Pls Call Peter With-erly, 250-624-9634.

PRINCE RUPERT Unemployed Action Center provides a range of FREE services to unemployed and underemployed people in Prince Rupert and Northwest BC. Need help applying for CPP, Canada Dis-ability Pensions, Old Age Security, EI, or WCB? We can help! Land-lord or Social Service diffi culties? We can help! Come see us Mon.-Fri., 9am - 5pm at 869 Fraser Street, Fisherman’s Hall, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 1R1 or call 250-627-8776.

PRINCE RUPERT Alcoholics Anonymous - If you want to drink, that’s your business; if you want to stop, that’s ours. Prince Rupert A.A, 250-627-1119.

NORTH COAST Victim Services - Act Now! Protect yourself and your household and avoid becoming a victim. Obtain a free home security package and arrange for a free home inspection. Call 250-627-7779.

THE CHURCH of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites you to visit mormon.org. Call LDS missionar-ies 250-600-3032 for more details.

“FROM TEARS to Hope” Prince Rupert’s Community Grief Sup-port Group provides education and sharing. Meetings run 8 consecu-tive weeks, several times through-out the year. Pre-registration re-quired. Call 250-627-7779 for more info.

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The Marlin medalists from the swim meet. In the back row from left to right is Brander Pacheco, Arthur Firmino, Amanda Craft, and Kleanza Cathers. In the front row is Hayden Dobbin and Hannah Pearson.

Relay set for weekendBy Martina PerryTHE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

PRINCE RUPERT - Since its creation back in 2002 when 11 teams compet-ed, the Skeena River Relay has steadi-ly grown and maintained its popularity throughout the years.

This year, for the 11th annual relay being held on Saturday, June 2, there will be over 30 teams racing along Highway 16, running along the beauti-ful Skeena River.

“The Skeena River Relay is so popular because the scenery along the river is so unique. It’s much prettier than running in town,” said Carrie Co-ley, who along with Bonnie Repole are directing this year’s relay, attributing another reason for the steady popular-ity of the event to the fact that runners of all skills can partake in the race.

As per usual, the relay will begin in front of the Lester Centre of the Arts at seven a.m. on June 9, with teams traveling towards the Kitsumkalum Hall in Terrace. The races course will total 140 kilometers, with teams hav-ing to run ten stages all together, with varied lengths ranging from 10 to 21 kilometers. Teams will have a 12-hour time limit to complete the course. Al-together there are 32 teams competing this year, with groups coming from all over the region and province, coming

from as far away as Vancouver, Fraser Lake, Fort McMurray, Houston and Hazelton.

At four p.m. there will be a num-ber of children’s activities starting at the Kitsumkalum Hall, including a bouncy castle, to help preoccupy any kids of racers or volunteers. There will also be draws and raffl es starting at the same time and location.

After the relay is complete, there will be an awards gathering also be-ing held at the Kitsumkalum Hall. The ceremony will be starting at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at seven. Dinner is includ-ed in race fee, but any non-participates can purchase tickets to attend.

Although it is too late for teams to register at this time, there are a few teams that are currently in need of a few more runners. Anyone who would like to join another team can contact Coley on her cell at 250-600-1438.

Additionally, as the relay covers such a large distance it is very depen-dant on volunteers to help everything go accordingly. The Skeena River Re-lay is still in need of volunteers to help manage the course, along with various other activities. Anyone interested in sparing their time to this popular event is encouraged to contact Sandy Jones at 250-624-5031. The Skeena River Relay is sanctioned by B.C. Athletics.

Jumping high…

MARGARET SPEIRS / THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

TERRACE - Terrace Track Club high jumper Carly Davis practises in the Skeena Jr. gym May 23. Coach Dighton Haynes, one of several coaches, started the club so track athletes could practise for the summer games and provincials, since there are no extra-curricular sports due to the teachers’ job action.

Marlins host invitationalsContributedTHE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

KITIMAT - The Kitimat Marlins Swim Club hosted the Kitimat Marlins Invitational swim meet over the May 12 weekend. One hundred and twenty swimmers from Prince Rupert, Terrace and Smithers teams were in atten-dance making for some excellent competition and fast racing for the Marlins swimmers.

Leading the way for the Marlins was Kleanza Cathers (12). Kleanza became the third Marlins swimmer and fi rst female swimmer in the region this season to qual-ify for Age Group Nationals in Calgary late July. She qualifi ed in the 1500 meter free-style breaking her own pool record she set just a month earlier at a time trial. Her time of 19:38 seconds was a full 2 minutes 40 sec-onds faster than her time at the beginning of the season. She will now join Kyler Cordeiro, and Arthur Firmino from the Marlins and two swimmers from Smithers as the only regional swimmers to make Nationals from the region this year. Cathers also broke the pool record in the 11-12 girls 200 backstroke with a time of 2:37.51.

The old pool record was held by Allison Barriscale of the Marlins from 1988 with a time of 2:43. Barriscale was one of the fastest Marlins ever. She still holds 11-12 Provincial Championships records in butterfl y and went on to be a Canada Games medalist and Senior National Finalist.

Cathers took the gold medal in the 11-12 girls with a perfect 8 for 8 in swim event wins in the age group.

Alivia Salema (11) had a great 1500 me-ter freestyle with a time of 21:13. The time ranks her as the 10 fastest time for 11 year old girls in Canada this season. Her time would

have been much faster as well but unfortu-nately her swim cap came off 600 meters into the race and she had trouble seeing through her long hair. The time is still the highest ranking in the country of any Marlin this sea-son. Salema went personal best times in all 8 of her events and went on to take the bronze medal in overall points for the 11-12 girls age group.

Arthur Firmino (18) lowered his own pool record in the 15 and over boys 50 me-ter breaststroke. The event he qualifi es for Nationals in. Firmino went personal best times in all eight of his events on his way to a bronze medal for overall points in the 15 and over boys category.

Hannah Pearson (10) swam to all person-al best times on her way to the bronze med-al in the 10 and under girls category. It was Pearson’s fi rst regional medal.

Other medalist for the Marlins were Paige Collier (14) gold in the 13-14 girls catego-ry. Brander Pacheco (13) silver 13-14 boys. Hayden Dobbin (12) bronze in the 11-12 boys category and Amanda Craft (16) bronze in the 15 and over girls category.

The biggest one swim improvement for the Marlins came from Nickolas Cordeiro (13) with a whopping 37 second improve-ment in the 200 individual medley. Cordeiro went personal best times in all 8 of his races.

Other swimmers from the Marlins that got 100 per cent personal best times were Mattias dobbin (9), Hayden Fisk (10), Noah Groves (10), Madison Landry (10), Morgan Nichol (11), Brander Pacheco (13), Breanna Read-man (15), Aveanna Rice (9), Gavin Thomo-poulos (5) and Kemper Weightman (7).

The last regional swim meet of the sea-son for the Marlins will be in early June in Terrace.

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