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Lisa Thomas / The Northern ViewBrave souls of all ages started off 2013 with a dip in the Prince Rupert Harbour on Jan 1. at the Prince Rupert Rotary Club Polar Bear Swim.

tsunami warning issued after quakeBy Martina Perry

The Northern View

A brief tsunami warning for Prince Rupert and much of British Columbia’s coast was put in place after a magnitude 7.5 earthquake shook southeastern Alaska early Saturday morning.

Local emergency service and Prince Rupert Port Authority representatives said information was more readily available this time around, following the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that hit in October.

The earthquake occurred at 12:50 a.m. about 300 kilometres west-northwest of Prince Rupert, with a tsunami warning quickly following. No large waves were generated by the earthquake, with the Alaska Tsunami Warning Centre saying the waves didn’t

pose a threat. Following the tsunami warning, the Prince Rupert Fire Rescue crew and the Prince Rupert RCMP acted quickly, evacuating homes on Water Street and Beach Place and blocking off access to low laying areas around the community.

“We don’t rely on the Provincial Emergency Plan to give us our information. Once the warning takes effect… We put our emergency plan into operation. We don’t sit around and wait for direction like a lot of other communities,” Fire Chief Dave McKenzie said.

The Fire Rescue crew and RCMP also opened an Emergency Operations Centre at City Hall for the warning, which was lifted within a few hours.

McKenzie said evacuations were easier this time around because there wasn’t as much activity or

traffic in low-lying areas. “It went smooth and turned out

to be a non-event. It’s a reminder that people need to be prepared and be able to be self-sufficient for up to 72 hours,” McKenzie said.

The Prince Rupert Port Authority also set up an Emergency Command Centre at their Atlin Terminal office within half an hour of the warning. Personnel at Ridley Terminals were evacuated, and Fairview Terminal employees were moved to a place of refuge until the warning was lifted.

Michael Gurney, manager of corporate communications for the port, said information was much easier to come by this time around.

“We learned a lot from the last tsunami event and as a result our response on Saturday night was very smooth running,” Gurney said.

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The Northern View

Homeowners in Prince Rupert and Port Edward can expect a slight increase in the assessed value of their property.

According to BC Assessment, most homeowners will see a modest increase of three to seven per cent in 2013 compared to 2012. Commercial and industrial property owners will face anywhere from a five per cent decline in assessed value to a five per cent increase, while business owners in Port Edward will have decreases of five per cent to 10 per cent.

The overall assessment roll for Prince Rupert will be increasing from $1.307 billion last year to $1.316 billion this year, while the assessment roll for Port Edward will jump from $70.6 million to $71.4 million.

Property owners who feels the assessed value doesn’t reflect the true value of their property can call BC Assessment at 1-866-825-8322. If still unsatisfied, an appeal can be filed by Jan. 31 for an independent review.

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hospital welcomes bone mass density scannerBy Shaun Thomas

The Northern View

Patients on the North Coast will no longer have to travel to Kitimat for an important medical treatment thanks to years of fundraising by the North Coast Health Improvement Society,

The volunteer group successfully raised $125,000 to purchase a bone mass density scanner for the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital, which is now fully operational on the second floor. The equipment was delivered in November and, following the training of two technicians on the use of the machine, scans were offered in late December.

A bone mass density scanner provides medical professionals with an indication of the likelihood of significant fracture due to bone loss by measuring bone mineral density and helps determine whether therapy or continued surveillance is needed. People needing chemotherapy treatment need constant monitoring and testing to ensure the treatment is not depleting bone strength, while those with family history of osteoporosis and those experiencing early menopause are

recommended to have scans. Prior to the equipment arriving, people

in Prince Rupert were required to drive over 400 kilometres round-trip to the Kitimat hospital, and those on Haida Gwaii would require a multi-day trip to have the scan done.

While some will still have to travel due to previous appointments, manager of medical imaging Loretta Robinson said she expects the use of the machine to pick up significantly once the ability to have a bone mass density scan done in Prince Rupert becomes more widely known.

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Shaun Thomas / The Northern ViewLeft to right: Northwest Health Administrator Sheila Gordon-Payne, NCHIS chair Rick McChesney, x-ray technician Pam Amante, NCHIS members Don Cross and Stefan Delloch, technician Kathleen Jardim, NCHIS members Lisa Thomas and Kim Nicholls, manager of medical imaging Loretta Robinson and NCHIS member Angela Grodecki.

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Jalissa Stanley-Alexcee was born at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital on Jan. 1 at 9:43 a.m. local time to mom Brenna Alexcee and dad Lyle Stanley of Prince Rupert B.C., weighing in at eight pounds, five ounces.Jalissa is also welcomed to the world by four big brothers and two older sisters.

Recently, I talked about why we chose Kitimat as the site for Gateway’s marine terminal. I’d like to also discuss the various steps we’ve taken to prevent an incident on water, and the measures we’ve put in place to build a comprehensive marine safety plan for Gateway.

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By Lauren Benn Black Press

Following a record year in business, Terrace’s General Motors dealership is welcoming two new partners as its owners expand to a new location in Prince Rupert.

MacCarthy Motors closed a purchase deal Jan. 2 on the two-property former Sherman GM dealership located just off of HWY 16 on the way into Prince Rupert BC, giving the company one of the largest geographic service areas in Canada, says its long-time owner Gary MacCarthy.

Along with the purchase of 1001 Chamberlin Avenue and MacCarthy Motors’ overall business expansion, Joey Prevost and John Cooper became official partners this December, with Prevost specializing in sales and Cooper service operations.

“We’ll all chip in and all work together at the different departments so we’ll all kind of manage both stores,” said MacCarthy, adding he has been planning to expand for roughly one year now.

“Terrace and Kitimat are on the edge of more growth so we thought it’s an opportune time to grab it,” he said, also pointing to

port expansion in Prince Rupert as a pre-purchase confidence booster.

“We had a record year at this store in Terrace in 2012... We’re sure business is going to continue to grow,” he said.

Of that growth, most can be seen in truck sales, he said, adding trucks sales accounted for about 70 per cent of the business last year.

“Truck sales are way up for the whole north,” he said.

“Everybody’s working, people are confident… We went a long time here without

that.”This year, the Terrace GM

location sold just under 800 vehicles and MacCarthy has set a 1050 goal between both stores for next year.

And in the spirit of northern confidence, MacCarthy plans to renovate the 16,000 square foot main building of his new dealership in Prince Rupert starting this May and plans to tear down a small sales and office building currently located across the street to be turned into a parking lot to accommodate customer growth.

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Ed Evans / The Northern ViewGeneral Sales Manager Todd Fabbi shakes hands with MacCarthy Motors owner Gary MacCarthy at the dealership in Prince Rupert.

By Shaun Thomas The Northern View

For the majority of students Jan. 7 marked back-to-school, but for students in Port Edward Monday marked not a return but a new beginning.

Instead of going to the building on Sunset Drive, students reported for the first time to the community school attached to the municipal offices on Pacific Ave. And instead of simply walking to class, the students were greeted at the door by B.C. Minister of Education Don McRae and Port Edward mayor Dave MacDonald.

After attendance students were led into the gym by RCMP officers in red serge, while the crowd applauded their entrance, before speeches got underway.

First up was Minister McRae, who thanked the District of Port Edward and the Prince Rupert School District for their efforts.

“Schools are important to large communities, no doubt, but they are so much

more important to smaller communities,” he said.

“A community isn’t a community without small children living there, and parents want to know that there is a place for their children to learn in town...Your community is a better place because of the hard work of all of you.”

After thanking all involved, an emotional Mayor MacDonald talked about the importance of the new school.

“This is all about the boys and girls in our school, and it just makes me so happy,” he said.

“It was a lot of meetings and a lot of angry parents at times, but it was so important we got this done.”

Following other speeches, including superintendent Lynn Hauptman and board chair Tina Last, adults got a tour of the school while the kinds enjoyed cake.

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Hundreds of people came out to the Rupert Square Mall in Prince Rupert on Dec. 30 to rally as part of the Idle No More movement.Drumming and song rang out amid signs and speakers at the peaceful gathering that got underway at 2 p.m., followed by a walk through both the upper and lower level of the mall.

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A total of 14 teams took to the courts of the Russell Gamble Gymnasium over the holidays for the 22nd annual Festive “C” Son Challenge.

With games running from the afternoon of Dec. 27 to the evening of Dec. 30, there was plenty of free basketball action for fans to take in. The finals of the 12-team men’s tournament saw the undefeated Friendship House Cubs take on the Crest High Ballerz, the second time the two had met after the Cubs won 69-54 in the semi-final earlier in the day. The High Ballerz earned their

spot in the final with an 82-74 win over the Friendship House Chiefs in the b-bracket final and made the most of the opportunity by winning the tournament with an 83-69 victory.

The Most Sportsmanlike Team award went to the Night Sailors, and the Most Sportsmanlike Player was Glen Blandov of the Friendship House Cubs.

There were just two teams playing each other in the 15 and under division, with Lax Kw’alaams winning both games against the Friendship House by scores of 65-58 and 71-67. John Tait of Lax Kw’alaams was named the Most Sportsmanlike Player for that division.

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Jeff Carlson of J&E Tackle presents Kieran Kirkbright the $1,000 grand prize as the winner of the Prince Rupert Lions Club Blue Knuckle Derby on Dec. 27. Kirkbright weighed in a 21.68 pound Spring salmon, the largest of the 29 fish weighed in. Second place went to young Jonian Mack, who weighed in an 18.2 pound Spring salmon.


The Prince Rupert Rampage faced off against the Terrace River Kings on Dec. 29 in a losing effort that included plenty of hard hitting action for the packed crowd.

The hits came early and often in the first period as the two rivals picked up right where they left off after their last game. With 10:38 to go after play had been whistled down, the Rampage’s Travis Helland provided some fireworks for the fans as he put down two River Kings players with a single punch before punching down and getting on the back of River Kings captain Steve Cullis at centre ice. After a lengthy delay to sort out the penalties, Helland was assessed 14 minutes total and ejected from the game and, when the rest of the penalties were assessed, the result was a River Kings powerplay. But it would be Prince Rupert that struck first as Jordan Weir sniped a wristshot by Patrick Leal with 4:28 to go, giving Prince Rupert a 1-0 lead through 20 minutes.

In the second Prince Rupert found themselves on the powerplay midway through, but it would be the River Kings’ Craig Vinneau who put one past Keano Wilson from in close for the tying, shorthanded goal with 12:09 to play. Just over four minutes later Nathan Soucie fired one on Wilson that he thought he had but that trickled through to give the River Kings the lead. While Prince Rupert had a lot of

good chances late in the second, including a great pad save by Leal from right in front, the River Kings would keep that lead heading into the third.

And late in the third the River Kings would put the proverbial nail in the coffin as Derick Jurista finished off a 3-on-1 rush and Soucie capitalized on a fall by Wilson that left him with a wide-open net to shoot on with 4:09 to go. In the end the River King took the 4-1 win.

When the two teams met again in Terrace on Jan. 4, it was a different story, though it looked like the River Kings were on their way to sweeping the series.

Terrace captain Steve Cullis opened the scoring just over halfway through the first, while Chris Kirby made it 2-0 with just 49 seconds left in the first.

In the second the Rampage responded as Bryan Tates pulled the team to within one less than three minutes in, only for Cullis to extend the Terrace lead less than a minute later. But the rest of the game would be all Rampage. With just under 13 minutes to go captain Jared Meers lessened the gap to one and with 2:41 to go Devin Palmer tied things up at three going into the final frame.

In the third period, Kory Movold scored just 16 seconds in to put the Rampage up 4-3, and that would be all the scoring in the game.

The Rampage will host the league-leading Smithers steelheads on Saturday and face the Houston Luckies on Sunday.

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Shaun Thomas / The Northern ViewPrince Rupert Rampage captain Jared Meers moves the puck up the ice during the Dec. 29 home game.

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I’ve always been a firm believer of avoiding unnecessary panic. Sometimes it really is better not to know.

City councillor Joy Thorkelson and I are on the same page, at least when it comes to tsunami warning sirens.

At a recent council meeting, Thorkelson argued having sirens designed to go off in low lying areas during a tsunami warning could cause unnecessary panic for people who aren’t in low lying areas. At first her concern didn’t make sense to me; why would you not take every measure possible to be safe in an emergency? However, following Saturday’s tsunami warning, I realize how valid Thorkelson’s point was.

Many criticized the City of Prince Rupert for not having a siren after the October tsunami warning, but if the City had been fast acting in installing a siren many would have been needlessly frightened into thinking “the big one” was coming early Saturday morning. To me, having sirens wake up families into a panicked state for a non-event seems like more harm than help, especially when many woken up by the sirens would not even be in low lying areas and would already be out of the way of a potential wave.

In Prince Rupert we have quick-acting and reliable emergency service crews who, in both of the recent tsunami warnings, have gotten people who need to evacuate out of low lying areas out. Like they say, if something ain’t broke, don’t fix it! Additionally, when Dave McKenzie, local fire chief, made a presentation to council at the already mentioned meeting, to me it didn’t seem like he did put any urgency on having a siren installed, and he’s one of many responsible for getting people out of low lying areas.

And I’m sure many residents living near Beach Place and Water Street, or Rupertites who live near any of the low lying areas, are completely fine that they slept peacefully through the warning instead of fearing for their lives.

I know I did.

Now that the New Year is underway, I thought it a good time to come up

with a wish list for the people of the North Coast in 2013.

These are things that, while I would like to see them happen, aren’t necessarily going to come to fruition as a number of them are out of the hands of us in Prince Rupert. But a guy can hope, can’t he?

First and foremost, a Conservation Office or at least a conservation officer posted in Prince Rupert. There’s a reason so many wildlife issues go unresolved or unreported, and that is simply because the nearest CO is 140 kilometres away. If you spot a bear or a wolf in the neighbourhood and report it, by the time the CO gets geared up and arrives (if he/she leaves at all) about two hours have passed and the animal you saw could be halfway

to Timbuktu. It really defeats the purpose. Given that the front page of the past three weeks have had to do with shootings related to wolfs, coupled with this summer’s bear scare in Port Edward, I think the rational for this is self explanatory.

Second on the list, the shovels hitting the ground on the Phase II expansion. Given that Don Krusel has stated that he expects new capacity to come online in 2015, this could easily be a reality this year. With the expansion comes not only hundreds of construction jobs, but more permanent high paying jobs Prince Rupert needs right now. Let’s face

it, the town is turning the corner but we’re still not there yet.

Next up, a clear direction on Watson Island and the emergency services building. These two things have been looming like a cloud over the tax payers of Prince Rupert for a number of years and the uncertainty

associated with each has become tiring. Will the province build a new detachment and bill the City? Will Watson Island be developed and will the City have to pay restitution to Sun Wave Forest Products? Hopefully 2013 will see a final resolution to these issues so the people of Prince Rupert can get these monkeys off our back.

I hope more people realize the importance of shopping local and that you don’t need to go to Terrace to shop. If you can buy something here then do it - your supporting the community and providing jobs to your neighbours.

Finally, and this may be coming from left field, but the northern B.C. as a whole really needs a passport office somewhere in the region. This came to light recently due to the need for an expedited passport. Anyone from Prince George south could make a quick day trip to Vancouver to have the passport done in 24 hours - here in the northwest people are looking at either a three week wait or a $650 flight to the Lower Mainland and back. Obviously living in the north you have to be willing to accept a lower level of service, but this goes above and beyond.

My wish list for Prince Rupert in 2013

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“Yes, I heard about it four different ways. By radio, television, computer and our communication

network with friends.”

“No, not everyone has a television or listens

to the radio.”

“I don’t think so. There use to be sirens in

town that should have been left up.”

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By Bruce WishartThe Northern View

Around this time each year I like to review the background and mandate of Tourism Prince Rupert. Our organization has deep roots in the community, and we work to strengthen an industry that is as old as the city itself.

Tourism Prince Rupert was first established as a Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) in the 1930s - it is one of the oldest in the province - although marketing Prince Rupert to visitors stretches back to the days of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway.

We are one of the original seven “grandfathered” two per cent communities. Whistler was the first municipality to begin collecting the additional hotel tax, in 1988, and Prince Rupert followed in 1990.

As the 1990s progressed, it became clear that Prince Rupert faced an increasingly competitive global marketplace. Tourism was becoming a more and more complex industry, and gone were the days of simply opening up a visitors’ bureau and trusting to enthusiasm and luck. In 1998 Tourism Prince Rupert was created as an advisory board that quickly identified that inadequate staffing and budget at the CVB prevented the effective tourism marketing in Prince Rupert, and that we needed to join the growing number of communities with Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs). Tourism Prince Rupert was incorporated as a non-profit society on November 8, 1999, replacing the CVB, to conduct Prince Rupert’s tourism marketing and advocacy.

Tourism Prince Rupert is membership-driven, representing both the community at large and the businesses impacted by the tourism industry. Four of our volunteer directors are elected by the membership, with the remaining five appointed by City Council. There are two full-time staff. I was hired in 2003, having spent almost thirty years in print and broadcast media, to serve as CEO. Monika Clifton, who spent five seasons in the Prince Rupert Visitor Centre before joining Tourism Prince Rupert, has now been Director of Marketing for five years.

Of course, we have limited resources, particularly when compared to the diverse product that we have here to market. Tourism is so multi-faceted, and with so many different sectors, that there are almost as many opinions about where we should devote these limited resources as there are industry stakeholders.

Our marketing efforts are driven by the Prince Rupert Tourism Plan. This was created through a Tourism BC program called Community Tourism Foundations (CTF), which provided a skilled facilitator and gathered together a large group of Prince Rupert tourism stakeholders. After conducting a detailed study of tourism here, this group considered available resources and the community’s priorities.

They decided which community groups would be responsible for each tactic, and built a manageable plan with clear, measurable goals. On the marketing side many of the tactics that were the responsibility of TPR have either been accomplished since the Tourism Plan was implemented in 2008, or have been made impractical by changes in marketing. More importantly the local tourism landscape has changed.

Early this year Tourism BC will be conducting a CTF revisit in Prince Rupert, gathering a working group under the same facilitator as before to create a new multi-year Tourism Plan that reflects today’s realities. We’re looking forward to having the fresh direction from the community.

We don’t have the money or manpower to do everything, but through working together within the community we can continue to make ourselves better able to compete with each passing year.

Talking tourism: TPr mandate Eyes on the harbour a boon in emergenciesEarly Saturday morn-

ing, for the sec-ond time in three

months, Prince Rupert was shaken by a sizable earthquake.

The 7.5-magnitude quake triggered a tsunami warning. City residents were encouraged to stay away from low-lying areas of the waterfront.

The Port of Prince Rupert responded immediately by establishing its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at the Prince Rupert Port Authority offices on the central waterfront. The City of Prince Rupert established a similar base of operations at City Hall; the District of Port Edward did the same at its municipal complex.

The quick and coordinated response was similar to that of October 27th when a 7.7 magnitude quake occurred off Haida Gwaii. Port Authority personnel established and maintained communication with local agencies and stakeholders—including the Canadian Coast Guard, the City of Prince Rupert, RCMP and Fire Department, as well as local and regional media to provide updated information.

However, unlike the earthquake in October, the tsunami warning was canceled less than three hours after the initial warning. Operations at port terminals were able to continue without major interruption.

What is the Prince Rupert Port Authority’s role in emergency situations or natural disasters? It works to ensure the safety of the port community—both people and equipment. As priorities go, it ranks at the very top.

The Port Security Operations Centre (PSOC) plays a vital role in the coordination of emergency response. The PSOC is staffed round-the-clock, seven days a week. Through the use of dozens of high-definition cameras, Commissionaires monitor activity at all Port properties and in Prince Rupert’s harbour from one secure, central location. Vessels broadcasting AIS (automatic identification system) signals are tracked in real time on a map of the inner and outer harbours.

“Our state-of-the-art digital security network is on the leading edge,” said Dave Fisher, Manager of Security for the Prince Rupert Port Authority. “It does more than make it possible to monitor port properties for security risks. In emergency situations, it allows us to anticipate and stay ahead of breaking issues.”

By investing millions of dollars into the infrastructure of this centre and its constant staffing, the Port Authority can not only respond to urgent issues but provide support and information to local emergency service providers and security agencies.

A workstation in the PSOC is reserved for use by the RCMP and other organizations like the Canadian Border Services Agency.

Responding to events like earthquakes and their corresponding tsunami warnings is not a duty anyone relishes—but it is possible to do it calmly, thoroughly, and professionally. The Port Authority’s high-tech tools enable a fast and well-coordinated response.

It’s important for all citizens to be prepared in case of an unexpected emergency, whether it takes place during the working day—or in the early-morning hours of a winter weekend.

Learn more about how to protect yourself and your family by visiting the Emergency Management BC website at embc.gov.bc.ca.

Re:port is a collaborative promotional venture by the Prince Rupert Port Authority and The Northern View.

Photo by Prince Rupert Port AuthorityHERE’S LOOKING AT YOU: Dozens of video, radio, and data feeds are monitored around the clock at the Port Security Operations Centre (PSOC). A digital network of security cameras helps ensure the safety of Prince Rupert’s port facilities.

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The year in review: JulyLax Kw’alaams spends

millions on fish processing plantLax Kw’alaams Fish Plant

Inc. announced it would be reopening the fish processing plant, after spending $7.8 million to modernize the 40 year old plant. Lax Kw’alaams Mayor Garry Reece said the plant would fill the void in groundfish processing capacity left by the closure of the MacMillan plant in Prince Rupert, while continuing to expand it’s salmon operations. The Coast Tsimshian Seafood plant opened in October.

Housing sales at four year highThe BC Northern Real Estate

Board released figures in July that showed the numbers of homes sold in Prince Rupert during the first half of 2012 was higher than in 2011, and than in the first six months of the last four years.

City’s payroll $5.6 million higher than Terrace

The City of Prince Rupert’s Statement of Financial Information showed the City employs 45 people who make over $75,000, compared to 17 who make more than $75,000 in neighbouring Terrace. The City of Prince Rupert’s total payroll, excluding elected officials sat at $12.29 million, with the City of Terrace’s sitting at

$6.68 million.

Minister visits Haida Gwaii to see tsunami debris

Terry Lake, British Columbian Minister of Environment, visited Haida Gwaii in July on a fact finding trip to see first hand the debris that was starting to arrive on the coast from the Japanese tsunami in 2011. Lake said his trip was to help him understand the level of the problem and to help inform him on what needed to be done to address the issue. Today consultations continue on Phase 2 of the Tsunami Debris Management Plan, which is set to be released in early January.

The Northern View archivesThere was plenty of fun and games in Mariners Park on July 1 for the annual Canada Day celebrations.

The year in review: augustU.S. government report

challenges Rupert port claimsAn investigational report

released by the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission claimed the Harbour Maintenance Tax (HMT) America ports are forced to pay is why many shippers have been choosing to go through Canada. The report also stated travel time may be shorter from Asian markets to Prince Rupert, but the amount of time goods take to get from Prince

Rupert to American destinations is longer than going through U.S. ports.

City and WatCo sign Watson Island sale deal

The City of Prince Rupert and the Watson Island Development Corporation were satisfied with the idea of selling the Watson Island property for $5.5 million, despite it being a much lower price than the $13 million it was evaluated at

in 2009. The property’s price tag was greatly reduced for a number of reasons, however the sale didn’t end up going through due to a number of unresolved conditions.

Prince Rupert is ranked eighth in Crime Severity

When Statistic Canada released the Crime Severity Index (CSI) for 2011 data put Prince Rupert in the top 10 worst communities in Canada. Prince Rupert was ranked

as having the eighth highest overall CSI in the country, and the second highest in British Columbia. When it came to violent crimes, Prince Rupert was rated the fifth highest in Canada. In terms of non-violent crimes, Prince Rupert was ranked 12.

$13 billion oil refinery proposed in Kitimat Valley David Black - owner and

chair of Black Press - announced

plans to construct a $13 billion oil refinery in the Kitimat area to process all of the capacity from the Northern Gateway pipeline before it would be shipped out of the country. Black, who created Kitimat Clean Ltd. for the potential project, said by creating a refinery the threat of offshore pollution from heavy crude would be gone. He also said the refinery would create thousands of jobs.

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Ice season had a slow startWhile local winter sports

groups were gearing up for the season ahead, the City of Prince Rupert announced the arena’s aging ice chiller had broken down in mid-August. The City originally estimated ice would be back in the arena in November, however thanks to individuals and groups stepping up, sports groups were practicing on ice in Prince Rupert in early October. Since the City has received the new ice chiller, which they will install at the end of the season.

School district, Port Edward agree on school lease

Despite it being summer, School District 52 trustees met with councillors from the District of Port Edward in August to approve funding and lease agreements for Port Edward’s new community school. The meeting allowed Port Edward to receive $500,000 of funding from the Ministry of Education for construction of the school, and had the school district enter into a long-term lease agreement with Port Edward, as well as a

short-term lease agreement for the old school. The new school will open on Jan. 7, 2013.

Pellet terminal gets green lightDespite public concerns, the

Prince Rupert Port Authority announced the approval of the environmental assessment of the Pinnacle Renewable Energy export facility at Westview Terminal at the end of August. In granting the approval, the port noted the terminal would have to meet conditions set out regarding air quality and noise.

The year in review: august

The Northern View archivesHarbour Theatre Society brought UdderFest back to the stage.

Major gas line development announced

Shortly after the BG Group announced its intentions to create a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Prince Rupert, the Spectra Energy Corporation committed interest in creating the pipeline to serve the terminal. The potential project would begin in northeast B.C. and end at an export facility in Prince Rupert. Work on developing the project continues.

City cuts property tax exemptions

Prince Rupert councillors decided to roll back property tax exemptions by 40 per cent over two years in 2013 in an attempt to lower the City’s tax rates. By doing this the City would have had $20,000 in new tax money in 2013 and $40,000 in 2014, however at the following council meeting the rollback amount was changed to 20 per cent in 2013, with no cut backs to organization’s tax exemptions for three years.

MLA not seeking re-electionAfter serving two terms as North

Coast MLA, Prince Rupert’s Gary Coons announced he would not be running in the upcoming provincial election.

“Getting to know the people of this region and the issues that matter to them has been an incredible learning experience that I will never forget,” Coons said.

Coastal First Nations ban bearing hunting

10 First Nations groups on British Columbia’s North and Central coast declared a ban on bear hunting in the Great Bear Rainforest in September. The coalition of First Nations said they have been trying to resolve the issue for years with no outcome, and decided to take things into their own hands.

Lone CT scanner inoperative

The only CT scanner at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital broke down and was too old to bother repairing. According to Loretta Robinson, medical imaging manager, there were mechanical failures in the tech station and the scanner’s main CPU, with both

needing to be replaced.

Largest ship yet docks at Fairview Terminal Fairview Terminal

welcomed the 350-metre-long COSCO Guangzhou on Sept. 22, the largest container ship to stop in Prince Rupert to date. The COSCO Guangzhou has a total capacity of 9,500 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) and can carry up to 107,000 metric tonnes. When it arrived in Prince Rupert, the Guangzhou was at 89 per cent capacity. The ship arrived the same month the terminal celebrated the fifth anniversary of its opening

Census breaks down family composition

Statistics Canada released new information from the 2011 census and it showed there are roughly the same amount of single men and women in Prince Rupert. The census also showed that 4,550 of the 10,105 Prince Rupert residents older than 15 in Prince Rupert are not married or living in common law. Of these, 2,270 are men and

2,285 are women.

Cops for Cancer Tour de North ride raises over $250,000

RCMP members and their support team participating in the Cops for Cancer Tour de North ride finished in Prince Rupert on Sept. 20 after cycling 850 km through north central B.C. Prince Rupert’s own father and daughter team Bob Killbery and Jennifer Collins were happy to be home with their families after the ride that with their help raised $263,292 for the Canadian Cancer Society.

RCMP identify Colleen MacMillen’s murderer

The RCMP task force investigating murdered and missing women in B.C. announced a breakthrough in the Highway of Tears cases in late September, identifying U.S. citizen Bobby Jack Fowler as the killer of one of the Highway of Tears victims. Although Fowler died in prison in 2006, a DNA match linked him to Colleen MacMillen, whose body was found near 100 Mile House in 1974.

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The Northern View archivesThe Filipino community came out to celebrate Filipino Night.

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BARNARD, Cheryl Anne (teacher with the Peel District School Board)

Passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 23, 2012. Cheryl, in her 56th year, beloved wife of Kevin. Loving mother of Gavin, Kathleen, and Brandon. Dear daughter of George Hoyte (Connie) and the late Kathleen. Survived by brothers Brian Hoyte (Nancy)and Keith Hoyte (Norma). Loved by so many through her beloved profession of teaching and advocacy for others. Cheryl taught at Meadowvale Village Elementary School and Hartsdale PS Readiness Centre, both in Mississauga. Cheryl’s second love was Yoga and like anything else Cheryl was part of she was determined to continue to do and be the best she could be. Cheryl you will always remain in the hearts of those you have touched and loved. Cremation has taken place. A service to celebrate Cheryl’s life will be celebrated at St. Christopher’s Anglican Church, 662 Guelph Line, Burlington on Wednesday January 9, 2013 at 11am. Pri-vate family interment at Burlington Memorial Gardens. In Cheryl’s memory, please consider a donation to either the Canadian Cancer Society or Terrace Child Development Centre, 2510 South Eby, Terrace BC, V8G 2X3. On-line condolences at www.dbburlington.ca.

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Bids will be accepted until January 31, 2013.

Large recreational dealer, carrying Arctic Cat, Honda, Mercury and Kawasaki products is looking for a

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FILE CLERKOur Chartered Accountants offi ce in Prince Rupert, B.C., requires an enthusiastic, positive and dedicated per-son who will perform the fi ling duties and errands for an active and busy account-ing fi rm - Possess a warm and helpful presence - Takes satisfaction in the importance of quality work - Accuracy is very important and likes to see jobs done well - Must be trustworthy and reliable and is able to keep information confi - dential.If you have these qualities, you would enjoy this Filing Position which offers oppor-tunities to learn .Salary is dependent upon experience and abilities.Please submit your resume to fax: 250-627-8056 or email: [email protected](attachments in pdf format)Application deadline date: January 31, 2013

Employment

Help WantedARCTIC CO-OPERATIVESLtd. is currently recruiting management positions for various Co-op locations in Nu-navut. We provide relocation assistance, subsidized accom-modations and group benefi ts. Please forward your resume: fax to: (204) [email protected] Visit www.arcticco-op.com for more information.

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Help WantedBreakers Pub is seeking bar-tenders, and servers. Exp. an asset and Serving It Right Cert. req. Email resumes to [email protected]

FARM, Fishing, Hunting, Property Manager: Year round. To manage and maintain a 685 acre working farm with pheasants, cattle, dogs, hay and tourism accomodations. Semi retired welcome. Hands on management. [email protected]

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Prince RupertRoutes available:- 6th & 7th Ave. E, Ambrose Ave, & Hays Cove Ave near PJs Store. (200 papers)- 4th & 5th Ave. East off McBride St. (200 papers)- 7th, 8th & 9th Ave. E off McBride (220 papers)- Borden St. Taylor St, parts of 5th, 6th & 7th Ave. W. (180 papers)- Summit Ave, Part of Sloan Ave to & incl. McKay (170 papers)Call Prince Rupert Northern View @ 250-624-8088

Prince Rupert Sikh Missionary Society1945 McNicholl AvePrince Rupert, BCTemporary full-time

Preacher (Granthi) with minimum 5 years

experience to perform daily religious services and duties at the Sikh Temple. Wages $21/hr. Benefi ts in-

clude medical, insurance, & accommodations.Bi-lingual

an asset. Contact [email protected] or call

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PR: Moby Dick is taking appli-cations for all positions. Bring resumes to front Desk. No Phone calls please.

SalesPROFESSIONAL SALESConsultants. Central Alberta’s leading Ford dealer requires two professional sales asso-ciates to join our award win-ning team. Denham Ford is Canada’s most highly awarded Ford dealer. We maintain a large inventory of new and used vehicles, and friendly country atmosphere with big city sales volume. We are closed Sundays and all Statutory holidays. We offer a competitive pay plan with an aggressive bonus structure, salary guarantee and moving allowance. Attention: Dean Brackenbury, GSM. Email: [email protected] 780-352-0986. Toll free 1-800-232-7255.

Employment

Trades, TechnicalJOURNEYMAN AUTOMO-TIVE Service Technician. Han-na Chrysler Ltd in Hanna, Al-berta needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. $25-$31/hour + bonus, bene-fi ts. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-854-2845; Email [email protected]

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Computer Equipment

APPLE Mac Book, iPhone 5 16GB and lot more at wholesales prices. visit our website: www.pvandcos-tore.com for more information.

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Farm EquipmentJOHN DEERE Back-ho 310-D4-Wheel Drive 5,500 hrs, EC $28,800 Can be viewed at Ma-randy’s Carwash in Smithers or phone 250-847-3400.

Garage Sales

LAST MINUTE MARKETEvery Saturday

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Heavy Duty Machinery

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Wishing you a very Prosperous New Year!PRINCE RUPERT Dorothy

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Real Estate

Houses For Sale

50 Tingley RoadPort Clements

Approx. 2000 sq. ft. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 6-yr old metal roof,

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Please call Dorothy or Jennifer at

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CLIFFSIDE APARTMENTS

1123-1137 Borden StreetAdult-oriented.

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Heat and hot water included. Minutes walking to

downtown and hospital. References required.

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

250-624-5800

Pets

Free Items

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

Oasis Apartments

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References Required.

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Industrial Bay for RentPR Industrial Park

with abundant Yard Storage 250-627-7150

Duplex / 4 PlexPR: Avail. Feb. 1 @ 2000 Seal Cove Circle S/S Duplex; 3bdrm, elec. heat, w/d hookup. Carport, N/S, N/P, Ref. req. Call 250-624-3780

Rooms for RentPR - Short-term Rentals. Furnished bedroom, shared kitchen & bathrooms, laun-dry, wifi . Close to down-town. From $245/wk (min. 2 week) or $399/mo for stu-dents. Call 250-624-2334 www.pioneerhostel.com

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TownhousesPINE CREST

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Commercial/Industrial Property

Rentals

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Crossword See page 3 for answers

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TakIng flIghT…

Dawn Blake’s name was drawn for the return trip for two to Vancouver courtesy of Hawkair from among the 340 tickets sold for the Blue Knuckle Derby. Here she accepts the tickets from Jeff Carlson as Prince Rupert Lions Club member Rod Proskiw looks on.

- The NorTherN VIeW - WedNesday, JaNuary 9, 2013 WWW.TheNorTherNVIeW.com

rupert’s got

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u TomorroW By Martina Perry The Northern View

Prince Rupert’s wide-ranging talent will be showcased during the second annual Prince Rupert’s Got Talent competition in February, but first auditions for the performance must take place.

“We have a very talented community… We have a beautiful

theatre for people to perform in and for some it will be their first time on stage,” Crystal Lorette, general manager of the Lester Centre, said.

The competition is open to people from all mediums including dancers, singers, musicians, comedians, contortionists, soloists and more, with competitors being ranked by a panel of

judges. People must be 25 and under

to compete, with the top winner taking home a cash prize of $1,000.

Auditions for the showcase will be happening on Jan. 10 to Jan. 12. Anyone interested in auditioning is encourage to e-mail [email protected] or call the theatre at 250-627-8888.

A panel of judges will decide who makes the show, although they are not being named at this time. Lorette ensures judges will come from diverse backgrounds to ensure the decision is fair.

Prince Rupert’s Got Talent will be held on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Lester Centre of the Arts.

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Waterfront access closedBarriers and signs were erected on

the dirt road just past Rotary Waterfront Park in early October, blocking off public access along Prince Rupert’s waterfront. Property owners CN Rail closed off access to the road due to safety concerns with the public on the railway’s property.

Council votes to keep Wantage Road open

The City decided against putting a gate on Wantage Road after weighing their options. The idea came in June as a way to prevent residents from dumping garbage in the area, however the idea was too expensive to implement. Council decided to erect signs to try to deter people from dumping in the area.

Walmart grand openingOver 100 people lined up in the rain

waiting for Prince Rupert’s new Walmart to open on Oct. 19. The store is located in

the former Zellers location in the Rupert Square Mall and includes a grocery section, a photo lab, a pharmacy and a variety of other departments.

7.7 magnitude earthquake hits Haida Gwaii

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake rattled the North Coast just after 8 p.m. on Oct. 27, with countless aftershocks following. Tsunami warnings were issued for Haida Gwaii and the North Coast, however they were downgraded to a tsunami advisory a few hours later. Luckily no injuries or substantial damage was done.

Chemical spill clock ticking at Watson Island

The Watson Island Development Corporation (WatCo), the company hoping to convert Watson Island from a run-down pulp mill to an export terminal, said work on the site needs to be done

sooner than later. WatCo chief operating officer Tanner Elton said the mill needs to be remediated within the next 12 to 18 months or there will be a spill of some kind that will make remediating the site unrealistic.

The year in review: october

The Northern View archivesAn Oct. 4 vigil raised awareness of missing and murdered women.

Green light for Canpotex The proposed Canpotex potash export

terminal in Prince Rupert was given the go ahead from Canadian Environment Minister Peter Kent in early November. The minister announced the proposed potash export terminal and road and rail utility corridor planned for Ridley Island “is not likely to cause significant adverse environment effects” based on the mitigation measures outlined in the Comprehensive Study Report.

City manager tenders resignationGord Howie, Prince Rupert’s long-

serving city manager, agreed to take on a new leadership role on Vancouver Island, giving his notice effective Jan. 31,

2013. Howie said the main reason for the decision was to be closer to family.

Mussallem slams port over Phase 2Prince Rupert Mayor Jack Mussallem

accused CN and the Prince Rupert Port Authority of failing to live up to their obligations to the community in a letter. The letter said council is concerned a number of issues may negatively impact residents who live near terminal locations and there is little recourse for members of the public when commitments are not met.

Councillor and union head seeking to replace outgoing MLA Coons

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Union head Joanna Larson and Prince Rupert City Councillor Jennifer Rice announced their intentions to run for the New Democrat Party nomination in the North Coast riding to replace current MLA Gary Coons, who is not seeking re-election in 2013.

Groups ask council to fund trap, neuter and release program

After the City denied the SPCA’s request to match funds for a trap, neuter and release program, Alice Kruta of the Cannery Row Animal Shelter was joined by Kim St. Pierre in asking council to reconsider. At the next City Council meeting the decision was tabled, and was denied at the following meeting.

The year in review: november

My Mountain Co-op will purchase Shames

My Recreational Mountain Co-op announced they would go ahead and purchase the Shames Mountain Ski facility from the Shames Mountain Ski Corporation after they and the Provincial Government worked out a debt forgiveness and loan payment plan worth close to $700,000.

Outrageous spending angers Prince Rupert teachers

Documents obtained by the Prince Rupert Northern View showed that the Prince Rupert School District have been paying consultant Dave Stigant $800 per day for work done over the past several years, as well as paying $500 per month for Stigant’s rent while he was in Prince Rupert. The document showed that more than $125,000 was spent for services over the course of 14 months.

RCMP shoot family dog after mistaking it for wolf

Two gun shots rang out in the Sherbrooke Avenue area after an RCMP

member mistakenly shot a dog. The RCMP had received a call about a wolf sighting, and upon arrival in the 500 block of Sherbrooke Ave. officers saw what they believed to be a wolf. It wasn’t until the animal was put down that officers realized it was a dog-wolf hybrid.

Federal Government putting Ridley Terminal up for sale

Ted Menzies, the Minister of State for Finance, and Steven Fletcher, Minister of State for Transport, were in Prince Rupert to announce the government’s intention to sell Ridley Terminals to a private sector in mid-December. The announcement came as a surprise to MLA Gary Coons and MP Nathan Cullen, who questioned the government’s decision considering RTI made $34 million last year.

Two wolves shot in Prince RupertA wolf was put down in the Park

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for many of the complaints. Under a week later RCMP officers located a wolf in the Frederick Street area and had to shoot it a few times before it died.

Judge rules on Watson Island The Supreme Court of B.C. ordered

that the Certificates of Pending Litigation (CPL) on Watson Island be lifted, opening the door for the City of Prince Rupert to sell the property to the Watson Island Development Corporation (WatCo).

The year in review: december

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