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By Alan S. HaleThe Northern View

The fish processing plant in Port Simpson will be having a grand re-opening in the near future.

Several million dollars worth of renovations and improvements have been made to the village’s processing plant, which is now hoping to fill the void in groundfish processing capacity left by the closure of the MacMillan fish plant in Prince Rupert.

“We’re not discarding salmon, we’re

breaking into groundfish. I think that’s going to be our main focus. That’s going to [more beneficial] for our people,” says the village’s mayor, Garry Reece.

Over $8-million dollars has been spent on upgrading the 40-year-old fish plan, which has been operated by a number of different companies in that time, but it is currently under the control of a band-owned initiative, Lax Kw’alaams Fish Plant Ltd.

The plan was to turn the aging plant into a state-of-the-art facility with vastly expanded

operations. Until now the plant mainly focused on salmon (and will be expanding those operations as well), but has now set its sights on groundfish such as halibut, sole and flounder as well.

The North Coast lost its only fish plant equipped to process groundfish when the MacMillan plant in Prince Rupert last October. While the decision to focus on groundfish was made before the closure, the Lax Kw’alaams community now stands to benefit from the gap in the market.

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The plant is expected to be in operation 10 months out of the year now and eventually provide up to 300 steady jobs for village residents. It’s hoped that this will help reinvigorate the commercial aboriginal fishing industry, which has been waning in recent years.

“There’s not enough salmon. We still have 60 boats that commercial fish out here, but over the last few years it hasn’t been very good...That’s the reason we’re getting into groundfish now,” says Reece.

To meet the increased business many changes had to be made the facility and deals had made.

The plant’s refrigeration system and freezers have been improved and their capacity expanded.

When the power is hooked up next week the plant will be able to fast-freeze 500,000 lbs of fish a day.

The fish pant company has bought 1.4 million lbs worth of quota for itself this year as well as which currently up in Alaska catching salmon. The plant has will be receiving fish from fishing boats from Metlakatla, Alaska and

they have also made arrangements to sell their processed fish straight from the plant to markets in the US.

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By Alan S. Hale The Northern View

The Prince Rupert Port Authority has a new chair for its Board of Directors.

Former BC Attorney General, Bud Smith, has been appointed to board by the provincial government and was then unanimously elected as chair.

Smith is leaving his three-year position as chair of the board for Ridley Terminals for the appointment where he oversaw the plans for the terminal’s expansion that is currently taking place.

“We are pleased to have Mr. Smith back on the Port’s board,” said Don Krusel, CEO of the Prince Rupert Port Authority.

“He brings considerable knowledge of port activities and economic development as well as an intimate understanding of the Port of Prince Rupert and local affairs. Mr. Smith’s contribution

will be invaluable to our organization as we prepare for a period of unprecedented growth and the enhancement of standards that enable our safe, responsible, and sustainable approach to global trade.”

Smith has served on the port authority’s board as one of the directors from 2007 to 2009 and will be replacing the port’s outgoing chair, Dale MacLean who has served for three consecutive terms as chair.

“It is a privilege to rejoin the Port Authority’s Board at this point in its history,” said Smith following the appointment.

“The port’s consistent growth in cargo volumes has earned it international recognition. Considering the planned developments and terminal expansions, Prince Rupert is becoming an economic

powerhouse. I look forward to working with the team to help realize its full potential”.

Smith served as the Social Credit MLA for Kamloops from 1986 to 1991. During the Bill Vander Zalm’s government , Smith served

as BC’s Regional Economic Development Officer and the Attorney General.

After his government career, Smith worked extensively in both the private and public sectors. He is general counsel for Urban Systems Ltd. and president of both Meija Property inc. and YKA Travelwise Kamloops. He has served on the boards of many Crown Corporations such as Canada Post and the BC Development Corporation.

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The Prince Rupert Port Authority’s new chair of the Board of Direc-tors, Bud Smith.

“We still have 60 boats that commercial fi sh out here, but over the last few years it hasn’t been very good.”

Garry Reece

Bud Smith elected as new chair for Port Authority board

“I look forward to working with the team to help realize its full potential.”

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CN announced last week that the company plans to construct five extended sidings on its B.C. North Line in 2012 as part of the company’s multi-year program to expand freight train capacity to handle the growing freight volumes along the Edmonton, Alberta to Prince Rupert, B.C. corridor.

“CN’s sizable investments in rail infrastructure in northern B.C. and western Alberta are helping us accommodate growing import-export traffic moving between the Port of Prince Rupert, the B.C. interior and major centres across CN’s network in Canada and the United States,” stated CN executive vice-president ad chief operating officer, Keith Creel in a statement.

“These investments will also help us better move rising export coal volumes from existing and new mines in the region to Ridley Terminals at Prince Rupert, whose handling capacity is expected to double by the end of 2014 to 24 million tonnes.”

Sidings allow trains to meet and pass each other on a single track. When two trains going different directions meet on a track, they must some how go around each other. A switch allows one train to go into a siding so that it can meet and go around another train.

The locations of the five sidings that are being extended this year will be east of Prince Rupert, at Exstew, Cedarvale, Morristown, Robin Creek and Cariboo.

“In this area what is needed is to extend the length of the sidings so that they can accommodate 12,000 foot trains,” explained Mark Hallman, CN director of communications and public affairs.

Last year alone there were more than half a million carloads/intermodal units moved over CN’s B.C. North corridor, with these numbers expected to double by 2015.

Since 2004, CN has extended or constructed 21 sidings to handle large trains along the Edmonton and Prince Rupert line, with expansion along the corridor totaling more than $150 million by the end of this year.

CN Rail to extend sidings along northern corridor route

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Every year I try to take at least a weekend, preferably longer, to get away from it all on Haida Gwaii’s north beach.

It’s such a serene place to go, off the grid with no cell phone coverage or traffic or work or anything else to really worry about. You can just walk along the beach and listen to the waves crashing to your heart’s content while enjoying the natural beauty and hospitality of the islands. Other people may want to go to the big city, like Vancouver, but I’ll take a weekend away on Haida Gwaii every time.

Unfortunately north beach and much of the Haida Gwaii coastline is being threatened by something we in Canada have no control over - debris from the Japanese tsunami. Already pictures making their way online and elsewhere are showing the extent of the debris field covering the beach. It’s mostly small stuff like foam and cans and the like, although items as large as trailers and fridges have also washed up, But looking at the massive size of the debris field making its way across the pacific it’s easy to see that this is just the tip of a very, very large iceberg.

Concerns about what to do with all the debris have been popping up for some time now, and there really needs to be a plan to deal with it much sooner than later. The reality is that there is no way the people of Haida Gwaii, or even the people of the north coast, can clean up all the debris that has already landed and is going to land on the beach. And even if they could, the landfills on the island and in the area aren’t large enough to handle it.

It’s easy for people to say it’s not their problem, especially with an area as remote as Haida Gwaii - out of sight out of mind. At the same time the federal and provincial governments are debating jurisdiction - in the water it’s federal but once it’s on land it’s provincial land.

But Haida Gwaii, in my mind, is a national treasure and should be treated as such. And while the impact of this debris

may not be felt in Alberta or Saskatchewan, the Federal Government needs to be just as much a part of the clean-up campaign and solution as the province.

Regardless of who formulates and funds the plans, the two levels of government need to step forward with a real solution and a real plan to keep Haida Gwaii clean now and in the future.

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Whenever travel writers, tour operators, or other industry partners come to Prince Rupert, we start by giving them a driving tour.

It’s not a scripted tour. We adapt our presentation based on the particular interests of the visitor.

We drive Cow Bay and the waterfront, chatting about the fishing industry, the old network of coastal steamships, and the history of the Port. At Atlin Terminal we talk about the Halibut Capital of the World. Downtown we discuss the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway and the establishment of the City, and in Section Two we tell the story of the Soldiers’ Settlement Act and how the immigrants who built the boom city created a Canadian community after the First World War.

Visitors see the wildlife in the urban landscape, the deer and the eagles. From the viewpoints by the hospital we have an overview of the harbour, and Metlakatla Pass National Historic Site. This, with the crest

poles sprinkled throughout the community, helps us tell story of the Tsimshian and the surrounding nations.

We point out new port development. We talk about the ethnic diversity of the community. At Seal Cove, a separate community in the very beginning, we talk about the sawmill that fuelled the first construction boom, the seaplanes that link the outlying communities, the emergency services that highlight the reality of coastal living.

Rupert’s story is complex. Very few of these people would listen to us deliver a lecture on Prince Rupert history and culture; and, if they did, they would absorb very little of it. But even years later we’ve had writers contact us to refresh their memory of some little detail from a driving tour.

This is because when we conduct the

driving tours we treat the city as an exhibit. One often hears people say that they learn best if they have visuals, if they can actually experience what they are hearing, and that is exactly how we do it. So as one example, the Second World War is a critical part of the Prince Rupert story. The Canadian government started to fortify the harbour and build up defences in the late 1930s, and by 1942, following the Pearl Harbor attack, the

population had mushroomed from about 6,500 people to about 25,000. Driving out to Seal Cove, through rows of wartime housing that has been adapted due to changing needs over the ensuing years, we can provide a vivid demonstration of this rapid population growth.

The driving tour provides a framework for the experience that follows. Because of it our visitors are already engaged and

interested when we introduce them to the Museum of Northern BC, where their knowledge and interest is taken to the next level. As we move on to more specific activities – visiting North Pacific Cannery, going wildlife watching, or whatever we’ve planned, each new experience can be slotted into the framework of knowledge. This approach allows us to translate the whole Prince Rupert story in the shortest possible amount of time.

Prince Rupert’s heritage resources provide the basis for our presentation of the community. We don’t try to tell the story chronologically. We just chat as we see the physical reminders of each aspect of our story.

A community’s heritage resources are its character-defining elements. Their educational value to tourism is incidental – it is more important that our heritage defines us and helps in building community identity and pride. And as always, a good place to live makes a good place to visit.

Telling the Prince Rupert story to visitors and the world~ Shaun Thomas

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By Tom Fletcher The Northern View

BC Ferries has begun its summer schedule, ramping up sailings for the vacation season that is crucial to the fleet’s bottom line.

It’s been rough sailing for BC Ferries so far this year. The corporation released its financial results in June, reporting a net loss of $16.5 million, compared to net earnings of $3.8 million the previous year. Last year’s earnings were boosted by the sale of the former corporate headquarters for $9.3 million, preventing a loss there as well. In the fiscal year that ended March 31, vehicle traffic was down 3.5 per cent and walk-on passengers were down 2.8 per cent. As a result, BC Ferries is forecasting a “small loss” for this year as well.

The spring “Coast Saver” sale has just ended. That’s a 37-per-cent discount offered Fridays through Mondays, May 25 to June 25 on the major runs from the mainland to Victoria and Nanaimo. The discounts allowed a foot passenger to cross for $9.95 and a car and driver for $39.95.

I asked BC Ferries CEO Mike Corrigan how the sale went. He didn’t have final figures, but he allowed that the boost in traffic was “marginal”.

It’s the second year that the spring sale has been offered over weekends, when people are more likely to travel. But instead of generating additional trips, Corrigan said the main effect has been to shift traffic from midweek to weekends.

One of the primary reasons for this spring’s poor performance is the lousy weather that kept people at home. Gasoline at $1.40 a litre is another big one. Hotels and other tourism services tell the same story.

Here’s another problem: student traffic on the ferries was down

by a third this spring, because teachers cancelled field trips as part of job action.

The simplistic political debate about ferry service starts and ends with rising fares, with occasional fits of temper over executive salaries, and ignores the other factors. Just cut the fares and increase the taxpayer subsidy, say the NDP and their local echo chambers.

Of course, taxpayers are already pitching in an extra $80 million this year, bringing the subsidy to the ferries close to $200 million. That’s how Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom sweetened the pot as he unveiled new powers for B.C. Ferry Commissioner Gord Macatee to set service levels as well as regulate fares.

Macatee’s task now is to travel the coast and endure the demands of island dwellers who want the rest of us to subsidize their splendid isolation. The proposition for them will boil down to this: You can pay more or you can have fewer sailings. And where the boat is a third full, you will have fewer sailings.

This consultation period is an opportunity to ask some hard questions. For instance, does Saltspring Island really need three ferry terminals? And why is there no passenger-only service?

Macatee’s term as commissioner started with a detailed review last year that pointed to some other ways to save serious money. But CEO Corrigan says there are no quick fixes. FortisBC has offered an $11 million incentive for conversion of marine vessels to natural gas, which would give the fleet significant relief from spiraling fuel costs. But a ferry conversion would take six months or more, and another vessel would be needed in the meantime.

Another promising suggestion is ove rhau l ing the ferry r e s e r v a t i o n s e r v i c e , m a k i n g reservat ions free and charging extra for those who just show up.

T o m Fletcher is l e g i s l a t i v e reporter and c o l u m n i s t for Black Press and BCLocalnews.


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This week’s question:

Lax Kw’alaams is hoping that by expanding its fish plant operations it can start attracting back members to the community who moved away to

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◆ OPINION

By Rod LinkBlack Press

The federal riding of Skeena - Bulkley Valley’s boundaries won’t be changed, a federal commission is recommending.

Although the number of people in the riding is less than desired based on an established quota, any changes to the already-massive size of the riding would simply “accentuate the already significant challenges of representing Skeena,” states a report written by the Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission for the Province of British Columbia.

The commission acts after every 10-year census to ensure there is a balance between the populations within federal electoral ridings.

In BC, the increase in population means the number of Parliamentary seats will grow by six, from 36 to 42.

According to the 2011 census, there are 4.4 million people in the province, enough to increase the number of Parliamentary seats to 42 based on a desired quota of having 104,763 residents in each electoral district.

But while there will be more seats in the lower mainland and on Vancouver Island, for example, that won’t be the case in the north which hasn’t had the extreme population increase as elsewhere.

“It is our initial conclusion that major change is not presently required for the three large Northern British Columbia electoral districts,” reports the commission.

Skeena - Bulkley Valley has the lowest population of the three northern ridings at 89,998 people while Prince George - Peace River has 107,380 people and Cariboo - Prince George has 108,840 people.

By law, a federal riding’s population should not vary more than 25 per cent more or less.

The challenge has been to have electoral ridings of a size so as not to deviate from the principle of one person, one vote and not create ridings where court rulings have determined that “effective representation” is at risk.

“An electoral district whose geographic size is unmanageable or whose population deviates greatly from the electoral quota would not conform to this vital concept,” states the commission.

Considerations will obviously be quite different in an enormous electoral district like Skeena - Bulkley Valley compared to an urban district in Vancouver,” the commission continues.

The commission will hold hearings in those areas where boundaries have either been changed or ridings added before final decisions are made.


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Photo credit: Courtesy of Shawn CarlNow - Today, both 212 & 216 5th Ave East are nearing 100 years of age, some changes have been made to the exteriors of these homes but they still retain their character. 228 5th Ave E has since been replaced with a more modern home.

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Then - The 200 block of Fifth Avenue East as it appeared in 1916, showing three residences. The home on the far right, 212 5th E was originally owned by Alex M. Manson and was built in 1913. Manson was one of Prince Rupert’s rst Barristers who later became involved in Provincial politics. The home in the middle 216 5th E also built in 1913 was owned by John Dybhavn an Alderman and realty and insurance broker. The original owner of the home on the far left, 228 5th Ave E is unknown.

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS AS A NATIONAL HARBOUR

By Shaun Thomas The Northern View

The BC Northern Real Estate Board released its sales figures for the first half of 2012 on July 4, and more properties were sold in Prince Rupert than in the first half of 2011.

So far this year there have been 83 properties worth $14.2 million compared to 56 properties worth $10.35 million through the first half of 2011.

The number of homes sold in Prince Rupert also increased from 50 last year to 65 this year, while the average selling price of is down slightly from $193,534 last year to $193,223 this year, with homes selling in an average of 113 days to sell. The 65 homes sold in Prince Rupert is the highest number sold in the first six month in the last four years.

“Right now the market is pretty balanced, but

I think buyers still have a bit of an edge for the moment. But the inventory is getting depleted, we had a good first half of the year,” said local realtor and BC Northern Real Estate Board representative Victor Prystay, noting the average selling price last month was still about $34,000 below the same month last year.

“With the stuff in the offing, like the expansion of Fairview Terminal and out at Ridley, I don’t anticipate we’ll be slowing down any time soon.”

That is quite the turnaround from the first quarter of 2012. In those numbers, 21 homes had been

sold compared to 25 the previous year, and the average selling price was $168,907 compared to the $171,909 in 2011.

At the end of June there were 271 properties available for purchase through the multiple listing service.

Housing sales at a four year high through first half of 2012

◆ REALTY MARKET

“Right now the market is pretty balanced, but I think buyers still have a bit of an edge...”

Victor Prystay

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Sharon Rothwell of Rona (second from left) and Glenn Saunders (far right) accept a cheque for $1,000 from Mark Mastroianni, Suzanne Procter and Angela Hansen of Northern Savings Credit Union to help pay for more murals in the community.


A fresh eye on interior designBy Shaun Thomas

The Northern View

Jewel Jerstad, manager of Homework in Cow Bay, has moved her love of interior design from a hobby into a business with the creation of Siren’s Staging and Design.

Jerstad, who does the staging and design for Homework, took the idea for an interior design business to Homework owner David Smook before completing a course in design from the Interior Design Institute. On April 1 the business got off the ground and Jerstad so far has been quite the success.

“People started to hear about the business, and a lot of people come here for decor ideas so when they heard we had an in-house designer it is a natural fit...The first appointment I did was a four-bedroom house with no art or decor, and I sat down and talked with the client to find out what they like and what direction they’re leaning towards in terms of decor. It went really well and the client was quite happy with the result,” said Jewel.

“People hear interior design and think expense. That is not necessarily the case, some simple changes and a fresh eye can make all the difference.”

As well as big projects like complete houses,

Jerstad has done window staging for businesses in the community and says interior design runs the gamut from houses to making a change to improve an individual room.

“For me it’s about the use of space and aesthetics,” she said, noting that her position in the store also is an advantage in doing designs.

“I’m very fortunate because I have the contacts for product and the products here at my disposal.”

“I’d really like to thank David and Lucy for their help and constant support,” she added.

To book your consultation, contact Siren’s Staging and Design at 250-624-9763 or 250-624-6551. Appointments can also be made by e-mailing [email protected].

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Prince Rupert man pleads guilty to assaultBy Rod Link

Black Press

Robert Scott Eli, 42, of Prince Rupert, pleaded guilty and was sentenced on assault and weapons charges in Terrace Provincial Court today, July 6.

In the early morning hours on Wednesday, July 4, Lisims/Nass Valley RCMP responded to a complaint that Eli, allegedly drunk and high on cocaine, threatened a New Aiyansh man with a knife, holding it to his throat in his residence on Wright Blvd.That same morning, Eli assaulted a female by throwing a cooler at her when she refused him

entry to her residence.RCMP officers scoured the village in search of Eli, who had taken refuge in a residence on Trinity Drive.

Residents alerted police to his whereabouts and he was arrested later that day without incident.He was held in custody for court appearance July 6. On August 1st , 2009, Eli was charged with aggravated assault stemming from an event on Tait Avenue, New Aiyansh, where a man was seriously injured.This matter was scheduled for trial on September 5 in New Aiyansh.

As a result of this charge, Eli was on conditions not to consume alcohol or drugs and keep the peace when he was arrested this week. Eli pleaded guilty to one count of assault causing bodily harm for

the 2009 event and two counts of assault with a weapon from these most recent events. He also pleaded guilty to one count of breaching his conditions. As a result of the guilty pleas, he was sentenced to six months in jail and will be bound by a probation order for year upon

his release. Another unrelated charge of

assault was stayed in court for the guilty plea.

“Both of these investigations relied [on] the cooperation and courage of village residents to assist the police in securing evidence. Without the public’s help in both cases, this offender might still be on our streets. As soon as Eli was located in the village, we received phone calls which eventually led to his safe arrest. These efforts do not go unnoticed by our officers,” said Lisims/Nass Valley RCMP Detachment commander Sgt. Donovan Tait.

◆ IN THE NASS

A&W proceeding with possible locationBy Shaun Thomas

The Northern View

While there hasn’t been movement on the ground, a spokesperson for A&W says the company is still committed to making a restaurant in Prince

Rupert a reality. “We’re still working on

various conditions of the deal, which sometimes take longer than we would like, but still pursuing that project. As for the drive thru, we will be conducting traffic studies,

which we do in other markets, but still see that as part of the A&W,” said Graham Cook.

“We’re moving forward and we have franchisees interested in operating it. At this point it’s not likely to be

an open restaurant until this time next year, but we are still very interested in Prince Rupert.”

The restaurant location is proposed for the upper parking lot of the Rupert Square Mall.

◆ BUSINESS

“These efforts do not go un-noticed by our offi cers...”


CITY OF PRINCE RUPERT WANTAGE ROAD PROPOSED CLOSURE

Prince Rupert City Council is seeking public input from the Community regarding the proposed closure of Wantage Road to prevent dumping of garbage at this location.

Over the past 10 years it has cost the Community of Prince Rupert in excess of $19,000 to clean up garbage that has been dumped on Wantage Road.

Community members have expressed concern about the proposed closure.

Alternative solutions that have been suggested include:

Regular patrolling and regular clean-up of the road by City Employees; Installation of video cameras; Close the road to public vehicle traffic (hikers, ATV’s & motorcycles would continue to have access); Adoption of the road (and regular cleanup) by a Community Group;Increase value of City of Prince Rupert Spring Clean-up Free Landfill Tipping Token; Provide a Spring and a Fall Clean-up Free Landfill Tipping Token; and, Increase the penalties for illegal dumping.

City Council invites you to send in your ideas/solutions on how the issue of Wantage Road garbage dumping should be addressed.

For more information, or to submit your ideas/solutions please contact:

Dan Rodin, Chief Financial Officer Email: [email protected]: 250-627-0935 Fax: 250-627-0918 Mail: 424-3rd Avenue West Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L7

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LANGLEY/SURREY1.888.576.8388By Martina Perry

The Northern View

New moms living in Prince Rupert and surrounding areas can now take their young ones home with a little more ease, knowing where to find resources and information regarding their newborn babies in Prince Rupert.

“We want new mothers to know how connected they can be and how much our community has to offer new moms. There are a lot of programs and we’ve taken care of the hunting for them,” said Kate Toye, Success by Six child-first regional coordinator.

Success by Six Prince Rupert and Northern Savings Credit Union have partnered together to create baby bags that include information on how to keep homes smoke free, how to apply for a birth certificate and Social Insurance Number, developmental wheels, board books, a Strong Start schedule, a list of books suitable for babies made by the Prince Rupert Regional Library and, in the first twenty bags, a stuffed animal.

“We will be putting in more items as partnerships in the community increase,” commented Toye.

Local Nurses

traveling out of Prince Rupert to assist mothers in surrounding communities such as Kitkatla, Lax Kw’aalams, Metlakatla, and Hartley Bay will also be providing

bags, so new parents throughout the north coast know about the resources available to them in Prince Rupert.

Program helping new mothers connect to community resources

◆ BABY BAGS

Martina Perry photo

Maternity nurses Roxanne Fitzsimmons and Kim Hughes (left) and Success By Six child fi rst regional coordinator Kate Toye and Northern Savings employee Mary-Anne Jardim (right) presented mom Samantha Bolton and her beautiful newborn baby girl Kiara Alexcee with the fi rst of many baby bags to be given away.

By Martina Perry The Northern View

Throughout July, there will be a three more cruise ships docking in Prince Rupert with over 1,000 passengers set to enjoy all the community has to offer, including shore

excursion programs, thriving First Nations culture, and of course, the friendly citizens of the town.

The Prince Rupert Port Authority welcomed the additional cruise visits on Monday, July 9, the day the first ship, the Regent Navigator, was set to dock in town.

Following the Regent Navigator will be the Silversea Shadow coming on Friday, July 13, and again on Monday, July 23.

Before their arrival on Monday, 70 per cent of passengers on the Regent Navigator booked local tours, sampling the host of wilderness and cultural experiences offered by the city’s excursion operators.

Local volunteers from the Cruise Task

Force will also be out ensuring passengers enjoy their time in Prince Rupert. In May, the Task Force helped entertain passengers from the Holland America Zaandam, with a number of local entertainers and buskers, exhibits on ecology and culture, and a variety of other cruise-friendly activities and businesses. Cruise ship passengers highlighted the importance of the genuine personal interactions with Prince Rupert citizens in their feedback, with some guest ranking their warm welcome by residents as the most memorable moment of the cruise experience.

“In addition to our world-class shore

excursions and pristine natural setting, we are proving to guests from the around the world that Prince Rupert is one of the friendliest and most hospitable ports of call to be found anywhere,” said Phil Westoby, Cruise Development Coordinator for the Prince Rupert Port Authority.

“The dedication shown so far this season by our growing volunteer group has been nothing short of amazing, and we look forward to welcoming more members of the community to this team of like-minded individuals as we continue to build sustainable cruise tourism in Prince Rupert.”


CITY OF PRINCE RUPERT PROPOSED FIRE HALL/RCMP BUILDING(S)

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

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

City Council has indicated that it is interested in hearing from land owners who might be interested in selling property to the City which would be suitable for the proposed FireHall/RCMP or combined Public Safety Buildings.

Some of the criteria that will be used by the City in evaluating the suitability of a site will be:

Minimum Site Areas:RCMP stand-alone: 2,500m2; Fire Hall stand-alone: 5,000m2; Combined Public Safety Building: 6,500m2.

Other desirable attributes:Multiple access points (especially for RCMP building); Relatively flat topography; Privacy buffer from surrounding buildings (especially for the RCMP building), to prevent surveillance of RCMP activities; Suitable soils conditions (bedrock preferred); Centrally located in the City without having to cross bridges; Above the Tsunami zone and not subject to other natural disasters such as slides or floodplain; Fully serviced site; Acquisition cost.

This is not a request for proposals or an invitation to tender. The City reserves the right to not enter into negotiations with any responder and will not be obligated to enter into any contract for the purchase of property with any responder as a result of this advertisement.

Interested property owners are requested to please contact:

Dan Rodin, Chief Financial Officer Email: [email protected]: 250-627-0935 Fax 250-627-0918 Mail: 424-3rd Avenue West Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L7

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The City of Prince Rupert invites Non-Profit Organizations to submit proposals to operate a community care facility (temporary shelter or transitional housing services) located at 2059-Atlin Avenue in Prince Rupert BC. The site is commonly known as the old transition house. This request for proposals is not a call for tenders. No contractual relationship between the City of Prince Rupert and any proponent shall arise from the submission of any proposal by a proponent to the City of Prince Rupert. The City of Prince Rupert expressly reserves the right to not select any or all proposals for any reason.

The City of Prince Rupert’s intention is to negotiate a lease agreement for the subject building and property based on the conditions outlined in the Request for Proposal Document. Only a fully executed lease agreement between the City of Prince Rupert and a successful proponent will commit the City of Prince Rupert to any contractual obligations.

All Submissions must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on September 7, 2012 and addressed as follows:

Request for Proposals for2059 Atlin Avenue, Prince Rupert, BC

Attn: Corporate Administrator City of Prince Rupert 424 – 3rd Avenue West

Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L7 The Request for Proposal document can be picked up at the Administration office located on the second floor at City Hall at the above noted address. For more information contact Robert Grodecki, Corporate Administrator at [email protected] or call 250-627-0963.

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◆ TOURISM

Haida company takes over TFLBy Shaun Thomas

The Northern View

June 30 marked a significant achievement for the Haida-owned Taan Forest Limited Partnership as it took ownership of TFL 60 from Western Forest Products.

TFL 60 covers more than 130,000 hectares on Graham, Moresby and Louise Islands, and is the largest forest tenure on Haida Gwaii. Taan Forest Limited Partnership, HaiCo’s forestry company, also holds other forest tenure in the Haida Gwaii Timber Supply Area. The two tenures have a combined allowable annual harvest of more than

440,000 cubic metresUnder the terms of

the sale, Western will receive net proceeds of approximately $12.2 million, of which $2.6 million has previously been received. Western also retains a right of first refusal on a certain quantity of cedar logs harvested by Taan over the next 24 months.

With both tenures under Haida ownership, Haida Enterprises CEO Kevin Ainsworth says the opportunities on-island are endless.

“This acquisition gives our company control of a significant Haida Gwaii tenure with some of Canada’s finest forest lands. We intend to create new employment opportunities and wealth for our Haida shareholders while operating to high environmental standards,” he said.

“Only recently we helped build a new cedar utility pole peeling operation adjacent to our dryland log sort in cooperation with the Skidegate Band Council. We now have a log supply agreement with a local sawmill that is a joint venture with the Old Masset Village Council. These new projects will lead to more on-island, value added manufacturing and jobs.”

◆ ON HAIDA GWAII

By Tom FletcherBlack Press

B.C. school trustees have embraced a contract extension for the B.C. Teachers’ Federation that promises labour peace in schools until next spring.

With 85 per cent of boards of education p a r t i c i p a t i n g Wednesday, the vote was unanimous in favour of the two-year contract that expires June 30, 2013. The deal imposes a two-year wage freeze on teachers, which had already been accepted by school support staff and other public sector unions in B.C.

“Boards of education are pleased that we have been able to achieve agreements with all of our unionized staff in these challenging times,” said Melanie Joy, chair of the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association.

Teachers voted by a three-to-one margin last week to accept the contract extension, with 52 per cent of BCTF members casting ballots.

The deal puts off a bitter dispute over government changes to hiring, layoff and performance evaluation of teachers.

Education Minister George Abbott said the agreement includes a letter of understanding to continue talks on those issues.

Those discussions are expected to resume this fall, dealing with professional development, evaluation and which issues are negotiated at the provincial and local level. The long-running dispute over class size and composition may also heat up again next year as the B.C. Liberal government heads into an election campaign.

BCTF president Susan Lambert said the agreement includes some improvements to teacher benefits and leave provisions. But the union is going to court to argue that imposing a two-year wage freeze violates their constitutional right to collective bargaining.

Lambert has also indicated that the BCTF will once again work to unseat the B.C. Liberal government, as it has done with advertising and protests in recent elections.


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Despite the rain, about 130 golfers came out to play at the Prince Rupert Golf Course on Saturday for the Prince Rupert Rampage’s 3rd Annual Golf Scramble. The charity golf tournament raised over $5,000 for the local wildlife shelter

School boards back agreement

◆ EDUCATION

“Boards of education are pleased that we have been able to achieve agreements with all of our unionized staff...”

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The Port of Prince Rupert is faster and more reliable than any west coast port.

This strategic advantage is moving our economy forward. We’re expanding

Canadian trade by moving goods safely, responsibly and sustainably. More trade

means more jobs and more opportunities throughout all of British Columbia.

AND THAT MEANS A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR ALL OF US.

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By Alan S. Hale The Northern View

The Prince Rupert RCMP is worried that someone in the city is selling bee pollen capsules that have been banned by Health Canada because of their serious health risks.

Anyone who may have bought them is being asked to turn the pills in to a pharmacy so they can be properly disposed of.

According to the RCMP, officers with the Prince Rupert Border Integrity Program found bottles of “ZXT Gold” bee pollen capsules during an investigation.

ZXT Gold is sold as a homeopathic aid for weight loss. The pills’ distributor, Floyd Nutrition, advertises that the pills “were created utilizing ancient principles and new-age technologies in an effort to help combat an age old problem – excess weight”.

According to the company’s website the pills contain bee pollen and other ingredients like Chinese yam, lotus seed and Barbary wolfberry fruit. What it doesn’t say is that the pills also contain sibutramine and phenolphthalein.

According to Health Canada, sibutramine was once used to help treat obesity but it can no longer be sold in

Canada because it increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Phenolphthalein on the other hand, was once used as a laxative and is also banned from being sold because it can cause cancer and gastrointestinal bleeding.

That said, Health Canada has had no reports of adverse reaction to ZXT Gold, but have told Floyd Nutrition to remove the product from Canadian markets.

Now the RCMP believe they are being sold on the black market in Prince Rupert. The police are asking people with information on who is selling the pills to contact the detachment or call Crime Stoppers.

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Prince Rupert RCMP are worried people may have bought the above pills.

Local walking for Easter Seals

By Shaun Thomas The Northern View

From September 7-9 Shawn MacDonald will be walking from Terrace to Prince Rupert over three days to help the Easter Seals House.

MacDonald, who will be joined by his daughter Madison on September 8 and 9, is undertaking the walk to raise money to help by 22” flat screens that will help the Easter Seals house make the rooms more spacious for people visiting. MacDonald has so far has covered 126.6 km in training.

Easter Seals Houses provide low cost accommodation for families of those receiving medical treatment in Vancouver, Victoria and Prince George.

◆ SEPTEMBER EVENT

Four Generations of GirlsGrandma Lorna Wright, Mommy Desire Wright,

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announce the birth of her Great Grand Daughter

Jasmin Sylvia PearlBorn to Parents

Desiree Wright & Dwayne Hillon July 2, 2012 at 9:32 pm

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Thanks for your feedbackon options for the way we set premiums for Basic vehicle insurance.

From May 14 to June 22, 2012, we asked for your input on proposals that would see lower-risk drivers pay less and higher-risk drivers pay more.

Thank you to everyone who added their voice online, in our public open houses, in writing and by phone. Your valuable feedback will help us make the most reasonable recommendations for a fairer and more driver-based system.

Please visit icbc.comicbc.com in August to see the consultation summary report.

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Athletes, Coaches, and Offi cials from the North West (Zone 7) will be at the Surrey 2012 BC Summer Games July 19-22

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Volunteers were once again out in force on July 9 to welcome the Regent Navigator to town on the morning of July 9. With the sun shining, ambassadors available to answer questions shore excursion pro-grams, the area around Northland Terminal was full of activity. As well as the Northland Terminal area, there were busk-ers around town and the Museum of Northern BC proved to be a popu-lar attraction.

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There are lots of occasions where giving wine as a gift seems very appropriate.

But rather than being someone who just hands over any old bottle to your host at a dinner party or your friend for a milestone birthday, it is easy to turn a common everyday wine into a really special gift.

One way to make a simple bottle of wine into a really nice gift is to read the back label of the wine. Most wines will give you a nice little description on the back that tell you a little about how the wine tastes and quite often will mention some types of food that would pair well with it. Take one of the meal

suggestions from the label and find a lovely recipe to give along with the wine.

You can do lots of neat things to enhance this gift by taking the time to hand write the recipe in a nice card that someone would want to save. If the recipe you choose has an interesting or a specialty ingredient, you can always give this as part of the gift to accompany the wine. Now what you have given isn’t simply a bottle of wine, but potentially a whole evenings’ experience that involves both wine and a great meal.

Another way to enhance a wine gift is to give a bottle of wine but

also give some information about the winery or the winemaker who made it. There is an abundance of information available on the internet and most commercial wineries have their own website. When you buy a wine, take a few minutes to go online and print off some reading materials – whether it be a biography of the winemaker or some history about the vineyard

itself. You can always put this information into a card, or even a couple of printed pages folded and placed in an envelope along with the wine. Once again, you have ensured that this won’t just be another bottle opened up and guzzled back willy nilly. Anyone would appreciate the extra effort and

would take the time to read the material you provided – adding an extra bit of entertainment and

education to the drinking of the wine.

Here is a bottle that I highly recommend giving as a gift. Even better, since this wine pairs incredibly well with unique cheeses, you have a great gift addition that is easy to find and add for your next present.

Calona Artist Series Unoaked Chardonnay 2009

A clean nose that has lemon juice and grapefruit peels. Lovely sweet flavours that finish rather dry, hints of sweet lime and some tangy apple notes. Lovely with a wide selection of robust and unique cheeses. 84/100

Some considerations when giving wine as a great gift

◆ OP-ED

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For the love of wine

Court House lawn hosts Salmonberry Market’s sixth seasonContributed

The Northern View

My name is Karen Buchanan, I am a wild herb gatherer, soap maker, artist, and landscaper focused on cultivating sacred spaces of love, and I will be working with the market this summer as the market manager to identify and support our local producers, and grow the market for our community.

I look forward to engaging you in the market and meeting folks that can propel our community forward focusing on local food security this summer.

We are celebrating our sixth season of the Salmonberry Market. The Salmonberry Trading Society developed in 2006 with a mandate to promote and develop Aboriginal arts, language, and culture. We have created the market as a community gathering place to share and exchange ideas, foster a resilient

local economy, support our local producers, and encourage positive social change.

This year the market will be held every Thursday evening from four p.m. to eight p.m. (weather permitting) at 100 Market Place (the Prince Rupert Court House Lawn).

If you are a local producer, harvester, baker, or creator interested in vending at the market we have a number of spaces available.We also welcome local entertainers

to showcase their talent at the market and invite non-profits, community focused groups, and active living enthusiasts to use the market gathering place to connect with our community.

Feel free to contact me (Karen) at 627-1358 or Priscilla Dennis at (250) 634-8337; email us at [email protected], view our website at salmonberrytrading.com, and like us on Facebook.

Speaking of local food we are happy to celebrate the victory of back yard farmers who were recently supported by the municipality to keep hens in their back yards, this is a great step forward on the trail to food security that we are forging together. I recently discovered a common edible for backyard gardeners to take advantage of.

This spring as you tidied up the garden you may have come across those “pesky” weeds. I was recently helping a local gardener remove some gout weed; also known as bishop’s weed, herb Gerard, snow-in-the-mountain, or ground elder from her yard.

Curiosity got the best of me and I researched this plant to discover aegopodium podagraria had a long history of cultivation both for its medicinal properties as well as for culinary use.

The tender young leaves (before flowering and becoming bitter) have been used as a spring leaf vegetable.

◆ SUMMERTIME EVENT


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2012 BURSARY RECIPIENTS

Contributed The Northern View

The City of Prince Rupert and Regional District of Skeena Queen Charlotte (SQCRD) recently formed a partnership to jointly hire a Grant Writer/Researcher.

The position contracted through the Prince Rupert & Port Edward Economic Development Corporation (PREDC) has hired

Blair Mirau for a period of seven months to consult and assist organizations in search of funding support for projects and programs. This free service is meant to offer community organizations with well-developed, ‘shovel-ready’ projects the support to search out and apply for grant funding.

“Shovel-ready” projects are defined as those with work being able to start immediately upon

securing funding. Generally this means the project has developed activities to be undertaken, timelines, a detailed budget, evidenced need or demand, and a business plan (if applicable).

Please note the following:** Types of Projects – proposed

projects must relate to economic development or community enhancement and/or must address an identified need or demand

within the Skeena Queen Charlotte Regional District region. Eligible activities are extremely broad and flexible and can range from arts initiatives, heritage conservation, service provision, capacity building, marketing campaigns, and more.

** Eligibility – non-profits, registered charitable organizations, cooperative associations, arts organizations, and First Nations

groups are all eligible to receive assistance. Individuals are ineligible except for those in search of funding through the Canada or B.C. Arts Councils. Operational or core funding is not eligible.

For more information, or to inquire about grant researching, writing or consulting support – Please email or call Blair Mirau at 250-627-0913 or [email protected]

Grant writer looking for some local shovel-ready projects

◆ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Tom Fletcher Black Press

B.C.’s greenhouse gas emissions fell 4.5 per cent in the first four years of the carbon tax on fossil fuels, but most of that drop was probably the result of a world recession rather than the steadily increasing tax.

Environment Minister Terry Lake released the latest emissions report Wednesday in Kelowna, insisting that B.C. is on track to meet its interim target of a six-per-cent reduction in greenhouse gases this year. The latest federal

government emission figures are for 2010, and in that year B.C. emissions crept up again after two years of decline.

Lake said the global financial crisis of 2008-09 is likely responsible for a three per cent drop in emissions since the carbon tax took effect. The other 1.5 per cent came as B.C. residents chose to reduce their fossil fuel use, partly due to the tax and also because of the steep increase in gasoline prices.

Lake acknowledged that it will be “challenging” for B.C. to meet its target of a 33 per cent reduction

in emissions by 2020, especially with new liquefied natural gas development expected to include gas-fired electric power by that time. Options include carbon dioxide capture and storage from natural gas production, and the gas industry p u r c h a s i n g offsets to make up for extra emissions, he said.

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that the carbon tax is working as intended is that people are twice as likely to buy a hybrid vehicle in B.C. than in Canada as a whole,

Lake said.The last scheduled increase in

the carbon tax takes effect July 1.

Minister insists that the carbon tax is working to meet goals

◆ ENVIRONMENT

Contributed The Northern View

In 2011 Ridley Terminals Inc. (RTI) embarked on an initiative to purchase $50,000 worth of art pieces from northern BC artists.

It was such an overwhelming success that they are doing it again for 2012.

The idea behind the initiative is to support northern BC artists by purchasing their art, then donating the art to charities to use in their fundraising efforts. This art initiative is a win-win for both the artists and the charities, as it allows for the artist to become known to a wider audience, and the charities are able to use a great piece of art

for their fundraising endeavours.The process for artists to submit

proposals for this art initiative is to email [email protected] to receive a proposal package which outlines the format for submissions. The deadline for submissions is on July 30, 2012. Three external judges will review all of the submissions and make the final art selections by September 2012.

Once all of the submissions are received The Museum of Northern BC has agreed to showcase all of the art that we have purchased through this initiative in their gallery. Once the exhibit closes, the art will be packaged up and donated to various charities.


Through its Legacy Scholarships and Bursaries, the Prince Rupert Port

Authority is proud to recognize the proven potential of Charles Hays Secondary

School graduates Camron de la Nuez, Jennifer Reutens-Hernandez,

Michael Nequinto and Nico Jardim. Welcome to a world of opportunity.

(Left to right) Andrew Mayer, Prince Rupert Port Authority Vice-President of Commercial and Regulatory Affairs, presented the 2012 PRPA Legacy Scholarships to Camron de la Nuez and Jennifer Reutens-Hernandez and the 2012 PRPA Bursaries to Michael Nequinto and Nico Jardim.

It’s our business to recognize potential.

At this time of year, we get to reward it.

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Congratulating our 2012

Bursary WinnersA message from the

Prince RupertDistrict Teachers’ Union

Located in the Rupert Square Mall • 250-624-9656 Open Everyday 8 AM - 10 PM

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Ridley Terminals bringing back art purchase program

◆ DEADLINE JULY 30

SKIFFLE SOUND…

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Prince Rupert entertainers played a role during St. Jean Baptiste Day ceremonies late last month at Heritage Park in Terrace when the Skeena Skiffl e entertained a small but appreciative crowd. From the left, James Powell of Terrace plays his custom-crafted slap shot bass, Cynthia Pyde from Prince Rupert plays a washboard and Ray Leon-ard, also from Prince Rupert, came equipped with a kazoo in addition to a guitar.

CLOSED…

Martina Perry photo

Prince Rupert’s Pizza Hut, located on 1st Avenue West, closed its doors last week although ownership wouldn’t comment on the cause for or duration of the clo-sure.


844-3rd Ave West • 250-624-3122Congratulations to our 2012 Bursary Recipients

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Congratulations to our Bursary Recipient

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Best Wishes in your Future EndeavorsBest Wishes in your Future Endeavors

New book by local looks at the ABCs of Prince RupertContributed

The Northern View

Last October, Chris Armstrong was on a boat somewhere in Chatham Sound, and passed the time reading an “ABCs” book to his son.

Then he had a moment of inspiration.“It suddenly hit me that Prince Rupert

didn’t have an ABCs book of its own,” says Armstrong.

“So I thought, why not write one?”

The result is ABCs of Prince Rupert, an abecedarian treatment of the small city on the North Coast of B.C., with each letter represented by a colourful picture and a short descriptive poem. The process of getting the book ready started simply enough: a list of words from A to Z was made, and images were compiled for each letter.

Then came the process of writing the poems. Armstrong decided to write quatrains, with two rhyming couplets, using iambic

p e n t a m e t e r . That was in January.

“I planned to take a few weeks to write

the poems, but then the weeks turned into months,” remembers Armstrong, who finally completed the poems in March, a few months behind schedule, but somehow managed to get the book published for the tourist season.

Armstrong is now looking forward to the book launch for ABCs of Prince Rupert, which will happen on Saturday,

July 14 at Seahorse Trading Company in Atlin Terminal) where he’ll be signing copies of the book from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Before the launch, though, he’ll bring a book home and read it to his son.

“I have a feeling he’ll be my toughest critic,” says Armstrong.

◆ AUTHOR CHRIS ARMSTRONG

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The cover of author Chris A r m s t r o n g ’ s new book, ABCs of Prince Rupert. Armstrong will be holding a book launch on Saturday, July 14 at Seahorse Trading Com-pany, where he will be signing copies of the book.


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Cribbage Winners from Monday: 1st-R. Basso & S. Helgason, 2nd-M. & P. Laporte, 3rd-A. Johansen & M. Weir/J. Basso & little sister M. Arneson.

*55 Alive: You all passed so you all receive a certificate. I have them in my office if you wish to come

down and pick them up. Thanks.The four new computers have

been purchased and they are ready for use! Dawn and the Ravishing Ruby Raindrops, the local chapter of the Red Hat Society donated the money for the purchase of the computers. Dawn did a great job researching the best product for our members and they are beautiful to behold. The mouse and keyboard are wireless

and the screen is a touch screen if you choose. Now we all just need a lesson on how to use them. Thank you Ravishing Ruby Raindrops and thank you Dawn for your hard work dissembling the old and assembling the new!

Our books are back on the shelves after painting the front stairwell and bookcase. Our friend Jack did a great job shelving them in groups

of subject matter and authors but it won’t last. Doesn’t matter, the books are constantly being borrowed and replaced with new ones which means they are being read and that’s all that matters. If you don’t know what to do with your old paperbacks we can handle a few more.

The cups and saucers you brought in are greatly appreciated. We now have a nice selection.

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PNG drops residential rateBy Rod Link

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Northwest residents received a bit of good news for their pockets books as of July 1.

An application by Pacific Northern Gas (PNG) to lower the residential rate for natural gas was accepted by the BC Utilities Commission.

Pacific Northern Gas (PNG) cut the rate it charges for natural gas itself by 50 cents a gigajoule – from $4.06 a gigajoule to $3.56 – or 12 per cent.

That drops the overall rate to $15.027 a gigajoule or three per cent, once the delivery cost is factored in, and would be the second rate reduction this year.

The first was as of Jan. 1 and both reductions reflect the continuing drop in the price of natural gas caused by an increase in supply.

PNG is a delivery utility and passes through what it pays for natural gas to its customers. It cannot add to the price of the gas.

There is no change to the delivery cost of natural gas in the area.

PNG has for some time been hedging the price of the natural gas it buys – essentially fixing a future price now to avoid the possibility of having to pay more if it is bought on the open market at that future date.

But the utility stopped doing that a year ago and all of its hedge agreements will be finished this fall, says PNG official Janet

Kennedy.It means PNG could apply to lower

the rate it charges for natural gas itself even more as those hedge agreements end and as current prices for natural gas fall.

“The current wellhead price for gas in northeast BC is approximately $1.80/GJ and reflects supply and demand fundamentals that currently exist in the marketplace,” said Kennedy.

“PNG is not able to forecast future gas costs (which are passed on to our customers with no mark-up), but there continues to be substantial media coverage regarding the significant (and growing) supply situation of natural gas in Northeast BC and across the continent,” she said.

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COMING EVENTSJULY 14 & 21: Multi-family fundraiser garage/bake sale 8:30am - noon at 420 - 5th Ave. East back lane. Complimentary coffee, delicious baked goods & lots of quality, gently used items for purchase. Bdrm furn, cloth-ing, kitchen items, books, toys, lots more. All money raised to go to Luekemia/Lymphoma Society. NO early birds please.

AUG. 13 - 17: Cornerstone MB Church, Vacation Bible School 2012. 9am - 12:30pm. A fun-fi lled week for children 5-12 yrs of age. Imagine kids trusting in God forever? Yep! The sky’s the limit. Bring the kids along for games, crafts, songs, stories and a whole lot of fun. Registration opens Aug. 4th. 250-627-1033.

SEPT 5 - Prostate and Bladder Cancer Sup-port Group - No meetings for June, July and August – next meeting Wed Sept 5 at 7:30pm in Room 430 at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital – Contact Judy 250 622-6533

ONGOING

SALMONBERRY Farmer’s Market: A fresh air community market. When? Thurs-day eve. 4 - 8 pm (weather permitting), Where? 100 Market Place (Pr. Rupert Court House lawn). Info: www.salmonberrytrading.com, Karen 627-1358 or Priscilla 624-8337

Wanted: Ladies to play in the Merry Go-Round Charity Bridge, phone 250-624-3847 by August 1, bridge to begin September

Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Bulbs are once again being offered for sale. Please order before July 12 by calling 250-624-3913. Bulbs will be delivered in early September. 5 lb box (32 bulbs) for $12.00

The Prince Rupert Library is showcasing A Summer of Colour: a show of 35 quilts, many made by local quilters, on from the end of May until late September. Come visit this marvelous free exhibition.

TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly) Prince Rupert meets Monday evenings in the basement of the Fellowship Baptist Church - 651-7th Ave. East. Weigh-in 6:30, meeting at 7:00. For more information call Lucille 250-624-2777.

First United Church Summer Market Sat-urdays June 16 through August 25, 9:00 a.m. until Noon Table rental $10 Please call our offi ce at 250-624-2087 to book a table.

Kaien Island First Nation Elders from Friendship House are looking for volunteers to help out during special events; Seafest, National Aboriginal Day and Canada Day. Volunteers needed for the following duties:

Set up and take down, Cook, Cashier, Trans-portation/Driver and Dishwasher. If you would like to volunteer for any of the above duties, please contact George Sampson at the Friendship House, 250-627-1717 ex 26, Mon-Fri between 9am and 5pm

School District 52 Band Program is look-ing for donations of band instruments! Help us bring music to all students by donating that trumpet you have in your basement or the saxophone in your coat closet! If you have a band instrument that no one is play-ing, please call Sandy Jones at 250-624-5031 ext. 226 for pick up.

Please join us at the Diabetes Support Group Prince Rupert Hospital Room 430; 1: 00 pm – 2:00 pm. Dates: April 16th – An-nual Exams- Prevent Complications- Find out How. May 14th – Carb Counting Basics. June 11th – Foot Care – Protect Your Feet

The Heritage Advisory Committee is look-ing for new members, if you are interested please drop a note to: Heritage Advisory Committe, PO Box 181, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 3P6

Canadian Cancer Society annual Daffodil campaign – looking for volunteers to help with phoning for preordering daffodil blooms (early March), bundling and delivering Daf-fodil blooms (Mar 30), sitting at a table to collect donations for daffodil pins (through-out April). Contact Judy Rea 250 624-3913 in evening.

HIV Prevention Informational Sessions. Wednesdays, January 25 - March 28, 2012, 1:30-3:30pm @ Activity Rm of Friend-ship House. Create awareness, promotong Precautionary measures, Sharing Protection Resources, Promoting Risk and Management practices, Establish Contacts, Build Net-works. Contact Carol @ 627-1717 ex 64 or visit 744 Fraser Street (Friendship House) or email [email protected]

Knights of Columbus Flea Market - Table Rentals. We support 25-30 Charities and Institutions. Dates open Mar 24; April 14, 28.

Meals on Wheels Volunteer drivers needed immediately. 3x/week, 11:15am-12:30pm. Please call 250-622-6315 for Info.

Last Minute Market every Saturday 9:00 - 12:30 at the Moose Hall. Craft items, baking, home business and yard sale items. For table rentals call Rosa 250-624-4787 or Kathleen at 250-624-5652.

Prince Rupert Seniors Centre - Bingo every Friday 1:00 to 3:00 at the Seniors’ Cen-tre. Everyone 19 of age and older welcome.

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Owner/Operator – Smithers, BCExtra Foods is proud to offer this franchisee opportunity in Smithers, BC. This discount grocery store provides the convenience and service customers have come to expect from this banner.

As franchisee, you will have access to a competitive business opportunity through the Franchisor’s merchandising and marketing programs. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary, comprehensive benefi ts package and potential yearly bonuses. In addition, you will be supported by a network of innovative and responsive District Managers and Specialists who will assist in supporting you to grow your business.

As franchisee, you will manage all aspects of your own business, using your entrepreneurial skills to drive your business profi tability.

If you have 5-10 years of store management experience in a grocery retail role, a strong fi nancial acumen and a focus on customer service and the community, please email your cover letter & resume to [email protected] by July 20th, 2012.

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In MemoriamTO THE glory of God And in loving memory of Kathleen Ad-kins-Matthews (Big Mom) And Isabel Adkins (Pookey), The honour of your presence is re-quested At a memorial Dinner To be held at The Nisga’a Hall, 860-3rd Ave West 5 p.m. Sat-urday, July 7, 2012 Headstone moving at 2:00 p.m. Bill and Gayle Bedard’s Residence 1719 Kootenay Avenue “When at last I near the shore, And the fearful breakers roar Twixt me and the peaceful rest – Then, while leaning on Thy breast, May I hear Thee say to me, “Fear not, I will pilot thee.”

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General Labourer Prince Rupert Grain Ltd. (PRG) operates a state-of-the-art grain shipping facility on Ridley Island in Prince Rupert. The terminal receives grain by rail and processes, sorts and stores grain for loading onto ships bound for markets around the world. PRG has several openings for the entry-level position of General Labourer. Duties include sweeping, vacuuming, shoveling, grass and weed cutting, snow removal and others as necessary. General Labourers also provide relief and support for various plant operations including maintenance and ship tie-ups and let-gos. Ideal candidates for this position will have a grade 12 diploma, GED or equivalent relevant industrial experience; a Class 5 Driver’s License; good physical and mental health; be reliable and responsible; have a positive attitude and desire to learn and be able to provide strong work-related references. Possession of current Occupational First Aid Level 3, 4th Class Steam Engineer and/or C.R.O.R. Locomotive Operator or Switch Person tickets are definite assets. A minimum of two years’ industrial work experience is preferred.

Submit your resume to:

Human Resources Department Prince Rupert Grain Ltd.

P.O. Box 877 Prince Rupert, B.C.

V8J 3Y1

or

Electronically to:

[email protected] Closing date is August 10, 2012 Only applicants under consideration will be contacted to proceed with the hiring process.

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Applications are being accepted

for a Customer Service Agent & Detailer

Please forward your resume and driver’s abstract to:

National Car Rental, 106-815 First Avenue West(In the Highliner Hotel)

Responsibilities include detailing vehicles, answering phones, and renting cars.If you:- Enjoy working with the public.- Have a valid driver’s licence

and good driving record.- Have good communications skills,

both written and oral.- Are able to work unsupervised.- Are available for shifts that will include

evenings and weekends.

Students are welcome to apply

How you can...Make extra money

Get in shapeGet to know your neighbourhoodALL AT ONCE?

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heard?GREAT FIRST JOB

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AVAILABLE ROUTES

ROUTE # AREA # OF PAPERS 11022 TAYLOR/BORDEN/FULTON (130 PAPERS) 21013 7TH/8TH /9TH AVE E (180 PAPERS) 21007 OVERLOOK/PIGOTT/HERMAN RUSHBROOK/6TH (130 PAPERS)

250-624-8088 737 Fraser St Prince Rupert

WE ARE EXPANDING OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE TEAM

Competitive, creative customer oriented people with a desire for advancement are encouraged to apply for thefollowing positions

CASHIERRECEIVING CLERK

CONTRACTOR SALESFLOOR MANAGER

We offer a comprehensive medical and dental plan, wages are based on experience.

If you would like to be a part of the Tyee Team please apply in person with a resume to

Sharon RothwellTyee Building Supplies405 third Avenue East

Only accepted applicants will be contacted

Tyee Building Supplies

Chief Administrative OfficerPOSITION SUMMARYReporting to the Tahltan Central Council Government Executive, primarily the President, the CAO is responsible for the day-to-day management of TCC’s operations. The CAO is responsible for the financial management and support to the Council, its committees and agencies. The CAO is responsible for coordinating the activities of all employees to ensure efficient delivery of public services approved by the Council.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manages the day to day affairs of the councils, based on approved policies and bylaws of the Council.Coordinates the development of policies and bylaws of the Council.Prepares agendas and attends meetings of the Council and Council Committees.Provides advice as required to the Council on matters of policy and finance.Coordinates activities of TCC solicitor and other hired experts.Ensures that risks are properly insured through the insurance provider.Prepares and maintains current policies dealing with Council governance and management, e.g., finance, human resources, workplace safety, etc.Coordinates information technology required by the operations.Posts entries on a timely basis to the ledger.Prepares monthly bank reconciliation for all bank accounts.Prepares regular financial reports for the Council and staff.Prepares working papers for the auditor as required.Prepares and presents draft budgets to the Council. Monitors budgets regularly and takes action on variances.Prepares applications and claims for all grants available to the TCC.Prepares and submits the annual reports to government agencies as required.Administers employee benefit program.Performs all other assigned duties.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS University degree with studies in Public or Business Administration; andTwo or more years in a senior public sector management position.

The position will be based in Dease Lake, British Columbia at the TCC office. Dease Lake is located in the Northwest Region of British Columbia, approximately 600km north of Terrace and Smithers, BC via Highway 37.Please visit our website at www.tahltan.org for more information on the Tahltan Central Council Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter, or CV to the address below: Attention: Annita Mcphee, President Email: [email protected] Or [email protected] Fax: 250-771-3020

Tahltan Central CouncilPO Box #69

Dease Lake, BCVOC 1LO

Phone: 250-771-3274Deadline is August 3, 2012

Job Title: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)Position Type: Full-timeReports To: TCC-ExecutiveSubordinate Staff: All Tahltan Central Council (TCC) EmployeesLevel/Salary Range: To Commensurate with Education and Experience

Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Employment

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GROCERY MANAGER. Jas-per Super A. The Grocery People Ltd. (TGP) provides goods and services to a large, independent grocery and food service industry and manages a number of Super A Food Stores. Located in scenic Jas-per, Alberta, you will be re-sponsible for all aspects of managing a grocery depart-ment including marketing, merchandising, controlling and human resources manage-ment. Applicants need fi ve years grocery department management experience. The successful candidate must be customer service focused, show self initiative and leader-ship to achieve the required results. TGP offers a competi-tive compensation and benefi t package as well as the oppor-tunity for personal and profes-sional development. To apply, send a resume, stating salary expectations to: Director, Hu-man Resources, The Grocery People Ltd., 14505 Yellow-head Trail, Edmonton, AB, T5L 3C4. Fax 780-447-5781. We thank all applicants, how-ever, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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(250) 627-1265

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Pets & Livestock

EquestrianHORSE FOR SALE 19 year old sorrel gelding, well trained,not a beginners horse. Usedfor penning at one time. $2500 obo. (250) 695-6972

Merchandise for Sale

Free ItemsFREE used 4” thick rigid insu-lation. 16” x 48”. Contact 250-624-5158 to arrange for pick up.

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Offi ce: (250) 624-5800Suite 5 - 342 3 Ave. West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L5

• 3 & 4 bedroom homes;• 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites

and apartments

RENTALSAVAILABLE

PropertyManagement

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1438 Overlook N207097 REDUCED $170,0001438 Overlook N207097 REDUCED $170,0001326 Pigott Ave N210219 REDUCED $63,0001326 Pigott Ave N210219 REDUCED $63,000310 6th Ave West N213867 $85,000310 6th Ave West N213867 $85,0001507 8th Ave East N214008 $69,0001507 8th Ave East N214008 $69,0001600 8th Ave N214379 REDUCED $159,0001600 8th Ave N214379 REDUCED $159,0001001 PR Blvd N215329 $265,0001001 PR Blvd N215329 $265,0001643 Atlin Ave N215549 REDUCED $259,0001643 Atlin Ave N215549 REDUCED $259,000102 Raven N207865 SOLD $120,000102 Raven N207865 SOLD $120,000108 Collart N215726 REDUCED $247,000108 Collart N215726 REDUCED $247,0001233 Conrad St N216421 $334,000 1233 Conrad St N216421 $334,000 1235 7th East N216766 Deal Pending $347,0001235 7th East N216766 Deal Pending $347,0001222 Beach Place N217119 REDUCED $240,0001222 Beach Place N217119 REDUCED $240,0001110 6th East N217519 $100,8001110 6th East N217519 $100,8001433 Overlook St N218382 SOLD $192,0001433 Overlook St N218382 SOLD $192,000105 Raven N217652 $265,000105 Raven N217652 $265,0001745 Sloan Ave N218440 $289,9001745 Sloan Ave N218440 $289,900169 Crestview N216752 SOLD $242,000169 Crestview N216752 SOLD $242,000198 Eagle Close N218756 $598,000198 Eagle Close N218756 $598,0001520 7th Ave East N218541 $385,0001520 7th Ave East N218541 $385,0001635 Graham NEW LISTING $269,0001635 Graham NEW LISTING $269,000517 8th Ave West NEW LISTING $289,000517 8th Ave West NEW LISTING $289,0001812 Kootenay Ave N219335 $169,9001812 Kootenay Ave N219335 $169,900

Address MLS # Price Address MLS # Price

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Spring into action Spring into action with these great buys!with these great buys!

Buying or Selling Real Estate?

Office and Cell: (250) 624-9298 Email: [email protected]

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Call Gordon today

Kenn Long Certified Professional Dog Grooming

[email protected] find us on Facebook

FREE PALLETSMust be able to

pick them up yourself.

Stop by during work hours only

Monday to Friday 9 am - 5 pm

737 Fraser Street


FurnitureALL NEW Queen MATTRESS SET Still in Original Plastic! Must Sell. $150 - CALL: 604-484-0379

Garage SalesGarage Sale 9am - 1pm at 1004 3rd Ave. W. tools, clothes, hseware, lots more.

P.R: Garage Sale July 7/12 at 1744 Sloan Ave. 9am - 12:00. Numerous hshld items. NO Early birds please

Heavy Duty Machinery

A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS /

Bridges / EquipmentWheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & Storage-Call 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for SaleFOR RESTLESS or Cramping Legs. A fast acting remedy since 1981, sleep at night, proven for 31 years. Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.www.allcalm.com

Pet Services

Free Items


Misc. for SaleHOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/news-paper?P.R: Amerind Mackissic “Mighty Mac” Compost/Shred-der/Grinder. 250-624-2702STEEL BUILDING, Huge clearance sale! 20x24 $4,658. 25x28 $5,295. 30x40 $7,790. 32x54 $10,600. 40x58 $14,895. 47x78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.www.pioneersteel.ca.

Misc. WantedI Buy Old Coins & Collections Olympic, Gold Silver Coins etcCall Chad 250-863-3082 Local

Real Estate

Business for SaleBUSINESS For Sale: Wedding Care and Concepts; every-thing incl. For info call 250-624-6969 or 250-622-4476

Pet Services

Free Items

Real Estate

Duplex/4 Plex

Available Now

3 Bdrm, 2 Bath Washer & Dryer NOT Incl.

316 Sherbrook Ave(Lower Duplex)

$725/mo. + Utilities

Ref’s & Damage Dep req’d.

Call 250-627-5087 or 250-622-9418

Houses For Sale

Real Estate

Real Estate

Other Areas20 ACRES- Only $99/mo. $0 Down, Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas, Beautiful Moun-tain Views! Money Back Guar-antee! Free Color Brochure. 1-800-755-8953.www.sunsetranches.com

Houses For Sale

Real Estate

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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

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.

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Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

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

250-624-5800

GATEWAY APARTMENTS

McBride & 8th Prince Rupert

Unfurnished - Furnished(Furnished short Term

Rentals Available)Close to downtown

Adult-oriented No Pets

627-7137Commercial/

Industrial

WAREHOUSE FOR RENT

in Prince Rupert BCIndustrial Park

Big overhead doors 1 - 1500 sq. ft.

Call 250-624-2725

Rooms for Rent

www.princerupertrooms.com

Rooms starting at $39/daily, $199/weekly, $599/monthly,

Students $499/monthly.All-inclusive. 250-600-1680

Suites, UpperPR: 1 Bdrm Suite, 1152 Brett Place. $450/mo.+ D/D for a single person or couple. Call 250-624-9300PR: 2 BDRM SUITE, Avail. Immediately, very bright. Like new. n/s, n/p. $600/mo. Call 778-884-1324

TownhousesFOR RENT 3 bedroom town house available in Rupert Gardens call 1-888-283-8386

Apt/Condo for Rent

Rentals

Townhouses

1, 2 & 3BDRM. APTS

Well Managed, Clean, Safe.Great for kids & seniors alike.

Starting at $650/M + Util.Call Clayton 627-6697HARBOURVIEW APTS

3 BDRM. TOWNHOUSE

1 ½ bath, Clean, Safe.Well Managed, Great ForFamilies. Sorry no pets.

Starting at $650/M + Util.Call Jenn 622-4304

Pine Crest Townhomes

Transportation

Antiques / Classics

Cars - Domestic1996 Chrysler Intrepid, 4-Dr, 130,000km. E/C. One owner. $2700 OBO. 250-624-6657

Apt/Condo for Rent

Transportation

Commercial Vehicles

96 FORD F350 4x4 Diesel Dump

with 9ft Plow & Engine Mount Hydraulic Pump

8ft Stainless SanderREDUCED

$11,500 OBOWill sell

Plow & Pump Assembly,Sander Separately

Will consider smaller welded aluminum boat, camperized

van, mini-motorhome, or small p/u in part trade.

Call Ray250-624-4384

Recreational/Sale2005 Okanagan 8’ Camper. Like new. Elec. jacks. $12,000 OBO. Call Rick 250-624-9200 eves. or 250-624-9874, Mon. to Sat. 9-5pm

Boats18 fi berglass boat with trailer, 115 horse, Yamaha 4 stroke. $5,800 OBO 250-622-7548 cell 250-624-8616

22 Ft Heavy Duty Welded Aluminum

Will consider smaller Welded Aluminum, cam-prized van, mini moto-rhome, or small p/u in

Part-TradeReduced

$7245.00 OBOCall Ray

250-624-4384

Apt/Condo for Rent

By Ed Evans The Northern View

The weather for the Dave Saunders Memorial Hill Climb on July 1 started off like any other weekend weather lately, cloudy skies with intermittent showers.

Like most Hill Climb races in the past, the weather cleared before noon on the hill and a great day of racing was had.

In “A” class racing after the defending “Hill Climb” champion, Pierre Amado, in his orange Challenger was eliminated, it was left up to his brother, Paul Amado, to keep it in the family.

Paul, in his Demon, was able to beat everybody except Matt Marshall in his Nova. Marshall was having a great day, not only winning “A” Class but getting the much coveted “Perfect Light” award.

Chris Woods from Burns lake, running in his first race in two years, eliminated some heavy hitters on his way to taking home 3rd place.

“B” Class racing had quite a few first time racers. Adam Hunter, racing for the first time, took home 1st place in his pickup truck. Cody Thom followed up with a second place win. Todd Godbout brought home 3rd place the hard way. Godbout spent the night before the races installing the ‘Big Block ‘ power train in his car. He made his first runs up the hill for him and the car and brought home 3rd place

“Bikes and Sleds” was dominated by the Enmark Brothers and their sleds. Kevin took home 1st place and Shawn corralled second place. Kevin also took home the “King of the Hill” trophy. Cory Botz rounded up the “Bikes and Sled” class by

taking 3rd place in his bike.In the “Juniors” finals , Chris

Cook was running up against a new racer Madison Amado. Cook, running against a much faster racer managed to outlast Madison to take home 1st place. Tanner Daum brought home 3rd place.

A great race was had by all that ran or watched the Kitimat Hill Climb. A big thank you goes out to all of the hard working organizers and volunteers who made this race possible.

Winners“A” Class1- Matt Marshall2- Paul Amado3- Chris Woods“B” Class1- Adam Hunter2- Cody Thom3- Todd Godbout“Bikes/Sleds”1- Kevin Enmark

2- Shawn Enmark3- Cory Botz“Jr’s”1- Chris Cook2- Madison

Amado3- Tanner Daum“King of the hill”-

Kevin Enmark“Perfect Light”-

Matt MarshallCheck out the

website www.prautoclub.com to look at the photo’s

Next Up: The Terrace “Hot August Nites” race, part of the “Terrace Riverboats days” celebration. This race will be held on Sunday and Monday, August 5th and 6th, not the dates on the poster that was put up earlier this year.

Drag racers test their skills at annual Kitimat Hill Climb


“Get the facts about HIV. Get tested!”

– DR. SUSAN MACDONALD Medical Lead, Northern Health STOP HIV/AIDS Project

Educate yourself, your family and your friends about

HIV. Visit HIV101.ca today.Educate: The only way to know you are not positive is by getting

tested. Request an HIV test today.Test: Please share your new knowledge about HIV with

others, and please encourage everyone to get an

HIV test.

Share:

HIV is a real concern within our communities. You can contract HIV primarily through

unprotected sex and by sharing needles. HIV can live in your body for years without you

knowing and all the while you can be passing it to others. At least 25 per cent of people

who are HIV+ do not know and these 25 per cent are estimated to be responsible for

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

partners, is working with the Province of BC to prevent the spread of HIV by expanding

HIV testing, treatment, and support services to British Columbians.

the northern way of caring

www.northernhealth.ca

NOTICEThe Prince Rupert Regional Hospital laboratory renovations are complete! The laboratory will be closed to outpatient services on Thursday, July 19 to relocate to our permanent location.

Out Patient services will resume on Friday, July 20 on Main Floor.

Phone: 250-622-6173

We appreciate your patience during this time.

SPORTSNorth Coast◆ ON THE STRIP

Ed Evans photo

Matt Marshall from Hazelton and his Nova took home 1st Place in “A” Class and Marshall also won “The Perfect Light” award in last weekends Kitimat Hill Climb.

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