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Increased dump fees raise ire of Port Ed councilBY SHAUN THOMASPORT EDWARD / The Northern View

District of Port Edward councillors took aim at Prince Rupert city council last Tuesday night after being informed the city would not be reconsidering a policy that charges out-of-town residents 45 per cent more to use the landfill on Ridley Island.

“This is a tough pill to swallow. That is just disrespectful,” said Coun. James Brown after receiving a letter indicating Prince Rupert council had voted in-camera on May 11 to keep the landfill charges the same.

“They say they’re good neighbours, but if that is being good neighbours I would hate to see them get mad at us,” said Mayor Dave MacDonald, who said the district is “very upset” by the 45 per cent increase.

Councillors said they were not notified of the city’s intention to raise the fees prior to the implementation, which they say negated any possibility of reaching a

solution that would be more agreeable to residents.

“What has us all upset is the 45 per cent increase, just like that. If they would have said 15/15/15 over three years we could have worked with it. They’re not going to change that, but I wish they would find a way to be kinder to our residents ... I wish there was a way they would help the residents,” said MacDonald, who said he found out about the increase when it was reported in the Northern View.

“I think it was a bad business decision on

their part. They were the ones who set the rate we have been paying all along and to then bump it up by 45 per cent is just nuts, but that is what Prince Rupert does,” said Coun. Dan Franzen.

Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain said notice of the increase was given following its adoption at council in December, which is similar to how notice is given to residents of rate increases, and said the fee increase was a necessity as the garbage dump expands.

“Prince Rupert residents pay significantly more for the landfill than Port Edward residents do, so we were trying to bring it into balance. Port Edward doesn’t contribute to improvements at the landfill site, we actually have to use our gas tax money to do improvements to the dump,” he explained, noting there has been a significant increase in usage with speculation and renovations underway.

BY SHAUN THOMASPORT EDWARD / The Northern View

Pacific NorthWest LNG announced a positive final investment decision for its $11-billion Lelu Island terminal on Thursday, subject to two conditions.

The conditions for the company are approval of the Project D e v e l o p m e n t Agreement by the Legislature and regulatory approval from the Canadian E nv i ro n m e n t a l Assessment Agency (CEAA).

Pacific NorthWest LNG president Michael Culbert said the company will continue to push toward CEAA approval following the decision.

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Mason Di Leta kicks a solid wooden board held by Deric Wong at the waterfront on Sunday as part of Prince Rupert Taekwondo’s Seafest presentation. For more from Seafest, see Pages A10-A12.

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“In parallel with work to support the final investment decision, Pacific NorthWest LNG will continue constructive engagement with area First Nations, local communities, stakeholders and regulators. The integrated project is poised to create thousands of construction and operational careers in the midst of the current energy sector slowdown,” said Culbert.

“A final investment decision is a crucial step to ensure that the project stays on track to service contracted LNG customers. Pacific NorthWest LNG is poised to make a substantial investment that will benefit Canada for generations to come.”

News of the decision was welcomed by a very happy Port Edward Mayor Dave MacDonald.

“We’re excited that we have reached another level in the negotiations and hope the company can come to a positive final investment decision soon [with all conditions met],” he said.

“This is another exciting day for Port Edward.”

Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman said the announcement shows the work that the province has done to develop the industry in B.C. has been effective. Coleman said the government is hoping to recall the Legislature next month to vote on the project development agreement.

“We’re pretty happy with the progress that has been made because there are just two conditions and neither is related to whether or not there is a market or the cost of construction ... they have the market, they have the gas sold and they know the prices. Now they have a project that is totally commercially viable,” he said.

“This is a milestone. It shows we can be competitive with gas on a global scale.”

The project was very publicly rejected by the Lax Kw’alaams Band earlier this year, which turned down a benefits agreement worth more than $1 billion over the course of 40 years. However, Coleman said he is optimistic that obstacle can also be overcome.

“We have made significant progress with the Lax Kw’alaams over the past few weeks ... I think you will see

Lax Kw’alaams come together with other First Nations to support this development,” he said.

“I think we can see a line of sight to an agreement.”

While Lax Kw’alaams Mayor Garry Reece did not respond to a request for comment, Metlakatla Chief Harold Leighton said the band was keeping a close eye on the project moving forward.

“The project potentially brings opportunities to our people, however, Metlakatla needs to continue our work with the regulators in order to be satisfied that conditions are in place to ensure the protection of our environmental legacy,” he said.

“We await further research and analysis, and will continue to discuss how we resolve outstanding issues with Pacific NorthWest LNG and federal regulatory agencies.”

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Pacifi c NorthWest LNG has made a conditional investment decision on its $11 billion terminal on Lelu Island.

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Minister confident of Lax Kw’alaams dealMinister confident of Lax Kw’alaams deal

BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Former Prince Rupert city councillor and community booster Odd Eidsvik passed away on Friday.

Eidsvik was born in Norway but raised in Dodge Cove and he proudly called Prince Rupert home for the majority of his lifetime.

In 1984, Odd was elected to Prince Rupert city council and then re-elected in 1986. He further oversaw the development of Fairview Terminal as a member of the Prince Rupert Port Authority board of directors and was a finalist for the Better Business Award for Community Service from the Province of B.C. and the B.C. Chamber of Commerce.

After spending time in the fishing industry, Odd entered the accounting field and launched Eidsvik and Associates.

A proud Rotarian, Odd is a multi-time Paul Harris Fellow recipient and he has received the Distinguished Service Award from Rotary District 5040.

A celebration of life is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on June 26 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

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“We have done everything in our realm to accommodate and let them know and have conversations. This is a fair increase, it is not astronomical. The people of Prince Rupert are the ones baring the costs and we feel that should be shared ... I just don’t feel the people of Prince Rupert should be the only ones contributing to the improvement of the landfill,” said Brain.

But concerns around the council chamber went beyond simply the garbage dump, with some saying the relationship between the communities has been stretched thin since the newly-elected council was sworn in.

“We have been working with the city for years in good faith until this new council came in. Now it doesn’t seem like they want to talk to us, even when we’re on the road together ... it upsets me,” said Brown.

Brain, however, said the two groups have met more in the past six months than in the past year as the two prepare for a potential boom with the arrival of the LNG industry and that council not wanting to work with Port Edward is simply not the case.

“We have met a few times as a council around this particular issue and we have talked to them about it ... I think there are some emotionally charged comments from councillors

saying we don’t want to meet with them, but that is absolutely not true at all,” he said, adding Prince Rupert council has not received a formal request to meet.

“We have been working well together and we have been collaborating around LNG. It’s kind of surprising that those comments were made and I think it is more because they are upset about the garbage fees than that we are not

wanting to work with them.”As for garbage service for residents,

Port Edward chief administrative officer Bob Payette said taking waste to the dump in Terrace was “unobtainable”, but MacDonald said this doesn’t mean there won’t be an alternative in the near future.

“They own the dump, we’re stuck with this predicament right now, but it doesn’t mean that’s not going to change by looking around at other options. Maybe there is a different service,” he said, suggesting the district may want to examine putting in dumpsters and contracting a service to take residential garbage to the dump as part of the tax or utility bill.

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Increased fees for non-residents has upset Port Edward council.

Brain defends out-of-town feeBrain defends out-of-town feeDUMP from Page A1

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BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

With its $284 million infrastructure deficit in mind, the City of Prince Rupert intends to start charging land developers to compensate for the added strain their projects put on city infrastructure.

Because new developments put more demand on the sewer, water, drainage and road systems in the area they’re located, municipalities are allowed to establish development cost charges (DCCs) under the Local Government Act to help offset some of the costs incurred.

Richard Pucci, the city’s engineering coordinator, recently recommended city council establish DCCs as a way to generate revenue that could be used to address the municipality’s aging infrastructure.

The one-time fee is charged at a per unit or square metre rate on new residential, commercial, industrial and institutional developments and helps cover the costs of upgrading or providing city infrastructure services to the new development or levies developers acquiring or developing on park land.

Money obtained from DCCs can help pay for transportation, drainage, water and sanitary infrastructure, as well as parkland acquisition and development. Local governments can only spend DCC funds and any interest they earn on specific projects and services in the same category the money was collected from.

Council approved the first reading of a bylaw establishing a policy on DCCs on June 8.

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Members refute Reece’s positionBY SHAUN THOMAS LAX KW’ALAAMS / The Northern View

Hereditary Chiefs, elected council members and community members are refuting claims by Mayor Garry Reece that Eagle Spirit Energy has no support from Lax Kw’alaams, saying the mayor is “completely out of touch” with the membership.

A release issued on June 9 states that the project has “unanimous support from Lax Kw’alaams membership from Prince Rupert and Terrace” and that members in the community voted in favour of pursuing the project further during a series of meetings.

“In the first meeting chaired by the Mayor in Lax Kw’alaams, a vote was taken which was overwhelmingly in favour of signing a non-disclosure agreement with Eagle Spirit because community members were truly interested in the project. Additional meetings were held in Prince Rupert, Lax Kw’alaams and Vancouver with the same result. Our community members have said they want to proceed to the next stage with Eagle Spirit. They are not being asked to sign a final agreement,” read a statement from councillors Ted White, Helen Johnson and Chris Sankey.

Three hereditary chiefs — Nees Nuganoos (Randy Dudoward), Ligi Watgwatk (Donald Alexcee), Nees Wexs (Clyde Dudoward), and Gitxoon (Alex Campbell) — say that the mayor’s recent statements don’t hold water given what they have heard from the people of Lax Kw’alaams.

“The mayor can huff and puff to try and convince the public about his power, but his sole declaration has no impact in our tribal territories. If anyone, the government, the mayor or whoever, thinks they can make a sole declaration about

our traditional territories without our members’ support they will find differently. We are prepared to work with elected leadership, but we will not be disrespectfully pressured or talked down to like children,” said the group, with Sm’goygit Gitxoon, Laxgiit Gispaxlo’ots (Hereditary Chief Alex Campbell) saying he witnessed the support for Eagle Spirit firsthand.

“I was in the gym at Lax Kw’alaams during Eagle Spirit’s presentation on May 9. The room was filled with band members when Garry asked ‘Do you all agree with Eagle Spirit’s presentation?’ Band members clapped and many band members called out ‘yes’ in response,” he said.

While details of the agreements remain unclear, the members issuing the statement say the Tsimshian would be “full partners” with “potential of business opportunities in other areas”.

“Eagle Spirit gives First Nations the choice of being a true partner in the planning of our lives as well as establishing prosperity within world-class guidelines that will protect the environment,” said Suu laxha (Brenda Wesley).

“Oil and gas is being pushed forward by the government. This is nothing new. Eagle Spirit is assisting us to self-regulate as well as self-organize in order to adapt to the changes and the pressures which are at times being pushed on us.”

The statements come just days after Reece issued a letter stating, “Lax Kw’alaams members do not support the proposed construction of a pipeline or proposed refinery by Eagle Spirit Energy in our territory for the fundamental reason that the community has not been involved in a meaningful and comprehensive dialogue regarding this project”.

Mayor Garry Reece did not return a request for comment from the Northern View.


The City of Prince Rupert is recognizing its LGTBQ community and showcasing its inclusiveness by painting a rainbow-coloured crosswalk in Cow Bay.

Prince Rupert city council approved a request from community groups to paint the crosswalk in front of Atlin Terminal rainbow colours last week, following in the footsteps of Vancouver and its colourful crossings at the intersection of Davie and Bute streets.

“It signifies the support of our community for a diversified and tolerant position,” said Coun. Joy Thorkelson.

Applying the rainbow design is expected to cost $1,800 because of the numerous colours and amount of paint being used, with the estimated price tag of painting a regular crosswalk being approximately $300.

Christine Danroth, an openly lesbian mother and local LGTBQ rights advocate, was pleased with council’s decision, stating the colourful crosswalk will send a message of equality and acceptance in Prince Rupert.

“I’m very excited for the youth in our community because we have quite a few ... who are in the LGBT spectrum. I think it’s a really positive gesture for them,” she said.

It was Danroth who prompted the request by a Facebook post she made in May posing the question of rainbow crosswalks in Prince Rupert.

“When it was blowing up on social media, Mayor Lee Brain and I started talking and he seemed pretty excited

about the idea,” she said. Brain met with members of the Charles Hays Secondary

School Gay Straight Alliance, a group Danroth runs alongside teacher Paul Paling and community member Carrie Thorpe, and individuals from Prince Rupert Pride before bringing the idea to social media for feedback.

While many supported the idea, others were concerned about safety and the cost, stating money should be spent on repairing roads and sidewalks. Brain said the crossing will be marked with signage and outlined in white paint, and noted the city added an additional $1 million to its roads and sidewalks budget for the year.

Many councillors spoke in favour of the request when it came before council on June 8, including Coun. Blair Mirau who punned it’s time Prince Rupert took “pride”

in its moniker the “City of Rainbows”. “It’s a really powerful statement we can send with a

very little amount of money,” he said. Coun. Wade Niesh said he had no issue with the

intention of a rainbow crossing, but said it isn’t something the city should pay for.

“This just can’t be looked at as $1,800 for one year, this is going to be $1,800 a year, every year,” said Niesh, who was the only councillor to vote against the request.

The City of Prince Rupert set up an account at city hall to collect donations for the rainbow crosswalk, so the city doesn’t have to use funds from its public works budget.

Currently, there is not a start date for the project.

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The Charles Hays Secondary School Gay Straight Alliance are excited a rainbow-coloured crosswalk is being painted in Prince Rupert. Pictured are the group’s leaders Carrie Thorpe, very left, Paul Paling, back, and Christine Danroth, third on right, with members Dane Goffi c, Jeremy Angus, Charlotte Ibbetson and Julian Wolfe, as well as trustee Louisa Sanchez.

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Rainbow crosswalk coming to Cow BayRainbow crosswalk coming to Cow Bay

BY KEVIN CAMPBELLPRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Cathy Quane might have had the most symbolic duty on the last day of operations for the old Skeena Cellulose pulp mill.

As the mill closed its doors for the last time more than a decade ago, Cathy turned out the lights just days after earning a job upgrade.

“I think I had the shortest[-lived] promotion in history. I was told I’d be the purchasing manager and on that Friday, [that was it]”, she said last week, recalling her enterprising start in the purchasing field at a job she was only planning to work over one summer.

“I was going to be a nurse and I got a summer job at the pulp mill before I went to school and I stayed there for a long time until it closed,” said Cathy, outlining a career at the mill for 25-plus years.

After a stint working with Northern Health in the speech and language program, an important position both in the job itself and critical in allowing her to stay in Prince Rupert, Cathy found herself back in the field of purchasing – this time with Ridley Terminals.

“I’m quite happy,” she said.“I’m just finishing my purchasing

diploma in August and I like it. As my husband [jokes], ‘You get to spend other people’s money and leave mine alone’.”

Born and raised in Rupert, Cathy comes from a relatively recent generational west coast family as her parents, who met in the Second World War, came to the coast after a brief stay on the other side of the country.

“He was a medic and she was a nurse’s aide and they got married,” she explained.

“They immigrated to Nova Scotia, but the nearest neighbour was 20 miles away and my mom comes from Ireland so all her neighbours were much like [Rupert] – really close together. My mom was having a hard time and my uncle said ‘Come out to Prince Rupert’. So they took the train and they’ve been here ever since,” she said, adding she’s got two brothers who reside in town and another

in Fort Nelson.As Cathy explains her involvement

with both Prince Rupert Minor Hockey (PRMHA) and the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, it quickly becomes clear just how much Cathy values time.

Like any person knowing someone affected by cancer, and having lost a friend to the disease as recently as a few weeks ago, she knows that while we may not all have the tremendous funds to boost scientists’ research on our own, time is the great equalizer – both in volunteering for Relay for Life and in minor hockey.

“I don’t have millions of dollars to donate to research of course, though I need to check my [lottery] ticket tonight - that may change, but money’s great. Money’s awesome, but time is great too. So if you’ve got an hour or two, just give back to the community ... If everybody donated two hours, can you imagine the things that could get done?” she said.

Cathy knows all about giving her time for a greater cause. This year alone, she’s the PRMHA’s sponsorship coordinator, picture coordinator and bantam rep manager. While she does have her youngest child still enrolled in hockey, her oldest has since stopped playing and Cathy’s contributions to the organization have far eclipsed the typical parent-volunteer.

“I just want the kids to have a good time and play hockey and they can’t do that unless they’ve got a manager and coaches and a safety person. [I try] to be a team mom and do whatever they need me to do ... My objective is for my kids to be able to learn a team sport and to be able to skate and swim and play soccer. Those are group activities,” she said.

Cathy hands out the year-end minor hockey awards and it’s one of the highlights of the year for her as sponsorship lead. House league and rep are fun, but it’s the levels even below those that make the awards ceremony such a joy.

“[The best part] is always the little kids in Initiation A and B. They’re so excited to receive their medals ... We always have

enough that all the kids in A and B get one,” Cathy said.

“Their balance is good and sometimes they have little meltdowns on the ice, but a couple sessions and they’re back up ... That’s what we do, we want to develop all the kids so everybody can have a good time,” she explained, adding that families who may not be able to afford the gear can still talk to treasurer Christine Storey through PRMHA.com about acquiring donated equipment from the start of the year hockey swap and Prince Rupert Recreation’s Everybody Gets to Play program.

And with Relay for Life, an initiative Cathy helped spearhead a few years ago, the Rupertite is extremely proud of the totals and figures that Prince Rupert’s committee has been able to drum up for the past decade, even if she’s taken a backseat within the past couple events.

“I’ve been involved with Relay as a coordinator for probably eight or nine years. I’ve stepped back the last two years

and [current Relay for Life leadership chair] Sheila [Seidemann] has done a phenomenal job and everyone brings something different to the plate. We have a lot of talent and a lot of [generosity] in this town ... The Cancer Society of Prince George is amazed at what we’ve done the last four or five years with a small committee. Terrace has previously had committees of 20 – 25 people and made $100,000. Well, we had 11 people this year and we’re at $88,000 so we’re making it work,” she said.

Cathy has seen people come and go through this transient town, but she knows there’s something a bit special about the city of Prince Rupert that makes it unique from any other.

“People come to Rupert and they say ‘I’m only staying here for five years’ and they’re still here 25 years later. But if you do leave, there’s something that you take with you that you always hold dear to your heart and that’s what I think Rupert is,” she said.

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People on the North Coast should get ready - it is likely going to get very interesting and very, very busy in the months ahead.

When Pacific NorthWest LNG announced a positive conditional final investment decision for an $11 billion terminal on Lelu Island in Port Edward, the reality of such a massive investment and the thousands of jobs it would bring with it will set in for people across B.C. and Canada.

If investors are looking to set up shop somewhere, Prince Rupert or Port Edward is now an extremely attractive option. The same can be said for businesses looking to get a piece of the $11 billion pie.

With this investment decision, which is contingent on having its environmental assessment approved and the inevitable passing

of the project development agreement by the Legislature, Pacific NorthWest LNG has laid to rest any questions about the economic viability of shipping gas from B.C. They are not concerned about the cost of construction, they are not concerned about the price of the gas, they are not concerned about the tax regime and they are not concerned about the cost of construction in B.C. compared to other jurisdictions in the world. Even if there is some issue with the environmental assessment, which is doubtful given the mitigation factors and extra steps the company has taken to address concerns around Flora Bank, it tells the world LNG export can be commercially viable from the waters of B.C.

It’s a powerful statement and silences many who have been saying the LNG industry will never come to be in the province. For all intents and purposes this industry has arrived in B.C. and it has arrived squarely on the North Coast.

It means that, for better or for worse, major change is coming. Consider the change Kitimat underwent following the announcement of a $3 billion project that would actually result in fewer permanent jobs in the community. Now multiply that investment and add several hundred permanent operational jobs.

This could be the turning point many have been waiting decades for, and it is closer now than ever before.

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The auditor-general’s report into spending in Canada’s Senate is very disturbing reading — not because of horrible things done over time to a

group of people, as was the case with generations of First Nations children — but because of the ongoing air of indifference to taxpayers and accountable spending.

No less than 30 senators, including recently-retired senator Gerry St. Germain, who lives in this area, were cited for improper expenditures.

While some are taking issue with the A-G’s findings, the standards he believes should govern spending are pretty basic.

A-G Michael Ferguson stated that senators should not be billing for personal trips. They should not be charging for taxis, meals and gifts which have nothing to do with official business, or billing taxpayers for non-Senate business.

They should be keeping detailed and accurate records of all their spending, personal and Senate-related. Any claims for reimbursement should be submitted promptly, and posted online so that the taxpayers who ultimately pay the bills can see how their dollars are used.

Senators should not have the last word on what is considered acceptable spending, or action following investigation of their spending. They are paid by taxpayers, and taxpayers expect that those doing public business, whether in Ottawa, Victoria or Langley, are as

careful with their money as individuals are in day-to-day activities.

The reckless approach to using taxpayers’ dollars by a significant number of senators, and the possibility that criminal charges may be laid against some of those who have been audited, has caused a shift in public opinion. Many people are now backing the NDP pledge to eliminate the Senate.

There is certainly a better case for doing so than ever before. The Supreme Court has basically shut the door on Senate reform, given that it requires unanimity from all provinces.

Abolition also requires unanimity. However, provincial governments could be pressured if there was a national plebiscite question on whether to abolish the Senate, as part of October’s federal election.

Many voices have called for such a vote, and it seems an appropriate way to move forward on this issue.

Such a vote would not be binding in any way. However, if significant majorities in each province backed abolition, there would be significant pressure on both the incoming federal government and provincial governments to agree to abolition by amending the constitution.

That may be the only answer to dealing with this mess.

~ The Langley Times

Dealing with Senate shenanigansShaun Thomas

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Should Sm’algyax be taught to all students in kindergarten to Grade 4? With Martina PerryWith Martina Perry

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“I don’t see why not.”“I would love that. It should be taught [for cultural

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“Absolutely.”“Yes.”

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Beetles spur lumber trade to branch outThe nature of Brit-

ish Columbia’s forestry sector has

undergone a notable shift in recent years, thanks in large part to the industry’s ability to innovate and adapt to changed circumstances.

The mountain pine beetle has devastated a significant portion of the province’s harvestable pine forests since it was recognized over a decade ago as the most severe bark beetle infestation in North American his-tory. Since 2001, the epidemic has killed an estimated 718 million cubic metres of commercially valuable timber, more than half of all such pine in BC. While the rate of damage is slowing, it is expected that the great-est social and economic impacts of the epidemic still lie ahead.

An important factor in the survival of the industry has been the tech-nological innovation introduced to BC’s roughly two dozen sawmills over the last 20 years. Using the latest in computer scanning technolo-gy, mills—owned and operated by Canadian forest companies like West Fraser Timber Co.—rely on the digital screening of each log to max-imize the value that can be derived from it. In fact, at mills like West Fraser’s Pacific Inland Resources in Smithers, manual decision-making has been reduced. In a fraction of a second, scanners create a 3D image of a log from thousands of data points, determine its defects, how many boards can be cut from it and the ideal dimensions of those boards. The introduction of modern technology has helped the industry maximize the volume and value of damaged and dead pine trees.

The rise of Asian demand for BC softwood lumber products, partic-ularly in China, has also been important to the health of the industry in the last five years.

At a time when BC lumber exports to the United States dropped by nearly 60%, the building boom in China helped BC’s forest companies fill some of the void left by the US housing market collapse. From 2006 to 2011, Chinese imports of BC softwood lumber increased from a mere 140 million board feet to 3.1 billion, equal to more than 25% of BC production. With BC wood products gaining wider acceptance in China for use in construction, and with the country now paying globally com-petitive prices for lower grades of lumber, mills across the province have been able to reopen or add capacity.

And there’s no sign that China’s appetite for BC lumber is waning. Lumber exports to China in 2013 are on track to surpass 2012’s near record $1.08 billion. The Port of Prince Rupert possesses the capacity to move the increased trade in lumber to those new markets. So far this year, the number of loaded containers exported through Fairview Ter-minal is up over 23% from 2012, the majority of which are stuffed with BC lumber products.

Currently about 30% of West Fraser’s Canadian production is ex-ported to Asian markets like China, Japan and Korea through Canada’s west coast ports, a figure expected to continue growing into the next de-cade. This increasing trade through the Port of Prince Rupert—by West Fraser and other Canadian forest product companies—is providing new opportunities and success for communities throughout BC’s northern trade corridor.

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Photo courtesy Prince Rupert Port AuthorityFEELING BOARD: Workers at a lumber mill in Smithers double-check the computer-assigned grade of each product produced by the high-tech mill. Lasers, X-ray scanners, and digital technology have revolutionized the production of BC forest products.

RE:PORTRE:PORTRE:PORTEditor:Your recent story, Changes proposed to

service levels at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital, contained comments that were part of a larger discussion around rural surgical services and require some clarification.

We value the critical services provided by physicians and health care workers throughout British Columbia, especially those in rural and remote communities where they are often called upon to go above and beyond the call of duty. General surgeons play an important role in ensuring residents of rural and remote communities have timely access to health care.

The ministry and health authorities aim to provide every British Columbian with as many health care services as close to their family and community as possible, no matter where they live in the province. Sometimes, we need to make difficult

decisions when balancing access to services with ensuring the quality of those services.

For complex or infrequent procedures, evidence shows the best way to maintain safety and quality is for a doctor to treat a significant number of patients, so that the highest level of skill can be maintained. Having specialist services based in larger regional centres gives patients access to the highest quality care possible for these types of procedures, resulting in the best outcomes.

Prince Rupert is considered an important centre for health services, and I want to assure your readers that Northern Health has no plans to remove surgical services from this growing community.

Both the ministry and Northern Health are committed to providing quality patient care that’s both accessible and sustainable.

Terry LakeMinister of Health

Surgery frequency important

Crosswalk an issue of safetyEditor: I had the opportunity of attending the city

council meeting June 8 and was appalled at council’s blatant disregard to public safety.

I heard council was presenting an idea that was brought forward to the mayor from CHSS Gay Straight Alliance and Prince Rupert Pride to repaint a cross walk in Cow Bay to look like a rainbow. Being that they were talking about public property I assumed that our elected officials would want to hear from the community. Boy was I mistaken. There were a few comments of support with Coun. Joy Thorkelson being the most vocal. I personally found her remarks to be attacking and accusatory. Unfortunately council voted for this to happen without considering that they might want to have some citizens’ voice on the matter.

I sat patiently thinking that one of our councillors or our mayor might bring up what I consider to be the most important reason for not approving this request. It has nothing to do with being tolerant or intolerant, but rather is solely based on the general public safety. I have my own beliefs that do not align with those of the rainbow community, however this is not what I believe is the heart of this issue.

As a certified safety professional I am concerned that pushing through personal agendas will have the potential to cause injuries. The Province of British Columbia has developed a Pedestrian Crossing Control Manual for British Columbia.

We have a standardization program for crosswalks throughout B.C. and the country and we have laws created in regards to vehicular traffic patterns and crosswalks. The standardization of crosswalks makes it very easy for the legal community to judge a drivers’ innocence or guilt should they strike a pedestrian within a crosswalk. As drivers we become habituated to certain patterns that are established for safety reasons. To mess with this method of safety standards simply is irresponsible and shows little regard to human safety and more regard for the support of a minority group or the desire to have some color added to public property.

Please consider the children within the community. They have enough to think about with regards to safety and how to cross the street. The standard crosswalk pattern is still foreign to some and we want to introduce new colors and patterns. Let’s step back and put our concerns for the children before our support for personal colour choices. I am not willing to sit back and have provincially and nationally standardized traffic and pedestrian safety patterns compromised.

In the end, this issue is not one of intolerant people as Thorkelson has suggested and she needs to consider public safety in the same manner and passion she places on housing density and lot sizes or housing for the seniors.

Martine RosePrince Rupert


Pulling Together

On so many occasions over recent years, as concern grew about Enbridge’s Northern Gateway proposal, I’ve

joined diverse crowds in Prince Rupert coming together to say ‘No’ to oil tankers and ‘Yes’ to salmon.Whether it was at the Gitga’at event in the

arena, heartfelt testimony given to the Joint Review Panel, or at the numerous rallies and marches, I was honoured to bear witness. I took the stories of your strong words and determination back down south with me, to let the rest

of the province know what Prince Rupert was facing and how local residents were joining together to defend the coast.Your courage and determination in the face of Enbridge has inspired many more people around the province to get involved and stand with you to protect salmon and all the jobs of a healthy coast. When the federal government approved the Northern Gateway proposal one year ago, with 209 conditions, First Nations immediately went to court. But court cases are expensive, so Sierra Club BC and RAVEN launched Pull Together, an initiative to raise funds and moral support for the First Nations legal challenges. Over $400,000 has been raised so far, by online fundraising, local business involvement, and community events. Our goal is to raise a total of $600,000 by the summer, so the Gitga’at, Gitxaala, Heiltsuk, Kitasoo-Xai’xais, Haida, Nadleh Whut’en, and Nak’azdli nations have the resources they need before court hearings are held this fall.To mark the anniversary of the federal approval, dozens of events are being organized across BC as part of what we’re calling the Week to End Enbridge, June 13-21. There will be a community dance in Prince George, a picnic and paddle in Terrace, and many more gatherings all across the province, from Fort St. James to Kelowna, Haida Gwaii to Golden. Businesses are stepping up, donating their profi t margins during this week. Denman Island Chocolate has even made a Pull Together chocolate bar, because who knew stopping a pipeline could be so delicious?!Big corporations like Enbridge are not used to taking no for an answer. They aren’t backing down, but neither are we, and in the past year since the federal approval the opposition has only gotten stronger. Faith groups, local businesses, musicians, artists and community members all across the province are pulling together, standing with you to defend the coast.Contributed from Victoria by Caitlyn Vernon, Sierra Club BC’s Campaigns Director.

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PRMS seismic risk rated high againBY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The likelihood of Prince Rupert Middle School (PRMS) suffering extensive and irreparable damage in a major earthquake is once again being considered as high.

“Virtually every block in that building is now rated as a high seismic risk,” said Cam McIntyre, secretary-treasurer of the Prince Rupert School District (SD52).

Engineers recently reexamined the building, with the provincial technical review board approving the reassessment that classified a majority of the school as being in the most critical structural risk level.

The same conclusion was made back when the building was still operating as a secondary school, but was later downgraded to a medium-to-low risk rating.

For the most recent assessment, PRMS was separated into nine

blocks representing areas of different construction types and structural characteristics.

The only section of the school that was given a medium risk rating was the outside band room, where only isolated damage is expected following an earthquake.

The school’s auto wing and covered walkway were evaluated as the lowest degree of the high risk ratings, with isolated failures expected.

The industrial wing on the southeast end of the school was given a second level high risk rating, determined to be a “vulnerable structure” that is at risk of having extensive damage or structural failure that would likely not be reparable in an earthquake.

The remainder of PRMS was given the “most vulnerable structure” classification at the highest risk of widespread damage or structural failure that would be irreparable after an event.

SD52 will update and submit its

seismic report on PRMS to the B.C. Ministry of Education for consideration in its capital project planning budget for the coming year.

The updated rating will put PRMS in the list of high risk schools looking to access funds from the ministry’s seismic mitigation program.

“We’re aware there’s well over 100 buildings in the province that have a high seismic rating, so exactly when they’ll choose to deal with our building, I don’t know. But at least now there’s a much higher likeliness, in my view, that it will be dealt with sooner,” said McIntyre.

The replacement of PRMS has been at the top of the school district’s capital projects list for a number of years, with McIntyre noting a past report on the seismic upgrade of the school stated replacing the school made more sense economically.

McIntyre also noted the ministry rated rebuilding the half-century-old school as a high priority.

Residential development planned at KanataBY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

After seven years of sitting unused, the former Kanata Elementary School property may be developed into residential housing.

The Prince Rupert School District (SD52) board of education recently accepted an offer on the site, although a sale has not yet been finalized.

Last week, secretary-treasurer Cam McIntyre informed board members that

a number of bids had been put forward, recommending an offer from the Bryton Group be accepted. While the board voted in favour of the submission, the sale is conditional on the Bryton Group receiving the city’s approval to rezone the site from its public use designation to a multi-family residential zoning.

“I am so hopeful that the rezoning is smooth and seamless and successful for the Bryton Group and that they become the proud owners of the Kanata property,” said board chair Tina Last.

The amount of the offer is confidential at this time, with McIntyre saying the full details of the sale would be made public if rezoning is successful. If sold, all of the profits would be used for projects within the Prince Rupert School District, with the board of education having the authority to determine how a majority of the money would be spent.

Prince Rupert city planner Zeno Krekic said the Bryton Group has submitted its rezoning application, but a date hasn’t been set for a council hearing.

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“Th ere is something for everyone.” It’s an accurate depiction of the outdoor hiking and

trail activities in the Northwest as described by Sean Carlson, an avid outdoor enthusiast and Quickclimb volunteer coordinator.

Whether searching for a rugged backcountry climb, or a well-developed hiking trail such as Butze Rapids, there is a variety of experiences in the Northwest to encoun-ter.

“Th e region has such a diverse history, ranging from historic First Nations sites, to old fi sh canneries, to for-mer wartime barracks. Th ere is a local history unique to trails in the Northwest,” said Carlson.

Ranging from listening to stories of how cabins were built on top of mountains, or walking along the old water supply line to the pulp mill and marveling at the unique 1950’s design, Carlson describes how the trails in the region not only highlight the area’s natural beauty, but also the determination it can take to survive in the rugged Northwest.

“Whether you are looking for a groomed trail that you can hike in your running shoes, one where you need to pack gear to spend the night, or one somewhere in between, there are trails that appeal to all skill sets, ages, and fi tness levels. In a coastal community such as Prince Rupert, there are trails that can only be accessed from the water, so for those who are ambitious, there are numerous opportunities to explore the Northwest,” explains Carlson.

“Trails in the Northwest can range anywhere from two to 20 kilometres; however, individuals should not let length deceive them, as some of the shorter trails can be more challenging than longer ones, particularly when there is a great change in elevation. Th e Kiwanis Trail, which begins at the base of Mount Oldfi eld, is quite steep at the beginning, but levels out aft er the fi rst kilome-tre. Kiwanis and the 1,000 Step Trails are accessible on foot from Prince Rupert, while Mount Blaine, Rainbow Summit, and Mount McLean require venturing beyond

the city limits by another form of transportation,” tells Carlson.

“My favorite hiking spot is Rainbow Mountain,” says Carlson, as he recalls the spectacular view at the base of Ptarmigan Mountain, where one can see the dam on Rainbow Lake and the estuary of the Skeena River.

With backcountry recreation being a favorite pastime of his, Carlson is constantly reminded of just how magnif-icent the Northwest Region can be.

Th is year, Carlson was instrumental in reviving the Mount Hays Quickclimb event, which is being held on Aug. 16 in Prince Rupert. Carlson emphasizes that “the Quickclimb is not just another race, but a community sporting event that supports and encourages outdoor recreation in the Northwest Region”.

“Participants, supporters, and volunteers for the event demonstrate a desire to foster and support outdoor activ-ities, such as developing an integrated trail network for Kaien Island, which is where all of the funds raised from the event will go,” describes Carlson.

Trails such as the Kiwanis Trail have evidence of old

boardwalks that once elevated the trail from the soft ground below; however, Carlson notes these boardwalks have slowly degraded over the years and become overtak-en by moss and trees.

“Th e Quickclimb invests in Northwest trails such as the Kiwanis because it builds awareness around what can be done to create a trail network that is accessible for those living in and visiting the Northwest, as well as providing individuals and businesses the opportunity to leave a last-ing legacy on outdoor recreation in the region,” Carlson explained

Carlson reminds us that, as hikers, we must recognize that we are stewards of our surroundings.

“Th e Mount Hays Quickclimb is a great way for in-dividuals in the Northwest to improve outdoor trails in our region. Whether you want to compete in, support, or volunteer for the event, you will be contributing to the improvement of trails and outdoor recreational experi-ences in the Northwest,” said Carlson.

Please visit www.quickclimb.ca for more information on competing and volunteering for this fantastic event!

“The region has such a diverse history, ranging from historic First Nations sites, to old fi sh

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The Coast Tsimshian Academy Grade 6 Band performs at the Rupert Square Mall on Friday morning.


The grass in front of the courthouse was home to some intense volleyball action on Saturday morning.


Members of the Thunder go head to head with the Brick Squad in the three-on-three basketball tournament held on Third Avenue on Saturday afternoon.


The creations of those involved in the Friendship House’s Paddle for Wellness are blessed by elders at an event on Friday evening.


Howard Gray shows off his Ford Thunderbird at the Show and Shine. The car won best in show.

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Half-pipe enthusiasts take to the rails during the skatebord-centric part of the Seafest festivities.


Team Grant and Tommy valiantly make it to shore during Sunday’s run of the Quick and Daring.


The one-woman cicus entertains and delights kids of all ages on Friday.


The Road Sharks, left and centre, take on RLW Designs/Ridley Terminals in the novice division of the four-on-four street hockey challenge.


Rev. David Stirling, second from right, leads the sunset service in the rain on Sunday evening.


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Sofi e Jaskiewicz, left, Olivia Godin, centre, and Ezrie Jaskiewicz, right, line up for Potato Tornadoes in their best elf garb after acquiring freshly-made popcorn from North Coast Poppers.


Talan Hardy glues some cardboard and googly eyes to a paper plate at the games for kids located at the Fisheries and Oceans Parking lot Saturday.


Junior dragsters in-training take off down hilly Third Avenue in the race for fi rst at the Soapbox Derby.


Skeena-Bulkey Valley MP Nathan Cullen jogs in the parade.


Mayor Lee Brain confronts his amphibious fears in the Dunk Tank Saturday afternoon.


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Premier Christy Clark has cancelled her plan to close Vancouver’s Burrard Bridge to mark the International Day of Yoga after a public backlash prompted major sponsors to back out.

Lululemon, YYoga and Altagas withdrew Friday and the premier soon followed suit after continued criticism of the bridge closure, which was to cost $150,000.

The optics had grown worse as

some First Nations leaders planned to protest the June 21 Om The Bridge event for inappropriately coinciding with National Aboriginal Day.

“Unfortunately, the focus of the proposed Burrard Street Bridge event has drifted towards politics – getting in the way of the spirit of community and inner reflection,” Clark said.

“It was for that reason, I decided not to participate.”

Vancouver councillors had said Clark pushed the plan to stage the event on the closed bridge.

Vancouver’s mayor had refused to participate in the announcement or the event.

Lululemon organizers apologized and said they’d look for another venue.

“Downward dogs with a few thousand of our closest friends seemed like the perfect way to celebrate International Day of Yoga. Until it wasn’t,” the yogawear maker said in a statement that promised to take a “deep cleansing breath” and reimagine an improved celebration of yoga.

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With qualifying times in 50 fl y and 50 free, Prince Rupert’s Avery Movold will compete next year in Toronto at the Canadian trials in April for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.


As Avery Movold took her starting position at the edge of the pool in the 50m butterfly race on the first day of the 2015 Mel Zajac Jr. International swim meet at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in late May, she looked beside her.

Standing there was Noemie Thomas, an already established 19-year-old swimming wunderkind hailing from Richmond, who swims for the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), is a Canadian national team member and owns a Canadian record in the exact race she’s about to swim versus Prince Rupert’s Movold and six other women in the “A” final.

But there wasn’t time to gape for Movold, a swimmer four years Thomas’ junior at age 15 and a huge fan of hers. She had a race to swim.

“I knew of her because she’s so amazing ... just to be next to her and race against her was a great feeling,” said Movold recently.

Thomas cleaned up and won gold in the race with a time of 27.27 seconds, but it was the Rupertite who surprised even herself with the swim of her lifetime.

Movold beat two 20-year-olds, finished in sixth and not only set a personal best in the 50 fly, but qualified for Olympic trials with a time of 28.59, a full half-second better than her preliminary entry in the same category.

Initially, Movold was even a little disappointed. If the top finishers in the race had swam similar races to the ones they had in prelims, Movold would have had a chance at medalling. But the swimmer knew many of the elite athletes don’t try their hardest in the lead-up races, knowing they’ll make the finals anyway.

But it was her coach for the meet, Prince George’s Jerzy Partyka, running over to her that signalled she had just accomplished something great.

“Jerzy comes back to me and he’s like ‘Oh my goodness, you made trials!’

... I [thought] no, that’s not right and then I got a whole bunch of texts from my parents and [Prince Rupert Rapids head coach] Chris [Street] and it said ‘TRIALS’ in capital letters and a thousand exclamation points ... and it was amazing to be able to do that. I’m so excited to go to trials next year,” said Movold.

Not stopping there, Movold finished sixth once again in the “A” final of the 50 freestyle race, again being the youngest competitor in the category, and reached a time of 27.03, shortly behind first-place’s Vanessa Garcia’s, 36, time of 25.81.

That swim earned her a second berth in the 2016 Olympic trials – an achievement she was so far from thinking was possible heading into the meet that she is still wrapping her head around it today.

“My goal was to make a final for any race. I was hoping to make a final in everything, but the way the psych sheets were, I wasn’t expecting to,” she said.

“For some of those races, I was like ‘I know I can go faster. I know I can do this’ and I did it. To make those times is the cherry on top for me.”

Attending the meet with a Prince George contingent of swimmers, a few of which Movold knew previously, the Rupertite stayed in UBC’s student residences, which offered her a glimpse of life after graduating Charles Hays Secondary.

“It was really cool to stay there and see what that would be like when I go to university. It was definitely cool,” she said.

“[Going into the meet], I knew I had a few races. I had the 200 back, 100 back, the 100 free, 50 free, the 50 back. I had no long races, it was just a sprint meet for me because I’ve been training for sprints.”

Movold hasn’t specialized in any specific stroke yet – she’s more at the mercy of Street’s training regiment at the Earl Mah Aquatic Centre in whatever strokes he sees fit to train Movold in, whether it be the sprints she’s good at or the longer distances.

She enjoys both the sprints and

marathons.“Whatever my coach trains me in, I

try to perform to the best of my ability,” said the athlete.

It’s taken pure hard work for Movold to accomplish her times and she’s gotten adept at identifying areas she needs improvement in and targeting those areas with a sniper’s precision.

“Going into warmups for [the 50 fly], I [said to myself], ‘OK this is the time for me to work on [my entry, diving and touching – all of Partyka’s recommendations] ... I think I did four dives that day just working on stuff,” she said.

“I’ve actually gotten the chance to work with Brent Hayden, one of the Canadian Olympians, and he’s really good at diving and he looked at my

dive and gave me some pointers. It was awesome that Brent Hayden himself was giving me advice.”

Along with her two trials times, Movold made the “B” final in the 50, 100 and 200 backstroke races and the “C” final in 100 freestyle.

“Going into that meet I was supposed to final in three races, so for me that was amazing and an amazing experience to get to compete against all those girls from different countries,” she said.

Movold believes fellow Rapids member Brandan Hagen is also close to achieving an Olympics trial time in 100 breaststroke.

The 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Trials will take place from April 5 – 10, 2016 at the newly-built Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre.

An Olympian in Prince Rupert’s midst?An Olympian in Prince Rupert’s midst?Avery Movold departed for UBC’s

Mel Zajac Jr. International swim meet and returned with a shot at Rio

“I don’t really know if I’m shaving seconds off [my best “I don’t really know if I’m shaving seconds off [my best times] because I’m trying my hardest every single time, times] because I’m trying my hardest every single time,

so I don’t really know until I look at the clock.”so I don’t really know until I look at the clock.”

- Avery Movold- Avery Movold


Rupertites are used to being represented on the provincial stage in basketball - the most popular North Coast sport by far - but this might be a new one.

Not one, but two young Grade 8 Prince Rupert students have emerged through the thick of the toughest tryouts of their lives to make the final roster of Basketball BC’s under-14 provincial team.

Eric Lees and Liam McChesney, soon to be Charles Hays Rainmakers when they enter Grade 9 in September, both returned from Langley’s under-14 provincial team selection camp among a group of over 40 invitees from all over B.C. in late May.

They’ll fondly remember the moment that they were told they made the cut. The tryout process? Not so much.

“There was three days of gruelling, just hard three-, four-, five-hour practices. They had to determine out of almost 50 kids, 24 that would be on the team after three days ... They were long hours of blood, sweat and tears. Everyone was just exhausted by the end of it and if you didn’t ice your legs by the time you got back to the hotel or wherever you were staying, tomorrow was just a bad day,” said Lees last week.

“It was really, really hard,” added McChesney.“We did this one shooting drill that I like, where you shot

the ball and closed out on the line ... and we did a lot of defensive work because that’s one of the most important parts of the game.”

Through the scrimmages and drills, the four coach selection committee took aside each player in a one-on-one

meeting and told them their fate with the team.“They started calling us in one by one and they told us

what our strengths and weaknesses were,” said Lees.“They told me my athleticism is quite high for my age

and that I should really use that and that I have a lot of raw potential that they’d like to mould into something great for Team B.C.”

Right alongside Lees was the equally talented McChesney, whose older brother Justin has made the under-17 team as well this year.

“I tried to be confident going in, but it’s pretty hard with the high level [of basketball],” said Liam.

“They told me that I would be playing shooting guard. I played shooting guard all this season with [Prince Rupert Middle School coach] Mr. Dalton in Grade 8,” he added.

For Lees, he’ll have to adapt to a couple changes as he’ll take on the shooting guard position as well, or as a small forward – a switch from the usual power forward role he played with the Storm.

“It’s a new experience that I think I’m going to love a lot,” he said.

Liam had done some early prep work to get ready for the tryouts.

“I’ve been working with Justin and [Rainmaker] Rosendo [Masocol] and they’ve just been trying to get me to make this team,” said Liam.

“[Justin’s] just telling me to shoot because he thinks I’m really good at that and just stay confident.”

The two friends are happy that they’ve got a fellow Rupert player along with them in the summer-long experience, guaranteeing the province will have at least two northern B.C. representatives on the squad.

“It’s awesome to have one of my Prince Rupert friends there. I honestly thought that [Liam] was going to make it and I wasn’t, so I really worked my butt off to try and be there with him and I was quite thrilled that we both made it ... It makes it a lot easier for our families because we can plan things together,” said Lees.

Up next for the duo is the possibility of billeting with a host in the Lower Mainland while they attend tournaments in B.C., Washington and Las Vegas in July.

To help raise funds for his summer-long excursion with the talented team, Lees has set up an online donation page at www.makeachamp.com/hoophelp. Interested donors can help out the well-spoken athlete there.

Though it may be tough to look past July’s exciting opportunity, Lees is equally psyched to put on the Rainmakers jersey in September and adds his thanks to Charles Hays senior basketball coach Mel Bishop for recommending him.

“I’m really excited to represent the Rainmakers and show that Prince Rupert is ridiculous at basketball,” said Lees.

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Araya Bartlett, 13Female 50 breast – 3rdFemale 200 breast – 1stFemale 100 breast – 2ndWarren Barton, 13Male 100 fly – 3rdMale 200 fly – 1stKanani Coon, 9Female 100 free – 3rdNatalie DeMille, 10 - Bronze

aggregate - 10 and under girls - her first agg. medal

Female 200 back – 3rdFemale 100 IM – 3rdFemale 50 free – 3rdFemale 50 breast – 1stFemale 100 breast – 2ndFemale 100 free – 2ndMaxwell Deutschlander, 11Male 100 IM - 2ndZach Dolan, 13 - Silver

aggregate - 14 and under boysMale 1500 free – 1stMale 50 free – 2ndMale 200 breast – 1stMale 200 IM – 1st

Male 100 breast – 1stMale 100 free – 1stMale 50 breast – 2ndMalcolm Dolan, 9Male 100 IM – 3rdIsaac Dolan, 11 - Silver

aggregate - 12 and under boysMale 800 free – 1stMale 50 free – 2ndMale 200 free – 2ndMale 200 IM – 1stMale 100 breast – 1stMale 100 free – 2ndKobi Franes, 13Male 200 back – 2ndMale 200 breast – 3rdMale 100 breast – 3rdLandon Franes, 11Male 200 back – 3rdMale 100 back – 2ndMale 200 free – 3rdMale 50 back – 2ndJakob Hall, 9Male 200 back – 3rdMale 50 breast – 3rdMale 200 breast – 1stMale 200 free – 2ndMale 100 breast – 2ndTiffany Hepner, 8Female 25 free – 2ndJoshua Joubert, 10Male 25 back – 1stMale 25 free – 1stSamuel Kafka, 11Male 50 breast – 3rdMale 200 breast – 2ndRya Kish, 12 - Gold aggregate -

12 and under girlsFemale 200 back – 2ndFemale 50 free – 1stFemale 100 back – 1stFemale 200 free – 1stFemale 50 back – 1stFemale 100 breast – 1stFemale 100 free – 2ndTrey Kish, 15Male 200 back – 3rdMale 50 breast – 3rdMale 100 back – 2ndMale 200 free – 3rdMale 50 back – 1stMale 100 breast – 3rdMale 100 free – 1stAmy Leighton, 14 - Gold

aggregate - 14 and under girlsFemale 800 free – 1stFemale 50 breast – 1stFemale 100 fly – 1stFemale 200 free – 1stFemale 200 IM – 1stFemale 100 breast – 1stFemale 100 free – 1stJosh Leighton, 10Male 200 back – 2ndMale 100 back – 2ndMale 200 breast – 2ndMale 200 IM – 2ndMale 100 breast – 3rdIsaac Mastroianni, 11 - Gold

aggregate - 12 and under boysMale 200 back – 1stMale 50 free – 1stMale 100 back – 1stMale 200 free – 1st

Male 200 fly – 1stMale 50 back – 1stMale 100 free – 1stKai McDonald, 11Male 50 breast – 1stMale 200 breast – 1stMale 200 IM – 3rdMale 100 breast – 3rdMarlee McDonald, 12Female 400 free – 1stFemale 100 breast – 3rdWyatt McDonald, 8Male 25 free – 2ndJarred McMeekin, 13 - Bronze

aggregate - 14 and under boysMale 200 back – 1stMale 400 free – 2ndMale 100 back – 2ndMale 100 fly – 1stMale 200 free – 2ndMale 200 IM – 2ndMale 100 free – 3rdHyla McQuaid, 10Female 100 back – 3rdFemale 50 back – 2ndKate Morse, 13Female 50 free – 2ndFemale 50 fly – 1stFemale 50 back – 1stJake Morse, 11 - Bronze

aggregate - 12 and under boysMale 200 back – 2ndMale 50 free – 3rdMale 100 back – 3rdMale 200 IM – 2ndMale 100 breast – 2ndMale 100 free – 3rd

Emma Movold, 11Female 800 free – 1stFemale 100 back – 2ndFemale 200 free – 2ndFemale 200 fly – 2ndFemale 200 IM – 2ndGrant Slocombe, 11Male 50 breast – 2ndMale 50 fly – 3rdHannah Toye, 13Female 200 back – 3rdFemale 50 free – 3rdFemale 100 back – 2ndFemale 100 fly – 2ndFemale 200 free – 3rdFemale 200 IM – 3rdFemale 100 free – 3rdMackenzie Tweedhope, 13Silver aggregate - 14 and under

girlsFemale 800 free – 2ndFemale 50 free – 1stFemale 400 free – 1stFemale 50 breast – 2ndFemale 200 free – 2ndFemale 100 breast – 3rdFemale 100 free – 2ndBailey Ward, 13Male 100 IM – 2ndMale 50 breast – 3rdRobert Warren, 15Male 1500 free – 2ndMale 50 free – 2ndMale 400 free – 2ndMale 200 IM – 3rd

- Compiled by Kevin Campbell

PRASC Rapids take last regional meet of the yearSports


Out for a Rip are the new defending Skeena River Relay champions after a terrific relay run saw the mixed male and female team (at least five females) cross the finish line first in Terrace in a total time of 10:31:50.

Don Williams completed the 21.2 km stage three the fastest out of all runners in 1:22:01, Shannon Himmelright finished the 12.1 km stage six as the fastest female and Christopher Hampton completed all 16.7 km of stage seven in 1:12:59 to elevate the team to first-place, led by captain Ted McCreery from Terrace.

The fastest Prince Rupert captain-led squad were the Coast Busters, who finished right behind Out for a Rip in second-place overall with a time of 10:43:08. Ryan Staschuk led that mixed team, which had great opening and closing results from Luke Robin, who claimed stage one as the fastest runner, running 13.8 km in 55:38 and Justin Fontaine, taking stage 10, running 14.2 km in 57:53.

The top open division team was the Skeena River Bastards, finishing in third overall with 11:26:11. Their captain was Kitimat’s JF Richer.

Finishing in fourth overall and placing as the top corporate team (minimum six runners from the same workplace) was the Running Frenchies, led by captain

Francois Gobeil from Kitimat. They finished the relay just slightly behind the Skeena River Bastards at 11:26:58.

Following the Frenchies were the top-placing women’s team in fifth overall, Beaver Fever, who completed the relay in 11:35:27 and whose captain was Prince Rupert’s Samantha Kasdorf.

The top masters’ team (over-40) were the Rupert Relics, who crossed the finish line in 13:40:48, led by captain Ray Leonard from Prince Rupert.

Give’er on the River and Tight and Bright took second and third place respectively among open division teams, the Rupert Imports came in third out of all mixed teams, the She Devils and Smithers Sole Sistas claimed second and third in the women’s division respectively and There are Margaritas at the End and Opus Magnum Tame Uncaged Beasts took second and third respectively in the corporate category.

Chris Kennedy, Kieren McIntosh, Cam Bentley, Aaron Dobie, Ivo Luethi and Scott Gardner rounded out the top-finishing men in each stage and Anna Usborne, Brooke Andreesen, Eve Normandy, Bev Lynch, Jen Atkey, Krista Johnstone, Tulani Pearce, Catherine Lund and Sarah Williams each finished as the top females in their stages of the relay.

The next event for the Rupert Runners and any interested cardio enthusiasts is the Cannery Road Race, set for Saturday, Sept. 12.


Three hundred runners from all over the Northwest participated in this year’s relay.

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Out for a Rip conquers Skeena River RelayOut for a Rip conquers Skeena River Relay

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Kevin Rioux placed 14th in B.C. high jump.

Riouxs, Schaeffer rep CHSS at track provincialsBY KEVIN CAMPBELLLANGLEY / The Northern View

Three Charles Hays Secondary students represented Prince Rupert at the 2015 BC High School Track and Field Championships in Langley in early June and they impressed with many personal bests.

A returnee from 2014, Kevin Rioux blazed a trail for teammates Jason Rioux and Cody Schaeffer with his performances in high, long and triple jump. He placed 14th in high jump, reaching 175 cm, an improvement over the 160 cm he posted last year. In long

jump, Rioux hit 5.51 m and in triple jump, he posted a 10.82 m result. That was good for 15th and 23rd respectively.

“Kevin Rioux again led the team ... and it will be his final trip to provincials as he is graduating from Charles Hays this year,” track head coach Dighton Haynes said.

The younger Jason Rioux reached a personal best in long jump at 5.32 m and cleared 160 cm in high jump, “similar to his zone jump” Haynes mentioned.

Lastly, Cody Schaeffer ran a personal best in the 400 m race, completing the circuit in 55.51 seconds and came close to his past records in the 100 m and 200 m races.

“Jason and Cody finished between 20-25 in all their events out of 32. Jason and Cody were competing as juniors and have two more years of eligibility left for track and field,” said the coach.

“It [was] Kevin’s final trip “It [was] Kevin’s final trip to provincialsto provincials

- Dighton Haynes- Dighton Haynes

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Linda Nguyen competes at the Northwest Powerlifting Competition in Terrace earlier this month. While she didn’t claim top prize, she did win the 20-30 Women’s Bench Press event.

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BY SHAUN THOMASPRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Figures released by the Prince Rupert Port Authority show Fairview Terminal continues to push toward another record year, but there has been a double-digit drop in traffic for overall tonnage handled on the North Coast.

Fairview Terminal saw a 45.64 per cent increase in tonnage this May compared to last, climbing from 51,416 TEUs to 74,881 TEUs, with imports up 35.66 per cent from 29,475 TEUs to 39,985 TEUs and exports up 59.05 per cent to sit at 34,986 TEUs, driven by a small increase in loaded exports and a 155.99 per cent increase in empty containers leaving.

So far this year Fairview Terminal has seen an increase of 42.82 per cent, from 228,227.50 TEUs through the first five months of 2014 to 325,963 TEUs through the end of May, 2014. Exports are up 34.96 per cent, rising from 135,595 TEUs to 182,997.75 TEUs, while imports are up 54.34 per cent driven by a significant increase in empty container

movement and a 7.22 per cent increase in loaded containers leaving the terminal.

Products moving through the harbour were up more than 3,000 per cent last month driven by the export of 35,072 tonnes of logs and the offloading of 516.66 tonnes of cargo. So far this year, tonnage through the harbour is up 34.58 per cent, climbing from 155,542.35 tonnes to 209,334.30 tonnes in 2015.

While Westview Terminal shipped 60 per cent fewer tonnes of wood pellets in May, the terminal has experienced year-over-year growth of 37.91 per cent, with exports reaching 252,435 tonnes compared to 183,040 tonnes last year.

Ridley Terminal continued to see a decline in coal volumes in May, with tonnage falling 44.93 per cent from 830,659 tonnes last May to 456,446 tonnes this May. So far this year the terminal has experienced a decline of 50.25 per cent in export volumes, falling from 3.74 million tonnes through the first five months of 2014 to 1.85 million tonnes through to the end of May, 2015.

Prince Rupert Grain also experienced

a drop in tonnage both month-over-month and year-over-year. The terminal moved 438,581.55 tonnes of grain in May compared to 683,164.14 tonnes last May, a drop of 35.8 per cent. So far this year the terminal has moved 2.55 million tonnes of grain compared to 2.76 million tonnes through the first five months of 2014, a drop of 7.7 per cent.

Overall tonnage through the Port of Prince Rupert was down 18.24 per cent this May, while so far this year the numbers show a drop of 10.88 per cent from 9.13 million tonnes last year to 8.14 million tonnes this year.


RTI tonnage is down 50.25 per cent.

Double-digit drop in port tonnageDouble-digit drop in port tonnageAAL calling on Rupert monthlyBY SHAUN THOMASPRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

A global shipper of breakbulk and project cargo is turning its attention to the North Coast as Singapore-based AAL announced it is now offering monthly service to Prince Rupert.

The company first called on the Ridley Island roll-on, roll-off cargo terminal on May 10 with a cargo of process units destined for oil sands development in Alberta. Given its rail and road ties to the energy industry in Alberta, AAL Pacific Service manager Felix Schoeller said coming to Prince Rupert just makes sense.

“This expansion provides our oil and gas customers with far greater access to northern Alberta mining projects. By expanding this liner route and port network across the Pacific Northwest, we multiply our customers’ options and choice – ultimately impacting on the efficiency, delivery and overall competitiveness of their projects,” he said.

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Those advocating for Prince Rupert’s increasing homeless population feel optimistic that solutions are coming.

Not only have the individuals who shared their plight with homelessness after the closure of the Neptune Motor Inn been housed for an additional month, groundwork is being laid for a project aiming to better serve homeless or nearing homeless individuals in Prince Rupert.

While Prince Rupert Aboriginal Community Services Society (PRACSS) executive director Theresa Wesley said there are no quick fixes, solutions are on the horizon.

Recently, representatives from PRACSS, the City of Prince Rupert, Hecate Strait Employment Development Society, BC Housing and Ma’kola Housing met to begin the first stage of a Community Service Alignment Pilot project in Prince Rupert.

Prince Rupert was one of three communities selected for the provincial government and Federation of Community Social Services of B.C.-initiative, carried out under the Innovation and Sustainability Action Plan.

For the pilots, community social service agencies must work together to identify opportunities for structural change, allowing resources

to be redirected. The objectives of the projects are to create efficiencies, enhance organizational capacity, increase the availability and quality of services for clients, resulting in better outcomes for people utilizing services.

At the meeting on June 8, the parties identified a lack of centralized services for the homeless or nearing homeless as a gap in Prince Rupert. The next step of the planning phase of the project will be to expand and include more community groups in the discussion.

“Everyone who left that first session was feeling a lot better. We went away with an action plan that day,” said Wesley.

“I feel really optimistic that something positive will come of this. Not ‘may’, but ‘will’ come out of it.”

Wesley said she’s pleased to have community organizations working together for a common goal.

“When you get people with a common agenda and vision, I think a lot can happen from that energy,” she said.

All of the community groups involved with the pilot are volunteering their time, with Sonia Vickers from

Hecate Strait stepping up as project manager.

The planning stage of the pilot project will wrap up in September, with agencies and funders then committing to the implementation of a structural change option.

Last week, Coun. Joy Thorkelson gave an update on the outcome of the people left homeless when the Neptune shut down, stating BC Housing provided funding to house them at the Moby Dick Inn while they continue to look for permanent residency.

“They were housed for the month and what happens at the end of the month, we don’t know,” explained Wesley.

“There’s no solution yet. It’s a temporary fix.”

Donna Cairns from BC Housing said by working with the North Coast Transition Society, the agency was able to provide subsidized housing or rent supplements to 15 of the former Neptune Motor Inn tenants.

Furthermore, Thorkelson said BC Housing has expressed interest in purchasing an already-existing housing stock in Prince Rupert so it can provide additional units.

Cairns told the Northern View that representatives met with Prince Rupert city council to seek viable proposals to develop affordable housing in the community, but said the agency hasn’t received any proposals as of yet.

“We went away with an “We went away with an action plan that day.”action plan that day.”

- Theresa Wesley- Theresa Wesley

Community Service Alignment Pilot program launched

MP not a fan of hub-and-spoke

proposalBY SHAUN THOMASPRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Skeena – Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen said he hopes Northern Health will put aside its plans to modify healthcare delivery in the region.

“There is an internal report suggesting the move to a hub-and-spoke model that, I would argue, would greatly deteriorate service in the Northwest. I have grave concerns about what is being proposed by Northern Health and, thankfully, those sentiments are being echoed by many community and elected leaders,” he said.

“My hope is that Northern Health will be swayed away from this plan.”

Because healthcare is in the jurisdiction of the provincial government, Cullen said he has only gone so far as lending his vocal support to municipal leaders wanting to lobby for a change to the proposal. However, he did not rule out becoming more personally involved should actions begin to take shape around the proposal.

“Plan A would be for Northern Health to walk away from this worrisome idea, but if they decide to proceed with it they will come across some strong opposition from my MLA counterparts, municipal mayors and councils and myself,” he said.

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Children who grow up in government care without parents setting aside a college fund are being promised a new potential source of aid for their education.

The province is putting $250,000 into the newly created Learning Fund for Young Adults (LFYA), which will be available to youth born in 2007 or later once they turn 17, provided they’ve spent at least a year in government care.

Disbursements for post-secondary education or vocational training would start in 2024.

LFYA is to be an alternative to the existing BC Training and Education Savings Grant, which wasn’t available to many youth in care because it required them to have a Registered Education Savings Plan.

The province is also transferring $1.5 million into LFYA from the BCTES program account and $500,000 a year in subsequent years. That’s equivalent to $1,200 for each eligible child or youth in care.

“Children and youth who have been in government care deserve to have the same opportunities as their peers from more traditional family backgrounds,” Children and Family Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux said.

The new fund is administered by the Victoria Foundation.

Other government programs offer help with tuition and other costs for former youth in care, who may also be eligible for tuition waivers now offered at many post-secondary institutions.


Prince Rupert RCMP and the Prince Rupert Fire Rescue Department are actively investigating three separate vehicle fires that have been deemed suspicious in nature.

Between June 11 and 14, emergency responders were called to three vehicle fires all occurring in the early morning hours.

“At this stage it appears as though these events are not isolated and may be related to one or more individuals,” said Const. Matt Ericson, spokesperson for the Prince Rupert RCMP.

The first incident occurred on June 11 at approximately 4:35 a.m., with RCMP and firefighters receiving a complaint of a single vehicle fire in the 200 block of Seventh Avenue East. Upon investigation, it was determined that the fire was deliberately set.

Then, later that morning at approximately 5:40 a.m., another complaint was received, this time regarding a single vehicle fire in the 600 block of Seventh Avenue East. Due to the extensive amount of damage to the vehicle, fire investigators were

unable to determine the cause.RCMP and fire crews were

dispatched to a third complaint regarding a single vehicle fire at approximately 4:20 a.m. on June 14, this time in the 1000 block of Chamberlain Avenue. Once again, investigators determined the fire had been deliberately set.

Prince Rupert RCMP are now asking community members to be vigilant and to report any suspicious activity, especially in the early morning hours.

“Currently the Prince Rupert

RCMP and Fire Department are actively investigating; however we are also looking for any additional information from the community to assist investigators,” said Ericson.

Anyone with information on the incidents is asked to contact the Prince Rupert RCMP detachment at 250-627-0700 or anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Individuals providing information that leads to an arrest, the recovery of stolen property or seizure of illicit drugs through Crime Stoppers are eligible for a cash award.

Prince Rupert RCMP / Special to The Northern View

A burned mini-van was one of three set on fi re during the past week.

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ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIESReports to the Chief Operating OfficerDirects the establishment of program goals and proceduresProvides day to day supervision and leadership to program staff; conducts performance evaluations annuallyManages day to day program decisions, communicating with the Chief Operating Officer when requiredAssists with development and implementation of marketing and recruiting throughout the communitiesMonitors program budget on a quarterly basisAcquires resources for the program when necessaryConducts strategic planning day session with staff to:Introduce targets and program activitiesReview project team roles and responsibilitiesInitiate team buildingAttends and participates in weekly and/or bi-weekly team meetings to:Review program progress and actual client numbers in light of program targetsFacilitate staff discussion to address program issuesIdentify strategies to address program issues and develop plan for action and implementationReview outcomes of actions to address program issuesEnsures participant evaluations are being collected and reviewedLeads discussions for continuous improvement including suggestions from clientsMonitors and prepares monthly written reports on the progress of the programHandles any queries or concerns of the projectDevelops relationships with key players of Essential Skills initiatives and attends meetingsParticipates in ongoing development of Essential Skills knowledge and practicesLeads brainstorming sessions to develop new concepts and processes for using Essential SkillsParticipates in case conferencing during various phases of the project

QUALIFICATIONSUniversity degree in a discipline related to human resource development including but not limited to education, social and/or business administration. While stated preference is for a university degree, the organization may consider candidates who demonstrate equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES3 – 5 years experience at the management level in addition to formalized trainingExperience working with Aboriginal organizationsExperience in design, implementation and management of workplace transition and/or learning initiatives/programsKnowledge and experience with Essential Skills initiativesPossess Essential Skills training and proficiencyDemonstrated ability to oversee projects in partnership with other organizations, government agencies or industryProven ability to liaise effectively private and public sector, and community agencies to establish, nurture and maintain relationshipsAbility to develop employment partnership opportunities; keep abreast of labour market issues and informationKnowledge and experience of employment, training and human resource developmentExperience in hiring and development of multiple staffExperience in budget development and monitoringAbility to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manualsOutstanding ability in both oral and written communication including active listening, conflict resolution, public speaking and proposal writingDemonstrated abilities in group facilitation; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from professional groups and the general publicPossess effective time management skills; ability to multi task; prioritize; strong organizational skills and effective decision making abilitiesGood working knowledge of: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Microsoft Outlook and database software such as Access

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Prince Rupert Regional Community Foundation

Annual General MeetingMonday, July 6

7 p.m. • Lester Centre lobby

Odd Eidsvik passed away peacefully on June 12, 2015.

Odd was committed to community service – a Municipal Councillor, Prince Rupert Port Authority Director, Board member of the Prince Rupert Airport Society, member of the Rotary Club of Prince Rupert,

Charter member of Hecate Strait Rotary Club, and multiple recipient of the Paul Harris Award.

Odd was a chartered accountant for over 50 years and had a successful practice committed to the financial health of his clients through his Prince Rupert and Richmond offices. He was a board member of the BC Institute of Chartered Accountants and was awarded a Fellow Chartered Accountant designation. His first career was that of a commercial fisherman and his passion for fishing continued throughout his lifetime.

He will be deeply missed by his wife Nancy; brother Harold (Malvina); 9 children - David (Bonnie), Shelley (Robyn), Phil (Lynette), Jean Paul (Evelyn), Chris, Reider (Wendy), Sherry (Warren) and Jennifer (Guy) and Brad (Michelle); 16 grandchildren – Erin, Sasha, Rebecca, Stephanie, Andrea, Jennifer, Brooke, Lindsay, Kaien, Kirstin, Reider, Nathan, Stephanie, Kailey, Jerret, and Mikyla; 2 great grandchildren - Ava and Blayne; and his pets – Finnigan and Prince.

A celebration of Odd’s life and his legacy will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Prince Rupert on June 26 at 1:30 pm. A reception will be held at La Gondola Restaurant between 3 and 6 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Rotary Club of Prince Rupert and the Lutheran Church may be dropped off at Northern Savings Credit Union.

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ROLE/RESPONSIBILITIESAnalyzes interviews and surveys collected to create job profiles that will direct the development of employer/industry-focused curriculumProvides program orientation and pre-program invigilation of TOWES testing;Defines student learning outcomes of the program based on employer/industry requirementsDesign course outlines and instructional materialsImplements the learning program and assessment tools for evaluationCounselling sessions with client to deliver an appropriate “individualized employment plans” using existing Essential Skills resources; new Essential Skills based learning tools Group workshops and self-directed learning practicesArranges for post-TOWES and debrief results and next step planningParticipates in weekly and/or bi-weekly project team meetings

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The Port of Prince Rupert, Canada’s leading edge port in trade growth, maritime safety, environmental stewardship and community partnerships, invites applications from highly-motivated individuals for the following new position:

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Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing with respect to Quality of Life Offi cial Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 3365, 2015 and Zoning Amendment Bylaw 3366, 2015 will be held on Monday, June 22, 2015, commencing at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Second Floor of City Hall, 424 West 3rd Avenue, Prince Rupert, B.C.

Purpose: Generally, the purpose of the proposed amendments is to permit residential use. The Quality of Life Offi cial Community Plan Amendment Bylaw 3365, 2015 will change the designation from Business Industrial to Residential and the Zoning Amendment Bylaw 3366, 2015 will re-zone the property from P1 “ Public Facilities” to R1 “Single Family Residential”.

Affected Lands: The portion of Block 10, Range 5, Plan Number PRP1617, District Lot 251, Except Plan 2011, & Waterfront BL R1 & DL 1992 & EXC PL 4761, 8208 & PRP13155

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CITY OF PRINCE RUPERT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing with respect to Zoning Amendment Bylaw 3372, 2015 will be held on Monday, June 22, 2015, commencing at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Second Floor of City Hall, 424 West 3rd Avenue, Prince Rupert, B.C.

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A copy of the Bylaw and relevant background documentation may be in-spected at the City of Prince Rupert City Hall during regular office hours (9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) from Monday through Friday from June 10, 2015 until June 22, 2015.At the Public Hearing all persons who deem themselves affected by the proposed Bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw. If you cannot attend the Public Hearing, all written submissions (mailed or electronic) must be received by the Corporate Administrator by no later than 4:30 p.m. on June 22, 2015.

Generally, the purpose of the bylaw is to amend the Zoning Bylaw to permit office space within non-market and non-profit housing facilities for the purpose of management, administration and counselling in all Multiple Housing Zones.


BY DEBORAH MORROW PRINCE RUPERT / Special to The Northern View

At 21 years of age, Hailey McIntyre is on track to becoming the Prince Rupert Port Authority’s first female Captain and she credits the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets for her personal success.

On an overcast North Coast day, as Hailey capably handles the patrol vessel in the picturesque Prince Rupert Harbour, she describes her humble beginnings as a 12 year-old new entry Sea Cadet.

Joining Sea Cadets was not optional in the McIntyre family. Hailey’s mom told her that she had to spend one entire year in Sea Cadets and then she could decide whether or not she would stay in the program. Well before that first year ended, Hailey was hooked; the sea and Sea Cadets were in her blood. She knew her life’s work would involve a maritime career.

Hailey ended that first Sea Cadet year by attending summer camp at HMCS QUADRA, a training centre in a stunning sea side location on Goose Spit in the Comox area on Vancouver Island. A nice perquisite for the Cadets is that they are all paid a stipend to attend their camp courses. Sea Cadets attend a basic course for the first year of summer camp and can choose their ‘trade’ for the next few years. Hailey chose sailing.

Years later, having graduated from the three years in the sail trade, Hailey worked as a staff cadet for the following two summers before ‘aging out’ of cadets at age 18. By then, she had saved enough money from the summer program to pay for her first year of university.

As Hailey navigates through the harbour to Digby Island, she describes how she answered an ad for deckhands for the Prince Rupert Port Authority, four years ago.

“There was stiff competition, but I had real experience and skills from Sea Cadets and from volunteering with Search and Rescue.”

Hailey was hired by Captain(N)(Ret.) Gary Paulson, vice-president of operations at the Prince Rupert Port Authority. Captain Paulson believes in Hailey’s abilities and has provided her with training opportunities ever since. Hailey is nearing completion of her Master Limited 60 Gross Tonne Mariner’s ticket. The Port Authority leadership will continue to invest in Hailey and next she

will work towards her 150 Gross Tonne ticket. “I want to go as big as I can,” said Hailey, “I’m never going to stop. I would like to become a

master mariner some day.” Hailey has come a long way from the days of sailing

dinghy’s and learning basic seamanship skills in the cadet hall of #7 Royal Canadian Sea Cadets Captain Cook. She tributes the officers at the Prince Rupert Corps with providing the guidance, mentorship, skills and great fun it

takes to become a well-rounded individual. Hailey feels that she is an ordinary person who was given an extraordinary opportunity to spend time exploring maritime experiences as a youth.

“I wouldn’t have known how much I liked it, if I hadn’t tried it,” she said.

“Every aspect of my life is influenced by Cadets. I think about it every day. It was the best time of my life. When times were tough, cadets was my third parent. There was such a lot of support and friendship-lifelong friendships.” Hailey stops talking a moment to manoeuvre the patrol vessel towards a jetty to pick up a passenger.

“If I achieve my dreams, it will be because of cadets. In truth, I don’t even know who I would be if I hadn’t been a Cadet.”

This September, Hailey McIntyre will become Naval Cadet McIntyre in the Captain Cook Corps where she began her maritime career. She will aspire to give extraordinary opportunities to others on their cadet journeys as so many have given to her.

How Hailey McIntyre is poised to make Prince

Rupert history

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Hailey McIntyre enjoys a day out on the Charles Hays, a vessel she may soon be captaining.

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Aquarium’s North Coast Initiative renewedThe Vancouver Aquarium North Coast Initiative, a

pilot program to bring aquatic research, conservation and education programs to British Columbia’s booming northwest, will be extended, thanks to support from BG Canada.

“Northern B.C. is an incredible region,” said Caitlin Birdsall, coordinator of Vancouver Aquarium’s North Coast Initiative.

“We’re on the edge of a vast coastline, surrounded by temperate rainforest, sharing our environment with an

abundance of wildlife. It’s also the focus of national and international economic interest, and it’s growing quickly. It made sense for us to establish an office here.”

In 2014, the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre launched the North Coast Initiative to expand its cetacean research in the region. The initiative encourages citizen science through the Aquarium’s BC Cetacean Sightings Network, and provides science-focused marine education to communities and youth throughout the Northwest. The success of the program, interest in the

North Coast, and renewed funding from BG Canada have all allowed the program to expand and continue for a second year.

“We’ve heard from the local community that protecting the environment is important,” said Simon Nish, vice-president of sustainability for BG Canada.

“It is to us too ... What we hope to achieve is a richer discussion in the local community about protecting the ocean environment and that, through more exposure to ocean sciences, young people will have more career choices.”


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Cribbage Winners Monday:1st — Annettee and Ron, 2nd — Alex and Marion, 3rd — Laurel and Della; Thursday:1st — Jane and Marie, 2nd — Joanne and Laurel, Sharron and Paul.

Friday Bingo is cancelled for July and August as we give our volunteers a summer break. There will be Pan (the card game) happening on Fridays instead, beginning at 1 p.m. New players are welcome. Our lunch service for members continues over the summer months, and the Wednesday Bingo, Monday/Thursday Cards, Tuesday Dominoes and Tole Painting carry on as usual.

Our computer lounge is open when we are and there are four online computers available for members to use. If you need lessons on the computer, please see Donna for information on when and how to receive lessons from one of our volunteers.

Seniors Centre notes

Shade Arendt presents Treena Decker the John Jensen Award on behalf of NWCC’s A c a d e m i c Workers Union. This Award is given annually to a student that demonstrates a high level of social and political activism in the community.

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After just one meeting, details of District of Port Edward’s 50th birthday celebrations are beginning to take shape.

Coun. Grant Moore, who is chairing the organizing committee, said the event is tentatively scheduled for Friday, June 25 and Saturday, June 26. Moore said organizers are talking to industry to seek support for commissioning a totem

pole to mark the occasion.“There are several businesses

expressing interest in sponsoring the totem pole for Port Edward,” he said.

As well as marking 50 years since the incorporation of Port Edward, Moore said the idea is for the two-day event to help groups that make a difference in the community.

“It will definitely be volunteer-based with the support of volunteer groups in Port Edward ... we are hoping to

supply food and have one group cover breakfast, lunch and dinner by donation and whatever they receive they can keep,” he said, adding the planning is far from over.

“We still have a long way to go, but it is going to be a good time ... we want to make it as fun as possible.”

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Renowned scientist and environmental activist Dr. David Suzuki was in Prince Rupert last Wednesday night to talk about climate change and its impact as part of the David Suzuki Foundation’s Coastal Connections Tour.

Suzuki spoke following the screening of a 30-minute documentary about the effects climate change are already having in the province, a subject that touched upon everything from the loss of glaciers to the spread of the mountain pine beetle to the health of salmon. While those impacts are evident to people working in those industries, Suzuki said not addressing the use of carbon in society could have much more dire consequences.

“We are at a critical moment across the world ... what we do or do not do in the next 20 years will determine whether or not we as a species survive to the end of the century,” he said.

“That statement may seem melodramatic, but many of my counterparts believe we are already beyond the point of no return, that it is too late and we have already passed too many tipping points ... I think nobody can say it’s too late, that we need to operate on the basis of hope ... but the challenges are real and urgent and we to have to take action now.”

In addition to an increase in the human population, beyond what Suzuki said the biosphere could sustain, the former host of The Nature of Things said the threat of climate change is being driven by a focus on the economy. Given that humans will die without air or water and will fall ill if the air or water they take in is polluted, Suzuki said that focus is misguided.

“We can’t allow economics to shape the discussion. We have to come together and establish a common baseline of what we agree is the most important ... when the Prime Minister of Canada says we can’t do anything about carbon emissions because it would hurt the economy, it’s absurd because he is elevating the economy above the very atmosphere that sustains us,” he said.

“I think even the CEOs of the biggest oil

companies in the world would have to agree that maintaining clean air is the most important consideration ... any human being would have to put clean water right up there with clean air.”

David Suzuki Foundation president and co-founder Tara Cullis said it is important that these discussion take place on the North Coast given the potential industries looking at setting up in the region.

“Kitimat and Prince Rupert are at the epicentre of what is happening not only in B.C., but across the country ... you are at the eye of the hurricane. Enbridge is an issue of importance across the country and at the same time you have LNG landing around you,” she said.

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12:00 – Welcome and Greetings

12:30 – Git Kxeen Drummers - John Haldane

1:00 – Student Drummers – Marlene Clifton

1:30 – Jaimee Aubee

1:55 – Kianna St. Louis and Arianna Spencer

2:00 – Kwe Unglis Haida Nation Dancers (Margaret Atkins)

2:30 – Steven Helin and group (six students from CHSS)

2:45 – Honey Brown from Haida Gwaii

3:45 – Gitmaxmak’ay – Marlena Joseph

4:15 – Gregory Williams from Haida Gwaii

4:30 – Nassville Five

5:30 – NAD Com/Thank you’s/Blanket Dance

5:45 – Aja and Jeff – The Two of Us

6:15 – Honey Brown from Haida Gwaii

7:45 – Door Prizes and Thank you’s

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TSIMSHIANThe largest First Nation on the North

Coast is the Tsimshian Nation, which includes approximately 10,000 members throughout the region.

Among the members of the Tsimshian Nation are the Allied Tribes of Lax Kw’alaams and Metlakatla, the Gitga’at Nation of Hartley Bay, the Gitxaala of Kitkatla, the Kitasoo Nation of Klemtu, the Kitselas east of Terrace and Kitsumkalum near Terrace.

The Tsimshian traditional society is matrilineal, meaning children follow the maternal side of the family. That means they belong to the family of their mother and inherit property and social status through their mother.

The coastal Tsimshian and the Nisga’a were divided into four major clans, or kin groups. The four clans are the Laxgiik (Eagle), Ginhada (Raven), Laxgibuu (Wolf), and Gispwudha (Killer Whale). The Gitksan are divided into three.

Each clan is further divided into local segments or lineages, where descent is traced through the maternal line.

Being on the North Coast, the Tsimshian rely heavily on their natural surroundings and the bounty provided by the natural environment. The Tsimshian were a seagoing people, with salmon playing a major role in their livelihood. Like other coastal peoples, the Tsimshian fashioned most of their goods out of Western Red Cedar, particularly from its bark.

HAIDAThe Haida Nation has occupied the

islands known as Haida Gwaii since time immemorial. The traditional territory of the Haida extends to parts of southeastern Alaska and the waters around Haida Gwaii.

The Haida make up half of all of Haida Gwaii, with Old Massett and Skidegate being the main centres for the Haida Nation. There are also 2,000 Haida throughout the world with large populations being found in Vancouver and Prince Rupert.

As well as living off the resources of Haida Gwaii, the Haida have a rich history of art and carving.

NISGA’ABased in the Nass Valley north of

Terrace, the Nisga’a Nation includes approximately 6,000 members found throughout northwest B.C. and beyond.

The Nass Valley includes four Nisga’a communities: Gitlaxt’aamiks (New Aiyansh), Gitwinksihlkw (Canyon City), Laxgalts’ap (Greenville), Gingolx (Kincolith). Outside of the Nass Valley, there are many Nisga’a who call Terrace, Prince Rupert and Vancouver home.

Today the Nisga’a Lisims Government governs by the principles of the Ayuuk, the time honored Nisga’a code. All decisions proceed in the manner of Sayt-K’ilim-Goot, the Nisga’a common bowl philosophy, believing Nisga’a are bound together as one people in all they do.

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While Prince Rupert is celebrating its 17th observance of National Aboriginal Day, it is important to note that the roots of the day can be traced back almost three decades and includes countless years of lobbying and pursuing the issue with the federal government.

The first call for a day to recognize the culture and contributions of the many First Nations, Inuit and Metis people of Canada goes back to 1982. It was then that the National Indian Brotherhood, which is now the Assembly of First Nations, called for the creation of a National Aboriginal Day. Even then there was no question as to when the event should be observed, with the Brotherhood calling for the celebrations to be observed on June 21 — the summer solstice.

Showing the speed with which the request was handled, the formal process wasn’t begun until 1995 when the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples recommended the observance of such a day. In December 1995, Elijah Harper hosted a Sacred Assembly in Hull, Quebec at which point a national day to recognize Aboriginal peoples and their contribution to Canada was discussed. Following consultations with Aboriginal groups, the federal government selected June 21. The date was chosen because the summer solstice holds special significance for many

Aboriginal groups who already celebrate their cultures and heritage on that day.

On June 13 of the following year, just eight days before it was to be celebrated, Governor General Romeo LeBlanc declared June 21 as National Aboriginal Day across the country. Eight days later the first National Aboriginal Day events are held.

Today National Aboriginal Day is part of the annual nationwide Celebrate Canada! festivities held from June 21 to July 1.

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Fifty per cent are status First Nations, 30 per cent are Métis, 15 per cent are non-status and four per cent are Inuit. Over half of Aboriginal people live in urban centres.

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The Prince Rupert School District (SD52) is expanding its Sm’algyax Language program in September.

Starting next school year, all students in kindergarten to Grade 4 in schools throughout the district will receive instructional time on the language of the Coast Tsimshian people, Sm’algyax.

“We felt it was very important for many reasons, one reason being it creates a cultural awareness,” said Sandra Jones, superintendent of SD52.

“Also, the value of learning, even a little bit, of a second language is excellent ... It’s good for you in many ways intellectually.”

The Sm’algyax Language program has been in the curriculum of kindergarten to Grade 4 students at Conrad and Roosevelt for about 10 year, as well as for students in Hartley Bay.

The district isn’t adding any more teaching time for the expansion, with the current amount of time being divvied up amongst all schools.

“It is not an immersion program, nor

is it intended to create fluency – it is essentially a ‘taster’ of the language to complement the other curricular pieces in place in our schools that pertain to Ts’msyen culture, history and so on,” explained Jones, adding kindergarten students will receive an hour of play and activity based instruction, with Grades 1 to 4 students getting approximately 40 minutes per week of instruction.

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Language teacher Amanda Robinson calls on volunteers to match names with sea creatures during a Sm’algyax language unit. Robinson said she has been pleased at how well the students are learning names of North Coast sea creatures and acknowledged the help she has received from fl uent Sm’algyax speaker, Teresa Lowther.

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The Canadian Constitution recognizes three groups of Aboriginal people: First Nations, Métis and Inuit.

More than one million people in Canada identify themselves as an Aboriginal person, according to the 2006 Census.

During the long colonial rivalry between France and Great Britain, different First Nations groups were important allies to both European powers. France and Great Britain each wanted to secure strong alliances with these First Nations to secure their military control in North America.

After the transfer of New France to Great Britain, a Royal Proclamation was issued to establish the new administrative structure of the British North American colonies. For Aboriginal people in Canada, the 1763 Royal Proclamation is the basis for the recognition of their Aboriginal rights to lands and resources.

As the military role of First Nations people waned in the eyes of British administrators after the War of 1812, new ideas and approaches regarding this relationship began to take hold. While

treaties were being negotiated in the West, legislation was introduced in 1876 which would have a deep and long lasting impact on First Nations across Canada. The Indian Act of 1876 was a consolidation of regulations that affected First Nations people living throughout the country. The push to “civilize” First Nations became the focus of legislation, and policies and amendments to the Indian Act became increasingly coercive and controlling of the lives of First Nations people.

As a result of the wording of Section

91 (24) of the British North American Act,which stipulates federal responsibility for “Indians” and no other Aboriginal group, Inuit in the then Northwest Territories fell outside the responsibility of the Department of Indian Affairs. After decades of pressure from the province of Quebec, Inuit officially became under the jurisdiction of the federal government in 1939.

In 1982, the Métis population were among the three groups included in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

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