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BY MARTINA PERRYPRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
The City of Prince Rupert is beginning to get a handle on how newly-acquired lands, gained in a recent boundary expansion, will be used.
In May, the provincial government approved the city’s request to include a parcel of land located generally to the north of Prince Rupert across from Fern Passage, commonly referred to as Lot 444, within the municipal boundary.
The city’s original rationale for the expansion was to include Prince Rupert’s watershed within the boundary, and shortly after receiving approval it was announced a LNG facility was being considered at the site.
To complete the process, the city had to include the land in the Quality of Life Official
Community Plan and assign it land use regulations.
Prince Rupert city planner Zeno Krekic recommended that the lower portion of the land parcel be used for public facilities so if the community expanded in that direction residents could have access to the waterfront, and that
the upper portion be designated as a new heavy industrial zone.
The only issue members of council had was the 30-metre buffer zone in the M5 zoning, with Coun. Barry Cunningham saying it should be increased so development is further away from the community’s water supply.
“That means someone could legally build within 30 metres of the watershed,” he said.
“I don’t like the idea of [the upper portion] coming to the edge of the lake there ... it’s leaving it wide open for development right there against the watershed.”
Originally there was one public hearing planned for all amendments on July 28, however members of council agreed the zoning of Lot 444 should have a separate meeting which was scheduled for Sept. 15.
City moves to protect watershed area
GOING GOING LONGLONG
BY KEVIN CAMPBELLPRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
The question the City of Prince Rupert Fire Department and emergency response teams are trying to answer is simple: If the big one hits, is Prince Rupert ready?
A sweeping c o n s u l t a t i o n process with the Province of B.C. and Emergency M a n a g e m e n t B.C. has begun to answer that exact question.
“The province is going under a review,” said Prince Rupert’s deputy fire chief, Jeff Beckwith.
Is Rupert ready for the
big one?
Kevin Campbell / The Northern View
Emily Cavin leaps during triple jump practice at the CHSS track on Thursday. Cavin is heading to the B.C. Summer Games for the 200 metres, hurdles and triple jump events. For more on the Games, see Page A9.
See EMERGENCY RESPONSE on Page A2
“[A tsunami will] pull “[A tsunami will] pull docks apart and docks apart and
pull ships ... pull ships ... out of the harbour.”out of the harbour.”
- Jeff Beckwith- Jeff Beckwith
Province and Rupert emergency response
undergoing review
“I don’t like the idea ... it’s leaving “I don’t like the idea ... it’s leaving it wide open for development right it wide open for development right
there against the watershed.”there against the watershed.”
- Barry Cunningham- Barry Cunningham
Special public hearing to be held on lands gained in boundary expansion
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“They’re going to communities throughout the process to get feedback from them so they can develop a thorough emergency plan for the province.”
Aimed at managing catastrophic and devastating earthquakes and tsunamis, the consultation and public education campaign is engaging all levels of government and any stakeholders associated with public safety.
For Prince Rupert, that means the waterfront.
“From Rupert’s point of view, what we’ve done is been able to identify if we do have a tsunami event with an earthquake, you have to worry about structural damage, infrastructure damage to the city. Obviously, with the tsunami event, you have to worry about a high water event coming into the harbour,” said Beckwith.
Monthly meetings between the waterfront authorities and safety officials have enabled the city to devise a strategic plan unique to the city.
For Prince Rupert, citizens must reach a location 10 metres above the high water mark, along evacuation routes posted throughout the city.
Beckwith said the initial rush of water wouldn’t be the main devastating force so much as the stacking phenomenon and
‘flush’ that occurs when the water pulls back out to sea.
“We’ll probably get a bit of a stacking event where you get a surge of water coming into the harbour. It’ll be followed by a second or third one and it’s going to start stacking water on the inland and that’s where the biggest potential for hazard is; probably the flush ... [it will] pull docks apart and pull ships and vessels out of the harbour.”
In 2012, a 7.7 earthquake ruptured near Haida Gwaii and was part of the driving force behind the government’s decision to have a province-wide plan.
The use of an emergency siren was brought up at the city’s last meeting with the province and it was well-received, said Beckwith, noting that Prince Rupert used to have one dating back to World War II but was decommissioned because of its maintenance costs.
“Different sirens may represent different types of events,” said Bob Killbery of the Prince Rupert Port Authority.
“It has to be connected to something else. There has to be an information centre people can contact to find out what the siren means.”
Killbery added a multi-tonal siren may be more helpful than a single-toned installment.
The results of the consultations are
expected to be filed in a final report by co-chairs John Les, former B.C. Solicitor General and Henry Renteria, former director of California’s Office of Emergency Services, to the Ministry of Justice by the end of the year.
“When you’re talking about a province-wide consultation this is happening very quickly,” said Beckwith.
Currently, residents can find information on what to do during an earthquake or tsunami warning at embc.gov.bc.ca.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE from Page A1
Emergency siren for Rupert in plansEmergency siren for Rupert in plans
Kevin Campbell / The Northern View
The city and the province are undergoing extensive reviews of their emergency response plans in the wake of the 2012 earthquake which, provincially, drew heavy criticism.
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BY MARTINA PERRYPRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
The percentage of illegal cigarettes being smoked in Prince Rupert is higher than the provincial average.
A study released by the Western Convenience Store Association (WCSA) examined discarded cigarette butts at 48 sites throughout the province to determine how much illegal cigarettes are being smoked throughout British Columbia.
For the study, all cigarette butts found on the ground or in ashtrays in various areas were collected and examined. Sites were selected on the basis that a good cross-section of the public might be smoking in that area — the site chosen for Prince Rupert was around City Hall.
The study was conducted between April 27 and May 26, with the average rate of illegal tobacco use at tested sites being 17 per cent. In Prince Rupert, the rate of illegal tobacco collected was 23.5 per cent.
Andrew Klukas, president of the Western Convenience Stores Association, said the usage of contraband is a concern for a number of reasons, including loss of government revenue.
“In British Columbia, if in fact the average is 17.3 [of cigarettes are
contraband], and that’s what our numbers tell us, that would represent a $120 million a year in lost revenue ... it means the funding that would go into public services for everybody aren’t there,” he said.
Data collected in other communities showed that there were high percentages of contraband butts near schools with underage consumption being another concern of illegal cigarette use.
“When there’s people out there who are selling contraband products out of their trunks, or whatever it is, without any age testing, they sell to whomever’s willing to buy at a low cost, it undermines all of our efforts to get at the issue of youth consumption,” Klukas said.
“It’s very frustrating for my members.”
Klukas also said the RCMP has determined that contraband cigarettes have been linked to organized crime.
Contraband cigarettes, while they look like legal cigarettes, are not branded with company logos or with mandated warnings on packages.
The WCSA is now calling on the provincial government to address contraband through proactive legislation and by allocating additional resources for enforcement. It is also asking the B.C. government to work with all levels of government to address the issue.
Nearly a quarter of smokes found were contraband
Martina Perry / The Northern View
A study, which collected cigarette butts from a site near City Hall, indicates that illegal tobacco use in Prince Rupert is much higher than the provincial average.
Illegal butts big in RupertIllegal butts big in Rupert
The current B.C. liberal government of Christy Clark is having an all-out love affair with LNG (liquified natural gas). They dream of
LNG royalties pouring into the provincial treasury, and jobs, jobs, and more jobs. All under the banner of “green industry”. The real picture is not so pretty. Natural gas is still a fossil fuel, still causes greenhouse gas emissions, and still contributes to climate change. And getting that gas out of the ground requires extensive use of the controversial practice known as fracking.
The Counsel of Canadian Academies recently released an assessment entitled “Environmental Impacts of Shale Gas Extraction in Canada. The expert panel focused on a number of issues such as well integrity, water (ground and surface), greenhouse gas emissions, land impacts and seismic events, human health, and monitoring and research. A summary of key findings ends with this statement: “Overall, the Panel found that well-targeted science is required to ensure a better understanding of the environmental impacts of shale gas development.
Currently, data about environmental impacts are neither sufficient nor conclusive.” That last phrase is worth noting - “neither sufficient nor conclusive”. That means on the one hand that we can not claim with certainty that fracking is an environmental and health hazard, and on the other hand that industry can not claim that it is safe. The jury is still out.
Despite this uncertainly, the oil and gas industries have declared fracking to be safe, and with the blessing of federal and provincial governments are proceeding with full-scale wide-spread fracking in northeastern B.C. and elsewhere in Canada.
When it comes to fracking our governments have thrown caution to the wind. They are gambling our future on the hope of LNG riches. Governments at all levels should be exercising the precautionary principle. From the Canadian Environmental Law Association: “The precautionary principle denotes a duty to prevent harm, when it is within our power to do so, even when all the evidence is not in. This principle has been codified in several international treaties to which Canada is a signatory. Domestic law makes reference to this principle but implementation remains limited.”
With respect to fracking, implementation of the precautionary principle is woefully lacking and our provincial government is profoundly negligent in it’s duty to protect the people of this province. Chances are very real that future generations will condemn us for the legacy of fracking they will inherit from the Christy Clark liberals.
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No to frackin’
Fast is the new slow, declared one Toronto newspaper’s front page when the B.C. government announced it is increasing speed limits around the
province.The headline picked up on Transportation Minister
Todd Stone’s justification for raising limits on 35 stretches of rural B.C. highway. Stone referred to traffic studies that show portions of the highway system where the vast majority of drivers already travel at the new speeds.
Stone emphasized that accident risk is not so much a function of speed, but of differences in speed between vehicles. That’s why the signs going up this summer will include a new warning for left lane hogs: “Keep Right – Let Others Pass.”
For the first time, there is a 120 km/h limit on three segments of rural divided highway, parts of the Coquihalla, the Okanagan Connector and a stretch between Parksville and Campbell River on Vancouver Island.
Having regularly driven up and down the B.C. Interior highway system for the past 30 years, I can confirm that particularly once you get “beyond Hope,” drivers do set the speed limit. In good conditions, it’s generally about 10 km over the posted maximum, particularly in the long spaces between communities where resources to do regular speed enforcement simply don’t exist.
Improvements in the road system, and the modern vehicles that drive it, have been enormous.
My last trip was in June, up the Fraser Canyon and on through the Cariboo to Prince George. The canyon offers some of the harshest road-building conditions in Canada, but even portions of that cliff-hanging, rock-and-tunnel road are getting increases from 90 to 100 km/h.
There are two common assumptions about this move. One is that increasing the speed limit means people will automatically drive faster. The other is that higher speeds mean more accidents, or at least more severe accidents.
The government downplayed opposition to this change, which Stone signalled last fall when he launched the public consultation.
Police agencies don’t like it. ICBC officials are skeptical to say the least. ICBC’s latest rate increase was attributed mostly to cost pressure from higher injury payouts, and it will be tracking the sections of higher
speed limit to see if the number of severe accidents goes up.Speed wasn’t singled out when interim ICBC boss Mark
Blucher made the case for an increase of nearly 5 per cent on basic insurance last fall. One reason why claims for bodily injury, pain and suffering, future care and loss of earnings are going up is that more people are hiring lawyers.
Another reason is distraction, not just from mobile devices but also more pedestrians and cyclists in urban areas.
Are drivers getting worse? A recent report out of Saskatchewan suggests they are.
In 2013, only 48 per cent of new drivers in Saskatchewan passed their road test. The test hasn’t changed much in the past decade, and there are more immigrants who aren’t accustomed to highway driving, North America style.
If raising speed limits is a mistake, accident statistics will soon tell the tale. My expectation is that on rural highways, speed limits are just catching up to the traffic.
Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: [email protected]
Trade in coal keeps BC economy strongAccording to a
2010 assessment of British Co-
lumbia’s coal reserves, the province contains more than 12 billion tonnes of potentially minable coal resources. At current rates of production, BC could continue to experience related economic benefits for several hundred years.
British Columbia is responsible for producing 40% of the 67 million tonnes Canada’s coal mining industry produces each year. Almost all of it is high-grade metallurgical coal used in the production of steel. With a value of $5.7 billion, this coal production provides significant economic and social benefits to communities throughout the province. More than 26,000 BC jobs exist because of the coal industry. Many are highly skilled and well-paid. In fact the average yearly wage for workers directly employed by coal companies is over $95,000, more than twice the average provincial wage.
There are currently 24 coal mines operating in Canada, ten of which are in British Columbia. Four of these are located in the Peace River region of northeastern BC—specifically in the communities of Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge. These mining operations are the largest employers in the area, and the production from these four mines makes up approximately one-third of the total volume moving through Prince Rupert’s Ridley Terminals. That figure is likely to increase in the coming years, as there are now more than 10 new mines in various states of proposal or permitting in the northeast region.
The majority of BC’s coal resources are located in the southeast Kootenay region, where five operating mines account for more than 75% of the province’s steelmaking coal production. They employ thousands of people in communities like Sparwood and Elkford. As in the northeast, there are several new mine sites under exploration or in other stages of development.
In addition to supporting employment across the province, the coal industry in BC generates substantial tax revenue. In 2011, the industry paid $715 million in taxes, which includes $399 million generated by economic activity and $316.2 million in mineral taxes paid to the provincial government. These contributions provide critical support to the development and maintenance of infrastructure and government programs.
Very little of the coal mined in BC is used domestically. Its value lies in its use in the process of steelmaking, and demand is strong in Korea, Japan and China. Therefore, the majority of our coal is exported through Port Metro Vancouver and the Port of Prince Rupert, accounting for almost 22% of BC’s total annual exports. As provincial production continues to increase in tandem with Asian demand for high-quality coal, BC’s ports are already preparing for additional capacity with expansion—such as Ridley Terminals’ ongoing Capacity Realization Project.
The Province of British Columbia has always relied on the extraction and export of natural resources as its major economic driver. With ample reserves, investment from industrial interests, a strong and supportive labour force, and growing rail and marine capacities, BC is well-prepared to respond to growth opportunities and ensure the continued prosperity of communities from the Kootenays to the North Coast.
Re:port is a collaborative promotional venture by the Prince Rupert Port Authority and The Northern View.
Photo courtesy Prince Rupert Port AuthorityINTO THE HOLD: Coal loaded at Prince Rupert’s Ridley Terminals is used for steel-making and other purposes in Korea, Japan and China. The natural resource, extracted in communities like Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge, is powering a construction boom in Asian countries.
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On the streetOn the street
Are contraband cigarettes a problem in Prince Rupert?
With Martina PerryWith Martina Perry
BARRY BASSOBARRY BASSO KELSIE WILLIAMSKELSIE WILLIAMS VAUGHAN NEWVAUGHAN NEW LUKE BASSOLUKE BASSO
“Yes, it’s affecting tax revenue the Canadian
government is generating.”
“I’m shocked [with the percentage]. It seems like
it’s a problem.”
“I’d say so. You don’t know what’s in them.”
“I don’t think it is.”
Letters to the editorLetters to the editor
Opinion
Editor:Re: Tom Fletcher’s column, Life after the
Tsilhqot’in decision (B.C. Views, July 2).1. Federal and provincial authority may vary
with the strength of an aboriginal title claim, as Fletcher contends, in the sense that the obligation to consult and accommodate is proportional to the strength of the claim. But this is not so once aboriginal title has been proved in court (as the Tsilhqot’in have done).
Once such title is established it is no longer a matter of a “claim” and the aboriginal owners must consent to any development proposal respecting their land – unless the government supporting such a development meets the stringent constitutional test for limiting aboriginal rights and title in the absence of consent.
2. A finding of aboriginal title does not necessarily “lock in” communal ownership.
Just as treaty First Nations may agree to convert land to fee simple title, aboriginal title holders may agree to surrender land to the federal Crown on the condition that it be re-conveyed to them for the purpose of conversion to fee simple.
I suspect that obtaining such agreement is no
easier in the former scenario that the latter, but it may be.
3. The Tsilhqot’in had a long history of keeping others out, and were the only First Nation that was hostile even to the fur trade. But they did not fight a war in the 1860s to defend their territory from a “wave of gold seekers.” They expelled everyone.
In 1864, after being threatened by the foreman of a crew building a wagon road through their territory – he had warned darkly of bringing back the small pox that had killed at least one third of their population two years earlier – they killed nearly all the crew and then killed or expelled all white settlers from their territory.
Hamar Foster, QCProfessor of Law, University of Victoria
Tsilhqot’in had long eviction history“A fi nding of aboriginal title “A fi nding of aboriginal title does not necessarily lock in does not necessarily lock in
communal ownership.”communal ownership.”- Hamar Foster- Hamar Foster
New education authority needed Editor:The current impasse between B.C.’s public
school teachers and the provincial government reminds me a lot of my experiences during the 1990s and early 2000s advocating on behalf of adults with severe mental illnesses: two outwardly appearing-to-be-rational parties taking what are plainly out of touch with reality bargaining positions… made worse by both sides not basing their objectives on neutrally-established service-delivery criteria.
The establishment of an impartial, permanent “Provincial Public Education Standards Authority” for B.C. is urgently needed.
Terms of reference ideally would include setting such standards as: maximum numbers of pupils per class; maximum numbers of special needs students per class; minimum numbers of classroom assistants per class; hours of preparatory work teachers are paid for, etc…
In order to insulate a PPESA from improper political (or other) interference, such a body would best be established under the impartial aegis of B.C.’s Lieutenant Governor, perhaps by way of a Royal Charter or Writ, with membership appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, based on consultation with stakeholders, for no less than seven-year terms.
Once province-wide public school education standards were established by a PPESA, such
standards should be formally evaluated, and if necessary updated, on a bi-annual (or tri-annual) basis by way of a transparent and inclusive consultative process that would enable the involvement of representatives of all major stakeholders such as teachers, the B.C. government and parents, while ensuring that interested tax-payers have avenues for input as well.
After a PPESA was set up and public school education standards established, B.C.’s auditor general (or a similar public funding expenditure watchdog) should be tasked with projecting the annual costs for delivering kindergarten to Grade 12 education- based upon the PPESA’s standards - while factoring in potential salary levels for teachers and other provincial school districts’ employees.
Then, in the future when B.C.’s teachers and the B.C. government sit down to negotiate issues that are invariably going to be preoccupied with money considerations, both sides would know from the start what the costs for delivering education are- and negotiations could focus not only on how much money the govt of the day can be ‘forced’ to cough up, but also - how much, and where, B.C.’s teachers are prepared to give- and make compromises- in order to ensure that the PPSEA’s public school education standards can be implemented.
Roderick V. LouisWhite Rock, B.C.
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This map shows the location of our proposed jetty trestle and marine terminal in reference to Flora Bank and Kitson Island. The jetty trestle would impact less than one per cent of Flora Bank and would have no effect on community access or existing use of Kitson Island.
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Marine Navigation and Environment
Pacific NorthWest LNG has proposed to build a jetty trestle to link Lelu Island with a marine terminal on Agnew Bank.
• The jetty trestle would extend southwest from the west side of Lelu Island, with the marine terminal located on Agnew Bank.
• The jetty trestle would be supported by piles approximately 35 metres (115 feet) apart. Like other jetty trestles in the Port of Prince Rupert, this would allow water to flow freely underneath.
• Navigation of Porpoise Channel and the Prince Rupert Port would remain unchanged for marine users.
• Based on feedback from the community, the jetty trestle has been designed with a section near Lelu Island that would provide enough clearance for boats to continue to use the cut across of Flora Bank to and from Porpoise Channel.
• Vessels of all sizes would still be able to navigate Porpoise Channel during construction and after Pacific NorthWest LNG is built.
• Standard marine navigation practices would remain in effect ensuring continued navigation for all marine users.
The view from the cut across of a boat traveling under the proposed Pacific NorthWest LNG jetty trestle (artist’s rendering).
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BY MARTINA PERRYPRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
While the nomination period for the 2014 Prince Rupert Municipal Election won’t begin until the end of September, two candidates have already announced their intentions to run for the mayoral position.
Prince Rupert Mayor Jack Mussallem was early to declare he will be seeking re-election, publishing an ad in the Northern View in May, with Rupertite Lee Brain publicizing his campaign for the mayoral seat in June.
Mussallem has a decade of experience as mayor, holding the position since 2009 after his first term in the mid-’90s. Throughout the duration of his nearly 30 years in local government, Mussallem spent 19 years at the executive management level. His experience consists of involvement with five local governments, along with various committees, boards and societies including the Board of Trustees of the Municipal Finance Authority of B.C., the Board of Directors of the Western Transportation Advisory Council, the Coastal Community Network, the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District and
the WESCAPP/Fisheries Legacy Trust.
A member of a pioneer family, Mussallem has worked in the fishing, forestry and marine towing industries while in Prince Rupert.
While Brain has not been elected for a local government position previously, while enrolled in the Dialogue program at Simon Fraser University he worked with Vancouver’s city council in a mentorship role learning the logistics of managing city affairs. Brain also studied Developmental Psychology, Sustainable Community Economic Development at SFU, and has more than five years of professional facilitation experience and training, and experience in conflict resolution and mediation.
Brain is a fourth-generation Rupertite, and while in the community has been a youth program and activities coordinator, small businesses owner and network systems analyst for the Prince Rupert School District.
City councillor candidates have not made their intentions to run public as of yet.
The Prince Rupert Municipal Election will take place on Saturday, Nov. 15.
Rob Cameron / Special to The Northern View
A homeowner on the corner of Second Avenue West and Graham Avenue received a late night awakening on Thursday when a vehicle drove into the side of the home at around 1 a.m. There were no reports of major injury or the extent of the damage. RCMP were not immediately available to confi rm whether or not charges will be laid.
OOPSOOPSBrain, Mussallem only announced candidates
Call for Aurora public commentingBY MARTINA PERRYPRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is calling out for public comments on the proposed Aurora LNG Project that would be located near Prince Rupert.
The agency is also seeking comments on a request made by the provincial government
for the substitution of the B.C. environmental assessment process for the CEAA 2012 process, if it’s determined that an assessment is needed.
Anyone wishing to submit a comment must do so by July 28 by writing to: Aurora LNG Project, Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, 410-701 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, V7Y 1C6 or by e-mail: [email protected].
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Jules Robinson has been the Prince Rupert Rampage’s trainer since the team’s inception in 2008.
The heart of the Rampage The heart of the Rampage never takes to the ice never takes to the ice BY KEVIN CAMPBELLPRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
Out on the water on a Sunday, during a particular Seafest celebration over 40 years ago, Jules Robinson had a minute to decide his future with the Prince Rupert Kings senior men’s hockey team in 1972.
The Tsimshian Rupertite pondered the ultimatum presented before him; try out with the team as a defenceman and maybe make it, maybe not – or be hired as the trainer, and experience the game of hockey a little differently from then on.
“The old grain elevator dock was still up then and so I was on my way up ... and George Kuntz and his wife were on their way out. He was my coach ... and George said ‘What are you doing next year?’ and I said ‘I’m going to try out for the Kings I hope’, and he said ‘Well I was kind of hoping you’d be part of the team anyways as a trainer’,” described Robinson last week.
“I said ‘Well geesh you’re going to have to let me think about it’ and he said ‘You’ve got a minute.’”
Robinson thought, “Well [this way], if I don’t make the team, I make the team anyways.”
“So I just said ‘yeah’ right there.”And for 13 years between 1972 and
1985, Robinson was the head trainer of the storied Prince Rupert Kings. His responsibilities included but weren’t limited to, hanging jerseys in the stalls, readying bath towels, filling water-bottles, packing, unpacking the bus for road trips and setting up the post-game pizza and beers.
He learned from Ron Lunny, his mentor for two years before taking over operations himself and the dutiful Kings member rarely missed game-day. Robinson would leave his apartment at 2 p.m. for an 8 p.m. game. He’d sort the sticks, skates, gloves and any minutiae
hockey players may need before and during a match. He would make sure each player had a washcloth for their visor, and a bath towel for the showers.
“I’ll bet you when [the players] walked in that dressing room, they thought they were in the NHL,” said Robinson.
He’s seen girlfriends, wives, mistresses and players of all types matched to them. He’s seen some great hockey players and some duds. And when the Pacific Northwest Hockey League folded in the ‘80s, partly due to the fact players just stopped coming to Prince Rupert because they didn’t want travel such lengths to lose more often than not, Robinson disbanded with the rest of the Kings.
He fondly recalls Dave Pickett, a small, speedy waterbug who could skate through an entire team, score, and then skate by their bench to celebrate as possibly the greatest centre-man to ever lace ‘em up on the northern coastal town.
“His nickname was ‘one-way’, because he was fast. One way. He didn’t backcheck,” said the trainer. But at that time, you needn’t be bothered with defensive responsibilities when you can out-skate an entire team in their own zone.
Then, things got rough for Robinson, and they still are. Diabetes and a silent heart attack struck the Rupertite in the early 2000’s. After working for the city as a fisherman, he is unemployed to this day. Though, Robinson is the trainer for Rupert’s newest men’s team, the Rampage, and even won the team’s most dedicated player award, only ever given to players, and an act unheard of to offer it to the trainer.
“[Current Rampage general manager] Ron German gave me the plaque,” said Robinson.
“But to me a trainer shouldn’t get anything but praise or a thank you.”
Today, with the Rampage, Robinson enjoys his time, but isn’t satisfied with the arena’s set up and the divide between the Oldtimers and the Rampage over room usage. He wants a dry room and a place to store the players’ equipment. They take it home with them once the game is finished.
“My dream is to have a round dressing room as opposed to what we have today (a cornered locker room). If one guy talks, some of them have to lean, where if it’s a round one, nobody has to do that.”
Robinson wants an expansion to the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre at the far corner of the rink beside the locker rooms. A round dressing room, followed by an equipment room and a stairwell to a second level where the executive and scratched players may watch.
He hopes he’d have the ear of the centre’s new recreation director this fall
as trainer of the facility’s main draw – the Rampage.
Until then, Robinson diligently works on.
“I’m the first one in the door and I’m the last one to leave. My weekend starts Thursday night after practice,” he said.
But mainly, Robinson’s paternal instincts guide him in his work, whether it be with the Kings of old or the Rampage today, especially after the Kings’ Pickett passed away last year, suffering a heart attack while driving an 18-wheeler big-rig truck.
Pickett pulled over, so he would take no one with him, the trainer remembered. Dedicated in hockey, and in life. And dedicated in death.
“Now I sit behind the bus driver [on the road trips] and I make sure they all get home.
“I make sure they get home.”
“I’m the first one in the door and I’m the last one to leave.”“I’m the first one in the door and I’m the last one to leave.”
- Jules Robinson- Jules Robinson
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Cody Schaeffer will be competing in the 100, 200 and 300 metre races at the B.C. Summer Games.
Track stars aim for personal Track stars aim for personal bests in Nanaimo during gamesbests in Nanaimo during gamesBY KEVIN CAMPBELLPRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
Cody Schaeffer hasn’t had much down time these days.
The Prince Rupert athlete just got back into town after a gig in Richmond saw him play left-mid and striker for the Prince Rupert rep under-17 soccer team, and now he’ll be whisked away down south again to compete in the B.C. Summer Games with Team Northwest for track and field in Nanaimo next week.
“It’s been stressful I guess ... but I’ve been pretty good. I’m sleeping in of course,” he said at a practice at Charles Hays Secondary School (CHSS) last week.
Sleeping in; what summers are made of. But not for long for Schaeffer and his three Rupert teammates joining him – Kody Deschamps, Isobel Leblanc and Emily Cavin.
“The fact they’re out here basically on their own training is a good sign,” said CHSS head coach Dighton Haynes, preparing to rake the long jump sandpit.
Schaeffer will run the 100, 200 and 300 metre distances at the games, while Leblanc will compete in the 200, long jump and high jump. Cavin will take on
the 200, hurdles and triple jump, and Deschamps has the 200 and 300 metre runs to deal with.
Most of the athletes who they’ll be competing against will be a year older, since Cavin, Leblanc and Deschamps all competed for the Prince Rupert Middle School in Grade 8 this past year.
“This is going to be an eye-opener for all of them because they haven’t been to anything this big and then if they can go out there and get close to their personal bests, then they’ll have a successful meet,” said Haynes.
Cavin has some extra motivation to perform at her best in Nanaimo.
“We’re going down a couple days early to visit some family beforehand. I have an aunt in Nanaimo and some grandparents so they’re going to come watch me,” she said.
For Cavin, hurdles have presented the biggest challenge so far, but she’s channeled her inner Perdita Felicien and conquered the obstacles after an initial rough patch.
“It’s difficult. The first time I did it I knocked over three [obstacles] and I died in the last 100 metres but I’ve gotten better so I’ll be prepared hopefully,” she said.
Leblanc has only recently delved into track and field and it’s helped not only her sporty side but her dancing as well.
“It gets you to have more stamina because you’re running a lot,” said Leblanc.
Her high jump personal best totals are a metre and 45 centimetres.
“I’m also getting put on a relay team
down there but we don’t know who we’re going to be with,” she said.
“I’m really excited I think it’s going to be a good experience.”
“In the past I’ve found that the athletes who had gone to the Summer Games had such a great experience that they’re really the core of the [school] team for future years,” said Haynes.
Prince Rupert Gymnastics becoming a realityBY KEVIN CAMPBELLPRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
Dance, skating, diving and martial arts.
These sports require a participant’s core to be tested and hardened and there’s one activity where an athlete can get that and more; gymnastics. It’s also an area that’s found lacking in Prince Rupert. There are no clubs or organizations devoted to the skill, but three members of a new executive committee are trying to change that.
Will Spat, Jackie Touchet and Kate Toye form the nucleus of the growing organism that is Prince Rupert Gymnastics (PRG). The three have all held council early this summer and are
looking to start a club Prince Rupert can call its own. The nearest club is currently Terrace Peaks, in Terrace, B.C.
“We’re looking to start from the ground up,” said Touchet.
“My kid’s feet don’t touch the ground. She just climbs on everything so [the moment I heard about it] I said OK I’m in this.”
The most pressing need is a physical location. And not just anywhere.
The address must be approximately 27 feet from floor to ceiling, with 2500 square feet. It must be affordable for a beginning club, be near a public transit route, and have a sprung floor. The group has looked at a number of different options and found one or two locations they deem plausible for the immediate
future, but there are still some hurdles to leap.
The executive team would like more members, but not just anyone.
“We’re not an overseeing executive. We’re a ‘hands-on, a lot of work to do’ executive and if you are that person then we would gladly love for you to join,” said Toye.
Two coaches have been located in the area and the group hopes to be able to fund them as well as any assistants needed to be full-time paid positions with the club. Their qualifications are being sent to Gymnastics BC to check what updates (if any) are required, Spat wrote in the club’s first newsletter.
“It’s not ideal as a civic centre program because we would have to set up [the
equipment] and take it down and with the apparatuses and trampolines and bars, it’s not easy to do,” said Touchet.
Fifty families have already shown interest and anyone who has yet to do so can reserve a spot with the club with an annual membership fee of $25 valid from September to August of next year. The fee is not all-encompassing. It will have Gymnastics Canada approval as well as Gymnastics BC backing once a location and equipment is acquired. The club can be emailed at [email protected] or ‘Like’ the club’s Facebook page at Prince Rupert Gymnastics.
“We have so many great examples in Prince Rupert [of successful organizations we can learn from],” said Toye.
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BY KEVIN CAMPBELLPRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
Nanaimo is set to welcome the Northwest for the B.C. Summer Games and Suttira Johansen (volleyball), Puneet Gill (soccer) and Zach Dolan, Amy Leighton, Liam McChesney and Robert Warren (swimming) will be hunting for medals.
Gill will take her spot among the forward corps of the soccer squad headed by Terrace coach Michael Denomme. Gill is the only Rupertite to make the squad.
Johansen, the lone Rupert representative on girls’ volleyball is Northwest’s outside hitter and has earned heaps of praise from Northwest head coach Kam Siemens.
“She just has that athleticism that allows her to adapt very quickly,” said Siemens.
“She’s probably her own worst critic. That’s just the way that I know all my athletes are but she just demands excellence out of herself which is wonderful because we don’t have to push her as hard. She just does it.”
Johansen will play the outside hitter position on the starting six for the volleyball team. The secondary squad is made up of Grade 8 girls from the region. Johansen joined Siemens’ club team in Terrace while in Grade 8 two years ago when the coach discovered her.
The field of competition will be unlike anything the girls have ever faced in the northwest.
“It’s not going to be easy,” said the coach.
“This is the best of the best ... [Some of the Lower Mainland zones] have 500 kids to select from. We have 17.”
Siemens works on the mental side of the game just as much as the athletic, especially because they’re growing girls, she said.
“We may not be the tallest or the strongest but we do have the edge in strategy and teamwork because the people across from you may be better volleyball players than them but it doesn’t make them a team.”
The positive aspect is that since there were only 17 players to choose from across the region, the teammates already know each other’s tendencies
before even becoming a team.With the swimmers, Prince Rupert
Rapids head coach Chris Street said while the games may be a unique and incredible experience, the level of competition may not reach that of provincials.
“The way it works is, you’re sleeping in a school gym and it’s a lot of events over two days ... It’s one of those things that lots of people when they retire, they’ll harken back to this as the most fun they ever had in a swim meet, so it’s a great time and an amazing experience but not necessarily a high-performance environment,” said Street.
Dolan, Leighton, McChesney and Warren will be coached by Smithers’ Tom Best.
Pomponio looking to start a 35+ soccer squadBY KEVIN CAMPBELLPRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
In true World Cup spirit, Fabio Pomponio is searching for soccer players aged 35 and up to come and participate in Prince Rupert’s newest team, set to take on competition in Terrace during Riverboat Days in the master’s division of the Riverboat tournament.
“We already have eight to 10 players already,” said Pomponio.
“We all used to play years ago when we were young and now we’re older and out of shape so we’re just trying
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“We all work shift work. We want to try to get out to all the tournaments around the northwest. We want to try to get more active because all our kids are in soccer too,” said the organizer.
Anyone looking for more information can contact Pomponio at 250-600-7033 or drop by Northern Eyes Optometry for an opportunity to join.
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From left, Ken Bazansky, Frank Repole, Byron Gordon and Howard Linn pose with the Founders’ Cup. Bazansky hit a hole-in-one on the 17th hole on Saturday, his fi rst-ever, to tie things up versus the juniors during Day 2. Senior’s team captain Iain Cullen gave credit to the rookies (Repole, Gordon, Linn), who went a collective 9-1 in their team record, and the singles competition saw the seniors clean up 9.5 to 5.5. “Our rookies did it for us,” said Cullen. “It’s a little bit nerve-wracking too because they’re not playing for themselves.” This is the seventh time out of eight tries that the seniors (age 50+) have won the handicap-based tournament.
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A tall, old spruce tree that’s been a landmark for years on Highway 16 between Terrace and Prince Rupert and which also serves as a memorial to a woman who died in a car accident is to be cut down.
The tree is no longer living and could become a hazard to passing vehicles, says Peter Lansdowne from Nechako Northcoast, the company with the road maintenance contract for a portion of the highway leading toward Prince Rupert.
“We’ve had our eye on it for several years. It’s losing its bark and it could become a danger,” he said.
There’s no date yet of when the tree will be taken down but it will be within the next two weeks, Lansdowne added.
The tree is located on the westbound lane shoulder of the highway on a straight stretch close to the Kasiks Wilderness Resort.
It’s been popularly known as the “35 mile spruce tree” because of its distance from Terrace.
CN’s rail tracks run on the other side of the highway right beside the river.
It was near that spot in June 2009 that a vehicle carrying Prince Rupert teen Ashley Coveyduck and another person left the highway and entered the Skeena River.
The other person escaped and suffered minor injuries but despite an extensive search, Coveyduck was never found.
A memorial cross with photos was erected at the base of the spruce tree by family and friends.
It and the tree were damaged by a fire of unknown origin in August 2011 and the memorial material was subsequently
replaced.Approximately 11 feet of the base of
the tree will be kept in place when it is
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A spruce tree between Prince Rupert and Terrace, which had served as a memorial to a woman who had been killed in a car accident, will need to be cut down for safety reasons.
Memorial tree to be cut downMemorial tree to be cut down
BY DONNA CAMPBELLSpecial to The Northern View
Whist Winners Friday :Ladies’s 1st & Pool-M. Weir, 2nd-Jane C.; Men 1st-R. Basso, 2nd-D. Eby & J. Basso, Pool-J. Basso.
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Coffee Social/Arts and Crafts Display Thursday July 17 beginning at 1 p.m. Come down and see some of the lovely crafts that are produced by our members and friends. There are usually some really beautiful items on display. Everyone Welcome.
For the rest of July we will be starting the coffee social at 1 p.m. with Kathleen Palm on piano for your enjoyment. Everyone welcome.
We must apologize to those using the handicap entrance as it is a little bumpy and the widening gap at the door makes it difficult to maneuver a wheelchair. The area is due to be paved/resurfaced sometime late August.
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BY KEVIN CAMPBELLTlell / The Northern View
The Tlell Fall Fair has one distinction that sets it apart from other fall fairs in British Columbia.
It’s not held in the fall.The 32nd annual Tlell Fall Fair, held on
the Sunday before B.C. Day every year is the “earliest fall fair in B.C.”, and it’s thanks to wind and rain that the event is pushed ahead to Sunday, Aug. 3 this year.
The fair celebrates agriculture on Haida Gwaii and area farmers can show off their produce, livestock and poultry for the masses to see.
Contests on livestock, poultry, garden produce, flowers, house-plants, handi-crafts, baking and more will be judged at the non-alcoholic event and educational displays and hands-on activities will also give tourists and fair-goers a range of things to do.
Canadian singer-songwriter and fiddle virtuoso Sierra Noble will headline the day’s entertainment. The performer has opened for Paul McCartney and Bon Jovi and has played at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver.
Musician Rick Scott, a natural story-teller and family entertainer will also be in attendance. Scott has eight children’s albums and three Juno nominations. The popular local band “Out of the Blue” will perform blues, folk, classic rock, southern rock and country.
The Tlell fair is a member of the BC Association of Agricultural Fairs and Exhibitions and you can join their Facebook group at Tlell Fall Fair or visit their website online at www.tlellfallfair.com.
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BY KEVIN CAMPBELLPRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
An eight-day canoe journey was what was in store for the Gitga’at First Nation last week in preparation for a festival of 5,000 coming from the shores of northern Alaska down to Washington.
The Tribal Journeys - Qatuwas Festival of 2014 is taking place in Bella Bella, B.C. from July 13 – 19 and First Nations from up and down the coast have been invited by the Heiltsuk people to celebrate a gathering of momentous occasion, and it’s been an annual tradition for over 20 years.
“Oh it’s huge. You can’t imagine how huge [the importance of the festival] is,” said Jennifer Clifton, Gitga’at canoe journey events coordinator.
“The northern crew is called
‘Gathering Strength’. That’s the journey we’ve done for the last nine years in the Prince Rupert area ... As we go along to each community, we keep picking up youth participants from each community, so that at the end of the journey, we’ve gathered all the strength we need.”
The festival in Bella Bella will feature feasting, sharing, celebrating and ceremonial dancing by the numerous First Nations communities.
Hartley Bay, Nis’ga, Kitkatla and Haida Nations launched their canoes from July 7 to 9 to reach Bella Bella in time for the festival.
“On their voyage, the pullers, many of them youth, rediscover traditional ecological knowledge and environmental stewardship about weather and tides. They also gain respect for the ocean and its power and how to work together as a team, building on individual strengths,” said a release by the Gitga’at First Nation.
“[The festival] takes the youth out of their comfort zone and they start to look at who they are and where they want to go and what their adult life will look like and how they can achieve that,” said Clifton.
Five thousand people are expected to gather for the Tribal Journeys – Qatuwas 2014 Festival.
Tribal journeys underway in Bella Bella
“You can’t imagine how “You can’t imagine how huge [the importance of huge [the importance of
the festival] is.”the festival] is.”
- Jennifer Clifton- Jennifer Clifton
Haida Nations launch canoes for annual voyage
Photo courtesy of Tribal Canoe Journeys An estimated 5,000 people are anticipated to make the canoe trip to Bella Bella for The Tribal Journey Festival which began this week.
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As the Prince Rupert region continues to show signs of growing into a major trade centre operating as an
important part of global trade networks, more opportunities in business will present themselves to residents. Conversely, as the region grows into this global trade hub, competition for the best jobs will increase and expectations for performance and qualifi cations will rise.
While there will be many shorter term op-portunities – especially in trades related to the construction of major facilities – there will be relatively smaller numbers of long-term career opportunities. LNG liquefaction facilities employ about 10 times as many people during the peak of the construction phase as they do in the steady state of operations, for example.
To compete successfully for the smaller number of long-term career opportunities that are opening up will require skills and credentials that have not previously been readily available in communities such as Prince Rupert.
Th e Beedie School of Business at Simon Fraser University is responding to this emerging need by off ering to deliver its widely recognized Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Prince Rupert, in collaboration with Northwest Community College.
“As northern regions in B.C. experience un-precedented growth, it is important for business schools to work with communities to prepare their residents for the opportunities coming their
way,” says Mark Selman, Director of Corporate Programs and Advisor to the Dean at the Beedie School of Business.
“Th e Beedie School of Business MBA program responds to the changing face of B.C.’s business environment, and will ensure that Prince Rupert residents possess the advanced business skills required to benefi t from the increasing level of investment in the region.”
SFU has experience delivering similar pro-grams in the region, having previously off ered a well-received MBA in Kitimat in partnership with Alcan and other local organizations.
Over the course of 2014, the Beedie School of Business will be assessing the level of interest in the communities with the intention of starting the program in April 2015.
Th e school will be working with progres-sive employers who see the need to help their employees grow into the new opportunities forthcoming within their organization.
Th e MBA program will also be open to indi-viduals who wish to enroll individually, and the school is seeking to establish an awards program that would help off set the cost of the program for well qualifi ed individuals who lack the fi nancial support of their employers.
For more information about this program, please attend the information session on July 16 at 5:30 pm at the Prince Rupert Northwest Community College campus on 353 5th St. or call 778-782-9698.
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BY TODD HAMILTONPRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
Gitxsan chiefs say they issued eviction notices on Thursday to all sports fisheries, forest industry and CN Rail to leave Gitxsan territories by Aug. 4.
“This notice is pursuant to ayokim Gitxsan supported by the decision by the Supreme Court of Canada that the Crown must obtain consent and preserve the interests of the Gitxsan before carrying on any activities on Gitxsan lax yip, 33,000 sq km of territory in northwestern British Columbia,” the Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs
stated in a press release.The Gitxsan said this eviction notice
affects all sports fisheries on the Skeena River and tributaries, all forest activities authorized by BC Timber Sales and FLNRO, and CN Rail. All are expected to vacate and cease activities on August 4, 2014 until both the Province of B.C. and the federal government have obtained the consent of the Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs.
“The Crowns have carried on what the Gitxsan Chiefs believe to be a fraudulent consultation process by FLNRO BC Timber Sales and have not implemented any consultations before permitting sports
fisheries and transportation of goods by CN Rail. This is a huge trespass on Gitxsan lands by the Crown and makes futile any efforts by the BC LNG Team to develop any meaningful relationship or reconciliation with the Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs,” the chiefs said.
Sagum Higookw, Vernon Smith states: “In line with our ayookw, the Supreme Court of Canada says repelling trespassers is a necessary element of our title.”
DFO and FLNRO did not immediately comment on the eviction notice.
However, Al Martin, of the B.C. Wildlife Federation, told the Globe and Mail that
the Tsilhqot’in case is a game changer and the Gitxsan declaration is unsettling, but he advises fishermen and hunters not to panic.
“Well, the landscape has just changed from being Crown land and private land, to Crown land, aboriginal title and private title so I think that hunting and fishing will change across the province. I guess the question is: How will it change?” he said. “Hopefully this [Supreme Court ruling] will give us an opportunity to ensure the changes are positive in terms of the sustainability of wildlife and still provide opportunities for First Nations and non-First Nations alike to participate in hunting and fishing.”
Gitxsan serve eviction notice on Skeena anglers, foresters
Kevin Campbell / The Northern View
Jozef Demcak performs with his pet mouse, Houdini, at the Jozef Family Magic Show Saturday night at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre.
MAGICMAGICMOUSEMOUSEBY TOM FLETCHER
VICTORIA / Black Press
BC Hydro and FortisBC are expanding their low-income energy conservation programs to reduce the impact of rising electricity costs.
One program offers free energy saving kits, including compact fluorescent light bulbs, weatherstripping, thermometers to optimize operation of the fridge and freezer and a high-efficiency shower head. The other offers free home energy evaluations to see if their
home qualifies for an energy-efficient refrigerator or extra insulation.
Energy Minister Bill Bennett said the government changed regulations to increase the low-income cutoff to qualify for the programs. A family of four earning up to $57,200 can now qualify, up from $44,000, a change Bennett said will almost double the number of households who are eligible. The threshold for a two-person household is $47,100.
Customers of the two utilities have to apply and provide proof of income to take advantage of the programs.
Energy savings announced for low income families
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The Regatta, a 600-passenger cruise ship arrived at 8 a.m. Saturday morning in Prince Rupert and departed at 5 p.m. The ship docked as part of a seven-day Alaska-Vancouver-Seattle trip.
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THE PRINCE RUPERT PUBLIC LIBRARY in-vites kids of all ages to join the 2014. Summer Read-ing Club. This year’s theme is “Funny Business!” Registration is free and is ongoing at the library. Join us for stories, crafts, games and activities. Keep track of your reading and earn a certifi cate or a medal. For more information, and to learn about other free programs for kids, call the Prince Rupert Public Library at 250-627-1345.
THE PRINCE RUPERT HOSPITAL AUXILIA-RY SOCIETY is looking for new members. Meet-ings are held once a month,for further information please call Lila @250-627-1886.
GENEALOGY CLUB meets every fi rst Tuesday at the Family History Centre on Pr. Rupert Blvd Phone Josie at 250-624-3279
P.R. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION meets the 3rd Monday of every month. Come visit the Military Museum Thursday - Sunday from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Call 250-622-2917 for more information.
SCHOOL DISTRICT 52 BAND PROGRAM is looking for donations of band instruments! Help us bring music to all students by donating that trumpet you have in your basement or the saxophone in your coat closet! If you have an instrument no one is playing, please call School District offi ce @ 250-627-6717 for pick up.
MEALS ON WHEELS program needs volunteers to deliver hot meals to people in Prince Rupert on Mon. Wed. and Fri. from 11 am - 12 noon. Call Andrea Vogt 250-622-6375 for further info.
GIRL GUIDE LEADERS needed immediately! Did you have a great experience with Girl Guides Can-ada? Are you available Thurs. evenings from 6:15 - 8:15? We need you. Adult females of any age are welcome, no experience needed, training provided, meet new friends, being a leader looks good on your resume. Contact Dawn 250-624-6450 or [email protected]
NORTH COAST VICTIM SERVICES Act Now! Protect yourself and your household, avoid becom-ing a victim. Obtain a free home security package and a free home inspection. Call 250-627-7779
FROM TEARS TO HOPE PRINCE RUPERT’S COMMUNITY GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP provides education and sharing. Meetings run 8 consecutive weeks, several times each year. Pre-regis-tration is required. Contact 250-627-7779
Become a member of the PRINCE RUPERT SALMON ENHANCEMENT SOCIETY to get exciting hands on experience with Salmon at the Oldfi eld Creek Fish Hatchery and in their natural habitat. You will play a vital role in everything from community education to spawning, raising, and releasing Salmon to local streams. We welcome any level of experience and will provide the necessary training to turn you into a Salmon expert! Call 250-624-6733 or email oldfi [email protected] for more information
PRINCE RUPERT UNEMPLOYED ACTION CENTRE provides a range of FREE services to unemployed/underemployed people in Pr Rupert and Northwest BC. Need help applying for CPP, Canada Disability Pensions, Old Age Security, EI, or WCB? Landlord or Social Service diffi culties? We can help! Come see us Monday - Friday, 9 am- 5 pm 869 Fraser St. at Fisherman’s Hall or call 250-627-8776.
CORNERSTONE MB CHURCH: Coffee morn-ings at 202-6th Ave. West. Tuesday & Wednesday 10 am - noon All are welcome! 250-627-1033
THE PRINCE RUPERT BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP invites any woman living with cancer to attend our monthly luncheons every 3rd Saturday each month at 12 noon at the Crest Hotel.Cornerstone MB Church: Sunday Celebration every week @ 10:30 am, everyone welcome. Call 250-627-1033 for details.
FRIENDSHIP HOUSE OF PRINCE RUPERT Hosts: AamaGoot Power Puff Girlz Club (ages 7-12) Tuesday 3 - 5 pm, 3rd fl oor meeting room. AamaGoot Ladyz Club (18 yrs. +) Learn new artistic designs through sewing, beading, etc. Fridays 1- 4 pm, 3rd fl oor meeting room. Call Carol Doolan at the Friendship House 250-627-1717, ext. 64 for more info.
CALLING ALL MUSICIANS! Prince Rupert Community Band and Choir are seeking new mem-bers No Auditions necessary! PR Community Band meets Mon. 7:30 pm - 9 pm at PRMS (formerly PRSS) Band Room. PR Comm. Choir meets Wed. 7:30 - 9 pm at PRMS Band Room. Contact Peter Witherly at 250-624-9634
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS invites you to visit mormon.org . Call the LDS Missionaries @ 250-600-3032 for more information.
RUPERT & DISTRICT HOSPICE SOCIETY is dedicated to “The care and support of those experiencing the dying and grieving process” For more information, support or to become a volunteer please call 250-622-6204
IF YOU HAVE KNOWLEDGE OR SKILLS that you would like to share, we would like to meet you as we are always looking for new tutors. We offer a supportive environment and plenty of resources to coach and support new tutors. We offer individual and small group tutoring matching volunteer tutors with students. For more information, please contact Karen Buchanan and Sharon Jo Scott at 250-627-7166 ext.39 or by e-mail [email protected].
BC METIS FEDERATION OF PRINCE RU-PERT meets the third Monday of every month at 1702 Atlin Ave. New people welcome. Refreshments provided. For more information call 250-627-4013
THIS IS NOT CHURCH! No expectations of fi nancial support or service. Join us in a celebration of faith in Jesus Christ, Sundays 7 pm, for praise, prayer and proclamation at the Salvation Army, 25 Grenville Court.
FRASER STREET LITERACY wants to help you acquire the skills, knowledge and confi dence to par-ticipate fully in your life! If you would like tutoring or help to achieve your goals, visit our community classroom is open Monday - Friday in Room 190 at the NWCC from 11 am until 2:30 pm. If you are a student upgrading, we can help you with your studies. We also specialize in forms, applications and paperwork.
PRINCE RUPERT SENIORS CENTRE BIN-GO Fridays 1- 3 pm. Everyone 19 years and older welcome.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS breakfast meet on the 4th Wed each month, 7:30 am Highliner Plaza. We offer women in business an opportunity to network with other women in an informative and fairly informal environment. Interested in attending? Call the Chamber Offi ce 250-624-2296
PRINCE RUPERT ALCOHOLICS ANONY-MOUS If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. Prince Rupert A.A, 250-627-1119Al-Anon Meetings: First Presbyterian Church, 233 4th Ave. E in basement. Tues. 8 pm. All are welcome. Call 250-627-4899
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Edgy Lexus looker enters crowded crossover marketWhere has the modern station wagon gone? Nowhere, it’s just called some-thing else–a crossover or small SUV. The traditional family station wagon has been replaced with taller, more practical SUVs that provide similar interior space but add functionality, like a power rear lift gate, all wheel drive (AWD) and better outward visibility. Automakers have taken notice and, with a few exceptions, have abandoned the traditional station wagon and produced a small SUV instead. This market has exploded in popularity to the point that it is the fasted growing segment in the market today.This is a tough battle-ground but Lexus hopes its track record of building high quality products will attract a new buyer to the NX.Looks“Bam, look at me. No, look at me,” screams this new NX. The edgy design will turns heads and gar-ner attention but I have come to realize two things about the car business. First, when a design is rather edgy, it can date quickly. The second is that the initial “bam, look at me” wears off, and the product just becomes part of the vehicular landscape, losing the initial pop. If you squint your eyes, just a bit, you can see the Toyota RAV4, the vehicle the NX is based on. The “spindle” grille that has now migrated across the Lexus family is very prominent, especially the F-Sport version of the NX. The F-Sport is the upscale, sportier model that Lexus hopes will attract the same youthful buyers that have moved into the Lexus IS compact car. The base
NX 200t doesn’t have as large a front grille but the side accent lines, swept front windshield and defined rear lights all make a statement. Other than the bigger grille, the F-Sport model also gets larger wheels, a sportier suspen-sion and LED headlamps on both low and high beam where the base model gets LED lamps only in the low setting.InsideThe exterior might be an acquired taste but the inside is a refined and practical
place to spend time. The same “spindle” motif is carried into the centre console, with aluminum accents pieces that frame the high-mounted centre stack. The shifter and computer controller are placed to perfection making it easy for the driver to interact with the NX without having to look down. The base con-troller is a rotary knob, similar to Audi’s MMI system, the optional Remote Touch system has a track pad that lets the driver scroll and press the pad, the same
way we all use a laptop touch pad. Above the controller is a 7-inch screen that displays the information and is positioned well, helping to keep the attention on the road ahead. The inside of the cabin might not look that invit-ing because of the sweeping roofline but in practice, it really is a comfortable 5-seat vehicle with standard 8-way power and heated front seats. The rear seats sit higher off the floor for good outward visibility and the headliner has been scooped out to help maximize the interior space. Cargo is on par with others in this class and a power litigate is optional.
DriveThe worldwide launch of the NX was held right here in B.C., driving between ultra modern Vancouver and the rustic resort of Whistler. International guests were exposed to the two sides of the NX, the polished city vehicle and the weekend getaway SUV. Powering around the mountain resort, I got my first shot at the all-new 2.0L direct in-ject turbocharged 4-cylinder that Lexus will use in a number of its vehicles. With 235hp and 258 lb.-ft. of torque this new power plant does a good job once the NX 200t is in motion; it is get-ting away from a stop that could use a bit more snap. AWD is standard across the lineup but the system is designed to run in front wheel drive as much as possible to help save fuel. Lexus has made no bones about its target; it sees the Audi Q5 as the benchmark in this class. Audi has been at the small turbocharged game a lot longer and it shows, plus the handling of the NX isn’t sharp at all. In fact, all the passen-gers inside the base model test vehicle noticed the top-heavy body roll.VerdictWhat Lexus (Toyota) has been up to over the past ten-plus years is
producing hybrid cars in numbers nobody else can touch. This new NX is also available as a hybrid, but don’t expect any kind of show-stopping performance. Rated at just 194hp, the heavier NX 300h hybrid might be outclassed by just-as-thrifty diesel options in the market. The price of the NX 200T has not been set but if you look at the Audi Q5 as a target, expect the price to start at roughly $41,000 when it goes on sale at the end of 2014. Fuel economy has also not been set but with a direct injection turbo-charged 4-cylinder under the hood, this new Lexus should be better on fuel than the larger RX350 equipped with a V6 engine. As the small SUV market continues to grow, and this new NX certainly is one of the most eye-catching to come along in a while.
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heritage buildings. Affordable housing, ocean views and all the amenities for quality living are at hand.
As one of the world’s largest and technologically advanced shipping ports, millions of dollars in grain, coal
and lumber are exported through Prince Rupert every year. Prince Rupert is also anticipating rapid
economic expansion over the next ten (10) years.
The City of Prince Rupert is seeking a positive, energetic and self motivated individual for the position of
IT Technician. We are looking for a team player that is resourceful and is able to work in a diverse
environment that is made up of multiple work sites within the community. Reporting to the Manager of
IT Operations, the IT Technician is responsible for maintenance of City’s systems. The candidate provides
expert guidance to plan, develop, implement, and manage various IT systems. This position will also
provide client support, council media and broadcast support and provide basic training for staff on new
software and City systems.
Candidate Requirements:
Two years of post-secondary studies in Computer Studies (or equivalent in IT related
certificates) AND/OR minimum of two to three years experience as an IT Technician;
Proficiency with MS SQL, IIS, Apache, Adobe Products (such as Photoshop, Illustrator) mobile
design frameworks and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, etc);
Experience supporting server, desktop, network and peripheral hardware as well as client
applications such as Microsoft Office;
Knowledge of MS Exchange, Active Directory;
Willing to work evening, some weekends and broadcast bi-weekly council meetings;
Knowledge of Website maintenance and design;
Experience working with CMS (Drupal) and building/administering content in CMS
environments;
Ability to work independently and perform duties with minimal direction;
Ability to troubleshoot a wide variety of IT and hardware systems and “engineer” solutions
while working under high pressure. Ingenuity can be a large part of the position at times;
Punctuality and communication skills are a must;
Able to pass RCMP Secret Level Security Clearance; and,
Possess and maintain a BC Class 5 Driver’s License.
The IT Technician position is a, full time - permanent, exempt position. The City of Prince Rupert is offering
a competitive salary, benefit package and moving costs.
Please provide a detailed resume with cover letter stating your interest in the position no later than 4:30
Schools District No. 52 (Prince Rupert) is located within traditional Ts’msyen Territory on the beautiful north coast of B.C. and services the small communities of Hartley Bay and Port Edward in addition to the City of Prince Rupert. Currently School District 52 has one secondary school, one middle school, five elementary schools, one
store-front site and one “on reserve” school (Hartley Bay, K-12). The student population is approximately 2,000 students.
School District 52 has a career opportunity for a Human Resources Generalist. At the beginning of this career, the successful candidate will gain knowledge and practice in the administrative functions of the School Board Office by working 2 days a week as an Executive
Assistant and three days a week as the Human Resources Generalist. In the first quarter of 2015, the position will move to full time Human
Resources Generalist. As a Human Resources Generalist, the successful applicant will be accountable for a wide variety of Human Resources activity. The
incumbent will work closely with the Director of Human Resources, coordinating district staffing and assist in responding to labour
relations matters. The successful applicant will oversee the School District’s benefit programs and the orientation and documentation for
new employees. Interested candidates must have post-secondary education in Business
Administration or Human Resources Management and preferably five years Human Resource experience. School District 52 is seeking a person with superior information management and organization
skills, solid communication and resolution skills as well as the ability to interpret and apply various collective agreements and administer
benefit programs. Extensive experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite is a must.
Confidential applications for this position will be received until August 1, 2014 and can be forwarded to:School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert)
Attention: Human Resources634 – 6th Ave EastPrince Rupert, B.C.
V8J 1X1Or Fax: 250-624-6517
Or email to: [email protected] further information, contact: Ms. K. Gomez, Director, Human
Resources – 250 627 0773
Career Opportunity
Human Resources Generalist
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A full-time position is available for a qualified individual who enjoys a wide variety of tasks and opportunity to grow in their role with Hecate Strait Employment Development Society
The successful applicant will have at least five year’s experience in accounting/bookkeeping, good working knowledge of Simply Accounting and is able to learn quickly about multiple project bookkeeping.
A graduate of or a diploma in Business Admin-istration with an accounting speciality or a good combination of experience and education will serve the organization well.
Please submit your letter of application, a resume and two letters of reference (in PDF format) from relevant experience by June 25th, to:
Kathy BedardChief Administrative [email protected] First Avenue East, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4M8250-624-9498 or toll free 1-800-808-3988
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Job PostingSettlement Worker/Resource Clerk
Hecate Strait Employment Development Society
This unique individual will be working with a wide range of newcomers (Permanent Residents) from around the world with varying English proficiency levels and education/work and cultural backgrounds. Because of the rapid changes recently to immigration policies, this individual needs to be willing to learn new policies, procedures and systems and be flexible with managing multiple duties and responsibilities. Ideally, the candidate will have some experience working with New Immigrants and be aware of the challenges newcomers face while adjusting to life in Canada. Program-related activities will include:
• Conduct 1 on 1 Counseling and Orientation on settlement issues, including F2F (Face-to-Face) and online (Skype, email) advising and mentoring, and • Complete client reports using ICare database• Engage in community outreach by meeting with agencies and community groups, arranging speakers, open houses, site tours, and information sessions, • Research, compile, and manage resource centre materials (online and hard-copy) for the Settlement Resource Centre, including maintaining postings for the community noticeboard such as volunteering, and upcoming community events. The successful applicant will have• Strong computer skills required (MS Office)• Strong willingness to learn new things and be flexible• Ability to work independently and as member of team• Experience working with new immigrants in settlement services sector• Prior knowledge of case management of Clients preferred• Excellent communications skills• Excellent knowledge of local community programs, services and organizations preferred• A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline would be an added benefit
To apply, please send your letter of application, resume and two references by August 15, 2014 to:
Kathy Bedard, CAOHecate Strait Employment Development Society
208 First Avenue East, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4M8 or via email (in PDF format) to [email protected]
The District of Port Edward Full Time Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office. Communicate via phone and email ensuring that all administration tasks are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner. The Administrative Assistant reports to the Director of Corporate Administrative Services and is responsible for the following:
Answer and direct phone calls
Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
Assist in the preparation of council meetings, agendas and minutes
Process property tax and utility payments
Data entry
Maintain Accounts Receivable
Submit and reconcile various reports
Prepare monthly newsletter and maintain website
Order office supplies
Provide general support to the public
Requirements
Grade 12 graduation; additional post-secondary courses in Office Administration is desired
Minimum 2 years of experience in an office setting
Accounting knowledge
Cash Handling skills
High level of proficiency in all Microsoft Office products
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Must be bondable
Valid Driver’s License
Experience with Vadim Software is an asset
The hourly rate is set as per CUPE Local 105 agreement under the title Office Worker with the District of Port Edward.
Please submit your resume with references by no later than noon on July 18, 2014 to:
Polly Pereira District of Port Edward 770 Pacific Avenue Port Edward, BCEmail: [email protected] Fax: 250-628-9225
We thank those persons in advance who submit applications, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Applications must include a resume and two
references with contact information.
Under the general supervision of the MLA, the CA duties may include:
1. Assistance and Advocacy for Constituents
2. Community Outreach and Liaison
3. Information and Public Relations
4. Administration and Organizational Tasks
uali cations:
A good knowledge of the structure and policies of the New Democratic Par-
ty and a fundamental knowledge of the role of the 3 levels of government.
Knowledge of the communities in the constituency is an asset.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. She/he will be able to work independently and with exibility.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective information and
advocacy strategies and to exercise diplomacy and political judgment is an
integral part of this position.
Must have the ability to administer the various aspects of a community
of ce. Speci c skills in computers, word processing, bookkeeping, and
clerical functions.
Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted;
Email applications in care of: [email protected] with “Jennifer Rice CA
position” in the subject line.
Constituency Assistant Regular Part-time 30 hrs. Bi-weeklyNorth Coast Constituency Of ce of Jennifer Rice, MLA
818 3rd Ave. West Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 1M6
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Land Act:Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land
Take notice that Catla Enterprises from
Prince George, BC, have applied to the
Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural
Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a Commercial Lease for the purpose of a Campground situated on Provincial Crown
land located in Port Edward, BC.The Lands File for this application is
6408668. Written comments concerning this
application should be directed to the Crown
Land Opportunities Specialist, MFLNRO, at
Suite 370 - 10003 110th Avenue Fort St. John,
BC V1J 6M7. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to August 28, 2014. MFLNRO
may not be able to consider comments
received after this date. Please visit the
website at
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dex.jsp for more information.
Be advised that any response to this
advertisement will be considered part of the
public record. For information, contact the
Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of
Forests, Lands and Natural Resource
Operations’ Office in Smithers.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Temporary
6th Ave East Bridge Closure
In order to facilitate major repairs to
the 6th Ave East Bridge, the bridge will
be closed from July 9, 2014 to August
30, 2014 to vehicle and pedestrian
traffic. The Bus route will not be
affected.
For further information, please contact
the Engineering Department at
250.627.0950.
We apologize for any inconvenience
this may cause and appreciate your
cooperation.
Free Granular Fill• Available for large quantity orders
• Trucking not included• Suitable for bulk lls
• Please call the of ce for more details or to schedule hauling
250-624-5814
METLAKATLA GOVERNING COUNCIL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYCustodian (Contract or Permanent)
Reporting to the Public Works Supervisor, the incumbent will perform a variety of duties related to the cleaning and upkeep of the Governing Council’s buildings and fixtures in the Village of Metlakatla. There is a requirement for a responsive, member focused approach to ensure facilities are maintained at optimum levels.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:• Cleans, dusts and mops using either a wet or dry mop. Strips, waxes and polishes floors. Cleans walls, windows, furniture, washrooms, showers and fixtures) in assigned areas;• Empties waste containers and recycling bins. Removes waste from building to outside;• Cleans and vacuums carpets and removes garbage from floors and fixtures. This may include the use of heavy carpet cleaning equipment;• Ensures equipment is maintained at an optimum level by operating it safely and reporting all required repairs to the Supervisor immediately;• Requests supplies in a timely manner to ensure adequate levels are maintained at all times;• Understanding of and compliance with procedures relating to effective cleaning methods; and• Performs minor repairs and other duties as required and other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:• Demonstrated experience in custodial duties and ability to meet physical requirements: (100% standing, 15% stretching, 20% walking, 20% lifting; frequent lifting up to 20kg; good hand-eye co-ordination and ability to perform repetitive motion); • Knowledge of the safe application of chemicals and products used in cleaning and sanitizing;• Understanding of WHIMIS;• Team work - ability to work in a team environment with minimum supervision. Shares information with team members. Is collaborative in dealing with fellow employees;• Receptive to change - adapt to changing circumstances. Makes suggestions for improvement;• Respects diversity - treats others with respect. Is understanding avoids unnecessary conflict;• Managing self - exhibits a strong sense of own capabilities. Demonstrates honesty, integrity and ethical conduct. Accepts ownership and accountability for own actions;• Six month custodial contract or permanent full-time position; • Contractors must be insured and bonded; and • A criminal record check will be required.
Metlakatla offers competitive wages and benefits and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and detailed resume in confi-dence to the following no later than Friday, July 18, 2014.
Gordon Tomlinson, Executive DirectorMetlakatla Governing Council
PO Box 459 Prince Rupert BC V8J 3R2Tel: 250.628.3234 Fax: 250.628.9205
CONTRACTDistribution contracts with two lucrative and well repute companies. Distribution of dairy, ice cream and bread products. Servicing the Prince Rupert and surrounding area includ-ing; Port Edward, Haida Gwaii, and surrounding vil-lages. This is a company as-set sale. Also including one truck and a number of misc. items. Subject to prior ap-proval from contracted com-panies.For further informationplease call 250-600-2509 or email [email protected] $175,000. Open in reasonable offers.
Real Estate
Houses For Sale
Legal Notices
Real Estate
Lots2.5 ACRE LOTS, LUMBY, BCMabel Estates 5 mins from town, pristine lush views. De-signed and ready to build. Wells & power at lot. Starting, $139,000, $50,000 below as-sessed value. 250-317-2807.
Rentals
Apt/Condo for Rent
ROOSEVELT HEIGHTS
APARTMENTSExteriors renovated
3 bedroom apartments.
Heat and hot water included.
No smoking. No pets
$850 per month.
References required.
Phone between 9am - 6pm
250-627-8123
Houses For Sale
Legal Notices
Rentals
Apt/Condo for Rent
CLIFF SIDE APARTMENTS
1123-1137 Borden StreetAdult-oriented.
Quiet location with harbour view.
Heat and hot water included. Minutes walking to
downtown and hospital. References required.
1, 2, or 3 bedroom suites. Some furnished. Prince Rupert
PR: 3 bdrm house avail July 1. $1,250 per mo. 250-624-4598
PR: 4 bdrm 4 bath 1/2 duplex located in quiet neighborhood. Lrg laundry & storage. 2 full kitchens & living rooms, 2 fi re-places. Avail. now. $2000 per mon. Call 604-788-7679. Viewmore info & photos @ www.kijij i.ca/v-house-rental/ prince-rupert/beautiful-1-2-duplex-home-on-sloan-avenue/595183787
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Rooms for RentFurnished room for rent inPrince Rupert. Shared living dinning room and kitchen, allutilities and internet included.Laundry facilities. Ocean View, fi replace. Ref recd. Elizabeth 250-624-5854 (home) 778-884-5854 (cell) Avail. Aug. 1st.
Suites, LowerPR: Lrg 1 Brdm suite for Rent.Close to the hospital. Avail. Immediately. Call 250-624-1765
