The Northern View, March 21, 2012

◆ School board discusses budget for the coming year...

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◆ A&W confirms plans for Prince Rupert location...

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Ridley Terminals could be back on the market according to president and chief operating officer George Dorsey, who was speaking at a Platts Coal Properties and Investment Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on March 16 “The government understands the facility is, politically, becoming difficult,” Dorsey told those gathered at the conference.

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Dorsey said the terminal has $120 million of cash in the bank, and during a speech at the Vancouver Board of Trade on March 15 board chair Bud Smith outlined just how much the value of the terminal had changed since previous attempts to sell it.

“Today Ridley’s enterprise value is not the $5 million it was to be sold for in 2005, but rather a projected $750 million at the 2012 year-end, and approaching $1.5 billion when our current expansion completes by 2015. At year-end 2012 that plus-$200 million accumulated deficit [at the end of 2006] will be gone, to be replaced by retained earnings...Our projected net profit for the year ending December 2011, under new accounting rules, will be above

$100 million,” he said.

“By any measure, that is an extraordinary financial success story for taxpayers...Ridley has achieved that turnaround by requiring its users to pay full market price for service; provide minimum guaranteed throughput; and by preferring long term contracts to spot arrangements.”

Talk of the sale also comes following an “asset review” conducted by the Government of Canada over a year ago that looks at whether or not crown corporations still perform a useful function, are still relevant to their original purpose and that they are wise use of taxpayer dollars.

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◆ CORPORATE ASSET REVIEW

Ridley Terminal sale is completely speculative, says chair Continued from page 1 “The Federal Government has said repeatedly they’re actively looking at all kinds of options for their hard assets, such as land and operations, and no doubt that opens all kinds of opportunity to speculate,” said Smith, adding that there is no change to the status quo at the moment.

MP Nathan Cullen also said it seemed speculative, but said making any movement on the matter at the subject wouldn’t make sense.

“After putting so many millions into Ridley Terminals, why would you want to sell it when it is finally making money after so many years of not...We’ve seen a few iterations of wanting to sell Ridley. My worry is that it fits into the ideology of the current government to privatize everything and sell off crown corporations. I don’t want Ridley Terminals to fall victim to that,” he said, adding that

bringing forward the idea should take the form of more than an announcement or budget item.

“It should go to Parliament for an honest debate. People need to have an opportunity to have their voice heard, especially here in the northwest where it MP Nathan Cullen would have such an impact.”

As for the current expansion Smith told the Board of Trade that the doubling of capacity could be just a start.

“We have begun initial planning to acquire more land from the Prince Rupert Port Authority, option a water lot for a second jetty, so that we can grow Ridley’s capacity to 60 million metric tonnes, which

“It should go to Parliament for an honest debate. People need to have an opportunity to have their voice heard...”

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The federal government established it’s Corporate Asset Review Process in the 2008 budget to review crown corporations to assess their operations and see which ones could be sold, this includes Ridley Terminals. will make Ridley one of the largest facilities of its kind on the entire Pacific Ocean,” he said, noting that the cost of the expansion is coming from the company’s cash f low.

“The often tritely used phrase ‘world class’ will be truly applicable to both Prince Rupert and Ridley Terminals when that next phase is completed.” ~With files from www.platts.com

◆ EDUCATION

“Modern Education” pilot-course coming to CHSS

By Martina Perry The Northern View At the monthly school board

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The pilot-course was one of the 27-projects suggested for next school years budget.

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◆ TECHNOLOGY & POLITICS

iPhone incompatible website becomes budget issue

By Alan S. Hale The Northern View City council has decided to add a possible overhaul of the City of Prince Rupert’s website to the long, long list of projects to consider when they draw up the municipal budget next month.

The City’s website uses a program called Adobe Flash to create its interactive, animated menus. The problem is that while conventional PC’s and laptops have no problem with flash website elements, the program is not supported on mobile devices created by Apple.

This means no one with an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch can access anything on the City’s website using those devices; devices that are dominating the smart phone and tablet computer markets. When the website is accessed on one of these, all you see is the website background and message telling you to download a Flash plug-in, which is essentially impossible to do on an Apple device unless you jail-break it, which voids the warranty.

The council last looked at this issue in January after councillor Jennifer Rice raised the issue in council. City staff produced some ballpark estimates for fixing the problem that ranged from $10,000 to have the flash elements replaced with Applefriendly HTML5 (a free-to-use programming language which is gaining popularity in the technology world due in no small part to Apple’s decision to not support flash in order to promote its use) to $50,000 for a complete rebuilding of the city’s six-year-old website.

During that meeting some councillors (some of who are Apple device users themselves) indicated that it was important to keep the website up to date with changes on the web and in technology. Other councillors felt that it was a lot of money to fix a problem few people in Prince Rupert experience.

Council asked city staff to contact website development companies to see what their options are and solid quotes on how much it would cost the city. On Monday night, staff came back with the information.

City staff contacted six different web one would be a complete rebuilding of the several years. developers, mostly based in the Lower website from the ground up into a new, The last option was to leave the question Mainland, but also one company based in cutting edge website. This website would of what to do about the website until the Smithers, and came back to council with be put together by a high caliber design council begins the budgeting process next four different options. team and would include a separate site for month. This is option council decided to The first is just a fix of the Flash issue, mobile devices, the website would be focus- take, reasoning that it made more sense to by simply removing the Flash elements and group tested to ensure that it’s easy to use, get a better handle on how much the city has replacing them with identical ones using have surveys to gather feedback about to spend and HTML5. The website would be effectively the design, include accessibility options what should unchanged except now it would be for visually impaired users, an advanced be given compatible with Apple devices. The quotes content management system for city staff, priority before staff got for this option were $9,120 and and smooth integration of both Twitter and deciding how $12,150.

Facebook. much they Week of March 21 The advantage to this option is that it’s The downside to this is the price tag: want to put Not for Navigational Purposes the cheapest, and it would fix the problem. $47,000, but if council went this route, the toward the Wed., March 21 The downside is that in Internet terms the website wouldn’t need to be remodelled for city’s website.

High: 1:43 AM / 21.02 ft city’s website is already Low: 7:49 AM / 4.98 ft quite old and doesn’t High: 1:54 PM / 20.97 ft take advantage of any of Low: 8:03 PM / 4.62 ft the modern innovations Sunrise: 7:39 AM on the net, like social Sunset: 7:58 PM media.

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◆ SCHOOL DISTRICT 52

School board hears more ideas for the upcoming budget

By Martina Perry The Northern View At their meeting on Monday night, School District 52’s third and final Annual Budget Consultation meeting regarding the 2012/2013 school year budget was held at Charles Hays Secondary School, with information about funding being released, as well as several presentations being made in favour of potential projects that could become part of the budget.

Perhaps the most important piece of information shared with the public during the meeting was the release of the “preliminary” budget number, which at this time is $25,161,000. This number is based on an estimation of enrollment in September. The budget amount is slightly higher than the current school year’s $25,500,000.

“When we determine our actual enrollment

in September, we submit that to the Ministry of Education and they make adjustments to the funding along the way,” explained secretary-treasurer Cam McIntyre.

As well, the board will also have some surplus funds from the current school year’s budget, however exact numbers will not be known until the end of June, with knowledge of what the money will be spent on until the fall. The estimation at this time is $36,576.

The board has been warning the public that they expected a reduction in funding protection of about $400,000 for the next school year, with the actual number of reduction being $383,000.

However, the district did receive two additional pieces of money, $43,640 that will be allocated to the district for the implementation of the new education plan, and $161,651 provided through the Learning Improvement Fund that the ministry is currently putting forward to

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For the 2012/2013 school year, the estimated amount of money that the district will receive will be $14,463,000, which is down slightly from 2011/2012’s $14,803,000 due to a decline in enrollment.

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Prince Rupert and Region Music Society, in regards to funding different aspects of band. All three discussed the positive outcomes of funding for a grade five-band program, additional instruments that are too costly for students and cannot be purchased in town and more funding for a band room located at CHSS. “Offering band in grade Kristy Tillman five will give our students the opportunity to begin band a year sooner without having to make a difficult decision to choose between band and all other exploratory classes offered at the middle school,” Tillman pointed out.

Band teacher Fox addressed the lack of instruments with a creative comparison.

“Steak and potatoes is delicious, but where’s the butter? Where’s the garlic? You need all the different flavors, just like you need all the different instruments in order to make the fully rounded sound,” he said.

Linda Hikida, District Principal of Student Support Services, made a presentation later in the meeting to help sway the board into funding another full-time Learning Resource teacher in the district.

“It would serve our students very well and it would help us work as an even more collaborative team than we already are,” said Hikida.

CHSS Principal Sandy Jones made a presentation to the board regarding expanding the Modern Education course, which is currently available to Grade nine students.

The course consists of project-based learning that will address the Grade 9 curriculum for humanities, art and science.

A d d i t i o n a l l y, there was one written submission regarding increased library assistant time, something that would undoubtedly benefit the district. All together, 27-projects were suggested for the budget, some of which coming from an online survey, something new the district is doing.

The second survey can currently be found at www.sd52.bc.ca/ survey that allows members of the public to have a say in which initiatives they think should be prioritized.

There were 39 responses on the new survey, while first one only got six. The survey will remain open until Monday, March 26.

The board is expecting the budget to be completed and online at: approved at the regularly scheduled board meeting on Tuesday, April 10, 2012.

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◆ BC TRANSIT

Council gives the go-ahead for review of bus system

By Alan S. Hale The Northern View At their meeting last Monday night, the Prince Rupert city council gave the go-ahead to BC Transit to begin their service review of the city’s bus system.

The service review, which could take 30 weeks to complete, will have BC Transit going over practically every aspect of Prince Rupert’s public transportation setup looking for inefficiencies, ways to cut costs, and improve customer satisfaction.

“As part of that, we develop a Service Review Plan, and that plan contains your objectives for the

◆ SCHOOL RENOVATION

review. What is the scope of the review? What do we want to see?

Do you want to see more service?

Is there a part of the city that is not being served? Is there a part of the city that historically used to be important but has become less important, and now other areas are more important than in the past,” Todd Dupuis, the senior regional transit manager for BC Transit told the City Council.

Once the community’s needs and objectives for its transit system are established, the review can get begin in earnest. When it finishes, BC Transit will present recommendations for changes to the bus system to council, who

will be responsible for deciding efficient and cost-effective when it recovers about 49 per cent, and if they should be implemented or compared to other municipal bus that’s a major urban centre, with not. systems of a similar size, despite 100,000 rides a day.”

“Once the service review is being one of the oldest systems in The HandyDART service costs complete, we then make, as an the province. the city about $50.61 an hour to entity, a series of recommendations Approximately 370,000 run, which is one of the lowest to the City. But it’s not a finalized passengers use the regular busses operating costs in the province document it’s a kind of dialogue in the city every year and it is for this kind of service. The cost that says ‘here’s what we think, projected to top 400,000 in 2012. recovery from fares is also very how do you feel about our Approximately 5,000 people every low, only about 5.5 per cent. But recommendations?’ Then we work year used the city’s HandyDART Dupuis says that this is normal back and forth about what you want bus service meant for those with considering that the HandyDART to see, then we finalize our report limited mobility who can’t make service takes much longer than with recommendations, then it’s their way to a regular bus stop. conventional busses and can only given to yourselves for approval.

It costs the city $91.20 to run the take very few passengers an hour.

It’s up to you to say ‘yes, we want normal buses in Prince Rupert for “The driver has to get out of the to implement those changes,” an hour and the busses run about bus, walk to the front door, help the Dupuis told council.

9,900 operational hours every year, person to the bus if they’re mobile But before any of that can get with an average of 37 people riding or pushes their wheelchair, lowers underway, city council the busses every hour. This is well the ramp, puts the wheelchair on, needed to take the first below the highest operating costs wheels them inside, attaches the step, which was to for a bus system of a similar size in securing straps to the chair, goes approve the memorandum BC, which is $137.00. back to their seat and drives again. of understanding that The city recovers about 32 per So it’s normal to only have three or committed themselves cent of their cost of running the four passengers an hour on a welland BC Transit to actually busses by collecting fares from performing system.” going ahead with the passengers, this is the secondPrince Rupert’s bus system is review. This is what they highest cost recovery rate in BC operated by a private contractor, did on Monday night. (again, when compared to similarly FirstCanada ULC, who’s seven According to Dupuis sized bus systems). year contract is over in a year’s and the BC Transit data he “Your system is very efficient,” time at the end of March in 2013, be seamless all around the building,” brought with him to show says Dupuis. but it could be extended for twice explained secretary-treasurer Cam to the council, Prince “The best performing system for a year at a time if need be.

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CHSS Building Envelope Project almost ready to enter the second phase

By Martina Perry The Northern View The Charles Hays Secondary School Building Envelope Project continues to move forward, with the first phase almost being complete.

Demolition is 98 per cent done through Phase 1 of the development, with only a few window units remaining.

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OPINION

MY VIEW…

Enough with the talk about RTI sale...

Here we go again.

That was my thought when I got word that Ridley Terminals COO George Dorsey told a conference in Florida that the government was looking to sell Ridley Terminals.

It’s certainly not the first time the idea has come up, the last time being in 2009, but hopefully it will be the last time the idea comes up.

Looking back into the archives, the idea last came up in 2009 when there were bids for the purchase of the facility received. The result, though, was the departure of RTI chair Dan Veniez who had been pushing for the terminal to run in a more commercial manner. While the terminal wasn’t sold, management was given the green light to operate Ridley Terminals in a commercial manner, and the results have so far been quite outstanding. There are a number of long-term contracts signed for a significant amount of volume.

When the idea of selling RTI came up a few years ago, response was swift. The mayors of Prince Rupert and Port Edward voiced their opposition, as did mayors from northeastern BC communities like Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge. Gary Coons and Nathan Cullen weighed in, and the whole idea generally went over like a lead balloon. It was quickly and summarily dismissed.

Now I understand that the Government of Canada is going to review their assets and make sure taxpayers are getting bang for their buck, and the reality of Ridley Terminals has changed so much in the past few years it’s crazy - from a money losing entity to one that is funding a massive expansion

from operating revenues. But at this point in time it makes no sense to examine the sale of Ridley Terminals, and with demand for coal growing to the extent that current chair Bud Smith mentions a possible expansion to accommodate 60 million tonnes, I don’t see where it makes sense in the future.

While a review of assets from the government makes sense, the frequency with which this comes up doesn’t. A decision was made three years ago - stick with it especially in the current economic reality.

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Pinterest offers great potential for tourism marketing If you’re on Facebook (and let’s face it, that’s where your customers are these days), you’ve likely noticed that in the past three months a social media platform called Pinterest has exploded onto the scene. You might be sick to death of the level of detail on your friends’ dining and decorating choices, but hiding behind this barrage there is a golden opportunity for tourism marketing.

Put simply, Pinterest is the ultimate wish list. It’s a site where you can collect, organize and share pictures, recipes, and other content under specific themes such as cooking, home decorating, hobbies, and so on. You sign in through either Facebook or Twitter. You follow folks with similar interests, and these can grow quite specific, and off you go. I set up an account and spent some time on it just to learn its potential for tourism marketing, and I have to admit that it’s quite addictive.

Pinterest is booming – in a way not seen since Facebook took over the web in 2005.

The platform has actually been around since 2010, but it’s only since Christmas that it’s

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by Martha Stewart, with canning Talking tourism jar lanterns, 101 indoor activities growth.

And it is phenomenal. In for children, 50 cool ways to style January it hit the milestone of hair for the workplace and about 10 million unique US visitors every workout motivation picture – a growth record – and with available. But then, I realized: 11.7 million registered users Pinterest was built for women.” at the moment it’s seen a daily At the beginning of the travel user increase of 145% since the planning cycle, when the consumer BRUCE WISHART beginning of the year. Users is simply collecting ideas for spend more time on Pinterest future trips, Pinterest is ideal from than on Twitter, and it generates a broad marketing standpoint. As more referral traffic than YouTube. In fact we all know, a million-dollar shot is simply 95% of the “pins” are “re-pins,” so the the best way of triggering a potential visitor’s “virability” of site content is magic. interest. Just create a platform for showing But here’s the real kicker: 95 per cent of your best images, and let it go crazy. Taking Pinterest users are female. And guess who this thinking to the next level, I can’t think does the decision making in travel in most of a better way to track consumer intent to households? travel.

“I’ll admit that the full potential of Pinterest I think that it will work on the next level as a visitor search or tourism destination tool as well, when the consumer has made their was lost on me at first,” Samantha Maltais destination choice. A photo of a jumping wrote last week on the SilverTech blog. “At whale, of your best suite, or of your signature first glance, Pinterest looks like it was created dish, might be the potential visitor’s first

exposure to these experiences. That should help finalize the sale on a trip to Prince Rupert, and ensure that your business or attraction is on the visitor’s “must experience” list.

To measure your success, check the referrals on your Google Analytics. As with most forms of online marketing, the most specific imaginable tracking is at your fingertips. Yet even just common sense gives it even more value than that. “Pinterest allows you to determine what common interests your destination visitors share,” writes Troy Thompson at Travel 2.0. “If someone has pinned a photo of your destination, it only takes a few more clicks to learn what else they are interested in. Think of it as a mood board for your brand. And one that you did not have to pay your branding agency for.”

It’s natural shake your head and say, “Another one? I can’t manage the social media that I’m already trying to do.” But this one is really low maintenance, and its value is growing more apparent with each passing day.

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Sport Fishing Institute responds to halibut allocation Editor: Re: Allocation is about conservation, March 14 Prince Rupert Northern View Mr. Haukness’s assertion that the halibut biomass is currently low is quite true.

No recreational angler would ever argue that they want to put their desire to fish ahead of the conservation and responsible management of the fisheries resource that as Canadians, we all own. Unfortunately, his demand that each user group should “do its part to conserve stocks” would

be more meaningful if he first acknowledged that 436 commercial quota holders “owned’ 85 per cent of Canada’s halibut TAC while 100,000 recreational anglers share 15 per cent. Any reasonable person looking at the allocation models would conclude that recreational anglers are being asked to bear a far higher proportion of the burden.

Similarly, Haukness can’t resist playing games with numbers when he mentions the recent reallocation decision.

While DFO’s decision to increase the recreational share from 12-15 per cent is a 25 per cent lift, it is most certainly NOT a

Saying thanks to local doctors Editor: Cudo’s to the doctors and nursing staff at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital (PRRH).

My story begins 50 miles off the West Coast of Haida Gwaii, (Q.C.I.) on a fishing vessel, known as a dragger on February 29/12. It was an accident that I found, 23 hours later that I had broken a bone in my ankle. When I arrived at PRRH, I was treated and released within 1 and 1/2 hours from being diagnosed with a fracture that needed to be looked at the next morning by Dr. Smith.

The care from Dr. Joubert, X ray Technician, and Nursing staff on Thursday March 1/12 was unbelievable. On Friday, March 2/12 when I went to see Dr. Smith, the staff of the new shift, continued too look after me at the same professional manner as I had the previous night.

A operation that took a six inch plate and nine screws later by Dr. Smith and his colleagues, turned out I am sure too be in my favour.

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Cuts to developmental education hurt most vulnerable Editor: In India, when a person drops out of school, he or she does not get a second chance to continue that education, according to my two Punjabi students.

We are so fortunate in Canada. We continue to provide access and support to adults who want to complete their interrupted educations to improve their quality of life.

However, that access and support is slipping away under our noses. We can witness it firsthand in the alarming erosion of our developmental education department at Northwest Community College.

The college is in a deficit. We know that part of that deficit is a result of the failure of the provincial government to factor a cost of living increase into the budget. We know that it costs more to offer programs and services to citizens in this remote part of the world.

There is another culprit closer to home, and that may be past college management and board of governors who let this deficit

mount. And now, in an effort to recuperate from past poor, possibly irresponsible spending decisions, a new management and a new board of governors seem to have adopted a utilitarian ethos of cutting off limbs to save the college body. I doubt if the amputations will save this body. I fear that it will disfigure it beyond recognition.

The developmental department at the college is not efficient, according to the upper managers who are making the deficit-busting decisions. We, don’t know what analysis is being used to guide this administration’s decisions.. We – many of us at the college - have repeatedly asked for this research, so we can see for ourselves the ‘facts’ that are guiding the cuts. That information has not been forthcoming. We do not know where we have been bleeding from, and management will not share their research.

37 per cent of the deficit is being paid for by gutting developmental education. What is developmental education? Those are the classes that do not exist in India. No

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Miracles happen in our classrooms. They are not efficient by traditional numbercrunching analysis. Many of our learners take more than one semester to complete a grade-level. Many of our learners target their studies to take only prerequisites for entry into other programs, so they look as if they have not completed a full grade level. Many of our learners transfer part way through a program to a bigger centre. Many of our learners have cognitive delays and barriers that prevent them from completing a level of study. Many of our adult learners interrupt their educations to respond to the demands and responsibilities of family and community, and if they are gone too long, they must start over – but they are given that opportunity!

The faculty in developmental education programs see very different people than do

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Fewer than half of the population of learners in development education programs will be served this coming year. Those in small and more remote communities will essentially be denied any access. We deny a significant proportion of our region’s own citizens one important avenue to escape marginalization and participate in our region’s prosperity and quality of life.

I grieve for those who would have been our future learners who now have been shut out by the college’s short sighted decisions.

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Respondent missed the point: Negotiations not about wages Editor, I would like to thank Mr. Sawchuk for his opinion, outlined in his letter “To the teachers: What part of no don’t you understand?”

I certainly respect everyone’s right to voice their perspectives. I would like to respectfully ask Mr. Sawchuk, “What part of my letter did he not understand?” I clearly state in my letter that teachers know that there is only so much money to go around. I also state that the main purpose of my letter was to inform people about Bill 22 . He clearly seems to have missed my point.

The sticking point in negotiations is not the wage increase or benefits.

As I stated, while a cost of living increase would be nice, that is not why negotiations have gone sideways. This battle is not about

wages or benefits. “Us” teachers are upset at our constitutional rights being attacked and undermined.

We resent not being allowed the same rights as everyone else under the constitution in order to negotiate our contract. We resent a government that continually breaks the law and never has to pay the consequence .

It is also unfortunate that much of his opinion is based on inaccurate information. The education budget for BC is actually $4.7 billion, $10 billion less than what was stated in his letter. Secondly, “us” teachers do not receive lump sum payments upon retirement for sick days not used. Thirdly, teachers are not the highest paid in Ontario due to the fact that they have the highest number of taxpayers. They are the highest paid because they sustained

job action for several years in order to gain a better contract.

In his letter, Mr. Sawchuk points to benefits that teachers have, that others do not. I certainly agree that many people in other jobs deserve more than they currently have.

However, it is important to point out that people that choose to work in the private sector also have the ability to negotiate decent wages, benefits and working conditions, with their employer, just as is done in the public sector. It is also true that most of the benefits that people, in both the public and the private sector, currently enjoy would not be around had not unions fought for these rights in the past. Yes, “us” teachers have many good benefits in our contract, but these have come after years of negotiation, concessions and compromise. I

could go on to argue the points put forward by Mr. Sawchuk, but the point is being missed. This dispute is not about wages, no matter how many times the government tries to tell you it is.

Mr. Sawchuk also states that he doesn’t believe “us” teachers “have anything to complain about.” Maybe “us” teachers should stop complaining on behalf of the students in our classrooms.

Maybe we should just let them fall through the cracks and receive an inadequate or mediocre education due to a lack of resources and funding. Maybe we should stop fighting for more resources to help those students who are struggling in our system. Perhaps we should just take the money being offered for educationally unsound classrooms and just do what we can. Maybe

we should stop complaining that billions of dollars are being wasted by our provincial government on items such as roofs for sports stadiums, instead of being invested in our future generations.

As for the question as to what part of No that “us” teachers don’t understand, Mr. Sawchuk might want to direct that question at government. We say NO to underfunded and overcrowded classrooms. We say NO to the stripping away of our constitutional rights. We say NO to taking away seniority provisions and due process and fair dismissal. We say NO to an attack on our professional integrity. We say NO to Bill 22.

Apparently our government doesn’t understand the meaning of NO either.

Anna Ashley

Government seems to want to take schools back to the 1950s Editor: It appears as the first talking point in Bill22 is a cooling off period.

Does this imply that not only the BCTF but the government has a problem with constructive consultation?

Isn’t it the government that has eliminated a judicial decision by rewriting legislation to suit their desires?

Isn’t it the government that thinks that consultation with teachers concerning their classes isn’t relevant to the quality of education for all students in a classroom?

Do any of the children from the MLAs on the government side go to public school? If so how many of their children’s classrooms have not three but four, five, six, seven or more designated special needs students in them?

Does this government really propose that going back to the time of the 1950’s is how school should be run? At that time frame

when I was in school no one, and I mean no one, was designated as special needs. There were, to the best of my knowledge, no FAS, ADHD, HA, ODD, OCD etc. students around who required medication-by the way getting a designation for these students has become almost impossible in some districts thanks to changes made by the government.

Oh and by the way autism wasn’t heard of and if you had a physical disability you went to a special school in our area. My cousin who was in a wheelchair was given the option of attending regular school or his special setting and he let his mother know that under no circumstances did he want to be in a regular classroom despite his intellectual capabilities. You see he required care with toileting and the thought of not having a family member meeting his personal needs didn’t sit well with him.

He was totally integrated in our community but he wanted some

shred of dignity when dealing with his personal needs.

I am not suggesting that we should go back to separate but equal schools but rather that we consider the needs of each student not only academically but emotionally as well.

Another note, those who are LD -learning disabled - or MI - Mildly Intellectually disabled supposedly receive their funding in the block funding to all students.

This simply is a joke. We have so many tools at our disposal to assist students in both of these categories.

However, without proper funding they don’t have these tools at their disposal which can alleviate many of the struggles they face academically.

Finally we were in classes of over 30 and if you didn’t learn you failed. Failure wasn’t such a stigma back then, however, few actually failed and those that did ended up in special schools for their further education at the High

School level where they learned skills that would assist them in getting a job. What happens to these students now ???

Also when students had a problem at home the parents didn’t arrive at the school ready to do battle with the teacher or principal.

Children were held accountable for their actions.

Frankly this whole situation has nothing to do with children or finances or developing a better learning environment for all. This

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WISE BUYERS READ THE LEGAL COPY: Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers may be cancelled at any time without notice. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. *Purchase a new 2012 Fusion SE with automatic transmission for $19,999 after Total Manufacturer Rebate of $5,000 and customer cash of $1,000 deducted. Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate has been deducted. Offer includes a Manufacturer Rebate of $5,000, customer cash of $1,000, and freight and air tax of $1,600 but excludes variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Manufacturer Rebates can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. **Choose 5.99% annual percentage rate (APR) purchase financing on a new 2012 Fusion SE with automatic transmission for a maximum of 72 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Purchase financing monthly payment is $285 (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of $132 with a down payment of $2,800 or equivalent trade-in.

Cost of borrowing is $3,317.83 or APR of 5.99% and total to be repaid is $20,516.83. Offer includes a Manufacturer Rebate of $5,000, customer cash of $1,000, and freight and air tax of $1,600 but excludes variable charges of license, fuel fill charge, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and charges, any environmental charges or fees, and all applicable taxes. Taxes are payable on the full amount of the purchase price after Manufacturer Rebate deducted. Bi-Weekly payments are only available using a customer initiated PC (Internet Banking) or Phone Pay system through the customer’s own bank (if offered by that financial institution). The customer is required to sign a monthly payment contract with a first payment date one month from the contract date and to ensure that the total monthly payment occurs by the payment due date. Bi-weekly payments can be made by making payments equivalent to the sum of 12 monthly payments divided by 26 bi-weekly periods every two weeks commencing on the contract date. Dealer may sell for less. Offers vary by model and not all combinations will apply. †From Feb. 1, 2012 to Apr. 2, 2012, receive $250/$500/$750/ $1,000/$1,500/ $1,750/ $2,000/$3,000/$3,250/ $3,500/ $4,000/ $4,500/$5,000/ $5,500/$6,000/ $6,500/$7,000/ $7,500/$8,000 in Manufacturer Rebates with the purchase or lease of a new 2012 Focus (excluding S)/2012 Flex SE, E-Series/2012 Explorer (excluding Base)/2012 Taurus SE, Escape I4 Manual, Transit Connect (excluding Electric)/2011 Fiesta S, Ranger Super Cab XL and Regular Cab/2012 Mustang Value Leader/ 2012 [Fusion S, F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs], 2011 [Taurus SE, F-150 Regular Cab XL 4x2 Value Leader] /2012 [Flex (excluding SE)], 2011 [Fusion S]/ 2011 Fiesta (excluding S)/2012 Mustang V6 (excluding Value Leader)/ 2012 [Taurus (excluding SE), Edge (excluding SE), Expedition], 2011 [F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs]/ 2012 Mustang GT/ 2012 [Fusion (excluding S), Escape and Hybrid (excluding I4 Manual)], 2011 [Taurus (excluding SE)]/2012 [Escape V6, F-250 to F-450 gas engine (excluding Chassis Cabs)], 2011 [Fusion (Excluding S), Ranger Super Cab (excluding XL)]/2011 Expedition/2012 F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2) non-5.0L/ 2012 F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2) 5.0L /2012 [F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew non-5.0L, F-250 to F-450 diesel engine (excluding Chassis Cabs)], 2011 [F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew non-5.0L and 3.7L engines]/2012 [F-150 Super Cab and Super Crew 5.0L], 2011 [F-250 to F-450 Gas engine (excluding Chassis Cabs) - all Raptor, GT500, BOSS302, and Medium Truck models excluded. This offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at either the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ††Offer valid from February 1, 2012 to April 2, 2012 (the “Program Period”). Receive a maximum of [$500]/ [$1000] worth of selected Ford custom accessories, factory installed options, or Customer Cash with the purchase or lease of a new 2012 Ford [Fiesta, Focus, Escape]/[Fusion, Mustang (excluding GT 500), Taurus, Edge, Flex, Explorer, Expedition, E-Series, Transit Connect] (each an “Eligible Vehicle”) during the Program Period (the “Offer”). Offer must be applied to the Eligible Vehicle. The Eligible Vehicle must be delivered or factory ordered during the Program Period. Taxes payable on the total price of the Eligible Vehicle (including accessories and factory options), before the Offer value is deducted. This Offer is subject to vehicle, accessory, and factory installed option availability. Only one (1) Offer may be applied toward the purchase or lease of each Eligible Vehicle. This Offer can be used in conjunction with most retail consumer offers made available by Ford of Canada at the time of factory order or delivery, but not both. This Offer is not combinable with CPA, GPC, Daily Rental Allowances, the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP), or the A/X/Z/D/F Plan Program.

Some conditions apply. Offer available to residents of Canada only. ***Estimated fuel consumption ratings for the 2012 Fusion 2.5L I4 6-speed automatic transmission: [9.0L/100km (31MPG) City, 6.0L/100km (47MPG) Hwy]. Fuel consumption ratings based on Transport Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary based on road conditions, vehicle loading, vehicle equipment, and driving habits. ‡Remember that even advanced technology cannot overcome the laws of physics. It’s always possible to lose control of a vehicle due to inappropriate driver input for the conditions. †††© 2012 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2012 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

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our members. There is a cost to members for the lunch, but we try to keep it low. We are able to do this thanks to Baker Boy who donates so much towards our purchase of the bread, buns and pastries that we use. Honestly, we could not do what we do without their supreme generosity. Paul and Pat, Carrie and Kim, Angela and the rest of the gang at Baker Boy, you are the best and we thank you every day for your support and wonderful service.

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◆ CEREMONY

Plaque to mark Indigenous garden Contributed The Northern View Local Elders joined staff, students and invited guests at Northwest Community College on March 9 in a short ceremony to bless a bronze plaque that will mark the Indigenous Garden.

Judy Thompson, NWCC First Nations Studies instructor and Nancy Mackin, MRAIC Phd (who originally designed the garden), invited the Kaien Elders from the Prince Rupert Friendship House to a presentation during a meeting of the College’s First Nations Council.

In a moving and powerful event, First Nations representatives from throughout the Northwest

met and introduced themselves, many sharing their First Nations names and lineage. The Elders joined the First Nations Council, including NWCC President Dr. Denise Henning, for lunch. After lunch, everyone proceeded to the Indigenous Garden where Elder Leonard Alexcee, a member of the Tsimshian Nation of Lax Kw’alaams from the Killer Whale Clan, blessed the bronze plaque. The plaque is embossed with the Sm’algyax words SUWILAAY’MSGM S’NOODYN A TAX’NII GOO and the English translation of “The Learning Garden of Everything”.

The plaque will be fixed on a rock in the middle of the garden providing a centrepiece for the

many varieties of Indigenous plants. The garden supports the Prince Rupert Campus’s journey towards incorporating Indigenous knowledge in post-secondary education.

“Listening to the Elders and members of the First Nations council speak of their connection to their territories was both moving and humbling,” said Wendy Contributed photo Prystay, NWCC Prince Tsimshian Elder Leonard Alexcee, centre, blesses the new plaque that Rupert Campus Manager. will be installed at NWCC Prince Rupert Campus’s Indigenous Gardens.

“We were very proud NWCC instructor Judy Thompson, right, holds the plaque, while NWCC to host this event and look President Dr. Denise Henning, left, holds up an umbrella for an Elder. forward to the continued involvement of the Elders on our campus.”

Terrace campus in 2008. They College community, including NWCC created Indigenous showcase local plants and flora staff, students and the region’s Gardens at its Prince Rupert and with symbolic meanings for the Aboriginal people.

FUNDING FOR STUDENTS, NOT FOR WAGE HIKES. The BCTF is demanding a 15 per cent wage hike and other benefits that would cost $2 billion and raise taxes for BC families. Virtually all other public sector unions have settled for no wage increases.

It’s unacceptable that schools are disrupted and that students and their families are inconvenienced over an unreasonable salary demand in difficult economic times. The union is making claims and demands that simply don’t add up.

BCTF CLAIMS AND DEMANDS

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The union wants more paid time outside the classroom – sick leave for teachers on call, expanded bereavement and discretionary leave.

The government wants more time for teacher training and to ensure that Pro-D days really are for professional development.

The union says all teaching positions should be selected on the basis of seniority.

The government supports seniority but qualifications must also count so that math teachers teach math, and science teachers teach science.

The union says that teachers who perform poorly in evaluations will be dismissed – ‘one strike and you’re out’.

The government wants to support teacher improvement through a standardized evaluation process.

The union says that government refuses to negotiate.

There has been over a year of negotiations and 78 full bargaining sessions.

The union says that class size limits have been eliminated.

Class size limits will remain in place on all grades across BC.

The union says that BC has 700 fewer special needs teachers.

2100 new teaching assistants have been hired since 2001. And, with a new $165 million Learning Improvement Fund, we will hire more.

It’s time to focus on what matters most in education – BC’s students. That’s why we are focused on per-student funding which is at an all time high, not on wage increases.

We all want to do more to make BC’s education system even better. It’s the driving force behind BC’s Education Plan that teachers, parents and students are helping to shape.

Teachers care about their students. Parents care about their children’s future.

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◆ NORTHWEST AIRWAVES

Bell Canada plans to buy Astral Media for $3.38 billion

By Shaun Thomas The Northern View Ownership of the northwest’s television station and several radio stations changed hands last week, with Bell Canada agreeing

to purchase Astral Media for $3.38 billion.

Astral Media currently operates CFTK TV, CFJW FM and EZ Rock radio stations. The deal is subject to approval by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications

Commission and the Competition Bureau According to a Bell spokesperson, there are no plans currently in place to make any changes to the local stations should the deal go through.

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North Coast COMING EVENTS MAR 24 - ***CHANGE OF VENUE*** Senior’s Games Zone 10 Meeting will be held at 1:00pm at the Seniors’ Centre, 21 Grenville Cresent. The 2012 Zone 10 Memberships are now available from Dawn Quast (Prince Rupert), Anne Ferguson (Kitimat) and Pat Kirkaldy (Terrace)

MAR 31 - Prince Rupert Skating Club Presents Ice Gala 2012 “Artist Medleys”. Jim Ciccone Civic Center Arena. Showtime at 7pm, Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets will be available at Oceanside Sports or at the door.

APR 1 - EASTER CRAFT FAIR, in the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre Auditorium in Prince Rupert, Sunday, from 11am - 4pm. Tables are available to rent by contacting Shawna at SKontzie@citytel.net

APRIL 2 - Author Des Kennedy will be reading at the Prince Rupert Library at 7PM. Des is an award-winning writer, gardener and actisvist, with four books of essays, three novels and a recent memoir. He has appeared on radio, television and as a columnist for gardening magazines, as well as leading garden tours in many areas of the world. And he is funny!

APR 10 - “Language Revitalization: How Can We Keep Aboriginal Languages Alive?”

Presented by University Credit faculty Judy Thompson. At Northwest Community College we have a passion for educational leadership.

We foster excellence in instruction and learning in a unique and spectacular environment.

Open to the Public. 7:00p – 8:30p

APR 13 & 14 - Skeena Diversity invites all families and community members to come out and enjoy the 2nd Annual Diverstiy Health Fair. For further information visit www.skeenadiversity.com

ONGOING

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 a band instrument that no one is playing, please call Sandy Jones at 250-624-5031 ext. 226 for pick up.

Do you want to try yoga? Planet Youth is offering free yoga for youth aged 19-24 at the Friendship House every Tuesday evening from 4-5pm. Also, every Tuesday join Planet Youth for Food As Medicine cooking night.

Bring an empty stomach and be prepared to cook a delicious meal. Planet Youth is accepting registration for people wanting to try scuba-diving. Training will take place at the Aquatic centre. Once training is complete, successful participants will have the opportunity to Ocean dive.

CROSSWORD

Please join us at the Diabetes Support Group Prince Rupert Hospital Room 430; 1: 00 pm – 2:00 pm. Dates: April 16th – Annual Exams- Prevent Complications- Find out How. May 14th – Carb Counting Basics.

June 11th – Foot Care – Protect Your Feet

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

Canadian Cancer Society annual Daffodil campaign – looking for volunteers to help with phoning for preordering daffodil blooms (early March), bundling and delivering Daffodil blooms (Mar 30), sitting at a table to collect donations for daffodil pins (throughout April).

Contact Judy Rea 250 624-3913 in evening.

Spanish Language Group meets second and fourth Wednesday 7pm PR Public Library multipurpose room all levels welcome.

HIV Prevention Informational Sessions.

Wednesdays, January 25 - March 28, 2012, 1:30-3:30pm @ Activity Rm of Friendship House. Create awareness, promotong Precautionary measures, Sharing Protection Resources, Promoting Risk and Management practices, Establish Contacts, Build Networks. Contact Carol @ 627-1717 ex 64 or visit 744 Fraser Street (Friendship House) or email aamagoot@friendshiphouse.ca

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

Meals on Wheels Volunteer drivers needed immediately. 3x/week, 11:15am-12:30pm.

Please call 250-622-6315 for Info.

Last Minute Market every Saturday 9:00 - 12:30 at the Moose Hall. Craft items, baking, home business and yard sale items.

For table rentals call Rosa 250-624-4787 or Kathleen at 250-624-5652.

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

Scouts Canada - Scouting in Prince Rupert, Beavers aged 5-7 years old meet on Tuesday evening at Pineridge School in the Gym, 6:30 - 7:30pm. Cubs aged 8-11 yearls old meet on Wednesday evening at Pineridge School in the Gym, 7:00-8:30pm. Contact C. Green, 250-624-3370

Prince Rupert Community Band and Choir are looking for new members. PR Community Band meets Monday nights 7:30 - 9:00 at the PRMS PRSS) Band Room.

ACROSS 1. Catholic booklet 5. In the back, matey 8.Nightclub 12. It’s in the ____ 15. Legal hold on property 16. Big do 17. Skating maneuver 18. Abed 19. Little devils 20. Bacall/Garner film, with «The» 21. Narrow creeks 22. Whirlpool, e.g.

23. Above, to bards 24. Punch 25. Singular 26. Safeguarded 27. Moral principle 29. Laze 30. «A Chorus Line» number 31. Rejoinder 33. Oldster 34. Public storehouse 37. «If You Knew ____» 38. Race, as a motor 39. David Sanborn’s

instrument 40.

Redact 41. Graceful creature 42. Outlook 45. Gettysburg Address word 46. Tart fruit 48. Paddle 50. Necessitate 52. Deuce follower 53. Shells 54. Shaping tool 55. ____ nut 56. Raised to the third power 57. Hesitation 59. Once around 60. Survey 61. Sable 62. Tide creator 64. Joyce and Raines 65. Formic acid source 66. Rocky peaks 67. Ring, as a bell 68. Menswear item 71. Metal mold 72. Literary collections 73. Ornamental vase 74. Watson, to Holmes

75. At any time, in verse 76. Neural network 77. Kind of detector 78. Puppet 79. Dull 80. «Bette Davis ____» 81. In accordance with 82. Smaller than fins DOWN 1. Potpourri 2. Frost 3. Hollow 4. Switch positions 5. Concern 6. French money, once 7. Chinese association 8. Vitamin A source 9. Along the middle 10. Without dread 11. Further 12. Diocese head 13. Type of skiing 14. Forest clearing 24. You, to Shakespeare 28. Nerd’s kin 29. Biblical beast 31. Perplexed 32. Poke

33. Action or linking 35. Adhesive strip 36. Tomahawk 38. Bona fide 41. Contestant’s winnings 42. Zenith 43. Burning 44. Makes gentle 46. Bounders 47. Type of school 49. Harassed 51. Greek letter 53. Distinctive quality 56. Chamber 57. Weaker 58. Aorta, e.g.

59. Profits’ opposites 60. Power tool 61. Paled 63. Speak in public 64. Uneasy 66. Vetch 67. Logger’s commodity 69. Baseless 70. Long, slippery fish 74. Bedlam

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The Northern View reminds advertisers that it is against the provincial Human Rights Act to discriminate on the basis of children, marital status and employment when placing “For Rent:” ads. Landlords can state a no-smoking preference.

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It is agreed by the advertiser requesting space that the liability of The Northern View in the event of failure to publish an advertisement as published shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for only one incorrect insertion for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect or omitted item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid for such advertising.

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HOME BASED BUSINESSWe need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry.

High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

21 WEEK HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Prepare for a Career in Heavy Equipment Operation. Introducing our new Apprenticeship Program which includes:

LAST MINUTE MARKET Every Saturday 9:00am - 12:30pm at the Moose Hall

Craft items Fried Bread • Baking Home Business & Yard Sale Items Holy Crap Cereal Dream Cream For table rentals call Rosa 250-624-4787 or Kathleen 250-624-5652.

The coffee is always on!

Coming Events Kaien Anti Poverty Society Annual General Meeting March 25, 2012 @ 3:00pm. KAPS Teen Unit, 569 McKay Street.

Information Prince Rupert Skating Club Annual General Meeting Thursday April 11, 2012, 7:30pm at the Civic Centre Raven Room.

All Positions Vacant Nomination Forms available in the PRSC Office.

Personals DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term relationships, free to try!!! 1-877-2979883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #7878 or 1-888-5346984. Live adult 1on1. Call: 1866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877804-5381. (18+).

Lost & Found Hey Prince Rupert.....

Did You Lose Your Keys?

Found the week of Feb 14, on the 2100 block of Atlin Ave, 1 set of 4 keys on 1 key ring. If you think these may belong to you please call or stop by the Prince Rupert Northern View 737 Fraser Street, 250-624-8088 to identify them.

Career Opportunities Required Immediately. Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician for Vernon Dealership. Our Heavy Equipment Technicians maintain, repair and rebuild heavy equipment at our shop and in the field in a safe, efficient and capable manner.

Qualifications required: Journeyman certification. Have a strong awareness and attitude towards workplace health and safety. Able to meet the physical demands of a Heavy Equipment Technician. Working knowledge of computers.

Experience in the Forestry and construction Industry.

Woodland Equipment Inc offers excellent wage compensation, extended health benefits. On-going industry training and year round employment.

We are one of the largest Hyundai dealers in Canada and believe our continued growth is a result of our highly skilled and engaged employees who deliver excellence in the Workplace. Come join our team in sunny and warm Vernon, where you will be appreciated, love our climate and enjoy all our outdoor activities.

Please forward your resume via email to rgilroy@woodland equip.com. No phone calls please.

Education/Trade Schools AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available.

CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance 1(877)818-0783.

APPLY NOW: Pennywise Scholarship For Women to attend Journalism certificate course at Langara College in Vancouver. Deadline May 30, 2012.

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Sheila G. Slack “Nanny” January 3, 1933 March 12, 2012 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing away of our precious and dear Mother, Nanny, and friend.

S h e i l a was predeceased by her husband Douglas, sister Brenda and brother Richard.

She is survived by her brother Eric (Marien) daughter Noreen (Tom), sons Eric (Donna), Douglas (Patty). She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Danielle, Robyn, Adrian Sweet; Taylor, Kasey, Kennedie, Jarett, Brohnwyn and Braunson Slack. She will be sadly missed by all that knew her.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday March 24, 2012 at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 2:00 pm. Reception will follow after service.

Forever in our hearts love all the Slack Family.

In lieu of Áowers donations can be made to alzhiemers society in Sheilas name.

Thank you to acropolis manor Dr. Tse and special thanks to Dr. Ikari, the nurses Doug, Joanne and Denice.

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The First Nations Training & Development Centre (FNT&DC) is looking for participants to attend an Early Childhood Education (ECE) program.

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Tomislav Vrkljan May 8, 1933 March 15, 2012 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Tomislav “Tom” Kresimir Vrkljan.

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The Parks family would like to thank everyone following the loss of our mother/grandmother, Jennie Parks.

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The First Nations Training & Development Centre (FNT&DC) is looking for participants to attend a College Readiness/Adult Graduation program in Prince Rupert. If you have graduated already but need to upgrade your skills, this program will assist you in achieving that goal. If you have not graduated and you want to complete your Grade 12 and achieve a Ministry of Education Adult Graduation Certi¿cate, you can accomplish that goal by successfully completing this program.

We plan on starting the program in early April, 2012, so if you are interested in attending, please contact Brenda L. Leighton at: 250.627.8822 by or before March 29, 2012.

Born in Sveti Rok Croatia on May 8, 1933, Tom passed away in the early hours of March 15, 2012 with his family at his side. Tom was predeceased by his parents (Ana and Zvonko) and an infant son (Zvonko). He leaves behind his wife of Àfty years Katica “Kata”, daughters Ana (Sean) Rowse and Neda (Troy) Hunt. As well as grandchildren Jordan, Darian, and Kaja and his brother Zvonko.

Tom brought his family to Canada in 1967 in search of a better future. He found employment with CNR and worked there until he retired in 1990. An active member of the Croatian community, “Tom” was also the sort of man who made friends wherever he found himself and will be missed by many in Prince Rupert, Edmonton, Vancouver, Oakville and his beloved Croatia. Tom’s family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Edmunds, the cancer services team (especially Jennifer and Judy), and the 3rd Áoor nurses at PRH. Also to friends, Denise Helgason, Tilka Komandina, Slavica and Ivan Ruddman.

A service for Tom will be held at Annunciation church on Saturday March 24, at 1:00 pm. With a reception to follow at the house of Dennis and Charlotte Rowse (2150 Atlin Ave.) In lieu of Áowers, donations to the North Coast Health Improvement Society, marked for the palliative care room, would be greatly appreciated.

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Data Entry / Information Clerk The Metlakatla Governing Council is located in beautiful Metlakatla, BC. Position Summary Reporting to the Executive Director and Finance Administrator, the Data Entry / Information Clerk is responsible for the ef¿cient provision of support to the Finance Department.

Major Position Accountabilities 1. Provides support services to the Finance Department, by maintaining an organized ¿ling system, and preparing a variety of correspondence and reports 2. Maintains good public relations, both in person and on the telephone 3. Provides backup assistance to the Receptionist, when needed.

Formal Education • Post-secondary education preferred Related Experience • One to three years’ experience in an of¿ce setting • One to three years’ experience with Microsoft Of¿ce • Experience working in an aboriginal environment is an asset Other Requirements • Multitask with good spoken, written and organizational skills • Attention to details, good judgment and tact dealing with sensitive issues and con¿dential information • Good relationship building skills. Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all employees.

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated. Works well individually as well as in a team environment The Metlakatla Governing Council is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals of aboriginal descent are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application in con¿dence to: Finance Administrator Metlakatla Governing Council PO Box 459 Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3P6 Email: info@metlakatla.ca

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The Jim Ciccone Civic Centre is seeking an enthusiastic person (age 19 +) To lead Summer Day Camps during July and August.

The person must be motivated, have proven experience working with children, and have a strong sense of responsibility and safety awareness. Must hold a current Level 1 First Aid CertiÀcate and have a criminal record check done prior to beginning work.

Resumes should be dropped off to the Civic Centre front ofÀce at 1100 McBride Street, Att. Ann King. Deadline: 4pm, April 2, 2012.

Must be willing to provide references.

Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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Call Lloyd @ 780-723-5051 Licensed Autobody Repair person required for busy autobody repair shop. Windshield replacement & heavy truck experience an asset but not necessary. $25-$29./hr flat rate depending on experience.

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To apply, submit a resume and drivers abstract to: Prince Rupert Northern View 225 3rd St, Prince Rupert, BC. Or Fax: 250-624-8085

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Praxair Canada, Inc., a leading supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, has the following opportunity in our Terrace, B.C. location:

Maher Terminals Holding Corp – Fairview Container Terminal Maher Terminals Holding Corp in Prince Rupert is seeking qualiÀed applicants for the following position: Assistant Superintendent Operations The successful candidate will supervise, plan and coordinate the activities of the unionized workforce. A full job description can be found at http://www.mahercanada.com/index.cfm/do/page.careers Assistant Superintendents are scheduled to cover all shifts in this 24/7 operation.

The ideal candidate will have: • A post secondary diploma or degree or commensurate work experience • Strong ofÀce computer skills • Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a workplace or the community, preferably in a unionized work environment • Excellent written and oral communication skills Applications will be accepted at Fairview Container Terminal 3100 Scott Rd Prince Rupert or by email at employment@maherterminals.com.

Applications received up to and including March 23, 2012 will be considered. Only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.

Territory Manager The Territory Manager’s primary responsibility is the profitable management and growth of a portfolio of customers in a sales territory. You will increase sales and profits by meeting or exceeding set targets, increasing the level of customer satisfaction and securing business with longterm agreements. Accountable for sales and operating profit in the territory, you are highly motivated to generate and qualify new business opportunities. You may be called upon to assist in store management or branch inside sales. A proven sales track record, knowledge of welding applications, and PC skills are required. Post secondary education in business, marketing, engineering or welding technology is an asset.

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Archibald, Clarke & Defieux Insurance Services has an opening in their Prince Rupert office for a personal lines / autoplan representative.

This is a full time position consisting of 35 hours per week and benefits are included after three months of employment. Salary is based on qualifications and / or experience. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

The successful candidate should be well organized, well spoken and be fluent in English.

The right individual who may be interested in a career, this position could be an excellent opportunity for advancement and training in the insurance industry.

If you are interested in joining our office staff, please submit your resume and references to our office located in the lower level of Rupert Square Mall to the attention of Rita Van Summeren office manager or by email to rvansummeren@acdinsurance.com. No phone calls please.

Closing date for this position is March 30, 2012

Praxair Canada Inc. 1601 Centre Street, Prince George BC V2N 1P6 Email: Cheryl_feniuk@praxair.com Fax: (250) 562-0033 Praxair Canada Inc. is committed to equality of employment for women, aboriginal peoples, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

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SUMMER STUDENT POSITIONS Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) is currently seeking eight students interested in summer employment for four months commencing May 01, 2012 to August 31, 2012.

Students may have the opportunity to work in one of the following departments: Operations, Project Development, Trade Development& Public Affairs, or Finance & Administration.

Applicants must be attending school, college or university during the last school term and returning to their studies in the subsequent academic year.

More details regarding these exciting career opportunities are available at the Port’s website at: www.rupertport.com Applicants should submit a detailed resume with covering letter in conÀdence specifying which department they wish to be considered for by March 30th, 2012, to: Human Resources Prince Rupert Port Authority 200-215 Cow Bay Road Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 1A2 Fax: (250) 627-8980 Email: careers@rupertport.com No telephone inquiries please.

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Shore Engineer SHORT JOB DESCRIPTION • Assist in vessel reÀts / overhauls • Scheduling of preventive maintenance on all equipment • Trouble shooting • Installing new equipment QUALIFICATIONS • Minimum 3rd Class Engineer • Willingness to work Áexible hours • PC proÀcient, particularly with Microsoft applications • Valid driver’s license with access to vehicle COMPETENCIES • Good trouble shooting skills • Must be a self-starter with exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills • Welding and electrical experience an asset • Design and fabrication skills an asset • Willingness to be located in northern British Columbia START : Immediately WAGE SCALE : to be determined REPLY IN CONFIDENCE TO : Marjorie Lee SMIT Marine Canada Inc. 2285 Commissioner Street Vancouver, B.C. V5L 1A8 or by fax to: (604) 251-0213 or by e-mail to: m.lee@smit.com DEADLINE : March 30, 2012 SMIT provides harbour towage services in British Columbia.

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NEW GRADUATE INTERN Prince Rupert Port Authority, Canada’s second largest West Coast port, is seeking a new university graduate (graduating in 2012) to join their team as a full-time Intern (paid position) for a period of 12 months commencing May 2012.

POSITION SUMMARY The Intern will receive job training through exposure in a variety of job assignments in several functional areas in PRPA (for example, in engineering, trade development, public affairs, accounting, human resources and IT).

The internship will provide the Intern the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and business skills. It will enable the Intern to gain knowledge about the different functional areas and help the Intern make informed career choices. The Intern’s active involvement in work is expected to contribute to meeting the goals of PRPA. REQUIREMENTS • University graduate in commerce, management, engineering, law, or computer science graduating in 2012 • Good spoken and written communication skills • Good analytical, problem solving and organizational skills • Good judgment and tact in dealing with conÀdential information • Good relationship building skills • Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual • Creative and intuitive thinker • Thrives in high-paced entrepreneurial environment • ProÀcient in Ms OfÀce, especially Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint • Possess valid BC Driver’s Licence Individuals of aboriginal descent are strongly encouraged to apply.

Director, Human Resources Prince Rupert Port Authority 200-215 Cow Bay Road Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 1A2 Fax: (250) 627-8980 Email: careers@rupertport.com

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HD MECHANICS 3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Red Deer & Hinton.

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required for Ford Dealership in Prince Rupert, BC. The individuals we seek must be team players interested in joining an exciting business.

Experience an asset but must be willing to advance skills with factory as well as self-study training. We offer competitive wages, a pension plan and full benefit package. Relocation assistance available for the right individual.

Please contact Brian Kennedy Port City Ford Sales 250-624-3673 or fax resume to 250-624-3672

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SOUTH ROCK has positions for road construction workers, BASE - heavy equipment operators (Finish Grader Op).

Asphalt - (paver, roller, screed, raker). Heavy Duty Mechanic (service truck). General labourers. Forward resume to: careers@southrock.ca.

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RV SALES REP needed for asap!

We need someone to join the Voyager RV sales team! We have a rare opening for an energetic & effective RV salesperson, to start this Spring! It’s an amazing opportunity to sell the industry’s top selling RV brands (Jayco, Itasca, Winnebago towables, Northern Lite & more!) and work at the BC Interior’s Largest RV dealer. Email resumes to sales@voyagerrv.ca or fax to 250766-4640.

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The Administrative Assistant must be proÀcient with the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and accounting software. Experience in Ànance and legal documents will be an asset.

Please send your resume to suyi.rssc@pollycogroup.com before March 26, 2012.

We thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Duties include A/P, A/R, payroll, scaling trucks, contract invoicing, banking, meeting month end deadlines and all other general ofÀce duties. This is a permanent position and the successful candidate would be required to start work ASAP. Please email resume to lcameron@ycs.bc.ca or mail to PO Box 809, Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 3Y1.

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3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas, contact 250-845-3315

K&C APARTMENTS 423-3rd Ave. West. in Pr. Rupert. 2 blocks from college. One bedroom apartments. Hardwood floors.

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Port Ed: 3 bedroom, ocean view, parking, elec. Heat not included. Available now $800 per month, call Lynn at Randall North RES 250-627-1414 www.prince-rupert-real-estate.com

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Homes for Rent PR: 3 bedroom, washer/dryer hookup, gas/elec heat not included. Close to the Civic Center, $775. Per month, call Lynn at Randall North RES 250-627-1414 Or visit

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PR: 4 bdrm, 1 bath, F/S, W/D Hook ups. 814 3rd Ave West. $900/mo. + Utilities. Call 250624-1790, or 250-627-6853

CLIFFSIDE APARTMENTS 1123-1137 Borden Street Adult-oriented.

Quiet location with harbour view.

Heat and hot water included.

Minutes walking to downtown and hospital.

References required.

1, 2, or 3 bedroom suites.

Some furnished.

Prince Rupert

250-624-5800

GATEWAY APARTMENTS McBride & 8th Prince Rupert Unfurnished - Furnished (Furnished short Term Rentals Available) Close to downtown Adult-oriented No Pets

627-7137 PR: 1 BDRM $400/mo., 2 bdrm w/O.V. $600/mo. on westside. Walking distance of downtown. Call 250-720-5580 PR: 1 Bdrm Ground Level Walk-in. Close to Downtown, Elec Heat, Petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ok, $500/mo + Utilities. Call Joe 250-6244598 PR: Quiet,clean 2 bdrm Apt. avail now for working persons.

Ground ďŹ&#x201A;oor entry, Sauna, Basic TV and WIFI is incl w/ rent.

Hydro heat is not included.

Parking for one, close to CHSS. Call Randall North Real Estate Services at 250-627-1414.

Or visit www.prince-rupert-real-estate.com

ROOSEVELT HEIGHTS APARTMENTS 3 bedroom apartments.

Heat and hot water included.

No smoking. No pets

Rooms for Rent www.princerupertrooms.com

Rooms starting at $39/daily, $199/weekly, $599/monthly, Students $499/monthly.

All-inclusive. 250-600-1680

Suites, Lower PR: 1 Bdrm Suite, laminated wood ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, $600/mo. + DD, incl heat and lights. N/S, N/P, off street prkg. Looking for quiet working couple. Ref. Reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call Maggie 250-6246049 PR: 1 bdrm Suite. W/D Incl., 738 7th Ave West, Avail.

Immediately. 250-624-2725 PR: 2BD bsmnt suite, close to town, 701 9th Ave West. $500 + utils. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Call 250624-6837 PR: Available Immediately Large ground level 2 Bdrm, $750/mo. inclusive, central location. N/S, Pets Ok. Call 250624-2310 PR: New, beautiful, bright spacious, 1 bdrm Suite. Off street parking. Utilities Incl. Non Smoking, Suitable for single wrking person. Small dog or cat okay. $550/mo. Call 250624-6047

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5 ltr, V8 brand new heads,freshwater cooled King Cobra Leg VHF, sounder, stereo, Furuno Radar Electronic anchor winch/320 ft anchor system Full swim grid with boarding ladder Hot water cabin heater forced air On demand pressure washdown system Live well and ďŹ sh locker Rod holders 9.9 h.p. longshaft oil injected kicker with Ezee Steer set up Wire rigged for Scotty electric downriggers Dual Batteries with selector switch Spare alternator Sleeps 4 Everything is in excellent condition and is well cared for All owners manuals and receipts available

$18,000 OBO comes with trailer 250-624-1375 PR: Optimax 2 stroke performance marine oil~125 litres including pump & barrel deposit. $600 obo. 250-600-0389 txt/ph

Suites, Upper PR: 2 BDRM SUITE, Avail.

Immediately, very bright. Like new. n/s, n/p. $600/mo. Call 778-884-1324

Townhouses

2 & 3 Bedroom Clean & well managed.

From $550/mth.

HARBOURVIEW APTS Call Clayton 627-6697

TOWNHOUSES

Prince Rupert 3 bdrms. 1 ½ bath From $500/mth.

Call Mgr. 624-3546

Quit.

Before your time runs out.

Phone 250-627-8123

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

Skyline Manor 1200 Summit Ave.

Apartment Furnished PR: Spacious, fully furnished 2 bdrm suite, W/D, F/S/DW, 1 full & 2 half baths. Heat, Hot Water and WiFi incl., No Pets.

Ideal for working couple, $1500/mo. for Short or Long term, negotiable. For further info call 250-624-5635 lv msg or 250-624-1724.

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Rentals

$730 per month.

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Bachelor & 1 Bedroom Suites.

Security Entrance, harbour views, balconies, storage, laundry facilities, hot water & heat included. Sorry no pets.

Close to hospital, bus stop & downtown.

References required.

Contact our on site Manager at 250-624-6019

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HOCKEY POOL

These results are for the 2011/2012 Regular Season. Posted as of Jan. 11 , 2012. Listed by: Standings, Name, Points 1............. Bill Vermeeren Sr. ................... 1359 2............. Melanie Hill............................. 1357 3............. Michelle Prouty ....................... 1356 4............. Dan Doyon .............................. 1349 5............. Duane Brown ........................... 1348 6............. Michael S.B. Jay...................... 1347 7............. Kerry Mowatt .......................... 1344 8............. Calvert Brown ......................... 1343 9............. Shiro Nagasawa ....................... 1342 10........... Pete Colussi ............................. 1341 11........... Raymond Greens ..................... 1340 12........... Carol Johnson .......................... 1339 T13 ........ Arnold F. Scodane ................... 1338 T13 ........ Frank Goncalves ...................... 1338 T13 ........ Jennifer Johnson ...................... 1338 T13 ........ Nancy Rose Steward................ 1338 T13 ........ Cleo Moore .............................. 1338 18........... Larry King ............................... 1337 T19 ........ Wade Robinson........................ 1336 T19 ........ Vince Wesley ........................... 1336 T21 ........ Cassandra Cross ...................... 1334 T21 ........ Kenneth Gonu.......................... 1334 23........... Bob Misko ............................... 1333 T24 ........ Nancy Clifton .......................... 1332 T24 ........ Maria Niesh ............................. 1332 T24 ........ David Magnusson .................... 1332 T27 ........ A.G. Parnell ............................. 1331 T27 ........ Peter Vogon.............................. 1331 29........... Gloria Westfall ......................... 1330 T30 ........ Ryan Dudoward ....................... 1328 T30 ........ Bruno Hoy ............................... 1328 T30 ........ Stephanie De-Lisa ................... 1328 T33 ........ Cliff Kelly ................................ 1327 T33 ........ Corky Dudoward ..................... 1327 35........... Tanya Gonu ............................. 1326 T36 ........ Ronald Martinson .................... 1324 T36 ........ Phillip Harris ........................... 1324 T36 ........ Christa & Ashley Robinson ..... 1324 T39 ........ Monique Brown ....................... 1320 T39 ........ Cole Cross ............................... 1320 T39 ........ Christopher Barralon ............... 1320 T42 ........ Pam Venn ................................. 1319 T42 ........ Shaun William Scodane........... 1319 T44 ........ Ann K King ............................. 1318 T44 ........ Shayna Collins......................... 1318 T46 ........ Alex Campbell Jr. .................... 1316 T46 ........ Richard G. Lincoln .................. 1316 T48 ........ Larry Eastwood ....................... 1314 T48 ........ Bernard Danes ......................... 1314 T48 ........ Godfrey Williams .................... 1314 T48 ........ Ted Vickers .............................. 1314 T48 ........ Tim Boyko ............................... 1314 T53 ........ Garner Moody ......................... 1312 T53 ........ Alisha Kennedy ....................... 1312 T55 ........ Darren Stevens......................... 1311 T55 ........ Connie Watkinson.................... 1311 T57 ........ Jeff Negru ................................ 1309 T57 ........ Neil Joseph .............................. 1309 T57 ........ Samantha Lincoln .................... 1309 T57 ........ Sally Edgars ............................. 1309 T57 ........ Mike Whitford ......................... 1309 T57 ........ Tara M. Campbell .................... 1309 T63 ........ Tanu Lusignan ......................... 1308 T63 ........ Lillian Sankey.......................... 1308 T63 ........ Rob VanKoughnett................... 1308 T63 ........ J Blyth...................................... 1308 T63 ........ Hank Williams ......................... 1308 T63 ........ Eva Spencer ............................. 1308 T69 ........ Jared Carter.............................. 1307 T69 ........ Jordan Heal .............................. 1307 T71 ........ Willie Davies ........................... 1306 T71 ........ Adriann E Williams ................. 1306 T71 ........ Jennifer Krezel ........................ 1306 T71 ........ Evangeline Nyce...................... 1306 T71 ........ Alicia Joseph ........................... 1306 76........... Rich Aiken ............................... 1305 77........... Marty Denluck......................... 1304 T78 ........ Natasha Barralon ..................... 1303 T78 ........ Ashley Wilson ......................... 1303 80........... Barrie Girbav ........................... 1302 81........... Derek Baker ............................. 1301 T82 ........ Neal Bryant.............................. 1300 T82 ........ Betty Snook ............................. 1300 T82 ........ Percy Lincoln .......................... 1300 T82 ........ Wayne Gurney ......................... 1300 T86 ........ Albert ....................................... 1298 T86 ........ Calvin Huskins ........................ 1298 T86 ........ John Schullmeister .................. 1298 T89 ........ Tyler Williams ......................... 1297 T89 ........ Tom Tanaka ............................. 1297 T89 ........ Jenny Cross.............................. 1297 T89 ........ Brenda Lewis ........................... 1297 T89 ........ Ken Woods............................... 1297 94........... Carey Cooper ........................... 1296

T95 ........ Ron Wilson .............................. 1295 T95 ........ Thom Chow ............................. 1295 T95 ........ Myrna Jay ................................ 1295 T95 ........ Douglas McLeod ..................... 1295 99........... Bea E. Bryant .......................... 1294 T100 ...... Jimmy White ........................... 1293 T100 ...... Troy Jay ................................... 1293 T100 ...... Jacqueline Bob ........................ 1293 T103 ...... Hondo Arendt .......................... 1291 T103 ...... Joe Uppal ................................. 1291 T105 ...... Adolfo Paolinelli ..................... 1290 T105 ...... Lawrence Heal ......................... 1290 T107 ...... Kelsie VanKoughnett ............... 1289 T107 ...... Clearnce Thompson ................. 1289 T107 ...... Fred Lincoln ............................ 1289 T107 ...... Paul S. Lebedick ...................... 1289 T111 ...... George Negru .......................... 1288 T111 ...... Denver Cross ........................... 1288 T111 ...... Robby Price ............................. 1288 T111 ...... John Graham............................ 1288 T111 ...... Midori Nagasawa..................... 1288 T116 ...... Devin Denluck ......................... 1287 T116 ...... Ambrose J. Wilson .................. 1287 T116 ...... Bobby Jay ................................ 1287 T119 ...... Andrew Llewellyn ................... 1286 T119 ...... Kim Blackwater ....................... 1286 T121 ...... Emma Nelson .......................... 1285 T121 ...... Charles Wakefield Clifton ....... 1285 T123 ...... Sampson Bryant Sr. ................. 1284 T123 ...... Richard Bryant ........................ 1284 T123 ...... Karan Gill ................................ 1284 T126 ...... Ray Krause .............................. 1283 T126 ...... Jordyn Carter ........................... 1283 T128 ...... Matthew Hill............................ 1282 T128 ...... Jay Tingle ................................ 1282 T130 ...... Rhiannon Lynn ........................ 1281 T130 ...... Arn T Johansen........................ 1281 T130 ...... Harvey Price ............................ 1281 T130 ...... Rose Price ................................ 1281 T134 ...... Krystal R. Green...................... 1280 T134 ...... Scott VanKoughnett ................. 1280 T136 ...... Derek Nelson ........................... 1279 T136 ...... Melita Stuart ............................ 1279 T138 ...... Christian Johnson .................... 1278 T138 ...... Colleen Davidson .................... 1278 T140 ...... Tom Bob .................................. 1277 T140 ...... Hank Vermeeren ...................... 1277 T142 ...... Linda Bob ................................ 1276 T142 ...... M. Robinson ............................ 1276 T144 ...... Tom Gilfoy .............................. 1274 T144 ...... John Stuart ............................... 1274 T144 ...... Bruce M. Brown ...................... 1274 T144 ...... Marshall Vickers Sr. ................ 1274 T144 ...... Cedric Scodane ........................ 1274 T144 ...... Trevor Girbav .......................... 1274 T150 ...... Bill MacLeod........................... 1273 T150 ...... Bob Taylor ............................... 1273 T150 ...... James Barton ........................... 1273 T150 ...... Brandon Lee Torio................... 1273 T150 ...... John Johansen .......................... 1273 155......... Janet L. Stevens ....................... 1272 T156 ...... Dianne Blyth............................ 1271 T156 ...... Wade Niesh.............................. 1271 T156 ...... Jeff Wolfenden ......................... 1271 T156 ...... Andrea Stephens ...................... 1271 T156 ...... Ju-lyn Jordan ........................... 1271 T156 ...... Carol Cross Adams .................. 1271 T156 ...... Alessandra Cross ..................... 1271 T163 ...... Sharon Rothwell ...................... 1270 T163 ...... Nelson Cross............................ 1270 T163 ...... Marty Tingstad ........................ 1270 T163 ...... Francisco Baniqued ................. 1270 T163 ...... Sheena Sampare ...................... 1270 T168 ...... Gates Robin ............................. 1269 T168 ...... G. Berton ................................. 1269 T168 ...... Matthew Stewart ...................... 1269 T171 ...... Ira Shaw ................................... 1268 T171 ...... Charlotte Haley........................ 1268 T173 ...... Ivan M. Lincoln ....................... 1267 T173 ...... Barbara Greene ........................ 1267 T175 ...... Edith Blackwater ..................... 1266 T175 ...... Fred Oddson ............................ 1266 T175 ...... Dayle V. AlexCee .................... 1266 T175 ...... Darrel Angus............................ 1266 T179 ...... Harold Wesley ......................... 1265 T179 ...... Jenna Tingstad ......................... 1265 T179 ...... Virginia Azak ........................... 1265 T182 ...... Sharon Watts ............................ 1264 T182 ...... Donna Jackson......................... 1264 T182 ...... David S. Gladstone .................. 1264 T182 ...... Stevie Jay ................................. 1264 T182 ...... Leah North............................... 1264 T187 ...... Nancy Kirkbright ..................... 1263 T187 ...... Joanne Hill............................... 1263 T187 ...... Brett Stava ............................... 1263

T187 ...... A. E. Sankey ............................ 1263 T191 ...... Michael Vermeeren .................. 1262 T191 ...... Eugene Williams...................... 1262 T191 ...... Bernie Alexander ..................... 1262 T194 ...... Andrew Starr ........................... 1261 T194 ...... Alena Helin.............................. 1261 T194 ...... Patty McCann .......................... 1261 T194 ...... Rose Ciotoli ............................. 1261 T198 ...... Greg Girbav ............................. 1260 T198 ...... Anita H. Lewis ........................ 1260 T198 ...... Renaud Larose ......................... 1260 T201 ...... Tony Basso .............................. 1259 T201 ...... Julie Yeomans .......................... 1259 T203 ...... Dawn Matthews ....................... 1258 T203 ...... Alberta Robinson..................... 1258 T203 ...... Marshal Nelson........................ 1258 T203 ...... Brian Gilmour.......................... 1258 T203 ...... Ivan Watts ................................ 1258 T203 ...... Kyla Tingstad........................... 1258 T203 ...... Calvin Russ.............................. 1258 210......... Brandon Russ .......................... 1257 T211 ...... Shawn Leask............................ 1256 T211 ...... Larry Thompson ...................... 1256 T211 ...... Quentin Delaney Young........... 1256 T211 ...... Renae Jami-Lee Scodane ........ 1256 T211 ...... Kristen Hill .............................. 1256 T211 ...... Sam Robinson.......................... 1256 217......... Dale Alexcee............................ 1255 T218 ...... Margaret E. Green ................... 1254 T218 ...... Lisa Russ ................................. 1254 T218 ...... Noah Wesley ............................ 1254 T221 ...... Kevin R. Woods ....................... 1253 T221 ...... Lynn Calder ............................. 1253 T223 ...... Willard Lincoln Sr. .................. 1252 T223 ...... Len Lovering ........................... 1252 T223 ...... Shyla Cross .............................. 1252 226......... Barb Krause ............................. 1251 T227 ...... Ellen Denluck .......................... 1250 T227 ...... Marcy VanKoughnett ............... 1250 T229 ...... Shelby Irvine ........................... 1249 T229 ...... Marshall Vickers Jr. ................. 1249 T229 ...... A. Vamvakas ............................ 1249 T232 ...... Felice Ciotoli ........................... 1248 T232 ...... Luc Barton ............................... 1248 T234 ...... Mike Mitchell .......................... 1247 T234 ...... Lisa Greer ................................ 1247 T234 ...... Barry Hale ............................... 1247 T237 ...... David Dias ............................... 1246 T237 ...... Josh Shaw ................................ 1246 T237 ...... Fred Stewart............................. 1246 T240 ...... Larissa McKay ........................ 1245 T240 ...... Alice Edgars ............................ 1245 T242 ...... Ethan Hill (Bolton) .................. 1244 T242 ...... Kevin Carpenter....................... 1244 T242 ...... Daniel Page.............................. 1244 T245 ...... Frank Alger .............................. 1243 T245 ...... Ronnie Haldane ....................... 1243 T245 ...... Camilla Barton ........................ 1243 T245 ...... Kerby Watt ............................... 1243 T249 ...... Ed Alexcee ............................... 1242 T249 ...... Andrew Grandison................... 1242 T249 ...... Donald Price ............................ 1242 T249 ...... Shirley Pearson ........................ 1242 T253 ...... Juliana Bryson ......................... 1241 T253 ...... Robert W. McLeod .................. 1241 T253 ...... Bruce Brown............................ 1241 T256 ...... Brett Kuntz .............................. 1240 T256 ...... R. Brent Phillips ...................... 1240 T256 ...... Diane Hill ................................ 1240 T259 ...... Karl Hugenschmidt.................. 1239 T259 ...... George Kuntz........................... 1239 T261 ...... Callum Vetter ........................... 1238 T261 ...... Lorraine Nelson ....................... 1238 T261 ...... Sophie Parnell.......................... 1238 T261 ...... Alberta Schulmeister ............... 1238 T261 ...... Curtis Watts ............................. 1238 T266 ...... Mitchell Nelson ....................... 1237 T266 ...... Keith Thomas .......................... 1237 T266 ...... Sam Gladstone......................... 1237 T266 ...... Chad Dudoward ....................... 1237 T270 ...... Robert W McKay .................... 1236 T270 ...... William Yeomans ..................... 1236 272......... Richard Connington ................ 1235 T273 ...... Delbert Brooks ........................ 1234 T273 ...... Emsily Bolton .......................... 1234 T273 ...... Delana Calder .......................... 1234 T273 ...... Arlene Cheer............................ 1234 T273 ...... Karen Stepko ........................... 1234 T278 ...... William R. Bray ...................... 1233 T278 ...... L. C. Stewart ............................ 1233 T278 ...... Melissa Angus ......................... 1233 281......... Wilma Allen............................. 1232 T282 ...... Jeremy Stevens ........................ 1231 T282 ...... Wendy Wilson ......................... 1231 T284 ...... Mel Scramstad ......................... 1230

T284 ...... Gerry Johnson.......................... 1230 T284 ...... Yvette Lebedick ...................... 1230 T284 ...... Robert Russ ............................. 1230 T284 ...... Stephen Watkinson .................. 1230 T289 ...... Joe DeBlass ............................. 1229 T289 ...... Marilyn Bryant ........................ 1229 T289 ...... Dustin Cross ............................ 1229 T292 ...... Stan Thomas ............................ 1228 T292 ...... Leslie Wilson ........................... 1228 T292 ...... Cody Wesley ............................ 1228 T292 ...... Jacob Astoria Sr. ...................... 1228 T292 ...... Dwyer Cross ............................ 1228 T297 ...... Roy Sankey .............................. 1227 T297 ...... Bruce Hill Jr. ........................... 1227 T297 ...... Gary Nelson............................. 1227 T297 ...... Thomas Shaw .......................... 1227 T301 ...... Wade Dudoward ...................... 1226 T301 ...... Freddie Torio ........................... 1226 T301 ...... Grant Moore ............................ 1226 T301 ...... Laura Alexander ...................... 1226 T305 ...... Shane J.W. Dale....................... 1225 T305 ...... Marie Forman .......................... 1225 T307 ...... Ann Marie Negru..................... 1224 T307 ...... Matthew Bryant ....................... 1224 T307 ...... Shawn & Steve Vermeeren ...... 1224 T307 ...... Roberta Brown......................... 1224 T311 ...... Sylvia Scodane ........................ 1223 T311 ...... Carol Robinson ........................ 1223 T313 ...... Emily Cavin ............................. 1222 T313 ...... Brenda Gray ............................ 1222 T313 ...... Robert Cross ............................ 1222 T316 ...... Glen Irvine............................... 1221 T316 ...... Amethyst Lewis ....................... 1221 T316 ...... Gloria C. Bolton ...................... 1221 T319 ...... Karen Stevens .......................... 1220 T319 ...... Miranda Shaw.......................... 1220 T319 ...... George Bryant ......................... 1220 T322 ...... Rose Lincoln............................ 1219 T322 ...... David B. Carlson ..................... 1219 T322 ...... Joe Brown ................................ 1219 325......... Ray Sankey .............................. 1218 T326 ...... Romy Torio .............................. 1217 T326 ...... Lucky Bhandal ........................ 1217 T328 ...... Max Lincoln ............................ 1216 T328 ...... Logan Bryson .......................... 1216 330......... Mitch Truscott ......................... 1215 T331 ...... Heather Blyth .......................... 1214 T331 ...... Ben Russ .................................. 1214 T333 ...... Brian Morrison ........................ 1213 T333 ...... Amanda Graham...................... 1213 T333 ...... Brenda Lee Lewis.................... 1213 T333 ...... Barbara Spencer ...................... 1213 T333 ...... Nicholas Angus........................ 1213 T338 ...... Raymond Dudoward ................ 1212 T338 ...... Erin Stewart ............................. 1212 T338 ...... Robert Hughes ......................... 1212 T341 ...... Jennifer L Faithful ................... 1211 T341 ...... Marshal Parnell........................ 1211 T343 ...... Bob Hays ................................. 1210 T343 ...... Tiffany Spencer ....................... 1210 345......... Darrell Watson ......................... 1209 346......... Ivan Hubert Lincoln Jr............. 1208 T347 ...... Tiffany Green........................... 1207 T347 ...... Craig Wyllie............................. 1207 T347 ...... Clyde Green Jr. ........................ 1207 T347 ...... Jean Paul Barralon ................... 1207 T347 ...... Bruce Watkinson...................... 1207 T347 ...... Lavina Green ........................... 1207 T347 ...... Jean Page ................................. 1207 T354 ...... Heather Ann Dudoward ........... 1206 T354 ...... Sonya Spencer ......................... 1206 356......... Brent Russ ............................... 1205 357......... Peter Hall ................................. 1204 358......... David Beil................................ 1203 T359 ...... Ronald Gottke.......................... 1202 T359 ...... M Harris .................................. 1202 T359 ...... R. Huskins ............................... 1202 T359 ...... Owen Kennedy Robinson........ 1202 T359 ...... Jacob Astoria ........................... 1202 T359 ...... Caile Kendel ............................ 1202 T365 ...... Garrett Haley ........................... 1201 T365 ...... Alex G Campbell ..................... 1201 T365 ...... Ernie Brown............................. 1201 T365 ...... Derek Ridgeway ...................... 1201 T369 ...... Haley Parnell ........................... 1200 T369 ...... Scott Frank Johnston ............... 1200 T371 ...... Paul Cavin ............................... 1199 T371 ...... Richard Mellis ......................... 1199 T371 ...... Charles Hill.............................. 1199 T374 ...... Art Lincoln .............................. 1198 T374 ...... Jack Lyman .............................. 1198 T374 ...... James Blackwater .................... 1198 T377 ...... Patrick Latimer ........................ 1196 T377 ...... Edward Lincoln ....................... 1196 T379 ...... Reginald Huskins .................... 1195

T379 ...... S Harris .................................... 1195 T379 ...... Darrin Sargent ......................... 1195 T379 ...... Kevin Torio .............................. 1195 T379 ...... Lori Wilson .............................. 1195 T384 ...... Steven Stepko .......................... 1193 T384 ...... Mike Cavin .............................. 1193 T384 ...... Claude Thompson.................... 1193 T384 ...... Bianca L Barton ...................... 1193 T388 ...... Eleanor Watts........................... 1192 T388 ...... Blossom Stevens ...................... 1192 T388 ...... James McNeice........................ 1192 T388 ...... Mike Archer ............................. 1192 T392 ...... Marc Barralon.......................... 1191 T392 ...... Adam Lebedick ....................... 1191 T392 ...... Jerry C. Stevens ....................... 1191 395......... Lorraine Oddson ...................... 1190 T396 ...... Tawny Johnson ........................ 1189 T396 ...... William Robinson .................... 1189 T398 ...... Matt Anderson ......................... 1188 T398 ...... Arnold G Brooks Jr. ................ 1188 T400 ...... Mary (Niki) Snook .................. 1187 T400 ...... Rudy Urner .............................. 1187 402......... Marie-Anne Anderson ............. 1186 403......... Zachary McKay ....................... 1185 T404 ...... Arthur J. Russ .......................... 1184 T404 ...... Ronnie Kuntz ........................... 1184 406......... Lorraine Woods ....................... 1183 T407 ...... Albert Green ............................ 1182 T407 ...... Charles Robinson .................... 1182 T407 ...... Basil Snook.............................. 1182 410......... Betty Martinson ....................... 1181 T411 ...... Tina R. Shaw ........................... 1180 T411 ...... Brandon J. Stevens .................. 1180 T411 ...... Lavern Wing ............................ 1180 T414 ...... Bernie Silab ............................. 1178 T414 ...... Mike Humphries ...................... 1178 416......... Tracy-Lee Calder ..................... 1176 T417 ...... Valerie Sankey ......................... 1175 T417 ...... Denise Price............................. 1175 T419 ...... Andy Menzie ........................... 1173 T419 ...... Beatrice B. Bryant ................... 1173 421......... Marge Nylan ............................ 1171 422......... Mike Bedard ............................ 1170 T423 ...... Crystal Bird ............................. 1169 T423 ...... Carmen Stevens ....................... 1169 T423 ...... David Stephens ........................ 1169 426......... Sharlain Brown ........................ 1168 427......... Tanisha Calder ......................... 1165 428......... Sarah Bryant ............................ 1164 429......... Winnifred Green ...................... 1162 430......... Steven Watkins ........................ 1161 431......... Don White ............................... 1158 T432 ...... Kaleb Gordon Bouvier ............ 1157 T432 ...... Thelma Torio ........................... 1157 T432 ...... Crystal-Rae Brown .................. 1157 T435 ...... Melody Johnson ...................... 1156 T435 ...... Billy Joe A Brown ................... 1156 437......... David Bolton ........................... 1155 T438 ...... James Hadland......................... 1154 T438 ...... Cyril K. Johnson...................... 1154 T438 ...... Josie Brown ............................. 1154 T438 ...... Gail Watkinson ........................ 1154 442......... Debbie Mellis .......................... 1153 443......... Doran Angus ............................ 1148 T444 ...... Clarence Wing Jr. .................... 1146 T444 ...... Grace P. Brown ........................ 1146 446......... Dorothy Robinson ................... 1144 447......... Joseph W. Dias ........................ 1141 448......... V. F. E. ..................................... 1138 T449 ...... Don R. Johnson ....................... 1137 T449 ...... Kyle T. Green .......................... 1137 T451 ...... Mikki Crosby........................... 1136 T451 ...... Jordan Robinson ...................... 1136 453......... Lori Hadland............................ 1129 454......... Patrick Wilson ......................... 1126 455......... Vincent Dundas ....................... 1121 456......... Calvin Robinson ...................... 1118 457......... Nancy Kainth Bhandal ............ 1115 458......... Sharon Brooks ......................... 1113 459......... Joy Woods................................ 1101 460......... Tom Coleman .......................... 1080 461......... Zeph Pages ................................ 672 462......... Barry Pages................................ 667 463......... Kristyn Wells ............................. 663 464......... Kyla Wells ................................. 661 465......... Mary Saiki ................................. 653 466......... R. M iller ................................... 651 467......... Tak Saiki .................................... 640 T468 ...... B. Miller .................................... 617 T468 ...... Denise Pages.............................. 617 470......... Thomas Wells ............................ 614 471......... Nazereth Cerqueira .................... 611 472......... Sheila Wells ............................... 595 473......... Sherrie Pages ............................. 563 474......... Danny Wright ............................ 550

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A&W confirms Rupert location plans putting a free-standing restaurant with the mall, and I am pleased to say that we have reached a conditional agreement to do so. I say conditional because there are a number of conditions that we need to satisfy first,” said A&W spokesperson Patti Parente, noting that the restaurant will be located in the upper mall parking lot.

“I would like to say that it

By Shaun Thomas The Northern View While rumours have been circulating, A&W confirmed last week that the chain will be opening a new location in Prince Rupert in the near future.

“We have been in conversation with the Rupert Square Mall for a number of months about

could potentially be complete in late 2012, but it could go on into 2013.”

This will be the second time A&W had a location in Prince Rupert, with the previous one closing many years ago.

“We’re looking forward to coming back to Prince Rupert and bringing the great taste of A&W to town,” said Parente.

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A&W will be coming back to Prince Rupert.

◆ CRIME

School district reports plenty of vandalism in February at the kindergarten room and two in the Resource Center adjacent to the parking lot. This is the second time in three months that vandals have smashed windows at Conrad.

There was previously a camera located near the Resource Center to avoid situations like this, however a neighbour of the school asked that the camera be

By Martina Perry The Northern View February proved to be a frustrating month in terms of maintenance, with several acts of vandalism taking place all over the district.

Conrad Elementary was hit the hardest, with three windows being smashed by vandals, one

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removed, as it recorded a minimal the school, after spending fifteen portion of their home. Now, with minutes throwing a basketball all the recent acts of vandalism, and rocks at the camera. Efforts the camera will once again be put are being made to identify the outside. male using video recorded Even with a camera, the old from the camera before it was Westview building also fell victim broken. to vandalism last month.

A male in his early teens smashed a surveillance HEALTHY DONATION… camera at the north end of

Prince Rupert Middle School also had a repeat attack on the emergency lighting in the school’s elevator. For the second time in two months, the emergency lighting had to be repaired due to vandalism.

C O L L E G E

BIG projects.

BRIGHT future.

“I love my work as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital.

Thanks to NWCC, I was able to stay in the Northwest and start toward my career goals.”

Get ready at NWCC.

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PRINCE RUPERT - CN announced on March 13 new import/export container train services between the Port of Prince Rupert, B.C., and Calgary - now in operation - and Edmonton, starting in June 2012.

“CN has built a successful business with the Port of Prince Rupert for our markets in the midwestern United States and central Canada. Alberta is a major growing economy and a fast growing economy with a demand for a variety of products...We think that time is right to feed that market,” said CN communications director Mark Hallman, adding that

the new service will also help provide a market for Alberta producers.

“We’re looking at opportunities for Alberta forest products, plastics, special agriculture products and more. We see this as a two way street for imports and exports.”

Shaun Stevenson, vice-president of marketing and business development with the Prince Rupert Port Authority called the news “an extremely positive development”.

“We have always had some activity in Alberta, but not a dedicated service...Having containers destined for Alberta will result in a lot of empty containers available for the export of goods from that market,” he said.

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SPORTS ◆ ANNUAL EVENT

Curlers compete in the 61st annual Prince Rupert Bonspiel

By Shaun Thomas The Northern View

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There was plenty of action at the curling rink this weekend, as teams took to the ice for the 61st annual Prince Rupert Men’s bonspiel.

The competition was enough that there were four brackets based on previous competition. In the end it was the Copeland rink that came out on top, going undefeated and beating the Parker rink in the A bracket final. The Movold rink took third in the division.

In the B division, the Griffith rink and the Yamimoto rink faced off for the title, with Griffith rink coming out on top. The Statham rink finished in third place.

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Tournament as the fourth seeded team in the country. They will face off with the University of North Dakota on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. pacific time, a game that will be shown live on www.ESPN3. com.

The Broncos enter the NCAA Tournament on a Coach Andy Murray five game winning streak and a six game unbeaten streak.

As well as helping lead the team to the championship, Slubowski set a program record for goals against average and was a finalist for the CCHA Rookie of the Year.

“When you have a good goaltender you always have a chance to be a championship team. Bottom line is Frank gave us outstanding goaltenting.”

Prince Rupert Minor Hockey product Frank Slubowski continues to add to his accolades during his first year of play for the University of Western Michigan Broncos, taking home the Most Valuable Player award while helping lead his team through the playoffs to the Central Collegiate Hockey Association championship.

Playing in the Joe Louis Arena against the rival University of Michigan Wolverines, Slubowski made 27 saves en-route to a 3-2 Broncos victory.

“When you have a good goaltender you always have a chance to be a championship team.

Bottom line is Frank gave us outstanding goaltending,” said Broncos coach Andy Murray at the post-game press conference.

It is only the second time the Broncos have won the Mason Cup as CCHA champions, the last being in 1986.

The team will now enter the NCAA

Thank You The family of the late great Albert Lomba would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the countless people who provided meals, sent Áowers, fruit baskets, baking and cards.

To those who ran our errands, shopped for our groceries and did all those other endless necessary chores, we are forever grateful. A special thank you to all who attended Albert's farewell party; the number of people present spoke volumes to the love everyone has for him.

Frank Slubowski accepts the playoff MVP trophy after the University of Western Michigan Broncos defeated the University of Michigan 3-2 to win the CCHA championship.

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In the C division, the Burnhardt rink defeated the Bazansky rink to take top spot, while the Mullin rink finished in third place.

In the D division, the Evans rink and the Bowles rink found themselves in the final game, and it was the Evans rink that came out on top. The LaFrance rink took third in the division.

With gratitude, Joanne and the Lomba & Hidber families

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