The Northern View, May 02, 2012

◆ City sets tax increase at 1.5 per cent for 2012...

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◆ A look at a year in the life of Prince Rupert...

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◆ Drag racers getting ready for another season...

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Rupertite and Western Michigan Broncos All-American and MVP Frank Slubowski addresses the players and parents of the Prince Rupert Minor Hockey Association at their awards ceremony while standing next to the Sea Wolves, who were awarded the Civic Appreciation Award by mayor Jack Mussallem. For a rundown of all the awards, see page 28.

◆ INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION

Rupert RCMP officer under investigation after 15-year-old girl’s arm broken

By Alan S. Hale The Northern View The Prince Rupert RCMP are being investigated by the Delta Police Department after a 15-year-old girl had her arm broken by an officer during a domestic disturbance call.

The RCMP have said that the girl was suicidal, but her mother denies this.

She says that the police overreacted when they responded to the domestic disturbance call, and that their publicizing that they arrested her because she was suicidal is willfully misleading

The mother – who could not be named because her daughter is underaged – says that she didn’t call the police because her daughter was threatening to kill herself, but because she was having a fight with her boyfriend.

The daughter did bring up killing herself, she says, but it was just teenage bravado, not an actual threat to kill herself.

“I told my daughter ‘I can’t have you guys fighting like this any more in my house...I’m calling the police.’ And my

daughter freaked out and said ‘I’d rather die than be in this house’ or ‘I’d rather kill myself than be under this roof’.”

The mother says she told the RCMP over the phone that she had said this, but when the person on the line asked if she was going to hurt herself, she told them that her daughter had meant it as a figure of speech.

“I told them that it was a domestic disturbance, there was nothing about suicide.”

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◆ DELTA POLICE INVESTIGATION

Mother denies claim that her daughter was suicidal Continued from page 1 Nonetheless, officer arrived at their home believing that they were dealing with a teenager who was threatening to kill herself.

According to the RCMP’s press release the responding officers had “confirmed with the girl that she was upset and wanted to take her own life”. She was then arrested under the provisions of the Mental Health Act. The mother’s version of events is quite different. According to her, the daughter had calmed down by the time the officers had arrived. During the fight with the boyfriend, a bottle of pills had been knocked over and spilled all over the floor.

She says the officer had been aggressively questioning her daughter about the pills, possibly trying to ascertain if the teenager had taken them to try to overdose, but she can’t say for certain. The pills were actually medication for the girl’s own baby.

During the questioning, the mother says that the officer had been shoving their finger near the face of the daughter who then reached out and shoved the hand away from her.

“That’s when he grabbed her and said ‘you’re under arrest’ and slammed her against the wall. He slammed her so hard and pushed her up until she was on her tippy-toes. I guess he shouldn’t have hit her arm but I think he did with his own arm and that’s how the break happened. He broke her

arm between the shoulder and elbow and she RCMP officer are justified.

The BC Police Complaint Commissioner had a rod put through her arm now.”

“I called them just to calm her down...I has been notified of the investigation, but This version of events at least jives with regret calling the police that day, I really does not have any real oversight power over the comparatively little the RCMP has regret it,” says the mother. the RCMP. said about the incident. According to the The Prince Rupert RCMP and Delta police It is important to remember that this is just press release, the girl was also arrested for cannot provide any more information on the the mother’s version of events and that none assaulting an officer and had her arm broken incident because of the ongoing investigation of this account has been tested in court. despite there being no injuries to the officer.

NEW HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT… Despite having a broken arm, the daughter was led away in handcuffs and there was some confusion on the part of the RCMP officers over whether they should call an ambulance. She was eventually taken to hospital where her arm was treated, but the mother says there was no more mention of her daughter’s mental health until the story hit the news.

“After all this happened, nothing was brought up about seeing a psychiatrist or ‘do you think your daughter needs help dealing with suicide?’ Nothing was brought up about any of that.”

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◆ MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS

Council decides on 1.5 per cent tax increase for 2012

By Alan S. Hale The Northern View Faced with fish plant layoffs, closing businesses and a vocal opposition to any property tax increase, city council has decided to set this year’s tax increase on Prince Rupert home owners at 1.5 per cent, which is an extra $13.50 for every $100,000 the property is estimated to be worth.

The motion to do so was not unanimous though, councillor Joy Thorkelson voted against and Mayor Jack Mussallem had his opposition put on the record as well.

This is a big drop from city staff’s original estimate of a 4.56 per cent increase, which would have added $41.00 for every $100,000 on to people’s tax bills. It’s even lower than Mayor Jack Mussallem’s goal of having a tax increase no higher than the rate of inflation, which is 2.2 percent.

“The community needs a break and I think next year things will turn around, so if we can just fasten our seat belts for the next six to eight months and hopefully things will turned around and people will be feeling better about things financially,” said councillor Gina Garon.

Even with only a 1.5 per cent increase, the total property tax levy on people’s homes in 2012 will be about $927.50 per $100.000.

The proposed 2012 tax increase has been falling ever since city staff released the first draft of the budget a couple weeks ago. Despite tax revenue shortfalls, staff managed to find savings that reduced it down to 3.6 per cent and before Monday’s council meeting they managed to cut it down again to 2.75 percent.

The decision to reduce it further to 1.5 percent is not without its risks to the

community though. In order to pay for the worth it,” says councillor Anna Ashley. success finding outside sources of funding cut, the city will be taking over $200,000 out Councillor Joy Thorkelson suggested for its improvements. of its Accumulated Operating Fund surplus that they could get around that risk by Councillor Anna Ashley – who originally which is expected to be $1.4-million. taking $100,000 Capital Purchases budget moved to set the tax increase at 1.5 percent – For some, taking money out of a surplus instead, and then setting the 2012 tax rate argued that reducing the Capital Purchases of over a million dollars in order to give based on those savings. Her hope was that fund at a time that the city is focussing on residents a break on their taxes might seem a large part of this budget reduction could improving its infrastructure was not a great like an obvious move. But when council be shouldered by cuts to the money going idea for the broached the idea, staff advised against it. to the racquet ball centre, which is having city to pursue.

The surplus is there to cover the city’s unforeseen operational costs; problems like broken water lines or Week of May 2 extra snow plowing that the Not for Navigational Purposes City will be responsible to Wed., May 2 Call pay for but can’t set budgets Personal Real Estate Corporation Low: 5:11 AM / 6.77 ft for.

High: 11:19 AM / 18.38 ft The City’s Public Works Low: 5:21 PM / 6.32 ft and Engineering manager, Bill High: 11:37 PM / 20.81 ft Horne, has warned council 701 Smithers Street ING T S Sunrise: 6:00 AM I This 3 bedroom, 1 bath bungalow is so tastefully that while $1.4-million may L updated all you’ll have to do is unpack your bags Sunset: 9:17 PM NEW seem like a lot of money, it and enjoy. Located close to schools, the hospital and would only take a winter with downtown core, this lovely home sits on a large, Thu., May 3 gentle sloping, south facing lot. The backyard is uncommonly heavy snowfall private and also features a detached heated workLow: 6:04 AM / 4.81 ft to spend most of it just on shop/storage shed.

High: 12:17 PM / 19.47 ft plowing. $174,500 MLS Low: 6:11 PM / 5.85 ft If the City doesn’t have Sunrise: 5:58 AM enough money in the surplus to 1546 India Avenue ING T S I Sunset: 9:19 PM Situated on a sun exposed corner lot with panoramic cover its unexpected costs then L views of the surrounding mountains, this lovely 4 NEW that deficit will be added on bedroom, 2 bath family home has been well cared Fri., May 4 to next year’s budget, and tax for over the years and is a perfect family home. The High: 12:22 AM / 22.20 ft layout is open, spacious and bright with ample winpayers will just end up making dows to take advantage of the views. Flower beds Low: 6:53 AM / 2.97 ft up for it in 2013. The majority are nestled around the property and the rear yard is High: 1:09 PM / 20.47 ft of councillors said that this fully fenced. Also features a drive-through driveway.

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◆ CRIME

RCMP investigating a series of suspicious fires in town the Prince Rupert Fire Department and RCMP responded to a complaint of several garbage dumpster’s that were on fire. These The Prince Rupert RCMP is appealing to dumpster’s were located in an area between the public for information relating to several the 200 and 400 block of 2nd and 3rd suspicious fires that have been set in the Avenue West. At the time of the incident all Prince Rupert area. fires were successfully extinguished. Police On April 4 at 4:30 a.m. members from performed extensive patrols throughout the area, however no witnesses or suspect(s) were located Mother Goose On April 9 at 11:47 p.m. a program for babies aged 0-18 members of the Prince Rupert Fire months and their caregiver(s) Department and RCMP responded to a complaint of a grass fire in the area Starting on Thursday March 29th of Annunciation School. While at and running for 10 Thursdays the scene first responders observed a 10:00 am - 11:30 am Pineridge Strong Start portion of grass that had been burned.

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dumpster fire at the Northwest Community College. Again, first responders attended and successfully extinguished the fire.

On April 11 at 5:21 a.m. members of the Prince Rupert Fire Department and RCMP responded to a complaint of a vehicle fire in the parking lot of the Prince Rupert golf course. At the time of attendance the vehicle was ablaze and was destroyed. At this stage of the investigation it appears as though the vehicle was driven to the location before being set on fire.

On April 24 at 8:25 a.m. members of the Prince Rupert RCMP Detachment received a complaint with regards to two garbage dumpster’s being set on fire the previous night. The first was set fire at the Northwest Community College and the second fire was located at Pine Crest Townhouses. Both fires were extinguished without incident.

“In all of these cases property damage was caused and no one was injured. Currently we are looking to identify any witnesses or suspect(s) pertaining to these investigations,” stated Cst. Ericson spokesman for the Prince Rupert RCMP. “We are also wanting to remind the public to keep their dumpster’s and garbage cans secure, and outdoor areas surrounding their businesses and homes clear from any debris that could pose a potential fire risk.”

As these investigations are ongoing, the Prince Rupert RCMP is asking anyone that may have information regarding these incidents to contact the Prince Rupert RCMP Detachment at 250-627-0700 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Please remember that Crime Stoppers pays cash for information that leads to an arrest.

◆ HIGHWAY DRIVING

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◆ POLITICAL MESSAGING?

Dr. Seuss quote a hot button topic for teacher’s union

By Shaun Thomas The Northern View A quote from Dr. Seuss’ famous children’s book “Yertle the Turtle” has become the centre of a debate about what is or isn’t appropriate on Prince Rupert school grounds during the ongoing dispute between teachers and the BC government over the controversial Bill 22.

The quote in question - “I know up on top you are seeing great sights, but down here on the bottom, we too should have rights” – was deemed too political to be displayed in classrooms by acting director of instruction Dave Stigant.

According to a 2011 arbitration decision, political materials must be kept out of the classroom and the district enforces this policy.

“One teacher had a sign printed saying ‘Our Rights, 2b) or no 2b)’ in reference to the freedom of expression in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Because of that and the direction from the district there were teachers wearing shirts or buttons in a sign of solidarity and some had taken to putting that sign in their car,” said Prince Rupert District Teachers Union president Joanna Larson, noting that the

whole ‘Yertle the Turtle’ situation started from a desire to ensure the rules were being followed.

“To determine what was or wasn’t acceptable, the teacher in question brought a list of quotes to see what would or would not be allowed to be displayed. Some of them were fairly political, there were quotes from people like John Diefenbaker and other political figures. They were approved, then they got to one that said ‘Standing up for BC Students’ and the teacher was told it was borderline and then it got to the Yertle the Turtle quote and the teacher was told it was clearly political...It’s absurd.”

In a statement, Stigant said that it is important to understand the situation and what did and didn’t happen.

“Yertle the Turtle has not been deemed too political for students.

The teacher in question was

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MY VIEW…

Playing telephone with Yertle...

When I was young and a member of the Beavers (the youngest group of Scouts to give you an idea of how young I was), we used to play a game called telephone.

If you’re not familiar with it, a big group of people sit around a circle. The first person whispers something to the next one and it gets passed along the circle to the final person who then says what they heard. Chances are by that time what the final person has heard is significantly different from what the first person said. Sometimes it’s almost absurd how different the message is.

In the last week, Prince Rupert was involved in a bit of a game of telephone in the national and, indeed, international media. When I first heard about a teacher being told the quote from Yertle the Turtle couldn’t be displayed due to the political nature of it, it was just that - don’t display this quote in association with the current labour relations dispute.

By the time it reached other media, it was amazing how the story had taken on a life of its own. I read, from legit media sources and independent bloggers, that the Prince Rupert School District had banned the physical book from the classroom or that teachers were being told not to read the story to students. I even read one account where a poster had been taken off the classroom wall - where this poster thing came from I truly have no idea.

It’s unfortunate that a) something like this went viral and exploded onto the Internet in such a massive way and b) that a lot of people will take whatever they read about this in their media outlet of choice as the absolute truth. Really, it is a reminder that it’s important to question what you see and

what you hear in the news and on TV, especially if it seems a little out there. Also remember there are always two sides to every story, and both should be told.

As for Prince Rupert, they say that any press is good press as long as they spell your name right. Not too sure I can agree with that one in this case. Yeah, it got the name out there and has people talking about Prince Rupert, but

certainly not in the way people around town had hoped or wanted.

Let’s face it, there is a lot going on in Prince Rupert that could warrant attention like this (Fairview Terminal, expansion at Ridley Island, bear and whale watching etc...) but this really isn’t the best way to have the city make the headlines.

~ Shaun Thomas

A look into the history of the Kwinitsa Railway Museum Kwinitsa Station Railway Museum now stands in a spot very significant to the railway history of Prince Rupert, the location of CN Dock, though that was not its original home.

It once stood halfway between here and Terrace, and the story of its construction and ultimate move to Prince Rupert serves as a reminder of how vital the railway was in opening Northwestern BC and creating the City of Prince Rupert.

The little white station with its distinctive bell-cast roof was one of hundreds of virtually identical stations built along the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway between Winnipeg and Prince Rupert. Today it is one of only four surviving. It was built in 1911, one of the so-called “Type E” stations. The Grand Trunk Pacific had six basic designs, “A” through “F,” of which the Type E was the most common.

It was built three years before the last spike was driven at Fort Fraser in 1914. The

construction of the Grand little stations such as Kwinitsa Trunk Pacific in British Talking tourism were a vital part of the network.

Columbia, undertaken The station agents, “were largely in a bid to attract literally the ‘eyes and ears’ of the government concessions, railroad,” in the words of Phylis was a haphazard and Bowman. “Ready to take train mismanaged affair - “the orders to relay to passing trains story of a thousand blunders,” and reporting train movements as it was famously described and conveying train orders from in 1909 by pioneer Prince the dispatcher to the train crew, Rupert newspaperman the agents were an independent BRUCE WISHART John Houston. By 1919 indispensable part of railroad the railway had collapsed, operations.” and was taken under the The small stations grew Department of Railways and Canals pending redundant in the second half of the 20th the creation of the Crown Corporation the century with the introduction of a Central Canadian National Railway.

Traffic Control system. Realizing that not Under CN the rail line and city found its just Kwinitsa, but a whole way of life in purpose, connecting with the steamships the little stations along the western line was and creating a transportation hub for the at risk of being lost and forgotten, Prince settlements and industry of the Northwest Rupert residents began to discuss ways of Coast. This was the era when Rupert became saving Kwinitsa. the “Halibut Capital of the World,” and the Ron Denman, then curator of the Museum

of Northern BC, formally requested the City of Prince Rupert acquire the station and move it to Prince Rupert to become a railway museum, and a Kwinitsa Relocation Committee was subsequently formed of Ron Denman, Dr. L.M. Greene, John Marogna, Jack Mussallem, Larry Valentin, Nancy Wilson, and Bert Woodcock. By the time the move actually took place, the station perched on a barge behind the tug Coast Isle with Jack Mussallem at the helm, a staggering number of local businesses and individuals had thrown their support behind the project. Kwinitsa Station arrived on the Prince Rupert waterfront, at the site of the old CN Dock, on Canada Day 1985.

Today the popular Kwinitsa Station Railway Museum is administered by the Museum of Northern BC, and houses exhibits celebrating the life of the railway families, and the very early history of Prince Rupert as a railway town.

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On The

Street

By Alan S. Hale

Considering that there is a labour dispute going on, is displaying the Dr. Seuss quote “I know up on top you are seeing great sights, but down here on the bottom, we too should have rights” too political for Prince Rupert classrooms?

Cheril Hanson

“No. It’s a labour dispute, but using that quote is not a problem.”

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“No. I don’t think so.

If they put that stuff up for our kids it would be awesome.”

Wilf Young

Colleen McLaren

“I think they’re being childish on both sides.”

“I agree that it is too political.”

Cruise Task Force provides final update before first ship

By Alan S. Hale The Northern View

passengers as soon as they get off the ship in Cow Bay and getting as much business engagement as possible.

A big part of this is the ambassador program and other volunteers from the community who work as interpreters or street performers.

“One of the things we learned is that our people are what really sets us apart from other ports that cruise ships stop at,” said Treena Decker.

This year, the task force has attracted around 30 more volunteers than last year, and they are still looking for more.

People looking to be ambassadors are being given “super host training” in order provide more consistent messaging to the tourists.

“All of our volunteers will participate in a session and will be able to have a certification at the end of it and provide that consistent, quality-controlled messaging that we’d like to make sure our guests are getting,” said Decker of the session held last Sunday.

“We’re looking for performers, we’re looking for buskers, we’re looking for volunteers, we’re looking for everyone and anyone to participate this year.”

The task force also wants local businesses to got on board as well by becoming a “cruise friendly business,” which involves staying open from nine

The Prince Rupert Cruise Ship Task Force told council last Monday it was still looking for volunteers even with the first cruise ship arrival only days away.

Task Force Representatives appeared before city council to give an update on what they have been doing to sell Prince Rupert as a cruise destination by taking advantage of the opportunities the community has to impress cruise passengers.

“The task force has been working on two things: improving the guest-experience of our cruise visitors and reengaging the cruise lines to make Prince Rupert a marketable destination again in the Alaskan Theatre for 2013- 2014,” said John Farrell.

The task force believes that a window of opportunity has opened for Prince Rupert as the cruise industry has started allocating more ships into their Alaskan routes. High fuel prices could also make Prince Rupert a more attractive stop for cruise lines as well.

“Because of our geographical location, we have a significant opportunity in terms of being able to attract the cruise lines to stop here in Prince Rupert because they’ll be able to save money by stopping here,” said Andrew Hamilton, a task force representative for the Prince Rupert Port Authority.

Hamilton says that to get cruise lines to add Prince Rupert as “Summit Residences, Assisted Living, a regular stop will Prince Rupert” require improving Now Accepting Applications awareness of the city Northern Health is accepting applications for residents of its assisted living as a cruise destination, complex. The objective is to assist seniors and those with recognized disabilities and making it more fun to retain their independence and be active participants in their health and life for passengers when choices. Residents will receive hospitality services including 2 meals per day, access to Emergency Response System, housekeeping and laundry services once a they get here. He says week and social and recreational activities. that the task force has been focusing much of Each unit is a self contained one bedroom apartment. its efforts on the second Prior to being accepted, applicants must be assessed by a Northern Health Long one.

Term Case Manager.

The task force said Eligible Applicants must: that ideas they put in

Be a senior citizen or person with a recognized disability; place last year increased

Be able to live independently but require regular help with daily activities the “stickyness” of (meals, housekeeping, laundry, personal care);

Be able to make their own decisions about the care and assistance they the Prince Rupert need; experience, which means

Not require constant access to professional health care; and, that they were able to

Be eligible for health services in BC. keep cruise passengers Applications and further information can be obtained through: ashore much longer by Tamara Maier/Angela Bergen-Plett the end of the season Northern Health - Phone: 250-622-6375 than they had when the season first started.

This year, the task force is going to focus on making sure there are as many activities www.northernhealth.ca as possible available to

a.m. until six p.m. when the passengers have to be back on their ship and putting a sign in their window. Some businesses are also being included in the activity guide being given to passengers and giving discounts to cruise ship passengers.

“So how can the community contribute? Businesses, open your doors. Prince Rupert business should be open for everyone. Last year we saw a lot of local residents come down which added to the sense that this is a busy town and made sure people felt welcome,” said Jason Scherr of the Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce.

The task force asked the City of Prince Rupert to help out by making sure the community makes a good impression by making sure all the public spaces look presentable on the cruise ship day, and to keep City Hall open for tourists to come and see with councillors available to engage them.

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◆ EDUCATION

RECOGNITION RECEIVED…

Rupert places low in secondary rankings board of education could not disagree more. “[The board doesn’t] put any It’s that time of year again, credence into the Fraser Institute’s when the Fraser Institute compares ratings. I will not be looking at secondary schools all over British the results,” commented School Columbia and the Yukon against District 52 Superintendent Lynn one another, and Hauptman. as per usual, “We use our Prince Rupert own data to help schools have been set direction to ranked dismally. determine what our The Fraser priorities are and Institute claims to look at what we to be “the No. 1 need to do some source for parents further work on, who want to find but the Fraser out how their Institute does not child’s school is help us with that at doing compared all.” to others in their The Fraser Superintendent Lynn Hauptman Institute community”. rated “Whether 280 public and it’s schools, independent hospitals, or any secondary schools public institution, in both British governments need to measure Columbia and the Yukon based on performance and encourage seven key indicators including the improvement. Our annual school average exam marks of students in rankings help parents hold the school, the percentage of exams school boards accountable and failed, schools versus exam mark push for better results,” said differences, English gender gap Peter Cowley, Fraser Institute and Math gender gap, graduation director of school performance rates and delayed advancement studies. rates.

However, School District 52’s Although it’s now Prince

By Martina Perry The Northern View

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“[The District doesn’t] put any credence into the Fraser Institute’s ratings.

I will not be looking at the results.”

Contributed photo

Glen Saunders, who spearheaded the Paint Prince Rupert initiative last year, has received his BC Achievement Award. Saunders accepted his award from The Hon. Steven L. Point, OBC, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia and Hon. Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development during a ceremony in Victoria on April 25.

Rupert Middle School, the ranking of Prince Rupert Secondary School last year in the report was 4.8 out of 10 in 2011, which placed the school at 223 out of 280. PRSS saw an improvement in its rating from the previous year when the school was given a rating of 4.6. However the rating was down from 2009 when the facility was rated 5.1 out of 10.

However, PRSS being rated 4.8 out of 10 is up from 2007’s

rating of 4.1 and 2008’s rating of 4.3.

The education facility’s .2 per cent increase in 2011 came from an increase in the graduation rate (89.2 per cent in 2010, compared to 93.8 per cent in 2011) as well as a decrease in the delayed advancement rate (47.7 per cent in 2010 compared to 33.5 per cent in 2011).

In the Fraser Institute’s report, Charles Hays Secondary School

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◆ PORT APPOINTMENT

Elmer Derrick responds to appointment controversy go around looking for new appointments or chase after big salaries.

“I’ve been involved in different things to make sure that the economy of the northwest gets attention paid to it by Victoria and Ottawa. I’m really surprised at this hostile reaction to my appointment,” said Derrick.

Derrick says that people who are suspicious of the reasons why he was appointed to the Port Authority’s board are overlooking the other work he has done and his qualifications.

Aside from working on the Board of Ridley Terminals, he has also sat on BC Hydro’s board and Powerex as

By Alan S. Hale The Northern View

well. He has a degree in Economics and his reasoning for nominating Derrick for the has been involved with many different appointment, the only response his office organizations. gave was an excerpt from the Marine Act “I don’t know if its just that people assume which lists the required qualifications of an I’m not qualified to think about big-picture board appointee. After that, his office did not stuff,” said Derrick. answer further inquiries.

While he doesn’t believe that his appointment was influenced by his decision to make a deal with Enbridge - a decision he vehemently CITY OF defends as being the economically PRINCE RUP right decision - the only people who could say for certain were the people who appointed him.

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Gitxsan Hereditary Chief Elmer Derrick is irritated over assertions that his appointment to the Prince Rupert Port Authority could be a politically-motivated appointment by the Conservative federal government.

Derrick was the chief negotiator for the Gitxsan Treaty Society, which signed a deal with Enbridge Inc. giving the First Nation a $7-million stake in the Northern Gateway in exchange for ending their opposition to the project. The deal proved to be deeply unpopular in the community and after protests erupted the deal was overturned.

HITTING THE ROAD… Derrick - who lives in Terrace was recently appointed to the board of directors of the Prince Rupert Port Authority by the federal government at the suggestion of the Transportation Minister.

“I’m just going to go in there for meetings, pay attention to the agenda and give it my best effort.

I’m surprised at the reaction of a few people who think its a bad idea for me to be appointed to the port,” said Derrick.

Shaun Thomas photo The federal Tories are staunch Adrienne Johnston of Cow Bay Cafe will be doing a sixsupporters the Northern Gateway stop northwest tour to read from and sign copies of “No More Secrets: Recipes from Cow Bay Café”. pipeline. Being on the board of the Prince Rupert Port Authority is not seen by some as work-intensive since members only have to attend meetings rather than being involved in day-to-day operations. This has led some, including Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen, to wonder if the appointment to the Prince Rupert Port Authority’s board was some kind of reward for his support of the pipeline. “ It does cause some concern if there is some kind of trade off here.

The last thing Elmer did was negotiate with Enbridge, which blew up in the most dramatic and destructive way.

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250-624-9444 On the web at www.thenorthernview.com ◆ REGIONAL NEWS

Mills to be investigated City of Prince Rupert Approved 2012 Five Year Annual Financial Plan Schedule

Date April 23, 2012 Council Meeting 7:00 pm.

Commentary Council gives three readings of budget bylaw.

April 30, 2012 Special Committee of the Whole Public Consultation on Budget. The public is Meeting & Special Council Meeting 7:00 pm. invited to attend this meeting and ask questions about the 2012 Budget.

Citizens can ask questions about the budget during the meeting by phoning 250 627 8659.

They may also email questions to dan.rodin@princerupert.ca.

Council considers public comment, deliberates on Financial Plan Bylaw and gives final direction to staff.

Council will also give three Readings of Property Tax Bylaw May 7, 2012 Special Council Meeting 7:00 pm

Council adopts Financial Plan and Property Tax Bylaws

(there is a Committee of the Whole Meeting for presentations on the Public Safety Building the same night) If you have any questions regarding this process or the timeline please contact Mr. Dan Rodin, Chief Financial Officer at 250 627 0935 or by email dan.rodin@princerupert.ca .

By Tom Fletcher Black Press WorkSafeBC has ordered inspections of all B.C. sawmills after a second catastrophic explosion in four months has put the focus on the hazards of processing dry beetle-killed logs in B.C. Interior sawmills.

Labour Minister Margaret MacDiarmid said the order went out Tuesday morning, as firefighters were still dealing with the fire following Monday evening’s mill explosion and fire in Prince George.

“There is a common factor here, and we’re all aware of it, and it’s sawdust,” MacDiarmid said. “So although we don’t know what caused the initial fires or explosions, we know that sawdust may be a factor.”

MacDiarmid said WorkSafeBC does not have a specific policy for dust control in mills. A meeting is being convened Wednesday with government, WorkSafeBC, industry and union representatives to determine their next steps.

The B.C. Coroners Service confirmed one of 25 mill employees on site died after an explosion

rocked the Lakeland Mills sawmill in Prince George Monday evening.

The explosion and fire occurred suddenly on night shift, similar to the Jan. 20 explosion at the Babine Forest Products mill in Burns Lake that killed two workers and destroyed the mill.

Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson called for an investigation of hazards for all B.C. mills that process dry logs from the mountain pine beetle infestation. He said mills have already added saw guards and nets to protect employees from logs that break apart when they hit a saw blade. Simpson said there are anecdotal reports of combustion of fine dust and volatile powdered resin from the wood, much of which has been dead standing for several years. He cautioned that there is no indication yet what caused either fire, but fibreboard mills deal with a similar dust hazard.

“The WorkSafeBC investigation that’s finished in Burns Lake, if they can tell us anything about whether or not this is a possibility, all of our sawmills in the mountain pine beetle area must be given that heads-up and must look at changes in their system.”

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◆ ENVIRONMENT

BC oil responders “not happy” with federal office closure

By Jeff Nagel Black Press The federal government’s decision to close its emergency oil spill office in Vancouver will not deprive B.C. of actual boots on the ground in the event of a spill in local waters.

But the designated responders who would contain and clean up the oil are concerned their local federal advisors will be relocated to Quebec.

“We’re not happy with it,” said Bruce Turnbull, spokesperson for Western Canada Marine Response Corp.

A total of 42 Environment Canada employees in the Pacific region are affected by cost-saving shifts announced in the federal budget to carve $3.78 million from the Environmental Emergencies Program.

B.C. Environment Minister Terry Lake said Ottawa has indicated only five of the federal staffers do spill-related work and only as advisors, not as actual responders in the field.

Western Canada Marine Response (formerly Burrard Clean) crews would respond with booms and skimming vessels if a tanker spilled oil in B.C. But Turnbull said they might also call in Environment Canada staff to serve in key incident command roles, act as environmental unit leaders or to act as technical advisors in areas such as First Nations or fisheries concerns.

Federal staff will still be available – by phone from Montreal or Gatineau.

“I’m hesitant to say it’s not going to work,” Turnbull said.

“It could be a new learning curve. It could cause issues.”

He said he preferred frequent, direct contact with locally based federal staff, adding such relationships can be important when multiple agencies must coordinate their response to a crisis at 2 a.m.

NDP energy critic Peter Julian, the MP for Burnaby-New Westminster, said it’s “reckless and dangerous” for Ottawa to close the west coast’s only federal spill response office while it expedites reviews for pipeline projects that will increase oil tanker traffic.

“For the Conservatives to say to British Columbians, ‘In the event of an environmental catastrophe, leave a voice mail message in Ottawa,’ is shameful,” he said.

Federal Environment Minister Peter Kent said the move to centralize staff won’t increase risks to the environment.

“These employees were not cleaning up spills. They were providing information about environmentally sensitive land and species at risk,” he said.

The federal government has promised more money for the Coast Guard and Transport Canada, as well as an extra $35 million over two years for tanker safety and $13.5 million for increased pipeline inspections.

“I can assure British Columbians that the response capability of all levels of government is sufficient and that capability will increase to match any potential expansion of oil tanker traffic,” Lake added.

West Coast Marine Respnnse photo

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CITY OF PRINCE RUPERT

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◆ EDUCATION

Calendar change

By Tom Fletcher Black Press School districts will be able to determine their own calendar and offer online classes to students in any grade under amendments to the School Act presented Thursday.

Education Minister George Abbott said the changes are designed to increase flexibility for schools and students. The ministry will continue to require a minimum number of instructional hours.

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

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

The meetings will be held in Council Chambers at City Hall on the following dates:

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Monday, June 4, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

Monday, June 18, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

Each evening, information on different aspects of the topic will be discussed. Citizens are encouraged to attend and ask questions.

The meetings will also be televised on Channel 10. Video and audio recordings of the meeting will be stored on our website. Beginning at 7:00 p.m., interested individuals will be able to phone 250-627-8659 to ask questions (your question will be taken by a staff member). Additionally, at any time, emails may be sent to dan.rodin@princerupert.ca Please contact Mr. Dan Rodin, Chief Financial Officer for more information at: (250) 627-0935.

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◆ ON THE STAGE CITY OF PRINCE RUPERT

CHSS students put on a fine arts revue

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Parents and 3 year old children

By Shaun Thomas The Northern View Elementary and middle school students in Prince Rupert got a bit of a preview of the arts opportunities that await them as Charles Hays Secondary presented their Fine Arts Review on April 27.

The show, which ran throughout the morning, featured a performance from the concert band, a play by the junior drama department that showed just what it takes to be a teacher, a play by the senior drama class that put a school twist on the old monkey-paw wishing story, two songs from the school choir and a performance by the jazz band that played some famous spy themes while senior drama students to reprise the roles of James Bond, Austin Powers and more.

You are invited to attend

Sessions at Pineridge – Tuesday, April 17 – StrongStart Room Conrad – Wednesday April 18 - StrongStart Room Roosevelt – Tuesday April 24 – The Hub Lax Kxeen – Thursday April 26 – StrongStart Room Port Edward – Friday April 27 – Port Ed School Hartley Bay – Monday April 30 – HB School

All sessions will run from 10:30 to 12:00 Lunch & resources will be provided

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Shaun Thomas photos

From top: Mrs. Jackson enters the classroom, but it’s not the Janet Jackson students had in mind when they wished with the monkey paw; the choir sings a rendition of Three Little Birds by Bob Marley; the Charles Hays Jazz Band performs; a would-be teacher gets put through the paces as part of the junior drama department performance.

Left: James Bond carries a fainted woman off to safety following a confrontation with one of his foes.

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A Year in the Life of Prince Rupert January-March

Undoubtedly the biggest cultural event in the northwest, the All Native Basketball Tournament in February draws thousands from across the region for a full week of basketball competition and a celebration of First Nations culture.

Top: Brave Rupertites take the plunge into the harbour on January 1 for the Prince Rupert Rotary Club Polar Bear Swim.

Left: Hockey, on the pond and in the arena, curling, figure skating and sledding keep residents busy in the winter months.

Top: The Civic Centre is packed every March for the Children’s Festival, hosted by Special Events Volunteers.

Right: Chinese New Year and the Sugar Shack Festival d’hiver celebrate cultural diversity.

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A Year in the Life of Prince Rupert

April-June

The Prince Rupert Rotary Club and the City of Prince Rupert both host Easter egg hunts over the Easter weekend.

July-September

The Relay for Life takes place to help raise money for cancer research and begins with a lap for survivors.

Buskers take to the streets of Prince Rupert as the cruise season gets underway.

Every July 1 Mariner’s Memorial Park is filled with people who come out to help celebrate Canada’s birthday during Canada Day festivities hosted by the volunteers of the Prince Rupert Special Events Society.

The Prince Rupert Seamen Rugby Club compete in tournaments across the region, rain or shine.

People young and old come out to beautify the community as part of the Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-up hosted by the local World Wildlife Fund.

June 21 is National Aboriginal Day, with a full day of celebrating First Nations culture held every year.

The best dancers from around the province join international judges for the BC Annual Dance Competition held in May.

Grads celebrate the end of school at prom.

A great way to cool off during the warm Prince Rupert summer days.

For the past 13 years local actors, writers and directors have showcased their talents at the Udder Theatre Festival, the only fringe festival in the north. The event has grown to include shows over the course of five days in August.

The recreational slo-pitch league takes to the diamonds around the Civic Centre

The streets and waterfront are packed for Seafest, an a community celebration that spans four days every June and includes a parade and lots of activities.

Hundreds of First Nations people make their way up the north coast as part of the Gathering Strength Canoe Journey, a multi-day event to promote fellowship among the various Nations and reconnect youth with their culture.

Runners wrap up their season with the Cannery Road Race - which takes people from North Pacific Cannery to the highway - in the early part of September.

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A Year in the Life of Prince Rupert

April-June

The Prince Rupert Rotary Club and the City of Prince Rupert both host Easter egg hunts over the Easter weekend.

July-September

The Relay for Life takes place to help raise money for cancer research and begins with a lap for survivors.

Buskers take to the streets of Prince Rupert as the cruise season gets underway.

Every July 1 Mariner’s Memorial Park is filled with people who come out to help celebrate Canada’s birthday during Canada Day festivities hosted by the volunteers of the Prince Rupert Special Events Society.

The Prince Rupert Seamen Rugby Club compete in tournaments across the region, rain or shine.

People young and old come out to beautify the community as part of the Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-up hosted by the local World Wildlife Fund.

June 21 is National Aboriginal Day, with a full day of celebrating First Nations culture held every year.

The best dancers from around the province join international judges for the BC Annual Dance Competition held in May.

Grads celebrate the end of school at prom.

A great way to cool off during the warm Prince Rupert summer days.

For the past 13 years local actors, writers and directors have showcased their talents at the Udder Theatre Festival, the only fringe festival in the north. The event has grown to include shows over the course of five days in August.

The recreational slo-pitch league takes to the diamonds around the Civic Centre

The streets and waterfront are packed for Seafest, an a community celebration that spans four days every June and includes a parade and lots of activities.

Hundreds of First Nations people make their way up the north coast as part of the Gathering Strength Canoe Journey, a multi-day event to promote fellowship among the various Nations and reconnect youth with their culture.

Runners wrap up their season with the Cannery Road Race - which takes people from North Pacific Cannery to the highway - in the early part of September.

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A Year in the Life of Prince Rupert October-December

Every year in December volunteers arrange for Santa Claus to ride the rail with north coast children to raise money for pediatric care.

The Jim Ciccone Civic Centre is transformed into a house of spooky fun and games on Halloween night.

The community gets into the holiday spirit on the first weekend in December for Winterfest. The celebration includes three days of activities such as a tree lighting ceremony on the courthouse lawn, complete with hot chocolate and song, a bonfire at the waterfront, a parade and a gingerbread decorating contest

The Prince Rupert Rampage, a senior men’s hockey team, begin their Central Interior Hockey League season and take on teams from throughout the northwest including Terrace, Kitimat, Smithers and as far away as Williams Lake.

Right: November 11 is Remembrance Day, a day when people across the country gather at the Cenotaph to honour the men and women who served and who gave their lives for Canada.

Below: Motorcycle enthusiasts take to the streets of Prince Rupert for the Toy Run, which collects toys and money for the Prince Rupert Salvation Army that will help make Christmas merry for underprivileged children.

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Kristmanson, Table Cover-S. Paulson, Scratch Tickets-S. Jackson, Bird House-G. Eby. Congratulations everyone and thank you for supporting our Spring Tea & Bazaar.

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Welcome competitors and spectators to Prince Rupert and the 2012 BC Annual Dance Competition

Schedule of performances at the BC Annual Dance Competition Sunday, May 6th Classical Ballet 16-18: 9:00AM Hip Hop 12 & Under: 9:40AM Lyrical Solo 13-14: 10:50AM Jazz Solo 10 & Under: 12:05PM Demi Character Solo 13-21 1:10PM

Extreme Teams Junior & Senior : 2:05PM Presentation of Solo Awards 6:00PM Classical Ballet Group 6:15PM Variety Group 12 & Under 6:45PM

Welcome All Participants of this years BC Annual Dance Competition

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Song & Dance Group 7:45PM Performer of the Year Junior/Senior Workshop 8:15PM Monday, May 7th Tap Solo 12 & Under 9:00AM Modern Solo 13-15 9:40AM Performer of the Year Junior Workshop 10:15AM Hip Hop 13-18 10:50AM Jazz Solo 11 11:25AM Lyrical Solo 15 & 16 12:20PM Duets 13-18: 1:45PM Variety Solo 12 & Under 3:30PM Presentation of Solo Awards 6:00PM Small Group 13 & Up (MT/S&D/VARIETY) 6:15PM Small Group 12 & Under (MT/S&D/VARIETY) 7:00PM Small Group 13 & Up (Ballet/Lyrical) 7:35PM Small Group 13 & Up (Modern/Contemporary) 8:15PM Tuesday, May 8th Tap Solo 13-18 9:00AM Song & Dance Solo 12 & Under: 9:50AM Musical Theatre Solo 1318: 10:30AM Musical Theatre Solo 12 & Under: 11:00AM Lyrical Solo 12 & Under 11:45AM Song & Dance 13-18:

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1:20PM Variety Solo 12 & Under 1:40PM Junior & Senior Performer of the Year Workshop: 3:30PM Presentation of Solo Awards 5:45PM Demi Character Ballet Groups 6:00PM Small Groups 13 & Up (Jazz/ Tap): 6:30PM Lyrical Group 12 & Under 7:05PM Musical Threatre Group 7:50PM Wednesday, May 9th Jazz Solo 12: 9:00AM Contemporary Solo 13-15 10:05AM Duets 12 & Under: 11:35AM Variety Solo 13-18: 12:45PM Classical Ballet Solo 11 & 12 2:10PM Junior & Senior Performer of the Year Workshop 4:30PM Presentation of Solo Awards 6:30PM Jazz Group 12 & Under 6:45PM Small Group 12 & Under (Ballet/Lyrical): 7:25PM Lyrical Group 13 & Up 8:35PM

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Thursday, May 10th Contemporary Solo 16-18 9:00AM Acrobatics - Open: 10:25AM Classical Ballet Solo 12 & Under: 10:55AM Jazz Solo 13: 11:55AM Lyrical Solo 12 & Under 12:30PM Classical Ballet Solo 13-15 1:40PM Lyrical Solo 17-18: 3:00PM Presentation of Solo Awards (Wed & Thurs): 6:00PM Variety Groups 13 & Up 6:15PM Small Group 12 & Under (Jazz/Tap/): 6:25PM Tap Group: 6:55PM Modern/Contemporary Group 13 & Up: 7:35PM Friday, May 11th Demi Character Solo 12 & Under: 9:00AM Jazz Solo 14-15: 10:30AM Modern Solo 16-18: 12:00PM Duets 10.5 -12.15 Average 1:25PM Jazz Solo 16-18: 2:40PM Presentation of Solo Awards 6:45PM Hip Hop Group: 7:00PM Jazz Group 13 & Up: 7:30PM Special Award Presentations 8:30PM Saturday, May 12th Senior Performer of the Year: 9:00AM Junior Performer of the Year: 11:15AM

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Welcome competitors and spectators to Prince Rupert and the 2012 BC Annual Dance Competition

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The best dancers from across Canada and in a variety of disciplines and age groups compete for cash prizes, scholarships and more every year at the BC Annual Dance Competition.

A history of the BC Annual Dance

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Every year during the first week of May, hundreds dance schools that support the competition award of Canadian dancers descend upon Prince Rupert, scholarships that give dancers a great opportunity for one of the most unique dance competitions in to experience different styles and techniques from the country. around the country. Some scholarships include The BC Annual Dance Competition has been 1 week and longer, all-expense paid visits to luring bright young talent to its stage for 20 years Triple Threat and Harbor Dance in Vancouver, with its commitment to promoting the performing Enchainement in Prince George and Sean arts, the opportunity to walk away with some of Cheesman’s Dance Camp. the largest cash prizes in Canada, and now chances to travel to other competitions across the country and around the world.

Founded by Teresa E D LIKE TO WELCOME Mackereth, the EVERYONE TO THE competition began as a ANCE OMPETITION three day festival with $11,000 and grew into a This Competition week long competition awarding over $50,000 attracts top talent in cash prizes and from across the scholarships and province come down has been recognized around the world with and check it out. the inception of the Canadian Dancer of the Year Award, an event that has sent one junior and one senior competitor to Australia and the United States in the past.

What makes this competition even more special is that it is entirely run by volunteers and donations, mostly from the small community itself.

The nonprofit organization, Jazz Productions Association, works year round to raise money and recruit volunteers.

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â—† END OF LIFE CARE

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Hospice Society preparing for Hospice Palliative Care Week and experience the grieving process.

These workshops will help you learn tools to help yourself and others. The Saturday workshop is geared towards support people, friends, coworkers, family, health care providers, teachers, and Hospice Volunteers.

Kevin will help you develop a tool box filled with different techniques that you can draw from when helping others who are grieving.

To register please contact Zoe, at 250-627-8220. For further information contact Zoe or leave a message at the Hospice office at 250622-6204.

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The week of May 6th-May 12th is National Hospice Palliative Care week.

This is a time to celebrate, recognize, and share achievements of Hospice Palliative Care throughout the nation. The Prince Rupert and District Hospice Society hopes to raise awareness in the community of their volunteer services and mission to provide care and support to those experiencing the dying and grieving processes.

We all face loss eventually. To support those in our community 1740 Prince Rupert Blvd, Prince Rupert, BC 250 624-2859 the society will present Oxana is a young, two workshops entitled, spayed, black and “Grief is Work�, with white cat who loves guest speaker Kevin the company of other cats. She doesn’t Hegseth. The first mind dogs and will workshop will take place do well in a family Friday evening, from household. If you are interested in Oxana, 7:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m., at or any one of her furthe Senior’s Center, 21 ry companions please Grenville Court. This visit us online to view our animals available is a drop in session for for adoption. people who are coping spca.bc.ca/adopt with grief and loss and their support persons.

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Our coastline is a Gitxaala.

The First Nation proMy concerns are for the preserthink we’ve got a fi fty percent working in Bermuda, the US The Store for Your Floor! rules er in all of the systems.

CN rail to use their power going At the hearings last week, el- living museum, the legacy that duced a map count of the North CoastI’vevation our culture. over-pole

by Telus. and ofChina in his When career,you buildAdding more HDTV chan3202 Munroe St., Terrace, B.C. there,� Craig said. ders from the Gitxaala were not ourupancestors left behind to help which was dotted all over with start to think of potential impacts, nels are also a priority, and while Another area of consider- asked the engineers to go out and ing cable, satellite and wireless 1-800-665-1657 • 635-2976 faced with any objection and teach us.

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North Coast COMING EVENTS MAY 2 - Garden Club meeting, 7p.m. in room 189 at Northwest Community College.

The subject is Getting Ready for Summer, tips on hardening off, planting off seedlings, new plants and shrubs. learn what fruite and veggies do good in Prince Rupert. Everyone welcome, bring your own teacup. For more info, call Andree 250-624-366

MAY 5 - 9 AM - 1 PM Seniors Centre Garage Sale, between the college and the Sally Ann. The Zone 10 Seniors Games are offering tables for rent at $10.00 and donations of good used junk can be brought to the Seniors Centre beginning now any weekday between 11 AM and 3 PM. The kitchen will be open for lunch. Call 627-1900 to reserve at table.

MAY 7 - Prostate and Bladder Cancer Support Group at 7:30pm in Room 430 at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital – Contact Judy 250 622-6533

MAY 11 - Grief Is Work. A free educational and healing opportunity for anyone who is dealing with a loss in their life. 7;30- 9;30 pm at the Prince Rupert Seniors Center.

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Are you between the ages of 19 and 24? Do you like canoeing? Join us for the 2012 Canoe Journey to Hartley Bay. We will be spending 10 days in the great outdoors camping, cooking on fires and paddling together.

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We are also looking for volunteer support workers. All are Welcome. Pls Contact planetyouth@friendshiphouse.ca or call 250-6271717 ext 58 of just drop in sign up on our sign up sheet!

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

ACROSS 1. Summits 5. Number needed to tango 8. Some adders 12. Torah closet 15. Fertilizer 16. Like sashimi 17. North wind 18. Shelter 19. Celtic poet 20. Enlarge 21. Adjoin 22. Unclose, in verse 23. Olden times 24. Declares 26. Judge’s decision 28. Alumni gathering 30. Sit 33. Recover 34. Miscue 35. Swarthy 36. Piece 37. Linger 40. Hardy 42. Like fine wine 43. Cultivate 44. Worker at an inn 48. Bear false witness 49. Take sustenance

50. Outlay 52. Had a knish 53. Cappuccino, e.g.

55. Ballet exercise 56. Movies 57. Mayor or judge, e.g.

60. Large pleasure boat 61. Close, as a door 63. «Make ____ for Daddy» 64. Joplin product 65. Pronto 66. Restaurant listing 67. Mend, in a way 71. Walk through tulips?

73. Imprint 75. ____ constrictor 76. Prior to 77. Tumults 80. Love song 81.Moistens, poetically 82. Always, in poetry 83. Passenger 84. Take home a trophy 85. To the safe side 86. Thing, in law

87. Bunch 88. Indicate agreement 89. Wishing ____ DOWN 1. Potato, e.g.

2. Fanon 3. Hidden 4. Pitiful 5. Howard of «The Lion» 6. Call 7. Debtor 8. Arab garment 9. Type of sister 10. Prissy person 11. Satisfy fully 12. Worshiper 13. Iterate 14. Genuflect 24. Windy 25. Convulsion 27. Canticle 29. Dweeb 31. Morsel 32. Emulate Tomba 35. Attempt 36. Trading ____ 37. After-bath sprinkle 38. Allowance for currency differences 39. Shoal

40. Pink-slip 41. Increased 43. Territory held in fee 45. Nonclerical 46. Inscribe 47. State of inactivity 49. Nimble 50. Buck 51. Lubricant 54. Spring of water 55. Reverent 56. Use a beeper 58. Strong resentment 59. Negative aspect 60. Harsh cry 61. Evening party 62. Optimists 64. Repair again 65. Take the reins 66. ____ of Honor 67. «____ Days» 68. White poplar 69. E, i, or o 70. Tripod’s kin 72. Dolts 74. Municipality 78. Miner’s rock 79. Emulate Dorcas 81. Small crow

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COMPLETE TOOL & EQUIPMENT DISPERSAL AUCTION June 2, 2012 Saturday @ 10:00 am. Ft St James, BC. Hwy 16 & Junction Hwy 27.

Drive into Ft St James, follow signs thru town. 4 km on Germanson North Road Sale Conducted on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Bill Tuck & others.

VEHICLES etc: 2 man self contained camp on skids, 8 liter BMW, 5 ton service truck, Bluebird 72 seat bus on factory propane, variety of late model Ford diesel trucks, 98 GMC 1/2 ton 4x4, 2 electric 3 wheel handicap carts, 5HP Craftsman roto tiller, 2 person go cart. 4 - 17â€? tires for Toyota pickup. MARINE: 16 ft. ďŹ berglass boat, 70 HP Johnson boat motor, boat trailer, 30 commercial prawn traps, 2 new Dawa halibut rods.

TOOLS: Makita 5 & 8� grinders, Hitachi 8� grinders, impact tools 3/8�-1�, electric jack hammer, Hilti drills & hammer drills, air greaser & luber, 3/4 & 1� drive socket, 600 lb. torque wrench, 1 & 1 3/4� drive multiplier set, torque wrenches, power tools, air / brad nailers, 12.5 & 18v rechargeable drills, 3/8�-1/2� metric & standard socket sets, lg. slide hammer, cord & rechargeable hand power tools, 2 - 10�

Rockwell miter saw, hydraulic 2 1/2� pipe bender w/ dies, tap & die sets, pipe stand & threader, wheel sockets & seal drivers, multiple open & box end wrenches, 1-1 1/2, 2-3 & 6 ton com-a-longs.

EQUIPMENT: 10x10x20 portable garage, 6000 lb. HD engine hoist on wheels, 2 HP compressors, Hilti drills & hammer drills, 200 Lincoln gas welder, 1200 liter lube oil dispenser (full of 15/40 oil), multiple roll away tool boxes, tire machine, bead blaster, air conditioner equip., 2 vac pumps, 10 & 20 ton porta power kit, parts washer, quad jack, electric fuel pumps, double walled 100 gal used oil tank, Acetylene torches & hoses, 2 new shallow well pumps, sand blaster, 6 - 3 ton oor jacks, 2 - 3500 lb. transmission jacks, multiple ext. cords, 5 gas powered water pumps, 2 - 6500 gensets (gas & electric start, low hrs.), new 3000 gen set, 8 1/2HP wheeled Honda pressure washer, 3500psi pressure washer, 18Hp 3500psi pressure steam cleaner, up to 2 1/2â€? metric & standard dies hydraulic hose press, Rockwell lg drill press (variable speed), 2HP bench grinder, 4 industrial shop vacs, 3 pickup headache racks w/ side rails, 40# full forklift propane tanks, 4 warn winches, 2 - 99 channel ICom programmable radios w/ charger, helmets size s-2xl, 1st aid equip. SUPPLIES: Lg qty of brass, pipe & hydraulic ďŹ ttings, pallets of new & used truck parts, multiple trays of snap rings, o-rings, screws, rivets, keyways, side, rear & front windshield for Peterbuilt, alternator, starter, fan hubs, pulleys for Cummings motor, new cam shafts, auto & manual slacks, plastic air line ďŹ ttings, cinches, wrappers & cable for logging trucks, metal cabinets & ďŹ ling cabinets, bolt bins (full of bolts), lg qty truck parts back up, tail & head lights, wiring, log trailer parts, 8’6â€? axel, truck parts seals, drive lines, scale equip, bearings, brake shoes, drums, lowbed chains & cinches, body work equip, sanders, new spray & paint guns, welding rods, grinding discs HOUSEHOLD & MISC: 26 sheets of 3/4â€?-7’6â€? granite counter tops w/ 4â€? back splash. Consignments welcome! Approx. 2000 lot Sale. If you would like to consign large farm / logging equip or vehicles please contact Mikes Auction. Please note that we cannot take any small items at this already large sale.

Condition of Sale Terms: Cash & Check with IdentiďŹ cation, sorry No Credit cards. Items are As Is Condition ~ Not responsible for accidents. There will be a Concession on Site.

Any question Please Contact:

Mike Steinebach @ (250) 694 - 3497 or Cell (250) 692-6107 or (250) 692 - 9752 Egon Steinebach @ (250) 694-3319 or Cell (250) 570- 2055 E-Mail: mike@mikesauction.net & Website www.mikesauction.net Watch future papers for a complete listing

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Auctions

Garage Sales

Misc. for Sale

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Misc. Wanted

DISPERSAL AUCTION

PR Seniors Centre Giant Garage Sale, Sat, May 5, 9- 1 Please call 627-1900 to reserve a table.

CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs?

Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991.

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill.

Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info and DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT

Local Coin Collector buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold & Silver Coins.

Call Chad 250-863-3082

May 26, 2012 Saturday @ 10:00 a.m.

Topley, BC. @ Topley Garage, Hwy 16 & Junction Hwy 118 to Granisle Sale Conducted on behalf of Henry Van Der Weil & others.

Sale will start off with Horse & Tack, followed by Antiques and a large coin collection.

VEHICLES etc: Yukon chainsaw sawmill, Okanogan 5th Wheel, 2005 Ford Freestar Sport 4.3, 4 door Mini van, 2008 Ford F250 Super duty 4x4 Super cab w/new tires & canopy, 2007 F350 Super duty 4x4 crew cab diesel w/new tires & spray on bed liner, 1972 Triumph Spit Fire convertible, 2002 diesel 2.4 l Toyota Hilux Surt SSR-G right hand steering (38x15.5x15â€? tires), 1984 Yamaha Tri-Z ATV, 800 ATV w/ winch, BF Good wrench 265/70R/17â€? tires w/ Ford 8 bolt rims (2 sets), misc. used tires good shape, Johnson 10 HP boat motor. TOOL & EQUIPMENT: New welding rods & grinding discs, Aw32 hydraulic oil, chain saws, Poulan 2150, Husky 2150, Husky 371xpg, Cantec 6.5 gas water pump CT200, Cantec CT80CLC air cooled diesel water pump, 2 & 12 ton hydraulic jacks, riveters, levels, new & used cordless drills & skill saws, Rona table saw, Geotop C20C Automatic level w/ 2 tripod stands, pressure washer gun kit, HD furniture trolly, Rockwell Beaver 10â€? bandsaw, Beaver table saw on stand, Lincoln wire feed welder, Ingersoll Rand upright 60 gal air compressor, Speedair air compressor, Coleman Powermate 2500, Honda CX34 11hp power unit, Makita grinders, rolling toolboxes, socket drives, torque wrenches, air tools, wrenches, 23 - 16x2x4 trusses. HOUSEHOLD: Solid oak table & chairs, loveseat, sectional sofa, bunk bed w/ mattresses, Maple bedroom suite, Pine end table, Citizen TV w/ dvd, coffee table w/ brass accents, 3 drawer dresser, table & chairs, lamps, zero clearance mantle electric ďŹ replace, Kenmore washer & dryer, Igloo bar fridge, paintings, upright Kenmore freezer (new), hot/cold stainless steel 40 tray catering cart, hot water tank, Weider weight machine, ďŹ sh smoker, Big Gar wood stove, Ivy Cabin wood cook stove, small 2 door wood stove, Techniame pellet stove, pewter & brass items, violins & guitar, Memorex antique syling radio/cassette/CD player, many misc. household items, 8â€? computerized Colestoron telescope. ANTIQUES: Oil lanterns & lamps, antique table & chairs, Missionary desk, Oak sideboard, Mahogany mirrored dresser, cast iron kettles, Pine mirror & night stand, green marble top hall stand w/ barley twist legs, 40 yr. old never ďŹ red 30-30 Winchester Rie Sioux Carbine (engraved). HORSES & TACK: Black/white Pinto mare, Blue Roan gelding, black QH gelding, saddles, headstalls, halters, breast collars, antique pack saddle, reins, foldable saddle racks, misc. other tack.

COIN COLLECTION: Nice 150 lot coin collection, don’t miss it!

Consignments welcome! This is an excellent sale and all Goods are in very good condition. For out of town buyers there is local restaurant & accommodations, please contact Whispering Pines Motel (250) 696-3353. Condition of sale terms: Cash & Check with IdentiďŹ cation, sorry no Credit cards. Items are As Is Condition ~ Not responsible for accidents. There will be a Concession on Site.

Any question Please Contact: Mike Steinebach @

(250) 694-3497 Cell (250) 692-6107 or Egon Steinebach @ (250) 694-3319 Cell (250) 570-2055 E-Mail: mike@mikesauction.net & Website www.mikesauction.net Watch future papers for a complete listing

Heavy Duty Machinery

FOR SALE: 40’x8’ storage container, tandem 18’ utility trailer, 8000 lb forklift, LW Kenworth tractor, many large propane tanks, many forklift forks, set of 10’ logging bunks, set of log bunks for SuperTrain Hi-way trailers, many tires for pickups to large trucks (mostly free). 250-847-0783.

DIY STEEL Building deals!

Many sizes and models. Make an offer on clearance buildings today and save thousands of dollars. Free brochure - 1-800668-5111 ext. 170.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

ONE STOP shopping, get a million different products here.

High quality, 20% less than Walmart, vitamins, health, nutrition, cosmetics, jewelry, cleaners, soaps, shampoos, guaranteed; tonyspacil.ca.

PR: 6 Chair Dining set w/ China Cabinet, $400; 3 pc. Sofa Set, $350; 3 pc. Coffee Table Set, $150; Night Lamps, $25/each; Sony Stereo System, $125; Sony TV & Stand, $50; Single Bed $50. Call 250622-7333, pls leave msg.

Pet Services

Pet Services

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Free Items

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com Free Items

FREE PALLETS Must be able to pick them up yourself.

Stop by during work hours only Monday to Friday 9 am - 5 pm

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Real Estate

Real Estate

Property Management • 3 & 4 bedroom homes; • 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites and apartments

RENTALS AVAILABLE

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

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RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New, Opening May 2012.

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GATEWAY APARTMENTS

Houses For Sale

Call Gordon today OfďŹ ce and Cell: (250) 624-9298 Email: info@gordonkobza.com www.gordonkobza.com Suite 6 - 342 3rd Ave W. - Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L5

Real Estate

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

627-7137 Apt/Condo for Rent

Oasis

Apartments

Melanie Erickson

PRINCE RUPERT 250-627-9463

Spring into action with these great buys!

Address

MLS #

1438 Overlook 1326 Pigott Ave 241 9th Ave East 310 6th Ave West 1507 8th Ave East 245 3rd Ave West 519 3rd Ave West 1600 8th Ave 1833 5th Ave 1001 PR Blvd 1643 Atlin Ave 102 Raven 108 Collart 1823 Sloan Ave 1233 Conrad St 1235 7th East 1219 E 7th 1222 Beach Place 1418 Atlin Ave 105 Raven 1233 Conrad 1110 6th East

N207097 REDUCED N210219 REDUCED N212130 REDUCED N213867 N214008 N4505027 Commercial N4505028 Commercial N214379 REDUCED N214620 N215329 N215549 N207865 N215726 SOLD N216421 N216766 N216769 N217119 N217404 NEW LISTING N217652 NEW LISTING N216421 NEW LISTING N217519 NEW LISTING

Price

$189,000 $63,000 $129,000 $85,000 $69,000 $215,000 $225,000 $159,000 $159,900 $265,000 $269,000 $120,000 $259,000 $209,000 $334,000 $347,000 $362,000 $256,600 $229,000 $265,000 $334,000 $100,800

250-627-7551 • www.rupertrealty.ca

Renovated 1 & 2 bdrm Suites Furnished & Un-Furnished.

Quiet Tenants.

On Site Management.

Gym, Hot Tub & Sauna.

References Required.

250-627-5820 www.oasisaparts.com

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 PR: 2 bedroom, clean, quiet apartments for rent includes TV.,Gym and Sauna, available now $550 to $650 call Lynn at Randall North RES 250-6271414. www.prince-rupert-realestate.com

Apartment Furnished PORT Edward, FURNISHED 2 bedroom lower duplex available now.

No stairs, washer and dryer included free. You sign on to BC Hydro, estimated to be $80 per month. Rent for $800. per month. Call Lynn 250-6271414.

Duplex / 4 Plex AVAILABLE FOR RENT 1 Bdrm Suite References required!

Call for details 250-627-1715 or 250-624-5955

Apt/Condo for Rent

Skyline Manor 1200 Summit Ave.

Bachelor & 1 Bedroom Suites.

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

Close to hospital, bus stop & downtown.

References required.

Contact our on site Manager at 250-624-6019

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Rentals

Transportation

Transportation

Transportation

Transportation

Rooms for Rent

Cars - Sports & Imports

Recreational/Sale

Scrap Car Removal

Boats

www.princerupertrooms.com

Large 2 Bdrm Suite Close to downtown Prince Rupert; Cable incl; N/S, N/P; off-street parking; Looking for Quiet, working people. $575/mo. Ref. required.

Please call 250-624-2054

Townhouses

2 & 3 Bedroom Clean & well managed.

From $550/mth.

2002 Honda Civic 71,000 km Standard Transmission A/C, CD player Power Locks, Mirrors Power Windows and Sunroof Michelin Summer & Winter tires Excellent Condition

$8000 250-624-5401

Recreational/Sale BIG FOOT Sightings! New 2012 Bigfoot Campers have arrived only at Mike Rosman RV! 1-800-667-0024 www.rosmanrv.com

Trucks & Vans

with Washroom

Boats

4 burner stove with oven

17 1/2’ fiberglass boat with trailer, 115 horse, Yamaha 4 stroke. $5,500 OBO 250-6227548 cell 250-624-8616

3 way fridge Sleeps 5

$4500 OBO

Call 250-624-5964

Will consider smaller Welded Aluminum in Part-Trade

$8245.00 OBO Call Ray

250-624-4384

MV Raindrop 37’ fiberglass farrell boat. Also gillnets & gear. 250-624-5564

2006 28’6” Keystone Springdale Travel Trailer. Queen Bed in front bunkbed in back. One slide, sleeps 8, everything works great. Trailer GVW(kg) 3447. $15,500 OBO. Equalizer Hitch with Sway bars for sale as well $300. (250) 622-2628

RE: ESTATE OF DONALD ALLAN DELANEY, DECEASED

Trucks & Vans

FORMERLY OF 1253 WATER STREET, PRINCE RUPERT, BRITISH COLUMBIA

NEWLY renovated townhouse, 2 or 3 bedrm, avail. in Rupert Garden’s. 1-888-2838386 to view.

TOWNHOUSES 3 bdrms. 1 ½ bath From $500/mth.

Call Mgr. 624-3546

22 Ft Heavy Duty Welded Aluminum

1992 13ft Travel Trailer

HARBOURVIEW APTS Call Clayton 627-6697

Prince Rupert

Tenders

Scrap Batteries Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

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

All-inclusive. 250-600-1680

Suites, Upper

Tenders

FOR SALE

2006 Red Silverado LS crew cab. 65,000 kms, PS, PB, Air, CD, 4.8 L V8, tow package, custom canopy, brand new LT tires, 4 snow tires on steel rims, nerf bars, cold air intake.

In excellent condition. $19,000 Call 250-627-7954

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Donald Allan Delaney, are hereby noti¿ed under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claim should be sent to the executor c/o the law ¿rm of Silversides, Merrick & McLean, 217 Third Avenue West, P.O. Box 188, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, V8J 3P7 on or before June 4, 2012 after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.

TENDER

Prince Rupert Airport Construct Concrete Fuel Spill Pad with Catch Basin & Fuel/Water Separator The Prince Rupert Airport Authority is inviting tenders for the construction of an extension to its fuel spill pad including a catch basin and a fuel/water separator. For a tender package please contact: Rick Reed, Manager Prince Rupert Airport 250-624-6394 or rreed@ypr.ca Tenders close at 2:01 P.M. on Friday, May 18, 2012.

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◆ ON THE TRACK

Northwest drag racers get set for the start of a new season

By Ed Evans The Northern View May is here and The 2012 Drag racing season opens this month with the first of four races at the Terrace Regional Airport.

Race dates will be: May 12 and 13 - Season Opener

June 16 and 17 - Summer Classics August 4 and 5 - Hot August Nites September 1 and 2 - Season Ender All Dates are Saturday and Sunday except for the Hot August Nites race, which will run Sunday and Monday. So circle those dates on your calender

Along with the usual cast of great looking fast cars , expect to see some new cars showing up at the track this season.

So if you see smoke coming from the Airport on these weekend dates, it’s not a fire just some hot cars burning down the Airport 1/8 mile track.

Ed Evans photo

Norm Swengler in his Mustang and Mike McNiece in his Camaro yank the tires at Terrace last year

SHOWING CIVIC PRIDE…

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First Mom’s receive a carnation

Treat Your Mom to a

Night Out this

Mother’s Day 346 Stiles Place, Prince Rupert (250) 62P-IZZA (7-4992)

Shaun Thomas photo

A group of volunteers of all ages came out to Mariner’s Park on April 21 to help clean-up around town as part of the Civic Pride Spring Clean-up.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’VE MISSED

DO YOU HAVE ARTHRITIS? WE NEED YOUR HELP. We are looking for 6-12 people who have been diagnosed with RA, OA, low back pain, or JIA to participate in a two-hour focus group.

Your input in this easy process will help us develop a program in British Columbia to support family physicians allowing for better diagnoses and management of the different types of arthritis.

Focus groups will be conducted by toll-free telephone conference call on May 17th.

If you’re interested, please contact the Arthritis Society at 1.866.414.7766

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SPORTS from the North Coast

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◆ WRAP-UP

Prince Rupert Minor Hockey hands out annual awards

By Shaun Thomas The Northern View The Prince Rupert Minor Hockey Association handed out their year-end awards last night, recognizing the top players in each of the different divisions.

In the novice division, as well as presenting medals to the most improved, most dedicated and most sportsmanlike player on each of the four teams, Karlie Fudger was awarded the Farwest Sports Most Inspirational Novice Player and Braedan Anderson won the Prince Rupert This Week Most Sportsmanlike Novice Player.

Each team in the Atom division also had medals for the most improved, most dedicated and most sportsmanlike player, while three trophies were handed out for the division. Nicholas Pirillo took home the Clark Freightways Most Inspirational Atom Player award, Colby Duffus won the Nel Morberg Memorial Most Sportsmanlike Player trophy and Daniel Cachero was named the Top Scorer for the division.

For the peewee, bantam and midget divisions, medals were awarded to players in the house and rep leagues for their efforts throughout the season.

In the peewee house team, Zack Miller won the PRMHA Most Inspirational Player trophy, Hunter Wiley took home the Doug Standring Most Sportsmanlike Player trophy, QuinnLeighton won the PRMHA Most Improved Defense trophy and Josh Reniero was the top pee wee house scorer.

On the rep side of things, Ben Rabel won the D.D. Sharma Most Inspirational Player trophy, Liam Crocker won the PRMHA Most Sportsmanlike Player trophy, Liam Quane won the Most Improved Defense trophy and Drew Fudger was the top score for the squad.

In the bantam house division, Cole Marogna won the Timothy Wright Most Inspirational Player trophy, Brady Youngman took home the PRMHA Most Sportsmanlike Player trophy, Keenan Paul won the PRMHA Most Improved Defense trophy and Nathan Jardim was the top scorer. For the rep

squad, Austin Weir won the PRMHA Most Inspirational Player trophy and was the top scorer, Keiden Archer won the PRMHA Most Sportsmanlike Player trophy, and Karan Gill won the Nicholas Alexander Rovatti Most Improved Defense trophy.

For the midget house teams, Steven Skinner won the Rainbow Chrysler Most Inspirational player trophy, Garrett Duffus won the PRMHA Most Sportsmanlike Player trophy, Amrit Sidhu won the PRMHA Most Improved Player trophy and Casey Lennon was the top scorer. For the rep team, Josh Kierce was top Shaun Thomas photo scorer and won the Rainbow There was plenty of trophies handed out on Thursday night as the Prince Chrysler Most Inspirational Rupert Minor Hockey Association hosted its year-end dinner and awards Player trophy, Gregory banquet at the civic centre.

Loroff won the Donald E. Glencross Memorial Most to Cole Lindsay. for Volunteer of the Year for Sportsmanlike Player trophy Ben Rabel took home the Most 2011/2012 was awarded to Dan and Tyler Ostrom won the Improved Junior Official plaque Lorette.

PRMHA Most Improved Player and Roger Atchison and Bart Kuntz For a complete list of medal award. were named Most Inspirational winners from each of the division, The goalie trophy for the Prince Coaches. check out www.thenorthernview.

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ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ƌĞŝŶǀĞƐƚŵĞŶƚ ŐƌĂŶƚƐ ĂƌĞ ŐƌĂŶƚƐ ƚŚĂƚ ǁŝůů ĐƌĞĂƚĞ ďĞŶĞĮƚ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƚLJ ĨŽƌ ůŽŶŐĞƌ ƚŚĂŶ ŽŶĞͲLJĞĂƌ͕ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ĞŶĚ ƌĞƐƵůƚ ŽĨ ƐƚƌĞŶŐƚŚĞŶŝŶŐ and growing Northwest ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐ͘ ƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĂĐĐĞƉƚĞĚ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚŽƵƚ ƚŚĞ LJĞĂƌ͖ ŚŽǁĞǀĞƌ͕ ĮŶĂŶĐŝĂů ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ͕ ŝĨ ŶĞĐĞƐƐĂƌLJ͕ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ 'ƌĂŶƚ &ƵŶĚ ǁŝůů ďĞ ĚĞƚĞƌŵŝŶĞĚ ŽŶ Ă ďŝͲĂŶŶƵĂů ďĂƐŝƐ ;:ƵŶĞ ϭ ĂŶĚ KĐƚŽďĞƌ ϭͿ͘ Northern Savings’ ĞŵƉůŽLJĞĞƐ ƐŚĂƌĞ ŽƵƌ ǀŝƐŝŽŶ ŽĨ ƐƚƌĞŶŐƚŚĞŶŝŶŐ ĂŶĚ ŐƌŽǁŝŶŐ ŽƵƌ EŽƌƚŚǁĞƐƚ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐ͘ KƵƌ ƐƚĂī ŵĞŵďĞƌƐ ĂƌĞ ĐŽŵŵŝƩĞĚ ƚŽ ƉƌŽǀŝĚŝŶŐ ǀŽůƵŶƚĞĞƌ ƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐ ĂŶĚ ƐƵƉƉŽƌƚ ƚŽ ŝŵƉƌŽǀĞ ƚŚĞ ƋƵĂůŝƚLJ ŽĨ ůŝĨĞ ŝŶ ŽƵƌ ĐŽŵŵƵŶŝƟĞƐ͘ ƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ ĨŽƌ ŝŶͲŬŝŶĚ ƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐ ĂƌĞ ĂĐĐĞƉƚĞĚ LJĞĂƌͲƌŽƵŶĚ͖ ŚŽǁĞǀĞƌ͕ ŝƚ ŝƐ ƌĞĐŽŵŵĞŶĚĞĚ ƚŚĂƚ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶƐ ĂƌĞ ƐƵďŵŝƩĞĚ Ăƚ ůĞĂƐƚ ϲ ǁĞĞŬƐ ƉƌŝŽƌ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ŶĞĞĚ ĨŽƌ ƌĞƐŽƵƌĐĞƐ͘ ůů ĂƉƉůŝĐĂŶƚƐ ǁŝůů ďĞ ŶŽƟĮĞĚ ŝĨ ƚŚĞŝƌ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ŝƐ ƐƵĐĐĞƐƐĨƵů Žƌ ŶŽƚ͘ Preference will be given to programs that meet the following criteria: Are members of Northern Savings Are located within our market area Are nonͲƉroĮt and work toward the beƩerment of our communitLJ Wrovide direct beneĮt in the areas of ommunitLJ͕ &inancial >iteracLJ͕ >eadershiƉ͕ or nvironment eneĮt the greatest number of ƉeoƉle for the longest Ɖeriod of Ɵme Wrovide our emƉloLJees the oƉƉortunitLJ to ƉarƟciƉate and contribute as volunteers Have measurable results

To receive an application for our Community Reinvestment Grants or In-Kind Resources visit our website at www.northsave.com or visit your local Northern Savings Credit Union branch.