The Northern View, May 30, 2012

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Anger at the federal government was palpable at the Enbridge Joint Review Panel hearings held in Prince Rupert last week.

These hearings were the first opportunity for average residents to give their opinion on the Northern Gateway Pipeline project to the panel members without being constrained by the procedural rules that caused so much frustration for pipeline opponents when the panel first visited Prince Rupert in February.

But the vast majority of people who signed

up to speak didn’t bother to show up this time around.

Almost all of the speakers who did come to have their 10 minutes in front of the panel said that the Federal Government’s move to give cabinet itself final say over any decision the panel came to had robbed the review process of its credibility.

The measure is one of many in the Conservative’s loaded budget omnibus bill still making its way through the House of Commons. It would change the rules so that cabinet must give its approval if the National Energy Board decides to deny a

project. Before, cabinet only needed to give approval if the regulator approved a project.

It’s a small change, but enough to shake pipeline opponents’ confidence that the panel’s decision will have any impact on the future of the project.

“I do not trust this Conservative government. They have undermined the integrity of this panel and the joint review process by declaring that the panel’s recommendations won’t really count,” Christina Nelson told the panel members.

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◆ JOINT REVIEW PANEL

Enbridge panel accused of no longer having credibility Continued from page 1 “I believe that this has deterred many people who are opposed to the pipeline from giving their opinions...The perception is that the panel does not have the power to make any negative recommendations, so why would they want to waste their time coming forward?”

Nelson may be right. Out of the 189 people who registered to give a oral statement to the panel while they were in Prince Rupert, only 40 people actually did. What was supposed to be more than five days of hearings was reduced down to less than one-and-a-half.

“I’ve called many of these people myself to discuss why they’re not here, and I want you to know that due to the continuous onslaught of our Federal Government, they feel that their voices are not valued and that there is no point in voicing dissent. I suppose that was the intention of Mr. Harper and he has succeeded,” said Prince Rupert city councillor Jennifer Rice, who gave the last presentation to the panel.

While there was plenty of anger for the Federal Government, speakers did voice their opinions on the project to the panel and none of them were positive.

One very common criticism of the project and Enbridge is the company’s record on spills. Speakers frequently cited the fact that between 1999 and 2008 the company has had 610 different oil spills, including the pipeline break that poured 19,500 barrels of oil into the Kalamazoo River in Michigan in 2010.

Speakers argued that this record, coupled with the region’s penchant for landslides, shows that despite the company’s assurances of safety, leaks are inevitable. This would put all of the many tributaries the pipeline crosses in jeopardy and, by extension, the rivers and watersheds they feed into.

“The potential for ruining commercial, recreational and food fishing exists. If this goes through we are waiting for a disaster to happen...With their track record it seems inevitable that northern BC will face a Enbridge oil spill along the Northern Gateway sometime in the near future,” Marc Joseph-Page told the panel.

Representatives from Enbridge and the that since bitumen is heavier than water it will sink, making Northern Gateway project attended the hearings, traditional oil clean up techniques ineffective, and predicted but were not allowed to respond to the assertions that tarballs would be appearing on the north coast’s shores being made about their spill record during them. for years afterward.

After the hearings ended, Enbridge representative “I know that any spill in our territory would be devastating Paul Stanway told the The Prince Rupert Northern to the environment; to all marine life, plants, birds and View that the 610 figure is misleading. us as humans. The negative impacts of a spill is mind Out of those 610 spills, says Stanway, only boggling and the ripple effect Jennifer Rice four were considered moderate to serious. The of this catastrophe would be rest were actually quite minimal and easily extensive. Our environment is cleaned up; often taking place inside a Enbridge too important and we all have Facility and being as little as only a cup of oil a responsibility to take care of being spilled. it for future generations,” said Week of May 30 That said, the company understands why people are Tsimshian Nation member, Not for Navigational Purposes concerned, especially after what happened in Michigan.

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◆ JOINT REVIEW PANEL

Enbridge responds to criticism leveled during hearings Continued from page 3 Enbridge says that the risks associated with a spill are being vastly overstated.

“The rhetoric around a potential accident - which we think the chances of are extremely remote - has become incredibly inflated. The idea that a single accident could destroy the entire environment of the north coast forever, that is just scaring people to death for no reason. That scenario is not even possible,” said Stanway.

For many speakers, the project just doesn’t offer

the region much more than temporary construction jobs.

The oil will be refined over in Asia instead of here in Canada, meaning that all the money that will be made from the pipeline will be made in Alberta and China while BC is left to clean up if something goes wrong.

“There are minimal benefits and monstrous risks,” said Ian Dobson.

Stanway admits that once a pipeline is in the ground, it isn’t a labour-intensive operation. But he says that BC can expect over 500 new fulltime jobs over the route of the pipeline, and not just a couple

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in Kitimat, which is what the speakers seemed to believe.

Speakers criticized the project because if a spill was to happen out at sea, Enbridge wouldn’t be legally responsible for it, the shipper would be. Many of them saw this fact as serious lack of accountability for those who are pushing them into taking a big risk with their environment.

“If this project does go ahead – although I pray it does not – then I would fully expect all of Enbridge’s employees and people sign up and be first on the beach when the time comes to clean this. I want their children to suffer the same way that ours will. I don’t think it’s fair that we should bear all of the risk and then all of the health cost as well.

It’s absolutely ridiculous,” said Des Nobles, a member of the regional district board.

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He says that Enbridge is just a transportation company, it doesn’t own the oil that would go through the pipeline.

If there was a tanker accident, to hold it legally responsible would be like blaming CN Rail for containers that it delivered to the port falling off their ship at sea. Changing the rules to target them specifically would be unfair.

These were the last hearings to be held in Prince Rupert for now. The formal hearings when both sides will be able to argue the specifics of the project plan will begin in the coming months.

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Top: Rupertites give their 10-minute oral statements on the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline to the Joint Review Panel.

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◆ PELLET EXPORT TERMINAL

Pinnacle Renewable Energy asks people to wait to judge

By Shaun Thomas The Northern View While city council is asking the Prince Rupert Port Authority to extend the public comment period for the Pinnacle Renewable Energy pellet export terminal and hold off moving the terminal ahead until a waterfront plan is in place, Pinnacle Renewable Energy President and CEO Leroy Reitsma

asked people in the community to wait until after Tuesday’s open house before judging the project.

“The community meeting we will have next week will go a long way to creating a better understanding of the length of the process to get to this point and how involved it has been in terms of getting input,” he said, noting a working group that has included First Nations, community leaders

and federal ministries has been helping guide the project.

“I think the perception is that this is a three week process and then it’s done, but that is not the case at all. It’s been a very thorough and vigorous process in terms of design...When people see the level of resources that have been put into the development, they will see it is not an expedited process. We have gone through all of the steps to get

to this stage, and this step is part of getting as much input as possible on the project.”

Tuesday’s meeting included experts on dust and noise control, as well as company representatives who are ready to take feedback and answer any questions the public may have. The feedback gathered at the meeting will help to shape the project going forward.

“All of the input will be looked

at by the working group to ensure it is all given adequate consideration and is being adequately addressed,” said Reitsma.

“We want to make sure our proposed project is done with as much community input as possible.”

The meeting took place at the Crest Hotel on May 29. Look for a report of the meeting online at thenorthernview.com.

◆ RECYCLING DEPOT

Installation of drop-off bins would cost region $31,000

By Alan S. Hale The Northern View The Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District has finally got some idea how much it will cost to put in drop-off bins at the recycling depot that would allow residents to drop off their recyclables 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

According to a report prepared by the regional district’s Recycling Operations manager, Tim Des Champ, to prepare a section of the depot’s yard and install two large disposal bins will cost $31,000.

Aside from the $21,000 it

would cost to purchase the two bins, an unmanned drop-off area will need to be sectioned off with new fencing, new lighting and they will need to build steps with rails to get up to the bins which will be six-feet-tall. Des Champs is also recommending that motionactivated video surveillance be put in to deter vandalism. All this would cost $10,000.

On top of that, the drop off area is expected to cost $13,000 a year in hauling costs.

Des Champs also costed out the option of running the drop-off area on a trial basis for six months

so that the regional district could gauge the success of the idea before committing to it. The site preparation would still cost $10,000 but the bins could be rented for six month for $6,000.

Neither of these options can move forward until the regional district gets the depot its new balling machine, which is still eight months to a year away. The reason for why it will take so long to get the machine is because the purchase will need to go to tender for several weeks, and once a contract is awarded the machine will need to be built, delivered, the

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There was quite a bit of furor when the regional district decided to reduce the depot’s Saturday hours to save money over a year ago. The regional district revisited the issue during the budgeting process and decided not increase the hours again in favour of working towards a 24/7 drop off zone.

They did discuss the option of temporarily extending the operating hours again until the drop-off zone was ready, this was

expected to cost between $4,000 and $6,000. The regional district’s Mainland Solid Waste Advisory Committee has now recommended against that idea.

They reasoned that a temporary increase in hours would lead to confusion or expectations from the public about the operating hours and that the money needed would be better spent on buying the new baler.

There was only one dissenter on the solid waste committee when they voted on the recommendation, Jean Martin, who spearheaded the opposition to the hour cuts.

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Hearings show panel’s unimportance This week’s Enbridge hearings paint a pretty telling picture of the mood of people in the region as it relates to the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline review process and the project itself.

When well over 150 people sign up to talk about a project and less than a third of them bother to show up, there is a pretty fundamental flaw in the system. Now people back east could look at this and say ‘well people don’t care enough about the project to have their voices heard’, but those who would be effected by the project are so disenfranchised that the thought is more along the lines of “why bother, they’re going to approve it regardless”.

Normally this kind of skepticism is fairly easy to counter, but in this case it is tough to deny that the panel coming to Prince Rupert and the communities across the northwest is just a shell of its former self and has lost most of the relevance and importance it once carried. As soon as the government decided that it should be cabinet deciding whether the project is approved or not, there really was no reason to keep this panel going. Instead, it should have been the Cabinet going to the people to find out their perspectives - something we all know would never happen.

The truth of the matter is that this review panel could go back to the government and say “over the course of many months we visited numerous communities and the loudest message we heard was concerns about what this project could do to the environment, and therefore we cannot support the approval of it”. In turn, the government could say “that’s nice, thanks for all your time and effort, but we disagree - this

project is a go”.

Essentially the joint review panel has no more say in whether this project moves forward than I do. Much like myself, they can make a recommendation and give their point of view, but it doesn’t have to guide the final decision.

At this point I’m with most out there in thinking the Harper government will green-light the project. But I still

don’t think we’ll see this project become a reality in the decades to come.

By the time residents, First Nations, environmental groups and others get done with court challenges, lawsuits and anything else they may do to “protect” the coast, it’s going to be a long and costly endeavor for those concerned. ~ Shaun Thomas

Around Prince Rupert with “Chris Around the World” Last week Tourism Prince Rupert welcomed our first major press trip of the season, spending three days with travel veteran Chris Gray Faust.

Chris has seldom remained in one place for long ever since she left the powerhouse hockey community of Eidna, just outside Minneapolis. She received her journalism degree from Northwestern in Chicago, and later added a master’s degree in American Civilization from Brown University in Rhode Island.

Chris began her career in journalism with two years at the York Daily Record in York, Pennsylvania, followed by seven years at the New Orleans Times-Picayune, and six years at the Philadelphia Inquirer before joining USA Today as travel editor at the beginning of 2008. The following year, while still at USA Today, she began her own successful travel blog, Chris Around the World (CAroundTheWorld.com).

Last year she added freelancing for other

publications. to explore the community, “Chris Around the and experience the flavours World is about value of several of our restaurants. luxury,” Chris says. “My Her photos, especially one audience doesn’t mind of a standing grizzly in the paying for an experience, Khutzeymateen Inlet, have but the value has to be already traveled a surprising there for them. I bill distance through social it as unique, chic, and media. boutique experiences for As she explains on her blog, the sophisticated traveler.

“Value luxury travelers are We also offer value luxury easy to spot, once you know take-away tips.” what we find important. We’ll BRUCE WISHART In addition to her own pay extra for a hotel room with work on the blog, and a killer view, but we’ll avoid her social media outlets, the costly mini-bar and pricey Chris was in Prince Rupert on assignment room service. We’ll shell out for dinner at to the San Francisco Chronicle. She arrived a top resort restaurant, but we’ll stay at the last Wednesday afternoon and stayed until charming B & B down the beach. We scour Sunday morning, and spent a day of fishing, TripAdvisor and Frommer’s forums, book a day of grizzly bear watching, and a day through Hotwire and LuxuryLink and tell experiencing Prince Rupert’s museums. our friends on Facebook when we’ve found Of course, there was also plenty of time a great deal.”

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I was curious to know how her experiences here stacked up against her readers’ measure of value travel. “You definitely need to spend a few days here,” she told me.

“You have the same sort of experiences that Alaska has, but in a lot of ways this is a bargain by comparison. There are no crowds. There aren’t bunches of seaplanes overhead while you’re trying to experience pristine wilderness, and you’re not crowded by other fishing boats while you’re out fishing. It’s very authentic, yet you’ll find the more sophisticated things that make life comfortable – you have cappuccino, sushi and other local seafood, and all the amenities. So the value is here.”

Indeed, knowing from our research that our visitors have a higher than average income and higher levels of education than most similar destinations, it’s no surprise that Prince Rupert is a good match for value travel – and a good fit for Chris Around the World.

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On The

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Should the Prince Rupert Port Authority continue developing the Prince Rupert waterfront without a mutually agreed upon plan with the City?

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“They should get permission, everyone else has to.”

“Yes. It’s good for tourism.”

“Yes. It’s good for locals and out-of-towners.”

“They should be working together to make it better for everyone involved.”

◆ TSUNAMI EFFECTS

SQCRD asking Premier to hire seiners to clean up debris

By Alan S. Hale The Northern View There’s a debris field larger than BC in the Pacific Ocean and it’s floating straight for the west coast of North America.

The debris is from last year’s tsunami that devastated parts of Japan, and pieces as small as bits of styrofoam to large oil drums are already washing up on the shores of Haida Gwaii and with more of it coming every day.

Much of what the Provincial government has said publicly about the arrival of debris seems to indicate that they are resigned to having to clean it up as it washes ashore.

BC and the States of Washington, Oregon and California say that they are working on a response plan which will at least involve shoreline cleaning with volunteers.

Disposal bins for the debris have already been provided on Haida Gwaii beaches.

But the Skeena - Queen Charlotte Regional District isn’t convinced the province is doing much of anything, and what they are doing isn’t involving the communities which will be affected.

“Nothing is happening on this issue, discussion-wise,” says the chair of the regional district board, Barry Pages.

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Not content to wash up on BC’s shores, Christy Clark or at least one of her actually respond to their invitation to wait for the which would be a big pain representatives to come up and talk remains to be seen, but the regional province to make to clean up. to them about it this summer. district isn’t stopping there. They up its mind on “95 per cent of that “I think that this issue is big are also pushing to make sure what to do, the debris is going to wind up enough that she should be making that the tsunami debris issue is regional district in places where nobody a trip here to see us,” says Ashley. on the agenda of the Union of BC has an idea they lives, it’s going to make one Whether Premier Clark will Municipalities conference. want to pitch to hell of a mess,” says the Premier: hire board member Knut fishing boats to Bjorndal. clean it up while Anna Ashley The North Coast it’s still out at has many seine boats sea. owned by independent “We have a fisherman who can very sizeable seine fleet left with not get enough salmon quota 9<7,9; 9<55,9:» ¶ /(3- 4(9(;/65 73<: 24 nothing to do, and seining would be to make it worth going out (WYPS HUK *9,:; .369@ +(@: [OH[ ^HZ OLSK a very effective way of collecting anymore, so not only would it VU 4H` ^V\SK SPRL [V ZH` H )0. ;/(52 @6< this garbage,” says board member be easier to clean it up at sea, [V HSS 7HY[PJPWHU[Z =VS\U[LLYZ :WVUZVYZ :\WWVY[LYZ Des Nobles. it would provide employment ^OV WHY[PJPWH[LK PU [OPZ L]LU[ Not all of the Japanese debris is to north coast residents.

CREST HOTEL MARTIN GRIFFITH-ZAHNER floating on the surface of the water, “We have our Premier CARLYLE SHEPHERD & CO. SCOTIA BANK so the board thinks that seining promoting jobs, jobs, jobs.

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The other board members & SECURITY SHOP PRINCE RUPERT Theoretically the boats could agreed and what had started NORTHERN SAVINGS DENTURE CLINIC then haul the debris out of the water as an off-hand suggestion by CREDIT UNION like they would fish and unload it Oona River representative, Inevitably, some names will have been omitted from this list— onto a barge that could ship it to Karl Bergman, quickly turned our apologies, and our gratitude for the hours you spent in a landfill before it had the chance into plans to ask Premier

“I think that this issue is big enough that she should be making a trip here to see us.”

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His Honour hosted a reception aboard the naval ship HMCS Vancouver, fresh from a seven month tour off the coast of Libya, and was only in town for a few hours before continuing on to Lax Kw’alaams later today and Haida Gwaii tomorrow. The tour is part of his literacy campaign, which he says is to “underscore the need to read”.

There are two parts to the campaign, the first is asking children to write the Lt. Governor a story based around a series of pictures available for download from ltgov.bc.ca.

ing questions too,” he “These kids said. write such fantastic “They come up stories, and reading to me after and ask them is such a great if they can keep the experience...We’ve books, I tell them of heard from parcourse, that it’s their ents and teachers book, and then a lot that the kids have a of time they ask me tough time writing to sign it...When you stories, but when can bring that kind of they’re writing the to a community, it Lieutenant GoverLt. Governor Steven Point isjoyjust priceless.” nor it’s special for As well as prothem,” he said, noting he has read bemoting literacy Point, tween 2,000 and who previously spent 3,000 stories from kids in 400 time in Prince Rupert and was schools. in the choir, said he likes to tell The second part is to bring young people about the opportubooks out children, something nities for education and a career through the Canadian military.

Point said is always special.

“As a former judge I have “I bring the books in, get the kids together, talk to them about seen too many young people the role of the Lt. Governor and show up in front of the justice invite them to ask questions. system, and they don’t need to I’ve gotten some pretty interest- be there. They can do so much

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Commander David Mazur of HMCS Vancouver said the trip is equally enjoyable for the crew as it is for the Lieutenant Governor.

“It’s a very special trip, especially since HMCS Vancouver is the namesake ship for BC. The only other one in the navy is HMCS Victoria,” he said, adding that the welcome in towns that don’t have a naval presence is always appreciated by the crew.

“The crew has been away, deployed off the coast of Libya for seven months, and haven’t seen their own coast for a long time, so it is good to have the opportunity to do something with BC ports...

The navy will often depart from the home base of Esquimalt, do their duty and come home, so it is not often we get to do this and have this type of interaction with BC residents.”

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◆ FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Proposed changes to EI would affect local fishermen

By Martina Perry The Northern View Late last week at a news conference held in Ottawa, Human Resource Minister Diane Finley announced a number of proposed changes to employment insurance, with some of the changes largely affecting fishermen around the country, including those living in Prince Rupert.

Under the proposed changes, EI recipients would be put into one of three categories: - Long-tenured workers, those who have paid into the system for seven of the past ten years and collected EI for less than 35 weeks in the past five years - Frequent claimants, those who have made three or more claims

and collected benefits for more than 60 weeks in the past five years Occasional claimants, which includes every other EI recipient.

Frequent claimants, like fishermen, would be required to accept a larger range of jobs than long-tenured workers. In most cases, people on EI would have to accept a job that is within an hour’s drive from their place of residence that pays within 70 per cent of their previous job. Finley says that the proposed changes will be an incentive for unemployed Canadians to get back to work considering that currently EI pays recipients 55 per cent of their former wage.

F i n l e y commented that the objective of

this isn’t to force people to take jobs that they are not suited for, but to connect Canadians to available jobs.

Christina Nelson, who is a member of the United Fishermen and Allied Workers’ Christina Nelson Union in Prince Rupert, says that Finley was not clear on what these available jobs may be.

“It’s far too open ended,” she said.

Also, EI recipients will receive two job alerts a day instead of the current system that shows recipients three job listings per week.

“If there are six workers that are all very much the same, and there’s one job, how does that work?” asked Nelson.

“It’s far too open ended ...We’re not sure how this all is going to pan out.”

“We’re not sure how this all is going to pan out.”

Another concern Nelson has over proposed changes includes the large decrease in the number of appeal bodies that can review denied claims.

“Getting rid of the appeal bodies and going to a new system of 74 individuals across the whole country seems unmanageable and with no recourse seems criminal to me,” she said.

The new potential changes also would discontinue employment insurance projects that have

benefited the region, including Best 14 Weeks, where workers select their highest paid weeks of employment for a better benefit rate.

Irvin Figg, President of the United Fishermen and Allied Workers’ Union was in Prince Rupert earlier this month to talk to city council about sending a letter to the federal government about retaining this and other programs, however under the proposed changes they will be cut.

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◆ BUSINESS

Shoppers Drug Mart announces grand opening plans Contributed The Northern View Shoppers Drug Mart is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new location in Prince Rupert British Columbia on Saturday, June 2, 2012 Open eight a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week, the newly relocated store in Prince Rupert City, 500 2nd Avenue West, will service customers and patients with a team of over 35 skilled staff from the local community.

“We are very excited to introduce the people of Prince Rupert to the new and expanded Shoppers Drug Mart,” said pharmacist owner Larry Chow.

“In addition to increasing our service and product offering, this new location will allow our team of pharmacy professionals, beauty experts and front store staff to better accommodate the needs of our patients and customers. We are confident that with this newly relocated store we’ll be an even greater trusted resource in fulfilling the everyday health, beauty and convenience needs of our

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With this new 14,500 square foot location, Shoppers Drug Mart will offer more health, beauty and convenient essentials. In the expanded cosmetics area, customers will find new and exciting cosmetics, derm and fragrance brands.

The store’s expanded fresh for you section now features a larger assortment of everyday food items including milk, eggs and bread, along with the popular Nativa Organics line. Enhanced convenient services include greater digital photo processing capabilities and accessories.

Residents are invited to celebrate Shoppers Drug Mart’s grand opening on Saturday, June 2, at eight a.m. and take part in a variety of activities and specials. In addition to limited time offer specials, the grand opening will also have 10 draws for Shoppers Drug Mart Gift Cards, complimentary makeovers and skin analysis with Beauty Experts and the first 200 customers will receive a free Shoppers Drug Mart Eco-Bag filled with corporate brand product samples.

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Regional District recognized for battery recycling effort Contributed The Northern View On behalf of the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District’s (SQCRD) Recycling Division, Tim Des Champs, Recycling Operations Manager accepted the Top 100 Participants Award from Call2Recycle Canada for the Regional District’s continued commitment to the reclamation

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◆ BONE MASS DENSITY SCANNER

Hair is on the line for health as part of annual Bluey Days event

By Martina Perry The Northern View On Saturday, June 9 the North Coast Health Improvement Society (or NCHIS) will once again be holding Bluey Days to help raise money for new equipment at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital.

Traditionally, Bluey Days has been a fundraising event where participants make a fundraising goal and if they meet it they get their heads shaved. If they do not raise their goal, they still get a new hairstyle; their hair dyed blue.

The NCHIS has been working with Northern Health to find out what the needs in the community are, and have been pledging to raise funds for a Bone Mass Density Scanner, an enhanced form of x-ray technology that is used to measure bone loss, for the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital.

“The North Coast Health Improvement Society has been working on getting the scanner in so that people don’t have to go out of town for scans. And Northern Health has been letting us know about how training is coming for the new equipment,” said Lisa Letnes of the society, who is also collecting pledges for the cause.

Over the past few months, three individuals, including Letnes, have been pledging for Bluey Days. This year, all three individuals

pledging will be raising a set amount to either avoid getting a crazy new hairstyle or to get one.

Kendal Shepard doesn’t have an exact fundraising goal, but instead will sport a blue Mohawk. Depending on how much he raises, Shepard will sport the rocker-hairstyle for at least a week, with every dollar counting for one hour of Mohawk-time after that.

Letnes also decided to do things differently this year.

“This year I decided to reverse it... If I didn’t raise $2,000 I would have to have my head shaved bald, if I did raise the money my hair will be blue,” said Letnes, who is well on her way to reaching her goal.

The final fundraiser is Northern View editor Shaun Thomas, who has set a fundraising goal of $1,000. If Thomas raises over one grand, he will have his head shaved. If he doesn’t meet his goal, he will have his hair dyed blue.

The participants will receive their new haircuts on June 9 at 2:30 p.m. at Northern Savings Credit Union.

Anyone wishing to donate funds for the new equipment can do so by donating funds directly to the North Coast Health Improvement Society - specifying that it is for the Bone Mass Density Scanner. The society’s address is: Po Box 326 Prince Rupert, V8J-3P9.

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On May 7, 2012 a legacy project initiated by the 2010 Prince Rupert Northern BC Winter Games Society achieved a milestone.

As one of the legacy gifts to the community of Prince Rupert the Gamesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Society decided to look at the possibility of obtaining an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) for the Digby Island Airport. With 65,000 passengers annually passing through the terminal the airport was chosen due to the restricted access by first responders from Prince Rupert and limited on site first aid coverage.

As the practicality of this initiative was explored it came to the Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attention that the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Committee, as part of its legacy gift, was offering to donate Public Access Defibrillators (PAD) that were used during the Olympic games to deserving communities and organizations across the province.

To support the Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s application community leaders

and organizations as well as MLA Gary Coons and MP Nathan Cullen were approached for their support.

With an arm full of support letters the application was forwarded to VANOC. That spring the Society was notified that it had been awarded not one but two PAD units, the only community to be so honoured.

They say things happen in groups of three, well this legacy project lays credence to this saying.

About this time the Society received notification that the Prince Rupert Port Authority was generously donating the funds to purchase an AED. There are probably communities across the province that would loved to have been in our position, three AEDs! The Society decided that along with the airport site the Prince Rupert Library would be approached about housing the second PAD. The Port Authority was approached to request that their financial support be designated for the maintenance of the two PADs. The Port Authority was in full agreement and consented to the request to establish a maintenance

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Authorityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s maintenance fund, Prince Rupert Northern BC The PADs are units that require six individuals from the library, Winter Games Society it has been no formal training to operate. They airport and the Port Authority a collaboration of community are designed to be used by lay attended a CPR/AED certification support as a whole that has made people to initiate, at the earliest training session to enhance it a reality. possible time, cardiac defibrillation to someone who has experienced a sudden cardiac arrest. Once the unit is opened voice prompts lead the person The Annual General Meeting of Tourism Prince through the defibrillation procedure.

Rupert will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June Another feature of this 12, 2012 at the PaciĂ&#x20AC;c Inn. particular PAD is that it is compatible with the current defibrillators used by the At that time there will be two (2) positions on the BC Ambulance Service, the Board of Directors open for election by the memPrince Rupert Fire Rescue and the Prince Rupert bership. Nominations may be made by any member Regional Hospital Emergency in good standing of Tourism Prince Rupert. Only Room. advance nominations will be accepted, with This means that once the defibrillation electrode nominations closing June 8, 2012. pads have been applied to the patient they do not have to be removed. The For a nomination form, please contact Bruce pads are simply unplugged Wishart, 250.624.8687, fax 250.627.5105, or from one defibrillator and info@visitprincerupert.com. plugged into the defibrillator

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◆ 25 YEARS

Lester Centre celebrates anniversary by holding gala

By Martina Perry The Northern View This May marks the 25th anniversary of one of Prince Rupert’s finest institutions, the Lester Centre of the Arts.

The facility has housed thousands of local, Canadian and international talents over the past quarter-century, as well as serving as a venue for various other community functions.

To commemorate the anniversary, the Lester Centre hosted a Gala that included a wide-range of local talents to celebrate the past twenty-five years.

The gala began in the early evening with a wine and cheese reception in the lobby of the centre.

Attendees mingled with each

other, while enjoying the sounds of Rupert Winds and browsing artifacts brought in by the Prince Rupert Archives including photos and old programs.

After the wine and chess reception, people headed into the theatre for a variety of live performances from local artists.

Jennifer Kloppers and Doug Kydd were the master of ceremonies, and throughout the evening discussed the struggles of performing before the Lester Centre, when plays and performances were held in school gymnasiums and the Civic Centre, and the history behind the creation of the centre, and those who envisioned it. The pair also read comments from local artists about their thoughts

on the facility.

There were a number of musical performances that entertained including sets by the Community Choir, the Community Band, the Rotary Choir, Mermaid Café, students from Ring System Sound Studio, the Rolling Tones, Ian, Ronnie and Gord, the Pacific Mist Choir and Nancy Paul.

Local dancers also took the stage, with both The Dance Academy of Prince Rupert and Spectrum City Dance showcasing different dance routines from this year. Students from Charles Hays Secondary School also performed a dance number, showcasing different musicals that have been presented at the Lester Centre over the

years.

Rounding it off, there were also a few skits included in the gala.

Harbour Theatre Society presented a number of comedy sketches, with Peter and Mary Lester’s g r a n d d a u g h t e r, Amber Mackereth also putting on a one-woman comedy skit.

As well as performances, the gala also included special presentations to recognize the support and generosity of those who have helped the centre in every way they can.

The Port Authority was recognized for their $150,000 contribution to

Martina Perry photo

The Pacific Mist Choir were one of many performers during Saturday’s gala. the Lester Centre, as well as local Bruce Forward receiving special keep sakes (pages 11 and 16 for photos).

Funds collected from

the gala will be benefitted the centre by replacing a number of old equipment, including the stage curtains and lighting, which are as old as the building.

◆ SEAFEST SATURDAY

51 music students to present Rockstock this Saturday

By Martina Perry The Northern View On Saturday, June 9 during Seafest weekend, young music students will be performing in Rockstock, a show that will be benefiting the Lester Centre of the Arts.

There will be 51 students performing all together, with 47 of them being taught by Lihou, and the remaining four being John Campbell’s drum students. A majority of the students have been working on their vocals and guitar skills, with the remaining students learning the bass guitar and drums.

“We’ve got everything from ‘I am the Walrus’ by the Beatles to ‘Chicken

Fried’ by the Zac Brown Band,” said Lihou.

Lihou has been teaching full time for three years now, with many of the students performing in Rockstock being taught by him since the start. The youngest student taking the stage will be nine-years-old, with the eldest being a decade older, at 19 years old.

The students have been preparing for Rockstock since December, when the Ring System Music Studio and Summit Sound Lounge Studio students performed a Holiday Concert that also benefited the Lester Centre of the Arts. Lihou says that holding concerts for his students to partake in gives them a sense of

accomplishment for their hard work.

“Unless you’ve actually ever done it, it’s hard to explain how it feels to perform on stage, especially a stage of that magnitude.

It’s an intangible reward,” said Lihou.

“Applause is the reward for their efforts, and they have been working really hard so I hope they get lots of that.”

Rockstock will start at seven p.m. on June 9, with entrance being by donation.

All proceeds collected from Rockstock will once again being donated to the Lester Centre of the Arts.

“Without the help of my good friend Dwain Harrison, who always runs sound for

us, and without the staff at theatre lights, in the Lester upgrade the aging technical the Lester Centre, Crystal Centre’s continuing effort to equipment. and James especially, we could not do this.

Without those people, all of this would be in vain.. I am very happy and thankful that they are in this c o m m u n i t y, ” commented Lihou.

C r y s t a l Lorette, General Manager of the Lester Centre of the Arts says the funds Martina Perry photo collected will be Ian Lihou’s students have been practicing for Rockstock 2012 since going towards their last concert in December. Pictured above are students practicpurchasing new ing earlier this month.

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◆ ON THE LINKS

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2011, and are presenting a number We were able of incentives to encourage new to host a day players to enter the game, and of golf, during others to play more often.The the Aboriginal Prince Rupert Golf Club offers an B u s i n e s s attractive Annual Fee to the golfers Conference in under 30 years of age. The Punch April and enjoyed a Card has been fine tuned with most successful day with a Free round included with the the Charity Tournament, purchase. A Monday and Friday, on Saturday.

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Club Captains, Chris Gordon and James Horne have a full scheule of weekly events planned

Lester Centre Society chair Chris Collussi (right) presents a plaque to Shaun Stevenson of the Prince Rupert Port Authority as Jennifer Kloppers looks on. The plaque is in recognition of the $150,000 the Prince Rupert Port Authority donated to the centre for new equipment and the re-carpeting of the lobby. As well as the plaque for the Port Authority, a similar recognition will be hung at the centre.

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◆WEEKLY UPDATE

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

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

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

Get on the Ballet! Planet Youth’s Council Election is now underway. Election day is June 1st. Make your dreams for Prince Rupert a reality. As a council member you will help determine what programs, activities, workshops and community enhancements are developed for the youth in this community.

Candidates deadline is midnight May 31st.

Get your names in now! Please check facebook for election coverage or email planetyouthrising@gmail.com

Kaien Island First Nation Elders from Friendship House are looking for volunteers to help out during special events; Seafest, National Aboriginal Day and Canada Day. Volunteers needed for the following duties: Set up and take down, Cook, Cashier, Transportation/Driver and Dishwasher. If you would like to volunteer for any of the above duties, please contact George Sampson at the Friendship House, 250-627-1717 ex 26, MonFri between 9am and 5pm

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.

Training starts in April to prepare. All training, food and camping gear is included.

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.

Get into the groove! Come and get down with the Planet Youth Drum Circle! All are

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welcome to join with master percussionist Charles Justice, Friday May 25th at 7pm. All drums and lessons will be provided so come try something new this Friday night. It’s free!

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

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. The coffee is always on!

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

Calling all Musicians! Prince Rupert Community Band and Choir are looking for new members. No Auditions necessary! PR Community Band meets Monday nights 7:30 9:00 Pm at the PRMS (formerly PRSS) Band Room. PR Community Choir meets Wednesday nights 7:30- 9:00 PM at the PRMS Band Room. Pls Call Peter Witherly, 250-624-9634

Prince Rupert Unemployed Action Center provides a range of FREE services to unemployed and underemployed people in Prince Rupert and Northwest BC. Need help applying for CPP, Canada Disibility Pensions, Old Age Security, EI, or WCB? We can help! Landlord or Social Service difficulties?

We can help! Come see us Mon-Fri, 9am 5pm at 869 Fraser Street, Fisherman’s Hall, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 1R1 or call 250-6278776.

ACROSS 1. Dressing gown 5. Black or Coral 8.Do in 12. Guernsey, e.g.

15. Axillary 16. Effort 17. Funnel-shaped 18. Ditty 19. Palm drink 20. Shad output 21. Mine entrance 22. Sinister 23. Palindromic little one 24. Commands 25. Careless 27. Lacking reason 29. Spanish house 30. «The ____ of a Tub» 33. Knocking down 35. Mass vestment 36. Small hammer 37. Seed coats 38. Rocky mineral 39. Foot-digit part 41. Scribe’s need 42. Like some stock 44. Edible starch 46. Samovar 47. Wire thickness 48. Hied

52. Jet-setter 55. Short poem 56. Has high hopes 59. Corroded 60. Bored with life 62. Insertion sign 63. Student vehicle 64. Bracelet locales 65. Pitcher 66. Prick 68. Dribbled 69. Caught sight of 71. Thin wedge 72. Before, to Browning 75. Were the victors 77. Opposed 78. «But ____ for Me» (Gable film) 79. Sterile 80. Fruit quaff 81. Fix 82. Stout brew 83. Go along 84. Rosy color 85. Heroic poetry 86. ____ annum 87. Nervous DOWN 1. Harangue 2. Medley 3. Christening

4. Timespan 5. Type of quartet 6. Molder 7. Naval affirmatives 8. Ancient Egyptian symbol 9. Metallic veins 10 Soul 11. Bigfoot’s kin 12. Tapioca’s source 13. Tin Man’s need 14. Distorted 24. Prohibitions 26. Endures 28. Zip 29. Musical sign 31. Oahu garland 32. Add-on 33. Emulates Ice Cube 34. Surface 35. Sports enclosure 36. Command to oxen 38. Gold braid 39. Banal 40. Heraldic bearing 42. Brownish purple 43. Releases 45. Willows 49. Smeared 50. Wrong

direction, to Greeley 51. Henna and indigo 53. Fido’s scrap 54. Praise 56. Perfect shot 57. Adage 58. Primped 60. Fedora feature 61. Jar rim 63. Celestial ____ (planets, e.g.)

64. Wordsmith 66. Rita Hayworth, once 67. Of an earlier time 68. Wild Asian dog 70. Set the tempo 71. It may close clothes 73. Gang 74. Rafter’s peril 75. Children’s card game 76. Tribute in verse 79. Religious fear

See page 8 for answers

Another editorial cartoon from Ingrid Rice

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2 nights $239 / 3 nights $299.

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and rock truck operators.

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Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta.

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AIRLINES ARE Hiring- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available.

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Obituaries

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Norman Charles

Barker September 13, 1940 May 17, 2012

Born in Prince Rupert, Norm lived most of his life here. He had many jobs over the years until 1970 he joined Prince Rupert Fire Department - A job he loved, and retired from as Captain.

He married his sweetheart Iris in 1985 and they had many great times on the North Coast and Dodge Cove.

He had a good life and only slowed down the last couple of years after a 15 year battle with Prostate Cancer He was greatly loved and will be sadly missed.

He leaves behind his loving wife Iris; son Norm Jr. (Val); grandson Thomas; daughter Christy (Bill); grandsons Austin and Jeremy.

In lieu of Áowers, donations to the UBC Prostate Centre or the Fire Fighters Burn Fund of Life would be greatly appreciated.

A celebration of life will be announced soon.

The family of the late Norman C. Barker would like to thank the Prince Rupert Fire Department. Dr. & Mrs. Luke Tse, Judy, Jennifer, The Home Care Workers, Home Care Nurses (A special thanks to Joan), Friends, Neighbours, and Dodge Cove Friends for all your help and support. You made such a difference.

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An Earthmoving Company in Alberta is looking for a 3rd year or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. You will be part of a team maintaining and servicing our fleet of Cat dozers, graders and rock trucks plus Deere/Hitachi excavators.

You will work at our Modern Shop at Edson, Alberta with some associated field work.

Call Contour Construction at (780)723-5051

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.

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Obituaries Harriett Alice (Pat)

Anderson June 6, 1923 May 22, 2012 Beloved Mom, Nana and Great Nana passed away peacefully after a short illness. Predeceased by her husband Harold Anderson on October 8, 2008; and her son David on July 17, 1990.

Pat came to Prince Rupert from Vancouver to marry her husband on August 24, 1946. Shortly after started a family and became an active member of the Legion where she stayed and received a life membership. Pat had a very active social life and enjoyed lunch with the “Ladies” every Wednesday afternoon.

Pat leaves behind her daughter Sharon; four grand children Kori (Bill), Tanis, Kael (Darla) and Jamie (Melanie); nine great grandchildren Kalee, Kristen, Michael, Gianna, Zachary, Maddox, Hannah, Sydney and Freddie.

We would like at this time to extend an invitation to all friends and family to join us at the Anchor Inn where she spent many a “3 hour lunches” for light refreshments on June 20, 2012 at 1:00 pm.

Thank you Dr. Ikari, 3rd Floor Nursing Staff and Especially Dietary for trying so hard to make her meals exciting.

Cards of Thanks

Cards of Thanks

THANK YOU ALL Deborah GofÀc (Thompson) December 29, 1964 - presently living one more day..

These are the names of many kind and wonderful people including my family, my friends, my co-workers, acquaintances, and medical professionals that I am grateful to know and to have in my life. All of you in your own special way have made my tumultuous journey with ovarian cancer more endurable and worth Àghting.

I’m forever grateful to Billy, Dr. Greeff, Chantelle, Mom & Big Mike, Mom & Dad, Dad & Wati, Jim & Jackie, Ken & Michelle, Michelle & Dave, Michael, Monty, Rhonda, Chuck, Stephanie, Maria, Elaine, Alicia, Evangeline, Selena, Tyler, Victor, Satvir, Manju, Ferne, Sharon, Al & Lily, Ron, Maria, Greg, Courtney, Dwayne, Kathy, Raven, Kim, Leona, Sabrina, Lynda, Anthony, Cecil, Ramona, Shirley, Sylvia, Mike, Lena, Lloyd, Kim, Bernie, Jeff, Colin & Leona, Angie, Tim, Mike, Laura, Marcus, Tehya, Joan, Michaela, Carol, Brianna, Tianna, Kaleb, Dale, Janna, Rachel, Claire, Candice, Anita, Taylor, Melina, Joe & Darlene, Anne, Carmen, Judy, Jennifer, Dr. Pienaar, Elaine, Val, Carrie, Leslie, Joan, Margaret, Dr.Belgardt, Dr. Lee, Nadia, Heather, Yvette, Dr. Holloway, Marita, Cindy, Mark, Janna, Chantelle, Sophie, Chloe, Krysta, Deb, Anne, Vanessa, Larry and Kelly.

Only I know how every one of you has helped me and for that I am extremely appreciative. No worries, life is good.

A Ànal thank you to Jody for abruptly kicking me off our life path. If you hadn’t of done so when you did, I believe that I wouldn’t be alive today. I now have the answer to my question... for what reason did you do that to me?

Sincerely, Deb f**k cancer.

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Employment Help Wanted PR: Stuck On Designs is seeking a production person/customer service representative. Must be a quick learner and an independent worker. Embroidery and/or silk screening experience would be an asset.

Apply in person with resume, email stuckon@citytel.net or fax 250-624-6160.

Owned and operated in Prince Rupert, British Columbia since 1910, CityWest is a quality provider of residential and business Telephone, Internet, Television and Cellular services. CityWest serves customers from Prince Rupert to Houston and is committed to creating jobs and investing in the communities we serve.

Direct Sales Representative – Prince Rupert, B.C CityWest is accepting applications for Direct Sales Representatives to work in Prince Rupert. The Direct Sales Representative is a commissioned based position responsible for selling CityWest residential products door-to-door. This is a lucrative opportunity for an outgoing and enthusiastic individual.

Qualifications: • a positive attitude • excellent people skills • customer-focus • Experience with customers and sales is desirable • Flexible hours of work (evenings/weekends)

S.M. Quennell Trucking in Cranbrook is looking for log truck drivers based in Cranbrook. Full time work, home every night. Excellent medical, dental, pension benefits, etc.

Wages competitive with union rates.

Fax resume to (250)426-4610 or call (250)426-6853 STRUCTURLAM PRODUCTS Ltd., located in beautiful Penticton, B.C. is seeking experienced Timber Framers. For more information and to apply, please visit our website @ www.sales@structurlam.com WANT TO see scenic BC? Needed immediately. Experienced Feller Buncher Operator with Chipper Head/Mower to work around Hydro Transmission Lines. Must be willing to travel throughout BC (based out of Vanderhoof). $28-$34 per hour + benefits. For more info e-mail: sbcjobs@hotmail.ca.

Send resume to: SBCJOBS Box 1136 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 or Fax:250-567-2550

Please apply with resume and cover letter to: Human Resources CityWest 248-3rd Ave West Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 1L1 or by email to: hr@cwct.ca.

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You will be completing all tasks and duties required for driving around the Yard, as well as maintaining and general maintenance on the truck.

Tasks and duties will include: • carrying out routine vehicle checks • be able to back up 40’ containers to the loading area • making sure that the load is correctly placed and is secure • driving containers to and from the loading area according to site requirements • collecting mileage from chassis • maintaining a log book with details of trips as well as maintenance requirements • maintain good communications with the dispatch coordinator To successfully secure this opportunity, you must: • have at least two years truck-driving experience • have a Class 1 licence • be reliable, punctual and self-motivated • have a great attitude and strong work ethic Hourly rate will be discussed during the interview.

Application deadline is June 4th, 2012.

Please email or fax a resume and cover letter to: Jonathan Hunt, Operations Manager Quickload CEF Inc., Transload Division jonathanh@quickloadcef.com Fax : (250) 624-5249

Lake Babine Nation requires a Fisheries Manager responsible for operational aspects of fishery development across the Lake Babine Nation. He or she will examine gaps in current development of a sustainable fisheries industry and develop policies for consideration, and work the organization and individuals in the fisheries industry to implement and monitor plans to protect and sustain fishery resources and habitats.

Lake Babine Nation offers competitive salary packages, an incredible work environment, and career advancement opportunities.

Job Duties are as follows, but not limited to: • Participate in environmental monitoring of Lake Babine Nation and Traditional Fisheries.

• Develop a network of fishery contacts, such as experts, industry and community representatives and maintain a regular dialogue to ensure the information from which the department works is up to date and accurate.

• Organize and facilitate community consultations and workshops.

• Develop policies and procedures, goals, and work plans; implementing activities, evaluating and modifying as needed.

• Participate in field-based activities including monitoring and research assistance.

• Responds to consultation requests from Federal and provincial / territorial government proposed legislative amendments.

• Determine the need for consultants/contractors, initiate hiring/selection, and monitor the work of consultants and contractors.

• Provide assistance in hiring departmental staff when requested.

Requirements • Degree in one or more of the following: Natural or Renewable Resource Management, Fisheries Management, Environmental Studies.

• Two (2) years of experience in a management position.

• Knowledge of fishery issues and legislation affecting First Nations both locally and nationally.

• Manual dexterity required to operate and calibrate field equipment, tools, and computer peripherals.

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software suites.

• Ability to function in a cross-cultural environment.

• Travel is required.

Salary: Commensurate with education and experience Closing Date: June 15, 2012 Submit Resume and cover letter to: Beatrice MacDonald, Human Resources 225 Sus Avenue, P.O. Box 879 Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0 Fax: 250-692-4790 Email: beatrice.macdonald@lakebabine.com Only those short listed will be contacted.

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HARBOUR PATROL BOAT DECK HAND (CASUAL) The Harbour Patrol Boat Deck Hand acts as Deck Hand aboard the Charles Hays and any other Port vessels as directed by the Boat Master/Captain. The incumbent assists the Boat Master/Captain in patrolling the PRPA jurisdiction, applying rules and regulations dictated in the Canada Marine Act, PRPA Policies and Procedures, and our letters patent.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with High School Diploma or equivalent education and some sea-time would be an asset. The ideal candidate would also possess strong spoken and written communication skills, and perform well individually as well as in a team environment.

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Construction & Trades Training Program Information Session Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012: 10-11am and 2-3 pm Location: Friendship House Association of Prince Rupert 744 Fraser St, Prince Rupert, BC Construction and Trades Training is a program that builds community partnerships and connects motivated, job ready youth with valuable employment opportunities in the Construction and Trades industry.

Eligibility requirements: • Age 15-30 • Out of school • Out of work • No EI attachment • Little or no training • Barriers to their successful attachment to the work world • Little or no work experience • Must attend one of the information sessions in order to be considered for the program Participants will: • Participate in four weeks of paid in-class skill enhancement • Participate in a work experience environment • Receive clothing allowance • Occupational First Aid Level 1, WHMIS, Construction Safety, Forklift CertiÀcate, TrafÀc Control Person CertiÀcate and other related group based employability skills • Receive individual support and guidance Employers will: • Connect with job ready and motivated youth For more information please call: Twyla Chamberlain, BladeRunners Project Leader (250) 627-1717 ext 23 chamberlaint@nysa.bc.ca

These are temporary, casual positions for the months of June to September 2012 when the Charles Hays will be operating longer hours.

More details regarding these opportunities are available at the Port’s website at: www.rupertport.com.

Individuals of aboriginal descent are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application in conÀdence specifying which position they wish to be considered for by June 8, 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

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Rentals

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Transportation

Apt/Condo for Rent

Townhouses

Recreational/Sale

Financial Services

Misc. for Sale

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COIN Collector looking to buy Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins.

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Real Estate For Sale By Owner

Garage Sales Garage Sale, Spa items, kids stuff, decorations. Sat 9-2 2204 Atlin Ave Multi Family Garage Sale.

June 2, starting 8 am. Montgomery Rd Cul De Sac. PR: 106 Van Arsdol Street, Sat June 2, 9am - 1pm, Rain or Shine PR: 1745 Sloan Ave, Fri May 25, 3pm-10pm & Sat May 26, 9am - 4pm. Mechanics Tool Chest (Snap On), Construction Materials (snap ties & wedges), Bicycles, Wine making equipment, Firearms (6mm Ruger w/scope & 8mm Nauzer w/scope), Ammunition, Tools...and Much More! RAIN OR SHINE!!!!

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

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TOWNHOUSES

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PR: Asking $429,000 4 Bdrm House, 2115 Graham Ave, large master on main floor, nice view, many extras. Attached garage + 2 vehicle carport. Call 250-624-2908

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Misc for Rent 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.

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250-624-5800 PR: 1 Bdrm + Den, $650/mo., downtown location.

Adult Oriented Bldg - Single person Only.

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N/S, N/Kids, N/P, N/Parties. Phone 250-624-3434, before 6pm.

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For lease 1400 sq ft, one bay plus yard in Prince Rupert industrial park. Available immediately $1,100 plus hst per month 778-884-2489 ask for Mike

Homes for Rent 2 bedroom suite for rent, near Charles Hays Secondary. 250627-1637 PR: 2 Bdrm House, 755 7th Ave West, Avail June 1, Inquire @ 250-624-2725

Rooms for Rent www.princerupertrooms.com

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

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White, 4DR sedan, 5 speed, manual transmission.

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Stop by during work hours only Call 250-624-5964 A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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Boats SAILBOAT, Catalina 30 1982, on Port Ed Docks New Bilge (no Catalina Smile), new Engine, new Furuno Chartplotter/Radar/Depthsounder, new wiring, new plumbing, new standing rigging, new fuel tank,, new throughulls, new aluminum stern arch...too many upgrades to list here, I’ll email a complete list. Boat located in Prince Rupert, I’m in Whitehorse. Contact: snowshere@gmail.com

$ 12,500 OBO 250 624 9493 or Cell 250 622 8871

Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com Trucks & Vans PR: 2004 Ford Diesel Cube Van. Clean, ready for work Only 114,000 Kms; Asking $12,500. Call 250-624-2821

Real Estate

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Apartments

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

Quiet Tenants.

On Site Management.

Gym, Hot Tub & Sauna.

References Required.

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References required.

Contact our on site Manager at 250-624-6019

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RENTALS AVAILABLE

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

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

Houses For Sale

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◆ 11TH ANNUAL

Skeena River Relay drawing near, 32 teams competing

By Martina Perry The Northern View

NORTHERN SAVINGS HELPS… Since its creation back in 2002 when 11 teams competed, the Skeena River Relay has steadily grown and maintained its popularity throughout the years.

This year, for the 11th annual relay being held on Saturday, June 2, there will be over 30 teams racing along Highway 16, running along the beautiful Skeena River.

“The Skeena River Relay is so popular because the scenery along the river is so unique. It’s much prettier than running in town,” said Carrie Coley, who along with Bonnie Repole are directing this year’s relay, attributing another reason for the steady popularity of the event to the fact that runners of all skills can partake in the race.

As per usual, the relay will begin in front of the Lester Centre of the Arts at seven a.m. on June 9, with teams traveling towards the Kitsumkalum Hall in Terrace. The races course will total 140 kilometers, with teams having to run ten stages all together, with varied lengths ranging from 10 to 21 kilometers. Teams will have a 12-hour time limit to complete the course. Altogether there are 32 teams competing this year, with groups coming from all over the region and province, coming from as far away as Vancouver, Fraser Lake, Fort McMurray, Houston and Hazelton.

At four p.m. there will be a number of children’s activities starting at the Kitsumkalum Hall, including a bouncy castle, to help preoccupy any kids of racers or volunteers. There will also be draws Martina Perry photo On Sunday, May 27, employees from Northern Savings Credit Union got their hands dirty and and raffles starting at the same time and location. joined together with the Kaien Island Anti-Poverty Society to help do some spring gardening.

After the relay is complete, there will be an awards gathering also Volunteers from the credit union were helping to move dirt and gravel to plant a variety of flowbeing held at the Kitsumkalum Hall. The ceremony will be starting ers and shrubs around the KAPS Community Garden located on Ritchie Street near BC Housing, at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at seven. Dinner is included in race fee, but a garden that any members of the community are encouraged to make use of. Perennial shrubs any non-participates can purchase tickets to attend. including Junipers and Rhodos were planted outside of the garden’s fence to help beautify the area Although it is too late for teams to register at this time, there are surrounding the community garden, as well as volunteers performing a number of other gardening a few teams that are currently in need of a few more runners. Anyone tasks. Afterwards, volunteers enjoyed a BBQ. who would like to join another team can contact Coley on her cell at 250-600-1438.

Additionally, as the relay covers such a large distance it is very dependant on volunteers to help everything go accordingly. The Skeena River Relay is still in need of volunteers to help manage the course, along with various other activities. Anyone interested in sparing their time to this popular event is encouraged to contact Sandy Jones at 250-624-5031.

The Skeena River Relay is sanctioned by B.C. Athletics.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’VE MISSED

- Lester Centre celebrates 25th anniversary - Most skip Enbridge panel visit to Prince Rupert - Bluey Days to support regional hospital - Pinnacle Pellet asks people to be patient - Progress being made on Port Edward school Get TODAY’S NEWS Today! Check us out online at:

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Thousands of jobs...

Over 3,000 direct construction jobs will be created in British Columbia at the peak of construction. As well, 560 new long-term jobs will be generated in BC.

Millions of dollars for community projects...

Over 30 years, more than $1.2 billion in tax revenue for BC can be used to strengthen public services. Enbridge will also provide $100 million to support communities near the pipeline.

World-class safety standards...

Carefully planned and built to respect the terrain and wildlife, the pipeline will be monitored 24/7. To protect the waters and coastline of BC, marine facilities will adopt additional navigation aids, increase emergency response capabilities, and implement new land-based radar so that Canada’s Northwest Coast is safer for all marine traffic.

A stronger BC economy with new trade partners...

There will be more opportunities and towns will prosper. It will open up global markets for our energy exports and increase Canada’s Gross Domestic Product by $270 billion.

It’s more than a pipeline.

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