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Almost three years after the City of Prince Rupert took ownership of the site, a group made up of local First Nations and resource companies has tendered an offer to purchase Watson Island.

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PRINCE RUPERT - A group consisting of local First Nations, Colonial Coal and Hillsborough Resources has made a conditional offer to purchase Watson Island from the City of Prince Rupert and the District of Port Edward.

The group, known as the Watson Island Development Corporation (WatCo), is offering to buy the old Skeena Cellulose Pulp Mill site for a combined $5.5. million with $5 million being paid to the City of Prince Rupert and $500,000 being paid to the District of Port Edward.

Should the deal go through, the Lax Kw’alaams and Metlakatla First Nations will hold title to the properties while WatCo wil hold a 99-year lease for the develop-

ment and operation of a bulk shipping terminal and industrial park on the site.

“Our plans are to develop a seaport terminal and industrial park on Watson Island near Prince Rupert,” said Watco president and CEO Perry Braun.

“A new shipping terminal will contribute to Prince Rupert’s reputation as a trade gateway to Asia...It will create permanent direct and indirect jobs and significantly expand the city’s industrial tax base,” added Prince Rupert mayor Jack Mussallem.

The sale is conditional on a number of factors, including a remediation plan approved by the provincial government and a site plan being presented to local and provincial governments before the sale is finalized. WatCo will be funding the development of these plans, and says it Perry Braun will be consulting with the community on the site plan development with the goal being a plan that maximized the reuse and repurposing of buildings and materials and has the lowest impact approach to terminal operation.

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es involving former owners Sun Wave Forest Products and the City of Prince Rupert must be resolved before the sale goes forward.

Once the conditions have been met and the sale is complete, work on the new shipping terminal will begin in conjunction with the remediation work.

While those conditions are being worked out, WatCo will continue monthly payments to the City of Prince Rupert for the maintenance of the site.

The $5.5 million price tag of the conditional sale is $8 million below the minimum $13 million bid the City was seeking when it put the property up for tax sale in 2009 and below the $6.48 million owed to the City of Prince Rupert in back taxes by former owner Sun Wave Forest Products.

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US commission shares report on imports through Canada PRINCE RUPERT - On Friday the US Federal Maritime Commission released its report into the movement of containers into the US through Canadian ports, and the report is a comprehensive look at the issue.

The largest issue being discussed during the investigation was the Harbour Maintenance Tax (HMT), which is charged at US ports to help with dredging and other maintenance.

According to the report, this may be a reason shippers are going through Canada instead of the US. “We believe that $109 is a reasonable approximation of the average weighted HMT charged per FEU [forty foot equivalent] at U.S. ports. If U.S. importers were relieved from paying this tax or, equivalently, if a fee of this magnitude was imposed at the border on U.S. bound containers having used Canada’s west coast ports, a portion of the U.S. cargo that comes through the ports of Vancouver and Prince

Rupert likely would revert to using U.S. west coast ports,� reads the report, while noting that only 2.6 per cent of west coast US bound imports were coming through Canada.

“The FMC has an interest in ensuring that U.S. ports remain competitive in the waterborne commerce arena.

This task is not simple, as there are many factors involved. U.S. ports

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Port imports report released Cont’d from Page 2 In terms of the cost of shipping the committee found that Prince Rupert is less costly than all other west coast ports, in part due to the harbour maintenance tax, but those savings may be cancelled out by other factors.

“While [the figures] would seem to suggest that Prince Rupert is simply a less expensive corridor for cargo heading to the Midwest, even prior to the inclusion of the HMT, discussions with importers suggest that this may not be the case. In fact, it has been suggested that rates through Prince

Rupert are lower to offset higher transportation costs at other places in the supply chain. For example, many shippers have made infrastructure investments closer to rail facilities operated by U.S. Railroads.

In order to utilize Prince Rupert, the cargo must travel by rail on CN; the lower ocean rates are of-

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“As such, it is difficult to conclude that transportation costs are significantly lower when importers opt to use Prince Rupert as their seaport of choice.”

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Prince Rupert receives $250,000 grant for marina project pert mayor Jack Mussallem.

“This will be a quarter-million dollars in seed money to PRINCE RUPERT - Prince Ruput together with other money to pert is moving closer to being create a facility for recreational able to accommodate more recboaters.” reational boat traffic with news About 1,200 itinerant yachts today that the community was sail past Prince Rupert every successful in its application for year without ever stopping here. $250,000 from the West Coast Its believed the reason for this is Community Adjustment Prothe city only has 10 slips that Mayor Jack Mussallem that gram. yachts can dock at. If the new The funding, which was apwharf is built it will add an adplied for back in June, will be ditional 32. The hope is that the used to help construct a 700-footadditional space will attract the long floating wharf on the Cow yachts – and their passengers’ Bay waterfront that is expected to cost $1.7 money – to town. million to construct.

The West Coast Community Adjustment “It’s a project put together through the Program is a fund set aside for 13 coastal Prince Rupert and Port Edward Economic De- communities who have been identified as havvelopment Commission in conjunction with ing experienced hardship to help build marine the Prince Rupert Port Authority, and with in- infrastructure or other community projects. terest from the Yacht Club, the Port Edward “The money was applied for though ComHarbour Authority and groups in town that munity Futures, with certain criteria having to recognize that there are a lot of vessels transit- be met. It was then sent [for review], and in ing along the coast of BC or up from the lower this case we were fortunate to have our appli48 states heading to Alaska that won’t stop in cation accepted,” said mayor Mussallem.

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Kootenay caravan has final stop in Kitimat

By Sean Glanville THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

KITIMAT - The Kootenay to Kitimat caravan arrives at its destination today.

Four men, who call themselves the “geezer gang”, left Nelson, B.C. July 15 in their Dodge Caravan heading for the northwest to show their opposition to Enbridge’s Northern Gateway project. The Douglas Channel Watch committee hosted a reception for their Kootenay friends at the City Centre Mall parking lot Tuesday afternoon.

Keith Wiley, caravan organizer, presented a folder containing 500 signatures of Kootenay residents who oppose the pipeline. Wiley says he’s amazed by the support they’ve received along the way.

“We got a lot of people who are opposed to the pipeline and they’ve been saying they’re really happy we’re able to take this message up, and they say ‘tell them for us, we are opposed to the pipeline too’,” said Wiley, adding “the response has been overwhelming ... people saying it’s good to carry a message up north.”

The caravan idea was started as nothing more than an idea on Facebook and has blossomed into bringing pipeline awareness to thousands.

“There were a number of people here in the Kootenays that were concerned about the Enbridge pipeline and its environmental impacts. We had some big public events and people were compelled to do something

more,” said Wiley.

“The idea actually popped up on Facebook. Someone said, ‘Why don’t we actually go and follow the pipeline route?’”

Wiley and his crew had talked about the caravan idea for a couple of months and finally the four of them were able to pull it off. Many people that had hoped to go on the caravan were unable to make the trek due to work, summer vacations, family commitments and other reasons.

“Initially we had a lot of people said they wanted to go, but when it came down to 10 days of hard slogging there was only four of us that actually made the trip,” says Wiley. “We have support from thousands of people that want us to bring the message here that the people on the pipeline route should not feel alone, there are a lot of people in BC concerned about this pipeline and want it stopped.”

The Geezer Gang, a quartet of retired Nelson and area men, began their journey in Nelson with stops in Castlegar, Grand Forks, Kelowna, Kamloops, 100 Mile House, Williams Lake, Prince George, Fort St. James, Burns Lake, Fort Fraser, Hazelton, Smithers, The caravan also ran into NDP leader Adrian Dix in Williams Lake.

“Adrian Dix spoke to us and he said he thought all these small efforts to raise awareness to the dangers of the Enbridge pipeline are a great thing so it was wonderful to hear him commit to stopping the pipeline as well,” he said.

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The Kootenay to Kitimat caravan’s ‘Geezer Gang’ of Jim Terral, left, Michael Gilfillan, Keith Wiley, and Tom Nixon (in black t-shirts) with Douglas Channel Watch members Margaret Ouwehand and Murray Minchin during an anti-pipeline rally last Tuesday at City Centre Mall parking lot.

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Terrace man dies while on fishing trip in Rupert

By Margaret Speirs THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

TERRACE - A local Terrace man, who had a passion for the outdoors, a great love of family and fought for himself and his neighbours, passed away suddenly earlier this month.

Wolfgang Weidner, 68, went out on a fishing trip in the Prince Rupert area for a few days and was found dead in the water of Union Inlet near his boat, July 20.

“At the time of his death, he was doing what he loved and he was happy,” said his oldest son Wayne, who didn’t want to divulge specifics of how his father died but did say he went very quickly.

Wolfgang was born in Germany in 1943, and in 1944, escaped with his family as part of the mass exodus from eastern to southern Germany as the Russians were marching through Poland, taking back land they had previously lost to the Nazis.

He grew up in Gorlitz, which is on the border of Germany and Poland, and became a journeyman mechanic in 1965.

Later that year, he landed in Canada in Montreal, intending to travel to the Yukon.

But he would end up settling in Terrace for almost 50 years, said Wayne.

Wolfgang met his wife Silvia in Terrace and they had two sons.

In the 1970s, he became a carpenter.

In the 1980s, he worked on the construction of every Overwaitea store in B.C., a record only a few people can claim, said Wayne.

“It was a good time of his life,” he added.

Wolfgang had to travel for his work and spent a lot of time away from home but it was a sacrifice he made for his family, said Wayne.

After a divorce and after his sons were grown and had left home, he travelled to the US and Mexico, preferring to drive to Mexico rather than flying there, said Wayne.

In the 1990s, he and his youngest son Neil worked as guides.

He spent time teaching Neil how to survive outdoors, how to hunt and fish.

From 2000 to 2010, he worked in B.C. and Alberta for Ledcor, including a large project in High Level that he worked on with Wayne.

In 2007, after he had been living in Dutch Valley for 17 years, he and his neighbours began the fight to get flooding protection for their property, all of which was on the edge of the Kalum River, which flooded Dutch Valley, Old Remo and parts of the city that summer.

He loved the outdoors, shooting, fishing and

hunting, liked tinkering and collecting rocks of value.

“He was a passionate man, a private man,” said Wayne, adding his dad was strong, determined, a good father and he did whatever he put his mind to.

The day he died, Wolfgang fished for halibut and caught one, using a harpoon to “seal the deal,” said Wayne.

He pictured his father smiling and thinking it would be a good day.

A service for Wolfgang was held at Zion Baptist Church in Terrace last weekend.

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In addition, for some areas, Surveyors Certificates are required for all new dwellings, other "principal use structures," and larger ancillary buildings. Surveyors Certificates confirm building dimensions and location of buildings within a lot.

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TERRACE – Terrace mayor Dave Pernarowski presents Kitselas chief councillor Judy Gerow and Gerald Wesley, who stood in for Kitsumkalum chief councillor Don Roberts who couldn’t be present, with gifts from the city at the 25th anniversary celebration of the Kitsumkalum totem pole being presented to the City of Terrace.

Terrace hits top 10 for crime rate, Prince Rupert sits at #8

By Margaret Speirs THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

TERRACE - The crime rate here rocketed to a new high last year and the city’s top cop says he will be taking a deeper look at why.

For 2011, Terrace jumped to 10th place out of 239 police service communities with a population of more than 10,000 as shown in the recently released Crime Severity Index Values from Statistics Canada. In the 2010 index, Terrace took 29th spot from the top.

Terrace RCMP inspector Dana Hart had not reviewed the statistics yet but said the sudden increase in the city’s crime rate was a concern.

“I don’t like the idea of Ter-

race being in the top 10,” said Hart, adding statistics can be interpreted in a number of ways.

“It is definitely concerning to me but ... it could be a lot of factors in play,” said Hart, adding the sudden increase in the city’s crime rate could be due to people reporting crimes more than previously or more crimes being solved by police.

But Terrace isn’t the highest ranked city in the province – Williams Lake gets that honour for its sixth place showing; it was also the worst crime city in the province in 2010, although it was in fifth place then.

Prince Rupert is at #8, the same as its position for 2010.

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The lowest ranked B.C. city is Central Saanich at #229.

StatsCan says the police-reported crime rate, which measures the overall volume of crime, continued to drop in the country last year, going down six per cent from 2010.

The Crime Severity Index also fell by that amount.

Stats Can started keeping track of the Crime Severity Index in 2009, saying it addressed the amount of crime but also its severity.

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Walkathon to Terrace will beneďŹ t St. Paul’s heart centre

By Martina Perry THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

PRINCE RUPERT - In late August, Prince Rupert resident Joan Morrison and her brother Theodore White will be doing a walkathon to raise awareness for heart surgery patients and funds for medical equipment for St. Paul’s Hospital heart centre.

On Saturday, August 25 at eight a.m. Joan and her brother Theodore will be leaving Prince Rupert from Prince George St. off of Highway 16. Joan estimates that it will take her and her brother a day and a half

to get to Terrace, and another day and a half to return to Prince Rupert.

To sleep, the two will be transported back to Prince Rupert, and will leave a marker at the location they stopped walking at. The following day they will pick up where they left off.

Theodore and Joan’s inspiration for the walkathon came from their mother, Ella Welsey, who had three open-heart surgeries, taking place at St. Paul’s Hospital and BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. The first of her surgeries took place on January 31, 1975, the

second in August of 1990, and the third in January of 2006. All three were to replace her micro aorta valve.

Joan says that her mother is a “miracle� and a “true testament� to the hard-working doctors that operated on her, and helped keep her alive. Ella Wesley is now 73 years old, and still living in Port Simpson.

Joan remembers the first time her mother had to leave her and her siblings in Port Simpson in order to have surgery at St. Paul’s Hospital.

At the time Joan was 11 years old, and remembers members of the vil-

lage sending cakes to the family, in anticipation of Ella’s return. Unfortunately for Joan and her family, Ella’s return from Vancouver took months so most of the cakes had to be frozen.

For her second surgery, Ella was down in Vancouver for fifty days. For this surgery, Ella had pigs valves put it, which guaranteed to last for her for fifteen years. Joan says that her mother’s heart had exploded, and the doctor at St. Paul’s took the time to sew it back together.

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PRINCE RUPERT- With all of this year’s three cruise ships come and gone, the volunteer-based Cruise Task Force is calling this year’s cruise season in Prince Rupert a success.

Whether that success will translate into attracting another cruise line to the city remains to be seen. “During their last call, the passengers of the Silversea Shadow said we were the friendliest town out of all of their eight ports of call. That seems to be pretty consistent amongst all the cruise ships,� said John Farrell of the task force.

Ever since Norwegian Cruise Lines announced that they would be discontinuing their weekly stop in Prince Rupert two years ago, the community has been trying hard to improve the experience of passengers in Prince Rupert.

What started last year with extra buskers, guides and interpreters was taken to a whole new level this summer.

When passengers disembarked from their ships this year they were greeted by a small street festival. “It’s the small things that seem to set us apart from other destinations; the Friendship House canoe meeting the ship at the docks, children waving flags, the daycare kids, we had mayor Mussallem and Mounties in their red uniforms meeting people as they come up the gangway. And that really makes an impression on people. These are demographics that we have, and they appreciate that personal touch,� said Farrell.

The cruise task force’s cruise-friendly business program also went over very well.

The idea for the program was to ask local businesses to augment their hours to better suit the passengers as well as put up a sign in their window to advertise their cruise-friendliness. “We got a huge uptake from businesses. I think there are two reasons for that: one is the hours

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Almost all of the work being done to make the task force’s ideas a success was being done by volunteers, including the many people who came out to be impromptu tour guides for cruise ship passengers with the Ambassador Program.

One of the coordinators for the Ambassador Program, Rene Van Summeren, says he wants to thank all the volunteers who came out to be Prince Rupert’s ambassadors for all their hard work. “As far as I’m concerned, it went really well. We seem to have a basic group of people there all the time, plus a lot of the students volunteered their time to go down there when the ships came in. I think they all did a excellent job,� said Van Summeren.

There are some changes in the works for next year though.

First of all, the cruise task force is being disbanded and will be replaced with a more permanent body to oversee the community’s cruise ship efforts in the future.

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Terrace’s first police station was constructed 100 years ago in 1912. This photo is estimated to have been taken shortly after 1921.

Terrace police station turns 100

By Samantha Garvey THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

TERRACE - As Terrace turns 101 years old, its oldest downtown building celebrates a centennial.

In 1912, a year after Terrace became incorporated, the police building on Kalum Street and Lakelse Avenue was erected.

The building was constructed

by Will Little, who also built the school at Kitselas and handled contracts for the Lorne Creek and Fiddler Creek bridges.

He was stepbrother to George Little, considered the city’s founder, who persuaded him to come to Terrace and be instrumental in its establishment.

Will Little died in 1952. His daughter Grace Warner still lives in Terrace. “He was a very good dad, a steady hardworking dad. What else can I say?� Warner said.

Little and his wife Margaret Griffith had seven children. Other than Warner, three grandchildren remain living here. “There are very little Littles left,� said Lynne Christiansen, Warner’s daughter and Will Little’s granddaughter. Herself, brother Dan Warner and cousin Patrick Casey are the three grandchildren residing in Terrace. “I’m quite sentimental about the things granddad built,� Christiansen continued.

She pointed out that all of the construction back then was done with hand tools.

“That really impresses me.�

The plans for the first police station were drawn up in 1911.

One year after construction, police services began with its first constable, Thomas Parsons. In the literature of Terrace’s history, Parsons has been described as young, well-liked, bright, having a good sense of humour, tall and deeply bronzed.

Parsons was stationed in Terrace only one year until the First World War when army police began patrolling the area. The building included a residence for him and a cell for prisoners. “Police officers in the outposts have to work entirely on their own, make their decisions and report results to headquarters afterwards,� according to Alie Toop, writing for the Terrace Review in 1991.

Parsons moved on to Fort St. John and Prince George among other areas and eventually became commissioner in 1939.

The operation in Terrace continued and by 1950, had increased to two officers.

Ted Brue, who was one of the officers in 1950, told the Terrace Standard in 1995 that it was a different force back then. “We had one police car, sometimes we didn’t even have that,� he told the Standard in the May 10, 1995 issue.

The policing of Terrace until 1950 was the task of B.C. Provincial Police, but the province gave the contract to the federal govern-

ment.

Brue was one of 500 officers in B.C. absorbed into the RCMP at the time.

Since the building stopped being used for police activities, it has been occupied by a number of different businesses and organizations, including a clothing store and the headquarters for the Ksan House Society.

Currently it serves as an office for the Terrace Economic Development Authority.

Throughout its history, the old police building has had its share of threats.

For example, in 1987 members of the Happy Gang Centre expressed interest in the land of the old police building, in order to form a parking lot for their organization.

Talk circulated about the building being destroyed or moved to Heritage Park. By that year, it was already the oldest building still in its original location and that factored into city council’s decision to keep it as it stood.

On Tuesday, August 7, at 7 p.m., a walk is being hosted by the Heritage Park Museum, featuring the historical stories of Terrace’s downtown, which will end at the old police building.

The ticket fee includes the booklet My Town: A Walk with the Founder of Terrace written by Cindy Hansen.

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Terrace hits low on regional city staff pay scale

By Lauren Benn THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

TERRACE - The city of Terrace is still spending less money on its staff compared to Kitimat and Prince Rupert.

In 2011, the City of Terrace spent $6.7 million on wages, benefits and expenses for staff while Prince Rupert spent $12.4 and Kitimat spent $9.1 million.

Of those amounts, Terrace paid 17 municipal employees a salary of more that $75,000, totalling $1.7 million

in salary, benefits and expenses. Prince Rupert paid 45 staff more than $75,000 in salary, totalling $4.3 million including expenses and benefits. Kitimat also paid 45 municipal employee salaries that topped $75,000, totalling $4.4 million with expenses and benefits included.

Of those top-paid spots in 2011, the City of Terrace had seven staff members on its payroll topping the sixfigure mark compared to Prince Rupert at 12 and Kitimat at 17.

In each city, the position with the highest paying salary is the chief administrative officer (CAO), called the municipal manager in Kitimat.

But a job shuffle in both Kitimat and Terrace this year means only Prince Rupert’s city boss Gordon Howie hit higher than the six-digit salary mark in one place, being paid $154,008 in salary and benefits and $25,508 in expenses.

Ron Poole, who served as CAO in Terrace just more than

half of last year was paid $90,208 for those months in salary and benefits with $4,205 in expenses.

In July 2011, Poole started as Kitimat’s new city manager, being paid $93,430 in salary and benefits for the remainder of the year, as well as collecting another $8,160 for expenses there.

Terrace’s current CAO, Heather Avison, replaced Ron Poole for the remainder of 2011 while also filling other roles for the year.

She collected

$109,492 in salary and benefits for all of 2011, and filed $4,324 in expenses.

But Avison rang in at third from the top-paid spot in Terrace, with firefighter Fred Euverman earning $110,419 in wages and benefits and David Jephson inching in above Avison at $109,793.

In Kitimat, fire captain Mark Zielinski earned the most at $135,720.

And for staff paid less than $75,000 yearly, Terrace paid out the most at $5.1 million,

then Kitimat at $4.7 million and Prince Rupert at $4.3 million.

And while the City of Terrace may be spending less on its staff, elected officials are in the middle pay range when comparing the three municipalities.

While a municipal election in November of 2011 meant not all elected officials collected the

same, the pay for Terrace city councillors was $11,790 compared to Prince Rupert at $12,339 and Kitimat at $7,957.

Terrace’s returning mayor, Dave Pernarowski, collected $28,375 in 2011, while Prince Rupert’s returning mayor Jack Mussallem collected $39,956. Kitimat’s returning mayor, Joanne Monaghan, collected $19,353.

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TERRACE - A Terrace resident is furious after water from a city-owned fire hydrant pipe destroyed the basement of her home and the city’s insurance refused to pay for it.

Tonya Stenquist, who runs a daycare from her home on Sparks Street, said water from an underground broken city fire hydrant pipe, nearly 14 metres from her home, caused $10,000 worth of damage to her property and belongings.

But in response to a claim she filed with the city to recover costs, the Municipal Insurance Association of British Columbia said the city is not liable.

“It came through 13.4 metres of land through concrete footings,” said Stenquist of water from the cityowned pipe.

She first noticed water in the basement Friday, June 30.

“We pulled the carpet back and tried to make dams and tried to stop it,” Stenquist explained, adding she called someone in to check the pipes and water connections inside her home.

Nothing was found to be wrong, she said.

On Tuesday, July 3, Stenquist called the city.

And when she went outside to stand on her front lawn, Stenquist said it squished beneath her feet. “Water was coming up over my feet,” she said.

It was then that the city determined that the water was from a leak in its underground fire hydrant pipe, she said.

“They shut it off, wrapped a plastic bag around it, and there it sits,” she said.

Stenquist said that she took two truck loads full of personal items and daycare items to the

dump.

“My daughter had to leave for two days because it was so wet in here,” she said. “She has asthma.”

After filing a claim with the city, Stenquist said its insurers refused to cover the cost of damage to her home.

“Our investigation into this matter has concluded and we regret to inform you on behalf of the city that we are unable to assist you with your claim,” said a letter to Stenquist from assistant claims manager from the city’s insurer David Tupper.

“In this case the flooding appears to have been related to a hydrant leaking below ground,” it said. “The city is not automatically responsible for leaking water simply because the city owns and maintains the water infrastructure.”

The letter continued that as the city has no way to monitor bur-

ied water infrastructure and anything could have caused the leak, there was no way to tell a leak would happen.

Because of this, and because the city tests its hydrants, the city was not negligent and therefore it is not required to pay, said the letter.

An initial letter from the city’s insurance company noted section 288 of the Local Governments Act: “A municipality, council, regional district, or greater board, as defined in section 872, is not li-

able in any action based on nuisance ... if damages arise, directly or indirectly, out of the breakdown or malfunction of (a) sewer system, (b) a water or drainage facility or system, or a dike or a road.”

But Stenquist asked, if it is city infrastructure on city property that caused damage to her home, who is responsible to pay? “Water damage destroyed my finished basement,” said Stenquist. “How can you not be responsible to pay for a fire hydrant that you own?”

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Prince Rupert payroll spending above similar towns in BC

By Alan S. Hale THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

PRINCE RUPERT - Over a week ago, the Prince Rupert Northern View reported that City of Prince Rupert’s payroll costs were over $5-million more than that of Terrace; a city with only 1,000 fewer people that Rupert.

In fact, Prince Rupert pays more in staffing costs than any other community of its size in BC. The Northern View compared Prince Rupert to Quesnel, Williams Lake, Powell River, Dawson Creek, Squamish and Salmon Arm; the populations of these communities, according to the 2011 Canadian Census, range from 10,000 people to 17,500 (Prince Rupert has about 12,500). Prince Rupert’s payroll is still larger than every one of these communities.

The closest community in payroll was Dawson Creek, which still spends $700,000 less than the $12.3-million Prince Rupert spends on its staff.

So why is this? There are a couple of reasons according to the City’s chief financial officer, Dan Rodin.

Prince Rupert is paying for services that most other municipalities do not. The best example is that the City runs the ferry that goes to and from Digby Island, something that none of the other municipalities have to do.

The Digby Island Ferry service runs everyday and employs nine crew members, all of which are

making about $75,000 a year.

None of the other municipalities used for comparison with Prince Rupert run their own golf course either. Prince Rupert does, and it pays the salary of the golf course manager, which is also about $75,000 a year.

Then there’s the fact the Prince Rupert has a completely professional Fire Department, rather than the volunteer or mixed fire departments that most of the other municipalities have.

The Prince Rupert Fire Department has 15 professional fire fighters, which are all paid around $75,000 a year or more. Dawson Creek, which has the closest payroll costs to Rupert’s, also has a professional fire department with 14 paid fire fighters.

The fire department, along with the golf course and ferry service, accounts for about $1.9-million of the City’ payroll costs. But even if you subtract that from the City’s payroll, what remains is still well above the communities’ average payroll of $9.3-million.

One reason for this is likely the fact that there are so many city staff members making $75,000 a year or more. There a total of 45, in fact, compared to the 12 who do in Terrace.

While this is likely to strike many Rupertites as being very high, considering that average British Columbian’s salary is $44,750, Rodin says that what city workers are making is not out of the norm for public sector employees in

BC. Nor are of these salary levels are something that has happened recently, they have been this way for many, many years. And to save money on wages and benefits for city staff could only be done in two ways.

The City would have to convince the public sector unions representing the city workers to take a drastic cut to their salaries or benefits. Nobody, no matter what job they ALAN S. HALE / THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR are in, will just go along with A comparison of spending among similar-sized communities. a 30 per cent cut to their pay.

So this is effectively a nonMoose Tot Park as a possible lo- of a problem reducing services as starter.

The other way is to save costs cation for a new emergency others. During this spring’s budgeting process, there was a very forceby reducing municipal services. building.

Using that site would save hunful push by a few residents to have If the City has less public services dreds of thousands of dollars in land city council change the fire departto provide, the less staff will be reacquisition and construction costs ment into a volunteer service, which quired in order to provide them.

So the question then becomes: – money that wouldn’t have to be would save the City over a million how many reductions in services borrowed and paid back with inter- dollars.

The council wasn’t nearly as will Rupertites tolerate in order to est. But that didn’t seem to matter to many who complained to City certain that was a good idea though. save money? Not many, says RoHall saying they wanted the park Citing safety concerns and doubts din.

To illustrate his point he kept open, despite a promise that it about the ability to find volunteers, decided against examining that pospoints to the public backlash would be replaced later.

Clearly not everyone has as much sibility any further. when Council considered the

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PRINCE RUPERT - The 14th annual Udderfest will be taking place from August 8-12 at two local venues; The Tom Rooney Playhouse and The Lester Centre of the Arts.

There will be eight different productions happening this year, with performers from Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Prince George, Vancouver performing.

STAB IN THE DARK Directed by David Smook A murder at the police station in Prince Rupert brings together two detectives, Eugene (David Smook) and Many (Chris Armstrong), who hate each other, blaming one another for the disappearance of their co-lover Felicia. Everyone’s a suspect... and weirdly all have “Phil” in their name.

JUVENILE EYES Written and Directed by Stephen Huddlestone Will (Chystopher Thompson) is an unemployed twenty-six year old lacking self-confidence but finds serenity in the presence of his teenage girlfriend, Susan (Tristen Wybou).

Susan’s parents (Andy Enns and Martina Perry) have been long quarrelling over the relationship though still have yet to meet the man cov-

eting their daughter. Can Will and Susan remain lovers even if her overbearing parents create an insurmountable strain on their future?

for two. Bill is just... well he is just Bill. He is a tad bit consumed by himself and a fair bit daft.

ZENBRIDGE Written and directed by Rudy Kelly A Zenbridge oil tanker is found dangerously close to shore in a small coastal community . . . what has happened to the crew? Shortly thereafter, a strange epidemic sweeps through the town, turning many of its citizens into zombies!

The media provides coverage of the various ways the plague is affecting the community and how it is dealing with it, while Doctor Kent and Nurse Gary race against time to find a cure!

I’D LIKE TO BUY A VOWEL Written by Rob Shearer, directed by Cliff Doupe, Lyle McNish and Graeme McNish.

Ian (Jasper Nolos) and his younger sister, Sadie (Chelsea Jesser) run a coffee shop called the Morning Cup. Sadie is in charge and makes sure Ian knows it. Ian’s frustration translates into some very poor customer service, especially FILE PHOTO / THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR towards Dot (Jenna Cann), a The stage at the Lester Centre and the Tom Rooney Playhouse will be quiet, unassuming custompacked next week for the 14th annual Uddefest. For more on the festival, er, like a fly on the wall, exincluding a schedule, visit harbourtheatre.com cept Ian would probably treat a fly with more respect. This fourth incarnation, sketch comedy, the way from Vancouver. High Sois also where friends, Hayley (Paula Loroff) and Tiana (Angelica music, improv and stand up. No two ciety is a four-piece soul and R & B band. Tickets for this performance Jesser) go to chat, although mainly shows are the same!

WARNING: Adult themes are $15 and are available at Teddy’s about Hayleys obsession with gainand Homework. Since this show ing revenge on the girls who have and humour. isn’t part of Udderfest you won’t be been making her life miserable. TiWAR OF WITS able to use your 4-passes for it. All ana offers great advice but Hayley Similar to “the Debaters” on proceeds go to the creation of a new is much too consumed by her need CBC. The show is free, but drinks band room! to exact revenge. will cost.

RUPERT TONIGHT HIGH SOCIStarring Kat Campbell, Andy ETY Enns, Rob Shearer, Kris Scott and A talented special guest, Lyle McNish. band coming all The variety show returns for its Chronic pain?

TOAST ‘N JAM Directed by all cast members Toast ‘N Jam is On Cue Players of Kitimat’s first entry into the Udderfest.

Betty (Leisl Kaberry), has decided that today is going to be the day! She will let Bill (Lyle McNish) know of her intentions for him over a carefully prepared breakfast. Betty knows that Jolie (Lesley MacAllister) has had too late and intoxicating of an evening to interrupt this special event. Of course, Jolie gets up early, a little thirsty, a bit agitated and very curious about the breakfast setting

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By Alan S. Hale THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

PRINCE RUPERT - The Prince Rupert Port Authority is launching a new campaign to remind boaters that just because they’re not on a road doesn’t mean they don’t have to obey the speed limit.

The port is working with the RCMP, DFO and Transport Canada to increase their presence on the water for the rest of the summer. The port authority’s patrol boat, the Charles Hays, will have its operating hours extended.

They will also be putting up new signs at various locations around the harbour to tell boaters what the speed limits are. For instance, signs will be put up at the Rushbrook and Port Edward boat launches so that people will know what the speed limit is before they even hit the water.

There are plenty existing signs in the harbour that advise boaters of speed limits and hazards which are in need of replacing. This is something the port will also be addressing.

“Our safety campaign this summer is focused on increas-

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PRINCE RUPERT PORT AUTHORITY / THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR ing public knowledge and aware- This image shows the zones where boat speeds should not exceed 5 knots. ness around the “The wake created by boats locations,” said Paulson. numerous speed There are a couple places zones that exist in the Prince travelling too fast is hazardous to other vessels and wateraround the harbour where vesRupert harbour, and the reason for their existence,” said the front properties. The Prince Ru- sels cannot go any faster than port authority’s harbour master, pert Yacht Club and Metlakatla five knots (or 9.3 kilometres per dock are both prime examples hour): immediately offshore Gary Paulson.

The reason for the speed of places where speed and from the Prince Rupert walimits is to reduce the wake of wake need to be reduced to en- terfront, Porpoise Harbour, in boats and ships in sensitive ar- sure public safety - and to pre- front of Metlakatla village, and vent damage to the vessels and around the Digby Island airport eas of the harbour. infrastructure that exist in those dock.

Bus ridership declining on the north coast

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According to BC Transit spokesperson Meribeth Burton, there were 353,828 trips recorded in Prince Rupert in the 2011/ 2012 transit year compared to 366,824 in the 2010/2011 year.

That equates to a four per cent decline.

On the Port Edward route,

ridership also dropped four per cent, falling from 34,460 in 2010/ 2011 to 33,179 in 2011/2012.

However, Burton says BC Transit hopes to see that turn around in the future.

“We are constantly reviewing our schedule to see what

works and what does not. In Prince Rupert we hired a new regional manager to look at that and turn it around,” she said.

“It is not acceptable for BC Transit to see these dips. They were only four per cent, but that is significant enough to get our attention.”

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The Harvest THE HARVEST MINISTRIES CANADA

Held at the Eagle Centre Theater, 193 Nechako Centre Ph. 250-632-5501 email: the-harvest@live.ca www.harvestministriescanada.com View live webstreaming of Saturday Services at: www.ustream.tv/channel/eagle-broadcast

Pastor Paul Lagace August 5, 2012

Saturday Night Services

Matthew 26:26-30

Saturday, August 4 - Fellowship

“What is the meaning of the Lord’s Supper?”

For more information phone 250-639-0768 www.pacificcornerstone.com

Pre-Service Prayer 7:00 pm Service 7:30 pm

Everyone welcome!!!

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ALPINE TOYOTA Attention Toyota Product Advisors Alpine Toyota has an immediate opening for a Toyota Product Advisor. Our dealership is situated in Cranbrook B.C., the major business and recreation hub for the entire East Kootenay. We are currently looking for a Product Advisor with a track-record of success who is interested in working in a positive team environment. We offer ongoing training, a generous compensation plan and an engaged group of Team Leaders to help our Product Advisors achieve their goals.

For the right applicant, relocation expenses and a guaranteed income will be considered.

If you love selling Toyota products and the quality of life that can be found in the East Kootenay’s sounds interesting, please forward your resume in confidence to our Sales Team Leader by email: kdunsire@alpinetoyota or by phone at (250)4894010. If you present the qualities and values we are looking for, we will contact successful applicants for an interview.

Clark Freightways is a recognized leader in LTL (lessthan-truckload) transportation within BC, specializing in the transportation of perishable and dry goods. We are a growing, progressive and well respected carrier with over 54 years of service to our valued customers. We pride ourselves on providing our customers with reliable, on-time, overnight service and providing unique transportation solutions. We are looking for an individual to support our CORE Values for future success at our Prince Rupert Terminal. We are looking for a PT Company Town Driver/Warehouse Worker. Class 1 license is an asset. Involves both driving and warehouse work.

Variable shifts and start times. Please apply in person with resume, cover letter and abstract to: 341 Kaien Road, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 4B7.

EXPERIENCED PARTS Person and an Inventory Clerk are required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances.

Our 26,000 sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net Job Opportunity What’s in Store is looking for an energetic, independent, mature person to work in a fast-paced retail environment.

Must be physically able to lift heavy items and work weekdays and weekends. Position available immediately.

Apply within. 169 Nechako Centre KITIMAT

DRIVERS WANTED

Full and Part time for Coastal Taxi.

We are also hiring part time dispatchers.

Send resume & drivers abstract to PO Box 56 Kitimat, BC V8C 2G6 No phone calls KITIMAT FORTUNE KITCHEN is hiring a full time delivery driver. Must have own vehicle.

Drop resume to 410 Enterprise Ave Phone 250.632.3828 LOOKING FOR both F/T and P/T server.Pls send your resume to Shan Yan Restaurant at 4606 Greig Ave Terrace. No Phone calls pls Pereira’s Countrywide Furniture & Appliances Delivery and warehouse person required for Saturdays and casual hours during the week.

Must have driver’s licence. Bring resume to: 707 Commercial Ave.

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MAILROOM SUPERVISOR PART-TIME required at the Kitimat Northern Sentinel Must be: • Able to work flexible hours and provide clerical support.

• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Willing to learn new skills and computer programs.

Heavy lifting is required.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY for RENTAL AGENT

Previous or related experience working with the public, will be considered an asset. Clean drivers abstract and good driving habits required.

Politeness and problem solving abilities. Must be well organized and neat in appearance. Able to work with little or no supervision. Willing to work evenings and weekends.

Please submit handwritten cover letter with driver’s abstract and resume in person to Melissa.

Phone: (250) 638-0288 c/o Terrace Motors Toyota 4912 Highway 16, Terrace, B.C.

Seeking a full-time

COSMETIC MANAGER Terrace, B.C.

Job Description: Managing the human and financial resources of the cosmetics department and ensuring that the cosmetics department objectives are achieved, recruitment and selection of qualified cosmeticians, overseeing training of cosmeticians, providing leadership and performance management to cosmetics department staff, liaison with Front Store Managers or Assistant Front Store Managers, developing annual promotional calendar, communicating cosmetics department goals to staff; providing guidance to cosmetics staff in exceptional customer service.

Required Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years proven cosmetics sales expertise with excellent cosmetic application knowledge, along with 2 years Retail Management experience; excellent organizational, planning and time management skills; strong coaching/mentoring skills; demonstrated superior communication and customer service skills; demonstrated ability to manage and deliver financial objectives.

Desired Qualifications: Strong team motivator, adaptable to changing initiatives and goals, demonstrated understanding or merchandising, ability to identify and deliver community outreach programs, interest in maintaining up to date knowledge of health, fashion and beauty trends.

Work Hours: Full time position with some evenings and weekends We offer a competitive wage and a progressive and dynamic environment.

Please send your resume to asdm266@shoppersdrugmart.ca or 4647 Lakelse Avenue, Terrace.

We thank all applicants, however, only those to be selected for an interview will be contacted.

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SMIT MARINE CANADA INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY - FIRST NATIONS KITIMAT BC PAINTER / LABOURER JOB DESCRIPTION Objectives - Painter / Labourer Conduct painting and general labour work in support of the maintenance of the Company’s vessels, with adherence to the safety, health, environment and quality (SHE-Q) policy.

The Painter / Labourer position at SMIT Marine Canada requires a dynamic energetic individual who is self motivated and carries out their duties punctually without prompting. This position requires working both on vessels when they are tied up and on shore facilities.

Responsibilities Include: 1. Knowledge and adherence to all safety protocols of SMIT Marine Canada.

2. Assisting in Technicals Maintenance.

3. Preparing surfaces for painting, painting and clean up.

4. Assisting in basic construction around shop.

5. Assisting in the upkeep of vessels / basic shop duties as instructed by the shop lead hand.

Qualifications and / or Experience • Medical Fitness; • Willingness to work flexible hours; • Must own a pair of steel toed boots; • First Aid / WHMIS an asset.

START DATE: DURATION OF INTERNSHIP: POSITIONS AVAILABLE: SALARY SCALE: REPLY IN CONFIDENCE TO:

August 20, 2012 6 months One $17.50 per hour Capt. Mike Stevenson Smit Marine Canada Inc. P.O. Box 65 Prince Rupert, BC., V8J 2P4 or by fax to: 250-624-9135 or by email to : m.stevenson@smit.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 10, 2012 Interns are not guaranteed jobs at the completion of their internship.

Employment

Employment

Help Wanted

Help Wanted PRINCE GEORGE HYDRO MECHANICAL is looking for a reliable Class 1 or Class 3 Operator to drive vacuum truck in KITIMAT. Also looking for labourers.

Must have Class 5 driver’s licence. Ph. 250-639-0494 or 250-561-0342. Fax resume to 250-561-2026 or email to steve.pisiak@pghm.ca

Part-time janitorial position available immediately. Experience preferred.

Please drop off resumes at the Hirsch Creek Golf and Winter Club.

Terrace Chevron hiring: 3 Service Station Attendants f/t, perm. to attend customers, handle cash register & gas pump, Exp. an asset but not req’d. Salary $10.50/hr.

Resident Caretaker (semi retired or retired couple preferred). Wanted to overlook 20 unit motel in Vernon, BC. Accommodation included. Fax resume to: 250-545-3859 or email to: silverstarmotel@ shaw.ca

2 Shift Supervisors f/t perm.

Min. 7mo to 1 yr. exp.

Manage gas station hire/train staff, scheduling, maintain inventory. Salary $13/hr. Email Resume: afsana01@telus.net

Carriers Wanted! + No Collecting! + Direct Deposit Pay! + Wednesday & Friday Deliveries.

Available Routes + Albatross Apartments + Swan & Quail + Teal & Wakita + Quatsino Townhouses Call the Northern Sentinel today!

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Haisla Nation Council has an immediate opening for a: COMPUTER TECHNICIAN

Dr. Thomas Nenninger Inc. 4663 Park Ave. Terrace, BC V8G 1V7 (250)635-1213

Duties: • Ensure technology is accessible and equipped with current hardware and software; • Troubleshoot hardware, software and network operating system; • Be familiar with all hardware and software; • Be familiar with network operating system; • Provide orientation to new users of existing technology; • Provide individual training and support on request; • Provide recommendations about accessing information and support; • Maintain current and accurate inventory of technology hardware, software and resources; • Monitor and maintain technology to ensure maximum access; • Troubleshoot all technology issues; • Maintain log and/or list of required repairs and maintenance; • Make recommendations about purchase of technology resources; • Research current and potential resources and services; • Provide network access to all staff and students; • Install work stations; • Connect and set up hardware; • Load all required software.

The successful candidate would be a reliable self-starter who has initiative and takes pride in their work. The position would suit a candidate who has an eye for detail, is very organized, has a willingness to learn and a professional approach.

Qualifications - The incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas: • Microsoft certification; • 3 or more years of experience ; • Team building skills; • Analytical and problem solving skills; • Must be willing and able to pass a criminal record check.

Experience working with persons with developmental/mental disorders teaching life skills in a community setting.

Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume which must include names of three references and the express permission for HNC to contact these references to: Stephanie McClure, Interim Human Resources Coordinator Haisla Nation Council Haisla PO Box 1101 Kitamaat Village, BC V0T 2B0 Phone (250) 639-9361, ext. 104 Fax (250) 632-2840 Email: humanresources@haisla.ca No later than 4 pm on Wednesday, August 24, 2012 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those short-listed will be contacted.

YOUTH AGAINST VIOLENCE LINE

1-800-680-4264

info@youthagainstviolence.com

HORIZON DENTAL IS LOOKING FOR A mature person with a positive disposition and excellent communication skills for a part-time position.

The position would require the successful candidate to be available Monday to Friday afternoons 2-6 pm. Very competitive wages and excellent work environment.

If this description fits, please email your resume and cover letter to christine@horizonterrace.ca

Community Support Workers Needed

Skills and Abilities • Grade 12 • Demonstrated written/oral communications • Ability to develop rapport with individuals supported.

• Work effectively as a team member.

• Must hold valid BC Drivers License.

• Valid First Aid CertiÀcate.

• Clear Criminal Record Check.

Please respond to Alice Compagnon - Director 716 Fraser Street, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1P9 alc@citytel.net

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Merchandise for Sale

Auctions Complete Dispersal Auction

Help Wanted

Home Care/Support

Health Products

Financial Services

Auctions

Versatile Painting & Sandblasting is looking for full-time qualified Journeyman Painters/Sandblasters in KITIMAT. Must be highly motivated, energetic and work well with others.

Industrial/Commercial. Please send resumes to info@versatilepainting.ca.

WANTED live in caregiver for 3 children 6 & under.Duties will involve meal prep,housekeeping, grocery shopping,drop off & pick up kids from school.

Pls call 250-635-7720

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Complete Dispersal Auction

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Transport Canada Certifications

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

CAREER OPPORTUNITY Join the Chances family today! If you’re looking for an exciting work environment in a first-class facility, Chances Terrace is the place for you. Chances offers excellent career opportunities and competitive wages. Be part of a team that delivers exceptional gaming entertainment in a fun, social setting.

Education/Tutoring

FRESH Onion Cafe Ocean Centre Mall Is looking for Part Time Staff available Mon to Fri 8am-4pm “Food Safe” and Cash Experience a plus willing to train Please apply in person.

Trades, Technical

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Capp’s Marine

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CHANCES TERRACE IS LOOKING FOR

LOUNGE SERVERS

We are looking for dynamic individuals to serve patrons in a casual environment, collect payment and record sales, while ensuring that the level of service meets the gaming centre standards and also complies with provincial liquor legislation and regulations. All employees of Chances Terrace are required to complete a criminal record check.

PLEASE LEAVE RESUME AT THE SECURITY DESK 4410 Legion Avenue, Terrace, B.C., V8G 1N6 Attention: Peter Thodt

Land Use Forester Western Forest Products Inc.

Job & application details can be viewed at: http://www.westernforest.com /building-value/our-people -employment/careers

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Help Wanted Job Title: Position Type: Reports To: Subordinate Staff: Level/Salary Range:

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Full-time TCC-Executive All Tahltan Central Council (TCC) Employees To Commensurate with Education and Experience

Chief Administrative Officer POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Tahltan Central Council Government Executive, primarily the President, the CAO is responsible for the day-to-day management of TCC’s operations. The CAO is responsible for the financial management and support to the Council, its committees and agencies. The CAO is responsible for coordinating the activities of all employees to ensure efficient delivery of public services approved by the Council.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES t Manages the day to day affairs of the councils, based on approved policies and bylaws of the Council. t Coordinates the development of policies and bylaws of the Council. t Prepares agendas and attends meetings of the Council and Council Committees. t Provides advice as required to the Council on matters of policy and finance. t Coordinates activities of TCC solicitor and other hired experts. t Ensures that risks are properly insured through the insurance provider. t Prepares and maintains current policies dealing with Council governance and management, e.g., finance, human resources, workplace safety, etc. t Coordinates information technology required by the operations. t Posts entries on a timely basis to the ledger. t Prepares monthly bank reconciliation for all bank accounts. t Prepares regular financial reports for the Council and staff. t Prepares working papers for the auditor as required. t Prepares and presents draft budgets to the Council. t Monitors budgets regularly and takes action on variances. t Prepares applications and claims for all grants available to the TCC. t Prepares and submits the annual reports to government agencies as required. t Administers employee benefit program. t Performs all other assigned duties.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS t University degree with studies in Public or Business Administration; and t Two or more years in a senior public sector management position.

The position will be based in Dease Lake, British Columbia at the TCC office. Dease Lake is located in the Northwest Region of British Columbia, approximately 600km north of Terrace and Smithers, BC via Highway 37.

Please visit our website at www.tahltan.org for more information on the Tahltan Central Council Please submit your Resume and Cover Letter, or CV to the address below: Attention: Annita Mcphee, President Email: annitamcphee@gmail.com Or info@tahltan.org Fax: 250-771-3020 Tahltan Central Council PO Box #69 Dease Lake, BC VOC 1LO Phone: 250-771-3274 Deadline is August 3, 2012

Education www.cappsmarine.com 410-309 2nd Ave West Prince Rupert, BC (250) 627-1265

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Sand/Gravel/Topsoil

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay ON SALE good quality horse hay, $3.50/sq. bale. Barn stored. (250)846-9690.

ROUND hay bales. $50/bale.

Discount for large quantities.

(250)846-5504 or 847-0952.

ROUND HAY Bales for sale.

Call 250-846-5855

Pets KITIMAT - FREE Two abandoned spayed cats looking for a new home. 250-632-5004

Sand/Gravel/Topsoil

SKEENA CONCRETE PRODUCTS LTD. FACTORY DIRECT SCREENED TOPSOIL DRIVEWAY CRUSH LANDSCAPING ROCK DRAIN ROCK & BEDDING SAND BLOCKS AND CONCRETE Phone: 250-635-3936 or 250-638-8477 Fax: 250-635-4171 3751 Old Lakelse Lake Drive, Terrace, BC, V8G 5P4

Trades, Technical

Trades, Technical

Heavy Duty Mechanic Dunkley Lumber Ltd. operates a modern and sophisticated SPF dimension Sawmill / Planer facility at Strathnaver, B.C., 40 km north of Quesnel, B.C. Our quality lumber products are sold in North America and overseas markets.

We currently have an opening for a Heavy Duty Mechanic. The ideal applicant will hold an interprovincial ticket; however, apprentices in the latter stage of their training are also encouraged to apply.

We are looking for an individual who is motivated, takes pride in their work and is very safety conscious. If you have these characteristics and desire to work as part of our team, please submit your resume to: Personnel Coordinator Dunkley Lumber Ltd. P.O. Box 173 Prince George, BC V2L 4S1 Phone: (250) 998-4230 Fax: (250) 998-4513 Email: hr@dunkleylumber.com All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this job position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Sale Conducted on Behalf of John & Olinda Wiens.

August 18, 2012 Saturday @ 10:00 am Auction Located at Danskin, BC. Keefes Landing Rd, Southside of Francios Lake.

Follow signs thru Burns Lake Hwy 35 south to Francios Lake ferry. Once on Southside drive straight up the hill 7 miles to Danskin BC. Properties: 6328 Hamre Road, (Part E1/2, DL 2394) located in beautiful Danskin, BC. 169.38 acres comes with a beautiful home, hay fields, spectacular view, landscaped yard, garden, fenced yard & property. First floor area 2376 sq. ft., ground level w/ basement entrance 1496 sq. ft. 6 bdrms, 3 baths, office, fireplace, kitchen, living areas.

Basement has separate ensuite kitchen & living area. 2 car & 1 car attached garages.

Paved parking lot, electric & oil heat, cold storage, meat locker/cooler, central vacuum.

Tack, garden, sheep shed, fuel tank. 3 water system options, deep well, natural spring & community water system is available w/ hookup. Heavy equipment shop w/ drive thru bay & fuel tanks & stands.

This is a turn key property.

Whitney Road, (Lot 3, Plan 10574, DL 716 & Lot 8, Plan 10674, DL 716) “Choice of 2 Houses”. One is a beautifully crafted post & beam 2 level w/ loft home. The 2nd 3 level log home, also beautifully crafted.

These homes are at Lock up stage. Metal roofing, fully insulated basements w/ ground access, decks, stairs, & drilled wells on both properties. Log home is 41x33 on 5 acres & a 2 side wrap deck w/ 2 additional decks above. Post & beam home is 35x27 w/ 2 sided 9 ft wrap deck and sits on 5.87 acres. Easy access to power and close to services & 5 min from the ferry. Uncha Mountain Road, (Block B, DL 1700), 151.7 acres. 1230 sq.ft. log home, heated by wood.

Garage w/ concrete floor and numerous outbuildings. It also comes with an additional log cabin and gravity fed spring.

256 Murray Road, (Lot D, Plan 8466, DL 716), this property is vacant land on 5.65 acres very close to Francois Lake, ferry landing & services. CABINS: 8x12 Post & beam trappers cabin & 16x24 ft. Post & Beam cabin with 6 ft deck. Great opportunity to add one of these cabins to one of the above properties or spot of your choice. Goodwin Road, Decker Lake BC, (Lot B, Plan PRP14697, DL 2545), this lot is 6.992 acres. This property is right on Hwy 16 between Burns Lake & Decker Lake and could be zoned commercial. Location & convenience to Burns Lake would be a great asset for any business.

This could be suitable for commercial truck stop or other commercial purposes. This property has numerous potential for any buyer. Come out and take a Look!

This is an excellent property/land sale. Free ferry! Come early, ferry may be shuttling due to the auction traffic. Motel, Campsites, Resorts & Services (fuel, restaurants & stores) on the Southside for your convenience. If you wish to come the night before feel free to contact Moosehorn Lodge @ 250-694-3730 or Takysie Lake Resort & Motel @ 250-694-3403. Looking forward to seeing you at the Auction! Condition of sale terms: Cash & check with Identification, 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 Egon Steinebach @ (250) 694-3319 or Cell (250) 570- 2055 E-Mail: mike@mikesauction.net & Website www.mikesauction.net Auction continued in second Ad

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Sale Conducted on Behalf of John & Olinda Wiens August 18, 2012 Saturday @ 10:00 am.

Auction Located at Danskin, BC. Keefes Landing Rd, Southside of Francios Lake.

Hwy. 35 south to Francios Lake ferry. Once on Southside drive straight up the hill 7 miles to Danskin BC. SAWMILLS & EQUIPMENT: #2 Coutts semi portable sawmill w/ Coutts edger with cluster & saws, has 6 110 power unit w/ steel conveyors, D&L double cut 60 HP diesel sawmill w/ mounted planer, radial arm knotcher for post & beam cabins, 2 saw SCRAG mill.

Moveable saws 3-9”, 22 ft. trimmer has 60’ out feed deck, sawmill saw sharpener, asst. of timber cants, 25 bundles of ties (25/bundle). VEHICLES & TRAILERS: 2004 F350 diesel short box, aluminum truck box, high-rise truck canopy, tidy tank w/ electric pump, brand new 2005 Dodge dualy 8’ truck box, 16 ft flatdeck trailer.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES: R. McDougal Co metal lathe, 100 ton hydraulic press, Miller 225 AC/DC welder, Miller S-32P 12 wire feed welder, powermax 600 plasma cutter, Goodwill drill press, 7x12” metal band saw, Dewalt 770 10” radial arm saw, engine hoist, 5 ton floor jack, engine stand, Honda pump, Dewalt air compressors, 2 shop battery chargers, Makita cut off saw, acetylene cutting torch & carts, Honda & Yamaha water pumps, 100 lb Anvil, steal work benches w/ 2 vices, steel work bench on wheels, rolling tool chest, Proto tool box w/ tools, welding supplies, open end wrenches, 1/2, 3/4 & 1” electric impact wrenches, 3/4” socket set, screwdrivers, pipe wrenches, hydraulic jacks, tool boxes, chain pliers, asst. Impact sockets, chains & binders, new parts washer, imperial Eastwood hydraulic press, 3 light plants (Honda 5000, Suzuki 4000), electric motors, asst. hydraulic hoses, firefighting tools, lg supply of new steel, Magnum steam cleaner, planer, GM 453 power diesel power unit, scaffolding, Makita skillsaws, lg 16” Makita skillsaw, 2 Makita routers (1 plunge router), wood clamps, 2 sets King air nailers (brad & framing), Makita & Dewalt orbital sander, Makita planer & 6” jointer, portable tool boxes w/ tools, fertilizer spreader, PL premium insulation. HOUSEHOLD & TACK: Lg stainless steel bbq, yard swing, electric range, pine glass front cabinet, desk, 2 door wardrobe, 2 loveseats, lg pine dresser w/ mirror & night stand, entertainment center, set of 6 metal chairs, set of 2 metal chairs, 6 maple chairs, rocking chair, selection of good saddles & tack. ANTIQUES: Some coins & stamps, crosscut saws, milk cans w/ lids, seeders, Underwood & Oliver typewriter, brass tub wringer washer, washboard, broad axe, churns, coal oil lamps, silver tea pot, block planes, food press & beaters, Berkel scale, GW Todd & Co protectograph, extension table w/leaves, 1950s waterfall 3 drawer dresser, oak 2 door sideboard, upholstered seti, drop leaf table, 4 maple upholstered captains chairs, 4 oak chairs, hall stand, Morrison recliner, high back captains chair, set of 4, mahogany corner china cabinet, birch pedasil dining room table w/leaves, Singer sewing machine, burl walnut coffee & end table, table, wing chair, newly re-upholstered occasional chair, french provincial 8 drawer dresser, drop front desk w/ pigeon holes & glass front bookcase, modern danish 6 drawer dresser, china cabinet, large dining room table, 3 drawer dresser, 5 drawer pine dresser, steamer trunk, cedar lined hope chest, 6 maple chairs.

Condition of sale Terms: Cash & cheque with I.D., sorry no credit cards. Items are As Is Condition. Not responsible for accidents.

Mike Steinebach (250) 694-3497 or Cell (250) 692-6107 Egon Steinebach @ (250) 694-3319 or Cell (250) 570- 2055 E-Mail: mike@mikesauction.net & website www.mikesauction.net

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Apt/Condo for Rent

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HILLCREST PLACE APARTMENTS

SANDPIPER APTS KITIMAT

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Duplex/4 Plex

Houses For Sale

BionX electric bike kit: 250 watt motor; NiMH battery. $500 OBO. Call 250-624-5186

HALF Duplex for Sale: 1576 sq ft, 3 bedr, 2 1/2 bth, den, spacious fenced yard on corner lot, all appls, single car garage, 5’ high crawl space (788 sq ft). 2404 Craig Dr,Unit A $185,000.Visit selling2404 craigdrive.blogspot.ca or call 250-635-9346 to view

For Sale: Seasonal, well maintained cabin with 80 ft of lake frontage. Located on west-side of Lakelse Lake.

Asking $209,000.00 Phone: 250-615-9181

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

Mobile Homes & Parks

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

The coffee is always on!

Table Rental Proceeds Go To The Moose

Sat. Aug. 4 & 5, 9am - 4pm @ 1745 Sloan Ave. Tools & firearms, 12” Delta planer.

4737 Soucie Home in Horseshoe, close to everything!

Brand new kitchen, 3 beds up, 1 down, 2 bathrooms, new floors, paint and lighting throughout main. Great new rumpus room down. $219,900.

Call today!

250 635-6801 5 BDRM, 3 ba, in Horseshoe, $227,000, 635-7623. Details at http://www.terracereal estate.blogspot.ca

Heavy Duty Machinery 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 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

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

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

Kitimat - 8ft couch. Excellent condition. $110 firm. 250632-6696 Lg new dk blue carpet; best offer. 250-627-5554 (eve) P.R: Toolbox for small p/u, $150 OBO; steel bathtub, yellow, g/c, $100 OBO; ladies bicycle w/helmut (like new), $75; wool, asst colors & wts, $50; Elipticle exerciser, $75, g/c.

250-622-2393 STEEL BUILDING - Huge clearance sale! 20x24 $4,658.

25x28 $5,295. 30x40 $7,790.

32x54 $10,600.

40x58 $14,895. 47x78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel, 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

Beautiful 3 bdr, 3 bth home for sale at 4815 Dairy Avenue in Terrace. Built in 2008 on two quarter acre lots, this 2000 sq ft house still offers new home warranty. Many upgrades include bamboo and heated ceramic tile, crown moldings, custom window treatments, stainless appliances (still on warranty) and large sunny windows in every room.

Plenty of room for your toys with a private drive, deck and hook-ups for your RV? Asking $379000. Please call to view 250-635-5466 evenings or 250-615-7045 daytime.

FOR SALE modular home on 1/3rd acre. 3745 Pine Ave, Asking $150,000 To view call 250-635-6943 HOUSE For SALE by Owner $129,000 3 Bdrm, 1 Bath, 1 Story. New kitchen. Renovated bathroom. New roof.

Fenced in yard. Phone: 250600-6788/600-3548. www.forsalebyowner.ca for photo’s House for Sale East side, 17 yrs old; 4-5 bdrm, 2 bath, 1 ensuite.

Lge kitchen & living rm, Lge rec. rm. Fenced in backyard. Lane access.

Balcony on front & back.

Asking $237,000.

Serious enq. 250-622-2468

BRAND NEW 2012 Modular home in Howe Creek Park in Terrace. 1 bedroom with study. Beautiful kitchen includes d/w, fridge & stove, high efficient furnace, 2 months free pad rent to start! $62,500 + HST, Great warranty included. Call to view 250635-6224 RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Opening May 2012. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Ask us about our Free Rent option! 250-462-7055. www.copperridge.ca

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 FOR RENT 2 bedroom apartment at Summit Square. Newly renovated. 1 year lease preferred. N/P, N/S 2 references required. $650/m + damage deposit. joesteuer@hotmail.com Available Sept. 1st.

APARTMENTS Largest, Brightest Suites Shiny Hardwood Floors Unfurnished & Furnished Daily - Weekly - Monthly

OCEANVIEW APTS

Apartments

RENT starting from $575 INCLUDES HEAT!

References Required.

250-627-5820

KITIMAT - 1 1/2 story home for sale at 53 Chilko St. 1500+ sq. ft. 4 bedroom, 2 bath with attached heated garage.

Completely renovated throughout.

New roof and paint. Two garden sheds and RV/boat storage building. $210,000obo. 250-632-5830

CLINTON MANOR - We are taking applications for a Bachelor unit $560 Hot water included.

Adult oriented N/S,N/P 2 ref. required 250615-7543

Real Estate

Real Estate

www.oasisaparts.com

KITIMAT

(250)632-2822 Kitimat

MIDTOWN APARTMENTS

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

627-7137 Renovated 1 & 2 bdrm Suites Furnished & Un-Furnished.

Quiet Tenants.

On Site Management.

Gym, Hot Tub & Sauna.

Starting at $550 Balconies Security Entrances Cameras for your safety Now includes basic cable Email: www.apartments.com Phone: 250.632.APTS (2787)

HOT WATER

20 ACRES- Only $99/mo. $0 Down, Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas, Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee! Free Color Brochure.

1-800-755-8953. www.sunsetranches.com

Oasis

• • • • •

Bachelor 1 and 2 bedroom

ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIERS

Apt/Condo for Rent

KITIMAT APTS BEST VALUE

FREE HEAT AND

Other Areas

Rentals

1631 Haisla Blvd.

Kitimat, BC 2 bedroom suites security building New: dishwasher, appliances & cabinets.

All New: windows, plumbing, electrical, drywall, kitchen & bathroom - sound insulated - electric heat.

1 yr lease Starting at $995 per month N/S, N/P For complete details or to request an application, please call 250.632.7814

Hillcrest Place Apartments Two bedrooms No Smoking, No Pets Starting at $675 monthly 250.632.7814 Kitimat SUMMIT COURT APPRTMENTS 2 bdrm units , quiet /clean. no pets.Close to Walmart, laundry facilities. Close to School & Hospital on bus route.Security entrance.Ask for Rose Call 250-615-0335

Real Estate

Free heat & Free Hot Water Furnished & Unfurnished 1 & 2 bedrooms Security Entrances No Pets. No Smoking

QUATSINO APTS KITIMAT • • • •

Downtown location Balconies Security Entrances Some furnished suites Call for an appointment 250.632.4511

www.kitimatapartments.com

ROOSEVELT HEIGHTS APARTMENTS

Sporting Goods Two WhiteKap kayaks complete w/Spray Skirts,cockpit covers, cart wheels, Atlantis two-way VHF Marine radio, hangers, hand pumps, paddle floater & paddles. $3000.00 firm. Thule 878XT Set-To-Go incl. Pads, tie downs, & Ratchet Ropes for kayaks. $400.00.

For info or to view call 250622-2546

3 bedroom apartments.

Real Estate Acreage for Sale SMALL ACREAGE for sale, close to town, needs work, approx 4.5 acres S160,000 call 250-638-0658

2708 Molitor $319,900 MLS#: n218379

Hans Stach 250-615-6200 COAST MOUNTAINS

250.638.1400

hansstach@remax.net www.hansstach.ca

..Put 25 years of Experience to Work For You!

Kitimat 1,2,3 bdrms Clean & Quiet Heat & hot water included Call (250)632-2824 or email www.jasebudgel@hotmail.ca

VIEWPOINT APARTMENTS

Kitimat 1,2,3 bdrms Clean & Quiet Heat & hot water included Call (250)632-2824 or email www.jasebudgell@hotmail.ca

Commercial/ Industrial COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT Previously used as a Preschool - 1,744 square feet indoor, 3,857 square feet outdoor. Monthly rent includes utilities, parking, andsnow removal/sanding .

Great location.

Call Nathan at (250)638-1010 or email crprc3@telus.net

Apt/Condo for Rent

WAREHOUSE FOR RENT in Prince Rupert BC Industrial Park Big overhead doors 1 - 1500 sq. ft.

Call 250-624-2725

Duplex / 4 Plex 1/2 Duplex for rent, 2bd 1bth aprx. 1300 sqft of quiet living on Kalum lk dr. Very large/private yard. $900/month plus utl.

N/S, pets negotiable. Available Sept 1.

(250)615-9699, d.kolasko@hotmail.ca 4PLEX: taking applications for a clean, quiet, renovated 2 bdrm, 5 appliances. Adult oriented, $1,000 + utilities,no smoking, no pets, two ref’s required. Ph 250-615-7543 KITIMAT - 2 & 3 bedroom townhouses for rent. Available immediately. 250-632-5004.

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

Real Estate 5387085

Real Estate

$730 per month.

References required.

Phone 250-627-8123

Real Estate

!

PRICE

10 amazing acres, Custom built 3-4 bedroom 3 bathroom home. Full basement below and 20x40 Bonus room above the garage. Skylights, Hardwood floors, 27x27 garage, RV storage the list is endless.

$439,900 MLS

4640 Goulet

3 bedroom rancher with updates such as windows,kitchen and flooring. Well maintained. Great value for only

MAKE AN OFFER

VIEWPOINT APARTMENTS

Perfect for small business @ 1061 Saskatoon Ave. 1560 sq. ft (60 x 26) w/lge bay door, ofc space, washroom. Single & tripleface elect. svc (also 200 amp. svc), 1 yr lease ($800/mo triple-net) Interested call 250-624-3131

No smoking. No pets

5540 Barnes Road

Super clean home in immaculate condition. Main floor consists of 3 bedrooms, large living room with wood burning fireplace, dining room and kitchen. Downstairs offers second kitchen, family room, 2 bedrooms. Ideally set up to make basement into a legal suite. Hardwood floors, storage shed with root cellar, fruit trees, large garden area, paved driveway and large patio.

250.632.4254

WAREHOUSE BAY For Rent

Heat and hot water included.

Misc. Wanted FREEZER BURNT meat and fish for sled dogs, Terrace only. Will pick up. 250-635-3772.

www.kitimatapartments.com

250.632.7179

FOR SALE! NEW

Newer Buildings Elevators Security Entrances Covered Parking Balconies

$159,900 MLS

CALL DAVE TODAY TO BOOK YOUR VIEWING Terrace Office 250-638-1400

DAVE MATERI 250-615-7225

COAST MOUNTAINS Terrace, B.C - A Place to Call Home

Melanie Erickson

PRINCE RUPERT

Checklist for your new home

1812 Sloan Ave ✔ 3 bedroom ✔ 3 bathrooms ✔ Great family home ✔ Near school $225,000 1222 Beach ✔ 3 bedroom ✔ 2 bathrooms ✔ Vaulted celings ✔ Hardwood floor $240,000 288 Silversides ✔ 5 bedroom ✔ Quiet private location ✔ Lots of parking ✔ Hardwood floor $398,000

250-627-7551 • www.rupertrealty.ca

NO PIPELINE NO PROBLEM

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Rentals

Rentals

Transportation

Cars - Domestic

Cars - Domestic

THIS WEEKS SPECIALS 2008 Toyota Sienna LE

Duplex / 4 Plex

Homes for Rent

FOR RENT 3 bedroom 1.5 bathroom half duplex for rent on Medeek Ave. $950.00 per month plus utilities. Available Sept. 1, 2012. Looking for long term tenants. Call 250-6417597 P.R: Avail. Aug. 15 or Sept. 1; Spacious Side-by-side dupl; two levels, elec. heat. $850/mo. 604-339-9278 or 250-624-4331 P.R- Avail. immed. 3 bdrm reno’d Lwr Dup; w/d incl.; Elec. heat. $650/mo. 604-339-9278 or 250-624-4331.

TERRACE, 1 bdrm Duplex, Greig Ave., avail. Aug. 15th, N/S, N/P, ref’s req’d., $600/mo + utils. Call 250-847-4984 or kim.fulljames@gmail.com

Mobile Homes & Pads

Suites, Lower

2 BEDR. mobile. Bright, clean, up Kalum Lk. Dr. in quiet private, country setting. N/S $850/mo. 250-635-2124

Homes for Rent HOME FOR RENT Kitimat - 3000 sq. ft executive home near golf course. Double attached garage, wine cellar, workshop, rec room with ďŹ replace, gourmet kitchen. 6 appliances. 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath. Jacuzzi. No smokers, no pets. Children welcome.

778-631-2210 3 - 4 and 5 bedroom homes for rent in Kitimat. Available Aug 1st - and Sept 2nd Pets and Smokers allowed. Spacious and Clean. Call Stan 780-974-3945. Pictures and details at www.rentboard.ca AVAILABLE August 1st. Nice 2 bedroom home in Thornhill $700 per month plus utilities.

Includes all appliances. Looking for reliable renter with good references. NS and NP. Reply with references by email to agbrental@gmail.com HOME FOR RENT 4 bdrm, 3 full bathrm,executive house on south side. quiet dead end st.Inc 5 appliances, ref’s req’d, avail Sept 1 $1600 pm+util.N/S,N/P. Ph 250-635-6779 HOUSE for rent available immediately in Kitimat. This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom house is recently renovated and comes with all the appliances. call 250-631-9704 HOUSES for rent in Kitimat move in July or August 2012 www.rentboard.ca - Call Stan 780-974-3945 or email Stan at marps68@hotmail.com Kitimat - 1 bedroom duplex, fully furnished. $950/mo.

Everything included: heat, hydro, cable, internet. Available September 1. 250-632-1329 or 250-632-2490 Kitimat - 23 Quail St. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, furnished.

Garage not available at this time. $1,000/mo plus utilities.

250-632-7758 or 250-6396965.

Kitimat - 2 bedroom duplex, fully furnished. $1,250/mo.

Everything included: heat, hydro, cable, internet. Available September 1. 250-632-1326 or 250-632-2490 Kitimat - Available Sept 1.

Fully furnished, 3 bedroom rancher near downtown - lower Kitimat. Close to school.

Recently renovated. Kitchenware and dishes included.

Leather couches, 36� atscreen TV with cable, wireless internet, and all utilities included. New boxsprings and mattresses, washer/dryer and dishwasher. Fire pit in large fenced grassy backyard with wooden deck. 604-813-9860.

KITIMAT HOMES FOR RENT #17 Kootenay Street, 3 bedroom, 1 bath, $1,150/mo. #10 Carswell Street, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, $1,580/mo Photos on kitimathousing.com 250-639-4439 Kitimat - Kildala, 3 bedroom, garage, large fenced yard.

Available immediately. References required. 250-639-4134 Kitimat - Kildala, 5 bedroom, large garage, close to school.

Available immediately. References required. 250-639-4134 NEWLY RENOVATED 4 bedroom 2 bathroom upper half of triplex with large back yard.

Comes with F/S W/D, and large sun room asking $1200 a month. Available immediately references required. Call Patrick Watson at 250-6381135 P.R: Ocean-view, 3bdrm, furn.

Avail. Aug. 1; $900/mo. Possible to rent 5 bdrm for $1500/mo. Call Lynn @ RNRES 250-627-1414 or visit www.prince-rupert-real-estate.com

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Rooms starting at $45/daily, $249/weekly, $699/monthly, Students $499/monthly.

All-inclusive. 250-600-1680

2 bdrm bsmt suite; 232 Alberta Place; Elec. heat. Ph. 250624-2842

Suites, Upper FOR RENT Studio Suites right downtown, laundry mat, secured building, heat included, air conditioned, for older gentlemen or lady. $500.00 a month. Phone 250-635-7585

Townhouses 3BDRM, 2 bath, 4 appl, renovated Townhouse in Horseshoe area. $900/month + utilities.Refs req. No Pets.avail immediately.

Working professionals. (250)631-6699

ALEXANDER

2006 Buick Allure Kitimat - 82,000km. Air conditioning, dual airbags, keyless entry, power steering, power seat/windows/door locks, CD, AM/FM stereo and more.

Mounted summer and winter tires. New front brakes in Feb. Was $10,500, now $9,500.

250-632-5639 FOR SALE 1997 Suburban 2500 4WD. 158000kms. $5500 call 250-632-7155 FOR SALE 2004 ford focus station wagon SE. 137000 kms.Good shape call 250-6357581

For Sale: 2 door 2008 Honda Civic, $11,000 obo 126,000km Motivated to sell with a growing family 250-635-4895

Want to Rent NEEDED ASAP (SEPT 1ST at latest)rural area pref 2 bdrm trailer,cabin, or suite NS-responsible woman with 2 well behaved dogs To Rent in Terrace area-2nd bdrm needed as work space.Longer term rent preferred.Refs avail. call 250-798-2104

2001 Nissan xTerra 5 spd manual, 4WD A/C, P/W, P/D, Tilt 113,000 kms

2006 Toyota Sienna AC C/C, P/W, DL, AC, Rear A/C & Heat, Re Captains Chairs Ca

250-635-6558 or 1-800-313-6558 DL#5957

www.terracetoyota.ca

96 FORD F350 4x4 Diesel Dump with 9ft Plow & Engine Mount Hydraulic Pump 8ft Stainless Sander REDUCED

$11,500 OBO Will sell Plow & Pump Assembly, Sander Separately Will consider smaller welded aluminum boat, camperized van, mini-motorhome, or small p/u in part trade.

Call Ray 250-624-4384

Recreational/Sale 1984 17.5’ Bigfoot Trailer: sleeps 4, bathroom w/shower, oven/stove, fridge w/freezer, furnace, awning, lots of storage. e/c. Asking $6000. Coleman Powermate 1500 Watt generator, $300. For more info or to view call 250-622-2546.

2005 Okanagan 8’ Camper.

Like new. Elec. jacks. $12,000 OBO. Call Rick 250-624-9200 eves. or 250-624-9874, Mon. to Sat. 9-5pm

2010 Ford Fusion

$

23,995

17,999

$

SALE

‘07 Beetle Convertible SAVE $1900

$

SALE

14,999

‘10 Honda Civic SAVE $900

14,599

$

SALE

‘10 Dodge Caravan SE

16,499

$

7,999

$

SALE

‘11 Nissan PathďŹ nder

27,999

$

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23,995

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‘07 Jeep Wrangler X

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‘07 Dodge Caravan

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...Over $10,000 Raised So Far For Local Charities!

TERRACE TOTEM FORD SALES LTD.

4631 KEITH AVENUE, TERRACE

1.800.463.1128

‘11 Subaru Outback

2.5I Touring Package, Stock #12031-0B Dark Grey,

SAVE $1000

27,999

$

SALE

‘11 Subaru Forester Touring Package, Stock# 11129-0B Dark Grey,

SAVE $1000

26,999

$

2006 CITATION 26 RKSE Supreme interior plus may more options. 12 foot slide w/awning. Air cond. etc.

Come and view the best RV built. Excellent condition. $24,900. 250-635-6128.

2010 Travel Trailer Kitimat - 26’ Forest River. $18,000 obo. 250-632-4210 2001 PONTIAC GRAND AM Kitimat - 230,000 km. Good condition. Asking $3,800 obo.

250-632-3456.

‘67 Pontiac Parisienne This beautiful restored Emerald Turquoise Convertible is ready to Drive, Show and Enjoy! Insurance with collector plates $234 yearly. $19,900.

Terrace 250-635-6128

SAVE $1000

SAVE $2000

DEALER #7199

1996 Pontiac Grand Prix Good condition. Comes with 4 mounted winter tires. $1,500 ďŹ rm. 250-635-5224

‘07 MX-5 X-5 X -5 5 GT G

SAVE $2000

Your Home Of The ...Community Drive!

TERRACE TOTEM 1939 Plymouth Businessman Coupe 350cu in 350 transmission.

Lots of body work already done. Lots of chrome. $10,000 obo.

250-632-7387 after 6:00pm

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SAVE $1500 4912 Highway 16 West, Terrace, BC V8G 1L8

Auto Financing

Cars - Domestic

$16,995

#2805B

Cars - Domestic

RENOVATION SALE

SALE

Transportation

Poor, Good, OR No Credit at AUTO CREDIT NOW DL11143 Details and APPLY online autocreditwithbarrie.com OR TOLL FREE 1-877-356-0743

$9,995

#4072A

Commercial Vehicles

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$18,995 $

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3 bedroom, 1½ bath, carport.

Starting at $700.

Sorry no Pets.

Call Greg 639-0110

TOWN HOUSE FOR RENT Available August 1st. 3 bedroom, 3 bath. Walsh/Horseshoe area. N/P, N/S, 4 appliances. Garage. $1,300.00. 1 year lease. 638-7747 leave message.

WEDEENE, 2 bdrm Townhouse. Avail July 15, $1050 mo including utils. Call Larry 250-279-0042.

Cars - Domestic

8 Passengers, A/C, C/C, Tilt, P/W, P/D, Rear A/C & Heat, Dual P/ Po Power Sliding Doors, 59,000 kms

Rooms for Rent www.princerupertrooms.com

Cars - Domestic

A19

MOTORHOME FOR SALE Kitimat - 1980 Dodge 23.5ft bunk model. VGC. 78,000km.

Sleeps 6. A/C, 4 burner stove with oven, large fridge-freezer, 4pc bath, new awning and am/fm/cd.

Lots of storage.

Must be seen. $6,500 obo.

250-632-6050

SALE GRAHAM SCOTT

DIMITRI FILTZIAKIS

DANIELLE MISENER

BOB MATIOWSKY

Sex and the Kitty A single unspayed cat can produce 470,000 offspring in just seven years. Sadly, most of them end up abandoned at BC SPCA shelters or condemned to a grim life on the streets. Be responsible - don’t litter.

www.spca.bc.ca

‘09 Subaru Outback Limited Package, Stock# 12071-0B,

SAVE $1000

22,699

$

SALE

Visit us online at:

www.thornhillmotors.com

1-800-559-7288

DEALER #7041

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HOT SUMMER DEALS

750 BRUTE FORCE ATV LAST ONE at this LOW LOW price!

KLR 650

Dual Purpose Whether crossing the city or crossing the continent on paved roads or dirt, the KLR650 is a do-it-all bike.

6,595 00

$

plus PDI

9,995 00

$

includes Freight & PDI

Recreational/Sale

KEN’S MARINE 2009 Yamaha V-Star 650 Tourer

$6,499.00 12’ MARLON

ALUM BOAT SALE NEW

Trucks & Vans

1989 TRAVELAIR 19’ 5th WHEEL Sleeps 4, washroom and shower $3700 obo Must Sell

Falcon 125 CC new condition $900 obo Ph: (250) 279-1757 Kitimat 1995 FORD 4x4 Kitimat - Eddie Bauer extended cab. 5.8 litre, power windows, air conditioning.

193,000km. Very clean, some rust. Needs rear brakes. Engine in good running condition.

Comes with winter tires on rims and canopy. $1,500.

250-632-5715 or 250-6394534

$1,699.00

Mariner 60/40 Jet

$3,995.00 1997 Mariner

NEID ENTERPRISES LTD. Boats

98 Ford F150 Lariat 4X4 Super cab, white. 155,000km Loaded. Auto. PW, PS, PL. Remote. Cruise control, drive lights, running boards, box rails and liner and much more.

Runs great and good on gas.

Phone 250-632-6530

Will consider smaller Welded Aluminum, camprized van, mini motorhome, or small p/u in Part-Trade Reduced

$7245.00 OBO Call Ray

250-624-4384

$1,499.00 JON BOAT SALE

3 LEFT

$1,499.00

2009 Can-Am MAX 800 4X4

2-UP

2009 KAWY KX250F

MONSTER EDITION

$4,499.00

28’ TREND COMMAND BRIDGE

Comes with tri axle trailer.

Very good condition. Volvo Penta twin Chevy 350 inboard gas. Sleeps 4 comfortably. Call for pictures. $26,500 Call 250.639.9757 Kitimat

32’ FIBERGLASS FERRELL BOAT 370hp 8.1L John Deere Engine, 1500hrs on engine.

Trolling valve, Bow Thruster, 3 Stage Steering. 2 Hydraulic Deep lines, Hydraulic Trap Puller, 3 Sounders, Radar, 8’ Dinghy, 2 Radios. Com-Dev Auto Pilot, Spare Prop.

Can be seen at MK BayMarina.

Assessed at $84,400.

Contact Warren Poff at 250.632.6119 KITIMAT MAKE AN OFFER!

Cube Van Running, good condition, propane. $1,500 o.b.o.

Phone 250-632-6604 or 250-639-5462 can be seen at 707 Commercial Ave, Kitimat

Boats 14’ ZODIAC Kitimat - Aluminum floorboards, 40HP Mariner and 15HP Mariner.

Trailer. $5,500. 250-632-6797

38’ Custom / Bayliner new twin Cummins 330 diesel generator, full electronics, radar survey 2011, moorage in Kitimat. Asking $125,000. please call 250-632-5259 FOR SALE 16 FT Princecraft 45 HP Merc jet & Traler. Ph. 250-638-1725. $6800.00

Trucks & Vans

28’ CALGAN FIBREGLASS CRUISER 180hp Cat V8 diesel engine. 2 station controls.

Washroom/toilet/shower. Fridge, 4 burner stove. Electric downriggers/trap puller.

Cleats, fenders and mooring lines.

Much more. Located in Ladysmith, BC. $38,500.

250-245-4942(eves) or email sea-dog@shaw.ca

Sport Utility Vehicle FOR SALE 7 Passenger GMC Envoy XL SLT V8, loaded, leather E.C. 146,000kms. $11,500. yorkean@telus.net Pics avail. 250-638-0967

FOR SALE 1996 33’ Bayliner with twin Diesel Cummins motors. In great condition

$115,000.00 Phone 250-638-1626 or email dpenner2003@yahoo.ca

FOR SALE 2001 MacGregor 26X Powersailer c/w 50hp. Honda, trailer, 2 sails, mast raising system, many added accessories, one owner, good condition. $21,900. Call 250-632-2280

8’ PONTOON BOATS Buck’s Bags Southfork.

STAINLESS STEEL FRAME, weatherproof side storage bags, stripping apron. Optional Anchor. Cost $1,100+. $750 ea or two for $1,300. Phone 250-632-6530

BADGER 30’ SUNDOWNER TUG 100hp turbo charged Yanmar Diesel, sleeps 6, shower, f/s, autopilot, radar, colour depth sounder, GPS, VHS, am/fm 200w inverter/charger, 9’ dingy.Moorage at MK Bay Marine.

(250) 632-6575 Kitimat

Boats FOR SALE 40 foot wooden yacht ‘as is’ or for parts. $5000 as it sits. Needs some ribs and boards replaced. Motor is a 6 cyl. Perkins diesel in excellent shape, doesn’t burn oil. Clutch is in exc. shape, no slippage. It has radar, GPS with all the charts from N Alaska to Oregon. Hydraulic anchor, boom and prawn trap drum. 2 banks of batteries. 200 gal. fuel tank c/w 180 gal of fuel. Spare 100 gal water tank all tanks stainless steel. Too many items to list. For viewing or questions call Ron @ 250-639-0439.

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: THE ESTATE OF NANCY MONICA PAGE, Deceased, formerly of PO BOX 595, Kitwanga, BC V0J 2A0

SYLVAN EXPEDITION 1600 Kitimat - Single console, 50hp fuel injected Johnson, electric trolling motor.

Live well.

Shorelander trailer. And much more.

Excellent condition.

250-632-5922

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of NANCY MONICA PAGE are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that the particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executrix “Michele Onischak” at PO Box 479 Kitwanga, BC. V0J 2A0, on or before SEPTEMBER 7, 2012, after which date the Executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executrix then has notice.

Vessel WHITE RIVER (EX 26242) This is an official notice ordering the owner to remove the vessel the White River (26242) due to the high risk of pollution due to the unseaworthiness of the deteriorating vessel.

Please remove the vessel within 10 days of this Notice or the Harbour Authority will remove and destroy the vessel at your cost.

Acting under Fishing and Recreational Harbours Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. F24) “REMOVAL, SEIZURE, DETENTION AND SALE

Port Edward Harbour Authority

BOAT FOR SALE 24’ Bayliner Cabin Cruiser Like new condition Ph. 250-632-8781

Trucks & Vans

* see dealers for details

Vehicle that have a fuel efficiency rating under 5.5L/100km

Notice to Remove

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Riverboat Days is a showcase for local bands

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By Anna Killen THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

TERRACE - With only a select few live music venues in Terrace, and shows that can sometimes seem few and far between, experiencing local music means you need to get out to shows when they happen and pay attention to when your favourite band is playing next. Social media, local community listings, flyers in coffee shops and bulletin boards can help you plan your monthly entertainment, but before you start thinking about what to do, you have to figure out what you like.

Luckily, the summer is the best time to experience a wide array of local entertainment so you know what to look out for throughout the rest of the year. Out-of-town festivals like Midsummer Music Festival and Kispiox Valley Music Festival are fun weekend trips, but Riverboat Days, with the adjoining Riverside Festival and the youth Battle of the Bands on the first Friday night, is awash with music right here in the heart of the northwest. And while the out-of-town headliners are obviously a huge draw (I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am to see Holly Woods and Toronto), the real beauty of the festival is the opportunity to sample local bands all in one place.

Here, we’ve picked out a few of the bands you should look out for during the Concerts in the Park, held Aug. 4 and 5 at George Little Park in Terrace, but there are even more than what we’ve listed here (Boss Blues Band, After Hours, Zombie Love Bite, and The Racket, hailing from the Bulkley Valley, with Terrace’s Copper Mountain String Band playing the Farmer’s Market the morning of Aug. 4). So along with your blanket, chair, snacks, and sunglasses, bring a pen and a piece of paper and take note of which bands speak to you or make you get up and dance so you can be sure to check them out the next time they play near you.

Rio by Night: This band’s Concert in the Park performance might be your only chance to check them out for some time, as the band hails from Vancouver, but we’re including them here because their fetching frontwoman, Britt MacLeod, was raised in Terrace before moving to Vancouver to attend music school.

Growing up in Terrace, she says she was “a closeted

musician,” so she is beyond excited to return home and showcase what she’s been up to down south. “I am so very thrilled to play our music in Terrace,” she says, on the road during their first B.C. tour.

“We’ve never toured as a band, so this whole thing has been exciting. But I love the fact that we get to cap it all off surrounded by friends and family and those mountains.” Their sound is an impressive mix of lighthearted ukulele, deep cello and soulful vocals that get deep into your bones. If there’s a band that sounds like this in Terrace, we haven’t heard them – so don’t miss this show.

King Crow and the Ladies from Hell: Hanging out with the guys and girls in King Crow, it’s not unusual for random folks to stop over, shake their hands, and congratulate them on their last show and what they are doing – and once you see them live in action, it’s easy to see why. The ninepiece Terrace band is a unique, high-energy mix of gypsy, folk, punk and Celtic rock mixed with a dash of whimsy and some good stories to boot. Their live act, filled with original songs and neatly-tweaked covers, has everyone from your grandma to your baby niece to that funny, goth kid who lives down the street up dancing. Real stomping music, crowd favourites include “Better Days” and “Sailor’s Song” – which happens to be the first track they’ve laid out in the studio, with the help of members of Terrace’s Dr. Fishy. The group’s fairly new to the scene – their first show was at Apple Fest – but it hasn’t taken them long to amass a strong following of dedicated fans who are itching to see what they come up with next.

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Clockwise from Top: Hometown girl Britt MacLeod with her band, Rio by Night is returning to Terrace to play Riverboat Days; Nine-piece-band King Crow and the Ladies from Hell’s star is rising; Play Back entertains a packed house; Dr. Fishy takes it all in.

Play Back: This four-member high-energy rock band has literally grown up playing Riverboat Days – for five straight years, since the guys were in grade nine at Caledonia, they’ve been entertaining festival-goers, and this year, they’ve earned the coveted opening spot before the headliners. Concerts in the Park are always a touchstone for them, they say. “It’s really a showcase of what we’ve done in the last year,” says lead guitar player Mario Furtado. Aside from Riverboat Days, the band’s played all over the north, including the opening ceremonies for the BC Winter Games, where they played an all-original set, and they’ve just started playing the Northern (they had to wait until they were all of age, of course). It’s this dedication and drive from such a young age that certainly makes them stand out, but it’s what they call their “Play Back” style of delivery, covering popular songs from every era in an electrifying way that’s all their own, that helps their fan base grow. But the band writes their own music, too – be sure to keep an ear out for Streetlights, one of the first songs they collaborated on that they play every show. “The best feeling in the world is looking out at a crowd dancing to our music,” said bass player Ryan Sergerie.

River Valley Rats: This performance will be the River Valley Rat’s second performance to date, but if it’s anything like the first (for the sold out Hill Climb dance in Kitimat) the audience is in for a treat. Formed in January of this year, the Kitimat/Terrace hybrid band is comprised of Andrew Murphy on drums, Leigh Mosdell on bass, Alex Zoglaur on lead guitar, vocals, and keyboard, Dustin Marsh on guitar and vocals, and Josh Marsh on lead vocals, guitar and keyboard. The guys have been involved in music in the area for some time, and like many musicians, they’ve got a couple of projects on the go. The Marsh brothers are in a band called Alive, that is mostly based out of Kamloops, but do all of the recording in Dustin’s basement studio in Kitimat. Dustin also produces a number of bands across the province and the lot of them are used to being in touring bands. Murphy, Zoglaur and Mosdell played in a band called Coldwater before merging with the Marsh brothers. In this project, they play mostly covers of “the rock and roll variety,” anything from the ‘50s on.

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Dr. Fishy:

RIVERBOAT DAYS LINEUP Saturday, August 4: 12:15 - Humberto Novelo/Flory Febles Rod riguez 12:30 - Boss Blues Band 1:10 - The Racket 1:50 - After Hours 2:30 - River Valley Rats 3:10 - Zombie Love Bite 3:50 - Rock School 4:20 - Rio by Night 5:00 - King Crow and the Ladies from Hell

5:40 - Play Back 7:00 - Holly Woods & Toronto 2012 Headliner Sunday, August 5: 12:30 - Graham Ord with Andrew Smith 1:15 - Dr. Fishy 2:00 - Segue 2:45 - No-Seeums 3:30 - Rosie and the Moonlighters 4:15 - Ben Christy

For over 10 years folk bank Dr. Fishy has slowly been amassing fish heads (that’s what Dr. Fishy fans are called) all over the northwest. Local music veterans James Powell, Mark Fleming, John Krisinger and Greg Linton make up the current composition and you’ll find a couple of the guys in other acts around town, like the Soul Professors, a nine-piece funk band that plays a handful of times a year. Fleming describes Dr. Fishy as “spruce roots,” because of the band’s local flavour and influences. Playing all original music, the band has recorded four albums to date. Their roots in Terrace run deep; they play a number of local fundraisers every year and the band has become something of a mentor to up-and-coming acts, specifically King Crow, who has been recording in the studio in the barn at Powell’s property in north Terrace. Aside from the show at Riverboat Days, Dr. Fishy will be hooking fans Aug. 8 at the Elks Hall with special guests West My Friend, a band from Victoria with a frontwoman from Terrace. After that, they’ll be heading to the Edge of the World Festival in Haida Gwaii.

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TERRACE AUGUST 4 – St. Matthew’s Anglican Church barbecue takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of St. Matthew’s Centre (right across from Totem Furniture). Come and join the fellowship and fun at Riverboat Days’ Parade Day celebrations in front of St. Matt’s Centre!

AUGUST 5 – Church in the Park! Come on out to attend a community church service during Riverboat Days at George Little Park at 10:30 a.m., including worship music, children’s moment and a message. Everyone is welcome!

AUGUST 6 - 10 – Riverboat Days Museum Workshops in the creative Tsimshian traditions of our area for children and teens takes place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Heritage Park Museum. Monday is Elementary Sm’algyax lessons; Tuesday is Cedar Weaving of Roses and Mats; Wednesday is Elementary Sm’algyax lessons; Thursday is the Significance of Crests and Miniature Button Blankets; Friday is Kitselas Canyon National Historic Site tour with Webb Bennett. There is a small cost to take part in these workshops. Call the museum to register your child at 250-6354546.

AUGUST 7 – My Town: A Walk with the Founder of Terrace starts at 7 p.m. at Brolly Square.

Learn the stories of Terrace’s downtown during an interpretive walk with Kelsey Wiebe, curator of the Heritage Park Museum. A reception follows at the Terrace Economic Development Authority office in honour of the building’s centennial; it was built in 1912 as an RCMP station. There is a small fee, which includes the booklet “My Town: A Walk with the Founder of Terrace.” For more details or to register, call 635-4546.

AUGUST 9 – Pioneer Plants of Early Terrace takes place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Heritage Park Museum. Join us for an interesting lecture by professor of biology, local historian and conservationist Dr. Norma Kerby on the history of plant use here at the time

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of the early settlement, such as Skeena Wonder Strawberry that is featured in the museum’s heritage garden. Admission by donation. Call the museum to register at 250-635-4546.

AUGUST 11, 12 – Love to write? Join us for this summer’s NorthWords Creative Writers’ Retreat, which includes workshops, writing exercises, guest speakers and a whole lot of fun for adults and teens, 16 years and over! We will explore the art of writing with author and CBC host Betsy Trumpener along with other local experts. It’s a free camp but there is a refundable deposit to hold your spot.

For more information or to register, go to Misty River Books. Spots are limited. Register today.

AUGUST 16 – Fabulous Fibre Creations, a free afternoon of fibre art activities for children up to age eight with an adult, goes from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Elks Park on Agar. Hosted by Skeena Child Care Resource and Referral. For more details, 638-1113.

AUGUST 19 – The third annual Kidney Walk for all ages goes from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Furlong campground. Walk to help promote organ donor awareness and to raise money to help improve the lives of those affected by kidney disease. Pledge forms at Canadian Tire or on the website terracekidneywalk.ca. Refreshments, hot dog barbecue, prizes, scavenger hunt, walk, run or paddle and much more. Everyone welcome. Donations accepted.

AUGUST 19 – How to Research Local History Publications with local history librarian Owen Hewitt takes place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the library. This free workshop will teach how to research history and culture in local publications in the library, using the available books and resources. Open to everyone. Call the museum to register at 250-6354546.

AUGUST 20 to 24 – The Pacific Northwest Music Festival still has room for several more participants in the Summer Arts Experience Music Theatre Camp,

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which runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for ages nine-years-old and older. Director is Katherine VanKampen, vocal adjudicator from this year’s music festival.

For more information, please call Bonnie Juniper 250-635-9649.

AUGUST 23 – Fabulous Fibre Creations, a free afternoon of fibre art activities for children up to age eight with an adult, goes from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at George Little Park. Hosted by Skeena Child Care Resource and Referral. For more details, 638-1113.

ONGOING FOR THE month of August, Northern Savings Credit Union is having a Back to School Clothing Drive for those in need.

Please drop off clean and gently worn children’s clothing at the credit union Monday – Friday during regular working hours. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

All donated items will be submitted weekly to the Terrace Anti-Poverty Group Society.

HAS YOUR life been affected by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon can help. Meetings are Sundays at 8 p.m. on the second floor of the Almarlin building at 3219 Eby St. For more information, call 250-635-8181.

TERRACE HOSPICE society provides a program of compassionate care and support for those experiencing the dying and/or grieving process. We are located upstairs at #207 – 4656 Lazelle Ave. Our office is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday - Friday. For more information, call 250-635-4811.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE quilters welcome you to come out on Tuesday evenings from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

All levels of quilters welcome. For more info, call Rhonda at 250-6354294 or Heather at 250635-3780.

TERRACE NISGA’A Elders and volunteer group hold craft night Thurs. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Terrace Nisga’a Society community room (located across from Gold Diggers).

KERMODE FRIENDSHIP society’s Father’s Group would like to invite past, present and new participants to at-

tend the weekly group meetings every Tuesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the society satellite office (3242 Kalum St.).

For more details, call 250-635-1476.

DROP-IN OPEN from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays - Fridays at the All Nations Centre (corner of Sparks St. and Davis Ave.). Soup, hot beverages and more! Sponsored by TDCSS Housing Outreach, Kermode Friendship Society, Ksan House Society, Terrace Anti-poverty and MuksKum-Ol. ONLINE CHAT for youth in crisis or emotional distress – www. northernyouthonline.ca – from 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily, except Mondays and Tuesdays. This chat supplements the Youth Support phone line 1-888-564-8336, available from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. every day.

HEALING TOUCH Community Clinics continue to be offered. Please call Julie for more details 6350743. Donations accepted.

KITIMAT AUGUST 13-17 – VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 9am to 11:30am. No fee or pre-registration necessary. All are welcome.

For more information call 250 632 6962 ONGOING SILLY YAKS (CELIAC) SUPPORT GROUP supporting gluten free eating and helping people with celiac disease feel well and healthy.

Participate in discussions around safe foods, foods to avoid, cross contamination, recipe ideas, etc.

The first meeting will be held Aug. 23 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room at the Kitimat General Hospital. The group is open to anyone interested in learning about celiac disease. For more information please call 250-632-3063 KITIMAT PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING CLUB – Register your child today for Summer Reading Club! This six week program ends August 24 with a party for all registered children. Don’t let your reading skills lag throughout the summer, have fun with other chil-

dren your own age! Program leaders Blake and Vi will keep you on your toes playing outdoor games, scrapbooking, and sharing thoughts on the great books you are reading. For children under 13 years of age. Call 250 632 8985.

KITIMAT PUBLIC LIBRARY – Intro to Guitar workshops with Bill Vollrath. Every Thursday in August from 3:00 – 4:30 pm.

These workshops are for youth aged 12 to 17.

Age 18+ can register to a wait list. Registration is a must, and a valid Library membership card is required. Please bring your own guitar. Call 250 632 8985.

KITIMAT SENIORS Band is looking for new members. If you have time in the day and would love an opportunity to play music with others, you need us and we need you. Call Lisa Frazer at 250-632-3475 for more info.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT Centre Family Fun Spot Drop-In Monday and Friday afternoons 1-3 p.m., Wednesday mornings 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ages 0-5 welcome “A Great place for families to meet over coffee and toys!” Contact 250-632-3144 for more information.

KITIMAT FIBRE Arts Guild: Interested in knitting, spinning, weaving, or any other fibre? For more information phone Maureen 250-632-5444.

KITIMAT MULTIPLE Sclerosis - I have M.S. but M.S. does not have me. You are not alone, male or female, and the Kitimat M.S. group would like to be here for you. Total confidentiality. For more information contact Mary at 250-639-6016.

PRINCE RUPERT AUGUST 8 – Relocating an Ancient Inland Trail on Graham Island.

Presentation at 8:30pm

by Karen Church, M.A. student, Dept. of Archaeology, Univ. of Calgary, at Royal Canadian Legion, Masset BC, Entry thru back door please.

Minors welcome!

AUG. 13 - 17 – Cornerstone MB Church, Vacation Bible School 2012.

9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. A fun-filled week for children 5-12 yrs of age.

For Kitimat, send your information to newsroom@northernsentinel.com For Prince Rupert send your info to newsroom@thenorthernview.com and For Terrace, send your information to newsroom@terracestandard.com

Imagine kids trusting in God forever? Yep! The sky’s the limit. Bring the kids along for games, crafts, songs, stories and a whole lot of fun. Registration opens Aug. 4th.

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AUG. 14, 15, 18 – Nobody’s Perfect Parent Workshop from 2:30 p.m. - 4:30p.m. Tues and Wed.; and 10:30 a.m.

- 12:30 p.m. Saturday; all at Cornerstone MB Church. 250-627-1033.

Group discussions on parenting topics (emotions, child behaviour, special needs, etc.)

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

ONGOING VOLUNTEERS WANTED! Fairview Management Svc Ltd is interested in recruiting volunteers to extend the services offered, in more natural and less formal relationships.

We ae looking for volunteers who have varied interests and generally want to have fun! If you would like to volunteer at Fairview, please contact Leona Astoria at 250-627-4748 or inquiries@citytel.net! Consider lending your talents and support to our wonderful staff and people receiving our residential support!

PRINCE RUPERT GARDEN CLUB’S Annual Garden Tour and Tea is CANCELLED for this year. We will reinstate the Tour and Tea in July 2013. Sorry to disappoint.

SALMONBERRY FARMERS Market: A fresh air community market. When? Thursday eve. 4 - 8 p.m. (weather permitting), Where? 100 Market Place (Pr. Rupert Court House lawn).

Info: www.salmonberrytrading.com, Karen 627-1358 or Priscilla 624-8337.

THE PRINCE Rupert Library is showcasing A Summer of Colour: a show of 35 quilts, many made by local, until late September. Come visit this marvelous free exhibition.

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Church Summer Market Saturdays thru Aug. 25, 9 a.m. until noon. Table rental $10. Please call our office at 250-6242087 to book a table.

TOPS (TAKE Off Pounds Sensibly) Prince Rupert meets Monday evenings in the basement of the Fellowship Baptist Church - 6517th Ave. East. Weigh-in 6:30, meeting at 7. For more information call Lucille 250-624-2777.

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 250624-5031 ext. 226 for pick up.

THE HERITAGE Advisory Committee is looking for new members, if you are interested please drop a note to: Heritage Advisory Committee, PO Box 181, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 3P6 KNIGHTS OF Columbus Flea Market - Table Rentals. We support 2530 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 250-6226315 for Info.

LAST MINUTE Market every Sat. 9:00 - 12:30 at Moose Hall. Craft items, baking, home business and yard sale items. For table rentals, call Rosa 624-4787 or Kathleen at 624-5652. The coffee is always on!

PRINCE RUPERT Seniors Centre - Bingo every Friday 1:00 to 3:00 at the Seniors’ Centre.

Everyone 19 of age and older welcome.

SCOUTS CANADA Scouting in Prince Rupert, Beavers aged 5-7 years old meet on Tuesday evening at Pineridge School in the Gym, 6:30 - 7:30pm. Cubs aged 8-11 yearls old meet on Wednesday evening at Pineridge School in the Gym, 7:00-8:30pm.

Contact C. Green, 250624-3370.

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Terrace athlete shines at Summer Games

By Anna Killen THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

TERRACE - Before athletics competitor Hannah Jay left for the B.C. Summer Games, held in Surrey July 19-22, she joked about her odds of winning. “It’s about the experience,” she said at the time.

And now, returning from the games as the only Terrace athlete to stand on the podium after placing second in long jump, she still retains that humble, positive outlook.

“I really wasn’t expecting anything at all,” she said, on the field at Skeena Secondary where she did most of her training for long jump and the 100-metre. “I’d been jumping 458cm and then out of nowhere I jumped 517cm. It was my personal best by a long shot.”

She chalks this gain up to a mix of adrenaline and excitement, noting that her coach Dighton Haynes and the coach from Smithers helped her with training and form.

Her experience as a figure skater has been beneficial in long jump, helping with lifting and timing and knowing what to do in the air.

She also plays soccer, basketball, and volleyball with her school.

The weekend was a lot of fun, she said.

“With what we had, we did pretty good,” she said. “[Other places] seem a lot more prepared, they have personal trainers.”

Jay faulted her first jump, and she had to leave the long jump pit to compete in the 100m relay in between her second and third jump, so she wasn’t sure how she’d measured up.

When she found out she’d won, “I was like, ‘oh my goodness,’” she said. “I don’t really care too much about winning second, but it was a personal best.”

Indeed, when coach Hayes was asked a few weeks ago what he hoped for the athletics kids at the games, he echoed Jay’s sentiments, saying he wanted them to beat their personal bests.

Most of the athletes did just that. “Carly Davies placed fifth in high jump, a personal best of 145cm,” he said. Davies also had a personal best in the 300-metre, where she placed 11th, despite a slight quad strain.

Mikayla Holmes placed 5th in discus, a personal best of 30.49m and over five metres better than her personal best.

Lara Hayward had a personal best in her 200-metre, placing 21st. Patrick Holmberg, the only male on the Terrace team, had three personal bests in his events, 300m, 800m and 200m hurdles where he placed ninth.

Summer Schulte’s best result was 11th in javelin and was close to her personal best in all three throwing events – within a metre for each.

Hayes couldn’t make it to the games, so parent chaperone Kathleen Schulte travelled with the team. “I hear she did a marvelous job helping out our athletes at the games,” he said.

As for Jay, she says the experience has made her want to compete in more track events in the future.

ANNA KILLEN PHOTO And where’s she going to keep her medal?

“In a box, so it stays shiny,” she said with a 13-YEAR-OLD HANNAH Jay with the silver medal she won at the B.C. Summer smile.

Games for long jump.

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LAKELSE WATERSHED STEWARDS SOCIETY August 12, 2012 at 1:00p.m. at Mount Layton Hotspring’s Meeting Room Come out and learn what has been happening for the Watershed.

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Norm Swengler lights up the tires at last years’ Hot August Nites.

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Racers ready for Hot August Nites

By Ed Evans THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

TERRACE - The Terrace “Hot August Nites” race has always featured fast cars and hot weather and this weekend should prove no exception.

Racing is on Sunday and Monday, Aug. 5th and 6th, not the regular Saturday and Sunday racing as in past years.

This will allow everybody to enjoy the Terrace Riverboat Days Saturday events.

Events include a parade Saturday morning, Concerts in the Park featuring Holly Woods

and Toronto and the The Skeena Valley Cruizers Car Show in the Arena from noon to 4 p.m. The car show will also feature Valve Cover Racing for the kids. This will all be followed by fireworks in the evening.

Racing begins at the Terrace regional airport Sunday, with the “Quick 8” as the eight fastest cars on the track race off against each other until there is only one winner. Sunday’s racing will also feature “King of the YXT” and “Gamblers”.

Monday’s racing will feature class racing, including “Sportsman”, “Pro” “Super Pro” and “Jr. Dragster” classes. Bikes and

sleds will run in with the regular classes.

Racing action starts both days at 10 a.m. with time trials and eliminations starting around one p.m.

In other news in Northwest Drag racing, a new group has announced that they will be hosting the “2012 Houston Drags.” This version is an “Eighth mile” race and will be held August 18 and 19 at the Houston Airport.

A rain-out day has been announced by the Terrace Drag Racing Association to fill in the rain cancelled weekend in June. This race will now be held Sept. 8th and 9th.

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TERRACE- Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen in Terrace, held on Thursday July 26, raised $24,259.21, just short of last year’s total by approximately $1,000. The money raised at the annual event goes to the B.C. Children’s Hospital.

TERRACE - A northwest native leader is already forecasting a dramatic shift in the political landscape arising from next spring’s provincial election.

Gitxsan land claims negotiator Elmer Derrick believes BC Conservative party leader John Cummins is going to be the next leader of the opposition.

That prediction, which then means the NDP will form the government and the provincial Liberals will be reduced to a handful of seats, has Derrick worried about how aboriginal people will fit into economic development.

Derrick’s worry is that Cummins will build on a reputation he developed as a Reform and then Conservative MP of fierce resistance to the idea of aboriginal title and rights.

“He wants to pick a fight with us when there really is no need to,” said Derrick.

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Item LIST Price SALE 5 drawer chest expresso............................................$279 $178 Expresso or oak storage entry bench .........................$329 $197 Hardwood Console Desk with 2 padded stools ..........$719 $387 Large Maple Curio / glass shelves cherry stain ..........$1439 $997 3 pce coffee table set marble look top ......................$519 $227 3 pce coffee table set iron/glass/slate .......................$379 $167 Chairside end table slate metal .................................$119 $47 3 pce coffee table set med brown ..............................$239 $137 60” TV stand black.....................................................$439 $217 Sofa/console slate/iron table .....................................$419 $237 Corner desk black and chrome ..................................$379 $167 Tall hardwood bookcase 6 shelf .................................$559 $277 Black wood desk and wood chair ..............................$639 $297 2 pce sofa and loveseat brown ..................................$1099 $637 Accent chair brown durahide ....................................$639 $287 Accent chair ivory durahide .......................................$639 $347 Black leather sofa ......................................................$1099 $557 5 pce espresso hardwood dining set ..........................$699 $469 5 pce marble look top kitchen table set......................$999 $537 64” long tall sofa/console table .................................$449 $297 Accent chair durahide brown ....................................$349 $197 GE Dishwasher steam, ESTAR, white ..........................$659 $397 Maytag Dishwasher ESTAR steamclean white/black ...$659 $547 Maytag Dishwasher ESTAR steamclean stainless .......$779 $617 G.E. Over the range microwave/fan ............................$369 $247 G.E. 3.4cb washer......................................................$519 $397 5cb Freezer starting at .................................................................$219 GE Gas selfclean range ..............................................$1029 $797 Range white manual clean coiltop..............................$499 $399 GE 20cb ESATR deluxe fridge cleansteel ....................$929 $549 GE front load washer dryer pairs starting from .............................$1097 Reclining sectional - Canadian made microfibre.........$3259 $1597 Queen pillowtop mattress & box ................................$899 $397 Queen Aqua gel pillowtop mattress set ......................$1099 $627

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ahead as a country which is to follow the advice of the courts so that we can all make progress,” he added.

Derrick said the path forward is for governments to acknowledge that aboriginal people do have rights, including rights to resources, and to then create certainty for development around those rights.

Having Cummins promote an agenda of opposition to aboriginal rights would only fog the issue, he said.

“I don’t see any real need for a political battle over title,” said Derrick.

“If he’s trying to get in by fighting Indians, it’s not going to get him anywhere,” he said of Cummins.

“What we really have to do is move to the next level and that’s creating certainty for us and for the Crown,” Derrick continued.

Once that’s accomplished, secure development deals with corporations can then follow, Derrick said.

“Development pro-

ponents will then realize there’s stability,” said Derrick. “Money needs a safe place to go.”

At the most, Derrick added, a government has two years after being elected to pursue major policy decisions.

After that, it focusses on the next election.

In the northwest, Derrick said corporations such as Northern Gateway Pipelines proponent Enbridge and Seabridge, which has a promising gold property north of Terrace, are setting examples by developing close connections with aboriginal people.

“Enbridge will talk with aboriginal people and wants to develop an economic partnership,” said Derrick.

“I’m not defending Enbridge, I’m just saying that’s what their approach is.”

Derrick was harshly criticized last December when he signed an economics benefits deal between Gitxsan chiefs and Enbridge tied to its Northern Gateway pipeline plan.

SALE Held in our store.

Last week for warehouse sale savings!

Sales ends Saturday, August 11.

We’ve cut prices to the limit for a quick sale and some items marked down to selloff as scratch & dent savings.

Limited quantitities. Limited time offer.

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Due to the nature of this sale, some items are limited quantities, one of a kind, as is.

Every item in the store has been marked down for immediate sale. 0% Financing options available. See store for details

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