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Local politicians oppose fish ban plan

By Anna Killen and Margaret Speirs Both the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine and the City of Terrace have come out in opposition to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ proposal to move to catch and release only for trout and char caught in Skeena region rivers and streams.

At the Jan. 25 regional district meeting, the board voted in favour

of writing a letter of opposition to the proposal, after hearing City of Terrace representatives Bruce Bidgood and Lynne Christiansen and Thornhill director Ted Ramsey speak to the topic.

And the City of Terrace followed in the regional district’s footsteps the following Monday, Jan. 28, at its regular council meeting, also voting to send a letter of opposition to the ministry.

A petition has been circulating opposing the proposal to move to

non retention of the fish, and various interest groups like the BC Wildlife Federation have been voicing their concerns.

But those in favour of the proposal cite decreasing fish stocks and say a precautionary approach is the only way for fish in the region to survive.

“When numbers of fish start to disappear, we’re all in trouble,” said angler Jim Culp. “The picture’s completely changed [over the years], there are too many peo-

ple and not enough fish.”

Culp says it’s a very complicated situation, and there isn’t enough money or staff to manage the fisheries in the way they should be.

“I’m absolutely shocked that they would do this,” he said, speaking to the city and district’s opposition.

“This is really quite unreasonable on their part because they should take the time to learn what’s going on, and I don’t think they’ve done that.”

At the council meeting, councillor Lynne Christiansen said the proposal should be opposed as local people love to go out fishing as a family.

In stating her case, she noted the regional district had already come out in opposition to the proposal. “[Fishing] is what people like to do with their family and involves little expense,” she said.

“It’s what families enjoy to do here.”

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Expired food bank items shock woman

By Margaret Speirs

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■■ Bob and Dana local pot advocate and recent lottery winner Bob Erb, left, takes a break from a pot legalization conference he organized, hosted and financed over the weekend to pose with cannabis legalization advocate Dana Larsen at Blackstones at Skeena Landing. Erb, Larsen and about 20 others in favour of the legalization of marijuana met to talk about how they could achieve their goal. Erb rented rooms at The Lodge at Skeena Landing for the attendees.

CHECKING THE expiry dates on her Salvation Army food bank items gave one woman a shock Jan. 31.

Several items that the woman, who didn't want her name used, had picked up from the Salvation Army food bank had dates that expired anywhere from 2012 back to a can of soup with a date of 2000. “I was really shocked about that,” she said, adding that people often don't check dates and could get sick and think it's the flu when it's food poisoning.

“I'm grateful for all [the Salvation Army help], I really am, but these could seriously hurt someone,” she said, adding she had also used the food bank a couple of times last year.

She always checks the best-before dates and this is the first time she noticed old ones, she said, adding the other items she received that day had dates that were okay.

When the woman got home, she was putting the items in the cupboard and took out the peanut butter. “I thought 'oh goody peanut butter' and I looked at the date,” she said. Then she showed her partner.

“He's like 'what does that mean? Is it July 2010 or 2008?' “I said ‘either way, it's still old,’” she said.

She planned to take the items back to the Salvation Army.

Major Rosa Moulton of the Terrace Salvation Army said this is the first time she's seen this happen in 13 years.

“Sometimes when people are donating to the food bank, they will go through their cupboards for stuff they're not going to use,” she said.

“We don't always pay attention to cans – usually cans are okay. This is an isolated incident.”

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Expired food an Local govt’s oppose fish ban ‘isolated incident’ Items with a short shelf life, such as baby food, are put out first so they can be taken and used before they expire, said Moulton.

Northern Health's Safe Food Handling Standards, which are designed for food banks, says canned food has a shelf life of about one to two years from the date of processing.

“Canning is a high-heat process that renders the food commercially sterile...commercially canned products are shelf-stable at room temperatures,” says the 55-page food standards manual.

“Canned food may retain its safety and nutritional value well beyond two years, but it may have some variation in quality, such as a change of colour and texture....

“While the can remains intact, without dents or bulges, outside contamination is prevented and the food remains sterile until opened....”

The manual says that a general rule for canned items is that low acid foods such as canned meat, fish, stew, soup, beans, corn, peas, spinach or pasta can be kept for two to five years unopened in storage, provided that the can has not been damaged or corroded.

It also says that high acid canned foods, such as juices, fruit, pickles, sauerkraut, tomato soup and foods in vinegar can be kept for 12 to 18 months in storage, also provided the can hasn't been damaged or corroded.

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THIS IS one of the expired items a local woman inadvertently received from the Salvation Army food bank.

It’s important to ensure fishing regulations are followed for conservation but this new regulation takes that to the extreme, she said.

“Quite a few years ago at Lakelse Lake, they put a net almost across the whole lake to catch trout, catch and throw them out because it was thought they were interfering with the salmon,” said Christiansen.

“Now, it’s the other extreme where you can’t catch a trout for dinner.”

Councillor Bruce Bidgood said he and Christiansen probably had more of the love of fishing in their veins than the rest of council and he agreed with her comments.

“I also have an objection [to a regulation] which would see no retention of trout or char,” he said, adding he’s not opposed to conservation but this regulation was flawed in its timing and done without broad consultation.

If the fish popula-

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City workers receive wage increases THE CITY of Terrace will be spending an extra $115,000 on wages for 2013 now that union contract negotiations are complete.

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“The negotiations went very smoothly,” said Brianna Pellegrino, who works with the

city’s human resources department. “They only lasted a few days. We continue to maintain good labour relations.”

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Kitsumkalum and Kitselas First Nations offered additional lands but first members must approve of treaty agreements in principle

HE KITSELAS and Kitsumkalum First Nations are to receive additional lands that stand to become part of their treaty allocations under two deals signed Jan. 31.

But members of each First Nation must first approve treaty agreements in principle with Kitselas voting Feb. 20 and Kitsumkalum April 10 before any transfers take place.

The agreements in principle, initialed by negotiators Jan. 22, form the core of any eventual treaty but the additional lands are meant as an immediate economic and cultural benefit, said provincial aboriginal relations minister Ida Chong who attended the Kitselas and Kitsumkalum signing ceremonies.

“These are part of our continuing commitment to involve First Nations in the economy,” said Chong.

The province has already approved of both agreements in principle.

All of the lands involved in the two deals are Crown land taking up approximately 148 hectares in two parcels for the Kitsumkalum and 250 hectares in four parcels for the Kitselas.

The larger of the Kitsumkalum parcels is to become part of the community’s rock quarry opened last year while the other, farther north along the West Kalum Forestry Road, is to be used for a subdivision.

The largest of the Kitselas parcels is to allow the First Nation’s Gitaus subdivision to expand and is located on both sides of Hwy16, while another, near the airport, is to be rolled into its agreement with the City of Terrace for the development of an industrial park.

A small parcel of land at Catt Point on Lakelse Lake across from Lakelse Lake Provincial Park is included in the Kitselas deal.

Gerald Wesley, the chief negotiator for the Kitselas and Kitsumkalum, said that while the deals

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ABOVE, provincial aboriginal relations minister Ida Chong, Kitselas chief councillor Judy Gerow and Kitselas chief negotiator Glenn Bennett at the Kitselas signing to provide the First Nation with more land. Below, Kitsumkalum chief councillor Don Roberts with Chong at the equivalent Kitsumkalum signing. Both events were held Jan. 31.

were separate from the agreements in principle, they formed part of the overall emphasis on building an economy for both First Nations.

“This was a business opportunity so we jumped on it,” he said.

The parcels being allocated come under the provincial govern-

ment’s incremental treaty agreement policy of providing land for economic and other development in advance of any final treaties.

“I do believe they build trust between governments and communities,” said Chong.

As it is, the Kitsumkalum, based on its proposed agreement in principle, is to receive approximately 44,809 hectares and $44.2 million in cash while the Kitselas are to receive 35,090 hectares and approximately $34.7 million in cash.

Agreements in principle even after being approved, however, are not legally binding and details could change as negotiations continue toward a final treaty document.

Kitsumkalum chief councillor Don Roberts called the pending land transfer a “significant milestone in the treaty process.”

But he cautioned the audience at the Kitsumkalum ceremony that accepting the additional lands shouldn’t be regarded as blanket agreement of a treaty.

“I know there’s concern in the community,” said Roberts of lands and title issues raised during negotiations.

Kitselas chief councillor Judy Gerow, at the Kitselas signing ceremony, said a treaty provides a framework for dealing with industrial and other development, particularly now that the region is the subject of a growing number of potential liquefied natural gas plants, pipelines and mines.

“Now when we look at what’s going on, it’s scary,” said Gerow.

“A treaty ensures we have a say on what happens.”

“Now we will be able to participate in decisions being made on our land.”

Both signing ceremonies were attended by City of Terrace and Kitimat-Stikine regional district officials.

There was one note of protest at Kitsumkalum – two Idle No More banners were planted on the side of Hwy16 close to the front door of the Kitsumkalum community hall. Five police officers were also in attendance at the Kitsumkalum ceremony but none were present at the Kitselas signing.

Chiefs differ on publicizing voting positions KITSELAS CHIEF councillor Judy Gerow says she'll be voting 'yes' when her First Nation's land claims agreement in principle approval vote takes place Feb. 20.

But Don Roberts, the chief councillor at Kitsumkalum, isn't ready to make his decision public leading up to his First Nation's agreement in principle vote April 10.

Speaking at the Jan. 31 signing ceremony to add to the Kitselas Nation's land base, Gerow said the agreement in principle, which if approved contains the core of negotiations leading to an eventual land claims treaty, provides Kitselas with tools for economic and other development.

“I will be voting 'yes',” said Gerow.

“I do feel confident but am kind of cautious at the same time. I do have a good feeling,” said Gerow of the prospects of the Kitselas membership giving majority approval to the agreement in principle.

She added that the Kitselas treaty communications team has been working hard to provide details of the agreement in principle and to answer questions.

Yet Gerow also said she was concerned that the impact of the Idle No More movement may lead to people voting against the agreement in principle because they are dissatisfied with all of some of its provisions.

“When I speak to the treaty team, I tell them to use this as a positive,” said Gerow

of Idle No More, adding that themes of control of lands and resources and environmental protection that are coming out in Idle No More are contained in treaties.

“Idle No More is an awesome idea but the interpretation is left open. There should be a focus and I would say so that treaties are a way of establishing that focus.”

Robert said he wasn't going to reveal how he was going to vote because he didn't want to be seen to sway how people might vote..

“I leave that up to the people to make a decision,” said Roberts. “It's the people who will make up their minds.”

But Roberts did say there's concern within the four house groups at Kitsumkalum

about ownership and control of marine resources. He said the Skeena River, other water systems and the life they contain are a part of the Kitsumkalum people.

“We need a fisheries plan; we absolutely need that,” said Roberts.

At the same time, Roberts said the provincial and federal governments have to realize how the Kitsumkalum people view lands that won't be party of their core treaty.

“It's even,” said Roberts in terms of importance between the two types of land.

“They may not have a 100 per cent say [in development outside of core treaty lands] but they will be looking for partnerships, revenue sharing,” he added.

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Gov’t to offer LNG money to northwest THE PROVINCIAL government fully expects to provide local governments with a piece of the expected tax revenues from potential liquefied natural gas (LNG) developments, says a cabinet minister.

Community development minister Bill Bennett is wrapping up a two-day visit to Terrace and Kitimat today, speaking with officials about the impact of as many as five natural gas pipeline construction projects or pipeline expansion projects to feed accompanying LNG plants.

There’s an existing program in the northeast whereby municipalities and regional districts receive revenue from energy developments and equivalent revenue sharing agreements in the Kootenays, said Bennett.

“So there’s precedence for this,” said Bennett of any eventual revenue sharing agreement for northwestern B.C. The scale of potential developments being talked about add up to tens of billions of dollars and the result would be a strain on municipal services and infrastructure, Bennett acknowledged.

“You’ll have issues such as schools and hospitals and will they be sufficient,” he said.

“We don’t want another Fort Mac,” said Bennett referring to Fort McMurray where population and business growth spurred by oil sands development quickly outstripped public services.

And he said the topic of revenue sharing would extend beyond gas pipelines and LNG facilities to include mineral and other development stemming from the completion of BC Hydro’s Northwest Transmission Line which is to provide power up Hwy37 North.

Bennett also raised the May provincial election as a factor in LNG developments, saying the choice between re-electing the his current Liberal government or choosing the NDP is important.

“The only question at this point is whose going to be government in the spring,” said Bennett.

Bennett said the topic of the election came up in a meeting last week with officials from Chevron and Apache.

Each has a 50 per cent stake in the planned Pacific Trails Pipeline through which natural gas would flow to a planned LNG plant at Kitimat.

While Bennett said the companies did not express a party preference, “it’s fair to say they’re a lot more secure in going forward with a government that helps,” he said.

“We want to bring forward a [taxation] model that’s competitive with other countries,” added Bennett in referring to LNG development elsewhere.

“We’re a government that understands business and we’re not the kind that kills the goose that lays the golden egg,” he said.

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anton woods, left, Samara Forcier and Kaiden Vroon from Cassie Hall and Mckenzie Lyons, Madison McKay and Dallas Lincoln from Suwilaawks were at Don Diego’s recently where a plan to help food programs at their schools was announced.

Schools get food aid

A LOCAL restaurant is donating money each month to two local elementary schools to buy food for students.

Gerran Thorhaug from Don Diego’s made the first donations of gift cards from local grocery stores to school principals and students of Cassie Hall Elementary and Suwilaawks Community School Jan. 22, saying good nutrition is a must in order for young people to learn.

The Jan. 22 donations amounted to $300 for each school and will be followed by donations of at least $100 a month thereafter to each school.

“I know the breakfast and lunch programs at the schools are in need of support,” said Thorhaug. “And this is one way we can help.”

He said helping to feed students is one of the most important causes

businesses can support.

Thorhaug said he knew of school food programs from his mother Sheila, the principal at Cassie Hall, but then realized not many other people knew what has happening.

“I’m also hoping this creates awareness of what these schools do,” he added.

Both schools not only have breakfast and lunch programs but also healthy snack programs with money coming from a variety of grants and from the provincial government.

Principals Sheila Thorhaug from Cassie Hall and Pam Kawinsky from Suwilaawks said the Don Diego’s on-going donation effort is appreciated and will be put to good use with an emphasis on healthy

foods.

“Lunches are made in our kitchen and that helps us be sustainable,” said Kawinsky.

“We make our own muffins and that gives us more bang for our bucks.”

Sheila Thorhaug said assistance comes in other forms as well – the Alliance Church bakes and brings over cookies once a month.

“And once a year they prepare a potluck meal and bring it over for the staff,” she said.

Of the 209 students at Cassie Hall, approximately 25 have breakfast at the school and 45 take part in the lunch program.

Numbers at Suwilaawks are higher. Of 259 students, 80 have a school-provided breakfast and a same number for lunch.

WestJet remains interested in Terrace

By Staff Writer WESTJET is advancing its discussions with the Northwest Regional Airport about setting up service here.

The society which runs the airport and the airline signed a non-disclosure agreement in December as discussions evolved.

The agreement followed WestJet announcing last year it was forming a subsidiary, since named Encore, to serve smaller

Canadian destinations.

It then invited more than 30 airports, the Northwest Regional Airport being one, to Calgary to make sales pitches stating why WestJet should come to their communities.

“I wish I could tell you more but because of the non-disclosure agreement I can't,” said airport general manager Carman Hendry about discussions with WestJet. “But they haven't said 'no'”.

A WestJet announcement of the first air-

More Air Canada flights AIR CANADA has announced its adding a fifth flight to its daily Vancouver-Terrace run as of July.

“This year there will be 5 Dash8-300 flights (vs. 4 Dash 8-300 flights in 2012) in response to the demand,” said company official Angela Mah on Friday, Feb. 1.

The daily capacity will rise from 200 seats to 250 a day.

News of additional service into

Terrace was part of an announcement of increases of service into a number of Western Canadian airports.

Air Canada will also be adding to its Vancouver-Smithers service, increasing daily capacity from 100 to 150 seats. In all, there will be increased capacity to 19 airports. Prince Rupert was not on the list.

ports Encore would service was expected in January but has now been put over to this month.

The company is expected to start serving the first of the smaller airports the second half of the year using seven Q400 Bombardier turboprop planes, adding more aircraft and more destinations as time moves on.

The Q400, a newer version of the Dash 8 type now flown into Terrace by Air Canada Jazz and Hawkair, are quieter and faster than

their predecessors and would reduce the flying time between Terrace and Vancouver.

WestJet's consideration of Terrace comes as the airport experienced record traffic in 2012 with 139,193 passengers passing through its doors, easily eclipsing the 120,384 passenger mark in 2011.

That growth is on the strength of an improving northwestern economy thanks to large projects such as Rio Tinto Alcan's rebuild of its Kitimat aluminum smelter.

Suite deal edges closer SECONDARY SUITES in a separate building on larger parcels are one step closer to reality as city council approved the first and second readings of the zoning amendment Jan. 28.

City development services director David Block recommended the approvals to change the uses and regulations

in the RR1 rural residential zone and the accessory building regulations to allow secondary suites in other than the principal residence on a property.

It provides more living units where dwellings are already located, said Block.

On Jan. 18, resident Trevor Jobb requested

that the zoning bylaw be amended to allow secondary suites in an accessory building on an RR1 property.

Zoning bylaw currently allows secondary suites in the principal dwelling on RR1 property after council amended the bylaw in 2009 to allow that.

Councillor Stacey

Tyers said the amendment comes at a perfect time as residents struggle with finding a place to live. Councillor Bruce Bidgood said the amendment was similar to what’s done in Sweden.

City council voted unanimously to approve the first two readings of the amendment.

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Worth it?

THE SIGNS, one opposite the Chevron in Thornhill and the other just west of Kitsumkalum, contain the starkest of messages: “Hitchhiking.

Is It Worth The Risk?”

To one young lady at 12:30 p.m.

Christmas Eve near Kispiox and to another woman during the mid afternoon of Jan. 26 just south of Terrace on Hwy37 it was worth the risk.

And both then had terrifying experiences resulting in the police now looking for the male driver of a red van in the Kispiox incident and three men in a white pick up in the Hwy37 incident.

Which then begs the question – why did these two people make the obviously bad choice of standing on the side of a northern highway.

Each answer will be different but each will involve a series of events resulting in the calculated conclusion that each had to get from Point A to Point B at that particular time, leaving them no option but to hitch a ride.

A 2006 symposium organized in response to the murdered and missing women along Hwy16 issued a number of recommendations, one of which was to operate a female passenger-focused shuttle service of seven buses along the highway.

Would this service have deterred these two individuals? Impossible to say. But certainly it will be the kind of question the province will face now that it has renewed its commitment to examine those symposium recommendations.

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was a young adult before I had a chance to read a living novelist. In my Saskatchewan country school, we had a glassfronted cabinet filled with the works of Shakespeare, Sir Walter Scott, Charles Dickens and Jane Austen and a set of encyclopedia published well before my 1935 birthdate.

Our reading list consisted of American authors like Mark Twain and Jack London (who wrote of Canada’s Yukon until I thought of him as Canadian), British authors like John Buchan who wrote The 39 Steps and turned me off mysteries for life, and an array of British or American poets.

Bold knights and prissy damsels minced through the novels available to me, their escapades bearing no relation to my daily life on a prairie farm.

No one dreamed of speaking with or listening to a live author as we do daily now.

As for a Canadian author?

Who knew we had any? Then in the 1980s, with access to a wide range of magazines and a local library offering a spectrum of newly published books, I not only sampled

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Emboldened by speaking with visiting authors, I began writing thank you notes to any author whose book I particularly enjoyed. Their responses have assured me how accessible Canadian writers are.

One of my first notes of appreciation, written in March 2000 six years before I bought a computer, was to novelist Don Dickinson, Prince Rupert-born but living in Lillooet. He replied, “What a shock and delight to receive your letter. Letters like yours help keep me writing.”

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clutching a fold of the convertible’s folded canvas top, as the family went for a Sunday drive over bumpy gravel roads. Was it Wol or Weeps who lifted as if to take off each time the car bumped?

If I guessed wrong, some inthe-know reader would catch my error.

My deadline was too close to go to the library and read the book. So I went to my computer and the internet yielded Mowat’s Nova Scotia phone number. At 2:08 p.m.

I dialed the number. Claire Mowat answered.

Her husband was out shopping for their supper, she said. No use I leave a message. He never returns messages or emails. But he’d be back in 30 minutes if I would care to call then. I would and I did, at 2:41 p.m. Farley answered with a cheery ‘Hello’.

He was stirring supper on the stove.

The answer to my question? It was mischievous Wol who swooped with every bump the car encountered. I felt the 92-year-old was willing to chat longer, but I let him get on with his supper.

I regret not asking him what he was cooking. Bet it was chowder.

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Writing – especially a novel which can take two years or more – is a lonely occupation with long stretches of isolation between publications that might stimulate book tours and other periods of recognition.

So if a note from me keeps a favourite author writing another book, letting the writer know how much I enjoy his work is the least I can do.

Since that first note, I have corresponded with many writers: Margaret Atwood, who responded on a postcard, “Where would authors be without writers?”; Jim Taylor; Gordon Kirkland; William P. Kinsella; William J. Thomas; Budge Wilson and other Canadians as well as a funny American Native writer from Spokane, Sherman Alexei, and Dave Barry.

Authors can be contacted by writing to them in care of the radio or TV station where you heard them interviewed, or through their publishers.

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The Mail Bag Fish ban plain wrong

Trade deal one big sinkhole Dear Sir: That was a nice article I read in the Sun recently, talking about the carbon trade made with the Great Bear Rainforest.

We live up here in the forest but there are no great bears here.

Oh, we have Kermodei bear, and black bear, some cinnamon, a few glacier bear, and the odd griz, but none of them are considered great.

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Mostly they are common bears of different colour. We think of them mostly as nuisance bears, not very great.

We now have to not log our forests so that they may be carbon sinks for the polluters in the rest of B.C. Do any of your staff, from the owner on down, understand just what the “ carbon trade” is?

It allows a polluter to

buy credits from someone who has credits (us up here) so they can keep on polluting.

We are now expected to not log but to lay off good workers and shut down our industries.

But that mill in Howe Sound down on the lower mainland still pollutes as it did last week.

The barkers in the carnivals understand all this.

It’s a shell game, and

you people have bought it without even removing the sinker.

This reduces carbon footprint only on the shuffling of paper.

How can the carbon sinks 500 miles away reduce carbon emissions at the place of origin?

No one cares to understand that a young, properly replanted, properly tended and vigorously growing logging slash will soak up

more carbon than will an overmature stand of trees.

As I understand it, this misunderstood piece of junk I read, indicates some polluter must pay someone else that does not pollute.

And the ones not polluting are up here.

Then make out the cheque (a big one) to the Kitimat-Stikine regional district.

Les Watmough, Thornhill, BC

Dear Sir: Recent coverage in regard to proposed closures for keeping trout from the rivers of the Skeena, Nass and Stikine is a classic example of how good intentions don’t always lead to good outcomes.

Rob Brown and Jim Culp are often criticized by anglers of all persuasions, which is not surprising considering their proclivity to tell everyone else where, when and how to fish. Having said that, anyone who enjoys fishing on the Skeena should tip their hats to these two every day they fish the Skeena – there are more fish in the river, and more habitats intact, as a result of their efforts over decades.

They are bonafide salmon conservation heroes, but they have it all wrong, as does the province, with these proposed regulations.

It’s this simple – regardless of the serious problems the province’s fish people have with resources, this proposed policy shuts down a quarter of the province to retention of trout and char from rivers.

Hundreds of rivers within these watersheds have no issues from human caused mortalities (killing and eating a fish for dinner). This is a “one size fits all” policy. It is petulant, unscientific, polarizing and worse.

By all means the rivers identified as having issues with char, like the Copper, should be closed to retention. If provincial fisheries had been doing their job, they would have been shut down years ago. A precautionary approach is well advised in some cases. But making retention illegal on rivers without issues just criminalizes the kayakers, rafters and local fisherman who like to eat a trout once in awhile.

If there is that serious of a problem with Copper River char, then the next logical next step is closing the river down to all angling, including guides.

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There’s danger in staying idle for much longer

am not sure if Idle No More is a movement or merely a passing protest. Like Occupy Wall Street before it, Idle No More, above all, appears to be an expression of frustration.

Earlier protest actions opposed the status quo, but they did have a clear focus — civil rights, women’s rights and gay rights — visions for a new reality.

These earlier movements may not have achieved the full measure of their objectives, but they did bring about significant changes. The norms of today’s society differ from those of the 1950s in part at least due to their efforts.

It is easier to understand what Occupy Wall Street and Idle No More are opposed to than what it is they want to achieve.

What do the 99 percent want to do to with or about Wall Street?

What new economic order do the 99 percent want, and how do they propose to implement it?

Do they want to replace capitalism and global corporatism with a new economic order?

These two -isms can and do flourish under any political ideol-

ogy, from fascism on the right to communism on the left, and under any form of governance, from dictatorship to democracy.

Must the 99 percent occupy Bay Street and Sussex Drive to bring about change?

We know what the 99 percent are opposed to, but it is far from clear what new reality they want and how they hope to get there.

Idle No More raises similar questions. The idleness that is to be no more is the protestors’ own.

The movement is as critical of its own servile passivism as it is of governments.

What is to follow our idleness?

How will our lives have changed once “Idle No More” is replaced with “Busy Now”?

The Prime Minister did commit to designate one official within the Prime Minister’s Office (where the real power resides) with special responsibilities to deal with issues of concern to First Nations.

Details of the terms of reference for that new post are vague.

But the Prime Minister left no doubt about the fate of Bill C-45

g u e s t c o mm e n t

ANDRE CARREL and all the changes brought about by that omnibus (ominous?) legislation.

That book is closed; lakes and rivers will not be allowed to impede the resource industry. There is willingness to talk about talking, but not about respecting treaties, about giving the environment equal standing, much less priority, with matters dear to the energy industry, gas and oil specifically, on the public policy agenda.

The Idle No More movement was born out of First Nations’ frustrations, true, but the movement’s issues and concerns are not limited to First Nations.

The movement’s opponents are not Prime Minister Harper and his Conservative Party, the elephant in the room is the concentration of corporate power and its influence over governments at all levels.

Governments of every form, shape, and political ideology around the globe have long ago surrendered their independence to corporate interests.

First Nations have been taken for granted by governments for centuries. For the middle class, this experience is new.

A monumental shift occurred when governments embraced the Thatcher/Reagan free market ideology. This ideology extended new rights to markets at the expense of the middle class. This ideology compels governments to focus their attention on short-term market demands at the expense of any issue of concern to society and at the expense of the health

of the environment that sustains us all.

Change of the kind sought by Idle No More is not impossible, but it is a tall order.

If it does come about, it will not have been brought about by politics within current realities.

The kind of change Idle No More has in mind may not occur until climate change, pollution, and above all the price of energy have imposed a harsh new reality on us all.

If British Columbia’s Liberal Party succeeds in getting enough cash from Calgary’s oil industry elites to buy itself victory in the next provincial election, the Enbridge project will have been approved by the end of the year.

Political leaders will continue to promise tax cuts and greater efficiency in the delivery of health care and education.

As for the rest of us, I fear that we will continue to leave politics to politicians as we idle some more.

Andre Carrel is a retired public sector administrator living in Terrace, BC.

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I have fly-fished for over 40 years, and I don’t want to hear any more neo religious claptrap about the sanctity of catch and release.

If you hook fish in the mouth with steel hooks, some of them will die.

It is a blood sport, regardless of whether you use a size 20 midge, or a spoon, a 2,000 dollar bamboo rod, or a 10 dollar spin stick from Walmart. Catch and release is not a religion, it

is a management tool.

And an effective one with species that are inherently tough given their physiology or size, or the stage of their life history.

Badly applied, it can exacerbate conservation issues instead of fixing them, allowing mortalities to continue unabated under the belief that dragging fish around by the lips has no ill effects on them. Catch and release on steelhead makes perfect sense, bi-

ologically and economically. Catch and release on ocean coho is incredibly counter productive.

If you want precautionary conservation, better be careful what you ask for.

I know some First Nations would gladly love to see the courts decide if catch and release mortalities count in the grand scheme of things, what the law and logic says, as opposed to the neo religious opinions of self appointed arbi-

ters of when and how we all fish.

Rob and Jim managed to severely damage the local, and sustainable, sportfishing economy in this region with the ill-conceived regulations foisted on us by the so-called Quality Waters process.

Now Rob thinks a quarter of the province’s rivers should be closed down to retention of trout and char.

Enough is enough.

The province needs to

get its act together, and devise a representative process to get balanced input from anglers.

We need the province to man up on a lot of fisheries issues, like the future of Thompson steelhead, proposed oil pipelines and filling in pristine lakes with toxic mine tailings.

But this drama queen approach to char conservation deserves a swift and emphatic no.

Bruce Hill Terrace, BC

Dear Sir: Banning an entire region for trout and char retention in the absence of sound scientific data is not only absurd, it’s downright reckless and self-serving.

And hardly a substitute is the lack of fishing skills to determine a species population.

Where do our license fees and tax dollars go if not to support the very fishery they’re supposed to?

And by self-serving I mean to say the very notion that driving a hook into a fish and playing it has no ill effect is a very naive belief because the truth is at least half or more such caught and released fish peter off

and die of infection or trauma.

What some don’t want you to know is government fisheries representatives are vigorously lobbied by commercial fresh water fishing guides who want nothing more than to systematically exclude recreational fishing residents like they did in Europe.

Why do you think they all come here to fish? And when they do it means dollars for their guides.

The same thing goes on in hunting. I’m not saying all guides are greedy, just that some are and go to great lengths to disguise it.

If there is a real issue

with the hardy trout and char which we all know are in sufficient abundance based on what we hear from skilled anglers in our communities, why then does the ministry propose excluding only retention?

If it is as serious as some writers proclaim, then ethically we should stop all forms of negative impact on these species by banning catch and release, too.

In fact, some of our most concerned and vo-

cal anglers should outright volunteer to ban all forms of fishing in open support of what they claim as fact.

Please support the petition.

Donald Rolfe, Kitimat, BC

was raised during their 26th Annual “Tree of Lights” fundraiser!

Thank you to everyone who donated and volunteered their time. We recognize the following businesses that joined the Corporate Challenge: Dr Adlam & Dr. Moolman All West Glass Aqua Plumbing and Heating Cafenara Cambria Gordon Ltd. Coast Tsimshian Resources Crampton Law Office Dr. J Dunfield Finning Happy Gang Centre for Seniors McDonald’s Restaurant Main Logging Ltd Minute Muffler Dr. H. Murphy Northwest Timberland Ltd. Park Avenue Dental Clinic Re/Max Coast Mountains Rona Building Centre Sight & Sound Skeena REnt-A-CAr Terrace Elks (BPOE #425) Terrace Interiors Terrace Totem Ford Ltd Terrace Vision Care Thornhill Motors Twilight Spas & Pump Supply Warner Bandstra

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Dear Sir: I would like to take this opportunity to thank Bob Erb for his gracious contributions to all of the support and business groups in our community.

It is at these times that we need to look at our own reflections and ask “What if it was I?” It is not the amount of support in dollar value that is so wonderful, it is in fact the pureness of the person and what they live each day, with or without wealth.

After all, wealth is measured by who we are, not what we have. I do not know Mr. Erb personally as I’m sure a lot of our community can also contest to, but having read all that he has done unselfishly, does it not make a person stop to think, how easy it is to even give of your own time to help in our community.

I can only tell you from my own experience that a smile returned can not be measured in a dollar value.

It only takes a moment of kindness to change someone’s day, I challenge our community to do just that, give some of your time, in that lies true wealth. Thanks again, Mr. Erb. Sarah Morris, Thornhill, BC

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Tire thief surprised A MAN attempting to steal tires from a government vehicle in a parking lot on Kalum Street last week was interrupted in the act by a woman.

Police report the man had even brought blocks of wood with him to hold up the vehicle while jacking it up.

The man had removed two of the tires before the woman came

along.

The man was wearing a black checkered jacket and left on foot toward the rear of the Northern Health Building. Checks were done of the area by police but the man was not found.

In a separate incident, police did apprehend a man who had stolen a two litre bottle of cider from the Inn of the West liquor store.

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Man gets federal time JUDGE CALVIN Struyk has handed a sentence of federal jail time to Todd Godbout after his conviction on drug charges.

In a Jan. 18 sentencing hearing, Godbout was ordered to spend two years in jail, 730 days, on a charge of possession of ecstasy for the purpose of trafficking.

On another charge of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, Godbout was given jail time of 318 days and time credited of 412 days for time he spent in jail awaiting trial.

Godbout was arrested June 4, 2010 after a team effort involving multiple RCMP units

in two provinces, said Prince Rupert-based Sgt. Tim Arseneault of the RCMP’s northern drug section at that time.

The units include narcotics officers in this area, in Calgary, in Vancouver, officers with the RCMP’s border integrity unit in Prince Rupert and officers with the Kitimat and Terrace RCMP detachments, he said.

Arseneault said that on June 2, 2010, officers in Calgary became aware of a shipment of cocaine destined for Terrace through a courier company.

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Drug Section members were able to arrest Mr. Godbout on Friday June 4 and execute a search warrant at his residence in Terrace where they located further evidence of drug trafficking,” said Arseneault.

He added that police also seized a half kilogram of cocaine and more than 600 ecstasy tablets, thereby keeping them from reaching the street.

Godbout must provide a DNA sample to police, is prohibited from owning or possessing firearms for life and has to forfeit items seized by police.

He must also pay a victim fine surcharge of $100, which is due by Dec. 31, 2015.

ONE OF two teens charged with vandalizing a power pole at Caledonia late last year has pleaded guilty.

The 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named according to the Youth Criminal Justice Act, entered his plea on a charge of common nuisance endangering life.

A pre-sentence report to assist the judge in sentencing is to be ready for the next court date March 12.

The 15-year-old did not enter a plea.

On Oct. 29, 2012, police arrested two young people after witnesses called police at 2:48 a.m. to report what looked like two figures in dark clothing trying to saw through a power pole outside the school.

The pair ran when they saw police but officers followed and found them hiding in bushes on the Howe Creek Trail.

Police found a saw nearby by following footprints in the snow.

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Two-week break subject of survey The Coast Mountains School District wants to hear what parents and guardians think about next year’s schedule, which once again proposes a two-week spring break.

The district moved to a two-week break from a one-week break this school year, citing a positive response from the community during a series of public consultations early last year and the fact that the majority of districts across the province already have a two-week break.

Those in favour of the longer break cited it allows more time for families to travel or leave the area. Concerns included parents or guardians needing to find alternative care for their children.

“There’s no doubt that it’s an inconvenience for families that are working those two weeks,” said school board chair Art Eras-

Art Erasmus mus. “That’s balanced off by others saying this will give us an opportunity to go a little farther afield.”

The teacher’s union also came out in favour of the change.

This year, spring break starts March 18, with students returning to class on April 2, the day after Easter Monday.

But commenting on the proposed calender for next school year closes Feb. 28, meaning families will not have

a chance to try out the two-week break before deciding whether or not they support keeping the change for next year.

This is because the school calendar needs to be voted on by the board by the end of March in order to be submitted to the province on time.

“The whole calender regulation in the school act changed, and there is no ministry school act calendar ... so districts can do what they want to do, and that has to be approved by the end of March,” said Erasmus. “So in order to get some time in for people to give feedback and ask questions, they’ve basically got February and then we have three weeks in March to tabulate that and clarify so the board can approve the calendar at the March board meeting to be approved by March 31.”

School super is staying on THE COAST Mountains School District is extending the contract of its superintendent who was originally hired as a temporary measure in 2010.

Nancy Wells was first brought in to fill the gap between the sudden departure of Rob Greenwood and the hiring of a new superintendent.

But her contract has since been extended several times.

Wells said she wanted the district to have an uninterrupted year, saying that last year’s job disruption caused by teachers made it difficult to put the district on a stable footing. And if she left this year, work would be interrupted through the hiring of a new superintendent.

“And I’m enjoying it and things are going well,” Wells said. “The thing is there are fantastic people in this district, very capable educators.

It’s their district, they’ve always been here, and they just needed things to get pulled together so they could start to go – and they’re going. It’s a strong district and it’s going to be even stronger, it just needs to keep moving, it didn’t need to be interrupted.

“We can have the interruptions next year when the district will be even more stable and I can see a really smooth transition,” she said.

School board chair Art Erasmus praised Wells for bringing growth and stability to the district.

“Our committee structures are pre-

dictable, the meetings are predictable, we make a schedule and we stick to it,” he said, of how the district runs under Wells. “And she’s passionate about education, talks about learning and students. She’s doing a great job.”

The announcement coincided with the release by Wells of a report on student progress that was sent to the education ministry last month.

The report repeatedly highlights the district’s developing of an internal database using the Assessment Management System (AMS) to provide data on student learning outcomes and situations.

It means the district will track how students and classrooms are performing, and also compare that data to standardized testing mechanisms like the yearly Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) tests.

“We will have more classroombased data, and we’ll be able to say, ‘does our classroom-based data that our classroom teachers are producing … match the FSA, do our report card data match the FSA?’ We’ll be able to produce that once the AMS system is implemented,” said Wells.

This will be the first time the district will have numbers like this to measure progress.

“That’s where the fun part is in education,” she said. “How are we doing? Did we have an impact where we wanted to?”

Senior subject of fraud

Now that districts are able to submit their own calendar, some around the province are even talking about moving to school year round, with longer breaks every couple of months instead of one long summer break.

But that’s not on the table here yet, said Erasmus.

“Our sense at this point is that while that may be great for kids because they don’t have all summer to forget, I think that the tradition of having the summer off for parents and families to do stuff together ... that would be a huge change. We’re not going to dive into that because we don’t want to be quite that adventurous without having an opportunity to do some surveys and talk to parents,” he said.

A 67-year-old man was the target of a fraud attempt, report police.

The incident occurred when he received a phone call from an unknown person representing an unknown company from an unknown telephone number.

The caller stated that the company had received complaints about

viruses on his computer.

He was told the company would fix the problem remotely if he would give them his credit card number.

The man had to cancel his credit card when he fell for this scheme.

The scheme is one of the newer attempts to defraud people out of their money.

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POLICE SAY they’ve forwarded charge recommendations for break and enter and other offences after a man was arrested Jan. 28 following a break-in at City Furniture on Lakelse Ave. Officers discovered that entry had been gained through a dam-

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said Const. Angela Rabut of the Terrace RCMP detachment.

The hospital auxiliary thrift store on Lazelle Ave. was also entered last week with someone taking mostly clothing items. An attempt was also made to break into the Misty River Tackle Shop.

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The Terrace Standard offers the Community Calendar as a public service to its readers and community organizations. This column is intended for non-profit organizations and events without an admission charge. Space permitting, items will run two weeks before each event. Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursdays. Fax your event or PSA to 250-638-8432. For complete listings, visit www.terracestandard.com

COMMUNITY EVENTS

FEBRUARY 8-10 - Terrace Valentine Curling Bonspiel will be held Feb. 8, 9, and 10 with a Dinner and Dance Feb. 9th. Raffle, door prizes and entertainment on hand. For more information and to register call the Terrace Curling Rink 635-5583.

FEBRUARY 11 - A fun-filled family event at the Sportsplex on Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. hosted by the City of Terrace, Leisure Services and the Terrace and District’s Arts Council to celebrate the new holiday, Family Day. This event includes free swimming, skating, and art workshops and demonstrations in the Banquet room. Free to the public. Admission is a food bank item donation. Please visit www. artsterrace.ca for more details.

FEBRUARY 13 – Terrace and District Multicultural Association annual general meeting at 7 p.m. at Skeena Diversity Centre followed by a 7:30 p.m. presentation by rotarians Art and Lesley Erasmus on their journey to Ethiopia. For more details, call 6381594.

FEBRUARY 22-23 – Hobiyee 2013: celebrate the Nisga’a New Year at Ts’oohl Ts’ap Memorial Centre in Gitwinksihlkw starting at 9 p.m. Friday until 9 p.m. Saturday. For more details, call Alvin Azak 250-633-2294 or Ron Nyce 250-633-2965.

FEBRUARY 23 – “Good Neighbours” is the theme of Heritage Day celebrations from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the arena banquet room. Music, family treasures, old photos, histories. Put on by the Terrace Regional Historical Society, 6351771.

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NORTHERN ANIMAL RESCUE Alliance (NARA) needs pet carriers for transporting rescued cats, kittens, dogs, puppies to and from vet appointments or on flights to find their “furever” homes down south. For more details, or for questions, email northernanimalrescue@ hotmail.com or find Northern Animal Rescue Alliance on Facebook.

strength, balance and coordination. Drop-in fee. All are welcome. Call Rita 635-0144 or Wendy 635-3847 for more info.

DURING THE HOLIDAY season, please save your recyclable bottles and cans for Helping Hands to help seniors, cancer patients and sick children who need help with prescriptions and trips to Vancouver for treatment. For pickup, call Ron and Mavis at 778-634-3844.

THE SALVATION ARMY holds Toonie Wednesdays every first and third Wednesday of the month – all clothing is $2. All children’s clothing $2 or less is half price.

THE GREATER TERRACE Seniors Advisory Committee (GTSAC) meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the Happy Gang Centre. Everyone welcome.

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS OF Terrace meet from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the Back Eddy Pub. Anyone looking to start or has a new business, looking for work, to hire employees, gain clients or collaborate on a project, newly relocated here, wanting to meet people with unique skills, trades or professions living and working in the Terrace area.

NORTHERN BRAIN INJURY Support Group meets at 4 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of the month in the boardroom at the Terrace and District Community Services Society (3219 Eby St.). For more details, call Deb 1-866-979-4673.

THE TERRACE ART Association meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the gallery. Call 638-8884 for details.

THE TERRACE PARKINSON’S support group meets the second Tuesday of each month. Persons with Parkinsons, family, friends and support people are welcome. For more information, call Therese at 250-638-1869.

THE TERRACE MULTIPLE Sclerosis Support Group meets every second Wednesday of the month. To find out the location of the next meeting, call Doug 635-4809 or Val 635-3415.

TERRACE CHURCHES’ FOOD Bank will continue to distribute food from the basement of Dairy Queen at 4643 Park Avenue from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6 for surnames S to Z; and Thursday, Feb. 7 for anyone missed. The above order will be enforced, so please come on the right day and bring identification for yourself and your dependents.

THE TERRACE TOASTMASTERS Club meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Graydon Securities Building on Keith Ave. (next to Irlybird). For more details, call Randy 635-2151 or Rolf 635-6911.

SENIORS TAI CHI at the Happy Gang Centre on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 8:45 to 9:45. Chase away the winter while building your

PARK CENTRE OFFERS a variety of parenting education and support programs including Infant Massage, Nobody’s Perfect, So You

TERRACE BIRTHRIGHT SOCIETY has closed its pregnancy crisis office. The hot line and 1-800-550-4900 will remain available free of charge.

Have the Blues (PPD/PPND Support), Parenting Plus!, Fathers Group, Building Healthier Babies, and Building Blocks. Stop in or phone for more information: 4465 Park Ave, 635-1830, or on Facebook (Programs of the TCDC).

THE HOMELESS OUTREACH Program and the Living Room Project provide services at the Old Carpenters Hall on the corner of Davis Ave. and Sparks St. Open Mon. to Thurs. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Fri. until 2 p.m..

ROYAL PURPLE WELCOMES new members.

For more details, call Alison 635-6673.

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.

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FEBRUARY 15TH & 16TH 2013 ELEMENTARY BAND RETREAT

Public performance of Caledonia Music Friday Evening Combined Elementary Band Concert Saturday Evening

FEBRUARY 21 - 24 2013

SCHOOL ZONE DRAMA FESTIVAL

HEALTH ISSUES? HIGH blood pressure?

High cholesterol? Do you suffer from a chronic disease like diabetes, arthritis or any cardiac condition? Healthy Terrace offers free group sessions on various topics. For more information call Alanna at Healthy Terrace, 615-5533.

“innovative jazz arrangements, genre-hopping covers and eclectic originals”Tickets available at George LIttle House (250-638-8887) $25.00 - Adult/ $20.00 - Seniors (65+) - Students (13 - 25 if full time) $10.00 -Child (7-12 years)

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS MEETS Thursday from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Christian Reformed Church and Saturday from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church.

Both meetings are open to everyone.

KERMODEI OPTIMIST CLUB of Terrace meets on the 10th, 20th and 30th of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Cafenara. For more details, call Dallis at 635-5352 or 631-7766.

HEALING TOUCH COMMUNITY Clinics continue to be offered. Call Julie for more details 635-0743. Donations accepted.

THE TERRACE CHAPTER of TOPS (Take off Pounds Sensibly) meets once a week in the cafeteria in the basement of Mills Memorial Hospital. Weigh-in starts at 6 p.m., meeting at 7:15 p.m. For more information about this, call Joan at 250-635-0998 or Sandy 250-635-4716.

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 250-635-4294 or Heather at 250-635-3780.

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

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Look Who’s Dropped In! Baby’s Name: Maleah Cathleen Dowse Date & Time of Birth: December 4th, 2013 at 2:26 p.m.

Weight: 7 lbs. 12 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Christie & Nicolas Dowse

Baby’s Name: Sariyah Jayde Verhage Date & Time of Birth: January 12, 2013 at 9:15 p.m.

Weight: 6 lbs. 6 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Danielle & Jason Verhage

Baby’s Name: Draydon Mason Draper Milton Date & Time of Birth: January 9, 2013 at 8:06 a.m.

Weight: 8 lbs. 14 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Terri-Lynn & Shawn Milton

Baby’s Name: Zoey Jane Casorso Date & Time of Birth: January 16, 2013 at 10:04 p.m.

Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Megan Casorso & Dyllon Printz

“New sister for Damien & Quinten”

“New brother for Lloyd”

Weekly Weather Report Your safety is our concern For current highway conditions and weather forecast, please call 1-800-550-4997 or log onto: www.drivebc.ca

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Baby’s Name: Kaci Rae Doxtator Date & Time of Birth: January 11, 2013 at 8:58 a.m.

Weight: 6 lbs. 9.5 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Jennifer Morris & Jason Doxtator

Baby’s Name: Zachary Robert Boult Date & Time of Birth: January 21, 2013 at 6:39 p.m.

Weight: 7 lbs. 8 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Karisa & Ryan Boult

“New brother for Kenzie”

“New sister for Sadie & Austin”

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Tickets available at George LIttle House (250-638-8887) $30 Adult/$25 Senior (65 +) $20 Child (7-12 years) $25 Student (13–25 if full-time)

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PUBLIC PRENATAL CLASSES available thru the year. Classes run Tuesdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or Thursday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more info or register, call Park Centre at 250-635-1830.

Terrace Public Library AnnuAl GenerAl MeetinG Thursday, February 21 at 7:00pm at the Terrace Public Library 250.638.8177

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Play nice, says MP SKEENA-BULKLEY VALLEY NDP MP Nathan Cullen wants to restore civility to the House of Commons and believes the Speaker should hand out penalties just as would a hockey referee.

Speaking last week, Cullen, also his party’s House Leader, introduced the Civility Project to end name-calling and other unparliamentary behaviour.

“We’ve watched a drop off in civility and decency with one another and when that

happens it becomes impossible to have a good conversation and to govern the country,” said Cullen.

“We’re trying to tackle civility and decorum in the House,” Cullen said.

“I want people in elected office to behave a little better,” Cullen explained.

“It’s a simple thing to say, but much harder to do.”

The civility project contains a number of rules and changes to existing rules governing

the conduct of MPs. Cullen’s suggestions would give the Speaker powers to suspend MPs when necessary and even to dock pay depending upon circumstances.

“The level of heckling in the House not only causes MPs to become disengaged, it also causes Canadians to lose faith and trust in their elected representatives,” Cullen said.

“We tell our kids in kindergarten not to behave this way, so why should we accept this

since I became a Member of Parliament and it has never made any sense to me that Bella Coola is in one riding and Hagensbourg, Fourmile, Firvale and Stuie are in another,” said Skeena - Bulkley Valley NDP MP Nathan Cullen in welcoming the recommendation.

The expansion recommendation is part of the boundaries commission plan to add

six seats to the existing B.C. 36 seats in the House of Commons to reflect the province’s growing population.

The juggling of boundaries and creation of new ridings falls within guidelines to keep riding populations within an average of plus or minus 25 per cent.

Decisions on boundary changes are made every 10 years and use

BEAUTIFUL BABIES OF

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Nathan Cullen kind of behaviour from MPs?”

Larger riding proposed ALREADY ONE of the largest federal ridings in the country, SkeenaBulkley Valley could grow even a little bit larger thanks to a recommendation from the federal electoral boundaries commission.

The recommendation is to add all of the Bella Coola Valley on the mid coast.

“I have been travelling to Bella Coola once or twice a year ever

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latest census populations.

Cullen is also suggesting that as the riding geography changes, it may be time to consider a new name.

That’s because the riding now extends into the Cariboo and up north, beyond the geography area of the Skeena and Bulkley Valley regions. He’s inviting suggestions for possible new names.

We will be accepting pictures of your babies to put into our popular pull-out supplement celebrating the babies born between January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012.

Fill out this entry form & return it with picture for only $36.00 (incl. HST) OR email the below information along with a .jpg photo of the baby to: adsales@terracestandard.com

Family Name:_______________________ Baby’s 1st Name:______________________ Baby’s Birth Date:_____________________ A WONDERFUL Age of baby in photo:___________________ KEEPSAKE Mom’s First Name:_____________________ FOR YOUR PRECIOUS Dad’s First Name:______________________ BABY! Address:____________________________ ______________Postal Code:__________ INCLUDES Telephone:_________________________ FULL

Drop off entry at: S TANDARD 3210 Clinton St., Terrace, B.C., V8G 5R2 Contact ERIN at 250.638.7283 TERRACE

All photos can be picked up after February 27, 2013.

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CONTINUING STUDIES

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VIDEO CONFERENCE COURSES All courses below offered in person too!

Looking to upgrade your training without having to travel? Do you like to have a live instructor to listen to? Then UNBC Continuing Studies video conferencing learning solutions are for you! If you are interested in having these sessions streamed into your workplace please contact us for more details. All offerings listed below will be streamed to our regional campuses in Terrace, Quesnel, and Fort St. John. Limited seats are available so please register early to avoid disappointment.

Certificate in Mental Health and Addictions Introduction to Mental Health and Addictions

Northern Silviculture Committee Winter Workshop Date: Feb 19 - 20 (Tues & Wed) Time: 8:00am - 4:30pm

What’s New in Silviculture Surveys

Date: Feb 5 - Mar 6 (Tues, Wed, Thurs) Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Date: Feb 25 (Mon) Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Assessment & Treatment Approaches for Mental Health & Addiction

Silviculture Surveys for Contract Administrators

Date: April 2 - 30 (Tues, Wed, Thurs) Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Date: Feb 26 (Tues) Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Individual Wellness and Community Health

Silviculture Surveyor Accreditation Exam Review

Date: May 14 - Jun 11 (Tues, Wed, Thurs) Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Date: Feb 27 (Wed) Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm

For a complete list of courses for these certificates please visit our website.

Sediment & Erosion Control Workshop

Certificate in Management Excellence & Supervisory Excellence

Date: Mar 12 - 14 (Tues - Thurs) Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Forest Road Construction Practices and Procedures

Time (Thu) 6:00pm - 9:30pm, (Fri & Sat) 8:00am - 5:00pm

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Police seek three men after woman is touched A woman hitchhiking from Terrace to Kitimat was a victim of inappropriate touching when she was picked up on Highway 37, say police.

On Saturday, January 26 shortly after 3 p.m., the 24-year-old woman was picked up by three men in a white truck while hitchhiking just south of Terrace on Hwy37.

Two men began to touch her inappropriately and did not stop when she asked them to, police said in a report.

“The woman opened the truck door, causing the driver to stop the truck. She then exited the truck and one of the men spat on her,” the report continued.

“The truck took off south then stopped a short distance down the road and tossed out her belongings.”

A conservation officer driving by observed the distraught woman on Highway 37 at Old Lakelse Lake Dr. He picked her up and called for police assistance.

Police took the woman to Mills Memorial Hospital for treatment of her injured thumb that she slammed in the vehicle door when escaping. The truck is described as white, full sized, crew cab, open box, and between the years 2000 and 2005 model, but unknown make.

The driver’s first name was Stan and he is described as First Nations, tall, slim, left arm covered in tattoos, short hair, clean shaven, and wearing a Tap Out t-shirt.

The first passenger’s first name was John and he is described as First Nations, chubby,

crooked teeth, and wearing a grey hoodie and blue jeans. The second passenger was only described as a First Nations man.

Police said the three men may have picked up another woman hitchhiking and had dropped her off near the Skeena Landing complex short-

ly before this incident occurred. Police want to speak with this woman.

They’re asking anyone with information about this crime to contact the Terrace RCMP at 250638-7400 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers by telephone at 1-800-222-TIPS, online at www.ter-

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On Dec. 24 near Kispiox, another woman hitchhiker escaped through the window of a red van after the male driver began driving in the opposite direction she wanted to go.

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Family Day! Create together ■ One of my favourite memories was creating an enormous piñata in preparation for a multi-family holiday. We blew up a huge bouncy ball and covered it with papier mache. Our children and those of our friends were young so after my young sons painted the ball white, I drew a score of cartoon characters, shapes and funny animals all around it.

Filled with age-appropriate, small toys, puzzles and treats, the big white ball became a major activity for everyone in our threefamily group. Every age took turns colouring in the shapes through-out the day, knowing when it was completed the ball would be strung up. The anticipation The Cityand of Terrace, Leisure excitement was Services and the Art Council heightened because are proud to provide this the reward with family fun-filled day that came will activity take place on the and 11th ofwas not February.immediate.

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Celebrate BC’s first Family Day Monday Feb 11 Think about all the things a family could create together – a family album complete with stories, mementos and funny or poignant memories. Your family might be old enough to handle something more ambitious like preparing a garden, building a dog house or designing and painting a family recreation area in your home.

Technology puts an amazing array of tools in the hands of today’s families. You can plan, write, film and edit a movie with your everyday computer and smartphone technology and software. Even more fun is sharing your family creation with friends around the world.

You might even suggest a film festival by inviting families to create their own film and have a “popcorn premiere” to show them all.

Searching online will uncover an astounding number of crafts and projects you could tackle as a family. It can be as simple as building and flying a kite.

Or you may look for something you can recycle or re-purpose into a creative new item – whether a work of art or function. It’s bound to make your family members proud environment stewards as well as treasuring your time and project as a family.

Share together ■ Bringing together your extended family can create a highly memorable and valuable life event. They say “it takes a village to raise a child” and many would agree especially in today’s world of working parents and latch-key kids. The support, experience and interest of your extended family can have a significant impact on your immediate family. Regardless of your definition of ‘extended’ family, bringing together those with whom you share history with can have lasting benefits not just for you and your children but for those you invite to share your day.

It is common in today’s world to have older children in nuclear families reach their teens before meeting extended family members. Geographical isolation is common for middle-class families who move based on occupational opportunities while family branches retain their independence.

Family Day is the ideal occasion to hold family reunions to re-establish and integrate a stronger family connection. This allows your children to connect with extended family members and to share a better sense of their heritage and belonging.

Don’t forget to include senior members of your family.

Family reunions and relationships inspire seniors to stay active and pursue their well-being. Studies have found seniors feel revitalized when they spend time with families. Your children will benefit from hearing their oral history and that’s an inspiring experience that won’t always be available to them.

Another way to celebrate Family Day is to gather your extended family and friends around something you care about. It might be a shore clean-up, a family walk or a garage sale. You might volunteer at a foodbank. Food is often central to gatherings and with everyone contributing to a family meal afterwards, it becomes a great way to share B.C.’s first Family Day.

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THE CITY OF TERRACE Wishes everyone a fun filled Family Day on Monday, February 11 Free family activities are taking place at the

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FAMILY DAY 2013

Experience as a Family ■ Try something new this Family Day. It might be as simple as agreeing that everyone observe a no-technology or TV day.

If you find your gatherings often involve all the adults sitting around visiting while the youngsters play among themselves and the teens segregate away from both you and the little ones, you’re probably not alone.

A family gathering can be a wonderful opportunity for family to hear the latest on jobs, trips, hobbies and health, but if you find your gatherings following the same tedious patterns where one or two family members dominate with the same old stories, this is the year to change it up.

Consider adding new experiences to the plans, and making a new and fun tradition out of them. Here are some ideas to get started: Get out and enjoy our beautiful outdoors – no matter what your weather. If you live in a snowy region of B.C., organize a hayride, snowshoe trek, sledding time or ice skating at a community rink.

If you don’t have snow in your area, you can travel to find it or consider planning a bike ride, a hike or even hitting a minigolf course or a driving range. The idea is to bring everyone together in a family activity you’ve never done before.

Plan a meal away from the house – Instead of cooking for the gathering, plan a formal brunch or dinner at a new

restaurant. Not only do you experience a new menu together but everyone in your group can sit together and enjoy the meal. B.C. has a widely diverse cultural make up and ethnic restaurants are part of that.

Make your Family Day gathering a retreat for all – consider getting your family out of the house and turn your gathering into a festive retreat. Many venues have activities for all ages to enjoy, from winter outdoor fun to refreshing spa services. Think of how much fun it would be for your whole family group to take a yoga class together.

Host a family talent show – Everyone has a special talent in your family, so encourage them to bring their talent to your gathering. If you’re really ambitious set up an area to be used as a stage and arrange chairs for audience members. Many living rooms have dimmer switches so play with lighting and lamps so the performance area is in the spotlight. You might want to rent a popcorn machine or ask family members to bring along some treats and snacks. By bringing new activities to your family gathering this year, you’ll be creating many new memories to share in the future, as well as making the event much more enjoyable.

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Play together There is nothing like the fun and innocence of childhood. Whether it’s a game of kick-the-can with the neighbourhood children or building a tree fort in the backyard, some of our best memories are playful.

Board games are a great indoor activity, and Family Day is a great time to dig out some of your old favourites like Monopoly and Clue, and maybe try out a few new ones that are geared towards family fun. Your local toy store will have a wide range of options, along with other family-friendly entertainment such as puzzles and books. Set up a card table, get your fav ourite

puzzle out and spend hours putting together the pieces. Finishing a complicated puzzle will also give your kids a sense of accomplishment.

If you’re looking for something a bit more high-tech, your game console or computer is a good place to start.

Video games have come a long way from the classic Super Mario and Donkey Kong, and you may discover that your kids have a much larger technical knowledge than you do. They might beat you at Wii Sports but it will make for a great story!

Getting outside for a game of tag or basketball will check off two things on your list: play and exercise. Taking a trip to a local playground or field will give you hours of entertainment for a low cost. Pack a picnic as well for an entire day of fun. Practicing your batting or pitching will also get you ready for the upcoming sports seasons, or maybe compete to see who can run the fastest to the swings.

This year, Family Day is a time to make memories, spend time together and maybe learn a thing or two. Whatever the weather is like outside, you have plenty of options for having fun at all ages.

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Dodgy drivers targeted in February THE HIGHWAY patrol, also known as West Pacific Region Traffic Services, is watching for distracted drivers in February and ticket fines are hefty if you get caught not giving your full attention to your driving.

Drivers who operate vehicles while using a handheld device will be targeted and the fine is

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Those who break other rules of the road while using a handheld device may be charged with driving without due care and attention, which has a fine of $368.

Offences that put others at risk include speeding, unsafe lane changes, following too closely and failing to

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Graduated License Program drivers (L and N drivers) are not permitted the use of any electronic devices, including hands free devices.

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TERRACE RCMP is investigating after a missing poster went up on Facebook recently, saying a man was last seen here.

“Foul play is not suspected. We are looking for him to ensure his well-being,” said Terrace RCMP Const. Angela Rabut.

John Lucas Richard Krawczuk, who goes by Lucas, 38, was last seen at the Greyhound Bus depot here at 12:20 p.m. Jan. 18.

He’s 5’ 10” tall, weighs 300 lbs, has brown eyes, brown hair a full beard and a tattoo of a Celtic design on his left shoulder and a skull design on his forearm. He may be in the Vancouver area and was wearing a blue coat, black pants, black leather Nike shoes, a small blue, grey and white scarf and carrying a black duffle bag.

foot jet skiff, a boat he allegedly stole in Alaska, beached at Gingolx in the Nass Valley.

Ollivier initially avoided RCMP officers in the Nass Valley, prompting a search for him in the Terrace area.

He was refused passage aboard a passenger plane leaving the Northwest Regional Airport in Terrace and began hitchhiking south, report officials.

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livier, 46, involved Alaskan State troopers, US Customs agents, the RCMP and the Canadian Border Service Agency.

“Each agency was committed to getting the job done and ensuring Mr. Ollivier was intercepted and brought before the courts to answer allegations against him,” said Sgt. Donovan Tait, the commanding officer of the Lisims RCMP detachment in

the Nass Valley.

The break and enters of several cabins occurred in the Unuk River area of Alaska.

A photo array was used by RCMP officers in Kincolith to originally identify Ollivier as the person they wished to question.

Ollivier is now in custody in Washington State and Alaskan State troopers will take Ollivier back to Alaska for court appearances.

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I’d like to set the record straight on why we chose Kitimat, at the head of the Douglas Channel, as the site for Gateway’s marine terminal. The answer took thousands of hours of research, planning, engineering, environmental science, oceanography consultation, weather monitoring, and simulation. But the simple reason is . . . safety, all the way.

The Douglas Channel is one of the widest and deepest inland waterways on North America’s west coast.

Government research had already determined Kitimat to be among the safest ports in B.C., and about 1,500 tankers carrying petrochemicals have docked safely at Kitimat over the past quarter-century.

Strategically speaking, Kitimat provides the lowest environmental risk for all aspects of Gateway operations. It offers a safer endpoint for the pipeline route, from a geotechnical perspective. The marine terminal at Kitimat also provides safe approaches for tanker traffic — with a suitable turning basin in Kitimat Arm, and natural deep-water berths that are sheltered from open-water wave conditions.

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At its very narrowest, the Douglas Channel is 1.4 kilometres wide — three times wider than Transport Canada’s recommended width for two-way tanker traffic. Water depths in the marine channels are up to several hundred metres.

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As an added measure, full simulations of vessel traffic in the Douglas Channel were carried out at a world-leading facility in Denmark. It tested the largest proposed vessels in environmental conditions that tankers would experience in the marine channels. The result was a thumbs-up on the shipping route, endorsed by both government departments and the British Columbia Coast Pilots.

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Students cook for schoolmates TEACHING LIFELONG skills is part of what’s behind having students prepare breakfast and lunch for their classmates in the school kitchen at Suwilaawks Community School.

“Feeding our students is a priority. Involving our kids in the process is essential,” says principal Pamela Kawinsky.

For example, students made bread from scratch as part of lunch last Wednesday, Jan. 30.

Plus the students make muffins each morning and learn easy, inexpensive recipes, says Kawinsky.

Students have been involved in many tasks in the kitchen, from delivering, to cleaning up and this year, they are fully involved.

“Kids always want to be part of the school community and are more than eager to support in a variety of roles,” says Kawinsky.

“Being part of the big picture encourages involved students who know and care about their school community.”

It may be small groups of students or an entire class in the kitchen depending on what’s

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Young Chefs help make bread for lunch in the kitchen at Suwilaawks Community School Jan. 30. They are Nathaniel Jacobson, Jackie Good, Patricia Derrick, Carissa Clayton and Dallas Lincoln. being prepared.

“Ultimately, we need to find ways to support our kids in learning to create inexpensive

healthy snacks, breakfasts and lunches,” says Kawinsky.

And that comes with the help of Jenny Pou-

lin and Judy Walker of Kalum Community School Society. “[They] are two of the most creative and

skilled healthy cookers ever,” says Kawinsky.

The school has a limited budget but community supporters help

stretch the money unbelievably far, says Kawinsky.

“We make lunches based on sales and sup-

plies,” she says, adding the school gets some grants, private donations and corporate donations.

Local United Way welcomes ‘better for seniors’ program

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■■ Fashion model pearl lincoln and her classmates do the Chicken Dance at Suwilaawks Community School’s first New To You fashion show Jan. 30. All money raised from the fashion show, which featured thrift store clothes, goes to weekly academies, after-school programs, indoor playground and food programs.

A NEW program designed to help seniors live at home for as long as possible has come to the city.

The Better at Home program is designed to help seniors aged 65 and older live in their own homes longer by providing simple services done by local nonprofit agencies.

Kristine Kofoed, community development and campaign officer for United Way of Northern BC, is excited about the program coming here.

“I’m absolutely ecstatic that this program is being rolled out in the northwest,” she said.

First thing is to find a coordinator for Terrace and Kitimat to consult with stakeholders and groups to find out what’s wanted, put it into a report and select a service provider to undertake the program based on what is needed, she said.

“That’s how we do things. We check with the community first,” said Kofoed.

Examples of services that could be provided include non-medical services such as light yardwork, shovelling snow, grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions.

The chosen service provider will be paid to have people do these tasks.

People haven’t requested the services but Kofoed thinks the government has given it some thought.

“I think the government is realizing seniors are waiting in hospital for beds to open up in assisted living when they could easily be cared for at home with these non-medical services,” she said, adding seniors staying in their own homes is also more humane and costeffective.

The amount of money the local program will receive will come from the $15

million provided by the provincial government to the United Way of the Lower Mainland and will be decided based on what the outcome of community consultations is and how much is needed to provide the Better for Seniors program here, said Ministry of Health spokesperson Kim Franklin.

The program is set up for the next three years, she added.

At the end of that time, likely the government will look at where the program is at and see if the service is still needed or needs any changes, said Franklin.

The Ministry of Health announced last week that the five community pilot program was completed and those communities have chosen service providers and start dates for their programs.

Terrace, Kitimat and Gitxsan are three of the 56 communities that are starting the program.

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First regional science fair coming FOR THE first time here, a regional science fair will follow the local science fair, giving Grades 7 to 12 students the opportunity to compete for scholarships and cash prizes.

In the past, the regional fair has taken place in Smithers or Haida Gwaii because one of the teachers who organized it was from Haida Gwaii. But the teacher has since moved south, said Christine Slanz, executive director of the Northern Science and Innovation Society (NSIS), which sponsors and runs the local science fairs, which also take place in Kitimat and Prince Rupert.

Terrace students were encouraged to go to the regional science fair but for years, it was held in Smithers in the middle of the week, so it’s been Smithers’ students who win there and

go on to the Canadawide science fair, said Slanz.

It did become easier for our students to attend when it was held in Hazelton on weekends for the last two years, but this time, it will be very easy for students to participate as it will be held at Northwest Community College (NWCC).

“The judges choose up to four students in this region, who will go to the Canada wide and this year, they’re at the end of May in Lethbridge,” she said about the national fair.

Last year’s new categories have been scrapped this year as there wasn’t much interest in them and most weren’t even awarded, said Slanz.

Students who register for the local science fair, which is for students from kindergarten to Grade 12, should do

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Grade 7 Uplands students Sarah Jepsen and Megan Bellamy won silver for “The Lemon Battery” in last year’s science fair. so online ahead of time so organizers have an idea how many are attending, said Slanz.

When registering online, students don’t have

to have a definite idea what their project will be; they can just say it’s to be decided, she added.

The NSIS annual

science fair takes place here March 9 at Veritas.

The Pacific Northwest Regional Science Fair follows April 5 and 6 at NWCC.

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The Music Festival Festival The Pacific Northwest Music together with Elan Travel, Dr. D. Strangway and the Terrace Academy of Music, is pleased to present Canada’s Premiere String Trio

The Gryphon Trio Gryphon Trio performs Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in Knox United Church. › Annalee Patipatanakoon - violin › Roman Borys - cello › James Parker - piano

Fax your event to make the Scene at 250-638-8432. Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday.

Clubs & pubs

■■ THORNHILL PUB: Free pool Wed. and Sun., karaoke night Thurs. Karen and Mark provide musical entertainment every Fri. and Sat. 7 p.m.

Shuttle service if you need a ride.

■■ LEGION Branch 13: Meat draws are every Sat. afternoon, and the first draw is at 4:30 p.m. Steak Night is held on the first Friday of every month.

■■ GEORGE’S PUB: Free poker Sunday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Wednesday 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Karaoke Sunday. Live weekend entertainment.

Shuttle service if you need a ride. The Accelerators play on Feb. 8 and 9. King Crow and the Ladies from Hell play on Feb. 15 and 16. Triple Bypass plays Feb. 22 and 23.

■■ mt. layton lounge: Open daily noon to 11 p.m. Free pool, darts and shuffleboard. The lounge is located at Mt. Layton Hotsprings just off Hwy37 between Terrace and Kitimat.

■■ beasleys mix: Karaoke is every Friday night and free pool is every Saturday. Beasleys Mix is located in the Best Western at 4553 Greig Avenue.

■■ the terrace art Gallery presents the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art Student Exhibition in February.

■■ Terrace Art Club meets Mondays at 7 p.m. at Skeena Middle School Art Room. Please park in the small parking lot off Walsh St. We are planning an

Theatre

■■ Terrace Little Theatre is back with its dinner theatre production, Sexy Laundry, at the Skeena Valley Golf and Country Club. It’s a side-splitting funny and tender comedy running Feb. 14, 15, 16, 22, and 23 and March 1, 2, 8 and 9.

Tickets at Uniglobe.

Music

■■ the Gryphon Trio performs at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at Knox United Church.

Tickets are available at Misty River Books and the Terrace Academy of Music.

■■ cabin fever Dance, featuring Harpoonist and the Axe Murderer, and The Racket, rocks Feb. 8 at Elks Hall. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Bust out your fancy flannel, ugly sweater and toques...cabin fever style. Come dressed up and enter to win a great door prize. Help keep the event zero waste and bring your own cup. Tickets available at Misty River Books or SkeenaWild. No minors. For more details, call 638-0998.

Reading

■■ northwords creative writers present author Sheila Peters discussing her latest novel The Taste of Ashes at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Northwest Community College library. Register for

this free program at the Terrace Public Library or by phone 635-6511 ext. 5259.

Fundraiser ■■ Valentine’s jam in support of the Terrace Metis Cultural Society, takes place Feb. 16 from 7 p.m. to closing at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 13.

All musicians welcome. Open to legion members and bona fide guests. Cover charge is by minimum donation.

Speaker ■■ oil spills and Marine Debris: A Kayak-based Assessment of Douglas Channel and Approaches, presented by Graham Knox, manager of the environmental emergency program, BC Ministry of the Environment, goes from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 6 at Skeena Middle School. Knox will discuss his observations through photos and video clips of this rugged, remote area of the coast and its inhabitants. Presented by SkeenaWild Conservation Trust.

■■ unbc terrace Speaker Series presents “Archaeological Discoveries at the Gitsulec Village Site,” from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 13 at the UNBC campus. Free.

For more details, call Alma at 615-5578 or alma.avila@unbc.ca.

■■ unbc terrace Speaker Series presents “Skeena Salmon Habitat Monitoring Program,” presented by Greg Knox of Skeena Wild Conservation Trust, from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 27 at the UNBC campus. Free. For more details, call Alma at 615-5578 or alma.avila@unbc.ca.

Tickets are available at Misty River Books and the Terrace Academy of Music.

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It is with great sadness, the Bourgoin’s wish to announce the passing of Albert after a long battle with cancer. With loved one’s at his side, he did not leave us without a fight.

Albert is survived by wife Celine of 45 years, his daughter Josee (Willy), sons Eric (Karen) & Stephane, 4 grandchildren, Kody, Kayla, Cali & Jarius.

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Ivor Lennart Johnson passed away peacefully on his 80th Birthday, January 24, 2013 in Prince George at UHNBC. He will be forever missed by his children, grandchildren and all his family and friends.

Ivor was born, January 24, 1933 at home in Evelyn (Smithers), B.C. He married Yvonne Olson on July 8, 1961, they had five children, and moved to Terrace in 1968 to raise their family. He was a loving father whose love and commitment to his children can never be matched. He was gentle, kind and caring with everyone and everything. He loved Keno and playing cards with his family but his real passion was horses. Ivor returned home to Smithers in 2007. He enjoyed the remaining part of his life back with his brother and best friend, Eric. The two of them enjoyed cruising around town visiting with friends at Tim Horton’s or A&W and of course playing Keno at the 7-Eleven or Petro Canada.

Dad, we love you from the bottom of our hearts Ivor is survived by his Children, Judy (Don) Kehler, Sonja Bazil, Karen (Lorne) Kuemper, Cathy Johnson and Ron Johnson; grandchildren, Kevin, Krista & Kyle Flaherty, Lindsay & Brett Kehler, Shayla Johnson, Lindsey, Bradley, Cody & Karlee Kuemper, Jordan & Darci Stead, Kurt & Kalsie Johnson; brothers Eric and Art Johnson and sisters Linnea Lychak and Helmy Price.

Ivor was predeceased by his parents John and Bjuty Johnson, sisters Ruby Hoops, Esther Williston and Florence Johnson, his son-in-law Roger Bazil and grandson Dayton Ivor Johnson.

Please join us in remembering our Dad, there will be a Celebration of Life at the Paul Lychak Hall (Evelyn Hall) in Smithers, B.C. on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 1:00 p.m.

The Family wishes to thank all the nurses and doctors at UHNBC who cared for our dad, making his last days and hours as peaceful as could be. Your kindness and compassion will never be forgotten.

In lieu of flowers donations to the BV Hospice Society or Prince George UHNBC would be greatly appreciated.

The family will hold an interment of ashes at a later date.

Located 150km northwest of Prince George BC, Mount Milligan will be British Columbia’s first major metal mine of this century. Construction began in mid-2010 with commercial production projected for the latter part of 2013. Mount Milligan is owned by Thompson Creek Metals and is currently recruiting for the following positions: t Chief Mine Engineer & Mine Engineer t Senior Surveyor t Chief Geologist t Construction Superintendent t Civil Supervisor t HD Mechanics t Health & Safety Advisor t Electricians & E&I Mechanics t Mine Maintenance Superintendent t Flotation & Control Room Operators / Supervisors t Millwrights t Many, many more.

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AVAILABLE immediately for busy Volvo/Mack dealership located in Salmon Arm, BC. Journeyman or equivalent experienced parts counter applicant. Full time with competitive wages and benefits. Volvo/Mack an asset but will consider other OEM experience as equivalent. Forward resumes to jdiesel1@telus.net.

Suitable applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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 LUCKY GARDEN looking for server & kitchen helper.

Please bring resume to 4660 Lakelse Ave., after 2:00PM.

Labourers PORTAGE College in Lac La Biche, AB, is looking for Maintenance Service Workers. For more info, visit our website at portagecollege.ca or call 1-866-623-5551, ext. 5597.

CASHIERS & STORE SUPERVISOR Mac’s Convenience Store Inc. is hiring Cashiers ($10.50/hr), Retail Store Supervisor ($13.00/hr). All 37.50hrs/wk. Mail CV: 2988 HWY 16 East, Terrace BC V8G 3N7 or: terracemacs@yahoo.ca

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The ideal candidate will have previous experience or will have completed certification in an accredited pharmacy technician program. Experience a strong asset but will train the ideal candidate.

This is a regular, part-time Union position (CUPE Local 2012) with a 25-hour work week. Please visit the City of Terrace website at www.terrace.ca under Employment Opportunities for a more detailed job description and information on how to apply for this vacancy. Deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 12, 2013.

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Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a Vancouver based mine company which operates a 16,400 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. The Mine Maintenance Team is expanding to the meet the challenges of the Main Zone Optimization (MZO) Project expansion.

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Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilfield construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the field. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta.

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Heavy Duty Mechanics We are currently working on the Main Zone Optimization Expansion Project which will extend mine operations to 2021. As a result, we are expanding and modernizing our Ă eet oI haul trucks, loading eTuipment, drills and support eTuipment and are seeking journeyperson mechanics to Ee part oI our growing maintenance department during this exciting time. We are looking Ior selI starters who can work saIely with minimal superYision, work well in a team enYironment and haYe excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Responsibilities will include preYentatiYe maintenance, repair and troubleshooting oI engines, transmissions, hydraulics and electrical systems on 777 and 785 Cat Trucks, 992 Loader, Komatsu PC 2000 ExcaYators, Cat support eTuipment, P + 2100 shoYels, Bucyrus-Erie and Atlas Copco rotary drills, and other small support eTuipment.

Applicants Ior these positions must possess a journeyperson¡s trade TualiÀcation B.C. ticket or an ,nterproYincial +eaYy 'uty Mechanic¡s ticket and be able to perIorm basic welding. Experience with shoYels and drills is not necessary but would be considered an asset Ior this position.

+uckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driYing time Irom +ouston, British Columbia. Employees liYe in a camp enYironment on their days oI work. The work schedule Ior this position is 4 x 4 4 days on, 4 days oII or 8 x 8 8 days on, 8 days oII working 12 hours per day. Transportation to and Irom the mine site is proYided Irom +ouston by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are proYided Iree oI charge to employees. +ouston and 6mithers are located in the scenic Bulkley 9alley on TransCanada +ighway 1 , an excellent area to raise a Iamily and has exceptional outdoor recreational actiYities. More inIormation on the area is aYailable at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca.

+uckleberry Mines Ltd. oIIers a competitiYe salary and a Iull range oI beneÀts including medical, liIe, disability income, RR6P saYings plan and relocation allowance.

We thank all applicants Ior their interest in +uckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected Ior an interYiew will be contacted.

4ualiÀed candidates can submit their resumes in conÀdence to

Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com

Please send your resume to: Mark Davy, Fax: 403-265-8475 E-mail: canrecruiting@trimac.com Phone: 866-487-4622

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Medical/Dental 4663 Park Ave Terrace, B.C. V8G 1V9 Phone: 250-635-1213 Fax: 250-635-4633 Toll Free: 1-800-549-5594

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is looking for applicants to our student program;

PEOPLE THAT ARE INTERESTED IN STUDYING AS A CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT

within the context of a teaching environment in conjunction with the distance learning program from Vancouver Community College. Applicants must be highly motivated and very personable, have completed grade 12 with Biology 11 or 12 and a “B” or higher in academic English 12.

If you have aspirations of a career and are interested in training locally, this may be a great opportunity for you.

An info session will be held to address the details of this program and if you are interested, please email: Christine@ horizonterrace.ca with your attached resume. You will then receive an invitation regarding the date and time.

Maintenance Welder Reporting to the Shovel and Drill supervisor, the successful applicant will be responsible for the safe and productive welding on mining equipment. Projects will include structural and general repairs on haul truck frames, shovel booms, rebuilding haul truck boxes, and loading equipment buckets. Work will be take place in a shop and outside so the successful candidate must be able to work in all weather conditions and body positions.

Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years industrial welding experience, hold a valid class 5 drivers’ license and minimum B Level Welding certiÀcation.

Huckleberry Mine is a remote mine where its employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. This position works a 4 x 4 schedule (4 days in, 4 days out) or 8 x 8 (8 days on, 8 days off). While at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Transportation is provided from Houston.

Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of beneÀts including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

4ualiÀed candidates can submit their resumes in conÀdence to

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Handypersons HANDYMAN, Property Maintenance, Cleaning of building exteriors, windows, tile floors.

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Houses For Sale FOR Sale $162,000. 3 Bedroom 1 & 1/2 bath Rancher on quiet dead end street (2080 Chuchill Dr). Backs on to wooded area 1,000s square feet. Recent upgrades include New Siding , Gutters & soffets Window trim & Flooring House, was also lifted and leveled As well as new floor joist.

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Adult oriented, $1,000 + utilities,no smoking, no pets, two ref’s required. Ph 250615-7543

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Furnished, front bdrm, rear bunks, sunroom.

Never smoked in, as new. $28,000.00 250-635-1107

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PINE CREST 3 Bdrm. 2 Level T/H 1 ½ bath No pets Call Jenn 622-4304

TOWNHOMES in KITIMAT 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, carport Start $700. Sorry no Pets.

Call Greg 639-0110

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250-635-2556

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Commercial Properties for Lease Offices, Warehouses, and Retail Spaces.

4635 Lakelse Ave – 2,900 sq ft Prime location store front in the Safeway Mall near TD Bank 101-4816 Hwy16W – 2,660 sq ft One of the most visible and desirable retail locations in Terrace 4 - 5002 Pohle Ave - 950 sq ft In town storage, warehouse or shop 5011 Keith Ave - 4100 sq ft

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Ask for Monica Warner

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3 BDRM upperstairs suite. Lg yard with shed. $850/mo incl hydro & cable. N/S, N/P Feb 1.

250-635-2556

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3 Office Spaces for Lease Prime Downtown Location 4650 Lazelle Ave - 2nd floor 1. 550 square feet 2. 939 square feet 3. 480 square feet Option to combine 2nd & 3rd office spaces to a 1419 square foot space.

Call 250-615-7583 or e-mail: loralie@myfitnesscentre.ca

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3646 HAWTHORNE AVE.

#102 – 4530 SCOTT AVE.

3636 SCHOOL RD.

4342 LAKELSE AVE

3976 WALKER ST

- renovated townhouse unit - 3 bedrooms - 1 1/2 baths -2 storey with basement - very affordable, convenient living

- Great hobby farm set-up - 1288 sq. ft.

- full basement - 5.4 acres - 28 x 48 barn w/ loft - 2 corrals - pasture area

- 1.14 acre parcel, C3 commercial zoning, high traffic area

- Handyman Special, 3 Bedroom/ 1Bath, Full Basement

$65,000 MLS

2.001 treed acres located in jackpine on dead end road.

Great views!!

MLS

4 bedroom, 3 bath split entry home in upper Thornhill Subdivision

3674 HAWTHORNE AVE.

2455 KRESTON STREET

4/5 bedroom, 2 bath split entry home with fenced yard, double driveway and 20 x 24 ft shop

3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher with full unfinished basement, 28 x 24 ft shop on 1.74 acres

$255,000 MLS

$94,900 MLS

3421 CLARK STREET

2 bedroom, 2 bath rancher with den on very private fenced yard, double garage and new roof. Great retirement property.

3 bedroom, 4 bath rancher with full finished basement, detached garage and storage outbuilding on 1.2 acres of property

$309,000 MLS

SHANNON MCALLISTER cell: 250-615-8993

shannon@ Owner/Managing Broker terracerealestatecompany.com

6214 NELSON RD.

$229,900 MLS

- hobby farm, close to Terrace - 1214 sq. ft. bungalow - 3 bedrooms - wood stove - barn - pasture area

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$170,000 MLS

$295,000 MLS

2096 CHURCHILL DRIVE

$299,500 MLS

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3323 EBY ST.

$268,000 MLS

- 1380 sq. ft - full basement - totally renovated - very energy efficient home - great location, close to shopping

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$99,000 MLS GE! ACREA

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5580 BARNES RD

909 ROBIN RD

- Spacious 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath home, 10 acres, Set up for Horses

- Riverfront Recreational Property on the Skeena River

$549,900 MLS

6194 KILBY RD

$149,900 MLS 4629 SOUCIE AVE.

$239,9000 MLS

#1 – 4732 VESTA AVE.

$219,900 MLS

$53,000 MLS

$44,900 MLS

4931 WALSH

$93,900 MLS

- Cozy 2 Bedroom Home w - Spacious 3 Bedroom Condo, Full Basement, 2 Shops, 3/4 Ensuite, Walk In Closet, Storage acre lot

JIM DUFFY

DARREN BEAULIEU

jimduffy@telus.net

darren@ terracerealestatecompany.com

cell: 250-615-6279

cell: 250-615-1350

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COAST MOUNTAINS 4831 DAIRY AVE $45,000 MLS • Suitable Building Lot • 78.5ft x 134.4ft • Borders on Park Land KELLY BULLEID

LOT 1 CHURCHILL DRIVE $48,000 MLS • 118 X 355 Treed Building Lot • Choice Rural Neighborhood • Thornhill Water & Sewer Available RUSTY LJUNGH

DL 221 HIGHWAY 16 EAST $74,900 MLS

• 42 Acres Btwn Coyote Creek & Cedarvale • Skeena River Frontage & Mtn Views • Intersected By Highway 16 East RUSTY LJUNGH

4650 Lakelse Avenue

250.638.1400

email: remax.terrace@telus.net

www.remax-terrace.bc.ca

LOT 19 SQUIRREL PT $118,000 MLS

3354 RIVER DRIVE $90,000 MLS

• NEVER TOO EARLY to buy lakefront • Get your piece of tranquility NOW Not many more lots available DAVE MATERI

• Starter or investment • 2 bedrooms on level 1/4 acre • full basement for developing MARION OLSON

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4706 WALSH AVE $169,900 MLS • Excellent Investment • Updated Kitchen • Central Location KELLY BULLEID

3575 DOGWOOD $179,000 MLS

• 3 Bedrooms 1 Bath • Perfect to Start out or down size • LIKE NEW - JUST MOVE IN DAVE MATERI PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORP

220 SOCKEYE CREEK $204,900 MLS • 3/4 bedrooms • Rancher • 2 acres HANS STACH

4715 STRAUME AVE. - $204,900 MLS

• 3 bdrms up, 2 bdrm suite • newer roof and vinyl windows • great mortgage helper, separate meters JOHN/SHEILA

3925 CRESCENTVIEW 219,900 MLS

• 4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms • Large Kitchen and Living Room • Quiet No Thru Street www.rickmcdaniel.ca G!

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4643 STRAUME AVE - $239,900 MLS

• 2 Kitchens - R2 Zoning - OSBE • Close to schools and shopping • Easy care vinyl siding - enclosed deck MARION OLSON

104-4910 GRIEG $239,900 MLS

• Proven Successful Location • Strata in High Volume Area • Do Not Miss This Opportunity www.rickmcdaniel.ca

2039 WALNUT $244,000 MLS

• Large family home in upper Thornhill • Plenty of parking and storage • Private yard and sunsets off the deck DAVE MATERI PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORP

4728 MCCONNELL $289,900 MLS

1725 CREEK ST. $249,900 MLS

• 4 bdrms, 4 bths, grt neighborhood • cozy family rm off kitchen • backs on to green space, dble garage www.rickmcdaniel.ca

• Private .67 acres with creek • Spacious 3 bedroom ranch style • Quiet no-thru st. close to town LAURIE FORBES

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SOL • duplex with an extra suite • 2 - One bdrm suites & 1 two bdrm • 4 blocks from downtown VANCE HADLEY

• 4 bedroom Rancher on the bench • double garage, new counters, flring • easy potential suite in the basement VANCE HADLEY

4112 ANDERSON $289,900 MLS

5545 KLEANZA DR $310,000 MLS

3573 LARCH $342,000 MLS

4559 DOUGLAS $349,900 MLS

2448 THORNHILL ST $359,900 MLS

3514 EBY STREET $289,900 MLS

• Investment ALERT !!

• List of upgrades too long to show Great tenants want to stay DAVE MATERI PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORP

• 13 Acres Plus • Large Mechanics Shop • Welding Shop and Tire Shop www.rickmcdaniel.ca

• Updated Throughout • Private 2 acres • 25x44 ft Detached Shop KELLY BULLEID

• Spacious family home • Backs onto Golf Course • Huge detached shop SUZANNE GLEASON

5568 KLEANZA DR. $325,000 MLS

3511 GORDON DR. $325,900 MLS

• 3 bdrm ranch style hme only 8 yrs. old • central kitchen, familyroom, open floor • private 2 acres with view.

LAURIE FORBES

• Beautiful above ground bsmnt hme • Located in new subd close to school • Bright interior/warmth of wood features LAURIE FORBES

3544/46 DOGWOOD $369,900 MLS

4022 YEO $371,000 MLS

• positive return dplx, excellent condition • 2-3 bedrooms units, all appliances • Strata titled, could sell separate $199,900 VANCE HADLEY

• Quality Built Sunridge • Spring Completion • One unit remaining www.rickmcdaniel.ca

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4311BIRCH AVE $379,900 MLS • view property • 4 bedrooms • private setting HANS STACH

john evans

Cell:250.638.7001 johnevans@remax.net

sheila love

Cell:250.638.6911 sheilalove@remax.net

SUNRIDGE ESTATES - $399,900 MLS • 5 bdrms, walk out basement • vaulted ceilings, open designe • Stunning View & NO HST JOHN/SHEILA

vance hadley

Cell:250.631.3100 vancehadley@remax.net

marion olson

Cell:250.631.3101 m.olson@remax.net

suzanne gleason Cell:250.615.2155

suzannegleason@remax.net

3812 ROWLAND - $449,900 MLS

• 1 ½ storey home on ½ acre • hardwood floors, granite counters • 4 bdrms, den, 3 baths JOHN/SHEILA

kelly bulleid

Cell:250.615.8688 kellybulleid@remax.net

hans stach

Cell:250.615-6200 hansstach@remax.net

DOVER RD. - $515,000 MLS

• Gorgeous home on 15 acres • 3 floors, wrap around deck • 30 X 40 shop, 16’ doors, heat JOHN/SHEILA

laurie forbes

Cell:250.615-7782 lforbes@remax.net

tashiana veld

Cell:250.635.0223 tashveld@remax.net

1460 WESTSIDE-LAKEFRONT $780,000 MLS

• 11 acres with beautiful year round residence • 230’ sandy beach front with new dock • 4 bay shop fully contained/detached garage LAURIE FORBES

rick mcDaniel PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORP

Cell:250.615.1558 rickmcdaniel@remax.net

dave materi

PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORP

Cell:250.615.7225 davemateri@remax.net

rusty ljungh

Cell:250.638.2827 rustyl@remax.net

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CITY OF TERRACE PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENTION DISPOSAL OF LAND TAKE NOTICE THAT, in accordance with the Community Charter, the Council of the City of Terrace intends to lease the following lands: 5004 Keith Avenue (legally described as District Lot 362, Plan 967, Block 5), 5014 Keith Avenue (legally described as District Lot 362, Plan 3610, Lot A), and 5020 Keith Avenue (legally described as District Lot 362, Plan 3610, Lot B) to Yaorun Wood Ltd., for a 10 year term, for an amount of $10,000/month or $120,000/year, plus utilities and taxes.

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RE: THE ESTATE OF STANLEY NORMAN HUDSON also known as STANLEY NORMAN HUDSON, JR., Deceased, formerly of Terrace, British Columbia Creditors and others having claims against the estate of STANLEY NORMAN HUDSON also known as STANLEY NORMAN HUDSON, JR. are hereby notified that particulars of their claims should be sent to the undersigned Executor at #2004630 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, BC., V8G 1S6, on or before MARCH 13, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims that have then been received.

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land

Take notice that Mavi Innovations Inc. from Vancouver, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for an Investigative Licence situated on ALL THAT UNSURVEYED CROWN FORESHORE BEING PART OF THE BED OF THE BUTZE RAPIDS, CONTAINING 4.76 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS. The Lands File for this application is 6408431. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Coast Mountains Land Officer, MFLNRO, at Suite 200 – 5220 Keith Ave. Terrace, BC V8G 1L1.

Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to March 8, 2013. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http:// www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Smithers.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE

Application for a permit amendment under the provisions of the Environmental Management Act We, Skeena Sawmills Ltd., 5330 16 Hwy W, Terrace, BC V8G 4A3, intend to submit this application to the Director to authorize the discharge of air emissions as a result of normal operations of its mill in Terrace, BC. The lands upon which the facility is located, and discharges will occur are District Lot 616 Ranges 5, Coast District, Terrace, British Columbia, located at 5330 16 Hwy W, Terrace, BC, within the City of Terrace, BC. The maximum rate of discharge of air emissions discharged from this facility, their frequency and duration, and characteristics of the discharge will be: • Three Gas-fired Lumber Drying Kilns (#7) - 297 m3/min, 24hrs/day, 365 days/year - emissions of a nature originating from natural gas fired kilns • Planer Mill Chip Cyclone (#10) - 226 m3/min, 24hrs/day, 260 days/year – 230mg/m3 total particulate matter • Planer Mill Shaving Cyclone & Baghouse System (#11) - 1982 m3/min, 24hrs/day, 260 days/year – 20mg/m3 total particulate matter • Planer Trim Saw Sawdust Cyclone (#12) - 368 m3/min, 24hrs/day, 260 days/year – 230mg/m3 total particulate matter • Planer Shavings Cyclone associated with the Hog Fuel Bin (#13) - 80 m3/min, 24hrs/day, 260 days/year – 230mg/m3 total particulate matter • Planer Shavings Cyclone associated with the Hog Fuel Bin (#14) - 80 m3/min, 24hrs/day, 260 days/year – 230mg/m3 total particulate matter • Sawdust Discharge Cyclone associated with the Sawdust Bin (# 15) - 80 m3/min, 24hrs/day, 260 days/year – 230mg/m3 total particulate matter

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NOTICE Kitimat-Stikine Terrace Public Library Cost Sharing Local Service Amendment Bylaw No. 625, 2013.

The Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine gives notice that it proposes to amend the “Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Terrace Public Library Cost Sharing Local Service Establishment Bylaw No. 321, 1992� by adopting “Kitimat-Stikine Terrace Public Library Cost Sharing Local Service Establishment Amendment Bylaw No. 625, 2013�. Bylaw No. 625 is currently at third reading and may be adopted as early as the February 22, 2013 Board meeting.

The purpose of the Bylaw is to: • Increase the maximum annual requisition limit that can be levied from $210,000 to $262,500 to meet current operational needs and provide room for incremental future increases as required. • This Library Cost Sharing Service was established by bylaw in 1979 and was approved by referendum. The current maximum annual requisition limit of $210,000, was established by Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine Terrace Public Library Cost Sharing Local Service Bylaw No. 321, 1992.

In 1992 the actual tax levy was just under $50,000 and has steadily increased to just under $195,000 in 2012. • Costs are expected to continue to be recovered primarily by means of a property value tax based on net taxable value of land and improvements.

Based on current assessments, the residential tax rate for different requisition amounts are estimated as follows : ✓ $0.37/$1,000 of net taxable value of land and improvements on a requisition of $210,000. ✓ $0.45/$1,000 on a requisition of $250,000. ✓ $0.47/$1,000 on a requisition of $262,500.

Persons wishing to inquire or inspect this Bylaw can view it on the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine’s website www.rdks.bc.ca or contact the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine at #300, 4545 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, BC V8G 4E1, telephone 250.615.6100 or 1.800.663.3208, office hours are from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday excluding holidays.

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ANNA KILLEN

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Camaradarie wins at local meet The energy at the Terrace Aquatic Centre was nothing short of exhilarating as more than 100 athletes, including 33 from Terrace, participated in the Northwest Regional Championships here in Terrace from Jan. 25-27.

Athletes from the Prince Rupert Swim Club, the Kitimat Marlins Swim Club and the Bulkley Valley Otters all made the trip to Terrace for the weekend.

And volunteers and family members were on hand to assist and cheer on the young athletes as they moved one meet closer to the provincial championships.

“We had a fantastic weekend,” said Bluebacks coach Mike Christensen.

Four Bluebacks received medals at the competition – Angelina Filtziakis with bronze for 10 and under girls,

Anke deWit with bronze for 12-14 girls, Brandon Williams with silver for 15 and over boys, and Brayden Phillips with gold for 10 and under boys.

Christensen also welcomed the opportunity to play host to fellow Points North teammates “in the spirit of healthy competition and challenging each other to new levels of performance as they prepare for provincial championships.”

“One of the other coaches new to the region mentioned that the camaraderie between clubs in Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert and Smithers is a rare dynamic and the north should be very proud of the way they work together,” he said.

For overall points, Prince Rupert took the top spot at the meet, with 783

points, and Kitimat came second with 720 points. Terrace was third with 472 points, and Bulkley Valley not far behind with 419 points.

In the 15 and over boys category, Kyler Cordeiro of Kitimat took gold.

Sarah McChesney of Prince Rupert won gold in 15 and over girls. Bailey Esperson of Bulkley Valley was first in 13-14 boys, and Kleanza Cathers of Kitimat won gold in the 13-14 girls category. For full results, visit terracestandard.com.

While five Bluebacks have qualified for short course provincials in Surrey and Victoria, they won’t be able to attend. Instead, the club is focussing on the next regional meet in Smithers March 8-9 and preparing to qualify for long course provincials in June.

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At Left, members of the Terrace Bluebacks swim club cheer together before the start of Saturday’s finals events. Above, Bluebacks Bella Lang and Avery Back await the results of their teammates race.

Skaters glide into town for Kla How Ya Set to a wide range of beautiful tunes – classics from the Sound of Music and Annie, orchestrated carumbas and swinging jazz, and newer indie crooners like the haunting Priscilla Ahn – more than 100 of the northwest’s most elegant up-and-coming skaters took to the Terrace Arena for the annual KlaHow-Ya skating competition Jan. 25-27.

It was certainly a busy weekend – 114 skaters in total from Terrace, Kitimat, Smithers, and Prince Rupert competed in the competition.

And Terrace’s skaters did very well with almost ever girl earning a medal, said the club’s Elaine Sanchez, and are even more prepared for regionals on Feb. 15 in Kitimat.

The club is welcoming a regional match so close to home because it means some of the younger skaters will get a taste of competition on away ice much earlier – being comfortable away from home is an important aspect in their development as skaters.

Last year, regionals were held in Quesnel, which meant not as many skaters could attend.

Here’s how the Terrace skaters did on home ice: In Star 4 Girls 13 +, Jessi Thandi (1), Julia Bowles (3), Hannah Jay (4).

Gold Woman Free Program, Jorden Hen-

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Here’s Crickett Elliot from the Terrace skating club during the Friday evening portion of the Kla-How-Ya competition held here in Terrace two weekends ago. dry (2). Pre-Introductory Women (Group 1), Maya Lecuyer (1), Payton Prevost (2),

Crickett Elliot (6). Pre-Introductory Women (Group 2), Nisha Nijjar (2), Monica Ther-

rien (7).

Introductory Interpretive Women (Group 1), Katherine Peters (3), Laura Dale (6).

Bronze Interpretive Women, Julia Bowles (1), Jessie Thandi (2), Hannah Jay (3). Gold Interpretive Women, Jorden Hendry (2), Gold Solo Dance Women, Jorden Hendry (1).

Preliminary Elements (Group 1), Maya Lecuyer (1), Cricket Elliot (2). Preliminary Elements (Group 2), Monica Therrien (1), Tristen Morgan (3). Preliminary Elements (Group 3), Katherine Peters (2), Nisha Nijjar (5).

Bronze Elements (Group 2), Hannah Jay (3). Gold Elements, Jorden Hendry (2).

Primary Spins Women (Group 1), Mikayla Beaudette (5). Primary Spins Women (Group 2), Payton Prevost (1), Alexis Cooper (2), Jayci Peck (3). Primary Spins Women (Group 3), Cricket Elliot (3), Camryn Monsen (4), Kaytlin Gingles (6). Primary Spins Women (Group 5), Brooke Therrien (7). Primary Spins Women (Group 6), Tristen Morgan (7).

Preliminary Spins Women (Group 1), Christine Heideman (3), Emma DeCario (8).

Bronze Spins Women, Julia Bowles (2), Hannah Jay (3), Jessie Thandi (6). Gold Spins Women, Jordan Hendry (3).

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Cal goes 3-0 on home court Sports Scope against Saints and Gryphons

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Here’s Terrace’s Keel Haldane in the air while two players from Smithers watch the two-pointer go through.

W

hen first I heard of Dolly Varden Char, and their larger cousins, Bull Trout, both were in disrepute.

It was a time when fishermen punched cards to record how many steelhead they killed annually. We were kids then. Men told us that those damn Dollies – a name by which they referred to both species – were vermin. They eat the eggs and fry of salmon, they told us. If you’re not going to keep them, kill them and chuck them back in the bush.

How salmon and char survived so well prior to the arrival of European settlers, failed to trouble these vigilantes.

Years later I learned that char loathing was widespread. Believing the myth that Dollies were bad for salmon stocks, the Alaska Fish and Game Department put a bounty on them of 2 cents to a nickel a tail, depending on the size of the fish. The bounty was in force from 1921 to 1939.

During that time 6 million tails were turned in for the reward.

Because Dollies were to sport fishers what seals are to commercial fishers, they had no advocates and earned no respect.

Fishers were allowed to kill as many as they wanted and more. This unchecked slaughter went on in this province for years until some fish manager with a conscience suggested a limit of 30 char a day might be a good idea.

More was learned about char. The bag

The Queen Charlotte Secondary Saints made a rare appearance off the island to take on the Kermodes the evening of Friday, Jan. 25 and they did not disappoint the crowd.

It was an offensive affair with both squads filling the hoop. Kermodes scored an amazing 60 points in the first half to the Saints 39. But the Saints did not quit, showing a great deal of poise and resilience as a team.

The shootout continued in the second half as both teams continued to put up big numbers. At the final buzzer, the Kermodes outscored the Saints 111-81.

The Saints were lead by a very talented duo: Joel Richardson who notched 34 points and Nathan Vogstad with 28.

Kermodes were led by Reegin Maki with 30, Marcus MacKay 28, Patrick Kurek 18, Kynan Finnie 12 and Brennan Jay 10.

On Saturday morning the teams were back at it.

A little more defence was applied at both ends of the court as both teams attempted to slow down the other’s transition game.

Kermodes took a slim 40-39 lead into the half before outscoring the Saints 45-35 in the second half to take the victory 85-74.

Saints were led by Duncan Rumak with 26 and Nathan Vogstad with 23. Kermodes were led once again by Reegin Maki with 31, and Marcus MacKay with 26.

Right after the Kermodes dispensed of the Saints, they took to the court to take on the Smithers Gryphons. It was a chance to get the whole team involved.

The game was fairly close in the first half as the Kermodes led 29 - 23 going into the second. But they then went on to outscore the Gryphons 34 - 14 in the second half to win 63 - 37. Kermodes were led in scoring by Cam Netzel with 15 points, Drew Kenmuir with 13 and Mat Brown with 10.

This weekend the Kermodes host the Rainmakers on February 8 and 9 at the Caledonia gym. And it’s less than a month until Zones. They take place March 1 and 2 with the Senior Girls hosting their zones on Feb. 22 and 23. Both are at the Caledonia gym.

limit was reduced to 12. suspect that the Dollies Later, this was reduced in accessible streams are to 8, and so it went. greatly diminished from These ludicrous bag their own experience limits with no connecand because fishers who tion to reality lagged fish them throughout behind the scientific the Region are constantunderstanding of the ly complaining about abundance and habitat declining catches. requirements of the fish Moreover, scientists they were designed to with enough funds to protect, and as a result study the problem in of this reactive managegreater depth are singing ment approach, char the same song. Added SKEENA ANGLER populations plummeted. to these critical factors Twenty years ago, is the fact that a number ROB BROWN fisheries researchers of pipelines are about wrote papers openly acto be threaded through knowledging that Dolly Skeena.

Varden Char and Bull Why is this a big Trout were depleted concern? As proposed, throughout most of their these pipelines will cross range. There were almost no Dollies in the streams thousands of times. Every crossing Lower Mainland. Dollies had been reduced means some measure of disturbance. All to the point of invisibility on Vancouver Is- industrial projects come with infrastrucland. The populations in the Kootenays had ture. crashed.

In the case of linear development this Scientists learned that char were slow means roads – lots of roads. An increased to grow, carried few eggs in comparison number of roads means that all those forto salmon, and were extremely sensitive to merly inaccessible streams will be accessitemperature changes and soil disturbances ble. Where this has scored in the past, such in their native streams. access has all too often led the extirpation Enter the fisheries staff of Skeena Re- of char and trout in the affected area. gion with all of these factors – and more It is possible – though given their fra– to consider. They have good reason to gility and lack of fecundity unlikely – that

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A look ahead at what’s on the sports horizon. To have your sporting or athletic event included, email sports@terracestandard.com.

Curling the Annual Terrace Valentine Curling Bonspiel will be held Feb. 8, 9, and 10 with a Dinner and Dance on the evening of Feb. 9th.

Raffle, door prizes and entertainment will be on hand. For more information and to register, call the Terrace Curling Rink at 250-635-5583.

Drag Racing Terrace Drag Race Association will be holding its yearly Annual General Meeting, Sunday, Feb. 10 at 1 p.m. at the Sandman Motel conference room. Up for discussion will be the coming race season, and if you’re interested in volunteering, please show up. Anyone interested in participating or finding out more about the TDRA, this is place to be.

Gymnastics National Gymnastics Week is Feb. 11 – 17, and the Terrace Peaks gymnastics club is encouraging gymnastics-lovers to wear red or pink to class to show their love for the sport.

There’s two-for-one drop in and the annual Flip-a-Thon fundraiser is on Feb. 16 from 2 – 3 p.m. The competitive team is also spending the weekend at its first competition of the season, the Gold Pan Invitational in Quesnel.

Soccer The annual Terrace youth soccer indoor clinics are set for Spring Break, running March 18-21 and 25-28 at the Caledonia gym. Learn fundamental skills, game tactics and more and have the opportunity to improve and practise their skills, which they can use for both indoor and outdoor games. For insurance purposes, players must have been registered with the Terrace Youth Soccer Association in the 2012 season. The cost of the clinic will go towards scholarships at Cal. For more info, call Nick at 250-635-9231. Register at Parks and Recreation, 3320 Kalum Street. 250-615-3000.

some stream populations of Dollies can withstand a measure of angling predation and habitat destruction and survive in viable numbers.

Unfortunately, it’s impossible to properly manage a fishery if you haven’t a decent idea of how many fish there are. And the trouble is, there isn’t the money to do adequate population estimates.

The government biologists working for fisheries have the responsibility to do the right thing by fish, not fisherman. So they must do something. After two decades of cutbacks by governments who see their function as an obstacle to unfettered growth, the fisheries bios haven’t enough staff or resources to do the comprehensive kind of data gathering and long term monitoring, and overall planning, required.

As professional biologists they are members of the global professional body of scientists. This body has embraced the principle of biodiversity, the overarching axiom that embraces the abiding truth that maintaining all species in an ecosystem is critical to its overall health and its survival.

Any decision you make must be consistent with that principle, and consistent with the precautionary principle.

So, when the Fisheries staff of FLNRO decided to propose a non retention for all char and trout in streams in Skeena Region, they had no option. They had to err on the side of caution and do their best to ensure there will be Dollies in the future.

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City park scene of the latest local Idle demo The Idle No More protests took centre stage at George Little Park as speakers and those who came out stood up to make their voices heard Jan. 28.

About 65 or 70 people braved the falling snow and chilly temperatures for the event.

A fire pit provided some warmth and a gathering place for drummers, who played before the speakers began.

Martin Adams, from the Nisga’a Nation, said First Nations all over the world see themselves in the same way: to take care of the gifts the Creator has given them.

Speaking on behalf of unionized university transfer course instructors and other employees at Northwest Community College, Rocque Berthiaume said Idle No More reminded him of the time

in the 1980s when the government was working on the constitution and First Nations were left out until the people spoke up so parliament would listen.

“When the people spoke up, the politicians had to listen,” he said.

Bill C-45, referred to as the omnibus bill, is a great big bill that wants to take a lot of power and rights away from the First Nations, he said.

The people are not getting the recognition they deserve and that’s what parliament has to hear, he said.

Lillian Moyer, who said she organized the Idle No More event in Telegraph Creek in the Tahltan traditional territory, took the stage with a placard addressed to Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

In 2005, when Shell wanted to drill in the Klappan, the people

held a sit-in at a band council office in the region for nine months, she said.

“We did it to protect our land,” she said.

The people’s actions made the company back down and the politicians listen, but that was then.

“The way the government works today, they got no ears to hear what we have to say,” said Moyer.

Her arrests in 2005 and 2006 were for doing exactly what people were doing at the park for Idle No More: standing up for their rights, she said, adding the people need to take their power back. “...I strongly believe Idle No More has opened everyone’s eyes,” she said.

“Young people have a lot of work ahead of you. Go for it.”

Idle No more protests took place across Canada the same day.

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Scene shifts Friday

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tahltan activist Lillian Moyer speaks at an Idle No More rally held Jan. 28 at George LIttle Park in downtown Terrace.

THE IDLE No More movement is about more than just demonstrations – it’s also about education.

And as such, “teach-in” events have been held across Canada to teach people about the movement, how they can get involved, and about First Nations rights and issues.

Terrace is hosting its first teach-in this Friday, Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. The location is to be announced and can be found on the event’s Facebook page.

It will be led by Leena Minifie of Kitimat, who has been holding a number of Idle No More information sessions and will feature a blanket dance in order to help raise money for Minifie’s travels.

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Strict marine safety standards will ensure we respect our neighbours above, around and below us.

Although tankers have been safely navigating the north coast and its channels for decades, marine safety remains a top priority for British Columbians. We have been planning the Northern Gateway Project for over a decade, with a particular focus on protecting the environment. We have added specific safety requirements to our marine operations plan to help make the waters of the north coast safer not just for tankers serving the project, but for all marine vessels.

Tankers will reduce speeds in the channels…

Qualified BC Coast Pilots will board and guide all tankers… To prevent spills, all tankers serving the project will be modern and double-hulled, and will be vetted by independent, third party agencies before entering Canadian waters.

Once strict safety and environmental standards are met, they will be guided through the Douglas and Principe Channels by qualified BC Coast Pilots.

Tankers travel slowly, but to make sure that marine species and their habitats are respected, tankers will be required to reduce speed as they pass through certain sections of the channels. Even their escort tugboats will have quieter engines to reduce underwater noise.

Powerful tugboats will escort tankers…

Additional radar and navigational aids will improve safety for all vessels…

Tugboats have been shown to significantly reduce tanker incidents worldwide. Powerful tugboats that have been specially commissioned for Northern Gateway will assist in the safe arrival and departure of tankers.

All tankers will be attended by a close escort tug. In the channels, laden tankers will have two tugs–one tethered at all times. These tugboats will have emergency response equipment on board and will be capable of assisting any marine vessel.

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