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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Get away to Kitimat ... and feel at home...........page 3 Fishing Capital of the Northwest

An Enviable Lifestyle

First things first ... camping here..........page 4 Destination: Kitimat River ...................page 5 Kitimat Hatchery a great catch ............page 8 Catch of a lifetime................................page 9

A town of two worlds.........................page 23 Don’t forget the bear necessities ........page 25 Community snapshots ........................page 26 Kitimat has more to offer ...................page 27

The Great Outdoors

Industry Meets Nature

The Great Kitimat Connector.............page 11 The great outdoors .............................page 13 No business like snow business .........page 15 Happy Birthday Kitimat .....................page 18 Kitimat sets the party standard...........page 19

Let the good times roll .......................page 28 Big business means more shopping ...page 29 Kitimat crib sheets .............................page 30 Pipe up for Kitimat.............................page 31 - BC LNG Export Co-operative - LNG Canada - Enbridge Northern Gateway - Kitimat Clean

Our Summers Are Eventful The longest eight seconds ..................page 20 Derby lures anglers ............................page 21

Map of Kitimat ..................page 16

SERVICES ACCOMODATION Kitimat Lodge...................................06 Minette Bay Lodge ...........................13

PHARMACY Shoppers Drug Mart ...........................12 REALTORS Re/Max Kitimat Realty....................20

BANKS Scotia Bank ...................................... 20 COMPUTER & OFFICE SUPPLIES Beitz Computers & Office Supplies 20

RECREATION Hirsch Creek Golf & Winter Club .29 Reliable Guide & Charters .............08

DENTISTS Dr. Thomas Baumeister, B.Sc., D.M.D. Dental Surgeon .................................30

TRANSPORATION Coastal Taxi ......................................28 AUTOMOTIVE & MARINE SERVICES RG’s Auto & Marine .......................31 Snow Valley Ford .............................28

ENTERTAINMENT Kitimat Concert Association ...........24 FLOWER SHOPS Dee’s Flowers ...................................21 SERVICES Aqua Clear Bottlers .........................18 Home Hardware ...............................32 Lapointe Engineering Ltd. ..............30 Pyrotek ..............................................28

VETERINARIAN & PET SHELTER/ADOPTION Kitimat Veterinary Hospital ...........07 Kitimat Humane Society Shelter ....30 WORSHIP CENTERS .............................22 Kitimat Pentecostal Fellowship Christ the King Parish First Baptist Church Kitimat Presbyterian Church First United Church

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An Enviable Lifestyle

Get away to Kitimat...and feel at home To be in Kitimat in 2013 is to be a part of its ever growing history.

There has never been a better time to enjoy the Kitimat area as right now.

The year 2013 is a significant milestone for the community. The town called the District of Kitimat was first incorporated in 1953, 60 years ago.

Back then it was still a developing town, with neighbourhoods and roads still in the process of being built.

Certainly the early planners had grand ambitions for the community and while it likely peaked a bit shy of the expected population it’s still a town which has been realized in amazing ways.

It’s a town which has moved beyond simply being an industry town. While the active aluminum smelter and the billions of dollars worth of proposals still keep the economic machine working, it’s a place that enjoys the prestige of being small yet having it so big.

Kitimat boasts comprehensive recreational opportunities. In town there’s the new and exciting pool, and escaping the municipal boundaries gets you to snowmobile trails and crosscountry cabins up Clague Mountain.

Kitimat has the distinct pleasure of being two things at once; an escape and a home.

We’re an escape to a world class river

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First things first ... camping here If you’re here for the outdoor experience, there are some notable camping opportunities within the town itself.

Operated by the city, Radley Park is the community’s premier campground, superbly located a literal stone’s throw from the banks of the river.

And yet it is also only a couple of minutes from all the amenities of

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the downtown area.

Set amongst trees, the sites come equipped with fire pits and picnic tables with sturdy shelters and plenty of supplied firewood.

There are electrical hook-ups available at a number of sites and the washroom facilities include coin-operated showers.

And there is a sani-dump, fishcleaning station and even a smoker for your catches of the day.

Believe it or not, Radley Park is so appealing even local residents frequently camp there for

a weekend.

Many visitors like to get even closer to their chosen fishing spots by camping on the banks of the Kitimat River itself. However, in consideration of other anglers and the environment, you are asked to make camp at least 30 metres from the water’s edge.

For those who really want to get away from it all, the Kitimat Valley has several Forest Recreation rustic campsites such as Mount Elizabeth, Deception Lake, Enso Park and West Lake.

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Fishing Capital of the Northwest

Destination: Kitimat River The Kitimat River is, quite simply, an angling paradise.

Which is why visitors flock here every year, why nearly every local home has its stock of rods and gear and why new residents who previously had only a passing interest in sport fishing soon find the lure of the Kitimat irresistible.

With five species of salmon and two of trout available to anglers, you can see there’s no shortage of action.

So when are there fish in the Kitimat River? Twelve months of the year.

When’s the best time to fish it?

Depends on what you’re after.

If your heart is set on a monster chinook (Spring) salmon, the main run will start heading into the river in late June and there will be plenty of battles royal to enjoy right through July.

These tackle busters are often in the 30-40 lbs. range but fish running 50 lbs. and up have sent anglers home with stars in their eyes — and aching arms.

How to catch yourself a trophy chinook?

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“still” fishing — anchoring your line and gear in the current with a weight and using a spin-n-glo or a spin-nglo/hoochie combo as the lure.

Both come in a bewildering array of colours and sizes.

For the more active angler, casting and “bottom bouncing” is the method of choice using either a spoon – there is even one named after our river, a Kitimat spoon, – or again a spin-n-glo/hoochie, but with a lighter weight.

Bottom bouncing is also the more successful method since, by varying your cast length and retrieve, you’re searching out the fish rather than waiting for them to bump into your gear.

(The use of bait in the Kitimat River is prohibited until Labour Day - and don’t forget, it’s single barbless hook only.)

Because water conditions have a lot to do with your choice of lure and/or colour, it’s a good idea to check with a local tackle shop to find out what’s working when you arrive.

Another tip: get a copy of the tide tables even if you’re fishing on the river because a lot of fish tend to come in on the high tide.

As the chinook peak, the first of the next wave start arriving in the river, chum salmon.

Granted they are not as highly prized by many anglers, but if you get a fresh 20lber. on the line you’ll be in a battle you won’t soon forget.

You can be sure of lots of chum action through July and into mid-August and they are excellent smoked.

During this run in particular you’ll see numerous fly anglers on the river and be impressed by their rate of success.

This is also when the pinks come in - known as “humpies” for the hump back the spawning males develop.

They are utterly unpredictable in terms of the strength of the run - this is the only purely wild fish run in the Kitimat.

Historically, pink runs show huge swings in alternating years but that pattern changed about seven years ago with big returns for several years.

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continued from page 5 appeared to reassert itself the last couple of years but it should be noted that what is regarded as a “low” return for pinks still exceeds 100,000.

With chum and pinks both in the river, it can get insane.

The first week of August a few years ago, I tried my luck using a pinkpink spin-n-glo/hoochie combo.

Landed a beauty pink, ideal for supper, on the third cast.

A female chum destined for the smoker on

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A too-small trout on the next.

And had limited out with two chum and two pink in just 11 casts.

Did I mention I released two more pinks?

As I said, it can get insane.

By the way, while gear colours are generally important, there are days especially with pinks - when, to quote a young lady at a

local tackle shop, “You could throw a soup can out there and they’d hit it.”

And there are days when the opposite applies and the fish get very strange tastes. Which is why I always carry a couple of ghastly yellow spin-n-glos to chuck out there if all else fails - a few times that tactic has rescued a quiet morning, once producing three fish in as many casts.

Finally, the coho hit the river, making up for what they lack in size with a fighting spirit that often translates into an unforgettable aerial display.

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This fishery can extend right into October, though by then you’ll be facing a mix of fresh silvers and darker fish.

They are not as numerous as chum/pinks and can be a lot more stubborn about hitting - or maybe they just don’t like me - but hauling one of them on to the beach is about as satisfying as it gets.

Returning to gear for a second, a relative newcomer is the jig, and one that is gaining in popularity in leaps and bounds.

A few years ago I got down to Radley Park about 7 a.m. to find there were already three others there.

They had been there awhile and landed just one pink.

Soon after another two anglers joined us to make for six rods in action.

Although the fish were there, we weren’t getting any.

“Don’t worry,” one of the guys – a local retiree – assured us.

“The fish will come at eight o’clock.”

And at five past all hell broke loose for him and his buddy as they hooked into eight in 15 minutes.

Leaving the rest of us chartreuse with envy.

The difference? They were the only two using jigs.

Our sea-run cutthroat trout make their return in late August through September, winter in the river to provide excellent fishing in what most people would consider the off season, spawn in February and head back out the next month.

Just remember you can only retain hatchery steelhead they’re the ones with the clipped adipose fin.

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Fishing Capital of the Northwest

Affectionately dubbed ‘The Three-foot Anglers’, kids eagerly head for the riverbank when the pinks are in. Tussling with the Humpies is invaluable experience and training for later years when they take on the big fellas.

Kitimat Veterinary Hospital Full Service Veterinary Hospital including

Radiology, Surgery, Orthopedics and Veterinary Dentistry Kitimat Veterinary Hospital 587 mountainview square, Kitimat tel. 250.639.2299 regular Hours: monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm Closed for lunch noon to 1:00 pm after hours call, available for emergencies only.

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Kitimat hatchery a great catch It’s no secret the Kitimat River offers some of the best fishing in the province.

It’s also no secret we owe that to our hatchery.

That’s particularly true when it comes to steelhead.

Four years ago the provincial government introduced a ban on retaining wild steelhead.

However, you can catch and keep a hatchery fish – and the Kitimat is the only river in the Northwest that offers hatchery steelhead.

The Kitimat River Fish Hatchery was first started in 1977 as a pilot project, located across from the Eurocan Pulp and Paper mill.

It came into being to rebuild salmon stocks, particularly chinook, which had been hard hit by over-fishing, habitat degradation and a couple of floods that had ravaged spawning beds.

At that time it consisted of an Atco trailer containing a few troughs and only released 50,000150,000 fish a year.

Six years later a new, $10-million facility was built and now the annual release is in the millions.

At the hatchery several different species of salmonids are raised such as chum, chinook, and steelhead.

Each year adult fish of each species are caught by angling, tangle netting or seine netting to obtain eggs and sperm.

Once the raised fish are ready for release — the time varies from species to species — they are taken back to the streams from which

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their parents were taken except for a small percentage released through a pipe directly below the hatchery.

From there, they swim out to the ocean to mature, eventually to return to the Kitimat system to start the cycle all over again.

Incidentally, while they may

not be the most prized fish, the hatchery is top heavy on the production of chum salmon. That’s because they were historically the most numerous local species.

Call 250-639-9888 to see if the hatchery is offering tours again this year.

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Fishing Capital of the Northwest

Catch of a lifetime Although it’s the abundant fish that draw most people on to the waters of the Douglas Channel, the beauty and marine life of the fjord is a bonus none forget.

It’s also the reason why an increasing number of nonanglers leap at the opportunity offered by local charter operators to take to the briny and capture that beauty through the lens of their favourite camera.

There, sheer rock walls rise out of dark green waters, towering literally thousands of feet above passing boats.

Waterfalls cascade down mountainsides as the last of the winter snow on the peaks surrenders to the heat of another summer.

The forest marches down to the foreshore of numerous bays and coves, each inviting the passerby to stop in and enjoy the tranquillity.

Porpoise suddenly appear to keep the salt chuck mariner company and in the middle distance, the distinctive plume rising off the water’s surface alerts all to the presence of an orca.

But, back to the fish.

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Salmon, of course, are the big draw with chinook/springs and coho being the favourites.

Although the early chinooks/ springs, destined for spawning grounds in the upper reaches of the Kitimat River, arrive in mid-to late-May, the peak period begins in mid-June with the first couple of weeks of July bringing “prime time.”

Mid-July sees the beginning of the coho run which will peak a month later.

They often mill around “out front” waiting for the right river conditions.

But there are also salmon to be had in the depths of winter.

Known by the contradictory name of winter springs, these are US chinook whose ocean-going lives bring them north.

The first can show up as early as the end of November, but the peak is February and March when the herring come in to spawn.

They generally run up to 15lbs. but you just might be lucky enough to tie into an exceptional one weighing 30lbs. continued on page 10

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continued from page 9 The herring also pull in sea lions and seals which in turn draws in the orcas.

But while salmon remain a big draw, the popularity of halibut has been growing over the years.

Apart from the mellower taste, they offer the chance of a true monster of the deep.

Given halibut are the scavengers of the sea and “fish follow fish,� experienced operators pin down August and

early September as the best times to pursue them in close to Kitimat.

Be sure to look into the latest fishing regulations, as what you can fish and how much can change annually.

Above, people walk along the Kitimat River on a beautiful, sunny day in town. Below, will this guy give Kitimat his seal of approval? Forgive the groan inducing pun, but the seal, in a photo taken by Harry Gladwin, is just some of the sights you’ll see exploring the wilds of the Pacific Inland Coast.

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The Great Outdoors

The Great Kitimat Connector By foot or wheel, Kitimat offers up a wealth of outdoor opportunities.

Before we take you on a journey through the Kitimat area’s wonderful trail system, we should explain to you the town’s own ‘trail system.’

Kitimat, as you may know, was an entirely planned and designed community.

Kitimat forwent the usual grid layout of its streets, instead opting for ‘arterial’ streets with horseshoe shaped off-streets, where people

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enjoy their quiet neighbourhood.

This layout, as well as providing each street with relative quiet from traffic, gave the town the opportunity to develop paved sidewalks that, instead of running along the streets themselves, takes people safely through scenic green spaces to the neighbouring streets.

For instance, a person could walk from City Centre Mall, past the ice arenas, across the street to a sidewalk path that will lead them straight to either Stikine Street, Wedeene Street

or Saguenay, and of course further to the rest of the Kildala neighbourhood.

Just about every street in town is connected this way.

But it’s not just the fences of people’s backyards that you’ll see.

On the town’s pathways you’ll see long, grassy fields, flowing creeks and scenic bridges.

The local newspaper editor even reports having seen a beaver on the path beside the First Baptist Church.

The friendly creature didn’t linger for any photos, unfortunately.

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Above the pristine blue water of Clearwater Lake, located behind Onion Lake, halfway between Kitimat and Terrace. At left, nearby Lakelse Lake provides great boating opportunities.

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The Great Outdoors

The great outdoors If you seek a bit more adventure than municipally maintained walkways can provide, we’ve got you covered.

In areas outside the community, and even some places within, Kitimat has no shortage of wilderness to explore.

From the trail by our Rod and Gun Club hall or the Coho Flats trail, you can get plenty of the outdoors experience.

Here’s our quick guide to Kitimat’s great outdoors: Hirsch Creek Park. An easy set of trails, families can simply pull into the park off the highway, just before the Hirsch Creek Bridge on the way into town, take a right at a Continued on page 14

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xperience the ultimate of northwest hospitality, set at the mouth of the Douglas Channel, among the old growth forest.

Feather beds and down quilts ensure comfort in rooms overlooking creeks, forests or the ocean.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast outside on the deck, perhaps witness a deer or moose walking by, and listen to the silence.

The library or sitting room, accented with a cozy fireplace, is a spot to relax or email home accessing wireless internet.

If you’re looking for adventure, that can surely be arranged – heli hiking, kayaking, bear viewing, or just good old fishing.

Don’t miss these experiences of a lifetime.

Contact us today.

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fork in the road and watch out for the trail signs.

Once at the trail head you’re set for a relaxing 15 or 30 minute walk in the forest.

Those seeking the refreshment of cold glacial water can set out for Humphrey Creek Falls. About 16km north out of town you take the first gravel road on the right after the Humphrey Creek bridge, then the second right once on that road. When you run out of road, there’s a short trail to the canyon and the falls which send up a constant plume of spray.

You can walk to the top of the falls, but be careful if you have small children with you – there are no fences and it’s quite a drop to the pool below.

Another spectacular view awaits at the Hirsch Creek Canyon. This one is a 6km (approximately three hour) return trip, but the trail is again an easy one, climbing only 100m throughout its length.

The trail begins at the highway on the Kitimat side of the Hirsch Creek bridge and follows the creek to a ledge overlooking the canyon.

Kitamaat Village Road takes you to the Robinson Lake trail. After driving along that road for about two and a half kilometres, turn left after crossing Cordella Creek into a gravel pit.

Head up to the right, following the road for another 0.7km and you’ll reach the trail head.

Rated moderate, the 4km trail takes you past a series of small lakes. Hike time is about 5-7 hours.

Although the last 1.5km can be very wet, most of that problem has been taken care of by the construction of a raised wooden walkway.

If the alpine and views over the Kitimat Valley and Douglas Channel are what you seek, try the Clague Mountain trail (locals pronounce it Clack).

From the Service Centre, head north along Enterprise Avenue until you reach the gravel logging road. Follow that for about a kilometre then turn left and follow the side road 2km to the trail head.

It’s a difficult 6km hike with a return time of 8-10 hours, but is well worth the effort.

Looking for an even greater challenge? Then the steep and difficult Mount Elizabeth trail is for you.

Drive north out of Kitimat for approximately 7.5km, then turn right just south of where the transmission lines cross Hwy 37.

Follow the gravel logging road for 13.5km. From there, a narrow 4WD road runs 2.5km to the trail head.

A hike of 6km gets you to the alpine and panoramic views from what’s called Little Elizabeth.

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Humphrey Creek Falls.

If you want to tackle the peak, it’s due east of you, but be very aware you are now essentially mountaineering - you will be traversing an exposed ridge that is at points extremely narrow.

Therefore we urge you not to try for the peak unless properly equipped and the weather is absolutely clear.

For a full list of trails in the area pick up a brochure from the Visitor Information Centre on the way into town.

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The Great Outdoors

No business like snow business That aluminum snowflake on the right side of the highway as you drive into town isn’t just for show.

With 423.9cm of snow recorded on average in town, or about 14ft, we’re no slouches when it comes to knowing what a real northern white winter is.

In fact, the name of our community is derived from Git-a-maat, a Tshimian description of the Haisla, which means “people of the snow.”

Local amenities abound, however, to take advantage of our powdery resource.

Down Highway 37S is the Onion Lake Ski Trails, a popular facility with kilometers worth of trails.

The professionally laid out trails cover a variety of terrains.

The local Kitimat Snowmobile and Hikers Club also maintain cabins in the area, including up Clague Mountain, located not far from downtown and is designated a municipal park.

For a bit more casual fun, the Hirsch Creek Golf and Winter Club’s grounds are great for snowshoeing or a nice hill is a great place to take the family for some tobogganing.

It’s true nothing beats a nice warm day, but we certainly embrace the snow to its full potential.

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Happy Birthday Kitimat!

Kitimat became a place of its own on incorporation day, March 31, 1953. Sixty years later we’re a town of which people can’t get enough.

We’re a young town, really.

Kitimat, as of this March, just turned 60. (Although certainly 60 is the new 50, right?)

Even though we’re just barely showing off our wrinkles, we’re still excited to show off our community pride.

That’s why a group of local volunteers are hard at work crafting celebrations all year long.

The big shebang took place on March 31, the precise birthday of Kitimat’s incorporation.

Yet the day of cake, free access to recreational facilities and, to top it off,

A swordfight ensues during Kitimat’s 60th anniversary celebrations on March 31, 2013. fireworks, was just the start.

Onwards there will be guided walks of Kitimat’s pathways, a movie night planned for the August long weekend, and the year of 60th

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These two kids show off their spirit of community and justice on Canada Day in Kitimat last year.

Kitimat sets the party standard When it comes to celebrating Canada’s birthday, nowhere in the Northwest does it like Kitimat.

The Northwest really has it figured out how to hold a party.

Being in close proximity to some other communities, no one tries to step on anyone’s toes, which means when Canada’s birthday comes around each July 1, Kitimat is the place to be.

Canada Day really is one of the biggest days of celebration in the community, which starts in the early morning with a pancake breakfast, and grows from there from car shows at Tamitik Arena to helicopter rides from the Riverlodge — where, also, there’s a day’s worth of entertainment, food, and activities.

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fair offers a variety of foods from all corners of the globe, from Chinese food, to Filipino foods, and Portuguese foods. Small business and craft vendors also abound, selling an assortment of local goods.

A stage is always set up outside as well, where local and regional musicians play to an encouraging crowd.

Even rain won’t hold back a Kitimatian seeking fun in the community.

Canada Day celebrations are also joined by the Dave Saunders Memorial Hill Climb on the June 29th and 30th weekend, a loud and thrilling uphill race on Haisla Boulevard.

Around this same time is also the Dragon Boat Regatta, a thrilling aquatic based competition held in Minette Bay. Parking is limited for that event so watch for advertising for the free shuttle, which typically picks people up at the Christ the King Catholic Church parking lot.

So whether celebrating a national birthday or watching smoke billow from a squeeling tire, Kitimat has all interests covered.

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Now in its fifth year, the community’s famous Bull-ORama returns on June 8.

Everyone is invited to watch cowboys strain to hold on to 800 pounds of bucking steer. Oh, and mind those horns.

The action is fast and furious and the bruises are real.

Hosted at Kitimat’s impressive Tamitik arena, Bull-O-Rama transforms the facility from ice to dirt

especially for this event.

Every seat is close to the action and there are refreshment areas available for adults.

There are other attractions designed to give kids a good time as well. In the past that has included llama chases and dog shows.

Profits from Bull-O-Rama are given to local worthy causes.

The Snowflake Community Fairgrounds Society, the group which puts together this event each year, will use the money raised to maintain and overhaul the Kitimat Fairgrounds, just outside of town.

Bull-O-Rama will also be a fundraising platform for other groups, from the local animal shelter to the ice skating club.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Kitimat General Hospital Foundation for health care services.

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Above, Julie Wakita was understandably happy with this beauty coho, caught out on the chuck. At left, Noah Groves displays a priceless expression as he shows off his prize winning catch at last year’s Fish Derby.

Derby lures anglers Catching the big one is always a thrill. Even more-so when it comes with a $1,000 cheque.

In 2012, a 12lbs, 12oz coho meant $1,000 in the back pocket for angler Steven Pisiak.

He was the winner of the largest coho caught during the 25th Annual Kitimat Fish Derby, a major event which takes place over the Labour Day long weekend.

He was joined by a number of others who participated and came away with prizes for their hauls from the Kitimat River and Douglas Channel.

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derby is you don’t have to catch a fish to win a prize – in fact you don’t even have to get your line wet.

That’s because all derby ticket holders have a chance of winning one of a number of prizes donated by local businesses.

In the past those have included fishing gear, gift certificates, clothing, free accommodation at our finest establishments – you get the idea.

This prize draw was introduced years back when, with conservation in mind and ahead of the curve in that area, organizers decided to end the hidden weight system.

Prizes are typically given out in the park in front of the Kitimat Visitor and Information Centre.

For further details on the event’s schedule, just drop in at the Visitor Centre, which is just off Highway 37S on the way into town.

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A town of two worlds

To the left, you can see children of the Watoto Children’s Choir singing their hearts out. The famous group of young African singers — who tour to fundraise for their charity — make regular visits to Kitimat.

Below, the East Indian dancers lighten up the Luso Canadian Hall with their traditional dance during Kitimat’s Multicultural Society’s annual potluck dinner.

Events like these, and many others, should certainly put to rest the arguments that a small town like Kitimat has nothing to do in the evenings.

Even though we’re not what you’d call a large city, we have plenty of live entertainment, activities, and affordable concerts.

One of the many luxuries of Kitimat is being a place of such natural beauty, while still being a place where you can rely on quality entertainment.

It’s an apparent contradiction of life here, that you could be wandering by the soothing sounds of Hirsch Creek, and then, within just a few minutes, be finding your seat at Mount Elizabeth Theatre. continued on page 24

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Continuted from page 23 And when you do find a reason to get down to our live theatre (really, we’re pretty sure you will) you’ll undoubtedly be seeing either a wonderful performance organized by the Kitimat Concert Association, which brings in numerous performances each year, or a show put on by the amazingly talented drama department at the Mount Elizabeth Middle Secondary School — it is their theatre, after all.

Make sure to look into what performances the high school will be putting on this year.

They somehow always manage to top themselves.

Last year they performed the Sound of Music as well as a dark comedy called Into the Woods.

Of course we can’t forget another local acting group, the On Cue Players, which have been together since the 80s.

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here later in the fall, you can’t forget to check out the Aluminum City Telethon in October.

The huge variety show means an entire day of entertainment on stage at the theatre, all to raise money for the Kitimat Community Foundation, which supports a number of programs within the community.

This year will be the telethon’s 34th.

The community also gathers together in early June for the Relay for Life, the annual outdoors fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society.

From morning to night, people take to the track field at the local high school for hours of camaraderie, music, food, and of course a good cause.

Clearly when it comes to coming together for a good time and for a good cause, Kitimat is the place to be.

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Don’t forget the bear necessities Visitors to Kitimat should always remember there’s a large local black bear population and, although less numerous, grizzly bears also frequent the area.

Campsites, with their food and cooking smells and garbage, are very attractive. So it’s not unusual for campsites to receive visits from hungry – or just plain curious – bears.

That means being “Bear Aware” is a necessary approach in every campsite.

The following are a few simple common sense rules that can reduce the risk of a confrontation. ❑ Don’t provide an attraction to bears by leaving food unattended on the picnic tables. Ensure coolers, barbecues and other cooking utensils are kept in safe storage. ❑ Store food in your camper or in the trunk of your vehicle in airtight containers. ❑ Cooking or eating inside a tent could be an invitation to a hungry bear to join you.

❑ Respect bears and never feed them. ❑ Use a flashlight when moving about your campsite after dark.

Of course, your selected fishing hole may also be a bruin’s favourite spot as well.

Believe it or not, there have in the past been instances of some anglers refusing to give ground when a bear showed up on the gravel beach where they were fishing.

As a conservation officer pointed out at the time, the bear is only doing what comes naturally. He accordingly advised people to move on and let it do just that.

Good advice, because no-one wins an argument with a bear about who was there first.

When walking trails, whether fishing or hiking, be sure to make noise. Most bears will leave if aware of your presence. Also keep an eye open for “evidence” of a bear’s passing.

Be especially alert when travelling into the wind – a bear may not get your scent until it’s too late.

Bear attacks are extremely rare around here.

And a few sensible precautions will ensure they stay that way.

Wildlife can be found all over the community. While caution is needed around wildlife, they are a wonderful sight. Clockwise from top: a squirrel makes himself at home in Kitimat’s “squirrel park”, a family of moose wander through the former hospital grounds, and three bears poke their heads up. www.northernsentinel.com

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Kitimat has more to offer than just the outdoors Step inside for Kitimat’s fine recreational traditions.

We’re surrounded by such natural beauty, and we’re even named from the Tsimshian word meaning “people of the snow,” but the town has never skimped on what it offers on the inside.

Among the newest icons of Kitimat’s recreational scene is the state of the art swimming pool at the Sam Lindsay Aquatic Centre.

Complete with a lazy river and

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a water slide, it provides an excellent family outing.

from speaking Spanish to photography.

In the same complex is the Tamitik Arena, in the winter a continually used ice sheet for our local hockey teams and skating club, plus regular public skating.

For those thinking of making the wise choice to make Kitimat home, we’ll just leave a gentle reminder we also have a modern hospital, reasonable taxes, an 18 hole golf course, nearby ski trails at Onion Lake, a massive walking network of pathways, a quality museum and art gallery, a busy local library...

A second sheet of ice is just across the courtyard as well in the Kitimat Ice Rink.

You’ll also never be bored at the Riverlodge, a converted bunkhouse that now houses a fitness centre, two gymnasiums, and which hosts numerous workshops throughout the year,

Well, we could go on, but we think you get the point.

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A view down Enterprise Avenue in the aptly named Service Centre, where a lot of service industries are established to support nearby major industrial projects.

Let the good times roll

When this guide rolled off the press two years ago, the biggest news for the community was the official launch of the Kitimat Modernization Project, a multibillion dollar improvement to the town’s founding aluminum smelter.

It was a long anticipated announcement that proved to be the catalyst for so much more coming to Kitimat.

The next big thing, as it were, for Kitimat is liquefied natural gas export facilities.

Three projects are aiming for

eventual exports from ports in Kitimat.

LNG Canada, Kitimat LNG and the BC LNG Export Co-Op all want to build facilities in our desirable deep water port, and with that would come with so much for the community.

Notwithstanding the immense labour needs to build such infrastructure, Kitimat would see expansion or development of new natural gas pipelines from Northeast B.C. Some projects have some environmental and export permits lined up already, and others are still going through the process.

Some just need a final investment decision from their company.

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The road to Rio Tino Alcan’s smelter is now turning into a renewed industrial corridor. Where once Methanex and Eurocan stood, now are signs blaring the Kitimat LNG and LNG Canada logos.

Preliminary work is taking place down the Douglas Channel where some of these liquefaction facilities are expected to be built There’s real excitement that big things are going to be happening in Kitimat very soon. Sure, we may be a few years away from actual “shovels in the ground” for many of these projects, but indicators keep pointing to a lot of work coming in the near future. Things are moving so fast. Who knows where we’ll be next year.

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Big business means more shopping With the prospect of a ‘boom’ in town, retail has taken its cue and the availability of shopping in Kitimat is growing slowly and steadily.

There has always been a dedicated group of local entrepreneurs who have happily provided products and services through Kitimat’s retail scene.

But with a batch of new people in town, retail has been expanding to fill the need; needs filled by both local business people and out-of-

town chains.

The City Centre Mall itself lately has been a hive of activity as new arrivals busily prepare to open for business.

The new and coming businesses complement already established retail, combining to make Kitimat’s mall an effective shopping stop.

But even out in the community at large there are shopping opportunities galore. There are numerous places to get your hair done, shops to find a new outfit, buy gifts and even get a massage.

Coffee shops, from local

favourites to identifiable chains, also fill the retail landscape.

Now more than ever people don’t have to leave town to get certain items or luxuries, local availability is growing.

It’s a sign of the good times ahead for Kitimat with such a renewed sense of confidence in the shopping scene.

And for you out of town visitors, you need not worry that there will be no place to drop your coin when you come. You’ll undoubtedly be able to leave here well pampered and well fed once your stay is done.

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After 18 spectacular holes, visit the Hirsch Creek Bar & Grill to sample the great food, great service and large drinks menu.

Kick back, relax and stay awhile.

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Kitimat crib sheets There is so much going on in this town it’s hard to keep up with exactly what’s happening.

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A deal struck in 2012 means a new ownership arrangement for the project.

Now Chevron Canada has joined 50 per cent with Apache.

Chevron will deal primarily with the facility itself while Apache will be in charge of the gas supply itself upstream.

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(called FEEDs).

When that is done, and with their export approval received, the company has given clear indications a decision on whether to proceed will be made soon.

Even without facility construction the company has been hard at work doing things such as upgrading nearby forest service roads.

The plant will export 5 million tonnes of LNG a year but this is only the first phase.

Apache has indicated that once the first “train” is built it expects to immediately begin construction on the second, doubling production.

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Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines

The project, a partnership of the local Haisla Nation and LNG Partners LLC of Texas, is somewhat different — and smaller — than Kitimat LNG. It would handle 170195 million cubic feet of gas per day.

Not without controversy, an oil and condensate pipeline is proposed to run to Kitimat to an export facility for shipping to Asian markets. It would move about 525,000 barrels of petroleum a day, as well as 193,000 barrels of condensate a day.

LNG Canada The largest of the proposed LNG projects in Kitimat, LNG Canada is being headed up by Shell Canada, along with a consortium of other parties.

The plant would take the place of Kitimat’s former Methanex plant, and the project would process between 1.8 billion and 3.6 billion cubic feet per day.

Pipe up for Kitimat

Industry Meets Nature

Kitimat Clean A surprise entry late last year into the Kitimat industrial rush, newspaper man David Black (Chairman and Founder of Black Press) has proposed an oil refinery for the Kitimat Valley. If successful, it’d be North America’s first new refinery in decades.

You’ll have to get all this natural gas here somehow.

The BC LNG Co-Op will get their gas through the existing Pacific Northern Gas Line. LNG Canada is proposing a “Coastal GasLink” pipe to be built by TransCanada.

And Kitimat LNG plans to use the proposed Pacific Trail Pipelines.

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