Terrace Standard, May 01, 2013

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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

City strikes gold with event MINERALS NORTH 2013, which wrapped up after three days April 26, is being described as one of the largest and most successful conferences ever held in the city. More than 900 delegates registered, a number that surpassed expectations for the event held at the Terrace Sportsplex that featured presentations by mining companies, geologists and

a trade show consisting of more than 100 booths. The size of the event, which was the 25th annual Minerals North conference and the largest one ever, filled hotel and motel rooms and restaurants. For a number of the delegates, it was either their first visit to Terrace or the first time they’ve spent any amount of time in the city. Delegates at various

times were entertained, informed and challenged. Former Vancouver Canuck Trevor Linden spoke of motivation in an address to delegates April 26. During remarks to open the conference April 25, Steve Robertson from Imperial Metals, a major sponsor of the conference and the company now constructing the Red Chris copper and gold mine due to open next

year up Hwy37 North, spoke of the mineral potential reaching north of Terrace to the Yukon border. “We’re in a real frontier here,” said Robertson. “The amount of development that is going to go on up there is tremendous,” said Robertson in labelling the region as one of the “most richly endowed mineral areas in the entire world.” Mayor Dave Pernarowski

noted that the first-ever gathering of miners and others was held here in 1989. Kitsumkalum chief councillor Don Roberts and Kitselas chief councillor Judy Gerow spoke of economic development. “The Kitsumkalum quarry is our own mine,” said Roberts of the recentlyopened venture located near the Kitsumkalum village. Gerow welcomed devel-

opment, but “not at a pace that will result in an inevitable boom or bust.” Evan van Dyk from the Terrace Economic Development Authority, a member of the core organizing group, estimated the conference’s economic impact at a conservative $750,000. “I know we spent $300,000 alone as an organizing committee,” he said.

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Pipeline hearings end here

SIXTEEN months of hearings into Enbridge’s $5.5 billion plan to build the Northern Gateway pipeline to carry Alberta crude to a marine export terminal at Kitimat are to finish in Terrace next month. At least two weeks has been set aside beginning June 17 to hear oral summations by opponents and proponents of the mammoth project, which has become a national and international issue. Kristen Higgins of the National Energy Board, the federal agency which has been conducting the hearings through a three-member Joint Review Panel, characterized the Terrace sessions as roughly equivalent to lawyers presenting closing arguments in a courtroom. “There won’t be any cross examination. That’s what’s been taking place in Prince Rupert,” said Higgins of the extensive technical sessions, which have now concluded in the coastal city. Those wishing to make closing oral arguments also have to make written arguments and the deadline for those is May 31, she said.

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MARGARET SPEIRS PHOTO

■■ He’s one century old norman stewart enjoyed birthday cake and napkins made to look like $100 bills at his 100th birthday celebration at Terraceview April 25. His actual birthday is March 28 and his son was due to visit him last weekend. When asked if he had a secret to living to be 100-years-old, Stewart said he doesn’t keep track of his birthdays.

Mystery, comedy

Garden dig

Soccer high

Centennial Christian drama students invite you to One Mad Night \COMMUNITY A12

Community gardeners unearth unexpected items \NEWS A9

Cal girls kick off season with two near perfect play days \SPORTS A22


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