K
Volume 58 No. 22
I
T
I
M
A
T
Sentinel
Northern
www.northernsentinel.com
Company plans hotel, shopping complex A potential new hotel and shopping centre is in Kitimat’s future with the announcement of The Crossroads. Stuart Ramsay representing the Bryton Group presented his company’s vision to develop a “world class” hotel on the vacant, undeveloped lands along Highway 37S, between the Chamber of Commerce and Kitamaat Village Road. The company will also develop a commercial complex for eventual shopping opportunities. It’s the expected boom in Kitimat that brought the company here. Ramsay said the proposed LNG projects on the way will be significant population drivers. “There’s no question that Kitimat is on the cusp of an economic boom,” he said. That boom is part of what made Kitimat their destination for this project. Ramsay said that no other town in our region is currently being considered for other developments like this from them. “There’s over a kilometre of frontage there so when you’re looking for fantastic exposure for a commercial development it’s tough to get a strip that long,” he said. He said Prince Rupert is another town in a similar situation as us, but Kitimat has the advantage for them when it came to available land. “To find 50 acres in city limits with that length of frontage of commercial development, it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity what’s going to happen in Kitimat,” he said. Ramsay explains that the hotel is the primary thrust of their proposal, and the rest will centre around the facility, which when fully complete will have 300 rooms, 150 regular guest rooms and 150 additional, extended stay units. “We know that if the hotel was open tomorrow it would be absolutely full,” said Ramsay. He expects a phased approach, with the 150 rooms coming first, before the 150 extended stay rooms. He could have his way, work would begin on the project this year, to be completed in 2014, but there are infrastructure concerns that need to be dealt with. He said there has been little to no upgrades to the town’s infrastructures for 20 years so they’ll be doing studies on how to deal with lift stations, water pressure boosters and sewer issues. That said, the company has been working closely with the town to solve these issues, and are looking at solutions. Although no firm agreements have been made, Ramsay said the hotel will likely be a Coast Hotels branded property once built. In his presentation to council, the slides showing concept drawings of the hotel were labelled Coast Hotel Kitimat, and he said the company has worked with Coast Hotels in the past. He said when it comes to the commercial developments in the same complex, they’ll be looking at picking stores which will complement the hotel business. Franchise and chain stores are likely to be attracted to the property, and Ramsay said they’ve already had calls from companies interested in moving in to Kitimat with them. While Tim Hortons of course already exists in the City Centre, Ramsay says their presence is actually quite positive in terms of seeing more recognizable businesses on the horizon. “Tim Hortons tends to be one of the pioneers and leaders of the industry. They’re phenomenal at taking advantage and recognizing opportunities,” he said. Continued on page 3
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
$
1.30 INCLUDES TAX
Walter Thorne leads people on a heritage walk of the Nechako Neighbourhood, starting at the Public Safety Building, on May 22. The event is organized by the Kitimat Museum & Archives.
Mandatory spay/neuter program in the works The town is taking a closer look at the fees relating to animals running at large, seeking to increase the fines for animals which haven’t been fixed. The discussion at a recent council meeting was spurred by an outstanding council motion for the staff to report on possible ways to enhance animal control and manage animal overpopulation. Speaking to councillors, Kitimat Community Humane Society manager Maryann Oullet said that they currently microchip all the animals they can when they are adopted, and she will follow up on the new pet owners to get them to spay or neuter their animal. The practice at the shelter is to refund customers’ $125 adoption fee on proof that an animal has been spayed or neutered. Councillors finished the discussion by directing staff to develop a draft for a mandatory spay and neuter bylaw. However the staff’s own report points out that the Community Charter doesn’t allow the town to impound an animal for not being fixed, even if they impose those requirements.
But the town can make things more expensive for them. The proposed fee for catching an animal at large which is not spayed or neutered starts at $130 for the first offence and rises to $600 for the fifth. But the town is looking at the possibility of including in that a $100 voucher for the pet owner to have the pet spayed or neutered if they are caught. Animal breeders would be kept to the same standard, as the changes would apply to animals running at large. “I understand there are some people who have a problem with spaying and neutering their animals,” said Oullet, but she said she would like to see reasons from people for not fixing the animals, and she wants stricter controls and maybe higher fees on licences for kennels. Cats aren’t ignored in all this, and there is a proposal for a $130 fee for impounded cats which are not spayed or neutered, and would also include a $100 voucher for the pet owner to get that work done.
PM477761
Council talks Hirsch Creek Park ... page 7
2 Northern Sentinel, Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Airport taxi continues
Pedro’s Grill
The subsidy for qualified people to take the taxi to the airport will continue to November 1 this year. Council approved the motion following a staff report which showed only $2,450 total had been spent of the total $31,500 budget — which was in anticipation of $9,000 a month costs for 3.5 months. Since December 2012 there has been a total of 65 total subsidized rides, which includes single and double riders.
Messapalooza was another hit this year at Mount Elizabeth Middle Secondary School, an annual showcase of the school’s talent. Even faculty got into the action, with Dave Durrant seen here in a stunning rendition of Green Day’s Holiday.
Redneck is Back!
n Come in and check out our selectio of Redneck Drinkware!
Red Neck Solo Cups Just like the song, have a party!” “Red Solo Cup, you fill me up, let’s
!
Come check out the party gifts in stock
MAT 2-528 Mountainview Sq., KITI 2-5251 7-63 1-87 REE F OLL T 5251 PH. 250-632pm 5:30 to am 8:30 Wed. to Mon. OPEN 4 pm CLOSED Sun. & Stats Thurs. & Fri. 8:30 am - 9:00 pm Sat. 11 am to SUPPLIES ICE OFF T JUS N MORE THA
342 City Centre, Kitimat ph. 250-632-2199
WEATHER WATCH May May May May May May May
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
H
L
Rain(mm)
22 13 13 13 13 13 19
6 10 9 7 7 7 8
3 6.8 19 6.2 3.8 2.4 0
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
High 16 Low 9
High 15 Low 9
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
High 15 Low 9
High 16 Low 9
Made Daily
Delicious Homemade
Soup
Wraps
www.oktire.com
DRIVEN TO PERFORMTM
IN TWO LOCATIONS!
Rent Wreck
1700 Nalabila Blvd., Kitimat • 632-7747 fx 632-7730 108-4526 Greig Ave., Terrace • 635-0078 fx 635-5367
®
DRIVE GOOD BARGAIN
K
I
T
I
M
®
Don’t let the name fool you!
Rent Wreck
®
is the smart alternative. DAILY, WEEKLY AND WEEKEND RATES
1700 Nalabila Blvd., Kitimat • 250-632-4106 101-4526 Greig Ave., Terrace • 1-877-615-2046
A
T
Sentinel
Northern
For ALL Yo
ur
Advertising From Bulleti Needs! n Board and Classifieds, 1/4 Page to Full Page A Flyer Insert ds, s and So M uch More! We’re your Advertising Partner as your Busine ss Grows a n d Grows!!! Call us! 250
advertising@ -632-6144 Kitimat n 1-877-632-6859 orthernsentinel.com
Services rd lo d n a L d in M f o Peace d Terrace Serving Kitimat an
and professional A friendly, responsive rvice ensures that se tenant management become big ones. small problems don’t
Lea McIntyre
75 Business 250-639-22 54 -65 39 Cell 250-6 t Email pomls@telus.ne ces.com rvi se rd dlo lan ind fm www.peaceo
Roofing, Plumbing & Heating, Fu rnaces, Fireplaces, Hot Water Tanks
Welding, PiPing, sheet metal, steel
FabRiCation, maChine shoP
Industries Ltd.
Residential • CommeRCial • industRial
Let our qualified, experienced journeymen
get the job done right.
245-3rd St., Kitimat Ph: 250-632 -6859 Fax: 250-632-2101 Ph:1-877-632-6859 Terrace E-m ail: 101first@101industries.com
www.101industries.com
&
Hearty, Healthy
TIRE auto service
Advertise Your Business Call today for details! 250-632-6144
OPEN until 9:00
Monday thru Sunday 11 am to 9 pm
KITIMAT STATS
BULLETIN BOARD
S FICE SUPPLIE PYRAMID OF ys! Frida and s sday Thur PM
OPEN DAILY
Quality Through Craftsmanship
Northern Sentinel, Wednesday, May 29, 2013 3
Regional briefs
VISIT YOUR LOCAL RECYCLING DEPOT TODAY! 316 Railway Ave., Kitimat • Ph. 250 632-6633
THINK GLOBALLY...ACT LOCALLY HAD YOUR COFFEE TODAY?
LNG
B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Office is proceeding with impact studies on proposed liquefied natural development, gas including pipelines across the Rocky Mountains and marine terminals in the Kitimat-Prince Rupert area. The EAO is advertising for a contractor to do a “socio-economic analysis” of the range of projects, which may include five or more separate facilities to process and ship LNG to Asian markets. Proposals are being accepted until June 3, according to a request for proposals posted on the government’s BC Bid website. While the number of potential pipelines and LNG plants remains uncertain, the EAO has identified broad issues for the largest industrial project ever proposed in B.C. They include: “potential social and economic issues arising from large and mobile capital construction workforces, injection of longer-term residential workforces in communities with proposed facility projects; potential impacts from increased dust, noise and vibration; water management and potential short-term negative visual impacts.” There are two proposed pipelines, one by TransCanada to supply an LNG plant at Kitimat backed by Shell, Korea Gas, Misubishi and PetroChina. Spectra Energy has partnered with British Gas Group for a pipeline and export facilities on Ridley Island at the Port of Prince Rupert. The EAO will study corridors for pipelines of up to 48 cm diameter, with right of way between 18 and 40 metres wide.
You may not know it, but coffee filters, paper towels, etc. are white because they’re bleached. The process of bleaching paper creates dioxin. We buy billions of bleached coffee filters every year, and then throw them away after one use! Try using reuseable coffee filters which can be rinsed out after every use. Clean your coffeemaker and pot by running a vinegar and water solution through it. Leave the reuseable coffee filter in place to clean it too.
K.U.T.E.
KITIMAT UNDERSTANDING THE ENVIRONMENT THIS MESSAGE BROUGHT TO YOU BY: K
I
T
I
M
A
T
Sentinel
Northern “Aluminum infinitely recyclable”
K
Child Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) coordinator Kiran Chinna celebrated her final Picnic in the Park event before moving out of town. The regular event brings in children to enjoy games, crafts and food. Chinna is seen here serving her farewell cake out to the children who attended on May 15. Poor weather just meant the events were moved into the meeting room at Tamitik Arena.
MP weighs in on temporary workers Cameron Orr Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP says rule changes are needed as Kitimat faces economic development. The Sentinel spoke to Nathan Cullen during a regular media scrum where he spoke of the issue around temporary foreign workers, in particular around a recent ruling in favour of HD Mining, who had brought in Chinese workers for a mine project near Tumbler Ridge. Cullen said the rules are so weak right now that he’s already seeing a lot of people in Kitimat and beyond who can’t get at jobs they’re qualified for. “This is offensive to me and to
“This is offensive to me and to many.” many. You’d think we’d be able to at least receive some benefit from an economic boom yet the government has designed our labour laws and immigration laws in such a way that anyone can bring in hundreds of thousands of workers at once and displace Canadian workers,” said Cullen. He added that suggested changes by the NDP in the past were dismissed by the Conservatives.
The Crossroads Continued from page 1 As for any possible worry about competition with Kitimat’s existing City Centre downtown core, Ramsay isn’t worried that one will benefit over the other. “I definitely think so,” when asked if there’s room enough for their shopping complex and Kitimat’s downtown, noting the expectation of a huge population growth in Kitimat that could support their project and downtown. “It’s everybody’s hope and ex-
pectation that people bring families, that it’s not just workers coming and leaving every 10 days,” he said, also adding it’s not their intention to just set up and simply take from the town, but rather want to help contribute to infrastructure and stability. As far as economic activity, he said they plan for 125 employees in the hotel itself, with another 100 jobs possible in the commercial developments, meaning there is the potential for over 220 jobs for people in the community, he said.
I
T
I
M
A
T
READ AND RECYCLE
Sentinel
Northern Kitimat’s #1 News Source
A dedicated community newspaper
www.northernsentinel.com
notice Rio Tinto Alcan will reduce discharge from the Kemano Powerhouse to the Kemano River by approximately 50% from approximately 1 June to 31 August, 2013. This reduction is required as a part of the Backup Tunnel Project at Kemano. This project is authorized under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 5 June 2012, as per Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry file number 11-01-65354 and the T2 intake approval (file number 8200-1989-502401001 (T7558)). Please direct inquiries to Colleen Nyce at 250-639-8760.
4 Northern Sentinel, Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Viewpoints
Published every Wednesday by the Northern Sentinel • LOUISA GENZALE - Publisher / General Manager • CAMERON ORR - Editor 626 Enterprise Ave., Kitimat, BC V8C 2E4 • Ph. 250 632-6144 • Fax 250 639-9373 • Email newsroom@northernsentinel.com • www.northernsentinel.com KITIMAT NORTHERN SENTINEL Reg. $41.65 Senior $37.50 Mail: out of town or business $60.45. Includes tax.
The Tim Hortons equation I wasn’t sure about writing this at first but I learned something new last week, which prompted me to override my concerns about mentioning a specific business in this space. So for the purposes of sharing this knowledge, I’ll just have to go ahead and say the name, Tim Hortons. To back up, as you saw on the front page a company has ambitions to open a hotel and shopping complex around where the Chamber of Commerce is now. It’s a big, bold idea and new development is certainly exciting. In my conversation with Bryton Group principal Stuart Ramsay, I was asking if this development would attract chain and franchise-type businesses. It would, he said. In fact, many companies have already called him up asking about this development and looking for the potential to get onboard. But what’s more interesting than there being, well, interest in Kitimat from these commercial opportunities is the remarks that Tim Hortons is, in effect, a sort of economic barometer. “Tim Hortons tends to be one of the pioneers and leaders of the industry. They’re phenomenal at taking advantage and recognizing opportunities,” Ramsay told me. It’s something I hadn’t realized before. While I knew a franchise of any kind wouldn’t open in a town with low economic prospects, I didn’t think of the opening of any of their coffee shops to be an indication of grand things to come. But here was a property developer saying that where Tim Hortons goes, others are sure to follow. And so they have. A potential development for a hotel, surrounded by brand new shopping structures. The Crossroads itself is interesting because it’s not just reviving existing places in town but would be entirely new construction. It’s very early in the whole process to know many specifics. I’d only say at this early time that as a community we’ll have to make sure there is room enough for all of the town’s shopping centres to thrive; City Centre and Nechako Centre included. But that can happen. The town may not be used to having extra people, and therefore customers, hanging around but it’s the way things are heading. I just find the whole thing very interesting. Tim Hortons I had thought was, to put it lightly, a novelty for the town. A familiar franchise we had not yet had the chance to enjoy directly without going out of town. But I learned that for some in the business world Tim Hortons is a symbol of a good bet. The wider business world of the country is waking up and smelling the coffee that Kitimat is brewing.
Cameron Orr
Gloves off against the Cons
“Bend the rules, you will be punished; break the law, you will be charged; abuse the public trust, you will go to prison.” Stephen Harper - 2006. In that Liberal-led post-sponsorship scandal era, I admit I was by Allan Hewitson one of those who liked the change policies promised by Harper as ahewitson@telus.net an up-and-coming conservativeshocked and disappointed by the reality. reform leader. I backed him twice His ascent to what is perceived as a with my vote and then waited, in vain, “micro-managing dictatorship,” unforfor the fulfilment in performance. tunately, was visibly aided by the weakAs a minority Prime Minister, I recness displayed by the then-leaderless ognized his capacity to push through NDP in opposition and by the even lonradical conservative action was limited. ger-term failure of the Liberals to find a But after the Iggy-led Liberal slump, “captain” capable of righting their founthe unexpected charge of the NDP into dering ship. opposition and the majority of 2011, With a strong, unattractive and I felt time would allow us to see what Harper meant by his repeated declara- frequently revolving cabinet, Stephen tion that we would “not know Canada” Harper ploughed ahead like a big icebreaker. He was riding a tunnel-vision when he was “through with it.” Sadly, now I do know. I am among wave clearly unwilling to listen to or those bleak-feeling voters who have to hear significant resistance from oppoadmit he was right - but in the worst sition, members of his own party and way possible. And, over time, another representatives of numerous citizen truism evolved on Parliament Hill, a groups. All along, there was considerable real life example of “power corrupts and evidence of the failure to deliver on absolute power corrupts absolutely,” his “transparency and accountability” and my enthusiasm turned to dismay theme. Harper has leaned heavily and as the promises of transparency and hard on his single-mined agenda. accountability faded, rapidly. I know Our most recent series of political many thousands of others who voted for Stephen Harper’s new Canada are also crises involving Harper appointees in
Under Miscellaneous
the Senate and the PMO’s unprecedented action to derail a Senate audit of the expenses of “confused” and error-prone Mike Duffy, Patrick Brazeau and Pamela Wallin, has now placed big icebergs in front of Harper’s Titantic. He will have to stop ducking the issues, blaming others and denying knowledge. It is time to get back to Ottawa and face the raucous music he has been orchestrating for two terms. Remember him at the piano playing “with a little help from my friends?” That sounded almost like a prediction, because I am sure that music has reached a crescendo that can’t be quieted. Harper’s selective hearing and vision is being challenged like never before in his rocky time as prime minister. Disgusted! That was my personal reaction to the applause of Conservative MPs that helped Harper grit through stonewalling a noisy invited media at last week’s Tory caucus meeting. Then he “left the room” for Peru, after inviting any other Tories expecting to make money in politics, to leave the party. But, nobody left. We all still remember gazebos, fake lakes, the scary sight of power-mad G20 security officers trapping and arresting scores of innocent Canadians? Where was the accountability there? Continued on page 5
Working together bringing the news to you. Community newspapers a s s o C i a t i o n
We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.
Contents Copyrighted Canadian Publications Mail Product, Agreement No. 477761, Canada Post Corp., Ottawa, and for payment of postage in cash.
Sarah Campbell Louisa Genzale Cameron Orr Tracey Keohane Advertising Assistant Publisher Editor Classifieds/Administration publisher@northernsentinel.com newsroom@northernsentinel.com classifieds@northernsentinel.com advertising@northernsentinel.com
Magda Machula Flyer Distribution office@northernsentinel.com
Taking a look back to how it all went wrong Baxyard Banter Okay, I admit not only was my election forecast wrong, it was spectacularly so. While I was not alone - and did manage to call the Northwest - that is hardly enough to erase the embarrassment. So, to quote a single line e-mail I had from a one-time Sentinel reporter long based in Calgary, “What the heck happened?” There have been many explanations offered up. 1) Christy Clark won the election for the Liberals. Did she? She undoubtedly had a positive effect, but how is it that a leader apparently forceful enough to turn the province around couldn’t hold her own seat? 2) The Greens split the left wing vote allowing the Libs in. True, there were 13 seats where the combined Green-New Democrat vote exceeded that of the victorious Liberal. But I think it is simplistic - and inaccurate - to portray the Greens as a bunch of lefties. Rather they are simply what they say they are and those people who voted for them do not fit neatly into either of the left or right pigeon holes. Look at where they won their lone seat. Oak Bay-Gordon Head is hardly a bastion of the working class. 3) Adrian Dix lost the election. Undoubtedly the most plausible explanation because, rather as 1996 was for Gordon Campbell, this was his to lose. And he managed to do just that convincingly. His “positive campaign” obviously was a contributory factor. By all means don’t launch personal attacks and you’ll probably pick up Brownie points with many. But failing to repeatedly remind voters of Liberal past misdeeds let his opponents off a very large and barbed hook. And allowed the Clark campaign to keep singing the economic development/jobs song without interruption. In that context, his flip flop on the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion was, as I said in my May 8 column, dumb and sure to scare the energy industry. It now appears I underestimated the impact of
by Malcolm Baxter msdbax@citywest.ca
that decision in that it obviously also scared a significant number of British Columbians. 4) Complacency cost the New Democrats the election. The theory here is that many NDP supporters, believing the opinion polls, decided the election was in the bag and so didn’t bother to vote. While that may be true in some cases, I don’t believe the numbers would have been enough to fully explain the result. Rather, I think that when the NDP brains trust pores over the entrails of this election, they will be forced to come to an uncomfortable conclusion that the party is destined to remain the permanent opposition. Look at the record: 40 years of Social Credit rule interrupted briefly by the Dave Barrett government, then two terms of NDP government - the first of which was a gift as a result of the Socreds meltdown - and now a minimum of 16 years under the Liberals. And if they couldn’t win this one, barring a repeat of the Socreds self-destruction it’s long odds they’ll ever win again. So what happens next? Obviously Dix has to go. After all, the party booted out Carole James because she could only win 35 seats in 2009 and he wasn’t able to even match that tally despite more favourable conditions. Which takes us to the choice of a new leader. Given NDP efforts for two successive elections to “nice” the business community haven’t washed with either it or the voters, why not just go back to your roots and select a fire and brimstone individual to reignite the class war? You won’t win, but you weren’t going to win anyway so why not have fun going down to defeat. Besides, such a leader would provide ample fodder for columnists like yours truly.
Gloves off Continued from Page 4 How about the example of his personal armoured cars flown to India with no consideration for the costs. Mr Harper foisted that off on overzealous security also. Poorly drafted legislation has seen thousands of temporary foreign-workers replace unemployed Canadians, not the intended purpose of the legislation. Accountability? Reckless appointments to the Senate were designed to “manufacture” an upper-house Tory majority. Heedless, excessive spending has left the country in a deep deficit hole. The muzzling of scientists and even back bench Conservative MPs, coupled with hidden agendas slipped into massive omnibus legislation, then rammed through with little thought and no finesse, these are all coming back to bite Harper, at a time polls are showing his personal popularity fading fast.
Northern Sentinel, Wednesday, May 29, 2013 5
By characterizing the furore over Senators’ expenses as a “distraction” Harper demonstrated he still does not get it. Canadians are as fed up to the back teeth with manipulation by highly-paid elitist governance and abuses of allowances, seen as entitlements. These abuses were excused as being caused by confusing rules. Really, a five-year old could understand the line, state where you live. But were too much for at least three of his more recent ill-considered ditzy Senate appointees, as well as an older Liberal member. No, Canadians are as cheesed off by this inanity as they are with arrogant the cabinet dismissal of the concerns of other non-Conservative elected members of parliament and their thousands of constituents by a government that repeatedly espouses transparency and accountability but demonstrates neither. ahewitson@ telus.net
An item from the current Museum in the Classroom exhibit at the Kitimat Museum & Archives art gallery, signed by Presley Carvalho. The works on display include elementary, middle and secondary school students, and the show will run until June 15.
Turnout not much better this time In one of the most exciting provincial elections to happen in years, how did Skeena voters do in terms of turning out? Bleh. While turnout in 2009 was just over 55 per cent — not a fantastic number even though it was over the provincial turnout of just over 50 per cent — this riding saw about a 52 per cent turnout based on early, rough numbers. There were 20,645 registered voters in Skeena according to Elec-
tions BC, as of April 23. Of that, 10,840 people voted in our riding. So essentially 52.5 per cent. Provincially, there were 1,630,045 valid votes cast in the election. For registered voters, B.C. has 3,116,626. So that makes it 52.3 per cent turnout province-wide. At least we’ve kept ahead of the provincial turnout, if only by .2 per cent.
Letters Welcome The Northern Sentinel welcomes letters to the editor on relevant or topical matters. It reserves the right to edit submissions for clarity, brevity, legality and taste. All submissions must bear the author’s name. Northern Sentinel, 626 Enterprise Ave., Kitimat, BC V8C 2E4 E-mail: newsroom@northernsentinel.com or Fax: (250) 639-9373
kitimat
mini storage heated self serve storage units Sizes from
8’x8’x10’ to 12’x 27’x10’
250-632-6934
414 enterprise ave.
AnnuAl GenerAl MeetinG and
AnnuAl GrAnt GivinG event Monday, June 10 at 7pM Riverlodge Community Room
The Kitimat Community Foundation is accepting board members. Individual Membership $10 organization Membership $25 Please bring your Pennies! We continue our Penny Drive to build on the success of our annual telethon. silenT auCTion will be held to raise operating funds for the Kitimat Community Foundation. refreshments and desserts will be offered at the meeting.
mat Sentinel - March 17, 2010
ON NOW AT YOUR BC BUICK GMC DEALERS. bcGMCdealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. ♦/‡/††/*/†Offers apply to the purchase of a 2013 Sierra EXT 4X4 (R7C), 2013 Terrain FWD (R7A), 2013 Acadia FWD (R7A), equipped as described. Freight included ($1,600/$1,550). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Buick GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, RBC Royal Bank, TD Auto Financing Services or Scotiabank may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Buick GMC dealer for details. ▼Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ‡0% Purchase financing offered on approved credit by RBC Royal Bank/TD Auto Financing/Scotiabank for 84/48 months on new or demonstrator 2013 Terrain FWD/2013 Acadia FWD. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $119/$208 for 84/48 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. 0.99% Purchase financing for 84 months on 2013 Sierra EXT 4X4 on approved credit by TD Auto Financing Services/RBC Royal Bank/Scotiabank. Example: $10,000 at 0.99% for 84 months, the monthly payment is $123. Cost of borrowing is $355, total obligation is $10,355. Biweekly payments based on a purchase price of $27,495 with $3,300 down on 2013 Sierra EXT 4X4, equipped as described. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will also vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. ≠Based on a 0.9%/0.9%/3.6%, 24/48/60 month lease for new (demonstrator not eligible) 2013 Sierra EXT 4X4/2013 Terrain FWD/2013 Acadia FWD, equipped as described. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. OAC by GM Financial. Lease APR may vary depending on down payment/trade. Down payment or trade of and security deposit may be required. Total obligation is $11,022/$19,504/$23,083. Option to purchase at lease end is $18,995/$11,228/$17,037 plus applicable taxes. Other lease options available. ♦$7,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on the 2013 Sierra EXT 4X4 (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GM dealer for details. $1,500/$2,000 non-stackable cash credits is a manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2013 Sierra 1500 Ext Cab/Sierra 1500 Crew. Non-stackable cash credits are available only when consumers opt for the cash purchase of a new or demonstrator model. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing such discounts and incentives which will result in a higher effective interest rate. See dealer for details. Offer ends May 31, 2013. ^Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. ^^Based on latest competitive data available. +The Best Buy seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. †*Comparison based on 2012 Wards segmentation: Middle/Cross Utility Vehicle and latest competitive data available, and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ^*For more information visit iihs.org/ratings. ** U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are a part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). †Valid at participating GM dealerships in Canada only. Retail customers only. Offer ranges from 750 to 3,000 AIR MILES® reward miles, depending on model purchased. No cash value. Offer may not be combined with certain other AIR MILES promotions or offers. See your participating GM dealer for details. Offer expires July 2, 2013. Please allow 4–6 weeks after the offer end date for reward miles to be deposited to your AIR MILES® Collector Account. To ensure that reward miles are deposited in the preferred balance, Collector should ensure his/her balance preferences (AIR MILES® Cash balance and AIR MILES® Dream balance) are set as desired prior to completing the eligible purchase transaction. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer for any reason in whole or in part at any time without notice. ®™Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and General Motors of Canada Limited. ‡‡Offer only valid from April 2, 2013 to July 2, 2013 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a GMC Terrain, Aztek, Sunrunner, Buick Rendezvous, Saturn Vue will receive a $1,000 credit towards the purchase, lease or factory order of an eligible new 2013 GMC Terrain. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes GST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply.
6 Northern Sentinel, Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Bull-O-Rama returns Bull-O-Rama is almost back again for another wild ride at Tamitik Arena. The big show takes place on June 8. The rodeo itself will be two rounds of professional bull riding, broken up with the chaos of a wild horse race. Claude Chausse and his mustang show have been welcomed back for the year, and he’ll host a free show at 10:30 a.m. following a pancake breakfast. Profits from Bull-O-Rama are given to local worthy causes, and over the past five years $100,000 has been given out. The Snowflake Community Fairgrounds Society, the group which puts together this event each year, will use
3813.13.MMW.2C.indd 1
25 MPG
HIGHWAY
11.2L/100kM HWY 15.9L/100kM cITY▼
46 MPG
HIGHWAY
6.1L/100kM HWY 9.2L/100kM cITY▼
34 MPG
HIGHWAY
8.4L/100kM HWY 12.7L/100kM cITY▼
the money raised to maintain and overhaul the Kitimat Fairgrounds, just outside of town. Bull-O-Rama is also a fundraising platform for other groups, from the local animal shelter to the ice skating club, to dragon boat teams. Like in passed years, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Kitimat General Hospital Foundation for health care services outside the reach of Northern Health’s current budget. Tickets for the event are available at Kal Tire (Kitimat and Terrace locations) and Cooks Jewelers (Kitimat and Terrace). Tickets are also available at A photo by Dwight Magee from last year’s Bull-O-Rama. the Tamitik Arena office.
MILES
plus +EVENT % 84 0 EarN UP TO
1,000
plus
$
plus
DENaLi MODEL SHOWN
plus
FiNaNCE FOr
Bi-WEEKLY WiTH $3,300 DOWN. BaSED ON a PUrCHaSE PriCE OF $29,495.* iNCLUDES $7,500 iN CaSH CrEDiTS.u
149 0.
SLT MODEL SHOWN
$ ‡
AT
$
9,000
1,000
FiNaNCE FOr
Bi-WEEKLY WiTH $2,000 DOWN BaSED ON a PUrCHaSE PriCE OF $29,995*
154 0% AT
+
ELiGiBLE rETUrNiNG CUSTOMErS MaY rECEiVE UP TO aN EXTra
3,000
$
36,995*
%
0
FiNaNCiNG FOr
3,000
for up to
air MiLES® rEWarD MiLES†
99%
FOR
‡
FOR
$
84
OR
iN COMBiNED CrEDiTS ON CaSH PUrCHaSEu EFFECTiVE raTE 2.51%
air MiLES® rEWarD MiLES†
84
1,000 ‡‡
air MiLES® rEWarD MiLES†
PUrCHaSE PriCE
aVaiLaBLE
60
ON SELECT aCaDia MODELS
MONTHS‡
VEHICLE PRICING IS NOW EASIER TO UNDERSTAND BECAUSE ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE FREIGHT, PDI AND MANDATORY GOVERNMENT LEVIES.
Or
months financing‡
2013 GMC SiErra NEVaDa EXT 4X4
FINANCE PAYMENT
$
MONTHS
2013 GMC TErraiN SLE-1
FINANCE
PAYMENT
$ $
$
MONTHS
2013 GMC aCaDia SLE-1
FINANCE
PAYMENT
$
$
Or
Or
Or
air MiLES ®
rEWarD MiLES†
plus
UP TO
$
COMBiNED CrEDiTS ON CaSH PUrCHaSE ♦
9,500
ON sElECT MODEls
EFFECTiVE raTE 2.20%
CHOOSE YOUr PaYMENT PAYMENT
lEAsE
$
$
149 $
156 $
168 $
PAYMENT
lEAsE
143 $
154 $
165 $
PAYMENT
lEAsE
$
193
$
203
$
218
$
481
WiTH
WiTH
WiTH
(or EquivAlENT TrAdE)
DOWN PAymENt
321 $
375 $
3,300
2,000
FiNaNCE: Bi-WEEKLY / 84 MONTHS / aT 0.99%‡ LEaSE: MONTHLY / 24 MONTHS / aT 0.9%≠
459 $
0
- Segment Exclusive automatic Locking Differential - Best-in-Class 5 Year/160,000km Powertrain Warranty^, 60,000km Longer than Ford F-150 or ram^^
CHOOSE YOUr PaYMENT (or EquivAlENT TrAdE)
DOWN PAymENt
322 $
364 $
4,000
2,000
406 $
FiNaNCE: Bi-WEEKLY / 84 MONTHS / aT 0%‡ LEaSE: MONTHLY / 48 MONTHS / aT 0.9%≠
386
$
426
$
0
- Consumers Digest Best Buy For The Fourth Year in a row+ - 2.4L i4 Engine or Newly available 3.6L V6 Engine - Multi-Flex™ Sliding and reclining rear Seat, Offering Class-Leading Legroom†*
CHOOSE YOUr PaYMENT
(or EquivAlENT TrAdE)
DOWN PAymENt
4,300
2,500
FiNaNCE: Bi-WEEKLY / 84 MONTHS / aT 1.99%‡ LEaSE: MONTHLY / 48 MONTHS / aT 2.9%≠
$
0
- Fold Flat Second and Third row Seating for Flexibility and Cargo Capacity - iiHS 2013 Top Safety Pick^* and NHTSa 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score for Safety**
SLT-2 MODEL SHOWN
ONLY FOR A LIMITED TIME.
BcGMcDEALERS.cA
Call MacCarthy Motors at 250-635-4941, or visit us at 5004 Highway 16 West, Terrace. [License #5893]
2013-05-10 4:31 PM
Northern Sentinel, Wednesday, May 29, 2013 7
Taking a look at Hirsch Creek up-keep Cameron Orr The mayor is putting staff to work to report on the feasibility on bringing a little extra maintenance to Hirsch Creek Park. Joanne Monaghan handed the duties of the Chair to councillor Rob Goffinet to put forward her motion, which she made in light of several calls she has had from people wanting better care of the grassy areas near the river. She said it wouldn’t be a large additional cost as the District does provide other services already down there like working lavatories. While councillors weren’t opposed to the idea, most wanted a report from staff about their options, and Mario Feldhoff in particular said that they should be cautious about their ‘wants’ until the town develops a larger industrial tax base. “I’m not so sure at this point in time I want to be pulling away from that wilderness park designation,” he said, referring to the fact that the property isn’t officially a campground right now. Mary Murhpy felt the same, saying they should be cautious on spending money on nonessential projects, but was open to seeing if money from other budgets could be directed to this. Director of Leisure Services Martin Gould said that when they changed the park designation in 2010, it was to save $21,000 from their budget when Eurocan closed down. “Most of that money came from the ongoing maintenance of the field, mowing once a week, supplying wood and visiting the campsites,” he said. If they had kept it as a campground, the town would legally have to patrol at least three times a day, and said that staff costs is the bulk of where money goes for park maintainence. But the mayor was a little incredulous at the initial staff response. “It always amazes me how something so simple as ‘please cut the grass a little bit...’ turns into $20,000-whatever,” she said. She said she’s happy to see a report but notes that all she wants is some extra grass cutting in the area so people can walk to the river easier. “I have little dogs with little short legs and they’re hopping along like squirrels,” she said. She also said she’d be comfortable if the grass was mowed just once every two weeks. A report from staff is now expected sometime in the future.
Council has directed staff to look into options to increase maintenance, such as grass cutting, to Hirsch Creek Park following a motion from Joanne Monaghan. The park is currently designated as a “wilderness area.”
BULL -ORAMA
ADU LT $2 12 & 5 UNDE $15 R
and
Wild Horse Race in Kitimat Saturday, June 8 7:00 pm Tamitik Arena Tickets Available At: Cook’s Jewellers (Kitimat and Terrace) Anchor/Kal Tire (Kitimat and Terrace) Tamitik Arena Office
Dance~MUST and Beer Gardens BE 19 YEARS OF AGE~ SPONSORED IN PART BY:
AD DONATED IN PART BY: K
I
T
I
M
A
T
Sentinel
Northern
8 Northern Sentinel, Wednesday, May 29, 2013
®
This Thursday, May 30 to Sunday, June 2 Only! 9
ARN SPEND $100, E
S U 1AIR0M0ILEBS OreN m ward iles*
3 00000 5113
Spend $100, earn
®
®
NE 2, 2013
®
®TM
Trademarks of AIR MILES
g B.V. used under International Tradin
license by LoyaltyOne,
Inc.
0
sented LID MAY 30 - JUnsaction. Coupon must be prensa a . per tra single tra ctitonoffer or *With coupon and ery VA fer a Of in s de nu ma Bo e be st coun Limit on oc gr ase. Purchase mu th any other disDay & Senior’s 00 rch wi d pu $1 of ine e um mb tim co im at n be min Appreciatio ons cannot AIR MILES coup on offer including Customerupon excludes prescriptions, a AIR MILES coupat Safeway Liquor Stores. Co n pump supplies, blood purchase made in Day. Not valid andise, insulin pumps, insuligift cards, enviro levies, bottle diabetes merchors, tobacco, transit passes, ply. See Customer Service forivate single transaction. re monit sions ap ce to act clu pressu es tax. Other exshiers: Scan the coupon only on deposits and sal exclusions. Camore than once. of list e let mp co . Do not scan the Bonus Offer
AIR MILES reward miles* ®
3
DALYE
ean! Extrta L
5 lb Bag!
SA
.-SUN. T A S . I R F FRIDAY
31
Extra Lean Ground Beef
SATURDAY
MAY
JUNE
1
SUNDAY
2
Fluff Style. LIMIT FOUR.
2
99
lb 6.59/kg
60
¢
lb 1.32/kg
Sold in a 5 lb Bag. Product of ! Guatemala. HOUSEHOLD LIMIT TWO. 3 DAYSICEONLY PR
! YS ONLY 3 DAPR ICE CLUB
JUNE
Del Monte Bananas
..
ut to ..
o Works
CLUB
Chicken Breast
Coca-Cola or Pepsi Soft Drinks Assorted varieties. 2 Litre. Plus deposit and/or enviro levy where applicable. HOUSEHOLD LIMIT TEN - Combined varieties.
$
5for
5
LY! 3 DAYS EON CLUB PRIC
Safeway Apple Juice From Concentrate. 1 Litre. Plus deposit and/or enviro levy where applicable. HOUSEHOLD LIMIT TWELVE.
$r
12fo
6
Eating Right Tortilla Wraps Or Stonehedge Farms. Assorted varieties. Package of 6 to 12.
LY! 3 DAYS EON CLUB PRIC
$
2for
5
Bone oneles less. les s. Ski Skinle nless. nle ss. s In Indiv dividu iduall a y all Quic uick k Froz Froz rozen. en Se en. Seaso asoned aso ne . Sold in a ned. ned 4 kg k bo box x only only $2 $26.3 6.36 6 each each. LIMI I T TWO. TWO.
2
99 lb 6.59/kg
CLUB PRICE
LY! 3 DAYS EON CLUB PRIC
ial buy spec 5lb box! BUY 1
Safeway Raisin Bread Thick Sliced. 570 g.
$
2for
5
LY! 3 DAYS EON CLUB PRIC
Laughing Cow Plus Bonus Pack Assorted varieties. 16’s plus 8 count Bonus Pack – While supplies last.
6
99 ea.
LY! 3 DAYS EON CLUB PRIC
99
Vidal Sassoon 750 mL. Or Styling Products. Select varieties and sizes. LIMIT EIGHT - Combined varieties.
4
ea.
ORE FOR BUY 2 OR M
99
2
ea.
rice Club P
Fie ielld ld Tom omatoe oes s
Produc Pr roduc duc ct of U.S U.S.A. No. 1 Grade No Grade. e. 5 lb lb. b. Box. x
4
99 each
CLUB PRICE
warehouse se sale starts may 31!
Prices effective at all British Columbia Safeway stores Friday, May 31 through Sunday, June 2, 2013 only. We reserve the right to limit sales to retail quantities. Some items may not be available at all stores. All items while stocks last. Actual items may vary slightly fro m illustrations. Some illustrations are serving suggestions only. Advertised prices do not include GST. ®™ Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and Canada Safeway Limited. Extreme Specials are prices that are so low they are limited to a one time purchase to Safeway Club Card Members within a household. Each household can purchase the limited items one time during the effective dates. A household is defined by all Safeway Club Cards that are linked by the same address and phone number. Each household can purchase the EXTREME SPECIALS during the specified advertisement dates. For FRI SAT SUN purchases over the household limits, regular pricing applies to overlimit purchases. On BUY ONE GET ONE FREE items, both items must be purchased. Lowest Prices in this ad good until June 2nd. priced item is then free. Online and in-store prices, discounts, and offers may differ.
MAY/JUNE
Sunday, June 16 Sunday 16, 2013!
31 1 2
Register Today!
FATHERSDAYWALK.CA
Northern Sentinel, Wednesday, May 29, 2013 9
Funding to provide support for seniors living at home
Participants of the recent United Way public meeting to determine local needs for seniors in their homes. Shown left to right are Frank Silveira, Mary Murphy, Dini Silveira, Elfryda Bienias, Lovina Tyler, Dorothy Cheynne and Eileen Craven.
Popsicle engineers build bridges Submitted The third annual APEGBC Northern Branch Popsicle Stick Bridge Building Competition was held on Saturday May 4 at Mount Elizabeth Middle Secondary School. There were 230 student participants, with a total of 68 entries from communities in northwestern B.C., including: Kitimat, Prince Rupert, and Hazelton. $2,600 in prizes were awarded directly to the classrooms of the winning teams. Listed below are the first place (by category) winning teams: Grades 11 and 12: ‘No Name’ (Mt. Elizabeth Secondary School, Kitimat) was awarded $500 sponsored by Andritz Automation. Grades 8, 9 and 10: ‘Average Joes’ (Mt. Elizabeth Middle
School, Kitimat) was awarded $500 sponsored by AltaGas. Grades 6 and 7: ‘Pressure Testers’ (Pineridge Elementary School, Prince Rupert) was awarded $500. They were also awarded an additional $500, for the overall strongest bridge (broken at 134 lbs of force). Innovative Design awards ($200) were awarded to Elemental (Grade 11 and 12, Mt. Elizabeth Secondary School, Kitimat), The Diamond Encrusters (Grade 8, 9 and10, Mt. Elizabeth Middle School, Kitimat), and Wise Guys (Grade 6 and 7, John Field Elementary School, Hazelton). The Rio Tinto Alcan Excellence in Bridge Design and Innovation trophy will be presented at a school assembly in Prince Rupert. The winners are already planning to improve their design for next year’s competition.
Cameron Orr The United Way has sought feedback from the community to figure out how to divvy out money between Terrace and Kitimat. The two communities will share in $100,000 of funding for a program called Better at Home, which is expected this year and next — that is $100,000 for each year. The money comes from the province to United Way and the task for local coordinator Diana Penner is to figure out which local non-profit groups should receive the money to provide the services. Better at Home provides non-medical services to seniors in order to help them stay in their own homes. Those services can be snow shovelling, transportation, or in the case of Williams Lake, even just wood chopping. Penner said that she began by gathering information from 235 respondents in the communities before hosting a recent public meeting at Riverlodge to gather more feedback. In Kitimat, 50 people attended the open meeting, while 40 attended an earlier meeting in Terrace. Following the Kitimat meeting, Penner said they moved into another stakeholder meeting, where she took information in from groups such as the RCMP and Northern Health. With the information all in to her now, she’ll piece together each community’s needs and nonprofit groups will be chosen to receive funding the provide services. Penner said that she expects any programs from this funding to begin sometime in October. Meanwhile Kitimat Council has sent a letter requesting that Kitimat receive a full $100,000 for local programs, rather than sharing it with Terrace. A response has not yet been received.
Kitimat and Terrace will share in $100,000 a year for two years.
Host Families Needed For Exchange Students Arriving in August! Shecana International Schools is seeking:
Host Families
For exchange students who are arriving August 24, 2013. These students will be coming to Kitimat for the school year, as part of a cultural high school exchange program. Students come to experience Canadian lifestyle and contribute fully to the home and family environment. The students agree to firm but fair behavioural expectations. Homes must have a bedroom for the student. Families will receive an honorarium for hosting students. Students are ages 15 to 18, from a variety of European countries such as Italy, France, Switzerland, and many more! An exciting and rewarding cultural experience awaits your family!
Prince Rupert students of Pineridge Elementary earned an award for overall strongest bridge, which took 134lbs of force to break. There were a total of 68 entries in the competition, and Kitimat students also came away with many awards.
Contact us today for more information: Chelsea Halvorson P: 1-250-564-0785 • T: 1-800-297-1551 • E: chelsea@shecana.ca Or visit our website and fill out the host family application: www.shecana.ca
10 Northern Sentinel, Wednesday, May 29, 2013 A10 www.northernsentinel.com
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Northern Sentinel
Your community. Your classiďŹ eds.
250.632.6144 fax 250.639.9373 email classiďŹ eds@northernsentinel.com INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS TRAVEL CHILDREN EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS SERVICES PETS & LIVESTOCK MERCHANDISE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE RENTALS AUTOMOTIVE MARINE
AGREEMENT
It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement.
Announcements
Employment
Employment
Lost & Found
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
LOST May 4 - Man’s brown leather wallet. Possibly Radley Park in Kitimat or Terrace McDonalds. Reward offered 250-632-7562 or 250-632-6351
KITIMAT
Employment Business Opportunities A+DRINK SNACK plus Healthy Vending machine Route. Turn Key Business. Invest With Confidence, $4,000 Up. Training and Secured profitable Locations. Limited Must Sell. 1-888-979-8363. BARBER SHOP Business for sale in Whitehorse, Yukon. Excellent opportunity. Includes all equipment, in good location, leased premises. Contact Murd for details, 867-667-6873 or 867-667-7467.
bcclassified.com cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition.
OVER 90% Employment rate for CanScribe graduates! Medical Transcriptionists are in demand and CanScribe graduates get jobs. Payments under $100 per month. 1-800466-1535. www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com.
bcclassified.com reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisment and to retain any answers directed to the bcclassified.com Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisment and box rental.
Help Wanted
DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION
Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.
COPYRIGHT
Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of bcclassified.com. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.
ON THE WEB:
)HWFK D 'RJ )URP WKH 6KHOWHU
4HE "#30#! CARES FOR THOUSANDS OF ORPHANED ABAN DONED AND ABUSED DOGS EACH YEAR )F YOU CAN GIVE A HOMELESS DOG A SECOND CHANCE AT HAPPINESS PLEASE VISIT YOUR LOCAL SHELTER TODAY
"#30#!
WWW SPCA BC CA
An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta. CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. No risk program. Stop mortgage and maintenance payments today. 100% money back guarantee. Free consultation. Call us now. We can help! 1-888-356-5248. CARLTON Cards is looking for a part-time merchandiser for Kitimat BC. Hours are flexible and variable. Must have a computer and internet access. email resume to br uce.hayhurst@car ltoncards.ca Cor’s Restaurant Part-time waitress/waiter required. Please apply in person at 404 Enterprise Ave. Kitimat or phone 250-6399839 or 250-632-7985 for appointment.
Full-time maintenance worker required at MK Bay Marina in Kitimat. Wages commensurate with experience. Drop off resumes at MK Bay Marina, 8am - 7pm, Sunday through Saturday. Attention: Dan
DRIVERS WANTED
Full and Part time for Coastal Taxi. $12/hr. We are also hiring part-time dispatchers. Send resume & drivers abstract to PO Box 56 Kitimat, BC V8C 2G6 No phone calls Kitimat Help Wanted TONY’S SPECIALTIES is looking for ENTHUSIASTIC RELIABLE, FRIENDLY and HAPPY cashiers. Must be available to work afternoons shifts and weekends. Please drop off resume at TONY’S SPECIALTIES in the Nechako Centre during the day.
Tsunami Restaurant in Kitimat is looking for an Assistant Cook and Kitchen Helper. Specializing in Asian Food. Food Safe is a must. Driver’s License required. Drop off resume at 650 Kuldo Blvd., Kitimat. Ask for Virginia.
Information
Information
SPRING N O I T P I R C S SUB
SALE 41
$
65
$
INCL GST
37
50
SENIOR’S RATE INCL.
GST
Renewal date will be extended from current expiry date.
BONUS! $5 from every pre-paid subscription sold will be donated to the RELAY FOR LIFE!
Subscribe Today!
Stop by our office Northern Sentinel, 626 Enterprise Ave., Kitimat, Call (250) 632-6144, or email classiďŹ eds@northernsentinel.com K
Journeyman Millwright Must be able to work shift work/weekends/casual relief. USW rates. Reply by Fax: 250-635-4335 or e-mail: deana.campbell@skeenasawmills.com
Required immediately journeyman Truss Designer for busy plant in 100 Mile House. For details phone Richard @ (250)398-0008 or email Richard@cameotruss.com
Kitimat - Looking for a long term part-time nanny for two children, ages 9 and 2. Duties include helping with some meals and very light housework. Please call for more information: 250-632-4416 or email maeveinmauve@hotmail.com
GUARANTEED JOB placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen for oil and gas industry. Call 24hr free recorded message for information: 1800-972-0209 JOIN OUR team and earn up to $85,000 a year. Journeyman technician: proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must. Minimum 4 years experience. Full benefit package available. Braby Motors Salmon Arm. Fax resume 1-250-832 4545, email pat@brabymotors.com.
Phil’s Mobile Service in Kitimat is looking for a full time Bookkeeper. Experience with Simply Accounting preferred with a strong knowledge of bookkeeping practices. This is a full time position with some flexibility in hours. Please apply by fax to 866-519-1064 or email philsmobile@telus.net
I
T
I
M
A
T
Sentinel
Northern
Offer ends May 31, 2013.
KITIMAT’S #1 NEWS SOURCE
Help Wanted Apply Within
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Relief Manager’s NEEDED Sandman Inn’s are looking for couples to work as relief managers for our Inn’s Division. Travel to different properties within central BC. We offer competitive salary and benefits packages. Skills Required: -Positive attitude. -Excellent guest relation skills. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills. -Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment. -Must be highly organized and work well under pressure. -Maintenance and previous hotel experience an asset. This position offers the opportunity to travel to multiple locations in our division. To apply please submit your resume to: Kathleen Veitch (Regional Director) KVEITCH@sandman.ca or Jonathan Poyzer (Regional Coordinator) JPOYZER@sandman.ca
Your path to a better job starts here.
Drivers/Courier/ Trucking
Find us on Facebook
(Trimac)
Trimac Transportation is North America’s premier provider of services in highway transportation of bulk commodities. Our Kitimat,Terrace and Prince George locations require...
Company Drivers Owner Operators
Excellent pay • shared benefits • safety equipment • safety bonus dry bulk pneumatic hauling • shift work involved • B-train and mountain experience required Please send your resume to: Mark Davy, Fax: 403-265-8475 E-mail: canrecruiting@trimac.com Phone: 866-487-4622
North America’s Premier Provider www.trimac.com
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
DISTRICT OF KITIMAT
BUILDING INSPECTOR (Regular Full Time Position)
Under the supervision of the Technical Services Manager, performs inspections and bylaw enforcement functions, reviews drawings and construction for conformance with legislation, regulations and standards. Explains and enforces municipal bylaws. Preferred applicants will have a Technology Certificate related to building construction or equivalent; BOABC Level 3 certification and a Class 5 driver’s licence. This bargaining unit position has a wage scale ranging from $37.01 to $44.78 per hour with a 35 hour work week. Submit detailed resumes, including references, by June 14, 2013 to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Ph: 250-632-8900, Fax 250-632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca. Community information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Adopt a Shelter Cat! The BC SPCA cares for thousands of orphaned and abandoned cats each year. If you can give a homeless cat a second chance at happiness, please visit your local shelter today. www.spca.bc.ca
Northernwww.northernsentinel.com Sentinel, Wednesday, May 29, 2013A11 11
Northern Sentinel Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Employment
Home Care/Support
Help Wanted CAREGIVERS
Adults with physical and mental disabilities face housing issues even greater than the average person. Thompson Community Services’ mission is to help meet those needs.
TCS is recruiting MATURE APPLICANTS to support individuals to live successful, independent lives. You must be non - judgmental, committed and have the desire to make a difference in people’s lives. You must be able to take a lead role in developing plans, providing coaching, training & support to individuals to assist in their growth and success.
For more than 20 years, Thompson has met the housing and personal needs of people with a range of disabilities. Now we’re hoping we can find individuals in the Terrace, Kitimat and Prince Rupert area, who can help us continue that tradition of services.
The successful applicant will have:
Our clients have a variety of needs, but most simply need a home where people will care about them. They require supervision and need the support and stability that comes from living in a home. What they really need is someone to care, just as Thompson Community Services has cared.
* Good Communication Skills * A Clean Criminal Record * A Valid Drivers Licence * A Clear Drivers Abstract TRAINING and SUPPORT will be provided. Interested candidates can send their resume via fax: (1)250-635-5945 Via email: rpritchard @tcsinfo.ca or Drop off at our office: 4613 Park Avenue, Terrace www.thompson communityservices.com
We are seeking caregivers who have extensive experience and knowledge around supporting individuals who present challenging mental health conditions and disabilities. If you have extra room in your home, and want to take on one of the most rewarding challenges you’ll ever face, we’ll be happy to give you more information.
Sales PROFESSIONAL SALES Consultants. Central Alberta’s leading Ford dealer requires two professional sales associates. We maintain a large inventory of new and used vehicles, and friendly country atmosphere with big city sales volume. We are closed Sundays and all statutory holidays. We offer a competitive pay plan with an aggressive bonus structure, salary guarantee and moving allowance. Attention: Dean Brackenbury, GSM. Email:
Please send your resume with detailed cover letter outlining your home environment and level of supports you are open to offering our clients. Thompson Community Services email: rpritchard@tcsinfo.ca Fax: (1)250-635-5945 or via our website: thompsoncommunity services.com
dbrackenbury@denhamford.com
Help Wanted
SUMMER REPLACEMENT CARRIERS NEEDED Deliver the Northern Sentinel and the Northern Connector Kitimat’s local newspapers. Phone the Northern Sentinel today at 250-632-6144 to have your name put on the list. K
I
T
I
M
A
T
Sentinel
Northern
Employment
Merchandise for Sale
Real Estate
Rentals
Transportation
Trades, Technical
Heavy Duty Machinery
For Sale By Owner
Apt/Condo for Rent
Recreational/Sale
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS. Licensed, 4th year and 3rd year Technicians required. Signing/moving allowance, full company benefits, very aggressive bonus/pay plan. Ford experience preferred, but not required. Denham Ford, Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Email resume: Attention: Dean Brackenbury; dbrackenbury@denhamford.com
Mobile Hydraulic Crane Operators, Millwrights & Iron Workers Timber West Mill Construction is now hiring Certified Mobile Hydraulic Crane Operators, Millwrights and Iron Workers. Resumes accepted by e-mail at: info@timberwestmc.com or fax (250) 964-0222
Sales Consultant and Lot Attendant/Detailer.
These are full time positions and require excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Come and join the fastest growing automotive team in the Northwest. Please bring your resume to 405 Enterprise Ave. in Kitimat. Ask for Todd Bellamy.
Kitimat - Completely renovated, split-level home, 4 bdrm, 2.5 bath. quiet cul de sac, gas fireplace with electric baseboards, hardwood floors upstairs, large private backyard with covered hottub. 22 Deville Cres. $319,000. Please call: 250-632-9880
AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/USA. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions. Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. www.bigirondrilling.com
Financial Services DROWNING IN Debt? Cut debt by more than 50% and be debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll-free 1-877-5563500 www.mydebtsolution.com BBB Rated A+ IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
Need CA$H Today? Own A Vehicle?
Borrow Up To $25,000
No Credit Checks!
Cash same day, local office.
www.PitStopLoans.com 1-800-514-9399
Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? RESTLESS LEG Syndrome and Leg Cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660. SAWMILLS FROM only $3997. Make money & save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT STEEL BUILDING - Blowout clearance sale! 20x22 $4,188. 25x26 $4,799. 30x34 $6,860. 32x44 $8,795. 40x50 $12,760. 47x74 $17,888. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x 40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x 150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
House for sale Open design split-level 3200 sq.ft home located on a 1.2 acre lot in Strawberry Meadows. Radiant heated floors throughout, 3 large bedrooms, 2 bath, double garage, covered deck, 20’ X 12’ greenhouse plus fully inclosed 100’ X 30’ storage buildings included, fully land scaped. For more information or to view contact 250-639-9322
Home Improvements FLOORING SALE
Real Estate
Over 300 Choices Lowest Prices Guaranteed! Laminates - $0.59/sq ft Engineered - $1.99 sq ft Hardwood - $2.79 sq ft
1.877.835.6670
Merchandise for Sale
Auctions AUCTION LARGE ESTATE & ANTIQUE COLLECTABLE AUCTION, June 2 @ 1pm at Dodd’s Auction, 3311 28 Ave, Vernon. 1-866-545-3259 View photos at doddsauction.com (Specialty Auctions)
WATERFRONT property in Nelson, B.C. 114 ft. sandy beach and gorgeous views of the city. Go to propertyguys.com and type in number 196175 for details and pictures. 480-620-7177 or rodjohn8@gmail.com
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent FREE HEAT AND
HOT WATER
Bachelor 1 and 2 bedroom
APARTMENTS Largest, Brightest Suites Shiny Hardwood Floors Unfurnished & Furnished Daily - Weekly - Monthly
ABSOLUTELY NO PARTIERS INCLUDES HEAT!
OCEANVIEW APTS (250)632-2822 Kitimat
Hillcrest Place Apartments Bachelor & two bedroom No Smoking, No Pets Starting at $475 monthly Also avail newly reno’d two bdrm units with d/w 250.632.7814 Kitimat
Misc. Wanted True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-778-281-0030
For Sale By Owner 5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA FOR SALE
•
• • • •
3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas, contact 250-845-3315
KITIMAT APTS BEST VALUE
Starting at $600 Balconies Security Entrances Cameras for your safety Now includes basic cable Visit our Website www.kitimatapartments.com Phone: 250.632.APTS (2787)
MIDTOWN APARTMENTS
Free heat & Free Hot Water Furnished & Unfurnished 1 & 2 bedrooms Security Entrances No Pets. No Smoking
is now recruiting for the following positions:
250.632.7179
•
• • •
THE KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF CANADA, BC BRANCH Toll Free 1-800-567-8112 www.kidney.ca
Commercial/ Industrial Formerly Curves in Coldstream. 1800 & 1400 sq.ft or sell all including 3000 sq.ft residence, heart of Coldstream Vernon BC. Near schools, store & lake. 250-542-6261
For lease in Kitimat - 1500 sq ft office and shop space. 6,000 sq ft laydown area. Located behind Napa. Contact Siepmann Construction. 250-632-5416
Homes for Rent House for Rent, Lease or Sale in Cablecar Executive style, 5,000 sqft, 3 storey, 2x6 construction. Outstanding style house. Contains 5-8 bedrooms, 3-5 full bathrooms. High ceilings, solid oak hardwood floors, fireplace, jacuzzi. Heat recovery system. Partially furnished. Double garage and driveway. 1.4 acres private setting with creek running through. Ample parking for RVs, boats, etc. A must see! (Kitimat) Please contact Greg 250-279-8888 Kitimat - 3 bdrm, two bath house, up the hill. Fully furnished. Excellent condition. Heat & hydro included. Available immediately. $2,100/mo. Please call: 250-632-6971 KITIMAT House for Rent or Lease 3 bdr, 1 bath in quiet neighbourhood. This house has a big fenced backyard, including garden shed and flower beds. Comes with F/S and W/D. No pets, no parties, no smoking. References and damage deposit required. $1,450/mo. Utilities not included. Call (250)279-8888 Kitimat - Updated clean, bright 3 plus bedroom home. 5 newer appliances, new deck, closed garage. Spa tub bathroom, Bow flex gym. Close to schools and bus route. No smoking, no pets. Refs req. Utilities not included. Damage deposit required. Enquiries: 250-632-5547 or 250-639-6342 After 6:00pm
2007 Jayco Eagle 291 RLTS 5th Wheel Kitimat - 34’10”. 3 slides, sleeps 4. Polar winter package. Queen bed, fridge w/freezer, stove w/oven, microwave. 32” TV. Table w/4 chairs and much more. $28,000. 250-632-4985
Downtown location Balconies Security Entrances Some furnished suites Call for an appointment 250.632.4511
VIEWPOINT APARTMENTS
Kitimat 1,2,3 bdrms Clean & Quiet Heat & hot water included Call (250)632-2824 or email www.jasebudgel@hotmail.ca
21’ Tahoe Travel Trailer Immaculate condition. Loaded. Sleeps 4. $10,000 o.b.o. 250-632-7958
Kitimat - 1979 Dodge 23’ Class “C” Motorhome for sale. Sleeps 6. Low mileage. Great shape. $5,500 obo. 250-632-2490
Kitimat 2003 Starcraft Travelstar 21SB Hybrid Ultralite. Includes anti-sway bars and hitch. Rarely used, very good condition. $9,200. 250-639-3858
Boats
21’ Fibreform Cabincruiser Kitimat - 5.7L - V8 Mercruiser with Alpha 1 leg. Great running condition. Brand new exhaust manifolds, batteries and starter (over $2000 spent). Stringers and floor replaced. 40 gal alum gas tank. Sleeps 3 comfortably. Heavy duty double axle trailer included. Priced for quick sale @ $6,900 Ph: 250-632-5673
Townhouses TOWNHOMES in KITIMAT 3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath, carport Start $700. Sorry no Pets. Call Greg 639-0110
1978 Surfside 14’6” Triple E Fibreglass light-weight Trailer. Three-way fridge, propane stove/furnace. 12’ awning, double bed, two single bunks. Electric brakes. Dry weight 1,300lbs. Exc. cond. Very clean. $4,400. 250-632-5715 or 250-639-4534
QUATSINO APTS KITIMAT
www.kitimatapartments.com
Interested candidates may apply in confidence by fax to 250-847-4878 or e-mail resumes to jobs@hudsonbaylodge.com
250.632.4254
Recreational/Sale KITIMAT
Hudson Bay Lodge
(German speaking preferred) $13 / hr.
www.kitimatapartments.com
Transportation
REVELSTOKE, B.C. - To view information and pictures on our house, please visit our BLOG www.afinehouseforsale.blogspot.ca
• Guest Service Representative •
Newer Buildings Elevators Security Entrances Covered Parking Balconies
Misc for Rent
Services
www.kingoffloors.com
SNOW VALLEY FORD
Misc. for Sale
SANDPIPER APTS KITIMAT
KITIMAT
Overnight Delivery in most of BC!
has openings for the positions of
A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! 40’ Containers under $2500! Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
1986 Travelaire 28’ motor home. Many new updates in 2012. Call 250-632-2303 for more info. Kitimat $10,500 obo. 2010 Arctic Fox 5th Wheel TV/stereo/surroundsound/DVD/CD and fireplace. Very spacious and clean. Tri-pod and hitch included. Asking $38,900 Please leave message 250-639-9769
32’ ENNOS CABIN CRUISER All teak interior. 454 gas engine. Moored at MK Bay Marina. $40,000 obo. Please call for more information. 250-632-3365
32’ FIBERGLASS FERRELL BOAT 370hp 8.1L John Deere Diesel, 1500hrs on engine. Trolling valve, Bow Thruster, 3 Stage Steering. 2 Hydraulic Deep lines, Hydraulic Trap Puller, 3 Sounders, Radar, 8’ Dinghy, 2 Radios. Com-Dev Auto Pilot, Spare Prop. Can be seen at MK Bay Marina. Assessed at $84,400. Contact Warren Poff at 250.632.6119 or 250.242.1789 $65,000 Firm (will consider trade for part)
12 Northern Sentinel, Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Sports & Leisure
Marlins perform well at Hyack Youth Cup Two swimmers from the Kitimat Marlins swim club attended the 35th annual Hyack Youth Cup Invitational Swim Meet in New Westminister. With over 400 hundred swimmers in attendance from across B.C., Washington, Oregon and Newfoundland, and the fact that each swimmer must be a AAA Provincial qualifier to attend, made the competition fierce. The Marlin swimmers held their own though and had some great results. Alivia Salema (12) competing in the 12 and under girls category had some excellent results. She made finals (top eight finishers in the heats compete in finals for medals and cash) in a number of events. Salema placed 4th in the 400 meter Individual Medley and 400 freestyle as well as a 5th in the 400 freestyle. Kleanza Cathers (13) competing in the 1314 girls category placed 8th in the 50 freestyle as well placed 10th in the 400 IM. She achieved her second Far Western qualifying standard in the 400 IM allowing her to compete in Western USA’s most important age group swim meet, Far Western Championships. Far Western Champs this year will be in San Jose, California.
RECEIVERSHIP AUCTION A long established wholesaler of fine Persian and Eastern imported handmade wool and silk carpets has seized by creditors. Their assets are ordered to be sold by auction liquidations.
AN ENORMOUS SELECTION OF RUGS IN ALL COLOURS AND SIZES FROM IRAN
LARGE WOOL AND SILK
LIVE AUCTION (ONE DAY ONLY) SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2 PM VIEW FROM 1 PM
Plus many more from other corPorate contracts; traDItIonal as Well as contemPorary: larGe sIlK taBrIZ, shIraZ GashGaI, antIQue sIrJan, sarouG, nePal, choBI, naIn, trIBal Balouch, one of a KInD VIllaGe ruGs, runners, anD oVersIZeD anD many larGe DInInG /lIVInG room sIZes.
RIVERLODGE RECREATION CENTRE 654 COLUMBIA AVE., KITIMAT
Terms: Cash, Visa, MC, Amex, and certified cheques. 15% Buyers premium plus HST in effect. Some items in advertisement are subject to prior sales/error/omissions. All sales are final. For more info call 1.604.808.6808. Licensed auctioneers.
Alivia Salema and Kleanza Cathers at the Hyack Youth Cup Invitational.
Read it. Live it. Love it! $ $
471Srs 65
3
50
T . GS
Incl
To Subscribe call or email: Ph: 250-632-6144 • classifieds@northernsentinel.com
Kitimat’s Ben Rego finished his first race of the year in third place in the Pro Class in Vernon during the Squealin’ Pig competition during the long weekend. The Corner Grass Racing Team posted the results and say Rego held a lead for two laps before slipping into third for the finish. CGRT photo
TRUST YOUR INTUITION
Inner Peace Movement of Canada welcomes National Speaker
Philip Ponchet
THE DEMO FLEET IS COMING
Tuesday, June 4th 1pm & 7pm NW Integrative Healthcare Center 4724 Lazelle Ave. , Terrace
JOIN US
Find inner harmony and peace of mind. Learn how to create the peace of mind you desire. In the 90 min. presentation you will learn about four gifts of intuition and how to use them, communication with inner guidance, 7 year cycles of life, balancing your head and heart and much more. Experience giving aura impressions and moving mountains by the power of positive thought. 1½ hours, $15 at the door www.innerpeacemovement.ca A non-profit educational organization
Everyone is Welcome
JUNE 1, 2013
Its that time again to come down to test ride the Harley-Davidson® motorcycle of your dreams. Come early and test ride a few different models. Enjoy a burger from our Charity Barbque. Browse our MotorClothes® and Accessory Departments.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON® OF SMITHERS 4320 HWY 16 SMITHERS, B.C. 250-847-5473 WWW.HDSMITHERS.CA
© 2013 H-D. Harley-Davidson, Harley, H-D, the Bar & Shield logo, MotorClothes, and Rider’s Edge are among the trademarks of H-D U.S.A., LLC.