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RCMP raid smoke shop

KISS THE CUP

Inventory seizure forces store closure

BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

“There were people who didn’t want us there.”

Business Supporting youth excellence.

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Dave Venman of Kitimat fired a one-over 71 in the third round to capture the Prince Rupert Men’s Jubilee Golf Tournament on Sunday. Venman carded a 54-hole total of 217 to edge Ian Robertson by four strokes. For full tournament details, see Page A13.

Sports Father’s Day fishing derby results.

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Thousands of pipes, bongs and grinders were seized after a search warrant was executed at The Chad Smoke Shop, leaving the owner with no choice but to shut down the store.

Const. Matt Ericson said officers entered the store at 1 p.m. on June 8 following a six-month investigation into the business.

“This is an investigation the RCMP decided to take on ... these type of - Chad Wentworth investigations are long in process and there is a lot of information to obtain before applying for and obtaining a search warrant,” he said.

Section 462.2 of the Criminal Code of Canada states “every one who knowingly imports into Canada, exports from Canada, manufactures, promotes or sells instruments or literature for illicit drug use is guilty of an offence”.

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Clean-up work well underway at RTI Whistleblowers say settling pond, ditches being worked on

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RTI whistleblowers say work has been happening on Ridley Terminal’s water filtering system, including the settling ponds, since a report outlining concerns of coal dumping.

“As soon as that paper came out, it wasn’t a week and things started happening ... they’ve been going gung-ho in cleaning those ponds out. That seems to be where the focus has set,” one source told The Northern View.

“They’re madly working to make them work,” a second source said during a separate interview.

Another eyewitness said three fibreglass filtering tanks have also been put on-site to filter

“They’re madly working to make them work.”

- On-site source run-off water from ditches before the water runs into the first settling pond, and ditches previously permitted run-off water from RTI to leak into the ocean have been filled.

“If everything was in compliance why are there three big filtering systems for the water on site now? Why were there big machines working

to clean out the settling ponds? Why are they filling in all the ditches on the beach so nothing runs into the water?” said the second source.

The other witness said sprayers have been turned on more often since the release of the report, and water trucks have been moving in the interior section of the coal yard spraying water on piles on the inside to prevent coal dust.

Following the release of the story, Environment Canada, the Prince Rupert Port Authority and RTI all announced they would be looking into coal-dumping allegations.

When contacted at the end of May, Mark Johnson of Environment Canada said the federal government was aware of allegations its Enforcement Branch was investigating.

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RTI under investigation RIDLEY from Page A1 More than two weeks later, Environment Canada was continuing to look into the matter.

“With respect to the allegations relating to Ridley Terminal, Environment Canada’s Enforcement Branch is assessing the information which was recently presented in the media and will follow up as required,” said Laura Lauzon, media relations for Environment Canada, adding it would be “inappropriate to comment further at this time”.

A similar comment was made by Michael Gurney, the port’s manager of corporate communications, who said the PRPA is still examining all issues raised in the story.

“We continue to meet and communicate with RTI. This subject is obviously a matter of ongoing discussion,” he said, adding the port cannot comment on how long the process will be.

On May 30, RTI announced the operation was also conducting an investigation into concerns brought to The Northern View by on-site sources.

Messages left with Ridley Terminals chief operating officer George Dorsey were not immediately returned.

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Rupert the only Smoke Shop searched Other B.C. stores untouched RCMP from Page A1 The Chad Smoke Shop owner Chad Wentworth said the Prince Rupert location was shut down effective June 10, with RCMP saying they would try to have the business licence revoked, and the result was three people losing their jobs.

“They took 80 per cent of our inventory and are telling us we can’t try to get it back for 90 days, and after 90 days they could keep it for up to a year ... we can’t put inventory back in the store and you can’t run a business without inventory,” he said, noting this is the first time he has had to shut down a store.

“I imagine it is a local thing and there were people who didn’t want us there.

When you have people high up who don’t want you it can be tough. But there’s no hard feelings, I don’t want to be somewhere we’re not wanted.”

However, Wentworth said he enjoyed being in the community and would return if the RCMP and the city allowed them to re-open.

“I was sorry to leave. I left on Monday with the rest of the inventory and a tear in my eye. I didn’t want to go,” he said.

Prince Rupert Mayor Jack Mussallem said that while a City of Prince Rupert business licence entails trust that the

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The lights went off for Chad’s Smoke Shop on Monday following the seizure of thousands of pipes, bongs and grinders by the RCMP.

business is operating within federal and provincial laws, council will wait to hear from the RCMP before taking any action.

“The RCMP enforce a different set of laws than the city, and if there are any recommendations coming from the RCMP the city would consider them,” he said.

There are other places in town where pipes can be purchased and Ericson said the RCMP may be taking a closer look at that.

“At this time, we are focussing on this investigation. In terms of other businesses,

there are concerns about this type of thing being sold in town and we certainly want to hear about it.”

Currently there are 19 Chad Smoke Shop locations across the country, including four in B.C., 14 in Alberta and one in Newfoundland.

As this investigation is ongoing, the Prince Rupert RCMP is asking anyone that may have information regarding this case to contact the Prince Rupert RCMP Detachment at 250-627-0700 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Rupert grad rate below B.C. average

By Shaun Thomas PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The 2011-2012 school year was a mix of good news and bad news for student achievement, according to numbers provided by assistant superintendent Sandy Jones.

Jones provided trustees with an update on the District Achievement Contract at the June 11 meeting, providing a snapshot of student performance across all grades and all schools. Jones started the presentation with some of the highlights of the last year before moving onto areas where challenges remain.

“The six-year graduation rate, which is from Grade 8 to graduation ... is not at the provincial average yet, but the gap has narrowed every year. We’re 15 points below the provincial average, but that is narrowing,” she said, noting that the percent of Grade 12 students that graduate is above the rest of B.C. “The first time graduation rate in 2011-2012 was 72 per cent, so above the provincial average ... Aboriginal students who are eligible to graduate when they enter

Grade 12 are also graduating at a higher rate than the rest of the province.”

While graduation rates were up, there were a number of drops in student performance last year.

The transition rate from one grade to the next in high school was down, the Aboriginal first-time graduation rate was down, the Grade 4 and Grade 7 Foundation Skills Assessment test scores were down and the Grade 10 provincial exam average was down. Jones said a lot of this has to do with what happened last year.

“We reorganized the district last year, so teachers weren’t familiar with a lot of the students, and we had job action from the teachers,” she explained.

With the upward trend in graduation rate, Jones told trustees now is the time to stay the course.

“We have a really good thing going here ... we have to stay focussed on the main thing, and the main thing is the students,” she said.

“I am going to predict next year we will have really good results in the areas we had good results this year, but also in the areas we need to improve.”

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Jennifer Rice is sworn in as North Coast MLA by Clerk of the B.C. Legislature Craig James as NDP leader Adrian Dix looks on.

Rice northern health critic

By Shaun Thomas

PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice has been appointed as the NDP critic for rural and northern health by party leader Adrian Dix. Rice said it is a position she is happy to fill when the Legislature resumes later this year.

“I think it is absolutely appropriate critic role given where we live. When I was on the doorsteps during the campaign I heard a lot of interesting stories about health care in the north so this is something I am very excited to dive into,” she said.

“I think it is a great fit.”

As well as filling that role in the shadow

cabinet, Rice has been named the deputy critic for children and family development. In her role as deputy critic Rice will be shadowing MLA and former party leader Carole James, who is the critic for children and family development.

“I am pretty happy to be working with Carole James on this portfolio. She is such an experienced MLA so I am looking forward to learning as much as I can from her as the deputy critic,” said Rice.

“I was pretty honoured, it is a huge file.”

Skeena MLA Robin Austin has been tasked with the role of natural gas development critic, and the role of ferries critic filled by former MLA Gary Coons will be filled by North Island MLA Claire Trevena.

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June 19, 2013

Raid at smoke shop stinks

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omething smells about the seizure of pipes, bongs and grinders from The Chad Smoke Shop, and it’s not the smell that is normally associated with those particular instruments.

Last Saturday, with warrant in hand, RCMP entered the store and seized the majority of the merchandise. Turns out this had been a six-month investigation into the shop that resulted in police confirming they were selling “drug paraphernalia used for illicit drug use”.

Ignoring the fact that the same results from a six-month investigation could be found with a sixsecond stop into the store, this really raises a lot of questions that strike at the heart of the credibility of this seizure.

First and foremost, Shaun Thomas why The Chad Smoke Shop?

Const. Matt Ericson said this investigation was one that was started by the RCMP and not from a complaint by members of the public. Why would the RCMP go after a store that blocks its windows from public view and restricts minors from entering when there are other businesses in town that can be accessed by people of any age and prominently display and promote the sale of pipes and bongs?

Secondly, why now?

The law referenced by the RCMP is 25 years old and includes the sale of “instruments or literature” promoting the use of drugs. Guess no RCMP officer has been into any convenience store or major book shop that sells magazines like High Times or Canabis Culture.

Third, why Prince Rupert?

The Chad Smoke Shop currently has 19 locations around the country that have been operating for years - all with valid business licences in their respective community. Apparently the RCMP don’t care about that, but they do when it is in Prince Rupert.

Should the police enforce the laws?

Absolutely. But it should be done equally.

I don’t smoke marijuana, never have and probably never will, but I am a fan of fairness and equality. This just doesn’t gel with those ideals.

Sponsorship shouldn’t be a four-letter word

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he was visibly upset. community so supportive.

Evidently, an innocuous 11-letter word had The request for sponsorship didn’t irk the Prince become a four-letter word.

Rupert businesswoman. What did, happened later “Don’t ever use that word again,” she said. that day.

“Why?” asked the ever-curious ink-stained As she was driving home after work, she spotted wretch. “What’s wrong with sponsorship?” the sponsorship seeker, who had so vociferously The Prince Rupert retailer sighed a bit and began condemned the businesswoman’s competitor mere to tell a story all-to-familiar with many owners or hours before, walking out of a store with bags of operators of businesses in this city. merchandise — bags from that same competitor’s She recounted a day when a woman entered her store. store and was asking for her business to sponsor No wonder sponsorship became a four-letter a deserving charity event. The sponsorship seeker word for the retailer.

Todd Hamilton went in great detail about how the businesswoman’s Unfortunately, this account is well-known to the chief competitor had snubbed the charity.

Prince Rupert business community. Well-meaning The sponsorship seeker was extremely miffed about how the people coming in to ask community-minded businesspeople competitor could be so callous, cold and unfeeling not to donate to donate their hard-earned cash or merchandise for deserving to the project. projects, only for those local business people to find out later After all, this charity project was deserving and that those sponsorship-seekers are spending their money out-of-town business should be ashamed of themselves for not supporting a or at non-supportive stores. worthwhile community event.

Generally, sponsorship is not completely altruistic, there may The businesswoman agreed, regardless of what her be a marketing or branding component, but mainly, the reason competitor had decided, and donated a substantial amount to Prince Rupert business people give is simply because they live in the project. this city too.

Business sponsorship of worthwhile community projects, One hand washes the other. activities and groups is simply remarkable in Prince Rupert. One Shop local, support those who support you. Otherwise, the would be hard-pressed to find a city or town elsewhere in this next time you go sponsorship-seeking, the answer might be a country, that despite difficult economic times, has a business two-letter word. No.

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June 19, 2013 • Northern View • A5

On the street

Should the city spend money to support 24-hour recycling drop off?

With Shaun Thomas

KYLE BUCKNELL

Jordan Stevens

JOE MINTENKO

Shawn McDonald

“I guess so, but it’s not something I’ve really thought of.”

“I think they should get more of those bins.”

“I think that sounds like a good idea.”

“I think it would be handy because not everyone can make it to the depot.”

Letters to the editor

Join in and stand up Editor: I want to back-up Danny Leighton’s letter to the editor with regards to him asking his people of the community of Metlakatla to stand up with him against the Port Authority and city council.

Putting up fences on the waterfront, especially in areas where we picked salmonberries and now we cant and where we had access to and now have to look elsewhere, is not good. To top it off, if we want to cross the tracks we get a heavy fine, which is what we never encountered in all those years.

The Port Authority has gone a little too far. Yes, it is time to make a stand and I hope everybody, including the people of Lax Kw’alaams, come out and support Danny Leighton in his endeavours to stop the Port

Authority.

Pretty soon we won’t be able to walk around our waterfront.

Even though I come from a different community, the community of Gitxaala, I am willing to come out and join you. Come on Gitxaala, let’s join Danny Leighton.

Lawrence Brown Prince Rupert

Editor: Re: Contamination at Ridley Island Coal Terminal As an elected representative for the commercial gillnet fishing fleet, I want to caution the public not to accept an Environment Canada whitewash of this obviously serious situation.

The present federal government is developing an evermore casual attitude to environmental science and protection of habitat. They seem to be ready to sacrifice environment for jobs or industrial “progress”.

The Skeena River has main-stayed the Rupert economy with fishing jobs for 120 years. In spite of excessive restrictions based on lack of real science, by DFO and lack of federal funding to do any science, the Skeena still contributes hugely to commercial and sports fisheries. The river and its estuary must be protected at all costs.

The public must not let a crown corporation receive special treatment. It might encourage their management to seek appointment to the Senate!

R. Burkosky CFV, BC MAID ll

Editor: Well, another provincial election is now past.

Voter turn out at the provincial level has and continues to be embarrassing. Almost half the eligible voters did not bother to get out to vote.

What do we do about it?

There have been ideas put forward to encourage voters to exercise their democratic right in a country that gives all it citizens the right to vote. Some have suggested fines for failure to vote during federal or provincial Elections.

We know that the next provincial election will take place in four years. I think we should petition the provincial government and encourage eligible voters for the 2017 election to be chosen by a lottery system.

Simply put, if the Province of British Columbia has three million eligible voters for the 2017 election, we should pick one half of them by lottery draw. They would be the ones and the only ones who would be eligible to vote for the next provincial government in 2017.

Having only one half of all the eligible voters randomly chosen to vote by lottery draw is in keeping with the average turn out of all the citizens in British Columbia during provincial elections.

Just think about it, you may never have to vote again. You may never have your name chosen by the lottery system. Then, you would have a reason for not getting out to vote.

Dennis MacKay, Smithers, B.C.

“Pretty soon we won’t be able to walk around our waterfront.”

- Lawrence Brown

Dumping can’t be ignored

Time to look at lottery voting

Photo courtesy Prince Rupert Port Authority CLASS ACT: The bulk carrier vessels that call on the Port of Prince Rupert vary in classification, ranging from 10,000 deadweight tonne (DWT) Handysize ships to 220,000 DWT Capesize ships. As the deepest natural harbour in North America, Prince Rupert can handle them all.

Vessel classification is a weighty subject

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t would be hard to find a reader of this paper unable to distinguish between a container ship and a bulk carrier in Prince Rupert’s harbour. Ask the same person to identify the class of a particular bulk ship and you might get a blank stare.

There are more than a half-dozen different vessel classifications for oceangoing ships involved in commercial trade. Which class a ship belongs to is related to its size, measured throughout the world in deadweight tonnage (DWT). This measurement refers to how much weight a ship can safely carry and includes the total sum of cargo, fuel, water, provisions and crew.

The majority of the world fleet is made up of Handysize class vessels, which are typically small bulk carriers or oil tankers between 10,000 and 35,000 DWT. Over the last five years, only 15-25% of bulk carriers calling on the Port of Prince Rupert have been this size. They are used primarily to load grain and logs. Because of their smaller size, these vessels have a shallower draft (amount of the ship underwater) and can access smaller ports across the globe.

Handy vessels are also versatile because in many cases they are fitted with cranes (referred to as being “geared”) which allows them to load and discharge cargo at ports with limited infrastructure. The most common industry standard specification for Handysize bulk carriers is roughly 32,000 DWT, with five cargo holds and four 30-tonne cranes. These ships carry the widest variety of cargo and have the ability to carry dissimilar cargoes in different holds on the same vessel.

Within the Handysize class are Handymax (40,000 to 50,000 DWT) and Supramax (50,000 to 60,000 DWT) vessels, which are larger versions of the same bulk carriers. The number of Handymax vessels calling on Prince Rupert has decreased significantly in recent years, from 38 in 2007 to just four in 2012.

This decline coincides with the increase in larger bulk ships like Supramax vessels, which now comprise 15% of Prince Rupert’s bulk traffic.

The next class of vessel is known as Panamax, so named because it is the current maximum size that can pass through the Panama Canal: typically 50,000 to 80,000 DWT, with a maximum length of 290 metres and draft of 12 metres. Panamax class bulkers are the most common at the Port of Prince Rupert, representing between 30-40% of vessels each year, which in 2012 loaded an even mix of grain and coal. Ships between 80,000 and 125,000 DWT are classified as Post-Panamax, encompassing 15% of bulk carriers at the Port of Prince Rupert in 2012 and primarily loading coal.

The largest bulk carriers that call on Prince Rupert are known as Capesize.

In order for these vessels to travel between oceans they need to pass either the Cape of Good Hope in Africa or Cape Horn in South America. Only the world’s deepest harbours—like the Port of Prince Rupert—can accommodate vessels of this size. The number of Capesize vessels loading coal here has more than doubled in the last five years.

“The diversity of the vessels calling on the Port of Prince Rupert speaks to our ability to accommodate ships of all types and sizes,” said Gary Paulson, Harbour Master at the Prince Rupert Port Authority. “Working closely with our partners like the BC Coast Pilots Association and SMIT Marine, we have safely grown both the number and size of the vessels calling on Prince Rupert.

We continue to take a proactive approach to sustainable growth by studying how we can safely incorporate new vessel traffic in our harbour going forward.”

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Jones acting Cruise day deemed a success superintendent Regatta gets a warm welcome

BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Prince Rupert School District superintendent Lynn Hauptman attended her last board meeting on June 11 as the district continues to seek out her replacement.

In April, Hauptman announced her resignation to take on the superintendent role in the Southeast Kootenay School District effective this August. The school board has hired Make-A-Future to lead the recruitment process, with the closing date for applications on June 21, and is “optimistic” that the position will be hired by the time school starts.

However, the board has also made plans in case that doesn’t happen.

“In the interim the board has appointed assistant superintendent Sandy Jones as acting superintendent from the time Lynn leaves (July 1) to the time a new superintendent is hired,” explained board chair Tina Last, who praised Hauptman’s efforts as the leader of the district.

“Thank you for your leadership in the last four years when the district went through the biggest transformation ever ... You’ve laid the groundwork for the new superintendent to come in and carry on that success.”

For her part, Hauptman expressed how much she enjoyed returning to Prince Rupert to oversee education in the region.

“It has been wonderful to be here in Prince Rupert and work with the amazing team of people we have here, from the board to the administration to the teachers to the maintenance staff ... to the community that supports the school system like no other in the province. Whether for bursaries or programs, the community has come through in spades,” she said.

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The arrival of Oceania cruise line’s MS Regatta marked the beginning of Prince Rupert’s cruise season, with groups collaborating to ensure passengers have a positive experience considering it a success.

“It was a tremendous day from a weather perspective, but also a tremendous day from a team work perspective,” said Michael Gurney, manager of corporate communications for the Prince Rupert Port Authority.

“The message I’m getting from our team is that this was as good of a cruise visit as they could have hoped for.”

This year the port is working with the Cruise Task Force, Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Prince Rupert and other community agencies and volunteers to make sure cruise stops in Prince Rupert as memorable and pleasurable for cruise passengers as possible.

The Oceania Regatta was the first cruise stop of nine happening this season, and the first of three by the Oceania Regatta itself.

Guests were greeted by Prince

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The Oceania MS Regatta pulled into Prince Rupert early Saturday morning.

“This was as good of a cruise visit as they could have hoped for.”

- Michael Gurney Rupert Mayor Jack Mussallem and RCMP members in red surge, with volunteer ambassadors providing information to tourists upon their arrival. Many cruise passengers took the opportunity to go on a number of tours and trips in the community.

“The ambassadors had a lot

Community Dialogue As we make our way around community meetings, many people have asked us to shed a bit more light on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and its connection to BC’s abundant natural gas supply.

While other parts of the world have seen LNG production for decades, it is indeed new to British Columbia and Canada and, for some people, something they may not have heard much about.

Natural gas is just what it sounds like, a naturally occurring gas. It is composed primarily of methane gas – roughly 87% or greater. It is odorless, colorless, nontoxic and noncorrosive. The distinctive “rotten egg” smell most people associate with natural gas is actually a chemical compound added to the gas for safety purposes before it reaches the consumer.

Natural gas is very common and you most likely use it at home every day in your water heater or gas stove. Many industries use it for many different purposes because it’s an inexpensive and plentiful resource.

LNG is natural gas that has been chilled to the point where it transforms from a gas to a liquid. To convert natural gas to LNG, it is cooled from room temperature to roughly negative 162 Celsius while still at the same atmospheric pressure. The Community Dialogue - June - v3.indd 1

process condenses the gas to about 1/600 of its original gaseous volume, making it easier, safer and more economical to store and transport over great distances in LNG carriers.

LNG is known as a “cryogenic liquid” because of the extremely low temperatures it must reach to become, and stay, a liquid and the special technologies required for handling. Ships and storage tanks are specifically designed to withstand these temperatures. BG Group’s LNG vessels are all double hulled, as are all LNG ships, and have stainless steel cargo containment systems, much like a thermos, to keep the cargo cold and to protect against any leakage during transit.

These ships usually carry 125,000 to 215,000 cubic metres of LNG, equal to 2.6 billion to 3.6 billion cubic feet of natural gas. That’s enough energy to power a city the size of Vancouver for about a week.

When LNG is off-loaded at regasification terminals, the liquefaction process is reversed. LNG is pumped from ships to onshore storage tanks and warmed so it returns to its gaseous state. The natural gas is then transported through local pipeline systems and used to cook meals, warm homes and power cars, buses and electric

generating stations.

Countries like Australia have been building their LNG industry for the past decade or more. BG Group’s LNG project in Queensland, Australia will see its first shipments to market sometime in 2014.

Projects like BG Group’s planned Prince Rupert LNG facility require long lead times to bring to fruition. Ongoing dialogue and consultation with neighbouring communities are standard for BG Group, and we continue to deepen our local involvement and participation each month.

As always, if you have a question for us, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our local community representative, Herb Pond at 250-624-9443 or call our community line at 1-855-683-6710. Visit our website, www.princerupertlng.ca, to learn more about BG Group’s proposed Prince Rupert LNG Project.

of compliments.

People said Prince Rupert was the friendliest town that they’ve visited on their Alaskan cruise, and the people who experienced tours were stunned by the amount of wildlife they saw,” Gurney said.

The number of cruise visits this season is up from last year, which Gurney said is an encouraging sign.

“The port authority is still continuing to work aggressively with the cruise lines to promote Prince Rupert as as destination,” Gurney said.

A similar welcome will be extended to the 100-passenger Zegrahm’s Caledonian Sky, the next cruise ship coming in on June 27.

The Regatta will return on July 3 and 10.

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City lists priorities

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The family of Justin Brooks, the young man discovered in the Prince Rupert harbour in March, have been making strides toward hiring a private investigator, holding the largest fundraising event on Father’s Day. Chances, Justin’s place of employment at the time of his passing, donated the space for the loonie auction.

The event was held on Father’s Day to honour Justin, who would have been celebrating the day for his first time as a father this year. Justin’s son Lucas, born last July 27, was in attendance.

“Justin should’ve been here with his child. He loved his baby so much. He always packed him.

You can see the heartbreak in his baby’s eyes when he sees his dad’s picture. The look is like ‘where are you, why don’t I see you anymore’.

This is why we want justice for my son,” Justin’s mother, Cheryl Ryan, said.

“Everyday I wake up with a broken heart and go to sleep with a broken heart.”

Prior to Sunday’s loonie auction, the family raised $2,500 by holding 50/50s, raffles, bake sales and Justice for Justin T-shirt sales.

All money collected though fundraising will be going toward a cash reward for anyone with vital tips about the happenings of the early morning of March 4 and hiring a private investigator.

Brooks’ family looked into the costs of hiring a private investigator and learned it will be quite expensive.

“They get paid by the hour, and we would have to provide transportation here, rent a car, rent a hotel and provide his food. We would have to provide everything for him to come here,” Sheri Latimer, Justin’s aunt, said.

Ryan said RCMP have been keeping in contact with her husband, Pete Wesley, and Latimer

The City of Prince Rupert has a full list of objectives for the coming year, dealing with everything from recycling to union relations to broadcasting council meetings on the web.

The objectives, which are covered in the 2012 Annual Report released on June 10, are broken down by department although there are some common goals. Perhaps the most common is negotiating a new contract with both the Canadian Union of Public Employees and the Merchant Guild – which represents the workers on the Digby Island Ferry – as both groups have been without a contract since Dec. 31, 2012.

Along with renewing

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through email. Ryan has ceased conversation with RCMP, stating she gets too upset with how they’re doing the investigation.

“They know who did this and still these people aren’t going to jail, even for assault. I’m just frustrated and mad ... it’s been an ongoing nightmare,” Ryan said.

Ryan said the family knows the individuals who assaulted Justin on the evening of his death because of people passing over information to the family.

“They won’t go to the RCMP with information, instead they come to us. And when we pass it on the RCMP they say it’s rumours,” she said.

“These people told the cops [what they did] the morning my son was discovered. They told them they beat him up. They claim they left him down there, but in my heart I know they did more. It’s the feeling I’ve had since the day I found out it was my son they pulled out of the water.”

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those contracts, council will be continuing to try and sell Watson Island, to seek improved access to the airport and Tsimshian Peninsula, and to seek funding for a marina in Cow Bay. City staff will begin planning by arranging meetings with the city planning department and local agencies, “to assess how the expected industrial growth in our region will strain municipal infrastructure and services” and meet with social service providers to get their recommendations for council to consider.

For those who are concerned with the hours of the Prince Rupert Recycling Depot, the city has committed to partnering with the Skeena Queen Charlotte Regional District to implement a 24-hour recycling drop site at the facility, an item that came up in the objectives of public works and engineering departments.

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Charles Hays Secondary School hosted its annual awards assembly on the morning on June 12. Below is a list of the major winners from the 2012/2013 school year.

Governor General’s award for 2012: Jennifer Reutens-Hernandez Top All Around Students: Niamh Tighe and Jaylon Basso Top Academic Student: Brittany Moore Outstanding School Service: Sarah Pike and Seamus McConville Outstanding School Spirit: Chris Mair and Bonnie Nguyen Jr. Male Sportsmanship: Paul Cavin Jr. Male Athlete of the Year: Rosendo Masocol and Justin McChesney Jr. Female Sportsmanship: Morgan Weir Jr. Female Athlete of the Year: Tanveen Randhawa Sr. Male Sportsmanship: Jaylon Basso Sr. Male Athlete of the Year: Chris Mair Sr. Female Sportsmanship: Josephine Gray Sr. Female Athlete of the Year: Jasdeep Gill and Brittany Moore Excellence in Information Technology: Dianna Vu Excellence in Foods and Nutrition: Lucas Statham Most improved students in Academic Foundations: Kendall Stewart and JJ MacMunn Excellence in Visual Arts: Alexandra Murray Excellence in Acting: Brandon Armstrong Excellence in Music: Jaylon Basso Excellence in Physical Education: Bryce Meers and Jasdeep Gill Excellence in Sm’algax: Brandon Gosnell Prix d’excellence en Immersion francaise: Brittany Moore Excellence in Humanities: Josephine Gray Excellence in Math: Alexander Proskiw Excellence in Science: Kiera Lane Perfect Attendance: Jordan Edwards and Shayne Brierly Prior to the awards, CHSS Principal Sheila Wells and Prince Rupert Mayor Jack Mussallem presented Alexander Proskiw and Brittany Moore the top high school academic awards at the Annual Service, Retirement and Academic Recognition evening June 10.

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From left, Sandra Olaksew, George Emes, Mary Allen, Khris White, Ellen Riches, Suzanne Buller, Michelle Bryant of Ridley Terminals, Maurie Hurst, Dallas Allison and Kostan Lagace mark RTI’s $ $19,641.75 contribution to the youth excellence camp.

RTI sponsoring youth development It’s hard to believe that one program delivered over three days can be powerful enough to change lives.

But thousands of people who have taken the Pursuit of Excellence over the past 30 plus years, report exactly that: “It changed my life.”

That’s what Keri Weick experienced and why she suggested to her fellow participants in the Advancement of Excellence, the third course in the Excellence Series, that they find a way to bring the Pursuit of Excellence for Youth to Prince Rupert. Weick, the general manager of the Harbour Authority, wanted it for her own son.

“He is at the age where the right choices will make success much easier to achieve. The Pursuit of Excellence course for youth will help him create a successful future.”

Her son enrolled in the annual Youth Pursuit of Excellence in Vancouver, Crescent Beach; however Weick and her teammates had bigger ambitions: What if we could make a difference for the youth in the northern part of the province?

“It seems the North is often forgotten,” Weick said.

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Ridley Terminals had already put money aside for a non-profit group that offers youth leadership training when its government funding was cut off.

The money had not yet been allocated when funding was restored. There was enough to send 25 local youths to the program.

“We re-allocated the money to the Youth Pursuit of Excellence because it promotes personal growth, emotional intelligence skills, which leads to leadership,” Bryant said.

She added that Ridley Terminals takes great pride in promoting educational programs in the community, especially programs that allow youth to develop their full potential.

She said that as a person who had recently completed all three courses in the Excellence Series (The Pursuit of Excellence, The Wall and the Advancement of Excellence), she knows how powerful and enriching the experience is for people of all ages.

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Talking about Ridley Terminals’ contribution, Weick said, “It was amazing. I could not believe that they actually funded it. There are now so many kids who can have this opportunity. It’s going to be a lifechanging experience for them.”

Like Bryant, Weick said that all three programs have made a major, positive impact on both her personal and professional lives. For young people, she expects it to be equally powerful, and perhaps more so because they will have the experience at a turning point in their lives — a time when they choose their futures.

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Two of Canada’s broadcasting management are currently in excess icons will be coming to Prince of $400,000 and each year 80 per cent Rupert at the end of June to assist of the interest earned on principal is with the Prince Rupert Regional granted out to qualified community Community Foundation’s ongoing groups within our regional district. fundraising efforts.

To date approximately $64,000 has Craig Oliver and Lloyd Robertson been distributed over the past 13 will be the featured celebrities at years and, because the principal the sold out $100-a-plate dinner amount on deposit is never at the Crest Hotel, which has been diminished and will only continue organized by the Foundation to grow, the amount that can be and is being hosted by Gloria granted will also be growing.

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Aside from the fundraising After helping the foundation at efforts of the volunteer board the Celebrity dinner on Sunday, of directors, growing the capital June 23, Oliver and Robertson are for the community foundation is going to be taking the Adventure achieved by having businesses or Tours expedition traveling on individuals make donations directly the M.V. Inside Passage up to to the Foundation. The Community the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Foundation has the capacity to issue Sanctuary on Monday, June 24, tax receipts and therefore this sort of leaving at 8 a.m. charitable giving can be a win/win Those interested in taking that situation for both the donor and the particular trip along with Craig and Foundation, whether it be financial Lloyd, you can call 250-627-9166 and/or estate planning strategies that and check on availability of space are being applied.

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Return of Nishg’a Girl to Port Ed infuriates donor National museum didn’t consult

BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The Canadian Museum of Civilization may be returning an 8.3-metre wooden gillnetter boat to the North Coast as part of the museum’s metamorphosis, but has prompted uproar from people in the region.

Chief Harry Nyce and his wife Deanna fished on the waters of the West Coast with the Nishg’a Girl from 1968 to 1990, donating it to the museum shortly after it was retired in the late 1990s. Nyce said a fisherman and George MacDonald, the curator of the museum at that time, were talking and spotted the old vessel in Port Edward.

When the Nyces heard the museum was looking for a wooden gillnetter to represent the West Coast fishing industry they donated the Nishg’a Girl. The donation of the boat was to represent the Canadian history of both the Japanese community and First Nations culture, as the vessel was built by Jack Tasaka, a Canadian of Japanese heritage, and used by Nyce, a member of the Nisga’a First Nation.

Because Tasaka built the boat, the country’s Japanese-Canadian Association raised money to have the Nishg’a Girl transported to the museum, where it was brought to represent the West Coast fishing industry, and at the time was considered “a major acquisition”. The fishing boat was a feature in the Canada Hall’s exhibit on West Coast communities for nearly 15 years, with countless museum visitors viewing it.

However, the Canadian Museum of Civilization will be converted into the Canadian Museum of History by 2017, a change that will have the Canada Hall redeveloped into an exhibit based on the narrative of Canada’s history.

“As part of that transition, we’re redoing our current Canada Hall. It’s currently a permanent exhibition, but it’s going to change in size and scope and become a much more comprehensive narrative on the history of Canada,” said Patricia Moore, spokesperson for the museum.

Unfortunately the Nishg’a Girl doesn’t fit into the new concept.

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The Nishg’a Girl was gifted to the Canadian Museum of Civilization as a symbol of the west coast fishery, but the museum is sending it back to Port Edward.

“A lot of people are beside themselves. It’s a disgrace, they say, in the face of First Nations.”

- Harry Nyce “The way the museum explained the move was that they wanted Canadian history. Talking with family and friends, what could be more Canadian than this exhibit? It includes the Japanese-Canadian community, myself and my family are First Nations and it is recognizing the importance of the commercial fishery,” Nyce said.

The museum is willing to pay the fees to return the Nishg’a Girl to the West Coast to its potential new home, the North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site in Port Edward.

“We were looking for an appropriate home for it, and we thought the [North Pacific Cannery] is near the area where the Nishg’a Girl originated from,” Moore said.

Despite the fact that the retired

fishing boat would be returning to the area it came from, Nyce said he hopes it doesn’t leave the museum. Nyce said with the pressure being put on the museum to keep the Nishg’a Girl on display, he doubts it will return to Port Edward.

“A lot of people in the Northwest have been very supportive, they’re calling us and emailing us, and the MP is working with his counterparts on it ...

A lot of people are beside themselves.

It’s a disgrace, they say, in the face of First Nations and the Japanese community,” said Nyce.

While originally the deal was made, late last week the Canadian Museum of Civilization announced the transfer was no longer finalized. Moore said representatives from the museum are

planning to meet with Chief Nyce and members of the Japanese-Canadian Association in Winnipeg before making a final decision on whether or not to keep the vessel.

The announcement undoubtedly pleased MP Nathan Cullen, who said he found how the government is treating “a part of North Coast heritage” and “Canadian history” unfortunate early last week.

“I didn’t like the way it happened.

Essentially the museum just kind of evicted it. We haven’t heard of pieces being decommissioned like this,” he said.

Cullen added while he’s glad the North Pacific Cannery would take in the Nishg’a Girl if the museum decommissioned it, he would prefer to see it in Gatineau, Quebec so the world and other Canadians can see part of the North Coast and its history.

Stephanie Puleo, manager of the North Pacific Cannery, said the historic site would be glad to receive the vessel.

“We [would be] very excited to receive the artifact. We really feel it’s an important piece to the story we’re telling here,” she said.

Notes from the Prince Rupert Seniors Centre

BY DONNA PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Cribbage Results Monday: 1st - L. Martinson and W. Davis, 2nd - E. Page, and G. Kouwenhoven, 3rd - P. Paulson and M. Stegavig.

Thursday the middle school students came to play cribbage and everyone was a winner and everyone got a prize. A really great group of kids and equally nice teacher Cheryl.

Wed. June 19, is Marjorie Rochon’s last day volunteering at the Centre.

Marj has been here almost as long as I, but works ten times harder. Everyone loves Marj ‘cause she’s just so darn nice all the time! We are having cake at noon and everyone who wants to say thank you and give her a proper send off will hopefully be here. Thank you for giving so much of your time to our members all these years Marj, words cannot express how much we are going to miss you. Bon

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Bring your bridge group, play rummoli, anything you want.

There will be card players available to teach whist or crib, maybe even bridge (1 p.m. to 3 p.m.).

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By the way, we need some of you “younger” folks to volunteer at our Centre. Some of our volunteers are getting a little tired and need some back up, it can be very fun and certainly rewarding. Come and see me or call 250-627-1900 if you are interested.

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A circus of dance takes the Lester Centre stage

BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Students from the Dance Academy of Prince Rupert took the Lester Centre of the Arts stage two days in a row, showing off their moves in Cirque de la Danse, the dance school’s year-end recital.

DAPR had so many students this year that all the material couldn’t fit into one year-end show.

The two performances of Cirque de la Danse, produced and directed by Teresa Mackereth, included numbers by the students taking ballet, hip hop, acrobatics, song and dance, jazz, Irish, tap and modern, as well as performances by DAPR’s younger students taking preschool and boys only tumbling.

Cirque de la Danse, or A Circus of Dance, consisted of just under 50 dance numbers choreographed by the school’s teachers including Meghan MacRae, Jennifer Kloopers, Shannon Vallee and Ken Shaw, as well as Tammy McVicar, Maria Cherniske, Antonio Jefferson, Deanna Limbert, Heather McRae, Erin McFadden, Amber Mackereth and Tara Crouse.

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Kitimat’s Dave Venman fought back from a threestroke deficit to capture the Prince Rupert Men’s Jubilee Golf Tournament on Sunday.

Venman was three back of Ian Robinson heading into the final 18 holes of the 54-hole tournament but Robinson’s quadruple bogey on the 346yard Par 4 sixth immediately handed the lead to Venman.

Staying patient and conservative in sweltering heat and drying course conditions was the key, Venman said.

“The thing was to just stay down the middle, hit fairways and greens and par the course to death,” Venman said. “I love the heat ... I imagine [the heat] caught up to some of them. A three-day tournament like this can be tough ... it drains you mentally.”

Robinson, who went on to win the Championship Flight, took an early lead with rounds of 70 and 73, but faltered on the final day ballooning to a 78 for a three-round total of 221.

Venman started out rough but battled back on Saturday carding a two-under 68 before finishing it up on Sunday with a 71 for a tournament best 217.

Sten Sundin, a fourhandicap Prince Rupert groundskeeper, was a model of consistency as he made his way around the Centennial Course with rounds of 75, 74 and 73 to record the lowest overall net of 210.

“I really just came out here to get some experience, competitive tournament experience,” Sundin said.

“Winning [low net title] is really a shock to me ... I didn’t expect anything like this.”

“Quick greens scare the hell out of me.”

- Sten Sundin As temperatures rose over the course of the tournament, bumping 30C on Sunday, the normally wet, slow Rupert course dried out giving players an extremely different challenge.

“At the start of the tournament the greens were running about 8.5 on the stimpmeter ... by Sunday they were 10,” Sundin said.

“Quick greens scare the hell out of me but I putted fairly well for how fast they were.”

Venman also noted the improvement in the course.

“The first day it had its areas, the greens were slow and had a few bumps ... but the superintendent did a hell of a job to cut and roll the greens like this.”

Despite the heat, scoring conditions improved significantly in Round 3, something of which the eventual flight winners took advantage.

In the Championship Flight, Round 2 leader Ian Robinson held off Scott Rigler by three strokes who carded rounds of 75, 76 and 73. Brian Holkestad finished in third with rounds of 80, 75 and 76 for an overall gross of 231.

Trevor Deschamp destroyed the field in the First Flight signing off on rounds of 77, 79 and 77 for a 54-hole total of 233 for the low gross title over Ravi Baldwan, who finished 13

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Sten Sundin of Prince Rupert, a four-handicapper, fired net rounds of 71, 70 and 69 to capture the Overall Low Net at the Prince Rupert Men’s Jubilee Golf Tournament on Sunday.

strokes back at 246. Baldwan took second on a countback against Bobby Smith who also posted a 246.

Sandy Anderson, an 11-handicap, posted a 207, seven better than second place Ross McNish at 214 and nine better than Rob Brown who finished third with a 216.

In the Second Flight, Roy Cage carded rounds of 82, 85 and 91 for a three-round total of 258. Minhas Ranveer finished four-back with a 262,

which was two better than third place finisher Colin Zenuk at 264.

Nippy Sahdra, a 17-handicap, capture the Second Flight Low Net with a 215 with Richard Adams coming in two strokes back at 217. Andrew Schaeffer finished up with a 220 total.

George Kuntz rode two final rounds of 84 and 88 on his way to dominating the Third Flight.

Kuntz registered a 54-hole score of 266 to post a 15-stroke

victory over second place Paul Zenuk who finished with a 281.

Mike Minhas posted the third lowest gross in the Third Flight with a 284.

Twenty-five handicapper Eric Hand was the class of the Third Flight low net field posting a 26-stroke victory over second place James Horne and third place Gillaume Coetzee.

Hand finished the tournament with a net score of 199 with Horne at 225 and Coetzee at 227.

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Tyee takes charity fish derby Pahl lands 53-pound halibut

By Todd Hamilton PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The bite is on in Prince Rupert.

William Pahl’s 53-pound halibut took first place at the Acklands-Grainger Charity Fishing Derby on Sunday while Ken Howes weighed in a 35-pound Tyee to win the salmon division.

Anglers at the weighin reported outstanding fishing not only from the standpoint of numbers or weight but also fight.

Alvin Leask and partner Bruce Bolton, who were fishing near Tugwell Island, landed a dressed 20-pounder and a 16-pounder both of which put up a remarkable fight.

“Even the 16 [pound] was really wild,” Leask said. “That big one was just pulling straight down to the bottom. There is really wild fish out there.”

William Pahl landed a 53-pound halibut and Ken Howes netted a 35-pound salmon to win their respective divisions at the Acklands-Grainger Charity Fishing Derby on Sunday.

Leask said his fish came out of six to 12 fathoms on downriggers set between 17 and 20 feet.

“There’s herring ponds out near there and I think that’s what’s attracting them,” Leask said.

While a few anglers reported success using white or striped green hoochies with a flasher, Leask said he mimicked what he thought was the best bait for the area, a flasher and herring strip.

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Shelby Peterson, 9, in his first race made it to the finals in the Junior Dragster division of the Terrace Drag Racing Association’s Summer Classic on Sunday.

Peterson pulls off rookie win

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Nine-year-old Shelby Peterson took no time to stand atop the podium.

Three Prince Rupert racers made it to the finals at the Terrace Drag Racing Association’s Summer Class on Sunday.

Peterson advanced to the finals of the Junior Dragster against Delany Ribero.

Peterson won the drag race after Ribero broke on the run handing the youngster his first win in his first-ever

competition.

With not enough cars for both Pro and Sportsman Classes the slower cars were forced to move up to the faster Pro class.

However, it was Sportsman class racers ending up in the finals with Dana Amado taking the win when Ed Evans broke out (running faster that his dial-in time).

Prince Rupert’s Kham Shantz redlit in the Pro outlaw finals, giving the win to Harley Bell.

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Matt LaFiandra, a senior project manager for the terminal, made the comments during a presentation at Coaltrans West Coast conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

LaFiandra said that while he does not have access to information about much of the ongoing sales process, which is being conducted by a Canadian government agency, a rough comparison could be made with Westshore Terminals in Vancouver.

LaFiandra noted that Westshore Terminals Investment, the publicly-held company that owns Westshore, had a market capitalization of more than C$2.1 billion after market close Thursday.

“I don’t know what Ridley will sell for, but that’s the closest I can see,” said LaFiandra.

In addition, LaFiandra said he doesn’t know which parties have expressed interest in bidding on the terminal, but that the rumor mill has churned up a number of potential buyers, including a consortium of coal producers, a consortium of buyers, a large private equity group and a terminal operations group.

“But these are all just rumors,” said LaFiandra.

“I don’t know who it will go to.”

Ridley is currently undergoing an expansion that will increase its capacity from 12 million metric

tons to 24 million mt by 2014.

However, LaFiandra said the terminal has purchased adjacent land that could push the capacity to 60 million mt.

“We have locked up lands for expansion ... (for) capacity to do up to 60 million metric tonnes (mt) should the market demand it,” said LaFiandra.

However Michael Gurney, manager of corporate communications with the Prince Rupert Port Authority, said that is not the case and LaFiandra may have been misunderstood.

“We typically don’t discuss commercial agreements or potential agreements with out clients. However, Ridley Terminals has not purchased land adjacent to the site,” he said.

Though currently expanding, the terminal has already sold its future 24 million mt capacity.

Coalspur, which is developing the Vista thermal coal mine in Alberta, recently concluded a 14-year agreement to secure 10.7 million mt of throughput at the terminal, with the option to extend the agreement another seven years.

Vista is slated to come online in 2015.

The terminal also contracts with a number of Canadian metallurgical coal producers, as well as suppliers from the Powder River Basin.

LaFiandra said that while the terminal is sold-out, it can potentially process spot and other short-term shipments as space allows.

The terminal is owned by the Canadian government, which built it in the early 1980s.

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Celebrating Prince Rupert’s Aboriginal community Aboriginal Day marks 15th year

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They’ve been planning since October, but organizers of Prince Rupert’s National Aboriginal Day celebration are looking forward to the 15th annual Prince Rupert event on Friday, June 21.

National Aboriginal Day, held on summer solstice each year since 1996, celebrates the Aboriginal culture, heritage, contributions and achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people in Canada.

“It’s building the relationships between all people in our community, and raising awareness about Aboriginal history, culture and contributions to society. It’s a positive and fun event for our community,” Leighton-Stephens said, adding the event isn’t just for Aboriginal people. “[National Aboriginal Day] is about sharing the culture, getting to know one another and building relationships,” she said.

The event will kick-off with a number of speeches by dignitaries, including North Coast mayors Jack Mussallem and Dave MacDonald and MLA Jennifer

“It’s building the relationship between all people in our community.”

- Debbie Leighton-Stephens Rice.

This year’s headlining out of town group is C-Weed, a country band led

by Errol “C-Weed” Ranville, who has just under four decades of music under his belt. Back up by his new six-piece band, C-Weed will be performing twice throughout the day.

Organizers bring in new national artists for National Aboriginal Day celebrations in Prince Rupert each year to give people who wouldn’t usually have the opportunity to see this Aboriginal artist live a chance to.

Organizers also ensure entertainers performing each year are different to keep things fresh, with 2013 Prince Rupert entertainers including Tom Rysstad, Mermaid Cafe, Dylan Rysstad and the Rain Dogs, Laud Louden, Tamothy Cassidy and Charlie Carlick.

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A group of Grade 2 and 3 students from Roosevelt have been busy practicing, and are excited to show off their drumming skills during the event.

“We’re really pleased because we’ve got a solid group of local entertainers this year,” Leighton-Stephens said.

Prince Rupert Aboriginal youth Reid Morven and Sonny Henry will be both be the MCS of this year’s event.

“We try getting young people to do it each year. It’s great for their confidence and leadership skills,” Leighton-Stephens said.

There will also be a number of food venders at the event, including some traditional Aboriginal foods.

Throughout the day there will also be free coffee, water and donuts available to those in attendance.

Additionally, one lucky individual will receive the grand door prize of a return trip to Vancouver.

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5:15 Aboriginal Youth Singers Keona St. Louis & Tuesday & Madison Musterer

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5:45 Dylan Rysstad & The Rain Dogs 2:00 Mermaid Café ‐ Lonni Bryant 6:15 Laud Louden – Craig Bolton

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The history of National Aboriginal Day Began in 1996, dates back to 1982

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While Prince Rupert is celebrating its 15th observance of National Aboriginal Day, it is important to note that the roots of the day can be traced back almost three decades and includes countless years of lobbying and pursuing the issue with the Federal Government.

The first call for a day to recognize the culture and contributions of the many First Nations, Inuit and Metis people of Canada goes back to 1982.

It was then that the National Indian Brotherhood, which is now the Assembly of First Nations, called for the creation of a National Aboriginal Day. Even then there was no question as to when the event should be observed, with the Brotherhood calling for the celebrations to be observed on June 21 — the summer solstice.

Showing the speed with which the request was handled, the formal process wasn’t begun until 1995 when the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples recommended the observance of such a day. In December 1995, Elijah Harper hosted a Sacred Assembly in Hull, Quebec at which a national day to recognize Aboriginal peoples and their

contribution to Canada was discussed.

Following consultations, Aboriginal groups, the federal government selected June 21. The date was chosen because the summer solstice holds special significance for many Aboriginal groups who already celebrate their cultures and heritage on that day.

On June 13 of the following year, just eight days before it is to be celebrated, Governor General Romeo LeBlanc declared June 21 as National Aboriginal Day across the country.

Eight days later the first National Aboriginal Day events are held.

Today National Aboriginal Day is part of the annual nationwide Celebrate Canada! festivities held from June 21to July 1.

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Traditional First Nations dancing is a major part of National Aboriginal Day, often highlighting the different clans of the culture and includes everyone from children to seniors participating. As part of the inclusive nature of the culture, non-Aboriginals are invited to dance as members of the butterfly clan.

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The Nations of the North Coast

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TSIMSHIAN The largest First Nation on the North Coast is the Tsimshian Nation, which includes approximately 10,000 members throughout the region.

Among the members of the Tsimshian Nation are the Allied Tribes of Lax Kw’alaams and Metlakatla, the Gitga’at Nation of Hartley Bay, the Gitxaala of Kitkatla, the Kitasoo Nation of Klemtu, the Kitselas east of Terrace and Kitsumkalum near Terrace.

The Tsimshian traditional society is matrilineal, meaning children follow the maternal side of the family. That means they belong to the family of their mother and inherit property and social status through their mother.

The coastal Tsimshian and the Nisga’a were divided into four major clans, or kin groups. The four clans are the Laxgiik (Eagle), Ginhada (Raven), Laxgibuu (Wolf), and Gispwudha (killer whale).

The Gitksan are divided into three.

Each clan is further divided into local segments or lineages, where descent is traced through the maternal line.

The Tsimshian language family is divided into four dialect groups: Northern Tsimshian (spoken along the lower Skeena River and the coast as far as Alaska); Southern Tsimshian (south of

the Skeena River, on the coast); Gitksan (upper Skeena River); and Nisga’a (Nass River).

Being on the North Coast, the Tsimshian rely heavily on their natural surroundings and the bounty provided by the natural environment. The Tsimshian were a seagoing people, with salmon playing a major role in their livelihood.

Like other coastal peoples, the Tsimshian fashioned most of their goods out of Western red cedar, particularly from its bark.

Haida The Haida Nation have occupied the islands known as Haida Gwaii since time immemorial. The traditional territory of the Haida extends to parts of southeastern Alaska and the waters around Haida Gwaii.

The Haida make up half of all of Haida Gwaii, with Old Massett and Skidegate being the maind centres for the Haida Nation. There are also 2,000 Haida throughout the world with large populations being found in Vancouver and Prince Rupert.

As well as living off the resources of Haida Gwaii, the Haida have a rich history of art and carving.

But the biggest part of the Haida culture is the land, a principle backed up by the following statement found on the Council of the Haida Nation website:

“Our culture is born of respect, and intimacy with the land and sea and the air around us. Like the forests, the roots of our people are intertwined such that the greatest troubles cannot overcome us. We owe our existence to Haida Gwaii. The living generation accepts the responsibility to ensure that our heritage is passed on to following generations.

Nisga’a Based in the Nass Valley north of Terrace, the Nisga’a Nation includes approximately 6,000 members found

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The Nass Valley includes four Nisga’a communities: Gitlaxt’aamiks (New Aiyansh), Gitwinksihlkw (Canyon City), Laxgalts’ap (Greenville), Gingolx (Kincolith). Outside of the Nass Valley, there are many Nisga’a who call Terrace, Prince Rupert and Vancouver home.

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The Renaissance of Northwest First Nations art British Columbia’s northwest coast is home to the world’s finest First Nations artists. From carvings and paintings to modern fashion influenced by traditional designs, the art from this region has earned an appreciative and sophisticated audience around the world.

Despite its world-wide appeal, the art is firmly rooted in the land on which it was created, its history, myths and social ceremonies. The work of one nation will differ in both subtle and obvious ways. Take a glimpse into the cultures of British Columbia’s First Nations and explore the unique societies using art as a window.

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The rebirth of First Nations culture First Nations culture in British Columbia is experiencing a rebirth and revitalization, thanks in large part to a growing interest in cultural tourism.

Indigenous languages, songs, dances and history are being rediscovered

by First Nations youth through a new generation of museums and interpretive centres fuelled by tourism.

In addition to the revival of culture, tourism is providing the jobs and economic benefits necessary for many smaller Aboriginal communities.

While these cultural centres provide tourists with a glimpse into First Nations history and philosophy, they also act as genuine learning centres for their own people.

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The head of the Haida Gwaii Teachers Association (HGTA) said the loss of three teachers in the Haida Gwaii School District is “very disheartening”.

As part of balancing the budget for the 2013/2014 school year the Haida Gwaii School District cut two - Evelyn von Almassy teachers from Queen Charlotte Secondary School and one from George M. Dawson in Masset, and HGTA president Evelyn von Almassy said the way the budget was handled this year was unacceptable.

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“It hurts. It hurts me personally.”

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District looking at savings as revenue falls Drop in enrollment leads to teachers being lost

BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The Haida Gwaii School District is planning for the coming school year in the face of a significant cut in funding.

For the 2013/2014 school year, the district’s budget shows operating revenues of $10.2 million compared to the $10.4 million available, a drop of $200,000. Although that number could change based on student registration in the fall, the district has announced the layoff of three teachers — two at Queen Charlotte Secondary School and one at George M. Dawson.

“As far as teaching goes we try to be equitable in terms of class size and composition at schools throughout the district, although we have one of the lowest rations in the province at 12 students to one educator,” explained superintendent Angus Wilson, noting that funding is tied to enrollment.

“An unfortunate reality people are starting to realize

“An unfortunate reality people are starting to realize is we have far fewer students.”

- Angus Wilson is that we have fewer students. Right now we are just under 600 students and when I arrived six years ago there were over 1,000.”

Another part of the drop in funding is the loss of funding protection which, for the previous three years, guaranteed no district would get less money for the coming year than it did for the previous year. Although that is no longer in place, the Haida Gwaii School District does have funding protection which was enacted when the operating revenues fell by more than 1.5 per

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To handle the reduced funding, Angus said the board is looking at where efficiencies could be realized. The district has already sent some of their capital planning work to the Surrey School District and the idea of school amalgamation has come up.

“There is the possibility of combining the elementary and high school in Masset. Both facilities are designed for 300 students and each is just over 100 students now. That is a lot of empty space and cost for things like heating and maintenance,” said Angus, adding that working with larger districts to save costs only makes sense.

“All districts have the same administration requirements which makes it difficult on smaller districts.

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Queen Charlotte is preparing to host Hospital Day on June 22, the longest running community celebration on the island.

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HGTA seeks fairness TEACHERS from Page B1 “I fully understand budgets, I’m not an accountant, but in my mind when there is a need for budget cuts everyone gets cut. There wasn’t a single cut to administration ... the optics of it look terrible,” she said.

“I challenged them on this. It hurts, it hurts me personally. All three of those teachers will be leaving the community because they can’t stay.”

Von Almassy said the budget deliberations this year included the fewest number of consultations ever, with one meeting in Queen Charlotte and one meeting in Masset that was held the night of a major event in Old Massett.

“That, from the get-go, is not sufficient. If you want to have true budget discussions, you need to go into the communities and talk to all the people,” she said, adding that attendees of the Masset meeting were told the board would try to minimize impact to students.

“You start with a goal of keeping cuts out of the classroom and then do everything but ... it looks like they don’t care what is happening in the classrooms.”

Von Almassy acknowledges that enrolment has sharply declined in the district, and said all she is seeking is an equitable solution.

“As student enrolment declines, there should be some decline at the head office,” she said.

“Right now the people in the ivory towers aren’t being impacted and the teachers are.”

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Geneology Club meets every first Tuesday at the Family History Centre on Pr. Rupert Blvd. Phone Josie 250-624-3279 Cornerstone MB Church: Coffee mornings @ 202-6th Ave. W. Tue & Wed 10am - noon, Sunday Celebration 10:30 every week. All are welcome! 250-627-1033 This is not church! There are no expectations of financial support or service. Instead this is a celebration of faith in Jesus Christ.

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Loretta was born on March 19th, 1939 in Stirling Scotland, came to Prince Rupert in 1968 where, with her husband Ron, raised their 3 children.

Loretta was predeceased by her husband Ron, her brother Ian, her sister Betty and her parents, Robert and Elizabeth.

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Recreational/Sale

Boats

5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA FOR SALE

K&C APARTMENTS 423-3rd Ave. West. in Pr. Rupert. 2 blocks from college. One bedroom apartments. Hardwood floors.

Laundry services, heat incl.

Security entrance.

Rent $600/mo.

Phone 250-832-0354

2007 WILDWOOD TRAILER

by Forest River. Immaculate cond. bunk beds, queen bed, air conditioning, flat wall unit (hard wall), sleeps 4-6, very well taken care, $13,900 obo. email for photos and more info marog@citytel.net or call 250627-8877. Also 2007 Suzuki CBR 125 Street Bike, 4300 km, black, good cond.

17 ft. Alum. Canoe “Spring bok” very stable, perfect of family / hunting canoe. $600.

---------------------------------13 ft. Alum. Canoe “Sports pal” very stable & very light, 2 seats. $600.

Call (250) 692-2372

3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas, contact 250-845-3315

For Sale By Owner Prince Rupert Quiet location situated on 2 Titled Lots in Sec 8. Separate Garage, Private parking vehicles RV or boat. Fenced F/B yds with grn space.

4bdrm, 2 baths, Bright, semiopen living/dining/kitchen, hm ofc, laundry/Indoor workshop, Furnace, Hot Water tank, 4 decks, windows, less than 10 yrs.

Asking $289,000 More to see to appreciate Call 250-624-6692 or email healthy@citytel.net

PR: Oasis Condo 2 bdrm.

Sauna, gym, hot tub incl.

Ready now for quiet working couple. $750/mo. Call Randall North RES 250-627-1414.

ROOSEVELT HEIGHTS APARTMENTS Exteriors renovated 3 bedroom apartments.

Heat and hot water included.

No smoking. No pets

Houses For Sale

Homes for Rent 5 bedroom 3 1/2 bathroom home for sale Prince Rupert. $169000. - 445 5th Ave West.

New roof, new siding, new electrical and plumbing. Needs finishing on main floor and kitchen needs upgrade. Close to downtown and schools.

Quiet neighborhood. Call 250600-6659 or 250-600-6993 or email bigredmcrj@yahoo.ca PR: 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 1300 sq. ft, ocean-view. Reno’d; new appliances; $995/mo + util.

Call 604-781-9110 or email davesnell@shaw.ca

References required.

PR: 2 bedroom suite for rent, near Charles Hays Secondary.

250-627-1637 after 4:30pm

Duplex / 4 Plex

Pt. Ed: 4 bdrm, 3 baths (ensuite incl). 2-car garage, oceanview, upstrs/dwnstrs.

2000 sq.ft plus. N/S, pet allowed. $1200/mo. + DD. Ref. Req. Call 250-628-9243 or 250-600-4022.

$730 per month.

Phone between 9am - 6pm 250-627-8123

AVAILABLE FOR RENT 3 Bedroom House $900/mo Bachelor Suite $525/mo PR: 1020 Alfred St, 2bdrm hse in sunny neighbourhood completely reno’d w/huge new deck, new roof, new windows, etc.

Move-in ready.

Open House Sunday, June 23, noon - 2 pm Asking $159,000 250-624-3666 or email andree@citytel.net

Pt. Ed: 3 bdrm 1/2 Duplex Ocean-view. Avail. Aug. 1.

Elec heat not incl. N/S, Quiet working tenants. $850/mo.

Please call Randall North RES 250-627-1414

References required!

Call for details 250-627-1715 or 250-624-5955

Skyline Manor

1200 Summit Ave. Bachelor & 1 Bedroom Suites.

Security Entrance, harbour views, balconies, storage, laundry facilities, hot water & heat included.

Sorry no pets.

Close to hospital, bus stop & downtown.

References required.

Contact our on site Manager at 250-624-6019

Real Estate

Real Estate

Property Management

RENTALS AVAILABLE

• 3 & 4 bedroom homes; • 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites and apartments

Office: (250) 624-5800

Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

Houses For Sale

Rooms Starting At $59/Daily, $299/Weekly, $899/Monthly, Contractors Welcome All-Inclusive. 250-600-1680

Shared Accommodation PR: Mature person wanted to share fully furnished home.

Move-in ready. $500 + half utilities. Ref. Req. 250-6159925 (lv msg)

Suites, Upper PR: Large Bachelor Suite available July 1st. References required. $400/month call 250600-6452

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

2 & 3 Bdrm, 1 bath, Start at $600 No pets 627-6697 or 622-2699

Transportation

Cars - Domestic

2004 FREIGHTLINER

Columbia tandem axle sleeper. MBE 4000, 18 speed, 40,000 lb. drive axle.

Fleet truck all maintenance kept up to date. 952212 km.

7,500 OBO

Contact Christine @ 1.250.624.4021

Off Road Vehicles BOAT For Sale 28 foot Trend with command bridge(1982), twin 205 hp gas engines, Volvo 280 legs, anchor on chain, Furuno radar, sounder, fishfinder, downriggers, dinghy, teak interior, professionally maintained. Recent survey.

Assessed at $24,500.

Asking $15,000. Contact David at 250-624-3340, Teresa at 250-624-6894 or darcher@nwcc.bc.ca

Recreational/Sale

1990 Dodge Camper, Professional conversion by Westside RV of Port Coquitlam, BC. Ideal for single worker to live in. Asking $4399 OBO. To view call 250-624-4384 or at 1549 10th Ave. East, Pr. Rupert

PR: 2003 GMC Envoy SLT 4WD, Loaded, 126,000km, new winter tires. V/G cond. $9500. Call 250-624-9654 to view

PR: 1983 24’ Travelaire Motor home. $600 OBO. Call 250624-3934

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Trucks & Vans PR: 1989 Ford F250 4x4. 3/4 ton Heavy Duty.

Only 210,000kms. $3500 OBO. 604-781-9110.

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On October 2, 2011, at 100 W 6th Avenue, Prince Rupert, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Prince Rupert RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $378.13 CAD, on or about 09:42 Hours.

The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 5(2) (Possession for purpose of trafficking) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of Canada.

Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2013-1425, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture

unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.

You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/ civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

COURT BAILIFF SALE www.northcentralbailiffs.bc.ca

Suite 5 - 342 3 Ave. West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L5

PR: Compact 3 bdrm home close to Civic Centre. W/D, Elec. heat, 2 baths. $120,000.

Call Lynn at Randall North RES 250-627-1414 for more information.

www.princerupertrooms.com

Houses For Sale

Buying or Selling Real Estate?

Call Gordon today Office and Cell: (250) 624-9298 Email: info@gordonkobza.com www.gordonkobza.com Suite 6 - 342 3rd Ave W. - Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L5

The Court Bailiff offers for sale by offers; interest in the following goods Judgment Debtor: Allen Barry Shaw purported to be: 1) 1974 Statesman Mobile Home: Model #: S6612-3CKFL: Serial #: 6911 Items can be viewed by appointment only. Closing date is open. Highest or any other offer not necessarily accepted. Purchasers are solely responsible for determining the make, model, year manufacturer, condition, quantities, sets and or usefulness of all items for tender. All items are sold on “as is, where is” basis with no warranty given or implied. Sale is subject to cancellation or adjournment without notice. Terms of sale: Immediate full payment in certified funds or cash only upon acceptance of successful offer plus taxes if applicable. Call 1 (250) 613-8871 for details.

North Central Bailiffs Ltd. Prince George Branch Court Bailiff Division Mark Whyte / Court Bailiff 1 (250) 613-8871

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Employment

Employment

Employment

Services

Services

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Career Opportunities

Help Wanted

Income Opportunity

Financial Services

Legal Services

Garage Sales

Misc. for Sale

GUARANTEED JOB placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen for oil and gas industry. Call 24hr free recorded message for information: 1800-972-0209

NOW HIRING! Earn extra cash - simple work. P/T-F/T. Can be done from home. Acceptance guaranteed - No experience required, all welcome! www.BCJobLinks.com

PR: Moving Sale @ 876 Fulton. Furniture, Stereo’s, TV, Carpets, Kitchen & household goods. Everything must go!

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday 10 am - 4pm

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

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

J.O. Thomas and Assoc. is now accepting resumes for AtSea Observers/Dockside Monitors for the upcoming salmon season. Knowledge of the Salmon fishery and Salmon identification preferred.

Please fax resume to Attn: Mike Mitchell (250)624-4029

Sales

PR: Sat. June 22 @ 1544 Jamaica Ave. 8:30 - noon.

Household items & clothing and more.

PR: SHOP SALE, Something for everyone. Sat June 15, 9am - 5pm George Hills Way, behind Pacific Net & Twine.

STEEL BUILDING - DIY Summer sale! - Bonus days extra 5% off. 20x22 $3,998. 25x24 $4,620. 30x34 $6,656. 32x42 $8,488. 40x54 $13,385. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

PROJECT ENGINEER District of Kitimat, exempt staff position, with competitive compensation and full benefit package. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, is accountable for the effective delivery of Engineering Services for the municipality. Candidates will be a professional Civil Engineer with a minimum of 3 years professional experience (preferably in a municipal environment). Submit resumes by July 12, 2013, 4:30pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, B.C. V8C 2H7, phone 250-632-8900, fax 250-632-4995, email dok@kitimat.ca. Further information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Highway Owner Operators for runs throughout BC and Alberta.

Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package.

To join our team of Professional drivers, email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or call Bev at 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

We thank everyone for applying, however we will only contact candidates that interest us.

Education/Trade Schools 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 TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 32 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta.

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CARRIERS WANTED Prince Rupert Route 21025 - Raven Cresc. area. 160 papers. Avail.

June 19 Route 21039 - P.R.Blvd, Alberta Pl, Heron Rd. 135 papers. Avail. July 3 Great way to make spending money for the summer!

Call Prince Rupert Northern View @ 250-624-8088 GPRC IS now hiring Instructors for the following positions: Steamfitter/Pipefitter (Fairview Campus); Welding Instructor (Fairview Campus); Power Engineering Instructor (Fairview/Grande Prairie Campus).

No teaching experience? No problem because we train you to become an Instructor! For more information on these positions visit our website at www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.

Looking to hire a small Boat/Zodiac and Vessel Master to transport 3-4 people to local fishing grounds throughout the summer. Must be Transport Canada Certified.

For more information please call Mike Mitchell (250)6006286 PR: Required help to reno House. Must be able to Run power tools. Start June 17. davesnell@shaw.ca Sandspit: Exp. Heavy Duty Mechanic/Welder; Exp. Moxy Truck Driver w/class 3 and Airbrakes Endorsement; Road Builder Operator. Exp. Selfloading Log Truck Op. Class 1 w/Air. All should have min. of 5 yrs experience.

Contact Shiels Contracting @ 250-637-5614 Secure Vernon company looking for Marine Mechanic, with good customer service, attention to detail, must have valid boat license, drivers license an asset. Fast paced environment. boatsrlife@gmail.com

INVESTMENT SALES Reps wanted. Prefer Canadian Securities Course accreditation, or will provide training to experienced sales professionals.

Call Pangaea Asset Management Inc. 1-800-668-3990 or email bfraser@emrcapital.ca

Trades, Technical EXPERIENCED PARTS Person required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net EXPERIENCED TECHNICIAN required to repair appliances.

Also looking for apprentices to train. Positions available in Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna and Pentiction. moe.andersons@shaw.ca HEAVY EQUIPMENT Technicians and Maintenance personnel needed for expanding pipeline company in Olds, Alberta for work in shop and jobsites throughout Western Canada. Fax resume to 403556-7582 or email: pdunn@parklandpipeline.com

Services

Home Care/Support 24 hr. Live-In Support Required (Kamloops, B.C.) Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. is seeking experienced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr. support for short term stabilization to adults with mental & physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and exp. either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo a screening process including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract.

Housing & Utilities Incls. w/ A Remarkable Compensation Package.

Education/Tutoring Transport Canada Certifications

SVOP MED - A3

Apr 29-May 3 May 27- 31 May 6 - 8 May 21-23

ROCMC or ROCM June 3 - 5

Course dates & times subject to change. Check website:

www.cappsmarine.com

Capp’s Marine Education 410-309 2nd Ave West Prince Rupert, BC (250) 627-1265

Cut and time!

ConToll

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Legal Services

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Merchandise for Sale

Auctions RESTAURANT AUCTION Food Services Equipment.

Consignments now being accepted. June 22, 11am at Dodds Auction, 3311 - 28 Ave. Vernon. View photos at doddsauction.com 250-5453259

Furniture PR: Moving sale, 9 pc. teak dining suite, 7 pc. bedroom suite, corner computer desk, loveseat hide-a-bed, pictures, lamps, etc. Contact 250-6249890 PR: Moving Sale - La-Z-Boy Sofa, love seat & rocker recliner, dining rm suite, kitchen suite, computer desk, antique d/s bdrm suite, coffee/end tables, tools & misc. items. Call 250-624-9654 if interested.

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

PART-TIME COMPANY CLASS 1 TOWN DRIVER WITH WAREHOUSE WORK

Heavy Duty Machinery 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

STEEL BUILDINGS/ Metal buildings 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Misc. Wanted PR: Cash for Antlers, Horns, Old traps etc. Call after 6pm.

250-627-5649.

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

Pets

Pets

Garage Sales

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.

PR - Garage sale. 1218 Brett Place, Sat. June 22, 10 am - 2 pm. No early birds please.

PR - Garage sale 719 9th Ave West. Saturday June 22, 9 am - 2 pm.

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Pinnacle Seeking Skilled Labour Pinnacle Renewable Energy in Burns Lake has openings for Journeyman Millwrights and utility labourers.

Kenn Long

Certified Professional Dog Grooming

luvofdog@citytel.net or find us on Facebook

Professional/ Management

Professional/ Management

To apply, send resumes to hr@pinnaclepellet. com or fax to 250-562-5584. Do NOT drop off resumes at plants.

Check out our website www.pinnaclepellet. com for more information.

MacCarthy Dealer #81156

MacCarthy Motors (Prince Rupert) Ltd

MacCarthy GM (Prince Rupert) is currently seeking a

Please forward resume to Kristine Toebosch at ktoebosch@ dengarry.bc.ca or fax to 1-250-377-4581 or mail Attn: Kristine PO Box 892 Kamloops BC V2C-5M8

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

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JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC Please drop off resumes to MacCarthy GM to the attention of John Cooper at 1001 Chamberlin Ave, Prince Rupert, BC or email jcooper@maccarthygm.com

MacCarthy

Regional Manager - Terrace, BC Engineering ANDRITZ AUTOMATION Ltd. is a recognized leader in the design and implementation of electrical and control systems for industrial facilities around the world.

We currently seek a Regional Manager for our Terrace, BC office. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned Professional Engineer or Technologist who is looking to develop their management skills by leading and expanding a small, wellestablished office.

This managerial position requires an independent, selfmotivated, and communicative individual who is committed to delivering innovative and industry-leading solutions to our Customers. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years’ technical experience in an industrial process environment.

To reward your commitment, we offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefit package, defined contribution pension plan, and a flexible work environment. Relocation assistance provided.

To apply for this position, please email a cover letter and resume quoting Reference ID 2013-015T to:

as-careers@andritz.com Please visit our website for additional posting and application details:

www.andritz.com/careers

Dealer #81156

MacCarthy Motors (Prince Rupert) Ltd

We are a growing, progressive and well respected carrier specializing in the transportation of perishable and dry freight, since 1957. We are looking for an individual to support our Founding Values for future success at our Prince Rupert Terminal.

AUTOMOTIVE DETAILER

We are currently looking for a Part-Time Company Class 1 Town Driver with Warehouse work. Variable shifts and start times.

Must have valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence

Please apply in person with resume, cover letter and abstract to: 341 Kaien Road, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, V8J-4B7

Please drop off resumes to MacCarthy GM Sales Department Attention: Todd Fabbi or email employment@maccarthygm.com

Responsibilities Include Washing, Cleaning Vehicles, and other duties as needed.

THE KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF CANADA, BC BRANCH Toll Free 1-800-567-8112 www.kidney.ca

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RUPERT RAMPAGE

June 19, 2013 • Northern View • B7

4th Annual CHARITY GOLF SCRAMBLE

Saturday July 6th Tee-Off Time Between 9am - 2pm

Proceeds Go To The

Prince Rupert Wildlife Shelter & The Kyle J. Flaten Memorial Fund Includes 18-Holes of Golf • Dinner & Prizes Enter as Teams of 4-5 Entry Fee: $70 per person Sign up at the Pro Shop (Cash or Cheque to Rampage Only) ad sponsored by the

PRINCE RUPERT

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0 FINANCING FOR 84 MONTHS %

LIMITED TIME ONLY! HURRY IN NOW to take advantage of this great offer.

Sale ends Saturday, June 22, 2013

2013 CHEVY SILVERADO HD

FROM

$36,595

2013 CHEVY EQUINOX

FROM

$26,935

2013 CHEVY CRUZE

FROM

$14,995

180 2013 Models on the Lot

New Stock Arriving Daily

MacCarthy

MacCarthy Motors (Prince Rupert & Terrace) Ltd Prince Rupert Dealer #81156

www.maccarthygm.com

Terrace Dealer #81113

1001 Chamberlin Ave 1-866-624-9171 • 250-624-9171