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BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The Cannabis Crusader has presented a trophy to the Prince Rupert RCMP for its six-monthlong investigation into a business selling glass pipes, bongs and grinders.

Dana Larsen of Sensible BC, a group working toward - Dana Larsen decriminalizing possession of marijuana and preventing police from spending time or resources on possession cases, made a trip to Rupert late last week to specifically address what he calls “harassment” by RCMP against businesses selling pipes and bongs.

Larsen said he wanted to draw attention to what he calls a “waste of RCMP resources in a fun way” by giving the Prince Rupert detachment a trophy to commemorate the investigation into The Chad’s Smoke Shop.

“It’s great to see they’ve solved every other crime.”

Business A stylish opening for Stiles Page A9 Todd Hamilton / The Northern View

Const. Jen Collins of the Prince Rupert RCMP salutes as Aurora Martin sings O Canada during Canada Day celebrations at Pacific Mariners Memorial Park on Monday. For more on the Canada Day festivities, see Page A12.

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Fishermen outraged by “unjustified” closure

Hitting the highway in the Salmon Run Page A11 BY SHAUN THOMAS

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Members of the Area A Crab Association say they have lost all faith in the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) following a controversial closure of the fishery.

Crab fishermen were told on June 21 that the fishery would be halted on July 5. DFO spokesperson Diane Lake said the closure was needed based on the latest sampling done of the fishery and was pursuant to the commercial harvest plan contained in the crab Integrated Fisheries Management Plan (IFMP).

“There needs to be enough data to keep the fishery open. This year there is not a lot of data so the fishery needed to be closed because

“This dubious decision is tainted by questionable science.”

- Paul Edwards of conservation concerns,” she said, noting the closure should not have come as a surprise.

“There have been consultations ongoing since March with the fishermen in Area A.” However, Area A Crab Association executive director Dan Edwards is at a loss as to why 150 fishermen are having their livelihoods hurt by the

closure, and said the news took all fishermen by surprise.

“It was closed totally unexpectedly. We did not foresee a closure at all ... the DFO did it without any notice at all,” he said from Vancouver, where meetings with the department were taking place.

“There has never been any suggestion that the data was so insufficient as to close the fishery down until earlier today ... in fact it’s the opposite, based on the eight tests done so far the DFO was able to keep the fishery open.”

With the fishery set to close on July 5, fishermen are faced with spending thousands of dollars to get their pots, bring them back into port and return them when the fishery is scheduled to re-open on Aug. 1.

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Fisherman killed in apparent accident

BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

An accident aboard a fishing vessel just outside of Lax Kw’alaams on June 25 has cost a fisherman his life.

Fellow fishermen noticed a fishing vessel traveling in circles off the coast of the community shortly after 10 p.m. and, after boarding the vessel, discovered the man entangled in a gill net. The man was transported to the Health Centre in Lax Kw’alaams where he was pronounced dead.

“The investigation has been handed over to Coroner’s Office of British Columbia.

Transport Canada and the Workers Compensation Board were also notified and attended the scene. At this stage we are confident in advising the community that this matter is not suspicious,” said Const.

Matt Ericson of the Prince Rupert RCMP. WorkSafeBC quickly sent a serious and fatal incident investigator to the scene to follow up on the death.

“We’re going to be looking at all of the factors ... were there issues with the equipment? Were there issues with the conditions at the time of the accident?

Were there issues with training for the employee?,” WorkSafeBC communications officer Megan Johnston said.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the man’s identity as 56-yearold Abbotsford resident Albert Arthur Armstrong.

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Fishermen, mayor seek answers Mussallem says no need for closure CRAB from Page A1 But with the most recent fine for leaving pots in the water totalling $1,500 and frustrations with a closure Edwards called “disturbing” increasing, some vessel owners discussed leaving their pots in the water in a non-fishing state during the closure in protest — something the association said it could not endorse as it is illegal.

“This dubious decision has destroyed 20 years of work building a co-operative relationship with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, and is going to be economically crippling to our rural communities for no justifiable scientific reason,” said Paul Edwards, president of the Area A Crab Association.

“The controversial decision is tainted by questionable science, an apparent conflict of interest, personnel problems within DFO and a total disregard for due process by bureaucrats. It has shattered our confidence in DFO to responsibly manage this fishery.”

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Area A Crab Association members gather for a peaceful protest outside DFO offices on Friday morning.

“Why are 150 families being impacted?”

- Jack Mussallem The crab fishermen held a peaceful information protest outside of the DFO office on June 28 and were joined by Mayor Jack Mussallem, who added his voice to those concerned

about the closure.

“There is no scientific evidence to back this ... this appears to be done at someone’s will and it should be questioned,” he said.

“If you have all the evidence in the world as to why you should do something for conservation reasons, because it is all about a sustainable industry, then do it. But that does not appear to be the case, so why is it happening? Why are 150 families being impacted?”

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RCMP say smoke shop raid was due to youth illness RCMP from Page A1

a substance they received from the business,” Const. Matt Ericson, media relations officer for the Prince Rupert RCMP, said.

Information surrounding youth purchasing and ingesting substances from The Chad Smoke Shop was not released on June 13, when Prince Rupert RCMP informed the public they had executed a search warrant on the business on June 8 following a sixmonth-long investigation. While executing the warrant, RCMP said they seized drug paraphernalia used for illicit drugs from The Chad’s Smoke Shop.

Chad Wentworth, CEO and owner of The Chad Smoke Shop, said the substance he believes RCMP are referring to was legal incense, which he said wasn’t sold at the store for the three months prior to police executing the search warrant.

“Health Canada sent out a letter recommending the sale of the items be stopped, so we took it off the shelf,” he said.

Wentworth claims underage individuals ingesting a substance purchased at the store was not mentioned in the search warrant executed by RCMP. Larsen questioned why RCMP are warning other businesses about

Larsen held a small gathering in front of the Prince Rupert detachment where he handed over the trophy, which read “award for the most time wasted, six months investigating bongs” to Prince Rupert RCMP. “It’s great that they’ve solved every other crime in Prince Rupert ... and have nothing left to do,” he said.

“This is not where I think most British Columbians believe our police resources should be focused. It really underlines the need for legislative change in our province. That’s what our Sensible BC campaign is all about.”

The same day Larsen dropped off the trophy, Prince Rupert RCMP provided additional information regarding the investigation into The Chad Smoke Shop.

A press release issued less than two hours after Larsen dropped off the trophy said the investigation was initiated after RCMP received numerous complaints from the public regarding merchandise and activities occurring at the business.

“Two separate complaints involved youth who required medical attention after ingesting

the legalities surrounding the sale of pipes and bongs if the RCMP’s issue with The Chad Smoke Shop was the sale of substances to youth that made them ill.

“They’re changing their story to cover up for their unpopular actions,” he said.

Since executing a search warrant on The Chad Smoke Shop, RCMP have reportedly entered two other Prince Rupert businesses selling smoking devices, informing management that selling the items is illegal.

Homesteader New and Used, the most recent business to be told to take the items off their shelfs, had been selling the products with no issue for approximately five years.

Prince Rupert’s Express News, the first business to be warned under section 462.2 of the Criminal Code of Canada which states “everyone who knowingly imports to Canada, exports from Canada, manufactures, promotes or sells instruments of literature for illicit drug use is guilty of an offence”, is the only outlet in the chain unable to sell pipes and bongs in the store.

Requests for further information from Prince Rupert RCMP were not immediately

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Dana Larsen shows off the Most Time Wasted Trophy he presented to the Prince Rupert RCMP late last week.

returned, but Leslie Smith, RCMP media relations officer for the North District, said RCMP released new information about the investigation for clarification, adding RCMP do not generally release why they’ve launched an investigation.

When questioned why other Prince Rupert businesses have been warned about selling pipes and bongs, Smith said it was done to educate businesses on the legalities of selling drug paraphernalia following public complaints .

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Update leads to more questions

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he update provided by RCMP on The Chad Smoke Shop raid leaves more questions than it provides answers.

In the original story, Const. Matt Ericson said this was an investigation the RCMP took on. Const. Ericson and I have spoken several times since, once he questioned something he felt was attributed to him that wasn’t, and never once was the cause of the investigation a point of contention. At no point did he say I got it wrong - not when he read it online and not when it hit the streets.

Why the sudden change?

Secondly, if this was related to youth ingesting a substance that caused them to be sick as the RCMP now claim, why wasn’t the public told about Shaun Thomas it and why wasn’t the substance named so others in the community can avoid it? One would think that a matter of public safety is something the public should be told about as it emerges, not almost 20 days after the initial warrant.

Third, and perhaps most importantly, if this raid had to do with an illicit drug being ingested by minors, why did the RCMP not only point to the section of the Criminal Code prohibiting the sale of such instruments but warn other businesses in town not to sell pipes and bongs?

The sale of pipes and bongs has absolutely zero to do with the sale of substances that cause people to become ill. If these businesses weren’t selling the substance in question, why did the RCMP talk to them and have them empty their shelfs?

Since the story about The Chad Smoke Shop surfaced, the Prince Rupert RCMP has taken its fair share of criticism from around the country where stores are free to sell pipes, bongs and grinders without RCMP interference.

And, perhaps by coincidence, but not likely, the “clarification” came the same day as noted cannabis crusader Dana Larsen of Sensible BC flew to Prince Rupert to hand the detachment the “Biggest Waste of Police Time” trophy.

A few weeks ago I wrote something stunk about The Chad Smoke Shop raid. Something about this stinks just as bad.

Wise decisions aren’t made based on a lack of data

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he Department of Fisheries and Oceans has told crab fishermen to haul in their pots — the fishery is closed because of a lack of

A crabbers are forced to dish out thousands of dollars to collect their pots and face nearly a month without a wage or revenue from a harvest. data.

Even more astonishing is the DFO’s assertion Or more succinctly, the DFO hasn’t got a clue that the closure shouldn’t come as a surprise. what’s going on, so they’re going to err on the side “There have been consultations ongoing since of caution.

March with the fishermen in Area A,” Lake said.

DFO spinmaster Diane Lake told The Northern Lake’s comments fly in the face of Area A View that the closure was needed based on the latest Crab Association executive director Dan Edwards’ sampling. understanding. Given Edwards’ background, one “There needs to be enough data to keep the would be hard-pressed to side with Lake instead of fishery open. This year there is not a lot of data Edwards. so the fishery needed to be closed because of “It was closed totally unexpectedly. We did not Todd Hamilton conservation concerns,” she said. foresee a closure at all ... the DFO did it without any Not enough data is a long way from adequate notice at all,” Edwards said. proof of poor stocks and a decision that will hurt hundreds of “There has never been any suggestion that the data was so north coast families. insufficient as to close the fishery down until earlier today ...

Not enough data isn’t how a scientific decision is made. in fact it’s the opposite, based on the eight tests done so far the Not enough data is lingo for how ivory tower bureaucrats DFO was able to keep the fishery open.” cover their ass when they haven’t done their job properly.

Who do you believe?

Simply put, why doesn’t the DFO have enough data?

The fishermen who live and work here, or a DFO that has, Isn’t it their job to get off their comfy office chairs, get out on of course, done such a wonderful job of looking after Canadian the water and collect enough data to make a scientific decision? fisheries over the years?

Possibly naive, but isn’t it reasonable to assume that would be Regardless, what has become apparent is a lack of data the methodology required to make such a wide-ranging decision proving the DFO is properly working with the fishing industries that will affect at least 150 crab boats and the livelihoods of and scientifically managing our fisheries. many more in this area.

This lack of data should signal that we should instead close Instead the DFO has pulled out something as vague as “not the current DFO system and do some heavy culling. enough data” and continue to collect a paycheque while Area Lack of data? No, it’s a lack of proper management.

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On the street

Do you agree with Prince Rupert RCMP warning stores against the sale of pipes and bongs?

With Shaun Thomas

WALLY WHITE

BLAIR MARR-VERGE

JOHN GRAY

MIKE HAGEN

“No, because it seems to be legal to sell them everywhere else.”

“No, it’s strange Prince Rupert is the only place in Canada that this is happening.”

“No, because there’s nothing they should go after those items for. They could be sold for tobacco.”

“No, there’s better things the cops could be doing.”

Letters to the editor

Rupert getting ripped off

Editor: So it’s about the gas prices again.

In mid-May, we went to Kelowna just in time for the long weekend gas price jump. Two weeks before leaving, we left 18th of May, the price per litre in Kelowna was $1.23, give or take a couple cents. Then on the Friday before the long weekend, boom, Kelowna prices jumped to $1.49 along with just about everywhere else in the province.

Just out of curiosity I checked gas prices on Gasbuddy.com. Kelowna prices are $1.37.

Prince George is at about the same and even Terrace prices are as low as $1.37 with a high of $1.41. Good ol’ Rupert, yaaaaaaay! The price plummeted one cent to $1.46.9 from $1.47.9.

We are being ripped off again!

Throughout the past month with these skyrocketing prices, we had consistently the highest prices in the province, even including Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, etc. where the GVRD tax is applied to the price of gas, and that “extra” is at least 12 cents per litre (last time I checked it, was back about six years ago). We don’t pay the GVRD tax here so why are we paying so much more for gas?

There needs to be someone with a bit of clout

“There needs to be someone with a bit of clout that looks into this.”

- Alex Ill that looks into this and gets things more balanced.

It would also be interesting to hear from Chevron, Esso and Petro Canada, about why we in Prince Rupert are constantly paying the highest prices for gas in the province!

No bull about supply and demand and the high cost of transporting etc. There is no need for us to be paying five or six cents more per litre than Terrace and nine cents more than Prince George.

You think, “oh well it doesn’t affect me I don’t drive”?

The price of fuel has a bearing on the price of everything that you buy in the grocery stores in this town.

Alex Ill Prince Rupert

A hand for the volunteers

Editor: A big thank you to Ron German and some of the Rupert Rampage fellows who dug up the planters on Second and Third Avenues. A tough job!

Then there is Christine Storey and the of the Storey Excavating Group who turned over the planters in Cow Bay and painted them.

Another great job — we really appreciate all of this help and am sorry this thank you has taken so long.

Thank you to all the volunteers who planted and many thanks to Tasha Parker for the banners. They look great!

Charlotte Rowse Prince Rupert

Is there a better alternative?

Editor: Obviously the latest senate scandal is making it easy for anyone to rant negatively about all federal Conservatives.

But, while gleefully dancing because of Conservative misfortunes, why do the Stephen Harper haters not sing the praises of whoever they think might provide a better alternative?

Would these ranters prefer to have the country led by a drama queen whose only claim to fame is the surname Trudeau? I’ve read that for $20,000

he’ll slip out of Parliament and give you a speech that proves he’s a master of the obvious.

Or how about Tom Mulcair? Would terrible Tom, with his anti-western Quebec caucus and the unions he’s beholden to, provide democratic leadership?

Our federal political system may be headed down the road to perdition, but it could still be fun to debate the merits/demerits of all party leaders.

Jim Corder Nanaimo

Photo courtesy Prince Rupert Port Authority DROP ME A LINE: Tethered to an arriving container vessel, the SMIT Mississippi manoeuvres the much larger ship to its berth at Fairview Container Terminal. Tugs often work in tandem and have specific roles depending on their size and capabilities.

Tugs have a lot of pull in harbour safety

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he safe navigation and docking of large commercial vessels at the Port of Prince Rupert requires the collaboration of different agencies. The assistance provided to these vessels by tugboats is known as harbour towage, and in Prince Rupert this is in the hands of SMIT Marine Canada’s qualified captains and crew.

SMIT Marine operates a local fleet of seven boats, with four different types of tugs. Given the irregular scheduling of the roughly 380 service calls SMIT received last year, it is important that its crews are knowledgeable with the safe and efficient operation of each vessel. This is done through a rigorous six-month training period for all new captains and deckhands, and by holding regular monthly drills to review protocols and practice skills.

The smallest of the local fleet are conventional tugs, the SMIT Star and SMIT Dawn. They are used in the docking of the smaller bulk carriers that call on the Port of Prince Rupert, typically to load grain. These tugs each have two engines with aligned reduction gears and propellers, meaning the engines are powered and steered independently and are used simultaneously in maneuvering.

SMIT also has four tractor tugs, all considerably larger than the conventional tugs and with much greater bollard pull—the pulling force of which a vessel is capable. The SMIT Nass and SMIT Skeena are the smaller of the four tractor tugs, and both are equipped with twin-drive single engines. They have similar maneuverability to SMIT’s larger tractor tugs, but operate much differently.

The Nass and Skeena can handle up to 150,000 dead weight tonnes, and are primarily used to dock bulk carriers loading coal at Ridley Terminals.

The SMIT Humber and SMIT Mississippi are both 65-tonne bollard pull vessels, equipped with two engines side-by-side. These two are the most powerful and versatile of SMIT Marine’s local tugs, and are used in docking all the large panamax-sized vessels. The Humber and Mississippi are always the tugs used to tether on and escort inbound and outbound container ships, as well as assist them in making the 180-degree rotation before docking at Fairview Terminal.

Because container ships are equipped with bow thruster engines, a conventional tug is typically used in combination with either the Humber or Mississippi to complete this maneuver in the inner harbour.

SMIT’s seventh vessel in Prince Rupert is known as a line boat, and is used almost exclusively in the docking of the larger vessels that call on Ridley Terminals. Large bulk carriers are required to have lines tied to the mooring buoys located at either end of the Ridley Terminal and Prince Rupert Grain docks. At PRG, the tractor tugs are able to run these lines to the mooring buoys and tie them up. Because of the way the Ridley Terminals berth is constructed, the small and agile line boat is needed to bring lines from the ships to the waiting longshoremen who secure them.

The role provided by SMIT Marine is essential to the safe and sustainable operations of a world-class port, and locally employs more than 20 full-time marine professionals. Already SMIT Marine is looking ahead to additional tugs they may need to bring into service when the number and size of vessels calling on the Port of Prince Rupert grows. SMIT Marine is also working with the Port Authority to identify what additional capacities would be required for new vessel traffic, such as LNG carriers, that may call on Prince Rupert in the future.

We’re seeking your questions about safe shipping at the Port of Prince Rupert.

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MP calls for northwest energy strategy

BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Skeena – Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen is calling for the creation of a national energy strategy as more and more companies turn their eyes to the north coast for exporting Canadian energy.

However, he said the best place to start such a conversation is in the riding that will be most impacted.

“We need to develop our own energy strategy based on our own values, and I believe that will resonate with the rest of Canada.

The Prime Minister and the Premier are really off the playing field and off the radar,” he said.

“There is no vision from the provincial or federal government. If I was a betting man, if there were 10 projects in front of them they would rubber stamp them all. They are not going to try and stop development in any way ... I don’t think 10 projects in the area is possible and I don’t think 10 is a good idea.”

One of the pillars of any energy strategy would be Canadian oil, which is currently proposed to come to the Northwest through either pipeline or rail. When it comes to Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway, Cullen said it is essentially a non-issue.

“People don’t want to talk to me about Enbridge any more, they see it as a done deal,” he said of the many protests and opposition from municipal governments and First Nations groups.

“The benefit of Enbridge is that it really brought people together and got all of us to work together.”

As for oil-by-rail, an idea proposed by Nexen Energy in February and raised again

by Kitimat Clean Ltd. president David Black, Cullen said although the track infrastructure is in place and CN currently carries oil to the east coast and the U.S., an environmental assessment would still be needed.

“To move that volume of product over a Got a line that is not designed for it, you would need confi an impact assessment to ensure you are not dential a heading for disaster ... the tracks are Gotright dential of beside the risk, they run right besideconfimany the rivers in the region,” he said, noting CN should welcome such a study.

“If it really is a good idea you shouldn’t be afraid of an assessment. If it is a solid, safe project, you should have nothing to hide ... if the selling point is that it can be done without an assessment, that is not a good one for people in the northwest. It raises a lot of flags.”

Mark Hallman of CN said the company would not comment on “speculative” operations.

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Power was out on most of Prince Rupert’s east side on June 27 following a vehicle accident involving a hydro pole. Some residents were without power from just before noon until the last customer’s power was restored at 7:02 p.m.

New vice-principal named at CHSS

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benefit to students and staff at Charles Hays Secondary School,” read a press release from School District No. 52.

Rourke has been employed in the school district in the fine arts department of CHSS since 2006, and holds a teaching degree and master of education in leadership from the University of Northern British Columbia.

“She’s very excited, and really looking forward to her new work,” Lynn Hauptman, superintendent of School District No. 52, said.

The appointment comes less than a month after the announcement that

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Students returning to Charles Hays Secondary School (CHSS) this September will have a new administrative team.

On June 26, the Prince Rupert School District announced Carla Rourke as the school’s new viceprincipal effective Aug. 1.

“Ms. Rourke has demonstrated commitment to education and the community by leading many projects and fundraisers. Her dedication to her profession will continue to be of great

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Kevin Leach and Mike Russell are currently the school’s vice-principals, with Leach remaining in his role next school year.

Russell will also remain at CHSS in the counselling department. When a position came up at the school, Russell decided to pursue his Masters Degree in counselling.

“It will be a great team at CHSS,” Hauptman said.

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Expansion Council In Brief to continue Indecent exposure worries city

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The city is proceeding with its boundary expansion, but is doing so cautiously in the face of First Nations treaty negotiations.

City planner Zeno Krekic brought boundary expansion plans back to council seeking an affirmation that the city wanted to continue to pursue it based on feedback received thus far.

In his report, Krekic noted perceptions of the expansion are that it is a land/tax grab, is too large, is unnecessary as everything is fine now, is beyond the resources of the city to administer and is disrespectful to First Nations. Criticisms levied against the expansion are that it is a tax grab, a jurisdictional grab, was being rushed through in terms of process and response time and would impact First Nations in the treaty process.

The last point was one that was raised by Coun. Judy Carlick-Pearson, who noted the Metlakatla Band is in Stage 4 of a six-stage treaty process with the Province of B.C. “I’m fully supportive of the city entertaining the idea of expansion, but ... when it interferes with the treaty process of a local First Nations, I am not in favour of that,” she said, noting Metlakatla is “very close” to receiving treaty lands.

“We should respect the process they are going through in the treaty and use time spent on boundary expansion on other concerns.”

Councillors said they understood the concern, but wanted to use the summer to gather information about the treaty process rather than delaying the expansion entirely.

“We have land across the harbour that could be developed without a say from the regional district or Metlakatla ... I don’t think anyone wants to see the other side of the harbour turn into another rail and another port. What a catastrophe it would be,” said Coun. Joy Thorkelson.

“We need to take a step back and realize this is a process of gathering information ... not so we can make decisions on our own, but in discussion with our neighbours,” said Coun.

Anna Ashley.

Staff will report back in the fall with feedback gathered from Metlakatla, Lax Kw’alaams and other governments and stakeholders. Carlick-Pearson voted in opposition to continuing the expansion.

The Prince Rupert Rotary Club has donated $10,000 for a massive map to be installed at a recently-constructed pullout on Park Ave., but councillors want to see an emerging issue dealt with before the sign is erected.

“We have received letters about people relieving themselves at the pullout and, in the process, exposing themselves to residents behind the pullout. It is gross ... I don’t want to see the sign in place until something is done to alleviate that concern, perhaps a port-a-potty,” said Coun.

Joy Thorkelson.

“You can never control when people need a rest stop ... if that seems to be the place where people need to pull over and go then perhaps we could talk to the Ministry of Highways about proper facilities. And I don’t think a port-a-potty would be appropriate,” added Coun. Gina Garon.

Engineering coordinator Richard Pucci, who penned the report, said a washroom isn’t likely to be in the cards.

“The area was not intended to include a washroom ... we’re working with the Ministry of Highways to do selective planting at the expense of the ministry. So those new trees would provide a screen of some sort,” he said.

Byelection coming in the fall Prince Rupert council paved the way for a fall election to replace former Coun. Jennifer Rice, but chose to hold off on appointing a chief electoral officer until August.

“This will allow us to hold an election likely in October, that way we can avoid a summer election and a possible conflict with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities meeting,” said city manager Robert Long, noting the cost for the byelection would be between $15,000

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The Prince Rupert Rotary Club has donated $10,000 for a sign to be placed at the Park Ave. pullout, but council is worried the site could become a washroom.

and $25,000.

“We have had discussions about possibly holding the election in a different way ... the cost of the election will depend on the type of election the city chooses to have.”

The latest the election could be held is Nov. 2, 2013.

Save the Nishg’a Girl The City of Prince Rupert will be letting the Canadian Museum of Civilization know its outrage at the proposed return of the Nishg’a Girl.

The ship, built on the north coast and operated by Harry Nyce, has been on display for years at the museum as a tribute to the Pacific fishing way of life, but the museum had intended to send it to North Pacific Cannery as it transitions to the Museum of Canadian History.

“It is rather insulting when that vessel portrays a way of life on the north coast that was in place for centuries and someone back east arbitrarily decides to send it back,” said Mayor Jack Mussallem, who said the letter should be worded as strongly as possible.

“If it was good enough to send

there, it is good enough to keep there ... we should make as much fuss as possible about this.”

The museum put the plans on hold in order to meet with Nyce and the Japanese-Canadian Association, who paid for the transport of the Nishg’a Girl to Ottawa.

CityWest talks dividend After giving a similar presentation to the one reported in the June 26 issue of The Northern View at council on June 24, CityWest CEO Don Holkestad was asked about when the company expects it can pay a dividend to the City of Prince Rupert. While he said it was top-of-mind during business discussions, he told council CityWest was a service-based business and had to balance customer service with any potential dividend.

“Our constituents want fast Internet, they want the same service offered in Vancouver and the big companies that come here, like Petronas, expect those services. It’s always a balancing act and it changes day-to-day,” he said.

“We always strive to be as profitable as we can for the city, but it is always a balancing act.”

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The City of Prince Rupert will be looking into the implications of converting the Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) into a regional operation.

The idea came from Mayor Jack Mussallem, who, at the June 24 council meeting, requested city staff create a report on the regionalization of YPR for council to consider at a future meeting.

Mussallem said the idea came to him as he was reviewing the city’s operations.

“Things are changing here in the greater community, and with that, changes the way we do business ... it’s time to look around at how we do business here, and perhaps there should be consideration given to having [YPR] operate as a regional service with everybody contributing to it, rather than have the city just look after it. It is an airport for everybody within the region,” said Mussallem.

“There’s no doubt the airport on Digby Island is not only

“It’s time to look around at how we do business here.”

- Jack Mussallem used by the people in Prince Rupert, but the people in Port Edward, Lax Kw’alaams, Metlakatla, Kitkatla and Hartley Bay. When you consider all of that it’s actually a regional facility.”

While the city doesn’t currently contribute to the airport’s operations, other than providing funds to the airport ferry, Mussallem said if YPR were a regional operation the city could look at different models for operating the airport YPR manager Rick Reed said Mussallem’s request was a good idea considering people from all over the region use the facility, and said he’s interested in seeing the findings of the report, which will be reviewed by city staff at an upcoming council meeting.

this week

BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The future of a major hotel and office building in the downtown core will become clearer this week as the 2G Group finalizes discussion with developers.

“We have two groups interested, one is a hotel chain and the other is a collection of business people interested in more multi-use purposes like office space,” said 2G Group CEO Geoff Greenwell, adding he expects to award the project to one of the two in early July.

Regardless of who the successful developer is, Greenwell said the next step will be to go to the City of Prince Rupert and request a variance for the site. The area is zoned for a building up to five storeys, but it will need to be bigger than what current bylaws allow.

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The proposed waterfront hotel would need to be a seven-storey building to be profitable, said 2G Group CEO Geoff Greenwell.

this, to finish it inside and out will be about $50 million.

That is a lot of money, but in order to get a return on investment it would need to be seven storeys,” he said, noting the development could bring more than $1 million in property taxes to city coffers.

“There is some economic feasibility to consider. If the city wants this $50 million investment, it will have to go to seven stories ... the variance process invites public comment, so mayor, council and the people will have to decide.”

As well as potential

developers, Greenwell is in discussions with the Metlakatla and Lax Kw’alaams bands to ensure they realize benefit from the project through either a partnership or a stake in the building.

The 2G Group announced on April 17 its plans to build an integrated office, hotel, apartment and restaurant complex at the site of the old Elizabeth Apartments. The project, in partnership with the Blended Capital Group and Stuart Olson Dominion, is expected to be open next summer.

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Northern Industrial relocating

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BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

In perhaps a sign of an economic turnaround in Prince Rupert, Northern Industrial Sales is once again opening a storefront in the Cow Bay area.

The store will be located in the same building occupied

by Rupert Meats on Third Ave. East, just up the street from its former location on - Charlie Shepherd First Ave. East.

While not sure of the exact date the shop will open, Charlie Shepherd with Northern Industrial Sales said the decision to transition from Chamberlain Ave. to Cow Bay was an easy one.

“Prince Rupert needs it because the economy is getting much better,” he said.

“We have always been here with the shop on the hill, but now we’re moving somewhere more visible.”

“The economy is getting much better.”

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Northwest jobless rate continues to drop Remains highest in province

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Statistics Canada, in its latest employment release, stated the number of people working in the northwest increased in May from April.

There were 39,700 people working in May in the area from the north coast to just west of Vanderhoof, an increase of 500 from April’s figure of 39,200 people.

The May increase comes close to the 39,500 people who were working in March.

And the 3,300 people considered jobless in May was a slight drop from the 3,400 considered jobless in April.

The May jump in employment combined with the fall in jobless was enough to place the unemployment rate at 7.7 per cent, below April’s eight per cent and March’s 8.2 per cent.

The number of May workers at 39,700 matched exactly the number of people working last May. But there were 5,200

people considered jobless in May 2012, enough to post an unemployment rate of 11.6 per cent.

May’s northwest unemployment rate may have dropped below eight per cent but it was still the highest in the province.

The Thompson-Okanagan and Lower Mainland came close at seven per cent while the Cariboo had the lowest unemployment rate – 5.5 per cent.

The provincial unemployment rate was 6.8 per cent in May. The northwest jobless rate is not the number of people collecting Employment Insurance.

Instead it is based on interviews of people from the north coast to just this side of Vanderhoof who consider themselves as part of the workforce whether they are employed or not.

And that means the jobless rate can reflect how people feel about their own employment prospects.

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After a brief hiatus and a change in company ownership, Fields re-opened its location in the Rupert Square Mall. Fields closed last spring and the announcement of its return was made in April.

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Fall Run SILVER cancelled After 34 years, event on hiatus

BY ANNA KILLEN TERRACE / Black Press

Runners in the northwest were taken aback last month with an announcement on the All Seasons Source for Sports Facebook page stating that the Fall Run would be cancelled.

But now organizer Bob Park says it’s just on hiatus, and will be back next year.

“After - Bob Park 34 years we decided to take a break, mainly because of lack of volunteers,” he said.

A number of his 20-plus-year volunteers decided to retire this year, and he couldn’t find anyone to take their place.

But since then, he’s had a number of people approach him offering to help, so the run will be back next year.

The event, which sees 5K, 10K, and 21-kilometre marathon races, has a strong history in Terrace, starting in the library basement 34 years ago. It’s since moved up to the college and has been very rewarding, he said.

“There was one a few years ago where we had [all of the] Nass schools come down, and we had a record race that year.

“We had well over 180 people, and that was phenomenal to see that kind of participation,” he said. “And there’s people like Sue Simpson who have won it many times. Colin Parr is another one.

It’s got lots of history with it, so it’s been kind of cool.”

But more volunteers of the younger generation are needed to keep events like this going, he said.

“I think it’s today’s world, it’s in burnout,” he said, noting that people want to run, but don’t always want to help.

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Prince Rupert’s Araya Bartlett grabbed second place at the Fifth Annual Salmon Run in Kitsumkalum on June 23. Bartlett took the silver in the Under 15 division, completing the five-kilometre run in just less than 29 minutes. Full results from the race were not immediately available.

Seamen set to face-off with Northmen

BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

After an exhibition tournament during Seafest weekend, the Prince Rupert Seamen Rugby Club will be hitting the road for their first game of the Northern Rugby League season this weekend in Terrace against the Northmen.

Player George Baker said this year the team is much more of a mix than in previous years when a core group of experienced players hit the pitch.

“The team this year is looking like a work in progress. There is a lot of good, young players, but with that comes a lot of inexperience. That inexperience is going to be tough to overcome against a well-oiled machine like Terrace,” he said.

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“There are a lot of good, young players, but with that comes a lot of inexperience.”

- George Baker As well as young players from Prince Rupert, the Seamen are bringing in players from out of town to fill out the roster.

“We’re relying on the team from Smithers to come and help us out, and they’ve been gracious enough to do that,” Baker explained.

“Without them we wouldn’t have

much of a team.”

Players train twice per week and, when possible, take to the pitch on Sunday. The last time the Seamen met the Northmen was during Seafest. Although Terrace came out on top 5-0, Northmen member Jarryd Kurisu said he saw improvement in the Seamen’s game because of the effort of the team.

“I think they’re training harder,” said Kurisu.

“They’re working harder to better themselves, the same way we were.”

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B.C. government agency terminates Prince Rupert caregiver’s $2 million contract amid allegations of abuse, threats

BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

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ntimidated and threatened staff, people put at risk, families fearful of retaliation, an agency coverup and allegations of a vindictive

government agenda swirl around the former care of the mentally challenged in Prince Rupert.

When Fairview Management Services (FMS) was suddenly replaced by Thompson Community Services (TCS) as the service providers for Community Living B.C. (CLBC) last fall, details were scarce as to the rationale and the implications. But Freedom of Information documents released to a former FMS employee and obtained by The Northern View paint a picture of an organization that CLBC wanted gone so badly they were willing to pay a heavy fee to do it.

A CULTURE OF FEAR Following up on comments about service in Prince Rupert, CLBC hired consultant Fred Ford to conduct an instructional review of Fairview Management in early 2012. When the report was released on March 30, 2012 it outlined a number of perceived deficiencies within the organization.

Ford discovered a litany of unreported serious incidents and critical incident reports being filled out by employees who were not even there.

He also suggested family members of those in care were reticent to raise concerns for fear of retaliation and staff were claiming management would retaliate against them if they question or criticize management.

He stated that staff felt “intimidated” by management and pointed to several external agencies that had expressed “serious concerns about the way that FMS management operates”.

“Virtually all interviewees describe a culture of fear, intimidation and retribution within the agency and the community. Staff, family members and others consistently said they fear retribution for speaking out. Staff members report verbal abuse, bullying and unfairly targeting staff for disciplinary action by the administrative director (Joe Viscount),” wrote Ford, noting concerns were also raised about the administrative director talking about confidential client information in a public setting.

“A common theme was FMS agency management threatening legal action against those with whom they had conflicts – this includes family members, staff members, external agencies and professionals.”

Other concerns in the report included discrepancies between support hours stated for billing and the hours indicated by staff and families. There was also felt to

be a lack of training to deal with various disabilities experienced by clients, something Ford said put “a number of individuals as being at risk of health problems, injury or death”.

On June 5, 2012, Fairview Management owner Alice Compagnon was served a notice of deficiency indicating the company had 30 days to correct failures in the areas of individual rights, individualized planning and response to complex care needs, reporting of risks and critical incidents, dispute resolution, employee relations and staffing, and support for family involvement. CLBC later hired Ford to review Fairview Management’s response to the letter, and Ford concluded the response was inadequate.

“The agency has not made significant progress in implementing its remediation plan. The plans and statements by the executive director in interviews with CLBC personnel do not convey a sense of urgency nor a heightened sense of concern for the areas of safety, vulnerability and risk ... the agency has not demonstrated leadership or diligence in remedying the concerns presented in the Instructional Review,” Ford wrote in his Aug. 20, 2012 review.

“The delays in implementing remediation plans and the lack of urgency in addressing key issues of concern suggest that individuals supported by the agency continue to be at risk.”

“THIS IS A WASH JOB” Compagnon, however, said CLBC never gave her the information she needed to fully address the perceived deficiencies outlined in Ford’s report.

“The investigator, Fred Ford, never fully investigated this. He never talked to me and he never talked to Joe about these allegations ... he had an agenda.

That was it,” she said.

“He took the complaints from the community and staff and didn’t investigate at all. I asked for the information about the complaints and who was making them and I was not given that information. By not telling me who was involved or what the complaint was, I could not address it ... people were coming to him, telling him things and they were acting on it. That’s hearsay. I could never get to the bottom of it because they never gave me a chance to investigate it myself.”

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FAIRVIEW from Page A13 Viscount, who Campognon said CLBC was trying to get rid of, said the people making the complaints had an agenda of their own, including a number of staff who were “disgruntled” at the time of the investigation.

“They used all of this to end Alice’s contracts and they said it was without grounds ... they decided, arbitrarily, on the basis of comments made in hearsay, to ruin and steal the business Alice invested all her money in,” he said.

“This is a wash job. The people doing the work are nasty people, in my opinion. They have no clear values in working with people ... we worked with people for 22 years, we never had a death, we never had an injury ... we’ve had five provincial reviews, and all were good.”

In his review, Ford points to an incident in February 2012 in which Viscount was said to have “charged” into the Prince Rupert Salvation Army and “accosted” a woman who worked both there and at FMS. But in a letter from Capt. Gary Sheils, nothing of the kind happened.

“It has been erroneously reported that some months back ... Joe’s demeanour and attitude were overly aggressive and threatening. In my opinion, that was most certainly not the case. Joe had come to seek out the truth and he did so in a controlled and professional manner,” Sheils wrote in a letter dated June 6, 2013.

“I have known Joe for more than 10 years ... at all times my experience with Joe was positive and I have no knowledge of him acting in an unprofessional manner.”

As another example, Viscount points to staff relations concerns, which played a major role in the external review of the operation.

“We had no grievances outstanding. There were none.

There was one allegation that was disallowed by the union,” he said.

As for FMS not working on the problems, Compagnon said she was in the midst of taking steps including holding a fall meeting with the family to avoid conflict with summer vacations and flying in a trainer to give staff additional skills.

“Everything was in place, everything was in the works when CLBC came in,” she said.

PEOPLE AT RISK Government emails point to a number of instances when individuals working for or under the care of Fairview were put at risk.

A Sept. 10, 2012 email from Ford to CLBC manager of quality assurance Megan Tardif outlines concerns raised by a FMS staff member that a female co-worker was working alone with a client who allegedly had a history of sexual offences.

“I think this is an emergency and needs to be addressed immediately ... this is very unusual - women are never assigned to work with [him],” wrote Ford, noting the staff member said Compagnon was unable to afford overlap orientation shifts for two people.

“There is a concern that this woman could be assaulted ... [he] is a big guy – over 250 pounds and she is inexperienced and on her own.”

In another instance, a different client was housed with the same man at a time when there wasn’t 24-hour supervision. Those close to the roommate noticed a change in his behaviour, a regression that included thumb-sucking and saying he didn’t want to go home because the other man was “mean” to him.

The client who had regressed was, at one point, required

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The former home of Fairview Management Services has sat empty since October when Community Living BC terminated the company’s contract and awarded it to Thompson Community Services.

to take off his clothes by support workers when he returned home. Viscount said this particular incident began due to concerns about bed bugs, as the client was recently in a home known to be infested. The practice of having the client stripped at the door was quickly stopped.

“Alice did give the direction to cease the removal of clothing at the front door ... she never sanctioned it,” Viscount said.

GOVERNMENT COVERS UP THE CAUSE While the review of operations were potentially damning and were, in-part, cited as the reason for revoking the agreement, the larger issue was one of confidence in the organization.

“We have lost confidence in this agency and so are concerned for the health and safety of the individuals and also for our staff’s ability to closely monitor this in a remote community,” wrote quality assurance manager Tardif on Sept. 13, 2012.

While that may have been the case, legal counsel Maria Coley with the Ministry of Justice Legal Services Branch said that was not what the public should hear.

“I strongly recommend against making any form of public disclosure in relation to FMS’ performance. CLBC cannot then state publicly, or disclose in any way ... that it is terminating the contract for good reason or cause,” she wrote.

“CLBC should not disclose – to the community, individuals and family serviced by FMS staff, the new service provider, FMS management, in short, to anyone – any reason for why CLBC terminated the contract that have anything to do with FMS’s performance under the contracts or loss of confidence in FMS.” Community Living communication director David Hurford pointed to the apparent dishonesty of the situation.

“This is curious advise [sic] from the legal team. It appears they are suggesting we cover up the conclusions of the external review. This is the opposite of what a transparent organization should be doing,” he wrote in an Oct. 1, 2012 email.

“The fact is the action being taken here is in large part because the results and recommendations of the external review have not been followed. If the service was good, would the contract still be ending?”

It came down to CLBC interim CEO Doug Wollard to decide not to tell the public about the situation.

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FAIRVIEW from Page A14 “The review is significant and has played a major role in our decision-making. But at the same time we are not terminating for cause so we need to be cautious about tying the review to the termination,” reads an Oct. 1, 2012 email from Wollard.

The external reviews raise concerns about safety of the individuals, but if that were the case FMS’s contract would not be terminated without cause according to legal counsel Maria Coley.

“I have also reminded you of 18.1c which allows CLBC to terminate immediately if the health or safety of an individual receiving services is at immediate risk ... it was my understanding that CLBC did not feel that the health or safety of any individual was at risk currently,” she wrote on Oct. 1, 2012.

However, in an interview on June 20, 2013 Hurford said safety was the driving force behind the change.

“The whole issue was the safety of the people we serve and their well-being, that is the whole reason we took the action we did,” he said, noting there was a high level of consultation with families involved and hence the emergency awarding of the contract to Thompson Community Services.

“Our first priority is for the families we serve. It was pretty clear the families wanted to make that transition ... the consensus was they wanted the change to happen quickly, so we listened to their wishes.”

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Thompson Community Services, based out of Kamloops, has an office on the fourth floor of the Ocean Centre Mall, but a sign on the door indicates it is open only by appointment.

MONEY ON THE TABLE Shortly after Ford’s evaluation was handed in, Community Living BC began examining options and seeking legal advice on how to terminate the contract with Fairview Management.

“What we are hoping to do is present a letter of termination but also a ‘letter of agreement’ that would outline the transition plan and would require FMS to sign-off that they will comply in exchange for the $333,000 that would be 60 days notice funding,” wrote manager of quality assurance Megan Tardif in a Sept. 13, 2012 email, with later correspondence showing the amount jumping to $340,000.

A draft communication plan to deal with media and the public, actually dated before the email from Tardif, indicates the money was taken from a contingency in CLBC’s annual budget “reserved for contractual and/or legal matters”.

Hurford said FMS was paid the value of the remaining 60 days as per the contract and that it was not the $340,000 mentioned in correspondence.

Compagnon, however, said the initial $340,000 number was greatly inflated. The contract was terminated on Oct. 9 and FMS was only paid for October and November.

“There was never that much money. All the money they paid went to paying the receiver general, paying staff and closing the business,” she said.

“When it was done, I didn’t come out of it with anything.”

A QUICK TURNAROUND The same day the Oct. 1 emails were exchanged, Fairview Management’s contract was notified of the termination of their contract as of Oct. 9, 2012 and work was underway to award the new contract to Thompson.

“We are processing the awarding of the contracts

An excerpt of an email sent by Maria Coley, lawyer for CLBC and the Ministry of Justice, Legal Services Branch on Oct. 1, 2012 addressed to Megan Tardif, quality assurance manager and forwarded to CLBC interim CEO Doug Woollard and director of communications David Hurford.

to TCS on an emergency basis, effective Oct. 10. I have alerted corporate services to process the new contracts expeditiously. TCS has declined the offer of a cash advance at this time,” wrote David MacPherson, CLBC’s director of regional operations for Vancouver Island and North Regions on Oct. 4, 2012.

“After the initial shock, the contractor is now showing ‘total co-operation’ according to staff and TCS.” While TCS wasn’t awarded the contract until October, a May 21, 2012 email from then northern region manager Patricia Marshall about an emergency termination of the contract shows Community Living B.C. already had the idea of replacing Fairview with TCS months before any action was taken.

“I think it would be following due process to go with the 90 days (tender) and know that Thomspon would likely get the contract anyway,” she wrote to director of regional operations for Vancouver and Vancouver Island David MacPherson.

“Regardless, Thompson wants the opportunity to bid if it’s awarded for 90 days.”

Although TCS was awarded the contract on an emergency basis effective Oct. 10, 2012, CLBC then tendered the contract from Feb. 13, 2013 to March 14, 2013. TCS was awarded the contract on March 26, 2013 effective May 1, 2013.

SEEKING ANSWERS The fact that the contract was terminated without cause

is another sign of CLBC’s hidden agenda, said Compagnon and Viscount.

“After going through this lengthy investigation and bringing in an outside investigator, they didn’t find what they were looking for,” said Compagnon.

“After all this reporting, if they had something, do you think they would have terminated it without cause?”

Viscount asked.

Viscount has taken it upon himself to get answers through Freedom of Information requests. For more than a year, however, the names of people that were interviewed during Ford’s investigation and referenced in his report have been withheld by Community Living B.C. Compagnon is seeking legal assistance to get to the bottom of the situation. She is seeking disclosure of all complaints, a “full inquiry into CLBC conduct to discover if CLBC has been maleficent in dealings with FMS” and whether “CLBC employees conspired to end FMS contracts”, and compensation for her losses.

NO COMPLAINTS While there may be a number of questions surrounding the termination of Fairview Management Service’s contract last fall, David Hurford said the change to Thompson Community Services has been a positive one for those needing care in the community.

“We have not received any complaints from staff or the families of those in care about the current service provider in Prince Rupert,” he said during a June 20, 2013 interview.

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July 3, 2013 • Northern View • A17

Celebrating the Day of the Seafarer

By Martina Perry PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The Prince Rupert Port Authority marked the Third Annual International Day of the Seafarer by donating $5,000 to the Prince Rupert Seafarer’s Mission Centre.

“We’re very grateful because we’re not underwritten by any group, we rely on the generosity of people who see the need and have a vision of what we’re doing,” Norm Craddock, president of Prince Rupert Lighthouse Ministries, said.

“This is a great help to us,” Ethel Moorehouse, a Prince Rupert Lighthouse Ministries board member, said.

The money will support Prince Rupert volunteers in providing services and amenities to visiting crew members at the Seafarer’s Mission Centre. Since opening 16 months ago, the centre has hosted more than 3,420 visitors.

“The lifestyle of a sailor at sea can be one marked by distance and isolation, and the men and women who visit our harbour will have sailed routes that take them as far from human habitation as is possible on the earth’s surface.

Fortunately, the other side of seafaring life is community – a tight-knit, global family whose members understand both the pleasures and perils of life at sea.

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Norm Craddock, president of the Prince Rupert Lighthouse Ministries, third from left, accepts a cheque for $5,000 from Charles Hays deckhand Hailey McIntyre, Charles Hays captain Bernie Egan and supervisor of marine operations Steve Robin.

“Accordingly, we are proud to sustain our support of the centre and the generosity shown to the hardworking men and women who visit the Port of Prince Rupert,” said Bernie Egan, captain of Prince Rupert Port Authority’s Charles Hays patrol vessel.

The average centre visitor is under a 10-month contract to work on vessels, some longer. The centre provides these sailors with a place to visit when they’re off-ship, offering wireless fidelity (WiFi), computers, air hockey, pool and more.

Craddock recalls a seafarer who recently visited the centre to Skype his

family at home, including his threemonth-old son who the man had never met face-to-face.

“It’s rewarding to see those kind of things,” Craddock said.

Prince Rupert Lighthouse Ministries has helped ship workers in more ways than keeping them connected with their families.

Moorehouse said the organization helped replenish a vessel with food when it arrived in Prince Rupert with none.

The organization quickly contacted the Salvation Army, and within a few hours was loading “a whole stack of food” onto the ship.

Additionally, Moorehouse said the organization’s volunteers have even visited individuals from ships in the hospital when they arrived to Prince Rupert ill, and given many volunteermade tuques for visitors from hot climates.

There are approximately 15 active volunteers currently helping run the Prince Rupert Seafarer’s Mission Centre and there is always a need for more, preferably individuals who are techsavy.

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No strollers rule peeves soccer mom

BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

A Prince Rupert mother is questioning a rule prohibiting her from walking with a stroller on Charles Hays Secondary School’s track.

Liz Clarke, a mother of three, said she was walking with her stroller around the CHSS track, while her 11-year-old child was playing soccer, when she was approached by a person who told her she wasn’t allowed to do so.

Clarke had noticed the sign erected near the track that reads “no wheeled devices”, but thought it applied to wheeled recreational devices such as bicycles, skateboards and rollerblades, not devices “for people of limited mobility”.

“I would put a stroller in the category with a wheelchair, not a bicycle,” she said.

Clarke contacted the school district regarding the rule, and said she was told the issue is the weight of the devices.

“I either need to carry my two young ones onto the field or stay in the parking lot,” she said, adding the situation puts herself, and other parents, in an awkward place.

When contacted by The Northern View, School District 52 secretaryTreasurer Cam McIntyre said the rule has always been in place at the high school’s track.

“It’s been a long-standing policy in respect to that track. We follow the manufacturer’s recommendations, and they suggest not having any wheeled devices on the track,” he said.

“We want to ensure we have that track for the use of the students for a long time before we have to spend [a lot of] money again to refurbish it,” he said, adding a number of years ago the school district had to refurbish the track for approximately $.5 million.

Clarke acknowledges the reasoning, but doesn’t believe it’s practical.

“I understand the intention is preserving the track, but realistically this is a school field at a school so there are going to be siblings of younger age,” she said.

Clarke has been put between a rock and a hard place because she has not only the 11-year-old soccer player but also a two-year-old and an eight-monthold infant.

Parents and guardians of children in soccer are discouraged from dropping their kids off at the track to play. While many parents do, Clarke said she prefers to stay.

“Part of being active is being a good influence and setting a good example.

Keeping [the younger children] separate from everything, or at home ... is unfair,” she said.

McIntyre suggested parents of young children could bring them on the track in a baby backpack, or if they are old enough have them walk onto the track.

But Clarke said having her two youngest children out of the stroller has caused a list of other issues, like her eight-month-old putting objects he finds on the ground in his mouth, and her two-year-old running onto the field.

Additionally, the mother said walking around the track during her child’s

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Liz Clarke walks around the CHSS field with her children Reidar and Hillary Stava. The mother was told strollers are not permitted on the track.

soccer practice was also convenient for her.

“For all the reasons that anyone who doesn’t have kids in a stroller would want to use it is exactly why I would,” she said, adding in this day and age anyone who can do two things at once is satisfied.

Clarke said the track was an ideal location to get back into shape because of its flat surface, and lack of tripping hazards.

But McIntyre argues there are many alternative places parents can walk with their children in strollers in Prince Rupert, and said the CHSS track is not one of those places.

“I think it’s reasonable considering the cost and value of the track, and the

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McIntyre said the track is meant for people to be running and walking on, not for wheeled devices to be utilized on. The only exception to the rule are wheelchairs, as it would be unfair to prohibit disabled individuals from being able to use it.

McIntyre said if there was also an exception for strollers it would be hard to enforce where the line is crossed.

Clarke argues that most strollers have rubber wheels, are lightweight and never airborne.

“I don’t think the rule was put in place maliciously, I just don’t think it was thought through,” she said.

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Dayna McKay begins The Journey Home

By Martina Perry PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Dayna McKay was nervous to start The Journey Home on June 28, but the Into the Sea Cancer Free swimmer had a lot of people supporting her when she made her way out of the Prince Rupert harbour.

After months of training, McKay’s second leg of the Into the Sea Cancer Free swim, respectfully referred to as The Journey Home, kicked off as the Lax Kw’alaams grandmother entered the ocean on the beach near the Lightering Dock at 6 p.m. on Friday.

McKay was shaking as family and friends helped her get into her wet suit, with hundreds of people gathering at the Prince Rupert waterfront to see her off.

As McKay entered the ocean, drummers and singers performed “The Women’s Warrior Song” to recognize McKay’s efforts.

McKay said this year’s journey was more emotional for her than her swim in 2012, as she will be returning to her hometown of Lax Kw’alaams.

Prior to her departure from the Prince Rupert harbour, McKay said she wasn’t nervous to swim overnight for this year’s Into the Sea Cancer Free The Journey Home. McKay said she was more nervous to meet Brent Hayden, 2012 Summer Olympics bronze medal-winner in the 100 metre freestyle swim, who travelled to Prince Rupert to support McKay with her efforts.

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Cribbage Results: Monday – 1st - A. Johansen and R. Basso, 2nd - Gerda K. and E. Page, 3rd - L. Martinson and M. Arneson.

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never swim that far. I think about what I accomplished and think what she’s doing is just as important, if not more so. Being able to meet someone that is so courageous ... is incredible,” Hayden said during a press conference, adding, “I think she’s awesome.”

“And I think he’s awesome,” McKay responded.

“I’m so honour he’s here ... I was nervous to meet him because I’ve watched him on TV, and now he’s here supporting me,” McKay said, adding it’s a great feeling to know he’ll be along for her journey in one of the boats.

Hayden told McKay to get motivation from her nerves, saying “nervousness does not mean that you’re scared. Nervousness is what your body does to prepare to do something great. Use it as fuel to guide you to the end of this journey”.

The Journey Home comes after McKay’s 60 km open water swim from Lax Kw’alaams to Prince Rupert last year, which she decided to do to raise awareness and funds to find a cure for all cancers.

McKay was touched by the disease when her uncle Bill Sampson was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2009.

Sampson said he feels honoured knowing his niece did Into the Sea Cancer Free swim for him, and credits her efforts for helping him recover from the disease.

“When I was first diagnosed with cancer, I felt like I was going to give up. When she announced she was [doing the first Into the Sea Cancer Free swim] in my honour it put me up, and made me fight,” he said.

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Dayna McKay takes the first of many strokes on the 60-kilometre swim from Prince Rupert to Lax Kw’alaams.

Sampson is happy to say his cancer is currently in remission.

“I’m still feeling the effects of the chemotherapy and the radiation... the doctor’s told me it takes about a year to wear off,” he said.

At McKay’s send-off ceremony she told the hundreds of people in attendance her efforts are all for her uncle.

“Everything I’m doing today is for Billy. I hope what I’m doing for him helps beat cancer,” she said.

McKay also be honoured her grandfather on The Journey Home, and others buried on Finlayson Island outside of Lax Kw’alaams by stopping in the waters near the island and paying her respects.

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Cheap gas highlights 10th-year celebration

By Martina Perry PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

With British Columbian gas prices being as high as they are, drivers across the province would agree saving 10 cents a litre on gas is a welcomed idea.

Prince Rupert drivers will be able to take up the opportunity to save at the pump later this week as Grassy Bay Services Ltd. marks a decade in business by offering 10 cents off every litre up to $80 on Saturday, July 6 from nine a.m. to three p.m. The promotion is part of the business’ way to thank its loyal customers for 10 years of service.

When Grassy Bay Services opened a decade ago it was operated as Race Trac Gas, with the station making the switch over to Petro Canada approximately five years ago.

Grassy Bay Service Ltd. is large enough to accommodate RVs, campers and vehicles towing boats, and offers full-service and self-service for customers purchasing regular, mid-grade and supreme gasoline.

It also offers propane and diesel fuel on-site.

Chris Wilson has been at the establishment since day one, working his way up from a cashier and gas jockey to the business’ general manager.

“When the first litre of fuel was pumped, I was there,” he said.

Christy Paul, Grassy Bay Services assistant manager, is also pretty close to the 10-year mark of working at the location.

“She stuck through it thick and thin and is still here.

She’s great to have around,” Wilson said.

There are nine employees working at Grassy Bay, including Wilson and Paul. That includes six full-

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Grassy Bay Services will be offering 10 cents per litre off up to $80 during its 10th-year celebration on Saturday.

time positions, two-part time positions and a book keeper. Staff members are expected to be out in fullforce on July 6 helping the anniversary event run smoothly.

Grassy Bay had a similar promotion on gas for the its fifth anniversary, and Wilson recalls vehicles being lined up to the front gate to half way down the road leading to the station. Grassy Bay Services is asking customers filling up on July 6 to please be patient, as Wilson is expecting the station to be very busy.

“I’m anticipating July 6 is going to be the same,”

he said.

“It’s going to be pretty full here, so if everyone could bear with us and be a little patient that day then we should get through things,” he said.

Other plans for the celebration include a barbecue with burgers and hot dogs, as well as donuts, coffee, pop and water, with CFNR broadcasting live from Grassy Bay Services from nine a.m. to one p.m.

Grassy Bay Services is owned and operated by the Metlakatla Development Corporation.

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People from Queen Charlotte, Skidegate and up-island made their way to the Haida Heritage Centre on June 25 to meet with the developers of the new Queen Charlotte-Haida Gwaii Hospital.

Perkins+Will, a member of the Bouygues Building Canada team, met with the community to discuss the design concepts for the new facilities.

Bouygues Building Canada was selected as the preferred proponent on June 19 and is currently working with Northern Health to finalize a designbuild agreement to deliver the project.

The community open house meeting was well received, Queen Charlotte Mayor and North West Regional Hospital District vice-chair Carol Kulesha, said.

“The community update meeting provided the community with a great opportunity to network with the Bouygues Building Canada prior to the official start of construction,”

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“It is fantastic to see the dedication to this project.”

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“The new hospital will be a great

benefit for the community, and it is fantastic to see the dedication to this project from all partners, including the preferred design-build team.”

Construction on the new facility is expected to begin this summer, and be completed in the fall of 2015. The total project is expected to cost $50 million.

“This project is an important investment for families and future generations on Haida Gwaii in the delivery of quality, sustainable health care services,” said Sheila GordonPayne, Northern Health northwest health service administrator.

“The new facility will provide an enhanced working environment for our staff and physicians.”

Community policing office open in Old Massett Haida name it Safeplace

BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

RCMP have an increased presence in Old Massett in the form of a new community policing office, a location that was bestowed a Haida name during its June 21 opening.

As part of National Aboriginal Day activities, residents and guests gathered at the community policing office and Massett fire hall where officers served up barbecued goods, exchanged gifts with the guests and participated in some traditional songs and dance. The event was organized to mark the grand opening of the new community policing office, and North District Commanding Officer, Chief Superintendent Rod Booth, was on hand to assist with the grand opening as local Haida Elder, Nonni Mary Swanson gifted the Haida name, Safeplace to the new building.

After a traditional prayer and blessing

by Reverend Lily Bell, the ribbon to the newly-named office was cut by

Members of the Masset RCMP, along with North District commanding officer Chief Superintendent Rod Booth at centre, stand beside the sign for the new community policing office in Old Masset, which was given the Haida name for Safeplace during National Aboriginal Day on June 21.

Masset RCMP detachment commander, Sgt. Blake Ward and May Russ, the Hereditary Chief of Old Massett.

“Masset RCMP are excited to have reestablished a community policing office in Old Massett,” said Sgt. Ward.

“This office enables the members

to have a better presence within the community which in turn, will continue to build the trust and positive relationship between the First Nations Community and the Masset RCMP officers.”

Const. Acalvin Aird, the First Nations officer who organized the event, said the

the naming ceremony was an important one.

“We are honoured to be formally acknowledged by the Haida Nation. This is the island of the people and the RCMP is their future ‘Gyaa Guu Kaga naas’, safe place,” he said.

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Future of CFTK, CFJW, EZ Rock unknown

By Martina Perry PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Bell Media has received regulatory approval for its second bid to buy Astral Media and its package of TV specialty channels and radio stations, a deal worth $3.4 billion deal.

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission announced its decision after markets closed today, after initially rejecting Bell’s bid for Astral last fall stating it wasn’t in the best interest of Canadians because the acquisition would place too much market power in the hands of one telecommunications company.

In the revised bid, Bell agreed to sell some of Astral’s specialty TV channels and radio stations to address concerns about the company dominating the market.

Bell has permission to buy Astral’s 84 radio stations and 25 specialty TV services, with Bell agreeing to sell Astral’s stakes in 11 specialty channels and 10 Englishlanguage radio stations.

In the northwest, Astral Media operates CFTK TV, and radio stations CJFW and EZ Rock.

Calls to Astral Media general manager Brian Langston and representatives from Bell Media were not immediately returned.

Government revenues have fallen $900 million short of February’s budget projections, and teachers and other government workers can expect no new money for wages, Finance Minister Mike de Jong said Thursday.

Bright spots for the B.C. economy include an expected recovery in natural gas prices from historic lows, and $500 million in savings on government operations, de Jong said in a postelection budget update.

B.C. is continuing an effective freeze on public sector wage growth that began in 2010. Since the government’s “cooperative gains” mandate in 2012, nearly three quarters of union members have signed contracts with average pay increases of one to two per cent, financed through savings in other areas of operations. Most are two-year deals, with some halfway through.

The projected surplus for this year is trimmed from $197 million in February to $153 million, and de Jong had to trim contingency funds to reach that.

Tax hikes are unchanged from February, including a two-year increase for personal income over $150,000 and a tobacco tax increase set for October.

The budget calls for $30 million in spending cuts this year, after last year’s reduction of $20 million in all ministries except health. The government’s “core review” of government operations is getting underway with a target of another $50 million in savings by the

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Properties going on the market include a former school board office in Surrey, a vacant site north of Kelowna once planned for a provincial prison, former school sites in Central Saanich, Sidney and north central Vancouver Island and land for LNG development in Kitimat.

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NDP blast Cannery unveils new signage B.C. budget

By Shaun Thomas

PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

By Tom Fletcher VICTORIA / Black Press

NDP finance critic Mike Farnworth blasted the B.C. government’s budget update Thursday, pointing to deteriorating financial conditions that make it even less likely the promised surplus will materialize by next spring.

“Economic growth is down. It was forecast at 1.6 per cent. Now it’s down to 1.4 per cent,” Farnworth told the legislature.

“Retail sales are down … housing starts are down 13 per cent. People are leaving B.C. for Alberta and other stronger economies. That’s nine straight quarters where more people have left than arrived.”

Speaking to reporters after the budget speech, Farnworth focused on Wednesday’s throne speech commitment to launch a 10year skills training initiative.

“The Business Council of B.C., back in 2002, identified skills training as one of the critical issues facing British Columbia, and here we are, 10 years later, talking about it in the throne speech,” Farnworth said.

“But when you go to the budget, what do you see? A $45 million cut, the same cut that was there before February, and 5,300 fewer spaces for the kids of British Columbia to be able to get into over the next four years.”

Dignitaries, guests and members of the Port Edward Historical Society gathered at North Pacific Cannery on June 29 to unveil new interpretive signs that outline the canning process from boat to box.

The signage walks visitors through the five major processes step-by-step, breaking each major process down to intricate details described in a series of panels that look at the evolution of mechanical canning. The signs have been a long time in the making, and were supported in the form of a $20,000 donation from the Prince Rupert Port Authority’s Community Investment Fund made in 2011 and a $7,500 contribution from Heritage B.C. “It is such an exciting thing for the port authority to have a hand in the development of these types of community resources, places where people gather, celebrate and most importantly where they remember history. It is hard to imagine a better example of that value than North Pacific Cannery,” said Michael Gurney, manager of corporate communications for the Prince Rupert Port Authority.

“If you have walked around the cannery as a museum, you can see that the history of it could be told through the different kinds of signs

National Aboriginal Day

Planning Committee would like to thank: Aboriginal Education Council SD52 Friendship House Association Prince Rupert Northern Savings Credit Union Prince Rupert Port Authority Prince Rupert Grain District of Port Edward First Nations Elders of Friendship House Northwest Community College Special Events Staff Rupert Disposal

City of Prince Rupert / Staff Ridley Terminals Hawkair Maher Terminals Rona Chances Prince Rupert Overwaitea Rupert Cleaners Baker Boy

For their generous contributions to National Aboriginal Day Celebration 2013 Another huge thank you to all the speakers, performers and dancers who were very generous of their time and talent’s. We would also like to thank those who provided food, displays and services, which helped to make the day a big success.

To all the volunteers who help set up and take things down: You are invaluable and very much appreciated.

Congratulations to A. McMillian & V. Pellizzaro: winners of the Vancouver return ticket door prizes!

THE NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY PLANNING COMMITTEE THANKS ALL THE PEOPLE WHO ATTENDED AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL NEXT YEAR!!

Shaun Thomas / The Northern View

Prince Rupert Port Authority manager of corporate communications Michael Gurney and elder Murray Smith look on as North Pacific Cannery manager Stephanie Puleo cuts the ribbon to launch the new signage.

that appeared along the way — from photocopied hand-written signs that appeared a few years ago to more advanced signs. This signage is the best yet. These signs ... were designed by a designer in Vancouver, the content is derived from a variety of sources and the text was written by our assistant curator of last season,” Gurney said.

Among those at the ribbon-

cutting was Prince Rupert Mayor Jack Mussallem who talked about the importance of the cannery to the North Coast.

“This place is so much a part of our history and so much a part of our family that we can’t let it slip away ... this is a very rich history and we will continue to do what we can to protect it,” he said.

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Crossword June 15- Aug 31: First United Church Summer Market 9am-noon. Table rental avail. Phone 250-624-2087 Everyone welcome..

July 4 - 6: Knights of Columbus is holding a Mega Flea Market on Thurs. & Fri, 5pm - 8pm; Sat. 9am - 2pm in the Annunciation School Gym, Fulton Street, Prince Rupert BC. July 6: P.R. Seniors Centre will be having a Giant Garage Sale from 9am - 1pm. Table rentals avail. Lunch/coffee avail. Phone 250627-1900 for more info.

July 28: Prince Rupert Garden Club’s Tour and Tea Sunday from noon until 4pm. Come out and view some of the delightful gardens of Prince Rupert. For more information phone Andree at 250-624-3666 or email her at andree@citytel.net

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61. Hmong language __: Yao 62. Small head gestures 66. Point midway between S and SE

ONGOING The YWCA invites you to a two-day FREE Train-the-Trainer course in your community on taking action against abuse of older adults. For more info, contact Project Coordinator Renu at rchaudhry@ywcavan.org or 604-895-5790 Prince Rupert Garden Club is looking for suggestions gardens to be featured in the 2013 Garden Tour on the last Sunday of July.

These gardens do not have to be perfect or even completed. For more information, call Andree Fawcett 25-624-3666 or email andree@citytel.com Al-Anon Meetings starting April 2, 2013 will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 233 45h Ave. East in basement. Tuesdays @ 8pm. All are welcome. For more information 250-627-4899 The Prince Rupert Breast Cancer Support Group would like to invite any woman living with cancer to attend our monthly luncheons which take place the third Saturday of every month at 12:00 @ the Crest Hotel.

Geneology Club meets every first Tuesday at the Family History Centre on Pr. Rupert Blvd. Phone Josie 250-624-3279 Prince Rupert Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. Prince Rupert A.A, 250-627-1119 Friendship House of Prince Rupert Hosts: AamaGoot_Power Puff Girlz Club (ages 7-12), Tuesdays 3pm - 5pm, 3rd floor meeting rm. AamaGoot Women’s Carving “Learn to Carve” Wednesday eve. 6pm - 9pm, Main level-back entrance. AamaGoot Ladyz Club (18yrs +), Learn new artistic designs through sewing, beading, etc. Saturdays 1pm

- 4pm, 3rd floor meeting rm. Contact Carol Doolan @ Friendship House 250-627-1717, ext. 64 for more information.

Kaien Anti-Poverty Society is seeking persons interested in becoming members of a group who wish to make positive changes for those living below the poverty line. For more info, call KAPS 250-627-5277, leave message.

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.

Every Sunday eve. at 7pm, join us for a time of praise, prayer and proclamation at the Salvation Army, 25 Grenville Court.

TOPS (Take off pounds sensibly) Prince Rupert meets Monday evenings in the basement of the Fellowship Baptist Church - 651-7th Ave. East. Weigh-in 6:30, meeting at 7:00. For more information call Lucille 250-624-2777.

School District 52 Band Program is looking for donations of band instruments!

Help us bring music to all students by donating that trumpet you have in your basement or the saxophone in your coat closet! If you have a band instrument that no one is playing, please call School District office @ 250627-6717 for pick up.

The Heritage Advisory Committee is looking for new members, if you are interested please drop a note to: Heritage Advisory Committe, PO Box 181, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 3P6 Meals on Wheels program is in need of volunteers to deliver hot meals to our people in Prince Rupert Community on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Hours are from 11 am - 12 noon. Please phone Andrea Vogt at 250-622-6375 for further information.

Last Minute Market every Saturday 9:00 - 12:30 at the Moose Hall. Craft items, baking, home business and yard sale items.

For table rentals call Rosa 250-624-4787 or Kathleen at 250-624-5652. The coffee is always on!

Prince Rupert Seniors Centre - Bingo every Friday 1:00 to 3:00 at the Seniors’ Centre. Everyone 19 of age and older welcome.

North Coast Victim Services - Act Now! Protect yourself and your household and avoid becoming a victim. Obtain a free home security package and arrange for a free home inspection. Call 250-627-7779

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Gitga’at First Nation, Department of Health Position: Acting Health Director Location: Hartley Bay Health Center Gitga’at First Nation has an employment opportunity for the role of Acting Health Director for an undetermined period of time at the Hartley Bay Health Center, Hartley Bay, BC. SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist the CEO in all health transfer preparations, negotiations, and discussions, human resources management including but not limited to, the recruitment of health service providers and support personnel, implement the Nations Employment policies and procedures, conduct employee evaluations, Promote Healthy Lifestyles through active community health promotions including a yearly health fair and regular focus groups, develop a yearly community health operational plan, act as a support system for visiting medical professionals, assist health unit staff with daily, weekly, monthly and yearly program delivery and services, administer the yearly budget for the overall center and ensure that the programs operates within budget allocations. Must possess a working knowledge of community based health programs including: Brighter Futures; Diabetes; Prenatal; Home and Community Care; Patient Travel; Community Health Representative; and Addictions.

Qualifications Be a certified Health Care provider with experience working with Community Based Health Services: Possess the ability to work independently while continuing to be part of the overall Gitga’at team: Experience in First Nations health services delivery and management is also a requirement as well as knowledge of Gitga’at culture. A detailed job description may be obtained by phoning 250 841 2500.

Salary: Salary will be based on education and experience. All candidates are expected to state salary expectation in their covering letter. The band also offers a comprehensive package including medical, dental, disability insurance and matching pension contributions to its full time employees after a determined period of time.

Interested candidates are required to submit a resume and cover letter to Acting Health Director, Simone Reece by fax (250) 841-2541 or email simonereece@gitgaat.net Deadline for application is July 19th, 2013, 4:00 PM.

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Real Estate

Rentals

For Sale By Owner

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 30, 12 - 2 pm Asking $159,000 250-624-3666 or email andree@citytel.net

Rentals

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Rooms for Rent

PR: Spacious 1 Bdrm suite, downtown location. Security entrance. Single quiet person Only. NO parties. No kids, N/S, N/P, Heat, Hot Water, Garbage Pick-up, W/D & garbage pick-up incl. $700/mo.

Phone 250-624-3434 before 6pm.

PR: Cosy 1 Bdrm hse; Suitable for couple or single person. $750/mo. Ref req.

250-624-4598

ROOSEVELT HEIGHTS APARTMENTS Exteriors renovated 3 bedroom apartments.

Heat and hot water included.

No smoking. No pets $730 per month.

Other Areas

PR: House w/3bdrms for rent.

Looking for contractors. furn. all-incl. harbour-view.

Mark @ 250-622-2203

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

References required.

LARGE Log House +84 acr, Sussex NB, $199,000. 506-653-1374 bbelyea@remax-sjnb.com

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 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

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

Duplex / 4 Plex AVAILABLE FOR RENT 3 Bedroom House $900/mo Bachelor Suite $525/mo References required!

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

PR: FURNISHED 2 bdrm.

Heat incl. Ready now for quiet working couple. $1000/mo.

Call Randall North RES 250627-1414.

P.R: Avail. immed. fully reno’d roomy & bright S/S dupl; 2 levels, elec. heat. $900/mo. 604339-9278 or 250-624-4331

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Spectacular ocean view from this next to new 3 bedroom executive class home. Cinema room, heated tile floors, open design, security system and so much more.

Available now for $2500/mo.

FURNISHED Call Lynn at Randall North RES 250-627-1414 today!

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NOTICE LAND SALE

PRINCE RUPERT PRINCE RUPERT

GREAT

FIRST JOB! GREAT

FOR ALL AGES! MAKE

EXTRA MONEY! IS THIS YOUR AREA?

WE NEED YOU! #21025 - 160 papers - Gull Crescent area #21013 - 200 papers - 7th, 8th, 9th Ave East #21037 - 130 papers - Rushbrook area Back Up Carrier #21015 - 190 papers - Alfred St./10th Ave East area

PRINCE RUPERT

250-624-8088 737 Fraser St, Prince Rupert

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

Suites, Upper Large 2 Bdrm Suite Close to downtown Prince Rupert; N/S, N/P; off-street parking; Ref. required.

Please call 250-624-2054

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 Recreational/Sale

***REDUCED*** 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

Boats

250-624-8088 737 737 Fraser Fraser St, St, Prince Prince Rupert Rupert

CARRIERS WANTED

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The District of Port Edward hereby gives notice pursuant to section 26 of the Community Charter and in accordance with section 94 of the Community Charter, of its intention to sell to AltaGas Ltd., fee simple title to the lands within the District of Port Edward. The legal descriptions of the 3 parcels of property to be sold are listed below: PID # 011-704-659 011-704-667 013-708-635

Legal Descriptions Block 17, District Lot 446, Range 5, Coast District, Plan Number 3005 Block 21, District Lot 446, Range 5, Coast District, Plan Number 3005 That Portion of District Lot 446, Range 5, Coast District Containing 5.95

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 1996 McGregor sail boat. 50 HP motor. Sleeps 6. $12,000 O.B.O. ask for Gerry 250-6248640

Acres More or Less and Coloured Red on Plan 1038 Note: these parcels also include the closed portions of roads adjacent to these properties.

These properties have been listed with Royal LePage for acquisition. The consideration to be received by the District for the proposed disposition of the 3 properties including closed roads is $625,000 (six hundred and twenty five thousand dollars)

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Terrace Dealer #81113

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