The Northern View, December 18, 2013

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Cost of upgrading leads to Telus deal

Port Ed takes aim at airport baggage Pages A9-A10

By Shaun Thomas PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Business LNG reps examining marine access Page A10

Spreading Christmas cheer Shaun Thomas / The Northern View

Dripping wet from the rain and blowing wind, paramedic Brent Patriquin helps spread the Christmas spirit as part of the Candy Cane Check Stop on Dec. 13. The event had RCMP officers, paramedics and firefighters handing out candy canes to drivers on 2nd Ave. West.

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“Staying in cellular wasn’t economically feasible.”

Environment Canada clears RTI of coal dumping Whistleblowers question validity of investigation without divers

By Martina Perry PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

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CityWest is getting out of the cellular business, partnering with Telus to bring its wireless service and technology to the community.

CityWest’s existing network is not able to handle smartphones, such as the iPhone or Samsung Galaxy products, and CityWest director of sales and marketing Donovan Dias said the inability to offer those services to customers was one of the catalysts for exiting the cellular - Donovan Dias market.

“In order for us to really get into the newer technology, it would involve significant financial investment,” he said.

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More than eight months after initiating an investigation into coal dumping at Ridley Terminals Inc. (RTI), Environment Canada has “determined that a deleterious substance has not been deposited” into the ocean.

“In this case, enforcement officers followed up on the allegations to verify compliance ... and did not find evidence of any violations,” said Mark Johnson, a spokesperson for Environment Canada, adding enforcement officers verify compliance with the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and the Fisheries Act. “Enforcement officers have not found evidence of any violations with respect to the allegations

“A federal agency investigating a federally-owned terminal is a conflict of interest.”

- RTI whistleblower and are no longer actively looking into the matter.”

The two on-site eyewitnesses interviewed for the Northern View’s report that brought light to the allegations were angry when informed of the results.

One source with access to the site said the results of the investigation aren’t surprising,

accusing Environment Canada of downplaying a previous violation at RTI in 2010 when the facility received a warning letter for dumping 15 to 18 tonnes of coal into the ocean from shiploading machinery.

“They turned more than 200 tonnes into 15 to 18,” the source said.

A second on-site eyewitness said they couldn’t believe the findings of the investigation, calling it “horrible news”.

“Denial is a horrible thing,” they said.

Both sources are frustrated that Environment Canada didn’t include the use of underwater divers in its recent investigation of RTI or the 2010 investigation to determine if coal was deliberately dumped into the ocean.

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Vacancy rate among top in B.C.

Conflict of interest alleged in results

By Shaun Thomas

RTI from Page A1 “The incident did not require the use of underwater divers,” explained Johnson in an email to the Northern View.

One of the eyewitnesses who first reported the allegation said Environment Canada’s failure to check underwater is “disgusting”.

“It’s negligent in their fiduciary obligation,” the individual said.

“We think Environment Canada is taking care of us, but they’re not ...

- Mark Johnson it did this without going underwater.”

Sources are also upset that Environment Canada, a department of government, did the analysis of a government-owned facility.

“A federal agency investigating a federally owned terminal is a conflict of interest. There should be a public inquest into any government facility,” one source said.

Environment Canada isn’t releasing details of its investigation into other allegations brought forward in the Northern View report, including allegations that RTI has inadequate equipment to prevent coal from reaching the ocean and doesn’t have a properly functioning, closed-loop drainage system and settling ponds.

“We continue to communicate with company representatives to ensure they remain in compliance with both the pollution prevention prohibitions of the Fisheries Act and the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999,” Johnson said.

After the initial story was printed, sources say work was

PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Prince Rupert has one of the highest vacancy rates in the province among communities with a population over 10,000, the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reported on Dec. 12.

As of October, the vacancy rate for apartments in Prince Rupert was the highest in B.C. at 11.1 per cent. That is down 0.7 per cent from last October and well ahead of the second highest vacancy rate, which is 9.9 per cent in Dawson Creek. The vacancy rate dropped slightly despite the fact that the number of apartment units rose from 721 last October to 739 in 2013.

Although the vacancy rate for apartments is the highest in B.C., the vacancy rate for townhouses is amongst the lowest in the province.

The vacancy rate for townhouses dropped from 5.2 per cent last October to 1.7 per cent this year.

When apartments and townhouses are combined, Prince Rupert’s vacancy rate sits at 9.8 per cent, the third highest in the province behind Dawson Creek at 10.7 per cent and Summerland at 11.3 per cent. That 9.8 per cent figure is a far cry from the 3.6 per cent vacancy rate reported in April, and CMHC market analyst Carol Frketich said the figures likely reflects seasonal situations such as employment.

While vacancy rate declined, the average rent in Prince Rupert rose from $618 last October to $653 this October, which is the fourth lowest in the province. The average rent for townhouses also increased from $657 to $715 this October.

Port’s investigation ongoing “The incident did not require the use of underwater divers.”

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Environment Canada has found no deleterious substance entered the harbour following a lengthy investigation.

done to RTI’s closed-loop drainage system and settling ponds and its sprinkler system was turned on more regularly to prevent coal dust from becoming airborne. Additionally, sources say a water truck has increased its presence on site.

The Prince Rupert Port Authority, Ridley Terminals’ landlord, are still investigating the matter.

“There is no new information to share at this time,” Michael Gurney, manager of corporate communication for the port, said.

Michelle Bryant, corporate affairs manager of RTI, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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Port Edward votes Telus beginning operations today for pay raise

By Shaun Thomas PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

As industry turns its eyes to Port Edward and millions of dollars in land sales take place, the District of Port Edward began the process of increasing pay for its mayor and councillors at the Dec. 10 meeting.

The pay for the mayor will increase from $9,960 to $13,000 in 2014 while councillors will see an increase from $5,860 to $9,000, and both will see a two per cent increase in 2015 and 2016 to cap out at $13,525 and $9,364 respectively. In making the recommendation, chief administrative officer Ron Bedard said the raises reflect the amount of activity in the region.

“Our community is seeing an influx in development.

With all of the different meetings and issues that council must address because of all the different projects being proposed for our area, it is demanding more of council’s time,” he wrote, noting the decision comes after more than a decade of financial difficulties “In the past 12 years, with the closure of the pulp mill, the district’s budget has been very conservative. Council has been very sensitive to any kind of tax increases that would have created undue hardship on our residents and businesses. During this time, council reduced the cost of doing business by cutting most capital projects, not replacing vehicles unless absolutely necessary, keeping staffing the same, etc. ... this year we have sold approximately $3.1 million in district property and it is anticipated that we will sell another $2 million of district property in the new year. These sales will provide additional tax dollars both next year and the years to come.”

In comparison, the mayor of Prince Rupert is paid $42,473 and Prince Rupert councillors are paid $13,180.

CELLULAR from Page A1 “It would be too costly and take a significant amount of time. With Telus already investing in the region, it made sense to partner with them for those services,” said Dias, noting the company will now focus on other services such as cable, telephone and Internet.

“We have some big plans for our other product lines, so staying in cellular wasn’t economically feasible.”

Those currently on CityWest cellular will be able to switch to Telus without facing any cancellation fees and can trade in their phones for credit toward a new Telus smartphone. To accommodate the transition, Telus will be opening a temporary storefront in CityWest’s offices on 2nd Ave. West on Dec. 18 and will be opening a standalone store in 2014.

However, Dias said those who switch to Telus when the Telus store opens on Dec. 18 will have to get a new number.

“Hopefully by February or March we will look at number portability ... if customers come in next week when Telus comes in, they will need to get a new number and won’t be able to keep their current CityWest cell phone number,” he explained, adding the time line for CityWest to

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The inability to handle smartphones, like the Apple iPhone, on the current network is one reason CityWest is getting out of the cellular market.

“I am not sure how long that network will remain active.”

- Donovan Dias cease offering service is unclear.

“Our goal is to try and migrate all of our customers to Telus by the second quarter of 2014 ... we are the cellular provider on the CDMA network, but I am not sure how long that network will remain active or

when it may be turned down.”

Telus said it is hoping to introduce high-speed 4G LTE service to Prince Rupert in the coming year.

“Bringing customers the most reliable 4G network and access to the most advanced devices provides residents in Prince Rupert the same technology as in larger centers, like Vancouver,” said TELUS vicepresident of mobility solutions Brent Johnston.

While financial terms of the partnership cannot be discussed due to a confidentiality agreement, but the partnership is “mutually beneficial”.

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Canada Post is mailing it in

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ne can’t help but wonder if the CEOs of BC Ferries and Canada Post came from the same school of business.

In the past few weeks, both quasi-crown corporations have made major decisions with minimal consultation about their proposals.

Neither the post office nor the ferry system seem to care about the impact their decisions to help pay the bills will have on the taxpayers. While both groups need some business-model restructuring, both seem to have gone the “fire sale” route, cutting as deep as they can.

Pretty much the only mandate of the Canadian postal service is to get the mail to the people of Canada. And yet, instead of corporate Shaun Thomas restructuring or getting rid of some of the administrative costs associated with the company, Canada Post, out of the blue, announces that they will no longer be bringing mail to your doorstep and will be cutting thousands of mail carriers jobs in the years ahead.

It’s simple to say that people can now go to a central mailbox location to get their mail and the reality is most people can without too much of a problem. But Canada Post’s plan fails to take into account the thousands of Canadians for who this will not be just a problem, but a major hindrance in their day-to-day life.

I’m talking about those who face mobility challenges, whether through the ravages of old age, some sort of accident or a life-long disability.

On one had the government is doing what it can to encourage seniors to live in their homes as long as possible, something Northern Health said most seniors want to do, while on the other hand the government is making it much more difficult for them to do so.

Is Canada Post really going to ask senior citizens who may barely be able to move around the house, let alone drive, to make their way around town in order to pick up the mail?

That is as cruel as shutting down access to entire communities five days a week.

Oh wait, BC Ferries is in the midst of doing just that.

Club should play-through slow city group

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rince Rupert City Council has the balls. blindly at nothing. Again the analogy, the club can’t On Sunday, at a packed golf clubhouse, start playing the game until city council hands them members teed off on incessant delays to a ball. finalize plans for the 2014 season — if there is going According to the golf club president Dave to be one.

Tough, the contract with the city expired in October To save the 2014 season, the club has their glove and despite numerous attempts by the club to on, driver out, tee in the ground, but can’t start renegotiate the contract, the boys and girls in the because Prince Rupert city council won’t give them a council chamber have delayed them into a deep ball with which to play. financial corner.

The city-owned golf course, which has been “I don’t think the city wants us to close,” Tough described as a jewel by council, is in dire financial said, “... but every time we want to get this settled, straits. It posted a $25,583 operational loss in 2013 we get knocked back.”

Todd Hamilton despite one of the best weather seasons in its history.

Let’s be very clear at this point. The 157-member As it stands right now, the club can’t pay its bills. golf club isn’t looking for a handout. While they Words like closure and insolvency were bandied will need better city assistance to run the city-owned about on Sunday. golf course, moreover they need the city’s immediate attention.

Despite a visibly angry crowd of mainly member golfers in They need the contract and funding finalized so they can begin the clubhouse, who were eager to remedy the financial situation to fix the many problems the club faces — specifically improved even if it meant coming up with the money themselves, an revenue streams. Closing the golf course is not an option given equally visibly frustrated board of directors could only shrug its spin-off benefits to Prince Rupert. While there is no question their shoulders and tell them that at this point there is nothing the club needs to take a good, long look at how they are anybody can do — except council. conducting business, that look starts with a contract.

The first domino that needs to fall in order that the golf club It’s unfortunate that the golf club couldn’t just play-through can start to work on a plan to solve the course’s problems — and given all the council delays. However, delays in good decisionthere are many — is a city contract. making at the Prince Rupert city council seems to be just par for Without that contract in place the club is simply swinging the course lately.

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On the street

Are you concerned about Canada Post’s plans to stop door-to-door delivery?

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“Oh yes, I definitely am.”

“No, it doesn’t bother me one bit.”

“I’m not concerned because I grew up in a small town, so we always had to go to get the mail.”

“Yes I am, emphatically so.”

Letters to the editor

Rupertites owed access Editor: Where is our waterfront walking path?

Pinnacle Renewable Resources (pellet plant) has announced that the plans for a walking path from the Rotary Park all along the harbour waterfront to 11 St., that was promised at the environmental assessment process to the people of Prince Rupert, has now been abandoned. No access, they have blocked this harbour front off to the pubic.

This is unacceptable.

How could Pinnacle Renewable Resources make such a failure in judgment? In my opinion, I strongly believe there was never any intent to construct a waterfront walking pathway from Rotary park to 11 St. In my opinion, I also believe the real reason there was never any intent to make this walking pathway was so this portion of the harbour could be left open for more silos or industry to be built. How ugly — take a

“The visual appeal of the city of Prince Rupert is vanishing.”

- Frances Kavalec look at the pellet plant and its silos, it is disgustingly ugly.

I can’t understand how such a beautiful asset to this town is being completely destroyed. With the view of the harbour disappearing the visual appeal of the city of Prince Rupert is vanishing.

Are we prepared to sacrifice the beauty of the waterfront to private company who, in my opinion, is only loyalty is to itself ?

Frances Kavalec Prince Rupert

Merry Christmas Canada Post Editor: The following was received as an open letter to Canada Post.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone at Canada Post a very Merry Christmas — in particular, all the letter carriers across Canada who are about to lose their jobs.

This year we sent about 50 cards to all our

friends across Canada via “snail mail”. For Christmas in 2014 I am seriously considering not sending any Christmas cards to anyone in Canada.

I will probably telephone all of them using the old fashioned “land line” instead. Cheers!

David J. Walker Prince Rupert

Keep fighting for Cannabis Editor: Re: North Coast surpasses target for Sensible BC petition, Dec. 12, 2013 Although Sensible B.C. didn’t get enough signatures to make the next ballot, I’m writing to encourage citizens in British Columbia and all Canadians to continue hope and the good fight to end discrimination towards citizens who use the God-given plant cannabis (marijuana).

The majority of North American’s support ending this government subsidized discrimination and the day will come when the injustice is over and people look back and ask how on earth cannabis prohibition ever started to begin with?

As a Colorado citizen who helped RElegalize cannabis for sick citizens over a decade

“I can assure Canadians the vile ignorance will end.”

- Stan White ago and completely RE-legalize the plant a year ago, I can assure Canadians, the vile ignorance will end. As cannabis prohibition just ended in Uruguay.

Stan White Dillon, Colorado

Photo courtesy Prince Rupert Port Authority FEELING BOARD: Workers at a lumber mill in Smithers doublecheck the computer-assigned grade of each product produced by the high-tech mill. Lasers, X-ray scanners, and digital technology have revolutionized the production of BC forest products.

Beetles spur lumber trade to branch out

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he nature of British Columbia’s forestry sector has undergone a notable shift in recent years, thanks in large part to the industry’s ability to innovate and adapt to changed circumstances.

The mountain pine beetle has devastated a significant portion of the province’s harvestable pine forests since it was recognized over a decade ago as the most severe bark beetle infestation in North American history. Since 2001, the epidemic has killed an estimated 718 million cubic metres of commercially valuable timber, more than half of all such pine in BC. While the rate of damage is slowing, it is expected that the greatest social and economic impacts of the epidemic still lie ahead.

An important factor in the survival of the industry has been the technological innovation introduced to BC’s roughly two dozen sawmills over the last 20 years. Using the latest in computer scanning technology, mills—owned and operated by Canadian forest companies like West Fraser Timber Co.—rely on the digital screening of each log to maximize the value that can be derived from it. In fact, at mills like West Fraser’s Pacific Inland Resources in Smithers, manual decision-making has been reduced. In a fraction of a second, scanners create a 3D image of a log from thousands of data points, determine its defects, how many boards can be cut from it and the ideal dimensions of those boards. The introduction of modern technology has helped the industry maximize the volume and value of damaged and dead pine trees.

The rise of Asian demand for BC softwood lumber products, particularly in China, has also been important to the health of the industry in the last five years.

At a time when BC lumber exports to the United States dropped by nearly 60%, the building boom in China helped BC’s forest companies fill some of the void left by the US housing market collapse. From 2006 to 2011, Chinese imports of BC softwood lumber increased from a mere 140 million board feet to 3.1 billion, equal to more than 25% of BC production. With BC wood products gaining wider acceptance in China for use in construction, and with the country now paying globally competitive prices for lower grades of lumber, mills across the province have been able to reopen or add capacity.

And there’s no sign that China’s appetite for BC lumber is waning.

Lumber exports to China in 2013 are on track to surpass 2012’s near record $1.08 billion. The Port of Prince Rupert possesses the capacity to move the increased trade in lumber to those new markets. So far this year, the number of loaded containers exported through Fairview Terminal is up over 23% from 2012, the majority of which are stuffed with BC lumber products.

Currently about 30% of West Fraser’s Canadian production is exported to Asian markets like China, Japan and Korea through Canada’s west coast ports, a figure expected to continue growing into the next decade. This increasing trade through the Port of Prince Rupert—by West Fraser and other Canadian forest product companies—is providing new opportunities and success for communities throughout BC’s northern trade corridor.

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Home delivery to stop

By Martina Perry PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Skeena - Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen is calling Canada Post service reductions “brutal”.

Canada Post announced last week it will phase out doorto-door delivery of mail in urban areas in a new bid to cut costs.

Many newer suburban neighbourhoods already have community mailboxes, but the Crown corporation says the remaining one third of Canadian households that still get home delivery will be switched to community mailboxes or grouped or lobby mailboxes over the next five years.

It cites declining use of postal mail – a billion fewer pieces of mail were delivered last year compared to 2006 – as households shift to online bill payments and other digital communication.

The price of stamps will also go up from 63 to 85 cents each if bought in booklets, or $1 for individual stamps.

It means up to 8,000 fewer postal workers will be needed, which Canada Post says will be shed by attrition as nearly 15,000 workers are expected to retire or leave voluntarily over the next five years.

Regardless of the reasoning, Cullen said the cuts from the postal service are too much.

“I think the workers and Canadians who rely on this service are being made to pay for the bad decisions by this management and the Harper government,” Cullen said.

“The timing of this whole thing is awful. Just before Christmas and just after Parliament shuts down,” he said, adding it’s a clear sign that government isn’t worried about what Canadians think.

Cullen said he is also angered by a recent comment by Government House leader Peter Van Loan.

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Canada Post will be moving away from home delivery and installing community mailboxes in the next five years.

Van Loan said critics of Canada Post’s planned service cuts remind him of residents of a fancy Toronto neighbourhood who complained about spending cuts that forced garbage collectors to cease coming up their driveways to pick up their trash, with Cullen calling the analogy offensive.

The MP said he believes this is just the first step, expecting that government will be closing down post offices in small communities next.

“I think [the government] will say there’s no immediate service or reason to check in then close down some of the offices in smaller communities,” he said. ~ With files from Jeff Nagel

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What started as a presentation by airport manager Rick Reed about the $7 million in improvements planned for the terminal building, runway and access road turned into a lengthy discussion around the service people in the region receive. During the conversation, Reed, Prince Rupert Airport Authority president Maureen Macarenko and airport authority member Shane Deinstadt joined council in expressing frustration with both Air Canada and the bus operations, which carry residents from Kaien Island to Digby Island, about the two most commonly identified issues people have with YPR.

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The biggest issue brought forward was the way Air Canada handles baggage.

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“Air Canada upsets me to no end with how they treat us.”

- Mayor Dave MacDonald trip. That, in the eyes of council, is unacceptable.

“It will never be a professional airport until you don’t have to touch your bag from Prince Rupert to Vancouver and back ... company CEOs and corporation heads are the ones that are going to drive some of the growth, and they are saying ‘what the heck is this?’ I’m hearing it from people who arrive in town,” said

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Those involved in the operation of the airport say they have gone to extraordinary lengths to arrange a similar system to Hawkair for Air Canada in Prince Rupert, but in the end it comes down to a question of liability.

“They were offered free space in downtown Prince Rupert, they already have free transport for their agents to the airport, but it’s not about the money. It’s about the liability of the bag,” explained Deinstadt, who noted Air Canada is a needed airline for Prince Rupert due to international connections they provide.

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Service changes needed as the North Coast grows AIRPORT from Page A8 “They hand the bags over to passengers at the airport to absolve themselves of any further liability ... it’s been like a broken record for them,” said Reed.

“For a lot of people, it’s not viewed as an Air Canada problem but as an airport problem ... they are making good money out of Prince Rupert and they still have this arrogant attitude of saying ‘we operate airport-to-airport’,” added Macarenko.

While Kristoff said this perception of unprofessionalism is something that drives travellers to Terrace to fly, Reed said he doesn’t believe that is top of mind for Air Canada.

“As a community we care about that.

As a company, they don’t. They are making a lot of money here, so they figure they can let that slippage happen ... they will probably pick up those people flying into Terrace anyway,” he said.

Air Canada did not immediately respond to requests for comment from the Northern View.

“Prison bus” blues The other issue brought forward by Port Edward council was the buses that take people to and from the airport and the initial impression it gives visitors to town.

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“What is in place now is absolutely stone age.”

- Coun. Murray Kristoff airport, but there are a lot of people upset with the buses they are putting people on. Even Your Worship [Prince Rupert Mayor Jack Mussallem in the audience] has referred to them as ‘prison The Northern View archives buses’,” said Mayor MacDonald, with The Digby Island Ferry transports passengers from Prince Rupert to the airport.

Coun. Kristoff taking aim at the lack of heat on the bus and the length of time Point for the proposed LNG terminal at “We conducted a survey about the needed to defog the windows following the site. airport, and it showed that if the issues the cross-harbour sailing.

The idea of performance conditions with buses and baggage were addressed, “You could certainly sell that as a being put into future contracts was we wouldn’t hear people complaining safety issue ... but what is in place now is brought up, but Deinstadt said the about the Prince Rupert Airport,” she absolutely stone age,” he said. response from the current providers was said.

While acknowledging he has joked not a positive one.

In wrapping up the discussion, about “putting you on a prison bus “I did talk with the vice-president of Kristoff told the members of the airport and giving you a harbour tour” with the company .... essentially he said if authority that the status quo was not some visitors, Mussallem said the fact is you don’t like what is here, we can take adequate for the growth expected on the sometimes the marine conditions require it all away,” he said.

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“Something has to change. This is “Sometimes we can use other just not enough for what is happening in buses that are warmer and have more the region today,” he said. comfortable seats, but some times we “We’re going to end up with a new have to use the Blue Bird buses because Macarenko said concerns about the building, but the same [expletive deleted] of the 24-foot tides,” he explained, service at the airport are nothing new service.” noting the city has had discussions with and that the airport authority continues Nexen about possibly improving airport to look into possible solutions. access as a means of accessing Grassy

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Tessa Gill, head of stakeholder management for Pacific NorthWest LNG, and Derek Baker, Pacific NorthWest LNG community relation advisor, attended the Dec. 9 meeting of Prince Rupert council and said they have responded to concerns about navigational access in relation to the bridge connecting the terminal to the mainland.

“We have raised the height of the bridge connecting Lelu Island to Skeena Drive so that, at most high tides, a ship the size of a gillnetter can pass below the bridge,” said Gill, noting the change is in direct response to concerns raised during the public consultation process.

“It has to be high tide for any boat to use this route ... but we have looked into it and people are using this route. People are navigating Lelu Slough.”

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Tessa Gill, head of stakeholder management for Pacific NorthWest LNG, and Derek Baker, Pacific NorthWest LNG community relation advisor, provide a project update to Prince Rupert city council on Dec. 9.

leading to the loading dock from the side of Lelu closest to Ridley Island, a move being made in order to avoid impacting Flora Bank. Gill said the company is working on ways to prevent the jetty from impacting marine navigation, but said it may be unavoidable.

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The Prince Rupert Airport not only expects to be able to repay the $7 million loan five years ahead of schedule, but to have a significant amount of money in the bank at that time to look at possible future expansion.

Prince Rupert airport manager Rick Reed said that of the additional $14 user fee as part of the loan repayment plan, $10 will be used to pay back the loan while $4 will go directly to the City of Prince Rupert to help offset the cost of the Digby Island ferry. Under that system and with a modest projection of a three per cent increase in ridership, Reed expects the loan could be repaid by 2029, in 15 years instead of the 20 year loan amortization period.

At the same time, based on current projections, the airport would be well in the black.

“By 2029 we will have, in the bank, $2.2 million ... this is going to build to the future so that when we have to expand, rebuild, replace or repair, we have the money there,” he said.

“We will have a new airport, and not just an airport but a terminal building the community can be proud of ... it’s going to be designed so that it will be easy to add on to when the time comes.”

The loan, which will be used to completely renovate the terminal building while repairing the runway and access road, received voter approval through the alternate approval process earlier this year. It will now go to the Skeena – Queen Charlotte Regional District for support before being

sent down to the Municipal Finance Authority for final approval. Reed said he is optimistic the airport will receive the money in the new year.

“From what I understand we have a lot of support for this proposal. We have managed to demonstrate that we will repay it through this through our own cash flow without having to go to the taxpayers. It will be paid for strictly through user fees,” he said, noting the $28 user fee would still be below other large airports.

“When you look at large airports, they can make money from parking, shopping, food services and more. The only source of revenue we have is our passengers ... Edmonton’s user fee is going up to $35, Vancouver’s is around $30 and I believe Toronto and Ottawa are around $30.”

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The Prince Rupert Rampage’s four-game winning streak was emphatically ended this weekend when the team traveled to Terrace to play the streaking River Kings.

The Kings, who had easily defeated the Kitimat Ice Demons 8-2 the previous night, had no problems containing the Rampage offence while lighting the lamp themselves. When the final buzzer sounded, the River Kings took a 10-1 victory.

Next up for the Rampage is a home game against the Kitimat Ice Demons on Dec. 27.

Around the league It seemed to be a weekend of one-sided victories in the Central Interior Hockey League this weekend. Aside from Terrace’s two victories, the Smithers Steelheads crushed the Houston Luckies 12-2 on Saturday night, while the Quesnel Kangaroos had no problems in an 11-5 victory over the Lac La Hache Tomahawks that same night.

The two wins put the River Kings in the lead in the west with 17 points, just ahead of Smithers with 16 points. The Kangaroos retain control of the eastern conference, amassing 22 points so far this season.

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The Charles Hays Rainmakers senior boys traveled to the Lower Mainland last weekend for the North Shore Invitational Tournament, finishing with a 1-2 record.

On Dec. 12, the boys kicked off the tournament with a 75-59 loss to Sentinel High School of West Vancouver, and followed that up on Friday afternoon with a 77-56 win over Belmont Secondary of Victoria.

In what would prove to be the team’s final game of the tournament, the Rainmakers fell just short in the consolation semi-finals, losing to Collingwood Secondary of West Vancouver.

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The Charles Hays Secondary School (CHSS) senior girls basketball team hosted a play day on Saturday, losing both games against their opponents from Terrace.

While the Rainmakers didn’t come out on top, coach Sara Aguirre said the play day will help the girls improve for future games.

“It’s early in the season. It’s good to see games like this so we know what we need to work on,” said Aguirre, who has been coaching senior girls teams in Prince Rupert for eight years. “[The girls need to practice] boxing out, our defence needs to be a little sharper and we need to slow down our offence and create some passing lanes.”

The Rainmakers played strongly in the first half of the first game against

“It’s good to see games like this so we know what we need to work on.”

- Sara Aguirre Caledonia Senior Secondary’s team on Saturday, maintaining the lead until halftime. In the second portion of the game Terrace fought back and took the 55-46 victory. CHSS’ Celina Guadagni earned 20 points for her team, with teammate River Carr-Woods scoring 11 points for the ‘Makers.

The girls were playing catch-up during their second game against Terrace, with Caledonia controlling the scoreboard for the entire game.

In the end Terrace defeated Prince Rupert 68 to 55.

Guadagni was once again the team’s top scorer with 17 points, followed by Carr-Woods with nine and Tanveen Randhawa and Morgan Wilson, who each earned seven points for the team.

“River’s been playing a lot stronger since last year. She’s gotten tougher and is piecing it together,” Aguirre said, adding all the players’ skills are coming along.

“I’m noticing [improvements in all the girls]. They’re boxing out a bit more and they’re offence moves are a bit better. Everyone’s improving little by little.”

The senior girls Rainmakers will be playing an alumni game against former CHSS and PRSS players at CHSS at 7 p.m. on Thursday. There will be no admission fee to watch the game.

Then, after Christmas break, the girls will compete in a tournament in Vanderhoof.

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A16 • Northern View • December 18, 2013

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Golf club in financial trouble Lower revenues, city delays cited

By TODD HAMILTON PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

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Weather was the lone bright spot on the agenda for the Prince Rupert Golf Club (PRGC) annual general meeting on Sunday.

Despite the best weather conditions in its history, declining membership and usage headlined a financial report to members at the packed Prince Rupert Centennial Course’s clubhouse.

The club lost $25,583 due mainly to lower golf course revenues, clubhouse dues and rentals, which topped a $12,683 loss in 2012. The 2013 operational loss was actually greater coming in at $32,726, but was offset by the sale of some assets.

When asked by a member whether the club was currently solvent, PRGC treasurer Richard Adams simply said, “I would say no”.

“We have a cash flow situation,” he said. “We’re going to have to use next year revenues to pay off this year ... we’re already into our line of credit ...”

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“We’re in pretty bad financial straits,” he said.

Tough was also critical of delays by the Prince Rupert City Council to finalize a 2014 contract.

“There is no way [to stay open] without assistance from the city,” Tough said.

I don’t think the city wants us to close ... but every time we want to get this settled, we get knocked back.”

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The club was also rocked by the announcement of 42year PRGC golf pro Moe Hayes’ plans to reduce hours and step away from day-to-day operations.

Cu Phan, the food and beverage operator, has also indicated he may pull his services from the clubhouse, citing lower sales and issues with on-course operations.

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School district sets dates for budget talks

By Martina Perry PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The Prince Rupert School District has started the process for the 2014/2015 school year budget, with a number of budget consultation events taking place in the beginning of 2014.

First, the school district will be holding a public information meeting and World Cafe Consultation in the evening of Thursday, Jan. 30.

“Typically we’ll have a number of tables and people can rotate around the tables and talk about what we’re doing in each area,” said Cam McIntyre, secretary-treasurer of School District 52.

The public will also be able to submit input online in the first part of the year, with the school district currently looking at various ways to do so.

Then in mid-February, the board will hold individual meetings with partner groups before the end of budget submissions on Feb. 21.

The board of education hopes to have the budget approved at its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 8.

Times and locations of the events will be released in the new year, as well as information regarding how the public can submit their thoughts.

Port supports stewardship centre

By Martina Perry PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) has made a donation to cement the legacy of salmon on the North Coast.

The Prince Rupert Salmon Enhancement Society and Oldfield Creek Fish Hatchery are the latest recipients of the PRPA’s Community Investment Fund, which provides financial support for Prince Rupert projects or initiatives that contribute to a lasting legacy and enhance the quality of life in the community. Using the port’s $10,000 donation, the Salmon Enhancement Society was able to complete the Salmon Education and Stewardship Centre at the Oldfield Creek Fish Hatchery, the first of its kind in Northern British Columbia. The centre consists of interpretive galleries, a classroom and wet and dry labs. “[The centre] is a perfect example of the type of environmental initiative and legacy initiative that the fund really supports,” said Ken Veldman, director of public affairs at the port authority.

“Salmon, in particular, remains core to the cultural identity of Prince Rupert and surrounding area through its current and historical role in our regional economy and continued contribution to our quality of life. We hope this initiative will contribute to greater understanding of its importance while ensuring this

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Grade 2 and 3 students from Ecole Roosevelt Park Community School celebrate the Prince Rupert Port Authority’s $10,000 donation to Oldfield Creek Hatchery’s Salmon Education and Stewardship Centre. The class is one of many in Prince Rupert that can use the centre to coincide with their learning.

invaluable resource is abundant for future generations,” PRPA president and CEO Don Krusel said.

The Oldfield Creek Fish Hatchery is operated mainly by volunteers, including college students, residents and professionals within fishery agencies.

The centre will assist volunteers in their efforts to educate the public and promote salmon stewardship, all while rebuilding salmon populations on the North Coast.

Volunteers will host workshops and provide education programs to give Rupertites and visitors a basic understanding of salmon, their life cycle and links to sustainable coastal ecosystems.

“As they did with a generous donation

from the Community Investment Fund in 2010, the port authority has again affirmed the important role of environmental education and stewardship in our community. We are excited about the opportunities this centre will provide for engaging even more Prince Rupert residents in the restoration and improvement of local salmon habitat, as well as the value it adds to our growing tourism industry,” Neil Pilgrim, president of the Prince Rupert Salmon Enhancement Society and Oldfield Creek Fish Hatchery, said.

The hatchery was recently modernized with more than $45,000 of funding from a number of groups in the area, with the port’s donation helping finish the work.

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Sugar Shack back in 2014 Les Bucherons to highlight brunch

By Shaun Tomas PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The dates are set and the Association des Francophones et Francophiles du Nord-Ouest (AFFNO) has begun preparations for the Sugar Shack Festival d’Hiver.

The annual celebration of Francophone culture will take place from Jan. 23 to Jan. 25, with the Sugar Shack Brunch set for 11 a.m. on Jan. 25 at the Dick St. Louis Auditorium. The brunch will include traditional food of the Quebecois, including taffy-on-snow, and this year AFFNO has arranged a unique brand of entertainment for the event.

“This year we have booked Les Bucherons, or in English The Lumberjacks, which is a couple of crazy guys who play music from the traditional lumberjacks of old-town Quebec with things like wooden spoons, guitar and the accordion. They’re based out of Edmonton, but happen to be Quebecois,” explained AFFNO executive director Patrick Witwicki, noting the group will hold a workshop for any interested ticket

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“From everything I’ve heard, they’re really good. The kids love them, but they also have a sense of humour that parents can appreciate.”

This will be the fourth year for the Sugar Shack Brunch, and it is an event that has grown in popularity as time has passed.

“Last year was our best ever in terms of attendance. I estimate there was about 280 people there between people attending and volunteers,” said Witwicki.

Community garden proposed

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Maple taffy on snow is one of the unique treats at the Sugar Shack Brunch.

Crimestoppers is hoping that getting atrisk youth into gardening can help alleviate some issues of crime in the community.

The group will be applying for a $20,000 grant to purchase two 20-foot by 20-foot greenhouses at a space donated by Charles Hays Secondary. The idea was brought to council by Const. Matt Ericson to seek a letter of support. Ericson said he heard first-hand about the effectiveness of such a proposal from former Vancouver city councillor Peter Ladner during a recent community crime forum held at the University of British Columbia.

“The vision I see is the creation of a community garden that includes youth, gets them involved and gets buy-in from

them ... we can create something pretty amazing. We can get a farmer’s market, we can get direct sales to residents and I see possible involvement from the food fishery as well,” he told Prince Rupert council on Dec. 9, noting a successful community garden would give back to the community.

“Ideally I would like to see a board created that includes RCMP and youth involvement and to see the funds generated from the go into youth initiatives.”

Council got behind the idea and agreed to write a letter of support for the grant application, but Coun. Joy Thorkelson said she didn’t want to see this project interfere with similar work taking place.

“I think this is a good project, but you may want to have some links with the community garden on Ritchie Street,” she said.

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Healthy students focus of 60 Minute Kids’ Club

By Don Fennell VANCOUVER / Black Press

An hour a day of fitness can be made fun, especially when it is coupled with other healthy choices like eating right.

That’s the goal of the 60 Minute Kids’ Club, a fun and engaging online program designed to help get elementary schoolaged children active that is underway this year at Port Edward Elementary.

The 60 Minute Kids’ Club is now looking to expand its community reach by partnering with Black Press.

“Our strong commitment to healthy communities is well-served in our partnership with the 60 Minute Kids’ Club” said Randy Blair, president of Black Press’ Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island divisions.

“The benefits of active families are so numerous, it will deliver increasingly

great news”.

“We want to make (children being healthy) even more of a community effort,” says Gillian Thody, Western Canada manager of the 60 Minute Kids’ Club.

And that means engaging more parents on the importance of their children making healthy choices, while demonstrating healthy choices themselves.

These include physical literacy (playing for at least 60 minutes each day), eating healthy (including five or more vegetables and fruits daily and eliminating sugar and sweetened drinks), and cutting back on computer and TV time (two hours or less).

Two 60-day challenges and one 45day challenge are held throughout the school year, skipping over busy times and holidays.

The first challenge of the year from

Oct. 1 to Dec. 1 has just wrapped up, with the second challenge set to begin Jan. 15.

Schools across Canada participate at the same time. Schools can sign up for the challenge at www.60minkidsclub.org.

Each student logs in and tracks their own progress, receiving points for each log in, which aggregate under their school. This enables organizers to determine the most active kids, grades, schools, districts, regions and provinces across Canada.

The 60 Minute Kids’ Club, which is aligned with Canadian Sport for Life, originated in 2009 with Innovative Fitness, a personal training business. At that time 5,000 Kindergarten through Grade 6 students in five schools in B.C., Ontario and Nova Scotia participated in a pilot program which produced encouraging results.

In 2012, 70 schools in B.C.

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were involved and the program has now expanded to Alberta and Manitoba.

“We hope this year to engage 100 schools in B.C.,” says Thody.

To learn more about the 60 Minute Kids’ Club, visit www.60minkidsclub. org.

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- The homes on Fifth Aven ue West with the Roma lic Annunciation Churc n Cathoh in the distance, 1981.

The steeple on this church was removed by crane on February 8, 1992 to save the “1913 “ bell before the church was demolish ed. The original church bell donated by John Horne in 1911 wa s given to the church in Moricetown.

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- Many of the original ho mes remain unchang street. The new church ed on this was opened on June 5, 1993 and the bell tower contains the “19 13” bell. A new stainle ss steel cross custom designed and dona ted by parishioner Robe rt Gruber Sr. can be seen atop the presen t church behind the be ll tower.

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Riding meets pot petition goal

By Martina Perry PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

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While a campaign aiming to decriminalize the possession of marijuana didn’t get enough support province-wide to force a referendum, there were enough North Coast voters who agreed pot possession shouldn’t be a crime.

Trevor Kayzer, Sensible BC’s North Coast coordinator, said more than 1,700 signatures were collected in the riding, which consists of Prince Rupert, Port Edward, Haida Gwaii, Bella Bella, Bella Coola and the surrounding villages.

“We didn’t make [our goal of] 15 per cent, but we made 10 per cent plus a few hundred for cushion,” he said.

There were 32 canvassers registered to collect signatures on the North Coast, with Kayzer saying eight did most of the work in Prince Rupert.

While at the beginning of the 90-day signing period North Coast signatures were coming in slowly, Kayzer said he was confident all along the riding could reach the needed amount.

“We could see it was possible. The biggest surprise I had was the number of people saying they wouldn’t sign because they feared they would lose their job. That was pretty sad,” Kayzer said.

“I really appreciate the support Prince Rupert and the North Coast gave us. It’s great to see

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people exercise their democratic rights, which is why I was disappointed to see people who were afraid to sign.”

The campaign’s website states that Sensible BC will be launching another signature-gathering campaign in the “not-to-distant future”.

“I’m sad we didn’t do it overall in B.C., but it sounds as if Dana’s going to go at it again so we’ll have another kick at it,” Kayzer said.

The Sensible BC campaign proposed an amendment to the BC Legislature Police Act, instructing police not to spend any resources, money or time on cases of marijuana possession.

To make the amendment, the campaign needed to force a referendum on the subject with a signature petition.

Sensible BC needed to collect 300,000 signatures but received 210,000 signatures, which is two thirds of what was needed.

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Thursday, Aug. 29 • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Jennifer Rice, MLA North Coast Office Hours Tuesday to Friday 9:00 am to 4:30 pm North Coast Constituency Office 818 3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert 250-624-7734 or 1-866-624-7734 jennifer.rice.mla@leg.bc.ca

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All classified and classified display ads MUST BE PREPAID by either cash, VISA or Mastercard. When phoning in ads please have your VISA or Mastercard number ready 10 Family Announcements 20 Community Announcements 100 Employment 200 Service Guide 300 400 Pets 500 For Sale/ Wanted 600 Real Estate 700 Rentals 800 Automotive 900 Legals The Prince Rupert Northern View reserves the right to classify ads under appropriate headings and to set rates therefore and to determine page location.

The Prince Rupert Northern View reminds advertisers that it is against the provincial Human Rights Act to discriminate on the basis of children marital status and employment when placing “For Rent:� ads. Landlords can state no smoking preference.

The Prince Rupert Northern View reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement and to retain any answers directed to the News Box Reply Service, and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisement and box rental.

Box replies on “Hold� instructions not picked up within 10 days of expiry of an advertisement will be destroyed unless mailing instructions are received. Those answering Box Numbers are requested not to send original documents to avoid loss.

All claims of errors in advertisements must be received by the publisher within 30 days after the first publication.

It is agreed by the advertiser requesting space that the liability of the Prince Rupert Northern View in the event of failure to publish an advertisement as published shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for only one incorrect insertion for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect or omitted item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid for such advertising.

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DISCOVERY CHILDCARE is seeking a casual employee with a minimum of an Assistant Licence to Practice. Early Childhood Education or Infant/Toddler license to practice is a plus! Wage is based on education level. Please email ddcc@citytel.net, fax resume to 250-624-6345, or call Lisa at 250-624-6979

BUSY CONSTRUCTION Co. in Trail, B.C. is searching for an experienced Accounting clerk/ bookkeeper. Candidate is expected to be a self-starter and to be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge of Conac Pivot System is an asset and the ability to take on multiple roles is looked at positively.

Main responsibilities include: Accounts Payable - invoice transactions for goods received and prepare cheques when due; Payroll - collect payroll data daily and convert into daily tracking sheets, submittals and weekly payroll run.

Please send resume to: johnwkm@shawcable.com or call (250)364-1541 for further details.

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 Drivers, F/T, P/T needed for California & Arizona produce hauling, excellent pay and benefits+ safety bonus and home time. Call Jerry or Brian 1-877-539-1750.

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EQUIPMENT PARTS PERSON

Are you interested in excelling in a fast paced, challenging environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

A well established Prince George truck & equipment dealer is currently seeking EQUIPMENT PARTS PERSON to join our team. • This position pays $30.92 per hour for a Journeyman; all other Overtime is paid at double time. • Full dental and medical packages as well as an RRSP plan in place. • Long term commitment, including a training and career development program.

If you are a team player with a good work ethic, please forward resume to:

Jeff Morrison, Parts Manager 1995 Quinn Street Prince George, BC V2N 2X2 Fax: 250-562-6288 or by email: jmorrison@inland-group.com

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Employment Accounting/ Bookkeeping Bookkeeping services available. Call 250-627-8759

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Experienced parts person required immediately for James Western Star in Williams Lake.

Full time, competitive wages, benefits and signing bonus.

Fax resume to 250-398-6367 or email: nwejr@jamesws.com

In Memoriam

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PR: LOST Gold chain bracelet. Missing since about Nov. 26th. Reward offered. Family keepsake. Call 250-624-5860.

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Leading stations in the market, 101.3 The River and 99.3 The Drive, seeking a qualified Radio Sales Professional to manage and grow our business. This is not an entry level Sales job. You will be working with seasoned broadcast professionals, an established client list in the fastest growing economy in Canada.

If you are a highly organized, self-motivated sales professional with a winning attitude, proven track record of sales success and a passion for superior client service, we want you. Our success is measured through your success; we provide training and plenty of sales support, to ensure you are working to your full potential achieving aggressive sales goals. .

The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, Prince George Division is the most influential marketing group in North Central BC. Three high traffic websites, two radio and three TV stations offer local and national advertisers effective solutions to their marketing needs.

Sales Representatives for 101.3 The River & 99.3 The Drive enjoy an attractive commission structure, benefits and plenty of opportunity for advancement within the Jim Pattison Broadcast organization. Compensation reflective of experience.

Please send your Resume, Cover letter and a completed copy of the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group New Applicant Self ID form by December 29th, 2013

Lost & Found PR: LOST 4-yr-old cat. Unique looking brown female tabby named Baby. Missing since Nov. 23 from Brett Pl. She is very much missed. If found pls. call 624-2281 (home) or 624-9624 (work).

Rare Opportunity with Jim Pattison Broadcast Group

Our New Applicant Self ID form is available for download at www.jpbroadcast.com/

A thousand times we needed you A thousand times we cried If love alone could have saved you you never would have died A heart of gold stopped beating two twinkling eyes closed to rest God broke our hearts to prove he only takes the best.

Never a day goes by that you are not in our hearts and minds.

We love you Dad, from Christine, Kenny, Gary, Angel and grand-daughters Tara and Jade-Lynn

selfidform.pdf and should be completed and attached to all employment applications.

Please note your completed forms will be kept confidential.

Kelli Moorhead, General Sales Manager Jim Pattison Broadcast Group, Prince George Division 2nd Floor, 1810 3rd Avenue, Prince George, BC V2M 1G4 Email: kmoorhead@ckpg.com www.ckpgebusinessreport.com Learn more about our vibrant City of Prince George at http://www.initiativespg.com/Live_Work_Play/index.php As part of the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group’s Employment Equity Policy we encourage women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to identify themselves as this may be to their advantage in helping us correct under-representation of those groups in our company.

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Employment

Employment

Employment

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

GENERAL LABOURERS

OIL & GAS INDUSTRY GUARANTEED Job Placement

• Labourers • Tradesmen • Class 1 Drivers

Call 24Hr. Free Recorded Message 1-888-213-2854 KITIMAT

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Prince Rupert Subway Full-time permanent food counter attendants needed for day and night shift work.

Starting wage $10.75/hr.

Benefit pkg. available to deserving candidates.

Duties: greeting customers, taking orders, food prep, making sandwiches, sweeping & mopping, etc.

Submit resume to: Mr. Naripjit Sahdra 601 2nd Avenue West, P.R. Phone - 250-627-1561 Fax - 250-627-8881 Email - naripjit@yahoo.com The Prince Rupert Library seeks a youth (15-30) for CAP Youth Intern Position.

Duties include Patron Internet Service and website work. Strong interpersonal skills are an asset. This is a temporary, fulltime position.

Full job description available www.princerupertlibrary.ca Submit resume with hand-written cover letter to: Chief Librarian, Joe Zelwietro by 5pm, Dec. 24, 2013. Only

the Short List will be contacted.

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WANTED F/T Cook at SUSHI DEN Rest. 609 abbott st. vancouver. 2 yrs. exp.high school diploma. wage: $2240/mth.40hrs/wk. apply: sushiden94@gmail.com duties: cook japanese meal,plan menu, create item. staff training.

Trades, Technical JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages, relocation allowance, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop.

Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info at: hannachrysler.ca.

Fax 403-854-2845; Email: chrysler@telusplanet.net.

Services

Financial Services ANNACIS ISLAND Pawnbrokers open ‘till midnight 7 days a week. 604-540-1122. Cash loans for Jewellery, Computers, Smartphones, Games, Tools etc. #104-1628 Fosters Way at Cliveden. annacisislandpawnbrokers.com

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Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Financial Services

Garage Sales

Apt/Condo for Rent

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Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

PR 236 CORMORANT RD. Sun, Dec. 15: 9 am - 2 pm & Mon, Dec. 16: 4-7pm. Fishing rods & reels, camp stoves, junior hockey gear & skates, DVDs, kids’ VHS movies, books, remote control toys w/chargers, alum. boat rack for p/u, water cooler, coffee maker w/built-in grinder, blender, clothing, kids’ winter boots.

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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Kenmore washer - Excellent condition. $90. 250-624-5559.

PR: Tools, firearms, furniture.

Call 250-624-2549.

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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We are looking for a self motivated individual with excellent communication skills. MacCarthy GM will provide training to the successful candidate. We offer an above earnings potential and a great working environment. Please forward your resume to: employment@maccarthygm.com.

Fax to: 250-635-6915 or deliver in person Attention General Manager to MacCarthy GM 5004 Highway 16 West, Terrace, B.C. V8G 5S5

Rentals Duplex / 4 Plex P.R: Avail. immed. 3 bedroom fully reno’d lower duplex, elec. heat. $750/mo. 604-339-9278 or 250-624-4331.

CLIFF SIDE APARTMENTS 1123-1137 Borden Street Adult-oriented.

Quiet location with harbour view.

Heat and hot water included.

Minutes walking to downtown and hospital.

References required.

1, 2, or 3 bedroom suites.

Some furnished.

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Apartment Furnished NEWLY Renovated 2 bedroom suite close to hospital.

Includes covered parking, F/S, microwave, W/D, cable and WiFi. N/S, N/P, $800/mo, hydro extra. E-mail James at j.p.ken@hotmail.com.

Pt Ed: FURNISHED 2 bdrm w/laundry, electric heat incl. $1,000/mo.Avail. Dec. 15. Call Lynn Chivers 250-627-1414.

Homes for Rent PR: 1 bedroom suite. $500 per/mo. Adult oriented, no pets. Also Bachelor suite. Mature tenants only! $525/mo.

References required. Call 250627-1715 or 250-624-5955 PR 3 Bdrm, 1.5 bath near CHHS w/large single garage, W/D available.$900/mo. negotiable. Leave msg. at 1-604780-8483. Available Dec. 1.

PR Atlin Ave 3bdrm+den rancher, ensuite, W/D, dishwasher, fireplace, N/S, pets negotiable, elec H/W, N/G heat. $950/month + utilities.

Available Feb. 1, 2014. Email zapco@shaw.ca or call (250) 627-8313.

PR: House w/3 bdrms for rent.

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

Mark @ 250-622-2203

Real Estate

Real Estate

Property Management

RENTALS AVAILABLE

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

Office: (250) 624-5800 Suite 5 - 342 3 Ave. West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L5

Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

Buying or Selling Real Estate?

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

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Rentals

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Rentals

Transportation

Homes for Rent

Rooms for Rent

Townhouses

Boats

Skyline Manor

www.princerupertrooms.com

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

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Rooms Starting At $59/Daily, $299/Weekly, $799/Monthly, Contractors Welcome All-Inclusive. 250-600-1680

Suites, Upper

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

1989 SUN RUNNER boat.

21.5 feet, 125 aq Volvo inboard motor, Merq leg, excellent running condition. $7000 (250) 698-7533 leave a message we will call you back.

PR Suite available. Currently being renovated. 5 bdrm suite. new paint, new full bath. 2 half baths. Lrg kitchen, dining rm, entertainment rm.$2,000/mo. great for construction crew or out of town workers. Working people only need apply. Refs.

Call Frank 250-627-7001.

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PACIFIC NORTHERN GAS LTD.

APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF 2014 REVENUE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PNG-WEST SERVICE AREA

NOTICE OF REVENUE REQUIREMENTS APPLICATION THE APPLICATION On November 29, 2013, Pacific Northern Gas Ltd. (PNG) filed its 2014 Revenue Requirements Application with the British Columbia Utilities Commission (Commission), pursuant to sections 58 to 61, 89 and 90 of the Utilities Commission Act (Act), seeking Commission approval to, among other things, increase delivery rates as a result of increases in cost of service and decreased deliveries to some customer classes (Application). The Application also seeks interim relief to allow PNG to amend its rates on an interim and refundable basis, effective January 1, 2014, pending the hearing of the Application and orders subsequent to that hearing.

The delivery rate increase is estimated to be approximately $0.348 per GJ for a residential customer.

This represents an increase of 3.0 percent compared to the 2013 delivery rate. The delivery rate increase for a small commercial customer is estimated to be $0.270 per GJ corresponding to an increase of 2.7 percent compared to the 2013 delivery rate. The Granisle propane delivery rate increase for a residential customer is estimated to be $0.247 per GJ corresponding to an increase of 3.8 percent compared to the 2013 delivery rate.

Based on the gas cost recovery and Gas Cost Variance Account rate riders effective October 1, 2013 thru December 31, 2013, the overall average bundled rate increase for a typical residential customer consuming 68.7 GJ per year is 3.8 percent, an increase of $48 per year. Similarly, for a small commercial customer consuming 302.4 GJ per year, the increase is 4.0 percent or $189 per year and for Granisle propane customers consuming 53.5 GJ per year the overall average bundled rate increase is 1.0 percent, an increase of $13 per year.

THE REGULATORY PROCESSES The Commission wishes to hear from affected parties before determining the public process necessary for the disposition of the Application.

Commission Order G-208-13 establishes a Preliminary Regulatory Timetable for the review of the Application. The detailed Preliminary Regulatory Timetable can be reviewed on the Commission’s website at www.bcuc.com under Current Applications.

PUBLIC INSPECTION OF THE APPLICATION The Application and supporting material will be made available for inspection at public libraries in Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Houston, Smithers, Burns Lake, Vanderhoof and Fort St. James, and at the Head Office of PNG at Suite 950, 1185 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC V6E 4E6, and at the British Columbia Utilities Commission, Sixth Floor, 900 Howe Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2N3.

The Application will also be available for viewing on the PNG website at www.png.ca, (www.png. ca/ir_utilities.cfm) and on the Commission’s website at www.bcuc.com, which also contains detailed materials related to the Application including Commission Orders and Intervener materials.

REGISTERING TO PARTICIPATE Persons who expect to actively participate in the review process should register as Interveners.

Interveners will receive copies of the Application, all correspondence and filed documents. Persons not expecting to actively participate should register with the Commission as Interested Parties and will receive the Commission’s Decision.

Interveners and Interested Parties must inform the Commission Secretary, in writing or by online web registration, by Tuesday, December 31, 2013 of their intention to become Interveners or Interested Parties with respect to the Application.

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If you can get the copy and bookings in earlier it will be greatly appreciated.

Any late ads and bookings stand as great chance of not getting in the paper Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns

All submissions and/or correspondence received from active participants or the general public relating to the Application will be placed on the public record and posted to the Commission’s website.

FURTHER INFORMATION For further information, please contact Erica Hamilton, Commission Secretary, or Philip Nakoneshny, Director, Rates, as follows: Telephone: Facsimile: E-mail:

(604) 660-4700 or (BC Toll Free) 1-800-663-1385 (604) 660-1102 commission.secretary@bcuc.com

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An open letter to our valued customers CityWest has made the difficult decision to exit the cellular business. This was a big decision to make, and it was not one we took lightly; in fact, over the past few years, we have been looking for ways to rejuvenate our cell business and improve your services.

Recently, however, it became clear that we would not be able to offer the latest smartphone technology without a significant financial investment.

Our cell customers have been the most loyal customers of any company; these are the people who drove us to pursue every possible option in an attempt to upgrade our network and offer smartphones. I am well aware how long these customers have been waiting for us to release the latest smartphone technology, and I thank them for their patience.

It was with our customers in mind that we decided to partner with TELUS, a provider who is able to provide the latest smartphones, and a company that is committed to expanding wireless coverage along the Highway 16 corridor in the coming years. TELUS is well aware how long our cell customers have been waiting for smartphones, and they have some great deals for people who would like to make the switch. As such, we will be helping our cell customers make the transition to migrate to TELUS by providing them with some space to sell these phones in our flagship store in downtown Prince Rupert. This temporary storefront opened today, and will be open over the next few months to give our customers a convenient option when they switch.

For those with a CityWest phone, our network will still be in operation for a few months. However, there will be a day when our network will be shut down. We do not yet know the exact date right now, and that is why I strongly encourage

you to take advantage of TELUS’ great deals as soon as possible so you are not inconvenienced by this change in the future.

For the last few years, our expertise has been in the wireline business. As the saying goes, when one door closes, another opens. Although we are exiting the cell business, CityWest is on the cusp of some tremendous opportunities. We have branched out into other areas, and by transitioning out of cell, we will be able to focus our energies on developing some exciting new products, which we’ll be announcing later in 2014.

I would like to close this letter by thanking you, our valued customers, as well as all the CityWest employees who have been with us since we built the network in the early 1990s. At the time, our network was the only cell phone network west of Prince George. I was one of the people who built that network, and I am very proud to have been able to offer our customers such advanced technology. This company has always endeavoured to offer our customers leading-edge technology in all our product lines, but we could not continue to offer this as the cell industry evolved.

Since we could no longer give our customers what they wanted, we decided to find a company who could give our customers what they wanted in the wireless industry. Hence, our partnership with TELUS. As you can imagine, deciding to exit out of the cell business is one of the most difficult decisions I have ever made, but I am confident that it is the right decision for our customers, for our employees, and for our shareholder.

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Haida Gwaii VOL. 8 no. 49

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By Cpl. Glenn Breckon PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The Masset RCMP responded to 33 calls for service this past week. This included four drunk in public files, four theft files and four breach of peace/causing a disturbance files. Details of some of the calls the Masset RCMP responded to include: On Dec. 3, the Masset RCMP responded to a collision on Hwy 16 south of Masset. A vehicle traveling northbound went off road left approximately five kilometers south of Masset.

There was no injures to the occupants however the vehicle was heavily damaged. The roads were very icy at the time and are believed to be a contributing factor. People are reminded to drive with caution when the possibility of ice exists on the roadway.

The Masset RCMP conducted a number of check stops in Masset and Port Clements on the night of Dec. 7 as part of National Impaired Driving Enforcement Day and the kick off to the Christmas Counterattack Season. There was approximately 155 vehicles checked over the evening. A few warnings were given for failing to produce drivers licences, however members did not come across any impaired driving related offences. It was a very positive sign to see people making smart choices as there was a number of Christmas parties happening that evening and lots of traffic on the road.

Masset RCMP received a possible attempted fraud complaint this week. A person received a call from a 1-800 number and spoke to someone who said they were from Statistics Canada who then began requesting personal information about the person. The person did not believe it was Statistics Canada on the phone, thus did not provide the information and contacted RCMP. Masset RCMP are investigating. As a general precaution in this day and age it is a good practice not to release personal information to anyone you do not know or can not verify. If you are the subject of this type of phone call or potential scam please contact the RCMP. On Dec. 8, the Masset RCMP assisted the Healthy Communities Group in serving a Christmas dinner in the basement of the green church in Masset. The members thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to serve the group and had a great time doing so. The dinner was great and so were the goodies!

Saying thanks Jeff Vinnick / Special to The Northern View

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Regional district to protest ferry cuts

By Martina Perry PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The Skeena — Queen Charlotte Regional District (SQCRD) is making sure the provincial government hears North Coast residents loud and clear when they say BC Ferries sailing cuts are unacceptable.

The board has decided to participate in a protest in January against the planned schedule cuts and have decided to travel down south to approach Premier Christy Clark if the government does not respond to the board’s request for a meeting within a month.

“We need to demonstrate that we’re more than unhappy and that this is a terrible impact on us,” said Queen Charlotte Mayor Carol Kulesha.

The idea of a protest sprouted from Evan Putterill, director of Sandspit, who informed the board of a demonstration the Sunshine Coast Regional District

(SCRD) will be holding on Jan. 18 and said the SQCRD should join in on the day of action.

The SCRD’s event will see protesters lining Highway 101 at nine different locations, with participants being asked to bring letters they have written along so organizers can pass them along to the Premier.

“If we turn it into a coast-wide protest, it might be more effective,” Putteril said.

“In order to build momentum, [we need to put] our stamp on this. The quicker we get on, the quicker another regional district might get on,” he said.

While the regional district is unsure at this time exactly how it will participate, the board has confirmed it will be partaking in some way. In the meantime, staff has been directed to get in contact with the SCRD to get more information on the protest movement.

Furthermore, Prince Rupert

Director Anna Ashley suggested the regional district take a more aggressive approach to get a meeting with Premier Clark.

The SQCRD agreed to write a letter requesting a meeting with Clark on the subject at its last meeting in November, a tactic Ashley said the board has used in the past with little effect.

“If we don’t get an answer soon, we should go down there and knock on the bloody door. Why should we wait for them ... when it’s something this important,” Ashley said.

“I’m tired of waiting.”

The board agreed that if it doesn’t hear back about a meeting by the next board meeting in January, members will go down themselves and will invite other coastal regional districts.

The planned sailing reductions were announced in November, with the North Coast seeing the highest number of reductions.

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The family of Dave Martin has created a plaque to honour the best decorated boat in the annual Sailpast event, which was started by Dave more than three decades ago.

The family recognized this year’s Sailpast winner, Miss Yolande, last week, presenting the Dudoward/Reece family with the plaque at a small ceremony. The award was created as a way to recognize Dave’s contribution to Winterfest following his passing in 2012.

Dave was a longtime resident of Prince Rupert who inaugurated the Sailpast 32 years ago as a way to show appreciation to the community for its support of Rescue 15.

“Rescue 15 was developed after there was a couple bad accidents in the seas around Prince Rupert. At that time there was no Coast Guard Auxiliary ... so Dave and his friends went out at night in all kinds of weather to get people out of the water,” Jean Martin, Dave’s wife, said.

“Despite being a slap dash organization, they did some really great work,” Jim Martin, Dave’s son, said, adding Rescue 15 received a small amount of funding for fuel, but otherwise operated on donations.

“They were really grateful to the community for coming up with money

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From left: Dave Martin’s daughter Sheila Seidemann, granddaughter Robyn, daughterin-law Trudy, son Jim and wife Jean presented the new Winterfest Sailpast Best Decorated Boat plaque to this year’s winners (also from left) Marty Dudoward, daughter Kaylyn Dudoward, mom Kristi Reece and Martina Dudoward. The plaque was created in honour of Dave Martin, who created Sailpast 32 years ago.

by donations for them to buy a zodiac so they could go ashore because their boats couldn’t.”

Decorated with Christmas lights and a sound system, Dave, Jean, their daughter Sheila and others sailed up and down the harbour in Dave’s boat in midDecember.

“It was a pretty horrible night with rain and wind,” Jean said.

Jim wasn’t onboard with his family that night, but was able to see and hear them from the shore.

“We were watching up the street from our house. It was a single boat going up the harbour with the wind blowing. It was black and all you could see was this little light rocking back and forth and you could hear some noise coming from

it,” he said.

Jean said the crew could also see people on shore.

“Up on some of the overlooking hills you could see lights coming on outside houses and people standing outside and singing,” Jean said, adding the wind carried the sounds of Christmas carols to people on land.

The following year, more people joined the Martin’s on the water with Sailpast eventually growing and becoming part of the annual Winterfest celebration.

This year Miss Yolande, a commercial fishing boat, was chosen as best decorated boat. Marty Dudoward, Kristi Reece and their daughters Martina and Kaylyn were presented with the new plaque last week.

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The group appeared to be yelling and pushing each other. As police began to ascertain what was transpiring, a person in the crowd yelled that there was a man who was brandishing a large kitchen knife. Police immediately turned their attention to the individual that had been identified.

The man began to advance towards police in a threatening manner with the knife still in hand.

After several attempts commanding that he drop the knife, compliance was received and he was taken into custody without further incident.

This man has been identified as a Prince Rupert area man and is currently being held in custody.

He is scheduled to make his first appearance on Dec. 16 at the Prince Rupert Provincial Law Court for alleged charges relating to Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Assault with a Weapon and four counts of Breach of Recognizance.

“Due to the quick thinking of the police officer involved and their ability to deescalate the situation, we are thankful that this event ended peacefully and without further incident,” said Const. Matt Ericson, spokesman for the Prince Rupert RCMP. “Without this member’s sound judgement this circumstance could have had potentially devastating consequences.”

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Bob McHugh tire will perform about the What makes a BC winter same as a good summer tire. road trip uniquely challengAnd a half-worn summer tire… well, let’s ing (and interesting) is that it’s possible not go there! to experience all (or most) of the above When road traction conditions are poor, conditions, in a same-day drive. try to avoid asking tires to do more than Even if daytime temperatures are mild, one job at a time – specifically, don’t overnight temperatures typically drop steer and brake at the same time. Start close to or below the freezing mark on a braking sooner and try to get all braking regular basis. done while the vehicle is in a straight line, Your car’s tires are what keep you on the in advance of a turn. Steady and smooth road and out of the ditch. Before you set steering actions work best and use a out today, be it to work or to pay a visit gentle push on the gas pedal as you exit to friends or family across the province, the turn. please check your tires.

According to ICBC, about one-in-25 Below seven degrees Celsius, the rubber crashes in BC are caused by wildlife colcompound used in a winter tire (or lisions. Although they tend to be more all-weather tire) remains softer and active in spring and fall, they can be offers better traction qualities than attracted by roadside vegetation and an all-season or summer tire. you need to be extra watchful for A winter or all-weather tire is wildlife during the dusk and dawn. marked with a mountain/snow-

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New Jeep Cherokee The Chrysler group is on a tear these days with month after month of consecutive growth and awards to back it up.

Who would have thought a few short years ago that Chrysler, of the Detroit Three, would be in second place in Canada, just slightly behind Ford and well ahead of General Motors.

Most surprising is that the strong sales have established without have a vehicle to compete in the fastest growing The starting segment, the compact SUV. Now, with price is the best the introduction of on the market, the this all-new Jeep technology is second Cherokee, Chrysler has something to to none, the ride is take on establish smoother and quieter players like the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V than the competition and Toyota RAV4. and the interior a Looks class above .

Some might not remember the old Zack Spencer boxy Cherokee that was sold in the 1990s; it was a very simple design that appealed to diehard Jeep enthusiasts. This new Cherokee is trying to win over new buyers, not just the Jeep faithful. It might look a bit odd at first but when you are in its presence, the design actually grows on you to a pint that it has a futuristic, very modern twist on an iconic nameplate.

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There is a special Trailhawk version of this Cherokee that has been designed specifically for offroad, with higher front and rear bumpers to help it traverse ditches and climb mountains. The more practical base front wheel drive (FWD) model starts at $23,495 and is the lowest priced vehicle in the compact SUV class. The All wheel drive (AWD) model is also a value leader and starts at $25,695 Inside The Cherokee is covered in soft-touch materials, comfortable seats and a large touch screen in the centre of the dash for connectivity. The base screen is 5-inches but a larger 8.4-inch screen is available on the $29,995 Limited model. In addition, all models get a second 3.5-inch screen imbedded in the instrument cluster that is fully programmable and provides custom readouts.

The back seat isn’t huge but the seats again are On-road or off-road, the 2014 Jeep Cherokee is in a class of its own.

Zack Spencer contoured nicely and provide good comfort. They also slide forward to elongate the cargo area if California, I can report that the transmission is so cabin or skiing. The downside is the added weight larger objects need to be carried. The rest of the smooth and refined that the driver forgets there of the V6 makes it less nimble compared to the dash has a stylish design that is a good combiis so much at work. The up side is the Cherokee is 4-cylinder but both are excellent choices. nation of the bigger Grand Cherokee and the capable of 9.6.L/100km in the city and 6.4L on the In addition to carving though the mountains, I functional Dodge Journey. Sweeping lines and highway. had a chance to drive over them in the Trailhawk attention to detail make this a class leader in terms The 4-cylinder engine is a great choice for commutoff-road model. This really is the enthusiast version; of style and design. ers and the handling is crisp and sure-footed, more it had no problem scampering up anything it came Drive like a sedan than an SUV. The optional V6 engine across from big boulders, to sand and mud.

Not content to use existing engines and transmisis the first application of the 3.2L V6 Pentastar Verdict sion in this new Cherokee, Chrysler is showcasing engine. The bigger 3.6L is used across the Chrysler The starting price is the best on the market, the brand new technology in this compact SUV, profamily but this newly developed, smaller version is technology is second to none, and the ride is viding good fuel economy and value. All trim levels wonderful value as it is only $1,300 more to equip smoother and quieter than the competition and the come standard with a 9-speed automatic transmis- it on any Cherokee, from the least expensive FWD interior class above. The styling does take a while sion. That’s right, nine gears, the very first vehicle model to the most expensive AWD trim. to get used to but it does look better in person. on the planet to come with this many cogs. Having For $1,300, you get 271hp and a lot more grunt a chance to drive it with the base 184hp 2.4L for passing and highway runs. This would be the zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca 4-cylinder through the canyons outside of Malibu choice if you do a lot of highway driving to the

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Mazda bagged three of twelve “Best New” 2014 model year category awards just announced by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC).

The triple award sweep Mazda’s triple (Mazda3, Mazda3 Sport award sweep had and Mazda6) had to taste to taste extra sweet extra sweet as Mazda only had three entries in as Mazda only had a field of over fifty vehicle entries. This also positions three entries in a field of over 50 Mazda with three (of the final eight) contenders for vehicle entries overall 2014 Canadian Car of the Year.

Bob McHugh The 2014 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year Award Sandra Lemaitre, National Manager, Public Relations, Mazda Canada with awards and winning cars. was also narrowed down to four “Best New” category

Eric Novak, Modern Media Perspectives award winners: the stylish all-new Jeep Cherokee (SUV/ CUV under $35K), great value Kia Sorrento (SUV/CUV the revamped Kia Soul. A new and softer rendition of its Best New Luxury Car (over $50k): Infiniti Q50 Hybrid $35K to $60K), luxurious Acura MDX (SUV/CUV over offbeat five-door wagon-like design plus numerous other Best New Sports/Performance: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray $60K) and the tough-as-nails GMC Sierra 1500 pickup. refinements helped the surprisingly practical Soul out-perBest New Prestige Car: Mercedes-Benz S Class AJAC award wins in both Best New Small Car categoform the competition. The new Kia Sorento notched an Best New SUV/CUV (under $35k): Jeep Cherokee ries (under $21K and over $21K), gives the Mazda3, in even more impressive victory, as it was achieved in a Best New SUV/CUV ($35k to $60k): Kia Sorento various forms, an impressive total of nine trophies over highly competitive light-luxury SUV/CUV category ahead Best New SUV/CUV (over $60k): Acura MDX its ten year history. The Mazda6 is also a repeat winner, of some renowned competitive products.

Pickup: GMC Sierra 1500 with previous category wins in 2009, 2005 and 2004, its The AJAC awards are based on a methodical secret ballot introductory year. Both the new Mazda3 and Mazda6 are voting process that was completed by over eighty journalThe accounting firm KPMG tabulated the ballots and the now SKYACTIV-equipped vehicles and offer outstanding ist members following a five-day, hands-on driving event results were kept confidential until the public announcefuel economy. known as “TestFest”, which was held earlier this year in ment. The full voting result and comparative data will This was also a good awards event for General Motors, Niagara Falls, Ontario. Same-day, back-to-back evaluations be posted to the AJAC website (ajac.ca). Consumers are the recipient of two AJAC trophies in very different vehicle were performed on handling, performance and off-road urged to use the data as a resource buying guide when categories. In addition to the Best New Pickup Award, courses (where applicable), and on public roads. shopping for a new vehicle. the 2014 Corvette Stingray was also voted the Best New The twelve category winners now go on to compete for sports Performance Car. “This is a monumental step for Here’s a complete list of all twelve categories winners: the top honour of being either the 2014 Canadian Car of the Chevrolet brand and the first all-new Corvette, since

the Year or the 2014 Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year. the first Corvette ... we couldn’t be prouder of it,” said Best New Small Car (under $21k): Mazda3 The overall winners will be declared on Thursday, February Rob Assimakopoulus, GM Director of Marketing, during his Best New Small Car (over $21k): Mazda3 Sport 13, 2014 at the beginning of media day at the Canadian acceptance speech.

Best New Family Car (under $30k): Kia Soul International Auto Show in Toronto.

The other double-award winning manufacturer was Kia. Best New Family Car (over $30k): Mazda6 The Best New Family Car under $30,000 award went to Best New Luxury Car (under $50k): Lexus IS 350 RWD bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

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Roof of snow Watched a guy labour for 20 minutes the other day scraping the ice from his windshield, side and rear windows.

Then he jumped in his car and took off without paying any attention to the snow on the car roof. I figured that ten minutes into his journey the snow would slide down onto his windshield, obscuring his vision and thus putting him at risk of collision with some other innocent road user.

Stupid. Stupid. Stupid.

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A very stylish design, Kia’s Fuel economy: new “design language”, FWD 2.4L: 10.4/7.1 L/100 km blending emotion and so(city/highway) phistication, is the thought FWD 3.3L: 11.4/8.0 L/100 km behind this design. Swept (city/highway) I was very surprise AWD 2.4L: 10.9/7.8 L/100 km back headlights with a molded front bumper. (city/highway) to see this many Projector style headlights AWD 3.3L: 11.9/8.4 L/100 km features offered and integrated turn signal (city/highway) as their standard lights on the side mirrors Warranty support: make this cross-over SUV 5 year/ 100,000 km worry-free package. stand out comprehensive warranty Interior 5 year/ 100,000 km powerIan Harwood The driver seat is an 8 way train power adjustable with 5 year/ 100,000 km roadside lumbar support and offers heating, and the assistance rear seats are a 60/40 split folding. There Roadworthy: is also an option to add a third row which My tester was the Sorento LX. I found the would be a 50/50 split. There is a AM/FM/ vehicle to handle very nicely around town.

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Guenter Hoernig, of Penticton, asked: “What would you gain by, say, increasing the limits by 10 or 20 km/h? A half an hour earlier in Vancouver? Well, if you don’t have that extra 30 minutes, perhaps you should take the plane.

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1. Shop at any of the participating merchants (Look for the “Shop Prince Rupert” logo in ads throughout Prince Rupert Northern View or visit www.thenorthernview.com and click on the Shop Prince Rupert link) 2. Bring down your receipts from the participating merchants to Northern View, located at 737 Fraser Street, Prince Rupert, B.C. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For every $50 in receipts brought in from the participating merchants, you will receive an entry form. Reciepts can be added together to equal the $50.

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Home Hardware Rock & Soul Belmont Mackenzie Furniture No. 1 Catering Seasport Marine Seasport Clothing Rupert Meats Amante Home Supplies / Third Ave Coffee Databoy

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J&E Tackle Maverick Foods City Furniture Cow Bay Gift Galley RUPERT SQUARE MALL PARTICIPATING MERCHANTS Archibald Clarke & Defieux, Dollarama, Express News, Fields Home Hardware Building Centr e Lottery Centre,

Marks Work Wearhouse Mr. Natural, Naomi’s Grill No. 1 Restaurant, Quadra Travel Raven’s Professional Piercing & Tattoos, Reitmans, Royal LePage, Shoppers Drug Mart Walmart Warehouse One the Jean Store The Source Look for more merchants as the contest continues

Receipts must be from a participating merchant and dated between November 13, 2013 to December 18, 2013 before noon to qualify. No purchase necessary.

Pick up a entry form at the Prince Rupert Northern View, maximum one entry form per person, per day. Employees of the participating merchants are eligible to win, but are unable to submit receipts for entry forms from their place of employment. Employees of the Northern View are not eligible to win. Contest runs from November 13, 2013 to noon on December 18, 2013. $1,000 in cash plus all other prizes will be drawn at 1 p.m. Friday, December 20, 2013 at the Northern View. Entrants can only win one prize. If a name is chosen twice, a redraw will occur immediately. Prizes must be accepted as awarded. The Northern View reserves the right make changes if deemed necessary and will make all final judgements in any discrepancy or dispute.

PRINCE RUPERT

737 Fraser Street 250-624-8088 Fax 250-624-8085 www.thenorthernview.com

www.thenorthernview.com

B10 • Northern View • December 18, 2013

Charles Hays Rainmakers Senior Boys Basketball Team

Perry Terrell

#5 Charles Hays Rainmakers

#7

Saul Rudderham

#8

Aero TrAding Co. LTd

Position: Forward Height: 6’ Grade: 12 Favourite Player: Derek Rose

ConstruCtion Ltd.

General ContraCtor: For all your buildinG needs

Phone: 250.627.8788 email: rupwoodsteel@gmail.com

Charles Hays Rainmakers

1080 Skeena drive, Port edward 250-628-3227

Charles Hays Rainmakers

Charles Hays Rainmakers

Position: Guard Height: 6’1” Grade: 11 Favourite Player: Michael Jordan

250.624.4327 Jacob Gruber Position: Forward Height: 5’9” Grade: 11 Favourite Player: Kobe Bryant

Good Times Games & Electronics • Games, Collectables & Toys • Computers Sales & Services • Rental Computers & Video Game Room

302 2nd Ave West • 250-622-COOL (2665)

Jacob Henry Position: Guard Height: 5’9” Grade: 11 Favourite Player: Stephan Currie

Joe’s Autobody repAir

Complete Autobody Repairs phone: 250-624-5536 * fax: 250-627-4702 1003 Saskatoon Ave, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4P1

Charles Hays Rainmakers

#4

Position: Guard Height: 5’7” Grade: 11 Favourite Player: Steve Nash

#3

#6 Charles Hays Rainmakers

250.624.6771 www.cresthotel.bc.ca

222 West First Ave, Prince Rupert

Paul Cavin

#9 Charles Hays Rainmakers

Position: Guard Height: 5’7” Grade: 11 Favourite Player: Derek Rose

#2 Charles Hays Rainmakers

Rosendo Massacol

Charles Hays Rainmakers

#1

Liam Gamble Position: Guard Height: 5’8” Grade: 11 Favourite Player: Carmelo Anthony

Port City Ford SaleS

Good Luck Rainmakers

Dlr #30404 250-624-3673 970 SASKATOON AVE, PRINCE RUPERT

Kyle Alexee Position: Guard Height: 5’10” Grade: 12 Favourite Player: Steve Nash

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

Terrace Dealer #81113

www.maccarthygm.com

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

Brett Thompson Position: Forward Height: 6’ Grade: 11 Favourite Player: Kevin Love

Dick Bury Hair Design 219 3rd St Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3J9 (250) 624-4953

www.thenorthernview.com

December 18, 2013 • Northern View • B11

Charles Hays Rainmakers Senior Boys Basketball Team

Rainbow 250-624-8200 Or

chRysleR DoDge Jeep ltD.

TOll Free 1-877-624-8207 1105 Chamberlin avenue - Dl #24707

rainbowb@citytel.net • www.rainbowchrysler.ca

Open 6 Days a Week Mon-Sat 8am-5pm

Garret Kobza Position: Forward Height: 6’ Grade: 12 Favourite Player: James Arden

250.624.9298 Suite 6 - 342 3rd Ave W.

www.gordonkobza.com

#15

Position: Asst. Coach Favourite Player: Magic Johnson

Position: Guard Height: 5’9” Grade: 12 Favourite Player: Aaron Craft

#12

250-624-1141

Justin McCHESNEY

#23

NSK CoNtraCtiNg Ltd. Excavators, Backhoe and dump trucks

Nick Komadina

Position: Forward Height: 6’9” Grade: 10 Favourite Player: Kevin Durant

Go Rainmakers Go! Prince Rupert - 527-3rd W - 624-5231 Complimentary 1-888-738-2211

Mel Bishop

Charles Hays Rainmakers

Charles Hays Rainmakers

Ryan Bishop

Marcus Komadina

Charles Hays Rainmakers

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Charles Hays Rainmakers

Position: Guard Height: 5’8” Grade: 11 Favourite Player: Jeremy Lin

#11

Position: Coach Favourite Player: “Pistol Pete” Maravich

Prince Rupert

Charles Hays Rainmakers

Charles Hays Rainmakers

#13

Kevin Rioux

Charles Hays Rainmakers

Charles Hays Rainmakers

#10

Kennan Phal Position: Forward Height: 6’3” Grade: 11 Favourite Player: Luke Walton

Outboard Marina & Clothing 295 1st Ave. East, Prince Rupert, BC

John Sampson Position: Guard Height: 6’ Grade: 12 Favourite Player: Michael Jordan

(250) 624-3300

735 1st Ave West, Prince Rupert

HOME GAME SCHEDULE

Friday, Jan. 3 Saturday, Jan 4 Friday, Jan. 31 Sunday, Feb. 2 Friday, Feb. 7 Saturday, Feb. 8 Come out and cheer on your CHSS Rainmakers!

www.thenorthernview.com

B12 • Northern View • December 18, 2013

Winter Service Special • Oil, lube and filter • Rotate tires • Brake inspection • 44-point inspection *Starting From $69.95 plus tax Safe Driving Tips • Plan a safe ride home when celebrating this

holiday season. Take your turn as a designated driver, take a cab, or stay overnight.

• Drop your speed to match the conditions, not the maximum speed.

• Accelerate and brake slowly to avoid skidding.

For more winter driving tips like us on Facebook at facebook.com/maccarthygmterrace

MacCarthy

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

www.maccarthygm.com

Terrace Dealer #81113

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