The Northern View, January 08, 2014

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Couple killed in holiday auto accident

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A late night vehicle crash over the holidays claimed the life of a Prince Rupert couple.

Barry Gerald Lecuyer, 49, and his wife Terri Janna Lecuyer, were pronounced dead at the scene of a collision approximately 18 kilometres west of Houston at approximately 10 p.m. on Dec. 29. Mr. Lecuyer was driving the couple’s SUV westbound when the vehicle began spinning and lost control. At the time there was a Ford pickup truck traveling eastbound that was unable to avoid the collision, resulting in the pickup T-boning the SUV as it entered the eastbound lane. The fire department and BC Ambulance Service responded, but the couple succumbed to their injuries.

The two passengers in the pickup were transported to Bulkley Valley District Hospital with serious, non- life threatening injuries.

Houston RCMP confirm that foggy and icy road conditions played a factor in the accident.

The road was closed in both directions for a number of hours as a collision analyst and Smithers Traffic Services.

As of Jan. 3, the BC Coroners Service and the RCMP continued to investigate the accident.

Search continues to find Adam Moore Vehicle parts discovered near Galloway River Bridge, divers brought in

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The North Coast rallied around the family of Adam Moore last week in a desperate search to locate the missing Prince Rupert man.

Moore, 26, was last seen in the area of 7-11 at approximately 3:15 a.m. on Dec. 29 and has not been seen or heard from since.

Prince Rupert RCMP said initial reports indicated that Moore may have driven to Terrace in his black 2005 Volkswagen Jetta, B.C. licence plate 517 NVV, something police were unable to corroborate.

Early in the week, RCMP conducted aerial searches between Terrace and Prince Rupert

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“We still have yet to find where specifically the vehicle is in the water.”

- Const. Matt Ericson while Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue (Station 64 – Prince Rupert) searched along the waters of the Skeena River and Terrace Search and Rescue undertook a search on foot between the two communities.

There was a break in the case over the weekend when countless volunteers came out

to help search in the Prince Rupert and Port Edward area.

At approximately 2 p.m. on Jan. 5, RCMP cordoned off an area along the entrance to the Galloway Rapids Bridge after searchers discovered pieces of a vehicle. Those pieces were later confirmed to belong to the Jetta driven by Moore and a search of the waters in the area began. A dive team and underwater cameras arrived on the scene, but as of 4 p.m. on Jan. 6 the search was ongoing.

“We still have yet to find where specifically the vehicle is in the water, but we hope the dive team will be able to locate it tomorrow,” said Const. Matt Ericson, noting a dive team was being brought up from Kamloops.

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Medical Family pleads for Adam’s safe return premiums increasing

BY TOM FLETCHER PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Medical premiums for all but lowincome B.C. residents went up again with the start of a new year.

The B.C. government increased its Medical Services Plan premiums for the fifth straight year, by four per cent across the board. The Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation released its annual survey of tax and other payroll deductions Monday, calculating that MSP premiums in B.C. have risen 28 per cent since 2010.

Effective Jan. 1, the monthly health premium for a single person rose from $66.50 to $69.25. In 2014, families of two pay $125.50, up from $120.50, and families of three or more pay $138.50, up from $133.00.

Many full-time employees have their MSP premiums paid by their employer.

People earning $30,000 or less are eligible for reduced premiums on a sliding scale, with premiums eliminated for those earning $22,000 a year or less.

The B.C. government has used the increased MSP revenues to offset the long-term growth of health care costs.

SEARCH from Page A1 For the week leading up to the discovery, the family had been reaching out to the community to help locate Adam. A group on Facebook quickly created close to 5,000 likes as people looked for updates and ways to become involved in the search.

“As Adam’s mother, this has to be the most devastating part of my life. I love my son, and value him so much, with all my heart. It’s frightening to be in this situation,” said Inez Shanoss at a Jan. 3 media conference, noting how thankful the family was for the support of those in Prince Rupert and around the region.

“I hope and pray that he’s safe ... we miss him so much and hope for his safe return,” said father Lance Clark.

Look for updates on this breaking story as they become available at thenorthernview.com.

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Searchers gather along Hwy 16 as emergency personnel search an area near Galloway Rapids where car parts belonging to Adam Moore’s 2005 Volkswagen Jetta were found.

Lax Kw’alaams phone service to be out

BY SHAUN THOMAS LAX KW’ALAAMS / The Northern View

Residents of Lax Kw’alaams will briefly be without telephone service in the week ahead as Telus undertakes equipment upgrades to improve service reliability.

It is anticipated the work will be completed before Jan. 10, when

weather permits crews to land and safely upgrade the equipment. The service interruption is expected to last a maximum of two hours once crews access the site.

During the outage, any and all calls to and from Lax Kw’alaams from a landline or mobile device, including all calls to 911, will be briefly unavailable to allow Telus crews to complete the

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Property values on the rise Some see increases over $25,000

BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

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Samantha Paula Sally Juliet Garvie was born at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital on Jan. 1 at 1:55 p.m. PST to mom Grace Drager and dad Robert Garvie from Haida Gwaii. She weighed in at 7 pounds, 12 ounces. The baby is the second for Grace and Robert.

Homeowners in Prince Rupert were told to expect to see an increase in the value of their homes when they opened the annual Notice of Assessment from BC Assessment, while those living in Port Edward could expect to see a slight decline.

The average increase for residential properties in the city rose by 8.89 per cent from 2013 to 2014, meaning the average home with a value of $180,000 last year would be assessed at $196,000 this year. However, some homeowners have reported increases as high as $27,000 year-over-year In neighbouring Port Edward the average assessed value fell by 4.55 per cent, meaning a home valued at $132,000 would be valued at $126,000 this year.

With assessments tied to municipal taxes, which are based on the value of their home, anyone who feels the assessment isn’t indicative of the true value will have to act quickly to appeal the notice.

“Property owners who feel that their property assessment does not reflect market value as of July 1, 2013 or see incorrect information on their notice should contact BC Assessment as indicated on their notice as soon as possible in January. If a property owner is still concerned about their assessment after speaking to one of our appraisers, they may submit a Notice of Complaint (Appeal) by Jan.

“Property owners who feel that their property assessment does not reflect market value ... should contact BC Assessment ... as soon as possible.””

- Christopher Whyte 31 for an independent review by a Property Assessment Review Panel,” explained north region deputy assessor Christopher Whyte.

While the assessments may mean more money being paid by homeowners, both the City of Prince Rupert and District of Port Edward can expect a jump in income based on a growing tax roll in 2014.

The tax roll in Prince Rupert rose from 10.12 per cent to sit at $1.43 billion compared to $1.3 billion last year. The residential tax roll is up 8.5 per cent while the commercial tax roll is up 14.84 per cent.

The District of Port Edward saw a 7.7 per cent increase in its tax roll to sit at $76.9 million compared to $71.4 million last year. Although the residential tax roll dropped by 4.16 per cent, the commercial tax roll ballooned 91.3 per cent, almost doubling from $12.4 million last year to $23.7 million for 2014.

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The year to finally turn the corner

I

t would be tough to argue that 2013 wasn’t another positive year on the North Coast, but it would also be tough to argue that the region has turned the corner completely into economic prosperity.

Make no mistake, Prince Rupert and Port Edward jumped firmly into the national spotlight as liquefied natural gas developments and energy export took centre stage. As the calendar turned to 2014, the list of potential projects include the BG Group terminal on Ridley Island, the Pacific NorthWest LNG terminal on Lelu Island, Aurora LNG at Grassy Point and Triton LNG’s floating terminal near either Prince Rupert or Kitimat.

Two of the Shaun Thomas companies — the BG Group and Pacific NorthWest LNG — are spending a lot of money and establishing a real presence in the community and have partnered with major pipeline companies Spectra Energy and TransCanada to plan for billion-dollar projects of their own.

Add to that the opening of Westview Terminal, the beginning of construction on the Ridley Island Rail, Road and Utility Corridor, preliminary plans for an oil export terminal on Ridley Island, an oil refinery at Grassy Point, and the settling of the Watson Island court case and the groundwork is certainly laid for the big boom that was expected with the opening of Fairview Terminal back in 2007.

It is a far cry from what was happening in town back in 2006 when the newspaper launched and an even further cry from the post-pulp mill closure days.

But the key word in all of this, with few exceptions, is potential and potential doesn’t pay the bills. What Prince Rupert and the North Coast needs now to really cement the economic boom is certainty in the form of investment decisions. Some of those decisions will likely come this year and bring a bigger boom than imagined.

We may not have completely turned the corner just yet, but we’re far enough around it we can see the straight path to prosperity ahead.

Searchers shine during darkest hour

H

e had a cell phone to his ear, she was Moore and Rob Farnum, the mood was sombre crying and holding on to his arm. but they were still hoping.

They were the third couple I had seen Then Pettitt’s cell phone rang. like this walking along the side of the highway as After a short conversation, Pettitt whistled I drove back toward Prince Rupert. to Moore and Farnum and called them in. The A few hours earlier I had seen them clad in search of Cannery Road was over. high visibility vests combing through the ditch He looked crestfallen. area near Oliver Lake.

Pettitt never revealed any details of the phone Many groups of two, three and four people call except to say that he was calling his searchers could be seen along the highway. As I turned in and the RCMP were now in charge. around at Prudhomme Lake there appeared As I headed back, the cordon was just going Todd Hamilton to be a family scouring the lakeshore close to up at the Galloway Rapids Bridge and more and the highway. As I slowly drove by, a young girl more search teams began to show up. carrying a walking stick poked at the bushes while an older While there was nothing definitive at the time, it was man seemed to call her to catch up. evident hope the searchers had, while not ended, had I knew what they were doing. diminished. They feared the worst.

They were among dozens searching desperately, but Again, while there has not been anything definitive as hopefully, for the missing Adam Moore. of this writing late Monday, one thing struck me as I drove I caught up with District of Port Edward fire chief past all of those search crews slowly walking along the Shawn Pettitt a little later as he and two of his crew scoured highway toward the bridge on Sunday: gratitude.

Cannery Road for any signs of the young man or his After nearly three decades in journalism, I’ve always vehicle. been heartened and gratified to know there are people out Pettitt and his crew weren’t leaving anything unchecked. there like these searchers, who in the darkest hour shine the So much so, Pettitt was climbing down steep embankments brightest. into the bush below just to check.

Their selflessness and dedication are to be commended As I walked along Cannery Road with Pettitt, Grant even in this most tragic of circumstances.

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On the street

What would you like to see happen most in Prince Rupert in 2014?

With Martina Perry

JANINE ROBINSON

KOLIN HUDDLESTONE

CHRISTOPHER HILL

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“Not having any oil tankers coming through.”

“Peace, prosperity and an A&W.”

“Everybody getting along.”

“Changes for youth and adults for the good.”

Photo courtesy Prince Rupert Port Authority PICK UP STICKS: The forest products industry in Smithers and other northern BC communities benefits from access to overseas markets through the Port of Prince Rupert. For OJ Egan at West Fraser Pacific Inland Resources, this means steady work with an optimistic future.

Port access a plus Some advice for Premier Clark for lumber industry

Letters to the editor

Editor: Some friendly advice for Premier Christy Clark: I saw a play recently, Arsenic and Old Lace, in which the protagonists discussed earnestly whether they could take credit for the natural death of a hapless sole so they could add him to their body count of murder victims.

The point was moot, the argument absurd, but quite funny because it was intended to be.

The play was a farce after all; it is supposed to be funny.

Following my loopy brain’s path it made me think of your efforts to explain how doubling B.C.’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is going to be good for the planet. I have to hand it to you; you are making a valiant effort to explain this. But if you were a character in that play expressing the tortured logic you have been using, you would have ended up in the same nut house that all the principle characters did.

Unfortunately, Premier, the spin can’t work, it isn’t working, and it won’t work. If you were going to write a play about your GHG sales job the only way to present it would be as a farce. It would be a good one, you can tell because people are already laughing.

We need to fix this so here is what you do Ms. Clark. Take some good advice from another old friend, Elsie Wayne, (former Mayor of St. John, one of only two Conservative MPs to survive the Mulroney meltdown of 1993). In Elsie’s words, it goes like this: shut up!

You can’t win this point, so stop trying!

It just makes you look disingenuous,

“You can’t win this point so stop trying. It just makes you look disingenuous.”

- Dave Menzies so stop it. We are sick to death of disingenuous politicians. Grow a backbone like Teddy Roosevelt and say what you mean!

It would be a lot less disingenuous to admit that we are just going to ignore the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target Act and get on with it. In fact, the honourable thing to do would be to repeal that act altogether and consign it to the ash heap of history.

At least that wouldn’t be disingenuous. You wouldn’t need to spin it because everybody in the world could see you were telling the truth. It is also entirely possible that the government of Australia might pass a motion congratulating B.C. for getting rid of such a silly law (That wacky Gordon Campbell, what was he thinking?). Hey, it’s happened before!

I guess there might one teeny little downside though. Repealing the act would strip away the last vestige of the mirage of a moral basis for the carbon tax, so that would have to go too.

That’s okay we won’t need it because we’ll be living in debt-free B.C.!

Dave Menzies Terrace, B.C.

Writer needs more research Editor: Re: Seniors cuts won’t help ferries, Jan. 1 Northern View Maybe P. Mostyn was born yesterday, but the readers were not.

He or she failed to mention that all ferry employee travel is a taxable benefit as per Revenue Canada rules. That is, they are taxed on these free travel benefits.

Maybe P. Mostyn should do some homework before shooting off from the hip.

There is too much propaganda out there

“There is too much propaganda out there already.”

- Joe Sawchuk

already.

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RE:PORT

ituated halfway between the Port of Prince Rupert and Prince George, the town of Smithers is the hub of the Bulkley Valley region.

Since the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway reached the north coast more than 100 years ago, Smithers has remained a logistically important community to the railroad industry. The Canadian National Railway Station in Smithers is recognized as one of Canada’s Historic Places. As the oldest building in the community it signifies the economic impact of railway development in Canada. Today, the community’s forestry industry relies on rail to bring increasing volumes of local lumber to the Port of Prince Rupert and on to Asian markets.

OJ Egan is a quality control supervisor at West Fraser’s Pacific Inland Resources, a sawmill that has been one of the largest employers in the community for decades. Born and raised in Smithers, OJ and his brother Bill are both second-generation mill workers who enjoyed many years of work alongside their father before he retired several years ago.

OJ’s formal career with West Fraser began more than 20 years ago after completing high school, starting out at a base job rate and working his way through the production line.

The opportunity to build a long-term career starting from an entry-level position is still there for today’s workforce. Currently more than 40 of Pacific Inland Resources 240 staff are over the age of 55, which means that dozens of positions will open up as employees look to retire in the next few years.

“You can build a great career here, and with the aging workforce the younger guys and girls coming in have a real opportunity,” said OJ. “We’re even busier now than five years ago, and you can see how West Fraser is really adapting to changes in the industry. And one of the benefits of being close to Prince Rupert and the port is that we were able to take advantage of the Chinese market in the American downturn.”

Roughly 30% of the mill’s production now moves through Prince Rupert’s Fairview Container Terminal and on to the markets of Asia. That figure is poised to increase as softwood exports to China grow to record volumes and the country begins to embrace the use of higher-grade lumber for wood-frame construction and interior finishing.

In addition to the opportunities created by a rebounding forest sector, with new development at the Port of Prince Rupert the next generation of Smithereens will also have the ability to pursue rewarding careers in areas such as resource extraction and transportation and logistics without leaving home.

Like their father before them, OJ Egan’s kids show an interest in his work, and his oldest son is currently taking advantage of West Fraser’s weekend clean-up program for high school students.

“This industry has given me the opportunity to raise four kids quite comfortably,” says OJ. “I live in a place where 20 minutes from my back door is everything you could possibly want to do. I know I’ve been fortunate to have a great run over the last 20 years, and with everything that’s happening right now between here and Prince Rupert, I’m hopeful my kids will too.”

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Rupert beer a hit as Wheelhouse sells out

Look who’s turning

BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

For the first time, Prince Rupert residents can drink Prince Rupert beer.

Craig Outhet, James Witzke and Kent Worten of the Wheelhouse Brewing Company, Prince Rupert’s lone craft beer brewery, welcomed customers over the holiday season.

Wheelhouse opened its doors for four days in December for a soft opening.

Outhet said the support from Rupertites thus far has been amazing.

“We’ve seen the widest variety of people in here ... people have been positive with their feedback too,” he said.

On Dec. 21, the first day of the soft opening, the new business sold approximately 300 litres of its Gillnetter Golden Ale. “It was amazing. We opened, and within four hours the first day’s beer was all gone,” Outhet said.

Then, on Christmas Eve, the business sold out of its beer in four hours again, selling 400 litres of Wheelhouse Brewing’s Flagship Pale Ale and Blacksmith Brown Ale. “It was basically going out the door at a 100 litres per hour,” Outhet said, adding it came from the sale of twolitre growlers and 650 ml bottles.

The microbrewery welcomed more craft beer lovers on Dec. 30 and 31, selling approximately 200 litres of the

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Craig Outhet prepares the Wheelhouse Brewing Company’s Gillnetter Golden Ale, which will be available for purchase in a few weeks.

pale ale and brown ale both days.

Wheelhouse will reopen in lateJanuary to begin steadily offering its fresh product. The Gillnetter Golden Ale and Flagship Pale Ale will be available year-round, with the brewery planning to have a third rotating seasonal beer, the first being the Blacksmith Brown Ale. “Right now we’re going to close for about two or three weeks to get enough beer back in stock ... so we can meet demand,” said Outhet.

“We’re closing down essentially to work out the kinks in our process ... then we can get stocked up again and

hopefully reopen with standard hours,” he said, adding the business will be open for three days a week once it resumes business.

There is currently a tasting space located inside at the front of the brewery so people can test out the product, with plans to create an exterior tasting area being in the future. “[The inside tasting room] has been meant to be temporary ... there’s nothing we can do about the outside, it’s out of our hands. We’ve had good support from the city to get the inside open, we’ll focus on the outside later,” Outhet said.

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The Prince Rupert Rampage met the white hot Terrace River Kings on Friday night as they looked to build momentum leading into the CIHL playoffs.

The Rampage wasted no time in bringing the crowd to their feet as Kory Movold carried the puck in close and buried a backhander five-hole jut 2:25 into the game. 61 seconds later, Thomas Robinson picked up a loose puck in front and poked it past Terrace netminder Garrett Muir to make it 2-1 for Prince Rupert. Terrace responded with 12:35 to play as Derek Jurista put a backhander under the glove of Warren Hansen to pull the River Kings to within one. After the goal, the Rampage controlled play in the offensive zone but were unable to capitalize. Things got exciting with six minutes to play as Greg Sheppard was stopped on a breakaway and Josh Murray was pulled down going in alone the other way and was awarded a penalty shot, which he shot wide. In the dying minutes it was the goalies’ time to shine as Muir made some great saves from his back with 90 seconds on the clock and Hansen made a two-on-one save with 10 seconds left to keep things at 2-1. Some rough stuff after the whistle and a bench minor would give Terrace 5-on-3 advantage to start the second, but the Rampage took a one goal lead into the dressing room.

The Terrace 5-on-3 resulted in a breakaway goal — for the short-handed Rampage. After sweeping away the puck, Devin Palmer went in alone and, after cutting across the net, put the puck over the pad of Muir just 1:19 into the period to extend the lead to two. After more back and forth action, Terrace cut into the lead when a weak Rich Clair shot hit the top of Hansen’s pad before bouncing through the five-hole with 8:56 to play. Movold scored his second of the game with 5:42 on the clock, sniping a wrister top shelf over the glove of Muir. Before the period ended, and on the powerplay following a Kendal Stace-Smith roughing call, Jurista narrowed the gap with a shot from a bad angle that snuck between Hansen and the post with 3:38 to go. Like the first the second ended with the Rampage holding onto a one goal lead, 4-3, ensuring an exciting final frame.

The River Kings came out fired up in the third and tied things up just 55 seconds into the period when Corey Dekelver tipped one past Hansen right in front. Terrace dominated the early part of the period as the Rampage were unable to get anything going offensively, including a two minute man advantage that didn’t see a single shot make it to the Terrace net, and that strong play allowed the River Kings to take the lead for the first time when Josh Murray squeaked one under a downed Hansen with 12:52 to play. The remainder of the period was similar to the start, with Terrace keeping Rupert at bay and play largely in the Rampage end. As the clock wound down it looked like the River Kings would take the regulation win, but Rampage captain Jared Meers snapped a wrister past Muir with 1:16 to play to tie things up. When the final buzzer sounded, the two team were tied at five, forcing overtime.

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Kory Movold takes his shot during the shootout on Saturday night. The River Kings would go on to win the game 6-5.

The extra five minutes of four-on-four didn’t resolve anything and the two goaltenders prepared for what would prove to be a lengthy shootout. Both Jurista and Meers were stopped in the first round, while Hansen shut down Jurista and Movold put one under the blocker of Muir in the second. In the third round, Terrace captain Steve Cullis went low glove side on Hansen to keep the River Kings alive and Muir shut the door on Kendal Stace-Smith, meaning an extra set of shootouts was needed. In the fourth round, William Fisher went low stick side on Hansen and Jordan Weir put one through the pads of Muir. In the fifth round, Jeremy Van Den Broek went low stick side on Hansen while Muir shut down Josh Kierce of the Rampage to give Terrace the 6-5 win.

The next day, the Rampage traveled to Terrace for a rematch. The game started once more with a Rampage goal as Kierce put one past Muir with 7:46 to play, but Cullis put one past Devin Gerrits with 9:51 to play to tie things up at one going into the second.

The River Kings quickly took the lead in the second as Jurista found the back of the net just 51 seconds into the period. Just over eight minutes in, Cullis netted his second of the game to extend the River Kings’ lead, and the Rampage went into the final frame trailing 3-1.

Terrace’s Lee Muir put the game almost out of reach with 13:33 to go with the team’s fourth goal, but the Rampage went out on a high note as Craig Munro beat Muir with 3:05 left to narrow the gap. When the buzzer sounded, the River Kings completed the sweep with a 4-2 victory.

Next up for the Rampage is a double-header against the Smithers Steelheads this weekend that will be the last home games of the season for the team. The Rampage sit tied with Houston for last in the west, although the Luckies have played three fewer games than Prince Rupert. The Rampage are seven points ahead of Lac La Hache, who sit last in the league and outside of the playoff picture looking in.

Around the league The Steelheads began their push for the playoffs with two wins at home over the weekend. On Saturday, the Steelheads downed Lac La Hache 6-1 and followed that up with a 7-4 victory over the Williams Lake Stampeders on Sunday.

The Houston Luckies also hosted the Tomahawks and the Stampeders. On Saturday Williams Lake won 3-2 and the score from Sunday’s game was unavailable

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The year in sports on the North Coast January: Rampage end season The Prince Rupert Rampage finished off the 2012/2013 Central Interior Hockey League season in a with a shootout loss to the Omineca Ice on Jan. 19. The Rampage finished the season with 10 points, one behind the Houston Luckies for the final playoff spot.

Slubowski up for Hobey Baker Prince Rupert’s Frank Slubowski was nominated for the Hobey Baker Award, the most prestigious award in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) hockey.

Slubowski, in his second year as the starting goaltender for the University of Western Michigan Broncos, placed sixth overall in fan voting.

Rupert. Skip Ed Maskiewich and his team won the A-event over the Bultied rink. The B-event was taken by skip Chad Salenback and his team with a 7-4 win over the John Mullin rink. Skip John Kennedy and team won the C-event with an 8-3 win over the Yamamoto rink. In the D-event, Tracy Hittell skipped his rink to a 9-3 win over the Parker rink.

April: Rapids excel in Prince George The Prince Rupert Amateur Swim Club sent 23 swimmers to the annual Dental Moose Meet in Prince George in April. The event brought together 260 swimmers from across Northern British Columbia to compete together as Points North, which defeated the hometown Barracudas 1810-1583.

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Senior boys win zones

Prince Rupert Minor Hockey product Frank Slubowski took home his second consecutive team MVP trophy from the Western Michigan University Broncos during the yearend gala in April. Slubowski finished the season with a record of 19-11-8 and improved his save percentage to .918.

The Charles Hays Secondary School senior boys basketball teams earned their spot in the B.C. Championships in Kamloops after beating Smithers in the “AA” zones. The Rainmakers won all three games they played against their only other competitors, taking the first game of the zones 75-41, the second 61-56, and the final game 63-48.

PRMS boys basketball wins zones The Prince Rupert Middle School boys basketball team won the zone championship banner for the second year in a row, beating Skeena in the finals 40-32.

March: Rainmakers compete at provincials

June: Rapids dominate wrap-up meet The Prince Rupert Amateur Swim Club took a top spot on the podium in every individual category at the wrapup swim meet finale in June. The Rapids also grabbed the combined team gold picking up 1,220 points in comparison to the Kitimat Marlins’ total of 973.5, Terrace Blueback’s 475.5 and the 459 of Buckley Valley Otters.

Pettersen wins Jubilee

Three teams from Charles Hays Secondary School participated in provincials in March. The girls’ team weren’t so lucky in their games, losing all three they played, with the Junior Boys finishing in 19th place. The Senior Boys placed the highest of all, finishing in 15th place.

Terrace’s Aina Pettersen fended off soggy conditions and a late charge by Prince Rupert’s Rose Holkested to capture the Prince Rupert Ladies Jubilee. Pettersen shot a final round 86 to capture the tournament, while Holkested finished three back on her way to capturing the low net with a 36-hole total of 153.

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Tournament. Venman was three back of Prince Rupert’s Ian Robinson heading into the final 18 holes of the 54-hole tournament.

Holkestads win Vic Marion Seniors Husband and wife Brian and Rose Holkestad both captured the Men’s and Women’s Vic Marion Senior Open titles. Brian’s win came after the last round against Cu Phan, who was unable to birdie the final hole giving Holkestad a one-stroke victory. Brian’s wife Rose was a first-time winner with a 36-hole total of 178.

July: Robinson wins third straight title Ian Robinson won his third straight Prince Rupert Golf Course Men’s Club Championship after overcoming a six-shot deficit heading into the final round. After opening with a disappointing seven-over 77, Robinson fired a 72 on Sunday to defeat first round leader Rob McDonald.

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better than the second place team of Audrey Bryar and Sandy Anderson. The duo of Mark and Carol Bryant, with a combined handicap of 24.5, signed off on a net 60.5 to capture the Low Net title.

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The Junior Jubilee tournament was cancelled in 2013 as there were no entries. It was the first year there was no interest in the tournament.

the B.C. Golf Hall of Fame at a ceremony at the Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club. Walters grew up in Prince Rupert, and won three consecutive B.C. Amateur Titles from1979 to 1983 and won the Itoki Hawaiian Open in February 1992, defending her title in 1993. Walters also took home her third LPGA championship in 1998 when she won the Oldsmobile Classic.

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Archers strike gold in Kamloops Northwest athletes traveled to Kamloops for the 2013 BC Senior Games. Archery proved to be the strong suit for Prince Rupert athletes, with all but one of Prince Rupert’s seven medals being won in the sport.

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Teams secure spots in ANBT Six teams celebrated earning a spot in the 2014 All Native Basketball Tournament while competing in the Women’s and Senior divisions at the All Native Qualifying Tournament. The women’s team from Old Hazelton beat out all opponents to become the champions of their division. Along with Old Hazelton, Tofinoand Old Massett also qualified. On the men’s side of things, Kitamaat’s team beat out Lax Kw’alaams in the final, with Kispiox also earning a spot in this year’s All Native Tournament.

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It was a happy ending for more of the animals sheltered at the Prince Rupert SPCA in 2013 than in 2012.

Adoption rates at Prince Rupert’s branch were up 32 per cent in 2013, with 78 local adoptions taking place and 135 animals being transferred out and adopted for a total of 213. Last year 289 animals were housed at the branch, which included 161 cats, 125 dogs, two rabbits and one bat.

Branch manager Anna Terebka said the Prince Rupert SPCA had a 90 per cent live release rate in 2013, meaning animals were either adopted, transferred for adoption, or were redeemed by their owner. This is up from 80 per cent in 2012.

The remaining 10 per cent are either still up for adoption,were too unhealthy to be saved, had unassisted death, post-operative death or were euthanized because they were a risk to people or other animals.

Fifty fewer animals went through the Prince Rupert SPCA last year compared to 2012, which Terebka said is because the branch no longer accepts feral cats.

“People would trap the cats and bring them to us. We no longer let that happen. A feral cat in a trap [is cruel],” Terebka said, adding the branch’s main goal of 2014 is to start a program where trained volunteers will capture feral cats, bring them to the SPCA to have them spayed or neutered, then release them.

“We’re going to leave feral cats on the streets and promote spay and neuter. Those cats have adapted to living in the wild.”

The Prince Rupert branch will apply for grants in order tolaunch the program and will take steps to educate the public on the subject.

To start off the new year, the branch will hold a volunteer orientation session to help train animal lovers and provide them with options on how to help. Potential volunteers will help with tasks like the spay/ neuter program, fundraising events, humane education and advocacy, cleaning and more.

Anyone interested can get an application at the SPCA. The orientation will take place on Feb. 8 from one to five p.m.

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Student-led clinic program underway Residents in the Prince Rupert area are benefiting from a new rehabilitation clinic led by students at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital.

The Prince Rupert Inter-professional Student-led Model (PRISM) Clinic showcases an important partnership between Northern Health, the University of British Columbia, and the University of Northern British Columbia.

“A goal of the program is to help increase recruitment and retention of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and rehabilitation aids to rural and remote locations,” said Health Minister Terry Lake.

“It is known that if people train in the north, they are more likely to stay in the north. That is the reason these programs are important to ensuring smaller communities are successful in attracting specialized medical professionals.”

The PRISM Clinic offers rehabilitation services to patients with a large variety of injuries and chronic diseases. Following the primary health care approach, patients will receive

“It is known that if people train in the north, they are more likely to stay.”

- Terry Lake services along the continuum: in the hospital, in the community or in a patient’s home. A full-time physiotherapist clinical instructor supervises students from the UBC Masters of Physical Therapy, UBC Masters of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy and Rehabilitation Assistant programs. It is based on a model that was first used at New Westminster’s Royal Columbian Hospital in 2008.

“The PRISM clinic is a great example of increasing access to care through partnerships between Northern Health and post-secondary institutions,” said Penny Anguish, Northern Health Chief Operating Officer for the Northwest.

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Funding for the program comes from Northern Health, and the Northern and Rural Cohort of the UBC Department of Physical Therapy delivered in partnership with UNBC. The northern and rural cohort is a provincial initiative aimed at recruitment and retention.

“The northern and rural cohort is an innovative and team-based approach to education that builds on partnerships to enhance medical services,” said Mark Dale, UNBC’s Interim President.

“Recruiting and retaining professionals for our region, such as those involved in the PRISM Clinic, is important to UNBC. By offering training in the North, we are confident those professionals will stay, strengthening community capacity in Northern BC.” The first student-led clinic in Prince Rupert ran from November to December.

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Gitxsan Child & Family Services Society Employment Opportunity Family Services Director Gitxsan Child & Family Services Society is a delegated agency based in beautiful Hazelton, BC. It is a rural agency serving the Gitxsan communities. We are surrounded by beautiful scenery, clean rivers and a thriving culture. We are seeking a qualified experienced Family Service Worker to join our dynamic team.

The Family Service Worker is expected to carry a regular caseload, using clinical and interpersonal skills as well as good case management system to provide a variety of services. Their primary responsibility is to ensure the delivery of family support services to families and children who require them, guardianship services and the development and maintenance of caregiver homes.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Social Work Degree or a Bachelor Degree in a human relates services field, plus two years related experience Requirements: We are looking for individuals who are delegated or are eligible to be delegated under the current Provincial (BC) Legislation.

Willingness to travel.

Have a valid BC driver’s license Must successfully pass a Criminal Records Check Knowledge of Gitxsan Culture and language would be an asset Qualified individuals interested in this opportunity should apply in writing, faxed or emailed with a copy of their resume and 3 references to: Christine Pearson-Bronsch Gitxsan Child & Family Services Society P.O. Box 333, HAZELTON, BC V0J 1Y0 Fax # 250-842-2481, Email: chris@gcfss.com DEADLINE for applications is 4:00 pm on January 17. 2014 Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry. Relocation Expenses can be negotiated. Only those who have made the shortlist will be contacted.

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General Labourer Prince Rupert Grain Ltd. (PRG) operates a state-of-the-art grain shipping facility on Ridley Island in Prince Rupert. The terminal receives grain by rail and processes, sorts and stores grain for loading onto ships bound for markets around the world. PRG is currently accepting resumes for the entry-level position of General Labourer.

Duties include sweeping, vacuuming, shoveling, grass and weed cutting, snow removal and others as necessary. General Labourers also provide relief and support for various plant operations including maintenance and ship tie-ups and let-go’s.

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WE ARE EXPANDING... NEW POSITIONS AVAILABLE Advertising Sales Representative The Northern View and Northern Connector has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time advertising sales representative.

The successful candidate will have the ability to build relationships with clients and offer superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player and will be called upon to service not only an established account list but to increase that list in an environment of unprecedented marketing growth in this region.

Experience is preferred but not absolutely necessary, extensive training can be provided to the right candidate who has the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude.

We offer a great working environment with a competitive base salary, commission plan, bonuses and vehicle/phone allowances coupled with a strong benefits package. (Remuneration of $50K or more/ per year can be expected).

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Please submit your resumĂŠ with a cover letter to: Todd Hamilton publisher@thenorthernview.com

Office/circulation administrator The Northern View and Northern Connector is searching for an office/circulation administrator for our Prince Rupert office.

The successful candidate will be an energetic, positive

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The office/circulation administrator responsibilities include general office duties including telephone reception, accounting and database entry, as well as assisting in the day-to-day administration of our carrier force.

Demonstrated computer skills are mandatory.

Office experience is preferred but not absolutely necessary, extensive training will be provided to the right candidate. We offer a great working environment with a competitive salary coupled with a strong benefits package.

Black Press has more than 170 community newspapers across Canada and the United States, and for the proven candidate, the opportunities are endless.

Please submit your resumĂŠ with a cover letter to: Todd Hamilton publisher@thenorthernview.com

*New* relief carrier squad members Due to expanding delivery efforts, The Northern View and Northern Connector currently have two (2) parttime positions available to join our team of relief carriers.

Ideal for seniors or those wishing to augment their income.

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The successful candidates will be courteous, punctual and reliable. Must be available on Wednesday and Fridays.

Please submit your resumĂŠ to: Terry St. Pierre 737 Fraser Street Prince Rupert, B.C.

*New* Graphic Designer We are looking for a talented graphic designer with an artistic flair to design ads, print flyers, brochures and online banners to join our dynamic team.

Responsibilities include daily production of advertising pieces such as flyers, newspaper ads, web ads and magazine projects. Process requests for print material needed for the Northern View, Northern Connector, Black Press, as well as its online platforms.

The successful candidate will be proficient in Adobe CS6 and comfortable with a multitude of Mac platforms. This candidate must also possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, work well with others and willing to pitch in to assist in day-to-day operations.

Please submit your resumĂŠ with a cover letter to: Todd Hamilton publisher@thenorthernview.com

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The year in review: August 2013

SNOW REMOVAL & ICE CONTROL

Crime severity drops Stats Canada announced on Aug. 7 that Prince Rupert’s Crime Severity Index, which examines both the amount of crime and the relative seriousness of the crime, had reached a five-year low. At the same time, the weighted clearance rate, which looks at the number of cases cleared by RCMP, was at a five year low.

Rice tops expenses

Pole raised in Gwaii Haanas The Haida Nation celebrated a milestone on Aug. 15 with the raising of the first totem pole in Gwaii Haanas in more than a century. The 42-foot Gwaii Haanas Legacy Pole was raised at Windy Bay on Lyell Island in front of not only a large crowd gathered on the beach, but more than 950 people watching the ceremony streaming live on the Internet.

City to lend airport $7 million On Aug. 19, Prince Rupert city council voted in favour of a $7 million loan for the Prince Rupert Airport Authority. The loan includes approximately $5 million to completely renovate

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and refurbish the terminal building and money to repair the runway and access road from the ferry dock. In speaking to council about the loan, Prince Rupert Airport manager Rick Reed said if the work wasn’t done the airport would likely be closed, as the heating and sewage systems were failing and the roof was continually leaking.

The loan was put to the taxpayers through an alternate approval process, where only three people opposed the idea.

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The first month of sitting for newly-elected North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice proved to be costly for the taxpayers. Rice topped the list of the 34 sitting New Democrats when it came to expenses for July, racking up $9,283.74 for the month. Rice attributed the expenses not only to travel, but to having to find a place to live in the provincial capital.

The City of Prince Rupert requests the cooperation of all owners and occupants of buildings, vacant lots or businesses in the Downtown/Cow Bay Commercial Area, in the removal of snow and ice from sidewalks abutting their property.

Commercial owners/occupants have until 12 noon on any day except Sunday or a statutory holiday to clear their sidewalks.

Failure to do so may result in a fine of $100 per occurrence. If it is necessary for City staff to do the work in the Commercial areas, you will be billed a minimum of $110.00 each time.

For more information, please contact the Public Works Department at 250.624.6795

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le screen theatre, is located on the corner at 525 2nd Avenue West. The Ba nk of Commerce building was renovated and Helgerson Realty and Insurance businesses moved into it in 197 8. Later, it became Gillam ’s Insurance and today is home to Dunde e Securities and the Cassia r Dental Clinic.

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RCMP investigate tourists having tires slashed

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BY CONST. GLEN BRECKON MASSET / The Northern View

Between Dec. 11 to 13, a couple visiting Haida Gwaii had all the tires on their vehicle slashed. The couple was staying in a cabin at 15900 Tow Hill Road. On the night of Dec. 11 two of their tires were slashed. Then on the night of Dec. 13, the other two tires were slashed. There are no suspects or witnesses at this time, however the investigation into this matter is continuing. This was very unnerving for the couple as this was done while they slept inside their cabin. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Masset RCMP or call Crimestoppers anonymously.

On the afternoon of Dec. 24, the Masset RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter to one of the residences at the Trumpeter apartments. Members attended and learned that a laptop computer had been stolen. A review of the surveillance video at the apartment complex showed a male trying to gain access to several apartments, eventually entering one. The male then exited with the laptop and departed the area.

The male, who was well known to police, was arrested shortly after. The laptop was recovered at the time of arrest. The male was eventually released and is scheduled to attend Masset Provincial Court in the near future. A charge of Break and Enter will be recommended by Masset RCMP. In the early morning hours of Dec. 25, Masset RCMP received a complaint that a male was wandering around inside the Trumpeter apartments banging on the doors and urinating on the carpet. Members attended, however the male had since departed. Investigation revealed that the subject of the complaint was a male well known to police who was on several court ordered bail conditions. The investigation continues into this matter.

Masset RCMP reported a quiet start to 2014 and New Year holiday.

As always, any suspicious activity can be reported to the Masset RCMP at 250-6263991 or anonymously to Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www. bccrimestoppers.com

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Fireworks ďŹ lled the sky over the Masset Harbour on Dec. 22 as decorated boats made their way from Masset to Old Massett for the Sailpast.

Property values drop on Haida Gwaii Communities hit with lower tax rolls

BY SHAUN THOMAS HAIDA GWAII / The Northern View

Homeowners across Haida Gwaii were told to expect a slight decrease in the value of their property when their Notice of Assessment arrived this month, while municipal governments on Haida Gwaii can expect less income due to a shrinking tax roll.

The largest drop in both instances is in Port Clements, where the average assessed value fell by 6.3 per cent.

That means a home valued at $79,000 in the 2013 assessment will be valued

at $74,000 in 2014. At the same time the tax roll in the community fell 3.33 per cent, from $25.75 million to $24.89 million, with the residential tax roll falling from $16.76 million to $15.99 million and the commercial tax roll falling from $5.52 million to $5.31 million.

Homeowners in Queen Charlotte will see assessments fall an average of 2.38 per cent, with a house valued at $168,000 last year assessed at $164,000 this year. The communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overall tax roll fell 1.73 per cent, from $113 million to $111 million, with the residential

tax roll falling 2.13 per cent and the commercial tax roll fall 1.18 per cent.

In Masset, home assessments dropped by an average of 2.04 per cent so a home valued at $98,000 in 2013 would be valued at $96,000 this year.

Masset saw the smallest decline in its tax roll, falling one per cent from $103 million to $102 million. The residential tax roll fell .83 per cent and the commercial tax roll fell .24 per cent.

Anyone who wishes to dispute the value of their homes is asked to contact BC Assessment toll-free at 1-866-825-8322.

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The year in review: September 2013

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The 2014 Sugar Shack Festival d’Hiver L’Association des Francophones et Francophiles du Nord-Ouest (AFFNO) invites everyone to experience a taste of Quebec January 25 at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre. Francophone culture, food, and family fun in a festival you’ll never forget!

Sugar Shack Brunch, Sat. Jan. 25 from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre.

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GRAND PRIZES trip for 4 with VIA Rail return Rupert to Jasper & Return Trip for Two with Hawkair Call 250-627-1313 or email affno@citywest.ca for more information.

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Biologists were raising a red flag in early September when it became known that the one of the pipeline routes proposed by TransCanada Pipeline would cross the Khutzeymateen Grizzly Bear Sanctuary. The pipeline route would require a 200-foot right of way through the park and the use of heavy equipment in the park. The company took the route off the table later in the year.

Pay on the rise Household Survey figures released by Statistics Canada showed people in Prince Rupert were making more money than five year ago. The median income of people in Prince Rupert was $28,256 in the last census compared to $24,835 in the previous census. The median income for men was $32,062 and the median income for women was $25,638.

Port Ed proof of LNG potential During a speech to delegates at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities in late September, Premier Christy Clark singled out the District of Port Edward as proof of the potential benefits of the LNG industry. Clark pointed to the more than $2 million of land sold by the district to date in 2013 and the additional $2 million in land likely to be sold before 2014.

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Alexandre Burrows signs a jersey as part of the Canucks Meet the North visit.

Westview development under fire A group of concerned citizens took the City of Prince Rupert to task for its plans to develop Westview Park, located on Atlin Ave. The park is home to one of only two Great Blue Heron nesting sites on the North Coast, with eight nests being spotted, and residents also questioned why the city would want to develop a designated park when there are other areas identified for development in the official community plan. Following an open house that showed overwhelming opposition to the idea, council decided against pursuing the development in October.

The year in review: October 2013 AltaGas looks to Port Edward AltaGas Ltd. made clear its intention to export two million tonnes of LNG per year and 700,000 tonnes of propane per year by 2017 from the North Coast. The company also finalized the purchase of 11 acres of land from Port Edward for more than $600,000.

Refinery proposed for Grassy Point Eagle Spirit Energy became the second company to publicly declare its intentions to create an oil refinery on the North Coast, proposing a terminal at Grassy Point near Lax Kw’alaams. Details of the project and a public meeting held in Lax Kw’alaams to discuss the idea were being kept confidential until the project was further along, but the Ministry of Energy and Mines confirmed they had preliminary discussions with the company about the refinery.

School district projects job losses The Prince Rupert School District said it would likely need to cut jobs in the next school year in order to make ends meet. The district needs to find approximately $1.4 million to fund a new agreement to give raises to school support staff and cover changes to funding protection that will cost approximately $371,736. Secretary-treasurer Cam McIntyre said he expects the district’s current $857,196 surplus to be gone by the end of this school year.

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The walking dead took to the streets of Prince Rupert for the Third Annual Zombie Walk.

Candidates set for byelection Six people put forward their name for the Nov. 15 byelection to replace now-MLA Jennifer Rice. Seeking election were Barry Cunningham, Larry Golden, James Kirk, Len Lovering, Wade Niesh and Gurvinder Randhawa.

Triton LNG enters the fray Plans for another LNG terminal surfaced on Oct. 29, as Triton LNG filed an export licence application with the National Energy Board for a terminal near either Kitimat or Prince Rupert. Unlike the proposals from Pacific NorthWest LNG and the BG Group, Triton LNG’s proposal called for a floating terminal with a capacity of 2.3 million metric tonnes of LNG per year.

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The year in review: November 2013 Aurora LNG signs government deal The future of the Grassy Point LNG development became clearer on Nov. 12 as the province signed an exclusivity agreement with Aurora LNG. The agreement calls for Aurora LNG to pay $12 million to the province now and $12 million one year from now for exclusive rights to develop on 614.9 hectares of land on the northern part of Grassy Point and 158.7 hectares of foreshore.

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Cunningham elected to council

sailing to Haida Gwaii per week was to be eliminated, equating

to a 27.2 per cent reduction. The cuts were uniformly opposed

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Protesters targeted plans for oil export from Prince Rupert during a Nov. 13 rally.

Barry Cunningham was the winner of the Nov. 15 byelection.

Cunningham received 943 votes, almost 200 more than runnerup Gurvinder Randhawa. Wade Niesh finished with 417votes, James Kirk received 109 votes, Larry Golden got 88 votes and Len Lovering received 69 votes.

BC Ferries pitches service cuts On Nov. 20, BC Ferries and Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure announced plans for sweeping cuts to ferry service on the North Coast. The Inside Passage sailings were to be reduced by 39 sailings per year, a cut of 32 per cent, while one

As discussions around payment-in-lieu-of-taxes continued,

the City of Prince Rupert announced on Nov. 21 it had received

a $2.1 million payment from the Prince Rupert Port Authority.

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Citing the cost of upgrading infrastructure to support the latest smartphone technology, CityWest announced on Dec. 13 that it would be pulling out of the cellular market. The company made the move while also signing a partnership with Telus that allows the telecommunications giant to bring its cell phones and network into Prince Rupert. CityWest hoped to have customers transitioned to Telus by the second quarter of 2014.

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Crossword Jan 13: LUCID Doctoral Program (Ed.D) Simon Fraser University Information Session 4:00 - 5:00 pm, NWCC (Rupert Campus) Multipurpose Room. For info contact Raegan Sawka at rsawka@sd52.bc.ca ONGOING Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to help with the daffodil campaign in April. Please contact Judy Rea at (250) 624-3913 for more details.

The Heritage Advisory Committee is looking for new members, if interested, drop a note to: Heritage Advisory Committee, PO Box 181, P.R, B.C, V8J 3P6

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9. Hair detangler 13. “l836 siege” of U.S. 14. Old name for Tokyo 15. Largest continent 16. Showed old movie 17. Clatter 18. Considered one by one 19. Chinese cinnamon spice tree 21. Frequently 22. 3 person 32 card game 23. Misaddressed mail (slang) 25. Expresses pleasure 26. Samba or basket rummy 31. Military leader (abbr.)

33. A citizen of Iran 34. Environmental Protection Agency 35. Carbon, radioactive or varve 36. Loss of electricity 41. Mass. Cape 43. Mediator 44. 1/1000 of a tala 45. Players at 1st, 2nd & 3rd 46. Covered Greek portico 49. Bring upon oneself 51. Leuciscus cephalus 52. Cold War foe U___ 53. Bumpkins or hayseeds 59. Fleshy seed cover 60. Golf ball prop 61. Antipathetic 62. Wait or tarry 63. Weather map line ___bar 64. Civilian dress 65. Relaxing resorts 66. Box (abbr.)

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Last Minute Market Saturdays 9am 12:30 at the Moose Hall. Craft items, baking, home business and yard sale items. For table rentals call Rosa 250-624-4787 or Kathleen 250-624-5652. The coffee is always on!

Prince Rupert Seniors Centre Bingo Fridays 1- 3pm. Everyone 19 yrs and older welcome.

Prince Rupert Alcoholics Anonymous If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. Prince Rupert A.A, 250-627-1119 Al-Anon Meetings: First Presbyterian Church, 233 4th Ave. E in basement. Tues.

8pm. All are welcome. Call 250-627-4899 Narcotics Anonymous DRUG PROBLEM? We Can Help Mon 8-9 pm, 223 4th Ave East, Presbyterian Church (side door).

Join the YWCA for a 2 day FREE-Trainthe-Trainer course on taking action against abuse of older adults. For more info. contact Project Co-ordinator Renu at rchaudhry@ ywcavan.org or 604-895-5790 The Prince Rupert Breast Cancer Support Group invites any woman living with cancer to attend our monthly luncheons every 3rd Saturday each month at 12 noon at the Crest Hotel.

Friendship House of Prince Rupert Hosts: AamaGoot Power Puff Girlz Club (ages 7-12) Tues. 3- 5pm, 3rd floor meeting rm. AamaGoot Ladyz Club (18yrs +) Learn new artistic designs through sewing, beading, etc. Fridays 1- 4pm, 3rd floor meeting room. Call Carol Doolan at the Friendship House 250-627-1717, ext. 64 for more info.

P.R. Royal Canadian legion meeting every 3rd Mon each month. Call Marie250-622-2869

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

Help us bring music to all students by donating that trumpet you have in your basement or the saxophone in your coat closet! If you have an instrument no one is playing, please call School District office @ 250-627-6717 for pick up.

Calling all Musicians! Prince Rupert Community Band and Choir are seeking new members No Auditions necessary! PR Community Band meets Mon. 7:30- 9pm at PRMS (formerly PRSS) Band Room. PR Comm.

Choir meets Wed. 7:30-9pm at PRMS Band Room. Contact Peter Witherly at 250-6249634 Meals on Wheels program needs volunteers to deliver hot meals to people in Prince Rupert on Mon. Wed. and Fri. from 11am12noon. Call Andrea Vogt 250-622-6375 for further info.

Girl Guide Leaders needed immediately! Did you have a great experience with Girl Guides Canada? Are you available Thurs. evenings from 6:15 - 8:15? We need you. Adult females of any age are welcome, no experience needed, training provided, meet new friends, being a leader looks good on your resume. Contact Dawn 250-6246450 or dquast@citywest.ca Scouts Canada - Scouting in Pr. Rupert.

Meetings held at Pinridge school in the gym. Beavers aged 5-7 meet on Tues. 6:307:30pm Cubs aged 8-11 meet on Wed. 7:008:30pm Contact C. Green @ 250-624-3370 Fraser Street Literacy wants to help you acquire the skills, knowledge and confidence to participate fully in your life! If you would like tutoring or help to achieve your goals, visit our community classroom open Monday ?F riday in Room 190 at the NWCC from 11 until 2:30. If you are a student upgrading, we can help you with your studies. We also specialize in forms, applications and paperwork.

If you have knowledge or skills that you would like to share, we would like to meet you as we are always looking for new tutors.

We offer a supportive environment and plenty of resources to coach and support new tutors. We offer individual and small group tutoring matching volunteer tutors with students. For more information, please contact Karen Buchanan and Sharon Jo Scott at 250-627-7166 ext.39 or by e-mail fslprces@ citytel.net.

Prince Rupert Unemployed Action Center provides a range of FREE services to unemployed/underemployed people in Pr Rupert and Northwest BC. Need help applying for CPP, Canada Disibility Pensions, Old Age Security, EI, or WCB? Landlord or Social Service difficulties? We can help! Come see us Mon-Fri, 9am- 5pm 869 Fraser St. at Fisherman’s Hall or call 250-627-8776.

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Buying in Prince Rupert will help keep money in the community and help support sports teams and charitable organizations on the North Coast.

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So many reasons to buy locally When it comes to buying a vehicle on the North Coast, the best place to start is in your own backyard.

It is easy to get inundated with marketing material from out-of-town businesses, but when push comes to shove there is no better place for people in Prince Rupert, Port Edward, Haida Gwaii and the surrounding villages to make a major vehicle purchase than at one of the city’s three major automotive dealers. Much like anything else, shopping local is going to benefit everyone in the long run.

Selection and certainty Prince Rupert’s three major automobile dealers — MacCarthy GM, Port City Ford and Rainbow Chrysler — not only offer a selection of new and used vehicles, but have more buying power than you may think.

Want a certain model customized with your favourite colour and interior type? It can be done.

Looking for a certain used vehicle that’s not on the lot? Chances are they can find it for you.

Need firsthand, factual information about what exactly you’re looking at as opposed to some of what is said on the Internet? It’s at the dealership and with the sales staff.

And once you have your vehicle, you’re not going to be forgotten. If you drive it off the lot and something doesn’t seem immediately right or you have some more questions that come to mind, the people who work at the dealership and live in your community will be there for you.

Service at your doorstep Nobody is going to know your vehicle better than the people who sold it to you and the mechanics who have undergone extensive specialized training to handle every facet of whatever make and model you choose.

Buying in Prince Rupert ensures that the people you need to look at any rattles, shakes, alarms or Spending money clunks that come up are just a short drive away. on the North Coast Driving out of Prince Ruwill keep money on pert with a vehicle makthe North Coast, plain ing some sort of funky sound that unquestion- and simple. ably needs attention is Shaun Thomas a gamble at the best of times: Will your car or truck hold up to 142 kilometres of highway driving? When it comes to driving Hwy 16 in the winter, that gamble becomes an almost unwinnable one. Why risk a breakdown between Prince Rupert and Terrace, where there is no cell phone coverage, to have warranty work done or specialized instruments used when you don’t have to?

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Supporting the community Even if you forgo the hundreds of thousands of dollars in payroll the three automotive dealers pump into the region through office and sales staff, parts personnel and multiple mechanics, money spent at North Coast dealerships are far more likely to benefit the people who call the area home than any other dealership possibly could.

Check out the jerseys of local sports teams and chances are you’ll find the name of a dealer or two.

Take a look at a list of businesses that donate to various fundraisers for community groups like the Prince Rupert Rotary Club or the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce and you’re guaranteed to see these Prince Rupert businesses. Ask the Salvation Army who helps them feed the less fortunate or buy toys and food for children at Christmas time and the same will hold true.

So when it’s time to replace your old ride or time to add another vehicle to the family, start your shopping in Prince Rupert. With so many benefits to shopping local, there is no reason to take to the highway for what will certainly be a major purchase.

And if there is one main reason to support one of the three dealership in Prince Rupert, it is this: Spending money on the North Coast will keep money on the North Coast, plain and simple.

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The 2014 GMC Sierra is an award winner The 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 pickup truck has been thoroughly upgraded for 2014.

Winner of the AJAC award for best new 2014 pickup by The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, the Sierra has many features new this year that bear out the award.

Triple door seals; shear body mounts, sound-absorbing materials and improved aerodynamics make this one of the quietest and best-handling pickups in the marketplace.

Driving at highway speeds, the Sierra was the quietest and best riding vehicle I have ever You won’t find taken for a ride. a quieter full-sized You won’t find a quieter full-sized pickup anywhere in pickup anywhere in the marketplace. the marketplace.

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Ed Evans Sierra you notice right away the highly supportive seats, the premium materials and the real aluminum trim. You will also notice the ample storage spots to store everything you need to bring along with you. The centre console is even big enough to store hanging file folders, laptops and much more.

The 2014 Sierra has larger controls that are easy to read and reach. Also included are USB ports and 12-volt charging outlets for all of your work or entertainment needs. The 8” high definition colour touch display with “Intellilink” allows you to customize your media. You can

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save albums, songs, artists, destinations and contacts. There is a Bluetooth hands-free phone connectivity, which allows you hands-free calling and phone book access. Also included is voice and touch screen activated navigation.

When you go to backup, the screen turns to an available rear vision camera that will help you out of any tight spots.

With ample power for towing — the Sierra can now comfortably carry a ton (907 KG) — the 2014 Sierra is a motorhead’s dream. The 5.3L V8 is rated at 355 HP with 383 lb-ft of torque.

The upgraded 2014 GMC Sierra is available from McCarthy Motors in Prince Rupert.

Loaded with mid-range torque, the Sierra pulled quite hard with little wheel spin on acceleration on snowy/icy roads. This is due, in part, to the four-wheel drive that has an electronically-controlled transfer case with an ‘auto’ setting that chooses between 4-wheel and 2-wheel drive so smoothly you won’t even know it’s shifting.

This is combined with an available six-speed automatic transmission.

All models have electric power steering, and four-wheel disc brakes with special long-life brake rotors are standard across the model line.

The 2014 Ford Escape Those who designed the 2014 Ford Escape SE managed to perfectly combine luxury options with family functionality to create an SUV that should appeal to a wide range of drivers, all without taking a major bite out of the pocketbook.

Interior The interior is where the Ford Escape really shines.

It’s clear that the designers didn’t just have the driver in mind when they built the Escape, but rather took into account every man, woman and child who would be in the vehicle.

It offers a lot In the front are with a price tag two roomy bucket seats that each that will leave some have independent competition in the seat warmers dust. accessible on the centre console. With Shaun Thomas everyone having a different level of climatic comfort, the Escape includes independent heating and air conditioning settings, meaning the driver can enjoy a balmy 25 degree ride while the passenger cools down with some air conditioning. The passenger’s seat can be moved as usual and there is a 10-way power seat for the driver to ensure the best possible seat for driving.

There is no shortage of electronics in the front designed to make sure people get where they’re going surely and safely. Aside from the usual gauges, the driver’s console features scrollable menus outlining

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fuel efficiency, the remaining distance before gas is needed again and any alerts about the mechanics of the car. The centre console, powered by Microsoft Sync, is a veritable smorgasbord of information. While the default shows time, temperature, street name, direction of travel and song on the more than adequate stereo, a more in-depth look through the menu shows just how deep the Sync goes. Using GPS and Sync connections, drivers can look up movie showings and theatres in the area, set a way-point to a certain address, call 911, connect a cell phone for Bluetooth calling and much, much more.

Showing an understanding of the need of safe driving, the steering wheel of the Focus includes buttons for volume and audio controls, answering and hanging up on incoming calls and controlling the menu on the dash while the centre console includes a backup camera that warns you if you get to close to an object and projects your trajectory as you turn the wheels before you even start to move.

With all that upfront, Ford certainly didn’t forget about the people in the back. The Focus has plenty of leg room – I’m a tall guy and was able to sit behind the fully-pushed back driver’s seat without my knees hitting the seat ahead – and a power outlet to allow the kids to hook up their favourite electronic gadgets for those lengthy drives. The backseat is a 60/40 fold down bench that can seat three and features a folddown cup holder in the middle for when only two seats are needed.

There is plenty of room for groceries or suitcases or whatever you want in the back when the seats are up and with the seats folded down flat the options are pretty much endless.

Exterior From the outside, the Ford Escape doesn’t necessarily look like your typical SUV. It rides lower to the ground than most would expect from a four-wheel drive and

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The Sierra’s available 5.3L engine offers the best fuel mileage of any full-sized pickup, with 13 litres per 100 km in the city and 8.7 litres per 100 km on the highway.

The Sierra also has an available All Terrain package, which includes the Z71 off-road suspension, hill descent control and off-road jounce bumpers.

Verdict All-in-all The 2014 GMC Sierra is a bold step and delivers a new standard for pickups. newsroom@thenorthernview.com

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The 2014 Ford Escape SE from Port City Ford appeals to a wide range of drivers. you don’t necessarily expect the 18-inch wheels that propel the Escape along on a suspension that creates a smooth drive regardless of the bumps and turns in the road ahead.

Ford went with a sleek aerodynamic design that strays far from SUVs of the past, which were typically big and boxy. While the lights are fairly standard, the rear view mirrors provide an inset curved mirror that essentially eliminates the blind spot.

Performance While the back of the Escape promotes an Ecoboost Four Wheel Drive system, the Escape is actually an all-wheel drive that is capable of handling whatever the roads, paved or not, throw at it. But the Escape manages to offer all-wheel drive without compromising fuel economy. The vehicle is rated 6.6 litres per 100 kilometres on the highway and 9.2 litres per 100

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kilometres in town, and a test drive of the 2014 Escape through town and out to North Pacific Cannery averaged 7.6 litres per 100 kilometres.

That fuel efficiency also doesn’t come at the cost of power – when you step on the pedal, the Escape flatout goes and passing vehicles will never be a concern.

Verdict When shopping for a new vehicle, one that offers a lot of bells and whistles but is strong enough to stand up to winters in northern B.C. and provides comfort for friends and family alike, make sure to check out the 2014 Ford Escape. With a sticker price around $34,000 for the SE with the Northern Package, it offers a lot with a price tag that will leave some competition in the dust. newsroom@thenorthernview.com

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The 2014 Jeep Trailhawk: go get dirty...

The 2014 Cherokee Trailhawk is a luxurious new mid-size SUV that didn’t forget it is first and foremost a Jeep.

Billed by Jeep as a game-changer, the 2014 tricked-out model test driven on every imaginable road surrounding Prince Rupert gave credence to that claim.

Whether climbing Wantage Road, descending a backroad into Kloiya Bay or navigating the rollercoaster of Cannery Road, the Trailhawk is as advertised: a gritty, off-road vehicle that is as comfortable on McBride Street as it is on roads with no name.

Let there be no misAll I can say is take while this is a go-anywhere vehi- wait ‘til you drive cle, Jeep didn’t hold it. back on appoint Todd Hamilton ments.

The interior is refined and stateof-the-art.

From its 8.4” touchscreen display with Uconnect to keyless entry and ParkView backup camera, the Trailhawk comes extremely well-equipped.

What was most surprising was how easy it was to find and use these technologies, including navigation assist, USB inputs, wireless charging pads and a wonderfully laid out steering wheel that put voice activation, entertainment sys-

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Again, while this vehicle begs to get off the pavement, the interior is as sophisticated and versatile as one could expect in a luxury sedan.

The well-crafted heated leather seats and steering wheel quickly took the chill out of a cool Prince Rupert morning and the Command View dual-pane sunroof offers unsurpassed viewing.

This mid-size SUV is not only a stunner on the inside, its bold but still-recognizable Cherokee exterior design is sleek and screams powerful.

The brilliant black Trailhawk test driven in Prince Rupert was also loaded with safety features.

Some, but not all, of the safety features included lane departure warnings, 10 air bags, blind spot monitoring, park assist and a real treat, the adaptive cruise control.

Of special note was the Trail Rated Trailhawk traction control system. The Selec-Terrain control system made tailoring the vehicle to the road or environment as simple as spinning a dial. The features included auto, snow, sport, sand and mud or rock modes.

On Hwy 16, driving the Trailhawk was effortless.

The electronic power steering, which helps reduce engine load and improve gas mileage, was extremely predictable. Off-road near Prudhomme Lake, the Trailhawk’s steering was steady and nimble with a surprising tight turning radius of less than 40 feet, allowing a turnaround on a tight backroad trail.

Almost immediately the Trailhawk proved itself as a go-anywhere vehicle with its factory rear locker, skid plates, off-road suspension with one-inch factory lift, three extremely beefy tow

The 2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk from Rainbow Chrysler likes to get dirty. hooks (each rated to 8,250 lbs) and a 20-inch water fording capacity.

The nine-speed transmission was very smooth even during quick jumps up to highway speed.

The 3.2L Pentastar V6 produces 271 horsepower and 239 lb-ft torque.

The Trailhawk test driven in Prince Rupert came equipped with the available tow package that boasts a towing capacity up to 4,500 lbs.

Verdict While the 2014 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk is touted for its off-road capabilities, what most stood out for me was its downtown appeal.

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Cruising along Third Ave. West or on my way home down a tight 6th Ave. East, the Cherokee was definitely in the Goldilocks zone — not too big, not too small, just right.

To have a vehicle with this rugged versatility, yet still turn heads — as it did in my case — around Prince Rupert is mentionable. A business colleague and a neighbour simply thought the Trailhawk looked “gorgeous.”

All I can say is: Wait ‘til you drive it.

Todd Hamilton todd.hamilton@thenorthernview.com

Buying your first car? Think ahead...

As someone in their early-20s currently on the search for my second vehicle, there are a few things I see as requirements of a car. I’m looking for a reliable older model that’s easy on my wallet in both the short and long term.

This is something to which I’m sure many young people can relate.

While many young people receive some assistance from family for their first vehicle, it’s usually not enough to afford a new model with all the high-end additions.

Whether budgeting and saving for a car or getting a bank loan or financing, the higher-end new It’s critical to models are often simply not an op- establish credit in tion. your own name.

For those looking Martina Perry to straight-out pur- chase a vehicle, it is a good idea to come up with a reasonable budget that includes a fair amount of money being put aside for the car. It may impact the life you’re used to, but the sacrifice will be worth it when you’re sitting behind the wheel of your own car with all the freedoms it provides.

For those looking to finance or get a loan, it’s critical to establish credit in your own name. Talk to a financial advisor or someone with experience in the field who can point you in the right direction. Even then, young people may need a co-signer, so be prepared to approach someone about possibly co-signing for your loan.

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Financing and reliability top the list for young drivers looking to purchase their first vehicle.

Reliability is something most drivers look for in a vehicle, but for young people it’s the priority.

For many younger drivers, purchasing a vehicle already means emptying their savings account or going into debt. The potential costs of a repair is likely to overwhelm a young car owner’s finances and could even take them off the road for a period of time. For that reason, automobiles with a history of being dependable after years of usage tend to be popular among young car owners.

People in their first decade on the road are more

likely to be involved in an accident than experienced drivers, so most reasonable young people realize buying new is possibly not the preferred option. Not all accidents are extreme, but a dent or deep scratch in a used vehicle is easier to get over than damage to a brand new, shiny car.

When looking at purchasing, another important aspect of the vehicle for young people is how efficient it is on fuel.

Along with the cost of the car, today’s gas prices can leave a dent on people’s monthly budget.

Both young people paying off their vehicles

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through payments or who paid upfront are likely feeling their money being burnt every time they put their foot on the gas pedal.

The car’s gas mileage is important because the more mileage you get, the less times you need to hit up the fuel pump.

Every bit of savings helps when you’re living paycheque-to-paycheque. Affordability is a must for young car buyers Martina Perry newsroom@thenorthernview.com

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