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Enbridge pays $20M for Grassy Point land

AGAIN? News No room at the dock Page A2

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“This land purchase is unrelated to the Northern Gateway Pipeline project.”

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The Prince Rupert Fire Department was called to the Commercial Pub on Sunday night for a fire that damaged the building beyond repair. For the full story, see Page A3.

City pitching $1.4M tax increase

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Enbridge Inc. has increased its presence on the North Coast with a significant purchase of land at Grassy Point.

Documents obtained by the Northern View indicate that Enbridge N o r t h e r n Gateway Western Access Inc. became the registered owner of 159 acres, or just more than 64 - Ronald Chapman hectares, of land, on Dec. 19, 2013.

Enbridge Inc. spokesperson Ivan Giesbrecht confirmed the purchase and said the company already has plans in place for the site.

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Homeowners may end up paying more in taxes this year as the City of Prince Rupert is not planning to adjust its mill rate for the coming budget.

“People will notice when they get their tax bill that it has changed, not because the city-adjusted mill rate but because the BC Assessment Authority either increased or decreased the value of their residence,” explained Prince Rupert Mayor Jack Mussallem.

The city is projecting it will receive $7,123,105 from residential property taxes this year, which is $590,575 more than it received

“By keeping our mill rate where it is, taxes are still going to go up. ” - Barry Cunningham in 2013. All together, the city will collect just under $15 million in taxes, an increase of $1.395 million from the year before.

The idea of leaving the mill rate the same was met with concern from some in chambers.

“Taxes are going up because most people’s assessments went up ... the bottom line is even by keeping our mill rate where it is, taxes

are still going to go up,” said Coun. Barry Cunningham, adding he hasn’t spoken to any Rupertites whose assessments went down.

Chief financial officer Corinne Bomben included the increase in tax revenue as part of a budget that sees increases in many areas for the year ahead following a $2 million surplus in the last fiscal year.

The largest increase will be in terms of employment costs. Contractual wage increases and benefit increases result in an additional costs of $605,000 this year while staffing changes and increases account for $318,000.

In the 2014 fiscal year, $30 million is expected to be included in the city’s operating budget to administer city services, which increases to $37 million when the utilities funds are included.

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Enbridge Harbour authority not planning expansion eyes No room at LNG site Rupert’s three docks ENBRIDGE from Page A1 “As a normal course of business for a pipeline company, Enbridge is continually exploring future development opportunities. As such, I can confirm that Enbridge recently purchased a parcel of land at Grassy Point near Prince Rupert in pursuit of possible LNG business opportunities,” said Giesbrecht, noting the purchase is not associated with the company’s other dealings in the area.

“This land purchase is unrelated to the proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline project.”

The documents indicate the sale price for the land was $20 million paid to two former property owners. The land in question sits adjacent to the land the government sold to Aurora LNG and Woodside LNG in November and January, respectively.

BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The Port Edward Harbour Authority is working to alleviate concerns around the lack of mooring space for recreational vessels in Prince Rupert, but an answer may not be easy to come by.

Dwayne Nielsen and Kerry Wick of the Port Edward Harbour Authority told city council that docks at Rushbrooke, Fairview and the yacht club are full to capacity, but the group is doing everything it can to accommodate boats making their way along the North Coast.

“We are short in this town of space for recreational vessels and we always have been.

We have tried to help as best we can ... with transient vessels, with the yacht club being out of space, we do what we can with Rushbrooke, Fairview and Cow Bay to draw those people in so they don’t have to go across the harbour and anchor up. A lot of smaller vessels, 50 feet and under, will go to Rushbrooke even if they have to raft up with commercial vessels if the owners are okay with that. The larger vessels go to Fairview,” said Nielsen, with Wick noting talks are underway to change that.

“At this point in Prince Rupert we don’t have any ability to expand outside of our water lot. That is not to say that won’t happen in the future. Right now we are lobbying with

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Rushbrook Floats has no room to accommodate any additional vessel moorage.

Small Craft Harbours to show them that we are the northern hub here ... most of our fishermen come up here and realize we are at capacity and have to raft. We are talking about it and we are hopeful, but there is nothing set in stone,” she said.

Space aside, Coun. Joy Thorkelson took issue with the discrepancy between what is available to those docking in Prince Rupert and those docking in Port Edward.

“Port Edward has exceedingly nice floats for a much smaller group of fishermen that tie up there, although there are still a number of vessels that tie up there. They have floats you can drive on to and I wonder why there has been no discussion with the city to see what we can do to provide that same service,” she questioned.

“If fishermen want to bring their groceries and provisions to their boat, they have to roll them down at Rushbrooke and at Fairview

and they are continually wondering why they have to pack heavy equipment down a ramp in Prince Rupert and if there is a desire from the harbour authority to move boats to Port Edward.”

Wick said the reason for the superior docks in Port Edward has to do with one dock in the community needing replacement, but also the level of use.

“Port Edward, as much as it looks like there is not a lot of fishermen out there, that is where the gillnet fleet goes every year. That is where our lockers are, that is where the seiner nets are stored, all the equipment is out there so that is our main spot for our fishermen, not only in Rupert but in the whole north,” she said.

“Rupert, having Rushbrooke and Fairview, we would love to have a drive down ramp here. I’’m not going to say it won’t happen but I also can’t say it is going to happen.”

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Kanata school up for sale

By Shaun Thomas PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The Prince Rupert School District is putting Kanata elementary on the market, but it remains unclear whether or not any sale of the site could proceed.

The district is accepting sealed bids on the 6.23 acre site located just off Frederick Street between now and March 24, although the Ministry of Education has yet to green-light the sale.

“The government is keen to have people do this process. If we get a bid the district would seriously consider, we still have to go to the minister for approval before any sale could proceed,” explained secretary-treasurer Cam McIntyre.

“Right now we’re just testing the market to see what the interest is ... it may be nothing comes from it, it may be something will. We won’t know for a while yet.”

Kanata Elementary was closed in August, 2008, along with Seal Cove Elementary, while Westview Elementary was closed in 2010. Although there are three schools sitting vacant in Prince Rupert, McIntyre said Kanata made the most sense in terms of pursuing a sale.

“It is the one property the district owns clear title to. Seal Cove reverts to the crown and the other, Westview, is a bit more complicated but would also go to the crown,” he said.

“If we are able to sell the site for a reasonable price it would be money that could go into capital projects in the future.”

Firefighters were called to battle a blaze at the back of the Commercial Pub on March 2.

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Commercial to be torn down after fire

By Martina Perry PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The Prince Rupert Fire Rescue Department responded to a fire at the old Commercial Pub and Grill on 1st Avenue West shortly before 7 p.m. on Sunday evening.

As smoke billowed from the building, Prince Rupert RCMP blocked off access to the area while firefighters tried to contain the flames inside by hosing water into a second story window at the back of the building.

When the smoke cleared, fire chief Dave Mackenzie said the whole building will need to come down.

“The structural integrity has been compromised and it has to come down ... the damage was severe.

The whole structural wall between the first and second floor suffered serious damage. That compromised the roof. We couldn’t put people on it and when we went back [on Monday] with a backhoe to get to some of it, a large portion of the roof collapsed in on itself,” he said.

“We had the majority of the fire out in under two hours, but had to keep chasing hotspots for the next three to four hours.”

The fire department and RCMP are continuing to investigate the case of the blaze, but Mackenzie said it is suspicious in nature.

The March 2 blaze comes after a number of unexplained fires occurred at the former pub between June 2012 to March 2013, which were all started outside of the building.

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Tax hike would fall at council’s feet

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f city council thinks they can wash their hands of a tax increase with the “it’s not us, it’s B.C. Assessment” way of thinking and get away with it, they are in for a big surprise.

Yes, most people have seen assessments increase and assessments are directly tied to the amount of tax being paid. But anyone who has followed municipal government in the least knows it is those in City Hall who have the final say on how much residents pay when the taxman comes around.

It’s known as the mill rate and it essentially is the amount of taxes paid per dollar (or unit thereof) of assessed value. If your house is worth more than someone else’s house or worth more than it was the year before Shaun Thomas then you are going to pay more.

But the thing about the mill rate is this — unlike the assessed value of your house, the mill rate is set by the municipal government. Those around council chambers can move the mill rate up or down as they see fit to make tax bills higher or lower. It’s entirely up to them.

So while Mayor Mussallem may say the change is because assessments increased, that is disingenuous at best. If people are getting higher tax bills in 2014 than they did in 2013 — which looks to be the case at the city is planning on collecting $1.4 million more — the fault lands solely at the feet of council. While tax bills may not be higher because of anything the city did, they would be higher because of what the city didn’t do, and that is change the mill rate to keep taxes comparable from one year to the next.

Fortunately for the taxpayers of Prince Rupert, who have seen tax hike after tax hike in recent years, what was discussed at council was the kick-off to budget season and that means there is still time to change council’s mind about what they’re doing with the mill rate.

So while the Mayor may wish for people concerned about higher taxes to take it up with BC Assessment, you’ll want to give council your two cents before they take a heck of a lot more from you this tax season.

Mayor Obvious floats obvious trial balloon

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hat’s the math that adds up to political Regardless, this practice goes on in every suicide? community.

The elected representatives of Prince Responsible councils set a budget and adjust Rupert are either floating a trial balloon or readying their mill rate up or down in accordance with the themselves for retirement in November. new assessments to meet that budget.

As reported on the front page of the Northern It’s just simple math.

View this week, Mayor Jack Mussallem shifted the The fact that a supposedly experienced mayor and blame for a possible $1.4 million tax hike onto the council doesn’t understand this simple municipal shoulders of the B.C. Assessment Authority. budgetary process is not only disheartening, it’s “People will notice when they get their tax bill almost too scary to contemplate. that it has changed, not because the city-adjusted For the sake of the already-hammered Prince mill rate but because the B.C. Assessment Authority Rupert taxpayer, we can only hope that Thomas either increased or decreased the value of their is right, Mussallem and crew are just being residence,” Mussallem is quoted as saying. disingenuous.

Todd Hamilton Shaun Thomas, my next door neighbour on this To my mind, I prefer to think that Mayor opinion page, gives Mussallem the benefit of the Mussallem and his council aren’t stupid and that doubt and calls it kindly, “disingenuous at best.” they fully understand the simple complexities Frankly, I call it either a stupid comment by a city mayor or of a mill rate. And that the shoulder-shrugging, deer-in-thea comment made by a stupid city mayor. headlights looks around the council table are all simply the first Only Jack knows the actual answer. act of a three-act play.

Mayor Obvious states that people will notice when property Act 1: Mayor and crew float a $1.4 million tax hike and owners open the envelope to the annual tax grab. Really? Ya blame someone else. think?

Act 2: Mayor and crew take up the cause of angry taxpayers He continues that it’s not the city to be blamed but rather and shoulder the burden by adjusting mill rate. it’s because of the B.C. Assessment Authority — the provincial Act 3: Tell voters in November, look how great we are ... we agency that routinely plows through a community and plucks a held the line on taxes despite the assessments. number out of the air for home values.

It’s a silly, weak drama at best.

It’s unfortunate that the folks at the B.C. Assessment If not, and Mayor Jack and council are being truthful and Authority who do the assessments aren’t actual homebuyers. can’t figure out the math, there will be a lot of people doing the For what they think is reasonable, there would have been a lot math for them in November. of homes immediately sold to them at their price.

The math is: $1.4 million more in taxes = political suicide.

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Do you agree with alcohol sales in grocery stores?

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“I oppose that. I think there are enough outlets to get it already.”

“I think that is OK. I don’t see why not.”

“I don’t drink, but it doesn’t bother me one bit.”

“Sure. What’s the hold up?”

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Made-in-BC biomass Minister misguided on herring firm is a global player Letters to the editor

Editor: Federal Fisheries Minister, Gail Shea is absolutely misguided in her approval of commercial seining and gill netting of Pacific coast herring.

This method of harvesting herring roe is not preserving critical herring biomass which is at an all time low when compared to the herring biomass of my childhood days on Quadra Island.

The 1950s and 1960s were a time of herring abundance with complementary abundance of salmon, sea birds, ling cod, rock cod etc, The list goes on.

The only herring roe harvesting method that should be approved and permitted should be SOK — spawn on kelp — for spawning mature herring biomass maintenance and for stock recovery.

We must strongly voice our support for Haida, Heiltsuk and Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations’ opposition to Gail Shea’s misguided decision to permit 4.067 tons of Pacific herring harvesting from the west coast of B.C. The total of 19,700 tons of Pacific herring harvest being permitted this year is absolutely misguided; in particular the 15,633 tons to be harvested from the Salish Sea is unacceptable and unsustainable.

“This misguided Conservative federal government decisionmaking must be strongly opposed.”

- Roy Sakata Spawn on kelp should be the only permitted herring role harvesting methodology permitted for the next seven generations.

I understand that Gail Shea has also permitted Krill harvesting in the Salish Seal; another unacceptable fisheries. Krill is the foundational feed for all marine fish species and sea birds.

The combination of Krill harvesting and seining and gillnetting of herring will eventually lead to fish, mammal and bird extinction.

This misguided Conservative federal government decision making must be strongly opposed.

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Gas extraction is dangerous Editor: Gas is cooled to minus 160 degrees Celsius.

Think of LNG as clear-cut logging with no opportunity to replant. The BC government comes up with a “plan” to burn one-third of the trees to power the mill that does not cut-up any of the logs, rather, the plant changes them from round to square, in order to save space for shipping to Asian markets. Consider these logs are what many of us use to heat our homes (or run sawmills).

All new “natural” gas development in BC is gathered by way of unconventional gas wells.

Unconventional gas wells collect fracked gas. The process: take water from a creek or lake, mix it with secret poisons, and pump it underground to open up cracks, keep them open and allow the “natural” gas to escape. The transport of fracked natural gas is not why we should be concerned about LNG. It is the fracking and the cooling.

The cooling comes from the massive generators/ freezers that burn one-third of the gas to cool the other two-thirds of the gas. Industry reports that one-third of the gas is burned during transport, for cooling and shipping.

“One-third of our gas goes up in smoke.”

- Mikael Jensen The same energy that is currently used to heat your home will be burned to make electricity to power the cooling. By design, one-third of our gas goes up in smoke.

Although a gas spill (vapour) goes into the air, we should be aware of how it is collected, and the adverse health effects on people living and working near well sites and cooling terminals.

If you think it is all “natural”... look up The Common Sense Canadian, online. They use math, economics, science and futuristic stuff like that to describe fracking and LNG. LNG does not make economic, health or environmental sense to me.

But if you replace the L in LNG with Liquidated rather than Liquefied, it begins to make more sense.

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Each plant is also a significant contributor to the local economies they operate in. In Burns Lake, Pinnacle directly supports over 20 fulltime jobs at the site, more than 50 spin-off jobs in the community, and contributes to the overall health and sustainability of British Columbia’s forest sector, which employs some 55,000 people.

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Boundary expansion in provincial hands

BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

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The decision of whether the City of Prince Rupert will be able to extend its municipal boundaries for the first time since the city’s inception is now in the provincial government’s hands.

After receiving no feedback during one month of public consultation, the city has obtained the ascent of electors to proceed with the expansion through the alternative approval process. Ten per cent of municipal electors had to submit a response against the city using the alternate approval process to force the issue to referendum or to have it be defeated.

The city began working toward extending its boundaries last year in preparation for potential growth in the future. Since the subject was

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originally put out to the public, the number of lands proposed to be included has decreased significantly.

The remaining parcel of land the city is hoping to have included in its boundaries is located across from Seal Cove and contains the source of Prince Rupert’s drinking water.

“This is a piece of property that Prince Rupert owns and that obviously should be part of our boundaries,” said Coun. Joy Thorkelson, who reiterated she would be against using the alternative approval process otherwise.

All relevant legislative requirements pertaining to a municipal boundary extension in the Local Government Act and the Community Charter have been completed, with the city proceeding to petition the Ministry of Community and Rural Development to extent the boundaries of the city.

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BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

When the wind howls and whitecaps roll, they brace for a phone call.

And when that phone rings, day or night, good weather or bad, Amber Sheasgreen and the volunteers of Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Station 64 drop everything to do what they can to protect the people on the waters of the North Coast.

Sheasgreen became involved in marine search and rescue as a way of giving back to the region she loves. Growing up on Digby Island’s Krippen Cove, she is no stranger to the waters around Prince Rupert and believes the emergency volunteer crew is an invaluable service.

“We’re open 24 hours per day, seven days per week right beside our phone. If you are on an on-call day and get called, you need to be ready to leave at the drop of a hat. Most of us try to make ourselves available and commit to at least two days per week so we know those are the days we’re on call ... sometimes you don’t know if you’re going for a brokendown tow or if you’re going to save somebody’s life,” Amber said.

“You get a phone call, you answer it and one of our station leaders lets us know, ‘this is so far what we’ve been told, this is who is available, meet you at the boat in no more than 15 minutes’. We’re geared up and ready to go as soon as we get to the dock and will generally have a briefing on the boat as we’re pulling away.”

Last year, Prince Rupert volunteers responded to 20 incidents requiring 61 hours of search and rescue that assisted 26 people and saved more than $2.2 million in property, with some of the exploits of Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Station 64 being outlined on the group’s Facebook page. Although rewarding, Sheasgreen said the work is certainly not without challenges.

“You have to be able to be in that mindset. You need to think about the individual and the victim, but you also need to be able to be thinking about yourself. Crew safety always comes first. We are putting our lives on the line sometimes,” she explained.

“We’re a small community. Sometimes we know the people that are involved in these missions and these scenarios, so it can be stressful and it can be tough. But if

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Amber Sheasgreen, one of the volunteers of the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue - Station 64, risks her life in order to help others.

“If you are able to save somebody’s life, save somebody’s asset or help somebody out, it is really rewarding.”

- Amber Sheasgreen you are able to save somebody’s life, save somebody’s asset, help somebody out, it is really rewarding to know that you were able to do that.”

Not every call the volunteers respond to has a happy ending. Sheasgreen said the volunteers of marine search and rescue have experienced both the highs and the lows of being on the water.

“Last year we won an award at the AGM of the Royal Canadian Search and Rescue for one of the top missions of the year. This unit went out, we were dispatched to a scenario where someone needs help but it is not urgent, and it turned out to be a mayday. It was atrocious weather. A woman had fallen between two vessels and crushed her ribs.

She had a collapsed lung and needed to be medivaced out,” she recalled as an example of a call that went well, while searchers experienced the tragic side just last fall.

“During the November long weekend there were some people ... missing on the Skeena. I was on the vessel that day and we did recover one of the victim’s [bodies],

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Aside from being willing to put the needs of others before your own when the phone call comes in, the volunteers of the Marine Search and Rescue undergo extensive training on everything from radio operations to towing procedures to first aid to how to properly handle a man-overboard situation.

“If you’re selected to become crew on the vessel, there is a rigorous training program to go through. It’s a total of about nine months, all inclusive, where you need to get search and rescue certification ... we usually have one training class per week for a two-hour period, plus one training night on the water for any new crew that are being trained,” said Amber.

“The minimum requirement for search and rescue is 20 hours per year, our expectations are closer to 60 hours-plus.”

Covering 3,250 square-kilometres of coast is no easy task and the group will be undertaking a recruiting drive in the coming months for new members.

People who aren’t inclined to be on the water can help behind the scenes through fundraising and administrative support for the 10 per cent volunteer non-profit organization.

“We’re looking for people that are going to be in the community for at least the next two to three years, minimum, who have the ability to be on-call,” said Sheasgreen, who noted being on the water and the extensive training are just some of the things that keeps her coming back.

“There are a lot of opportunities to move forward and excel with marine search and rescue.”

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McElhaney Consulting Services’ Selina Wilson presents Charmayne Carlson, owner of Dolly’s Fish Market, with the Small Business of the Year: Hospitality award. Also pictured is Chamber of Commerce president Jason Scherr.

Ali Murray, Melanie Frizzell and Angelica Jesser of Hawkair accept the Community Involvement award from Chris Armstrong of award sponsor CityWest, at left. Also pictured is Chamber of Commerce president Jason Scherr.

Rob Gruber of Good Times Games was award the Child Friendly Business of the Year award from Kate Toye of Success by Six/Early Years. Also pictured is Chamber of Commerce president Jason Scherr.

Chrystopher Thompson, Amy Dopson, Phat Tran and Debby Peng of PAC 10 Tutoring accepts the Aboriginal Business of the Year from Mary Bartlett of award sponsor CFNR, left. Also pictured is Chamber of Commerce president Jason Scherr.

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Ryan Staschuk and Michelle Bryant of Ridley Terminals Inc. present the Chamber Member of the Year Award to Amber Sheasgreen and Jasper Nolos of Community Futures of the Pacific Northwest.

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The Northern View’s Todd Hamilton, award sponsor, presented Sharon Rothwell with the Newsmaker of the Year Award on behalf of Jeff King, who was unable to attend. Also pictured is Chamber of Commerce president Jason Scherr.

Prince Rupert Grain, represented by Mark Newbery, presented the Volunteer Organization of the Year Award to Amber Sheasgreen, Shelby O’Brien, Jennifer Robb, Michael Sluka and Rock Harvey of the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue - Station 64. Also pictured is Chamber of Commerce president Jason Scherr.

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The senior boys Rainmakers are off to provincials after defeating Caledonia in the finals.

Suttira Johansen lines up the shot during the basketball provincials in Langley.

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The Charles Hays junior girls Rainmakers made their way to Langley last week to compete in provincials, but despite their best efforts they were unable to come away with a win.

After a long trip down south, the girls opened the tournament against R.A. McMath of Richmond on Wednesday afternoon with a 73-7 loss. The following day the girls tipped off against Mark Isfeld of Courtenay and fell to the island-team 46-10. The third game of the tournament saw the Rainmakers face off against College Heights of Prince George, falling 60-36.

The final game of provincials for the girls was against a familiar foe in the Nechako Valley Vikings of Vanderhoof. When the final buzzer of the final game sounded the Rainmakers were on the wrong end of a57-28 final score.

Three players received Player of the Game awards, with Henzle Masocol taking two awards and Billie Leeson and Harjyot Sidhu capturing one apiece.

Despite falling short of a win in the provincials, head coach Anna Ashley said she was proud of how the players represented the school and the community.

“I thought the girls played well during provincials. They never gave up and played very solid defence. We had some difficulties with our offense but overall they played well and showed great sportsmanship ... I think the highlight of the tournament was just seeing how the girls came together when dealing with difficult game situations. The fact that they were able to pull themselves back up and continue to play hard, despite overwhelming odds was very inspiring to watch. They are a great group of girls and I’ve loved having the opportunity to coach them and get the know them better,” she said.

“Overall, this has been a very successful season for the CHSS junior Rainmakers girls team. We were 6-2 overall in zone play and 9-6 for the entire season. Next year looks to be very strong as well with a strong group of Grade 9’s coupled with a strong group of Grade 8’s coming in from PRMS.”

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The Charles Hays Senior Boys basketball team are the best in the northwest in 2014 and will be competing in provincials later this week.

The boys travelled to Smithers last weekend to play Caledonia Secondary and the host Gryphons for the tourney.

The Rainmakers opened the title on Friday afternoon with a 67-50 win over host team. Leading the

way was Justin McChesney with 21 points, followed by Rosendo Masocol and Garrett Kobza with 14 points apiece.

In their second game, Charles Hays trailed Caledonia by 16 at the half, but stifling defence kept the Terrace team to a single basket on 13 attempts in the fourth quarter enroute to a 55-48 final.

Terrace then eliminated Smithers from the competition, meaning another win over Caledonia would clinch the title.

In their second meeting of the tournament, the Rainmakers fell 53-43, setting up a winner-takeall championship game.

In that game, the Rainmakers took the banner with a 51-41 victory that saw Masocol net 14 points and Perry Terrell scoring 12.

“I think we were very good defensively,” said coach Mel Bishop, who has high hopes for provincials.

“If we play hard and play our game, we should be competitive.”

Jr. Girls, Jr. Boys compete in Langley

BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The CHSS Rainmakers junior boys were also at provincials last weekend to take on some of the best players from around B.C. The boys started out the tournament agains Kelowna Secondary, falling by a final score of 83-30 in the evening game. The next morning the Rainmakers faced off with Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary of Surrey, losing by 14 with a final of 53-39.

The Friday game turned out to be a closer affair as South Okanagan Secondary of Oliver just edged out Charles Hays by a final score of 44-38 and the final game on Saturday was an even closer game as the Rainmakers fell to the Yale Secondary Lions 48-44.

Suttira Johansen lines up the shot during the basketball provincials in Langley.

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By Martina Perry PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Students from around the Northwest zone showcased nine one-act plays during Dramafest last week, including two performances put on by Charles Hays Secondary School (CHSS) students.

Students of drama teacher Alison O’Toole kicked off their Dramafest shows with Linda Daugherty’s “dont u luv me?”, directed by Grade 12 student Kelsy Casavant. “dont u luv me?” centres around Angela (Savanna Naylor, who won the Excellence in Acting in a Lead Female Role award for her performance) a high school student who has the attention of a handsome senior student named C.J. (Damon Brochu).

At the beginning of their relationship C.J. is romantic and kind, but his behaviour quickly changes to jealous and controlling.

Angela starts to withdraw as a writer for the school’s newspaper and from her best friend Jen (Jenny Nguyen who earned the Excellence in Acting in a Supporting Female Role award), girlfriends (Zoey Hellfors, Hannah Komadina and Krista Robinson) and guy pals (Cyrus Sobredo and Tony Duong).

While at first Jen is upset with her

former best friend, once she realizes C.J. has become abusive she pushes Angela to tell her parents what she’s been going through.

Throughout the play, screen projections showed the audience text messages between characters with the violent acts bestowed on Angela being shown through shadow projections. “dont u luv me?” also featured actor Alexander Lewis, with students Selina Repole, Quinn Basso, Olivia Woodworth, Daelan Calder and Josh Franco as the stage crew.

Casavant won the Excellence in Student Directing award for “dont u luv me?”, with the play also winning the Excellence in Ensemble Work.

The second performance put on by CHSS was “Mind Games” written by Paul Elliot and directed by O’Toole.

On a regular day, psychiatrist Dr. Harriman (Aaron Grant) is reminded by his receptionist Beth (Selina Repole) that patient Kyle (Ryan Wightman who received an Honourable Mention for Acting in a Lead Male Role) is ready for his appointment.

Dr. Harriman tries to control Kyle’s ranging mood swings, stemming from a comment he made during a previous meeting, that Kyle is doing all of this to himself. Kyle took the comment quite

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Angela (Savanna Naylor) is uncomfortable with a photo her abusive boyfriend C.J. (Damon Brochu) took of them while they were intimate. The two starred in “dont u luv me?” written

by Linda Daugherty and directed by CHSS student Kelsy Casavant.

literally, believing he is the creator of the universe.

Dr. Harriman is taken aback when Kyle demonstrates he is in control of Dr. Harriman’s world by claiming his receptionist is an older woman named Elizabeth (Grace Stewart). When the psychiatrist calls her into the office it is true.

In a state of disbelief Dr. Harriman realizes he is something Kyle created; But

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By Martina Perry PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Audiences will be taken on a rollicking, emotional tale during Les Misérables, Prince Rupert’s 2014 community musical production.

“Les Misérables is a sweeping story of redemption, hope, heartbreak and of love, both lost and found,” said director Michael Gurney.

“I suspect it will always be a story that resonates with the heart, the mind and the imagination because it’s a story about people aspiring to something better.”

“You need to bring your Kleenex for this production because it is so powerful and emotional that it just draws you right in. It’s got all the elements. Comedy, tragedy and everything else. You will shed a tear,” said Crystal Lorette of the Lester Centre of the Arts which is producing the production.

“People can expect an amazing performance from a community that boasts in talent.”

Approximately 90 people auditioned for Les Misérables in October after the Lester Centre was given the green light to put on the production. Lorette said she originally looked into putting on the musical a decade ago, but the rights weren’t available for community group performances up until last April.

When the music begins on March 27 for opening night, it will be the first time Les Misérables has ever been put on in Prince Rupert.

Based on Victor Hugo’s novel, Les Misérables follows the story of Jean Valjean, who will be played by Andy Enns. The musical begins with Jean being

released from prison after serving 19 years behind bars for stealing a loaf of bread to feed his sister and her child.

Jean is out on parole and has become a hardened individual, but an act of generosity transforms his view of the world. He rips up his yellow ticket and begins to change his ways.

“As this transformed man, he begins to live life generously. He adopts a young girl when her mother dies, and becomes a man of importance and leadership in the community,” explained Gurney.

A decade after turning his life around, a rebellion threatens to sweep through the streets of Paris lead by students who are tired of the old guard and the rich running the French government.

“Valjean and his daughter are pulled into those events, and he ends up playing an important role in the student’s rebellion.

We meet a number of the students as well, who can foresee a glorious and utopian end to the cause of over throwing the somewhat despotic French government at that point,” said Gurney.

“In the end, some dreams are realized, others are broken. In the end, each character goes through a transformation and has an opportunity to experience grace.”

As the production’s lead, Enns said he hopes to capture the dynamic role of Jean Valjean through the two decades the musical spans by drawing from his own personal experiences.

“He changes so much in his life, from being a convict to a father figure, all of this happening on the eve of French revolution.

It’s a challenging role ... I hope I can show him as someone who is maturing and growing as a human being through times

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Actors Heather McRae, Andy Enns and Jeff Saunders going over a scene during a Les Misérables practice on Sunday.

where he has to adapt and change,” he said.

Enns will be joined by 60 cast members performing in 117 roles, spanning from young to mature actors with and without previous experience.

Gurney said it’s a privilege to both direct Les Misérables and work alongside the many Rupertites who are experienced with musicals.

“I’ve been trying to bring not just my own vision, but a unique Prince Rupert vision to the musical ... I really appreciate the way the cast has been willing to collaborate on the staging and the direction of this production,” said Gurney.

Enns said there are a few reasons people should attend Les Misérables: The first being to see an interesting account of French history in the early 1800s, to see friends, family or familiar faces perform and finally because of the outstanding music.

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Lorette says Les Misérables’ musical numbers are difficult, but the 16 orchestra members lead by musical director Peter Witherly have been doing an outstanding job, along with the production’s choreographer Jewel Jerstad who is ensuring the music is presented attractively with dance.

“It’s an interesting thing at the end of the musical, after we’ve had our hearts touched and our laughter elicited, we realize this is what human life is made up of: Tragedy and comedy, grace and forgiveness, and sin, all mixed together. I suspect by the end of the evening, the audience would have had a taste of life in miniature. The rich tapestry of what it means to be a human being compressed into three hours of glorious music,” said Gurney.

Performances of Les Misérables will take place at the Lester Centre of the Arts on March 27-29. Tickets are available at the Lester Centre and Cook’s Jewellers.

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By Martina Perry The Prince Rupert Regional Community Foundation is hosting the 2014 Celebrity Dinner Fundraising Event on Sunday, March 9, the foundation’s annual fundraiser that draws the stars to Prince Rupert.

Over the years, the event has included John Furlong, Rick Hansen, Iona Campagnolo and more, with Chris Hebb, a born and raised Rupertite, being this year’s guest speaker.

Hebb is a digital and broadcast executive who spent 11 years with Orca Bay Sports, owners of the Vancouver Canucks, Vancouver Grizzles and General Motors Place, and was senior vice-president of Broadcast and Content for Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, one of the largest sports and entertainment companies in the world.

“He’s a homespun boy, he was a Rainmaker and then went on to become a Victoria Vikings basketball player, winning the Canadian Nationals for universities in his senior year. He’s got a really strong sports background,” said Doug Kydd, chair of the foundation.

Prince Rupert born-and-raised journalist Gloria Macarenko, who currently hosts CBC News Vancouver, will once again emcee the event. Macarenko was the celebrity guest at the foundation’s first celebrity dinner and has come to Prince Rupert every year since to emcee.

Money collected will help the foundation provide grants to Prince Rupert groups.

Funds accumulated will be added to the foundation’s principal fund, which is never touched. Instead, the group provides grants to applicants from the interest earned on the fund’s base.

The 2014 Celebrity Dinner Fundraising Event will take place at the Crest Hotel, with doors opening at 6 p.m.

Those interesting in attending the event can contact Doug Kydd at (250) 624-2617.

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The tour has been called a testimony of the new generation of leaders emerging out of Watoto. Established in 1994, The Watoto Children’s Choir has travelled internationally as ambassadors for the millions of children in Africa orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS, war and poverty. Each of the children in the choir has suffered the loss of one or both parents. They live in Watoto Children’s Villages where they receive the care, nurture and education they need to grow up as productive citizens of their country.

“It is nearly impossible to hear these children sing and share their story and not be profoundly changed,” says Alex Hogendoorn, Pastor at Fellowship Baptist Church.

“A nurse from Africa shared with me, ‘The children who end up in Watoto are the lucky ones’.”

Today, Watoto is impacting the lives of more than 3,000 children who have been orphaned and abandoned. Watoto’s purpose is to rescue the vulnerable and raise them up to be leaders, so they can rebuild their nation. For this to become an ongoing reality, Watoto relies on the support of many including Canadians to sponsor a life and impact their future.

“When we think that we are harddone by, we need to see the hope and joy that these children have received from Jesus,” says Capt. Nancy Sheils of the

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“It is inspiring when we see people who have gone through such difficulties living with such hope and working for change.”

Watoto also seeks to transform the lives of women in Kampala and war torn Gulu, Northern Uganda through a program called Living Hope. The target groups are HIV positive single women, returnees from abduction by the Lord’s Resistance Army, and teenage mothers.

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The choir will perform twice on March 9 at 10 a.m. in the Civic Centre Auditorium, hosted by Fellowship Baptist Church, and again in the evening at 6 p.m. at the Salvation Army.

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Passed away suddenly in his sleep on February 26, 2014 at the age of 59.

He was pre-deceased by his parents Marcelo Hubahib and Mary Gullas Hubahib. Patrick will be lovingly remembered and missed by his sisters Eva Nadela (Angelo-deceased), Marie (Emmet) Stokes, Angel (John) Glencross and brother Paul (Aina) Hubahib. He also left behind nephews Paul Christian Hubahib, Jose Angelo Hubahib, Michael Francis Hubahib, Keith Nicholas Hubahib and Christopher Emmett Stokes and many relatives and friends.

Patrick came to Prince Rupert in 1991 from the Philippines with the help of his sister Eva. He worked at Skeena Cellulose for many years and very recently worked in Fort McMurray hoping to retire at the end of this year.

Patrick was fun-loving and always the life of the party. He was kind, compassionate and very principled man. He loved his siblings and nephews deeply and cared so much for his friends. He will do anything to help a friend thus earning him many. He will be sorely missed.

Special thanks to his friends at Fort McMurray for having been at his side on his last days.

A celebration of his life will be held in a mass at the Annunciation Church on March 7, 2014, 11:00a.m., Fr. Mike Rabino, officiating and a reception at the Annunciation Gathering Centre will follow.

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The family of Dave Diotte is sad to announce his sudden passing on February 25, 2014.

Dave was born in Montreal Que Feb 8, 1937 but spent most of his life in the BC Coast, working as a fisherman and logger. He retired from Ridley Terminal in Prince Rupert before he settled in Nanaimo in 2001 and made many friends with his favourite past-time, bowling, his true love.

Dave is survived by his partner and friend of 39 yr, Maureen Smith, his son Shane (Susan), his daughter Kelly Gorsek (Silvo), his step daughter Teri, and step sons, Darren (Debbie) and Cameron. He also leaves behind Grandchildren Caitlin, Brenna, Drake, Cher, Autumn, Cam Jr, Chantelle, Kayla, David, Stefan, and Katelyn.

A reception will be held March 9, 2014 at Brechin Bowling Lanes, Nanaimo at 3:30 pm. Bring your favourite story about Dave.

In lieu of Flowers, please feel free to donate to Youth Bowling .

A celebration of life will be held in Prince Rupert, April 5, 2014 at Breakers Pub 2 - 5 p.m.

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“Northern Gateway is taking extraordinary measures to ensure marine safety—reducing tanker speeds on British Columbia’s north coast is just one.”

- Chris Anderson, Master Mariner, Lead Marine Advisor, Northern Gateway Project

Northern Gateway has proposed tanker-related safety measures designed to maintain safe vessel transportation.

These measures, together with lower tanker transit speeds in the coastal channels, not only reduce the risk of marine incidents, they also minimize potential adverse effects on the marine mammal environment.

ACTING ON EXPERT ADVICE Northern Gateway has consulted with many of the top experts in Canada and the world, including Chris Anderson who, as a Master Mariner and seafarer, has over 50 years of experience including the development of port and terminal facilities in British Columbia’s coastal waters and internationally. Acting on the advice of a team of experts, Northern Gateway committed to a vessel transit speed range from 8 to 12 knots.

Anderson says, “Reducing vessel transit speeds through a confined channel to within this range allows improved response from our escort tugs, substantially reducing the risk of a navigational incident, while maintaining safe vessel operation.”

initiatives that was put forward by Northern Gateway.

As Anderson puts it, “Project-related vessels are capable of speeds of 15 to 16 knots. Many other oceangoing vessels can travel at even higher speeds. Northern Gateway is committed to reducing vessel speeds by as much as half that as an added measure of prevention.”

GOING EVEN FURTHER TO ENSURE MARINE SAFETY In addition to reducing tanker speeds, Northern Gateway has committed to the use of two escort tugs for every loaded tanker associated with the Project, with one tug being tethered at all times.

According to Anderson, “In the event of a mechanical issue, the tethered escort tugs can take over steering and braking which greatly reduces the risk of an incident occurring. This commitment will also help protect British Columbia’s north coast.”

BEYOND WHAT’S REQUIRED The commitment to reducing transit speeds is not a regulatory requirement, but one of many voluntary marine safety

ENDORSED AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS The Joint Review Panel’s endorsement of the Northern Gateway Project came after a rigorous, scientific review of the evidence, including Gateway’s precautionary approach to vessel speeds and escort tug standards.

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As the calendar turns from February to March, what travel to Haida Gwaii will look like this summer remains a mystery.

That has Masset Mayor Andrew Merilees concerned.

“We have no indication where it is heading ... we have not heard anything from Transportation Minister Todd Stone and I am not very optimistic our concerns are being heard or addressed,” he said, noting the lack of a schedule is having an impact across the islands.

“It is hurting all of the bookings on Haida Gwaii.”

- Andrew Merilees “It is hurting all of the bookings on Haida Gwaii. It’s hurting the campgrounds and the European tour traffic. Until we have a schedule firmly in place, people are going to be reluctant to come here, to the end of the road, if they can’t guarantee they will get on the ferry ... as every

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When exactly the Northern Adventure will be travelling between Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii is unknown, with Mayor Andrew Merilees saying information is not forthcoming

day gets closer to the summer season without a schedule or a source of reliable information, it is more and more likely it is going to hurt businesses on Haida Gwaii.”

A group of ferry advisory chairs did travel to Victoria to discuss concerns around the ferry reduction. While not on the trip, Merilees said nothing has come from the trip.

Union tells roe fishermen to avoid Haida Gwaii Memo shows minister ignored advice from DFO scientists

BY SHAUN THOMAS HAIDA GWAII / The Northern View

West coast First Nations have won their day in court when it comes to protecting herring in the region.

Late last month the Haida Nation, along with the Heiltsuk of Bella Bella and Nuu-chah-nulth of Vancouver Island, expressed their concerns about a decision by Federal Fisheries Minister Gail Shea to open the herring roe fishery in their territory. Last week, a federal judge granted an injunction in a suit filed by five First Nations after internal documents showed the Minister went against a recommendation from department scientists to keep the fishery closed.

The Dec. 9 memo to the minister recommended “maintaining a closure for the three areas for the 2014 fishing season”. That lack of clarity from the department has the United Fishermen and Allied Worker’s Union (UFAWU) “totally frustrated” with the whole process.

“Fishermen have just learned that the DFO recommended to the Minister not to open three herring fishing areas next month, while months earlier telling fishermen stocks were recovered and could be fished ... fishermen are totally frustrated with federal decision making around fisheries – as are First Nations; we are all being used and abused with opaque DFO decision making,” said the union in statement, which also recommends all herring fishermen avoid the central coast and Haida Gwaii.

“At the heart of the herring fishery are 250 independent fishermen.

These fishermen are currently hiring crews, building and repairing nets and preparing vessels for the fishery.

They run small businesses and make substantial investments in these operations. They operate out of coastal communities and are being increasingly marginalized by fisheries management policies in British Columbia that favour large corporations.”

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Pacific NorthWest LNG has taken the next step in making its Lelu Island terminal a reality, filing the environmental impact statement with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency and B.C. Assessment Office on Feb. 28.

“The filing of our Environmental Impact Statement to both federal and provincial regulatory agencies is a significant milestone in the life of this project,” said Greg Kist, president of Pacific NorthWest LNG. “This marks a renewed round of consultation and feedback from all interested parties on our proposal and I encourage participation in this rigorous environmental review.”

Once accepted, the environmental impact statement will be reviewed internally by regulatory agencies and First Nations prior to a public comment period commencing in Spring 2014. The public comment period will consist of open houses, working group meetings and opportunities for direct comment from the public on the Environmental Impact Statement.

“We want to build the best facility possible, and that means hearing from residents on what their vision is for Pacific NorthWest LNG,” Kist said.

“Pacific NorthWest LNG intends to be a positive contributor to the local economy and a provider of long-term careers for decades to come.”

While there may be nine liquefied natural gas export projects proposed for the Northwest, the BG Group’s vicepresident of global LNG expects only a fraction of the terminals will actually come to fruition.

“Our modelling shows three projects in Canada and they may not come on in the time frame imagined by your government. I think that is a realistic projection ... by 2025 there will likely be one-to-three projects in this region with two to three trains each,” said Dr. Andrew Walker during a presentation to Prince Rupert city council on Feb. 24, noting time is a factor.

“For Asian markets, reliability and security of supply are key. They get weary if they don’t feel projects are being supported or are stalling because they are dependent on looking forward and planning their market ... when they look at the project they want to buy from, they look at the credibility of the proposer, local government support and community support. They become weary of committing to those types of projects [being delayed] and they do have options.”

Speaking on the current condition of the market, Walker projects demand for LNG to grow at 2.4 per cent per year compounding through to 2025, resulting in an export increase from 240 million tonnes per year to 420 million tonnes per year. While other countries, including Australia and the United States, are rushing to create new export capacity, Walker said that may not be enough.

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The BG Group expects a maximum of three LNG terminals to be built in the region.

“If you look at what is currently developed, mostly in Australia, a supply and demand gap begins to show around 2018 and grows so that by 2025 industry consensus is there needs to be another 150 million tonnes of supply in place over and above what is currently under construction,” he said.

“In our view there is additional demand if additional supply is put in place to meet that demand. We, as a company, tend to see supply being a constraint, rather than demand.”

There are currently 17 countries exporting LNG into 27 importing companies. Although some speculate the expansion of LNG exports will create a buyer’s market for Asian customers, Walker said the BG Group doesn’t see it that way.

“We feel the buyers are going to take a view that they want to take a diversified set of supplies. They won’t want to buy all of their demand from the U.S., they’re going to buy some from the U.S. and some from other locations such as

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Canada and such as East Africa,” he said.

“What really decides how many projects go ahead and which ones go ahead are the buyers. The buyers will pick which projects happen – people won’t build these projects speculatively, they’ll only build them if they have buyers.”

The BG Group is hoping to make a final investment decision on its Ridley Island Terminal in 2016 to begin operation in 2020 or 2021, and told council they can help by championing the project when possible.

“These are projects that need a push to get them into existence. Getting the stakeholder alignment is key – if it doesn’t work for you then it doesn’t work for us, but if it doesn’t work for us then it doesn’t work for you. We’re in this together,” he said.

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Tugging at the tails of top selling trucks If there is one segment of the auto business that takes dynamite to get people to change brands, it’s the full-size pickup truck category, I’m sure most of us know of someone who is a “Ford guy” or The Tundra is “Chevy diehard” owner, even as capable as and getting him or her to move to a new many of the domestic truck would be almost brands but in some impossible. ways it still has a way It wasn’t until the last to go to truly be an Toyota Tundra was introduced in 2007 that alternative to Ford, Toyota was a real conGM and Ram. tender. That 2007 Tundra and this refreshed 2014 Zack Spencer model are designed, engineered and even built in America, helping to pull loyal domestic buyers away.

The Tundra is even as capable as many of the domestic brands but in some ways it still has a way to go to truly be an alternative to Ford, GM and Ram.

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is a step up from the lower trims but not nearly as supple and luxurious as the new batch of interiors from Ram and GM. Those trucks, in particular, have almost luxury-sedan interiors that make the driver forget they are in a truck. The Tundra, in comparison, is a bit stark, featuring a hard, simple plastic dash and door pieces that don’t compare. The centre screen is smaller than many competitors are, and the screen embedded in the instrument cluster is small. What has been improved is the overall layout of the centre console. The back seat is massive and flips up with just one hand to make room for interior storage. I found the last Tundra to have a very high seating position that limited headroom. This new 2014 seems to have a better seating position, no longer crimping headroom for taller drivers.

Drive Powering the Tundra are two V8 gasoline engines.

The base model has a 4.6L V8 with 310hp and 327 lb.-ft. of torque. The larger 5.7L has 381hp and 401 lb.-ft. of torque. This is one area that the Toyota cannot compete; there is no V6 offered and no diesel (Ram only), which the domestic makers do offer. By limiting the available engine options and not having a heavy-duty model that will certainly diminish the

number of domestic buyers willing to give Tundra a try. On the road, I was surprised at just how rough the ride is in comparison to the all-new GM trucks, which really are like driving a big sedan. I would also place the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 a very close second in ride comfort.

The Tundra is choppy on rough roads and the noise level is on the high side. Toyota claims to have improved ride quality on this refreshed 2014 model but I am not a fan of the ride.

Verdict The Tundra is a capable truck. When equipped it can tow up to 4760 kg, which is on the high side in this class.

What surprised me the most was the real “trucky” ride. I have had extensive seat time in all three domestic brands over the past year and I have to say that they are best sellers for a reason – the refinement is rather dramatic.

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Looks As part of the 2014 redesign, Toyota went about setting up a slightly different look for each of its trim levels. Sold as an SR5, Limited and Platinum, each has a variation of the oversized front grille.

The wheel openings are now larger and squarer, framing wheel sizes ranging from 18-inches on the SR5 and Limited and 20-inches on the Platinum.

The Tailgate has a soft open feature, stopping it from slamming down, that is fantastic but there is no side step or ladder into the bed the way Ford and the new GM trucks have. Sold as a regular car, double cab or Crew Cab, there is a model for most buyers.

Inside Just as the outside was redesigned to have a unique character for each trim, the inside mimics this idea.

The Platinum model I tested is covered with a diamond pattern, or quilted look used on the leather seatbacks, side door inserts and dash front panel. It

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Volvo circling the wagons Volvo is hitching some of its revival hopes to a wagon – the 2015 Volvo V60 Sportswagon.

Its grille is clearly all-Volvo, but those typically boxy looks that characterized the make from your dad’s day are gone. In looks it’s a design variation of the S60 sedan and it will be a welcome sight for loyalists of the Swedish brand, having witnessed the demise here of the V50 and midsize V70 wagons. The wagon was featured recently along The T5-equipped with the S60 and XC60 wagon is a smooth crossover at a launch event in the Nevada operator in desert. performance and The Volvo execs present ride ... while you proudly talked about their new Drive-E won’t burn rubber powertrains, developed at the green light, it thanks to the megawill take off when bucks available now necessary that the company is owned by the Chinese Keith Morgan Geely Automotive. Ford ownership may now be retreating in Volvo’s rearview mirror, but it is still beholden to the U.S. manufacturer for the platforms upon which these three 2015 models ride. That will change later this year when the full-size XC90 crossover is set to sit atop Volvo’s so-called Scalable Product Architecture platform.

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Model year 2014 saw a refresh of all three midsize Volvo models showing in the desert so this was truly about the new engines. The Drive-E family of gas, diesel and hybrid (the latter not yet, but soon) engines are built around a single, 2.0-litre four-cylinder powerplant.

It’s a brave gamble, worthy of Vegas, when you ponder the XC90 relying on such a small engine. Asked if this were a safe bet, the Swedes just smiled and promised the performance of the four-cylinder configuration will equal their big brothers by using such technologies as direct fuel injection, turbocharging, supercharging and . . . electrification.

Here in the Great White North, just the two gas engines will be offered initially – the new turbocharged T5 pumps out 240 horsepower, while the turbo’ed and supercharged T6 adds another 62 horses.

The base front-wheel-drive V60 T5, with a new eight-speed automatic transmission, will set you back $39,800. Volvos have never been cheap. The other three Sportswagons will continue to use existing powerplants, six-speed automatic transmissions and Haldex all-wheel-drive systems.

Did a little shopping off the strip in the XC60, which came into its own, its cavernous rear swallowing up my bulky purchases. I’ll reserve comments on the crossover until I’ve had a chance to put it through its paces in B.C. However, I got much more seat time in the V60 and S60 (S60 with T5 $37,750. T6 $42,850), taking in the awe-inspiring beauty of the Valley of Fire state park and Red Rock Canyon.

The T5-equipped wagon is a smooth operator in performance and ride. And while you won’t burn rubber at the green light, it will take off when necessary

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. . . not that we got any chance to pass in the low speed limit state park! Volvo says it will hit 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds if given the lead foot treatment (the T6 in sedan tells a slightly racier story. Ok, maybe I’m exaggerating but only a little and I look forward pressing the pedal to the metal where I can legally do so).

The T5 fuel economy ratings fare well in comparison with the market competition – 9.4/6.3/8.1 L/100km (city/hwy/combined). These numbers are squeezed out of the power plant with the help of the standard engine stop/start system and the efficient new eight-speed transmission, which slips into a neutral coasting mode when you lift your foot off the gas.

Inside, the instrument panel stretches the span of the

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Lifesaving cold weather fun The man from BMW once called me a hooker.

Surprisingly, I wasn’t that offended. I actually laughed at such a descriptor, as did everyone else around me.

I didn’t feel so bad because I wasn’t the only one in the group labelled thusly at the brand’s Driver Training; a full day of driving 3 Series sedans (back then) to imLearning car control prove our own car control. I didn’t have too many years in less than perfect of driving experience back circumstances is available then but I unfortunately I to all who have $795. had picked up a few bad Alexandra Straub habits on the road.

What’s a ‘hooker’, according to the instructors at the German automaker’s training?

Someone who hooks his or her hand into the steering wheel when making a turn. It’s a big boo-boo and not an effective way to drive. It’s also totally unsafe should an accident occur in the process. Needless to say, pointing out the ‘hooker’ in me caused me to change my habits for the better.

And in the most recent installment of learning car control with BMW, no such noun was used when relating to my technique. Thank goodness.

It’s minus 15 degrees at the ICAR track in Mirabel, Quebec.

The sun is out and there’s a lineup of all-new 435i coupes just begging to be driven.

Some are equipped with the brand’s all-wheel drive system.

Some are rear-wheel drive. Regardless, I’ll have my way with both configurations by the end of the day, so to speak.

The adventure is better known as the Winter Driver Training program, offered exclusively at the ICAR location. That said, you don’t need to own a BMW to participate. Learning car control in less than perfect circumstances is available to all who have $795. In my opinion, it’s money extremely well spent.

The day starts out with an in-class session that goes over theory and what will be executed throughout the various exercises. It’s kept relatively short so we have more drive time.

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car and features an attractive floating centre console, which mixes good looks with functionality. Swedes are safety conscious, of course, and that means lane change, cross traffic, blind spot warnings and alerts.

The front seating is comfortable if a little soft on a long drive. Rear seating ditto and headroom is good despite the coupe-style slope of the rear. And a good view of the road fore, fore-aft and side is enjoyed by all.

Great stowage room in the rear. The 40/20/40 split second row folds flat to provide enough space to move a small apartment’s furniture.

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Learning to drive a BMW in the snow is a unique experience.

It’s mentioned that we’ll be practicing manouevres with and without electronic help, to put both power and performance to the test. Oh yeah.

Proper seating position is outlined when we initially get behind the wheel. Then we’re off.

You might ask what is the point behind putting one of BMW’s latest products sideways on an ice track in subzero temperatures. My initial answer is only three letters long and to the point: fun. But that’s only a byproduct of what the impetus behind the program is; a program that started back in 1977 and is now offered in 35 countries.

The main goal is safety. It’s designed to introduce drivers to techniques that might help correct the car if it is not doing what you want it to for whatever reason.

For example, if your wheels are pointed in one direction, but your car is going straight ahead, what should you do?

That’s called understeer. The instinctual thing to do is keep adding more steering, but that won’t help. Ease off the throttle and try to straighten your wheel so your tires can regain grip.

Or, if you feel the back end of the car breaking loose, how do you wrangle it in? You countersteer and don’t lift off the throttle. It sounds easier said than done, but the techniques do work!

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Putting yourself and the 435i through the paces in a safe and controlled environment is the best place to learn. If you spin out, you’re not going to go into oncoming traffic.

You just stop, turn the car around, and keep going. You’ll probably giggle a little in the process and tell yourself you’ll “get it next time.”

Heck, if you knock over a few cones, no one will judge you either. It’s all part of the process.

There are also dynamic braking exercises that teach you how the car reacts when you have ABS, and what you can do in these conditions. You’ll even learn reverse 180s.

Philippe Létourneau is the head instructor of the program and says, “People learn a lot more when they’re having fun.”

I agree.

He also mentions that if people walk away from the course with a couple of newly established driving habits that make them overall a safe driver, that’s ideal.

However, if your face doesn’t feel stiff from smiling, or your abs don’t hurt from laughing, perhaps you weren’t trying hard enough. What’s not to like about that?

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Snow way to drive The recent snowstorms have brought out the best and the worst in B.C. drivers.

I would be a millionaire if I had a dollar for every person I’ve watched over-rev a car in a futile bid to escape the combined clutches of snow and ice.

If your car is not shod for the winter weather, then stay home or take a cab. Otherwise, take off slowly in a higher gear than you would in dry weather.

You will stand a lot more chance of gaining traction and less reliant on those good people who dig you out!

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It is vital to make the right choice and then maintain them so they last for a long time.

If you go offBefore you choose the roading then you are best tire for your truck, it is essential to under- going to want more stand the terms of the tire between your rim truck tire world. and the ground.

Tires, for example, are specified in this Ian Harwood form - 265/75R/16. The first number is the width of the truck tire, the second number is the aspect ratio or height of the sidewall and the third number is the wheel diameter or rim size.

The height of your sidewall is important and should be chosen based on the conditions where you drive your truck most often. If you only drive on the street then a low profile truck tire will be fine, but if you go off-roading then you are going to want more tire in between your rim and the ground. That way you will not bottom out on the rims when the tires encounter rough terrain off-road.

Wider tires have more contact area with the ground, thus giving your truck a better grip, both on and off road. Your truck’s handling becomes easier because of the bigger tire width. On the other hand, the same wider truck tire will make more noise and may

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decrease the fuel efficiency of the truck. Wider tires can also slip more when it rains, not that it rains much in Vancouver.

The size of the rim is a personal preference. The larger sized rims are popular today. Just make sure that the rim and truck tire you choose will fit inside the wheel well of the truck, and don’t forget to upgrade your brakes to help stop this increase in weight. The wheel rim width varies from truck to truck. It can be custom made to suit both on and off road driving conditions. The wheel rim width is rounded off to the nearest half inch of the tire. Usually, the best choice is to have the rim width at about 90 percent of the tread width of the tire.

The most important safety aspect of maintenance on your truck is to keep its tires intact and in good shape. A blown tire can cause an accident in an instant. The number one cause of the tire wear and tear is incorrect tire pressure. All the tires on the truck should have consistent air pressure to carry the weight equally. Adequate air pressure is important for a good tire life, handling, and traction.

Look through your owner’s manual, on the sticker inside the driver’s door, or look on the tire itself to find the correct air pressure that you need to maintain them.

Seasonal changes can affect the air pressure of the tires. Cold temperatures are responsible for dropping The size and type of tire makes a big difference when it comes to off-roading.

Ian Harwood the air pressure of the tires, and warm temperatures You can reduce the wear and tear of the truck’s tires oil change. Doing this consistent basis, will make are responsible for increasing the air pressure. A by rotating them often. Rotating the tires, keeps the tires last longer and allow a comfortable ride for 10 percent swing in the temperatures causes a the tread wear balanced and can really help when many, many kilometres.

1lb. change in the air pressure. Sudden changes in slippery and wet conditions occur. A simple rule temperature are a good time to check the pressure about rotating your tires is to do it on every other ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca of the tires.

Nearly new: The redesigned 2011 Grand Cherokee was still unmistakably a Jeep, even though it came with an all-new chassis and body.

This rough country dream machine (from 2011 to 2013) was offered with an impressively wide range of basic hardware The 2011-2013 choices that included three 4x4 systems, an Jeep Grand Cherokee optional Quadra-Lift is a pretty reliable, fuel air suspension system efficient modern unit. and two engines.

Bob McHugh Its standard engine is a 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 and other than some early production line glitches, (see recalls) the 2011-3013 Jeep grand Cherokee is a pretty reliable, fuel efficient modern unit. A big improvement on the previous 3.7 V6, the 3.6 V6 features 24-valves and variable valve timing and can produce 290 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. And fuel economy is rated at: 13.0/8.9 L/100 km (city/highway).

That’s considerably better than the optional 5.7-litre V8 hemi engine, which is rated at 15.7 L/100 km in the city and 10.6 L/100 km on the highway.

The pulling power (390 lb-ft of torque) of the big V8 engine, however, helps to more than double the potential towing capability of the Grand Cherokee,

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from 1588 kg to 3266 kg. Both engines are mated to a five-speed automatic transmission.

The Laredo and Laredo X trim levels come with Quadra-Trac I, a full-time 4x4 system that distributes drive 48/52 front-to-rear, but no low-range is provided.

Quadra-Trac II was optional on Laredo X and standard on Limited and Overland. This system is capable of sending 100 per cent of drive to either the front or rear axle and has a selectable low range, which is important for demanding off-road use.

Then there’s Quadra-Drive II. This was optional on the Laredo X, Limited and Overland and adds an electronic limited-slip differential that can concentrate up to 100 per cent of drive to a single wheel. It also comes with Hill Descent Control and Hill Start Assist systems.

The optional (Quadra Lift) air suspension can lower or raise (to a maximum of 27 cm) the ride height. It has a Park Mode that drops to its lowest (making it easier for passengers to get in or out) and an Aero Mode that automatically lowers the Grand Cherokee at highway speeds for improved aerodynamics and stability.

In addition to being a more rigid platform, the new chassis gave Grand Cherokee a 13 cm longer wheelbase and a new independent rear suspension. Highspeed handling and highway ride comfort, particularly for rear seat passengers, was noticeably improved.

A new top-line SRT edition of Grand Cherokee, with a 6.4-litre V8 hemi engine, was added for the 2012 model year. A six-speed automatic transmission also replaced five-speed automatic with the 5.7-litre V8 and a U-connect hands-free phone feature became a standard on all versions.

The Grand Cherokee is a dream to drive on and off main roads of B.C..

No significant changes were made for the 2013 model year and the big news for 2014 is the introduction of a diesel engine edition plus a new 8-speed automatic transmission.

The iconic Jeep bran’s popular premium luxury utility vehicle, the Grand Cherokee has been around for over twenty years. A generally good reliability record has helped make it a Consumer Reports “Recommended” buy and safety-wise it has been a top performer in both government and independent crash tests. If you enjoy the outdoors, you’ll love the Jeep Grand Cherokee. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

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Price check Year Edition Expect to Pay Today 2011 Laredo $26,000 to $30,000 2012 Laredo $29,000 to $34,000 2013 Laredo $33,000 to $38,000 Prices vary depending on a used vehicle’s condition, mileage, usage and history. A complete mechanical check should always be performed by a reliable auto technician prior to purchase.

Gone in a flash: The quickest automotive failures

By Rob Sass 1. Tucker (1948): The Tucker story is probably the least comical of the bunch. Preston Tucker conceived a car with some truly innovative safety and performance features. Its merits were considerable and it deserved to succeed. Sadly, it wasn’t to be. Negative publicity — and, many say, a conspiracy among the legacy automakers — coupled with an SEC investigation put a quick end to Tucker. About 50 cars were built in an ex-defense plant in Chicago before Tucker

folded in early 1949, and 1948 was the only model year for the car known as the Tucker 48.

2. Bricklin (1974-76): Malcolm Bricklin just can’t stay out of the automotive industry. An early investor in Subaru of North America, he sold his stake to finance his dream — a “safety” sports car bearing his name.

Sports cars and safety have never gone hand in hand, and some would even argue that an element of danger is part of their raffish charm. Not surprisingly, there was little demand for a “safe” sports car

offered in colors like Safety Orange, Safety Green, Safety White and Safety Suntan (an odd, fleshy beige color). Safety Red was the only conventional color.

Bricklins were built by a largely inexperienced workforce in New Brunswick, Canada, from 1974-76. Poor quality control — the gullwing doors were famous for trapping occupants inside — and low demand sunk Bricklin, leaving the Canadian government to foot the bills. Little was learned from the debacle.

3. DeLorean (1981-83): Ex-GM superstar John Z.

DeLorean stole a page from the Bricklin playbook.

Just five years later, he convinced another gullible government (this time, the UK Labour Party) to build a factory in another high unemployment area (troubled Belfast, Northern Ireland) to construct another gullwing-door sports car named after its founder. Sadly, the Renault-Peugeot-Volvo V6 left the car woefully underpowered and at a price point that put it into competition with faster and more established cars.

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Municipal terms extended

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Winners of next November’s local elections will serve four years on councils and school boards.

Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Coralee Oakes said Tuesday she will introduce legislation shortly to extend local government terms from three years to four. The change is to take effect in time for elections next fall.

Oakes said the change comes after the Union of B.C. Municipalities supported it at their convention last September. The issue has been debated many times and has been divisive over the years, with some rural politicians arguing against extending the commitment for jobs with little pay.

Oakes, who served two terms on Quesnel city council before being elected to the B.C. legislature last year, said she had her own doubts about it when it was debated during that time. But she has made up her mind.

“The reason why provinces across Canada have moved to four years is it provides greater certainty in communities to move those very important projects forward, things such as infrastructure improvements,” Oakes said.

“It provides opportunities for local government officials to understand their

Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Coralee Oakes has extended the term for municipal leaders to four years.

projects and to carry them through.”

The change would mean the next municipal election would be held in 2018, on a schedule that follows provincial elections by one year.

Oakes said there was no intent to avoid having both elections at the same time, and she is acting in response to the UBCM’s vote to go ahead.

Asked if the legislation would include a “Rob Ford clause” to remove politicians who misbehave while in office, Oakes said the ministry is examining changes to the oath of office to “provide more tools” to deal with such situations.

Teacher ruling suspended

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The B.C. Court of Appeal has suspended a lower court ruling that would force B.C.’s school districts to reorganize around teacher contract terms that were scrapped by the government in 2002.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender said the latest turn in the long-running legal battle with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation allows stability for parents and students while negotiations continue on class size, special needs support and other issues.

The decision provides a “stable environment” for the 60 school districts to prepare for next September under existing arrangements, he said.

“We need to now get back to the table and see if we can find that sweet spot between both parties where we have a negotiated settlement,” Fassbender said.

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Those negotiations, to replace an imposed contract that expired last June, are scheduled to continue next week as BCTF members take a strike vote.

The appeal court decision, released Wednesday, allows the government to pursue its appeal of a January ruling that it argued would cause major disruption to schools, which will likely take several months.

In January, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Susan Griffin found for a second time that B.C. legislation imposing contract terms violated teachers’ right to collective bargaining.

In his decision, Justice David Harris agreed with submissions from district superintendents around the province.

“The evidence demonstrates that the immediate reinsertion of the deleted terms into the collective agreement will probably lead to a dislocation of current planning and budgeting or the next school year, immense challenges in hiring sufficient suitably qualified staff, lay-offs of employees, change to available school programs, cancelling school programs, creating more classes, moving students to other schools, disrupting programs for special needs students, the provision of additional classroom space (likely through the addition of portables where space permits), and the breaking of contracts with community groups who use school space for their activities as school districts reclaim the needed space to accommodate additional classes,” Harris wrote.

BCTF lawyers had argued that the 2002 rules could have been reinstated in time for the September 2014 school year. Harris said it would be unlikely the appeal of constitutional arguments would be complete by then, and if it is successful, the school system would have to be made over again.

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Crossword MARCH 11 - 7-9 p.m. Transition Prince Rupert presents a course on Soils, Composting, and Vermiculture. Covers preparing your vegetable garden, soil preparation and fertility, composting and vermiculture. Room 155 @ NWCC. Admission by donation.

MARCH 17 - 1-2 p.m. Diabetes Support Group is having Dr. Fiest (Foot Care) as a guest speaker. Room 429 in the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital.

MARCH 18 - 7-9 p.m. Documentary Connected: A film for Change will be screened in Room 155 @ NWCC. This evening is hosted by Transition Prince Rupert Presents.. Docs and Dialogue.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Plural of eyrir 6. Concord 12. Photographer 16. Atomic #18 17. Tobacco cylinder 18. Of I 19. 1/10 meter (abbr.)

20. In the year of Our Lord 21. Belittle 22. 1/2 of an em 23. Equally 24. Cornmeal mush (British) 26. Desires 28. Of sound mind 30. 1st moon man’s initials 31. Public broadcasting 32. Bodily cavity 34. Insecticide 35. County in China 37. Platforms 39. Frost 40. Crucifix 41. Bodily faculties 43. Seladang 44. Denotes three 45. Imbibe slowly 47. What’s left 48. Liberal degree 50. Competition 52. Confederate 54. 7th Hindu month 56. Senator Frankin 57. “Crying” singer’s initials 59. Taro root dish 60. Bahrain dinar 61. Sun god 62. 39th state 63. In a harmful way 66. Immunoglobulin (abbr.)

67. Differences 70. Moves slowly 71. Snarl, growl (var. sp.)

CLUES DOWN 1. Aviator 2. Boutros’ group 3. Go over 4. Be among 5. Cloth scrap 6. Clerks 7. Vacuum tube 8. Actress Blanchett 9. Removes the lid 10. Atomic #45 11. Peremptorily 12. Dishonorable men 13. Spanish appetizers 14. Algerian gulf & port 15. Sets again 25. About Freemason 26. One point N of due W 27. Not happy 29. Accumulates on the surface 31. Peels an apple 33. Diamond weight unit 36. Possesses 38. Note 39. About heraldry 41. Hair filament 42. Title of respect 43. Hair product 46. Colas 47. Capital of Huila, Colombia 49. More diaphanous 51. Eliminate 53. Change to a vapor 54. Ancient temple sanctums 55. Pesters 58. Off-Broadway award 60. Light Russian pancake 64. Baseball official 65. Work unit 68. Jr.’s father 69. Atomic #77

APRIL 8 - 7-9 p.m. Transition Prince Rupert presents a course on Gardening Essentials.

Its all about planting and what plants do well in Prince Rupert, microclimates, weeding and pest control. Room 155 @ NWCC. Admission by donation.

APRIL 21 - 1-2 p.m. Diabetes Support Group is meeting in Room 429 in the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital.

MAY 6 - 7-9 p.m. Transition Prince Rupert presents a course on Beyond Gardening. This course covers an introduction to permaculture and wildcrafting versus gardening. Room 155 @ NWCC. Admission by donation.

Prince Rupert Seniors Centre Bingo Fridays 1- 3 p.m. Everyone 19 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.

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

Join the YWCA for a 2 day FREE-Train-theTrainer 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.

MAY 12 - 1-2 p.m. Diabetes Support Group is meeting in Room 429 in the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital.

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

JUNE 9 - 1-2 p.m. Diabetes Support group is meeting in Room 429 in the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital.

Visit the Military Museum at the Royal Canadian Legion 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. from Thurs -Sunday

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

The Prince Rupert & District Hospice Society is dedicated to “The care and support of those experiencing the dying and grieving process” For more information, support or to become a volunteer please call 250-624-6204 BC Metis Federation of Prince Rupert meets the third Monday of every month at 1702 Atlin Ave. New people welcome. Refreshments provided. For more information call 250-6274013 Canadian Cancer Society is looking for volunteers to help with the daffodil campaign in April. Please contact Judy Rea at (250) 6243913 for more details.

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!

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- 9p.m. at PRMS (formerly PRSS) Band Room. PR Comm. Choir meets Wed. 7:30-9p.m. at PRMS Band Room.

Contact Peter Witherly at 250-624-9634 Meals on Wheels program needs volunteers to deliver hot meals to people in Prince Rupert on Mon. Wed. and Fri. from 11am- 12noon.

Call Andrea Vogt 250-622-6375 for further info.

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Winter Service Special • Oil, lube and filter • Rotate tires • Brake inspection • 44-point inspection • Mount & Balance of Tires on Rims

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FEBRUARY FREEZE USED VEHICLE SALE

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