The Northern View, June 04, 2014

PRINCE RUPERT VOL. 9 NO. 23

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LNG firm committed to Tuck Inlet

CLASS OF 2014

WCC LNG turns its eyes to Rupert

Andre’s hosts grand opening Page A7

BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

“Our current focus is on assessing the suitability of the site.”

Feature Heart of our city: Loy back to nature Page A10

Shaun Thomas / The Northern View

Graduates from Charles Hays Secondary School gathered at the waterfront on Saturday for a group photo prior to prom later that evening.

Sports Rioux among the best in B.C. Page A11

Lax Kw’alaams threaten city, remediation tops $50 million Details emerge over failed pulp mill sale

BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Haida Gwaii RCMP urge safety in work zones Page B1

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For WCC LNG, it’s Prince Rupert or bust.

As reported in the Northern Connector, WCC LNG is in discussionss with the city to seee if it is feasible to o locate a terminal on n the harbour front. t.

The company, a partnership between n Imperial Oil and d ExxonMobil, had d filed its export licencee - Leanne Dohy application with h the National Energy y Board for a terminal “in the vicinity of either Kitimat or Prince Rupert”, but plans to locate in Kitimat are no longer on the radar.

“Our current focus is on assessing the suitability of the site at Tuck Inlet,” explained Imperial Oil media relations advisor Leanne Dohy.

See WCC on Page A2

The Lax Kw’alaams band “threatened conflict” if the City of Prince Rupert tried to sell Watson Island to anyone other than them.

That is just one of the new pieces of background related to the former pulp mill site contained in a court document filed by the city on May 27 in response to a lawsuit filed earlier this spring by the Watson Island Development Corporation (WatCo).

The filing claims the band “threatened” the city on or about Dec. 1, 2009, after it rejected a number of offers to purchase the land back

“The city specifically denies that WatCo suffered any loss or damage, as alleged or at all.”

- City court filing in November, 2009, including an offer from a partnership consisting of the North American Indian Charter of Shipping and Trade and the Lax Kw’alaams Band. Just two months after receiving the “threatened conflict” the city began negotiating with the same partnership to sell Watson Island for $13.2 million.

However, that partnership terminated in July 2010.

One month later, exclusive negotiations began for the sale of the site to a partnership between the Lax Kw’alaams and Metlakatla First Nations and the Prince Rupert Port Authority. More than a year later, the city claims Chief Councillor Garry Reece wrote a letter indicating the port authority was no longer a part of the joint venture, but that the Coast Tsimshian had entered into a memorandum of understanding with Colonial Coal to develop the land and wished to continue negotiating exclusively.

That partnership was joined by Vitol inc. on July 13, 2012 to form WatCo. See WATCO on Page A2

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WCC aiming to export in 2021 WCC from Page A1 While the zoning still needs to be approved by the city, Dohy said the company still has much work to do as well.

“We continue to make progress on the various elements that would be needed for an LNG project, including pipeline provider proposals, permitting and facility design, as well as assessing the site,” she said, noting the time frame to ship LNG is still a long way off.

“A final investment decision will be made following government and regulatory approvals and will be based on a range of factors, including fiscal and economic competitiveness, future market conditions and LNG sales agreements. If developed, the first export of LNG is anticipated to be in the 2021-2023 time-frame depending on the pace of regulatory approvals and a final investment decision.”

Dohy said Imperial Oil is looking forwarded to progressing the terminal in the years ahead.

“We are very pleased to have signed this agreement with the City of Prince Rupert and look forward to working with local and regional governments, First Nations and other community stakeholders,” she said.

The WCC LNG project, which has already received an export licence for 30 million tonnes of LNG per year, brings the number of terminals proposed to the North Coast to five with Pacific NorthWest LNG, the BG Group, Woodside LNG and Aurora LNG being the others.

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WatCo claims untrue, city alleges WATCO from Page A1 The WatCo conditional offer included a purchase price of $5 million, payments to the city to maintain the site and the company providing $15 million toward the cost of remediation with the city receiving indemnity from the province in relation to environmental costs. A subsequent definitive agreement in August included a condition that WatCo prepare a remediation plan that is acceptable to the provincial government.

That agreement was initially scheduled to end in November, but was extended to February, 2013, as WatCo said it needed more time to have its remediation plan approved. It was during this time WatCo revealed the full costs to remediate the site were closer to $50 million to $60 million and the company proposed that SunWave Forest Products and the Province of B.C. pay the balance after the $15 million from WatCo had been used. Also during this time, Vitol Inc. left the partnership and WatCo began looking for other investors.

Negotiations continued even as the city settled its court case with Sun Wave Forest Products in August, 2013 and in September the city told WatCo it had set a deadline of Jan. 31, 2014 for the company to complete the conditions of its offer. If that was not accomplished, the city would seek interest from other parties.

On Dec. 27, the parties began

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The city claims it did nothing wrong in seeking alternate buyers for Watson Island.

negotiating a non-binding term sheet on an option to purchase for $5.7 million.

But when the Jan. 31 deadline came and went, the city said there was no agreement in place and an extension to Feb. 11 was granted. On Feb. 11, with no term sheet agreed to, city council voted to terminate the exclusivity portion of any agreement with WatCo and no longer accept payment for land maintenance. On Feb. 14, WatCo sent the city an executed term sheet, but the city said it never “proposed or agreed that any documents were required on February 14” and that “it ever accepted or agreed to the WatCo February 12 term sheet”. While WatCo said it understood the deadline to be Feb. 25, the city says that is not the case.

When considering the draft option agreement on March 17, council voted to

reject it.

In a statement regarding the suit filed

by WatCo, the city notes the company never obtained approval from the province for a remediation plan, the province did not agree to indemnify the city from any environmental claims related to the site and it did not approve the Feb. 12 term sheet or the draft option agreement. As well, the city denies any oral exclusivity agreement as outlined in WatCo’s filings.

As for damage to the company, the city said it fulfilled all of its obligations while receiving payment for land maintenance including not discussing the sale with others, not encumbering the lands and providing access.

“The city specifically denies that WatCo has suffered any loss or damage, as alleged or at all,” reads the filing.

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Port Ed joins call for housing, dialysis

June 4, 2014 • Northern View • A3

Seafest volunteers needed

BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Port Edward council attended the announcement of $1 million for northwest communities in mid-May and spent more than an hour discussing issues facing the community with Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Coralee Oakes.

Mayor Dave MacDonald said he and councillors talked about how the funding could be used to best benefit Port Edward and then informed Oakes of the need of incomeassisted housing in the community. “At least it’s something that’s on the radar that there’s people that are going to be displaced. We have to be thinking about all of our population with all that may happen here,� said MacDonald.

Other topics like “carwash rock� and BC Ferries were also brought up by Port Edward council during the discussion.

Along with providing details on that meeting, councillors voiced their support for a Prince Rupert woman fighting to get a kidney dialysis facility in Prince Rupert during last Tuesday’s council meeting.

Jaswinder Bains sent out letters to both Port Edward and Prince Rupert council, as well as a number of North Coast groups, to rally for support in order to raise awareness and money for a Prince Rupert dialysis centre. Bains’ mother was a longtime resident of Prince Rupert, but had to move as she required dialysis every two days after her kidneys failed.

Councillors mentioned a couple of former-Port Edward residents that had to move from the community because they were unable to make the required trips to Terrace’s centre.

Council invited Northern Health to speak at an upcoming council meeting, and will write a letter in support of Bains’ efforts.

With the 36th annual Seafest celebration drawing near, members of the Prince Rupert Special Events Society are worried about the lack of volunteers signed up for this year’s event.

Seafest kicks off on Friday, June 13 and runs to Sunday, June 15, with committed volunteers needed for various tasks on each day of the celebration. “We’re really in need of people to come and help.

Even just coming for two or three hours would be most appreciated. Anything helps,� said Joy Sundin of the Prince Rupert Special Events Society.

Volunteers are needed for set up and take down for Children’s Day in the Park on Friday, with the crew preparing for the event at noon and packing everything back up at 8 p.m.

Early Saturday morning volunteers with pick-up trucks are needed to put signage and barricades up for the parade route, with the same people being asked to take down the signs following the parade.

Volunteers are also needed for downtown set up from 6 a.m. until 9 a.m. for Saturday’s activities, setting up tents, tables and garbage bins and then again to take them down.

Additionally, approximately 10 to 12 people are required to man the barricades downtown, as well as six certified traffic controllers that are needed from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. for the parade. A sanitation crew to pick up garbage is required from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

That night more helpers are asked to help set up tents for Music at Mariner’s.

On Sunday, volunteers are once again being asked to set up tents, tables, garbage cans and barricades in the morning and take them down after activities wrap up.

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While financial contributions continue to arrive, such as the $2,000 presented to Joy Sundin of Prince Rupert Special Events by Karen Basso of the Prince Rupert Regional Community Foudnation, organizers of Seafest need community support in the form of volunteers.

People are also needed to monitor the railway tracks down at the waterfront from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. as part of CN Rail’s regulations.

If more volunteers don’t sign up, Sundin warns Rupertites there will be some delays. “It tires out the few people who do show up and makes it hard to run. Seafest is getting harder and harder to run each year because we don’t have a good core of people who are willing to help each other,� she said. “If you want to see Seafest carry on, we do have to have people help out from the goodness of their heart.�

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June 4, 2014

Was it ignorance or deception?

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t appears the City of Prince Rupert has pulled a fast one on the electorate, one either born from council ignorance or deception.

Earlier this spring, council put forward the idea of including the lands across from Seal Cove within the municipal boundaries. Throughout the entire process, discussion focused solely on the need to acquire that land to protect the municipal drinking water supply. When it came time to seek electorate feedback via alternate approval, there was none and the matter was forwarded on to the province for consideration.

But less than two weeks after the province approved the transfer of land, the city announced it has been having closed-door discussions with Imperial Oil and Shaun Thomas Exxonmobil about locating an LNG export facility on those same lands. While not directly in contact with the water supply, the only reason the city is involved in the export terminal discussion is because it got the green light to include what is known as District Lot 444 in its boundaries.

Perhaps council can explain how allowing road construction, heavy equipment, deforestation, a likely pipeline and everything else that comes with an LNG export terminal within kilometres of the city’s drinking water is protecting it.

If one wanted a definition of sketchy politics, there it is — get the ascent of the electorate through the promise of protecting the water supply only to turn around and pitch the development of an LNG terminal on the site.

Council likely knew feedback to acquiring the land for a potential LNG terminal, which will pour thousands of dollars into government coffers, would be hit and miss at best. But really, who is going to object to acquiring a piece of land to protect the city’s water supply?

Nobody — and you can bet council knew that.

Council got approval from the electorate by pitching water supply protection while discussing a potential LNG terminal with proponents. So either council was ignorant of the impacts a terminal may have on the water supply or they pulled the wool over everyone’s eyes.

Either is pretty unforgivable.

Overheard on the Rupert teachers’ picket line

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went from worried to angry quicker than a It was irregular, but every now and then — B.C. teacher’s decision to strike. interestingly, just as I was about to nod off — Bleary-eyed, I sprang out of bed to answer there went another car horn. the telephone. No good news comes at 4 a.m.

Yup, the teachers again, distracting drivers I scrambled to find my reading glasses and was in a school zone by urging them with signs and extremely relieved to see the call display number shouts to honk their horn in support. wasn’t from a familly member.

Defeated about getting in a nap, I went “Hello,” I croaked, still sleep-riddled. outside and listened to the chatter coming from “This is the alarm company, we have glassthe picket line. breaking alarm,” the woman said on the phone.

“The next time, let’s bring our dogs,” one After telling her to dispatch the cops, I threw on female teacher said. a pair of sweats and a T-shirt, found my keys and Interesting she was already planning for the Todd Hamilton drove down to the office. “next time”.

Two officers showed up and began searching “Yeah honk, where’s my coffee,” a male the premises for the late-night miscreant who decided our teacher said while animatedly waiving his sign — window looked better on the ground. backwards.

After combing the area and finding no one around, “I’m not walking,” another teacher said while sitting on one of the RCMP officers handed me a card with the file the trunk of a car parked near the crosswalk. number on it for insurance purposes. As she did this, we “Why didn’t we bring chairs?” speculated who the culprit may have been.

Interestingly, this Monday morning, there was nothing I surmised it was some drunk with nothing better to do but chairs. ... but the officer had another possibility.

“Well, we got a nice day for this ...” one teacher told “Coulda been kids. They don’t have school tomorrow.” another as she obviously stretched out in her lawn chair for That’s when it dawned on me about the rotating teacher an early June suntanning session on the picket line. strikes were scheduled to begin the next day.

And then it came ...

Yes. Again B.C. teachers are striking.

“I’ll be back in a bit ... I need a nap,” one teacher said as Sleep deprived, I went home later that morning to catch a she waved goodbye to the picket chair line. nap. Unfortunately, I live near a school.

I guess she must have been the Kindergarten teacher.

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June 4, 2014 • Northern View • A5

On the street

Do you agree with the city pursuing an LNG export terminal on the harbour across from Seal Cove?

With Martina Perry

OWEN JOHNSON

ERICA MORRISON

NEIL TURNER

SYLVIA WHITE

“No, it will destroy our fish and animals. We need to start protesting against this.”

“No, it will kill the fishing industry off and our food supply.”

“No I don’t, but you know it’s going to happen anyway.”

“No, we don’t need that here.”

Photo courtesy Prince Rupert Port Authority FROM C TO SEA: The Quickload Logistics C-Loader, at the Port of Prince Rupert, stuffs containers with forest products before they are exported to Asian markets through Fairview Container Terminal.

Filling containers on their return trip is known as “backhaul.”

Backhaul boxes make Support public education trade flow both ways

Letters to the editor

Editor: It is past time for the public to stand up and support public education in the face of this government’s campaign to destroy public education in favour of privatizing schools – as a way to balance the budget.

Education is not a source of economy in the short term, but it definitely is the most essential profession and service required for our future economic and social growth.

Is not every child entitled to the same quality of education regardless of their economic status? Obviously, Christy Clark believes public education is lacking since she sends her child to a private school. This is a clear indication of her commitment to public education. She and her government are eroding the education system to a level where the rich will have access to quality education while the less economically fortunate will have an inferior education. What kind of sustainable society will that create?

The teachers of British Columbia have

“Education is not the sacrificial lamb for fiscal responsibility.”

- Valerie Jeske appealed to the public with their needs. We, the public, need to stand up and support our children and grandchildren by supporting our teachers in their plea to be treated and paid as professionals and to have the resources to be able to provide our children — all children and our future – with the quality education they need and deserve.

Do something to show your support and lobby the government to enter the bargaining process with the interests of children and our future in mind. Education is not to be the sacrificial lamb for fiscal responsibility.

Valerie Jeske Comox

Negative image has victims Editor: Re: Aboriginal education or victim studies, May 28 column.

Columnist Tom Fletcher questions the utility of a mandatory residential school course.

Residential schools were the linchpin of the colonial project imposed on aboriginals by the Canadian government.

Colonialism was heavily permeated by the assumption natives were culturally, morally and physically inferior to Euro-Canadians.

This played out in egregious ways.

In Rethinking Canada: The Promise of Women’s History, Sarah Carter writes the federal government specifically targeted aboriginal women, propagating the myth they were “idle, gossipy and intractable.”

Official Department of Indian Affairs publications blamed First Nations women for slum conditions and poor health on reserves.

During the North-West Rebellion in 1885, the military and media circulated stories of native women as treacherous and bloodthirsty.

As a consequence, a powerful negative image of women was constructed, painting them as dangerous and “promiscuous agents of ruin.”

“Residential schools were the linchpin of the colonial project.”

- Bob Burgel Unfortunately, U f t t l thi this stereotype t t carried i d on into the 20th century.

I would argue the antecedent of the 1,181 missing and murdered aboriginal women is found in past government policies.

Throughout history, aboriginals fought many battles with one another and some practiced slavery, behaviour many peoples across the world also indulged in.

There is value in studying how the denial of the vote, criminalizing native religious practices, the 1927 outlawing of native landclaims support, non-recognition of aboriginal title and residential schools have negatively impacted First Nations, even if the only lesson learned is human rights are important to uphold.

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RE:PORT

he geographic and strategic advantages of the Port of Prince Rupert have enabled the Fairview Container Terminal to become one of the fastest-growing container terminals in the world.

This achievement reflects the exponential growth in volume moving through the terminal during each of its first five years of operation. North American demand for high-value Asian goods—as well as time-sensitive cargos like seasonal apparel—was the primary force driving those volumes ever higher, but by the end of the third full year of operation in 2010, Asian demand for North American goods was escalating and began contributing in earnest to the growth of containerized trade through the Port of Prince Rupert.

At any container terminal on the west coast of North America, nearly every container inbound from Asia is “laden” or “loaded,” meaning it is stuffed with cargo. The same is not true for all the containers being shipped back across the Pacific. Depending on the port, a certain number of containers make the return trip empty, as an equal demand for our goods in Asia does not exist. Filling these returning containers (known as the “backhaul”) poses a significant competitive challenge for ports and their terminals, one that the Port of Prince Rupert improves upon every year.

In its first two years of operation, only 35% of containers exported through Fairview were loaded. As the number of exported containers increased through 2010 and 2011, so did the ratio of loaded/empty containers. By 2012, more than 50% of total exports were loaded with domestic goods, and in 2013 that figure jumped to 65%.

This remarkable growth is largely due to increasing demand for BC forest products in China and Japan, and the ability of Canadian industry to respond to that demand. The opening of CN’s intermodal terminal in Prince George meant forest products from the central interior could be stuffed into containers and sent directly by rail to Fairview Container Terminal. Quickload Logistics, a local company, has enabled this growth through its transloading operation at Watson Island, where a C-Loader machine stuffs packaged lumber into containers for export.

Today, more than 90% of Prince Rupert’s exported containers are destined for China, the majority of which are stuffed with lumber and wood products derived from spruce, pine and fir trees.

China’s booming recycling industry provides a strong market for wastepaper from North America and Europe. Chinese industries use it to create the paper and paper board products that package light manufactured goods for export. This scrap paper represents the second-most exported product through Fairview for the last four years.

Agricultural products like wheat, soybeans and livestock feed are also exported in containers through Fairview, and this category makes up more than 20% of the Port of Prince Rupert’s containerized exports.

Scrap metal exports continue to grow, due to strong demand from developing countries like China, which alone imported more than $160 billion in non-iron scrap metal in 2011.

Other categories of goods exported in containers through Fairview in low volumes include logs, pulp, scrap plastics, textiles and chemicals.

Re:port is a collaborative promotional venture by the Prince Rupert Port Authority and The Northern View.

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Council told to protect trees on public, private land

BY SHAUN THOMAS

At Your Service

Prince Rupert council heard concerns about the state of greenery in the city on May 27 as Christine Malloca pushed for the protection of trees in the community. “I have lived here for 26 years, moved away and then moved back, and in that time I have steadily seen numerous trees in various parts of the city disappear. We live in the rainiest city in Canada, which makes us the greyest, starkest, dreariest, mildewiest city in Canada and I think one of the only things we have going for us is the beauty of the area. If you look through the downtown area, where there used to be trees, including Mariner’s Park ... and throughout the city, there just aren’t anymore,� she said. “When I look at the Official Community Plan and the

- Gina Garon attributes that received very high ratings, one of them was the protection of natural areas. I think we have seen a lot of passion in our city for natural areas, such as the incredible uproar about potentially cutting down the trees on the courthouse lawn and cutting down the natural area on Atlin Ave.�

Malloca said she wanted to see that protection extended to private property through a heritage tree

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policy that would protect trees of certain species and sizes within city boundaries. “I think we need that here,� she said.

However, council said they not only had some concerns about the idea but had other priorities on the go as well. “I think it would be pretty hard to enforce on private property saying someone can cut down a tree or not ... I think there is some merit to what you are saying and it is worth some talk, but to be honest and fair it probably wouldn’t end up being on our priority list,� said Coun.

Anna Ashley. “Trees are beautiful, but they are also dangerous. Some trees are quite old and pose safety concerns,� said Coun.

Gina Garon, with Coun. Joy Thorkelson adding that any heritage trees would need to stand up to a North Coast wind storm.

“Trees are beautiful, but they are also dangerous.�

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June 4, 2014 • Northern View • A7

Andre’s Electronics marks grand opening

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Prince Rupert’s newest business, Andre’s Electronic Experts, has officially arrived to town and the company’s partners hopes to bring more than just televisions to the fold.

Andre’s partnered with TELUS as its authorized dealer and hopes to bring a wealth of knowledge on everything from cell phones to appliances to Blu-Ray players to residents of Prince Rupert.

Andre’s owner Andre Blanleil himself was on hand to officially cut the ribbon on its grand opening of the Third Ave. location.

“TELUS wanted to have a presence here so that drives a lot of where we go, but also there’s potential growth here, although our whole corporate strategy has been building in mid-to-small sized markets,” said Blanleil last Thursday evening.

The family-owned company, which first opened its doors in Kelowna in 1976, currently has locations in Penticton, Cranbrook, Kamloops, Prince George, 100 Mile House, Williams Lake and others. The preparation work wasn’t easy, but the company wanted to hit the ground running as soon as possible.

“We opened temporarily in the CityWest building for about 90 days.

Then, right after we got here, we started looking around for property. We bought the building, we renovated the building and that’s our commitment to the community. We’re going to be here longterm,” said Blanleil.

Andre’s typically encourages healthy active children in the communities they serve and that will be no different in Prince Rupert.

“We pride ourselves on being part of the community. We have a give-back program so every dollar of business we do in this town, we have a certain amount allocated towards charities.

Our big charity is we want to see active kids so whether it’s a soccer team or basketball team or those types of things, we help support the community,” said the owner.

Blanleil’s two sons help manage different locations of the business as Andre and his father were partners at the company’s outset 37 years ago.

TELUS representatives were also on hand to celebrate the opening and general manager supporting Northern B.C., Lance MacDonald, had encouraging words for wireless infrastructure along B.C.’s northern coast.

“We want to invest in the communities we live, work and serve and this is a great opportunity for us to get more involved,” he said.

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Answering the call of the wild Peter Loy finds peace in the great outdoors

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Out in the natural world, where the beasts and wild things rule and the babbling rapids and deafening calmness envelop the greenery, one can’t help but feel a healing and restorative power.

It’s the kind only the Romantic poets archived in their scribbles.

At least, that’s what Peter Loy believes.

“We can find that own inspiration in our own backyard if we tap into the ‘power of the Earth’, I’ll say, which we so desperately have lost,” said Peter in his home last week while in the midst of refurbishing one of his many canoes.

Peter is a worker with the Prince Rupert Community Enrichment Society, which works with children and youth with special needs and provides a special kind of service to the young troubled and non-troubled population of the city.

His contractual work with his selftitled North Coast School of Canoeing rips his students from behind the desks of area schools and drops them into the outdoors. The goals are many; survival skills, basic canoeing and snowshoeing practices at its core, but behind that veneer lies a deeper, more intrapersonal connection that the kids only discover when they’re not reciting their multiplication tables or figuring out the area of an isosceles triangle.

“For me, the outdoors is just the arena for allowing kids to start feeling better about themselves. For some people that’s the basketball court, for some people it can be something else. For me, it’s always been getting the kids out onto the water and into the bush where they’re not normally used to being,” said Peter.

The wilderness has called to Peter ever since he was a lad when his father, Franz, introduced him to the world beyond his living room.

“I can’t say for certain, but I think I was in canoes when I was still in diapers,” chuckled Peter.

“I remember as a kid, we were one of the few vehicles you ever saw around town with canoes on it. My dad was great. The outdoors is, I think, probably where he felt best ... so that spark came quite early.”

Now, Peter tries to impart that same passion and wisdom for the outdoors onto students he takes on in his contractual program. The activities include, usually, tipping the canoe,

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Peter Loy shares a love of nature through his work Prince Rupert’s young people.

rescues, camping, snowshoeing, hiking and swimming.

The ex-community programs coordinator at Roosevelt Park Community School started his practice by integrating area First Nations elders into school life, as approximately 94 per cent of the students were First Nations.

“I had worked very closely for quite a few years with a couple elders in particular and so I started bringing them into the school and incorporating them into my day-to-day activities ... I often tell the story that I would go and pick [the elders] up from their home and bring them to the school, and if it was lunch or recess, the kids would look outside at the truck coming in and they would see ‘grandma’ and ‘grandpa’ in my truck and literally before they could close the door behind them, there would be a swarm of kids giving them hugs and just saying hi. So the effect of the elders was quite profound,” said Peter.

While he doesn’t have a First Nations background, Peter was adopted into the Lax Kw’alaams village of the Tsimshian nation by Leonard Alexcee (or Sm’ooygyit

“I can’t say for certain, but I think I was in canoes when I was still in diapers.”

- Peter Loy Le am la há) and Mona Alexcee (or Wii Gon Do) under the name Jugádelaw in 2012.

Loy was born and raised in Prince Rupert and left in 1983 to attend Capilano University in North Vancouver (then a college) to study outdoor recreation management. He worked at Whistler Blackcomb teaching skiing, as well as tree-planting and working at various YMCA organizations.

“Then, in 1994, it became really clear that it was time to return home. I spent the first seven or so years [back] working at the Friendship House running alternate school programs and the summer camp,” he said.

The Rupertite also credits his partner Betty Ciccone for giving him strength and guidance as he “stumbles through life” like all of us.

“She’s just the wisest person in my life

and she’s always got the right things to say and the right insights to pass onto me ... she’s my biggest inspiration and teacher,” he said.

Alivia (6) and Ryland (10 months), Betty and Loy’s grandchildren, often accompany him when he works on the canoe. Just last week, Alivia made a visit to the house while Loy worked on his Voyageur canoe, manufactured in the style of those of the fur trade.

“She went in and grabbed about a dozen books from her bedroom upstairs and she laid in the canoe while I worked and read books,” said Peter.

“It’s not like I have worked yearround making my bread and butter through outdoor programming, but I’ve been lucky to be able to incorporate it into a lot of different parts of my careers and path.”

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Seniors Centre notes

BY DONNA PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Whist Winners: Ladies 1st — L. Martinson, 2nd — M. Stegavig, Pool — M. Arneson and L. Martinson. Men’s 1st — R. Basso, 2nd and Pool — L. Mak. Friday cards have started and they have decided to play Whist on Fridays and Cribbage on Mondays for the months of July and August. If you enjoy cards and are a little rusty, now’s the time to come play. Many people go away for holidays and it is a little more relaxed. Cards start right at 1 p.m.

We have retrofitted our lights in the centre recently and I must say it is a heck of a lot brighter. That is a good thing, of course, and we are saving energy to boot.

Speaking of bright and new, as we speak there are four new computers ready to be installed at the centre with “Touch Screen” technology. We are in the dark ages no more! (At least for the next year until the next new thing comes out)

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Students embrace history

BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Students from Northern B.C. showcased their knowledge of the province’s and country’s heritage at the 2014 Northwest Regional Heritage Fair on May 23, with all award categories but one being conquered

by Prince Rupert and Port Edward students.

This year’s fair was held at the North Pacific Cannery as part of the national historic site’s 125th anniversary year. The cannery welcomed more than 50 students from around the region for the event.

Five Pineridge Elementary projects were selected for Stellar Achievement awards, with the six students who created them going to the Heritage Fair in Kamloops from June 30 to July 4. The winners consist of Marcus Carney for his project “Legend of Gold”, Ashley Innes with “The Great First Nations of the Northwest Coast”, Kade Jones and Simon Bellis with their project “Roe on Kelp”, Samuel Costa with “The Amazing Soda Pop: Canada Dry Ginger Ale” and Grant Slocombe with “A Success Story 100 years in the making”.

“All projects were well-received by our volunteer judges and North Pacific Cannery would like to congratulate each student for their time and effort into their projects,” explained Gareth Evans, North Pacific Cannery assistant manager.

Other students from the school also took home awards, including Kaedyn Bond who won the Historic Places award for her

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Pineridge Elementary student Sam Costa showed off his background knowledge of the Canada Dry brand to Northwest Regional Heritage Fair judge Lisa Girbav.

project “Fish in a Can”.

Two Pineridge learners were selected for Canada’s History awards, which recognizes outstanding projects telling a story through the combination of writing and artistic skills. The winners were Joshua Mayeda and Lisa Neilsen for “Alexander Graham Bell”, as well as Japneet Sandhu with “The Canadian National Railway”.

Pineridge’s Jacob Gordon received the BC Magazine History award for “Skeena through the Years”, given to a project surrounding a historical figure or a significant event in B.C.’s history.

Annunciation School students were also awarded for their efforts, with student

Chloe McMeekin receiving the BC Hydro Power Pioneer award for “McMeekin Family History”, a category for projects researching a pioneer in B.C., and Ruby Ferlaino getting the Lieutenant Governor Literacy award for “Journey to Prince Rupert”, an award that recognizes a project that’s central component is a written story showing imagination and a historical inquiry.

Additionally, Port Edward Community School students Daylyn Brown and Tyson Leask earned the North Pacific Cannery award for “Ben Spencer and Cannery Work”, which researched the cannery’s history.

ANNUAL SERVICE, RETIREMENT Recognition and Appreciation Evening The School District will be hosting a Recognition and Appreciation evening to acknowledge service for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and Retirees.

The following are is the list of those being recognized.

5 Years Continuous Service: 20 Years Continuous Service: Dale Boyle 32 Cindy Stephens Brian Cameron Kim Gof¿c Ellen Braid 32 Tamara Thomson Scott Hjelt Fran Gowe Sally Marr 32 Teresa Weismiller Cameron McIntyre Paul Linn Kathy Offutt 32 Karen Morgan Marg Logan Sharon Trew 32 Retirement: Audrey Muldoe Mike Peters Marianne Wick 32 Pat Neibergall Val Paolinelli Nick Adey 31 Frank Shale John Watson 25 Years Continuous Service: George Nielsen 31 Norm Pierce Wes Baker Dianne Rabel 31 Debbie Leighton-Stephens Gabriel Bereau Shawna Flaten 30 Marianne Murray 10 Years Continuous Service: Maria Davies Cindy Paul 30 Darlene Huskins Salvy Callangan Elsa Kollar Jamie Scott 30 Caren Rennie Dianne Comeau Brent Kreiger Malerie Burton 29 Mark Robinson Lucy De Araujo Jackie Kydd Cathy Lindseth 29 Judy Zacharias Richard Eisbrenner Sal Magliocchi Carmel Pepin 29 Della Gibson Susan Enns Ken Minette Barb Spencer-Dias 29 Jeanne Thom Rachael Ernst Mark Robinson Marlene Clifton 28 Mary Saiki Nancy Grif¿th Zahner Kerry Savinkoff Debra Fabbi 28 Barry Eso Elaine Harman Judy Zacharias Laila Leach 28 Laura Esposito Inderjit Jhajj Karen Martin Vandette 28 Lynne Hill Krista Johnson Dave Salyn 28 Ernie Hill Leann Mair 25+ Years Continuous Service: Lauri Burgess 27 Peter Nordvie Joyce Dundas 37 Cary Dalton 27 Roy Supernault Sheila Wells 36 Kathy Dann 27 Maria Wells Wendy Atchison 35 Sandy Jones 27 Mel Blois 35 Mae Jong Bowles 27 Lisa Anderson 34 Don Nicholson 27 15 Years Continuous Service: Don Davies 34 Myna Salo 27 Bev Boyle Barrie Girbav 34 Claudette Hornsby 26 Michelle Crichton Rod Hikida 34 Jacqueline Jackson 26 Irene Davis Mel Bishop 33 Susan Kobza 26 Peter Edwards Mavis Glencross 33 Kevin Leach 26 Kate Lyon Linda Hansen 33 Paul Paling 26 David Strand Linda Hikida 33 Beth Palmer 26 Vicki Wilson

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Rupertites are Nanaimo-bound

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

The Prince Rupert under-12 boys’ developmental soccer team initiative is paying off in spades already.

Four talented and skilled Rupertites will be off to Nanaimo in July to participate in the B.C. Summer Games to represent the Northwest on the soccer pitch.

Sherangad Sahai, Brendan Eshom, Jarred McMeekin and Kaito Hirai all made the squad after trying out earlier in May and all of them made the team on their first try.

“They made us run laps and then we did stretches and then we did some shooting skills, one-on-ones,” said Sahai at Prince Rupert Middle School last week.

McMeekin was chosen to be a defenceman after the developmental soccer team’s coach Gordan Armstrong imparted some defensive instincts in the youngster.

“He taught me a lot of new tricks, like shepherding, jockeying and that stuff.

Don’t always just go for the ball and beat it up, just look for passes on the sides or run it up the sides if they’re giving you

enough room,” said McMeekin.

“It was pretty funny, because I was like, ‘hopefully it’s me, hopefully it’s me’ and I was the first person called,” he said.

After half the participants were cut on the first day of the weekend tryout, which was open to any player, the four buddies returned on Sunday to play in a series of games to test the groups’ chemistry.

Eshom, who was picked for left defence, believes he was picked for his physical advantage, being taller than the majority of the players, but also for his talent on the pitch.

“I lean into a lot of people [while playing],” he said.

Sahai, who’s been playing under Armstrong for a few years, believes his stamina and various skills and traits led to him being picked as a midfielder for the prestigious team. Sahai has played numerous positions in the past.

“Building stamina [on the Prince Rupert developmental team] and running with the ball [are my strengths],” said Sahai.

Dominic Strand would have attended the tryout as a goaltender, but injured his finger prior to the selection camp.

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From L to R: Brendan Eshom, Sherangad Sahai and Jarred McMeekin are three Prince Rupert representatives that will play for the Northwest squad (Not pictured: Kaito Hirai).

Rapids get a taste of southern California PRASC returns from Santa Clarita with memories, tans

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

In between pitstops at Six Flags Magic Mountain and Universal Studios in southern California, the Prince Rupert Aquatic Swim Club (PRASC) did some swimming.

And even though they came away with some impressive finishes at the Canyons Aquatic Club Red, White and Blue Memorial Day Meet, this was one weekend that wasn’t all about results.

“The weather was good. A bunch of these kids have never swam in a meet outside of our region before so it was a pretty eye-opening experience,” said PRASC Rapids head coach Chris Street.

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The California meet, open to any senior members of the club willing to go, is more of a reward for commitment and hard work throughout the season than it is a frantic race to the finish.

“We’ve [taken them here] five or six times,” said Street.

“That’s one of the reasons we love this meet is that it doesn’t have qualifying times.

We can take anybody,” said the coach.

Zach Dolan (12) led the way in the blue category (the fastest entry times kids) with fourth-place in 50 breaststroke, 50 backstroke and 100 backstroke and fifth in the open 200 backstroke.

The red category hosted the intermediate swimmers and the white held the novice.

Kenzie Tweedhope (12) came in first in

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the 13-and-under “A” times in 50 and 100 freestyle and second in the white division for 100 freestyle, third in 50 and 100 backstroke, sixth in 100 breaststroke and eighth in 50 butterfly.

Jake Morse (10) grabbed a new “A” time in 50 and 100 freestyle and came in third in the red division in 50 breaststroke, fourth in

100 backstroke, sixth in 50 backstroke and seventh in 100 backstroke.

Kobi Franes (12) also competed in the red division and finished sixth in 100 backstroke, ninth in 200 freestyle and sixth in the white division for 50 backstroke.

Landen Franes (10) garnered a first “A” time with a 1:41.88 100 backstroke, and eighth in 50 backstroke in the red division.

Kate Morse (12) finished 14th in the red division in 50 backstroke and Shayne Brierly’s (16) top result was 53rd in the open boys’ 200 backstroke.

“It’s a really big meet; about six or 700 kids in an outdoor pool.” said Street.

“It’s a little bit of swimming sandwiched into a lot of holiday.”

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Rioux cracks top-15 at provincials Sore heel prevents track star from finishing higher

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Kevin Rioux reached 12th place in two of his three jumping events at the B.C. High School Track and Field Championships held in Langley, and if it wasn’t for a heel injury he probably could have a third top15 score.

The lone Charles Hays representative to reach provincials this year, Rioux and coach Dighton Haynes returned on Saturday night, bringing with them a very respectable showing even if it wasn’t Rioux’s personal best scores.

Out of 30 competitors in high jump, long jump and triple jump, Rioux finished 12th in long and triple, and 23rd in high jump.

“His heel was really affecting his jump,” said Haynes after the meet.

“Too much soccer, basketball and track all at the same time.”

Rioux, who visited the Lower Mainland as part of the Rainmakers’ senior basketball team that finished second in the province earlier this year, didn’t let the injury stop him from having a good time though.

“He’s got a good attitude, he takes it in stride,” said the coach.

“He’s an excellent jumper.”

The pair visited the therapist on site and she remedied the foot a little, but Rioux will need to see a doctor upon returning home, said Haynes.

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Kevin Rioux takes a leap at the Charles Hays Secondary School track in May. Rioux had two 12th-place finishes and one 23rd.

“All these athletes have made some great progress.”

- Dighton Haynes “All these athletes who have been training all year long have made some great progress and we’re seeing that with the ones who are going to the Summer

Games (Cody Schaeffer, Isobel Leblanc, Emily Cavin and Cody Deschamps). Some of them peaked out maybe a week early ... that’s something we’re trying to figure out; how to get each of the athletes to peak as they go to zones and two weeks later in provincials.”

Rioux reached 1.6 m in high jump (his best being around 1.75), 5.62 m in long jump (10 cm lower than his best) and 11.18 m in triple jump, which is close to his personal best.

As for next year, Haynes is looking forward to having a solid crop of returnees

from this year’s team.

“There’s a good number of Grade 8s coming up ... some of the athletes came out expecting the program to fold and they weren’t as committed to it thinking it was going to fold [this year, like it has in the past] so the students now know who I am and what I’m expecting and hopefully we’ll build from there,” said Haynes.

Schaeffer, Deschamps, Leblanc and Cavin will participate in the upcoming Summer Games taking place on July 1720 in Nanaimo. Deschamps and Cavin are listed as alternates.

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BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Bike to Work Week B.C. gained more and more traction in the days leading up to the event and the final numbers blew organizers out of the water. “We wanted to reach 10 [cyclists] and we checked the website and we could already see the numbers going up,� said Juliane Mark. “We finished with 54.�

That total is an astounding number for Prince Rupert’s first time in a few years putting on the healthy showcase, said Mark, and it trounced neighbouring community Kitimat by 46 riders. Terrace totalled 91 riders. “We saw a lot of bicycles on the road [last week], especially families and kids. It was amazing to see this,� said Mark.

In addition to the 54 riders, seven teams were formed, 506 total kilometres were cycled with 15,180 calories burned and 110 kilograms of greenhouse gas emissions saved. “We didn’t really expect so many and to have such a positive impact,� said Mark.

In total across B.C., 16,043 riders took part, with 311,614 total kilometres cycled and 67,558 greenhouse kilograms of gas emissions saved.

Mark and fellow organizer Kerem Har-Paz held a closing party at the Salmonberry Farmers’ Market on Saturday and awarded prizes from numerous sponsors including Overwaitea, Tim Hortons’, Farwest

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“I think a lot of people may have bought a bike for this event�

- Kerem Har-Paz Sports, Java Cafe and the Prince Rupert Recreation Department. The Prince Rupert Special Events Society, Stuck on Designs and Advantage Print and Design helped the week’s cause as well. “The winning team was Northern Savings, followed by the Prince Rupert Port Authority and then Friendship House,� Mark added.

But will the Bike to Work initiative spark a change in attitude in Prince Rupert citizens’ willingness to be more environmentally conscious with their transportation habits? “It’s a start,� said Har-Paz. “I think a lot of people may have bought a bike for this event and they’ll keep biking and maybe people who take the car [often] will think about it because it’s quite a small place, so it’s easy to get everywhere. Twenty minutes and you’re basically everywhere,� she added.

Mark and Har-Paz would also like to see bike lanes on the roads of Prince Rupert. “Especially with more cars coming through and big trucks,� said Mark, noting a perceived lack of safety is a large barrier to entry for new cyclists.

Judy Fraser / Special to The Northern View

The Prince Rupert Golf Club’s ladies’ orientation nights are in full swing with some recent great weather.

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75/50 Club & Seniors Tea

SEAFEST 2014 PARADE

All 75/50 Club Members as well as resident and visiting Seniors are cordially invited to tea on Friday, June 13th, 2014 at the Highliner Plaza Hotel from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Refreshments will be served and plaques will be presented to new 75/50 Club members in recognition of their contribution to our community.

If you or someone you know qualifies for membership in the 75/50 Club (If you are at least 75 years of age and have lived in Prince Rupert for 50 years or more) please contact Stephanie New, Administrative Assistant at 250-627-0934.

The tea is organized by the Prince Rupert Special Events Society and Co-sponsored by the City of Prince Rupert.

General Admission is $3.00 For 75/50 Club Members Admission is Free.

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Saturday, June 14th Closures: From 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

1. McBride Street – from 6 Ave. to 2 Ave. W 2. 2nd Avenue W. – from McBride to 7 St. W From 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.: 1. 3rd Ave. W – from McBride to 8 St. W for Downtown Events 2. Fulton St. – from 6 Ave. to 3 Ave. W

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Rupert brothers latest to claim black belts

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Prince Rupert has two new black belts in its midst and they haven’t even been behind the wheel of a car yet.

Christian (15) and Brandon (13) McKay were the two lone Taekwondo martial artists to be promoted to first dan (poom if under 16), or first-degree black belt, last Wednesday night at the Prince Rupert Taekwondo and Martial Arts Centre. It wasn’t an easy task.

“There was a poomsae, which is a series of moves all put together, like breaking [boards] with not only kicks but with our arms and hands and a whole bunch of push-ups and sit-ups,” said Christian.

The boys, who have been involved in the martial art for 10 years (Christian) and eight (Brandon) are an integral part of Master Paul Bozman’s centre, and it’s not often that something will phase them.

Maybe just the promotion tests.

“I’ve had nerves every time we tested for a belt and when we went for tournaments [against places like Kitimat or Terrace],” said Brandon.

But they’ve embraced the philosophies of the Korean martial art and its practices from the get-go.

The art combines combat and selfdefence techniques with sport and exercise and typically involves blocks, kicks and punches, open-handed strikes, take-downs, sweeps, throws and joint locks from a different stances.

The board breaks are also a pivotal part to the testing. “[The size of the board] is determined by how powerful your kicks are,” said

Gerald Watts / Special to the Northern View

Christian and Brandon McKay (front) are the only two Taekwondo artists to earn their black belt at the Martial Arts Centre’s promotion test.

Brandon.

“If they’re really powerful they put two boards [together] and then they have plastic boards, but they have things to hold it together and that’s two inches. The boards we had to break were five or six inches,” added Christian.

The board breaks weren’t even the hardest component for the boys.

“Probably the pushups,” said Christian.

“We had to do about 200 of them.”

One of the best parts about having a black belt is the freedom it allows in

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sparring, said Christian.

“Sparring’s more fast-paced [versus] set moves that you have to define. Before black belt you couldn’t perform head kicks, but now you can,” said Christian.

And as Uncle Ben has taught generations of fighters through SpiderMan lore, with great power comes great responsibility. That includes discipline for the newest black belts. “[Master Paul] told us that if you got into too many fights and they find out that you’re being a bully, then they’ll tell you you can’t go anymore,” said Christian.

Only eight students have achieved the rank the McKay brothers have within the past year and testing for level advancements only occur once every four months. For the boys to advance to second-degree black belt, they will have to wait for years and train even harder.

“I do know the poomsae for it, but you have to wait,” said Christian.

For it’s not only knowing the proper technique but honing your mind and developing yourself as a person that the masters want to see in the student, said the brothers.

Three hundred runners ready for Saturday’s Skeena River Relay

BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

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After a successful Crest Glory Days 10 km race that saw 129 runners invade the streets of Prince Rupert in early May, the Rupert Runners are back at it again, organizing the 13th Annual Skeena River Relay set for Saturday, June 7.

The relay is expected to involve 300 area runners, with teams ranging from five to ten people each. The race currently has over 30 teams signed up and participating.

“Each runner has a stage [of the race] and they have a supporter that takes them there. There’s an awards dinner for all people up in Terrace, so some people will just spend the night,” said organizer Carrie Coley.

The Lester Centre will serve as the race’s starting point and the Canadian Tire in Terrace serves as the finish line.

The 142 km race has been completely booked and there will be a meet and greet social event on June 6 at the Crest Hotel at 6:30 p.m. after

The race route can be found at skeenariverrelay.com or the Rupert Runners website.

The starting point is the Lester Centre.

the team captains have claimed their race packages.

The awards gathering will take place at the Thornhill Community Centre and dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m, which includes barbecue beef on a bun, vegetable lasagna, garden salad, macaroni salad and vegetable and dessert trays. The dinner is similar to the Crest Glory Days post-race prize-giveaway that

the Rupert Runners were able to host with donations from many sponsors.

There are 10 stages to the race split between the Lester Centre, Kloiya Bay, Rainbow Summit, Basalt Creek, Telegraph Creek, Snowbound Creek, Kasiks Resort, Andesite Creek Bridge and the remaining highway before the runners reach Canadian Tire.

More details on the relay can be found at www.skeenariverrelay.com.

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TELUS is investing half a million dollars to bring 4GLTE wireless Internet and telecommunication services to customers in the north, including Masset.

In a conversation with The Northern View, TELUS representative Liz Sauve explained that the company has just begun its commitmentt to Northern B.C. and Haida Gwaii residentss will feel the benefits - Liz Sauve quite soon.

“We’re updating our older infrastructure, we’re bringing LTE (Long Term Evolution), and for customers, essentially the bottom line is it means that they’re going to have faster wireless speeds that are a lot more reliable,” said Sauve.

Anyone in the area with a 4G networkcapable smartphone (which is most on the market) will be able to take advantage of the new infrastructure, and they won’t need to upgrade their phone in any way as the device will locate the signal automatically.

“We don’t have specific dates for the upgrade just yet, but they will be completed by the end of the year, so for sure within the next six months,” added Sauve.

Skeena — Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen said anything to improve ease of access to information is welcome.

“We still have a lot of communities on Highway 16 that are on dial-up, and you start using dial-up and interacting with your bank or federal government website, it’s less than useless,” he said.

Along with the updated site on Masset, TELUS will be looking to partner with CityWest.

“In Prince Rupert, down the line, we’re going to be working with CityWest so people can bundle their TV services with their home phone,” said Sauve.

The TELUS rep also added that 11 sites along Highway 16 will be upgraded along various points in Northern B.C. as part of TELUS’s capital investment in the north.

“We don’t have specific dates for the upgrade just yet.”

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Masset RCMP are urging motorists to be cautious on the highway between Masset and Port Clements following several complaints about drivers in the work area. RCMP note that the information that is provided to police by the traffic control personnel “Flaggers” can be used as evidence if an offence in committed. In addition, a violation ticket may be issued up to one year after the offence is observed.

Recess cancelled on Haida Gwaii Schools openings delayed 15 minutes “It’s certainly not educationally sound.”

BY SHAUN THOMAS HAIDA GWAII / The Northern View

Job action by B.C. teachers have necessitated drastic changes to school schedules on Haida Gwaii.

On May 27, trustees of the Haida Gwaii School District voted to cancel recess effective last Friday, meaning schools across the district begin 15 minutes later and buses pickup students 10 minutes later than usual.

Haida Gwaii School District superintendent Angus Wilson said the decision was one that was not easy to make but was necessary to do.

“We have gone through job action and not had to cancel recess a few years ago, but that was in the winter ... this is a different time of year and we seem to have fewer administrators and more that needs to be done later in the school year,” he said.

- Evelyn von Almassy “It was unmanageable. We had to look at cancelling recess because we were sort of out of the loop until 11 a.m.”

Although the decision was made only last Friday, Wilson said he has already heard about it.

“It’s not something we went into lightly. My own daughter came up to me and told me ‘you need to reinstate recess because this isn’t fun’,” he said.

“So it is something that has impacted me personally.”

Haida Gwaii Teachers Association president Evelyn von Almassy said the decision by the district is not one she or other teachers agrees with.

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Cyclists riding to conquer cancer

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BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Rupert Runners is hosting its

13th annual Skeena River Relay On Saturday, June 7, 2014 30 runners will begin the relay at the Lester Centre in Prince Rupert at 7:00 a.m. and end at Canadian Tire in Terrace.

Runners will be running on the right-hand side of the highway until Oliver Lake at which point they will cross over to the left-hand side.

30 runners will begin running at the Kasiks Resort at noon.

The last of the runners should cross the finish line no later than 6:00 p.m. Please watch for runners and their support people on Highway 16 on June 7, 2014.

Consisting of cancer survivors and people affected by the disease, Team Prince Rupert is preparing for The Ride to Conquer Cancer 2014.

Led by team captain Francis Wolfe, Team Prince Rupert consists of Sandy Giordano, Steven Weir, Tina Cann, Gordie Simonds and Chris Last.

The two-day ride will start in Vancouver on June 14 and, after 200 kilometres, will end in Seattle the following day.

“Crossing the finish line is always emotional,” said Giordano.

All riders must raise at least $2,500, with funds collected benefitting the BC Cancer Foundation to support leading clinicians, researchers and scientists aiming to make the world free from cancer.

Each rider has to collect at least $2,500, with Team Prince Rupert raising more than $19,000 so far.

Wolfe, a survivor of both bladder and prostate cancer, and Simonds, a survivor of esophageal cancer, have participated in the ride each year since 2009. Wolfe was once again diagnosed with bladder cancer in February of this year and recently had a tumour removed. But despite having little time to train, Wolfe will still be riding in this year’s event.

Giordano decided to join the team two years ago as a way to raise money and help give back to a cause that allowed him to be alive today. Giordano was diagnosed

Martina Perry / The Northern View

Sandy Giordano, Frances Wolfe and Steven Weir are three of the six Team Prince Rupert Ride to Conquer Cancer participants.

with lymphoma in 2007, and two months ago, was informed he has bladder cancer.

“I just had bladder surgery so I won’t be able to participate this year,” he said, adding he fully intends to take part in next year’s ride.

Cann had previously been on another Prince Rupert Ride to Conquer Cancer team, which won’t be taking part in the 2014 ride, with both Weir and Last doing the ride for the first time this year.

“Because of my family history, and

Sandy, I signed up for it spontaneously,” said Weir.

“I’m looking forward to meeting the people, and experiencing the atmosphere.”

Rupertites can donate to Team Prince Rupert’s by visiting www.conquercancer. ca or by making donations to any of the team members.

Since its first year in 2009, The Ride to Conquer Cancer has raised more than $218 million.

Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project

Open House and Invitation to Comment Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Ltd. (Proponent), a wholly owned subsidiary of TransCanada PipeLines Limited, is proposing the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project (proposed Project), an approximately 900 km natural gas pipeline from near the District of Hudson’s Hope to the proposed Pacific NorthWest LNG liquefied natural gas export facility on Lelu Island, within the District of Port Edward.

The proposed Project would involve the construction and operation of a 48-inch (1,219 mm) diameter pipeline, metering facility, and three compressor stations, with provision for up to an additional five compressor stations to allow for future expansion.

The proposed Project will have an initial capacity of approximately 2.0 billion cubic feet (bcf/day) with potential for expansion to approximately 3.6 bcf/day.

The proposed Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act. The Proponent has now submitted its application (Application) to obtain an environmental assessment certificate, which is required before any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project.

In order to provide information to the public about the Application, and to receive comments from the public, the Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (EAO) invites the public to attend Open Houses at the following locations. All open houses will be held between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

June 16 – Terrace Open House Best Western Plus Terrace, Skeena Ballroom 4553 Greig Avenue, Terrace

June 17 – Port Edward Open House Community Centre 770 Pacific Avenue, Port Edward June 18 – Hazelton Open House New Hazelton Elementary School 3275 Bowser Street, New Hazelton

EAO accepts public comments through the following ways: •

By Online Form at: http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca

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By Mail: Nathan Braun Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1

June 19 – Smithers Open House Hudson’s Bay Lodge, Ferguson Room 3251 Highway 16 East, Smithers June 23 – Hudson’s Hope Open House Community Hall 10310 Kyllo Street, Hudson’s Hope June 24 – Mackenzie Open House St. Peter’s Church Hall 599 Skeena Drive, Mackenzie June 25 – Fort St. James Open House Music Maker’s Hall 255 2nd Avenue East, Fort St. James There are 45 days for the submission of comments by the public in relation to the Application. The comment period will begin on May 26, 2014 and end on July 10, 2014. All comments received during this comment period will be considered.

The intention of seeking public comments on the Application for an environmental assessment certificate is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the proposed Project are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process.

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By Fax: Fax: 250.387.0230

An electronic copy of the Application and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at www.eao.gov. bc.ca. Paper copies of the Application are available for viewing at public libraries in Prince Rupert, Granisle, Hazelton and Fort St. James, as well as TransCanada offices: •

#1300, 10504 – 100 Ave., Fort St. John

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Digital copies are available at libraries in Fort St. John, Taylor, Hudson’s Hope, Chetwynd, Mackenzie, Prince George, Stewart and Terrace. For community members interested in paper copies libraries will redirect you to other resources.

Park Boundary Adjustment Application Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Ltd. is preparing a Park Boundary Adjustment application for Anhluut’ukwsim Laxmihl Angwinga’asanskwhl Nisga’a, the Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park.

As part of this process, BC Parks requires Prince Rupert Gas Transmission to undertake public consultation, including open houses.

A distance of 12.1 kilometres of the proposed natural gas transmission line is proposed to follow Highway 113 through Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park. An adjustment to the park boundary will be required if the project is to proceed along the proposed route.

As part of the open houses, information on the proposed boundary adjustment will be available.

Participants will have the opportunity to provide input to inform Prince Rupert Gas Transmission’s Application to BC Parks.

A summary of the application is available for viewing at www.princerupertgas.com.

Public comments on the proposed boundary adjustment should be submitted to Prince Rupert Gas Transmission via an online form at www.princerupertgas.com. Comments will be accepted between May 26 to July 10.

Prince Rupert Gas Transmission will provide a summary of comments to BC Parks.

NOTE: All submissions received by EAO during the comment period in relation to the proposed Project are considered public and will be posted to EAO website.

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Enbridge 6513873 “Our project will add over $4 billion into the B.C. economy.

Think of what that will mean for our schools, hospitals and social programs.”

- Janet Holder, Leader of Northern Gateway

Janet Holder:

Partnering in the Project’s prosperity

Janet Holder is responsible for the overall leadership of the Northern Gateway Project. With over 20 years of experience in the energy sector, she has held a variety of senior and executive roles in liquids pipelines, energy efficiency and energy distribution. As a proud British Columbian, Janet works hard to ensure Northern Gateway will be a safer, better pipeline with lasting benefits for B.C.

Ensuring that the economic benefits of the Project are also shared with Aboriginal communities is hugely important to us.

In discussions with First Nations and Métis communities, we have offered a 10% equity stake in the pipeline. Additionally, there will be an estimated $300 million in Aboriginal employment and contracts, plus related economic activity, adding up to nearly $1 billion in total long-term benefits for First Nations and Métis communities and businesses.

Over the past several months, I have shared our priority to ensure we protect what matters most to all of us — our beautiful coastline and environment. Our world-class safety and response measures are vital for the approval and success of the Northern Gateway Project — a project that will pave the way for significant economic benefits to help us build a stronger future for B.C. A long-term revenue stream We estimate that over the next 30 years, our project will add over $4 billion into the B.C. economy. Think of what that will mean for our schools, hospitals and social programs. Increased long-term revenue for these programs and services will ensure our standard of living is not just maintained, but enhanced for years to come.

A boost for Northern communities The B.C. economy will benefit from salaries, contracts and goods and services directly related to the Project. During the construction phase alone, Northern B.C. businesses will benefit from over $800 million spent locally on goods and services like transportation, equipment, food and hospitality.

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Jobs and opportunities for families To build this Project, we will create employment that will especially benefit communities along the pipeline’s route. In fact, we are already helping to connect local residents to future employment and business opportunities, and offering education and skills development. There will be 560 long-term jobs created in B.C., and our plans call for the hiring of 3,000 construction workers. These jobs will create new sources of income for the workers’ home communities. It is expected that each year $32 million in income will be earned, which will have a profound and lasting impact on B.C. families.

An investment in the future while protecting what matters to us most As a proud British Columbian who was born and raised here, I am motivated every day to ensure these economic benefits never come at the expense of our incredible environment. Let me assure you that my team and I are working hard to meet all of the 209 conditions for Project approval set out by the Joint Review Panel, to ensure we build not only a safer, better pipeline, but a stronger, better B.C.

Working in partnership with B.C. and Alberta First Nations and Métis Communities, and leading energy companies in Canada

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I’m extremely tempted to use the word cute.

But I won’t. It’s small, which definitely contributes to its c-word factor.

Alexandra Straub

Visit the Nissan Micra gallery at DrivewayCanada.ca

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Bargain priced Nissan Micra returns to basics Montreal, QC. - Even though the with the same peppy powerplant. days of roll down windows, no air Okay, I realize that “peppy” is a relaconditioning or fancy features aren’t tive term here. There’s 109 horsepower that far behind us, it’s tough to find a and 107 lb-ft of torque generated back-to-basics car in today’s market. from its 1.6L, 4-cylinder engine. But in Enter the 2015 Nissan Micra with a the city and on the highway, it’s still a price tag under $10k. decent amount.

As its name suggests, Three trims of Micra it’s not a full-size SUV. are available: S, SV, What it is is a front and SR. Each can be engine, front-wheel paired with either the drive, five-door vehicle. aforementioned 5-speed It’s diminutive in size manual or an available but not lacking in the 4-speed automatic. The personality department. mid-grade SV trim can The Micra Not at all. also be paired with a is affordable You’d think that with a Convenience package starting MSRP of $9,998 transportation with (available both on the for the Micra S (with the amiable drivability, MT and AT). manual transmission) Looking at it, I’m exan easy-on-the you might get shorttremely tempted to use eyes interior and changed on the fun the word “cute.” But I overall a bubbly factor. Again, not the won’t. It’s small, which personality. case. definitely contributes to In fact, of the four modits c-word factor, and Alexandra Straub els I drove (there are comes it some bubbly eight models available) colours, as well as acit happened to be my favourite. cent colours. For example, the SV with The 5-speed manual transmission has the automatic I drove had a white a springy clutch, a gearbox that shifts exterior with purple accents. up and down smoothly, and a personInside, you and your four passengers ality that is waiting to be unleashed. will we greeted with cushy cloth seats.

It might not have air conditioning, The driver will then have access to a Bluetooth or a rearview camera (on centre stack that is easy to use and this trim, but they are available on organized ergonomically. other models), but those aren’t deal Describing its aura could best be debreakers for me, nor are they for fined as “welcoming.” And despite its people looking to buy a great car at a size, even taller individuals shouldn’t great price. feel claustrophobic. With a driving What’s more, each Micra model comes partner who stands 6’2”, he still had

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headroom and some room to stretch out either piloting or co-piloting the Micra.

Under hard acceleration, primarily from the 4-speed automatic, the Micra is quite vocal. You can really hear the engine noise intrude the cabin.

It’s not a performance machine like the Nissan GT-R, where you want to hear as much ruckus as you can. However, when cruising at highway speeds – without the lead foot acceleration – my driving partner and I noticed how quiet the cabin is. Wind noise is kept at bay and it’s serene.

Furthermore, it was an incredibly blustery day when we took these pint-sized four-doors out. Needless to say, you could feel the swagger of the car at highway speeds. But in its defense, larger vehicles felt the wrath of Mother Nature’s blow, too.

While very affordable, the Micra isn’t “cheap” in execution. Even the knobs on the roll down windows have a soft touch to them. And there are metallic accents to break up the otherwise bland black interior.

I certainly wasn’t disappointed when captaining the Micra.

Even though that might sound like a backhanded compliment, it’s not. As far as small cars go, it’s functional, funky and has great value. Whether you’re looking for a vehicle that gets you from point A to B – minus all the options – or said vehicle with a few extras, the 2015 Micra might be the car for you.

Summed up, the Micra is affordable transportation with amiable drivability, an easy-on-the eyes interior and overall a bubbly personality. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

Question of the Week: Alexandra Straub tests the back-to-basics 2015 Nissan Micra, with a starting sticker price under $10,000.

Seems like a good second car option for many families; would you consider it as a possible first car?

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Quality and cost conscious Our classic and collector car expert continues today with the second part of his four-part series on the restoration of public relations executive Laura Ballance’s rare 1967 Ford Mustang T5 by 360 Fabrication in Abbotsford.

technician, who worked on a flat rate (piecework) basis, was short changed resulting in ill feelings between the shop owner, his staff and the customer mainly caused by the lack of communication and too many assumptions.

Laura Ballance’s original plan was to have a sympathetic restoration performed, replacing only what was necessary. But cars are no different from houses, boats and planes, so when the Mustang was disassembled and stripped they discovered that probably the only thing holding the car together was Laura’s father’s DIY welding!

These products are The Mustang is a relatively easy car to restore in The restoration business has changed far superior to anything terms of obtaining new parts. In this case, by the time the air chisel and plasma cutter was put away a great deal – in the that came off the the only major sheet metal component left were past, most auto body production line in the the roof, “A” pillars, rocker-panels, bulkhead and repair shops would 60s. the two front frame rails and the rear section of the only take on such work when their colliNIGEL MATTHEWS floor. I have heard the expression “better than new” a few times over the years and have often wonsion work dried up. dered how can it be better than new? But it can.

Now it’s very specialToday’s restorations have improved with the help ist work and I’m often asked if I could recommend a of new technology such as compression fit welding restoration shop. To be honest with you, I would be equipment, seam sealers and paint products includhard pressed to come up with enough names to fill ing epoxy primers, spray on polyester fillers and the the fingers of one hand. waterborne colour coats with a clear coat finish.

But I have no hesitation in saying that I doubt there These products are far superior to anything that is one in the entire country that restores and builds came off the production line during the ‘60s. as many custom cars as 360 Fabrication in AbRick Francoeur and his team at 360 always allow the botsford. They control the costs and track the daily progress by using a number of management systems customer to be in control and understand customer needs and expectations, even down to the smallest and a Gantt chart. sentimental detail. However, sometimes they have The secret to controlling the work is to perform all to advise the client for their own benefit, sometimes of the tasks in-house, with perhaps the exception of financial, safety related or future re-sale value. Laura chrome plating. During my time in the trade, costs wanted the Mustang refinished its metallic blue, all kept mounting up and either the customer or the

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Drivers feel gouged Two thirds of BC residents say gas price increases have caused hardship in their household, according to a new Black Press/Insights West poll.

And 55 percent of those polled say they now drive less than usual due to high gas prices.

Gas taxes are too high, say 85 per cent and 77 per cent claim they are 55 per cent of unfair. A whopping 91 those polled say they per cent assert drivers are gouged at the pump now drive less. before long weekends.

Those comments were Keith Morgan the results of a scientifically conducted poll, but it remarkably reflects many sentiments expressed in response to our unscientific Question of the Week, which we posed before the long weekend. We asked if high gas prices would stall planned driving vacation plans and a massive 560 of you were moved to answer online. Specifically, we asked “Would a 10 cents per litre increase in the price of gas at the pump cause you to cancel a driving vacation?”

A categorical ‘no’ was the response from 131 readers, a similar number said ‘yes’ but most wavered, saying the increase would have to be more substantial or they might consider shortening their route or holiday’s duration.

Shawn of Maple Ridge set the tone for those undeterred by the assault on their wallet: “Money isn’t the main focus when it is a well-deserved vacation.”

Kay, of Coquitlam, warned: “I would not cancel . . . however I may change plans and go to the USA instead of Canada.” Renay, of Richmond, said: “I would still take the vacation and just have to re-adjust the budget to include the increase.”

Alyssa from Mission remarked: “I have two young children and my husband and I are all about making wonderful memories for them. It would also be hard to

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The 1967 Ford Mustang T5 looks a lot different when stripped down. the rage during the ‘60s and the car she remembers.

But if the car is to retain its value and to represent how it came off the production line as a rare T5, it had to be painted its original Ford Paint Code Z, an interesting colour called Sauterne Gold Irid. This colour, combined with a black interior and vinyl roof,

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will make the car a real eye catcher.

Next week we will look into the mechanical component restoration and exterior trim replacement.

Nigel Matthews is the director of sales and marketing for Hagerty Insurance Canada.

but not enough to cancel travel

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The cost of gas isn’t necessarily having an impact on driving plans of those in B.C. tell a child that a vacation away has been cancelled due to the cost of gas.”

Raylene of West Kelowna would take the wheel: “My husband has got a heavy foot. I would still go but my driving would be at the speed limit. I might get better gas mileage if I go slower and not brake as much.”

Murray in Vancouver has some good advice: “I would minimize fuel consumption by keeping the car maintained, keep tire pressure at the optimum level, pack all luggage inside the car to reduce air drag, and not drive aggressively. The time to scrimp is during day-to-day use: don’t drive when you could walk or cycle.”

Debbie in Abbotsford claimed: “It’s cheaper now to fly to Vegas or California, than to drive.”

BC tourism’s loss is the United States’ gain; with many saying cheaper gas in down south made it a more economical drive vacation destination, even with the current

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inferior exchange rate.

Sandi of Vancouver said: “We cancelled our Christmas trip and will not be travelling this summer. . . . groceries are my first priority.”

Chris in Aldergrove stood alone with his comment: “I think we have some of the lowest gas prices in the world.”

Steve of Port Alberni pulled out his calculator: “A 1,000km trip uses less than 100 litres (with an increase of 10 cents per litre) that’s $10 more. I would not tell my family we are cancelling for that amount!”

Rodney of Vernon also did some math: “A good modern vehicle can get a fuel economy of about 10L/100km (about 28MPG, for us old folks). So a 3,000 km driving vacation would cost $417 in gas at a price of $1.39, and the same trip would cost $447 in gas at $1.49.” ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

Spring has sprung and the weekend drivers are out in force on the Sea to Sky Highway.

Frustrating to find yourself as one of a dozen following a driver who won’t even match the posted speed limit. And then when you get to a passing lane he speeds up rather than mover over!

What drives-u-crazy?

What drives-u-crazy? kmorgan@blackpress.ca

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Take the stress Camping season is almost upon us and it will soon be time to take that trailer out for some fun times.

But is it fun for the driver? Towing a trailer may be one of the most Whether you stressful driving tow a boat, car, situations for many truck owners. For snowmobiles, or one thing, it is not motorcycles, custom easy to manouevre around corners and truck accessories can change lanes with make towing less that extra length behind your truck. nerve-wracking.

Backing up also Ian Harwood can be challenging and towing up a steep hill can be tough on your truck. Whether you tow a boat, car, snowmobiles, or motorcycles, custom truck accessories can make towing less nerve-wracking.

Don’t Tow Too Much Weight Pulling too much weight can be very dangerous.

Check your owner’s manual to find your vehicle’s towing capacity, including the maximum gross trailer weight and tongue weight it can handle. Tongue weight is the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer coupler. In most cases, it is about 10 to 15 percent of gross trailer weight. Tongue weight of up to 300 pounds can be measured on

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a household scale by resting the trailer coupler on the scale and placing the scale on a box so that the coupler is at its normal towing height. The trailer must be fully loaded and level.

Use the Right Hitch and Other Equipment Just as each vehicle has a maximum towing capacity so too does each trailer hitch, hitch ball, ball mount and safety chain. To tow safely, you need to make sure every component you use is ready to handle the weight of your fully loaded trailer. Remember, your towing capacity is equal to the capacity of the weakest link in the system.

Choosing a Trailer Hitch All trailer hitches feature a class rating, as well as a weight rating, so be sure the hitch can accommodate the loaded trailer. For instance, Reese Class 2 ($159) hitches have a maximum rated capacity of 350 pounds tongue weight and 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight. Class IV ($175) receiver-style hitches have a maximum capacity of 1,200 pounds tongue weight and 12,000 pounds gross trailer weight.

If you need more towing capacity than the traditional receiver-style weight distributing hitch, then you need to step up to a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch.

Prices start at $650.

Choosing A Hitch Ball If you have a drawbar style hitch, the hitch ball usually is built right in. But if you have a receiver-style hitch, you’ll need to choose your own hitch ball.

Like vehicles and trailer hitches, hitch balls also are assigned a maximum tongue weight and gross trailer weight rating.

Hitch balls are made from a variety of materials, and some are available in a choice of finishes, including

The 2011 Jetta Volkswagen introduced a bigger and made-in-America Jetta for the 2011 model year and in doing so it profoundly altered its sales position.

It was no longer a fringe “Golf with a trunk” but a mainstream standalone model. Moving A near-new to Mexico allowed VW Volkswagen Jetta to slash the start price for the 2011 Jetta by can be an excellent a whopping $6,300, in purchase for buyers Canada, compared to the previous year edition. who want a compact And it has certainly paid- sedan. off in terms of sales. Last Bob McHugh year (2013), VW Canada sold more than twice as many Jetta models than it did in 2010 and the Jetta’s sales position jumped from eleventh to sixth in the highly competitive small car segment.

Used Jetta buyers should also benefit by getting to choose from a larger pool of previously owned Jetta models on the market. On the downside, this generation Jetta has lost some of its Germanic-built prestige, in the eyes of VW purists.

The redesigned 2011 Jetta’s longer wheelbase allows extra passenger space inside a cabin that boasts best-in-class rear seat legroom, plus its 440-litre trunk is larger than both Honda Civic and Mazda3. Even a base Trendline edition comes with power windows

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The hitch ball diameter must be the same diameter as the trailer coupler (1 7/8 inches, 2 inches or 2 5/16 inches).

The shank diameter of the hitch ball should be the same as the hole diameter in the ball mount.

The shank length should be long enough to allow at least two threads to be visible when the hitch ball is installed and the nut completely tightened.

Load Your Trailer Properly

Rule of thumb is roughly two-thirds (60 to 66 percent) of the gross load weight should be positioned toward the front half of the trailer. Place large or heavy objects on the trailer first. Tie these objects down securely and from several angles to ensure they do not shift. Pack remaining items in a manner that maintains balance of the trailer. Once the trailer is loaded, double-check the positioning and stability of the cargo. Better safe than sorry. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

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and door locks, 60/60 split folding rear seats, six-way manually adjustable front seats, a height-adjustable telescopic steering wheel, anti-lock brakes and an electronic stability control system.

The entry engine is a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, that can produce 114 horsepower and mated to either a five-speed manual or an optional six-speed (Tiptronic) automatic transmission. Fuel economy is rated at 9.1 L/100km in the city and 6.0 L/100km on the highway.

The other trim levels are Comfortline, Sportline and Highline. A 2.5-litre (170-horsepower) gas engine was optional on Comfortline and standard with Sportline and Highline. This five-cylinder engine is available in numerous VW products and has good low-end power, but sounds a little ragged at the high end of its speed range. Fuel economy is rated at 9.9 in the city and 6.2 L/100km on the highway.

The TDI edition is a popular choice with Jetta buyers.

It’s powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine and came in Comfortline and Highline trim levels. Like all diesel engines the torque and fuel economy figures are impressive. It’s rated at 236 ft-lbs @ 1,750 rpm and can sip diesel fuel at a rate of 6.7L/100km in the city and 4.6 L/100km on the highway.

Jetta’s big news story for the 2012 model year was the introduction of a high-performance GLI edition.

Subtle exterior styling changes wrap a package of go-faster mechanical goodies that includes a turbocharged (200 horsepower) 2.0-litre TSFI engine and a fully-independent multi-link rear suspension.

Notable standard features in GLI include its dual-zone automatic climate control, keyless entry and push-button start/stop and a unique flat-bottomed three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel. Surpris-

When buying a preowned car, you will want to check out the Volkswagon Jetta. ingly, the GLI is more fuel frugal (8.8/6.1 L/100 km - city/highway) than the other gas engine versions of Jetta. However, it likes premium fuel.

The 2013 model year brought numerous minor trim changes to Jetta, but a new Hybrid edition was the big introduction. Jetta Hybrid is powered by a full-hybrid system that can run in a pure electric mode. Its E-driving range is limited to about 2 km, but if used wisely, such as stop-n-go traffic, it’s a terrific fuel saver. Jetta Hybrid’s city/highway fuel rating is 4.6/4.2 L/100km respectively.

Although the 2011 and 2012 model years of Jetta

Young drivers learn standard Canadian Jaguar XK Register member Vito Donatiello teaches a teen how to drive his manual-shift 1966 Jaguar E-Type coupe.

Around 40 young drivers recently spent a day depressing the clutches in an array of classic cars and grabbing at their manual gear sticks.

Today’s teens rarely have access to manual transmissions –

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more than 90 percent of new cars sold in North America are equipped with automatic transmissions. This trend greatly affects the skill set required to drive classic cars, which are commonly equipped with manual transmissions.

So the Hagerty Driving Experience was created in a partnership between the Hagerty insurance company, the Canadian XK Jaguar Register and Canadian Classic MG Club.

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received “Top Safety Pick” ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, it got a “marginal” rating in a new small overlap frontal crash test introduced by the Institute for 2013 model year vehicles.

This crash test is designed to replicate an offset collision with another vehicle or an object like a tree or a utility pole.

Overall, a near-new Volkswagen Jetta can be an excellent purchase for buyers who want a compact sedan that offers Euro style, performance, heritage and flair, without a premium price tag. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

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Must be 16-30 years of age, attending school full-time last term and returning to school full-time in September. Must be registered at www.youngcanadaworks.ca Complete job description available at the Library or on our website at www.princerupertlibrary.ca Submit resumes with handwritten cover letters to: Chief Librarian, Joe Zelwietro by 5 pm Saturday, June 14, 2014.

The library is an equal opportunity employer and encourages everyone to apply.

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J.O. Thomas and Associates is now accepting resumes for At-Sea Observers/ Dockside Monitors for the upcoming Salmon season. Knowledge of the Salmon fishery and Salmon ID preferred.

Also looking for a general office admin with basic knowledge of Quickbooks and Excel required.

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The family of the late Deborah Vetter - Kirkbright would like to thank all the family and friends in Canada and in England for their benevolence, during the recent passing of our Deborah.

We would like to send a special thank you to Dr. Croft, Dr. Tse, the nursing staff and care attendants of the Prince Rupert Hospital for their excellent care and attention.

A special thank you to Cheryl and Jim Ferguson at the funeral home for all your help and understanding.

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Northern Savings Credit Union has an opening for a Member Service Representative located in Prince Rupert, BC. The opportunity would appeal to an outgoing individual interested in providing excellent customer service and a career in sales. The successful applicant must have good interpersonal skills, written and verbal English communication skills.

Qualifications: Secondary school diploma, working knowledge of Microsoft Office. The successful applicant must have previous sales and customer service experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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Archibald, Clarke & Defieux Insurance Services has an opening in their Prince Rupert office for a personal lines / autoplan representative.

This is a full time position consisting of 35 hours per week and benefits are included after three months of employment. Salary is based on qualifications and / or experience. Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

The successful candidate should be well organized, well spoken and be fluent in English.

The right individual who may be interested in a career, this position could be an excellent opportunity for advancement and training in the insurance industry.

If you are interested in joining our office staff, please submit your resume and references to our office located in the lower level of Rupert Square Mall to the attention of Rita Van Summeren office manager or by email to rvansummeren@acdinsurance.com. No phone calls please.

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Submit resume to email: rupertdisposal@citywest.ca Fax: 250-627-4463, or in person at the Industrial Park, 131 Mishaw Road, Prince Rupert.

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Employment OfÀce Support

Job Opportunity Director of Operations School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert) is located within traditional Ts’msyen Territory on the beautiful north coast of B.C. and services the small communities of Hartley Bay and Port Edward in addition to the City of Prince Rupert. Currently the district has one secondary school, one middle school, five elementary schools, one store-front site and one “on reserve” school (Hartley Bay, K-12). Our student population is approximately 2,000 students, 60% of whom are aboriginal.

School District 52 (Prince Rupert) is seeking a:

Director of Operations – Maintenance/Facilities The Director of Operations reports to the Secretary Treasurer of School District 52. The Director is responsible for maintenance and custodial crews that service the schools in Prince Rupert and Port Edward.

This position carries with it a wide variety of accountabilities including facilities management, project planning, transportation, financial management, occupational health & safety, and labour relations. The Director of Operations must be a great communicator and facilitator to enable unionized crews to successfully complete many varied projects throughout the school year. As a planner, the Director of Operations has a working knowledge of a variety of mechanical and electrical systems related to physical facilities.

The successful candidate will be a professional engineer or a qualified Tradesperson with 5 to 10 years related experience.

Applications for this position will be received until Friday, June 13, 2014 and can be forwarded to: School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert) 634 6th Avenue East Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 1X2 Or Faxed to: 250-624-6517 Or Emailed to: Applications@sd52.bc.ca

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CARRIERS WANTED 8th AveWest West 8thand and 9th 9th Ave Dunsmuir St &&Dunsmuir St 8thand and 9th 9th Ave 8th AveWest West & Lotbinier St & Lotbinier St Crestview and Area

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UNIQUE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH COMMISSIONAIRES BC in PRINCE RUPERT We are looking for F/T and P/T Security Guards for a specialized site.

Job requirements: • Valid BC Security License • Valid BC Driver’s License • Shift work • Clean Criminal Record • Intermediate level computer skills Pre-requisite skills assessment will be conducted prior to hire.

Competitive hourly rate, Extended Medical Benefits, Paid Vacation, Uniforms.

TODAY at: www.commissionaires.bc.ca OR send your resume Please quote SI-PR-G/05/14 Careers.Sl@commissionaires.bc.ca Closing date June 20, 2014.

DISTRICT OF PORT EDWARD CLEAN, NEAT AND GREEN

YOUTH SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The District of Port Edward will be looking to hire two summer students for casual labour.

This position requires a valid class 5 BC Driver’s License, an “N” is also acceptable, with a clean driving record.

Applicants should be physically fit and be willing to work outdoors, rain or shine.

Resumes with cover letter may be dropped off at the District Office, 770 Pacific Avenue, Port Edward, BC. Closing date: June 11, 2014

Job Opportunity School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert) is located within traditional Ts’msyen Territory on the beautiful north coast of B.C. and services the small communities of Hartley Bay and Port Edward in addition to the City of Prince Rupert. Currently the district has one secondary school, one middle school, five elementary schools, one store-front site and one “on reserve” school (Hartley Bay, K-12). Our student population is approximately 2,000 students, 60% of whom are aboriginal.

School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert) is seeking an:

ACCOUNTANT (Excluded Staff Position) Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Accountant will assist in the performance of all accounting functions with a primary focus on the payroll functions of the school district. This position will also perform other accounting related duties as assigned by the Director of Finance and/or the Secretary-Treasurer.

This is a full-time position at the School District Administration office in Prince Rupert, BC. Salary is competitive and to be determined based upon experience and qualifications; the school district provides an extensive benefit package.

The successful applicant will have: • An accounting diploma; • A minimum of 5 years’ experience in payroll and accounting for a large organization; • Ability to operate complex payroll systems and accounting programs; • Ability to interpret and apply applicable collective agreement language; • Good communication, organizational and inter-personal skills; • Ability to supervise and provide assistance to co-workers; • Discretion and confidentiality in all matters pertaining to this position.

Applications for this position will be received until June 13 and can be forwarded to: School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert) Attention: Human Resources 634 – 6th Ave East Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 1X1 Or Fax: 250-624-6517 • Or email to: Applications@sd52.bc.ca

Scale Operator / Admin Assistant

Req. at ABC Recycling, Terrace. Running the scale, general office duties and administration. Must have strong customer services skills & previous experience.

Excellent Salary, Benefits & Full-Time Permanent.

Seeking Local Candidates.

Visit: http://www.abc recycling.com/ for full job posting.

Send your resume to hr@abcrecycling.com

Trades, Technical GORD’S MAYTAG Kamloops BC. H.A.C Operations. Requires F/T Service Tech.

Email: cameron.wilson@ gordsmaytag.com.

JOURNEYMAN Glazier, Lake City Glass in Williams Lake now hiring. Fax resume to: 250-392-5369 or email: sheila@lakecityglass.ca PCL ENERGY - Now hiring Journeyperson Pipefitters ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer competitive wages and benefits.

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Merchandise for Sale

Garage Sales Flea Market/ Garage Sale St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 460 McBride Street.

Friday June 6th 6 - 9pm.

Saturday June 7th 9am -12pm PR: All household items, appliances, furn. and more. 354 Biggar Pl. June 7 & June 8 8am - 8pm until all items gone PR: Ladies clothing size Lrg 2x, costume jewelry, receiver and speakers, glass table top, aloe vera plants and much more. 1013 11th East.

Sat. May 31st 9am - 2pm PR: Sat June 7th 9am - 3pm and Sun June 8th 12pm - 3pm No early birds please.

1065 Eagle Drive.

Garden Equipment 2005 Toro 334 Z Master Commercial zero turn mower. 19 HP Kawasaki engine. 34” deck. Cost $8500 new. Selling for $2500. Call 250-600-7911

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Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Rentals

Transportation

Houses For Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Cars - Domestic

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

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Help Wanted

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

40’ Containers under $2500!

Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders JD 892D LC excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Maher Terminals Holding Corp –Fairview Container Terminal Maher Terminals Holding Corp in Prince Rupert is seeking qualified applicants for the following position: Assistant Superintendent of Operations The successful candidate will supervise, plan and coordinate the activities of the unionized workforce. A full job description can be found at http://www.mahercanada.com/index.cfm/do/page.careers Assistant Superintendents are scheduled to cover all shifts in this 24/7 operation.

The ideal candidate will have: • A post-secondary degree or diploma or commensurate work experience • Strong office computer skills • Previous supervisory or leadership experience in a workplace or the community, preferably in a unionized work environment • Excellent written and oral communication skills Applications will be accepted at Fairview Container Terminal 3100 Scott Rd Prince Rupert or by email at employment@maherterminals.com.

Applications received up to and including June 13, 2014 will be considered. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Legal Notices

CITY OF PRINCE RUPERT NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY SALE In accordance with Sections 24, 26 and 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Prince Rupert gives notice of its intention to sell municipal property for less than market value as follows: The City intends to dispose to Prince Rupert Legacy Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of the City of Prince Rupert) (BN 809989031BC0001) (the “Company�) the lands legally described as: PID: 014-961-130 District Lot 444 Range 5 Coast District Except Plans 1584 1586 1598 1822 and 4804 and PID: 014-967-031 Lot A (Plan 1584) District Lot 444 Range 5 Coast District (the “Subject land�).

PR: Media Unit. Sony TV and stand, desk chair, patio furniture and other misc. items.

Call 250-624-9214 for prices and info.

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT STEEL BUILDINGS. Hot savings - Spring sale! 20x24 $4,348. 25x24 $4,539. 30x30 $6,197. 32x36 $7,746. 40x46 $12,116. 47x72 $17,779. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

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HOUSE FOR SALE 3300 sq ft, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom house on 7.4 acres, 3 minutes east of Burns Lake. Large kitchen with 2 islands and Jenn-Air cooktop stove. French doors leading to deck. Sunken living room and family room with ďŹ replace and sliding doors to deck. Maple and tile oors throughout. 30’x40’ shop, 2 car garage attached to the house. Paved driveway. Minutes from world class mountain biking trails, incredible lakes and the most beautiful outdoor recreation area.

Asking $345,000 obo. Call or text 250-692-0825/250-692-0506

Commercial/ Industrial

Mobile Homes & Parks

* Package ofďŹ ces with receptionist, video conference board room, nicely renovated. From $300 per month and up. Centrally located.

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Misc. Wanted

ROOSEVELT HEIGHTS APARTMENTS

* Two 2500 sq ft. OfďŹ ces available immediately. Central downtown location.

For Sale By Owner

No smoking. No pets

PR: 2 Bdrm Oasis Condo. $90,000. Call 778-884-6499 for info and viewings

References required.

Real Estate

$850 per month.

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

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Any inquiries concerning the proposed disposition should be addressed to Rory Mandryk, Corporate Administrator, or sent via email to rory.mandryk@princerupert.ca or by fax 250-627-0999.

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Houses For Sale

Houses For Sale

Buying or Selling Real Estate?

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3 bedroom apartments.

Heat and hot water included.

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* Workshop/Storage heated.

Exteriors renovated

Real Estate

2009 PONTIAC VIBE excellent condition, 60,000 kms, fully loaded with a set of winter tires. Manual, front wheel drive. $9800

250-624-9298

Rupert Rentals / Commercial rupertrentals@gmail.com

Rentals

BUYING Coin Collections, Estates, Antiques, Native Art, Silver, Jewelry 778-281-0030

1123-1137 Borden Street Adult-oriented.

Quiet location with harbour view.

Heat and hot water included.

Minutes walking to downtown and hospital.

References required.

1, 2, or 3 bedroom suites.

Some furnished.

Prince Rupert

LAKE FRONT, Francois Lake, B.C. 1600 sq. ft. home, 14 yrs. old, full basement, approved sewer, .63 acre. $305,000 (250) 694-3365.

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

MEMORIES

CLIFF SIDE APARTMENTS

Homes for Rent 3 Bdrm House.

Family rm, Deck, spacious living rm. Laundry. Avail.

June 15th. $1800/mon + util. rupertrentals@gmail.com

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PR: 1 bdrm apt in a quiet home - Street level. Close to hosp. with off-street parking.

F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P.$750 /mon. hydro included. Avail.

June 15th. Call 250-624-4848.

PR: 4 bdrm 4 bath 1/2 duplex located in quiet neighborhood.

Lrg laundry & storage. 2 full kitchens & living rooms, 2 ďŹ replaces. Avail. now. $2000 per mon. Call 604-788-7679. View more info & photos @ www.kijiji.ca/v-house-rental/ prince-rupert/beautiful-1-2duplex-home-on-sloan-avenue /595183787

Rooms for Rent PR: Furnished room for rent.

Shared living dinning room and kitchen, all utilities and internet included. Laundry facilities. Ocean View, ďŹ replace.

Ref recd. Elizabeth 250-6245854 (home) 778-884-5854 (cell)

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

Move-in ready. $600 including utilities. Prefer mature lady.

Ref. Req. Call or Text 250615-9925

Sport Utility Vehicle 2009 Jeep Patriot ‘’Rocky Mountain�, bought new in 2010, 1 yr powertrain warranty remaining, 34,000kms, plus winter tires, asking $10,995, call cell: 250-600-2983

Boats 2850 Bayliner Contessa Command Bridge Chev 454 (7.0L) Rebuilt in 2014 Volvo stainless duo-props Honda 15hp outboard Custom swim grid Auto pilot Trailer, propane stove and ďŹ replace Lots of upgrades 2007 survey. $25k.

Call 250-641-0970

HALIBUT QUOTA WANTED ANY AMOUNT @ $72.00/lb.

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

JUNE 13 - JUNE 15 - Prince Rupert’s 36th annual SEAFEST community festival will be held Friday June 13th to Sunday June 15th 2014. The theme is “Celebrating North Pacific Cannery’s 125th Anniversary” and parade entry forms are now available at www. prsecialevents.com. To organize an event or vendor service, please contact the Seafest Office. This event is coordinated by the volunteers of the Prince Rupert Special Events Society. For more information or to volunteer, please call Special Events at 250-624-9118 or email prspecialevents@citytel.net.

JUNE 15 - 7 pm The Rupert Off-Road Cycling Club will be meeting at Cowpuccino’s Coffee House. For more information contact rupertmtbclub@gmail.com JUNE 7 - 2 pm - 4 pm The St. Andrews Anglican Church will be hosting a Strawberry Tea at 200 4th Ave West.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Thyroid-stimulating hormone 4. Spigot 7. Military mailbox 8. Electric auto company 10. Fastest man alive 12. Expressed pleasure 13. Venice beach 14. Teletypewriter (abbr.)

16. A young man 17. Evade 19. Volcanic Japanese mountain 20. Danson, Turner & Kennedy 21. March holiday 25. Fruit drink 26. Come about 27. Capital of Yemen 29. Tayra genus 30. Mandela’s party 31. Vestment 32. Eye exam instrument 39. Plural of 47 down 41. Ingest 42. Coneless volcanic craters 43. The woman 44. Make a mistake 45. Horse gait 46. Father of Lot 48. The destroyer (Hindu) 49. Remove 50. Remains after deductions 51. Clairvoyance 52. Gourde (abbr.)

CLUES DOWN 1. Contents lists 2. Condition of inedible food 3. Armed robbery 4. Traditional Asian beverage 5. Scarlett’s first love 6. Beg 8. Scotland’s longest river 9. Sums up 11. People of southern India 14. Expression of disappointment 15. Japanese electronics firm 18. And, Latin 19. Highest card in a suit 20. Paper Mulberry bark 22. Cattle farmer 23. Actress Lupino 24. Constitution Hall org.

27. Plant fluids 28. Small social insect 29. Shade tree 31. Model Carol 32. Classical singing dramas 33. Swiss river 34. Atomic #62 35. Felines 36. Paddling 37. Established beyond doubt 38. Personal property 39. Tennis great Arthur ____ 40. Stock certificate 44. Point midway between NE and E 47. Egyptian cobra

JUNE 25 - 10 am - 9 pm The Seafarer’s Mission is hosting an open house to celebrate International Seafarer’s Day at 245 3rd Ave West. Everyone welcome. For more information call 250-624-6724 ONGOING Become a member of the Prince Rupert Salmon Enhancement Society to get exciting hands on experience with Salmon at the Oldfield Creek Fish Hatchery and in their natural habitat. You will play a vital role in everything from community education to spawning, raising, and releasing Salmon to local streams.

We welcome any level of experience and will provide the necessary training to turn you into a Salmon expert! Call 250-624-6733 or email oldfieldhatchery@gmail.com for more information Prince Rupert Unemployed Action Centre provides a range of FREE services to unemployed/underemployed people in Pr Rupert and Northwest BC. Need help applying for CPP, Canada Disability Pensions, Old Age Security, EI, or WCB? Landlord or Social Service difficulties? We can help! Come see us Monday - Friday, 9 am- 5 pm 869 Fraser St. at Fisherman’s Hall or call 250-627-8776.

Cornerstone MB Church: Coffee mornings at 202-6th Ave. West. Tuesday & Wednesday 10 am - noon All are welcome! 250-627-1033

Answers

The Prince Rupert Breast Cancer Support Group invites any woman living with cancer to attend our monthly luncheons every 3rd

Northern BC Community Sport Development Society (Northern BC Winter Games Society)

• ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING •

Saturday, June 14, 2014 @ 9am Sandman Signature Hotel & Suites Prince George

2990 Recplace Drive Prince George, BC V2N 0B2 For more information: www.bcgames.org/NBCWGS/society.html

Saturday each month at 12 noon at the Crest Hotel.

Cornerstone MB Church: Sunday Celebration every week @ 10:30 am, everyone welcome.

Call 250-627-1033 for details.

Friendship House of Prince Rupert Hosts: AamaGoot Power Puff Girlz Club (ages 7-12) Tuesday 3 - 5 pm, 3rd floor meeting room.

AamaGoot Ladyz Club (18 yrs. +) Learn new artistic designs through sewing, beading, etc.

Fridays 1- 4 pm, 3rd floor meeting room. Call Carol Doolan at the Friendship House 250627-1717, ext. 64 for more info.

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

Choir meets Wed. 7:30 - 9 pm at PRMS Band Room. Contact Peter Witherly at 250-6249634 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints invites you to visit mormon.org . Call the LDS Missionaries @ 250-600-3032 for more information.

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 250-622-6204 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.

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 The Prince Rupert & District Hospice Society is once again sponsoring their 9 week support group “Journey though Grief”, Wednesday evenings from April 2nd-June 4th. This group is for adults 19+, who are grieving the death of a loved one. Learn what to expect and gain skills to manage your grief while connecting with others who share a similar journey. Pre-registration is required. For more information, to register, or for 1:1 support, please call the Hospice office @ 250622-6204. Please leave your name and number and your call will be returned.

This is not church! No expectations of financial support or service. Join us in a celebration of faith in Jesus Christ, Sundays 7 pm, for praise, prayer and proclamation at the Salvation Army, 25 Grenville Court.

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 is open Monday Friday in Room 190 at the NWCC from 11 am until 2:30 pm. If you are a student upgrading, we can help you with your studies. We also specialize in forms, applications and paperwork.

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