The Northern View, August 20, 2014

PRINCE RUPERT VOL. 9 NO. 34

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Garry Reece removed as mayor

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Alleged sexual relationship leads to dismissal

Heart of our City: Lucy Heffernan Page A6

BY SHAUN THOMAS LAX KW’ALAAMS / The Northern View

Sports Swimmers return from worlds Page A11

“I want to be clear, council did not want to share that information.

CUSTOM RIDE Ed Evans / The Northern View

Bob Quinlan checks out the art on Chris Rose’s custom 2004 Harley Davidson, which won Best Body and Paint at the Rupert Square Show and Shine on Sunday afternoon. For more from the show, see Page A14.

Community Rampage support the shelter Page A13

Haida Gwaii Rocking at the Edge of the World Page B1 ing

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An alleged sexual relationship with a senior staff member has resulted in the removal of Garry Reece from his position as Mayor of Lax Kw’alaams.

According to the band, a formal complaint “regarding the professional conduct of Mayor Reece” was submitted on July 9. The complainant alleged the relationship had been happening for years and alleged - Chris Sankey that Reece misused his position as mayor while providing “significant documentary evidence” to support the claim.

In a subsequent meeting with council, Reece admitted to the sexual relationship.

See REECE on Page A2

Totem Lanes fire remains a mystery Cause of fire “undetermined”

BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

What triggered a massive blaze at the former Totem Lanes bowling alley, and two dumpster fires all within 12 hours, has Prince Rupert firefighters scratching their heads.

Prince Rupert deputy fire chief Jeff Beckwith said the cause of the early morning inferno at Totem Lanes on Aug. 4 is now classified as undetermined, but is still considered to be suspicious in nature.

Firefighters were called to the old bowling alley at approximately 4 a.m. and when they arrived the building was engulfed in flames. Beckwith said it took five or six hours to control the fire, and was on watch until the afternoon of Aug. 5.

“Unfortunately we’re not going to get an exact

“We’re not going to get an exact cause on this.”

- Jeff Beckwith cause on this. We know where it started, but due to the damage that was caused we can’t find an igniting source,” said Beckwith.

The fire was started near the front entrance of the building, an area that Beckwith said didn’t have anything that would’ve kindled flames, such as heating or electrical devices.

“When you rule out everything that can cause fires, it leaves human error. We can’t prove it, but when you start eliminating all of the options that’s what it points to,” he said.

Firefighters had responded to a dumpster fire shortly before 3 a.m. that same morning, followed by another that afternoon. After deeming the bowling alley as suspicious, Prince Rupert RCMP began a criminal investigation.

The investigation is now at a halt, but Prince Rupert RCMP spokesperson Const. Matt Ericson said the file is still active.

Beckwith said the department cannot prove the incidents were related, noting it’s difficult to determine the cause of dumpster fires.

“It could be a cigarette or it could be intentional.

There’s too many things for us to sift through in order to come up with a cause,” he said.

What will happen to the former Totem Lanes bowling alley now is up to its new owners, who purchased the property shortly before it went up in smoke and became a complete write-off.

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Reece’s removal leads to protests at band offices REECE from Page A1 Band council met on July 29 to review the evidence and hear from both the complainant and Reece, who participated fully, and council voted to petition for his removal from office.

“It was a very serious complaint and in this complaint he violated three of the four line items where you are to remove and individual from office and that is failing to uphold the code of conduct, acting dishonestly in his role and failure to remove himself from a conflict of interest situation,” explained Coun. Chris Sankey.

“It’s really unfortunate what happened, but we followed the election code to the best of our abilities while making sure that we heard from both parties.”

Reece petitioned federal court following his removal, but the motion was dismissed as the judge noted the band process needed to be complete.

On Aug. 6, a recently appointed Complaints and Appeal Board upheld the ruling of council to remove Reece. In the ruling, board chair Rudy Kelly noted the board agreed with council.

“We believe that Mr. Reece violated conduct rules as noted by council and that, as a role model and representative of the community, his actions have had an adverse effect on council’s ability to function and on the reputation of community, and he showed little accountability and remorse for his actions,” wrote Kelly.

The Lax Kw’alaams Band website has since removed the listing of Garry Reece as mayor with the position being filled by John Helin, who receivied the most votes in the last election.

The Band also posted a statement on the removal of Reece and background on the decision on its website on Aug. 13. According to Sankey, the decision to go public was based on inaccurate reports being made in the community.

“Initially we weren’t going to share this information, we felt that we didn’t need to, but a letter surfaced bearing six councillors signatures on it and it was really misinformed and not true. It was not at all factual. We did have a majority of council at the time and because that letter was defamatory and discrediting us, we went back and got legal opinion on the matter. We were to respond with the information at hand because the hearings were over and the ruling was in place from the complaints board that he did not uphold the code of conduct ... once that letter hit social media and was circulated in the community, I was shown [the letter] by someone not from the community and later received it from our executive secretary after she was instructed to send it out, we had to respond accordingly. That is why we had to share the information,” he said.

“I want to be clear that council did not want to share that information ... it was never our intention to show the membership what had taken place, but that forced us into a corner where we had no choice.”

Response to the removal of Garry Reece was swift. The same day as the band made the announcement, protesters targeted Lax Kw’alaams band offices both in the community and in Prince Rupert. Photographs sent to the Northern View show boards being put up outside the offices in Lax Kw’alaams, with one board being spraypainted warning: “If entered you will be penalized”. People trying to attend the office in Prince Rupert were told it was closed. Both offices reopened on Friday.

The photos show RCMP in attendance as boards were being erected in Lax Kw’alaams, but Prince Rupert RCMP spokesperson Matt Ericson said there has been no formal complaint made.

“At this point we don’t have any involvement, other than our regular presence in the community, but we are monitoring the situation,” he said.

A protester boards up the band office in Lax Kw’alaams and spraypaints a warning to others.

“Nothing has been formalized or brought to our attention.”

In response to concerns raised from the membership, band council has scheduled a community meeting in Lax Kw’alaams on Aug. 21 and in Prince Rupert on Aug. 22.

Garry Reece could not immediately be reached for comment.

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Westview dust above B.C. guidelines in June Double-digit complaints persist

BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Government analysis revealed the quantity of dust floating around Westview Terminal was above provincial guidelines in June.

The Prince Rupert Port Authority is reporting that Westview Terminal’s dust fall monitoring system showed a “modest increase” in the level of dust collected in June compared to April, the last month samples were taken.

In April, third party evaluation showed a number of the dust-fall collection canisters situated around the property were above the objective set by the B.C. Ministry of Environment. The most recent findings from June show that all but one collection canister were over the ministry’s objective, with the remaining canister only being under by a small amount.

The samples showed increases in both organic material, which consists of materials like wood pellet dust, pollen and plant matter, and inorganic matter, including road dust.

“The port authority takes this seriously,” said Michael Gurney, the Prince Rupert Port Authority’s manager of corporate communications, noting the port will intensify discussions with

“The port authority takes this seriously.”

- Michael Gurney Pinnacle Renewable Energy on what is being done.

“We can correlate this to the types of complaints we’ve received over the last few months,” said Gurney.

Throughout the month of June, the port received 26 complaints about air quality, noise and other issues at Westview Terminal through its community comment forum. While that number is high, it was down significantly from the 74-complaints the port received in May. May dust levels are unknown, as Pinnacle Renewable Energy states the canisters were stolen from the site. The collectors have been modified since then to prevent this from happening again.

The number of complaints in July declined slightly, with 21 comments relating to air quality, noise and other issues being received. Whether dust fall levels dropped last month is yet to be seen, with the samples currently being

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Vaughan Bassett points to dust on top of the silos in July. Dust measurements from June show the terminal surpassed provincial guidelines.

evaluated.

In May, Pinnacle Renewable Energy implemented its adaptive management plan to address concerns with Westview Terminal, which has grown to include changes to when and how equipment is used, when noisy work takes place, installation of sound deflecting equipment, requests for quieter vessels and tie-up crews, further training for improvement in operations, watering the

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“The big issue remains noise and we remain committed to getting that under control,” said Vaughan Bassett, senior vice-president of sales and logistics for Pinnacle Renewable Energy.

While dust has been over the B.C. objective, neither noise or particulate matter have surpassed provincial standards since operations began.

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August 20, 2014

People deserve transparency

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t has been interesting to watch the response, both in the media and on social media, to the First Nations Financial Transparency Act. While some have called the act, which requires First Nations bands to publicly post the honoraria and salaries of elected officials including the chief councillor, a step forward in openness and accountability. Others have questioned the need for the books of the numerous bands to be so open. Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, while saying he supports the transparency of the act, has publicly stated he would scrap it if elected to pursue something that included more consultation and was more respectful.

Shaun Thomas While Trudeau has a point about consultation, doing away with a piece of legislation that mandates openness and accountability among elected officials would be doing a disservice not only to the people who elected those officials but to others across the country as well. Not only do those directly affected by the pay of chief and councillors deserve to know, but others do as well.

And the reason for that is simple – you can’t judge the appropriateness of pay without something to compare it to. In fact, comparison is a big part of the equation when it comes to appropriate pay.

For example, let’s just say officials in one community of 1,500 people are receiving an honoraria of $3,000 per month. That may seem completely reasonable, but if people in that community see officials in a similar-sized community receive an honoraria of $1,000 then those same people are going to begin to ask some serious questions.

Why the difference in pay? What are the higher paid officials doing that the others aren’t?

Is this higher pay justified in light of what others receive? And so on and so forth.

To date only two bands on the North Coast – the Gitga’at and Old Massett Village council — have submitted their transparency filings. And whether you agree with it or not, the people of the North Coast deserve to see the others.

Mount Polley fact and fiction

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oday I’ll attempt to cut through the speculation Early tests at Mount Polley indicate that this sort and fear-mongering that have swirled around of long-term water remediation may not be required. the Mount Polley mine dam breach and tell The initial pulse of suspended sediment didn’t last long you what’s really known. enough to affect fish in most of Quesnel Lake, much less As Black Press and our local publication the the Fraser River system. Sediment tests show elevated Williams Lake Tribune reported before and after the iron and copper, with “leachability” results to come. incident, the mine reopened in 2005 after a four-year Containment and removal will have to be undertaken. shutdown and was expanding its operation, including On May 24 of this year, Mount Polley received the the tailings pond. Rising metal prices helped put 380 first high water warning in its history. This was not a Tom Fletcher unionized employees plus management back to work. “breach,”. The latest water permit application and Most are now working on rebuilding the tailings dam work to raise the dam took place after that. and cleaning up the spill site.

It’s not difficult to deduce from aerial photos what was Imperial Metals applied earlier this summer for an increase happening as mine management found ways to extend operation, in water discharge, and was waiting for B.C. government including an underground phase. The pond was filling up with approval at the time of the Aug. 4 dam breach. This was to be pulverized rock, reducing its capacity to hold water. Most of the the second amendment to a water release permit issued when accumulation is still there for all to see, as is the cross-section of the mine started up in 1997. It has had a surplus of water due the dam so abruptly exposed in the wee hours of Aug. 4. to rain and snow accumulation since it opened (under an NDP It may be months before inspectors and geotechnical government). engineers can determine the cause of the breach, which occurred The reason water release has been allowed is that in the with the water level 2.5 metres below the top of the dam, well absence of acid-producing rock, metal contamination of water within permit specifications. Either the design of the earthworks is minimized. Imperial Metals’ routine tests with rainbow trout was not adequate, or it was not adequately followed. in undiluted tailings pond water have now been confirmed by TV crews have packed up and left, after sucking out the environment ministry results, and water and fish from all but the initial drama and retailing every sensational claim they could immediate spill area have been cleared for human consumption. find. Professional environmentalists are now exploiting Mount For an example of acid mine drainage, look up the Britannia Polley as part of their campaign to de-industrialize B.C. A Mine Museum, now a reclaimed national historic site with a key propaganda tool is a single picture of a salmon with skin water treatment plant built to function for hundreds of years. removed from part of its dorsal region.

Before that, acid-produced toxic metal pollution drained from No such fish has been produced, and a single rainbow trout the abandoned mine into Howe Sound for decades. collected the day of the spill is the only confirmed casualty.

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August 20, 2014 • Northern View • A5

On the street

Do you agree with the province providing parents of students under 13 $40 per day if the teacher strike extends into September?

With Shaun Thomas

CHRIS NIELSEN

BILL TUCKER

ZANNIE JOHNSTON

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“I think the money should be going to find a resolution as opposed to giving it to parents.”

“No, I don’t think they should be.”

“Yes, I think that would help.”

“No, I don’t agree with that.”

Letters to the editor

Rent is getting too high Editor: This letter is to talk about the rent here in Prince Rupert and how high it has jumped.

Who can afford $1,000 for a two bedroom, nothing included? And some of the people renting the places will only take working people from the port and, I am assuming, LNG if and when it happens.

I am living in a two bedroom apartment with my father, who is in his 80s, and I am on disability. We are paying almost $800, around $794. Maybe I don’t mind paying that, it’s just that we have to move at the end of the month because we have a small dog.

I know it says no animals allowed but I am not the only one in any of the properties.

There are animals in almost all buildings and I don’t want to place my dad elsewhere. I

“Who can afford $1,000 for a two bedroom, nothing included?”

- Maxine Barton promised my late mother I would look after him.

If anyone wants to know why I am on disability, I am a survivor of stomach cancer.

I hope and pray we find a place soon time is running out.

Maxine Barton Prince Rupert

Get bike noise in check Editor: I just visited Prince Rupert again to see my granddaughter.

I have a complaint.

Is there a noise bylaw in Prince Rupert? What’s with the bikers and their extra loud Harleys? It’s deafeningly awful.

Most towns have bylaws that restrict the noise emissions from vehicles. Is the mayor deaf, the cops too?

Come on Prince Rupert, time to clean that up.

Barky bikes make the town seem downright inhospitable. It must be hard on seniors who haven’t lost their hearing yet, same with small

“Barky bikes make the town seem downright inhospitable.”

- Donn Hilton children.

Bikers have a responsibility to others, time they “all” recognized that fact.

Donn Hilton

Mount Polley perspective Editor: I fail to understand why special interest groups sensationalize the Mount Polley incident.

Yes, a dam failed and thousands of litres of water and mud knocked out a swath of trees and deposited them into Polley Lake. However, the water was not toxic as many claim and, from my understanding, the mixture contains minimal amounts of naturally occurring minerals, metals, rock, sand, silt and mud.

Yes, the site looks horrendous. But it’s not unlike any other naturally occurring mudslide that happens regularly all over B.C. Thankfully no one was hurt or injured, and the water tests continue to confirm that the water in the creeks and lakes is

fit for human consumption and safe for fish.

Scientists also continue to confirm that arsenic, mercury and lead levels fall well below the maximum allowable limits for drinking water.

Today, people are once again watching fish jump in the lake and can drink the water, and there is every reason to expect that in a year natural vegetation re-growth will render the incident almost undetectable.

I am not going to let all the “anti-everything” alarmists out there continue to suggest that we shut down an industry so many families rely on.

Instead, let’s make it better.

Donald Leung Burnaby

Photo courtesy Prince Rupert Port Authority FILL ‘ER UP: Students participating in Prince Rupert’s PAC 10 Tutoring summer camps receive a lesson in water quality sampling.

The Prince Rupert Port Authority conducts regular water quality assessments to measure the impact of industry on and near the harbour.

Water sampling helps assess harbour health

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RE:PORT

n 2013 the Prince Rupert Port Authority began its Marine Environmental Water Quality (MEWQ) program, with the goal of collecting detailed data about present water quality within the vicinity of Prince Rupert’s harbour.

These “baseline” measurements can then be compared to future samples to better understand the effects of harbour activity and port growth.

Through 2013 and into 2014, Port Authority staff are collecting water samples from 25 sites in the inner and outer harbour to measure the impact of a full range of port operations.

The samples are then shipped to laboratories where they are tested and analyzed to determine their general properties, as well as to detect the presence of metals, nutrients, algae, bacteria and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH).

In addition to collecting samples, Port Authority staff use a handheld probe at each site to take on-location measurements of temperature, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, dissolved solids, salinity and pH levels.

Measurements are taken at every metre. Samples are extracted at depths of one, nine and 20 metres below the surface.

These depth profiles are used to catalogue how water quality changes at various depths.

Recognizing that quarterly samples aren’t frequent enough to recognize and respond to potential marine pollution incidents, this summer staff members began taking water quality measurements at 28 sites every two weeks.

During their regular harbour patrols, the crew of the Port Authority’s patrol vessel Charles Hays perform this bi-weekly duty, further strengthening oversight and stewardship of the local marine environment.

These tests result in a wealth of information about water quality.

Most of Prince Rupert’s parameters fall within water quality guidelines. But sampling monitors for areas of potential concern like low levels of dissolved oxygen, which can increase stress on aquatic life. High concentrations of heavy metals like lead and mercury can cause deformities and even death among fish.

Measuring chlorophyll and nutrients such as nitrates can determine if large amounts of plankton or algae are present, which deplete oxygen levels for fish and other organisms.

Through its water sampling programs, the Prince Rupert Port Authority is measuring and monitoring the state of our harbour in order to respond effectively to any changes—as they occur.

Its commitment to water quality and pollution prevention is a key component of the Port Authority’s 2020 Environmental Sustainability Plan. It defines initiatives and community partnerships that will extend even further than mandated requirements and regulations.

Together with like-minded community organizations and port partners, the Prince Rupert Port Authority is monitoring issues like water quality and introducing best practices to reduce the environmental impact of existing operations and future developments.

Watch local students learn about the Prince Rupert Port Authority’s water quality sampling program by visiting facebook.com/rupertport.

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

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North Coast people at the ...

Heart of our City

Embracing Nisga’a culture Lucy Heffernan, soon to be Woodman, embraces her roots

BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

There is no questioning Lucy Heffernan’s connection to her culture. It’s a connection that is both a sense of pride and inspiration for the young Rupertite.

Born and raised in Prince Rupert, Lucy is a member of the Raven Clan.

“I have roots in Kincolith on my grandmother’s side and my dad’s from Newfoundland,” she said.

Lucy spent a great deal of her childhood on the water, spending most of her time with her large family.

“My dad’s a gillnetter so my sisters and cousins and I would always be out on the boat, watching sunsets, making up languages and doing really cool things growing up on the coast. I guess I haven’t realized how lucky I was,” she said.

“Growing up on the boat was definitely an experience of a lifetime” Throughout high school, Lucy spent a lot of her free time exploring the outdoors with friends and creating art, although she doesn’t consider herself to be an artist.

But still, a year before she graduated in 2008, Lucy was one of the summer students to help North Coast artists Russell Mather and Mitchell Soulfeather bring the Fraser Street mural to life.

“When you’re a teenager you lose sight (of your culture), for sure ... but when we worked on the mural with Russell Mather we worked on First Nations art, which gave me a whole new appreciation for it. But I still wasn’t connected,” Lucy said, adding she didn’t even know what house she was from at the time.

That’s far from the case today, with Lucy being unable to imagine living a life that didn’t involve the Nisga’a culture.

Lucy says the Friendship House is the reason she has become so connected to her roots.

After working as the civic centre’s day camp leader when she was 18, Lucy took on the same role at the Friendship House.

“It was absolutely amazing and I really liked it. Then the opening for the Youth Hub came up that October,” she said.

Lucy said the Friendship House is the reason she is where she is today, with many of the staff members helping her in countless ways.

“There are so many people that are full of light and love there,” she said.

But it’s not only fellow staff members

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Cedar roses is just one way Lucy Heffernan is incorporating Nisga’a culture into her upcoming wedding.

who’ve helped shaped Lucy.

“One of our youth was like ‘You’re Nisga’a, why don’t you Nisga’a dance?’.

I told them I hadn’t done it since I was a little girl. But he stayed on my case, so eventually I join the Gitmaxmak’ay Dancers,” Lucy said, adding she became deeply reconnected to her culture because of it.

Lucy became part of the Friendship House’s Street Spirit team in 2009, a group that aims to assist 13 to 18 year olds have a healthy transition into adulthood, help them with their path in life, achieve goals and get in touch with their culture. Street Spirit provides recreational activities for young people to partake in like cedar weaving, making traditional foods, travelling, canoe journeys and more, as well as educational components on housing and employment and homework support.

“You have to build relationships with them before they’ll trust you to try the new experiences. And once they’ve done it and completed a goal, the light in their eyes brightens up. This is why we do it,” she said.

“The most rewarding part of my job is when someone says I’ve made a difference for them.”

But many of what Lucy considers to be her life’s highlights happened in 2011, including the first time Friendship House youth participated in the Gathering Strength Canoe Journey. The 10-day journey started in Kincolith with 10 youth and three adults paddling a canoe all the way to Hartley Bay. “The Gathering Strength Canoe

“There are so many people that are full of light and love there.”

- Lucy Heffernan Journey was the first time 90 per cent of the youth had ever sang or danced, and when you’re there you have to. They learned so many songs and dances, and a lot of them joined the dance group after it happened,” Lucy said.

It was during this event that Lucy fell for her fiancé Dustin Woodman.

“We had went on one date, and [after I told him the Friendship House was] going on this canoe journey and our cook had quit he hopped right on,” Lucy said.

“He really pushed his comfort zone ... he was amazing with the youth. He rocked it through the whole thing. I fell in love with him on that journey,” she said.

Then in October of 2011, Lucy was selected as a Unified Aboriginal Youth Collective (UAYC) representative for the B.C. Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres’ Provincial Aboriginal Youth Council (PAYC), which she was part of for three years.

“We work really closely with the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation. We do an annual Youth Shared Leadership and Action forum ... and that was really cool,” Lucy said.

Lucy’s most recent achievement was

her being promoted to Street Spirit coordinator. “[I hope to instil in the youth] to stay in school and take every opportunity now rather than later, to be engaged and know that they do have a voice and can implement positive change for them and their families. And to get reconnected to their roots and culture,” she said.

Something Lucy has noticed over her years with the Friendship House is the need for social assistance in Prince Rupert.

Because of this, Lucy enrolled in social work courses at Northwest Community College a number of years ago. Her job’s flexibility allowed her to earn an Associate of Arts in social work after two years, with Lucy now preparing to earn her Bachelor of Social Work through the University of Victoria’s Distance Program.

But in the mean time, Lucy is blissfully preparing for her wedding at the end of the month.

“I’ve been wearing my dress at night,” Lucy laughed.

Folks at the Friendship House helped to pull the finest bark to be woven into 172 cedar roses for the couple’s wedding, with the women in Lucy’s family teaming up to organize every aspect of the ceremony taking place at the North Pacific Cannery.

With just over a week until the pair tie the knot, Lucy cannot wait to begin the rest of her life with her soulmate.

“Dustin is so nurturing, really honest and has really good values. He’s such a sweetheart,” she said.

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Mediator to join BCTF dispute

BY TOM FLETCHER VICTORIA / The Northern View

With just weeks to go until student are suppose to return to class, a mediator has agreed to lend his ear to the ongoing dispute between the B.C. Teacher’s Federation and the provincial government.

Mediator Vince Ready has met the two sides in B.C.’s festering teacher dispute and agreed to “monitor” the situation.

The B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association announced Ready’s involvement in a joint statement Thursday, confirming that he met separately with negotiators Wednesday. A media blackout on the talks began last week and will continue.

“Mr. Ready agreed to monitor the situation, and to resume exploratory talks or commence full mediation when he believes it will be productive,” the statement says.

Talks broke off and a full-scale strike ended the school year in June. B.C. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Kelleher met both sides earlier but declined to attempt mediation, after finding too large a gap between the two sides.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender and BCPSEA chief negotiator Peter Cameron have maintained that the BCTF’s benefit demands remain far beyond those of other public sector unions that have settled contracts. Also at issue is class size and special needs support, with BCPSEA’s latest offer rejected by the union and court actions scheduled for this fall.

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Preparing for major growth NDP critic hears of challenges

BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

With the Northwest on the verge of an economic boom, the NDP critic for local government came to the region to see what municipalities are doing to prepare and what assistance they may need.

“I have been following quite closely the challenges that have been going on here in Prince Rupert, as well as communities such as Terrace, Kitimat and Port Edward. I want to hear firsthand from those local government about what those challenges are, how they have been trying to mitigate those challenges and what they are planning for so I can help advocate for them,” said Coquitlan-Maillardville MLA Selina Robinson.

“Right now I am looking for themes.

I am going to three, possibly four communities, and there may be one-off concerns here or there but I am trying to get a sense of themes. I will likely pull out some things and identify what the common challenges are and see what we can do, along with my colleagues.”

During her visit to Prince Rupert, Robinson met with Mayor Jack Mussallem and city manager Robert

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Selina Robinson met with elected officials last week to discuss plans for growth.

Long and said she “got a good lesson and grounding” about just how big the projected growth on the North Coast could be.

“If all projects go through, what does that growth look like and how does a community like Prince Rupert prepare for that?,” she asked.

“I know not everything is signed off, but there is incredible potential for growth and that growth will have pros and cons. I want to identify where there are going to be challenges, particularly around housing, and making sure there is a plan in place and people are planning early enough to accommodate the growth that is going to come over the next few years.”

While just beginning meetings with municipal leaders, Robinson said one thing that she has heard is that municipalities can’t accommodate the growth that is to come without support from higher levels of government.

“Local governments need to have plans and that takes people, time and resources. You have to be able to pay those people to do planning and cost estimations and what I have been hearing from communities is that they need those resources. They need upfront dollars ... they need to have resources available or the ability to generate resources,” she said.

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Housing dialogue to Amakusa work behind schedule focus on change

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As part of the City of Prince Rupert’s Planning for Major Projects initiative, the city has invited representatives of the housing continuum for a dialogue.

For the past 18 months, city staff have worked toward a structured way of assessing what is currently in the community and how it will be affected by the construction of a number of proposed projects.

Through a number of workshops and focus groups, nine community indicators were chosen including population, housing, land base, infrastructure, social capital, tax base, local commerce, education and health.

The city will be hosting an event as part of the Planning for Major Projects initiative to gather agencies, groups and people who represent the “housing continuum” and have a stake in housing in the community. Invited to the event are representatives from rental market operators, social housing operators, finance institutions, real-estate agencies, developers, commerce, proponents, responsible government agencies, Northwest Community College, the University of Northern British Columbia, as well as city council and staff.

A hybrid of the “world cafe” and “focus group” engagement methods, the event’s intention is to give a comfortable and respectful environment for dialogue on information the recent housing study provided.

Participants will be split into groups to discuss what they think of the data collected, what they believe is important not to disturb in the community, and how the city can adjust to the anticipated effects of major projects.

“The results will be nearly immediate and the foundation for analysis which will underpin how the community responds to the anticipated changes,” reads an email from Ryoko Parks from the City of Prince Rupert’s development services department.

Repairs to the Amakusa Island, a bulk carrier that ran aground off of Ridley Island more than a month ago, are taking longer than anticipated.

While originally expected to be complete in about 15 days, delays in welding work have extended the Amakusa Island’s stay in Prince Rupert.

“The crew continues to work around the clock, seven days a week. But it’s a very large job and challenging to weld under water,” said Michael Gurney, manager of corporate communications for the Prince Rupert Port Authority.

Setbacks have pushed the expected completion date of welding until later this week, but Gurney said the crew is making headway.

The 228-metre bulk carrier ran aground on July 14 while shifting from berth at Ridley Terminals Inc. to its assigned anchorage.

During the incident, the Amakusa Island acquired a gash on its starboard side of the hull below the waterline and began to take on water.

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The Amakusa Island may be at Northland Terminal until the end of the month.

tight compartments prevented more water from being taken on, however it was determined patch work was needed before it could sail back to its destination.

The carrier was moved to Northland Terminal on July 23 for repairs, with a welding crew beginning underwater work to the hull.

After the hull’s exterior has been corrected, the vessel’s ballast compartments will be pumped so the extent of internal damage can be evaluated.

“That internal repair work may be undertaken at

Northland Terminal, as well ... they’ll assess whether it can proceed to its destination in its current state,” said Gurney.

“If indeed they go ahead with internal repairs, we could see the Amakusa Island here until at least the end of August.”

While the vessel is loaded with 80,000 metric tonnes of coal, no environmental contamination has been reported.

Transport Canada continues to investigate the cause of the grounding, and once complete will make an official determination.

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Businesses in the Northwest avoided a potentially devestating loss of Internet this week as the China Nose fire threatened Telus infrastructre, but did not get avoid being impacted.

The fire, which burned between Houston and Burns Lake, had the telecommunications company on “high alert”. While the fire threat has not come to pass, Telus said it was ready to handle any damage that may have come.

“We are working very closely with emergency responders and they are poised to protect our

infrastructure and spray it with fire retardant as needed ... any outage from the fire would effect data and cellular service, but land lines would remain in service,” said spokesperson Chris Gerritsen on Friday afternoon.

“We are monitoring the situation and are ready to respond ... we have technicians standing by who will go in and make repairs, if needed, as soon as the area is deemed safe.”

While telecommunications weren’t impacted, the fire interupted freight service to the region as Highway 16 was closed on Friday and the bypass was to oversize vehicles.

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Paavola, Bedard return from World Masters

BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

Two swimmers from the North Coast hit the pools in Montreal earlier this month for the FINA World Masters 2014 Championships, putting in a strong showing against the best in the world.

Prince Rupert’s Cheryl Paavola competed in five events in the 40-44 age group, swimming in freestyle competitions ranging in distance from 50 metres to 800 metres. Paavola finished the 50-metre freestyle in a time of 34.45, completed the 100-metre freestlye in 1:17.40, swam to a time of 2:53.83 in the 200-metre freestyle, fell just short of a Top 30 finish in the 400-metre freestyle with a time of 6:08.43 and completed the grueling 800-metre freestyle with a time of 12:35.82.

Despite not having a home pool to practice in, Amanda Bedard of Haida Gwaii showed she belonged in Montreal with fast finishes in her three events in the 30-39 age group. Bedard cracked the Top 20 in the 100-metre breaststroke, finishing

“It gave me a whole new perspective on aging ... and what is possible.”

- Cheryl Paavola in a time of 1:28.22, placed 21st in the 50-metre breastroke with a time of 39.89 and swam to a time of 2:38.04 in the 200-metre freestyle.

Paavola said being in Montreal and competing agains the best in the world was an experience that won’t be forgotten.

“It gave me a whole new perspective on aging, fitness and what is possible. There were over 8,000 athletes there, more than 6,000 were swimmers, and I have never seen a more fit group of people in my life. The fact that most of them were over 40 was phenomenal,” she said, noting she was proud to be among the competitors.

“I was really pleased with my performance.”

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Amanda Bedard and Cheryl Paavola and Sheena Bartel of Kitimat take time out from competition at the FINA World Masters in Montreal.

Rampage to host Ice Demons in home-opener Kangaroos, Stamps next home competition

BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View

As the summer winds down, the minds of many on the North Coast turn to the ice and the return of hockey to arenas and televisions across the country.

To wet the whistle of some fans, the Central Interior Hockey League (CIHL) has released the schedule for the Prince Rupert Rampage’s 2014/2015 season. All told there will be eight games played at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre between October and January, with five of six possible opponents making the trip to perform in front of

the crowd at the arena Prince Rupert.

The first home game of the season will take place on Saturday, Oct. 4 as the Rampage host the Kitimat Ice Demons.

Two weeks later, the team will play one of only two at-home doubleheaders and the only time during the season the Rampage will host two different teams over the course of one weekend. On Saturday, Oct. 18, the Rampage will play host to the backto-back Coy Cup champion Williams Lake Stampeders. The next day at one p.m. the Rampage will host the Quesnel Kangaroos.

November will have only one CIHL

game played in Prince Rupert when the Rampage host the Ice Demons on Saturday, Nov. 1.

Much like November, there is only one weekend of CIHL action in December as the Rampage host the powerhouse Smithers Steelheads at 8 p.m. on Dec. 6 and at 1 p.m. on Dec. 7.

The season will wrap up with perhaps the team’s biggest rival as the Terrace River Kings come to town in January.

The two teams will first faceoff on Saturday, Jan. 3 followed by a return to Prince Rupert for the last home game of the season on Friday, Jan. 16.

The only team in the league fans won’t see this year are the Lac La Hache Tomahawks, as the Houston Luckies pulled out of the league.

For those who don’t mind a little bit of travel to watch the team, the Rampage will be in action in Terrace on Saturday, Oct. 11 and Friday, Jan. 2.

The Rampage have already begun preparing for the season, with the first practice of the year being held last Monday.

Competition promises to be fierce this year as there are only four playoff spots available.

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Epic canoe journey comes to an end

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Dan Wright and Reggie Huskins of the Prince Rupert Rampage present an $8,000 cheque to Nancy and Gunther Golinia of the Prince Rupert Wildlife Shelter. In total the tournament raised more than $15,000 that was shared between the shelter, the SPCA, the arena, Civic Pride and the Kyle Flaten Memorial Fund.

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The Spirit of the Coast canoe expedition, consisting of a 25foot canoe and rowers from all over Canada, the U.S. and five international locations, was pulled ashore after some harrowing weather-related close-calls, one of which sidelined its chief organizer and operations and project manager, Chris Cooper, in June.

“We thought it would be really important to bring awareness to [Canada’s Pacific] coastline and bring education to its culture and environment, so the whole thing started blossoming and we ended up organizing five teams from around the world to paddle the coast,” said Cooper on Monday.

The team launched from the Kwantlen Nation departing for the Fraser River and heading for Kwiquitlem Nation.

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Classic cars were out in force on Aug. 17 for the Rupert Square Mall Show and Shine. Clockwise from top left, Prince Rupert Auto Club president Terry Frizzell presents Gord Hiber with the People’s Choice Award for his 1955 Chevrolet; presents the Best in Show Award to Jamie Kluss and his 1961 Chevrolet Belair; presents the Best Original to Trevor Hansen and his 1955 Crown Victoria; and presents presents Best Engine to Ron MIller for his 1973 Dodge Challenger.

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August 20, 2014 • Northern View • A15

Mulcair talks tankers on tour

Tailing ponds to all require inspection

Plans include Hartley Bay stop

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Independent engineering inspections have been ordered for Mount Polley mine near Williams Lake and nearly 100 other mine tailings ponds with permits across the province, with reports to be complete by the end of January.

Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett announced the dual reviews Monday. The Mount Polley investigation is to be complete

by Jan. 31 and will be done concurrently with the B.C. government’s legally required probes by B.C.’s chief inspector of mines and the environment ministry, which looks at the longer-term effects of the Aug. 4 tailings spill in the Cariboo.

Bennett said costs will be covered by Imperial Metals for Mount Polley and by all operators of mines with permits to operate nearly 100 tailings facilities in B.C. “Certainly in the last 40 years there’s no evidence of a tailings dam breach in British Columbia, but rare or not, it happened, and so the public’s confidence I think is shaken” Bennett said at a news conference in Vancouver.

“That’s why we need to get these three experts involved as quickly as we’re getting them involved.”

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It was a whirlwind trip and tour for the official leader of the federal opposition, Thomas Mulcair, in his one-day tour of the Northwest on Aug. 18.

Mulcair talked to reporters briefly at the Northwest Regional Airport before heading to Kitamaat Village, followed by Kitimat, Hartley Bay and back to Terrace that evening for a community reception at the sportsplex.

He said he wants to talk to the local people and see Douglas Channel, which has garnered much attention due to Enbridge’s plans to build a pipeline from Alberta to Kitimat to transfer bitumen, which would then be put on tankers to go overseas and which there is much public opposition to.

“I’m categorically opposed to super tankers in the Douglas Channel,” he said.

The recent spill of the Imperial Metals’ Mount Polley tailings pond does not mean that new laws and regulations need to be set up, but the ones we have need to be enforced

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“I’m categorically opposed to super tankers in the Douglas Channel.”

- Thomas Mulcair he said. However, Mulcair said the Conservative government has scaled back and is not following up on the

laws and regulations in place.

It was not an act of God, which some have claimed, rather it’s due to a mining company that doesn’t care and that has put human health and the economy at risk, said Mulcair.

The NDP would “enforce the law and apply it equally to everyone,” he said.

“The laws are there to be enforced because we have an obligation to future generations to give them the right to live in a clean country,” said Mulcair.

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The provincial government is launching a feasibility study on the incorporation of Sandspit after receiving requests from the Skeena — Queen Charlotte Regional District (SQCRD).

Barry Pages, SQCRD board chair, said the regional district had been requesting the province look at the viability of Sandspit’s incorporation for a number of years.

“It’s a request we received from the community.

Sandspit has its own water system and a lot of amenities that makes it a community,” he said.

The SQCRD contacted the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development via letter in January, receiving a response from the ministry stating it will undertake preliminary research.

“We’re looking forward to receiving more information.”

- Barry Pages “I recognize i your view i that h Sandspit S d i is i more like lik other small municipalities than a rural area,” said Minister Coralee Oakes in a letter to the board.

“Understanding the general profile of a community is an important part of determining whether or not a change in governance structure should be studied.

As I am sure you can appreciate, in a time of scarce

Ministry resources, we have to focus provincial funding for studies on places that would clearly be viable municipalities if incorporated.”

Oakes also said she is “aware that Sandspit faces real challenges of a declining population, high infrastructure costs and a narrow tax base”.

“I believe that it would be helpful if you had a clearer picture of how those challenges affect the potential viability of a municipality,” she said.

The ministry will start its research in the fall, with the SQCRD offering support and assistance throughout the process.

“We’re looking forward to receiving more information,” said Pages.

If the community is incorporated, it would move from being an electoral area with one board representative to having a full mayor and council.

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In addition to fun and festivities, there was no shortage of food during this weekend’s Harbour Days celebration in Masset. Along with the annual Haida Lions Pancake Breakfast, people could feast on burgers prepared by the Masset Volunteer Fire Department (left) or sample the different entries in Haida Gwaii’s Best Seafood Chowder competition (right).

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With a belly car-related events. Usually I fly to a Day Three full of Voodoo vehicle launch, but this time I thought This was the day I had to work. Poor I would take some extra time, and the Doughnuts, including me, trying out the all-new Dodge family, on the road from Vancouver to Challenger Hellcat on the track with Double Bubble Portland, Oregon. While I attended the all 707 hp. It’s a tough gig. While I was flavour, fruit loops, 2015 Dodge Challenger event at the Portshooting for Driving TV, my wife took coco puffs and good the Grand Cherokee to the Waterpark land International Raceway, my family could take in some of the local sites. old chocolate, we for a day. I checked in throughout the Day One day and the comments were universal. were ready to go.

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For great value, The Ford Focus is an affordable and underrated used compact car buy It got a major makeover for the 2008 model year: an all-new coupe (twodoor) edition was introduced to complement the stalwart (four-door) sedan.

Lamentably, however, the popular in Canada (but not in the US) wagon and (Euro-style) hatchback versions of Focus were discontinued.

The ‘08 refresh of Focus included new front and rear body fascias, improved If the budget is sound insulation, a redesigned interior and a new-tech multi-media upgrade. tight, a used Ford The ‘08 Focus is also an about 45-kg Focus can be an (100-lb) lighter overall and it’s the excellent vehicle weight reduction measures included the elimination of a spare tire, which was choice. replaced by an inflator kit. A real spare Bob McHugh tire/wheel could be added as an option.

An auto industry landmark was reached when Ford teamed up with Microsoft to offer a unique new multi-media system called Sync, which (for the first time) allowed control of digital music players and cellular phones with voice commands. In addition to the benefit of driver hands-free call taking, the Sync system can also translate text messages into voice messages.

The ‘08 Focus, both coupe and sedan, came in S, SE and top-line SES trims. The Sync system was a ($495) option with the SE trim level and standard with SES. On the downside, electronic stability control was not offered on any version of the ‘08 Focus.

The most noticeable change from a driving perspective was the reduction in outside noise and chassis vibration. The quieter cabin is the result of sound deadening improvements that include the use of thicker glass. The steering column in this Focus is also mounted on a stronger crossbeam beneath the instrument panel, which helps eliminate vibrations.

The only engine (in Canada) was a 2.0-litre, dual-overhead-cam, 4-cyl-

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Easy does it Towing a trailer for the first time can be stressful and backing up can bring out words you didn’t know you had in your vocabulary.

For the beginner, the best thing to do to develop your skills is go to a large, empty parking lot and practice.

Trailer sway can The key fact to bear in be a scary experience, mind before you start is especially if it is a that the trailer will move in the opposite direction large trailer. If this of steering input when happens, do not backing. Many people find panic. it easier to position their hand at the bottom of the Ian Harwood steering wheel; the trailer will go towards the same direction the hand travels. Do not rely on your mirrors, turn around and look at the trailer. When there is any chance of damage, use a spotter who can tell you to stop before damage occurs. Remember it will get easier with practice. Honest.

The way you load the trailer can determine how easy you can tow it. While loading, keep in mind that the tongue weight should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the overall trailer weight. One of the main causes of trailer sway is not having a large enough percentage of trailer tongue weight compared to gross trailer weight. To help prevent the trailer from swaying back and forth, a few things can be done. Try placing heavier cargo in the front of the trailer, ahead of the trailer’s axle. Also center the cargo left to right and use tie downs to keep the load from sliding.

Trailer Sway can also lead to a loss of vehicle control.

When starting out with a new load on a trailer, make sure it will not sway by gradually increasing your speed in intervals until highway speed is reached. If the trailer does begin to sway, try adjusting the cargo and equipment accordingly and then repeat the test. If repositioning the load and equipment did not help reduce the sway, a sway control or a weight distribution system with sway control may be needed.

Trailer sway can be a scary experience, especially if it is a

A late model Ford Focus make a great choice for any used car buyer. inder engine, which came with a new air intake and cooling systems.

It produces 140-horsepower (4-horsepower increase over the ‘07) and fuel economy has been improved.

The transmission choices were a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic. Fuel economy is 8.4 L/100km in the city and highway fuel economy is rated at a phenomenal 5.9 L/100km with the automatic. The manual transmission slightly increases city consumption and reduces highway consumption, so overall the rating is the same.

Overall, the coupe performed better than the sedan in IIHS crash tests, as the sedan got lower scores in side impacts. All editions of the ‘08 Focus came with a new design of side curtain air bag that uses a “rollfold” technology to protect occupants who are resting their heads against a window.

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The biggest change on the 2009 edition of the Ford Focus was the inclusion of electronic stability control as standard on the SES trim.

It was also standard with a new SEL mid-level sedan trim and an option on lower trim levels. The coupe also got a sportier appearance package and a minor improvement in performance.

Just minor tweaking of trim packages followed in 2010. In 2011, the coupe edition was discontinued. All of which was in preparation for an all-new Focus that arrived (with great fanfare) for the 2012 model year.

If the budget is tight, a used Ford Focus can be an excellent vehicle choice. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

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There is a lot to consider when towing a heavy load. large trailer. If this happens, do not panic. Take your foot off the accelerator and coast to a slower speed; avoid sudden movements of the steering wheel. Apply the brakes slowly when you are down to a safe speed.

Check your hitch ball, coupler, and safety chains every time you tow. Many people with long trailer experience use a checklist to be sure all equipment is hooked up and in good condition. Damage can happen quickly when something goes wrong. For example, safety chains wear through very quickly if they are in contact with the pavement.

Never allow anyone in or on your trailer while it is being towed and speed limits for trailers are generally lower than for other vehicles. Leave a little extra room between you and the vehicle in front of you. Even if you are using trailer brakes, you will not be able to stop nearly as fast as you can without a trailer.

A good general rule is to double the two-second rule,

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making sure you maintain at least a four-second gap between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. For heavier trailers, you will need to leave even more space.

The longer the trailer, the further you will have to drive straight into intersections before beginning your turns.

Watch your mirrors carefully and go extra wide, at first, until you get used to it.

When approaching a hill, you will want to keep your speed consistent whether you are going up a hill or down. When descending, be extra careful not to overwork your brakes. Use a lower gear that will keep a consistent speed without constant use of the brakes. Pull off the road occasionally to let your brakes cool and to check your trailer brakes.

Stay focused on your driving and do not try to perform other tasks. Remember to check your rear view mirror frequently, relax and enjoy the drive. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

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CROSSWORD The Prince Rupert Hospital Auxiliary Society is looking for new members.

Meetings are held once a month,for further information please call Lila @250-627-1886.

P.R. Royal Canadian Legion meets the 3rd Monday of every month.

Come visit the Military Museum Thursday - Sunday from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Call 250-622-2917 for more information.

School District 52 Band Program is looking for donations of band instruments! Help us bring music to all students by donating that trumpet you have in your basement or the saxophone in your coat closet!

If you have an instrument no one is playing, please call School District office @ 250-627-6717 for pick up.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Derived from senses 10. Extemporaneous 12. Japanese religion 13. Body louse (slang) 15. Most adroit 16. Formatted electronic data 18. An alternative 19. 3rd largest whale 20. 6th tone 21. Gentlemen 24. Car mechanics group 27. Breakfast pastry 30. Where one sits 31. Oh, God! 33. Scientific workplace 34. No seats available 35. MN 55120 37. Assistance 39. Environmental Protection Agency 41. Reconstruct 42. Russian ruler 44. Female Muslim quarters 47. Radioactivity unit 48. Window glass 49. Atomic #18 50. Consume 52. The golden state 53. Mosquito disease 56. Authoritatively ordered 61. Yielding 62. On all sides 63. Br. romantic poet 65. Cruel vocal quality

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4. An informal photograph 5. Old English 6. Competes 7. Pressed a shirt 8. Averse to others 9. Mother of Apollo 10. Radio frequency 11. Have already done 12. Baseball championship playoffs World __ 14. Snakelike fishes 15. Br. slang for sleep 17. Telegraphic signal 22. More scarce 23. Step excavation of ore 24. Envision 25. A gelling agent in foods 26. Impatient expectancy 28. Civil Rights group 29. 3rd largest Balearic island 32. Mama’s partner 36. Head gesture 38. Moved to music 40. N. & S. of the new world 43. Discern the written word 44. Thigh of a hog 45. Mures river city 46. Crew member 51. Liang weight units 54. __ Angeles 55. Adrenocorticotropin 56. Mend a sock 57. Shallowest Great lake 58. Gadidae fish 59. Area floor coverings 60. Point midway between NE and E 64. “You know” in Canada

Genealogy Club meets every first Tuesday at the Family History Centre on Pr. Rupert Blvd Phone Josie at 250-624-3279 North Coast Victim Services Act Now! Protect yourself and your household, avoid becoming a victim.

Obtain a free home security package and a free home inspection. Call 250-627-7779 From Tears to Hope Prince Rupert’s Community Grief Support Group provides education and sharing.

Meetings run 8 consecutive weeks, several times each year. Pre-registration is required. Contact 250-6277779

Prince Rupert Unemployed Action Centre provides a range of FREE services to unemployed/unMeals on Wheels program needs deremployed people in Pr Rupert volunteers to deliver hot meals to and Northwest BC. Need help appeople in Prince Rupert on Mon. plying for CPP, Canada Disability Wed. and Fri. from 11 am - 12 noon. Pensions, Old Age Security, EI, or Call Andrea Vogt 250-622-6375 for WCB? Landlord or Social Service difficulties? We can help! Come see further info. us Monday - Friday, 9 am- 5 pm 869 Girl Guide Leaders needed immedi- Fraser St. at Fisherman’s Hall or call ately! Did you have a great experi- 250-627-8776. ence with Girl Guides Canada? Are you available Thurs. evenings from The Prince Rupert Breast Cancer 6:15 - 8:15? We need you. Adult fe- Support Group invites any wommales of any age are welcome, no an living with cancer to attend our experience needed, training provid- monthly luncheons every 3rd Satured, meet new friends, being a leader day each month at 12 noon at the looks good on your resume. Contact Crest Hotel.

Dawn 250-624-6450 or dquast@ citywest.ca

MISSING CAT MERCURY

Large medium-haired brown tabby, extremely shy, neutered male, ear tattoo.

Missing since July 24, 2014 from Cormorant Road.

Please call (250) 624-3023 if you have any information

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RV OWNERS, winter vacation in Arizona. $999.99 three month rental special, large RV lots, activities, entertainment, Pet Friendly. Buy a lot for $49,995. vds@robertsresorts .com or call 480-363-2087.

Every Saturday 9am- 12:30pm Craft Items, Artisans, Baking Home Business & Yard Sale Items.

For table rentals call Rosa 250-624-4787 or Kathleen 250-624-5652

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ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL OFFICES will be open on August 25 through August 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to register students who are new to the district or have moved to a new school area during the summer.

CHARLES HAYS SECONDARY SCHOOL, PRINCE RUPERT MIDDLE SCHOOL AND PACIFIC COAST SCHOOL: New students will register from August 25 to August 29 at Charles Hays Secondary School.

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THANK YOU The family of Anne-Marie Bertrand would like to thank her doctors, nursing staff and the Ambulance service for the professional compassionate and caring manner in which she was treated during her stay Information

R E G I S T R A T I O N:

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SCHOOL

OPENING

S C H E D U L E S:

Schools open on Tuesday, September 2 and on that day will be in session as follows: All Elementary Schools Kindergarten Families of kindergarten students will be notified of start dates and times by their school Grade 1 to 5 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Prince Rupert Middle School students will report as follows: Grade 7-8 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Grade 6 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Charles Hays Secondary School students will report as follows: Grades 9 - 10 9:45 a.m.

Grades 11 - 12 1:00 p.m.

It is important that CHSS students be present on the first day of school in order to ensure they have a seat in classes they need. Because of rapid progress through coursework, students not in attendance will fall behind very quickly.

Pacific Coast School students will report as follows: Grades 9 - 12 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

CITY OF PRINCE RUPERT Community Enhancement Grants The City of Prince Rupert provides financial assistance (cash and ‘in kind’) to various Community Groups through the Community Enhancement Grant process.

If your group would like to be considered for funding through the 2015 Community Enhancement Grants Program, you must submit a completed Community Enhancement Grant Application form. The application form can be obtained from Corporate Services at City Hall, 424-3rd Avenue West between the hours of 9:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday or alternatively downloaded from www.princerupert.ca.

All Community Enhancement Grant requests must be applied for through this process. These include cash grants, special grants, services-in-kind, and inventory (such as sand and gravel).

Please note that all applications must be completed in full with all required supporting documentation attached. Requests that are incomplete may be rejected or returned. It is anticipated that successful applicants will be notified of the status of their request by December, 31st, 2014.

FERRIES & BUSES: Ferries and buses will be transporting students between Metlakatla and Prince Rupert. Students taking the ferry to Prince Rupert will be dropped off at the Metlakatla Ferry Dock. Buses will be waiting by the Northland Dock. Buses will drop students off at the same spot.

For September 2 only: - Ferry leaves Metlakatla at 9:00 a.m.

Bus leaves Northland Dock at 9:30 a.m.

Return Buses will pick up elementary/PRMS/CHSS students at 12 noon - ferry will depart Metlakatla Dock at 12:15 p.m.

PRMS / CHSS students will be picked up at 3:00 p.m. - ferry will depart Metlakatla Dock at 3:30 p.m.

Port Edward students will be picked up at 9:00 a.m. & 12:30 in Port Ed and 12:30 and 3:15 p.m. in Prince Rupert Lax Kxeen students (Gr. 1 to 5) Pick Up 9:40 a.m. Seal Cove Circle and 7th Avenue 9:43 a.m. 6th Avenue and Immanuel Street 9:46 a.m. 6th Avenue and Herman Street

Lax Kxeen Return 12:11 6th Avenue and Herman Street 12:10 6th Avenue and Immanuel Street 12:08 Seal Cove Circle and 7th Avenue

Pineridge students (Gr. 1 to 5) 9:40 a.m. Second Avenue and 11th Street 9:42 a.m. Graham Avenue and Atlin Corner 9:44 a.m. Graham Avenue and 17th Street 9:46 a.m. Van Arsdol Street 9:48 a.m. Atlin Avenue and 17th Street 9:50 a.m. Atlin Avenue and 14th Street

Pineridge Return 12:05 12:07 12:08 12:09 12:11 12:12

Park Avenue & 11th street corner Graham Avenue and Atlin Corner Graham Avenue and 17th Street Van Arsdol Street Atlin Avenue and 17th Street Atlin Ave and 14th Street

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Completed Community Enhancement Grant applications are to be returned to Corporate Services, Attention: Candice Campbell. Your application must be submitted by 4:00pm on September 12th, 2014.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:

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S C H E D U L E S:

Regular classroom instruction begins on Wednesday, September 3.

Candice Campbell Executive Assistant Telephone: 250-627-0939 Email: candice.campbell@princerupert.ca

Ferry transportation will be as follows: - Ferry leaves Metlakatla at 7:50 a.m.

Ferry arrives at the Metlakatla Ferry Dock at 8:15 a.m. Bus departs at 8:24 a.m.

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School Times School Conrad Street Elementary School 825 Conrad Street 250-624-4935 Lax Kxeen Elementary School 601 William Booth Way 250-624-6218 Pineridge Elementary School 1700 Sloan Avenue 250-627-7054 Port Edward Community School 633 Sunset Drive, Port Edward 250-628-3551 École Roosevelt Park Community School 800 Summit Avenue 250-624-6126 Hartley Bay Elementary Hartley Bay Secondary 250-841-2511 Prince Rupert Middle School 417 9th Avenue West 250-624-6757 Charles Hays Secondary School 201 Prince Rupert Blvd 250-624-5031 Pacific Coast School #285 – 309 2nd Avenue West 250-624-3228

Principal Kerri Levelton

School Hours 9:00 – 12:00 12:45 - 2:45

Kathy Dann

9:00 – 12:00 12:45 - 2:45

Christine Franes

9:00 – 12:00 12:45 - 2:45

Deb Taylor

8:45 to 11:45 12:30 to 2:30

Sheila Wells

9:00 – 12:00 12:45 – 2:45

Cam Hill

Ken Minette

9:00 – 12:00 1:00 – 3:24 8:28 – 12:00 1:00 – 3:24

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Bus Schedule Port Ed 1 - Charles Hays High School 7:59 AM AR Evergreen, Port Edward 8:02 AM AR Hill Crest, Port Edward 8:18 AM AR CHSS 3:27 PM 3:43 PM 3:46 PM

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Metlakatla Ferry 8:23 AM 8:24 AM 8:29 AM 8:34 AM 8:39 AM

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2:50 PM 3:12 PM 3:16 PM 3:21 PM 3:22 PM

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Conrad CHSS PRMS Northland Dock Northland Dock

8:50 – 12:30 1:10 – 3:00

Sandy Pond

8:50 – 11:35 12:19 – 3:04

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8:45 – 12:00 12:45 – 3:00

Warning Bells are usually 5 minutes before start times

Lax Kxeen 8:44 AM 8:45 AM 8:47 AM 8:50 AM

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2:55 PM 2:58 PM 3:00 PM 3:02 PM

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Career Opportunities MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Education/Trade Schools APARTMENT/CONDO MANAGER TRAINING • Certified Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across Canada • Gov. Certified www.RMTI.ca / 604.681.5456 or 1.800.665.8339

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board!

Funding options.

SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

Port Ed 2 - Prince Rupert Middle School 8:08 AM AR Evergreen, Port Edward 8:11 AM AR Hillcrest, Port Edward 8:31 AM AR PRMS 3:15 PM 3:35 PM 3:38 PM

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PRMS Evergreen, Port Edward Hillcrest, Port Edward

Pineridge 8:35 AM 8:37 AM 8:39 AM 8:41 AM 8:43 AM 8:45 AM 8:49 AM 8:50 AM

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Second Avenue and 11th Street Graham Avenue and Atlin Corner Graham Avenue and 17th Street Van Arsdol Street Atlin Avenue and 17th Street Atlin Avenue and 14th Street on top of the hill New Transition House on Park Avenue Pineridge School

2:55 PM 3:00 PM 3:02 PM 3:04 PM 3:06 PM 3:08 PM 3:09 PM 3:11 PM

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Help Wanted The Prince Rupert Library is hiring 1 or 2 Library Page(s) to begin in early September.

Applicants must be entering Grades 10 or 11 this September. The position details are available at the circulation desk or at www.princerupertlibrary.ca Submit resume with handwritten cover letter to: Joe Zelwietro Chief Librarian Closing date is 5 pm on August 29 2014 KITIMAT

DRIVERS WANTED

Full and Part time for Coastal Taxi Send resume & driver’s abstract to PO Box 56 Kitimat, BC V8C 2G6 No phone calls

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Medical/Dental

Career Opportunities

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RNS, RPNs, LPNs, Lab Techs. Insurance Services Co. recruiting in Prince Rupert & Surrounding. Venipuncture experience reqd. Contact: careers@watermarkinsurance.com

Trades, Technical LABOURERS PCL Energy now hiring Labourers with over 2 years of industrial experience for immediate shutdown work on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. We offer competitive wages and benefits.

Retention and completion bonuses paid! Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com or fax: 1-888-398-0725.

Looking for a heavy duty mechanic for a busy shop in Kamloops full benefits great wage no night or shift work please fax or e-mail resume to Fountain Tire Kamloops 916 Yellowhead Hwy V2H1A2 fax number 250.851.7619 e-mail f105@fountaintire.com PCL ENERGY now hiring Journeyperson: Pipefitters, Millwrights ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for immediate shutdown work on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer competitive wages and benefits.

Call 780-468-8026 or email resume: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com

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Registered Casual Care Aides

Bayshore Home Health is seeking Registered Casual Care Aides in Terrace and surrounding area.

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1st, 2nd & 3rd Ave W and Park Ave 110 papers 6th Ave E and Hays Cove Circ 90 papers Seal Cove Circ and 6th Ave E 110 papers

Stantec is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to Affirmative Action, Workforce Diversity, and the principles of Employment Equity.

Services

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Home Repairs FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

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Merchandise for Sale

Garage Sales PR: Misc. Household items, sports books and collectables, airplane rocking horse, stereo system and LP albums 1939 Atlin Ave Sat. Aug 23 8:30 am - 12 pm

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MACRO PROPERTIES Prince Rupert BC Is looking for a

Residential Building Maintenance Technician.

Residential Building Maintenance Technician often carries out many different tasks in a single day. They could work at any number of locations, both indoor and outdoor.

Being a Residential Building Maintenance Worker requires light trouble shooting abilities for a variety of different types of machinery and equipment like HVAC, electricity, plumbing and occasionally janitorial or lawn maintenance.

A general knowledge of carpentry, plumbing and electrical work is essential, and knowledge of any other trades/skills would definitely be an asset. Must be physically fit, able to follow verbal and written instructions, and able to work as either part of a team or independently with little or no supervision. Must be able to communicate effectively in English and take pride in their work.

For full job description and details go to www.macroproperties.com look for the careers tab.

Send resumes to bsmith@macroproperties.com, or drop off at 115 3rd Street Prince Rupert.

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs!

Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com

250-624-8088 737 Fraser St, Prince Rupert

Did you know?

• Kidney Disease causes death in many people with diabetes and d high blood pressure, and raises the risk of a heart attack?

• Healthy kidneys reduce the risk of heart attacks and high blood od pressure?

If detected early, Chronic Kidney Disease can be treated, thereby re reducing the risk of complications of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart attacks.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada, BC Branch 200-4940 Canada anada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4K6 1(800) 567-8112

Office Administrator At Community Futures we work with entrepreneurs and business owners, the non-profit sector and its amazing volunteers, local government and educators to grow community and economy on the North Coast of BC. We require a highly motivated individual with excellent financial, administrative, communications and interpersonal skills to work with our team.

This position is well suited for an individual who is very detail-oriented but can see around corners to the next quarter and beyond, is a people leader who offers creative solutions to everyday challenges and can crack a decent joke or two. The successful applicant will be responsible for accounting tasks such as: maintaining general ledger accounts, financial statements, audit preparation, disbursements and collection of funds, payroll, human resources, and assist in the preparation of budgets. In addition, the Office Administrator will be in charge of meeting preparation and minutes, records management and administrative support to staff.

Preferable skills include: • Experience in an accounting/administrative roll in positions of increasing complexity and responsibility • Proven ability to work successfully with a great team yet able to work independently without supervision • Ability to handle multiple tasks within a changing environment • Excellent communication skills – verbal and written, and interpersonal skills • Extraordinary client service, organizational and time management skills • Excellent decision-making and problem resolution skills • Advanced working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and Sage Accounting • Experience in web-based and social media platforms an asset.

If you feel that you would like to join the Community Futures team and make a positive contribution to your community, please forward your resume with at least three (3) related references, cover letter to General Manager John Farrell, john@cfdc-pnw.com Closing date for this competition is Friday, August 29th, 2014.

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Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

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Misc. for Sale

Commercial/ Industrial

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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!

DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each.

Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets.

Eliminate Bugs- Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting.

Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

Lots of woman’s dive gear size S/M and dive tanks etc.

Kitchen Booth seats 6 with table. Call 250-627-1943.

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

STEEL BUILDINGS. ”Steel overstock sale!” 20x20 $4,055.

25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586.

32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851.

47x70 $17,899. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

Real Estate

Rupert Rentals / Commercial rupertrentals@gmail.com * Package offices with receptionist, video conference board room, nicely renovated. From $300 per month and up. Centrally located. * Two 2500 sq ft. Offices available immediately. Central downtown location. * Workshop/Storage heated. * Two 2500 sq ft. Unfinished offices available. Will build to suit.

Homes for Rent 3 Bdrm House.

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

Aug 1. $1800/mon + util. rupertrentals@gmail.com 4 - 5 bdrm house in Prince Rupert. $1500 per mon. Ref. required. Call 250-600-2238 Executive suite with a view in Port Ed. 3 bdrm 2 full bath.

Master bdrm has jacuzzie tub on-suite. Sunroom and outdoor decks. 5 appliances. N/S, pets negotiable. $2000/ mo. + utilities. Call 250-639-9757 or 778-629-5054 PR: 2 bedroom suite for rent, near Charles Hays Secondary.

250-627-1637 after 4:30pm PR: 4 bdrm house in Port Ed. $1000 / mon. + 1/2 month D/D. Call 250-600-1071

Skyline Manor

Rentals

1200 Summit Ave. Bachelor & 1 Bedroom Suites.

Security Entrance, harbour views, balconies, storage, laundry facilities, hot water & heat included.

Sorry no pets.

Close to hospital, bus stop & downtown.

References required.

Contact our on site Manager at 250-624-6019

Apt/Condo for Rent

Rooms for Rent

For Sale By Owner PR: 2 Bdrm Oasis Condo. $90,000. Open Houses on Aug 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th from 6 pm - 7 pm. Call 778884-6499 for info. Qualified buyers only.

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

Quiet location with harbour view.

Heat and hot water included.

Minutes walking to downtown and hospital.

References required.

1, 2, or 3 bedroom suites.

Some furnished.

Prince Rupert

250-624-9298 PR: Furnished 1 bdrm and 2 bdrm apartments in Prince Rupert - Great harbour views with deck. N/S and N/P. Damage deposit and references required. Internet, cable and electricity included. For further information, contact 1-250720-5580

ROOSEVELT HEIGHTS APARTMENTS Exteriors renovated

PR - For College Students ONLY. Furnished bedroom to rent September 1 - April 30.

Rate starts at $499/month. Single occupancy, N/S, N/D, N/P. Includes utilities, W/D, WIFI and Cow Bay Location.

Phone (250) 624-2334

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. Pets okay.

Is your Team or organization

FUNDRAISING? Looking to Make Some

EXTRA MONEY? Call Today for more information about this great opportunity

No smoking. No pets $850 per month.

References required.

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

Apartment Furnished Port Edward, FURNISHED 2 br., washer and dryer free.

You sign on to BC Hydro, estimated to be $80 per month.

Quiet tenants $1200 per month. Leave a message at 250-627-1414.

Polling Clerks - 2014 Local Government ElecƟon The Skeena-Queen CharloƩe Regional District (SQCRD) is seeking polling clerks to work in various locaƟons for the 2014 ElecƟon. The Advance Poll will be held November 5, 2014 and General VoƟng Day is November 15, 2014.

If you are interested, please go to our website, located at www.sqcrd.bc.ca and complete the Polling Clerk Form located on the leŌ hand side of the homepage.

Completed forms may be faxed to (250) 627-8493 or mailed to SQCRD at 100 – 1st Avenue East, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1A6.

If you have any quesƟons, please contact:

PRINCE RUPERT

250-624-8088 250 624 62 4 8088 737 Fraser St, St Prince Rupert

DRIVER NEEDED Bring resume to: Prince Rupert Northern View 737 Fraser Street Prince Rupert, BC PRINCE RUPERT

250-624-8088 250 624 62 4 8088 737 Fraser St, St Prince Rupert

Daniel Fish, Chief ElecƟon Oĸcer at (250) 624-2002, ext. 32

The Port of Prince Rupert, Canada’s leading edge port in trade growth, maritime safety, environmental stewardship and community partnerships, invites applications from highly-motivated individuals for the following new position:

VISITOR SERVICES ASSISTANT (One Year Contract)

Reporting to the Manager, Community Relations, the Visitor Services Assistant provides front-line customer service to visitors to the Prince Rupert Visitor Centre and the Port Interpretive Centre. Responsibilities include conducting tours of the Port Interpretive Centre and answering queries regarding local, regional and provincial visitor information.

The ideal candidate would possess post-secondary education and one to three years’ related experience. In addition, the ideal candidate would also possess strong spoken and written communication skills and perform well individually in a team environment.

The Port offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive bene¿ts program. More details regarding this career opportunity are available at the Port’s website at: www.rupertport.com.

Individuals of aboriginal descent are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application in con¿dence by August 25, 2014, to:

Help Wanted Job Opportunity Payroll Clerk/Staff Dispatcher School District No. 52 (Prince Rupert) is accepting applications for the position of Payroll Clerk/Staff Dispatcher. This is a full-time temporary position, 7 hours per day, effective immediately to May 31, 2015. This is a unionized position therefore, the terms and conditions of the IUOE Collective Agreement shall apply.

The successful applicant will be responsible for performing a wide variety of payroll duties and dispatching teachers teaching-on-call and substitute support workers as required.

3 bedroom apartments.

Heat and hot water included.

Skeena-Queen CharloƩe Regional District

Minimum requirements are Grade 12 and candidates having completed Level 1 Payroll Management Certificate (Canadian Payroll Association) and previous payroll experience will be preferred. The successful candidate will be required to interpret and apply applicable collective agreement language and have good organizational and inter-personal skills.

Confidential applications for this position will be received until August 29, 2014 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

Director, Human Resources Prince Rupert Port Authority 200 – 215 Cow Bay Road Prince Rupert, B.C., V8J 1A2 Fax: (250) 627-8980 Email: careers@rupertport.com

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August 20, 2014 • Northern View • B11

Rentals

Transportation

Transportation

Suites, Lower

Real Estate

Real Estate

PR: Newer 2 bdrm suite downtown. Quiet tenants only. Ref. req. $1000 per mon. Call 250600-2334

Suites, Upper PR: 1 Bdrm suite in newer home. Own laundry. Quiet non-smoking tenants. No pets.

In oor heating. $600 per mon. call 250-600-0946

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Houses For Sale

Buying or Selling Real Estate?

1996 Northern Lite 9’6� camper. Excellent condition. Asking $7,500 call 250-624-6827 or 250-600-7040.

Boats HALIBUT QUOTA WANTED UnďŹ shed at $76.00 lb. or Fished at $72.00 lb.

Michelle (604) 736-3600

Legal Notices

Gord Kobza

The Power of Experience 250.624.9298 Suite 6 - 342 3rd Ave W. info@gordonkobza.com www.gordonkobza.com

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Legal Notices

Legal Notices

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NOTICE OF DISPOSITION

TO: JASON ALBER TROSKY formerly of Stonecliff Park (formerly known as Kurpil’s Trailer Court) (the “Park�) Pad Site No. 50, Alder Avenue, Port Edward, BC V0V 1G0 Take notice that pursuant to section 37(3) of the Regulation to the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act, the landlord of the Manufactured Home Park at Alder Avenue, Port Edward, BC V0V 1G0 intends to dispose of a manufactured home described as follows: Manufactured Home Act Registration No.: 011385 Manufacturer: Glendale Corp. Ltd. Make/Model: MONTROSE Year: 1974 No. of Sections: 1 Serial No: MW1470 Length: 56 Width: 12 and its contents (“the Property�), unless you: 1. Take legal possession of the Property, 2. Establish a legal right to possession of the Property, or 3. Make an application to the Supreme Court to establish such a right; within 30 days of the date of publication of this Notice or the date it is otherwise served upon you.

After the expiration of the 30 day period, the Property will be disposed of with no further notice to you.

Landlord: Stonecliff Properties Ltd. 1427 Bellevue Ave., PO Box 91668 West Vancouver, BC V7V 3P3 Phone: 604-281-3991 • Fax: 1-855-216-1355

Tenders

Tenders

Tenders

INVITATION TO TENDER Three Rivers Co-Housing Society Contract:

Swannell Drive Development, Phase 1

Reference No.

Contract No. 10.01.1

Tenders for the “Swannell Drive Development, Phase 1� Contract will be received by the Owner’s Representative by email up to 14:00h, September 9, 2014, and will be opened at that place and time.

The Contract work involves the construction of off-site works (Part A) and on-site works (Part B). Part A includes the supply and installation of 110m of roadwork and drainage, water distribution and sanitary sewer, and site regrading for a municipal roadway. Part A must be complete by November 15, 2014. Part B includes the supply and installation of site servicing and site regrading for a 15 lot private subdivision connecting to the municipal roadway.

Contract(s) for Parts A and B may be awarded together, separately, or not at all at the sole discretion of the Owner.

Tenders must be submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the Tender package. Tender documents are available in digital format on BC Bid, the BC Construction Association North BidCentral, or directly from the Owner’s Representative. Hard-copy documents in 11x17 format may be purchased directly from the Owner’s Representative on payment of a non-refundable amount of $100.00 plus GST. The Tender package references MMCD documents, which are available separately.

Prospective tenderers are advised the Bid Security shall be a Bid Bond or certified cheque in the amount of 10% of the total Contract Price for Parts A and B, and the Contract security shall be a certified cheque in the amount of 10% of the Contract Price for the portion(s) of the Work awarded.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Owner’s Representative: Mr. Kris Kingston, P. Eng. Kingston & Associates Ltd. Box 609, Smithers, B.C., V0J 2N0 Ph: (250) 847-0081 E-mail: kingston&associates@telus.net

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B12 • Northern View • August 20, 2014

Summer Service Special • Oil, lube and filter • Rotate tires • Brake inspection • 44-point inspection *Starting From $69.95 plus tax

Complete Detail Shop • Interior & Exterior Cleaning • Hand Wash & Dry Windows • Tire Shining • Engine & Interior Shampoo • Wax, Cut & Polish

*Starting From $99.95 plus tax

CANADA WIDE CLEARANCE IS ON NOW

MacCarthy

MacCarthy Motors (Terrace & Prince Rupert) Ltd Prince Rupert Dealer #31283

www.maccarthygm.com

Terrace Dealer #5893

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