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LNG Alliance now formed Multi-national liquefied natural gas (LNG) companies may be competitors when selling the product around the world but they’ve enough in common to lobby for mutually beneficial causes. And topping that list is a tax regime in B.C. that’s acceptable to the companies who make up the group president of the newly-formed B.C. LNG Alliance said last week. “What we’re looking for is good fiscal policy; a clear, stable and competitive fiscal regime,” said David Keane during the launch of the alliance at an event held in Terrace Oct. 7. The provincial government is so far promoting the creation of a new two-tier tax structure over and above any other taxes LNG producers might pay. That’s tied to the B.C. Liberal campaign pledges of the 2013 provincial election in which Premier Christy Clark said LNG producers could provide up to $100 billion leading to a provincial legacy fund which would, among other things, wipe out the provincial debt. But the provincial government has been slow in fully introducing its tax plan and one large energy company, Malaysian-owned Petronas, which has a large stake in a planned LNG plant at Prince Rupert, has warned it might put its project on hold should the tax be introduced. Keane said that while Petronas is a member of the alliance, he could not speak on behalf of the company when it came to specific issues such as taxation. “What I can say is we are waiting to see the [taxation] legislation in detail,” said Keane. “Having a clear, stable fiscal regime will help make final investment decisions.” If the alliance, made up of companies involved in six planned LNG projects, is concerned about provincial issues such as taxation, it’s also concentrating on exactly who will build the multi-billion projects. Keane, who has been involved on a provincial body examining skills development and training, said the direction is to first train B.C. residents for direct and indirect LNG employment. “Our goal is to hire in B.C. first and Canada second and then outside of Canada if needed,” said Keane. With some projects, if they proceed, requiring as many as 4,000 workers and with some of those needing to have specific skills, the prospect of needing to look outside the country raises the issue of temporary foreign workers. Continued on page 2
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Top left, Gavin McGarrigle, BC area director for Unifor. Top right, Richard Paquin with Industri-all Global Union walks with Unifor 2301 local President Rick Belmont. Below, the crowd works from the Centennial Park to the Kitimat Modernization Project community office at the Upper City Centre mall.
Rio Tinto under fire from unions Cameron Orr A global day of action against Rio Tinto did not exclude Kitimat, where Unifor 2301 members, employees of the Rio Tinto Alcan smelter, marched to the Kitimat Modernization community office at the Upper City Centre Mall, and called out RTA, and the entirety of the Rio Tinto company, for practices which they feel at its worst is union dodging. Unifor 2301 President Rick Belmont said that with over 400 grievances in the system against its members the company has not shown a willingness to work through any problems.
He said the union has turned to using an expedited arbitration process allowed under the Labour Relations Code in order to get the grievances addressed. He said it has to be expedited otherwise it could take years for the issue to be resolved with the company. “If we don’t deal with them now, if you put them in the regular system, the [modernized] plant would be up and running for 10 years before you would be able to deal with rights of our members, in the actual transition,” he said. Belmont continued that he feels a lot of the grievances have much
larger implications. “We believe a good majority of those grievances in the system, that our members rights have been violated,” he said. The company, he said, has been sidestepping the union and dealing with members directly. “Rio Tinto has only been here several years, and they have not demonstrated a will to sit down and actually work with the union,” he said “If anything, it looks like a concerted effort to avoid any union involvement wherever possible.” Continued on page 2
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And the nominees are... date. For the rest of the incumbent councillors, all are seeking a new term: Mario Feldhoff, Mary Murphy, Rob Goffinet and Edwin Empinado. Potential new faces on council are: Amanda Kozak, Paul Lagace, John Powell, Claire Rattee, Jack Riddle and Larry Walker. There are seven candidates filed for the Coast
Cameron Orr The race for Kitimat’s next mayor should be a thriller. Incumbent Joanne Monaghan has filed to continue the job for the new term. Eyeing the job as well is current Kitimat Councillor Phil Germuth. Trish Parsons, who is the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce executive director, has also filed as a mayoral candi-
Mountains school district. The Kitimat area is now guaranteed an election for its two positions. Raymond Raj, one of Kitimat’s incumbent trustees, is running for another term. New to local government is Tim Carter also putting his name forth for the Kitimat area. Margaret Warcup has also filed as of Thursday for a shot on the board.
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Kitimat did well at the Kitimat Fire Truck Pull but did even better than we indicated. The total for the community was actually $4,326. The number we printed was actually the amount raised by the truck pulling teams themselves, but money came in from other sources as well. Apologies for that mix up.
Art Erasmus, a Terrace incumbent, is also running for another term for his area. Thornhill’s Gary Turner is also running for another term. Shar McCrory is running for Hazelton. Angela Brand Danuser has filed for the Stewart area. Meanwhile, seven candidates have filed for directorship on the Kitimat-Stikine Regional District.
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Union from old to new is about to take place - that is part of modernizing.” Belmont said they’d put together a committee immediately if it would be useful to resolve all the grievances but doesn’t see a company effort to do that. “We’ve talked to them about it,” he said. McGarrigle told the assembled crowd of union members that they came together for two reasons; justice and solidarity. “You’re all just a number to them,” he said. “But we’re not numbers. We’re people, we’re workers. You’re the backbone of this community, they wouldn’t make a thin dime if it wasn’t for everyone going to work every day.”
Continued from page 1 The rally at the Upper City Centre Mall had perhaps up to 100 people, many shouting “Shame” at the company’s practices as Belmont, and guest speakers Gavin McGarrigle, BC area director for Unifor, and Richard Paquin with Industri-All Global Union, spoke on their concerns through a loudspeaker. Rio Tinto Alcan’s Manager of Corporate Affairs & Community Relations Colleen Nyce said she had no specific comment at this time about concerns relating to the rally, except to say “we realize that there are a lot of challenges right now for our workers, for management, for everyone as the transition
He said the management of Rio Tinto globally shows a pattern of neglect, and said it was the company’s safety practices which lead to the deaths of 40 miners in 2013 in Indonesia. “Brothers and sisters, this is all part of their global game plan. They hate unions. They hate workers. They want you under their thumb.” He continued, “This is just the start. Right now we’ll fight them in the legal process. This is the start of a movement here in Kitimat where the workers needs to take back their work site, stick together in solidarity, make links with workers all around the world, and say ‘Hell no, we’re not going to take it Rio Tinto.’”
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Terrace RCMP have confirmed that a woman who went missing last Tuesday night had been found deceased. At 4:40 p.m. last Wednesday, the body of Rochelle Parrent, 48, was found partially submerged in the Skeena River in an area known as Brauns Island, said police in a release Oct. 9. Foul play is not suspected at this time and the investigation has been turned over to the Coroner’s Service, said police. On Oct. 8, police had asked for the public’s help to find Parrent, who had last been seen the morning of Oct. 7 at her residence on Brauns Island. She had told people she might be going out for a bike ride.
Alexander townhouses may get revival Cameron Orr The much-dilapidated Alexander Townhouses could be in for a refreshing future with a developer seeking to rebuild the plot of land with new, modernized townhouses and apartment units. Speaking by phone from Quebec, Coast to Coast’s Chief Development Officer Gloria Couillard said the proposal is a two phased effort. First phase is eight buildings, with a mix of apartment units at three storeys high, and semidetached townhouses at two storeys high. Phase two will be two additional apartment buildings at 12-units each, and two other rows of townhouses. The presentation to council was a general overview, as a proper application for any potential rezoning or development permits has not been submitted at this time. The proposal did peak interest in council, no doubt pleased at a development that would revitalize existing property. “This is very, very, very exciting for us, I can tell you that,” said Mayor Joanne Monaghan after Couillard concluded her presentation. “No doubt not just council, I think the whole community has been waiting for somebody to come and possibly redevelop that area,” added Councillor Phil Germuth. Responding to question, Couillard said the market would dictate whether the development would gear towards rental or ownership. Between phase one and two, the complex could see about 105 living units, compared to the 65 constructed on the site today.
Concept art for a proposal to redevelop the Alexander townhouses. From Coast to Coast’s presentation to Kitimat Council On density, Couillard said the development would better use the land than the existing townhouses. “The way that it was developed initially is definitely not exploiting the capacity of that land,” she said. There are residents who live in the Alexander townhouses but given the conditions of those units Housing Resource Project Worker Paul Lagace said it’s best for them to move out anyway.
Mount Polley The B.C. government released its latest water test results from the Mount Polley mine spill area Oct. 9, but refused a demand by opposition politicians to release inspection reports on the mine and tailings dam that collapsed Aug. 4. Environment Minister Mary Polak said the water results showed “slightly” elevated levels of aluminum and copper in water samples from Quesnel Lake, but water remains safe to drink in the area affected by the plume of tailings in the lake. Polak said all information related to health and safety of area residents has been made public, but she is complying with a request from investigators not to release inspection reports until multiple investigations are complete. A letter from B.C. Chief Inspector of Mines Al Hoffman said mine experts are examining “all documents relating to the history, design, construction, operation and maintenance of the tailings facility.”
That said it will impact those who are still paying fairly affordable rents in those places but rent is rising up to $1,500 for many anyway. “Question is, where do these families go?” he asked. “But honestly, they couldn’t continue staying there anyway.” He said the development would be a great contribution to the city. “Is it affordable stuff going in there? No, but it’s not affordable anyways.”
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Fire Chief Trent Bossence is among the first to sign their name to LNG Canada’s community commitment, which has been fixed to the wall in their community information centre.
Community commitments finalized for LNG Canada LNG Canada has printed their final draft of “Community Committments” which is an outline of their expectations as a corporate citizen. The company had been working on drafts of the document but revealed the final draft at an open house at their information centre on Ocelot Road. The company has acknowledged in the past the document is not legal-
ly binding but look at it as a framework for how the community can work with them. There are eight conditions in the document, including LNG Canada respecting the importance of companies being trusted members of the community, that the company understands the importance of environment, and the importance of improving access to outdoor recreation.
Continued from page 1 “If we can’t find those skills, then clearly we’ll have to look outside [the country],” said Keane. In a way, Keane himself is a form of a temporary foreign worker. An American from Connecticut, Keane has been in the energy business for more than 30 years and has been living in Vancouver for the past four years. “I can tell you that I am applying for permanent residency status,” said Keane. Keane took on the job as president of the BC LNG Alliance earlier this year following his retirement from the BG Group, another of the multi-national LNG companies with plans to build a plant at Prince Rupert. The Terrace event was attended by members of the alliance, local and regional local government representatives and people representing business groups and individual businesses. Keane and other alliance members followed up the Terrace event by speaking the next day to several business audiences in Vancouver. He said it was important for the alliance to have its first official event in the northwest to show that its members wish longstanding business and other relation-
“If we can’t find those skills, then clearly we’ll have to look outside [the country].” ships with the region’s residents. “There’s not a more beautiful place in the world,” said Keane. Kitimat LNG, which is a partnership between Chevron Canada and Apache Canada, LNG Canada, whose partners are Shell Canada, PetroChina, KOGAS from Korea and Mitsubishi from Japan and who wants to build a plant at Kitimat, Pacific Northwest LNG, which is Petronas, Japex from Japan, Indian Oil Corporation, Sinopec from China and PetroleumBrunei, and Prince Rupert LNG, which is owned by BG Canada, are the first four projects to join the alliance. Two other projects have joined recently, Woodfibre LNG, which is being proposed for a location near Squamish, and Triton LNG, whose partners are AltaGas from Calgary and Japaneseowned Idemitsu Canada and which is looking at locations in Prince Rupert and Kitimat.
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Just one thought There’s good news for many, I’m sure, in the reveal from the last regular council meeting that someone, finally, wants to clean up the Alexander Townhouses. That housing complex has been an eyesore for many years and fixing it has been a subject that has been broached several times. Namely as people debate the other high-density projects in Kitimat, several times people mentioned the Alexander property, and suggest that land should be redeveloped before any other project gets pushed through. Well here we are. It’s what everyone’s wanted. I only have one thought I want to leave on this matter and that’s just that we should keep part of our mind on the people who actually live in there. It’s perhaps a badly kept secret that there are some poor living conditions in those units. I and other reporters spoke to some recently and heard stories about what it’s like to live there and frankly it’s not good. Some people pay way more than they should, and others pay little. To ask the Housing Resource Project, the tenants who are there really do need to find somewhere to go, regardless if the place is developed or not. But this project won’t contribute to affordable housing. They look nice, but they look like they’ll cost it too. Developing the property, if indeed it does happen, is a good thing. For the aesthetic of the neighbourhood, and for the conditions of the property as it is. So I’m not attempting to stand in front of the proposal. I am merely highlighting the continued need to support the community residents who are continually in the sidelines of rapid development. It will benefit our community if town leaders continue to support developments that will suit that segment of the population. I’ll leave that reminder here for everyone’s benefit. But otherwise hopefully this development, with its in-building rather than out-building of Kitimat, will, with due process, come to the approval of the community. I don’t say that to mean at the expense of other proposals for the town which are going through their own processes right now. I just know I’m not alone in thinking that an overhaul of Alexander answers a question many have had, and that’s why has nothing has happened to that property already. Cameron Orr
Time for truth in B.C. treaty talks Three years ago, long-time chief and band administrator Sophie Pierre sought an extension of her term leading the B.C. Treaty Commission and gave a warning. The federal and provincial government should start taking this long and costly effort seriously or “shut ’er down.” Last week Pierre wound up her sixth and final year as chief commissioner on a slightly more hopeful note. This year, the Tla’amin Nation in the Powell River area and the Yale First Nation in the Fraser Canyon had their treaties proclaimed by Ottawa. They join the Maa-nulth First Nations on Vancouver Island and the Tsawwassen First Nation in leaving behind the Indian Act and the courts to get on with self-government. Tsawwassen in particular has moved ahead aggressively. Its shopping centre development near the ferry terminal is one of the largest commercial projects in the province right now. All of these treaties were negotiated despite multiple overlapping territorial claims around them, and similar progress has been made with the Tsimshian First Nations on the North Coast and elsewhere. The need for aboriginal people to
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work out their overlapping claim issues between themselves was the focus of the commission’s 22nd annual report. In it, former chief commissioners Miles Richardson of the Haida Nation and Steven Point of the Sto:lo Nation added their influential voices, urging aboriginal communities to consider them shared territories, rather than clinging to ancient tribal rivalries. Another hopeful sign is that after seven years of commissions and studies, the federal government has finally given its negotiators a mandate to negotiate fisheries. This is the main reason why the Tla’amin waited five long years for Ottawa’s blessing after their treaty had been hammered out. This year’s landmark decision of the Supreme Court of Canada, recognizing Tsilhqot’in Nation title in the remote Nemiah Valley, has also got the attention of Victoria and Ottawa.
Pierre noted the “flurry of activity” by Premier Christy Clark in seeking reconciliation, which will culminate this month with a formal apology for the hanging of Tsilhqot’in chiefs 150 years ago. Pierre said this court ruling “should destroy any lingering thoughts that this issue is not of the utmost importance, and provide the necessary investment, both financial and time commitment, to reach satisfactory conclusions.” That’s the good news for B.C.’s thorniest historical problem, the lack of treaties across most of the province. It’s also becoming clearer that the Tsilhqot’in ruling is unique. It’s unlikely to be repeated by most other First Nations, even if they are willing and able to spend the years and millions to enrich lawyers in pursuit of it. Here’s the bad news. As of this year, the B.C. Treaty Commission has paid out $627 million to First Nations to support treaty negotiations. Most of that is in the form of loans, which are to be repaid out of the cash settlements that Ottawa contributes to settle modern treaties. Continued on page 9
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Symposium was great Dear Sir, Kudos to the organizers, volunteers and presenters. The two day symposium was informative, entertaining and very friendly. There was a good variety of workshops. Something for everyone. The food was fabulous and plentiful. The decorations were very tasteful and attractive. The music and dancing was moving. The gifts were lovely and very generous. It was great to visit with friends, neighbors and meet new people. The highlight for me was definitely the quirky, “wise quack” doctors. They entertained, informed us and discussed sensitive topics with humor. They expressed strongly that we are in charge of our own healthcare and said that doctors
ReadeR’s WRite are there to confirm or deny our own suspicions of what ails us and help us deal with it. The other important thing we can do for ourselves is to improve our attitudes. Positive attitudes create healthier people and people with better attitudes deal better with any problems they may have. Speaking of attitudes, I’d like to address “those people” who decided this symposium was “not worth it” before they even gave it a chance. You have a right to your own opinion, even if it is not based on facts, as this was the first symposium. I wish you would not share that opinion
with others that may value your uninformed/ misinformed opinion. They may have missed information that could greatly improve their lives. To those of you that listened to “those opinions” try thinking for yourself and taking control of your own lives and healthcare. You really missed a great time and a lot of good information. If anyone would like to see a particular topic or workshop at the next symposium, the organizers would appreciate your input. Thanks again for a wonderful, funny and informative two days. Sincerely, Laura MacKenzie
Beware of silly season promises Dear Sir, When someone has said to me “I wouldn’t sit across the table from you,” and then later wants to shake your hand at a public social function you really know the “silly season” has officially started. The next few weeks will be really interesting. Some elected officials have been practicing all year, the hundreds of photo ops. Right, get your face known. The grandstanding, the analyzing to death certain subjects at public meetings. Is this really analyzing or is it a bit condescending? Anyway, can’t wait for the promises. I read an article recently on Hazel McCallion who is the very bright 92-year-old mayor of Mississauga, Ontario. She has been mayor since 1978 and will be retiring this year. She gave the advice “don’t make promises you can’t keep.” This is good advice for all running in the next election.
There are so many issues for this community in the next few years. Some don’t want anything to change if it affects their back yard, and others want to forge ahead and grow. It is not an easy thing to deal with when you have groups opposing everything and quiet groups working behind the scenes wanting good things to happen. This is a job not many want, me included. I’m too much of a “redneck”to run for anything. I simply can’t be political enough and now am to old to change my views, and I don’t want to! That said I wish the best for those who want to try to change the world. Just don’t promise more than you can handle. Someone once said,“the most dangerous liars are those who think they are telling the truth.” Keep smiling, I’m watching and listening. Roma Burnett
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New distracted Looking for our hope driving penalties Tom Fletcher Talking on your handheld phone or fiddling with a music player while driving will cost you three penalty points in addition to a $167 fine, effective October 20. Justice Minister Suzanne Anton announced the additional penalty points last Wednesday, making it the same as the penalty for texting and driving. Penalty points are also added for infractions such as watching a video or programming a phone’s GPS system. Anton said the B.C. government is also reviewing its fines and could increase them, but not to the $1,000 fine Ontario drivers face for a first offence of distracted driving. “I think a $1,000 fine is rather high,” Anton said. Penalty points remain on a driving record for five years, and result in a $175 increase in insurance as soon as they exceed three points. Fines and points for two distracted driving tickets in a year add up to at least $634. At nine points, the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles considers licence suspension. Anton said there were 51,000 tickets issued last year for distracted driving of all kinds. “Ticket volumes show us that more drivers are ticketed for talking on an electronic device than for texting and driving, and so that is where we decided to start with the SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER!
“Ticket volumes show us that more drivers are ticketed for talking on an electronic device than for texting...” new penalty points,” Distracted driving is the second biggest cause of fatal vehicle accidents, with an average 88 people killed per year from 2009 to 2013. That compares to 105 deaths attributed to speeding and 86 due to alcohol or
Justice Minister Suzanne Anton drug impairment. Police can also issue tickets for driving without due care and attention to any driver who is noticeably distracted or inattentive and increasing risk to others.
1 Peter 1:3, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to His great mercy, He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” Hope, that is what this passage is about. Hope is something that is absolutely necessary for human life to continue. When people give up hope, they’re done. A psychiatrist named Viktor Frankl barely survived a concentration camp in WW2. He described hopelessness this way: “When a prisoner no longer saw hope for the future, he would quickly begin to shut down mentally and physically. Then, one day without warning, he simply would give up. No barking of threats would bring a response. The prisoner would just lie on his bunk uncaring like a corpse.” We need hope! The problem is that people have misguided hope. Many people place their hope in their
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Police catching many prohibited drivers September 29 A driver flagged by the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles for a driving prohibition was caught during a traffic stop on Nalabila Boulevard at 2:30 a.m. Police issued a temporary driver’s license so the driver could drive back home. September 30 Police were called by CN Rail’s own security on a report of a truck and trailer stuck on the train tracks on Saunders Haul Road and 9th Avenue. The owner of the truck could not be tracked down and the RCMP forwarded the file back to CN Rail for their own investigation. October 1 Police were called on a complaint of two intoxicated people at the Kitimat Hotel. A 43-year-old female and 55-year-old male were arrested for public intoxication and lodged in RCMP cells until sober. October 2 A man who allegedly stole a cardboard cutout from the Chilly & Dancer Pub (formerly The Ol’ Keg) was refused service at the pub and was reportedly agitated. Police spoke with the male and the person agreed to leave. October 3 Police are investigating a theft of fuel from Haisla Marina. The fuel was taken from a boat and a fuel line was cut, police say. Investigation ongoing. October 4 A vehicle was pulled over on Quatsino Boulevard with no head lights or tail lights on. Checks on the driver revealed that he was prohibited to drive. The 30-year-old Kiti-
mat male faces charges of driving while prohibited and will appear in court in December. At 11:45 p.m. the police conducted a bar walk at the Kitimat
Hotel, and a female patron acting suspiciously was investigated, revealing possession of 1.8 grams of cocaine. Police say the file is still being investigated.
October 5 Responding to a reported collision, police attended to the Haisla Bridge at 1:48 p.m. and found a Dodge Dakota with ex-
tensive front end damage. The driver stated that she fish-tailed after tapping the brakes. Driver received minor injuries, and was issued a ticket for speed
relative to conditions. At 7 p.m. an offduty officer noticed a prohibited driver driving on Lahakas Boulevard. Another officer conducted the traffic
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Above, a view of their jetty and ‘dolphin’ berths, at Bish Cove. Below, heavy machinery along the West Side Road towards the Kitimat LNG site.
Chevron offers up a look at proposed Kitimat LNG site Representatives for Chevron invited media on a site tour of their proposed Kitimat LNG site at Bish Cove. While the land itself for the possible future facility is mostly cleared land and rock at this point until the company reaches a possible final investment decision, one highlight was seeing the forest service road which has been widened at places. The road is Crown land so once the work on the road concludes it will become a publicly accessible road. Chevron says paving of the road —also sometimes referred to as the West Side Road — will take place sometime next year.
The company is still anticipating moving ahead on the Clio Bay Restoration Project which would see marine clay dumped on to the floor of Clio Bay, essentially opposite their site. They don’t expect work on that to begin until later in 2015, and they are still awaiting permits from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Chevron has said they’re still committed to Kitimat LNG even as Apache Canada indicated they would sell their share in the project. Apache is still involved in the project until their share has been sold.
Throne speech focuses on LNG and teachers Cameron Orr and Tom Fletcher Premier Christy Clark’s government launched its fall legislative session Monday with a speech from the throne offering progress on resource trade, partnership with aboriginal people and labour peace with public school teachers. The speech described B.C. following the same path to Asia for liquefied natural gas as it did in expanding lumber trade when the U.S. housing market declined. “Like forestry, B.C.’s natural gas industry has relied on exports to the United States,” said the speech, read by Lt. Governor Judith Guichon. “But the American shale gas revolution has meant the export south has dried up – and is never coming back.”
The gas industry employs 1,700 people in the Fort Nelson area alone, and can be maintained only by reaching Asian markets. The speech notes that Chinese LNG consumption rose by a fifth in the first half of 2014. “This is a chance – not a windfall,” the speech notes, after one of the leading investment groups warned of shifting conditions that could delay its participation. Clark told reporters after the speech that talks continue with Petronas, leader of one of the largest of 15 current LNG proposals, with a pipeline and gas export facilities planned for the B.C. north coast. “We are good at negotiating in this government,” Clark said. “We’ve got a good record. We’re going to
keep negotiating hard.” The government plans to table framework legislation this month to define the environmental standards and tax structure for the industry, which has more than a dozen international players considering LNG development. Skeena MLA Robin Austin, also the NDP Spokesperson for Northern Economic Development, gave his response to the Throne Speech in the days following. “This throne speech was very different from the ones that I have observed over the last, I guess, nineand-a-half years,” he said in the legislature, referring to a ‘buzz’ which normally accompanies the event. “But this particular throne speech was odd, because I came in here,
and the place wasn’t packed at all.” He said perhaps it’s the government running out of ideas outside of the natural gas debate. He also said the government’s estimate of 100,000 jobs in the region from LNG proposals is unlikely as they are capital, but not labour intensive, proposals. “I want to make sure that people understand that when we are looking at what the government has promised on LNG and what they are delivering, to be able to criticize it does not mean to say that we do not want LNG in Kitimat,” he added. “It’s our job here in opposition to make sure that they actually are held accountable to it, to make sure that it provides jobs for British Columbians.”
August police statistics Scheduling held up the release of the August Kitimat RCMP statistics but Staff Sergeant Phil Harrison did manage to offer his report at the October 6 council meeting. Sexual assaults saw one new file in August, bringing the total to 12, versus 14 filed in 2013. Kitimat is just about half-
way on assault with weapons, with 16 total, versus 34 last year. With 19 common assault files, 2014 stands at 141, which was the exact number at this time last year. There have been three thefts of over $5,000 value this year with one in August. There were none last year. Vehicle thefts are fairly high
with eight in August, and 16 total for 2014 so far. Still some ways to go before it exceed’s 2013’s 39 cases. Nearly at par with 2013’s cocaine possessions with 11, only two away from 2013’s total. There were two cocaine trafficking files in August bringing that total to six.
NDP leader John Horgan said it’s been a year since the government first promised a tax structure for LNG, and now with a deadline looming at of the end of October, Clark is trying to back away from 2013 election promises to retire B.C.’s debt and slash taxes based on LNG revenue. “I think we gave away our bargaining power when it comes to liquefied natural gas,” Horgan said. “Everyone in the sector knows that the premier is way out on a branch and made commitments that she cannot keep.” The speech described the recent sixyear labour agreement with B.C. teachers after a strike that stretched
to five years of labour peace,” the speech said. “This is unprecedented. We cannot let this opportunity pass.”
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lic released by the ministry emphasize highway improvements and ask nothing about coastal ferry service or fares – the main source of criticism for Stone in recent months. The ministry will instead rely on previous public consultations in 2011 by the B.C. Ferry Commissioner to guide the ferries portion of the new plan. The replacement of the Massey Tunnel between Delta and Richmond with a new bridge is already in the technical design phase and is expected to be one of the plan’s centrepiece projects, along with the Cariboo Connector four-laning of 440 kilometres of Highway 97 from Cache Creek to Prince George. It’s also expected to explore options for a future second crossing of Okanagan Lake in Kelowna. A discussion guide for the
Jeff Nagel Transportation Minister Todd Stone is calling for public input to help guide a new 10year provincial transportation plan he aims to unveil by the end of January. The public consultations for the plan – dubbed “B.C. On the Move” – include meetings across the province with communities and stakeholders, a Twitter town hall and a dedicated website at engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan. Stone said he expects local priorities coming forward may include calls for secondary road improvements, more highway passing lanes or four-lane sections, as well as enhancements to local transit or cycling routes. The ministry is accepting submissions until Dec. 12. Survey questions to the pub-
consultations notes the province needs to replace aging transportation infrastructure, while preparing for an extra million B.C. residents by 2025 as well as the effects of aging demographics, growing demand for public transit and increased pressure on rural roads from resource development. As for how to pay for new infrastructure, the ministry document says the province would “explore different funding options” while also maximizing federal contributions and partnering with First Nations, local governments and the private sector. NDP transportation critic Claire Trevena said the questions posed by the province are “exceedingly superficial” and fail to address B.C.’s biggest transportation problems
Treaty Continued from page 4 Pierre acknowledges that some communities are close to completing treaties, but their debt has climbed to near what Ottawa is offering. This would leave them free but broke. Others are just “spinning their wheels” with no real hope of achieving a treaty, Pierre said. The commission is calling for an “exit strategy” for these communities, starting with loan forgiveness
that would allow them to pursue economic activity. There are First Nations, Westbank and Osoyoos prominent among them, which are thriving without treaties. Haida and Klahoose have developed successful forest products businesses as they move toward self-government. Federal and provincial governments must recognize the successes, and the failures.
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October 6 - November 10 Christ the King Parish Bereavement Ministry Committee is sponsoring “Connecting Each Other with Hope”, a six week grief support group. Sessions in the Catholic Church Hall. Open to anyone, regardless of religious affiliation. Register or get more information by calling Lidia at 250-632-6292, or Susana at 250-632-2215. October 16 UNIFOR 2301 retiree social, at 2 p.m. at union hall. Election for chairperson to be held. October 19 Potluck Supper at the Presbyterian Church at 1274 Nalabilia. Evening service will follow the meal. Please join us at 6 p.m. October 23 ART CLUB of Kitimat meets at 7 p.m. in Room 98 at MEMSS.
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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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in Burns Lake is looking for MILLWRIGHT. Fabricating and electrical experience an asset. Does not need to be ticketed. Must have experience in sawmilling.
2 - 3 evenings per week. No experience necessary. Apply in person, or leave msg. Lbr. and grat. +/- $30 per hr. Cor’s Restaurant 404 Enterprise Avenue Kitimat
Royal Canadian Legion Kitimat
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Trimac Transportation is North America’s premier provider of services in highway transportation of bulk commodities. Our Kitimat,Terrace and Prince George locations require...
Excellent pay • Shared benefits • Safety equipment • Safety bonus Dry bulk pneumatic hauling • Shift work involved • B-train and mountain experience required
REQUIRED for part-time, evenings & weekends. Must have: Serving it Right and Food Safe. Please send resume to RC Legion, Box 152, Kitimat, BC V8C 2G7 or drop off at the branch, 665 Legion Ave. any day after 2pm.
TAMITIK STATUS OF WOMEN
Company Drivers Owner Operators
Please send your resume to: Mark Davy, Fax: 888-746-2297 E-mail: canrecruiting@trimac.com Phone: 866-487-4622
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Is accepting applications for a part time Outreach Worker. Applicants must have: • valid Class 5 licence with the use of a vehicle • education or experience in a similar situation • an understanding of issues as they relate to violence against women Detailed information posted at www.tamitik.ca Resumes can be emailed to tamitik@citywest.ca Dropped off or mailed to: 350-370 City Centre, Kitimat BC V8C 1T6. Closing date: October 24, 2014
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Roofer’s and Labourers Immediately in Kitimat Experienced in shingles, metal and torch-on systems. Wages based on experience and production. $18-$30/hr. MUST BE RELIABLE Fax: (250)639-9448 Tel: (250)639-9447 or email resume to: haverykurt@gmail.com
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Starting at $725 Balconies Security Entrances Cameras for your safety Now includes basic cable Visit our Website www.kitimatapartments.com Phone: 250.632.APTS (2787)
DORPER Cross Sheep flock for sale. 15 ewes and 25 lambs. $4500. Phone 250397-4126.
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Free heat & Free Hot Water Furnished & Unfurnished 1 & 2 bedrooms Security Entrances No Pets. No Smoking
1994 Caterpillar 416B Backhoe $25,000 OBO Everything works, new hydraulics in stabilizers, new tire rods and bushing, comes w/clean-up bucket, down-payment required before delivery 604-997-7973 gaetanjfrenette@hotmail.com
Misc. for Sale FOR SALE 4 Snow tires with RIMS Size 15-Fits a Dodge Caravan for more info please call: 250-632-2469 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? 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.
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3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas Rent: $1350 per mnth Sale: $299,000 Contact: 250-845-3315
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CLASSIC/COLLECTOR 1971 300SEL 3.5 Mercedes Benz. 75,000km. Very good condition, always garaged, never driven in winter. Well maintained. Maintenance records, service/parts book. Manuals. Some spare parts. 250-632-6755 Serious inquiries only Please
Vehicle Wanted WANTED: VW dune buggy with fiberglass body. Please call 604-883-9768.
Boats
32’ FIBERGLASS FERRELL BOAT New 370hp John Deere 8.1L Diesel, 2000hrs on engine. Trolling valve, Bow Thruster, 3 Stage Steering. 2 Hydraulic Deep lines, Hydraulic Trap Puller, 3 Sounders, Radar, 2 Radios. Com-Dev Auto Pilot, Spare Prop. 8’ Dinghy. Can be seen at MK Bay Marina. $65,000. Contact Warren Poff at 250-242-4445
CANOE FOR SALE 17’6� Hellman “Prospector� (orange with blk trim), Duralite. $900.
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Homes for Rent KITIMAT 5 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, spacious(2,400 SF) and updated house with new appliances. Open concept kitchen and living room. Large finished basement with fireplace. Flat and sunny 9,400 SF lot. 1 car garage. $2,750 per mnth,1yr lease. call David (604) 612-4656
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12 Northern Sentinel, Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Sports & Leisure
Snowmobile club puts in new cabin Submitted Sometimes to play hard you have to work hard. That’s the mantra adopted by the Kitimat Snowmobile and Hikers Club (KSHC) with respect to the most current and more-than-bite sized project they have undertaken to improve outdoor recreation opportunities in the Kitimat Valley. Through an existing relationship with Recreation Sites and Trails BC, hundreds of hours of volunteer labour, the use of club funds generated through fundraising and membership dues, and with support from sizable grants from the District of Kitimat and the Northern Development Initiative Trust, the local non-profit organization is replacing the existing Robinson Ridge recreation area sub-alpine cabin. The existing 1980s vintage stick framed, plywood clad, one room cabin is being replaced by
a dovetailed log cabin pre-manufactured in Prince George and complete with loft and covered front deck. The existing cabin was determined to be years past end of life, shifting and buckling on its foundation due to ongoing decay of the native timber cribbing used to support the structure. As such, KSHC believed it was important for the safety of current and prospective future users of the area to replace the cabin with a more weather proof, structurally sound, and less maintenance intensive structure. Still marveling in the success of the recent Clague Mountain Recreation Area cabin replacement, a similar project undertaken by the club, its partners, and a long list of local and regional contributors, a club decision was made to search out and pursue available grants to help fund the project for Robinson Ridge. The club
was eventually successful in securing funds from both the District of Kitimat’s Capital Project Grant program and Northern Development Initiative Trust’s Community Halls and Recreation Facilities program, with the balance of necessary funding supplied by KSHC. Labour on the project has been a combination of in-kind club labour and skilled trades. To date, 400 hours have been volunteered by KSHC. Given the remote location and difficulty in accessing the sub-alpine installation location, the primary means of transport must be by helicopter, something the club has, to date, worked closely on with Quantum Helicopters. Given the cost of materials, the non-profit status of the club, and the perceived benefit of the project to Kitimat and surrounding area, KSHC has been overwhelmed by generosity of
The new Robinson Ridge cabin. Submitted local businesses in their donation of materials and services. With a cabin package delivery date of August 14 the rate of progress through late August and September has been rapid, starting with cabin location, and an end goal of the cabin being fully outfitted and ready for use by the end of October.
Club President Chad Fournier says club membership and the visitor logs at the cabin will quantify the success of the project as they will show the value of the cabin to the region. Anyone interested in knowing more can contact Fournier at 778818-0088.
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