PRINCE RUPERT VOL. 10 NO. 24
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
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Positive FID from Pacific NorthWest LNG Two conditions set for Lelu terminal
News City approves rainbow crosswalk Page A4
BY SHAUN THOMAS PORT EDWARD / The Northern View
Pacific NorthWest LNG announced a positive final investment decision for its $11-billion Lelu Island terminal on Thursday, subject to two conditions. The conditions for the company are approval of the Project Development Agreement by the Legislature and regulatory approval from the Canadian - Rich Coleman E nv i ro n m e n t a l Assessment Agency (CEAA). Pacific NorthWest LNG president Michael Culbert said the company will continue to push toward CEAA approval following the decision. See LNG on Page A2
“This shows we can be competitive with gas on a global scale.”
Feature Heart of our city: Cathy Quane Page A5
FACE OF FOCUS Kevin Campbell / The Northern View
Mason Di Leta kicks a solid wooden board held by Deric Wong at the waterfront on Sunday as part of Prince Rupert Taekwondo’s Seafest presentation. For more from Seafest, see Pages A10-A12.
Increased dump fees raise ire of Port Ed council BY SHAUN THOMAS PORT EDWARD / The Northern View
Sports Movold trying out for Olympics Page A15
Community National Aboriginal Day Pages B1-B8
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District of Port Edward councillors took aim at Prince Rupert city council last Tuesday night after being informed the city would not be reconsidering a policy that charges outof-town residents 45 per cent more to use the landfill on Ridley Island. “This is a tough pill to swallow. That is just disrespectful,” said Coun. James Brown after receiving a letter indicating Prince Rupert council had voted in-camera on May 11 to keep the landfill charges the same. “They say they’re good neighbours, but if that is being good neighbours I would hate to see them get mad at us,” said Mayor Dave MacDonald, who said the district is “very upset” by the 45 per cent increase. Councillors said they were not notified of the city’s intention to raise the fees prior to the implementation, which they say negated any possibility of reaching a
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“If that is being good neighbours, I would hate to see them get mad at us.” - Mayor Dave MacDonald solution that would be more agreeable to residents. “What has us all upset is the 45 per cent increase, just like that. If they would have said 15/15/15 over three years we could have worked with it. They’re not going to change that, but I wish they would find a way to be kinder to our residents ... I wish there was a way they would help the residents,” said MacDonald, who said he found out about the increase when it was reported in the Northern View. “I think it was a bad business decision on
their part. They were the ones who set the rate we have been paying all along and to then bump it up by 45 per cent is just nuts, but that is what Prince Rupert does,” said Coun. Dan Franzen. Prince Rupert Mayor Lee Brain said notice of the increase was given following its adoption at council in December, which is similar to how notice is given to residents of rate increases, and said the fee increase was a necessity as the garbage dump expands. “Prince Rupert residents pay significantly more for the landfill than Port Edward residents do, so we were trying to bring it into balance. Port Edward doesn’t contribute to improvements at the landfill site, we actually have to use our gas tax money to do improvements to the dump,” he explained, noting there has been a significant increase in usage with speculation and renovations underway. See DUMP on Page A3
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