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Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Airport expansion takes off A MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR expansion of the Northwest Regional Airport will result in increased efficiency and comfort for departing passengers, says its manager. “Passengers who are leaving are going to be here at least an hour and we want to make them comfortable,” says Carman Hendry of a $16.4 million construction project which will ultimately increase the size of the hold room for departing passengers and make it easier to go
through security screening. Hendry’s anticipating a fall construction start with completion 18 months afterward. Involved is a renovation of just over 1,100 square metres within the existing terminal and an addition of just under 1,600 square metres to increase the size of the building by 40 per cent. The expansion project was officially announced July 27 thanks to the federal and provincial governments each committing $4.4 mil-
lion through a joint development program. The remainder will come from a $7 passenger fee first brought in last November that’s scheduled to be in place for 10 years. The expansion was first fleshed out in a master plan prepared for the airport last year with engineering and architect drawings commissioned soon after. An increase in passenger traffic happened quicker than first anticipated, spurring the reason for craft-
ing an expansion plan. The application for the money was made to the senior governments in February. Hendry attributed the quick response of the senior governments to the ability of the airport to quickly start construction. “What they were looking for was something that was shovelready,” he said. “We’ve had the drawings, we’ve had the engineering and now we have the funding so we’re good to
go,” he said. When all four phases of the construction project are finished, baggage screening and handling will be separated from passenger security screening, there will be new check in counters and airline offices, the hold room for departing passengers will be larger and have more washrooms and a new parking lot will be developed, said Hendry.
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Moen named city Freeman
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YVONNE MOEN stands with daughter Maxine Ljungh and son Gary Moen after being named just the fifth Freeman of the City of Terrace in its history. The honour was bestowed by Terrace mayor Carol Leclerc during Riverboat Days opening ceremonies held July 31 in George Little Park.
WARM WORDS were followed by congratulations as longtime resident and volunteer Yvonne Moen was named Freeman of the City of Terrace during Riverboat Days 2015 opening ceremonies held July 31 at George Little Park. Mayor Carol Leclerc listed a long series of activities and accomplishments undertaken by Moen who moved here in 1959. Those activities ranged from being involved in sporting and other activities with her children through to being president of the Greater Terrace Beautification Society and being involved in the collection and publication of the area’s history through her volunteer role as a community historian. Moen was also, for many years, a regular columnist with The Terrace Standard, recounting the stories of local citizens. The honour “is reserved for those individuals who have exemplified the values of integrity, honour, commitment and leadership along with a love for the community of Terrace,” said Leclerc of the Freeman designation. Moen is just the fifth person in the city’s history to be named as a Freeman. It means she’s placed first on the municipal voters’ list and is invited to all special functions hosted by the city. The Freeman designation dates back to the medieval practice of granting respected citizens freedom from serfdom, explained Leclerc. The award comes with a pin in the shape of a key and was presented to Moen by the person who nominated her, city councillor Michael Prevost. “I just hope I can do a little bit to follow in their footsteps and do as much as they did,” said Moen of previous Freeman recipients – former mayor Jack Talstra, educator Vesta Douglas, businessman Bill McRae and former city chairman Emil Haugland. “ They believed in Terrace.” Moen also took the opportunity to encourage young people to step forward and become involved in local events and activities. The opening ceremonies kicked off 10 days of Riverboat Days of activities which included a parade on Saturday and fireworks that evening.
So long
30 years
Tops in volleyball
Cal teacher retires from co-directing musical theatre after 20+ years \COMMUNITY A10
Tahltan Nation Development Corporation celebrates milestone\NEWS A8
Female athletes here excel in more ways than one in the sport \SPORTS A17