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Terrace Mayor Carol Leclerc stands with Mr. Zhiyong Feng, the vice mayor of the municipal government in Qinhuangdao, China on the occasion of the signing of what’s called a friendly exchange agreement between the two jurisdictions. A development zone in that city last year bought more than 1,100 acres from City of Terrace with plans of establishing an industrial presence.

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TERRACE - The Qinhuangdao Economic and Technological Development Zone (QETDZ) from China has the new year pegged for finalizing engineering plans to begin work on the 1,118 acres at the Skeena Industrial Development Park it purchased from the city last year through a Vancouver-based company.

A delegation from the zone, along with representatives from governments in that area, included a short visit to the site just south of the Northwest Regional Airport Nov. 30 as part of a oneday visit to the city.

Richard Zhang from Taisheng International Investment Services, which acts for the development zone in Canada, says

that master plans for the location, which takes up the majority of the development park site, have advanced since the spring when work got underway with engineering and consulting company Allnorth.

“It’s the first step, we need to follow the bylaws of the city of Terrace,” he said.

What this involves is testing for water, establishing possible sewer solutions, electricity, everything that will be needed to make the site viable for investors.

While tentative plans for an alfalfa processing plant have already been announced, the QETDZ is courting other investors contemplating other industrial activity.

Right now the site is a forested area with only dirt road access leading off the main paved road

at the industrial park.

“First we need to make this land ready for the investors, so now we will be working on master planning for the whole industrial park site,” said Zhang.

The alfalfa plant plans call for it to be located on 32 acres, processing the commodity which would be shipped in from growers on the Prairies. After processing the alfalfa would then be exported to China as feed for livestock and for people.

Tentative estimates place the number of jobs at the plant in the 170 range.

Zhang added that his firm has kept in touch with Dahui Biotechnology Co. Ltd., the company that would build the alfalfa protein extraction plant.

“As far as I know, right now they are doing some investiga-

tions for getting the raw materials of the alfalfa and we also help them to consult with the provincial government agricultural ministry,” he said.

“We want to determine where we can get a big quantity of the alfalfa. As far as I know, the area near Terrace has not that much alfalfa, it’s not suitable for growing alfalfa so we need to go a bit farther like Prince George, even farther than there,” said Zhang.

The Nov. 30 visit by the Chinese delegation to Terrace included the signing of what’s called a friendly exchange agreement between municipal officials from Qinhuangdao and Terrace city council.

Also on hand at the ceremony at Terrace city hall were representatives from the Kitselas and Kitsumkalum First Nations.

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Hawkair pulls out of Prince Rupert and trims its service into Terrace as well

By Kevin Campbell

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PRINCE RUPERT – Hawkair Aviation will no longer service the Prince Rupert Airport starting on Dec. 1 until May or June of next year.

Hawkair president Jay Dilley confirmed the company’s plans to pull its service from Prince Rupert, move it to Kelowna and its subsequent layoff of seven of its customer service staff in Prince Rupert.

“During the slower winter months, we’re going to be shifting the capacity out of Prince Rupert and moving it over to Kelowna,” said Dilley.

“It’s a normal [practice] we’ve done in the past. In the past few winters, we’ve stayed over the course of the winter time, but this year we’ve decided we’ve got a lot more flying opportunity to happen out of the Kelowna market, so we’re moving the aircraft there.”

“A couple” full-time workers’ positions have

been lost and approximately five part-time or casual staff are also being laid off.

The rest of the Prince Rupert operation’s pilot, flight attendant and administrative staff are largely based in Vancouver.

Hawkair, which is based in Terrace, is also trimming the number of flights it operates from Terrace to Vancouver.

Customers who have flights booked for the winter months in Prince Rupert are currently being contacted about transitioning over to an Air Canada flight, except for a few select Hawkair flights in December and January, which won’t be affected.

The reason for the pulling of its service is hard to be pinned down on one reason, but Dilley explained that the company is experiencing slower traffic in more areas than just Prince Rupert.

“Just in general, we’re seeing much lower traffic in Terrace, we’re seeing lower traffic in Vancouver – the

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Alberta market is very slow. I can’t really pinpoint anything with respect to Prince Rupert itself. We’re just seeing a general slower market, but we are seeing a stronger market over in Kelowna,” Dilley said, adding that Kelowna will be serviced six days per week.

The company is targeting a May or June return to Prince Rupert.

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Hawkair has pulled out of Smithers as well.

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By Cameron Orr THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

KITIMAT - Power outages, shortage of staff and abandoned cars on the roads all contributed to a challenging February weekend for a town trying to deal with an sudden unexpected abundance of snow, Kitimat municipal managers concluded after finally managing to sit down to collect their thoughts and go over the results of the snowstorm.

At the height, February 5 and 6, a startlingly amount of snow with estimates ranging generally from 160-190 centimetres.

The report from the Kitimat managers states the snow started falling at around 6 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 with and full snow clearing operations began at 9:30 that morning.

The town decided to go ahead with snow clearing even though 12.5 cm of snow hadn’t yet fallen, which is the town’s policy.

That decision was made at 8 a.m. but operations were adjusted due to two vacant positions in the department, one person on sick leave, and four key personnel who were initially unavailable due to contract negotiations at the time.

The report says those employees were back to work for the afternoon shift scheduled for later that day on Feb. 5.

Abandoned cars in the road — stuck due to the amount of snow fall — also impeded snow clearing.

Contractors called in also made slow progress as they were “unfamiliar with locations of infrastructure buried in the snow.”

Among the conclusions of the report to council was a need to purchase chains for the graders and snow blowers, and a look at the call-in need for snow clearers if council decides to reduce the benchmark policy level of when snow clearing begins.

On staffing issues, two vacant positions are now filled, and the one-time issue of four employees being tied up for a portion of the storm due to contract negotiations won’t be repeated this year as the contract is of course settled.

It was also suggested that the town review its 12.5 cm benchmark for starting snow clearing but council has not set any direction yet in taking on that process.

Other jurisdictions around the northwest faced challenges because of the snow which fell.

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Poll shows public losing confidence with BC on LNG file

By Cameron Orr

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KITIMAT - Polling firm Insights West has released the results of a year-end poll which they conducted together with Business in Vancouver and the results show the public’s perception of the provincial government’s push for liquefied natural gas development has become “more negative.”

When it comes to energy, pipelines and LNG, 30 per cent of respondents say Premier Christy Clark and her government are doing a good job on the file, while 58 per cent say bad. Thirteen per cent were not sure. Insights West gave a B letter grade for that category. The highest marks went to the government’s handling of crime and public safety which saw 35 per cent saying the Premier’s done a good job and 46 per cent saying bad. It too received a B grade.

Housing and poverty issues were the least favoured, earning a D grade by the firm.

Insights West says a decline in perception for the LNG push has happened over the past two years.

In December of 2013 just 35 per cent thought the government’s handling of LNG specifically was bad.

The Premier herself has seen a drop in favourable perception, with the poll showing half of British Columbians saying their perception of her has worsened over the past six months. Her “net momentum” score is -46 for the poll.

NDP leader John Horgan’s is +2.

Insights West describes themselves as a “progressive” market research company. The results of this poll are based on an online study conducted between November 9 and November 14 among 812 adults.

The consistency of public opinion is relatively stable in the three geographic zones of the poll, which is Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island and Rest of BC. A combined 33 per cent of people in Rest of BC say the government is doing a good or very good job pushing for LNG. Forty-two per cent in that same geographic category say the government is doing a bad or very bad job.

The Ministry of Natural Gas Development Rich Coleman said in a statement to the Northern Sentinel that the industry is moving ahead.

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Another five applications are currently under consideration.”

Skeena MLA Robin Austin meanwhile is not surprised the public is experiencing waning support for the government on LNG. “They [Liberals] completely overpromised right from the beginning,” said Austin, also the party’s spokesperson for Northern Economic Development.

He said the wild promises were made for political gain, and even the LNG industry was hurt by the promises. He’s not suggesting LNG in the north is a nonstarter, and adds that he believes, should an LNG plant eventually be constructed it will very likely be in Kitimat over places like Prince Rupert, but says companies operate on their own timelines and it was never up to the Premier when or if these projects would be built.

He suggests that other promising ventures in new or renewable technology in the province have also been put to the sidelines in favour of chasing LNG.

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Nass buses connect to Terrace TERRACE - With the the provincial government now looking at ways to improve regional transportation methods, it may want to consider what’s already in place in the Nass Valley north of Terrace.

Village governments there each have minibuses of varying passenger capacity making trips to Terrace and back.

For the most part the villages concentrate on taking elders to Terrace to shop for groceries and for appointments.

“Each month, when social assistance cheques arrive, the bus will take elders down in the morning and back in the afternoon,” says Eric Grandison, the communications officer with the Gitlaxt’aamiks (New Aiyansh) Village Government.

“It’s a service provided by the village government, meant for lower income people,” said Grandison of Gitlaxt’aamiks, the largest of the four Nisga’a villages in the Nass Valley.

It’s a similar situation in Gingolx, which is located at the mouth of the Nass River and at nearly 170 kilometres from Terrace is the farthest village from Terrace.

The village has two buses, one of 20 passengers and one of 28, says Gingolx economic development officer Valerie Doolan.

“It’s free for the seniors,” she said of trips made once a month to Terrace. “We don’t have a regular run. It’s based on demand.”

The bus does not stop at villages along the way to Terrace but the village will charter for specific purposes, Doolan added.

One example is that of the Nass Valley’s brass band, the Majagaleehl Nisga’a Band, which has members in each community, she said. “And for parentteacher meetings, the bus will be chartered to take parents to those meetings [at schools in other villages],” Doolan said.

She added that the village would consider an expanded transit service should a sufficient budget be available.

Another Nisga’a village, Laxgalts’ap (Greenville), maintains a busy transportation schedule, says one of its drivers, Mark Watts.

He drives a 29-passenger bus and has been doing the trip from Laxgalts’ap to Terrace for about 10 years.

“This one is four years old and it has 174,000 kilometres on it,” said Watts of the vehicle while parked one day last week in the Skeena Mall parking lot.

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An Open Letter To The People of the Skeena My traditional name is Yahaan, my western name is Donnie Wesley.

I am the hereditary leader of the Gitwilgyoots tribe of the nine Allied Tribes of Lax Kw’alaams. As a Tsimshian hereditary leader, as a father and grandfather and as a commercial fisherman who depends on the health and abundance of wild salmon, I have a responsibility to protect and defend the Skeena River and its salmon. Pacific Northwest LNG, a massive industrial project proposed for the estuary of the Skeena River, represents a grave threat to the health and abundance of Skeena salmon as well as other marine resources.

My decision to defend Lelu Island and Flora Banks was informed by ancestral knowledge that this area is crucial to the health of Skeena salmon. The scientific research conducted by the Lax Kw’alaams fisheries team, the Skeena Fishery Commission, which included the very best independent experts from our finest Universities, confirms Flora Bank, Lelu Island and the estuary of the Skeena River would be placed at severe risk if this project proceeds. The proponent hired oil and gas industry consultants to try and disprove this independent and leading edge science. It would be irresponsible for me, or anyone who treasures wild salmon, to depend on a flawed and dysfunctional process to decide for those who depend on this place what development can or cannot happen on our homelands.

The lower Skeena River has been home to Tsimshian for many thousands of years. Other First Nations hold title to other parts of the Skeena. We now share the Skeena with settler communities and we all embrace common values – we know the health of this river and its salmon defines us and binds us together. All of us have an obligation to pass on a healthy Skeena and a healthy wild salmon resource to our descendants.

The First Nations who would be impacted by this project were not consulted in regard to the proposed site of this project. This is contrary to Canadian law and international commitments to the concept of free, prior and informed consent. There are other issues associated with this project that need to be addressed by all Canadians, including the massive number of new fracked gas wells needed to supply the project, as well as Canada’s ability to meet international standards in regard to climate change. The decision to site this massive project in the worst site possible has inevitably led to conflict and uncertainty. There are also legitimate questions as to the cost of the project, who will pay for it, and who will build it.

We should identify and support development that is more sustainable, and brings greater benefits to all our communities. I am asking that all Skeena First Nations and their leaders, and all people of good will, come together and share this responsibility to defend and protect our home and native land. Together we can find a way to protect salmon, our cultures and our children’s future, as well as collectively decide appropriate places where development could occur.

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Telemetry station damaged at entrance to Porpoise Channel

By Kevin Campbell

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PRINCE RUPERT Prince Rupert RCMP are seeking the public’s help for information relating to damage of property and theft of over $5,000.

A telemetry station located adjacent to Lelu Island at the entrance to Porpoise Channel had two batteries and two solar panels stolen from its station.

The remote data-collecting mechanism’s damage and theft “appears to have occurred on or about Sept. 29, 2015” a release by the RCMP stated in late November.

If residents have any information, they are asked to contact the Prince Rupert RCMP at 250-627-0700 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477.

Items given to Church

By Kevin Campbell

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PORT EDWARD - The District of Port Edward council responded to an early November request from Port Ed’s Church of Christ the King for fundraising items to help revitalize the church through renovation. The District concluded that they would send two gifts for the Loonie Auction that the church is holding.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETINGS Coast Mountains Board of Education School District 82 is holding a series of public consultation meetings to discuss student learning in our Terrace and Kitimat schools. Of particular focus will be the success of our Aboriginal learners.

The Public Consultation Meetings will take place as follows: Wednesday, December 9, 2015 – 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Suwilaawks Community School (Library) - Terrace Tuesday, December 15, 2015 – 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Haisla Community School (Community Room) - Kitamaat Village All members of the public are invited to attend.

A summary of feedback received from the Public Consultation Meetings will be provided to the District Aboriginal Education Committee for their consideration and review for the Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement.

For further information or to provide a written submission prior to the meeting, please contact:

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PRINCE RUPERT - RCMP received a complaint of property damage and theft of over $5,000 when a telemetry station was discovered to be vandalized with two batteries and two solar panels stolen.

Carole Gagnon, Executive Assistant at the Board of Education Office Tel: (250) 638-4401 or 1-855-635-4931, Ext. 4401 Email: carole.gagnon@cmsd.bc.ca

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Small Community Grant In 2014 the BC Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development provided to the District of Kitimat $281,827 to assist the community in providing basic services. Grant amounts are based on a formula that factors in a base amount, population and assessment values. These grants generally apply to municipalities with populations under 19,000.

These funds were spent as follows: • Bear Aware Project ($21,241) to ensure the on-going education and safety of our residents • New Entrance ($40,213) to the Public Safety Building • New Public Library outside steps ($12,000) • Riverlodge Recreation Centre pillar repairs ($44,593) • Cenotaph reconstruction ($13,565) • Maintenance on District walkways ($136,397) to ensure accessibility throughout the community • Imaging equipment for fire department ($13,818) to assist the fire department in their duties related to fire rescue Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing Grant In 2014 the BC Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development provided to the District of Kitimat $71,752 to defray the cost of local police enforcement.

These funds were spent as follows: • Wages related to guards, administration and staffing to ensure manning levels to meet community needs

Small Community Grant In 2015 the BC Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development provided the District of Kitimat with $431,543 to assist the community in providing basic services.

These funds are planned to be spent as follows: • Identification and removal of invasive plants ($10,000) • Radley Park washroom construction ($70,000) • New septic field and lift station at Radley Park ($146,539) • New Traffic Controller ($120,000) to ensure efficient and safe transportation • Maintenance on District roads ($85,004) to ensure accessibility throughout the community Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing Grant In 2015 the BC Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development provided to the District of Kitimat $112,171 to defray the cost of local police enforcement.

These funds are planned to be spent as follows: • Installation of closed circuit video system to facilitate the transportation and housing of prisoners ($110,000) • Wages related to guards, administration and staffing to ensure manning levels to meet community needs ($2,171)

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Raise carbon tax, B.C. advisors recommend on diesel, natural gas and other carbon-based fuels. The government’s advisory team recommends increasing the carbon tax by $10 a tonne each year starting in 2018, with increased rebates for low-income and rural B.C. residents.

Environment Minister Mary Polak released the panel’s recommendations Friday, as the B.C. delegation led by Premier Christy Clark prepares to attend the United Nations climate change meetings in Paris next week.

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VICTORIA - The B.C. government’s climate advisory panel wants to start increasing the province’s carbon tax with a 33 per cent jump in 2018, and says even with higher fuel tax the province won’t meet its current target to reduce greenhouse gases one third by 2020.

The carbon tax has been frozen at $30 a tonne since 2013, a rate that translates to about seven cents a litre on gasoline and similar taxes

of the panel’s recommendations, to cut the provincial sales tax from seven per cent to six and replace the revenues through higher carbon taxes in the years ahead.

“It is one of their recommendations, and so we’ll be looking at it along with the others, but I think at first blush, the numbers probably don’t work,” Polak said.

The panel, appointed in May with industry and environmental representatives, concluded that the 2020 reduction target isn’t going to be met.

It recommends a new target of a

40 per cent reduction by 2030, and says the original target of an 80 per cent cut can still be reached with “aggressive” carbon pricing and expansion of the tax to include industrial emissions.

Polak said she accepts that assessment, and will consult with industry and B.C. residents before setting new policies next spring to meet the new 2030 target.

NDP leader John Horgan said the Clark government has frozen the carbon tax and delayed progress on Metro Vancouver transit with a referendum they expected would

fail.

“Rather than reduce emissions, they’ve gone up,” Horgan said.

“And we’re not even counting liquefied natural gas.”

Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver said the recommendation to resume increases in the carbon tax is “bold,” but the report also shows Clark’s government gave up on the 2020 target that is still in legislation.

“The key thing is that these recommendations are completely incompatible with the government’s LNG plan,” Weaver said.

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THORNHILL - Thornhill Volunteer Fire Department member Claire Lamber and auxiliary member Clinton Ho canvass for donations at the Copperside Foods on behalf of Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Thornhill residents and businesses combined to donate almost $1,500 over the Nov. 20-21 weekend.

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Crest Motor Hotel Dairy Queen Brazier Restaurant Daudet Creek Contracting Ltd. Daybreak Farms (Terrace) Ltd. District of Kitimat Dollar Automotive Don Diego’s Restaurant Dr. T. Nagy Ebony’s Hidden Treasures Ltd. Elan Travel Ella Fit for Her Emporium Builders Supplies Ltd Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline Entrec Crane & Heavy Haul (Western Ltd.) Envision Financial Fiori Design Flying Fish For The Diva In You Fountain Tire Ltd. Four Hands Body Renewal Gemma’s Kitchen Giddings and Company Glacier Concrete Ltd. Gottschling, Gottschling & Stevenson Graydon Security, ICI & Telecom Gypsie Lady Crystals and Things Hamer the Framer Hatch - Lapointe Hirsch Creek Golf & Winter Club Holiday Inn Vancouver Downtown Home Hardware Building Centre Horizon Dental

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Also, a special thank you to Layne Smashnuk and Jim Zhang – Layne, who developed the online Rotary auction program and Jim, who volunteered his time and technical support. The Rotary Club of Kitimat and community, couldn’t have done it without you.

LOOKING FORWARD TO EVERYONE’S SUPPORT AGAIN AT NEXT YEAR’S ONLINE ROTARY AUCTION!

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After power outage, Prince Rupert time warp explained

By Kevin Campbell THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

PRINCE RUPERT - No, it’s not a rip in the spacetime continuum, Rupertites.

You’re also not re-living your own Twilight Zone episode.

Alarm clocks in the morning have been waking people up an hour earlier, or more unfortunately, later than they should.

Digital and analog clocks tied to electrical outlets and not satellites, have been telling the wrong time day after day and it’s thanks to BC Hydro’s use of Prince Rupert’s Gas Plant power generator after a city wide power outage in mid-November, that people have been arriving to work 20 minutes early — or late.

“I shut [my clock off]. Why stress out over that? I just let mine go. I don’t even bother anymore, I got so mad at it,” laughed Rupert resident Mary Lorello last week, adding that she started seeing a change in her times on Tuesday, Nov. 17 – the day following a city-wide power outage in Prince Rupert, Port Edward and the area.

“It kept being late so I just let it go [instead of repeatedly fixing it].”

BC Hydro’s Dave Mosure explained the phenomenon that led to the wonky clocks last week.

“The normal BC Hydro power grid operates at a frequency of 60 Hertz and is very stable due to its vast size.

“When an area is islanded and no longer part of the larger grid, there can be minor variation in the operating Hertz and the system can operate just over or under 60 Hertz, but well within our operating standards,” explained Mosure.

“The variation does not damage electronics and billing meters are unaffected, but it will cause electro-mechanical clocks to run faster or slower as they use the line frequency as their time reference.

“We recognize and apologize for this inconvenience. At the same time we are thankful for the Rupert Gas Plant being able to supply the city of Prince Rupert through the time it has taken to effect repairs to the damaged transmission lines,” Mosure continued.

Work was completed on the two downed transmission lines, including the main 287-kilovolt line by 4 p.m. last Thursday afternoon, ensuring Rupert’s residents could fix their wonky clocks and return them to their reliable time-telling ways from before the outage occurred.

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This is our smelter

Our people are the heart of our modernization A new era in aluminium production is beginning in Kitimat. Smelter modernization will reposition BC Operations as one of the most sustainable and competitive primary metal aluminium producers in the world. The technology will revolutionize the way we work, dramatically reducing total emissions by nearly 50 per cent. Good news for all of us - our employees, their families and our community.

But it’s not just about technical edge - our employees are the real competitive advantage.

This is John’s story As one of our most senior employees, John Leite has been contributing to the success of our BC operations for almost 45 years and isn’t ready to call it a day just yet.

As a systems operator in our Power Operations department, John’s position is a strategic one. He is responsible for managing the day-to-day electrical distribution needs of BC Operations.

John has seen a number of changes throughout the years. Changes from a manual electrical management system involving switches and breakers having to be set outside, to a new one where every aspect of power management can be controlled inside, at a central location. Gone are the days of shutting down an entire potline just to restart a pot. Just one of the many changes a new smelter brings to BC Operations.

What originally attracted John to Rio Tinto was the security of a stable long term job. Now with our new modernized smelter a reality, our employees can continue to have that same confidence for decades to come.

Although many innovations will debut with Kitimat’s smelter start-up, it’s employee know-how and how we work together through decades of aluminium production experience that have positioned BC Operations for success.

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PRINCE RUPERT Above: International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Youth Canada delegate Richard Larsen, second from left, and Whitney Campbell, far right, present a cheque for $500 to Gunther and Nancy Golinia of the Prince Rupert Wildlife Shelter. Proceeds were gathered from the recently held ILWU youth conference in Vancouver and the donation is the shelter’s first of the Christmas season. The youth conference educates the ILWU youth on the importance and fundamental role unions play in today’s workforce. The Wildlife Shelter has helped 750 animals this year, its 26th year operated by the couple.

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Civeo work camp impresses councillor

By Kevin Campbell THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

When Canadians work together we can find a balance between

PORT EDWARD - District of Port Edward Coun. Christine Mackenzie took a tour of a Kitimat Civeo work camp under construction last week, and was thoroughly impressed with camp security.

“There is a gate before you even get in and then when you get in you’ve got to report again – you’ve got to sign in twice ... If you’ve had some drinks [and are visibly intoxicated], then you’re out.

You’re not allowed in – your room’s gone,” she said, adding that the camp was an alcoholfree zone.

responsible resource development and the environment. To date, Canada’s Oil Sands Innovation Alliance (COSIA) has invested more than 1.2 billion dollars developing and sharing 814 technologies and innovations to accelerate environmental improvements and reduce GHG emissions, making COSIA one of the most active innovation hubs in the world.

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TERRACE - Marielle Petitpas from Cook’s Jewellers in Terrace with this year’s Snow Angel offering. Proceeds from each angel sale goes to the Salvation Army, the cost is $25.00. This is the 15th year Cook’s has sponsored the Snow Angel program and the Salvation Army has been the beneficiary each time.

Scam alert

NEW HAZELTON New Hazelton RCMP are warning of a phone scam that has been reported several times in the area.

Victims receive a call from someone claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency.

The caller claims that the local police have a warrant for the victim’s arrest, which will be executed should the victim not submit a payment for an alleged tax debt or alleged fraud.

If you have concerns as to the authenticity of the caller, hang up and phone the CRA at 1 800 267 6999.

If you have been a victim of this scam, you can visit www.antifraudcentre.ca to report it.

On November 18 at 10 pm, police conducted a traffic stop in Old Hazelton.

Open liquor was found in the vehicle and the driver provided a breath sample to a screening device, which resulted in a 3 day roadside prohibition, a liquor act ticket and a vehicle impoundment.

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The WCC LNG project is in the pre-application stage of the BC environmental assessment process and is required to file draft Application Information Requirements (AIR). The draft AIR specifies the studies to be conducted and the information needed for our application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate.

We invite you to learn more about the draft AIR and to provide your comments and feedback on our studies. You are also invited to submit comments to the BC Environmental Assessment Office during a 45-day public comment period that runs from November 23, 2015 - January 6, 2016. Here’s how you can participate:

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Prince Rupert - BC EAO hosted Tuesday, December 8, 2015 | 4 – 8 p.m.

North Coast Convention Centre 240 1st Avenue West, Prince Rupert

Terrace - WCC LNG hosted Wednesday, December 9, 2015 | 5 – 8 p.m.

Terrace Sportsplex 3320 Kalum Street, Terrace

Port Edward Municipal Office 770 Pacific Avenue Port Edward

Prince Rupert Public Library 101 6th Avenue West Prince Rupert

WCC LNG Office 111 101 1st Avenue East Prince Rupert

Port Interpretive Centre 200 215 Cow Bay Road Prince Rupert

Prince Rupert City Hall 424 3rd Avenue West Prince Rupert

Online www.eao.gov.bc.ca

Port Edward - WCC LNG hosted Monday, December 7, 2015 | 5 – 8 p.m.

Community Centre 770 Pacific Avenue, Port Edward

Review the draft AIR

Connect with us: info@wcc-lng.ca | toll free line: 1 855 338 9931 | www.exxonmobil.com/wcclng

About us WCC LNG project is a proposed project to develop and operate a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the eastern shore of Tuck Inlet, within the city limits of Prince Rupert, British Columbia. WCC LNG Project Ltd., is a federal corporation with its current shareholder being WCC LNG Holdings Ltd., which is jointly owned by ExxonMobil Canada Ltd.Ǐ and Imperial Oil Resources Limited.

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Sunday Service at 11:00 am Grace Alone, Faith Alone In Christ Alone

Kitimat Chamber of Commerce Meeting Room Phone 250-632-4924 • www.pacificcornerstone.com

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH CONGREGATION OF LUTHERAN CHURCH CANADA

Pastor Clint Magnus • ph. 250-632-6962 TERRACE KITIMAT 3226 Kalum St. 1474 Nalabila Blvd.

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Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved still missed and very dear.

Missed and loved Mum, Dad, Elaina, Derek, Robert and Nathan

Place of Worship

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 840 Columbia Ave. – Ph. 250-632-6014 Email: kitimatfbc@telus.net Rev. Tim Coleman

Sunday, December 6 Light breakfast at 9:30 am

Bible Connections and Sunday School at 10 am Worship at 11:00 am Isaiah 64:1-9 “The coming Lord”

Christ Church Anglican 1220 Kingfisher Ave. • Ph. 250-632-7812

All are Welcome

Second Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 6 at 1:00 pm

Eucharist with Fr. Ernest Buchanan “I am the Lord’s servant,” said Mary; “may it happen to me as you have said.” Luke 1:38

FIRST UNITED CHURCH 1180 Kingfisher Ave. • Ph. 250-632-7149 Email: kituc@telus.net www.kitimatunitedchurch.ca/index.html

Rev. Dr. Dona Lethbridge

Cookie Walk and Luncheon Dec. 5 from 12 to 2 pm ADVENT TWO White Gift Sunday, Children’s Christmas Pageant

Sunday, December 6 at 11:00 am

The Harvest THE HARVEST MINISTRIES CANADA Ph. 250-632-5501 email: the-harvest@live.ca

Saturday Night Service December 5 at 7pm View live webstreaming of Saturday Service at: www.theharvest.ca/live

Presbyterian Church Lahakas and Nalabila Ph. 250-632-2044 or 250-639-6464

Sunday, December 6 Second Sunday in Advent 10:30 am Morning Worship Service Worship Leader: Chris Knight “We light the candle of peace.”

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Kitimat Pentecostal Fellowship 1340 Kingfisher Ave.

Everyone Welcome!

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Christ the King PARISH

1760 Nalabila Boulevard Ph 250-632-2215 • Father Babji Merugu, SAC www.catholickitimat.ca Sunday, Dec. 6 Saturday, Dec. 5 10:00 am 7:30 pm Celebration Celebration of the Eucharist of the Eucharist Second Sunday of Advent

“Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths: all flesh shall see the salvation of God.” Luke 3:4,6

Opening of the Jubilee of Mercy

Tuesday, December 8 Mass at 7 pm “Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception” Following mass recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet. All are Welcome!

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Kitimat Pentecostal Fellowship Pastor Mickeal Hoffman 1340 Kingfisher Avenue, Kitimat Church Ph. 250-632-5623 www.kitimatpentecostalfellowship.com

Sunday, December 6 at 10:30 am Morning Worship Service and Children’s Church Wednesday Evenings at 7:30 pm - Bible Studies ALL ARE WELCOME

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In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Sidney Joseph Bennett July 1963 – December 1995

Your presence we miss, Your memory we treasure, Loving you always, Forgetting you never.

Dearer still as the years depart, He lives forever in our hearts.

Love always, Mom & Dad, Amanda (grandson Peter), Rea, (granddaughter Deanna), Alanna (granddaughter Sydney), Randi; Robert, James, Kelsey, Joe & Joshua; Glenn, Frances, Jessica, Nichole, & Renee; WEB, Sharon, Rocky, & CJ

In Loving Memory of Our Daughter

Linda Geraldine Le Franc March 18, 1962 December 9, 1998

~~~~ Our hearts are filled with memories, we cherish them with care, the way you had to leave us, will always be unfair.

One thing we have to tell you of which there is no doubt, you are wonderful to remember but so hard to live without.

May the winds of love blow softly and whisper so you can hear, we will always love and miss you and wish that you were here.

This day is remembered and quiety kept No words are needed, we will never forget.

Sadly missed and always remembered, by your family and friends Career Opportunities

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We’re looking for experienced, results-focused and energetic researchers to help plan an HR strategy for the Gitxsan region and host events to be held in Kispiox, Sike-dak, Gitanmaax, Gitsegukla and Kitwanga.

Requirements: t Experience in planning major community events t Knowledge and understanding of Gitxsan traditions and systems t Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and own vehicle t Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

Chief Executive Officer Northern Savings is strengthening its ability to focus on our members and the long term future of the Credit Union. We are seeking a Chief Executive Officer who can inspire our staff and can engage our customerowners and our communities to identify our credit union as their primary financial institution. The CEO will provide vision and leadership to Northern Savings while remaining accountable to our members, staff, and communities.

Hazelton Office: 1650 Omineca Street, Hazelton, BC. V0J 1Y0 The employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia

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The Lead Researcher will plan an HR strategy to meet local labour market demand and create a robust, predictable hiring system. We need a dynamic, decisive, energetic leader to recruit and manage staff, identify key stakeholders to participate in a steering committee; host sessions; ensure project objectives are met; oversee outreach to job seekers and capture of relevant information to a database; lead the development of an HR strategy to meet local labour opportunities.

Qualifications: t 5 yrs experience or combination of education and experience in project coordination and research t Knowledge and understanding of Gitxsan traditions and systems t Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.- and own vehicle t Facilitation skills and a general understanding of finance Compensation: Commiserate with experience.This is a consistent part-time position over a 40 week period.

Submit cover letter and resume with two references to: Laurie Paulin: HR Coordinator Gitxsan Development Corporation Office: 1.250.842.6780 Fax: 1.250.842.6709 laurie@gitxsanbusiness.com Hazelton Office: 1650 Omineca Street, Hazelton, BC. V0J 1Y0 The employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia

POWELL RIVER & Region Transition House Society has a job posting for a Stopping the Violence Counselor, closing on Dec. 30, 2015.

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-BOB -PWFT Her Job With Gitxsan!

Lana works for Gitxsan Safety Services as a Traffic Control Person and loves it! There is locally based work available for TCP’s and Pilot Car Drivers escorting shipments overnight Smithers to Beaverley and home.

If you have valid, clean Class 5 Drivers License and can work 12 hour shifts 60-80 hrs every 2 weeks, apply ASAP!

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Adopt a Shelter Cat! The BC SPCA cares for thousands of orphaned and abandoned cats each year.

If you can give a homeless cat a second chance at happiness, please visit your local shelter today. www.spca.bc.ca Rio Tinto – BC Operations is the aluminium product group of Rio Tinto, headquartered in Montreal, Canada. The company’s BC operation is based in Kitimat, British Columbia and is one of the largest industrial complexes in the province. Rio Tinto is seeking to fill the following role at its Kitimat smelter with a successful candidate who will reside in the Kitimat/Terrace area.

Millwright – Permanent

Rio Tinto is seeking a qualified tradesperson to fill the role of millwright.

This role entails all aspects of the millwright trade in an industrial setting. The role is subject to the full benefits of being a Rio Tinto unionized employee. Rio Tinto is looking for a candidate who has: • Millwright - Interprovincial Trades Qualification; and • Industrial work experience • Strong troubleshooting skills • Commitment to working safely Rio Tinto offers an attractive benefit package and relocation assistance for the successful candidate.

The hourly wage rate for millwright is $46.32. Rio Tinto Alcan offers vacation entitlement and leave in accordance with its collective labour agreement and eligibility for coverage under the Medical Service Plan of BC (the company will pay 100% of the premium cost while employed). Employees are represented by UNIFOR Local 2301.

DEADLINE DATE: December 18, 2015

Laurie Paulin: HR Coordinator Gitxsan Development Corporation Office: 1.250.842.6780 Fax: 1.250.842.6709 laurie@gitxsanbusiness.com

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Compensation: Commiserate with experience.This is a consistent part-time position over a 40 week period.

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To apply your skills and experience with a global leader in aluminium production, send your resume to bcops.communications@riotinto.com.

Resumes should be in MS-Word or Adobe PDF format and must include the following documents: • A copy of your red seal inter-provincial trades certification; • A copy of your high school transcript showing Grade 11/12 marks attained; • A copy of your current driver’s license.

Resumes must be received no later than December 22, 2015.

Rio Tinto would like to thank all applicants, however only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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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

FOR Sale: Yard Machines snow blower, electric start, excellent condition. $200 Proform Model 625 treadmill, power incline $150 Upright piano with storage bench. $400 Phone: 250-638-8096

BUYER & COLLECTOR is now buying entire/part Estates, Collections. Old, unusual and rare items, etc. Call 778-634-3413 ask for Bob or Jenny or leave message

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Help Wanted AT SEA FISHERIES OBSERVERS Archipelago Marine Research Ltd. is seeking hard working people to work onboard commercial fishing vessels as DFO certified at sea Fisheries Observers. Job duties include documenting catch size and composition, biological sampling, verifying tow locations, and writing detailed trip reports. Successful applicants must complete a threeweek training program to obtain DFO at sea Observer certification. Training is scheduled to begin Jan 4, 2016. To apply, visit us at www.archipelago.ca for a job description and application form. Deadline: Dec. 21, 2015.

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Building Supplies Roofer startup package includes: Ladder lift, ext. ladder, compressor,nailer hoses, safety harnesses, jacks. $4000.

Ph. 250-635-4244

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Tasty pasture raised in New Hazelton, chemical free, high omega3s whole or half cut, wrapped and frozen. Well priced!

Delivery possible Call: 1-250-842-6031

Firewood/Fuel FIREWOOD ~ Logging Truck Loads or by the cord. Pine or mixed. Call: 250-635-8121

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KITIMAT BOXES, BOXES, BOXES You need them .... we have them. Buy one bundle of 10 for $5.00 and we will give you a bundle for free.

Come down to the Kitimat Northern Sentinel office at 626 Enterprise Avenue 9:00am - 4:30pm **Most boxes are @ 1 cu.ft.

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Contractors More Decor Renovations

We do Interior/Exterior renovations, flooring, painting, bathrooms & kitchens, etc.

Please contact Rob Vallee under 778-634-3640

2016 RIO TINTO SUMMER STUDENT PROGRAM An information session for post-secondary students will be held at Kitimat Valley Institute on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Applications for summer student employment will be available for pickup at the end of the session.

Human Resource representatives will be available for the following: t 0VUMJOJOH UIF TVNNFS TUVEFOU BQQMJDBUJPO QSPDFTT t "OTXFSJOH RVFTUJPOT The program is open to post-secondary students who are residents of Kitimat, Kitamaat Village and Terrace, BC or students who have graduated from secondary schools in either Kitimat or Terrace, BC. A limited number of applications will also be available at the following locations after December 22:

The summer student application package will also be available for download at www.alcaninbc.com.

Completed applications must be received by the Human Resources Department no later than 4:00 PM on Monday, February 29, 2016.

Late applications will not be considered.

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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Rio Tinto Kitimat Modernization Office Upper City Center Mall, Kitimat Monday to Friday between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

CARE AIDE: Immediate start for caring, compassionate and kind care aide in Terrace. Program or experience with BCCA#; own vehicle and DLic required. ABI exp an asset.

On-call, casual position with possible part-full-time hours.

Comp. wage, benefits and flexible scheduling. (Nursing students welcome to apply.)Send resume to caringpeoplework@bayshore.ca or fax 1-250-717-7538.

Bayshore Home Health is hiring for care aide/LPN position in Terrace. Casual position with part/full-time hours available. Immediate start for the caring, kind and compassionate candidate.

Own vehicle and driver’s license req. ABI experience an asset.

Competitive Wages, BeneďŹ ts & Flexibility.

(Nursing Students Encouraged To Apply) Send resume caringpeoplework@ bayshore.ca or fax: 1-250-717-7538

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Career Opportunities

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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:

GRAPHIC COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Communications, the Graphic Communications Coordinator is responsible for designing, creating and coordinating dynamic print, online, video and interactive content and experiences that engage specific audiences of the Prince Rupert Port Authority and inspires them to acquire and retain accurate knowledge about the Port’s values and activities.

Working collaboratively with members of the Communications and Trade Development teams, the Graphic Communications Coordinator will develop-or liaise with contractors to develop-assets supporting messaging campaigns and ad hoc internal and external initiatives.

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For Prince Rupert Routes Email: circulation@thenorthernview.com what route you are interested in with your name, address & phone number

Graham Ave and Van Arsdol Ave 8th Ave W, 9th Ave W and Fulton Street 8th Ave W, 9th Ave W and McBride Street Comox Ave and Hays Vale Drive

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The Port offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits 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 confidence by December 8, 2015, to:

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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TO lease, a high profile 1450 sq ft commercial unit in the heart of Terrace’s retail Node on Lakelse Ave. The property features two pads. One is occupied by KFC/Taco Bell drive thru and the other by easyfinancial, Subway and one vacancy. There is excellent access and egress via both Lakelse Ave and Lazelle Ave. The complex has ample parking and is situated directly across from the largest retail complex in the North, Skeena Mall. Please email xausaft@gmail.com or call 604 418 7447 for more information.

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Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing with respect to Zoning Amendment Bylaw 3377, 2015 will be held on Monday, December 7, 2015, commencing at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, Second Floor of City Hall, 424 West 3rd Avenue, Prince Rupert, B.C. Purpose:

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3377, 2015 will introduce a new commercial zone and accordingly amend the Downtown Development Permit Area Design Guidelines.

Affected Lands: Lot 3 District Lot 251 Range 5 Coast District Plan 10313 PID No. 005-372-895 Schedule “A” as depicted below:

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Newly renovated bathroom, new floors through out. New electric panel, ducting, plumbing, insulation, bonus room within attached garage. Some Doors and Windows replaced.

New Roof, W/D and F/S. Snow blower and lawn mower included. ASKING $239,000 780-983-0509 Serious Inquiries Only DUPLEX FOR SALE across from Uplands School on “The Bench” Semi-detached, 2 storey, with crawl space.

Also a great rental property.

Unit 1 (east side) 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1560 sq ft of liveable area, patio doors and deck, new flooring, new paint, attached single garage, covered entry Currently Rented.

Unit 2 (west side) 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1259 sq ft of liveable area plus balcony off master bdrm with mountain view, walk in closet, patio doors and deck, new flooring, new paint, attached single garage, covered entry. Currently not rented & ready to move in.

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Appliances included. $ 295,000. each side

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Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at the Meeting Center, 3226 Bowser Street, New Hazelton, BC commencing at 7:00 pm to receive representation from all persons who deem their interests to be affected by the proposed zoning amendment bylaw: Kitimat-Stikine South Hazelton Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 667, 2015 In general terms, the purpose of the proposed bylaw is to amend the Regional District’s South Hazelton Zoning Bylaw No. 326 by rezoning property located at 1550 Aldous Street described as Lot 19, District Lot 699, Cassiar District Plan 1250 Except the East 200 Feet, from the Ru2 (Hobby Farm Zone) to the RMH (Mobile Home Park Zone). There is an existing Mobile Home Park on the property containing 12 pads. The Park predates the South Hazelton Zoning Bylaw and is deemed to be non-conforming. Successful rezoning would allow the potential to replace mobile homes and occupy vacant pads in accordance with the RMH Zone requirements.

The Public Hearing on Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 667, 2015, is to be held by Directors Linda Pierre, Gail Lowry, and Alice Maitland as delegates of the Regional District Board. A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation and a copy of the proposed Bylaw may be inspected at the offices of the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, 300-4545 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, BC between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays.

Phone: (250) 615-6100 1-800-663-3208

A copy of the Bylaw and relevant background documentation may be inspected at the City of Prince Rupert City Hall during regular office hours (9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) from Monday through Friday from November 24, 2015 until December 7, 2015.

At the Public Hearing all persons who deem themselves affected by the proposed Bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw. If you cannot attend the Public Hearing, all written submissions (mailed, or electronic) must be received by Corporate Administrator by no later than 12:00 Noon on December 7, 2015. Please mail to City of Prince Rupert, 424 3rd Avenue West Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 1L7 or email to rory.mandryk@princerupert.ca If you have any questions please contact Mr. Rory Mandryk, Corporate Administrator at (250) 627 0963

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AVAILABLE NOW. Executive House. Furnished 4 bed/ 2 full baths. $2500/mo. Absolutely NP/NS. 1 yr lease. 250-6387747, leave message.

FURNISHED and Unfurnished homes for rent in Kitimat. Reasonable rates & month2month leases. Call Stan on 780 974 3945 or email at marps68@hotmail.com Furnished home 2 kitchens, 4 bdrm,1 office, 3 bath, housekeeping & snow removal incl. $2500/mo. Ph:250-615-9883

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Submissions are published on a space available basis. Our deadline is Monday 3 p.m. each week.

TERRACE DEC. 4-5 – Friends of the Library Used Book Sale – A Christmas gift you can open again and again will be held Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 10 to 4 p.m. in conjunction with the Terrace Art Gallery Christmas Arts and Crafts sale. Great bargains – door prizes. All proceeds from book sale go to the Terrace Public Library.

DEC. 5 – Terrace Chapter of Council of Canadians meets from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at UNBC room 103. For questions or more details, contact Bruce at 250-641-0732 or bbidgood@telus.net.

DEC. 5 – Kitsumkalum’s annual Christmas Craft and Gift Fair is on from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Kitsumkalum Hall. Vendors: deadline to register is Nov. 27 at noon. Forms can be downloaded at www. kitsumkalum.bc.ca/community.html, emailed or picked up at Kitsumkalum Tempo. For more, cal Crystal at 250-6350017 or Christina at kitsumkalumeventscommittee@gmail.com.

DEC. 5 – Knox United Church Invites you to our Annual Christmas Tea & Bazaar from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Tea, bake sale, gift baskets and candy.

DEC. 6 - Elmsley Watershed site visit. Meet at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO) offices at 5220 Keith Ave. at 10 a.m. The committee for the Kalum Land & Resource Management Plan (LRMP) will be conducting a site visit of the Elmsley watershed with Skeena Sawmills.

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targets are met. Members of the public are invited. Suitable outdoor clothing is recommended. Phone Robert Hart at 635-0040 for more information.

DEC. 6 – Community Christmas Carol Sing is at 7 p.m. at Terrace Pentecostal Assembly (3511 Eby Street). Free but cash donations are welcome to support our local Salvation Army Kettle Drive. Goodie bags for kids 10 and under.

DEC. 7 – Terrace Sponsors Syrian Refugee Families group meets at 7 p.m. at Skeena Diversity Centre.

DEC. 8 – Terrace Hospice Society hosts its annual Celebrate a Life Ceremony, an evening of remembrance, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Elks Hall. A non-denominational candlelight ceremony honouring loved ones who we have lost.

Open to everyone. Free.

ONGOING NORTHERN BRAIN injury Support Group meets at 4:40 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of the month in the boardroom at the Terrace and District Community Services Society (3219 Eby St.). For more details, call Tanya 250-6414673.

THE ALZHEIMER Society of BC offers a Family Caregiver Support Group in Terrace, a free monthly group providing education, information, sharing common experiences, practical tips, strategies and emotional support, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the last Tuesday of the month at Terraceview Lodge). To register, call Lana To register, call Leanne 1-866-564-7533.

TERRACE TOASTMASTERS meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in Room #404 of

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the Terrace Pentecostal Assembly with meetings beginning at 7 p.m. If you’d like to build selfconfidence and improve your leadership and communication skills in a fun and interactive setting with like-minded individuals, consider joining Toastmasters for the 2014-2015 season. For more information, please call Ralph at 250-638-1905, Janine at 250-615-8187 or find us online at www.terracetoastmasters.com.

THE TERRACE atv and Side-by-Side Society meets at 7:30 p.m. on the last Thursday of the month at the college in the trades building.

For more details, contact terraceatvsidebyside@ hotmail.com, or on the Facebook page.

DIABETES EDUCATION Classes run Tuesdays 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Park Avenue Medical Clinic, second floor. 19+. Free. Group classes for people living with diabetes. For more details, contact Alanna at 250-615-5533 or Alanna.Andrews@northernhealth.ca.

KITIMAT DEC. 5 - Community Fun Run starts at 9:30 a.m. from Riverlodge.

Distances are one, three or five kilometres. Join us for a jog or walk, everyone welcome to this free event. Bring the whole family and your neighbours. Dogs are welcome (with baggie).

Refreshments after.

DEC. 5 - Write to Santa. We supply to paper, envelopes, crayons and markers! 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Do not forget your warm mittens and hats! Together we will drop off our letters at the local post office. (Two minute walk from the library.)

To register for this free event please come in or call the library at 250632-8985. This event is

for children of all ages.

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PRAYER CANADA meets each Tuesday noon to 1 p.m. For location and further information please call 250632-4554. Or e-mail lesleykitimat@hotmail. com.

DO YOU or someone you know have bladder cancer? You’re not alone. It’s the 5th most common cancer in Canada. Bladder Cancer Canada is here to help or just to talk. Call Glen Sevigny at 250-6323486. Or emailglensevigny@gmail.com.

HOSPICE: DO you have a couple of hours a month to make phone calls, plant flowers, share memories, play cards, etc.? Hospice can provide excellent training. Call 250-632-2278.

BRANCH 250 of the Kitimat Ladies Auxiliary holds meetings the second Thursday of the month. For more, call Nancy 250-632-4051 or Lyn 250-632-2351.

CONSIDER JOINING the Friends of the Public Library. To do so contact Luce Gauthier at lucegauthier10@gmail. com or Virginia Charron @ vcharron@kitimatpubliclibrary.org or call 250-632-8985.

KITIMAT QUILTERS Guild: If you are interested in joining the Kitimat Quilters Guild please contact Aileen Ponter at 250-632-6225 or Janet Malnis at 250632-7387 for further information.

EVERY THURSDAY, the Kitimat Pottery Guild meets in the Riverlodge arts wing, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Interested in playing with clay? All experience levels welcome. For more information call Anne at 250-632-3318.

THE KITIMAT Public Library offers the

highly engaging Mother Goose StoryTime for pre-schoolers Mondays from 10:30 -11:15 a.m.

Please register for this free program.

HEALTHY BABIES drop-in is held every Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Kitimat Child Development Centre. They welcome families throughout pregnancy and up to one year (older siblings welcome). Come meet other parents and infants over light refreshments with support from the CDC staff and a Public Health Nurse. For more information call 250632-3144.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT Centre FunSpot drop-in for children aged birth to 5 years with caregivers. Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays 10 am- 12 pm.

Fridays are now a combined drop-in/multicultural playgroup. All are welcome to attend. Contact 250-632-3144 for more information.

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PRINCE RUPERT Seniors Centre Bingo Fridays 1- 3 pm. Everyone 19 years + welcome.

THE PRINCE Rupert Breast Cancer Support Group invites any woman living with cancer to attend our monthly luncheons every 3rd Saturday each month at noon at the Crest Hotel.

CORNERSTONE MB Church: Coffee mornings 10 a.m. - noon on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Sunday celebration weekly at 10:30 a.m. Mid-week meeting all are welcome!

AL-ANON MEETINGS: First Presbyterian Church, 233 4th Ave. E in basement. Tues. 8 pm. All welcome. Call 250-627-4899.

FRENCH COFFEE Club: every first and third Wednesday of the month, join AFFNO and friends for French conversation (or just come

and listen!) and coffee 3-4:30 p.m. in the new Hecate Strait building (120 First Ave. East, same building as Cargo Kitchen). For more, call 250-627-1313.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Drug Problem? We Can Help Mondays 8 - 9 pm, 223 4th Ave East, Presbyterian Church (side door).

MUSICIANS AND singers: The Prince Rupert Community Band and Choir always welcome new members Band meets Mondays 7:30 – 9 and starting this year there will be a preband session each Monday from 6:45 – 7:15 for new members and those who want a little more instruction. The Rotary Choir meets on Wednesdays from 7:30 – 9:30.

Both meet at the Peter Witherly Community Music Studio at CHSS. Call Peter Witherly at 250-624-9634 or email peterw@citywest.ca for more details.

KITIMAT FIBRE Arts Guild: Interested in knitting, spinning, weaving, or any other fibre? For more information phone Maureen 250-632-5444.

PRINCE RUPERT DEC. 5 – The Winterfest Craft Fair, 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Jim Ciccone Civic Centre – Auditorium.

There will be crafters and home-based businesses for gift selection.

DEC. 5 – Anglican Church Fall Tea and Bazaar, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

DEC. 6 – Community Choir and Band perform at 3 pm at First United Church. Admission by donation.

ONGOING THE PRINCE Rupert Genealogy Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the library. Call Josie at

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Prince Rupert peewees earn comeback victory at home

By WILLIAM GYE THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

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PRINCE RUPERT - Seawolf Braeden Anderson tries to sneak the puck past Smithers goalie Jackson Powers at the recent peewee tournament in Prince Rupert.

PRINCE RUPERT - The Prince Rupert peewee rep hockey team was in action over the weekend at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre.

After dropping Saturday night’s game 4-1 to Smithers, the Seawolves looked to bounce back Sunday morning in the rematch and they would eventually emerge victorious in game two, taking it 4-3.

The first frame started out the way the Seawolves wanted, as they were able to gain the zone often. Nolan Stava created some early chances, and much of the play was in Smithers’ end.

Ivan Handrard of Smithers went against the run of play and scored a very nifty backhand goal, top corner to put Smithers in front 1-0.

But the Seawolves did not give up at all and pressed for the equalizer. Penalties were common and after a penalty to Jonathan Pirillo of Prince Rupert,

Handrard hit the post.

Aiden Watkinson was a force for the Seawolves all morning, going hard to the net, and drawing a penalty.

Braeden Anderson continued the smart play, putting the puck on goal with traffic. Rupert captain Ben Northcott took the puck from his own blue line and was able to get in on goal and scored far side, low on the Smithers goaltender. More Rupert penalties followed and the period ended 1-1.

The second period started with Rupert short-handed. Rupert goalie Jacob Gordon played well, and helped the Seawolves kill the penalty.

A give-away up the middle hurt the Seawolves as Handrard capitalized on a wrist shot from the slot making it 2-1 Smithers.

Prince Rupert’s Arlen Deschamp then pounced and scored to tie the game up 2-2.

Momentum shifted and Stava went end to end and buried, making it 3-2 for Prince Rupert at the end of two frames.

Centennial boys win provincial gold

By Jackie Lieuwen THE NORTHERN CONNECTOR

TERRACE - Shouts of victory erupted and stands emptied as fans crowded the court to celebrate with the senior boys volleyball team from Centennial Christian School after they won gold at provincials in Abbotsford on Saturday, Nov. 28.

“It was awesome!” said coach Jesiah Bartley. “The guys played unbelievable.”

The three-day provincial A tournament saw Centennial in finals with Abbotsford Christian School, the host team who had beat them in finals last year. Going in, Bartley said Centennial boys were a bit nervous, but also excited, focused and ready to play.

They started out the first set strong, and Bartley said he could see their faces change as they realized they had a good shot at the win.

After winning the first, they came out flat in the second and lost, which deflated them a bit, Bartley said.

But the mental toughness the team has been developing came through, and they were “able to pull through that loss and come back and win the next two [sets] to win the game.”

Those at the game, or watching the live stream from home, all comment on the incredible crowd support Centennial had, despite facing the home team. Bartley said nearly all the other teams at provincials were cheering for them, with many new friends from the weekend, and it really boosted their energy in the game.

“It felt like a home gym for us,” he said.

Centennial libero Lindsay Ewald said their confidence was down at

times, but then other teams “kicked in and droned out the Abbotsford home fans.”

“This really boosted my energy, confidence, and, in my opinion, led us to play even better,” she said. “I think that the fans were a huge part of our victory.”

Centennial team captain Evan Veldman won the tournament MVP for his skill and leadership.

“He was playing unbelievable. He was hitting the ball harder than I have ever seen him hit,” said Bartley, adding that as setter, he was also making very smart, very good plays.

Several times after Veldman made a kill or a serve, the stands erupted in MVP chants. “It was pretty cool to see the other players and the fans recognize the amount of skill that he brought to the floor,” Bartley commented.

The first team all-star went to Lucas Mantel, Centennial’s left-handed hitter on the right side who is an allaround strong player, Bartley said.

“He was just solid all tournament… he can make plays out of whatever… he’ll pass, he’ll set, he’ll hit, he’ll just make smart plays and he’s always got a lot of energy... His blocking as well, it was just huge for us.”

Bartley said having three lefthanded players spiking from the right side gave Centennial an added edge.

“That was a huge weapon for us, we had strong attacks from both sides of the floor,” he said.

Middle players Liam Clunas and Markus Behnke also made a huge difference for the team, blocking players a lot bigger than them and bringing an energy which Bartley says really lifted

the team.

Libero Lindsay Ewald was the only girl in the entire tournament, playing with the senior boys because there was no senior girls team at Centennial.

“She was by far the best passer in the whole tournament,” Bartley said, adding that she really helped the team by giving them that foundation to launch consistent strong attacks.

“All of the players performed really well,” said Bartley.

Centennial played five round robin games to start off the tournament, winning the first four in two sets against teams from Fernie, Duncan, Bernaby and Kelowna.

They lost their last round robin game in two sets to Abbotsford, and Bartley says it was partly because the team went in quite nervous.

But the loss served to “put a fire in them to really come out strong in the finals,” Bartley said.

Centennial faced Vernon in the quarter final, losing their first set 1925 but coming back to win three straight sets 25-19, 28-26, and 25-23.

The semi final pit Centennial against Credo from Langley, where they battled through some very intense and sets, winning the first set 3129, and losing the second 25-27. They won the third set 25-12, and the fourth 25-21.

Centennial has progressively improved at provincials for the last four years, ranking 5th, 3rd, 2nd and now 1st.

“We as coaches have pushed our kids to play volleyball at a high level but play with humility,” Bartley said.

“I was so proud to see these kids do exactly that.”

The athletes worked hard and chances were created at both ends of the ice. Stava fed Deschamp and he scored making it 4-2.

James Shorter of Smithers took advantage of a giveaway at the Rupert blue line, and went in on a breakaway, finishing with a nice forehand-backhand deke from to close the gap 4-3.

Gordon stopped the remainder of the shots that came Rupert’s way. The game ended in a 4-3 win for the Seawolves.

“Our game is about speed and puck movement. We took it to them in the first, we had a few breakdowns in the first part of the second, but we came back.

“To a man I think we outplayed them and took advantages of the chances we got. [There was] a lot of character displayed today, I think that’s one of the keys to our victory,” said coach Bruce Watkinson.

The peewees’ next action comes in the form of road play as they head to Kitimat for two games on Jan. 9 and 10.

Developing gymnasts…

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KITIMAT - The Kitimat Dynamics Gymnastics Club has had a great start to the year, as their new coach Bill Tyrwhitt and long time coach Angela Pitzel teach the team new skills at an amazing pace. They showed the progression of talented gymnasts at the Aluminum City Telethon in October. This month some of the Kitimat gymnasts will be trying out for the BC Winter Games in Penticton in February. Then most of the KDGC competitive team head to North Vancouver for the first competition of the year. On December 6, gymnasts will put on their Annual Christmas Display at 2:30pm at Riverlodge.

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Kingfisher townhouse plan

By Cameron Orr

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KITIMAT - Residents on Margetts Street are unlikely to be terribly happy about the return of a townhouse development proposal for the area of Kingfisher behind the north end of the street.

In 2014 an application to develop that land in to a complex of over 50 units failed to garner Kitimat Council support for the rezoning, after a number of complaints from neighbourhood residents concerned about the impact of traffic and privacy of their own homes.

However this new proposal, from the same developer McFadden Management, now meets the town’s existing zoning for the property.

This application is for 40 units.

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The complex will include five buildings, three expected to front Kingfisher on the road leading to the golf course.

Staff note to council that since existing zoning allows the 40 units they have limited ability to withhold a development permit.

Conditional on the development will be for the developer to bring the north part of Kingfisher Avenue up to municipal standards.

Council will likely meet for a decision on the permit on December 14.

Policy states residents must have 10 days notice before council makes a decision.

The decision so far is to receive the application, send it to the Advisory Planning Commission, and to issue public notice for the proposal.

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