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Region reeling from school shooting threats
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By Brittany Gervais
Multiple shooting threats reported by Terrace and Kitimat schools “I myself have two kids who attend that have left students, parents and teachers on edge. Concerning messages were reported on four days between May school and I remain confident in their safety.” 7 to May 13 by both Skeena Middle School and Mount Elizabeth Middle Secondary School. - RCMP Stf. Sgt. Michael Robinson Officials were alerted to the initial incident at Skeena Middle School on May 7, when a shooting threat was written on the boys’ washroom mirror. This prompted the school and CMSD to contact officials were told of another threatening message sent on a social the RCMP and Safer Schools Together (SST) — the school district’s media app in connection to Skeena Middle School. provincial student safety experts. Then on May 10, school district While this threat was also classified low-risk, RCMP members were
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nevertheless posted at Skeena Middle School on May 8, 9 and 10. Then on Sunday, May 12, a concerning message was posted to the Terrace Buy & Sell Facebook page at 3 p.m. from both the Kitimat and Terrace communities. The next day, Monday, May 13, Mount Elizabeth Middle Secondary School reported a Facebook message regarding a shooting threat. Kitimat RCMP say they have found the person responsible for this remark, and police have determined there was no danger to the public. Continued on A2
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No evidence to link the threats together Continued from A1 The threatening message written on Sunday was allegedly posted by a former MEMSS student, the district says. No other individuals have been identified in connection with the other separate remarks. As the threats emerged Coast Mountains School District superintendent Katherine McIntosh issued multiple statements on CMSD’s website about the threats at MEMSS as well as Skeena Middle School in Terrace throughout the week, most recently on May 13. “School district officials were immediately informed of this new message, who in turn contacted the RCMP and Safer Schools Together to investigate. Persons of interest are currently being questioned by the RCMP and school district staff,” wrote McIntosh in the latest update. The school district will be conducting
its own investigation into these incidents and has activated its multi-disciplinary Violence Threat Risk Assessment (VTRA) process involving the RCMP and other community partners “This matter continues to be investigated by the RCMP and the school district. Any and all leads are being investigated. The school district takes its own measures and will be conducting its own investigation into these incidents.” Officers have established a visible presence at both Skeena Middle School and Mount Elizabeth Secondary, though all threats made in the last week were deemed to be lowrisk. McIntosh says school staff and parents were kept informed throughout the week and counsellors were available on May 10 for students. CMSD is also arranging school staff
sessions and parent information evening sessions facilitated by the RCMP and SST. The Teachers Federation of BC’s branch in Terrace also held a meeting on May 13 with teachers to talk about their own health and wellness when dealing with potential threats. ”The school district takes every precaution to ensure the safety of its all students and staff. The safety and well-being of all our students and staff is paramount and events of this nature are taken very seriously,” McIntosh says. Investigation continues Terrace RCMP released a statement on May 13 about their presence at Skeena Middle School and ongoing investigation. Although they cannot release details, the first remark made on May 7 was “very general in nature and deemed to be low-risk
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based on the information at the time.” “Be assured, Terrace RCMP takes the safety of students very seriously,” says Stf. Sgt. Michael Robinson in a press release. “I myself have two kids who attend that school and I remain confident in their safety.” He adds social media has played a role in perpetuating the problem when the threatening remarks are reposted or modified slightly. “As adults, we need to talk to our children about what they are saying and posting online. Every time someone reposts or alters and posts something related to the remarks, it distracts police from being able to investigate the initial complaint which created this situation,” he wrote. The Terrace RCMP continues to investigate and work with Skeena Middle School. No connection has been made between the threats reported by the Terrace school and those reported by MEMSS.
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Northwest power outage affects 10K By Natalia Balcerzak
Power was out in the Northwest for approximately an hour on May 11 due to transmission circuit failure, according to BC Hydro. At 4:19 p.m., the outage affected 10,223 customers in the
Terrace area. It was restored at 5:16 p.m. On Twitter, BC Hydro said their crews were “responding to large outages” across northwest B.C., including Prince Rupert, Houston, Smithers and Telkwa. It’s estimated that nearly
40,000 customers were without power in the region. There is speculation online that the power outage was connected to the Fraser Lake wildfire, but BC Hydro would not confirm this before press time.
Packed pool of candidates for Kitselas First Nation elections Voters head to the polls June 12 to elect chief councillor and six-member council By Brittany Gervais
Kitselas First Nation voters go to the polls June 12 to elect a chief councillor and six council members. Thirty-five people were nominated to run this year, with cur-
rent chief councillor Joe Bevan not seeking reelection after serving three terms. Those nominated can run for both the chief councillor and council member positions. Eight nominees are now vying for the chief councillor’s seat, including Glenn Bennett, William Paul Sr. Bolton, Marlene George, Judy Gerow, Harold Lloyd Sr. McDames, current councillor Jodie McKay, Debbie Moore and Lynn Wright-Parker. Five current council-
lors are running again — Judy Gerow, Cyril (CJ) Bennett-Nabess, Roxanne Ridler, Gerald Seymour and Clarisa Spencer. Councillor Sue Bevan will not be seeking re-election. They’ll face 22 challengers, including Wilfred Jr. Bennett, Wilfred P. Sr. Bennett, Edison Bolton, William Paul Bolton, Cheryl Campbell, Dawn Derrick (Wale), Marlene Anne George, Ian Chad Gerow, Shirley Gray, Joan Mason, Harold Lloyd Jr. McDames, Harold Lloyd Sr. McDames, Jodie
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McKay (also running for chief councillor), Aaron McMillan, Elias McMillan, Debbie Moore, Rick Moore, Arlene Spalding, Freda Wright, Victor Wright, Lynn Wright-Parker (also running for chief councillor), and Bonnie Young-Mercer. Kitselas chief and council are elected every two years under Indian Act regulations. The Indian Act also indicates a First Nation can have one councillor for every 100 members, so with approximately 650 members, the council consists of six people. The election cycle began with a May 1 nomination date at the Kitselas main administrative building on Gitaus Road, east of Terrace on Hwy 16. Those nominated had until May 7 to withdraw, explained electoral officer Graeme Drew, who will oversee the vote. Eligible voters are able to cast their ballot either by mail-in ballot or in-person on June 12 at the Kitselas main administrative building (2225 Gitaus Road).
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Last of pool funds tapped The City of Terrace now has access to the last portion of funding — $1.23 million — to finish upgrades to the Terrace and District Aquatic Centre. In 2017, the city passed a bylaw approving the borrowing of up to $4 million for the renewal project. The city accessed the first portion of that amount in fall 2018, a total of $2.5 million from the Municipal Finance Authority.
Construction bids awarded Bear Creek Contracting Ltd. was awarded the bid for the 4700 Soucie Ave. reconstruction project for the price of $729,000 over Progressive Ventures Construction Ltd.’s bid of $1.25 million. Dunoon Contracting Ltd. was awarded the bid for the Sparks St. reconstruction from Halliwell to Gair for $256,768 over Progressive Venture’s estimate of $297,557.
Fire department report The Terrace fire department responded to 288 calls through the first quarter of 2019, 50 fewer from this time last year. Medical or first aid responder calls made up the largest chunk, with 192 so far this year, down from 246 last year. Through the end of March, the department responded to 41 fire calls, 27 rescue and motor vehicle calls, and 28 ambulance and mutual assistance calls.
RCMP increase in calls Terrace police investigated 2,316 files over the first quarter of 2019, an increase of 13 per cent from last year. Rural files increased by 3 per cent. RCMP submitted 141 reports to Crown Counsel recommending charges. Three overdoses have been reported so far this quarter, compared to seven overdoses over 2018. The detachment is also reporting five vacancies, though two constables were recently hired on from Alberta.
PNGI memorial structure The Greater Terrace Beautification Society (GTBS) is proposing a memorial project in the city to honour Provincial Networking Inc. founder Chris Arnold, who passed away in 2017. GTBS wants to build a “zen-inspired” structure to honour Arnold and his contributions to Terrace, with a bench and memorial plaque on the east end of the Grand Trunk Pathway near the parking area and Chill soda shop. The project is estimated to cost between $15,000-$20,000. The City of Terrace referred the request to staff to determine how they can become partners in the project.
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Fire crews beat down grass fire in Jackpine Flats By Natalia Balcerzak
The Thornhill Fire Department is reminding the public to be careful with drier weather conditions, following a grass fire at Jackpine Flats on May 8. At approximately 1 p.m., the Thornhill Fire Department responded to a Category 2 fire on Creek Avenue, fighting flames until 5 p.m. There were no reports of injuries or structures damaged. According to Thornhill fire chief Rick Boehm, the property owner was burning trees over the weekend before the burning prohibition went into effect, but did not properly extinguish the fire. As temperatures increased, heat trapped in the ground flared up and started the holdover fire that rapidly grew to 100 feet by 50 feet. “[It’s important to] understand current burning regulations and just be absolutely diligent at not leaving fires unattended and properly extinguished,” says Boehm. “We extinguished it, but had multiple piles that were inadequately extinguished and caused the event.” BC Wildfire Service also attended the scene and is investigating the fire. Boehm says everyone should be more aware as forested areas around the region are currently very dry and fires can be sparked easily. “We hope for the best, prepare for the
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The Thornhill Fire Department responded to a grassfire on Creek Avenue in Jackpine Flats on May 8. worst. So every day that it’s warm and dry, it just increases that elevated awareness… until we get any significant precipitation,” he says. “If there’s any indication that there is smoke or fire or anything resembling that… it’s better to report it.” Dry conditions are already taking their toll across the Northwest. A state of emergency and evacuation was declared east of Fraser Lake following a 100-hectare fire on May 11.
And on May 12, emergency crews battled a four-hectare wildfire near Kitimat. Both are suspected to have been caused by humans. As of May 6, the Northwest Fire Centre burn ban is in effect for the Nadina, Bulkley and Skeena fire zones. If the violation causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.
Drag racing equipment stolen “It’s really hard. It’s expensive equipment,” says TDRA president By Brittany Gervais
The Terrace Drag Racing Association (TDRA) had at least $7,000 worth of equipment stolen earlier this month. TDRA stores most of its items inside a fenced-off area within the Northwest Regional Airport lands during the offseason. On May 4, volunteers preparing for this year’s start grew concerned when they noticed their two 5,000-watt generators were missing. “We couldn’t find either, then it spiralled from there,” says Jeremy McBride, TDRA president. They realized the door to their ‘tower’ was left open, a pick-up truck where TDRA keeps their time recorders, computers and other equipment. A few other vehicles on the site had also been rummaged through, McBride says. Along with the generators, three solar panels, four heavy batteries and a portable air compressor were stolen. The theft is believed to have occurred sometime between 3:30 a.m. on May 1 and the evening of May 4. There were no cut locks and relatively little damage done,
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“We’re basically starting from scratch,”
though the thieves did gain access to the area. “We found the trail they came in on, we found papers out of the solar panel boxes, floor panel boxes, miscellaneous stuff that was just thrown behind,” McBride says. “The generators are pretty big generators — you’re not going to carry that out by yourself.” TDRA needs around $10,00 just to get their season going each year, but now those funds will have to be used to replace some of the equipment they lost. “It’s really hard. Its expensive equipment…we have to fundraise to pay our bills, we have to pay every weekend to race up there. It takes a lot of money to get going,” he says. “We’re basically starting from scratch.”
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The association has reported the theft to police, but because of the lengthy time frame, McBride was told finding evidence could be difficult. “I went through a home invasion when I was a teenager and it’s a terrible feeling. It felt like that all over again.” Airport manager Carman Hendry says the airport tower does monitor the area 24/7 with perimeter checks and frequent security upgrades. “The people that did this, they should be ashamed of themselves. [TDRA] is a non-profit, they’re out there to benefit the community,” he says. TDRA says this is the first theft they’ve had in the last 20 years at the location. Most of their equip-
ment was kept behind closed doors but unlocked, McBride says. “It’s been an eye-opening experience for us.” Despite these setbacks a month before their season starts, McBride says the community has stepped up to make sure TDRA is still ready to race from June 7-9. People have offered to replace some of their stolen equipment, though TDRA still needs to do a full inventory to figure out exactly what was taken. Later on, they discovered their first aid kits, oxygen tanks, and tents were also stolen. All their remaining equipment has since been moved from the site until TDRA’s first race day. “If we just rolled over and died, they win. But we’ll continue on,” he says. “The racing community as a whole, especially in northwest B.C…Everybody has stepped up.” At the end of this season nothing of value will be left up at the airport, McBride says, and TDRA will be taking steps to make sure their equipment is secure for future years. To donate to TDRA, contact president Jeremy McBride directly.
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Changing the subject We write an awful lot about politics and other societal ills in these editorial spaces, but sitting in a park on a sunny morning, watching people relax and listening to the birds chirping and grass growing, it all seems so very far away. In many ways, it is. Worries about whether construction projects are going to be union or non-union, crime rates, good and bad decisions by city councils, even the problems of homelessness and drug abuse, all fade away as we slow down. It doesn’t mean those problems are gone, or meaningless. They are very real, requiring real thought and real solutions. But in the discussion, the arguments and the details, the real goal gets lost. We rarely speak about it, but the overall goal is creating a world where we can all share equally in what the U.S. Declaration of Independence calls “the pursuit of happiness.” Since we don’t all agree on what brings us happiness, we do need all those rules and regulations, even etiquette, to ensure we all get along, and that one person’s pursuit of happiness isn’t taking away from someone else’s. It’s not easy to figure out what creates happiness. Too often, we replace that pursuit of happiness with the acquisition of status symbols and other forms of instant gratification like Facebook likes. We need to have a larger—a more long-term—vision, especially on the part of our politicians and bureaucrats. Politicians have their own version of likes: our votes. Sadly, too often they are willing to pursue election or re-election at the expense of good policy, instead pandering to whatever they think will get the most attention, like fighting a carbon tax, without offering a reasonable alternative. We need laws, we need solutions to the problems, but we should always have that long-term vision of creating a better place to live for everyone. The easier path, of course, is to continue on as we have been, crushing the earth under our pipelines, pollution, enough plastic garbage to form islands in the oceans and such. Or we can slow down, relax, and figure what really brings happiness for everyone in the long term, like building affordable housing instead of McMansions for the one per cent. And then, make sure the politicians know what we want. Their happiness comes from being in office, let’s make sure they know what they have to do if they want to stay that way for a long time.
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The elusive sounds of silence
It’s truly a pleasure to enjoy an early morning quiet cup of coffee and a book, only gradually allowing the coming day to express its mundane demands one at a time. Sometimes there will be a bit of birdsong, the drowse of some insects, or the rustle of a breeze lightly disturbing the tall grasses at the edge of the yard. A squirrel might chitter in a distant tree, even while the words I am reading sound silently in my imagination. The footsteps of the postman divert me momentarily. We exchange a polite word or two in low voices. None of these sounds truly disturb. They merely decorate the quiet like subtle contrasting colours within a landscape. But most of the world seems to be at war with peace and quiet. Sound
AL LEHMANN surrounds us on all sides, and it can attack with no warning. This morning I was barely seated, book in hand in a comfortable, outdoor chair, when BRRRROWWW! A neighbour had somehow determined that weeds needed to be “eaten.” Well! Truly, a few errant stems of grass along a yard’s edge or bordering a sidewalk are an outrage, especially first thing in the
morning. Moments later someone’s car alarm was activated near the soccer field (a venue where shouting seems to be a requirement for attendance). Its insistent hooting may have repelled some miscreant, although most likely the alarm was triggered inadvertently. The owner shut it down within twenty seconds or so, but only after raising my heart rate to an erratic rattle. Several minutes later a neighbour down the street turned on his truck stereo to thumping, raucous, semi-celebratory rock ‘n roll. I’m sure he intended no harm. When I troubled to walk down the street to protest where the truck stood, practically quivering with all its bumping bass, he seemed bewildered, then disappointed that someone else might
find the music “too loud,” although it penetrated the whole neighbourhood. Clearly, a silent world is out of the question. We need to communicate and use language to do so. We need to move, ourselves and things, and motorized transport has enhanced our lives enormously. But accompanying this motion we find the hum of tires on pavement, the racket of badly muffled motors, the crashing of freight cars, the repetitive beeping of reversing trucks, and the roar and whuck, whuck, whuck of various aircraft. An ambulance wails its way up Kalum Hill. Sitting in the pub, we sometimes find that the human babble paradoxically makes conversation nearly impossible. All this noise bulls its way into our daily lives, exacting a cost we rarely acknowledge.
New York and similar-sized cities feature an astonishing white noise as sonic background to everything, twenty-four hours a day, an ongoing hum of human activity that extends from every horizon into one’s head, punctuated only by nearby ringtones or sirens. At one time song was an adjunct to worship. Now we have elevator music and interminable satellite radio. No wonder people retreat behind noise-cancelling headphones, or that automobile ads stress the quiet of their product’s interior. Of course, no one would wish for deafness, a terrible debility. But every so often, for just a moment or two, it can seem as if it would be a blessing. Ah, I know, it’s easy to complain, complain, complain. I’ll shut up now.
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Dear Editor, Thirty-eight years ago this month, the teachers of what was then School District 88, took job action, culminating in a strike. I was proud to be one of those teachers. In 1981, the teachers of BC were not unionized and their representatives were only allowed to bargain wages. Despite being professionals, we were not allowed input into class sizes or any other conditions of our work. Year after year, negotiations over salaries broke down and were then settled in binding arbitration, and the settlements were never satisfactory. This, and our inability to have a say in what was best for the kids in our classes, led to simmering discontent. In 1981, principals were part of the Teachers’ Association. In the spring of that year, Tom Hamakawa, the principal of Skeena Secondary School, was told he would be transferred and demoted to classroom teacher. The staff rose to Hamakawa’s defence, as did 300 students who walked out of class and marched on the board office in protest. At the time I was working under principal Roy Greening at Thornhill Elementary School. Roy was also told he would be assigned to the classroom. Together with the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) the TDTA appealed this decision on the grounds that Mr. Greening was entitled to know the reasons for his transfer and demotion before his appeal hearing.
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bears similarities that led to the 1981 illegal teachers’ strike that jump started unionization in the province. Pictured, teacher union activists gathered around a new plaque last year dedicated to the strike by the BC Labour Heritage Centre. This didn’t happen. Because of the arbitrary and unfair handling of these two cases, it was clear that we needed a clear and fair policy dealing with transfers and personnel practices in general. On May 6, 1981, my colleagues and I walked out of our classes and forfeited a day’s pay. We organized a study session and agreed overwhelmingly to initiate a work to rule campaign; we would teach, but nothing more. With no satisfactory response from the School Board, we escalated the job action to that of rotating strikes, despite being reminded by the School Board that they had the power to fire us and would use it. During this time we phoned parents of our charges to explain reasons for our actions. We took out ads in the Terrace Herald questioning the actions of the trustees. The school board continued to ignore our concerns with the result that we eventually
undertook a full-on strike. After a week, we came to an agreement with the School Board. Roy Greening and Tom Hamakawa were vindicated, and we agreed on a Personnel Practices Contract, a momentous development in the bargaining rights of teachers that teachers throughout this province built upon. Ultimately, the teachers’ strike of 1981 in Terrace was a seminal act that led to the unionization of teachers in BC. Imagine my shock when I returned from Vancouver and read in last week’s Terrace Standard that Skeena students had marched on the board office to protest the “shuffling of popular principals.” When I read that the principals to be shuffled were Phillip Barron, Cory Killoran, and Pam Kawinsky, I was stunned. Toward the end of my career, I spent a couple of years working as a teacheron-call. Continued on A6
The Counterfeit Saints, formed with family
Starting a band with his wife Sonja Shaw and her sister Steph Baker was always a “one day” plan for Adam Shaw, an idea with good intentions but no action for many years. “Being family, it should be easy… but there’s a tendency to slack off ” when there’s no deadline and your family lives close by, explains Adam. The trio first talked about playing in a band together more than five years ago, just before Adam and Steph played together in a local cover band called One Match Fire. Five years before that, Sonja and Adam were both members of
Big Red Switch, a local
CAMERON BELL band that even recorded an EP before Adam and Sonja had kids. While local venue options were limited in those years, the band played at George Little Park as part of the Concerts in the Park series, and even
had airtime on CFNR radio. Fast forward to mid2018 and the trio finally started jamming with other local musicians, making several lineup changes before settling on the current five-piece and picking up steam over the past few months. In addition to Adam on guitar and the singing sisters at centre stage, Tony Demelo covers the drum kit while Jay Hughes pumps out basslines. Both have mics to contribute backing vocals to the band’s sound, depending on the gig and the song. No stranger to energetic dancefloors, Tony
played in The Accelerators years ago, while Jay has played in dozens of bands in western Canada – but never on bass. While it may seem challenging to put a percussionist on a pitched instrument for the first time, from Adam’s perspective the bass and drums are similar beasts. He jokes that he “always sounded like a guitar player on bass” when he played with The Dearly Departed, and audiences are sure to pick up on the percussive feel that Jay brings to the other half of the rhythm section. “He’s always dreaming up parts” says Adam, reflecting on the benefits of
having multi-instrumentalists in the songwriting process. While Adam is the one to bring a barebones skeleton to the jam room, the creation of each tune is a collaborative process. More than half of the band’s repertoire is original, including a song called “Try” that Sonja and Adam co-wrote. “At the end of the day it’s about a good song” says Adam, searching for that well-written lyric or hook that resonates with the crowd. And while the band does play covers, they almost always change parts of the song to create interest and suit the band’s style. Audiences seem to be enjoying the
sound so far, at gigs like the Sherwood Shaker and the ThriveNorth event at the REM Lee Theatre. With a private wedding later this month and a public performance at the Skeena Valley Farmers Market on Saturday June 1st at 11 AM, the band continues to hunt for venues and crowds that will appreciate their music. While not every gig opportunity is a perfect fit for the ‘Saints, Adam is excited to see the diverse grassroots music scene percolating, with venues like the Kitimat Bistro, Sherwood Mountain Brewhouse, and Wheelhouse Brewing Company
hosting shows regularly. Music was a big part of Adam’s childhood in the folk mecca of Cape Breton, and he’s happy to see a tight knit community of musicians supporting each other here in the northwest. He’s even built a studio at his house and wants to help support young artists in the area – so for any musicians out there that want to see the scene grow, get stoked and get in touch with Adam! Music Matters is one of four new columns by local writers that explore Terrace-area food, music, art and mental wellness.
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MAI L BAG Continued from A5 One of the schools I subbed at often was Copper Mountain Elementary. Phillip Barron was the principal there at the time, and under his leadership the school ran efficiently and harmoniously. When the school was forced to close due to declining enrollment, I personally sought out Phillip to offer my condolences and to let him know how much I appreciated working in a well run school with a committed staff and Principal. When Phillip moved to Skeena via Thornhill Elementary, I was happy to know that he would be bringing his leadership skills to the middle school. When he was joined by Cory Killoran, I was pleased too. I have never worked with Cory, but I taught him in elementary school and have always been happy that he chose education as his profession. I’ve known Pam Kawinsky, since she was Pam Lamb, a grade seven school kid in Clarence Michel, the school now known as Suwilaawks, the one of which she is now Principal. I have watched her move up through the school system, from teacher to vice-principal, and to Principal at a school where she has been for 8 years, a school where she is popular and respected, and has gone above and beyond for the children under her charge. In three decades as a teacher I’ve only known one principal who requested a return to the classroom.
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Subzone 1 is where no development or timber harvesting is allowed in a 200 meter strip on each side of the river. Subzone 2 is a much wider 1 km. strip on both sides of the river where small settings and selective harvesting are the only form of logging that are allowed in order to preserve the integrity of this ecologically sensitive zone in the most productive watershed in the Skeena River system. With more and more pressure to log every piece of old growth forest in BC, Sub-zone 1 should be fully protected as a conservancy or a protected area. Walking trails should be the only access other than vehicle access for special use fishery and First Nation Cultural reasons. What prompted this letter was the contrast between the ancient forest and a recent ugly, logged off setting along the Thunderbird main forest road between the BC Hydro substation and the north fork of Mink Creek. The setting, within a second growth plantation where only a few truly merchantable trees were available, should have been left for probably another 20 years or so before being cut or at worst selectively logged with small machines or horses. My understanding is that the forest massacre is located on private land or as well it could be a Forest License area. Ownership does not exempt the operator from stringent rules such as logging through small water courses, in this case tributary to Mink Creek. The setting is located over the very sensitive marine clays in the watershed and should not have been clear cut (for a second time) after past logging caused so much fish habitat destruction. It is a reminder of the old style, clear cut logging of the past century. What consideration was given in this logging plan to minimize soil instability and prevent sedimentation buildup as a follow up to the large land slump brought on by first growth logging that decimated the lower half of the north fork of Mink Creek? During its prime pre-logging era Mink Creek may have been the most productive fish bearing tributary in the Lakelse Watershed. It is now normally a grey, silt laden flow of water in its lower reach’s with a marginal fishery habitat. After fishing we looked at the creek and again it was its usual turbid grey with zero visibility on a day not after a rain or a snow melt off. Over my 65 years of involvement, in unison with many organizations and people who cared and fought against bad forest practices and logging in BC all thought the corner was turned during the mid 1990s when the NDP Government introduced the Forest Practices Code. Our optimism was short lived due to the Forest Industry determination to reverse that positive direction. The Industry despised the code and lobbied hard for a change. After the 2001 election and during the Liberal Provincial Government era they got their wish. A new way of doing business was introduced through the Forest and Range Practices Act which gave the industry much greater control over management and harvesting of our forests. Coincidently and bad news, over that period and to this day the Provincial Forest Service, Ministry of Environment/Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, and the DFO experienced serious reductions in their staff delegated to look after our forest, fish and wildlife resources. It is time for a moratorium on logging and complete review of how forest management is practiced in the Thunderbird Forest area, particularly the marine clay area to prevent any further degradation of this important watershed. Jim Culp Director BC Federation of Fly Fishers and Council of Canadians Terrace Chapter
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The official partnership enables rescuers and pilots to work closely together By Natalia Balcerzak
team that is eligible, capable and can do this task safely,” Jephson says. “We went through these motions with Yellowhead, to make sure the paperwork is in place, that safety is in place and just get us flying in the air.” Their routine training with Yellowhead Helicopters will improve quicker response times and tighten rescue protocol. Previously, SAR relied on different helicopter contractors in the area to assist during calls but it ran the risk of delaying a rescue if none were readily available or familiar with procedures. Jeff Patmore, Terrace base manager and pilot at Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd., says he’s happy to have the opportunity to give back to the community as it can be very difficult and expensive for a non-profit organization like SAR to hire a helicopter, especially for training. By do-
nating their time and aircraft, it strengthens the rescue team by alleviating any potential issues on call. “Rescues like this are very important in our region due to the inaccessibility of the terrain, most times the roads don’t go where the people are injured,” he says. “[It’s] typically a lot of back-country skiers, climbers, mountain-bikers who like to go in very remote areas, away from the general public and road system.” Patmore adds they have multiple branches across the province who are also partnering with their local rescue teams as awareness rises for the need. “I think it’s very important to work with [SAR] for the simple fact that it is a non-profit organization that requires or relies on other business to help pitch in and do the work with them.”
In the wake of last year’s LNG announcement, a popTerrace Search and Rescue ulation boom in the Terrace (SAR) is partnering with the area is expected. Jephson says local branch of Yellowhead already they are receiving Helicopters Ltd. to train and more emergency calls that operate for any potential resare industry-related as many cue missions in the region. workers frequent high-risk, On May 9, four SAR team isolated environments. members practiced ‘Class “What’s going on in the D’ rescues across the Skeeregion is crazy, we’re being na River. Class D is defined impacted already,” he says. as flying human cargo un“We’ve noticed different calls derneath a helicopter with from different people out of a rope. town.” Jephson, SAR vice-presiIdeally, he hopes to secure dent, says that a rescue misrelations with bigger compasion requiring Class D can nies, like LNG itself, to work be tricky and it’s important together and help sponsor to establish a concrete unany possible emergency sitderstanding between resuations that may arise. SAR cuers and pilots for it to be runs on donations and volproperly conducted during an unteers to operate, which he emergency situation. says may become a struggle “It’s about orientation, we if they’re responding to more know what the pilot is thinkindustry-related rescues that ing and they know where they require specialized knowlcan push us… What we want edge. to ensure is that we have a “We want to make sure we’re ready for all the different projects… we’re seeing more workers working in the field, it’s only a matter of time that they are going to be rescued and we’re doing everything we can to make sure we prepare for that.” As the SAR headquarters is being built for this summer and their need to expand grows, Terrace SAR has been working more closely with SAR in Prince Rupert and Kitimat to ensure all teams can meet regional demands. They often share resources and hold group training sessions. Partnerships similar to Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. are crucial and vital for SAR to carry on their work, Jephson says, and if any business has a way to support Good luck everyone and thank you for participating! or fund their rescue organization — it could Visit: www.terracestandard.com/contests to enter. help save a life. Want to donate or know more? Find Terrace SAR on Facebook or email them at ter*No purchase necessary. One (1) entry per person. The contest is open to residents of British Columbia that have attained the age of 18 at the start of the contest period and have raceSARhall@gmail. not previously completed the Black Press Media survey. Draw will be held June 30, 2019. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. One (1) prize to be won, com consisting of a cheque for $5,000 CDN. For information on how to enter and complete contest rules, visit www.pulseresearch.com/vancouverisland www.pulseresearch.com/blackpressmedia/
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By Natalia Balcerzak
After 30 years of service, Marisa’s Dress Making in Terrace closed its doors on April 30. Owner Marisa Cervo decided to retire from her business as she readies herself to move to Edmonton, Alta. to be closer with family. “My motto has always been, it should not look altered, it should look like it should have been,” says Marisa. “I don’t do shoddy work.” Alongside her daughter, Deborah Cervo, they had been running the store and clothing repair shop since 1989. Marisa says that her favourite part running a business in Terrace was the socializing aspect, as customers would often come in and keep them updated them on their personal lives. “It’s not so much gossip people have, it’s like therapy. They have their problems and stuff and they start talking about it,” she says. Marisa says she’s planning on taking a course to learn
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Marisa and her daughter Deborah Cervo have been working together at Marisa’s Dress Making store since 1989. how to help manage a website as her daughter will be opening up her own online dressmaking store marcusmarisa. com, named after her and her grandson. “I want to learn how to do the site, [how] to do it properly, to be able to upkeep it and all that,” says Marisa. Deborah will also be moving to Edmonton as her 18-year-old son will be attending university there. Their location on Lazelle Ave. will be taken over by
Handy Dandy, a shoe repair and fabric business run by Dan Latreille. Marisa says she wanted to find someone who had a similar enterprise so her customers wouldn’t feel “abandoned”. “Customers have all come in to hug me and tell me they’re going to miss me,” says Marisa. “I’m going to be visiting my brother because he’s retired and [now] I’m retired, we can go and walk the dog together.”
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Caledonia Secondary School’s band brought home awards from the Worldstrides OnStage Festival in Seattle, WA. on April 27. Overall, Caledonia’s band was rated as the top program of the festival, with their concert band section receiving a gold standing and their jazz band taking silver. “It was big deal for them, they were quite proud of their trophies,” says Geoffrey Parr, the school’s music teacher. “[There were a few students] who had never held a trophy before.” The adjudicators also awarded Caledonia student Tiyanee Stevens the Maestro Award, which was
given for her jazz band solo on the trombone. At the festival, their group was one of the few Canadian schools that performed as the majority were from across the U.S.A. For many students, this trip was their first time visiting Seattle and Parr says it was a great way to let them see how music can take them to different places. “They need to see and be around other kids that are doing the same thing, to realize that it’s not just us,” he says. “I think it’s important for them to open up the cultural and artistic world to them… sometimes to appreciate what’s going on in town, you have to go out and do
stuff like this.” Recently, Parr announced he will be retiring this year but says he wants the students to continue playing in the band even after he’s gone and to understand the importance of expression with music. “I think it gives them something they can do for the rest of their lives… singing in a choir or playing in a band is actually good for you with all the harmonics and vibrations that are going through your body. It brings the serotonin levels up,” says Parr, “When they walk away from it, they’ll realize they don’t have it anymore and hopefully return.”
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Summer is the perfect time to enjoy our country’s beautiful lakes and waterways. But when boarding a boat, stepping into a canoe or doing any other activity in the water, safety needs to be at the forefront of your mind. Safe Boating Awareness Week, which takes place this year from May 18 to 24, aims to spread this message. In particular, one of the central objectives of the campaign is to publicize the importance of wearing a properly fitted and fastened lifejacket or personal flotation device (PFD) when on the water. Though both lifejackets and PFDs make their wearers more buoyant, the devices fit and function differently. Before choosing which one to wear on the water, you need to assess which is more suitable.
Lifejackets Lifejackets are more buoyant than PFDs, with the bulk of the buoyancy located in the front part of the vest. If an unconscious person wearing a lifejacket lies facedown in the water, he or she will be rotated so that they face upwards. Lifejackets come in two standard sizes, one for children (or people under 90 pounds) and one for adults. They’re generally the best option for young children and weak swimmers.
Personal flotation devices A PFD is less buoyant than a lifejacket, and the bulk of the buoyancy is placed at the back of the vest. PFDs are more comfortable and allow for greater mobility than lifejackets (making them ideal for water sports). However, in certain contexts, they’re not as safe — PFDs
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The strums of euphony
Music teacher Geoffrey Parr will be retiring after 30 years By Natalia Balcerzak
For 30 years, Geoffrey Parr has captivated Caledonia Secondary School with an array of symphonies. But come June, that melody will come to an end as he packs away his cabinets stacked with music sheets and readies for retirement. “It’s a big deal… I’m emotionally attached to this. It’s something I love to do and in the end, you always remember the good things,” he says. “There have been some good wonderful moments and wonderful people to share it with.” Since 1987, Parr has been teaching and conducting music in Terrace, whilst encouraging his students to fully understand and appreciate the power of it. “There’s been times where things have just clicked. And it’s not always on stage… sometimes it’s in the room when some wonderful things happen,” Parr explains. “Music gives everybody emotion, whether listening on their device or [at a concert], it just makes you feel something. And even if you don’t like it, it’s still making you feel something.” For Parr, he’s stood on both sides in the music room at Caledonia — as he once was a student himself there. Having picked up a saxophone in Grade 6, he carried on playing and eventually joined the high school band where he says led him to discover music in a different way. He was guided under then-music teacher and school band director, Jim Ryan, who “took him under his wings” and gave him the opportunity to hymn along. According to Parr, Ryan was a well-known musician and composer in the region. He founded the Terrace Community Band and the Terrace Symphony Orchestra, and put together “The Spirit of Terrace” song which is logged in the national musical archives in Ottawa. [When you’re] beside him and hear him play it was sort of almost by osmosis that you would get things [in music],” Parr says. “I got to play with his director’s band and then we were travelling around the Northwest playing these big band gigs, at dances and stuff. So, it became more of a personal relationship and I think when you talk to kids now what they remember is the teachers who they have [something more] with.” He says Ryan eventually became a good family friend and they kept in contact as he left Terrace to pursue a degree in music education at the University of British Columbia. It took him 10 years to return to Caledonia. Ryan was on medical leave and the other music teacher was in the transition of moving, which opened up a spot for him. “It was only four and a half years since I actually came out of [university]… I have never been the star, but I was able to keep up,” Parr says. “But they assumed I knew everything [since I went to Caledonia]… it was a stepping stone and
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Geoffrey Parr will be retiring from Caledonia Secondary School after teaching and directing music since 1987. then you just sort of jump in.” Throughout his teaching career, Parr says he’s strived to turn music into an experience. By enticing his students to learn new skills, like playing an instrument or learning how to sing, he wants them to see how far it can take them beyond the stage itself. He believes that anybody has the ability to learn the basic components of music, even if they’re don’t have the talent or desire to pursue it professionally. “Some people will take some time, some people will never get past a certain point. It all depends how much personal time they put in it and how much personal time they get,” says Parr. “There are people with less skills than others and your job as the director of the music is to let them have the experience at their level… you can rewrite things to make everybody feel valued and enjoy it.” From conducting countless orchestras, working with a variety of musicals and leading band tours, Parr says music has a way of bringing people together and he has seen many friendships form over the years because of it. “When it’s their thing, you’re on the team, you’re in the band… At the end of spending six days on the bus together [on tour], everybody understands everybody.” With his teaching career coming to a close, things have
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come full circle as he remains connected with many of his students who have continued in the music realm. He’ll often run into them at conferences or at events, where they will give updates on their careers since they graduated from the school band. “There have been lots of people that have come out of here that have been quite successful musically and are still doing it,” he says. “There’s actually been a few of them that have also gone on to become music teachers.” For Parr, leaving isn’t easy. He’s already begun clearing all his items gathered over the decades in his music room to make way for the new teacher. He plans on still playing recreationally but with the countdown to summer, it’s turned into a time of reflection as he realizes how fulfilling his life has been with music and being able to pass on that joy to others. Although he doesn’t know who will take his place, Parr says he just hopes they will continue to encourage the students to play and ignite their potential. “These kids are capable of amazing things… when they can feel 600 people applauding for them in that theatre, you can see that their faces are just [happy],” Parr says. “Keep playing, keep being involved in music, don’t spend all that time on it to never do it again.”
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Nisga’a dancers led a procession into the B.C. legislature’s hall of honour on May 11 to celebrate the 19th anniversary of the northwest B.C. Indigenous nation’s creation by the first modern-day treaty in Canada. Premier John Horgan welcomed the delegation, along with Advanced Education Minister Melanie Mark, the third Nisga’a citizen to sit as an MLA. Horgan acknowledged the pioneering role of Frank Calder and Larry Guno, who both served as MLAs for the remote region as the long struggle for recognition carried on for a century. “It was in 1887 that the ancestors of the Nisga’a who are here today left the Nass Valley and came to this building, came to this institution, and were told to go away by the premier of the day,” Horgan says. “They had come to settle what was called at that time the land question, and for the next 100 years, the Nisga’a went to England, they went to Ottawa, they came back to Victoria, pressing their case for their territory to be re-established. Territory that they had been on for thousands
of years, territory that was unquestionably theirs. And it was in the late 1990s that a treaty was signed.” Horgan also read remarks made by Nisga’a chief negotiator Joseph Gosnell in the legislature in 1998 when the treaty was finally ratified by B.C. and Canada. “I’m talking about the Nisga’a treaty, a triumph, I believe, for all British Columbians and a beacon of hope for aboriginal people around the world,” Gosnell says. “As British Columbians, as Canadians, I believe we should all be very proud. It’s a triumph because, under the treaty, the Nisga’a people will join Canada and British Columbia as free citizens, full and equal partners in the social and economic and political life of this province, and indeed this country. “It’s a triumph because, under the treaty, we will no longer be wards of the state, no longer beggars in our own lands, and it’s a triumph because under the treaty, we will collectively own 22,000 square km of land, far exceeding the postage stamp reserve that was set aside for us by colonial governments.”
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Terrace dominates ThriveNorth Business Challenge Three local entrepreneurs awarded top prizes By Natalia Balcerzak and Brittany Gervais
Terrace entrepreneurs conquered this year’s ThriveNorth Business Challenge with three of the four awards going to area residents. Two Terracites took home the grand prize of $10,000 each, with the third local entrepreneur securing $5,000 based on popular vote. The winners, who took part in extensive training and preparation for the competition, delivered their business pitches to a live panel of judges in the final competition in Terrace on May 8. The judges selected the best business pitches from entrepreneurs looking to launch or grow their start-ups, in addition to a People’s Choice award, worth $5,000, that was awarded purely through public voting. Farmer Cam’s Foods, Cameron Bell Best New Business (ages 18-28) — $10,000 With an increase in awareness of local food production and consumption, Cameron Bell’s new business is all about growing a variety of produce and microgreens to cater to the region. Farmer Cam’s Foods is sold weekly at the Skeena Valley Farmers Market and will be available at Hidden Acres, where it’s also grown. “It was nice to be able to share this
with people in the community and people that have been trying my microgreens over the past few months here,” says Bell. Bell adds the $10,000 prize will be used improve his business and is planning to build a walk-in cooler to maintain product freshness. He also wants to purchase a flame leader, a specialized tool for weeding, to keep weeds away without pesticides and to maximize his crop field. “This was just a really great networking opportunity and a great opportunity to celebrate young entrepreneurs and there’s a lot here. It was a lot of fun getting to know the other finalists from across the Northwest,” he says. “I think this really shows that people starting new businesses here [in Terrace] have a keen sense of what it takes to start and maintain a small business. And I am really excited to see where Britt and Lucy end up with their businesses over the next few years here as well.” All Nations Driving Academy, Lucy Sager | Best New Business (ages 2939) — $10,000 Transportation can be a difficult issue for remote and First Nations communities, and Lucy Sager knows this all too well living in northern B.C. where there can be vast distances separating resources.
Sager started All Nations Driving Academy last year to provide an accessible driving school for class 5 licenses. The business works to deliver a curriculum and programs in partnership with communities to meet resident needs. The hope is to give them the resources they need to set up a driving school of their own. Often trades training does not cover driver’s licenses, which are often required for the job. For individuals without a license, this can be a major setback, Sager says. For her, the $10,000 prize is a big opportunity to move her business forward and she says it’s nice to be recognized for her work. “I am super grateful, it always feels good as an entrepreneur because it’s not always easy to be acknowledged by your peers in the business community, so that means a lot. It’s also extremely helpful in the work that we do.” Sager will be using the money to publish more copies of professional student driving manuals as demand grows in communities across northern B.C. “I’m so excited to see more entrepreneurs step up,” she says. “It’s super scary and it takes a ton of work…but if you have an idea, follow through and make it happen. You’re going to fail and it might be small, it might be big, but make sure you fail forward.”
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Lucy Sager, left, Brittany Kinahan, Katrina Slorstad and Cameron Bell take the winners spotlight at this year’s ThriveNorth Business Challenge. Halo Athletic Apparel and Designs, Brittany Kinahan | People’s Choice Award — $5,000 Brittany Kinahan’s home-based business specializes in custom designed leggings, tops, sports bras and other items. From choosing the fabric to the design client’s specific measurements and a budget in mind, the customer plays a major role in the production. She says she’s been saving to purchase a cover stitch machine that would help with the production of her clothing, especially as she plans to launch a winter-wear line by the
end of this year. The approximate cost of the machine is $7,400. “I’m honored and really, really excited. And it’s amazing to have that sort of opportunity up here,” says Kinahan. “This is one heck of an amazing cash prize to help grow our business.” To find out more about Halo Athletic Apparel and Designs, visit her Facebook page. The fourth winner was Imperative Recycling by Katrina Slorstad from Fort St. James. She was awarded $10,000 in the Best Growth Opportunity (ages 18-39) category.
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CALENDAR EVENTS May 16: Check out music from Bryan McPherson at Sherwood Brewery (4816 Hwy 16 W) from 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. 19+. Tickets on sale. May 18: Terrace Chapter of The Council of Canadians will be hosting an NDP All Candidates Meeting at UNBC Room 103 at 1 p.m. Contact Mary Ann at 250.638.0431 for more info. May 19: Terrace Pride Pals Movie and Potluck (4553 Park Ave) from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Family-friendly movie and potluck. Film is “Love, Simon” rated PG. Free. RSVP to Elena at info@twrcs. ca or 250.638.0228. May 20: Terrace Elks Kids Fun Day is back! An annual free event, open to all kids aged 3-12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Elks Park on Agar Ave. Tug of war, face painting and more. Contact 250.635.6955. May 21: Children and youth committee hosts a public hearing at the Terrace Sportsplex to receive input on children with neuro-diverse special needs. Parents, caregivers, service providers and advocates welcome. Hearings from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Register by calling the Parliamentary Committees Office at 250.356.2933. May 24: The Terrace Public Library is holding a fundraising book sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until June 8. Drop by and support your library. All proceeds are used to support library programs and services. May 25: Ready to Relay? Relay for Life kicks off in Terrace at the George Little Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Help support those affected by cancer. Contact mnagle@cjfw.ca for more info. May 25: Nomination meeting for the NDP party’s candidate to be the next Member of Parliament for the Skeena-Bulkley Valley District riding. Voting will take place at the Thornhill Community Centre (3091 Century St.) at 1 p.m. To vote, you must be a member of the NDP party.
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Hillis, who will be playing rock and music from the 50s, 60s, 70s and HEALTH AND WELLNESS roll KIDS AND FAMILY 80s. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the Take Off Pounds Sensibly - meets start of our schnitzel dinner night Skeena Child Care Resource and every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. at the and music starts at 7:30. Tickets Referral are hosting a child care Mills Memorial Hospital Cafeteria. and info at 250.641.5531. picnic at Elks Park from 10 a.m. Call 250.635.0998 or 250.635.7913 to 1 p.m. Free fun for children and Terrace Women’s Resource Cen- parents, child care providers and/ for more. tre presents Worldwide Knit in Pub- or grandparents. Snack and activThe Terrace Yoga Studio (4605 lic Day at the Farmer’s Market from ities will be provided, bring your Lazelle Ave.) presents a Laughter 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 8. Bring own lunch. Call Gayle Holtom at Yoga class the first Friday of every your own fibre arts project (embroi- 250.638.1113 for more info. month starting June 7 from 5:15 dery, crocheting, beading, weaving, p.m. to 6 p.m. Join Katerine, a cer- etc.) and a chair. Spring Break Programs at the tified Laughter Yoga Leader for a Terrace Public Library: These proCelebrate music and art in an old grams are set up in open play “fam45-minute class. Drop-ins $5 or by growth forest during this year’s Val- ily fair” style so there are no age donation. hallaFest from June 21-23. Tickets limitations but many involve small Organic Gardening is hosting available online at valhallafest.ca. pieces and may not be suitable for Spring Garden workshops from very young children. Register for Free Elements Dance presents each program separately in person April 13 to June 10. For more info, visit organicgardenbc.wordpress. their year-end recital ‘Louder than or by calling 250.638.8177. Words’ on June 2 from 5:30 p.m. com. to 7 p.m. at the REM Lee Theatre Check out YVC (Youth VolunThe Skeena Diversity Society (4920 Straume Ave.). teer Corps) for youth 11-18yrs old. (4617 Lazelle Ave.) hosts InternaMeetings on Wednesdays at 4:00 Terrace Art Association is pleased p.m. at Volunteer Terrace, 3235 tional Cooking Nights every Friday to present the Annual Youth Ex- Emerson Ave. Free food and youth at 5 p.m. hibition from May 3 to June 1 at led volunteering group. Contact the Terrace Art Gallery (4610 Park vtyvc3@gmail.com for more info The Art Gallery and Gift or call 250.638.1330. SPORTS AND RECREATION Ave.). Shop is now open from 10 a.m. to Swim lesson registration for June 5 p.m. on Saturdays. will open May 15 at 9 a.m. Call the VOLUNTEERING Terrace and District Aquatic Centre FUN AND SOCIAL at 250.615.3030 or go in person to Volunteers are needed at the Caregister. nadian Red Cross Terrace office Crib night every Tuesday at 7 (4450 Greig Ave.), including adJoin Terrace’s new taiko drum- p.m. sharp for a toonie at the ministration, client services and the ming group at the Terrace Women’s Happy Gang Centre at 3226 health equipment loan program. Resource Centre (4553 Park Ave.) Kalum Street. Contact vtcec3@gmail.com or visit every Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to redcross.ca/volunteer to help. Third Annual Blessing of the 8:30 p.m. Breathe, stretch, use your muscles and make some noise. Free. Bikes and Riders at Knox UnitSeniors are in need of some volOpen to all. Contact info@twrcs. ed Church. All are welcome to unteers to help them with yard ca or call 250.638.0228 for more. gather at the Knox United Church work for Volunteer Terrace’s Spring parking lot (4907 Lazelle Ave.) Clean Up program. Rake yards or The first rule of Dirt Club is you at 1 p.m. clean up any debris left from winter. can totally talk about Dirt Club. Contact vtspc3@gmail.com or call Join The Terrace Public Li- 250.638.1330 for more. Give back to the local trail network with projects every Tuesday evening brary’s “Community Reads Book from April 16 to Oct. 22 from 6 p.m. Club”. Read at your own pace, Become a friendly visitor to a to 9 p.m. Hosted by the Terrace Off and join the discussion by joining senior who may be suffering from the Community Reads Facebook loneliness or isolation. Volunteer Road Cycling Association. group or call the library and ask Terrace is looking for people over to be put on their e-mail list. Our 18 able to visit with a senior once a next selection is The Women in week. Contact Lena vtspc3@gmail. MUSIC AND ARTS the Castle by Jessica Shattuck. com or call 250.638.1330 for more Legion Branch 13 is presenting Limited copies are available at the information. a night of tribute music by Steve library now (due back on May 24. Open to everyone!
Special Olympics is looking for volunteers to join their fundraising committee to help plan their sports day in June. Contact alexanderwalker101@gmail.com or call 250.615.1551 for more.
SUPPORT GROUPS Terrace Women’s Resource Centre (4553 Park Ave.) has free counselling on Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. with Deb McCooey. Dropins welcome. To reserve a spot, call the centre at 250.638.0228 or email the centre programcoordinator@ twrcs.ca. Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous (ANA) hosts a 12- step group every Thursday at the Zion Baptist Church (2911 Sparks St) at 8 p.m. Other addictions also welcome. Are you caring for someone with a mental health challenge? The Terrace Family Support Group provides a safe place to de-stress, learn from each other, and gain emotional support and practical information. Last Wednesday of each month from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Suite 210, 4546 Park Ave. Contact Noreen 250.635.8206 for more. Terrace Community Foundation will be holding an information tea for seniors to share information on how our organization can help you support your community with a lasting legacy on May 9 at 2 p.m. at the Happy Gang (3226 Kalum St.). Terrace Brain Injury Support Group every second and fourth Monday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Peer support and education for those with concussion, stroke and other acquired brain injury. Location is Salvation Army church 223 Spark Street. Contact Tekah by email at tekah. sabal@nbia.ca. If you want to drink that’s your business. If you want to stop, maybe we could help. Alcoholic Anonymous – 1-888-737-8807. For meeting info visit www.bcyukonaa.org.
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(Visit your local newspaper website, obituary page) Wilbur Burton (Bill) Watson July 14, 1935 – March 20, 2019 With profound sadness we announce the passing of Wilbur (Bill) Watson. He spent his last days in the Palliative care unit at Nanaimo Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Bill was the oldest son of Elizabeth and Burton Watson, was born in Chilliwack, BC and spent his early years on the family farm in Langley. As a young man he worked various jobs in the lower mainland and Alberta. It was in Alberta he met and married his ďŹ rst wife, Fern. After becoming an electrician, Bill came to Terrace for a work project and decided it was the land of opportunity. He moved his young family from Langley to Terrace in 1963 and never looked back, working in the electrical industry until he retired. His son was born in 1966, to the delight of his 3 daughters and work started on a larger home. In 1971 Bill started his electrical contracting company: Twin River Electric & Heating Ltd. He worked hard, hired good people and grew his business in the years that followed. In 1980, Bill formed Twin River Power Ltd. and enjoyed the development and success of his 2nd business venture. His two companies serviced the northwest area for many years and he was well respected in the business community. Bill met his second wife, Arlie in Terrace and they wed in September 1981. The Watson family grew to include Arlie and her 2 children. Bill was a member of the Lions Club, Rod & Gun Club, Thornhill Golf Course and Royal Canadian Legion. He volunteered many hours on various improvement projects. His interests throughout his life were many: snowmobiling, ATVing, trap shooting, golďŹ ng, ďŹ shing, hunting. He piloted a beloved Cessna for many years; ying for work but mostly, for the pleasure of it. Bill and Arlie travelled before and after he retired enjoying the people they met along the way. They purchased a second home in Yuma, Arizona and spent many happy winters there with family and friends. He loved to ATV in the desert, check out old mines, explore. Bill was a very social man and had many friends, business associates and acquaintances. He enjoyed country music, sharing a drink with friends and the Saturday meat draw at the Legion. He touched the lives of many people and will be greatly missed. Bill is survived by his wife Arlie, daughters Theresa Jensen, Karen Vanhalderen (Eric), Kelly Furnseth (Bill), son Wade Watson (Erika), stepchildren Cindy Sabino, Kelly Hassell (Karen), brother Larry Watson (Lorraine), and sister Evelyn Hodges. At his request, Bill was cremated and did not want a funeral service. A celebration of life will be held in Terrace, August 12th at the Thornhill Pub. His family invites friends old and new to come celebrate “a great guyâ€? and “a good manâ€?.
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CITY OF TERRACE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT
TAKE NOTICE THAT application has been made to amend Schedule "B" (Zoning Map) of Zoning Bylaw No. 2069-2014. THE SUBJECT LAND: The application affects those portions of the lands, within the City of Terrace, shown hatched on the accompanying map and described as: Lot 4, District Lot 979, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 3370 [4921 Halliwell Avenue]
Manuel Favela, loving husband, and father of three children, passed away peacefully at Mill Memorial hospital, at the age of 75. Manuel was born in Lagoa, Sao Miguel, Portugal. At a very young age, Manuel worked on a farm with his father where he developed his love and expertise in gardening. In 1966, Manuel began his mandatory military service. He served in Angola, Africa for just over two years. (1966-68). He returned to Portugal at the age of 24. Manuel married his childhood sweetheart, Rosa Magarida at the age of 25. After their first child was born (1971), they migrated to Terrace, B.C. where Manuel began a 36-year career at Skeena Sawmills. Manuel was known as a tireless worker who was committed to providing a good life for his family. In his first two years in Canada as a newly landed immigrant, Manuel worked the graveyard shift at the sawmill, and would then set chokers for a logging company during the day. He also did landscaping and pruning work for decades. Manuel was very proud of his Portuguese wine he made each year. He also loved taking his fruits and vegetables to the local Farmers Market since it first opened in Terrace. Just as important to him was sharing his fruits and vegetable with friends and those in need. Manuel was also a committed volunteer at the Churches Food bank. Manuel loved to travel and visit his family and grandkids. He made numerous trips to Sao Miguel, Acores, Portugal, Ottawa, South Korea, and the Northeastern States. He enjoyed watching hockey, soccer, and his favourite shows on the Portuguese channel. Manuel was very involved with the Catholic Church (Sacred Heart Parish) His faith and the church community were a vital part of his life. He also appreciated being a part of the strong Portuguese community present in Terrace. Dad will be remembered for teaching us to show gratitude and be appreciative of our blessings, to show love for those less fortunate, and to take care of our family. A special thanks to Dr. Fourie and Dr. De Bruin who have both played an instrumental role in our dad’s life. My dad has always felt their compassion, care, and professionalism. Terrace is lucky to have both of you. We would also like to thank all the doctors in Prince George who were very kind and caring. The nurses make a huge difference. Thanks to all the nurses who have helped our dad along the way. My family is very grateful to all those who came by to visit with their words of encouragement, prayers, and who have helped in many other ways. Manuel was preceded in death by his mother Evelina and father Joao (Portugal), and his sister Merces (Portugal). He is survived by his sisters Evelina and Aldora (Providence, Rhode Island). Immediate family: John and Hye Kyung and grandkids Francisco and Jaylin (Vancouver). Margaret and Mike Newhouse and grandkids Jessie, Toni, and Jackie (Ottawa). He is also survived by his daughter Nelly who provided countless hours of love and care for dad (Terrace). Lastly, Manuel is survived by his wife Rosa Magarida. What a beautiful relationship. They have known each other since they were teenagers and were about to celebrate their 50th anniversary in July. They set a beautiful example of loyalty, commitment, and love. We love and miss you Dad! A funeral service will take place at Sacred Heart Parish in Terrace, BC, on Monday, May 13th at 11:00 a.m.
THE INTENT: To amend Schedule "B" (Zoning Map) of Zoning Bylaw 2069-2014 by changing the zoning classification of the property shown hatched on the accompanying map: FROM: R3 – Low Density Multi-Family Residential TO: RB1 – Bare Land Strata Single Detached Residential PURPOSE: To facilitate the development of a proposed 16 Lot bare land strata subdivision. BYLAW INSPECTION: THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT BYLAW AND RELEVANT BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS MAY BE INSPECTED at the City of Terrace Public Works Building at 5003 Graham Avenue, Terrace, B.C., between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day from Thursday, May 16, 2019 to Monday, May 27, 2019 excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays. For enquiries concerning this application contact the Planning Department at 250-615-4022. PUBLIC HEARING DETAILS: Any persons wishing to voice their opinions regarding this application may do so in writing, and/or in person, AT THE PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, AT 7:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, May 27, 2019. THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, R.S.B.C., 1996, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO.
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CITY OF TERRACE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT TAKE NOTICE THAT application has been made to amend Schedule ‘B’ (Future Land Use) and Schedule ‘C’ (Development Permit Areas) of the City of Terrace Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2142-2018. THE SUBJECT LAND: The application affects those portions of the lands, within the City of Terrace, shown hatched on the accompanying map and described as:
Alan William McGowan passed away peacefully in Terrace on May 9 at age 89. A long-time resident of the Northwest, Alan nearly missed out on what turned out to be a long, wonderful and adventurous life. His family lived in a houseboat in Port Alice, B.C., and when he was just a few weeks old, Alan’s bassinet fell off a windowsill where it was perched and into the ocean. His father, Joe, dove into the water fully clothed, emerging seconds later with a startled but otherwise unharmed baby Alan. Growing up poor during the Depression, Alan moved with his family from Vancouver Island to Vancouver and then to Princeton, attending twelve different schools in as many years. When he was ten his parents separated and he taught himself to raise chickens and hunt for grouse and deer to feed the family. He started working as a farm hand at 14 and by 15 had made enough money to help his family and to buy an old Harley Davidson motorcycle for a solo road trip through California. After finishing school, Alan worked all over B.C. as a ditch digger, miner, logger and eventually qualified as a journeyman painter. At 24 he decided it was time to settle down. He married and with his bride, Mary, moved to the new city of Kitimat in 1954 to work for Alcan. They raised three children, Joe, Sharon and Skye, and Alan worked for Alcan for 36 years, ultimately becoming a respected project planner of large-scale innovative and ground-breaking engineering projects. When the family moved to Terrace in 1971, Alan founded the Early Riser Commuter Bus Cooperative between Terrace and Alcan and became well known for his daily radio reports on Highway 37 road conditions. After retirement, Alan pursued his passion for inventing. His greatest success was the Curlstick, a device now used internationally to enable curlers with disabilities to play the sport while standing up. A gifted storyteller, Alan also started writing and in 2015 published his first book of memoirs, Riding in Style, The First Twenty- Five Years. His next book of stories focusing on his time in the Northwest will be published in June 2019. Alan skied until he was 80 and rode his beloved motorcycle until he was 87. He leaves behind a rich legacy of stories, inventions, friendships and a loving family. Alan is survived by his partner Mary Jane Hogg (“the light of my life�) and his son, Joe (Peggy), daughter Sharon (John), and grandchildren, Drew, Paige, Lachlan, Madeleine and Elise. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary, and son, Skye. Alan is also survived by, and was grateful for the friendship and support of Mary Jane’s family, Nancy (Kevin), Michael (Lisa), Penny (Doug), David (Beth) and Jamie (Carmen) as well as her many lovely grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A celebration of Alan’s life will be held on Saturday, May 18 from 1-4 at the Skeena Valley Golf and Country Club, 3525 Golf Course Avenue, Terrace, B.C.
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With great sadness, Marsha, Robyn and Marlee share the passing of a husband, father and friend, Dave, on January 30, 2019. Dave was born in Montreal and raised in Toronto. After graduating from McMaster University, he headed west to experience the mountains and pursue his passion, skiing. He worked for a year at Lake Louise ski resort, before completing his teaching certiďŹ cation at SFU. He started his teaching career in Kitwanga, then to South Hazelton, and on to Uplands Elementary in Terrace, where he taught for 27 years before he retired. He coached many teams and enjoyed his years as a classroom teacher. Dave loved the outdoors and lived an active and full life. He was always on-the-go; enjoying many sports, ďŹ shing, hiking, gardening, paddling, biking, carpentry, renovating, just to name a few! Dave’s motto was “make the most of each day.â€? Dave was a kind and generous friend who was always willing to lend a hand when needed. He was community minded, volunteering for many initiatives and activities through the years. He was passionate about My Mountain Co-op and contributed long hours as a director on the board. Dave adored his family. He eagerly pursued countless adventures with his wife and partner of over 37 years, Marsha, and their two daughters, Robyn and Marlee. Together they skied, paddled and shared much laughter. Dave left us far too soon, is missed immensely, and will be remembered always by his family and friends. If desired, donations in Dave’s memory can be made to my Mountain Coop-Shames Mountain or to the Mt. Remo Backcountry Society. A Celebration of Life for Dave will take place on Monday, May 27 at 1 PM at the REM Lee Theater in Terrace. A reception will follow at the Skeena Valley Golf Club.
THE INTENT: 1.0 To amend Schedule ‘C’ (Development Permit Areas) of the Official Community Plan by removing the subject land as shown hatched and in bold outline on the accompanying map, from Development Permit Area No. 7 – Multi-Family. BYLAW INSPECTION: THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT BYLAW AND RELEVANT BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS MAY BE INSPECTED at the City of Terrace Public Works Building at 5003 Graham Avenue, Terrace, B.C., between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day from Thursday, May 16, 2019 to Monday, May 27, 2019 excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays. For enquiries concerning this application contact the Planning Department at 250-615-4022. PUBLIC HEARING DETAILS: Any persons wishing to voice their opinions regarding this application may do so in writing, and/or in person, AT THE PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, AT 7:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, May 27, 2019. THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, R.S.B.C., 2015, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO.
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Jeanette Mary Costello It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Wife, Sister and Aunt. Jeanette passed away peacefully at Mills Memorial Hospital on April 8th 2019 with her loving family by her side. Jeanette was survived by her husband of 43 years Maurice Squires, her daughters Jill, Julie (Caesar) and Sara (Ken) her grandchildren Jaison, Jaxson and Taylor-Jade. As well as many other extended family members and friends. Jeanette (JC) was born in Terrace BC on January 12, 1956. She was one of 12 siblings and she absolutely loved each of them dearly. Jeanette loved being part of a large family and enjoyed many family gatherings and family vacations. In her younger years JC was a well known fastball pitcher and enjoyed the sport very much. In 1996 she graduated with distinction with her Bachelor of Social Work. Jeanette was a long time employee with the Ministry of Child and Family Development and had taken on the position of a Social Worker for Children and Youth with special needs. She was many things in her I Miss You Mom life but the role she enjoyed more then anything was being I thought of you with love today, a Gramma to her beautiful But that is nothing new. grandchildren. She would do I thought about you yesterday, absolutely anything for them. And days before that too. Although her time here on earth I think of you in Silence, was far to short, her legacy will And often speak your name. live on forever. It is hard to forget All I have are memories, someone who gave you so much And your picture in a frame. to remember. Your memory is my keepsake, Love you to the moon and With which I’ll never part. Back, God has you in his keeping, Your Husband, Children and Grandchildren I Have you in my heart. Special Thank You to Mills Memorial Hospital, Dr. Dhillon, Dr. Fourie and the nurses at Cancer Care Unit. Memorial video Link: https://youtu.be/L3UThUG-FKU
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Survived by his loving wife; Viola Emilia (Eldridge) of 65 years, his children; Monica (Mervin) Warner, Martin (Marty), William (Bill) Bonick, his grandchildren; Tracy (Sterling) Kinney, Jason (Tanya) Warner, his great grandchildren; Alexa, Bryce, Riley, Logan Warner, Makenzie, Aiden Kinney, his sister Annie and extended families. Mike worked at Ferguson Construction Ltd. for 16 years in Saskatchewan, then moved to BC in 1965. He worked at Rendall Tractor for awhile, then established his own company called Bonick Heavy Duty Service & Welding Ltd. He worked and met a lot of good friends along the way. He retired in 2001. Predeased by his parents William and Mary (Prychuk) Bonyk, sisters; Pearl, Elizabeth and Helen, brothers; Paul, Steve, nephew David Bonick, great granddaughter Taylor Warner. A special thank you to all the sta on the Nass Wing at Terrace View for their genuine care and compassion given to Mike and his family. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten. A memorial will be held at a later date and time to be announced.
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CITY OF TERRACE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW AMENDMENT TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of Terrace intends to amend Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2142-2018 and Amendments Thereto. THE INTENT: 1.0 Council, at the meeting held on April 23, 2019 considered and passed 1st and 2nd Readings of a Bylaw to amend Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2142-2018. 2.0 To update Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2142-2018 by amending the OCP Neighbourhood Residential land use designation to include the RB1-Bare Land Strata Single Detached Residential zone and increase the target residential density in the Neighbourhood Residential land use designation from 12-20 units per hectare to 15-25 units per hectare. BYLAW INSPECTION: THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT BYLAW AND RELEVANT BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS MAY BE INSPECTED at the City of Terrace Public Works Building at 5003 Graham Avenue, Terrace, B.C., between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day from Thursday, May 16, 2019 to Monday, May 27, 2019 excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays. For enquiries concerning this application contact the Planning Department at 250-615-4022. PUBLIC HEARING DETAILS: Any persons wishing to voice their opinions regarding this application may do so in writing, and/or in person, AT THE PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, AT 7:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, May 27, 2019. THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, R.S.B.C., 2015, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO.
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JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN Ridley Terminals Inc. currently has an opening for a Full-Time Permanent Journeyman Electrician. The successful candidate must have an InterProvincial ticket (Tradesman QualiďŹ cations with I/P standards) with experience on an industrial site as a journeyman. PLC experience (Allen Bradley ControlLogix preferred) as well as solid state drive experience, electrical troubleshooting and Process Instrumentation experience, is an asset. This position oers a very competitive salary and beneďŹ ts package. The ability to work with a team to achieve results is essential. Candidates should also have an excellent health, safety and environmental record. For complete job descriptions go to: www.rti.ca. QualiďŹ ed candidates are invited to forward their resumes by May 20, 2019 to:
Ridley Terminals Inc. P. O. Bag 8000, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4H3 HR Manager Or by e-mail to: jobs@rti.ca Or fax to: (250) 624-2389 Ridley Terminals Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals of Aboriginal descent are strongly encouraged to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
The Port of Prince Rupert, Canada’s leading edge port in trade growth, maritime safety, environmental stewardship and community partnerships, invites applications from highlymotivated individuals for the following new position:
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, PUBLIC AFFAIRS & SUSTAINABILITY (Thirteen Month Maternity Leave Coverage) Reporting to the Vice President, Public Affairs & Sustainability, the Administrative Assistant provides administrative support and secretarial services to the Vice President and to the Public Affairs and Sustainability team to ensure the effective and smooth operation of the department. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years’ related experience and some post-secondary education. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate strong spoken and written communications skills as well as judgement and tact in dealing with confidential information. 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 indigenous descent are strongly encouraged to apply.
JOB POSTING Social Development Manager Nak’azdli First Nation is in need of a Social Development Manager. This is a -1year term position with the ability to be renewed to a fulltime permanent position. This Social Development Manager is responsible for the management of the social development department of the Nak’azdli Whut’en, including sta supervision and delivery of services which meet the needs of Nak’azdli residents and families. Responsibilities: t 3FWJFX BOE BQQSPWF BQQMJDBOUT GPS 4PDJBM "TTJTUBODF BOE NPOUIMZ 4PDJBM "TTJTUBODF 3FHJTUFS PG DBTFT t 1SFQBSF BOOVBM CVEHFUT BOE DBTI nPX QSPKFDUJPOT BOE USBDL NPOUIMZ expenditures and variance reports. t %FWFMPQ BOE NBOBHF JODFOUJWF QSPHSBNT BOE TFSWJDFT XIJDI TVQQPSU BOE FOIBODF UIF JOEFQFOEFODF BOE FNQMPZBCJMJUZ PG 4PDJBM "TTJTUBODF recipients. t 8SJUF BOE TVCNJU QSPQPTBMT BOE HSBOU BQQMJDBUJPOT GPS 4PDJBM %FWFMPQNFOU QSPKFDUT XIJDI TVQQPSU /BL B[EMJ DPNNVOJUZ BOE 4PDJBM %FWFMPQNFOU HPBMT BOE PCKFDUJWFT t "EWPDBUF PO CFIBMG PG /BL B[EMJ CBOE NFNCFST XJUI PVUTJEF government agencies. t 1SPWJEF FEVDBUJPO PO GBNJMZ WJPMFODF BOE PUIFS QSFWFOUJPO intervention programs. t .BJOUBJO MJBJTPO XJUI .JOJTUSZ PG $IJMESFO BOE 'BNJMJFT /F[VM #F )VOVZFI $IJME 8FMGBSF "HFODZ DPNNVOJUZ BHFODJFT BOE $IJME 1SPUFDUJPO DBTF mMFT Preferred QualiďŹ cations: t 4PDJBM 4FSWJDF 8PSLFS %JQMPNB #48 QSFGFSSFE t ,OPXMFEHF PG 4PDJBM %FWFMPQNFOU QPMJDJFT QSPDFEVSFT BOE SFQPSUT t ,OPXMFEHF PG UIF 'BNJMZ -BX "DU BOE $IJME 1SPUFDUJPO "DU t ,OPXMFEHF PG UIF /BL B[EMJ DVMUVSF BOE MBOHVBHF BO BTTFU t 7BMJE #$ %SJWFS T MJDFOTF Closing Date: May 31, 2019 @ 4:00 pm NOTE: Selected candidate will be required to provide an acceptable criminal record check as a condition of employment. Interested applicants may send their cover letter and resume to the BCPWF BEESFTT PS FNBJM 3PMFOF 4BN BU executiveassistant@nakazdli.ca Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted No phone calls please.
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Interested candidates are requested to submit their application in confidence by May 17, 2019 (Fri), 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 No telephone inquiries please.
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CITY OF TERRACE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT
TAKE NOTICE THAT the City of Terrace intends to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2069-2014 and Amendments Thereto. THE INTENT: 1.0 Council, at the meeting held on April 23, 2019 considered and passed 1st and 2nd Readings of a Bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 2069-2014. 2.0 To update Zoning Bylaw No. 20692014 by adding a residential zone designated as RB1- Bare Land Strata Single Detached Residential BYLAW INSPECTION: THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT BYLAW AND RELEVANT BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS MAY BE INSPECTED at the City of Terrace Public Works Building at 5003 Graham Avenue, Terrace, B.C., between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day from Thursday, May 16, 2019 to Monday, May 27, 2019 excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays. For enquiries concerning this application contact the Planning Department at 250-615-4022. PUBLIC HEARING DETAILS: Any persons wishing to voice their opinions regarding this application may do so in writing, and/or in person, AT THE PUBLIC HEARING TO BE HELD IN THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, AT 7:00 P.M. ON MONDAY, May 27, 2019. THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, R.S.B.C., 2015, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO.
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Fast finishes for runners at Crest Glory Days Terrace’s Joe Pelletier and Braeden Cober claim top finishes in Prince Rupert race By Shannon Lough
More than 85 runners from Prince Rupert and Terrace ran the hilly and scenic Crest Glory Days course on May 11. The 34th annual race is the goal of many Rupert Runner Learn To Run participants who train in a 13 week program starting Feb. 12. “Everybody had a really good race. Our Learn To Run runners completed the 10K, and there were a few 5K runners, which was really good to see,” says Andrea Nelson, Crest Glory Days race director. The 5K route started at The Crest Glory Days, went down to the Rotary Waterfront Park, through Cow Bay and up toward the hill on Fourth Avenue East and down McBride Street, through the Sunken Gardens, and back to the hotel. The 10K runners ran the route twice. The fastest 10K women was Learn To Run coach, Ashleigh Lockhart, with a time of 50:18. Lockhart also won the women’s half-marathon on April 7. The fastest 5K woman was Prince Rupert’s Carrie Coley with a time of 27:39. “It was a perfect day for running
in Rupert,” said Lockhart after the race. “I was really excited to see the Terrace crew running. It feels like a bigger community than just Prince Rupert running.” Lockhart gave a kudos to Nelson for doing such a fantastic job directing the race, and a huge congratulations to all the Learn To Run participants who ran. “They were all really inspiring,” she says. Race season isn’t over for her yet. She’s training for the Skeena River Relay on June 1, and then the July 20 Totem To Totem marathon. Two Terrace residents took home the top finishes for the men’s division. Braeden Cober won the 10K run in just 39:23, and Skeena Valley Runner’s Joe Pelletier won the 5K with a time of 20:34. “It was nice and cool compared to Terrace where it was 28C yesterday (May 10). The pace is pretty good. There’s a pretty nasty hill on this course, I survived that and was lucky to come in for a win,” Pelletier says. He plans to return for one more race in Prince Rupert on Sept. 14, when The Northern View and Rupert Runners host the Cannery
More than 85 runners took part in the 34th annual Crest Glory Days in Prince Rupert on May 11. Road Race. This was Cober’s first time running in the Crest Glory Days race. “It was a lot of fun, the conditions were pretty much perfect. I had to
do the hill twice, it was a little bit worse, but it was still a lot of fun, and there’s a great community here, the Rupert Runners are great.” Next up for Cober is the Totem to
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Totem Marathon on Haida Gwaii and the Mount Robson 50K Ultra-Marathon. For full results visit rupertrunners.com
Northwest Rage Girls spike gold at provincials By Natalia Balcerzak
The Northwest Rage Girls U16 won gold in the Tier 4 Volleyball Provincials in Abbotsford May 4. The defeated Vernon’s Sky White in the finals, claiming victory in two straight sets with 25-15 in the first and 25-11 in the second. “The girls knew that they could beat this team,” says coach Kelly Gingles. “They just served really hard and attacked really hard. There’s very little chance this team would come close to beating them, which is exactly what happened.” Gingles says their team entered the tournament with a lot of confidence and determination, which shone through in all the games.
They started off with three matches in the round robin plays, winning them all in straight sets. They then proceeded to the semi-finals where they first played against Kelowna, scoring 25-21 and then 25-12 with an ace jump serve that crowned them winners of that game. In the final match, Sky White walked away defeated as the Terrace girls weren’t afraid to show their strength with a variety of jump serves and spike attacks to bring home the gold. Gringles says he and the other coaches on the team are “extremely thrilled” with the girls’ win and their dedication to volleyball, as their playing level is consid-
ered elite. Generally, they would play Tier 1 championships but since they missed one game, they were shuffled to Tier 4. He adds the players are very serious about volleyball, as some of them are viewing it as a platform to pursue other opportunities outside of the area. “Some of them are looking at this as an avenue to potentially get into colleges and universities one day,” Gringles says. “A lot of kids from Terrace have gone on to post-education with scholarships.” Although the volleyball season has come to an end, Gringles says they will continue playing it recreationally to keep their team fit before their competitions starts agian.
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The Northwest Rage team played against Vernon’s Sky White in the finals on May 4, claiming victory in two straight sets.
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A rich and full life
Bill Gourlie is lean and hard and wiry. The skin on his face is wind conditioned, leathery and taut. Hour after hour spent watching from rocky promontories, staring into treed valleys , peering across fat plains into hazy distances, glassing greening slides, and
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squinting down barrels of rifles have chiselled the lines that radiate from the corners of his eye sockets. When you talk to Bill, you get the impression that, at any moment. he will spot something and set off to stalk it. Bill is a master hunter, skilled at all aspects of the blood sport he loves. Due to rapidly shrinking habitat and those who champion the rights of animals, Bill is an endangered species, a trophy hunter. I wasn’t brought up hunting. As a result, I’ve never hunted mammals. I don’t share Bill’s passion for hunting,
but I hunt fish, so I can appreciate his fondness for the process. What we share is a love for the natural environment. Bill is a pilot. He told me of flying over the head end of a nearby watershed when the creeks there were full of red sockeye. Grizzlies were on those fish. You should have seen them! he enthused. I’ve never seen so many brown bears in one spot before. Some of them were the size of buffaloes! None of those bears were available to hunters. They were protected by regulation and, more importantly, by
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