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Running with a puRpose | tears to hope Relay Run participants and supporters gathered at george Little park during indigenous peoples’ Day festivities on June 22 to honour the missing and murdered indigenous women and girls (MMiwg). starting from both prince Rupert and smithers on June 21 , runners continuously ran along hwy 16 in 10 km sections marked by photos of the MMiwg to congregate in terrace the following day for a ceremony. this is the first annual event by the newly formed tears to hope society who strive to create healthy, safe communities for First nations’ females and remind everybody that “she is somebody” to end any violence against women.
SD82 takes more heat over principal reassignments Parents, students, teachers pack school board meeting
Mountains School District superintendent and board trustees refused to consider postponing the decision until a recently hired independent consultant, Dianne Turner, completes her review in the fall. By Brittany Gervais “No, the board will not consider rescinding the Tears, frustration and anger sparked demands decision that was already made,” said board chair for answers around the school district’s reassign- Shar McCrory. “Shame on you!” yelled someone from the crowd. ment of three beloved administrators this fall. The administrators will be leaving for teaching After hours of questions and testimony, Coast
positions at different schools Aug. 1. More than 70 teachers, parents, students and officials flooded the school board office on Wednesday, June 20. High turnout forced many to stand or sit on the floor and tables. Three district directors, including Janet Meyer, Agnes Casgrain and Julia Nieckarz, were absent from the meeting. It began with three presentations in defence of current administrators Pam Kawinsky, Phillip
Barron and Cory Killoran. Cal Albright, executive director of Kermode Friendship Society, highlighted the lack of Indigenous consultation in a matter impacting Indigenous student education, while parents Mallory Glustien and Lori Janzen demanded answers to several other key questions over the lack of transparency, consultation and the board’s knowledge of potential impacts. Continued on A2
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Continued from A1 These are the issues at the forefront of several protests since the school district announced the administrative reassignments on April 25 without consulting parents, teachers, students or other stakeholders. “We came together, and a synergy developed. We spent hours in timely meetings, sent endless emails asking, writing letters, petitions…Since April 25, we have initiated more than 30 activities in some nature to raise awareness,” Albright said. Terrace and District Teachers’ Union president Mike Wen asked why the board has not met with the teachers’ union after four requests to discuss 13 identified issues within the district, including a 99 per cent non-confidence vote in the superintendent. “It’s not just one issue. You’ve heard the angst, the anger and you’ve heard about dysfunction and distrust. You’ve heard statements that clearly indicate that our district is ill,” Wen said. BC Teachers’ Federation president Glenn Hansman was also present at the meeting. During the question period after the regular meeting, for more than an hour board members listened to questions and emotional outpouring of support for the current administrators. Points and questions were applauded, some statements recognized with a standing ovation. M c C ro r y, who fielded the board’s unified response, said she was unable
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Parents and community members stand and applaud after an emotional plea for the district to not reassign three popular administrators as superintendent Katherine McIntosh looks on at the crowd on June 19. to answer most of their questions. The district would consider postponing their trustees were mostly silent throughout decision until the consultant’s review was complete, was declined by the board. the meeting. “I am not comfortable putting anything “Part of the reason, and you guys can not like it or like it, I don’t — it is what it forward that is a personnel matter in a is,” McCrory said. “It’s a privacy issue and public meeting,” said trustee Margaret when you’re dealing with personnel, we Warcup. Then, a Skeena Middle School staff are very limited to what we can say. The reason why we haven’t said very much is member said all school staff are afraid for their jobs, and the administrators will because we can’t.” One resident questioned why their elect- not feel safe to speak openly with the ed trustees have not answered letters, calls consultant. “I’m going to tell you — we’re terrified. or questions directly, but only through the board chair. A 13-year-old student asked As a staff, we’re terrified. Our adminiswhy her principal was being reassigned. trators are terrified. My fear is you’re not Another person with 30 years teaching going to get an answer out of those two experience called for a public vote of [administrators], because they’re terrified. But if they know that their future is on non-confidence in the board. Nisga’a elder Josephine Casey stood hold until after this [consultant] can gain and calmed the room, but admonished the truth, then maybe they will feel they the school district’s silence in response to can speak honestly on this issue. That’s why all of these people are here. We just the public’s questions. “It doesn’t look good to sit there and want things to be transparent.” Before the meeting was adjourned, shut people out…these little kids, they’re going to remember this day. They’re going Glustien handed McCrory a petition with to be sitting up here one day and they’re more than 1,300 signatures from students going to remember what happened here,” and community members gathered over the last month. Casey said. “Don’t do this.” The public’s final question, whether the
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Thefts, assaults, and liquor offences were included in the 314 calls for service police responded to during the week of June 10 to 16. Below are some highlights from the Friday to Sunday calls:
Property crime spree
A man faces more than half a dozen charges following a rash of mischiefs, break and enters, and thefts. On Friday, June 14, Terrace RCMP arrested a man after investigating reports of businesses having their fences cut, parked vehicles damaged, and property stolen between June 12 and June 14. The 38-year-old in Terrace is charged with four counts of mischief, two of break and enter, and two of theft.
Wanted for assault
Police are looking to arrest a woman after receiving a report of a fight on Lakelse Avenue Friday afternoon. Around 2:20 p.m. on June 14, Terrace RCMP responded to the 4600 block of Lakelse Avenue where a woman said she had been punched in the face multiple times by another woman. Police spoke to those present and made patrols, but were unable to locate the accused. The investigation continues.
Bike crashes into car
A youth received minor injuries after riding a bike into a car Friday afternoon. Just before 4 p.m. on June 14, Terrace RCMP received a report that a youth had been struck by a car on the 4600 block of Lazelle Avenue. Upon investigation, it was discovered the bike was travelling very quickly on the sidewalk and crashed into a vehicle that was exiting the parking lot. The youth was wearing a helmet and only minor injuries were reported at the time.
Sobered up with police
Almost 30 people sobered up with police over the weekend. On Friday, June 14 at 1 a.m. police made their first alcohol-disturbance related arrest of the day on the 4600 block of Lakelse Avenue. Throughout the day, four more men and two women were lodged in cells to sober up safely following occurrences on the 4600 block of Keith Avenue, the 4500 block of Lazelle Avenue, Lazelle and Emerson, Lazelle and Atwood, and the 4600 block of Lakelse Avenue. Saturday, June 15 saw eight adults and a youth sober up at the Terrace RCMP Detachment. Of the adults, two were women and six were men. Arrests were made in Thornhill at Clark Street, the 4600 and 4700 block of Lakelse Avenue, 2800 block of Hall Street, the 4700 block of Lazelle Avenue, Eby Street and Lakelse Avenue, the 4500 block of Scott Avenue, and the 3300 block of Kalum Street. Sunday had the most people sober up in cells with eight men and five women lodged for their safety.
Domestic disturbances
Terrace RCMP arrested one man for an assault and breach investigation, two men for breaching no-contact conditions – one of which was also breaching no-consume conditions, and are investigating another report of a man breaching his no-contact conditions related to domestic disturbances.
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Antique window destroyed during latest break-in at George Little House “I feel like I let the house down,” says manager By Natalia Balcerzak
An antique window was destroyed at Terrace’s historic George Little House in the latest of several break and enters. At approximately 12:30 a.m. on June 20, police were notified of a forcible entry at the city heritage site that left glass shattered and old wood-panelled frames broken. “When they broke in, they wrecked things and they wrecked the 1914 frame around the window; that’s going to be hard to replace,” says manager Debbie Letawski. “They broke the whole frame, just busted it off to pieces… the city is going to have to try to figure out how to [fix] this again using taxpayers’ dollars.” Letawski says only the cash register was stolen, which contained only a few keys and “some dimes and nickles,” but the first floor souvenir shop was ransacked. She says in the last six months, there have been other break-ins at the George Little House but this one has made the deepest impact. “My devastation is whenever somebody breaks in here and wrecks things, this is what I’m supposed to be taking care of and this is where I get emotional,” she says. “The breakins are getting worse and more brazen… I feel like I let the house down.” Prior to the break in, George Little House ordered high-tech surveillance cameras with face detailing and “howler” sirens to scare off intruders. They arrived the morning after this latest break in, and were being installed at the time of writing this story. The camera’s were funded by the matching security grant offered by the city and the Terrace Downtown Improvement Area (TDIA) society. Police have concluded their investigation with no arrests. Doubling as a VIA rail station and heritage site, the souvenir shop carries a lot of high-valued items but because none of it has been stolen in the series of break and
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George Little House is located on Kalum St., and is the heritage site that welcomes VIA Rail passengers when they stop in Terrace. enters Letawski suspects addiction was a meth, in Terrace. motivating factor. Letawski says she hopes that once the cam“They’re probably desperate just for cash… eras are installed and more security patrols I think our meth problem has a lot to do with are funded for the downtown area, it will that, they’re not looking for stuff,” she says. help deter further break-ins. “I think it’s desperation… anybody that’s got If anyone has more information, contact the a drug problem like that, don’t care.” Terrace RCMP at (250) 638-7400 or anonyLast month at a city council meeting, mously through Crime Stoppers by telephone RCMP Cst. Jeff Campbell confirmed there at 1-800-222-TIPS, online at www.terraceis a rising use of methamphetamine, or crystal crimestoppers.ca.
Goldfish invasion shuts down angling on Lost Lake Province wants to ensure native species continue to outnumber the invasive fish By Natalia Balcerzak
As of June 22, the province has banned recreational fishing in Lost Lake in an effort to prevent invasive goldfish from outnumbering native species. Located approximately 10km north of Terrace on Kalum Lake Road, there have been multiple reports of goldfish found in the Lake, reads a press release from the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. The goldfish, specifically identified as Carassius auratus, is considered an invasive and destructive species in B.C.
It is unknown how long they have inhabited Lost Lake, but are known to compete for food and to prey upon native fish. They have been observed in different sizes, which the ministry says might be an indication that they are reproducing. Biologists have been called in to assess the goldfish population, along with finding solutions to manage and intervene using treatment options to prevent the spread of the invasive species into the Skeena Watershed. According to the ministry, re-
leasing aquarium fish into local, natural water bodies is illegal and they urge the public to return any unwanted aquatic pets to pet stores instead of the wild. Throughout the province, there have been several reports of self-sustaining populations of goldfish, with many located in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. In 2016 volunteers took to the waters to electrocute an infestation in Dragon Lake near Quesnel. Over 4,500 goldfish were zapped in a span of two days.
The public is still permitted to visit the lake, but angling is not allowed until further notice to prevent disruption of other native species. Once management action is decided, access to the lake may be restricted for a period of time to allow provincial staff to resolve the issue. Observations of invasive species can be reported by calling the 24-hour Report all Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) hotline at 1 877 952-7277, or online: www. gov.bc.ca/invasive-species
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Still waiting on legalization It’s been nearly six years since, speaking at a Kelowna rally, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he would rather see cannabis legalized instead of just decriminalized. Back then he was just plain old Justin, on the campaign trail trying to garner votes and reinvigorate the federal Liberal party. Two years later, the Liberals cruised back to power on that promise and others. The Liberals defaulted on their promise to reform the electoral system, and you have to wonder if the promise of legal recreational cannabis is going to be substantially complete before the next federal election, this fall. It’s not entirely the Liberals’ fault that we’ve yet to see a thriving cannabis industry. Though it took three years— three months later than the July 1, 2018 date first promised — they did deliver on the legislation last October. But even though they had those three years, provincial and local governments didn’t really get started on their own legislation until, effectively, the last minute. So far, relatively few cannabis retailers have been able to open across Canada. Notably, the first to open in B.C. was a provincial government-operated store in Kamloops. Terrace’s first recreational cannabis store opened its doors to eager customers mere days ago on June 19. But most of the many applications from hopeful private retailers around the province are still waiting for the dual approval they need from the province and their municipal government. It’s not that getting a licence to sell cannabis should be easy. It shouldn’t, and there are countless obstacles and social issues that need to be dealt with. But with three years warning, there is little excuse for the provincial government not to have been better prepared to resolve those problems and implement legalization, which was a popular idea long before the Liberals decided to run with it. After all, cannabis has been effectively legal for a long time. It’s just that all the money generated by the industry was going into the pockets of criminals instead of generating taxes. Governments should have had frameworks, laws and bylaws ready to go by the time legalization legislation dropped, only needing fine tuning to match the fed’s ideas. By now, most of the applications should have been either approved or denied, with private operators starting to add to local and provincial economies, and driving the black market farther underground. You would think governments didn’t want the tax money that cannabis retail stores are going to generate.
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Last week all eight US Senators from Alaska, Washington, Montana and Idaho sent a letter expressing their concerns about the impact of B.C. mining to downstream watersheds in their states. Significantly, they called on British Columbia to reform its mining rules. The people of Idaho and Montana are concerned about Elk Valley coal mine selenium pollution that threatens downstream water supplies, and kills and deforms fish. The people of Alaska are upset that BC long-allowed the Tulsequah Chief Mine to release toxic acid mine drainage into a prized salmon watershed. Many Americans are concerned that the mine waste storage dam technology that failed at Mount Polley mine
is now being replicated at a number of risky new BC mines along the Alaska border. And Washington State residents object that BC is poised to allow Imperial Metals — the company in charge of the Mount Polley mine disaster — to drill in the headwaters of the Skagit River that supplies them with drinking water and chinook salmon. No wonder all our neighbouring US Senators are demanding reform of BC mining laws. So are we. As British Columbians, we value nature, fresh water and healthy ecosystems. If our laws are strong enough, they can protect our water from pollution, ensure mine waste dumps do not put communities and watersheds at risk, and make sure
mining companies pay to clean-up their mess. Right now, they don’t. That’s why a number of BC community groups, public interest organizations, academics and First Nations have joined together to call for reform of BC mining laws. We want the Auditor General’s criticism of BC’s lack of adequate enforcement of mining rules addressed and remedied, including the need to safely retire 60 tailings dams at closed mines across the province. Our priorities are also to make sure the polluter pays, and that watersheds are protected through no-go zones or minimizing mine waste dumps along them. As the Auditor General highlighted, there is a huge gap between mine
reclamation security estimated and collected. Right now, unlike Alaska and Quebec, the BC government does not require mining companies to put all needed funds up front to pay for reclamation and mine cleanup. At the root of many conflicts around mining are the laws granting mining free, prior use of the land dating back to the 1860s. Staking for minerals can occur on private property, at municipal water sources and at key salmon habitat. Alaskans are concerned about exploration that has resulted in over 60 per cent of the Unuk watershed being staked on the BC side of the border. Our mining claims legislation created in the gold rush era needs to be modernized, as other jurisdictions have done.
The Mineral Tenure Act needs to be updated so that mining claims no longer undermine landuse planning, Indigenous rights, environmental protection and private property rights. There are solutions that can reduce mining risks that will benefit British Columbians, our downstream neighbours, and the environment. We just need to implement them. Submitted by the BC Mining Law Reform Coalition: Greg Knox, Executive Director, SkeenaWild Conservation Trust; Christine McLean, Volunteer, Concerned Citizens of Quesnel Lake; Gina Morris, Spokesperson, Kamloops Moms For Clean Air; Lars Sander-Green, Science and Communications Analyst, WildSight
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Dear Editor, I went to the one-hour long adult public swim tonight at the Terrace pool tonight, and when I went to got into my usual lane I was happy to see only one other person. Suddenly I found myself being shooed out! By a woman standing on the deck. This woman told me the lane was being used for a private lesson? There was no sign saying a private lane has been added to the already crowded public swim. The next lane was quickly filling up with people who enjoy swimming quite quickly and this one had a sign on it that read MODERATE. My point is this: the pool previously had a fast lane, a moderate lane, and a slow lane. The other half of the pool was a free swim for adults who wanted to simply enjoy a relaxing soak, without having to interrupt those swimming serious laps. I do not begrudge the kids wanting to swim past 7 p.m. or the people who enjoy swimming their laps. But I do think a private lane at a public swim is wrong and lumping everyone else as moderate is simply not working. I, being a person who likes to meander across the pool in a steady relaxed fashion, found myself dodging kids in the only space available, as close as possible to the ropes beside the so-called moderate lane. Terressa Dilley Terrace, B.C.
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ADULT SWIM | After being squeezed out of a swimming lane for a private lesson, the writer wants the aquatic centre to be more mindful of users’ different needs.
YXT discouraging general aviation Dear Editor, I am forwarding an email I sent to the four member organizations of the Terrace Kitimat Airport Society June 7, 2019. None of them have either acknowledged or replied to my question. I am therefore submitting the correspondence to you with the request that it be published as an open letter in your Letters to the Editor section. I realize that the Terrace Standard is a protector of the airport and most likely will refrain from doing so but I am continuing my efforts to have the airport change its attitude toward general aviation. Without success, I have been trying to determine the time and place that
the Terrace Kitimat Airport Society will be holding its public 2019 AGM as outlined in Section 2.2 of the Governance of Canadian Airports. Being a tax payer that has contributed to the approximate $18,000,000 the Society has received in grants over the past four years I have a question for the Society members: Why do you support a management that discourages the use of the airport by [recreational] general aviation aircraft which could provide the area with significant economic and safety benefits? I look forward to your comments. Jim Tiviotdale Terrace, B.C.
Beyond the salmon: art in the Skeena Valley
Terrace’s art scene is far from non-existent. We are lucky enough to play host to various locales displaying visual art (The Terrace Art Gallery, Skeena Diversity Society, and many local eateries), and there’s often somewhere you can catch some live music each week or so – Sherwood Mountain Brewhouse, and the R.E.M. Lee Theatre during their season, just to name a couple. Heck! If you’re into poetry, there are even readings from time to time at the Terrace Public Library hosted by Writers North of 54. We are fortunate enough to see authors visit our area every once in a while, (Ivan Coyote and Eden Robinson for exam-
MARIAH DEVCIC ple) and have a wonderful theatre with a rich history (the Terrace Little Theatre). All of this being said, there’s something about the arts scene in general here that, to me, feels like it isn’t reaching its fullest potential, isn’t pulling in or uplifting as many artists as it could be. And I
don’t think it’s for a lack of trying. I think it might be from an expectation, a culture that has organically evolved and then been curated into something specific and maybe a bit… stifling? What I’m getting at here is so much of the art we consume and see here in Terrace revolves largely around the landscape and its inhabitants. I think there is an unspoken assumption that the only thing people here could possibly know how to make art about are environmental issues or salmon. I think there are very beautiful things that have come out of a deep passion and obsession on one area. Take Sarah de
Leeuw’s Skeena or Emily Nilsen’s Otolith: both are moving books of poetry that are focused on the minutiae of very singular geographies. The histories and emotions that arrive out of both books couldn’t come from anything other than a singular focus. But let’s get personal, when I was a teenager growing up in Terrace, literally the only thing I could think about was getting out. I wanted to distance myself as far as possible from mountains and snow and all the inescapable feelings conjured up by living in a valley far, far away from any metropolitan areas. So, I was writing. I was making angsty art by myself
in a notebook like so many teenagers do. And when I looked around for anything that I felt a kinship to, there wasn’t much nearby. It’s not to say that everyone should be able to find exactly what they’re searching for in their backyard. And I realize the obscurity of poems here helps my argument even less. But what would things have looked like for me if I didn’t feel an intense expectation to write about how trees and salmon made me feel? To feign interest in another piece of art around the isolation of winters past? Yeah, I knew that feeling well, and I was tired of it. After high school, I happened into a summer job
where I lived in an even more isolated area with a very concentrated number of salmon for two seasons. Even then there was only so much I could say about the beauty and terror of a creature returning to die where it was born. It wasn’t until my second year of university that I learned what poems today really look like, and how similar they sounded to what I was making, and had been making for a few years. I’m not sure if I can offer up a solution here, and I’m not looking to knock any art that is coming from this side of the Seven Sisters (because let’s face it, any artist with enough gumption to get their work to
a shareable state is pretty dang commendable), but I think it’s worth recognizing that Terrace is inspiring beyond its pretty surroundings. I think that some of us might be limiting ourselves because what we are making, or want to be making, doesn’t necessarily fit in with what we are seeing. So hey, if like me you’re making art about feelings and onion rings and other mundane, everyday things – I see you! Keep on keepin’ on. Mariah Devcic is the arts columnist for the Terrace Standard. ‘Art Matters’ is one of four new columns by local writers that explore Northwest food, music, art and mental wellness.
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Terrace now has its very own mega-project
The new Mills Memorial to be the most expensive hospital to be built in the north By Rod Link
At $447.5 million, the new 78-bed Mills Memorial Hospital in Terrace will not only be the most expensive health care facility to be built so far in the north, but it will arguably be the single largest direct expenditure by the provincial government to date in the north. The Site C project in the northeast is much more expensive but that’s being constructed by BC Hydro, a Crown corporation, and BC Hydro also built the Northwest Transmission Line, completed in 2014, which runs north of Terrace. The previous largest dollar provincial project in the north was also a hospital — a 55-bed facility and accompanying 123-bed residential care building in Fort St. John which was completed in 2012 at cost of $301.8 million. In that project, the province anted up nearly $200 million with regional taxpayers chipping in $98 million. The in-patient bed count With 78 beds, the new Mills will have roughly double the number of the current 44-bed facility. Broadly categorized as acute care in-patient beds, 20 of those 78 beds are to be in the regional psychiatric unit, a doubling of the current number in the unit. Within the rest of the 58 bed total, planners so far are indicating the intensive care unit will grow to eight beds, up from the current three, and there will be nine beds assigned to maternity and women’s health, an increase from the current six. Andrea Palmer from the Northern Health Authority however cautions that bed allocations may
change as the project goes into intensive design. “We still have the rigorous processes of procurement and design yet to complete – and there may be small adjustments to the current scope of the project through the design/build processes,” she said. Regardless of any bed allocation changes that may occur, Palmer continued, the overall bed count will remain at 78. “That’s what is funded for and that won’t change,” she says. Single patient rooms Say goodbye to as many as four patients to a room and inadequate washrooms making it almost impossible to use if a patient is limited in his or her mobility. Patients in the new Mills will not only have their own room but also a full service washroom. Health officials say single-patient rooms help reduce disease and infection issues. There’s no exact room layout available yet and while the health ministry says there are no provincial standard for room sizes, it does adhere to the CSA Z8000 design specification. These standards recommend an “in-patient room size of 27 net square metres [or 290 square feet] including the washroom, a vestibule for hand washing and a storage alcove,” the ministry says. As for air quality, “hospitals are built to operate 24-7 365 with 100 per cent fresh, filtered air, which is conditioned to appropriate temperatures, and included redundant systems to ensure 100 per cent up time,” it adds.
Level III trauma service Long sought after in the Northwest, the new Mills will be designated as a Level III trauma centre. Currently, trauma patients are stabilized before being transported elsewhere. Level III services, however, mean stabilization as well as treatment, relieving the additional stress on the patient and on families. There are trauma service elements already in place at the current Mills but a full-on trauma service means additional specialists, lab and other support services available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. At the same time, the number of operating rooms will increase to four from the current three and the number of emergency room treatment spaces will double from the current 10 to 20. Employee total to grow More beds and services means more employees at the new Mills and while Northern Health officials say a final number isn’t yet known, there will be a population bump up of skilled health care professionals. Mills already employs 233 people, excluding casuals, making it one of the largest employers in Terrace and area. Construction jobs to add up Kitimat may have LNG Canada but Terrace can rightly claim the new Mills as its very own mega-project. Construction worker requirements aren’t yet known but a recent comparable project in Penticton offers a clue as to how many might be needed here. Just finished in that city is a patient tower containing 84 single-paient rooms and now underway is a renovation of the existing hospital there amounting to a total project cost of $325 million. Penticton Liberal MLA Dan Ashton estimated the project would provide direct and indirect work for 1,900 people. Health minister Adrian Dix, in Terrace May 22 to announce the new Mills business plan had been accepted by the government, said there will be an emphasis on local hire. The last large hospital project to be built in the north, the one in Fort St. John, featured workers flown in from Alberta and local apprentice students hired through the Northern Lights College there. With accommodation options already tight and
to get tighter yet as the full impact of LNG Canada construction begins to be felt, just where workers from the outside will live needs to be considered. ”Questions about housing availability [for outside workers] would be better put to the City of Terrace. Any general contractor that would take on this project would likely prefer to hire locally wherever possible,” indicated a statement from the health ministry. “General contractors capable of taking on a project of this scope are experienced in the challenges around staffing and housing workers in smaller communities and make those allowances when preparing their proposals.” How the Mills money works The $447.5 million price tag is larger than first contemplated because the current 20-bed Seven Sisters longer-stay mental health facility will be torn down to make room for the new Mills. It is being replaced on the same grounds by a new facility of 25 beds at a cost of $18 million, a figure that’s included in the $447.5 million total project cost. While the province is providing the lion’s share of the construction cost — $333.5 million — regional taxpayers through the North West Regional Hospital District are also contributing. Traditionally, area taxpayers contribute 40 per cent to a capital health care project but thanks to an agreement hammered out last year by the hospital district with the province, taxpayer contribution was capped at 30 per cent. That was based on a tentative project cost of $380 million, meaning the area taxpayer portion is to be no more than $114 million. “The 30 per cent is more than we had previously offered to pay but the benefits to the region will be substantial. The capped contribution will provide protection for our taxpayers,” said Harry Nyce, the chair of the regional hospital district who negotiated the financial split. But with the Mills project now to cost more than $380 million, Kitimat-Stikine regional district chief financial officer and regional hospital district executive director Yvonne Koerner notes the regional taxpayer contribution, because it was capped, will now be closer to 25 per cent of the total cost. The regional hospital district has already increased its tax rate in anticipation of the new Mills project.
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People check out KJ’s Best Cannabis on their opening day June 19. The shop on Lakelse Ave. is Terrace’s first licensed recreational marijuana store.
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KJ’s Best Cannabis will sell cannabis, pre-rolled joints and oils for customers Terrace’s first recreational cannabis store opened its doors to eager customers on June 19. KJ’s Best Cannabis located in the Gobind Mall on Lakelse Ave. is one of 35 licensed, privately owned non-medical pot shops in the province. “We want to make a safer place for the consumer to buy the product from us rather than buying everything on the street,” manager Pan Sharma says. According to one employee of the locally-owned business, “people were swarming” when the doors opened, with eight “budtenders” on hand to check IDs and keep the number of customers below the 20-person capacity. The store is a bright and open space with menu screens on the wall. Products for sale, including prerolled joints, bud and cannabidiol oil are on display in their original packaging in locked display cases,
meaning customers can’t smell or see the actual product. Sharma says he doesn’t smoke marijuana himself, and advises people who are new to pot to do their homework before buying. The three strains available are sativa, indica and hybrid. “We’re not here to tell people what the benefits are or what’s going to happen to you, we are only here to sell the product. We’re keeping it simple,” he says. Reaction to that simple approach was mixed as customers came with a lot of questions about the product. “Being able to see what it is, even if it was something you couldn’t touch, would be a lot easier,” says customer Brian Touiname, 58. “There’s one marijuana cigarette inside how many different kinds of packaging?” Some customers leaving the store complained about the prices — prerolled joints starting at $10 and oils
starting at $40. While most said they appreciated the safety and quality guarantee of store-bought cannabis, others questioned whether that would be enough to stop them from buy-
ing cheaper product off the street. But overall, those waiting in line were glad to see the shop open for business. “One hundred per cent, it’s an easy feeling,” says customer
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Rita Ainscow, 52. “If you’re going to a dealer, you always worry. This is great.” KJ’s Best Cannabis will be open seven days a week, with initial hours from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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1515 Merkley Rd. 10.08 acre property with a 3 bedroom home. This is a fixer upper for sure. This house has a large four car carport. Great space but the house needs top to bottom updating and repair. Not for the faint of heart. 217 Old Lakelse Lake Rd
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Researchers to flush Skeena with bright dyes for spill-response study
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Kitsumkalum leading project as rail transport of hazardous materials on the rise By Quinn Bender
Don’t panic if you see ribbons of brightly-coloured liquid flowing through the Skeena River this summer. The Kitsumkalum Fish and Wildlife Operations Department (KFWOD) will be staining the river with non-toxic, biodegradable rhodamine dye to develop a spill response plan for train derailments in the Skeena watershed. Knowing how a spill will behave will help KFWOD identify locations for caches of spill-response equipment between Terrace and Prince Rupert. “Rivers are very difficult to protect. Oceans are a lot easier because it’s open water,” says Mark Biagi, KFWOD manager. “The lower Skeena has a lot of islands, a lot of meandering and a lot of grading on the bottom. We need to understand, if there is a derailment along the river, how do we protect the salmon, how do we best respond.” With the help of the Kitselas, the Kitsumkalum spent a year creating a high-resolution map of the CN rail line from from Kitimat to Terrace, and Kitwanga to Prince Rupert. In Phase 2, Kitsumkalum identified all the areas of importance to salmon habitat. For Phase 3 KFWOD have engaged Northwest Hydraulic Consultants to create
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a workable model of the Skeena. The dyes will be tracked by drones and a “battery of sensors” to digitally amplify the rhodamine’s presence. GPS-equipped sensors will also be tracked by satellite to map long-range impacts. “We already know where the sensitive areas are, and now we can start looking at how to protect them,” Biagi says. “Where do we intercept the spill? How do we corral the spill, get it into an area we can manage it and clean it up?” The first dye and sensor release will take place around July 2 near the bridge crossing of the Kalum River. The second will likely take place mid to late August in the Terrace area. The dyes will take about seven hours to dissipate and will be either yellow or red in colour. The study will not impact fishery openings or other river activities, says Biagi. KFWOD has been working with the pro-
vincial government on this project through the framework of a Geographic Response Plan program, and with the federal government through the Marine Protection Plan. “The problem is, salmon habitat are federal jurisdiction and rivers are provincial jurisdiction. It’s a jurisdictional quagmire,” Biagi says. “What we’re doing is trying to prevent that from becoming the reason why we do nothing when a disaster happens.” In addition to current volumes of hazardous materials carried to and from the coast, Vopak Pacific Canada is proposing to build a bulk liquid petroleum export facility on Ridley Island near Prince Rupert that will require an increase of 240 rail cars per day travelling through the area — 60 for liquefied petroleum gas and 90 for clean petroleum products, such as diesel or gasoline, and 90 for methanol. Since the completion of the AltaGas propane export terminal in Prince Rupert, rail traffic is already increasing by up to 60 cars of propane passing through the watershed per day. That number may double if a second propane export facility in Kitimat, Pacific Traverse Energy, goes forward. “We’ve been working very diligently to get the federal government to accept the fact that if a spill takes place on the Skeena, it’s going to end up in the estuary and marine environment,” Biagi says, adding CN Rail has been very cooperative in the project. Once the study is complete, the Kitsumkalum will share their findings with CN Rail and both the B.C. and Canadian governments to develop a geographical emergency spill response strategy. “We ask for the public’s patience and understanding as we carry out our study. There are no impacts while the study is taking place. Just a dramatic and temporary change in the colour of the river,” says Biagi.
Forest industry in a free fall It’s always worth remembering the foundation of our provincial economy was built on three primary industries. Forestry, fishing, and mining have always been a primary source of jobs on the coast and will hopefully continue to be so for the foreseeable future. Since the beginning, our resource industry has always been subject to wild boom and bust cycles with unpredictable market swings. But never before has the forest industry faced so many difficulties all at once. We are witnessing a perfect storm of events resulting in heart-breaking job losses all over B.C. Since January, five mills have either closed permanently or are shut down “indefinitely.” This is due to a number of factors. We are coming up on what could be another record wildfire season as drought and higher than normal temperatures threaten to strike just about anywhere in the province. We lost over 25,000 square kilometres of
Ellis Ross, MLA #104-4710 Lazelle Ave. Terrace 250-615-4895 330 City Centre Kitimat 250-632-8518 forestland in just the past two years and more could be coming. The shortage of available timber is complicated by the fact that all of the wood infected by pine beetle had to be harvested well in advance of its best-before date. Even though the industry was able to adapt, we’ve pretty much salvaged all of it by now and mills are having a tough time sourcing a new supply.
Meanwhile, we are facing a new threat from the spruce beetle which is moving north with a vengeance. Combine all of these things with the on-going softwood lumber dispute with the U.S. and B.C. ends-up with the highest production costs in North America. But there are things government can do – and should do – to help an industry in crisis. BC Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson wrote the premier last week with a plan to give the forest industry immediate relief from the carbon tax and reduce stumpage fees that companies pay for timber on Crown land. Wilkinson’s plan would also create a fund to hire contractors and unemployed forestry workers to work on wildfire mitigation projects. The forest industry is in a free fall and we need urgent action now. There is always talk about working across party lines on certain files. Forestry is definitely one area that needs our collective support. THIS IS PAID ADVERTISING SPACE
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Tahltan reach benefits agreement on Seabridge’s massive KSM gold mine project
Workers Comp hearings coming to Terrace By Quinn Bender
Terrace will be one of 14 communities in the province to host public hearings on changes to workers compensation. The goal of the public engagement session is to increase overall confidence in the system and make it more worker centred. Last April Minister of Labour Harry Bains announced the appointment of retired labor lawyer Janet Patterson to initiate an independent review. Her work will assess policies and practices that support injured workers’ return to work; case management of injured workers; and modernizing WorkSafeBC’s culture to reflect a worker-centric service delivery model. The review also includes a Gender-Based Analysis-Plus, a process used to assess how diverse groups of people experience policies, programs and initiatives to ensure they’re able to participate fully in all spheres of society. The formal review being undertaken by Patterson builds on work undertaken by WorkSafeBC over the past year to identify areas for improvement. Results from a questionnaire will also be factored into the study. The questionnaire can be found at engage.gov.bc.ca/workerscompensationreview/. The Terrace hearing is scheduled for July 18 and 19. The public must register in advance to present their views in person by calling 1-833633-6790 or emailing Info@wcbreview.ca. Written submissions can also be made to the same email address until July 19.
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ment programs will include Tahltan collaboration, with up to 10 positions in the environmental department going to Tahltan members. The company has also pledged to the province $75,000 at the start of construction and $30,000 per year thereafter for wildlife and aquatic initiatives along hwy 37 and 37A. An additional $100,000 will be earmarked for TCG-led land stewardship programs. The project received its provincial Environmental Assessment Certificate in July, 2014, and federal approval the following December. The Tahltan Nation’s Territory spans 95,933 square kilometres, roughly 11 per cent of the province, and includes 70 per cent of B.C.’s so-called Golden Triangle. The territory is home to three of BC’s 19 operating mines or their shared footprint, and to approximately 25 per cent of B.C.’s exploration activities by expenditure, according to TCG.
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The Tahltan Nation has voted in favour of a Cooperation and Benefits Agreement worth an estimated $380 million over the next 50 years with Seabridge Gold’s KSM gold mine project. In a joint press release with Seabridge, the Tahltan Central Government (TCG) said 77.8 per cent of members voted positively on the terms, adding the milestone agreement also represents a thorough framework on which to build social licence. “The Tahltan people have spoken and have ratified the KSM IBA that provides the Tahltan Nation with far reaching economic benefits and strong commit858 Munson Rd ments to the environmental management of the w ! NEtINg LIS land that we hold sacred,” says TCG President Chad Norman Day. In addition to the royalties and cash payments agreed to, the project is estimated to deliver between $1.6 billion and $2.2 billion in wages for Tahltan workers and $1.5 billion in construction 5879 Shannon Rd and operations contracts. Under a “Tahltan First” w ! NEtINg hiring process, up to 450 positions will be available LIS during construction and 275 during operations.
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An additional $7.5 million is being made available for training and scholarships. Seabridge calls the KSM (Kerr-Sulphurets-Mitchell) Project one of the largest undeveloped gold projects in the world, based on reserve measurements in a preliminary feasibility study totaling 38.8 million ounces of gold and 10.2 billion pounds of copper. “We believe that the KSM IBA provides the basis for a genuine partnership between the KSM Project and the Tahltan Nation for decades to come,” says Seabridge Chairman and CEO Rudi Fronk. “The Tahltan Nation’s representatives have made many valuable contributions to the evolution of KSM. We have listened to their environmental, cultural and economic concerns, which have been rooted in the best interests of the Tahltan Nation, and we have crafted ways of addressing these concerns into KSM’s design.” Included in its environmental commitments, Seabridge will spend up to $2.5 million on environmental monitoring contracts with Tahltan companies. Fifteen environmental manage-
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4704 HAUGlAND $229,900 This home may not have everything you want, but there’s a chance that it has everything you need. 2-bedroom house located on the South Side, near the hospital and shopping. This older home is situated on a large corner lot and has a detached garage. It is priced cheaper than most townhouses in the same neighbourhood! This is an excellent redevelopment property, rental, or simply a good place to call home.
4620 STRAUME $365,000 Great family home in the horseshoe, close to schools, fields and a playground also walking distance to the heart of downtown. House has 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, carport with backyard access, large patio and 16 x 20 detached shop just to name a few features. Move in ready!
2315 FIRST $749,000 Waterfront on 1st Ave! This year-round living 3 bedroom 2 bathroom house has great views. Upstairs and downstairs have wall to wall windows facing Lakelse lake. Walk off of the covered basement patio to your piece of the beach. You can keep your lake toys in the storage building and the driveway has room for parking all of your vehicles.
4621 MERklEy $645,000 This property is one-of-a-kind situated North of Terrace on 1.6 acres. The first thing to catch your eye about this home will be the parklike setting surrounding it and a sunken patio that invites you into this unique home! Inside you will find a large great room which opens onto the patio, perfect for entertaining. The great room is bordered by an open concept kitchen, dining and seating area with an abundance of natural light. On the other side are three bedrooms.
1116-2607 PEAR $164,900 Completely renovated throughout! This tastefully painted 2 bedroom apartment has seen extensive upgrades. New kitchen including stainless steel appliances, modern bathroom, light fixtures, flooring and drapery. Whether you are starting out or planning on downsizing this ground level, corner unit must be viewed to be appreciated.
4521 & 4523 MERKLEY • $699,000 Looking for a property that has a beautiful log home and huge 3 bay shop within minutes of downtown? I have just the property for you! Inside you will find an open concept kitchen and dining area perfect for entertaining. Living room offers cozy comfort with a rock mantel housing a natural gas insert. Upstairs you will find 3 good size bedrooms.The master bedroom has a fantastic walk in closet. As an extra bonus this .75 acre property has a shop that should be large enough for any projects you have in mind!
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More than 40 Kitselas elders and members gathered at the Kitselas Canyon to wrap up their five-day knowledge sharing event from June 3-7.
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Kitselas holds first elder knowledge gathering event “It’s important that we gather stories, that we gather memories,” says Kitselas chief By Brittany Gervais
Kitselas members from across Canada gathered for a five-day Elder Knowledge Sharing event. From June 3 to June 7, Kitselas elders told stories, collected memories and wisdom to pass down their knowledge to future generations. This was the first time Kitselas organized an elder knowledge sharing event of this calibre. The Kitselas Administration paid for travel and accommodation costs for approximately 40 elders from across the country to come and tell their stories in person, from B.C., Alberta and as far away as Nova Scotia. Passing down centuries of knowledge from older members to Kitselas youth is important to building a sustainable future despite the destructive efforts of colonialism, says Kitselas chief councillor Judy Gerow. “We’re losing a lot of our knowledge holders. We’ve lost a lot over the last decade,” Gerow says, noting knowledge and information was traditionally preserved orally.
“It’s important that we gather stories, that we gather memories, because we need to know what happened in the past. We need to know about traumas, we need to know about losses. We need to know about the sad things as well as the happy things so we don’t let it happen again.” There were different themes for each day, including the Kitselas identity, reconciliation, and treaty. The information gathered will be used to put together a strategic framework document, Gerow says. “We’ve heard so many times that the government in the past tried to eradicate us, to erase us. They’ve tried to get rid of us but we’re still here,” she says. The last day of the talks happened as members of Lax Kw’alaams and Metlakatla, who represent the Nine Tribes of the Coast Tsimshian, temporarily blocked traffic on Hwy 16 to protest the B.C. government’s proposed sale of land at Nasoga Gulf, land that both the Coast Tsimshian and the Nisga’a Nation say has been
part of their territory since time immemorial. In response to the dispute Gerow says government officials need to understand the territorial complexities within the Tsimshian Nation and approach all seven bands for approval, not just one or two. “I’ve heard it being said that things have started breaking up, there’s been issues between different Tsimshian communities, and it’s because of industry.” She says there needs to be common ground established within the Tsimshian Nation bands to speak with each other and establish truth in territorial disputes. “Before anyone makes announcements, there should be a discussion amongst the Tsimshian Nation. We need to stand united.” As discussions came to a close, Kitselas members travelled to the Kitselas Canyon to reflect on the stories shared over the five days. The national historic site is where four longhouses, several totem poles and other rich cultural artifacts still remain from Kitselas’ 5,000-year history.
Christopher Harrison, 67, hasn’t been back in his traditional territory for 16 years. He travelled from Nova Scotia with his sister to take part in the five-day discussions. His father, whose mother is Effie Bolton, was half Kitselas and half British. Because of past trauma and racial violence, Harrison says his father never told his children about their heritage. “It was never spoken of or told to us,” Harrison says. “It was upsetting for our dad… I think he got into a lot of fights over being a ‘half Indian’. There were a lot of battles for him, and he didn’t want anything to do with it.” Now his family is embracing their cultural ties, Harrison says he is grateful for what he has learned since coming back to Kitselas. “It means I get to come home,” he says.
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Maxim Cover Girl semi-finalist declares victory despite second-place finish Brandi Hansen says her main goal was to spread an empowering message to others By Brittany Gervais
Brandi Hansen may not be Maxim’s next cover girl, but winning was never her motive — it was to see how far her message of body-positivity could fly. “I made this little paper plane and the public took it to the sky,” Hansen says. “Without them, this wouldn’t have been possible.” Hansen lived in Terrace and other Northwest communities for about 10 years as a pilot, active search and rescue member, and frequent fisher of the Skeena and Kalum rivers. A few months ago, the Penticton-based mother entered the 2019 Maxim Cover Girl Canada contest on a whim and submitted photos of herself hiking, climbing glaciers and flying planes instead of skimpy bikini shots often expected of the men magazine. She edged out thousands of contestants to become a semi-finalist by showcasing her skills, not her skin. “From Ontario, Manitoba, Quebec, from all across the country, people really reached out,” she says. “I wanted to see how far I could get fully clothed, doing things I love to do.” Hansen finished second in her semi-final group, despite holding the top spot right until the last hour of the competition. Chances to purchase votes while competing against social media influencers made it difficult to secure first place, Hansen says. But with an estimated 600 votes a day, she felt the
finale was close. Either way, she says the publicity she’s received during the competition has opened up new opportunities for her as a positive role model. “I was contacted by a lot of outdoorsy companies, shows and magazines, asking me to work for them,” she says. “That’s something I can get down with.” If she won, Hansen had planned to donate the $10,000 prize to create four $2,000 scholarships for young women in aviation, and B.C. Brandi Hansen says is happy with her second-place finish in Maxim’s Cover Girl semi-finals because she felt she Search and Rescue. She says she still plans on moving forward on was able to inspire others by competing fully-clothed. (Contributed photo) some ideas, including creating a fund within the Royal Canadian Air Cadets for female pilots. “That’s when young girls get into aviation, through the Cadets — they can get a private license when they’re 14-years-old.” Hansen also used the competition as a learning opportunity for her daughter, who Hansen calls her “biggest little fan.” “The moment I got second place she texted me and called me, she was super upset. I told her to take a deep breath and I explained to her that the cover was never my goal,” she says. “We made it this far doing something totally different from everyone else. Temporarily, maybe she lost sight of what was going on, but then I explained to her — we already won. We didn’t have to be on the cover to win.”
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Johnny Norton is the manager of the popular hot dog stand at Canadian Tire, where they have been serving a unique menu of hotdogs for six years and says he’s had customers travel far distances for a bite.
Who is the hot dog guy? Johnny Norton grills hots dogs that has the town talking and coming back for more By Natalia Balcerzak
Amidst the parking lot chaos and shopping carts left astray is an unexpected spot to fuel the hungry. Commonly known as “the hot dog guy”, Johnny Norton is the manager of the popular hotdog stand by Canadian Tire in Terrace that has people driving hours to take a bite — all convinced there is none better in the Northwest. “[People] like coming out to grab a hot dog,” says Norton. “We had some people come as far as from Quesnel, who said they drove here just to get a hot dog… we must be doing a good job if they’re coming back for more.” Officially named the ‘And The Wiener Is Hotdog & Smokey Stand’, the humble pop-up canteen has been serving a unique selection of
hot dogs, including the famous Terrace Long Dog, for six years now. With countless posts on social media applauding their food, Norton says the reason they have gained such popularity is because how different and locally sourced their hot dogs are, which are custom made by The Sausage Factory in Smithers, B.C. Tucked into a freshly grilled bun, the popular Terrace foot-long hot dog is served with bacon, fried onions and jalepeno relish. Other hot items include the Double Dog Dare You, Bavarian Smokey, the Marmaduke, The Not So Long Terrace Hot Dog, The California Terrace Long Dog and just the classic Jumbo Hotdog. All these and more have people lining up every lunch hour, eager to top up their dogs with some extra toppings.
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“It’s not ketchup [we have], there’s sauerkraut, onions, jalapenos, banana peppers, sweet relish and mayonnaise,” says Norton. All the hot dogs were originated and named by his father Lloyd, who bought and now owns the stand as a retirement gig. He saw a creative opportunity with the menu and decided to come up with few recipes of his own. Often experimenting with different combinations during family BBQs, Norton says his father always liked to have fun with his food. “He was working other jobs for a while, but then decided to run the hotdog stand because he likes cooking hot dogs,” says Norton. “We usually come up with new things each year… [and we] always use the thermometer make sure the food is up to temperature.” Although his father casually comes by to help run the stand, Norton quit his other jobs to serve hotdogs full-time. Previously, he worked as a carrier for the Terrace Standard and as a dishwasher at a few local restaurants. He says they had to hire two employees to keep up with their demands, sometimes serving dozens of customers at once. Whether it’s rain or shine, they’re there taking the heat every week from Wednesday to Sunday. Sometimes, they end
up with a sunburn from standing outside all day. For Norton, he’s convinced that another secret weapon to their success is the BBQ. For six years since opening, they’ve used the same grill to make all their hot dogs which he says makes them right. And to further conquer another realm of a foodie’s delight, their stand now includes panfried pierogies served with bacon, onion and a beer sausage. Despite a few hard days and the unavoidable complaints every once in a while, Norton says he loves working the hot dog stand and meeting all the people he serves. For him, the best feeling is when somebody tries their food and immediately asks for a second. “We get all the nice customers coming by and they’re happy when we set up,” he says. “[It’s great to see that] we got the good reviews when they come back and on Facebook.” Fortunately for those who have yet to sample the Terrace Long Dog or any of the other menu items, ‘And The Wiener Is Hotdog & Smokey Stand’ has gone mobile. Norton says their customers can find them at the Terrace Speedway events and at the Malicious Monster Truck tour coming up.
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National Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Terrace By Natalia Balcerzak
National Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrations took place at George Little Park in Terrace on June 22. From homemade bannock, dancing and even a moose-calling contest, hundreds were drawn to the festivities this past weekend. A series of speakers from Kitselas and Kitsumkalum initiated the day with a traditional opening ceremony acknowledging Tshimshian territory, with guests Dr. Joseph Gosnell and MP Nathan Cullen to welcome the event. The Gitlaxdax Dancer, Xbisuunt Dancers and the Suwilaawks Drumming Group kept the energy going, encouraging the audience to join them on stage. Relay runners from the first annual Tears to Hope Society also made an appearance after collectively running approximately 250km in two days. Beginning June 21, about 50 participants ran simultaneously from Prince Rupert and Smithers along Hwy 16. The 10km markers are represented with photos of women that disappeared along the highway. The day concluded with live music from bands Outlaws Forever and Joel West & Co.
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son. “In the airport, you’re among such prestigious artists…You’ve got beautiful installations there and it’s quite an honour to have a piece of your own artwork displayed at the same location.” Anderson is currently in her third year at the Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art and says she has chosen her instructor Ken McNeil to be her mentor for her art piece. She has proposed to carve an image on a yellow cedar panel that represents her matriarch connection in her family through salmon. “I’m taking inspiration from my childhood and that’s something I haven’t really done before… I haven’t really felt comfortable drawing on those intimate experiences [during] my career,” she says. “I’m really trying to accomplish honouring that history that I have with the matriarchs and my family.” Nathan Wilson, who is Haisla living in Terrace, was selected for the mid-career artist scholarship and also attended Freda Diesing School a few years ago. In addition to Anderson and Wilson, eight other artists were recognized with a scholarship.
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Veronica Waechter, Gitxsan, was the 2018 recipient and had her final art piece revealed in this year’s ceremony. Since 2005, the YVRAF has awarded over 145 scholarships, grants and awards totalling more than $575,000 to B.C. and Yukon Indigenous artists. From then, more than 80 recipients have had their work displayed at YVR.
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CALENDAR EVENTS June 27: Community discussion about climate change, salmon and solutions with the SkeenaWild Conservations Trust. Held at The Meeting Place in New Hazelton from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 28: 54-40 is playing in Kitimat at the Tamitik Arena (400 City Centre) from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. with The Rats, Strange Ways and Miss Demeanor. Tickets on sale. June 30: Pianist Andrea Pedro will be performing at Knox United Church at 7 p.m. Guest performer Nicole Hepting will also be joining her. Admission is by donation, and everyone is welcome to attend. July 1: Canada Day celebration start with a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Terrace Fire Department and continues at the Heritage Park Museum from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 2: Beginner Tai Chi class at Skeena Diversity Centre (4617 Lazelle Ave.) from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Pay per class. Next date after is July 9. July 6: Two day Introductory to Rock Climbing Course taking place. Visit www.solsticeaplineguides.ca for course information and details including registration. July 6 - 7: Terrace Speedway Races starting at 7 p.m. on July 6 and Jump Start Day racing at 2p.m. on July 7. July 13: King of the Mountain trails race from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. July 13 - 14: Malicious Monster Truck Tour Insanity tour rolls back in to Terrace July 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and July 14 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets available at Prevost RV, Misty River Books and MacCarthy GM July 14: Make your own IOD decor bucket with handles from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Willow Creek childcare (4620 Loen Ave.) Tickets available at www.masonjarstudio. ca. July 26 - 28: The 25th Annual Kispiox Valley Music Festival in Hazelton from July 26 at 12 p.m. to July 28 at 5 p.m.
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HEALTH AND WELLNESS Take Off Pounds Sensibly - meets every Thursday, 6:30 p.m. at the Mills Memorial Hospital Cafeteria. Call 250.635.0998 or 250.635.7913 for more. The Terrace Yoga Studio (4605 Lazelle Ave.) presents a Laughter Yoga class the first Friday of every month starting June 7 from 5:15 p.m. to 6 p.m. Join Katerine, a certified Laughter Yoga Leader for a 45-minute class. Drop-ins $5 or by donation. Join Terrace’s new taiko drumming group at the Terrace Women’s Resource Centre (4553 Park Ave.) every Thursday from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Breath, stretch, use your muscles and make some noise. Free. Open to all. Contact info@twrcs.ca or call 250.638.0228 for more. Terrace Public Library will have a volunteer to assist individuals with literacy and writing every Monday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Volunteers will help with is ESL, Reading, Understanding Forms and Documents, Completing Documents and Forms, Document and Resume Formatting, Literacy Upgrading, Understanding Assignments, and Tutorials. This is a drop-in service and will be on a first come first served basis.
SPORTS AND RECREATION More Terrace Speedway races coming up! Join us on July 27 for ride along for kids starting at 7 p.m. Terrace Peaks Gymnastics Club’s Summer programs are open for registration! We are offering fullday, and half-day camps as well as weekly structured classes. Sign up is available online or at our office. Visit www.terracepeaks.ca, email info@terracepeaks.ca or call (250) 638-0447. Registration closes 5 days before the start of each class.
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pop in and check out the Annual a night of great music from both Youth Show! decades! Adult event, no minors. Shuttle services available. The Terrace Community Band (TCB) meets every Tuesday evening Movie in the park from 7 p.m. to from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the 12 a.m. at George Little Park on Caledonia music room (3605 Mun- Aug. 7. This year we will be showing roe St.) The Lego Movie II. Bring your lawn chair, blanket and friends. Are you interested in writing? Join your local writing community once Join The Terrace Public Library’s a month on Tuesdays. For all levels “Community Reads Book Club”. of writers. Writing exercises, discus- Read at your own pace, and join sion, sharing, and workshopping. the discussion by joining the ComFrom 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 4610 munity Reads Facebook group or Park Ave. For more information or call the library and ask to be put on to register contact the Terrace Pub- their e-mail list. lic Library in person or by phone 250.638.8177. Join us for a packed full weekend of family fun. Skeena Valley The regular monthly meeting of Fall Fair is a three-day event at the the Pacific Northwest Music Festi- Thornill Community Centre from val committee is from 7:30 p.m. to 9 Aug. 30 - Sep. 1. We will be featurp.m. on the third Tuesday of every ing street vendors, our traditional month at 4907 Lazelle. Contact pancake breakfast, our very popular Bonnie Juniper at 250.635.9649 for exhibition hall, legendary zucchini races, dog agility competition and more. more! Fabric Arts Drop-In every Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the The Skeena Diversity Society Terrace Women’s Resource Centre (4617 Lazelle Ave.) hosts Interna(4553 Park Ave.). Bring your knit- tional Cooking Nights every Friday ting, embroidery, cross-stitch project at 5 p.m. or come learn how to! The Terrace Photography Club is a place for photographers of all skill levels to meet, learn new techniques, exchange ideas and share their favourite images. Visitors and newcomers are always welcome. Our meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month at the Terrace Public Library Art Gallery at 7 p.m. Contact John at 250.635.5637 for more information.
KIDS AND FAMILY Momma and Baby Cafe is inviting new moms on summer walks every Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. from June 10 to August 26. Hosted by the Terrace Women’s Resource Centre Society (4553 Park Ave.).
Check out YVC (Youth Volunteer Corps) for youth 11-18yrs old. Meetings on Wednesdays at 4:00 FUN AND SOCIAL p.m. at Volunteer Terrace, 3235 Emerson Ave. Free food and youth led volunteering group. Contact It’s Farmer’s Market season! vtyvc3@gmail.com for more info Check out 70+ local vendors, food or call 250.638.1330. trucks, live music and more. Open at George Little Park from May to Terrace La Leche League DropOctober every Saturday from 9 a.m. Ins are the first and third Friday of to 1 p.m. For more info email svfm. every month at 10 a.m. Breastfeedterrace@gmail.com. ing support at the Terrace Women’s Resource Centre (4553 Park Ave). The Terrace Toastmasters Club (4617 Lazelle Ave.) meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the VOLUNTEERING month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Practice public speaking in front of a group, whether to increase your courage Window washers needed for seto speak or if you need to improve niors in our community. Supplies your public speaking. provided. Contact vtspc3@gmail. com or call 250.638.1330 for more. Crib night every Tuesday at 7 p.m. sharp for a toonie at the Happy Volunteer with client services for Gang Centre at 3226 Kalum Street. the Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program. Must complete adRiverboat Days 90s vs 2000s ditional online volunteer application Dance Party from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at redcross.ca/volunteer. on Aug. 3 at the Thornhill Community Center Come out and relive Help seniors garden at their home!
Contact vtspc3@gmail.com or call 250.638.1330 for more. Have a green thumb? Volunteer at the Kalum Community School gardens (3412 Kalum St.). Fresh produce free to participants. Contact vtspc3@gmail.com or call 250.638.1330 for more.
SUPPORT GROUPS Nar-Anon Family Groups offer a twelve step program for those affected by someone else’s addiction. Join the group every Wednesday at 7 p.m. at 4553 Park Avenue. Call Susan at 250.975.0749. 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 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. Smart Recovery Pathways to Recovery Support Group at 4542 Park Ave. from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Mondays and Fridays. Drop-ins welcome. Terraceview family council will NOT be meeting in July or August 2019. Our next meeting will be September 3rd, 2019 at 7 p.m. at Terraceview Lodge. Contact Heather 250-638-8552
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HARRIS, Karen Ruth October 9, 1956 - May 17, 2019
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Samuel Christiansen Her courageous battle with cancer has forever impacted our lives. Her beauty, humour and grace will be missed by her husband, Shawn Harris, daughters, Aeron, Janel and families. Stepson and daughter, Tanner and Heather. Sister Chris Hansen and family, brothers Peter and Michael Nahirny. Karen was predeceased by her mother Gertraud Heister, father Simon Nahirny, brothers Danny and Ronny Nahirny and foster sister, Marion Maier. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
October 29, 1997 - June 27, 2018
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Though your smile is gone forever, And your hand we cannot touch Still we have so many memories Of the one we loved so much. Your memory is our keepsake with which we will never part God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts.
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Reinier (Renny) J. Rouw 22 October 1935 - 27 June 2016 Remembering you is easy We do it every day, But missing you never goes away Love Forever, Your Family
JENSEN, Jorn Landsberger (John) May 16, 1929 - June 10, 2019
Judith Diane Eisner (Arnold) April 23, 1952 – June 2, 2019
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Judith Diane Eisner on June 2, 2019. Judy was born in Smithers on April 23, 1952 to Neta and Jim Arnold. As a child, her family moved frequently before settling permanently in Terrace. Judy met the love of her life, Irv Eisner, when she was waitressing at the Lakelse Hotel. They were married in 1971 and their children Marty, Kari and Mitchell arrived shortly after. Judy’s career at the Bank of Nova Scotia began in 1983 where she worked for 25+ years. Judy loved to entertain, garden, bake, knit and play cards. As well, she was heavily involved in the Totem Saddle Club and the Northwest Therapeutic Riding Associations. In 2009, Judy was diagnosed with amyloidosis and cancer. She fought a valiant battle and refused to let her sickness deďŹ ne her. She made it to every family event with a smile no matter how she was feeling. Judy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, co-worker and friend. She is survived by Irv, her husband of 48 years, her children Marty (Michelle), Kari (Kelly) and Mitch, siblings Barb (Brian), Ron (Lisa) and grandchildren Meghan, Colby and Jaden. She will be greatly missed. Her Celebration of Life was held in Terrace on June 7, 2019 and was attended by many family and friends.
John passed away quickly and peacefully in his home on the evening of June 10th just weeks after his 90th Birthday celebration. He will be missed tremendously by his wife Larisa, and family Bente (Manfred), Inga (Sam), Frank (Wendy), Robert Mikael (Freda). John’s grandchildren Gino, Adriana, Paul, Jacqueline, Peter, Samuel, Lori, Jonathan, Brandy, Amanda, Darlene, Margie and Dane. John loved seeing the grandchildren and their families and his great grandchildren. John grew up in Denmark and he loved the ocean and it was a favourite way to spend time. John’s early life was spent working with his father in his carpentry shop. He grew up in occupied Denmark during WWII. Later he joined the merchant navy and travelled the world. John always loved having boats and the various family members have many stories about the boat adventures. A trip from Vancouver to Kitimat when he was well into his 80s, with crew members Frank Jensen, Joe Murphy and Jeff Smith. When John came to Canada he first settled in Vancouver and after having a number of various jobs, he settled on his love carpentry. He did house repairs and house framing. His dream was to have a cabinet shop so he decided to go to Kitimat and with his family traveled in a large old station wagon. Here he found his life long passion working to better the lives of working peoples and their families. He was involved with working to protect the environment and fight for a Socialist society, for Aboriginal rights and the next fifty years every battle around these issues he was there. John was proud of his Union activities as a member and Business agent of the International Carpenters Union and later a leading member of the fight for the Canadian Carpenters Union (CMAW). He was president of the Kitimat Terrace Labour Council for 50 years. He was also a college instructor and coordinator of the Workers Education program at NorthWest Community College, where he endeavoured to educate students about rights and history. John was a passionate Trade Unionist who always stood on the worker’s side. Our special thanks to all the exceptional Doctors Dr. M. Kenyon, Dr. E. Iyayi, Dr. S. Mc Coach and Home Support for their kindness and support. Celebration of Life of John Jensen will be held on Saturday, July 13th, 2019 from 12 PM to 4 PM, 4119 Golden Place Terrace, BC.
GREEN (Scheper), Judy September 18, 1951 - April 11, 2019
It’s with heavy hearts we have had to say goodbye to our sister Judy. She was the 8th of 14 children. She leaves behind to mourn her sisters and brothers, Kathy, Shirley, Marg (Glen), Henry (Cheryl), Ida (John), Birdie, Linda (Ernie), Debbie (Ernie), Roy (Anita), Mona (Earl). She is pre-deceased by her sisters Patsy and Millie, and her brother Bernard. Her parents Henry and Ida Scheper. She is greatly loved and will be missed and in our hearts forever.
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Full-time Permanent Gitlaxt’aamiks (New Aiyansh) BC Nisga’a Lisims Government seeks a hard working and motivated individual to fill the position of Lands Officer. The Lands Officer supports the Lands and Resources Directorate in the planning and management of Nisga’a land and resource assets. Research and reporting on land and resource related matters and providing timely and accurate information for decision-making purposes, is a requirement of the position. Qualifications: A Bachelor Degree in a related discipline and at least 3 years experience in a land or resource management environment, or at least 5 years directly related experience. A valid BC Drivers License is required. Salary will commensurate with experience and qualifications. For a full job posting please visit our website at: www.nisgaanation.ca Resume and cover letter may be forwarded by June 28, 2019 at 5 pm to: Nisga’a Lisims Government Attention: Human Resources PO Box 231, Gitlaxt’aamiks BC, V0J 1A0 Ph. 250-633-3000 Fax. 250-633-2367 Email: hrdept@nisgaa.net
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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 the land, within the City of Terrace, shown hatched on the accompanying map and described as: Lot 2, District Lot 983, Range 5, Coast District, Plan PRP13785 [3725 Thomas Street]
Notice of Application for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that the District of Stewart from BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a Right of Way, water utility line situated on Provincial Crown land located within the boundry of the District of Stewart . The Land File’s for this application is 6409129. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Land Tenure Specialist, MFLNRO, at PO Box 5000 – 3726 Alfred Ave, Smithers BC V0J 2N0 Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to 51 days from date of letter. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http:// www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/in dex.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Smithers.
THE INTENT: 1.0 To amend Schedule ‘C’ (Development Permit Areas) of the Official Community Plan by removing the portion of the subject land as shown hatched and in bold outline on the accompanying map, from Development Permit Area No. 7 – Multi-Family and adding it to Development Permit Area No.5 - Commercial.
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.
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: C4 - Neighbourhood Commercial
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, June 27, 2019 to Monday, July 8, 2019 excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays. For enquiries concerning this application contact the Planning Department at 250-615-4022.
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, June 27, 2019 to Monday, July 8, 2019 excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays. For enquiries concerning this application contact the Planning Department at 250-615-4022.
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, June 27, 2019 to Monday, July 8, 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 6:45 P.M. ON MONDAY, JULY 8, 2019.
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 6:45 P.M. ON MONDAY, JULY 8, 2019.
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 6:45 P.M. ON MONDAY, JULY 8, 2019.
THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, R.S.B.C., 2015, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO.
THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, R.S.B.C., 2015, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO.
THIS NOTICE IS GIVEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ACT, R.S.B.C., 2015, AND AMENDMENTS THERETO.
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Kayaking the Nass with a mission
Two men are travelling 380km to get more youth to paddle By Natalia Balcerzak
Two Terrace kayakers are paddling down the Nass River to raise money to get more youth out on the water. On June 22, Ali Marshall and Luke Borserio embarked on their 10-day “source-to-sea” journey, from the Sacred Headwaters in the Klappan Valley to Gingolx, to reach their $3,000 goal. “We normally try to do a fairly epic river trip once a year, but [we wanted to add] meaning to our mission and make the trip to be a little more purposeful,” says Marshall, who also co-founded the Skeena Paddle Club last year. “Now that we have the club, we’re trying to do some good with it.” Marshall says knowing how to paddle has brought him many great adventures and friendships from kayaking all around the world, but he recognizes it can be an expensive sport to get into. With so many rivers in the region, his club’s aim is to purchase gear to help teach local kids how to kayak and provide them with similar experiences. “It’s important to expose kids to
nature, to connect them with the land and the river… the longer you can be away from the phone and computer, the better,” he says. “I think the more kids that are into it, the stronger the kayaking community will be.” Throughout their 380km trip, they plan on stopping in First Nations’ villages and will be hosting a youth kayaking workshop in Gitwinksihlkw come June 29. The Skeena Paddle Club is supplying all the kayaks and equipment to teach essential skills required on the water. In their GoFundMe mission statement online, Marshall and Borserio write that their club aims to travel on the natural waterways utilized for trade and travel by the First Nations’ people, which are at risk with global warming and industrial advancement. By paddling, they hope that more people will be exposed to the beauty of nature and the animals that rely on the river, which will encourage them to preserve it by acquiring an “environmental awareness”. For Marshall, he says the best part of kayaking for him is camping on the
riverside and being away from his daily distractions. Packing 10 days worth of gear, food and shelter into a nine-foot kayak can be a puzzle, but notes that the minimal “bare necessities” is all he needs. As for planning, Marshall says there is a lot of knowledge about the Nass River amongst paddlers in the region and he has previously kayaked a few sections of it. By collecting as much information as possible, they’re both prepared for the challenging parts of their route. “There are some class five rapids off at the top in the headwaters and there’s also this huge log jam, which you have to climb over,” he says. “The top part is super pristine, and there will be tons of moose and bears with the salmon coming in now.” Marshall and Borserio are expected to reach Gingolx on approximately July 2. They are still actively collecting donations during their kayaking mission through their Skeena Paddle Club’s CONTRIBUTED PHOTO GoFundMe page online. Ali Marshall and Luke Borserio are kayaking the Nass River to fundraise money to get more youth involved in the sport.
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Professional racer and online influencer Nate Hills comes to promote bike trails By Natalia Balcerzak
The Terrace Off Road Cycling Association (TORCA) welcomed a well-known figure in the mountain biking realm to town this weekend. Nate Hills, an American professional racer and online influencer, has been sent by the Mountain Bike Tourism Association to capture footage of himself riding trails along Highway 16. He made his first stop in Terrace on June 21. “We’re basically trying to highlight the riding communities that are north of the typical Whistler,” says Hills. “I’ve been riding bikes forever and what gets me most excited about riding is traveling… anytime I can experience [both] the culture and the trails, that’s what I remember most.” Hills has been com-
petitively biking since 2001 and in the last few years, began building his online platform by blogging and filming his mountain bike adventures. He quickly gathered thousands of subscribers via Youtube as many tuned in to his channel for ‘#FollowCamFridays’ where for two years straight every week and still ongoing, he’s been releasing a video featuring a bike trail often high on the list for adrenaline-seekers. “I’m still technically a professional racer, but now I can reach a lot of people so to kind of blend the two together to like one big thing is crazy,” he says. “I’m just an average guy, I think that’s more relatable than like a lot of the really high-end production runs that people can’t really relate to.” With simple camera
gear set up in the front and the back of his bike, he says many people are drawn to his episodes because they can picture themselves in it. Many extreme riders curiously dissect the techniques that Hills and his friends use when cycling fast on difficult trails, especially if it’s one they’re thinking of conquering. By being one of the first to offer a preview of a “catalog” of trails with stability action camera shots, he says the timing was right when he launched his social media career. There’s wasn’t anyone doing what he was online, so his content quickly gained fandom and popularity amongst both bike-enthusiasts and sponsors — and became his full-time job. “It resonates with the average mountain bikers but we’re riding high speed and they can relate to this experience…
And they can aspire to that,” Hills says. “It’s basically just getting more people excited about riding and keeping it organic… this is what you can do too, it’s not intimidating.” In Terrace, Hills was taken for a few rides with TORCA members, touring trails Steinhoe, Downtube, Shangri-La, Maroon Mountain and even the new beginner loop, Hey Bear. And for any young, eager riders, Hills says they shouldn’t feel the need to own expensive gear to explore, that any bike is better than no bike. “Just go ride your bike and have fun, don’t sweat the small stuff… have a good attitude about it and have fun with your friends.” Hills will also be visiting Smithers, Burns Lake and Prince George during his trip in northern B.C.
Kitlope Part 5 Wildlife management is to the science of wildlife biology what astrology is to the science of astronomy. Proof of this is evident in the language to justify the allocation of animals to people eager to kill them. The term “surplus,” for example, comes from agriculture where, say, a farmer grows more grain than he is able to sell and sets aside the excess, or surplus, in a granary for future use. To use the term in relation to animal populations is misleading and, frankly, absurd since it assumes that there are ecosystems where excesses of wildlife can be found, like, for instance, a river valley where grizzly bears are available for slaughter without that action having a deleterious effect on the population as a whole. This nonsense completely ignores the indisputable fact that those same ecosystems have been self regulating for millennia. A corollary to this zany notion is the presumption that men can accurately calculate exactly how many bears can be killed. Harvest is another agrarian term used all too often, and incorrectly, in the pseudo science of wildlife management. If you plant a crop and all goes well, you will ultimately find yourself in a position to harvest and consume what you grown. Since nobody plants grizzly bear (or moose or deer) seeds, the term harvest has really no application in relation to wildlife. When wildlife managers and hunters talk of harvesting animals, they are using the term euphemistically in order to sanitize what they are enabling or doing, namely slaughtering and butchering wild animals. Notwithstanding the moral and ethical implica-
ROB BROWN tions attending trophy hunting, that fact that the vast majority of citizens in this province have for years expressed their disgust with, and opposition to, the practice —and ignoring the fact that it was far more profitable to keep bears alive so they can be viewed — with one, short-lived exception, the governments of this province bowed to the lobby of big game guides, and continued to allow the hunt. Consequently, it fell on wildlife managers to determine a quota of grizzlies for the annual killing and butchering of wildlife. Using the arcane and dubious formulae like the one alluded to at the end of my last column, ‘harvestable surpluses” were calculated, and the killing of the great bears continued, despite the fact that we were entering another age of extinction. Continued on A27
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Continued from A26 Towards the end of his career, my dear friend Dionys deLeeuw, a wildlife biologist working for the provincial government, became increasingly troubled with the idea of killing bears for their hides. He also had concerns with how the data on grizzly populations was being gathered and at the
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robustness of the calculations used to determine how many bears would be allocated to hunters and guides. After years of research, he produced a paper critical of bear management in B.C. He then distributed the paper to his colleagues, seeking constructive criticism, as any competent professional would. The reaction was swift. It underscored the bias those presiding over the game management had for the hunting community in general and guide/ outfitters in particular. Dionys’s papers were seized before anyone had time to read and critique them. Some particularly nasty bureaucrats as high up in the hierarchy as the assistant deputy minister weighed in with the result that my poor friend found his job on the line. When he learned of Dionys’s predicament, Bruce Hill was outraged. He simply couldn’t understand
why Dionys was being threatened with dismissal for doing what scientists are supposed to do. Bruce set out to right that wrong. He was relentless and formidable. He found an expeditious pathway to the senior politicians. He was persuasive. When a directive comes from the top, it moves quickly. Minions move out of the way. They did, with the result that Dionys was able to finish out his career in the Ministry of the Environment, and complete another two papers analyzing the inadequacies of bear management, but sadly, in the big picture, little changed for this province’s grizzly bears, except in the Kitlope Valley where the Haisla and Bruce Hill had hired Wayne McCrory to find out why so few grizzly bears had been sighted in recent years in the Kitlope Valley, or on its large, sprawling estuary. Bear scarcity made no sense in a pristine wa-
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tershed much larger and richer in salmon than the Kitimat or the Kemano, yet in the latter two, rivers bear sightings were common. McCrory spent a long time getting intimate with the Kitlope. One of his main conclusions was that the place could support many more bears than it had at that time. The Haisla took his report to government where the men who managed bear at the time examined it, found it persuasive, and placed a moratorium on the hunting of the Kitlope grizzlies. As we wait in the Kitlope Anchorage for the rest of flotilla to arrive, I recall Bruce telling me of the time when he, Gerald Amos, and Louise Barbetti of the Haisla, were cruising past Kitlope and saw the first grizzly anyone had seen in ages, munching on grass. We all had tears in our eyes, he said.
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