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MLA Gary Coons and provincial NDP leader Adrian Dix, sent another letter to the office of the Premier regarding the BC Ferries pension controversy. This time they were demanding that Christy Clark make public all the documents regarding the decision by the board of directors to give David Hahn a supplementary pension of over $200,000. They also want the details of the retirement agreements for two other BC Ferries board members. “The official opposition expects your office will ensure these documents are made available online in short order given your commitment to ‘open government’,” reads the letter that was signed by both Coons, the ferry critic, and his party leader. The Opposition is looking for a report made by a consultant for the BC Ferries board for them to consider before they decided to give Hahn his bonus pension. According to the letter, the NDP wants the documents to see if they back up the premier’s claim that a government review of the pensions is not possible. “They’ve refused to review the pension agreement and we’re hoping that by releasing these pension agreements and the consultant’s report it will allow us, and others, to test the claim that Christy Clark is powerless to act,” said Coons.
In order to see the information that they hope to hang the Liberal government with, the NDP needs premier Christy Clark to make it public. This is because if they make a request for the documents under the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act, they believe they would be turned down because the documents are private contracts. “We think the public and tax payers, especially those who rely on the ferries who are paying horrendous fares, have a right to see the agreement that was signed and to see if there is any way that we as responsible elected representatives can work on behalf of tax payers to find some way of reworking the contract so that there isn’t a treasure chest of salaries, benefits and pensions,” says Coons. The NDP isn’t only worried about David Hahn’s extra pension anymore either. They are also demanding the details of retiring agreements of two vice-presidents at BC Ferries as well, Mike Corrigan and Glen Schwartz. According to BC Ferries documents, Corrigan, who will be reaching retirement age in a few years, has received an extra pension that is actually larger than David Hahn’s, $224,000 a year, while Schwartz has a smaller pension of $102,000 per year. The NDP is also pointing out that the board decided to give these two and Hahn a 17 per cent pay raise, and a 30 per cent bonus increase the same fiscal year that the Queen of the North sank off the coast of Hartley Bay.
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◆ ENBRIDGE PIPELINE
MP Cullen angered by minister’s support for Enbridge By Shaun Thomas The Northern View During last week’s conference of Canadian energy ministers in Kananaskis Alberta Federal Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver pulled no punches in outlining his support for the Enbridge Northern Gateway Project, saying “we are supportive of the Gateway project because it will open up exports”, and that comment while the project is still under review has raised the ire of the northwest’s MP. “It’s troubling to see a federal minister promoting a project that’s currently under review. You would think that Enbridge has enough lobbyists; they don’t need the Minister of Natural Resources shilling for them too,” said Skeena
marine resources for their livelihoods. And First Nations have clearly said no to the pipeline passing through their traditional territory,” said Cullen. “The only interests he seems to be thinking about are those of the oil company.” Federal support has also upset the provincial NDP. “Alberta’s energy minister put out a call to his provincial and federal counterparts to speed up approval of the pipeline. That’s fine for him, but Premier Clark and Minister Coleman have a responsibility to British Columbians,” said Week of July 27 NDP energy and mines critic Not for Navigational Purposes Doug Donaldson. Wed., July 27 Low: 6:03 AM / 1.58 m High: 12:30 PM / 4.95 m Low: 5:57 PM / 2.83 m Sunrise: 5:44 AM Sunset: 9:49 PM representative Rob Morely. Thu., July 28 For the employees who work High: 12:04 AM / 5.94 m in the processing plants in Prince Low: 6:50 AM / 1.19 m Rupert, the change is not likely High: 1:14 PM / 5.31 m to affect them more than any Low: 6:46 PM / 2.51 m other change in management Sunrise: 5:46 AM would. Sunset: 9:48 PM
Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen. “I don’t know how people are supposed to put their trust in a review process when the Minister in charge is already saying he wants to build the pipeline.” Alberta energy minister Ron Liepert said he wanted to see the Federal Cabinet “expedite that decision”, while Oliver said votes taken at the summit were unanimous – although Ontario and BC energy ministers were absent. As well Oliver said the pipeline was in the national interest to lessen Canada’s dependence on the shaky US energy market as a buyer. “With 80 per cent of British Columbians saying no to tankers off our north coast, I’m not sure what the Minister is thinking when he says the pipeline is in the ‘national interest’. Many of B.C. communities depend on river and
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Canfisco, Ocean Fish merge processing operations By Alan S. Hale The Northern View Two fish processing companies that own plants in Prince Rupert quietly joined forces early last month. The Canadian Fishing Company (Canfisco) and Ocean Fisheries decided to put all of their processing assets together as of June 1, essentially becoming one company at least on the production side. Both companies say that they will be remaining competitors when the fish that was processed in Prince Rupert eventually makes it to the supermarket shelf. Under the new arrangement, all of Ocean’s fish processing plants will be run by Canfisco while Ocean remains a mostly hands-off partner in the
day-to-day running of the facilities. The Canfisco-run plants will still produce all of Ocean’s products and brands, which will be sold as separate competing companies like before. The advantage for Ocean in this arrangement is that it now has access to the production power of a much bigger company. “What we see is it giving us access to an expanded source of supply and continuity, and especially access to some of their US plants when sometimes the BC catch isn’t that great, we can get access that way. That’s a big plus for us. For [Canfisco,] I guess it brings some kind of consolidation to the industry,” said Aidan Hughes, who became the president of Ocean Fisheries when the
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◆ RECREATION
Port Edward skateboarders get a skate park at home By Martina Perry The Northern View By the end of the month skateboarders living in the District of Port Edward will have the same luxury as skaters in Prince Rupert; a skateboard park in their community. Although youth had been sending letters to Mayor Dave Macdonald asking for the council to consider creating a park in previous years, it wasn’t until last fall that council had serious plans of creating a park in the district. And since it was the youth who wanted the skate park, council asked for help from them. “We approached the younger people in the community about the park and they came out and chose a layout that they liked and that’s what council went with,” said Port Edward’s Chief Administrative
Officer Ron Bedard. The new skateboarding park is located south of Port Edward Elementary School, near the district’s tennis court. The Canadian Ramp Company, the world’s largest skate-park provider, constructed the park, which consists of nine ramps; mini ramps, grind rails and grind boxes. All nine ramps are made of quarter inch steel with powder coating, and have a 20-year warranty. “[The skateboard park] is not open yet, but it’s just about done,” explained Bedard, who says a little more work needs to be done to the park, which he estimates will be ready by the end of the month at the latest. The District of Port Edward put $40,000 towards the park project, as well as receiving funding from the Prince Rupert Port Authority and Ridley Terminals Inc for this and other projects.
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The Northern View On Thursday afternoon two judges from the provincial Communities in Bloom competition were in town to look at the efforts undertaken by the local committee, and both Wendy Maurer and Georgia Kliever say they were impressed with what they saw. “The tour did a good job of highlighting the community’s assets and was really a good example of Prince Rupert,” said Maurer. “The tour was very informative and well organized, and the people that were hosting it you could tell were very passionate and proud and full of energy,” added Kliever.
The tour highlighted not just landscaped areas and beautification projects like Paint Prince Rupert, but also looked at the industrial site and environmental aspects such as the water supply, the recycling depot and more. The timing of the visit also coincided with a visit from the Norwegian Star, which Maurer said only added to the impression of civic pride. “It was good to be here on cruise ship day because we got to experience the hospitality offered to cruise ship passengers and see a broad range of local talent being showcased,” she said. “It is great to come into a community and have a group of people share their excitement of living here.” Treena Decker, one of the organizers of the Communities in Bloom Committee,
said she was very happy with how things went. “The visit went very well. We were excited to showcase the community this year because so much is happening and so much has happened in the past three years [since we were in Communities in Bloom],” she said, noting that the judge’s visit doesn’t signal the end of the group’s work. “We’re going to keep doing what we’re doing as individual members. All we do is community development work, so it doesn’t stop because the judging is done.” Maurer and Kliever will now create a report and ranking for the city, which will be released during the awards banquet this September.
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RCMP tells the City the detachment is no longer adequate By Monica Lamb-Yorski The Northern View
pouring good money into bad,” he custody. A lot of problems arise problems, there are also issues with file is taken to another location. said. Referring to a study done in 1997 when you have overcrowded cells,” the size of the building. Describing the cell block as Kilberry said. “We have a number of people for a new police building for antiquated, Killbery suggested it Alternatively the sheriff’s office that work for me that don’t work Prince Rupert, Kilberry said the carries a high degree of liability regularly transports prisoners out of this building because there’s issue could be studied to death. because the cells still have bars on 140 kilometres away to Terrace, no room. 12 members that work He’d rather see the City be proactive the doors. where there are cell blocks out in the villages that report back and plan a building itself. “They haven’t had bars on the that meet security standards. to me work out of a doors for many years now. All Yet every time a prisoner is shipped different building. the new cells have solid doors. out, the City loses potential There are a lot of It prevents people from hanging revenue. i n e ff i c i e n c i e s , ” themselves or hurting themselves “The City can bill back for Killbery explained. and protects the people that work the keep of provincial prisoners. Files generated there,” Kilberry said. They claim money back from the by officers have Prince Rupert on average province, so every time we ship to be held at the Anniversaries handles 1,800 prisoners per year. somebody out, it’s money out of the McBride Street Birthdays (kids parties) The number could be higher, City’s coffers. In good conscious, location, but if one Celebrations of life but in the last two years the local we can’t be stacking people in of those 12 officers detachment has taken a stand with cells,” Killbery said wants to work on Retirement • Graduation the prisoner issue and has opted In addition to cell block a file, then the Going away parties not to take provincially Sports Team parties remanded prisoners over SUMMER DAYS… the weekends. Call for a reservation The reason being, said Killbery, that there are not enough cells and the ones that exist are not big enough to house extra prisoners. Besides, the number of prisoners the local RCMP arrest over the normal Children course of a weekend in Allowed Prince Rupert already brings the detachment to capacity. “We can’t have prisoners waiting in our buffet style, or menu options available, cells over the weekend to we cater big or small 50 people or more be dealt with the courts the following week or waiting Alan S. Hale photo to be transported to Prince Kaiya, Akemi and Hailey spend a sunny Friday afterGeorge. By sending the noon the classic way, running their own lemonade prisoners out we create stand for 25 cents a cup. a safer environment for 950 1ST AVE. WEST 250-624-6117 people that are taken into
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Attracting employees to meet job growth... What an interesting media call Minister Pat Bell had on Thursday afternoon. It was one that was filled with both good news and bad news, and I’m not quite sure how to take it to be honest. The good news, obviously, is that the northwest is projected to experience a significant increase in the demand for new workers in the next decade, an increase spurred on by new infrastructure projects ranging from the Kitimat Modernization to the Northwest Transmission Line to mines and, most assuredly, new projects to meet the increasing demand for BC products in the Asia-Pacific. As Minister Bell said, the next decade is going to be the northwest’s decade, and I don’t doubt that the projections for increased growth are going to be realized. But at the same time the bad news is that there will be over a million jobs available in BC between now and 2020 and there may not be enough people to fill them all. It’s certainly something that can be attributed to the babyboomers reaching retirement age and what appears to be a reduction in the size of families. A great example is my family - my mom came from a family with seven children and my dad came from a family that was in the double-digits when it came to kids. You don’t see that much anymore, except on TLC apparently, and even someone with four kids is considered to have a big family. Just looking at the number of people approaching retirement age in the next 10 years in our region demonstrates that there will be a lot of positions becoming open in a variety of different businesses and professions. To be honest it’s the
same story in pretty much most communities and regions I’ve lived in. I’ve editorialized about this in the past, but the question becomes: If there are to be an estimated 750,000 jobs becoming available in the next decade due to retirement around the province, how do we attract the young people that are needed to fill those positions to the North Coast as opposed to somewhere more urban or with less of the wet
stuff falling from the sky? It’s an important question, and one I hope our elected officials (some of whom are also nearing retirement age) have put some serious thought into. It’s great to say “Come to Rupert, we have x-number of jobs available”, but if other places are saying the same thing what is it that will make us stand out and be the destination of choice?
~ Shaun Thomas
New book marks 80 years of cruising with EDAC vessel I still remember the first time I saw Edac, down at the Yacht Club in about 1995. Rob Morris, then at Westcoast Mariner, and I used to talk about her quite often. We both have a real soft spot for classic pleasure boats, and having been launched here by Suga Brothers in 1914 the Edac certainly fit that bill. I came to know Edac’s owners, Noel and Alberta Woodworth, quite well as regulars at the chowder sessions we used to hold at Sabre Marine. In fact, we ended up displaying the Edac and CRC together down at the lightering dock for Heritage Week in February 1999. Noel said he was writing a book, and since he’d published more than one story I always thought that there was good chance of him finishing, but as his health failed I assumed that was the end of that. I was wrong. Alberta finished the book after Noel died in 2006, and it was released this year as Edac: 80 Years Cruising the North Coast of British Columbia. And it’s a real treat.
cruising grounds. Adventures and Part travelogue and part Talking tourism mishaps are recounted through biography of a place and a fine writing and delightful, selfclassic boat, it follows the depreciating humour. tradition of The Curve of Noel wrote his story in the Time, Upcoast Summers, mid-1990s, while Edac was still Three’s a Crew, or Seventied up at the Yacht Club and Knot Summers. Yet, like Iain Charlie Currie still brought a big Lawrence in Sea Stories of pot of clam chowder down to the Inside Passage, Noel Sabre Marine each week, so in has provided a special treat the book we avoid the sad ending by focusing on northern BC BRUCE WISHART – the passing of Noel, and waters. longtime friends Bill and Paddy Edac was launched for Elkins who shared so many of Drs. Kergin and McRae as Kermac, and renamed when she was sold Edac’s adventures, and the dismantling of to Dr. Cade in 1919. The vessel passed the ruined old Edac herself at the Cowichan through a few other hands before Noel and Bay Wooden Boat Society nearly a decade Alberta bought her for a thousand dollars on ago. Instead the story is one of continuing adventure, somehow frozen in a world of Valentine’s Day 1966. The book is a series of vignettes, really, a endless summers. Noel did not intentionally write about collection of treasured memories. Some are gathered by topic, such as fishing, wildlife himself. Yet his character, and Noel and sightings, beachcombing, or favourite Alberta’s deep love of Edac and the times
they had with her, come through with crystal clarity. “We loved this cruising as nothing before in our lives,” he wrote. “We enjoyed beachcombing on beautiful beaches where few human footsteps are seen each year, walking the low rocky tidal areas where nature’s undersea beauty is exposed, seeing the endless wild flowers of the seaside and the tortured trees that grow according to the winter winds. It was always thrilling to see the ever-changing seas of waves and swells and currents, of calm and of anger, but always of beauty. It also brought us many friends and introduced us to a way of life we would sorely miss if we had to leave it. Thirty years later we are still enjoying it.” I hope that Edac: 80 Years Cruising the North Coast of British Columbia joins its storied predecessors, The Curve of Time and the others, as a classic tale of cruising the BC coast. It has certainly earned that place on my shelf.
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SQCRD finances released; debate arises over quarry make up the Regional District The Northern View board. In 2010, the regional district paid The Skeena Queen Charlotte about $131,000 in the form of cash Regional District released financial or other benefits to the 10-member statements for 2010 at their monthly board, with the chairperson and meeting last Friday, which includes Mayor of Masset, Barry Pages, all the money paid to the Mayors getting the most at about $16,200. and other community leaders that Each of the members’ expenses such as travel from Haida Gwaii to get to the meetings in Prince The family of Grace McNish appreciate Rupert or other the expressions of love, kindness and Regional District support shown to Grace during her business was also illness and death. tallied at $23,000 To our friends and relatives who gave us with Sandspit’s representative, support in so many ways during this Evan Putterill, difÀcult time, we are very thankful. s p e n d i n g
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Harbour Theatre getting set for annual Udderfest event By Martina Perry Terrace Standard Theatre fans in the community have something to look forward to, as the
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Just some of the colourful displays seen on this year’s Garden Tour.
By Martina Perry The Northern View The Prince Rupert Garden Club held their annual City Garden Tour and Tea last weekend, when gardening fans had an opportunity to visit six different locations around the community to see a beautiful arrangement of different flowers and plants. The tour included half a dozen locations around Prince Rupert including the stunning Sunken Gardens and Pioneer Hostel. Another garden included in the tour was Bozena Sliwa’s, the owner of the Black Rooster Roadhouse. Sliwa has a degree in horticulture and it showed in the Roadhouse’s entrance garden. Homeowners Joe Soares and Dolly Harasym both shared their two gorgeous gardens during the tour, and both had a lovely arrangement of flowers, plants and vegetable gardens. Georgina and David Smith showed their garden, which had a lot of personality and an interesting water feature, and homeowner Kim Horbach shared her dazzling garden that helps maintain the historic charm of the older home. The Prince Rupert Garden Club has about 45 members, although not all members attend each meeting. The club holds monthly meetings between September and June each year with a wide range of topics being included at each meeting. Garden Club chair Andree Fawcett also mentioned the need for new gardens to be added to next year’s tour. “We are always looking for gardens to put on the garden tour. It’s getting more and more difficult to find gardens to put on the tour. So we’re always looking for people’s ideas on which gardens [to include in the tour],” she mentioned. People wishing to join the club or have garden ideas for next year’s tour are encouraged to phone Andree at 250-624-3666 to learn more.
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their walking program. What to do, what to do? If this interests you or concerns you please let us know what you think. We will be bringing it up at the next General Meeting in September. We have our new sign on the building and it really looks nice. Jim West is very talented and treats us very well indeed, I believe it is a show stopper… As soon as I wrote my notes last week I realized I forgot to mention Andrew and Larissa. Mother and son both came to help paint on the Saturday. Thank you both so much.
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◆ OPERATION ONSLAUGHT
Hacktivist group “Anonymous” seeing a local presence By Alan S. Hale The Northern View The smiling face of a Guy Fawkes mask has appeared on the doors and windows of vacant commercial properties around Prince Rupert’s downtown core. The vexing vaudevillian visage on the poster is a symbol adopted from V for Vendetta, a graphic novel by Alan Moore, by the Internet activism group Anonymous. The poster shows a URL for a planning-website for “Operation Onslaught;” apparently the next mission being planned for the end of the month. The “Operation Onslaught” that the posters are promoting is more of a awareness campaign when compared to the other of the groups’ operations. The hacktivist group is calling Onslaught its “first ever large-scale community event.” According to the website from the poster, people are being encouraged to print off their own posters, stencils or stickers and plaster them all over major centres in their home cities on the night of July 30. The goal is to remind people “that freedom is alive in all of us and Anonymous is here to make sure people are heard. Let everyone know that change is on the way.” While that may sound like idle talk
Alan S. Hale photo to some, Anonymous has been The Guy Fawkes mask has been adopted by extremely successful into turning Anonymous as a kind of calling card. ideas of this kind into action with an Members often wear the masks at demcollective of leaderless, nameless, onstrations. young, internet-savvy volunteers from all over the world. Their use of hacking and other than just a bunch of idealistic kids with Internet tricks to promote their ideals computers. Earlier this week 14 people caused the coining of the word in the US were arrested in suspicion of “hacktivist,” to describe them and similar being involved in Operation Payback, groups. Anonymous has been around for people have also been arrested in several years but until last year was not Spain, Holland, Australia and the known outside of Internet enthusiasts UK. and the governments, companies and US senator John McCain also called organizations that the group has targeted this week for congressional hearings on for its “operations. “ Anonymous and other hacktivist groups That all changed when Anonymous like Lulzsec. put motion “Operation Payback,” The signs which targeted Master Card and Visa indicate that at with denial of service attacks late last least one person year after the credit card companies in Prince Rupert decided to stop processing donations is already trying to Wikileaks during the controversy to recruit others over the diplomatic documents that into participating Wikileaks published for all the world to in Operation see. Anonymous members bombarded Onslaught, but the companies’ websites en masse with will a campaign on requests eating up the sites bandwidth the Internet spill and causing them to either crash or slow out onto the walls down to a crawl. around Prince Operation Onslaught may be a Rupert? response to the pressure being put on We’ll have Anonymous by authorities since it to wait for the 105-515 105 -515 3rd ave. west Prince Rupert proved itself to be a more legitimate morning of July 31 Ph/Fax 250-624-2366 threat to companies and governments to see.
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208 First Ave East Prince Rupert 250-624-9498 Hecate Strait Employment Development Society CONGRATULATES three exceptional youth for the successful completion of the 2011 Skills Link program: Chris Stewart The Highliner Hotel
Crystal Jackson Prince Rupert Yacht Club
Ken Humchitt Ravens Professional Piercing and Permanent Make-Up
These three youth completed 3 months of in-class job skills training and 2 1/2 months of work experience speciÀc to our local tourism industry. Hecate Strait Employment Development Society thanks the following businesses for being willing to provide work experience for the Skills Link program participants: The Highliner Hotel, Muskeg News, The Pioneer Hostel, The Prince Rupert Yacht Club and Raven’s Professional Piercing and Make-up. Hecate Strait Employment Development Society would like to THANK the businesses who hosted Àeld trips for the Skills Link participants:
The Crest Hotel • The Museum of Northern British Columbia • BC Ferries • Prince Rupert Public Library and THANKS to the many wonderful speakers who shared their knowledge and experience with the Skills Link participants this year. Arthur Jeffrey - H20 Sheri Pringle - TDCSS Addiction Services Problem Gambling Services Joe Paolinelli - Skeena Kayaking Steve Milum - the North PaciÀc Cannery Lucia McCann - HSEDS Self Employment BeneÀts program - (SEB)
Kathy Basdeo - Travel Only OfÀcer Miranda Davies, Superintendent Paul Rath and Chief Dan Bubas - Canada Border Services Agency Raven - Raven’s Professional Piercing and Permanent Make-up Amber Sheasgreen - Community Futures This project is funded by the Government of Canada
Monika Clifton - Tourism Prince Rupert Joy Sundin - Prince Rupert Special Events Society Alex Kempenaar - The Highliner Hotel George Emes - TRICORP Basil Newell - the Prince Rupert Yacht Club
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North Coast COMING AUG. 4 - The Snowbirds will be performing in Prince Rupert on August 4th. Demonstration and Snowbird show will be held at 6 p.m. over the waterfront. On the waterfront, there will be displays, food booths and lots of activities during the day. This event is sponsored by the Snowbirds, City of Prince Rupert and the Rotary Club of Prince Rupert.
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ATTENTION EXCANNERY WORKERS: North Pacific Cannery is looking for people who lived/worked at the cannery and are willing to be interviewed for an oral history project about what life was like at the site. Contact NPC staff at 250-628-3538 or northpac@citytel.net
SALMONBERRY TRADING COMPANY - Markets are on Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. We can only accept home made, home cooked/baked and home grown goods. Contact Info: Jo Scott at 250.624.8349, Delvina Delill at 250.628.3371, or Donna McNeil-Clark at 250.624.2088.
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Foster Peter Husoy 30 December 1922 – 19 July 2011 Foster Husoy passed away peacefully at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital with his family at his side. He was born in Norway but moved to Prince Rupert with his family when he was three and half years of age, and except for three years he spent working on a foreign aid project for the Canadian government in Peru, he was a resident of Prince Rupert for virtually his entire life. He was a Àsherman, but also worked from time to time in various other occupations as need be, such as being relief captain on pilot boats and on the Digby Island ferry. He served in the Royal Canadian Navy in the Second World War, seeing action at D-Day. He was happily married to the love of his life, Hilda, for just short of sixty years. He is survived by Hilda, his sons Lance and John, daughter-in-law Shelley, and grandchildren Miles and Joanna, as well as a brother Peder, resident of Terrace, and many other relatives. Foster was an extremely active member of his community: the Prince Rupert Fisherman’s Cooperative Association, the Deep Sea Fisherman’s Guild, the PaciÀc Trollers Association, the Vessel Owners Association, the Royal Canadian Legion, to name just a few. He served on multiple occasions on City Council and was interim Mayor at one point. One of Foster’s proudest achievements was the creation of the PaciÀc Mariners’ Memorial Park, and he travelled to Japan to represent Prince Rupert at her city-sister Owase on several occasions. He also posed as the artist’s model for the park’s statue honouring those lost at sea. His work on the behalf of the Àshing community extended further: he was a member of many advisory councils to the DFO, Àghting vigorously on behalf of ordinary Àshermen. Foster was well-known for his generosity and hospitality. He seemed to know everyone and everyone seemed to know him, and if they didn’t, they soon did. His door was open to all. He was famous for his cooking, particularly his awesome Norwegian Àshcakes. He had a terriÀc sense of humour, a fountain of stories, and a great love of life. When life presented him with setbacks, he pushed on regardless and always somehow survived and even thrived. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. No funeral by Foster’s own request, but the family will hold an informal memorial gathering this Sunday July 24th between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. at home, 548 Cassiar Avenue in Prince Rupert. Friends and family are welcome to come by during this time period to share their memories of Foster. In lieu of Áowers, donations to a local charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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The Burns Lake Christian Supportive Society has an opening for a full-time Infant Development Consultant. The Infant Development Consultant provides home-based early intervention services in the Lake District to families of infants and toddlers who are developmentally delayed or at risk for delay. Total hours per week: 37.5
Education/Experience Qualifications: •Degree in a field related to child development (education, child & youth, social work, psychology, therapy etc) or the equivalent. •Three to five years experience working with families and infants/young children with development delays and disabilities. •The Infant Development Diploma or certificate from UBC will be required following employment.
CONTROLLER A well established Kelowna based, underground utilities /road contractor has an immediate requirement for a controller. The successful applicant will have over five years of experience in the construction field after completion of their accounting designation, CA, CGA. They will be required to perform all aspects of accounting cycle up to and including financial statements. We are an aggressive company and require a strong aggressive person that is ready to take on new challenges and grow with the company. Remuneration complete with benefit package will be consummate with experience. Please reply to the Administrator by fax at 250-7659603, or phone 250-7659601.
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CASCADE Energy Services has immediate openings available for the following positions at their Grande Prairie AB, Fort St John, Hudson Hope, Dawson Creek, Tumble Ridge Divisions: Tank Truck Drivers, Hydro Vac Operators, Hot Oiler Operators, Pressure Truck Operators, Swampers. The successful candidates will be organized individuals with excellent personal skills and experience in a related field will be a definite asset. Knowledge of the industry, as well as the service area will also be taken into consideration. Current H2S and Level 1 First Aid, tickets will be required, as well as a current acceptable driver’s abstract. Pre-employment drug screening is mandatory. Competitive wages and benefits package will be offered. Please send resume complete with references and driver’s abstract to Cascade Services at 3, 9302-144 Avenue, Grande Prairie Alberta T8V 8E4, or by fax to (780)8320459, or by email to: hrgp@cascade-energy.ca We apologize but only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. EXPERIENCED PARTS Person required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft. store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send Resumes to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net. INDUSTRIAL PAINTER: Required Immediately! Do All Metal Fabricating-Estevan SK. Seeking an applicant to paint in an industrial setting. Qualifications & Duties:-Must have knowledge of how to run/maintain an airless painter,enamel and epoxy products, working knowledge with Endura paint (sprayed preferably)We offer Competitive Wages, Benefits & RRSP programs. Apply by email kswidnicki@doallmetal.com or fax 1-306-634-8389.
Prince Rupert, BC has an immediate opening for a Journeyman Technician Chrysler experience preferred, will consider 3rd or 4th year apprentice. Top wages and relocation bonus to the right candidate. Apply by email: ckontzie@rainbowchrysler.ca, FAX (250)624-3214 Attn Service Manager, or by mail 1105 Chamberlin Ave, Prince Rupert, BC , V8J 4J5 DL#24707 T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. Contact Joe Fornari. Mail: 5791 Duncan Bay Road, Campbell River BC V9H 1N6 Fax: 250-286-9502 Email: JoeFornari@t-mar.com Traffic Control (flagger) 2 day training classes WL Jul 20/21 PG Jul 23/24 Ques Jul 26/27 CHWK Jul 30/31 KMLPS Aug 3/4 KELOWNA Aug 6/7. New $224.00 Renew $112.00 incl taxes, photo & manual go online www.roadsafetytcs.com or call 1-866-737-2389
We are still hiring Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.
Medical/Dental MEDICAL office assistant (MOA) required for a new specialist physician in Vernon, BC. Full time; remuneration equivalent to experience. drinkpen@gmail.com. 902-2200808
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Please forward resumes to: Email blidp@blcss.ca or by mail to BLCSS, Box 1142, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0
250-624-8088 225-3rd St, Prince Rupert
Professional/ Management
Professional/ Management
DIRECTORS Construction & Trades Training Program Information Session Date: Wednesday, August 3, 2011 : 10-11am and 2-3 pm Location: 744 Fraser Street, Prince Rupert, BC Friendship House Association of Prince Rupert CSTT is a program that builds community partnerships and connects motivated, job ready youth with valuable employment opportunities in the Customer Service and Tourism industry. Eligibility requirements: • Age 15-30 • Out of school • Out of work • No EI attachment • Little or no training • Barriers to their successful attachment to the work world • Little or no work experience • Must attend one of the information sessions in order to be considered for the program Participants will: • Participate in four weeks of paid in-class skill enhancement • Participate in a work experience environment • Receive clothing allowance • Occupational First Aid, WHMIS, Construction Safety, Fall Protection Safety, Forklift CertiÀcate, TrafÀc Control CertiÀcate and other related group based employability skills • Receive individual support and guidance Employers will: • Connect with job ready and motivated youth For more information please call: Twyla Chamberlain, BladeRunners Project ct Leader eade (250) 627-1717 ext 23 twyla@friendshiphouse.ca
The Port User Nominating Committee (PUNC) is now seeking responses from qualified individuals who have an interest in serving on the seven person Board of Directors of the Prince Rupert Port Authority. The Directors are part-time appointees whose role is to oversee the operations of the Prince Rupert Port Authority. The PUNC, under the provisions of the Canada Marine Act, will be submitting names to the Minister of Transport for his consideration when making the appointment of a "User Director" to the Board of Directors of the Prince Rupert Port Authority. Please note that potential candidates must meet qualifications set out in the Canada Marine Act. (For more information, please see www.rupertport.com). Responses, including curriculum vitae, from qualified individuals should be forwarded to the PUNC at the address below no later than August 15, 2011. All responses are handled in the strictest confidence. Port User Nominating Committee Attention: Mr. Mark Newbery, Chair c/o Prince Rupert Port Authority 200 – 215 Cow Bay Road, Prince Rupert, BC Canada V8J 1A2 Phone: (250) 627-8899 Fax: (250) 627-8980 Email: pcorp@rupertport.com
Trades, Technical
ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGIST NAV CANADA,
this country’s provider of civil air navigation services, helps keep the skies safe by providing air traffic control, flight information, and airport advisory services as well as electronic aids to navigation. We are currently recruiting for an Electronics Technologist in our Terrace, BC location.
As an ideal candidate you will have the following qualifications: D Secondary school diploma and completion of an acceptable training program in electronics technology or an approved alternative. An approved alternative is a combination of education, training and/or experience. DValid Driver’s License, valid passport and you must be willing to travel. DThe successful candidate must meet the security requirements of the position and be legally able to work in Canada. Starting salary is at $35,557.
If selected for the position, you will be responsible for your own relocation if necessary. Please forward your resume by e-mail to:
jobs@navcanada.ca and quote Reference Number IRC13235 in the subject line of your e-mail. NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group. NAV CANADA is committed to developing inclusive, barrierfree selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require.
Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians We are currently accepting applications for Heavy Duty Equipment Technicians. We have BC branches in Prince George, Penticton, Kamloops, Burnaby, Williams Lake, Quesnel, Nanaimo, Cranbrook, Vernon, Fort St John, Langley, Campbell River and a Yukon branch in Whitehorse. Parker Pacific is an industry leader in heavy equipment sales & service. Since 1949, The Inland Group has grown to over 900 employees & 20 locations in North America. We are always seeking talented people to join our service team and enjoy a great career path. Send resume & covering letter stating locations of interest to Lori Willcox at lwillcox@ inland-group.com or Fax: 604-608-3156
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Real Estate
Rentals
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Misc. for Sale
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Apt/Condo for Rent
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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? RED ENVELOPE - Unique & Personalized Gifts for All Your Friends & Family! Starting at $19.95. Visit: www.redenvelope.com/Jewel for an extra 20% off or Call 1888-473-5407. SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
Misc. Wanted Services
I Buy old Coins, Collections, Silver, Gold, Olympic sets etc. Chad: 250-863-3082 (Local)
Real Estate
Art/Music/Dancing
Acreage for Sale
Expressive Arts Camp, 110 1st Ave West, Suite 110. Weeks of July 25, Aug 2, 8, 15, 22. 9am - 12 noon. Ages 6-12, $100/week. Call Diana 250-624-5854. Art/Play Group, Thurs/Fri, 1pm-4pm, $5/family.
20 ACRE Ranch Foreclosures Near Booming El Paso, Texas Was $16,900, Now $12,900, $0 Down, take over payments, $99/mo. Beautiful views, owner financing, FREE map/pictures 800-755-8953. TEXAS LAND Foreclosures! 20/40 acre tracts. Near growing El Paso- Was $16,900 (USD) now $12,900 (USD) $0 down, take over payments, $99/mo (USD) Beautiful views, owner financing, free map/pictures. 866-484-0857 (US)
Health Products BERGAMONTE- THE Natural Way To Improve Your Glucose, Cholesterol & Cardiovascular Health! Call today to find out how to get a free bottle with your order! 1-888-4705390.
Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
Duplex/4 Plex Available Now 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, upper duplex,1502 7th Ave East, F/S. $775/mo. + Hydro. 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, lower duplex, 1504 7th Ave East, F/S, W/D. $750/mo. + Hydro
IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.
Bachelor Apt., 1500 7th Ave East, $385/mo. + Hydro
MoneyProvider.com. $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
Call 250-627-5087 or 250622-9418 or 250-627-6736
Pets & Livestock
Pets
Cutie Paws Grooming
Ref’s & Damage Dep req’d.
SIDE BY SIDE duplex 1800 sq. ft./side, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, on 1/2 acre,upper Thornhill, Terrace. Well built by owner, 15 yrs. old, and well maintained. For photo go to propertyguys.com #700405 $358,000 250-635-3756
For Sale By Owner
Located in Pacific Coast Vet
Call 778-884-PAWS
(7297)
Merchandise for Sale
Garage Sales Prince Rupert First United Church Summer Market, Saturdays, 9am - Noon, May 7th Aug 27th. $10 per table. Phone 250-624-2087 or 250624-5652.
Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges 20’40’45’53’ Used / Damaged 40’ insulated makes great shop. Only $2300! Needs door and 40’HC $2800 No Rust! Semi Trailers for Hiway & storage. Delivery BC and AB Call 24 hrs 1-866-528-7108 www.rtccontainer.com
Four Winds Apartments 140 Montgomery Rd Prince Rupert Built in 1991, 4 bdrm, 3 bath, hardwood floors, new roof, large living room and dining room, all appliances, backs onto green space.
$389,500 250-627-1139 inform140@hotmail.com facebook/princeRuperthome 3 bdrm very, very private house, 2 bath, on 2 acres, Terrace (Jack Pine Flats) only 1 yr. old. Mature trees, cedar, spruce & cottonwood, back to crown land, custom built alder kitchen, good top soil & water. 10 yr. homeowner protection. For photo go to propertyguys.com #701241 or phone 250-635-3756 $370,000. Half Acre for sale in Oona River, BC 30 Km southwest of Prince Rupert on Porcher Island, at the mouth of the Skeena River. The property is tidally accessible with existing dock pilings. Pictures available by e-mail. $22,000 OBO.
3 bedrooms, cul-de-sac, 2 1/2 bath, family size jacuzzi tub, two fire places, double carport, close to hospital, school, container port, ferrries.
Quick Sale $218,500 As Is Serious Inquiries Only.
(250)624-9295 between 6-10pm
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GET FREE Vending machines. Customers play them like Legal VLT’s. Can earn income of $100,000.00 plus. 100% Canadian Owned. Details at www.tcvend.com Or CALL 1-866-668-6629
1 and 2 bedrooms (No Pets)
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Apartments Clean & Renovated 1 & 2 bdrm Suites
Furnished & Un-Furnished.
CLIFFSIDE APARTMENTS 1123-1137 Borden Street Adult-oriented. Quiet location with harbour view. Heat and hot water included. Minutes walking to downtown and hospital. References required. 1, 2, or 3 bedroom suites. Some furnished. Prince Rupert
250-624-5800 K&C APARTMENTS 423-3rd Ave. West. in Pr. Rupert. 2 blocks from college. One bedroom apartments. Hardwood floors. Laundry services, heat incl. Security entrance. Rent $550/mo.. Phone Jeff @ 250-627-6168 PR: 3 Bdrm, 2 Bath Executive Condo available for Rent Aug 1. Spacious Master Bedroom with Walk-in Closet. Covered Parking. Close to Downtown and Hospital. $1000 plus utilities. Call Travis at 250624-5573.
Quiet Tenants. On Site Management.
Mobile Homes & Parks
Gym, Hot Tub & Sauna.
Canadian CSA Modular, Manufactured, and Park Model Homes @ US factory direct wholesale prices. Starting @ 39,824 better features + more options = best value. The Home Boys 877976-3737 or 509-481-9830 www.hbmodular.com We will beat anyone’s price. Guaranteed!
References Required.
Heat and hot water included.
250-627-5820
References required.
Mortgages Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1-888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca
Rentals Acreage 82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/
GATEWAY APARTMENTS McBride & 8th Prince Rupert Unfurnished - Furnished (Furnished short Term Rentals Available) Close to downtown Adult-oriented No Pets
250.624.8088
627-7137
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Real Estate
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FOR RENT IN RUPERT
Duplex / 4 Plex
3 bdrm, 1 ½ bath twnhse.
AVAILABLE FOR RENT
Quiet, some w/ heat incl. From $500/mth.
1, 2, and 3 bdrm homes for rent. 1 bdrm suites include W/D. References required!
Call for details 250-627-1715 or 250-624-5955
Families & Seniors
Call Chris 624-3546
HARBOURVIEW
Large 2 & 3 bedrooms Clean, safe & secure. From $550/mth
Homes for Rent
Call Clayton 627-6697
Transportation
3 BDRM RANCHER ON ACREAGE, 1 BATH, WOOD STOVE, SHARED HYDRO, MINUTES FROM COW RIVER/TRIAL, 15 MINS TO DUNCAN. 250-7493188
Suites, Lower
Cars - Sports & Imports
PR: 1 bdrm Suite. W/D Incl., 738 7th Ave West, Avail. Aug 1/11. 250-624-2725
OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: www.bcmotor products.com 250-545-2206
Houses For Sale
Houses For Sale
Buying or Selling Real Estate?
Call Gordon today Office and Cell: (250) 624-9298 Email: info@gordonkobza.com www.gordonkobza.com Suite 6 - 342 3rd Ave W. - Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L5
• 3 & 4 bedroom homes; • 1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites and apartments
RENTALS AVAILABLE
Office: (250) 624-5800 Suite 5 - 342 3 Ave. West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1L5
Business for Sale
Business for Sale
Framing Shop For Sale Wholesale / Retail DSuccessful & Profitable for 25 years in present location. D Exceptional Potential in both Local and Regional Markets. DSale includes all assets: • Equipment: Pneumatic Wood Saw, Lubricated Metal Saw, Wood Chopper, Mat Cutters, Glass Cutting Machines, Frame Joining Machines, All tools. • Inventory: Extensive Stock of Wood and Metal Picture Frame Moldings, 4 lines of Mat Boards, Regular & Anti-Reflection Glass, Hardware & Supplies, Complete lines of Molding & Matboard Samples. • Custom Built Molding Racks & Matboard Bins, Equipment Stands, Work Benches.
$99,500
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Townhouses
$700 per month.
(Discount for moving allowance negotiable)
Certified Professional Dog Grooming
Call 250-624-2725
No smoking. No pets
Willing to provide all training for new owner.
Kenn Long
in Prince Rupert BC Industrial Park Big overhead doors 1 - 2150 sq. ft.
PR: 1 bdrm, with view on Graham Ave. Avail Immediately. N/S, N/P, 250-622-7033 PR: Bachelor Suite ideal for 1 mature, quiet person. Avail. immediately on westside. Close to downtown. Cable, heat incl. N/S, N/P. $400/mob. Ref required 250-624-2054
3 bedroom apartments.
Original owner forced to sell due to health.
Misc. for Sale A FREE Telephone service Get your first month free. Bad credit, don’t sweat it. No deposits. No credit checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464.
Contact Property Manager - Ron Morgan Telelphone: 250-627-1407 or Apt #202
Suites, Upper
WAREHOUSE FOR RENT
250-628-3176
Apt/Condo for Rent 105 Parry Place
1741 Kootenay Ave Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4A3
Rentals
Call: 250-624-5304 Cell: 250-600-5304 www.FramingShopForSale.com
Melanie Erickson
PRINCE RUPERT 250-627-9463
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Address
MLS #
1812 Kootenay 551 West 9th 1006 Alfred St 748-754 Evergreen Drive 119 119 Gull Gull 1727 1727 East East 7th 7th 1438 1438 Overlook Overlook 1109 1109 Water Water Street Street 868-870 868-870 Fulton Fulton 90 90 Hays Hays Cove Cove 1525 1525 11th 11th Ave Ave East East 309 9th Ave 309 9th Ave West West 1003 1003 2nd 2nd Ave Ave West West 108 Collart 108 Collart Place Place 623 7th Ave West 623 7th Ave West 102 Raven St 102 Raven St 1638 8th East 1638 8th East 889 Borden 889 Borden 800 McBride Spero’s 800 McBride Spero’s 322 7th West 322 7th West #307 - 880 PR Blvd #307 - 880 PR Blvd 606 Donald Street 606 Donald Street 120 8th Ave West 120 Ave Ave West 13268th Pigott 1326 Pigott 228 8th Ave Ave East 228 Ave East 584 8th Pillsbury Ave 584 Ave 198 Pillsbury Eagle Close 198 Eagle Close 1933 Graham 1933 Graham 1307/1309 2nd W 1307/1309 241 9th Ave2nd EastW
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Transportation
Transportation
Transportation
Off Road Vehicles
Boats
Boats
GOLF carts/utility vehicles gas and electric,clearance priced at CartsplusBC.com click Summer Sizzler Sale 1866-886-6893
Scrap Car Removal SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
Trucks & Vans
1996 DODGE MOBILE Lunch Truck $34,900 OBO Fire suppression system upto-date. New front end; New tires; Engine tuned; new battery; 12 extra inserts for condiments; complete stainless steel interior. All items in excellent & immaculate condition.
Contact 250-627-1363 or 250-624-1813
Boats
OCEAN GOING Sailboat. The ideal vessel to cruise local waters this winter, a warm comfortable closed wheelhouse cutter, 50 feet on deck. One owner last 40 years, vessel is well taken care of, right down to meticulous housekeeping and spares kits. Painted, varnished and clean. No rust. Beautifully ďŹ tted galley, built-in freezer and sep. fridge. Roller furling jib, staysail. main and storm sails, most about two years old and immaculate. All rigging stainless. Engine room to eat from, new Kubota 67hp diesel gives 6 knots at about 1600 revs. Wagner autopilot: the best steersman on board. Radar. Bunks for eight; luxury for two. One electric head. Two ninety-gallon stainless water tanks and a 65 gallon utility tank. Ready to sail with complete charts and GPS, fuel in tanks, and the best moorage in West Vancouver. This is one of the ferro boats worth seeing. Photos on-line through Harbour Yachts, Fisherman’s Cove, West Van. Comes with dinghies etc., new life jackets, too much to mention. Was $140, now $90. Talk to Dan about the “Talofa Leeâ€?, 604921-7428
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Two Seadoo XP 800’s 1995 & 1997 Both in Excellent Condition Everything works great Comes with tandem axle double trailer with built-in storage compartment
$7500
Call 250-624-6198
Apex Marine Services 1549 10th Ave East Prince Rupert, BC Phone: 250-624-4384
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NOTIFIED OF SALE JULY 28, 2011 For sale by Warehouse Lien Act. Welded Aluminum boat as shown.
24’ FIBREGLASS/ Aluminum boat 7 1/2’ Beam; 4’ Ht; 16â€? draft; 150hp Yamaha; 100 gal. gas; Dickinson heater; Radio phone; Sounder; glass bottom for viewing ďŹ sh; double axel trailer; ďŹ shing gear included.
Asking $18,000 OBO Call 250-624-3662 For storage fees and costs in the amount of $6,236.19. Start date of sale: July 20, 2011 sale will close on August 3, 2011. To view call Ray at 250-624-4384 Sale does NOT include trailer.
40’ Live Aboard Cabin Cruiser Sleeps Seven Twin Ford Lehman Diesels Fiberglass Construction Throughout New Kitchen & Galley Shower, Flush Toilet Upper Deck
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: ESTATE OF RUDOLPHA MERRISON, ALSO KNOWN AS RUBY MERRISON FORMERLY OF 980 FIRST AVENUE WEST, PRINCE RUPERT, BRITISH COLUMBIA
Swim Grid Financing OK with Large Down Payment
$55,000.00 PH 778-884-1948
SALTY BEAR Quick Sale From the Estate of Leigh Matthews
$20,000 OBO
For More info Call Maggie 250-624-6049 Ray 250-624-4384 Pls leave a Message
Find the car of your dreams 250.624.8088
Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Rudolpha Merrison, also known as Ruby Merrison, are hereby notiÀed under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claim should be sent to the executor c/o the law Àrm of Silversides, Merrick & McLean, 217 Third Avenue West, P.O. Box 188, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, V8J 3P7 on or before September 2, 2011 after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.
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PRINCE RUPERT BCSPCA 1740 Prince Rupert Blvd, Prince Rupert, BC 250 624-2859
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Geena is a shy, but loveable longhaired calico kitten. She is quite the fur ball, very soft and pristine. Geena is ready to be adopted and applications to adopt Geena can be found online at spca.bc.ca, or at the shelter.
Robinson takes Men’s Club championship The Prince Rupert Golf Scramble was Golf Club has a the idea of Lindsay new Mens Club Gidney and Champion, as supported by CN Ian Robinson Rail, who had outshot his several visiting fellow members personell on site in the 36 hole from Smithers, event on the Prince George In the Rough weekend. and Vancouver. MOE HAYS Robinson shot a Congratulations go two over par 72 on to the Danielle family, Saturday, entering the final guided by Karin Williamson round tied with past champion and to the friends who pitched Brian Holkestad. The final in to organize a wonderful day foursome included multiple and evening. The corporate time winner Robert McDonald support of CN and companies and 2008 Champion, Ken they do business with, along Bazansky.All players struggled, with local businesses and in the heavy mist conditions, individuals, a fun time was while the youngest player hung had with the dessert and item on, with Bazansky emerging as auction. runnerup. Bob Hays took Low While the original idea was net for the weekend. to raise funds to help Chris, The Centennial Golf Course Lynn and their young family, hosted a wonderful charity we understand that they have event on Thusday, where 70 requested the proceeds be used players enjoyed a very pleasant to help our community, by day and were joined by others adding diagnostic equipment for a buffet dinner and fund at our hospital. raising auction. Other golf happenings, The Chris Danielle Charity include the His ‘N Hers 18 hole
fun day coming this Saturday. the two person event is open to any team of one male and one female. It’s a great opportunity
for a couple to spend Saturday on the course or even Mother and son or a Father/Daughter combination.
Did you know the BCSPCA Prince Rupert Branch has dog boarding? Phone ahead to reserve a kennel for your pooch today! (Dogs must have up-to-date vaccines prior to boarding)
◆ HOT AUGUST NITES
Jet cars are coming By Ed Evans The Northern View Get ready for the Drag racing event of the Season at the Terrace Regional Airport this weekend, as Hot August Nites burns up the track Sunday July 31st and Monday August 1st. The Terrace Drag Racing Association always brings in fast cars for this event and this year is no exception. Kevin Therres and his team at Prairieland Motorsports in Humboldt Saskatchewan will heat up the track with not one but two Jet funny cars. You might remember Therres first visit to the Terrace track in 2009, He brought his new
Pickup Jet truck and made some blistering passes down the track, 4,463 seconds at 182.93 MPH. Super fast, but not quite fast enough to break the track record of 4.08 seconds set by Gary Ormesby Jr. in a top alcohol rail in 2007. Therres’s new Pickup was destroyed two weekends later in a spectacular crash in Calgary. That track record might fall this weekend however, as an engine from a F5 fighter jet from the Canadian Forces was installed in the new car. Now, after a year of building, the 2006 Mustang Jet Funny car, Prairieland Motorsports has set its sights on going faster and quicker than ever before. See Jet cars, page 20
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◆ FOSTER HUSOY
Long-time councillor, community booster passes away By Monica Lamb-Yorski The Northern View In the words of fellow fisherman Paddy Greene, the passing of Foster Husoy on July 19, 2011 in Prince Rupert, is the passing of a generation. Husoy, 88, was a fisherman, city councillor and briefly the interim mayor. He volunteered on the boards of the Fishermen’s Co-operative Association, the Deep Sea Fisherman’s Guild, the Pacific Trollers Association, the Vessel Owners Association, and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion who served in the Navy for three years. He also worked as a relief pilot on the pilot boats and the Digby Island Ferry. In 1924, Husoy arrived in Prince Rupert from Norway with his parents Arne Peder (Bill) and Marie. His father Bill was also an avid fisherman. Monday evening over the phone, Greene had nothing but praise for Husoy. “He was very dedicated to the fishing industry, always a great friend to me and to many people. He was unique and had a wonderful sense of humour. He was the type of person who would tell stories on himself where he’d be the butt of the joke. Not too many people can do that,” Greene said. The two men served together on the Pacific Advisory Council for DFO and Greene recalled a high profile lawyer from Montreal who was the chair being fascinated with Husoy’s stories. “He said we should write a book. We probably should have,” Greene said. Greene and Dave Cook, a city councillor at the same time as Husoy, lauded Husoy’s advocacy for commercial fishermen.
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Foster Husoy. Gould joined as he was a lawyer. He helped us get organized for fundraising,” West said. With the help of landscape architect named Rina Pita from Vancouver, they came up with a design for the park. “Foster and I worked very hard. We had the memorial wall and the statue, it was a big success. I’ve got nothing to say but nice things about him. He was a prince of a guy. I knew he’d been sick, but it was a bit of choker to find out he’d passed today,” West said. Husoy also worked on the installation of the Kazu Maru in the park in 1990, a Japanese fishing vessel found in the waters off Haida Gwaii. “He was a go-to guy who got things done. He had that shed built and boat restored,” said former halibut fisherman Randolph Mostad. Mostad fished alongside Husoy on the same fishing grounds and belonged to the Fishermen’s Co-op during the same time period. He described Husoy as a community guy. “He even did some work in Peru helping fishermen there. I am sad to hear that he has passed,” Mostad said. Mostad, Greene and Mayor Jack Mussallem also praised Husoy’s cooking capabilities. Mostad raved about his fishcakes, Greene said he did a wonderful job of smoking salmon, and Mussallem said a favourite event was the annual Christmas Open House held at the Husoy home.
“Foster would serve pickled herring he’d produced and it would be done three or four different ways,” Mussallem said. “He always had an interest in researching how to do things as thoroughly as possible.” Mussallem grew up with Husoy’s eldest son Lance and recalled being at the house stringing lines on a halibut hook. “Foster had this old duffel bag with artwork on it that he’d done. There were cartoons and other drawings. He was very talented,” said Mussallem. Husoy also liked to hunt and would take Lance and Mussallem with their 22s to go target shooting at one of the pull-outs on the highway. “Foster as a younger man was strong as a bull and from his years of fishing was in good shape,” Mussallem added. When it came to politics, Mussallem believes it was Husoy’s knowledge of the community that helped him become a member of City Council. At that time Mussallem worked as the municipal clerk and observed Husoy as steady and solid “He looked for practical and common sense ways of doing things. He’d had quite the life and had such a variety of life skills. I always appreciated his words and there was a lot of wisdom in his stories,” said Mussallem. When Mayor John Kuz resigned in the fall of 1995, Husoy, who had served eight years on council, was appointed interim mayor by the other council members. That lasted until the election in January 1996 when Mussallem became mayor. At the time of his appointment as mayor, Husoy said the city’s future was closely linked to the growth of the Pacific Rim economies and related to the proposed bridge to the Digby Island Airport. “I think that is the single most important thing we (council) have to do,” Husoy told the Daily News at the time. Husoy, described by Greene as a man of talent and good will, leaves behind his wife Hilda, sons Lance and John, daughter-in-law Shelley, grandchildren Miles and Joanna, and his brother Peder of Terrace. There will be no funeral by Foster’s own request, but the family will hold an informal memorial gathering on Sunday July 24th between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. at the Husoy home at 548 Cassiar Avenue in Prince Rupert.
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Jet Cars and Show and Shine in Terrace Continued from page 19 They estimate this car will be able to go 270 mph in 5.9 seconds in a quartermile, which is 15 to 16 miles per hour faster than their other cars. Also included this weekend is the MacCarthy Motors “Quick 8”, which will feature the fastest 8 cars as they race down the Terrace 1/8 mile track. Don’t miss the Jet cars at the airport as they belch smoke and flame. The Bio-diesel
powered jet vehicles will make your heart stop with every throttle pop. Time Trials start at 10 a.m, with eliminations both days starting after the lunch break. So this is a great weekend for motor heads as the Skeena Valley Cruizers hold their annual Show and Shine from Noon to 4pm Saturday at the Terrace arena. Besides all of the beautiful cars there will be valve cover races for the kids.
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Belching smoke and flames Kevin Therres and his Bio-diesel Pickup at the 2009 “Hot August Nites”