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ROCK OUTCROPPING looms over construction site of troubled Dasque-Middle run-of-river hydro project.
Unpaid bills mount up at hydroelectric project By Josh Massey LOCAL companies and others are owed hundreds of thousands of dollars by the main contractor hired to work on a major industrial project southwest of Terrace. And a dispute between that main contractor, Dowland Industrial Works, and Veresen, a Calgary energy company, has resulted in Dowland pulling its workers and equipment out of the $75 million Dasque-Middle run-of-river hydroelectric project owned by Veresen. Dowland says it can’t pay its subcontractors because Versen hasn’t been paying them. In turn, Veresen
says it isn’t responsible for commercial arrangements between Dowland and the companies it hired. One of the local companies affected is Geier Waste, which was hired by Dowland last fall to remove garbage and other waste from the site located 20km southwest of Terrace. Geier Waste owner Rob Geier says he’s owed approximately $20,000, money he says he’s likely never to see. “And that’s probably not a lot compared to other people in town,” said Geier. “This doesn’t bode well for the future.” Geier said he’s perhaps better able to absorb the
loss than other companies because he did not have to purchase goods in order to service his contract with Dowland. “Alberta people who are wanting to open up our area for export come in and then do not pay their bills. Maybe you guys should stay home and we’ll suffer in silence like we have been for the past 10 years,” said Geier. A March 6, 2013 memo sent by Dowland to its subcontractors and suppliers said that “Dowland has performed a significant amount of work for which we are owed payment by Veresen and, due to the owner’s unwillingness to compensate
Dowland as per agreements, we have submitted several claims.” According to the memo, Dowland is “actively pursuing all available avenues to collect compensation for work performed to date and will provide another update on our progress by the end of the month.” Veresen official Doreen Miller said “the company has had some issues with the civil works. Our focus right now is to move forward as quickly as we can and we’re still really excited about the project and want to see it through to construction completion.”
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WASTE Management is closing its recycling depot here at the end of March, citing the expense of running a no-charge service. “We gave it a good shot but in the end, we just couldn’t do it,” Waste Management official Jay Maybin said last week. Waste Management did not charge a fee to use the depot and did not receive a subsidy or financial support from anyone else. The depot, a collection of large, marked bins in an enclosure right beside Waste Management’s compound near Irly Builders/Timber Mart, was opened about 11 months ago. There was no employee at the depot location and it was up to users to place the right material in the right bin. Paper, cardboard and plastics were accepted but glass was not. A separate bin placed by Allen’s Scrap and Salvage took tin and metals. It replaced a pilot project run and paid for by the city that was located on the old Co-op property. Although there were costs absorbed by having to separate recyclable material from garbage at times, Maybin said the biggest expense was the cost of fuel to transport material to a place where it could be handled. “Diesel is now more expensive than gas,” said Maybin of transportation costs. Maybin said it was very rare to operate a free recycling service anywhere and that the Waste Management depot here is the only one of its kind in the province. The city’s pilot project, in which it hired Geier Waste to haul recyclables to the Do-Your-Part private recycling depot in Thornhill, cost the city $70,000 a year. Maybin said Waste Management’s free service was also an attempt to expand the company’s name in the area. “We very much want to be a community partner,” he said. Waste Management will continue to recycle cardboard collected from commercial clients, something it has been doing for years here, Maybin said. City administrator Heather Avison said the city is disappointed by the news. “It is a service to the community and it was fairly well utilized, but if Waste Management could not make a business case to keep operating, that’s their decision,” she said. Although the Waste Management depot replaced the city’s pilot project, Avison said there is no contract between the company and the city and there is no monetary support by the city. The city has no immediate plans to open a recycling depot, she added. “Council will need some opportunity to consider what’s involved,” said Avison. What is happening, Avison continued, is a change next year in how waste is treated. Producers of packaging and paper and stores that sell products using packaging and paper will become directly financially responsible for resulting recycling costs. That’s going to change the way garbage and waste now being picked up by local governments is handled. “We’re going to need the time to regroup and get a sense of exactly what that means,” said Avison. The changes to paper and packaging recycling costs coming next year is called extended producer responsibility. In this area, the effort to reduce what ends up in landfills includes the city and the regional district. Maybin from Waste Management said it has every intention on bidding for whatever paper and packaging handling plan emerges here.
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Airport passengers soar THE NORTHWEST Regional Airport outside Terrace is poised to set another passenger record for the fiscal year ending March 31. Airport manager Carman Hendry said that 129,786 passengers have come through so far, which is 14 per cent higher than last fiscal year. The 2012 calendar year also broke the record with 139,193 passengers, a 16 per cent increase over the previous year. “Every month for the
last two years, we’ve seen double digit increases,” said Hendry. For February alone, 10,595 passenger movements were recorded, a thousand-plus more than February 2012’s total of 9,536. Hendry acknowledges that the increase owes to “a construction bubble that will eventually level off.” The expansion of the Rio Tinto Alcan smelter in Kitimat is a huge factor bringing workers to the northwest, Hendry said.
So is the Red Chris mine, the Northwest Transmission Line and LNG interests, as well as run-of-river projects. The airport is run by a not-for-profit society and does not receive money from local governments, but it does charge a per-ticket fee and that will be put to good use, said Hendry. “Any excess that is put away will be there for maintenance and construction,” Hendry said. A runway asphalt overlay with a $3 mil-
lion price tag will be needed in two years, he added, and this summer improvements to airfield lighting will be made to a tune of $3.4 million. Eighty-five per cent of these funds the airport hopes will come from a federal airport assistance program. In terms of using rising traffic numbers to woo WestJet or other carriers to Terrace, Hendry says the airport is happy with the current three airlines—Central Mountain Air, Air Canada Jazz and Hawkair.
Highways to receive major upgrades
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■ Health centre rising SITE SUPERVISOR Russ Rothermel of Unitech oversees the construction of the new Kitsumkalum medical services building. Up top James Demoskoff works away on the roof. The project should be completed and the building open in July.
HIGHWAY 16 between Terrace and Prince Rupert figures prominently on the provincial highways ministry’s project list this year. And work will be done on the road leading into Stewart to fully repair it after fall floods several years ago. The projects are valued at $13 million. Here are the highlights: - A $5.9-million contract has been awarded to Belvedere Place Contracting of Kelow-
na for a new bridge on Highway 37A at Bitter Creek, approximately 13 kilometres east of Stewart. A 51-metre steel and concrete bridge will be built, complete with steel pilings and new, stronger approaches, to protect the structure from further damage in case of high water in Bitter Creek. Work will start at the end of March and is scheduled to be completed by mid-October.
- A $4.8-million contract was awarded to Peter’s Bros. Construction Ltd. of Penticton to pave 27 kilometres of Highway 16 east of Prince Rupert, from McClymont to Fredericks Street and Galloway Rapids Bridge to the Tyee Overhead. Work will start in early July and is scheduled to be completed by late September. - A $2.4-million contract has been awarded to White Bear Indus-
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Company has great hopes for major $900 million mine project north of here
MOLYBDENUM mine construction project north of here could start as early as the third quarter of this year, says its chief operating officer. Avanti’s Mark Premo, in town recently to attend a jobs conference, said the company is getting ready to ask for construction and mine permits this month in anticipation of receiving provincial environmental approval for its project at Kitsault along the north coast. Avanti’s application has finished being examined by the provincial Environmental Assessment Office and it has now been sent to the provincial mines and environment ministers. That submission was made March 1, starting a 45-day clock for the two ministers to say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ or ask for more studies. A road already leads north of the Nass Valley to Kitsault, placing the project about an hour by vehicle from the Nass and two and half hours from Terrace by road.
“We’re looking forward to becoming part of the community in Terrace and in the Nass Valley,” said Premo. Avanti can already use an existing exploration permit it has to begin readying its mine and tailings locations so that it has a head start on actual construction. “We want to hit the ground running,” said Premo. As many as 700 workers will be needed at the peak of construction and 300 during the anticipated 16-year operating life of the mine. Avanti is banking on a 25-month construction period leading to finishing in the fourth quarter of 2015. A 138kV power line already runs into the location. Avanti has not set a quota for local hires but has committed itself to hiring as many local people as possible. It will assist in training tied to the skills needed. A final workforce determination rests on people who want to work at the mine and
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water testing formed part of Avanti’s environmental work at its planned Kitsault molybdenum mine location.
the skills they would bring, said Premo. “Our goal is that one-third of the operating workforce could be from the Nass Valley,”
Premo said. The company still needs to line up its complete financing for the project now anticipated to cost more than $900
No reason to stop project, says Avanti THE COMPANY that wants to build a molybdenum mine on the north coast of B.C. remains confident of its project despite objections by the Nisga’a Nation. Avanti Mines president Craig Nelsen said it spent four years and $13 million on environmental studies alone on its project to develop a mine at Kitsault. “We are confident the science is sound and the record is robust,” said Nelsen March 15. His comments follow news the Nisga’a want to use the dispute resolution portion of their land claims treaty with the federal and provincial governments to halt approval of the project by the provincial government. Kitsault is not part of the core Nisga’a lands as outlined in their land claims treaty but they do have an influence within the treaty provisions on development there. The Nisga’a say they continue to have worries about how waste water will be handled and that the province might be rushed
into approval because of the upcoming provincial election. Avanti’s plans call for water run-off to be contained and managed through a single release point and that it will be treated as necessary. Nelsen said there’s nothing in the Nisga’a treaty preventing the province from making a decision. “The amount of work that we have done to ensure the Nisga’a Treaty requirements have been met has been extraordinary and unprecedented, and the government has already gone well past the statutory timeframes,” said Nelsen. “We firmly believe that B.C. and Canada have fulfilled their obligations under the treaty and fully expect the ministers to approve this project at this time.” He said the assessment includes a 600-page report on the cultural, social and economic interests of the Nisga’a and that Avanti has provided the Nisga’a with “significant capacity funding” to take part.
Nelsen said the prospect of mine construction and then operating jobs provide an opportunity for increasing Nisga’a prosperity. The company would assist in the training of Nisga’a and other workers. Avanti is willing to explore a benefits agreement with the Nisga’a provided terms are agreeable to both parties, Nelsen said. He said those discussions are not relevant to the province making an approval decision and would be outside of any dispute resolution activity. Molybdenum, used as a strengthening agent in steel, has been mined twice at Kitsault with the last attempt ending in 1982 after a brief period. A drop in prices made the mine uneconomical and a town built for workers and their families was abandoned. Avanti would spend close to $1 billion in developing its mine, employ 700 workers during construction.
million. “It’s still in motion and all the pieces will come together at the right time,” said Premo of the combination of
borrowing and equity investment the company is pursuing to accumulate the capital it needs. But he did add that
during the period of the environmental assessment, the price for molybdenum dipped at the same time as it got harder to raise money.
Nisga’a object THE NISGA’A Nation wants the provincial government to hold off on any decision to approve a molybdenum mine, saying it doesn’t want the upcoming provincial election to get in the way. Avanti Mining’s Kitsault project is within Nisga’a traditional territory and subject to provisions of the Nisga’a land claims treaty. “We fear that the current political environment could be driving a premature decision by provincial ministers to approve this mine before all the facts are in,” said Nisga’a Lisims Government president Mitchell Stevens in a statement released March 13. Stevens said the environmental assessment provided to the provincial mines and environment ministers failed to fully address “the potential impacts of the mine on the environment, the health of Nisga’a people, and the social and economic effects on the Nisga’a Nation.” In particular, Stevens said the impacts of discharging heavy metals into fresh water and marine environments have yet to be fully considered. “Moreover, the project effects will include a loss of approximately 50 per cent of the aquatic life and
habitat in a significant local watershed downstream of the mine site. This could have potential but as yet unknown corresponding effects in Alice Arm,” Stevens continued. He said the Nisga’a use Alice Arm as a food source. Stevens also questioned the completed assessment’s position that the mine may have a modest improvement in the economic well-being of Nisga’a citizens. “We look forward to participating in the many opportunities for economic growth. However, the Nisga’a Nation will not allow the health and welfare of Nisga’a people to be put at risk for this project,” said Stevens. The Nisga’a are stating their position through the dispute resolution portion of the land claims treaty they have with the federal and provincial governments. That’s a section to handle any problems or disputes which may arise through activities or decisions arising from the treaty. The Nisga’a, federal and provincial governments have the ability to begin with informal discussions to resolve problems. Those information discussions can lead to mediation or arbitration and ultimately court action by any of the parties.
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Departed THE area lost two fine individuals with the passing Jan. 14, 2013 of Lydia Reinert and of Leona Smith on Feb. 18, 2013. Longtime readers of The Terrace Standard’s sports pages will be familiar with Smith. An accomplished athlete, Smith competed for years in the track and field categories of the annual BC Seniors’ Games and at similar events, winning medals and setting world records for her age group. Born in Oxbow, Saskatchewan on Dec. 30, 1927, Smith came to Terrace with her family in 1966. Reinert arrived in the northwest with her family in 1967, first to Kitimat and then to Terrace. She was born in a particularly troubled time in world history – July 28, 1940 near Warsaw, Poland, not even a year after that country was invaded first by Nazi Germany and then partitioned by the Germans and by the Soviet Union. In Terrace, Reinert spent 22 years (practically until her death) working for Choices, the agency which assists adults and children with developmental disabilities. That Leona Smith and Lydia Reinert each made contributions to their community in their own ways well into their senior years speaks much about who they were as individuals. Their contributions also speak much about their generation and as each one of that generation passes, we’re left both poorer from their departure but richer for what they did. ESTABLISHED APRIL 27, 1988
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ow many teenage boys in Terrace are homeless? That’s a question the Kermode Friendship Society is asking in a survey to measure the need and support for a 24-hour Youth Centre and Homeless Shelter for males aged 16 to 18. I have no way of knowing or guessing the answer to that question. A dozen? Two dozen? More? Unless you’re a teacher, a cop, a sports coach or someone else whose work brings you into association with other families’ kids in this age group, how can you identify a homeless youth? Do they inhabit a particular part of town? Exhibit a typical demeanour, style of dress, public behaviour like a rare bird? Where do homeless boys call home? Where do they spend their nights now? How do they come by food? Clean clothing? Medical care? Do they attend school? Can they read? Who pays for their cell phone usage? The little I’ve learned about teenage homelessness comes from talk shows (whether the teens are Canadian or American their background histories and basic
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ies, or roaming in malls. Are they between classes? Homeless? Out of work? Working nights? Runaways? How is one to tell? Invariably they’re texting suggesting they have income of some sort, whether from honest or dishonest means. Terrace council March 11 was briefed on the survey. One councillor pointed out “social service providers employ many people in this community. They are essentially part of the business community because they generate jobs and revenue.” And therein lies the rub. Anytime our social networks step in to fill a parental shortcoming, the public purse hires substitute parents or workers to step into the breach. In this case there will be the expense of renting a suitable building, staffing it with a variety of workers to counsel and care for the boys. We’re back to the old maxim – we should help little kids to avoid this teenage problem. Council agreed to write a letter “in support of Kermode Friendship Society’s push to find solutions for homeless youth between the ages of 16 and 18 who currently have no shelter in Terrace.”
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in foster care? An American documentary about life in the Dirty Thirties told of families without employment of any kind too poor to feed their children. Parents sent their teen boys on their way to look after themselves the best they could. Many rode atop freight trains in search of work in other states. They got no help from drop-in or homeless shelters. Today China has a homeless youth population because of the government’s one child per family policy. Parents cannot register their extra offspring in schools, for medical care, or acknowledge them in any way without suffering governmental reprisal. But Terrace suffers no such dire economic or social problems. I find it hard to accept that any Terrace teen must live on his own, couch surfing at friends’ homes, skipping school, lacking direction from a trusted adult to pursue a decent future. Yet on any mid day trip to town when I would expect them to be in school, I’ve noticed a fair number of youth in that age range walking in pairs or groups on the street, lunching in fast food eater-
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Police deserve our support Dear Sir: With the news lately containing the negative actions of RCMP members, perhaps it is also time to look at why a person actually wants to join the RCMP. Every year many men and women aspire to become a Mountie, many apply but not all are accepted. The per-
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son that applies is usually upstanding, honest and wants nothing more than to help people of Canada live their lives in law and order. The person attends months of hard learning, both in classrooms and in physical fitness. The person becomes very well trained in the sharp learning curve.
Then the person graduates and is assigned to one of many detachments anywhere in Canada. The real world turns out to be quite hard on newly minted Mounties and they learn quickly that not everybody likes them. Most people don’t like to be corrected by the Mountie
working to maintain law and order. In order to preserve some morale for themselves and the persons they work with, they must have quite a thick skin. In detachments everywhere, there are dedicated Mounties of every rank who need some positive feelings from the general public.
As well as pointing out faults, we must also build up the public’s relationship with the RCMP. ‘Law and order’ is what we all want in life isn’t it? The folks at our local detachment are there trying to maintain it for us, let’s give them our support. Bill Braam, Terrace B.C.
Dear Sir: “This is a letter in response to “Lure of local angling catches up with U.S. man,” a story that ran Feb. 19, 2013. I would like to add another side to Chuck Gentry, one that presents a different dimension to his time in Terrace. First, I’d like to say that by no means should this letter be interpreted as a knock against our conservation officer service here in Terrace. Understaffed, small budgets, lengthy responsibilities and poorly worded/vague regulations do not deter the Terrace detachment from excelling in professionally performing its duties. The Terrace conservation detachment deserves to be commended for its efforts, and require the respect and cooperation of our community. But as for Chuck Gentry, I am very proud to say he is my friend and many residents of the northwest can call Chuck a friend, too. Chuck would be the first to tell you he made a mistake when he purchased his 2012/13 fishing licence. Chuck broke the law and Chuck admits to his mistake. Chuck had the opportunity to high tail it out of Terrace and not pay his fine. He had the opportunity to hire a high priced lawyer to tie up the issue in court for years. Chuck did neither. Chuck waited in Terrace for four months to be sentenced, waited of his own free will. He did this because Chuck is an honourable and ethical man. The very notion that Chuck fished every day and took advantage of our resources is laughable if you knew Chuck. Yes, he fished, but he fished in an ethical and respectful manner. Chuck was also a friend of our wild fish and wild places. He donated thousands of dollars to local non-profit environmental groups, attended rallies, and also spread the good word about the fantastic opportunity and culture the northwest provides.
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Feeling squeezed? You’re not alone
e all want something better for our kids. It’s in the nature of parents. But if we increasingly feel that things are tougher for our children than they were for us, we are right. Dr. Paul Kershaw from the University of British Columbia Generation Squeeze project came to Terrace recently to speak at Northwest Community College. He was very clear about how tough things are for the generation that is now stepping into adulthood and, hopefully, parenthood. And he has an idea about how we could make things better for them. Just how bad is it for our kids? Compared to 1976 their wages are down, from $23.41 an hour to $20.77 an hour. We always told our kids to stay in school and they have. Now, 67 per cent are now post-secondary graduates compared to 30 per cent of the baby boomers and
they are entering adulthood with bigger student debts, $23,000 vs. $16,000. As they enter the workforce and are thinking of their first home, it is far more expensive, $362.894 vs. $198,005. We had to save for five years to get that first down payment on a house. Our children will have to save for 15 years according to Dr. Kershaw. If they take time off to have a child, it will cost them $15,000 a year in lost income. If they need child care, there are spaces for only 1 in 3 children and the cost of that care is more than the amount our children need to repay their tuition debt. Now we might still be tempted to tell our kids to buckle down and get to it. Problem is, they already have. On average, Canadians work 300 hours more a year than Germans, or Dutch, or Norwegians. That’s seven and a half extra weeks a year.
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ROB HART Two incomes are now bringing in less than the average household income a generation ago when often there was only one wage earner. Our children are studying longer and working longer in order to have less. Their higher debt plus the time needed to work for adequate income plus the cost of
services are combining to make it unaffordable for our children to have their own children. What to do? Dr. Kershaw suggests two affordable family policies: create 18 months of supported parental leave and create a system that can offer high-quality, accessible child care for $10 a day. These policies would save the typical young family about $50,000 over their children’s first five years. That’s enough to make parent’s combined work week a more do-able 70 hours, (instead of 80). It’s enough to allow them to pay off an average student debt and reduce the time it takes to save a 20% down payment on a house by 4 years. It also allows couples to grow $141,000 in retirement income. None of this makes it as easy for our children as it was for us but it’s a start. Is it affordable? Yes. We can do this by investing an additional $1,000 of gov-
ernment spending per year per citizen under the age of 45. We already pay $45,000 in government services per citizen over 65, (as opposed to $12,000 for citizens under 45). No one wants to take anything away from our senior generation. They have contributed to their communities and their country for their lifetimes. But everyone wants to give our children a better start. As they step up as the wage earners and parents of the present, they deserve our support. We have developed into a society that requires both parents work in order to bring home the same income as a generation ago. Young couples already come into parenting with higher debt and face a longer road before they can own a home. They need social support to have our grandchildren and we can afford it. Tell your MLA. Tell your MP. Visit gensqueeze.ca Robert Hart teaches social policy at UNBC in Terrace, B.C.
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SIMGIGYET’M GITWANGAK WILL ALWAYS FOLLOW GITKSEN AYOOK The Simgigyet impacted by the trespass of the Tsimshian AIP are Sakum Hiigokw, Tenimgyet, Luulak’, Simediiks, and Ska`yan. Sim’oogit Sakum Hiigokw’s response to Kitselas/Kitsumkalum AIP:
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“Before a person crosses another’s laxyip, he visits the Sim’oogit and states: this is where I will go. Is it alright if I go here? If I shoot anything, I will give you half. If I don’t shoot anything, I will keep walking by.
THIS IS OUR DEFINITION OF CONSULTATION AND ACCOMMODATION. If a Sim’oogit suddenly finds another on his lax yip, he gives specific orders and will say to the trespasser: don’t do this again; you walk on your own path. If the trespasser doesn’t obey, the Sim’oogit once again will repeat this. If there’s a third time, the Sim’oogit will shoot the trespasser, and is killed on the spot! This is one of our ayook. We have called their Chiefs to come and meet with us but they have never responded. They don’t seem to have Chiefs; they use the band council system. We use our own ayook; our own lax yip. Now, they’ve chosen what they call ‘Special Interest’ on the lax yip; on the Lax Skiik lax yip of Sakum Hiigokw, at or near the place called “Winna‘wedda” (Sga’nist). We will oppose this! Even if they sign an AIP, they will not touch anything on our lax yip because that is our ayook. This is what starts ‘wil-digit’ (war). If they force their way in, they are calling for a war! We will defend that ‘Special Interest’ every which way we can. The Kitselas’ Special Interest on our lax yip will never happen! We will not allow it to happen because our ayook and our adaawk will prevent it. Our ayook is very complex and that is one of them.” Statement by Sim’oogit Sakum Hiigokw and Tenimgyet: No response from the governments and the Tsimshian Nation is an act of aggression. We practice “Gil-ts’ek” - a traditional vote to support all Gitksen as a whole.
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Catch and release does work in effort to safeguard fish Dear Sir: In the past few weeks, a number of letters to the editor have exaggerated the mortality of fish caught and released. The fact is that if properly done, most fish caught and released by anglers survive. That steelhead certainly survive was proven to me by Mike Whelpley and crew who one fall in the ‘80s released more than a dozen fish after inserting radio tags the size of a man’s finger. Mike tracked those fish all winter until they spawned the following spring. Mortality rates for released fish have been studied for years. A review of 118 studies by the Ontario Natural Resourses Ministry found
an average mortality rate of 16 per cent for a number of species caught using a variety of angling methods including barbed hooks, bait, fly, etc. In Idaho, a study on lake fishing found 20 per cent mortality for released rainbows. Warm water and the wrong kind of net (removed protective fish slime) contributed to this high rate. Studies have found that deep throat and gill hooked fish had high mortalities so think about the type of gear you use and consider not using it if it results in this kind of hooking. Studies done on river trout in the northwest U.S. found three per cent mortality in barbless fly or lure angling.
Five percent was the figure for released salmon on the Dee River in Scotland. In Norway, the Animal Welfare Society found a mortality rate of zero to six percent in rivers. Study after study shows that if released properly, fish survive, especially those in our cold water rivers. To ensure the best results, play your fish rapidly, keep it in the water, and if deeply hooked, cut your leader, leaving the hook in place (it will eventually fall out). Catch and release is widely accepted by B.C. anglers. The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC states that, from a survey done in 2005, anglers in B.C. released 74 per cent of
Oil refinery plan would be a crime Dear Sir: David Black’s assertion that a Kitimat refinery “will improve the world’s environment” (The Terrace Standard, March 13, 2013) is either naive or criminal. Naive for its global ignorance of what the world’s environment really needs, which is definitely not more fuel being burned, and naive for its local neglect, emissions from his refinery turning Kitimat Valley into Cancer Valley. And Terracites? Try “terracide”.
And if not naive, then criminal for its complicity in global warming. This is what eminent climate scientist James Hansen has similarly charged before the U.S. Congress: “CEOs of fossil fuel companies... should be tried for high crimes against humanity and nature.” But David Black does not live here, so before his criminality can be avowed, he should be given the opportunity to show that he is not naive. Dr. David Heinimann, Terrace, B.C.
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Chuck Gentry has another side Chuck began fishing in the Terrace area in the 2000/01 season, as a nonresident and continued to fish as a nonresident until he qualified for residency in 2007/2008. He did this by spending the better part of each of the 12 preceding months in Canada. During the winter of 2012, Chuck’s sister took ill in Colorado. Chuck, like most thoughtful people, went to Colorado to be with his sister, and ended up staying longer than anticipated. In April, Chuck purchased his 2012/13 fishing license as a resident. Chuck
made a mistake yes but without intent. Chuck does not deny that he made a mistake and has accepted the consequences of that mistake. Maybe your story should have included the fact that Chuck may have paid $4,000-plus in fines to the province but he annually spends $30-40,000 in Terrace which he no longer will. Whether it’s at Canadian Tire, Ken’s Marine, Hot House restaurant, gas stations etc., Chuck spread new money from one end of this town to the other. So who really loses here? The government allows anyone to pur-
chase fishing licences without the need to prove residency prior to receiving a licence. Can you get a driver’s licence without proving residency? How about a hunting licence? Chuck offered nothing but help and advice to anyone that asked. In return he asked for nothing but some space and time on a river. Chuck is a good honourable man with high ethics and morals that simply made a mistake. He will be missed in our community by many people. Walter Faetz, Spey Lodge Inc., Terrace, B.C.
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Man who spit at police draws a jail sentence A LOCAL man has been sentenced for assaulting a police officer and for threatening another person in two separate incidents last year. Michael Christopher Watts was sentenced to two months in jail for assaulting Const. Issac Couture by repeatedly spitting at him while being arrested Sept. 6, 2012.
“It is unacceptable for a police officer in the lawful execution of their duties to be subjected to the vile and degrading act of being spat upon,” said Terrace RCMP inspector Dana Hart. “Not only is this an indignity, but also creates a potential serious health risk from communicable diseases transmitted through sa-
liva.” Watts was also sentenced to four months in jail and 18 months of probation for uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, mischief $5,000 or under and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose against another person April 27, 2012. The two jail sentences will run concurrently, and when that’s the
case, the person serves the longer of the two jail times. This means Watts will spend four months in jail in all. As part of his probation, Watts must not have any contact directly or indirectly with the victim or be within 50 metres of the victim’s residence. He must also provide a DNA sample to police.
DEBATE at the March 11 Terrace city council meeting on a call by local social work students for council to adopt a living wage policy was put on hold until city staffers doublecheck what the city pays its own employees. The UNBC students calculated that Terrace area residents need to make at least $17.65 an hour and asked that the city pay at least that much to its employees and not contract out work to any company paying its workers less. Councillor Brian Downie said he fears the UNBC undergraduates used a “bottom-up calculation” to arrive at their living wage numbers for a Terrace family, and that he wanted theBusiness formulaExpo scrutinized Terrace wering Upmore for a Brighter Future” carefully. the quesApril 20, 21,During 22, 2012 tion available… segment, longtime We have booths First come, first serve! resident of Terrace Dick pate in theEvans largest trade westthe of Prince saidshow that forGeorge mula must have been
flawed, and suspects that it didn’t take into account some of the cost-saving aspects of living in Terrace such as short distances getting around town compared to Metro Vancouver. City administrator Heather Avison said that the administration is looking into how other municipalities managed to adopt the living wage policy. Avison hopes to provide this information for the first council meeting in April, she said. Council also heard a presentation by Dorothy Bartsoff of the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union. She requested that council support Social Service Awareness Month with a letter acknowledging “chronic underfunding” of this sector. “Do we have the data to support the contentions that were made in that presenta-
tion?” Downie asked near city hall to include after Bartsoff’s call to a top floor of condosupport programs that minium style units. A help the elderly, people variance is needed for with disabilities and the the additional floor. The homeless. Sunshine Inn Executive Councillor Stacy Ty- Suites chain wants to ers said that social ser- start construction of its vice providers “employ facility later this year. many people in this community,” adding that they are essentially part of the business community because they generate jobs and revenue. After several councilors weighed in with examples of government cuts to social services in support of Bartsoff’s views, the motion was rested. Council didTerrace agree to Business Expo 2012 write a letter of support “Powering Up for a Brighter Future” for the Kermode Friendship Society’s April push20,to21, 22, 2012 find solutions for homeWe have booths less youth between the available… ages of 16 andFirst 18 come, who first serve! currently do not in have a Come and Participate the largest trade show west of Prince shelter in Terrace. George Also on March 11, Don’t miss to this opportunity! council began steps allow Increase a planned hotel your visibility & expand your contacts
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Illness not result of food poisoning
NORTHERN HEALTH says it couldn’t identify any specific reason for more than 20 people reporting they felt ill after dinner at the Skeena Valley Golf and Country Club last month. Twenty-three people reported feeling sick after attending a Terrace Little Theatre dinner production Feb. 14, 15 and 16. “No specific source or agent (bug) was identified. The restaurant operator worked with Public Health to institute a number of control measures in the kitchen,” said Northern Health official Eryn Collins. “No further complaints were received at subsequent events,” she said. “Follow up inspections were conducted and safe food handling practices found to be well implemented.” Golf course head professional and manager Germain Francoeur said he got a few phone calls Feb. 18 from patrons saying they had become sick. Northern Health called that day or the next wanting to come by to have a look around, he said. “What they (Northern Health) said was the sanitation bottles we use are industrial size and you squirt it out and mix it, it’s not premixed, they weren’t satisfied with the product we had so they wanted us to change that,” said Francoeur. “And then they came back on Friday [Feb. 22] to do follow up on that and were pleased with what they saw.” Area residents have also been affected by a stomach virus in the past several months.
Correction A March 13 story, “Driver injured in crash with moose” contained wrong information when it said the driver wasn’t wearing a seatbelt. In fact, Kitimat RCMP officers said they were unable to determine if the driver was or was not wearing a seatbelt. Friends of the injured driver say the driver always wore a seatbelt.
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Job Description #: 2013 – CPCO-01 Date Posted: March 12, 2013 Closing Date: April 2, 2013
Job Description #: 2013 – CMO-01 Date Posted: March 12, 2013 Closing Date: April 2, 2013
Job Summary Supporting the mission, vision, and values of NVHA: The Chief Patient Care Officer functions as an integral part of the executive team and manages the Patient Care Department of the Nisga’a Valley Health Authority. The Chief Patient Care Officer is responsible for providing leadership for the Department in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of NVHA. The Chief Patient Care Officer provides leadership in the advancement of professional practice and nursing standards and goals, systems analysis and improvement, ethics, patient and client education.
Job Summary Supporting the mission, vision, and values of NVHA: The CMO is responsible for leading and directing the medical programs for NVHA. The CMO is responsible for the direction and administration of the Medical Department which includes physicians, Psychologists and other staff. The CMO must comply with the professional standards British Columbia as identified by the Provincial Health Officer (PHO). This position involves the provision of geographic coverage throughout NVHA. Specific duties relate to the following key responsibility areas: • Statutory/Legislative Requirements • Management • Medical • Population Health • Community Health Planning, Evaluation, Research and Program Development • Advocacy
The Chief Patient Care Officer provides planning and operational leadership, direction and evaluation for all nursing programs and sites. Roles and Responsibilities 1. Advances standards of practice for allied health and nursing professionals supporting excellence in health services. 2. Develops and implements the Strategic Plan and Annual Service Plan related to HR initiatives and programs. 3. Monitors and recommends changes to nursing practices and standards. 4. Provides leadership and guidance to employees in the Patient Care Department and in particular provides direction to the Managers of Public Health, Long Term Care and Nursing. 5. Advances the continuing growth of professional practice through research and work. 6. Maintains broad internal and external contacts to enhance the direction of professional practice for healthcare and nursing professionals. 7. Oversees the development and delivery of education programs in a cost effective method through in-house and partnerships with external sources and leads the evaluation in terms of health outcomes. 8. Provides senior leadership in the review of systems analysis and process improvement across acute and community health services; builds consensus to link clinical best practices with process improvements and outcomes. 9. Provides senior leadership to the planning and administration of programs and services to improve access to acute and community health services. 10. Plans, implements and manages operating and capital budgets, controls and reports on expenditures for the Department, ensuring the efficient utilization of financial and human resource services. 11. Represents NVHA at key local, provincial, national and international forums and fosters effective linkages with other organizations. 12. Provides leadership and direction to employees in the department in creating a team environment including hiring, supervising, managing, mentoring, disciplining, and evaluating staff. Manages labour relations matters such as grievances, in conjunction with Human Resources. 13. Performs other duties as required. Qualifications: • A graduate of an accredited School of Nursing • Post graduate degree in nursing an asset. • Ten (10) years’ management/supervisory and leadership experience. • Ten (10) years’ nursing experience in a complex healthcare organization. • Demonstrated success in related clinical experience. • Strong communications skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with Nisga’a Valley Health Authority Board of Directors, Management & Staff, Lisims Government and external organizations including the Nisga’a communities. • Registered with the College of Registered Nurses of B.C. • Extensive and thorough knowledge and experience working with First Nations. organizations, governments and communities; including regional, provincial and federal governments is preferred. • Knowledge/ability with computer applications including patient, client and medical applications. • Effective conflict resolutions skills. • Self-directed, innovative and efficient. Knowledge of the Nisga’a Language and Culture is an asset. • Current criminal records check is necessary. • Must have a current driver’s license.
Roles and Responsibilities: The specific duties and areas of responsibility are as follows: 1. Statutory & Legislative -- Responsible for carrying out the legislated requirements of the Public Health Act, Community Care Facility and Assisted Living Act, Drinking Water Protection Act, any regulations pursuant to these Acts, and any other legislation enacted. Responsibility for communicable disease prevention and control in the community. 2. Management -- Works with and provides direction to a team of physicians, managers and health professionals including recruiting and evaluating physicians and staff. Responsible for developing and administering the department budget and the efficient operation of the Medical Department. 3. Medical--Ensures quality healthcare is provided throughout all sites of the NVHA. Makes recommendations to the CEO and Board about strategies for improving healthcare. Provides evidence-based opinions to physicians, NVHA and the community on a wide variety of health issues including communicable diseases, environmental health issues and complex health related social and behavioral problems of individuals or groups. 4. Population Health -- Monitors and assesses the health status of the community, making recommendations for strategies to address health issues to the Board and implementing immediate actions when necessary to protect the health of the public. Responsible for the collection of data and statistics over a broad range of health and health related issues, analyzing trends and problems, interpreting these concerns and preparing reports, briefs, and profiles on the significant health and health-related issues affecting the community. 5. Community Health Planning, Evaluation, Research and Program Development – Assists in the evaluation of the effectiveness of health programs and the planning and evaluation of programs designed to address health issues. May be involved in research projects on the effectiveness or efficiency of public health interventions. 6. Advocacy --Advocates on behalf of the public’s health. Speaks on behalf of members of the community and those at risk Advises the CEO and Board about health concerns and contributes to health planning for the region. Promotes a high standard of health and healthcare in the community.
To apply, forward cover letter, resume’, and two (2) references to the attention of: Nisga’a Valley Health Authority / Administration office / Human Resource Department
Qualifications: • A Medical Degree with a full license to practice medicine in British Columbia plus a FRCP (C) in Community Medicine is preferred. • Proven experience with community and medical health program administration and management including serving on medical advisory committees, program management responsibility (including budgets and labour relations) and community advisory committees. • Fifteen (15) years practicing medicine preferably in a complex health authority is preferred. • Current knowledge of Communicable Disease Control, Environmental Health Protection and Public Health Legislation in British Columbia. • Proven ability to exercise independent judgment, action and discretion in the carrying out of responsibilities. • Strong communication and organization skills and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with Nisga’a Valley Health Authority Board of Directors, Management & Staff, Lisims Government and external organizations including the Nisga’a communities. • Extensive and thorough knowledge and experience working with First Nations, healthcare organizations, governments and communities; including regional, provincial and federal governments. • Self-directed, innovative and efficient. • Knowledge of the Nisga’a Language and Culture is an asset. • Current criminal records check is necessary. • Must have a current driver’s licence.
The NVHA thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. An eligibility list may be established and maintained for 6 months.
To apply, forward cover letter, resume’, and two (2) references to the attention of: Nisga’a Valley Health Authority / Administration office / Human Resource Department
Nisga’a Valley Health Authority Administration office Attention: Human Resource Department PO Box 234, New Aiyansh, BC, V0J 1A0 Phone: 1 888 233 2212 Fax: (250) 633-2512 jdawson@nisgaahealth.bc.ca
The NVHA thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. An eligibility list may be established and maintained for 6 months. Nisga’a Valley Health Authority Administration office Attention: Human Resource Department PO Box 234, New Aiyansh, BC, V0J 1A0 Phone: 1 888 233 2212 Fax: (250) 633-2512 jdawson@nisgaahealth.bc.ca
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Tahltan to receive resource revenues LEADERS OF the Tahltan Nation signed a shared decision-making agreement with the B.C. government on March 14 in Victoria to prepare for a resource development boom produced by extension of the BC Hydro electricity grid to the northwest corner of B.C. The Northwest Transmission Line reaching north from Terrace and then up along Highway 37 North will bring stable power to several mineral developments and allow hydro electricity producers to sell power into the B.C. Hydro grid. Tahltan Central Council president Annita McPhee said her administration is now dealing with 250 exploration applications per year, across a mineral-rich territory half the size of Washington state. A second agreement will also see the province provide the Tahltan with $2.5 million a year through the sharing of tax revenues from the Forrest Kerr run of river project being built by energy giant AltaGas. "We knew that transmission line was going to be built to access our resources in our territory, and our people said it's not enough to sign on with BC Hydro," McPhee said. "We need to work with government, we need to set up standards to control the amount of development that's coming through our territory." Last December, a $20 million deal was reached between Shell Canada, the B.C. government and the Tahltan
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Terrace Standard
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TAHLTAN CENTRAL Council president Annita McPhee at March 14, 2013 decision-making agreement announcement with the provincial government. to buy back Shell's coalbed gas leases in the Klappan region, headwaters of the Nass, Skeena and Stikine Rivers. McPhee said the new agreement will allow local control as well as revenue sharing for mining and other projects. In addition, the province is providing the Tahltan with $1.2 million over three years to cover costs of the decision-making agreement and to develop other hydro and wind energy in the region. With files from Tom Fletcher.
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Terrace Standard Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Probation ordered for pole vandalism ONE OF two teens charged with attempting to cut down a power pole near Caledonia Secondary School last fall will spend a year on probation and do 75 hours of community work service after pleading guilty to common nuisance endangering life. “I’d like to apologize. I understand that my actions affected numerous people in a whole lot of different ways. Whatever you decide on the community hours, I’m going to get them done because I need to make things good,” said the 17-yearold when asked by Judge William Jackson if he had anything to say before sentencing. A 17-year-old and a 15-year-old were arrested Oct. 29, 2012 after witnesses called police at 2:48 a.m. to report two figures in dark clothing doing what looked like trying to saw through a power pole outside the school, said police at that time. Two people ran when they saw police but officers followed and found the pair attempting to hide in bushes on the Howe Creek Trail and police then followed footprints in the snow to find the saw. Classes were cancelled for the day at Caledonia while BC Hydro crews replaced the pole. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named or identified according to the Youth Criminal Justice Act, had no prior criminal record and had been on a downward path for some time while facing some stress in his life, said Crown prosecutor Julian Dudley while reviewing the evidence. “If there’s anything one could say, if something could bring him out of it, this would be it and seems to be,” said Dudley. Defence lawyer Dallis Winsor agreed. “It would appear in this particular case, bad things have led to good things happening for this young man,” said Winsor. His client immediately owned up to his behaviour and began
taking steps that did show, and still do show, he is capable of being a responsible young person, said Winsor. Since his arrest, he had moved away from a peer group that negatively influenced him toward a proper peer group in terms of age and behaviour, said Winsor. “I don’t think we’ll see him come back to court,” said Winsor. “He has been punished significantly already, your honour. He lost esteem in the eyes of his peers.” In the teen’s presentence report, which helps the judge with sentencing, there’s a sentence that said the teen will often act without thinking of the consequences, said Winsor. “I have read that a lot, not only about adults but especially in youth,” said Winsor. “I suspect most or many young people display that during their formative years. “He had no idea the danger he placed himself and the community at with his actions,” said Winsor, adding his client was extremely fortunate that the pole and the electricity it carried didn’t blow up, which was a very sobering lesson for him. Part of the teen’s conditions on his probation are to abide by a curfew from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., to have no contact with the co-accused directly or indirectly and not to have any knives, saws, or axes except where necessary in the preparation and consumption of food, for school courses or employment. Judge Jackson did not order the teen to pay any compensation or restitution, saying he would leave that up to BC Hydro. At the time of the vandalism, BC Hydro had said the cost to replace the pole was more than $25,000. BC Hydro had already been in contact with the teen’s parents about compensation, said Winsor. “BC Hydro regularly pursues collections from those responsible for acts of vandalism to
our equipment in order to help keep rates low for customers,” said BC Hydro official David Mosure. “In this case, we have forwarded an invoice for the repair costs to the parents and are currently awaiting their response. “In the event we do not receive payment, we would then look at other options which at times
includes civil action.” Charges of mischief to property more than $5,000 and breach of duty likely to cause mischief against the teen were stayed. The second teen charged in the incident is scheduled to be back in court April 9. He faces the same three charges and so far has not entered a plea in court.
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SEABRIDGE GOLD DONATES $100,000 TO TRADES TRAINING Seabridge Gold realizes the importance of hiring local residents to work on their projects. Not only does it benefit the individuals and communities, but the sector as a whole. For Seabridge Gold, being a responsible and welcome member of the communities in which we operate is an essential part of our business. We want to maximize the benefits of the project to the local community, as well as the businesses in the area. That’s why Seabridge has donated $100,000 to Northwest Community College (NWCC). This contribution will fund a mobile training unit that will be used to deliver trades programs to local communities, which will train future electricians, carpenters, heavy duty equipment operators, welders, and millwrights. NWCC’s mobile trades program will assist in filling the local skills gap by bringing education to communities that need it most. Seabridge’s KSM Project is located 65 km northwest of Stewart, B.C. The company has been working on the project for the past seven years, and it is still in the environmental assessment and permitting phase. The mine is estimated to take about five years to build once regulators have granted the necessary project approvals and permits. The project submitted its official Environmental Assessment and Environmental Impact Statement on January 31, 2013, which means it has yet to be approved for construction and operation. If approved, it will offer multi-generational employment for the residents of northwest B.C. during the project’s more than 50-year mine life. “One of Seabridge’s goals is to maximize the training and employment opportunities for the communities in which we operate. This donation to trades training in northwest B.C. illustrates our continued commitment to local communities, as we continue to advance the KSM Project,”
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said Rudi Fronk, Seabridge’s Chairman and CEO. “We are confident that an operating KSM Project will make a significant contribution to the B.C. economy. It is forecasted to generate over 6,500 full time jobs and approximately $48 billion in total contribution to GDP during its more than 50-years of expected operations.” Northwest Community College has nine campuses in northwestern B.C., from Houston to Haida Gwaii, serving 35 communities—28 of which are First Nations. Many of the communities can be difficult to reach. “This mobile equipment provides the opportunity for us to be versatile in delivering our trades training right in the communities where people live. It addresses the need for people being trained in the north and in their communities, and allows residents to stay in the north and in their communities,” said Dr. Denise Henning, President and CEO of NWCC. “It’s just an honour to work with industries that really see the big picture. With this investment from Seabridge, geographic challenges will not hamper our ability to deliver training in the northwest, while making sure that when we talk about distributed learning, we are putting accessibility front and centre,” said Dr. Henning. NWCC’s School of Exploration and Mining in Smithers has been designated as a B.C. Centre of Training Excellence in Mining by the B.C. government. To learn more about the trades program at Northwest Community College, please visit nwcc.bc.ca/Programs/Trades. To learn more about the KSM Project, please visit ksmproject.com, or in their Smithers office at 1235 Main Street. Seabridge will also be at the Minerals North Conference in Terrace from April 24 - 26.
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terrace public Library head librarian Margo Schiller in the elevator shaft area of the building. It’s to be installed by spring
Elevator coming to public library Changes to improve access to all parts of the library will be finished this spring. There is a delay in the arrival of an elevator to better connect the lower level, which contains the Terrace art gallery, with the main floor but construction of a fully-accessible washroom is on schedule, says head librarian Margo Schiller. The shaft area for the elevator is ready for when the elevator does arrive, she added. “All the additions to the front have to do with the grant we received for accessibility,” Schiller said of a 50,000 grant
from Human Resources and Skills Development Canada’s Enabling Accessibility Fund. If another community grant from Western Economic Diversification Canada, a federal agency, comes through then library patrons will have an upgraded adult reading lounge to kick back in with their favourite books. The plan for the reorganized west wing includes an array of seating options for book readers and laptop users. Removing current shelving along the walls will provide space for a local art collection and a fireplace, Schiller
said. The atlas and map resources are being moved to another area on the main floor, and some of the other archival material will be distributed in the general collection. Schiller predicts that upgrades will increase the number of library visitors, especially with regards to the gallery downstairs which will now be accessible to people who are unable to take the stairs. In December the library installed a selfserve checkout system at the south entrance with money made available through the city.
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Treaty vote request likely won’t happen A FIRST NATION which says its lands are contained in proposed treaties for two other First Nations isn’t likely to get a vote on those treaties. The Gitxsan Treaty Society made the demand this week, saying portions of its territory have been included in allocations for both the Kitsumkalum and Kitselas. The Kitselas agreed to its land base in an agreement in principle vote held last month and the Kitsumkalum are to vote on their agreement in principle next month. The lands in question sweep from the Hazeltons north of Terrace toward Kitsumkalum Lake. But “there are no circumstances under which another First Nation would be allowed to vote on an agreement in principle with a First Nation that is not part of that treaty negotiation table,” read a statement from the provincial government following the Gitxsan demand. Overlaps, sometimes called shared territories, are common within B.C. land claims negotiations. “British Columbia has an obligation to consult, and the respective First Nations are encouraged to find mutually agreeable resolutions of these shared territory claims,” the provincial statement continued. Beverly Clifton-Percival from the Gitxsan Treaty Society says it has had minimal contact with the province regarding the Kitselas and Kitsumkalum agreements in principle. “We have no clear picture of the size but it does go into our territory,” she said of the overlap involved. The Gitxsan themselves have identified 33,000 square kilometres of territory and are in treaty negotiations with the federal and provincial governments but have not advanced as far as have the Kitselas and Kitsumkalum. Clifton-Percival said court cases and resource agreements with the province have already resulted in the province accepting Gitxsan maps. That acceptance affirms the scope of Gitxsan territory, she said. “How can you offer land if the title is not
clear?” Clifton-Percival said of overlap territory. “We have rights under Section 35 [of the constitution],” she added. The Gitxsan, despite objections, also lost territory to the Nisga’a
through the latter’s 2000 treaty with the federal and provincial governments. “It’s not the first time the Crown has stolen our land,” said CliftonPercival. Kitselas and Kitsum-
kalum chief negotiator Gerald Wesley said the two First Nations are disappointed by the public stance of the Gitxsan. “I thought we had an agreement to work quietly behind the scenes.
I guess they think we haven’t been responsive enough,” said Wesley. He felt the Gitxsan have been kept fully informed of land issues within the Kitselas and Kitsumkalum agreements in principle and
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were able to manage the resource,” said Wesley. “We would hope to reach agreements they would be comfortable with and that we would be comfortable with,” he said of an anticipated resolution.
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‘Rock’ group builds home in Belize And large number of Terrace residents have hand in it too thanks to their generosity A GROUP from the Rock Christian Community heads to Central America for a humanitarian project, which will include a lot of Terrace in it. The Belize Housing Project sees 18 church members and four friends from Montreal spend eight days in San Felipe, Belize to build a house for a family there. Mike Rosenau, church pastor and project overseer, said the group had lots of help from Terrace residents and businesses, who helped the group raise more than $23,000 to pay for building supplies that will be bought in Belize. “In total, all people who gave, either a very small gift or larger ,was close to 600 in the community here with a few other donations that came from friends in different parts of B.C.,” said Rosenau, adding that every penny of that money will go toward the house building project.
And the people going are skilled tradesman, unskilled labourers, parents and teenagers, who will do the work for a family chosen by its village as the most in need of a house. “If you saw the houses in San Felipe, they’re not great but this house was basically a conglomeration of sticks basically stuck in the ground and propped up with more sticks and various kinds of tar paper and broken pieces of plywood slapped on the sides to try to keep the elements out,” said Rosenau about the home, which has since been torn down. San Felipe, located about 171 km north of the capital Belmopan, is a poor, agrarian community. The family is a 79-year-old father, 48-year-old mother and six children. Other than the father doing the little bit of agriculture for his family on a little plot of land, the only wage earner
was the mother and her wages were peanuts, said Rosenau. The church here worked with the Blue Creek Evangelical Mennonite Church of Blue Creek, about 15 km away from San Felipe, to sort out the details of the project; Blue Creek is also where the group will be staying. The church wouldn’t have been able to coordinate the project from here as there’s too many things that need to be done in preparation, said Rosenau. Two churches in San Felipe gathered enough volunteers to do the preparation work of tearing down the shack, putting in a new septic system and pouring the foundation and the piers to build the house on, he said. “That work has all been done this past two weeks,” said Rosenau. “It will be partially built to Canadian standards and partly to Belizian standards. It’s going to be a very solid
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The Rock Christian Community sends several of its members to Belize to replace this shack with a home they will build for a family in San Felipe. home, hurricane proof and built the way we would build a quality of house we build here but will look like the other Belizian homes,” he said. In addition to the home, the family will receive some furnishings and a water catchment system, he said. The members of the group are paying for their own transportation
and expenses while in Belize, he added. “All in all, it was a huge amount of giving on the part of many people, their time and energy and resources, to give to this family,” said Rosenau. And the group will be giving up their holiday time and their wages while they’re gone, he added. “They’re making
a significant sacrifice to make this happen, but because we have a number of very skilled builders and a whole group of very willing volunteers, we believe we can pull this off in eight days,” said Rosenau, adding that’s in addition to two days of travel time down and two days back. As well, the young people in the group will
run a children’s program for four days and expect about 200 to 300 children from San Felipe to attend, he said. That includes taking along giant beach balls and many things to provide two hours of fun for the children, said Rosenau. The Rock’s group arrived in Belize yesterday and will be there until March 31.
Local students place in top 3 at Skills Canada
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■■ Ring that bell veritas students each took a turn at ringing the Sacred Heart church bell after hearing that a new pope had been chosen March 12. Here’s Caeleb Campbell pulling the rope while Kason Hewko waits behind him and Brooklyn Wenswoort covers her ears. That’s Renzo Zanardo in front of them watching.
STUDENTS FROM around the region came out to test their skills against each other at the Skills Canada BC Regional Competition at Northwest Community College March 8. Top three placings went to students from many different schools that participated and Terrace students won many of the awards. Here is a list of the Terrace placings: Secondary Skills Automotive 2nd place: Jordan McNeice, Caledonia Senior Secondary 3rd place: Andrew Martel, Northwest Community College Carpentry 3rd place: Kristian Vidal, Caledonia Senior
Secondary Culinary Arts 1st place: Ben Williams, 2nd place: Luc Statham, 3rd place: Phil Ralston, Welding 1st place: Kolton Miller, Northwest Community College 2nd place: Jeremy Soares, Caledonia Senior Secondary Electrical Wiring 1st place: Chris Leblanc, Northwest Community College 2nd place: Duncan Fisher, Northwest Community College 3rd place: Josh Clark, Northwest Community College
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Terrace Standard
Community Calendar
The Terrace Standard offers the Community Calendar as a public service to its readers and community organizations. This column is intended for non-profit organizations and events without an admission charge. Space permitting, items will run two weeks before each event. Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursdays. Fax your event or PSA to 250-638-8432. For complete listings, visit www.terracestandard.com
COMMUNITY EVENTS MARCH 20 – Monthly meeting of the Kalum Local Resource Planning Implementation Committee (PIC) is at 6:30 p.m. at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations offices at 5220 Keith Ave. The committee is made up of different forest industry and community stakeholders, oversees the plan and provides advice and comment on local resource issues. Open to the public. MARCH 22 – Spring Break at the Terrace Public Library Who’s Whooooo...Grades 3-5 from 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. Owl you know what it’s about until you register? Register today in person at the library or by phone 638-8177. This is a free program but class sizes are limited. MARCH 23 – Seniors Games Zone 10 meeting is at 1 p.m. at the Snowflake Seniors’ Centre at the Riverlodge in Kitimat. MARCH 25 – Terrace Community Garden meets at 7:30 p.m. at the library. The topic will be about garden preparation and setting up for the garden season. For more details, call Barb at 635-1758. MARCH 30 – The third annual Easter Egg Hunt at Heritage Park Museum takes place at 2 p.m. There will be egg dyeing, face painting, refreshments, and many, many eggs to hunt! Please bring your own basket. Admission is free or by donation. MARCH 31 – Free Pancake Breakfast and Egg Hunt at Zion Baptist Church (beside All West Glass). Breakfast from 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Egg hunt for kids with more than 1,000 eggs! Easter egg decorating and prizes for kids. As well, please feel free to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection with us during our Celebration Service at 10:15 a.m. Bring your family and friends – we want to serve you!
PSAS HELP US SAVE community cats and dogs. Northern Animal Rescue Alliance (NARA) is doing a 10-day change drive March 20 – 29. To donate you can: > Bring your change to Scotia Bank’s Northern Animal Rescue Account, > Call NARA member Danielle for direct pickup 250-635-6224, > Have your donations ready for when we come around, > Collect donations at your work or school and call us to pick them up. > You can also donate by purchasing cat or dog food or supplies at Total Pet and use the donation bin we have there! Your donations are used for rescuing, vetting, and feeding dogs/puppies, cats/kittens who are hungry, homeless, and abandoned. All NARA animals are vetted and fixed before being rehomed. Your donations help us TNR (trap/neuter/ release) community cats when necessary so
they do not continue to have more feral kittens. Look for us at the Trades Fair with information about how to help our community with the over-population of pets. You can donate there as well. northernanimalrescue@hotmail.com YOU’LL BE THERE: If you happen to have, or maybe know someone who has, a grad dress, shoes, or anything that may be used by girls in need of a grad dress to attend their prom, it can be dropped off at M&M Meat Shops or you can call Darlene at 975-0789 and arrangements can be made to have any of your donations picked up. If you are in Terrace, Kitimat or Prince Rupert and are in need of a dress etc., call or text 975-0789 and Darlene will be happy to set up a private fitting for you. KIDS IN CONTROL is a free education and support group for children between the ages of eight and 12, who have a parent with a mental illness. Children meet for 1.5 hours, once a week, for eight weeks. During sessions, children are given information about mental illness as well as an opportunity to develop and practise healthy coping strategies for dealing with difficulties they may be facing. Using crafts, games and interactive learning activities, children have the opportunity to join together in developing healthy attitudes and coping skills. Registrations are currently being taken. For more on this program, call 635-8206 or email terrace@bcss.org or see the bcss.org website. TERRACE LITTLE THEATRE is looking for volunteers to help with the annual Skeena Zone Drama Festival which will be hosted here at the R.E.M. Lee Theatre and McColl Playhouse. Community theatre groups in the northwest vie for best play and to travel on to Theatre BC’s Mainstage in Kamloops May 17 to 20. Volunteers do a variety of positions: serve on the organizing committee, take tickets, hang up posters, do hospitality during setup, coffee critiques or green room socials, assist with transportation, help with production load-in and strike, do fundraising, seek sponsors and help at the registration table. An honourary chairperson is also needed for the festival committee. Those interested can contact Skeena Zone chair Marianne Weston 635-2942 between 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., leave a message on the TLT phone 638-1215 or email to info@mytlt. ca. Those registered with Volunteer Terrace can cal Freda at 638-1330. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR the spring session of the Northwest Therapeutic Equestrian Association (NWTEA). Do you love working with children and horses? We need you. Only a few hours each week (Tuesday and/or Thursdays 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Training available. Check out the website nwtea.net or call Lynne 635-3474 or Judy 635-5539.
NORTHERN ANIMAL RESCUE Alliance (NARA) needs pet carriers for transporting rescued cats, kittens, dogs, puppies to and from vet appointments or on flights to find their “furever” homes down south. For more details, or for questions, email northernanimalrescue@ hotmail.com or find Northern Animal Rescue Alliance on Facebook. CALLING ALL MUSICIANS! Terrace and District Arts Council is preparing for its second Summer Arts Festival from June 28 to July 7 and is looking for bands to play in the George Little Park and buskers for the downtown area. If you are interested, please email info@ artsterrace.ca or call 635-4694 for more details. THE SALVATION ARMY holds Toonie Wednesdays every first and third Wednesday of the month – all clothing is $2. All children’s clothing $2 or less is half price. NORTHERN BRAIN INJURY Support Group meets at 4 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of the month in the boardroom at the Terrace and District Community Services Society (3219 Eby St.). For more details, call Deb 1-866-979-4673. THE TERRACE TOASTMASTERS Club meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month at the Graydon Securities Building on Keith Ave. (next to Irlybird). For more details, call Randy 635-2151 or Rolf 635-6911. SENIORS TAI CHI at the Happy Gang Centre on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 8:45 to 9:45. Chase away the winter while building your strength, balance and coordination. Dropin fee. All are welcome. Call Rita 635-0144 or Wendy 635-3847 for more info. HAS YOUR LIFE been affected by someone else’s drinking? Al-Anon can help. Meetings are Sundays at 8 p.m. on the second floor of the Almarlin building at 3219 Eby St. For more information, call 250-635-8181. TERRACE BIRTHRIGHT SOCIETY has closed its pregnancy crisis office. The hot line 1-800-550-4900 will remain available free of charge. PARK CENTRE OFFERS a variety of parenting education and support programs including Infant Massage, Nobody’s Perfect, So You Have the Blues (PPD/PPND Support), Parenting Plus!, Fathers Group, Building Healthier Babies, and Building Blocks. Stop in or phone for more information: 4465 Park Ave, 635-1830, or on Facebook (Programs of the TCDC). THE HOMELESS OUTREACH Program and the Living Room Project provide services at the Old Carpenters Hall on the corner of Davis Ave. and Sparks St. Open Mon. to Thurs. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Fri. until 2 p.m.
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APRIL 4 - 20, 2013
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Look Who’s Dropped In! Baby’s Name: Elisabete Maia Pimentel Date & Time of Birth: February 28, 2013 at 2:55 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 13 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Giselda & Armenio Pimentel
Baby’s Name: Paisley Rose Stanvick Date & Time of Birth: February 25, 2013 at 2:09 p.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 12 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Katelin Donahue-Stanvick
Baby’s Name: Alizé Jade Marlaena Moyle Date & Time of Birth: February 26, 2013 at 12:43 p.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Anne-Mari & Scott Moyle
Baby’s Name: Coen Rhys Kennedy Date & Time of Birth: February 24, 2013 at 8:54 p.m. Weight: 9 lbs. 0 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Amanda & Andrew Kennedy
“New sister for Emmalee”
“New brother for Trey”
“New sister for Blaze”
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Baby’s Name: Addison Rowan Seiler Date & Time of Birth: Baby’s Name: Madaena Hazel Nadean February 5, 2013 at 10:55 a.m. Date & Time of Birth: Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz. February 25, 2013 at 5:19 p.m. Sex: Female Weight: 7 lbs. 7 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Kirsten & Fred Seiler Parents: Kendra McQuinn & Bronson “New sister for Kira” Nadean
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Congratulates the parents on the new additions to their families.
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Post-Secondary Category Automotive 1st place: Jocelyn Harris, Northwest Community College 2nd place, tie: Ber-
tram Gonu, Northwest Community College; Cody Nelson, Northwest Community College Carpentry 1st place: Brandon
Stella, Northwest Community College 2nd place: Ian Fromm, Northwest Community College 3rd place: James Haley, Northwest Com-
www.terracestandard.com A21 munity College Culinary Arts 1st place: Candice Thomas, Northwest Community College 2nd place: Janelle Robinson, Northwest
Science fair awards top student projects
MARGARET SPEIRS PHOTO
■■ Model fur ewa luby models rabbit fur items at the George Little House Founder’s Day Heritage Tea and Fashion show at the arena banquet room March 9. The show celebrated the trapping industry with vintage and pioneer furs being modelled.
A VARIETY of projects topped the Northern Science and Innovation Society Science Fair. Best in Fair and the gold medal for Grades 6-7 went to Megan Geeraert and Kalea Raposo for their project Acid Rain. Owen Block won gold for Grades 4-5 for Science of Survival. Silver went to Mia and Kiarra for Apple of My Eye. Sydney Webb won bronze for Egg Credible Crack and Scramble. Honourable mention for Grades 4-5 went to Nolan Knox for Hampsters. Gold for Grades 2-3 went to Joey Pouladi for Tricking Your Tastebuds. Silver was won by A. Sullivan and Ben Franco for Fruit and Veggie Powered Calculator. A bronze medal went to Finn Ignas for Battery Cents. Honourable mention went to Bryn Wolfe for Solar System. Gold in K-Grade 1 went to Emily Pouladi for Is my Dog Smarter than my Brother? Silver went to NSIS PHOTO Jamie Casey for Electricity – the Power Maker. Next up is The Pa- Engineering with Spaghetti was cific Northwest Regional Science one of the projects entered in the NSIS science fair. Fair at NWCC April 5 and 6.
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Clubs & pubs
Art
■■ terrace art gallery pres-
ly McGiffin of Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition from noon to 1 p.m. April 3 at UNBC. Free. For more details, call 615-5578 or alma.avila@unbc.ca.
■■ Terrace Art Club moves to a new location for its next meeting April 8. Come to the Terrace Art Gallery Mondays at 7 p.m., which is in the lower level of the library on Park St. Open studio format. Please bring your own art supplies. Free. All skill levels welcome. For more, call Maureen at 635-7622.
■■ UNBC Speaker series presents “Greening the Curriculum: A Cast Study in Nursing,” presented by Prof. Amy Klepetar, school of nursing UNBC northwest region from noon to 1 p.m. April 10 at the UNBC campus. Free. For more details, call 615-5578 or email alma.avila@ unbc.ca.
■■ running with brushes is a workshop for those wanting to have more fun with art, to develop a more loose and painterly approach to art and/or a complete neophyte from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. March 30 at the Terrace Art Gallery. Register at the gallery 638-8884. A fee is required; all supplies provided. Registration deadline March 23.
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■■ unbc speaker series presents “Traditional Plant Knowledge,” with Dr. Carla Burton from noon to 1 p.m. March 20 at UNBC. Free. For more details, call 615-5578 or alma-avila@unbc.ca. ■■ unbc speaker series presents “Ecosystem Valuation” presented by Emi-
■■ terrace district multicultural Society celebrates its 20th year with the theme The Spirit of Africa at its annual potluck dinner and entertainment March 23 at the arena banquet room. Doors open at 4 p.m. and dinner starts at 5 p.m. Tickets on sale at Misty River Books.
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■■ OUTERBRIDGE Clockwork Mysteries family show, high-energy magical adventure is at 2 p.m. March 23 at the R.E.M. Lee Theatre. Tickets at George Little House or at the door. Presented by The Terrace Concert Society.
Community College 2nd place: Linnea Waechter, Northwest Community College 3rd place: Allen Noordhoff, Northwest Community College
Please take note that as of
March 31st, 2013 Waste Management will no longer be operating their
Residential Recycling Depot at 4430 Keith Avenue and it will be closed
The Directors of
TERRACE ROD & GUN CLUB wishes to advise the members regarding the
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 7:00PM, April 3, 2013 at the
The Club House, Rifle Range Road, Terrace All members are urged to attend.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
April 8, 2013 - 7:00 pm – 9:00pm at the Sportsplex – McDaniels Room
On behalf of the Terrace Downtown Improvement Area Society I am pleased to invite you to attend our Annual General meeting. RefReshments will be seRved
The Terrace Riverboat Days Society
AGM
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March 26, 2013 at 7:30 p.m., in the Rich McDaniel Room at the Terrace Sportsplex. Information contact Joyce Gibson at: 250-635-7913 or jgibson148@yahoo.ca Everyone Welcome!
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■■ THORNHILL PUB: Free pool Wed. and Sun., karaoke night Thurs. Karin and Mark provide musical entertainment every Fri. and Sat. 7 p.m. Shuttle service if you need a ride. ■■ LEGION Branch 13: Meat draws every Sat. afternoon – first draw at 4:30 p.m. Steak Night is the first Fri. of every month. ■■ GEORGE’S PUB: Free poker Sun. 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Wed. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Karaoke Sun. Live weekend entertainment. March 22, 23 A Tribute to the Masters of Rock: AC/DC and Nazareth performed live by Ride On; March 29, 30 Bad Reputation; April 5, 6 River Valley Rats. Shuttle service if you need a ride. ■■ mt. layton lounge: Open daily noon to 11 p.m. Free pool, darts and shuffleboard. The lounge is located at Mt. Layton Hotsprings just off Hwy37 between Terrace and Kitimat. ■■ beasleys mix: Karaoke is every Fri. night. Beasleys Mix is located in the Best Western at 4553 Greig Avenue.
ents “Out on a Limb,” four individual artists’ works based on photographs of the extraordinary local landscape until March 23.
Community College 3rd place: Leah Kolesar, Northwest Community College Electrical Wiring 1st place: Shonte William, Northwest
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Paul Edwin Spenser
Aug. 20, 1953 - March 5, 2013 Paul Spenser passed away in Terrace, BC on Tues., March 5. He is survived by his mother Joan A. Robinson of Moncton, NB, and two sisters, Martha Grantham (Robert) of Stewiacke, NS, and Jane Shrestha (Ratna) of Barrie, ON. Paul was predeceased by younger brother, John. He will be greatly missed by his extended Terrace ‘family’ Allan and Verona (Bonny) Chesterman, ‘nephew’ Brendan and ‘niece’ Meghan, and his many close friends. Paul worked in the forest sector for many years, including the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, and RJA Forestry Ltd., as well as with CFTK radio, and CJCW in Sussex, NB. Paul had amazing energy he applied to everything his work, house projects, sports, hiking and camping. He was a caring person with a great sense of humour, and valued the relationships he had with friends and colleagues. Paul will be deeply missed by family, friends and colleagues.
William John Harrison Jr.
Bill passed away away peacefully peacefully in in Bill passed Kelowna on March 12, 2013 at the age Kelowna on March 12, 2013 at the of BornBorn andand raised in in Vancouver, age65. of 65. raised VancouBC Bill moved ver,Bill BClived Bill there lived until there1970. until 1970. Bill to Kelowna in 1984,inprior to which moved to Kelowna 1984, prior he to lived Richmond, whichinheTerrace, lived inChilliwack, Terrace, Chilliwack, Penticton, Hazelton, BC alongBC with Sydney AusRichmond, and Penticton, and Hazelton, tralia. the RoyalHe Bank of Canada 35 along He withworked SydneyforAustralia. worked for thefor Royal years until his retirement in 2003. Bank of Canada for 35 years until his retirement in 2003. Predeceased Predeceased by by his his father, father, Bill Bill (Marie) (Marie) Harrison Harrison Sr., Sr., and and mother mother Hazel Hazel Harrison, Harrison, Bill Bill is is survived survived by by his his wife wife Terry, Terry, daughters daughters Sara Sara (Phil) (Phil) Harrison Harrison and and Marcie Marcie HarHarrison, rison, son son Jason Jason (Kathy) (Kathy) Chouinard, Chouinard, brother brother Ed Ed (Carol) (Carol) Harrison, sisters Debbie (Bill) LaPointe and Lori Scott, Harrison, sisters Debbie (Bill) LaPointe and Lori Scott, niece niece Sandi Sandi Harrison, Harrison, nephew nephew Paul Paul (Candice) (Candice) Harrison, Harrison, granddaughters granddaughters Cameron Cameron and and Mackenzie Mackenzie Chouinard, Chouinard, and and great-nieces great-nieces Lilly Lilly Mae Mae and and Violet Violet Harrison. Harrison. As As a a result result of of his his passion passion for for community community service, service, Bill Bill was extremely active with a number of was extremely active with a number of charitable charitable orgaorganizations nizations including including the the Central Central Okanagan Okanagan Child Child DevelDevelopment opment Association. Association. He He loved loved golfing, golfing, curling, curling, travelling, travelling, snorkelling, snorkelling, building building sandcastles, sandcastles, playing playing the the guitar, guitar, and and working working in in the the garden. garden. Bill had an amazing ability to connect with everyBill had an amazing ability to connect with everyone, particularly with withhis hisunique uniquesense sense of humour. one, particularly of humour. His His evever-present love, warmth, support for family his family er-present love, warmth, andand support for his and and friends willgreatly be greatly missed. friends will be missed. A A memorial memorial service service will will be be held held at at the the Springfield Springfield FuFuneral neral Home Home on on Wednesday, Wednesday, March March 20, 20, 2013 2013 at at 1pm. 1pm. In In lieu lieu of of flowers, flowers, donations donations can can be be made made to to the the Variety Variety Children’s Children’s Charity, Charity, the the Canadian Canadian Diabetes Diabetes Association, Association, or or the the Heart Heart and and Stroke Stroke Foundation. Foundation. Condolences Condolences may may be be sent sent to to the the family family by by visiting visiting www.springfieldfuneralwww.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077. home.com, 250-860-7077.
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A FIT female worker required for personal care, appointments/transferring. Part time weekends (6 hrs). Full part time around 20 plus hours/wk, $14/hr starting. No experience needed, on the job training. Serious applicants only contact Allan at 250-635-4992 for interview
Please send your resume to: Mark Davy, Fax: 403-265-8475 E-mail: canrecruiting@trimac.com Phone: 866-487-4622
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Education/Trade Schools TAYLOR PRO TRAINING *Heavy Equipment Operator Training *Commercial Driver Training Call today 1-877-860-7627 www.taylorprotraining.com
Company Drivers Owner Operators
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CLASSIFIEDS Employment
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Employment Help Wanted We have an immediate opening for an
Bartender/ Server
Please apply in person to Paul or Gus at
The Back Eddy Pub
4332 Lakelse Ave., Terrace No phone calls please.
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The Gitxsan Child and Family Services Society is a non-profit Aboriginal Child and Family Services Agency located in beautiful Northern British Columbia. The ED will proactively lead, promote and manage the implementation and administration of the current programs offered, plus expanding its services to communities in a holistic approach. The ED reports to the Board of Directors and is the senior representative of the agency, promoting the agency’s activities through contact with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, The Ministry for Child and Family Development, the Gitxsan communities and other agencies. The successful candidate will bring the following requirements; • Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of Child, Family and Community Service Act and other relevant regulatory and legal requirements • Personnel management experience • The ability to develop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, contracted partners, community members and others • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal • Proven leadership and the ability to be part of a multi-disciplinary team and work independently • Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills • Excellent analytical and administrative skills Financial Management • The Executive Director is responsible for oversight of the agency’s financial management including: • Working with the management team in preparing annual budgets • Expending funds within Board approved final budgets • Procurement and fulfillment of agency contracts • Ensuring up-to-date reporting to the relevant funding authority Qualifications • A minimum of five years current experience in Child and Family Services, including child protection; and • Master of Social Work (MSW), Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or • Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in a related human services field, plus supervising training, plus 3 years current child protection experience or; a master in Education (counseling) or Master of Psychology degree, plus four years current child protection social work experience. • Experience in management of Child Welfare Services • Knowledge of Gitxsan Culture is a definite asset • Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle • Good knowledge of computers and supporting software • Successfully pass a Criminal Records Review Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to qualified applicants of Aboriginal ancestry. 41 (1) it a charitable, philanthropic, education, fraternal, religious or social organization or cooperation that is not operated for profit has a primary purpose the promotion of the interests and welfare of an identifiable group or class of persons characterized by a physical or mental disability or by a common race, religion, age, sex marital status, political belief, colour, ancestry or place of origin, that organization or corporation must not be considered to be contravening this Code because it is granting a preference to members of the identifiable group or class of persons.
Please send your resume and cover letter by March 29, 2013 and in complete confidence to: Chris Pearson-Bronsch, P.O Box 333, Hazelton, BC., or fax to: 250-842-2481 We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed and only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Employment
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209.
Prince Rupert Salt Water Fishing Guide. Ticketed. Experienced. 250-635-3521
HUNTING GUIDE needed July-October in Northeastern Yukon. Must have minimum two years guiding experience and be comfortable with horses. Contact Chris, 867-3933802 or send an email to: chris@widrigoutfitters.com KALUM KABS LTD. Requires full/part time dispatchers and drivers. Guaranteed wages, flexible hours. Drop off resume to 4449 Lakelse Ave. No phone calls please.
Thornhill Chevron and Prince Rupert Chevron are hiring 3 Shift Supervisors on F/T, perm. basis with min. grade 12 edu. and 7months retail exp. to manage gas station, hire/train staff, scheduling & maintain inventory. Salary $13/hr. Also hiring 5 Service Station Attendants F/T, perm. to attend customers, handle cash register & gas pump, exp. an asset but not req’d. Salary $10.50/hr. Email Resume: afsana01@telus.net
Help Wanted
We are seeking an energetic, creative, and flexible individual to join our team as a part-time
Career Opportunities
Gitxsan Child & Family Services Society Employment Opportunity Executive Director
Employment
PROGRAMMER REQUIRES EXPERIENCED LICENSED
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For a Full or Part Time position Must be willing to work Fridays & Saturdays. Apply in person with resume to
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#118 - 4720 Lazelle Ave.
You will plan and deliver library programs for all ages, with a focus on school-aged. Previous experience and the ability to work a variety of shifts is a must. Review of applicants will begin on March 20th and the position will remain open until filled.
For more information, please visit our website www.terracelibrary.ca/about/employment
CITY OF TERRACE
VACANCY
ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY ATTENDANT I (CASUAL POSITIONS)
WAREHOUSE PERSON
TIM-BR Mart Terrace is looking for an energetic enthusiastic individual to join our team. Duties would include customer service, receiving, shipping and deliveries. Preference will be given to individuals with the following assets: • Forklift experience • Building supply or construction knowledge • Valid class 5 Drivers License The successful applicant must enjoy dealing with the public, work well with others and be organized and self motivated. Resumes should be dropped off in person with a drivers abstract or emailed to: dennis@irlyterrace.ca Resumes will be accepted until April 15, 2013
Drop off your resume to: TIM-BR MART TERRACE 4425 Keith Ave., Terrace or fax to: 250-635-4465
SERVICE COUNTER SALES
TIM-BR Mart Terrace is looking for an energetic enthusiastic individual to join our team. Duties would include customer service, quoting and ordering building materials. Preference will be given to individuals with the following assets: • Computer skills • Building supply or construction knowledge The successful applicant must enjoy dealing with the public, work well with others and be organized and self motivated. Wage will be based on experience. Resumes should be dropped off in person with a drivers abstract or emailed to: dennis@irlyterrace.ca Resumes will be accepted until April 15, 2013
Drop off your resume to: TIM-BR MART TERRACE 4425 Keith Ave., Terrace or fax to: 250-635-4465
The City of Terrace is seeking highly motivated individuals with a love of animals to provide casual coverage at the City of Terrace Animal Shelter in the position of Animal Control Facility Attendant I. This position primarily involves feeding, cleaning, and caring for animals kept at the Shelter and dealing with the public. This is a casual Union position (CUPE Local 2012) with hours of work being on an oncall basis. Please visit the City of Terrace website at www.terrace.ca for a detailed job description and information on how to apply for this vacancy. Briana Pellegrino, Human Resources Advisor
WANTED Drivers
to deliver Newspaper Bundles Includes urban and rural deliveries in the Terrace area Drivers must have valid BC licence and provide own dependable vehicles
These are part time positions requiring deliveries twice a week Apply to File #321, c/o The Terrace Standard, 3210 Clinton St., Terrace, BC V8G 5R2
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Employment Help Wanted
Employment Help Wanted Versatile Painting & Sandblasting is looking for qualified experienced Journeymen Painters/Sandblasters in KITIMAT. Must be highly motivated, energetic and work well with others. Please send resumes to: guy@versatilepainting.ca
FULL & PART TIME LINE COOK
Experienced cook with the ability to work in any station as required. Trade qualification as asset. B.C. Food Safe required. Must be creative and passionate about culinary arts. Must be a good team member.
FULL & PART TIME SERVER
-Six months experience -Serving It Right Certificate an asset
PART TIME DESK CLERK -Receptionist and clerical skills necessary -Computer skills -Grade 12 education -Previous experience an asset
PART TIME HOUSEKEEPER
-Laundry and housekeeping duties -Previous experience necessary Fax resume to: 250-635-6381 Email: jobatbcinn@telus.net Or: 4702 Lakelse Avenue Terrace, B.C. V8G 1R6
CLASSIFIEDS Help Wanted Skeena Valley Golf & Country Club is now hiring for the upcoming Golf Season. Kitchen is hiring servers & a cook. Serve Right & Food Safe an asset. Please apply in person to Andrew. Pro Shop is hiring attendants for a retail setting. Please apply in person to Germain. Grounds Crew is hiring for outdoor work. Must have a valid driver’s license. Please apply in person to Rob. All wages are based on experience. Full Time & Part Time available. To apply e-mail: svgc@citywest.ca, or fax: 250635-4800 to the attention of THE DEPARTMENT MANAGER, or drop off resume in person at 3524 Golf Course Ave. Terrace
SHOPPERS
HomeHealthCare
®
#100-4634 Park Ave., Terrace, B.C. seeks part-time
Customer Service Advisor
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in home health care products. Experience is a strong asset but will train the ideal candidate. Successful candidate will be: •Highly organized •Personable and customer service focused •Energetic and motivated to succeed •Able to demonstrate attention to detail We offer competitive wage and benefit package, and welcome your interest in a career with a progressive and dynamic Community Health Care Store. No Evenings, Sundays or Statutory Holidays.
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Employment
Employment
Services
Home Care/Support
Medical/Dental
Financial Services
WE Care is hiring health care aides and home support workers. Qualifications include: 1. Health Care Aide Certification for Health Care Aides only. 2. Employment, education and volunteer experience with seniors and the disabled. 3. Valid driver’s license and a vehicle. 4. Criminal record search. 5. Excellent communication skills. “ Join our growing home health care company”. For a hiring package or further information call 250-635-2274 ask for Linda or Cindy, or email terrace@wecare.telus.biz. Office location is 101-4614 Grieg Ave. Terrace
LAKEVIEW Lodge (retirement facility in West Kelowna) seeking permanent full time RNs. jobs@balticproperties.ca / fax: 250-768-3858
DROWNING IN debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Visit us online at: www.mydebtsolution.com or call Toll Free 1 877-556-3500
Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services TIN Rooster Holding Ltd, P.O. Box 160 (100 Boulder Ave.), Dease Lake, B.C., V0C1L0, requires full time cooks to prepare and cook short orders and full meals for eat-in and take-out. Prepare and cook deli items for retail sale. Maintain all health standards. Applicants must have 3 years experience. Salary $13.30 / hr. Apply by mail or fax: (250) 771-4382.
Help Wanted
Trades, Technical ARE YOU A JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC? Great opportunity in Kitimat BC. If you love the outdoor life style, OK Tire is looking for you. Excellent opportunity good remuneration & benefits for the successful applicant with the option to eventually. Own your own business. Fax resume to 1-250-635-5367 Attn. General Manager or email :momack@citywest.ca Residential/Commercial renovation, Interior/exterior and service call. Experience 28 years, for free estimate call: Michel Villeneuve Cell: 250641-3872 gmail: reno1mike@gmail.com
Services
Financial Services IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.
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 M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.
Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
Help Wanted
oast Mountains Board of Education School District 82
PRINCIPAL
JOHN FIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Apply directly to Julie Melia, fax resume to 250-6155152 or email to fsdm2259@shoppersdrugmart.ca
Coast Mountains School District 82 is seeking an experienced, progressive and skilled individual to assume the duties of the Principal of John Field Elementary in Hazelton, BC. For further information please go to: www.cmsd.bc.ca, look under quick links – EXEMPT job postings or call 250-638-4403.
We thank all applicants, however, only those to be selected for an interview will be contacted.
3211 Kenney Street, Terrace, B.C. V8G 3E9 Tel. (250) 635-4931 or 1-855-635-4931 local 4440 . Fax (250) 638-4461 . www.cmsd.bc.ca
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COAST MOUNTAINS LOTS!!!
4831 DAIRY AVE $45,000 MLS • Residential Lot • Borders Parkland • Resale Location KELLY BULLEID
4831 DAIRY AVE - $45,000 MLS 4804 GRAHAM AVE 1.4 ACRES $149,900 MLS 5237 HALLIWELL AVE 2.4 ACRES $149,900 MLS JOHN/SHEILA
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D SOL 4825 GRAHAM AVE.$198,500 MLS
• 15 Acres - Great Hobby Farm Location • City Services Available & Mountain Views • Frontage On Skeena River Slough RUSTY LJUNGH
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250.638.1400
email: remax.terrace@telus.net
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6-3614 KALUM ST $84,000 MLS • 1 owner 2010 14x56 mobile • 2 bedrooms 1 bath • 5 appliances DAVE MATERI PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORP
1412 MEEK RD. $119,900 MLS
1448 MAPLE ST $164,900 MLS
• 1336 Sq. Ft. 3 Bds. 2 Full Baths • 1.46 Acres - Wired Shop • Pool Table & Hot Tub Included RUSTY LJUNGH
• Wood Stove • Large 70x227ft Lot • 14x22 Detached Shop KELLY BULLEID
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2226 & 2224 HEMLOCK
• Excellent investment property • Others still available • Call Dave at 250-615-7225 DAVE MATERI PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORP
2515 EBY $172,000 MLS
4411 THOMAS $237,000 MLS
HORSESHOE - $204,900 MLS
• Cute as a Button 3 bdrm Rancher • Across from K-6 school • Large Fenced Yard, Basement www.rickmcdaniel.ca
• 3 bdrms up, 2bdrm bsmt suite • updated windows & roof shingles • both units rented JOHN/SHEILA
• 15 acre of opportunity located on the Bench • great size for hobby farm or suddivision. • very private, walking distance to school LAURIE FORBES
5102 - 2 JOLLIFFE AVE $309,900 MLS
2708 MOLITOR $314,900 MLS
3511 GORDON DR. $319,900 MLS
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4643 STRAUME AVE - $239,900 MLS
• 2 Kitchens - R2 Zoning - OSBE • Close to schools and shopping • Easy care vinyl siding - enclosed deck MARION OLSON
4909 GAIR $254,900 MLS
• Completely remodelled throughout • New Kitchen,New Bathrooms • Immaculate inside SUZANNE GLEASON
• 1/2 duplex, 3 bedroom, home warrantee • executive adult living, hardware floors • electric furnace and heat pump, no stairs VANCE HADLEY
• Very cozy family home, wood features • above ground bsmnt provides lots natural light • 4 bdrms, 3 bth, large grge, upscale neighbourhood LAURIE FORBES
• Immaculate condition • 5 bedrooms • second kitchen HANS STACH G!
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5568 KLEANZA DR. $325,000 MLS
3573 LARCH $342,000 MLS
• Private 2 acres with mountain view • 3 bedrm ranch style home ,3 bdrms, 2 bth • familyroom, central kitchen, infloor heating LAURIE FORBES
• Exterior has complete upgrade • Interior is in excellent condition • Shows A1 inside and out DAVE MATERI
3806 ROWLAND $379,900 MLS
3611 KALUM STREET $389,000 MLS
• Top Condition Home • Custom Updates Throughout • Efficient Pellet Stove KELLY BULLEID
LAKELSE LAKE - $425,000 MLS
john evans
sheila love
Cell:250.638.6911 sheilalove@remax.net
• Duplex with 2 basement suites • Excellent income property • New Roof on building and carport DAVE MATERI PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORP
• cozy cottage with 400’ frontage • 2 bdrms, 4 appl., patio doors to deck • well & septic system JOHN/SHEILA
Cell:250.638.7001 johnevans@remax.net
PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORP
3813 HATTON STREET $439,900 MLS
vance hadley
Cell:250.631.3100 vancehadley@remax.net
• Exclusive neighbourhood • Beautiful views • 5 bedrooms/4 baths MARION OLSON
marion olson
Cell:250.631.3101 m.olson@remax.net
suzanne gleason Cell:250.615.2155
suzannegleason@remax.net
4311 BIRCH $359,900 MLS
842 SKAARLAND $369,900 MLS
3544/46 DOGWOOD $369,900 MLS
• 4 bedrooms • private setting • view property HANS STACH
• Family Farm just under 5 acres • 5 bdrm home country kitchen • Barn, pond, 15 min from town www.rickmcdaniel.ca
LAKELSE LAKE - $389,900 MLS
1758 WESTSIDE DRIVE $389,900 MLS • 3 bedroom home, 100 ft of beach • European design, Genaire counter top • quiet, very private, includes dock VANCE HADLEY
• Corner Unit with Stunning View • Only 2 years Old • Over 2300 square feet www.rickmcdaniel.ca
316 LODGEPOLE $469,000 MLS
901 KOZIER $489,000 MLS
4644 LAZELLE 1,150,000 MLS
• quality built cabin with 4 pc bath • 4 appliances, new enviro septic system • RV parking, hot tub, 84’ lake frontage JOHN/SHEILA
• 2.77 acre with rustic 2 storey full bsmnt • 3 bedrms, 4 bthrms, fully finsihed, • new 30’ x 70’ shop, 3 new decks LAURIE FORBES
kelly bulleid
Cell:250.615.8688 kellybulleid@remax.net
hans stach
Cell:250.615-6200 hansstach@remax.net
• Custom Built Log Home • Over 3000 square feet • Shop, 10 Acre Parcel www.rickmcdaniel.ca
laurie forbes
Cell:250.615-7782 lforbes@remax.net
tashiana veld
Cell:250.635.0223 tashveld@remax.net
• positive return duplex, excellent cond. • 2-3 bedrooms units, all appliances. • Strata titled, could sell sep. $199,900 VANCE HADLEY
#5 4022 YEO $420,000 MLS
• Professional Retail Mix • Long Term Tennants Low Vacancy • Many Upgrades www.rickmcdaniel.ca
rick mcDaniel PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORP
Cell:250.615.1558 rickmcdaniel@remax.net
dave materi
PERSONAL REAL ESTATE CORP
Cell:250.615.7225 davemateri@remax.net
rusty ljungh
Cell:250.638.2827 rustyl@remax.net
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Services
Merchandise for Sale
Computer Services
Heavy Duty Machinery
MVCC: For All Your Computer & Security Needs. No Fix No Charge. Get professional advice from the computer doctor at no cost. 25% off with this ad. 250-638-0047. www.mvcc2.com
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A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Merchandise for Sale
Misc. for Sale
For Sale By Owner
TENT Trailer Coleman 10ft. 1996. Queen/Double Bed. Stove in/out. Furnace. Awning. Ice box fridge. In good condition. $2000. Call 250-6359422
Nicely updated 5 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath family home on bench. New high-efficiency furnace & hot water tank. Easy Maintenance landscaping. 4020 Anderson St. $305,000. Serious enquiries only. 250-638-1501
S TANDARD TERRACE
Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030
Misc. for Sale
KWIKAUCTIONS.COM Restaurant Equipment Auction Saturday March 23rd @ 11am 7305 Meadow Burnaby BC
Must be seen to appreciate 3 Bdrm, 2 1/2 Baths, 3 level split, Nat Gas Fire Place, Stove & Barbecue, Fenced back yard. Flowering shrub perennials in Front & Back yard. 3601 Cory Dr. Asking $365,900. Husband retired realtor. Call 250-635-5619. NEW House for Sale on bench-- NO HST -- 4017 Best st. 3bdrm 2 bath large lot with views 20X26 garage RV parking open concept, wood flooring stainless steel appliances, washer and dryer includedasking $339,000. Please call 250-635-8814
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EXPERIENCED RENOVATOR for all your home improvements. Drywall, flooring, bathrooms, kitchens, basements, decks, fences, etc. No job too big or too small. Call Premium Renovations Northwest 250-635-5587 or 250615-2520
Merchandise for Sale
Auctions
AUCTION SALE
Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 10 a.m. Decker Lake Hall. Furniture, antiques, collectable’s, tools, tack, vehicles, equipment etc. Sale conducted by,
For more information: Richie at (250) 698-7377 or (250) 698-7351 More detailed list closer to sale date.
For Sale By Owner
Real Estate Mobile Homes & Parks
Lots 1 acre for Sale 3807 Skeenaview Dr. Horseshoe Area close to Soccer Fields. For info call 250-635-3908.
Mobile Homes & Parks
Real Estate
AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions online at; www.bigirondrilling.com or Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. BIG BUILDING sale... “”This is a clearance sale. You don’t want to miss!”” 20x20 $3,985. 25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859. 35x48 $11,200. 40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca Hay for sale $5/bale Barn Stored & u-haul. 1 (250)6352124 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? 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.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
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2 BDRM Mobile Home For Sale in Woodland Height Trailer Court with many improvements - windows, siding, flooring & drywall. Wood Heat. Asking $35,000 firm. To view call 778-634-3624.
Real Estate 4 Bdrm Hse, 1.5 Bath, sep 2 car garage & barn on 4.25 acres. Agricultrual, subdividable land within the city limits. Close to elementary school. New gas furnace on demand water heater, 5 appliances, harwood floors. $455,000. Tel: 250-6359521
Rentals
Apt/Condo for Rent
Apt/Condo for Rent
APARTMENT for rent. Available now. 2 bedrooms, beautiful oak cabinets, on southside. 3 appliances. No pets, no smoking, $875/ month. 1 - 2 year lease. 6387747, leave message. For rent in Terrace, BC, quality accommodations of varying kinds. Ref. required. Phone 250-635-1799 or 250635-9333 now for best selection.
Unit No. 102 in Howe Creek Park For Sale on Kalum St. $2,500.00. Needs TLC. Must be moved from park. 250-6356224.
Be an Urban Farmer In Terrace, BC
Rentals
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Summit Square APARTMENTS 1 & 2 Bedroom Units
• Quiet & Clean • No Pets • Close to Wal-Mart • Laundry Facilities • Close to Schools & Hospital • On Bus Route • Security Entrance • On site Caretaker • Basketball, Volleyball & Racquetball Courts • 24hr Video Surveillance Now Available 2 bedroom furnished apartment
Ask for Monica Warner
Call: 250-635-4478
Real Estate
Commercial Properties for Lease Offices, Warehouses, and Retail Spaces. 4635 Lakelse Ave – 2,900 sq ft Prime location store front in the Safeway Mall near TD Bank 101-4816 Hwy16W – 2,660 sq ft One of the most visible and desirable retail locations in Terrace 4 - 5002 Pohle Ave - 950 sq ft In town storage, warehouse or shop 5011 Keith Ave - 4100 sq ft Reception, offices and 3000 Sq. Ft. of warehouse. Loading dock & 6 overhead doors
WILL BUILD TO SUIT
Hatha Callis: hatha@pvlgroup.com 250-635-7459 Darcy McKeown: darcy@pvlgroup.com 250-615-6835 www.pvlgroup.com
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200-4665 LAZELLE AVE. (ABOVE PIZZA HUT)
250-635-9184 1-888-988-9184
www.terracerealestatecompany.com STING! NEW LI
$272,000 MLS
5 bedroom, 2 bath split entry home with newer roof, windows, furnace and more. Full garage, fenced yard & a large back deck.
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3266 KOFOED DRIVE
MLS
L! ATIONA E R C E R
! SOLD #22 – 4832 LAZELLE AVE.
4927 SCOTT AVE.
3 bedroom,2 bath, 2 storey home on a 75 x 212 ft lot
2096 CHURCHILL DRIVE
MLS
2 bedroom, 2 bath rancher with a double garage.
2455 KRESTON STREET
$289,000 MLS
3 bedroom, 2 bath rancher with full, unfinished basement, 28 x 24 ft shop on a 1.74 acre property
COMMUNITY DONATIONS:
“RELAY FOR LIFE” CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY - on behalf of our clients Mark & Corina Cleveland, sale of 3646 Hawthorne TERRACE CHURCHES FOOD BANK on behalf of our client Vicki Niemi, sale of #1- 4732 Vista
SHANNON MCALLISTER cell: 250-615-8993
shannon@ Owner/Managing Broker terracerealestatecompany.com
TOLL FREE
$179,900 MLS
- top floor unit in Woodgreen - 2 storey - well maintained - 2 bedrooms - 2 baths - balcony with stunning views
STING! NEW LI
6214 NELSON RD.
$229,900 MLS
- great hobby farm, close to town - 1214 sq. ft. bungalow - 3 bedrooms - wood stove - 5.8 acres - barn
3976 WALKER ST
$53,000 MLS
909 ROBIN RD
$44,900 MLS
Skeena River Waterfront, Fishing Season is Just around the corner!
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3620 ASPEN AVE.
3323 EBY ST.
- well maintained 3 level split - 3 bedrooms - 2 1/2 baths - hardwood floors–many upgrades - adjacent to parkland for your kids
- spacious renovated home - 2980 sq. ft. of living area - energy efficient - walking distance to shopping
$259,900 MLS
$268,000 MLS
LOTS & ACREAGES
OLD KITSELAS RD. – $139,900 MLS – 193 acres, Skeena River frontage
2707 KALUM ST. – $129,900 MLS – R3 zoning, 90 x 256 lot, townhouse development
LOT B, WEST KALUM FORESTRY–$225,000 MLS – 55.8 acres, TRESTAN LAKE frontage
2611 KERR ST. – $449,900 MLS – 4.8 acre development property, R3 zoning
- 3 Bedroom Fixer Upper Special, Cash Buyers Only
GE! ACREA 5580 BARNES RD
$549,900 MLS 4931 WALSH
$93,900 MLS
3 Bedroom Condo, ensuite, walk in closet, 1200 sq ft.
RICE! NEW P
6194 KILBY RD
- A horse lovers dream! 10 acres, Riding Ring, 30x30 Barn, Heated Tack Room
BUILDING LOTS 3511 KALUM ST
- EXCELLENT LOCATION TO BUILD RENTAL PROPERTY
3513 KALUM ST
$139,900 MLS
- R2 ZONING, ADJACENT LOT ALSO AVAILABLE
- Cozy 2 Bedroom Home w 4831 POHLE AVE Full Basement, 2 Shops, 3/4 VERY PRIVATE 1/2 ACRE acre lot LOT
JIM DUFFY
DARREN BEAULIEU
jimduffy@telus.net
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Creditors and others having claims against the estate of LEANNE ROSINA VAN HERD, deceased, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the undersigned Executor at #2004630 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, BC., V8G 1S6, on or before MAY 1, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims that have then been received. MARK STEVEN VAN HERD, Executor Warner Bandstra Brown, Solicitors
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RE: THE ESTATE OF ANNA THODT, also known as ANNA MARTHA THODT, Deceased, formerly of Terrace, British Columbia Creditors and others having claims against the estate of ANNA THODT, also known as ANNA MARTHA THODT, are hereby notified that particulars of their claims should be sent to the undersigned Executors at #2004630 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, BC., V8G 1S6, on or before APRIL 12, 2013, after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims that have then been received. PETER ARTHUR THODT and EDWARD HANS THODT, Executors Warner Bandstra Brown, Solicitors
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Creditors and others having claims against the estate of PETER HERBERT HUGHAN, also known as HERB HUGHAN, deceased, are hereby notified under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the undersigned Executor at #200-4630 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, B.C., V8G 1S6 on or before May 15, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims that have then been received. NORMAN DAVID HAYDUK, Executor. Warner Bandstra Brown, Solicitors.
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Hockey Canada says no to Midgets By ANNA KILLEN Hockey Canada’s decision is in, and it wasn’t the one the Terrace Midget Reps were hoping for. On March 13, the chairman of Hockey Canada’s national appeals committee (NAC), Allan Matthews, issued a letter denying the team’s appeal to Hockey Canada. The team wanted Hockey Canada to overturn the ruling by BC Hockey that rendered their provincial hopes over – or at least allow them into another tournament, like the Tier 2
tournament in West Kelowna. “While the NAC is sympathetic to the Terrace team, it is satisfied that BC Hockey applied the Regulation correctly and, as such, the NAC sees no basis for overturning the Branch decision,” he says in the letter, while also noting that Hockey Canada does not have the jurisdiction to allow Terrace to enter into another tournament. Terrace’s end-of-season tournament has been hanging in limbo for the last few weeks as various appeals involving their challenged northwest zone provincial win worked their
way through the system. For almost a week following the Feb. 24 zone championship win against Smithers, the team thought it was heading to the Midget Tier 3 provincial championships. But on March 2, the team was informed an appeal by Smithers involving an ineligible Terrace player during an earlier game had been accepted and Terrace was subsequently out of the provincial tournament. Smithers went on to replay the final game against Kitimat and is currently at the provincial championships in Port Alberni that
began March 17. The committee accepted the position taken by BC Hockey in its appeal decision that the North West District Minor Hockey Association (NWDMHA) regulation stating “If a team is found to have played an ineligible player, the game is forfeited and the coach may be subject to further discipline by BC Hockey” is unequivocal, the letter states, nothing that the regulation does not provide any flexibility in its interpretation or application.
Bluebacks make waves in Smithers Terrace Blueback Brayden Phillips was at it again at the Smithers Spring Invitational two weekends ago, continuing his streak by winning gold in the 10 and under boys category. And other Terrace athletes saw medals as well, with Brittney Alfred taking silver – her first medal of the year – in the 11-12 girls category. Thomas Christensen won bronze in the 15 and over boys category. He says it’s tough to say what was his best race because “my best race of the meet I still hit the bottom of the pool,” he said. Swimmer Anke deWit was recognized twice at the competition – first with bronze in the 13-14 girls category and also as the overall winner for the girl’s Speed Demon Event. That medal goes to the swimmer with the lowest combined time in all 50- and 100-metre events. She says she went into the competition with winning the speed event as one of her goals. And the Blueback’s girls were on top of the relay events, taking
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first place in both the girls 11-12 200-metre medley relay and the girls 13-14 medley relay. Twenty-two Terrace athletes competed in the meet alongside other nearly 100 other Points North members from Kitimat, Prince Rupert and Smithers. This meet is typically smaller than some of the other meets, and was one of the last short course events of the season. It was a good confidence builder for the athletes, said coach Mike Christensen, noting that many of them have been under the weather and unable to train and perform as they’d like. But the meet was not without its challenges, as the pool was very warm – probably as warm as the kiddie pool at the Terrace aquatic centre – on Sunday. This hinders the athletes’ visibility and usually means shorter times. Next up is the Moose Meet in Prince George, a higher level meet where the team will meet some stiff Jeany deWit PHOTO competition. It also marks the start of long course season with 50-metre Terrace’s medalists: Left to right, Anke deWit, Brayden Phillips, Thomas Christensen, and Brittney Alfred. pools.
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They might have only won one game, and the majority of players may have been sick, but the Caledonia Sr. Girls basketball team had a good experience being exposed to good basketball at AA provincials in Kamloops March 6 - 9. “Unfortunately most of our team was sick,” said coach Shelley Klassen. “So we didn’t play up to our full potential, but still played as strong as we could.” Cal, ranked 15 out of 16 teams in the tournament, tipped off first against the second ranked team, Vernon. It was a tough loss – Terrace fell 76-20. “The girls were amazed with their talents,” said Klassen. Vernon went on to play in the gold medal game, but fell 69-37 to Surrey’s
Holy Cross to take silver. The team then played three more games, winning the last game against JL Crowe from Trail 48-34 to take 15th overall. But while they didn’t do as well as they would have liked, it was still good experience. “I think the entire tournament was a standout moment due to the girls not going the previous year,” she said. “The girls had a good experience being exposed to good basketball.” Now it’s on to other sports for many of the girls, with plans to start fitness training before the summer. “Arnie Pelletier, the head coach, and I are already planning for next year, and we are excited to see what the year will bring us,” she said.
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Decision leaves team deflated, questioning BC Hockey process The Terrace team had hoped Hockey Canada would hold up its appeal on the grounds that the NWDMHA constitution states decisions made in the playoffs cannot be appealed to the Appeals Committee, that there was a flawed procedural process throughout the tournament. They also cited what they called a major conflict of interest throughout the weekend, with the north west district official having a child on the Smithers’ team. But NWDMHA reps have said they do not believe officials acted inappropriately or with ill-will, and that with few volunteers in the zone, sometimes perceived conflicts of interest are inevitable and it’s the job of these officials to be unbiased. Hockey Canada would not comment directly on the appeals’ decision, but did confirm the decision was made via-teleconference March 13 by four committee officials from across Canada, and that the appeals committee members are not staff of Hockey Canada and are an independent body. Hockey Canada is the final say in minor hockey decisions, so there are no other bodies to appeal to. For the 2012/2013 minor hockey season, Hockey Canada has heard 250 appeals, said Sean Kelly, speaking on behalf of Hockey Canada. Hockey Canada’s appeals committee works a bit differently than BC Hockey’s appeals committee, in that all submissions are in writing. The BC Hockey appeals committee hears directly, usually via teleconference, from the appellant. There has also been some discussion around whether or not Smithers was allowed to appeal because they were not directly involved in the Terrace-Kitimat game in question. But BC Hockey ruled that because “they were affected by the decision, as the result of that game determined which
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The Terrace Midget Reps in happier times, fresh off their northwest playoff win against Smithers late last month. team they would play in the championship game, the committee ruled that [Smithers] did have the requisite standing to bring the appeal,” states the BC Hockey appeal decision submitted to Hockey Canada. Unsurpisingly, the Terrace team is disappointed with the ruling. “The boys and us are definitely very very deflated over all this and feel that BC Hockey has failed us in this whole process,” said team manager Darren Munsen, noting they did not consider the unique circumstances of this case. “We accept the fact that we are also partially to blame, but so is BC Hockey,” he said. “They could easily have made it work for all parties but chose to stick to the harsh rules and its ultimately the kids who suffer the consequences here, where is the ‘fair play’ in all of this like they try to preach on everyone,” he said.
ou’ve probably seen the Provincial government’s latest TV ad, the one where a multitude of cell phones are set up like dominoes. As they topple, a grave bass baritone voice intones a litany of sins that has brought so many countries to the brink of economic collapse. Prominent amongst them is Big Government, says the Voice, suggesting that the larger than life governments have been a key player in the financial meltdown. Here, folks, is a gilt-edged, five-star example of historical revisionism. As anyone able to read a newspaper or watch the news will tell you, the recent financial meltdown was caused by obscenely greedy bankers hawking toxic financial products laden with foul mortgages. They were able to do this because Wall Street had been deregulated during the G.W. Bush years. Had the regulatory wings of the US Securities and Exchange Commission not been clipped during the reign of Bush and Cheney, the whole sordid mess would not have happened and the globe would have been a happier place. In the financial meltdown before last – a time even more desperate than this one – the US Government intervened in a big way, sending agriculturists to the dust bowl to teach farmers how to farm in a less damaging manner, building dams, creating national parks, paving roads, and cre-
BC Hockey has said it deals in protocol and does not have the mandate to make decisions beyond whether or not procedural measures were followed. And Munsen says this has shaped the players’ outlook. “This is not sending a good message to these kids. They will never forget this and will never have any faith in the system ever again,” he said. He laments that an otherwise successful season had to end this way – especially for the players where this was their last year in minor hockey. And the team’s season really is over, as they are not able to enter into another year-end tournament so late in the season. “They feel they settled this on the ice and the suspended player that played made absolutely no difference in that 10-1 win,” he said. “Ultimately the better team won.”
Cup defeat ends Kings’ season THE TERRACE River Kings’ bid to win the Coy Cup ended March 15 with a 4-3 semi-final loss to the Williams Lake Stampeders. The team made it to the semis with a 1-2 round robin record at the tournament which took place in Kitimat all last week. They began the round robin with a blowout 8-1 victory over the Quesnel Kangaroos on Monday, March 12. With the return of high-scoring forward Josh Murray and stellar goaltending from Garrett Muir, the Kings set an early example. In their game the next day, the Kings seemed to lack jump early and fell behind 3-0 to the Williams Lake Stampeders. They had more hop after the first intermission and rallied to make it 3-3 heading into the third. Williams Lake struck first in the third, with Jassi Sangha scoring his second of the game to put his team ahead 4-3. Then Rajan Sangha answered for Terrace at 13:31 to even the score at four apiece. The Stampeders’ captain Aaron Zurak came through less than a minute later, finishing off a spectacular rush with the game winner. In their final round robin match against the Kitimat Ice Demons on Wednesday, the River Kings lost 6-1. The Ice Demons capitalized on undisciplined play by their opponents, scoring all six of their goals on the power play. The River Kings managed to squeak through the semi-finals despite the two round robin losses, and again faced the Williams Lake Stampeders. Despite giving up nine power play chances, the Kings managed to prevent the Stampeders from converting a single one. Terrace goaltender Garrett Muir’s heroics weren’t enough though, and the River Kings fell 4-3. Having eliminated Terrace, the Williams Lake Stampeders now go on to play the Kitimat Ice Demons in the finals on Saturday, March 16. The Ice Demons were considered the favourites heading into Saturday’s game, having beaten the Stampeders in their previous two matches. With files from Joe Pelletier.
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comes from outside the province, for the most part, and we don’t have to ruin or compromise natural resources in its promotion. Parks are a huge asset to tourism. Liberals have gutted the provincial parks service, swapped rangers for contractors, and closed parks for a large part of the year, leaving them vulnerable to vandalism. Near home we have Kleanza Creek, which ought to be open year round for cross-country skiers, hikers, campers, and fishers. Instead, the park is closed for most of the year. We should have well-maintained parks on the Exstew, Exchamsiks, the Khasiks, and Khyeks Rivers. Instead, we have shabby, poorly-maintained sites cluttered with trash. The Copper River, one of the world’s premier streams, could and should be patrolled by parks officials who oversee campsites on the river delta, at Baxter’s Riffle, above the second canyon and on the Clore. Instead, we’re forced to rely on forest companies that built sites but don’t monitor them thereafter. Restoring the parks branch, hiring rangers, and investing in an expanded parks infrastructure throughout the province would be an excellent investment in our economic future. For people who pride themselves on their business acumen, I’m surprised that the BC Liberals can’t see that parks, highways, and education are investment opportunities that will pay huge dividends.
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