PRINCE RUPERT VOL. 9 NO. 28
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
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Port pays city another $2.1 million PILT debate nearing completion
Heart of Our City: Barb Gruber Page A8
BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
“We have taken the matter about as far as we can go.”
Sports Rec Committee will have busy summer Page A11
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Youngsters hit the driving range on Saturday at the Centennial Course as part of the Junior Golf Program. The program received a $2,000 lift from Pacific Northwest LNG. For more see Page A13.
City promises transparency in LNG dealings
Community Historic ship brought to life Page A14
Haida Gwaii UNBC celebrates island graduates Page B1
The City of Prince Rupert has received another $2.1 million cheque from the Prince Rupert Port Authority as the two organizations continue to debate how much payment-in-lieu off taxes (PILT) thee city should receive.. The issuee surrounding PILT is related d to the value off undeveloped portt - Jack Mussallem lands – whilee the city believes payments should be made based on BC Assessment values, the port authority has an third-party assessment done on the federal lands and pays mill rate based on that valuation. See PILT on Page A2
BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
The City of Prince Rupert is promising to be transparent in discussions of a potential liquified natural gas (LNG) terminal on a newly-acquired parcel of land. “Council feels this has to be totally transparent to the community. We do own this land, the community will have a big say in what we do with it. It’s not going to be like any other land on the waterfront,” said Coun. Barry Cunningham. The land in question is District Lot 444, a parcel on the Prince Rupert harbour waterfront that was already owned by the city before it was acquired by the provincial government in May. Weeks after the province approved the boundary expansion, the city announced it was in discussions with Imperial Oil and Exxon Mobile
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to investigate the suitability of a LNG terminal on the west side of DL 444. Around the same time, the city formed a wholly-owned subsidiary, Prince Rupert Legacy Inc., which will oversee any future sale of the land. The announcement concerned many in the community as the eastern portion of DL 444 contains Prince Rupert’s water supply, including Larry Golden who brought his concerns to council last Monday. But Coun. Joy Thorkelson clarified the company was set up to ensure if DL 444 was sold the money wouldn’t be restricted to additional land purchases and could be used on things like community infrastructure. She also said the project won’t move forward without community consultation, which was echoed by Mayor Jack Mussallem. “In terms of any consideration, there will
be opportunities for public meetings and also the rezoning process which allows for public comment,” he said. “If the city receives money for the consideration of development, there will be an independent third party hired to review the proposed project, whatever that may be, and to do an analysis as to how the development may impact the surrounding waters, land as well as the air shed,” said Mussallem. Furthermore, Coun. Anna Ashley said the proponents will present to council and host open houses in the future. Incorporation documents for Prince Rupert Legacy Inc. show city manager Robert Long, chief financial officer Corinne Bomben and chief administrative officer Rory Mandryk are the directors, while the registering officer is the address of law firm Watson Goepel in Vancouver.
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City delays deposit Ruling has huge impact: MP PILT from Page A1 “There has been a disagreement about the paymentin-lieu, so the port made two payments in the interim to provide some relief, recognizing the financial situation of the city,” explained port authority manager of corporate communications Michael Gurney. “We’ve provided these interim payments and look forward to the resolution of the outstanding PILT payments.” Prince Rupert Mayor Jack Mussallem said the cheque itself has been in the hands of the city for some time, but was not deposited until this week. “It came in approximately three weeks ago and was held until senior staff had final discussions with the port authority about the PILT topic ... that money will go into city coffers and the additional funds will be subject to a report from staff and discussion among council about where it should be put,” he said, noting needed infrastructure improvements may be a priority. “There is some appreciation of the fact that this was overdue and the port handled it in an expeditious manner. We had a representative on the port authority board bringing this forward, Maureen Macarenko, and we appreciate her work on behalf of the city.” As for ongoing discussions about PILT payments, Mayor Mussallem said they may be coming to a conclusion. “At this time, we have taken the matter about as far as we can go,” he said. “The values will fluctuate in the years ahead, but in the future there may be opportunity to get more value ... if we get an announcement within the year about two LNG terminals moving ahed, you can imagine what that would mean for the city.” The first cheque was received by city in November, a payment the city referred to as “the port’s partial payment towards their outstanding property taxes based on revised industrial property values”.
BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
The Supreme Court of Canada’s ruling to have aboriginal groups control and claim possession of their ancestral lands has major implications on northwest energy projects moving forward, says Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen. “The courts came down in an 8-0 decision, unequivocally showing finally, after many, many decades, that First Nations rights and title on ancestral lands is important and critical for the energy development or any development at all,” said Cullen over a teleconference call last Thursday. That morning, Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin wrote in her ruling that “the right to control the land conferred by Aboriginal title means that governments and others seeking to use the land must obtain the consent of the Aboriginal title holders ... If the Aboriginal group does not consent to the use, the government’s only recourse is to establish that the proposed incursion on the land is justified.” With British Columbia home to many aboriginal villages along the proposed routes of some liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects and
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First Nations, including Tsilhqo’tin Tribal Chair Joe Alphonse at left, were celebrating a landmark ruling on Thursday.
refineries, Cullen essentially named two methodologies each company can use and has used in negotiations with the groups in question. “I can point to a number of projects; mining and even LNG who have made a much better effort at bringing First Nations LNG on board and those projects will be bolstered by the Supreme Court decision ... those projects that have chosen the old model, the 1940s model of development ... who try to simply advance projects through and didn’t think First Nations were important, this is a critical blow to their efforts,” said Cullen. While Cullen said he doesn’t see this ruling as “the final nail in
the coffin” for invasive projects that have chosen the “regressive model”, he did mention it’s a “huge victory for First Nations rights” and that he was still sifting through the 80-page ruling that had just been released. The ruling comes right after 209 conditions were attached to the federal government’s approval of the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline that the National Energy Board recommended to Enbridge. It also comes as both the Kitsumkalum and Gitxsan threaten to block any further progress on LNG pipelines unless government addresses and accommodates their concerns.
Trade connects us. Farming families like Greg, Mélise, Maya and Megan in Sexsmith, Alberta depend on the Port of Prince Rupert. Our gateway connects their agricultural products to overseas markets, which means jobs and prosperity for people in western Canada. Our terminals may be located in Prince Rupert, but we’re building connections clear across the country—and the globe. Learn about the value of trade at www.rupertport.com/connections.
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July 2, 2014 • Northern View • A3
BG Group Report cards coming, but incomplete updates plan Teachers warn of discrepencies
BY SHAUN THOMAS
BY MARTINA PERRY
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The BG Group is continuing its work on their proposed Ridley Island terminal in hopes of filing the necessary assessment documentation next year. “The Prince Rupert LNG plant is in the early stages of design and engineering, with work under way to ensure that the plantt is built to strident standards to ensure - Madeline Whitaker safe, efficient and reliable operations. Our environmental assessment is well underway,� said BG Group Canada vice-president Madeline Whitaker. “We are currently finalizing the many baselines reports and technical studies we have carried out in the Prince Rupert area and will be continuing our consultation activities throughout this year and into next, aiming to file in early 2015.� The company anticipates, once a final investment decision is made, a four-year construction window that would call for 6,00 workers at its peak. In terms of operations, the BG Group expects LNG shipments begin in 2019 or 2020.
“Our environmental assessment is well underway.�
While some British Columbian school districts have told parents not to expect report cards for some or all students, this isn’t the case in Prince Rupert’s School District (SD52). Report cards have not been designated as an essential service by the B.C. Labour Relations Board, but parents and guardians of Prince Rupert students can expect at least some information on their performance. “I know some school districts aren’t, but the situation varies district-todistrict ... some of (the report cards) are quite incomplete, but they do have good information included that we feel parents will be interested in,� said SD52 superintendent Sandra Jones. Report cards for elementary and middle school students have been sent out. “They are completed to a greater or lesser degree. Some of them will have final marks, some of them will not,� said Jones. “We’ve sent a cover letter with all of the report cards to explain that there might be some challenges and difference around it. But this is the
Prince Rupert teachers held a rally outside of the school board office on Friday. PRDTU president Kathy Murphy said “teachers continue to hope for a settlement that both supports students and is fair to teachers�.
best we could do right now under the circumstances.� At the high school level, Jones said report cards for Grade 9 students will not have final marks but “there will be some information in them for people�. But Grade 10 through 12 students will have their final marks sent home, with Prince Rupert District Teachers’ Union (PRDTU) president Kathy Murphy confirming teachers are completing them. “They probably won’t have any commentary at all. It will be a very lean report card,� Jones said. While the B.C. Labour Relations Board hasn’t deemed report cards as
an essential service, it has for Grade 10 and 11 provincial exams. But teachers have only been required to supervise the tests, not mark them. In a statement, the PRDTU said the authenticity of final marks in English 10 and Social Studies 11 will be compromised by the B.C. Ministry of Education’s decision to cut essay responses on the provincial exams. “This means students who wrote in January will be subject to different standards than students who wrote in June. Teachers fundamentally disagree with this decision, which we feel is profoundly unfair to students taking those courses in semester two,� reads the statement.
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A4 • Northern View • July 2, 2014
Deutsche Bank may be selling Maher Terminals
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The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday that Deutsche Bank, owner of Prince Rupert’s Maher Terminals, is considering selling either the entire company or its terminals separately. Maher has terminals in Prince Rupert and at Port Elizabeth in New Jersey. The Journal stated that lost contracts and lower-than-expected volumes, along with a high debt load, in part due to the 2007 acquisition, were at the root of Deutche Bank’s decision to begin suiting potential buyers. “Port of Prince Rupert is considered the better-performing part of Maher, some of the people said. It is the closest North American port to Asia, according to its website,” the Wall Street Journal reported.
Foreign worker law creating uncertainty: MP BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
It seems it’s not just potential LNG projects that have Prince Rupert residents surrounded in uncertainty. On his recent trip to Prince Rupert and Terrace, Skeena - Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen spoke with a number of his constituents and one of the most common concerns they had regarded the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, the magnitude of which is being scaled back through a series of caps on the program to the point where its elimination may be considered in the coming years. “There’s been a key switch or pendulum swing on the ... program. [The federal government] has somehow managed to make everybody unhappy; employers, people who are fighting for the rights of temporary foreign workers and those of us that believe if we’re short in terms of workers in this country then we should do something about our broken immigration program,” said Cullen. The program, which was launched in 1973 and allows companies to fill jobs using non-Canadians, has been put into the spotlight over allegations of abuse and improper usage by program participants. The industries affected are many, including lowskilled to high-skilled positions. British Columbia employed 74, 219 temporary foreign workers as of December, 2012, the second-highest totals for any province or territory in Canada behind only Ontario, whose figures totalled 119, 903.
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Don’t camp at Taylor People parking for extended periods of time at the Taylor Lake pullout have been told to vacate the premises. Following up on a letter of complaint from Prince Rupert Mayor Jack Mussallem, district staff contacted the Ministry of Transportation to enhance enforcement of rules in place for the site. “The Ministry of Transportation was out on Friday night and those overnighting were given a letter indicating they cannot camp there. They will also be putting up new signs prohibiting overnight stays and enhancing enforcement so people can’t camp there,” said chief administrative officer Ron Bedard. While Coun. Knut Bjorndal questioned why what happened at Taylor Lake was of any concern to the city, acting mayor Christine Mackenzie said the letter is in response to concerns raised by the public. “They have been getting complaints from people because it is full all the time, so people that want to use the area during the day can’t,” she said.
Convenience store planned The District of Port Edward has offered up its support to plans for a truck stop and convenience store at the intersection of Highway 16 and the Highway 559 leading to the Port
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Plans are in place for the creation of a convenience store at truck stop at the Port Edward turnoff.
“They don’t see it as a big deal, but it’s a big deal to me.” - Coun. Dan Franzen Edward. Proponent John Major has applied to the province for the purchase of 2.71 hectares of crown land at the site to build the store, an idea that found support among all of council. “Our response should be favourable one way or another. I think this fits in with our community plan and doesn’t go against any ideas we have for the community,” said Coun. Knut Bjorndal. However, people shouldn’t expect shovels to be hitting the ground any time soon. Bedard said he expects it to take another year or so before Major takes ownership if the province agrees to the sale.
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Supporting takes flight Port Edward council has added its voice to those calling for Nav Canada to keep its flight service station in Prince Rupert operational. Council will be sending Transport Canada, Nav Canada and others involved in the operation a letter similar to that sent by the City of Prince Rupert in hopes of having the federal agency change its mind. “I have talked to people at the Prince Rupert Airport Authority and they don’t see it as a big deal, but I think it is a big deal because they don’t include seaplane traffic in operations,” said Coun. Dan Franzen.
Remuneration released According to the district’s Statement of Financial Information, Port Edward Mayor Dave MacDonald received $9,960 during the last year, while councillors received $5,860. Total expenses for council reached $57,483 inpart due to the trip to Malaysia.
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Project Update
Marine Navigation and Environment Pacific NorthWest LNG has proposed to build a jetty trestle to link Lelu Island with a marine terminal on Agnew Bank. Ridley Island
This map shows the location of our proposed jetty trestle and marine terminal in reference to Flora Bank and Kitson Island. The jetty trestle would impact less than one per cent of Flora Bank and would have no effect on community access or existing use of Kitson Island.
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The view from the cut across of a boat traveling under the proposed Pacific NorthWest LNG jetty trestle (artist’s rendering).
• The jetty trestle would extend southwest from the west side of Lelu Island, with the marine terminal located on Agnew Bank. • The jetty trestle would be supported by piles approximately 35 metres (115 feet) apart. Like other jetty trestles in the Port of Prince Rupert, this would allow water to flow freely underneath.
• Vessels of all sizes would still be able to navigate Porpoise Channel during construction and after Pacific NorthWest LNG is built. • Standard marine navigation practices would remain in effect ensuring continued navigation for all marine users.
• Navigation of Porpoise Channel and the Prince Rupert Port would remain unchanged for marine users. • Based on feedback from the community, the jetty trestle has been designed with a section near Lelu Island that would provide enough clearance for boats to continue to use the cut across of Flora Bank to and from Porpoise Channel.
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Manage mayoral expectations
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t’s interesting to hear some of the rumour and speculation about this fall’s mayoral election. In discussing some of the potential candidates, there are some names being bandied about who you could certainly classify as business leaders in the community. But the funny thing about it is people are wondering if these business leaders will be stepping down from their current positions to fill the mayor’s seat. News flash: The position of mayor is a parttime job and, quite frankly, it really limits the number of people who would consider running for office. Because while the position may be parttime, the expectation of people in town is certainly that the successful candidate will give his-orher undivided attention to the office of Mayor. Shaun Thomas To be clear, this is not advocating for the position of mayor to be switched from part-time to full-time - everyone knows the city cannot afford that. But with so much investment and development on the horizon, it is certainly something that should be discussed and debated. The reality is people expect full-time work from a part-time mayor, whether it be traveling for conferences, meetings at all hours throughout the week and weekend and being the face of the City of Prince Rupert to both the world and ceremonial purposes in the community. And let’s face it, having an employee who can’t work a fixed schedule and may need to come and go at random times throughout the day is not going to appeal to a lot of employers. In pushing for a full-time mayor for his community, Terrace mayor Dave Pernarowski told council: “What’s going to happen in this region is just going to be incredible. We haven’t even seen the beginning yet ... for us to plow along is just not adequate at this point in time.” If you expect people to turn away full-time employment for a part-time position that requires full-time commitment, you need to give your head a shake. Being the mayor of Prince Rupert is and will be and for the foreseeable future a part-time gig. That comes with limitations, and people need to recognize that when they think about what they look for in a mayor.
Life after the Tsilhqot’in decision
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he Supreme Court of Canada’s landmark communities. decision on aboriginal title held by the Tsilhqot’in Another big question: Is there any future for B.C.’s Nation leaves many questions to be answered. 20-year-old treaty process, or will this precedentPerhaps the biggest is this: Will British Columbia setting case send more First Nations to court, or to the exist as we know it today by the end of this century? Or barricades as the Tsilhqot’in did on a logging road in will it devolve into dozens of semi-autonomous regions, 1983? through treaties or similar court actions, as the only One of the unique advantages that have emerged Canadian province that never completed historic treaties? from the handful of modern treaties in B.C. is that The Tsilhqot’in decision appears to uphold the key aboriginal communities have more options in land finding of the 2007 trial, that 1,700 square kilometres of ownership. By voluntary agreement, they can convert Tom Fletcher the Nemiah Valley west of Williams Lake are essentially land to fee-simple ownership, making it available for owned by the people who occupied it hundreds if not mortgage or sale. Modern treaty holders also get out thousands of years ago. from under the federal Indian Act, which remains in force despite It’s not quite ownership. Federal and provincial jurisdiction this latest decision. still applies, and their authority varies with the strength of the One of the big questions asked in the days after the Tsilhqot’in aboriginal title claim. decision was this: Is the Northern Gateway pipeline project dead? Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin ruled that the province None of the aboriginal communities along the pipeline route overstepped its authority by issuing logging permits in the valley in has this kind of declared aboriginal title. Few if any would have 1983. McLachlin noted that lawyers for B.C. first argued that the a similar strength of claim as the Tsilhqot’in, who fought a small logging was to control mountain pine beetle, then dropped that war to defend their territory from a wave of gold seekers in the argument in its first appeal. She also upheld the decision of the 1860s. trial judge, one-time NDP leadership contender David Vickers, One that does is the Haida Nation, whose occupation of a who rejected B.C.’s position that the economic value of the timber beautiful group of islands was long defended militarily, and never to the province overrode the then-vaguely defined aboriginal title. challenged by any other aboriginal group. Here’s McLachlin’s definition: Among others, the Haida Nation was represented in the “The nature of aboriginal title is that it confers on the group Tsilhqot’in case as interveners. Council of the Haida Nation that holds it the exclusive right to decide how land is used and the president Peter Lantin said after the decision that his team is right to benefit from those uses, subject to the restriction that the preparing its own aboriginal title case for trial. uses must be consistent with the group nature of the interest and Few doubt that this assertion of title will be successful, either the enjoyment of the land by future generations.” by negotiation or court ruling. But there is a unique aspect to the That’s not land ownership in the fee-simple sense of the term. Haida claim that would set another precedent. It locks in communal ownership, which I and many others have They claim title to the ocean around Haida Gwaii, a challenge argued is at the root of the poverty seen in many aboriginal to anyone wishing to sail tankers through.
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July 2, 2014 • Northern View • A7
On the street
Would you support the city banning oil refineries within the municipal boundary?
With Martina Perry
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KIRBY JACKSON
STEVE WHARTON
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“Yes.”
“Yes, I would support that.”
“Yes. There’s better alternatives. Instead of ... making hasty decisions we should consider all of our options.”
“No.”
Photo courtesy Prince Rupert Port Authority REBIRTH OF A TERMINAL: Early progress on the Fairview Container Terminal conversion project in 2005. Today’s fast-growing container-handling operation was built on the foundation of a breakbulk cargo facility that opened in the early 1970s.
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Container conversion Harper, change your mind created opportunities “You have chosen to risk
Editor: An open letter to Prime Minister Harper and his cabinet, Re: Squandering an opportunity: Thanks for endorsing the decision of the National Energy Board (NEB) granting permission to Enbridge for the Northern Gateway (NG) pipeline to proceed, thus squandering the opportunity to develop a route for export of Canadian bitumen (Dilbit) in the least-risky manner. You have chosen to risk Canada and the environment. Your ill-informed decision ignored the evidence. Your decision creates extreme risk because: • NG has chosen the riskiest port (Kitimat) to ship their Dilbit, with tankers exposed to the high-risk channels of the Northern B.C. coast, navigating for16 hours before reaching the open ocean, compared to Prince Rupert (which would demand only two hours) or Port Simpson (onehalf to one hour). The Kitimat decision was clearly made to save an extra $2 billion required to extend the pipeline to Prince Rupert or Port Simpson from Terrace. This extra cost saving comes at a much higher risk of likely and much more costly bitumen spills; • The product Dilbit is not proven to float in salt water and it is likely to sink. This uncertain behaviour is still the subject of investigations by scientists here and in the U.S. Is this a case of “out of site and out of mind”? These uncertainties mean that the consequences of a potential spill cannot be estimated and, therefore, a “worldclass” disaster response strategy cannot be put in place; • A tanker spill cleanup fund of $1.3 billion
Canada and the environment.” - Brian Gunn is totally inadequate to clean up a spill of any consequence (five million litres or more). Compare this fund to the Exxon Valdez spill cleanup costs of $7 billion (and counting) to clean up less than 10 per cent of the product spilled in 1989. • According to NG’s own estimates at least one marine spill of five million litres of bitumen has a nine per cent chance of occurring in the 50year operating life of the pipeline. It would take only one spill to produce a catastrophe along the B.C. coastline. Concerned Professional Engineers’ estimates, which includes the influence of the projected LNG traffic and does not double count the use of tugs, are closer to a 23 per cent chance for the same spill volume and the same operating life of 50 years. Mr. Harper, these are some of the reasons we are convinced that the analysis and risk assessment of this project is flawed and that the NEB report you received does not reflect any of these concerns. Mr. Harper, you have made a totally bad decision for the environment, the resource industry and, most of all, Canada and the First Nations of this country. We urge you to change your mind. Brian Gunn Campbell River Concerned Professional Engineers
Medication for life? Editor: The teachers strike and lockout should be of concern to everyone because the children are the future and should be encouraged to develop to their fullest potential. It is already difficult for teachers to give their best but with the new government demands it will be almost impossible. Other unions working within the government seem to win much larger settlements without much difficulty but teachers are sometimes even belittled through the media as glorified babysitters! Why is that? If class sizes are increased and too many
children with learning disabilities are in the mix, school boards may have to ‘insist’ that those children are drugged with Ritalin. Disruptive children though can sometimes be the smartest, however, they won’t develop without help but governments don’t want freethinking children, just obedient unquestioning ones. And after graduation most of the special needs could be on medication for life, now who would that serve? Gary Huntbatch Abbotsford
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s a breakbulk handling facility, Fairview Terminal was well-utilized between its first vessel call in 1973 and the early 1990s, when terminal throughput began to decline across all lines of business. Despite the port’s best efforts to replace the steady loss of lumber volumes with pulp from across western Canada, by the year 2000 nearly all forest products for export were being loaded into containers in BC’s southern ports and exported to Asia. In 2002, volumes through Fairview were negligible. As early as 1996, Port Authority staff launched studies into the potential for converting the terminal to a container handling facility, as it was clear any future opportunities for Fairview lay in containerized trade. For any port to operate a successful container terminal, it requires both import traffic and loaded containers for export to attract major shipping companies. Unlike most other North American ports, Prince Rupert does not have a large population to support the large-scale import of consumer goods from Asia. Fortunately, the Port of Prince Rupert’s geographic proximity to Asia and rail corridor connection give it a significant advantage in time and cost for linking inbound cargoes to major markets all over the continent. In fact, the absence of a local market gave Prince Rupert the opportunity to create a unique, modern intermodal operation, without interference from road traffic or congestion on its underutilized rail link. Initial planning was for a modest conversion of Fairview Terminal pegged at $28 million, which would only handle container ships with a 3,000–4,000 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) capacity. It quickly became apparent that to capitalize on the port’s natural deep water advantage, the new terminal would need to accommodate the newer, larger container ships being designed for trans-Pacific trade, which at the time were as large as 13,000 TEUs. Specific investments by senior levels of government helped the Port Authority confirm the ambitious vision. A number of terminal operators responded to the Port Authority’s call for submissions. Maher Terminals of New Jersey stood out. With 60 years of experience, including operating the largest container terminal in North America, Maher signed an agreement with the Port in 2004. It gave the project increased credibility in the international marine community. In September 2007, the conversion project was completed and Fairview Terminal was opened for business. Despite launching at the outset of a major collapse in world trade, when other West Coast facilities experienced dramatic reductions in traffic, the terminal experienced immediate success. This is likely due to the combined enthusiasm of its operator and the labour of local ILWU workers, who embraced the sophisticated techniques involved in working at the new state-of-the-art facility. It was also a result of Prince Rupert’s unique value proposition—and, of course, the decision by the COSCO container shipping line to serve the port. In just over six years, Fairview Container Terminal developed into one of the fastest-growing container terminals in the world, and today serves Canada as a premier gateway for diverse types of containerized cargo, both imported and exported. Re:port is a collaborative promotional venture by the Prince Rupert Port Authority and The Northern View.
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A lot more than just Rob’s mom BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
To a select few in the gaming community, she’s “Rob’s mom”, but to those of us who have ever enjoyed a kebob on Third Avenue during Seafest, or watched the fireworks on the beach at Winterfest, Barb Gruber is much more than the Good Times Games owner’s forebearer. “That’s how I’m known now,” she laughed. “Rob’s mom.” Barb Gruber has, save for a couple years in Usk, B.C., lived her whole life in Prince Rupert, and she’s as much responsible for the spirit and the atmosphere of the place, as any politician or councillor can take credit for. The peerless community volunteer has lent a hand in moulding so many of the city’s festivals, special events and even most recently, the public education system, that it’s hard to evade her influence on this northern, coastal town. “I worked in little bits after my kids were born so I had the time to give, and I’m not the type of person who’s going to sit at home and watch soap operas,” said the Special Events Society president on the weekend. Born from parents with more siblings than there are seasons in the year, Gruber has never suffered a dull moment in Rupert. “We had family galore here ... I had all these aunties that wanted nothing more than for me to come spend the night with them, because for 13 years, I was the only female grandchild,” she said. “I probably had the nicest upbringing a child could ever want.” Gruber zoomed through the schooling system straight into the working world after graduating Grade 12. She took a job at the Fisherman’s Co-operative Association for nine years, eventually becoming the American sales division accountant. “Numbers; I love them. They have to make sense so you work them until they make sense,” said Gruber. Borne from these analytical interests came Gruber’s next opportunity for employment after she had her first of her two sons, Robert and Michael, but it
also carried a desire to teach those same skills to kids that needed one-on-one time for some extra help learning fractions or long division. Gruber was part of the office staff gathering information for the Canadian census, and then she got her feet wet helping others. “I was really interested in the education field in Rupert when my kids were in Westview school. I used to go into the classes, at that time you didn’t need a degree, and they would give me two or three children and I would sit in the back with them and I would help them with their reading and their math and I just did it all as a volunteer. They told me I was crazy in my later years but it started out that I was going one day a week; I ended up going all five days for a couple of hours,” said Gruber. There’s probably still some people making that claim against Gruber, but she’s never bitten off more than she could chew. She’s now a school board member along with her Special Events Society duties as president. “I was [president] and then I found somebody to take it over for a few years and now I’m back again and I love it. I’ve been helping with Seafest, I’ve figured it out, it’s between 30 and 35 years,” she said. “Before there was a Special Events Society I volunteered with the city to work with them putting it on and I really, really believe a community needs festivals to hold it together.” Gruber’s duties are many for each event she undertakes. Among the impressive initiatives she’s either founded or helped come to fruition is the Northern Winter Games in 1999, the drive to bring Crime Stoppers to Prince Rupert, helping formulate the cruise ships volunteer schedules, the Rotary, she’s a treasurer for a cancer support group and of course she spearheads the four main events that fall under the Special Events Society’s jurisdiction; the March 1 Children’s Festival, Seafest, Canada Day and Winterfest. This past Seafest, Gruber co-organized a senior’s tea at the Highliner Hotel for 225 people, which is “a lot of little old ladies and men”, she reflected.
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Barb Gruber has been helping to organize Seafest for 30 to 35 years.
“A community needs festivals to hold it together.” - Barb Gruber She takes part in planning Prince Rupert Homecoming. Every five years, since 2000, her committee will plan a week-long festival of events including a golf scramble, a bar-hop, a dinner and dance and wine and cheese. They had to cap the registrants at 2,000 and turn people away in 2010. Gruber comes by it honestly, too. “I come from a family of [volunteering]. My father (Vince Dodd) was president of the Rotary Club, he was president of the Chamber of Commerce, he belonged to the Kinsmen club, he belonged to everything ... We just have all been communityminded,” she said. Her relationship with Bob, her husband, has made things extremely easy. Each partner has their own interests and
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Gruber appreciates being able to go away for an unexpected three-hour 7:00 p.m. meeting with no pitfalls to deal with at home. “He doesn’t get upset I’m never home at night. Some meetings you don’t get home until 10:00 p.m. and I couldn’t do it without that support.” Between his greenhouse gardens, the pastoral council, singing with the church choir and damning retirement by putting in hours at Saanich Plumbing, Bob has his own passions too. The president will get some down time after July 1, but for now, it’s go-go-go. “I believe in Rupert,” said Gruber. “I think that the more there is to keep people involved, the happier people are.”
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Major airport renovations set to begin BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
Extensive work on the aging Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) is set to start later this month. After securing a $7 million loan from the City of Prince Rupert last year, the Prince Rupert Airport Authority is preparing for its terminal building to be renovated, airfield and access road asphalt work to be done and the creation of a new water treatment system. “I think people will be very happy with the results here,” said Richard Reed, manager of the Prince Rupert airport. The most noticeable change to passengers will be the $5.2 million renovation of the terminal building is complete, the only recognizable space in the terminal building will be the foyer. However, the open concept will extend to where the bathrooms are currently located, as well as the waiting area and meeting room, which will be converted into the new baggage claim area. “Over half the building will be open space,” said Reed. New bathrooms will be constructed where the administration offices and storage room sit, which will join with the employee lunchroom and kitchen in the corner of the terminal. Airline check-in counters will be relocated to what is currently the baggage claim area, with additional counters
being constructed and extra room to expand if needed. Located beside the counters, a new bag drop conveyor will bring luggage into the pre-board screening area. “[Everything will be modern] so when people arrive from other places in the world they don’t feel like they’re in a time warp. I think customers from our community will also appreciate it,” said Reed. The holding room will also be completely redone, extending back onto the terminal’s airside. “We’re going to push out the hold room and increase the size so it will hold enough passengers for a 737, for example,” said Reed, adding a second bathroom will also be constructed. The terminal building won’t just look better, it will feel better after a new, energy efficient furnace and heating system is installed. A common complaint from airport users has been the difference in temperature throughout the terminal, with the new system better regulating where heat goes. The first phase of interior renovations will be expanding the holding room, creating the new baggage claim space, as well as moving check-in counters and administration offices. The terminal’s exterior must also be redone, with the work starting on the roof. Once completed, Reed said the building’s exterior will consist mainly of
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The doors to Prince Rupert Airport’s will remain open throughout substantial upgrading projects in its terminal building, on its airfield and to its water treatment system. Airport manager Richard Reed stands in front of YPR with his son Brody.
windows, with steel siding covering the remaining portion. Work on YPR’s airfield and access road will also kick off later this month. The $10.5 million project will have the asphalt on the runway, apron and taxi ways redone, along with the road from the ferry dock. The Prince Rupert Airport Authority is hoping to get financial assistance from Transport Canada or the Airport Capital Assistance Program after applying for grants. Asphalt work will be significant but won’t affect air traffic. “We can’t close the runway to do the work. That would be absolutely
impossible with the traffic we have,” Reed said. Overall there will be 6,000 feet of asphalt upgrades on the runway, that will be done in 2,000-foot sections. Reed said work will take place at one end of the runway followed by the other, with the middle section being done last and during nighttime hours. Another major enhancement project that will start this summer is the replacement of the airport’s water treatment plant. This is usually a costly endeavour, but Reed said architects have designed a rain water collection system that will save nearly half a million dollars in costs.
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For those who saw it from the shore it was simply a barge filled with equipment, but for Highbank Resources the vessel departing the Prince Rupert harbour on June 27 marked a major turning point for its Swamp Point North aggregate project. On board the barge was the first load of equipment and supplies destined for the site 160 kilometres north of Prince Rupert that will begin opening up the site and preparing a work camp for the projects. Included on the ship was a D5 Cat, an excavator with various attachments, a rock truck, a 5,000 gallon fuel tank and an Atco trailer complete with a dry room, showers, a washroom and laundry facility. The equipment will be met at the site by a six-person crew traveling to the location from Stewart, with the equipment offloaded on Friday afternoon. For Highbank Resources president and CEO Victory Bryant, the departure of the barge and the
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After the better part of a decade, a barge arrives at Highbank Resources Ltd. Swamp Point North Construction Aggregate Project.
The Swamp Point project includes more than 71 million tonnes of sand and gravel aggregate that the company plans to ship to Prince Rupert for sale and distribution along the coast to support construction of major projects from B.C. to California. Going through Prince Rupert also creates the option to access Asian markets as needed, said the company. “Our timing for coming online is just about right as LNG firms get ready to move their projects forward,” said Bryant.
“It has been a long, hard road.” - Victor Bryant beginning of site preparation has been eight-years in the making. “It’s been a long, hard road. The former owner took us to court and we successfully fought that, but raising funds in the current market is difficult,” he said.
THANK YOU PRINCE RUPERT! The 2014 Grad Parents Committee and the graduating class from Charles Hays Secondary School would like to extend a most sincere thank you to the many businesses and individuals of Prince Rupert and Port Edward for their overwhelming support. We apologize if we have missed thanking you, please know that we are truly grateful for generous gifts of your time, talents and treasures! Andree’s Belmont Beer & Wine Big Dan’s Moving Breakers Pub Canada Safeway Carters Jewellers Catholic Women’s League CFNR Chelsea Lee’s Mobile City Furniture CityWest Civic Centre Crew Cook’s Jewellers Cow Bay Gift Gallery Crest Hotel Dollarama Elan Travel ETS Moore Fellowship Baptist Church
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New director, $1 million upgrades top to-do list for new rec commission BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
Prince Rupert’s new recreation committee has a busy summer ahead including overseeing $1 million in upgrades at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre. Brent Meunier, a recreation consultant brought in by the City of Prince Rupert, said the new committee will not only have their hands full with the upgrades but also continuing the search for a new director of recreational services. The upgrades, which include painting the arena, replacing a structural support beam, as well as a wall and changing the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system, Meunier and the commission have explored providing organized, recreational activities to low-income kids and families. It’s called the ‘Everyone Gets to Play’ program. “It’s a program dealing with anybody that falls below the poverty line ... to allow everybody in the family to have a pass-card that lets them go skating or swimming or into the gym,” said Meunier. The pass-card would allow the holder to use the facility of his or her choice 50 times per year. Subsidies are also in the works to become available for program registrants, similar to the Jumpstart program Canadian Tire has developed that enables the company to assist in costs associated with travel, equipment or registration for youth programs. Along with the pass-card introduction, youth that have been hanging around the recreational complex or on the streets in the evenings aimlessly will be given an opportunity to engage in organized activities on weekend evenings from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., such as skateboarding, ball hockey, basketball and badminton in the Civic Centre gym and arena. Joyce Charlton will also take on the role of the commission’s fundraising chair, in preparation for further upgrades
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Marc Page’s skateboarding sessions kicked off Saturday night complete with jumps and ramps at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre arena. Introducing new programs, such as the skateboarding, to make better use of the civic centre is at the top of the agenda for the city’s new recreation commission.
“We need to have somebody looking at applying [for grants].” - Brent Meunier next year. “We have a situation in the pool where we don’t have a family change-room ... The fitness gym upstairs in the pool is not great; it needs all-new equipment. We have a jacuzzi that is leaking and needs to be repaired,” outlined the consultant. “We need money to fix these things but we don’t have it in our budget so what we need to do is look at how we can fundraise ... Joyce will chair that [committee] and find funding sources that we can put together next year. There are grants out there. We need to have somebody looking at applying for them,” he said. Scheduling and customer service is also being overhauled to better serve recreational clients. Meunier mentioned current staff used team-building exercises to better understand and serve Prince Rupert as a team. “We changed the way we’re handling our maintenance operation. Our maintenance coordinator is retired and
we have a new individual [in the role] ... We’re looking differently at how we manage and supervise the staff and schedule them.” Because of their recent purchase of a new Zamboni to loan to the city, the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre Arena is being painted blue, black and gold in connection with the Prince Rupert Minor Hockey Association’s colours as an act of appreciation by the city. Minor Hockey are also the most frequent users of the ice. A third public skating session has been added for approximately an hour and 15 minutes each week this winter. While Meunier said this is a step in the right direction, he would like to see a more family-oriented skating schedule, where families with small children could skate without the more enthusiastic, experienced skaters speeding by them. Fees and commissions are being revamped, and may increase incrementally over the next three to four
years. “It seems fees get revised here every four or five years and instead of one big jump, if we’re going to increase the fees, let’s try and spread it out,” said Meunier. The consultant would also like to set up a reserve fund, with a percentage of recreational fees and taxes going toward maintenance and upkeep of the civic centre’s pool and arena and possibly even for development of new infrastructure down the road. Lastly, the city has been in the interviewing stages of hiring a new director of recreational services. Fifty applicants applied from all over Canada, and Skype and in-person interviews have taken place with applicants from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and B.C. “We will narrow that down to two or three applicants and we will likely bring those applicants in and go through a second interview process,” said Meunier. “We’re looking for somebody who’s got experience in multi-facility management, somebody who’s got a background in recreation and has a good understanding in programming and hopefully has a little bit of knowledge regarding arena operations and pool operations.”
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German returns to PRMHA president’s role BY KEVIN CAMPBELL PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
A familiar face has returned to helm Prince Rupert Minor Hockey (PRMHA). Ron German, a past president of the PRMHA and current president and manager of the Rupert Rampage senior men’s hockey team has returned once again after former president Gene Storey stepped down recently. “I’ve worked with Gene and Christine [Storey] for a number of years and Gene just wanted to take a rest this year so I stepped in,” said German on the weekend. After the organization bought a $120,000 Zamboni to loan to the city this year, German has been able to make a smooth transition back into his old role. “I’ve got to be careful on how I wear my hats [between the PRMHA and the Rampage] but we’ve got a good balance on the whole executive and especially with Gene (the now past president) and Christine (the treasurer), you’ve always got a good balance and good people to bounce ideas off of,” said German. The president, who co-founded the Rampage, will have a busy winter ahead, but he says he wouldn’t be able to execute both jobs extremely well if the marriage between the senior men’s team and minor hockey wasn’t so strong. “I just got back from the CIHL (Central Interior Hockey League) meetings in May and a lot of those guys
“You’ve always got good people to bounce ideas off of.” - Ron German aren’t, pardon the term, in bed with minor hockey and they have a hard time ... I keep telling them ‘you guys need to be in partnership’. They need to be using them for their games ... and just the knowledge of the people coming through the system in minor hockey, it’s huge.” Both organizations, in coordination with the city’s recreation department have tackled a number of issues together, including working with limited ice time and serving food and drinks at the canteen. “They do our gates, they do our 50/50 [draw], they do our programs, but I mean [the Rampage] has got great sponsorship ... so we’re really lucky that way with our huge community support,” he said. German is thankful the Zamboni issue is wrapped up for this coming season. “We’re short on ice as it is and then when you add down time to it, it’s hard on the kids, especially the kids that want to be competitive, that’s their thing so you start not being able to provide it and
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they lose interest in [the sport] and you might not get them back either.” Figure skating, and public skating also takes numerous blocks of ice time at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre’s arena. “We work hard and we have a lot of good volunteers who work hard to raise money for minor hockey and we want to
ensure the kids have ice ... Unfortunately the city doesn’t have the money to take care of stuff like that,” said German. The PRMHA will be hosting the “Pursuit of Dreams” Lou Lemire Hockey Camp from Aug. 18 – 22. Information on the camp can be found at www. loulemirehockeycamp.com.
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Model immortalizes historic church ship BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
For more than 20 years the Thomas Crosby V spread the word of God to people living in isolated communities along the North Coast, also providing church services and much-needed human contact to those living far away from civilization. The history and contribution of the United Church missionary ship were acknowledged at an intimate ceremony last week, when a handcrafted model of the Thomas Crosby V was donated to the Museum of Northern British Columbia. “I’ve been working on it off and on for 40 years,” said its creator Bob Scales, a retired United Church minister who became involved with mission ships in 1957. Throughout the years he spent at sea, Scales was the skip of the Thomas Crosby IV and worked as mate of the V for one year in the early ‘80s. “It was based in Prince Rupert, so a logical place for it is Prince Rupert,” he said. Prince Rupert’s Jane Nicholls was impressed with the model’s accuracy. And she’s knows from her time as shore contact for the Thomas Crosby V in the late 1970s and early ‘80s, “I was the first one to meet them and the last one to see them go,” she explained. The last in a series of mission ships named after Rev. Thomas Crosby, a Methodist missionary who worked in coastal communities including Lax Kw’alaams, the Thomas Crosby V was put into service in Prince Rupert in 1967 and visited lighthouse keepers and remote communities up and down the Inside Passage until the early ‘90s. Each month the ship set off from Prince Rupert stopping in remote communities where people awaited medical treatment from the ship’s nurse, medical transportation
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Bob Scales was the Thomas Crosby’s mate in 1982, and spent about 40 years slowly working on a model of the vessel that he recently donated to the Museum of Northern B.C. Also pictured is Jean Nicholls, who was secretary of the Thomas Crosby in the late ‘70s, and Nancy Robertson, whose father Ole Borch was responsible for the Thomas Crosby’s books prior to Nicholls.
if required, wedding, baptism and burial services from its minister, reading material from its library and whatever else it could. Nicholls said whatever the church offered in town could be provided to people living in the remote coastal areas by the Thomas Crosby V. “We did a little bit of whatever was needed ... with so few people, you just kept doing what you could,” said Nicholls, adding for many the most important thing was communication and human contact.
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Port donation marks International Day of Seafarer Volunteers supported by $5,000 BY MARTINA PERRY PRINCE RUPERT / The Northern View
In recognition of the work done by Prince Rupert Lighthouse Ministries, the Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) donated $5,000 to help the group run its Seafarers’ Mission Centre on the fourth annual International Day of the Seafarer. Since the Prince Rupert Seafarers’ Mission Centre opened its doors about two and a half years ago, about 7,300 seafarers have stopped by, utilizing the centre’s computers, Wi-Fi, telephones with free international calling, games and more. “These seamen have been away from home for a long, long time. To have a place where they can come and feel at home. The important thing for them is to be able to contact their families,� Norm Craddock, chairman of the Lighthouse Harbour Ministries, said. Capt. Dimitrias Gkinis and his crew from the Greeceowned “Efi Theo� bulk carrier stopped by the centre for the cheque presentation. The vessel came from Korea, to load grain before heading to customers in India. Vincent Joseph Redobzado and Berdin Frederico, two of the vessel’s workers from the Philippines, said the hardest
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Cribbage Winners Monday:1st - A. Rachuk and M. Weir, 2nd - Johnny B. and Jane C., 3rd - Lynne M. and D. Currie. Thursday: 1st - Lynne Mak., 2nd - D. Eby, 3rd - A. Johansen. Our first Thursday Coffee and Dessert Social is tomorrow beginning at 1:30, don’t forget. Kathleen will be here to play the piano for us at 2:00. There is no admission fee, just the cost of the coffee/tea and dessert. Grandchildren are welcome and thank you to everyone for the desserts. Thursday July 17 is also our Arts and Crafts Display day. We’d love to see your work. Cards: I was able to sit down and play a couple of cribbage games last Monday and it was a lot of fun. Thanks Johnny. Please feel free to come down on a Monday or Friday to play cards in the
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Prince Rupert Seafarers’ volunteers join crew from visiting vessels to celebrate the International Day of the Seafarer.
part of working out at sea is being away from family, so the centre is much appreciated. “It’s very good because we can communicate with our families. We’ve missed them very much. We are thankful for this operation to help seafarers communicate with their families in the Philippines,� said Redobado. “This place is very convenient, and all of the people are good.� Bernie Egan, captain of the PRPA Charles Hays patrol
vessel, said the port is proud to support the volunteer group’s selfless service. “Through our work at the terminals and on the water, we meet seafarers from around the world. Their work involves long periods of isolation while at sea, so Prince Rupert’s Seafarers’ Centre is a welcome beacon for those visiting our city. Its volunteers have demonstrated hospitality and care to literally thousands of oceangoing men and women,� said Egan.
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Three UNBC grads from Haida Gwaii Queen Charlotte, Port Clements students BY SHAUN THOMAS PRINCE GEORGE / The Northern View
Three Haida Gwaii students had a lot to celebrate this year, receiving their degrees from the University of Northern B.C. There were two Queen Charlotte students included in the Class of 2014. Alissa MacMullin received her Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours while Gregory Grzybowski received his Bachelor of Applied Sciences. Jedidiah Zimmerman of Port Clements not only recieved a Bachel of Arts from the university, but was also the recipient of the $500 J. Kent Sedgwick Memorial Bursary. The bursary honours Kent Sedgwick, who passed away in 2011 but was a frequent guest lecturer for the UNBC history department.
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Despite the rain, dozens gathered at the base of Tow Hill on June 22 to celebrate not only the grand opening of the new accessible boardwalk leading to the Tow Hill blowholes, but also the new sign in Naikoon Park, which was a partnership between Old Massett Village Council and BC Parks. The day also included the grand opening of Old Massett Village’s Hiellen Longhouse Village, which hosted a barbecue.
Guujaaw to shame government Copper cutting set for Parliament Hill BY SHAUN THOMAS HAIDA GWAII / The Northern View
Former Haida Nation president and renowned Haida carver Guujaaw will be making his way to Ottawa to participate in a ritual meant to express shame and dissapointment with the federal government. Along with Namgis carver Beau Dick, Guujaaw will smash a copper shield on Parliament Hill as part of a ceremonial practice called copper cutting. The event is scheduled to take place on July 27, and this particular copper cutting is even more pertinent as it will be Haida copper that is used in the ceremony. While it is believed this is the first time such a ceremomy has been
“The copper’s function is central to a complex economic system.” - Guujaaw performed in Ottawa, Guujaaw said the significance of smashing the shield cannot be understated. “More than a mystical geometric form and challenging piece of metallurgy, the copper’s function is central to a complex economic system whereby, in the measure of wealth, a song or a name can be more valuable than material possessions,” he said in
a statement about the importance of the copper shield to First Nations, noting smashing the copper ranther than gifting it sends a message of shame. “The value of the copper measured in accordance with that given rather then accumulated. This is the weight of the copper.” Aside from the decision to approve the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline, Guujaaw said cuts to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans spurred on the planned demonstration. Before the ceremony in Ottawa, Guujaaw will join Dick at the UBC First Nations House of Learning on July 2 for a ceremony that launches the duo’s journey to Ottawa from B.C.
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Cow Bay Day promises lots of family fun The organizing committee worked tirelessly on getting the information out and coordinating the different merchants, said Jack. “We had Cow Bay Day meetings ... everybody did a little part; whether it be getting candies and stuff for it or working with other merchants and getting newspaper ads and trying to find funding and keeping everybody updated.� Eagles Bluff Bed and Breakfast has sidewalk chalk art, Harris and Wick is hosting an egg race beginning at 1 p.m., Rupert Meats is offering beef on a bun to fundraise for the wildlife shelter, the Ice House gallery is holding a children’s art workshop and Sea-Sport has chainsaw carving and the Prince Rupert Canadian Marine Search and Rescue fundraiser. Skeena Kayaking is holding a fundraiser for BCSPCA, RONA is sponsoring cops for cancer with a “jail and bail� barbecue and a “graffiti the truck� event. Opa is hosting a scavenger hunt at 1 p.m. and Udder Bags has an instore sale and a handbag draw. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the parking lot beside Cow Bay Gift Galley,
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Udder Bags’ Connie Jack and a committee of hard-working merchants and individuals are well-prepared for the annual Cow Bay Days, set for this Saturday in Cow Bay. Many of the events will be similar to last year’s offering, but the committee has also organized a host of new activities, and even a group of mascots to join in. “It’s going to be the same time as last year (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and it’s going to be fabulous fun,� said Jack. The mascots will make their appearance from noon to 2 p.m. and the entire festival will feature offerings and activities hosted by 20 Prince Rupert merchants. Advantage Printing is hosting a moomaid colouring contest beside Opa’s stairs, Cow Bay Cafe is having a spaghettieating contest at 3 p.m., Cowpuccino’s has the flung dung at 2 p.m., Cow Bay Gift Galley is holding face-painting sessions, Coastal Fibers has bracelet weaving and Dolly’s has ‘kiss the fish’ and an outside crab and boil barbecue.
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July 2, 2014 • Northern View • B5
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Childcare DISCOVERY CHILDCARE is seeking a casual employee to cover vacation and sick days with a min. of an Assistant Licence to Practice. ECE or Infant/Toddler license to practice is a plus as is responsible adult certiďŹ cation. Wage is based on education level. QualiďŹ ed casuals who are hired may be given preference for future permanent employment. Please email ddcc@citytel.net, fax resume to 250-624-6345, or call Lisa at 250-624-6979
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Invest your future with one of the world’s largest lumber companies
CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHT Castlegar Operation International Forest Products Limited (Interfor) is a growth-oriented lumber company with operations in Canada and the United States. The Company has annual production capacity of 2.6 billion board feet and offers one of the most diverse lines of lumber products to customers around the world. For more information about Interfor, visit our website at www.interfor.com. A great career opportunity for a certified Millwright, this person will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, installing and modifying all sawmill/planer related equipment to maximize uptime, quality and production. We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience: • Commitment to a safe workplace • Team-oriented with good interpersonal skills • Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced production environment • Previous experience in the wood products industry would be an asset To express interest in this opportunity, please apply online at www.interfor.com/careers by July 31, 2014. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment background check.
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Constituency Assistant Regular Part-time 30 hrs. Bi-weekly North Coast Constituency OfÂżce of Jennifer Rice, MLA 818 3rd Ave. West Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 1M6 Applications must include a resume and two references with contact information. Under the general supervision of the MLA, the CA duties may include: 1. Assistance and Advocacy for Constituents 2. Community Outreach and Liaison 3. Information and Public Relations 4. Administration and Organizational Tasks
CLASS 1 TRUCK DRIVER Required P/T, 3 Days a week at ABC Recycling, Terrace. 3-4 yrs. experience with dump truck, roll-off, A/B Train and end dumps. Class 1 license with clean abstract. Drug and Alcohol screening required. Excellent Salary, BeneďŹ ts & full-time permanent. Seeking Local Candidates. Visit: http://www.abc recycling.com/ for full job posting. Send your resume to hr@abcrecycling.com
QualiÂżcations: A good knowledge of the structure and policies of the New Democratic Party and a fundamental knowledge of the role of the 3 levels of government. Knowledge of the communities in the constituency is an asset. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. She/he will be able to work independently and with Ă€exibility. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective information and advocacy strategies and to exercise diplomacy and political judgment is an integral part of this position. Must have the ability to administer the various aspects of a community ofÂżce. SpeciÂżc skills in computers, word processing, bookkeeping, and clerical functions. Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted; Email applications in care of: ndp@leg.bc.ca with “Jennifer Rice CA positionâ€? in the subject line.
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Prince Rupert Better at Home Volunteer Recruitment and Management Partnership Opportunity Prince Rupert Aboriginal Community Services Society is seeking to hire a subcontractor to recruit and manage volunteers for the Prince Rupert Better at Home program. This program provides non-medical services to seniors to help them stay in their own homes longer. If your organization is interested and has the capacity to manage volunteers please forward a letter of interest to: Twyla Chamberlain Prince Rupert Better at Home Coordinator 151-309 2nd Avenue West Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3T1 Please ensure your letter outlines your organization’s abilities, current volunteer management experience and capacity to collaboratively work with the Prince Rupert Better at Home Program. Submissions must be received before 4:00 pm on July 15th, 2014. Late submissions will not be considered. For further information please contact Twyla Chamberlain at 250-622-2891.
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CARRIERS WANTED 8th and 9th Ave West & Dunsmuir St 8th and 9th Ave West & Lotbinier St Crestview and Area 6th Ave East and Hays Cove Circle 7th Ave East and Hays Cove Ave 11th Ave East and McNicholl
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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!
Help Wanted An Alberta OilďŹ eld Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.
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Publisher/ Editor The Princeton Similkameen Spotlight is looking for the right person to be the Publisher/Editor. Princeton is located in the Similkameen Valley‌.truly an outdoor lover’s dream with world-class hunting, fishing, hiking and snowmobiling. In addition to having a strong understanding of news gathering and meeting deadlines, the successful candidate will represent the Spotlight at social and client functions. They will also have strong organizational skills and be able to work without direct supervision. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: •Work closely with the sales consultant to develop new sources of revenue •Create a newspaper that represents the community •Account for all business activities in a prompt manner
SECURITY GUARDS F/T, perm. 12 hour shifts, 4 on 4 off. Must be available evenings and weekends. Req: High School Diploma or GED, Security and valid Class 5 drivers licence. Apply with resume: careers @ďŹ rstlinesecurityinc.net
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MACHINIST WANTED
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Vancouver Island Company requires a machinist immediately. Must be proďŹ cient in the operation of boring mills and lathes. Union position with comparable wages and excellent beneďŹ t package. Submit resumes via fax to: 250-656-1262 or email to: rmwltd@ramsaygroup.com
PART TIME OPPORTUNITYANDERSON MERCHANDISERS-CANADA INC.� requires a Merchandiser to service and maintain various product lines in Prince Rupert retail outlets. Reliable transportation, computer with internet and printer, access to digital camera and able to lift up to 50lbs.is required. Approximately 3-5 hours per week. Salary is negotiable based on experience. Email resume to: hrcanada@amerch.com or fax to 905-763-6785 P/T Merchandiser required for retail visits. Approx. 5 hours per month. Hourly rate negotiable. Send resume to: resumes@devrew.com
REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN F/T position available for a journeyman or 3rd or 4th year apprentices. A background in heating, plumbing or electrical would be an asset.
We Offer Competitive Wages & BeneďŹ ts. Send resume: polarrefrig@telus.net
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TUG SKIPPER Full time senior & junior positions available. Minimum Limited Master <60GT CertiďŹ cate required. Apply via email: alertbaytowing@cablerocket.com or by fax: (250) 974-5216
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.
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•Manage all expenses and wages •Produce 10-15 stories per week, plus photos as necessary •Allocate print space for story, text and photos according to space parameters and copy significance. •Plan the contents for the Spotlight according to the publication’s style, editorial policy and publishing requirements. •Verify facts, dates and statistics using standard reference sources •Develop story and feature ideas •Read, evaluate and edit press releases, Letters to the Editor and other materials submitted for publication. •Upload stories to the website •Participate in community events Please e-mail resume by July 8, 2014 to: Don Kendall, Regional Publisher, South Okanagan Email: dkendall@blackpress.ca
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Financial Services ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a signiďŹ cant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-3511783.
Trades, Technical
Full and Part time for Coastal Taxi Send resume & driver’s abstract to PO Box 56 Kitimat, BC V8C 2G6 No phone calls
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We are looking for hard working, reliable people for the 2014 season. If you truly are an early riser who takes pride in your work, enthusiastic about learning new skills, and capable of physically challenging work outdoors in variable conditions, you have met the base qualifications. Email resume to: gcasavant@princerupert.ca Or drop a paper copy at the Pro Shop marked Attention Golf Course Superintendent
DRIVER NEEDED Bring resume to: Prince Rupert Northern View 737 Fraser Street Prince Rupert, BC PRINCE RUPERT
250 624 62 4 8088 737 Fraser St, St Prince Rupert 250-624-8088
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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: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS. Summer meltdown sale! 20x20 $5,419. 25x26 $6,485. 30x30 $8,297. 32x34 $9,860. 40x48 $15,359. 47x68 $20,558. Front & back wall included. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422 or online at: www.pioneersteel.ca
Misc. Wanted BUYING Coin Collections, Estates, Antiques, Native Art, Silver, Jewelry 778-281-0030
Real Estate
Home Repairs FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.
Merchandise for Sale
Garage Sales Garage Sale in PR. Sat July 5th 9am - 1pm 920 9th Ave East (Corner of 9th and Alfred St.)
Misc. for Sale A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’ Containers under $2500! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. P.R. Small wood camp stove c/w Suitable for cabin. Call 250-624-2702.
SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - 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 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.
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Business for Sale TRUCK UNDER CONTRACT Distribution contracts with two lucrative and well repute companies. Distribution of dairy, ice cream and bread products. Servicing the Prince Rupert and surrounding area including; Port Edward, Haida Gwaii, and surrounding villages. This is a company asset sale. Also including one truck and a number of misc. items. Subject to prior approval from contracted companies. For further information please call 250-600-2509 or email blattes@citytel.net Asking $175,000. Open in reasonable offers.
For Sale By Owner
5 BR, 3 Bath, Executive Home in P.R. for $375,900 Oversized lot on a cul de sac Great sun exposure Fully landscaped Established perennial gardens Fenced backyard Large bdrms - Master has ensuite, walk-in closet and its own deck. New main bathroom Amazing custom kitchen Built in double ovens, gas range, large island and sunroom! Large dining room 2 gas ďŹ replaces Wet bar, cold/wine room Spa room - hot tub, sauna and shower Attached work shop Heated oors. New paint. Much more - must be seen QualiďŹ ed buyers only Call 250-624-3998 for an appt. to view. No agents please.
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Houses For Sale
Lakeshore QUESNEL Lake waterfront home. Near Likely, B.C. Refer to Kijiji Ad ID 577141020 for info. lenyedy@yahoo.ca
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent
CLIFF SIDE APARTMENTS 1123-1137 Borden Street Adult-oriented. Quiet location with harbour view. Heat and hot water included. Minutes walking to downtown and hospital. References required. 1, 2, or 3 bedroom suites. Some furnished. Prince Rupert
250-624-9298
ROOSEVELT HEIGHTS APARTMENTS Exteriors renovated 3 bedroom apartments. Heat and hot water included. No smoking. No pets $850 per month. References required.
Phone between 9am - 6pm 250-627-8123
Commercial/ Industrial Rupert Rentals / Commercial rupertrentals@gmail.com
Real Estate
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Real Estate
Houses For Sale
Buying or Selling Real Estate?
Gord Kobza
The Power of Experience 250.624.9298 Suite 6 - 342 3rd Ave W. info@gordonkobza.com www.gordonkobza.com
* Package ofďŹ ces with receptionist, video conference board room, nicely renovated. From $300 per month and up. Centrally located. * Two 2500 sq ft. OfďŹ ces available immediately. Central downtown location. * Workshop/Storage heated. * Two 2500 sq ft. UnďŹ nished ofďŹ ces available. Will build to suit.
Misc for Rent PR: 3 bdrm,1 1/2 bath, family room, workshop, storage room, off-street parking and is central. N/S, No Pets. Ref. req. 1 year lease. $1500 per mon. Call 250-624-4574.
Homes for Rent 3 Bdrm House. Family rm, Deck, spacious living rm. Laundry. Avail. June 15th. $1800/mon + util. rupertrentals@gmail.com PR: 4 bdrm 4 bath 1/2 duplex located in quiet neighborhood. Lrg laundry & storage. 2 full kitchens & living rooms, 2 ďŹ replaces. Avail. now. $2000 per mon. Call 604-788-7679. View more info & photos @ www.kijiji.ca/v-house-rental/ prince-rupert/beautiful-1-2duplex-home-on-sloan-avenue /595183787 PR: Attention Contractors. Rent Our Entire Executive Accommodations @ $69 Per Room Per Night. All Inclusive. Call Darlene 250-600-1680
PR: TWO - 2 bdrm condos for rent, located in the heart of Prince Rupert with a view of the ocean. No pets, N/S, working ref. req. $1200 & $950 per mon. Call for more details 250-600-2334
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July 2, 2014 • Northern View • B7
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Homes for Rent Skyline Manor
1200 Summit Ave. Bachelor & 1 Bedroom Suites. Security Entrance, harbour views, balconies, storage, laundry facilities, hot water & heat included. Sorry no pets. Close to hospital, bus stop & downtown. References required. Contact our on site Manager at 250-624-6019
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Boats
SNIFF OUT A NEW CAREER IN THE CLASSIFIEDS
HALIBUT QUOTA WANTED ANY AMOUNT @ $76.00/lb. MICHELLE (604)736-3600
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2009 PONTIAC VIBE excellent condition, 60,000 kms, fully loaded with a set of winter tires. Manual, front wheel drive. $9800
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Legal Notices
Legal Notices
NoƟce of Land Sale
The District of Port Edward hereby gives noƟce pursuant to secƟon 26 of the Community Charter and in accordance with secƟon 94 of the Community Charter, of its intenƟon to sell, fee simple Ɵtle to the lands within the District of Port Edward. These properƟes have been listed with Royal LePage for acquisiƟon. The legal descripƟons to the parcels of property to be sold are listed below: PID #’s 012-457-027 009-750-991 008-644-306 008-644-314 029-234-352 029-152-682
Legal DescripƟons Lot 11, Block 1, Range 5, Plan Number PRP3005 Lot 12, Block 1, Range 5, Plan Number PRP3005 Lot A, Range 5, Plan Number PRP7834 Lot B, Range 5, Plan Number PRP7834 Lot A, Range 5, Plan Number EPP35948 Lot A, Range 5, Plan Number EPP28586
Sold to Lorie Johnson A&HT Holdings 0762634BC Ltd/0941819BC Ltd 0762634BC Ltd/0941819BC Ltd Kristoī Holdings Ltd. 0994292 BC Ltd
DisposiƟon Value $42,000 $42,000 $33,000 $33,000 $310,491.06 $1,710,000
COURT BAILIFF SALE OF LAND In the Supreme Court of British Columbia between the ROYAL BANK OF CANADA (Petitioner) and Steven Ignas also known as Steven James Ignas also known as Steven Peter Ignas also known as Steven James Peter Ignas and The Crown In The Right of British Columbia (Respondents). By virtue of an Order issued out of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, dated Tuesday, the 20th day of May 2014, Kamloops Registry, No. S-H-49560, made before The Honourable Madam Justice Donegan, we will sell by sealed tender or offer, to satisfy the Creditor’s judgment, all the right, title and interest of the Respondents, Steven Ignas also known as Steven James Ignas also known as Steven Peter Ignas also known as Steven James Peter Ignas and The Crown In The Right of British Columbia, in and to the following land and premises, more particularly known and described as Parcel Identifier: 017-516-340, Lot 3, District Lot 587, Queen Charlotte District Plan PRP13109. Registered owner in fee simple: Steven James Peter Ignas, Businessman, P.O. Box 386, Queen Charlotte City, and B.C. V0T 1S0. Legal Notations: This Certificate of Title may be affected by the Agricultural Land Commission Act, see Agricultural Land Reserve Plan No. 7829. Charges, Liens & Interest Nature: Registration No. Registration Date and Time: Registered Owner: Remarks:
Covenant TE25200 1991-10-31 13:01 Her Majesty The Queen In Right Of The Province Of British Columbia. Section 215, Land Title Act, Inter Alia.
Nature: Registration No. Registration Date and Time: Registered Owner: Remarks:
Judgement CA3300193 2013-08-19 14:49 Royal Bank of Canada As to the interest of Steven James Peter Ignas.
Nature: Registration No. Registration Date and Time: Registered Owner: Remarks:
Judgement BB4064735 2013-10-08 08:45 The Crown In Right Of British Columbia. Inter Alia.
Nature: Registration Number: Registration Date and Time: Registered Owner:
Certificate of Pending Litigation. CA3550828 2014-01-16 12:02 Royal bank of Canada.
Duplicate Indefeasible Title: Transfers: Pending Applications:
None Outstanding. None None.
Conditions of Sale: Sealed tenders marked “IGNAS SALE” may be submitted directly to the Court Bailiff ’s office @ 3953 Highway 97 North, Kelowna BC, V1X 6S4 or by FAX to (250) 491-1073 before 5:00 PM on July 18th, 2014. Terms of Sale:
4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE.
Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land
Take notice that Eddy Knott from Lax Kw’alaams, BC, have applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a Licence of Occupation for Commercial purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located ALL THAT UNSURVEYED CROWN LAND IN THE VICINITY OF LAX KW’ALAAMS, RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT, CONTAINING 2.369 HECTARES MORE OR LESS. (Lax Kw’alaams, BC). The Lands File for this application is 6408705. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Coast Mountains Land Officer, MFLNRO, at Suite 200-5220 Keith Ave, Terrace, BC V8G 1L1. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Smithers.
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Bank Draft, Cash or Certified Cheque at the time of sale. The Court Bailiff reserves the right to reject any and all offers and may adjourn the sale if in his opinion the highest offer does not reflect fair market value. Perspective purchasers may contact the Court Bailiff, Michel Zuber at (250) 491-1033 for additional information. Dated at Kelowna British Columbia, this 17th, day of June 2014. Michel Zuber Court Bailiff North Central Bailiffs Ltd.
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Skeena Classic Fishing Derby July 26 & 27 • Terrace Grand Prize
Tickets are $25 each Proceeds donated to R.E.M Lee Hospital Foundation and the Salvation Army. Tickets available at MacCarthy GM (Terrace & Prince Rupert), Misty River Tackle, North Coast Anglers and Speedy Glass. weigh-in at MacCarthy Motors Terrace. Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Relay For Life will Be hosting a by donation barbecue during the weigh-in
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