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Gov’t widens Thornhill debate By MARGARET SPEIRS

THORNHILL’S MOVE toward incorporation may be put on hold with an offer from the provincial government for a grant to study the best option for the community. And the best option might include joining the City of Terrace. The debate surrounding Thornhill’s future has now

widened thanks to a letter from provincial community, sport and cultural development minister Coralee Oakes replying to an October 2014 letter from the Kitimat-Stikine regional district asking that the wheels be put in motion to incorporate the rural community. “Certainly, at 4,000 residents, Thornhill is of sufficient size and character that municipalization could be

appropriate,” said Oakes in her reply letter, dated Jan. 29, 2015. She added that it seems like “the community is ready for change because it has outgrown the rural model” but did point out the rural community faced challenges, one of which is a limited tax base. “Given these challenges, and the community’s proximity to the City of Terrace,

I am not yet convinced that it makes sense to create another municipal government in the area, and that strong consideration must also be given to inclusion of Thornhill in a reconfigured municipality for the broader Terrace area,” Oakes’ letter continued. Her letter did acknowledge that the provincial government was involved in discussions with “communities

to ensure that the northwest can take advantage of all the opportunities that an LNG industry has to offer.” To help with that, she offered up a conditional planning grant of up to $60,000 to help the regional district with a “study services, governance and planning in the Greater Terrace area.” When the study concludes, she wants regional district and city representa-

tives to review the study and see if the two can agree on “a joint restructure study process.” “At that time, I will consider whether, from a provincial perspective, the creation of a separate municipality for Thornhill would be a tenable outcome and could be considered as an option in a restructure process.”

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Just stop it, says district

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■■ Honoured A PLAQUE honouring the efforts of Mamie and Fred Kerby in founding the Heritage Park Museum was officially unveiled at a tea, accompanied by speeches, at the museum Feb. 20. It’s located just inside the Kalum Lake Hotel building and standing with it are the Kerby’s children – Eric, Eva and Norma. See Page A13 for more.

KITIMAT-STIKINE REGIONAL district directors are seeking legal advice to stop what they say is a continual flow of harassment by a group questioning its long-standing plan to dramatically change the way garbage is handled in the area. The decision came after RCMP officers briefly appeared at the regional district’s Feb. 20 meeting at which were members of Residents Advocating for a Sustainable Inclusive Environment (RafaSIE) who queried the decision by the board to borrow $17 million for a new superdump at Forceman Ridge just off of Hwy37 South toward Kitimat. The officers soon left but their appearance was prompted by individuals who had been attending a series of talks by the regional district on its garbage and recycling plans. At the last of the talks held, Jan. 29, Sean Bujtas, a City of Terrace councillor, ended up asking a person to step outside of the meeting so they could talk and the presenter could continue. Regional district staff members and consultants should be protected from harassment and bullying, said James Cordeiro, another City of Terrace councillor who also sits on the regional district board. He said the regional district has responded to numerous letters from people and from delegations over the last months and has answered the same questions over and over again. “There is no effort to hear the answer and weigh those answers in a rational manner,” Cordeiro said, adding that some people had made up their minds, leaving no chance to change their minds. His Feb. 20 motion reads, in part, to seek legal advice “to determine if these relentlessly disruptive and repetitive delegations, their conduct towards the board, staff and consultants, and the perpetual queries with respect to questions more than adequately answered by the board and administration constitutes harassment and an unacceptable administrative burden ….”

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Charters boost airport traffic PASSENGER TOTALS on scheduled Northwest Regional Airport flights dropped slightly in January compared to January 2014 but overall passenger numbers were up. January’s number for scheduled flights was 17,114 – 389 shy of January 2014’s 17,503. But, says airport manager Carman Hendry, January’s charter passenger figure of 2,768 puts the past

month’s overall number at 19,882. “In January 2014, our charter total was 350,” he said. All of the charter traffic comes from flights arranged by Hawkair for crew changes and turnover tied to Rio Tinto Alcan’s Kitimat smelter reconstruction project. The charter passenger totals will drop as major work projects wind up with the com-

pletion of the smelter project in the middle of this year and Hendry also anticipates a slight decline in regular passengers. But he’s still anticipating a busy 2015 although not as busy as 2014 which saw just under 253,368 passengers arriving and leaving on scheduled flights. And 2014’s passenger total was 43 per cent higher that 2013’s figure of 177,294.

A NUMBER of deaths in the past several weeks in Gingolx has resulted in the postponement of Hobiyee, the Nisga’a new year, celebrations. The celebration was to take place Feb. 20-21 in Gingolx, one of four Nisga’a villages in the

Nass Valley, and is now scheduled for March 13-14. The postponement was agreed to out of respect for grieving families, says a posting on an organizers’ Facebook page. Hobiyee notes the

waxing crescent moon in February. Thinshaped, the crescent moon resembles the bowl of the Nisga’a wooden spoon. If open, the crescent moon means it will be a bountiful year of food harvest for the Nisga’a.

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Closed Thornhill school now to be trades centre By ANNA KILLEN COAST MOUNTAINS School District students could be firing up welding torches at Thornhill Jr. Secondary School as early as September if the district’s plan to convert the closed school into a trades training centre comes about. A training centre is the focal point of a district trades master plan and Feb. 19, the Coast Mountains school board began the first official steps towards the new use for the property, which could see cosmetology and welding courses as early as this September. The school building will now become the Northwest Regional Trades and Employment Training Centre. Carpentry, culinary arts and heavy equipment operator training would follow by 2018 with adult education and online correspondence courses making up part of the plan. “It’s a living document,” said Coast Mountains school district superintendent Katherine McIntosh of the strategic plan, which is laid out in three stages, and leaves room for shifting trends. “It sets the direction where the board wants to go, but it leaves things open,” she said, by providing a blueprint for staff to get on the ground and talk to the community and potential partners “to really define what the programs are going to look like.” The strategic plan itself comes out of a study financed through a $123,000 grant from Enbridge Northern Gateway and conducted by the Powell River Educational Services Society, an offshoot of the Powell River school district where McIntosh worked be-

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THE CLOSED Thornhill Jr. Secondary School will become a trades training centre. fore moving here. The study is framed around the current and potential location in the region of a number of large industrial projects, including liquefied natural gas plants and the gas pipelines that would supply them, oil pipelines and a refinery, and of the prospect of training northwestern residents for subsequent employment. Presented to the board last month, the study cost less than the district initially thought it would, and the district voted last week to spend the remaining $45,000 on putting the plan in place. McIntosh explained that could mean more consultation along the way. The board is now working on what work is needed to convert the closed school into a training centre and then find the money for the project. “We have to figure those costs out now,” she said. “Our secretary

treasurer and director of facilities are currently working on that, and that process is to get estimates from a variety of interested companies,” she said. “We have capital funds that have funding available for that purpose.” While the Thornhill location would be the program’s home base, plan documents show that mobile training units could eventually be used all over the district– another aspect district staff are currently looking into, said McIntosh. Although closed, Thornhill Junior’s gym has been used by recreational groups. A rough plan included in the study shows that the gym would be converted into shop space. Classroom and other space is leased to the Piping Industry College of B.C., a trades union-guided institution which offers specialized trades train-

ing in a number of areas. McIntosh said the district is negotiating work with PIC and similar groups who could provide instruction. Plan documents indicate the school district would work in concert with any number of agencies offering trades training, including Northwest Community College. “We haven’t even spoken to industry yet,” said McIntosh. “We’re finding that there are more potential partnerships out there that we thought.” The Grade 8-10 junior secondary school was closed in June 2012 as a result of the general decline in student population which began in the last decade. In a large-scale shift of student populations in Terrace and Thornhill, Grade 10 was added to Grades 11 and 12 at Caledonia Secondary and Grades 8-10 Skeena Junior Secondary became a middle school of Grades 7-9 when Grade 7 was moved out of area elementary schools. Student enrolment was down last year and one of the reasons pointed to by the district in explaining the decline was a lack of affordable housing. With the potential for more students moving into the district to attend the trades school, a sub-committee will monitor student housing issues and other potential problem issues and make recommendations to the board in January 2016. “When our trustees looked at that recommendation, they want the subcommittee to go beyond just housing,” said McIntosh, noting that it will look at transportation and potential financial barriers as well.

Hotel owner gets green light A HOTEL developer poised to begin construction in Terrace has had to modify his plans in order to qualify for regulatory paperwork but says it has caused him no worries and he is ready to start building once the snow leaves the ground. Kim Tran’s 93-room Sunshine Inn, to be located beside the Terrace Bowling Alley on Lazelle Ave. and fronting Hwy16 beside Kalum Tire, was the first of a flurry of four hotel proposals to surface in 2013 and 2014. But a complication in getting a federal homeowner warranty for his 13 planned condos on the top floor slowed things down. The condo units are to be sold to their occupants and are separate from the hotel. “We have received a home-

owner warranty, but there are some changes ... now we only have 11 condos registered,” Tran said, adding that he wasn’t entirely sure why he wasn’t registered for the full 13. The remaining two condos in the design he said will be family hotel suites instead. “But it doesn’t matter. Our crew will be back there in the middle of March,” Tran said last week. A construction crew will be housed in the white house on the property fronting Lazelle that will be ripped down at a later point in the process to make room for the hotel. Tran says he hopes his hotel will be in service in time for summer 2016. The only hurdle now is waiting for a Terrace building inspector to approve the

change on the design from 13 to 11 condos, said Tran. “It doesn’t matter, a little bit of paper work and I am pretty sure it will go ahead,” he said. Tran, based in Smithers, operates a chain of Sunshine Inns located in Smithers, Houston and Burns Lake. While Tran’s initial building schedule was halted pending getting the federal home warranty paperwork in order, ground has broken and construction is underway by a Vancouver developer for a Comfort Inn development west on Hwy16 beside Canadian Tire. And as far as feeling the heat from the new hotel, Tran is playing it cool. “I mean, if there is no other investor, sometimes there is a little bit of concern, and then when some-

body else shows up, it tells you there is business,” he said. “On the other hand, you think maybe it will cut into your business a bit, but overall I think my location is probably the best location in town and I’m going to provide probably the best customer service. I am not too worried about that, because there are two more [proposed hotels] on top of that too.” A third hotel is being planned for a Thornhill location and a Calgary company has a land purchase option with the city for a hotel on the former Co-op site on Greig Ave.

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Blue bag Express A close up look at the city’s recycling program

MMBC pays for the program with money from these manufacturers based on how much IT’S STILL dark on a winter’s morning when packaging they produce. I have always wonMarco Qualizza sets out for his recycling run dered if this translates into higher prices for from the city’s public works building on Gra- the products themselves. A representative of ham. MMBC told me it would be a percentage of a By early afternoon he will have hand- penny per product purchase. bombed bags totalling about 2,000 kilograms Back on ground level, Marco tells me his of paper, plastic packaging and other material collection job is a huge work-out. into the hopper of his garbage truck and will “It’s great cardio jumping in and out, don’t haul it to Thornhill where it will be unloaded even have to go to the gym,” he laughs. at the Do Your Part transfer station where it Seeing the blue bags lined up at the end of will be bundled up for shipping to the lower people’s driveways, the peculiarities of their mainland for eventual sorting. food tastes is apparent. There is one household In the early days of the city’s recycling that apparently loves a hot broth: the plastic program last spring, I was one of those Marco bags are full of nothing but tin soup cans. caught. I had my bags labelled with stickers Another household has used black plastic about what I should have not bags, and Marco doesn’t touch included. Those bags were then it. left rejected on the curb. Got to be transparent bags, he “Everybody But what I have not done is says. makes attempt to stash other garbage Lessor indiscretions about in my recycling, a nasty trick what is placed in the bags are mistakes” Marco sees regularly. met with some forgiveness. Marco Qualizza “You get people trying to “Everybody makes mistakes,” tells me sneak in like food and stuff,” he says. he says, speaking loud over the Marco adds that days of blaring radio music in his hophand bombing will soon be over per. “They come out and say ‘oh as the city brings in a new fleet why can’t you take that?’ and I say ‘ah, be- of trucks and also spends almost half a million cause garbage isn’t recyclable.’” on special plastic garbage containers for each There’s no need for you, like me, to feel household that will have wheels and be part of guilty about the seemingly unmanageable mix an automatic loading system. of household packaging that ends up in his biAll this will translate into higher garbage weekly bags – the toilet paper tubes, the wax- fees paid by city residents. coated chocolate boxes, the odd bits of plastic. According to Marco, his largest hauls of City planner Tara Irwin tells me it’s all recycled material comes from the Bench and good, the automated machinery in the recy- Horseshoe areas. cling terminals down south, where all this The Southside recycles the least, he notes. ends up, are incredible. The various shreds of “Yesterday my load was 1,300 kilograms for random material are sifted, magnetized out, the Southside and I usually get over 1,500 on sorted with minimal human intervention. the Bench and in the Horseshoe,” he said the Still, the logic about what can be recycled day I accompanied him. and what is treated as garbage is confusing. In total so far, since the service began in A quick recap: yes to empty whipping May 2014, Terrace has recycled 233,485 kg cream spray cans, yes to used waxy cups, but of material. MMBC pays Terrace $134,000 no to plastic juice containers and no to plastic to recycle products on top of what residents bags, even though both are taken at my local already pay and Irwin said the city is staying grocery store. on budget. A system of fines should the city It all has to do with the companies behind deliver too much material which can’t be rethe new provincial recycling system. Multi- cycled won’t kick in until later this year. Right Material BC (MMBC) is a private venture now, many residents still put in Styrofoam and financed by big time producers of packaging soft plastics which aren’t allowed and that will and other material, such as fast food cups. But eventually lead to fines. when it comes to items like juice containers Irwin said the city hopes MMBC will open there is already a system called “extended a depot for the area soon to make it easier for user responsibility” financed by deposits paid residents to dispose of glass and other materiby consumers at the till. Other items, like Sty- al. City crews have been picking up glass once rofoam and soft plastics don’t process well in a month. Irwin estimates only about one-third the main sorting machines. of Terrace households currently recycle glass. By JOSH MASSEY

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xtreme winter conditions frequently lead to untimely deaths, preventable if only a few precautions had been taken. The latest needless casualty reported in Canada occurred in Toronto Saturday night, February 14 during a cold snap. Twenty-nine-year-old Mark Stroz, confined by a disability to a wheelchair, left a gathering of friends about midnight to return home by taxi. Moving along his driveway toward his front door he tipped over, spilling out on the frozen ground in -25 C temperature (-40 C with windchill). To compound his problem, starting at 4:30 Sunday morning 4,000 households in suburban Etobicoke, where he lived with his mother, were struck by a power blackout. No one saw him until sunrise Sunday morning when a neighbour found him lying face down in his front yard, unconscious, not breathing. An ambulance arrived just after 7 a.m. By then he had no pulse, wasn’t breathing. In the emergency, he registered a very low core tem-

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CLAUDETTE SANDECKI perature. Doctors were unable to revive him. No doubt the taxi driver had been busy on such an extremely cold night, rushing to pick up a waiting fare. Instead of accompanying Stroz safely to his front door, making sure he got in out of the cold, he apparently left Stroz to fend for himself once he exited the taxi. Stroz was a vital young man whose disability didn’t stop him, say neighbours. He walked his dog along snowy streets. He was involved in his community, working to improve accessibility for the disabled. A well-known member of the Ontario

sledge hockey fraternity, he had at one time been captain of the Markham Islanders sledge hockey team and in 2008 played in the Ontario Paralympic Winter Championships. Sadly, Stroz is not the first Canadian to die in these circumstances. A similar situation took the life of a wheelchair-bound disabled person a winter or two ago. That person, too, exited a taxi on a particularly cold evening, got stuck in snow ruts between the taxi and the curb, and tipped over. The individual was found next morning by a neighbour, lying dead on the ground. “At times of extreme cold, small emergencies that would otherwise be survivable can quickly turn into life or death crises,” says a spokesman for Toronto Paramedic Services. This young man’s death could so easily have been prevented. One friend at the gathering could have ridden along with him in the taxi to see him safely home. Or driven him home. They could at least have phoned later to be sure he was home, safe.

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But the first line of defence for disabled in wheelchairs especially in cold winter weather is for cabbies to always see their fares safely to their front porch, wait while they unlock the door, and switch on the lights. It also doesn’t hurt to make sure the heat is working. If not, the fare can be offered a ride to a neighbour or somewhere they will be warm until the power returns. They should never be abandoned at the curb. With all the sensor systems built into today’s cars, it’s time wheelchair manufacturers install devices to alert the entire neighbourhood if a wheelchair upsets. That way if someone like Stroz, coming home late in the dark, got into difficulty approaching the house, those of us hunkered down watching a TV, or sleeping, would promptly be alerted something was amiss, someone might be in need of help. Until wheelchairs are built or retrofitted with safety warning sensors, disabled or elderly people would do well to skip attending an event. Surely that would be preferable to risking death by hypothermia.

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The Mail Bag B.C.’s wildlife not for sale

James Lovelock, no Gaia; Charles Darwin, no genetics; Louis Pasteur, no antibiotics; Edward Jenner, no vaccinations; Marie Curie, no x-rays;

Dear Sir: Wildlife allocation has become a hot topic throughout our province. But the focus and real underlining concerns are misguided and diluted by natural resources minister Steve Thomson and the Guide Outfitters Association of British Columbia (GOABC), representing about 200 guide outfitters. They’ve attempted to mislead public with comments like “it’s only 60 animals,” with a following statement “I don’t understand what the big deal is all about.” What public needs to be aware of is the per cent of wildlife species being offered to guide outfitters and not the physical numbers. For example, if the natural resources ministry establishes a harvest of 100 animals in an area is sustainable and to be allocated, giving 40 to a guide outfitter, it’s just 40 animals, right? Wrong! It’s 40 per cent of the public’s wildlife, a common property of the people that has just been given away to a private, often foreign owned, interest. This does not reflect our century-old North American model of wildlife management that rests on two basic principles – fish and wildlife are for the non-commercial use of citizens, and should be managed such that they are available at optimum population levels forever. A successful management model that is the envy of many other countries. Mr. Thomson’s recent wildlife allocation decision which has been heavily influenced by the GOABC, a commercial trophy hunting lobby, is trying to root the European model of wildlife management here in B.C. A model and ideology where wildlife is privately owned, and only the wealthy and influential can hunt, an elitist system.

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ACTOR KIEFER Sutherland at 2010 unveiling of statue of his grandfather, Tommy Douglas.

Even with one, there’s power

Dear Sir: How much power/influence can one human being have on others or our way of life? We could cite good and bad examples, let’s only use good ones. One person can give blood or become an organ donor and save or improve another per-

sons life. And imagine a world without these people: Galileo Galilei, the sun would revolve around earth; Isaac Newton, no laws of physics or no telescope; Albert Einstein, no space travel;

Otto Hahn and Lise Meitner, no nuclear fission; Euclid, no geometry; John von Neumann, no computer science; Rachel Carson, no environmental movement; Jacques Cousteau, no deep sea diving;

Colombia LNG delay could benefit local project

here is an old expression that goes, “It’s an ill wind that blows nobody any good.” Case in point was the February 5 blizzard, about as ill a wind as you could get. Yet despite the general chaos and misery, it was good news for the local heavy equipment contractors who suddenly found their services in high demand. In the LNG world, there is a similar example where the impact of a price hurricane felt in the Caribbean just might translate into a warm breeze that fills the sails of an LNG proposal in our backyard. To explain, in 2012 a Belgian outfit called EXMAR signed an agreement with Canadianbased Pacific Rubiales Energy (PRE). EXMAR was to build, own, operate and maintain the first floating natural gas liquefaction plant in the world while PRE, which owns gas fields in Colombia, had exclusive rights to supply and liquefy up to half a million tonnes of LNG a year for 15 years. EXMAR awarded the contract

to build the LNG barge to Wilson Heavy Industry of Nantong, China and the plan was to have it up and running in Colombia in the second half of this year. Everything went swimmingly with Wilson on February 4 confirming the barge would sail away from its yard bound for South America by June of this year. So smoothly did everything run that EXMAR ordered a second barge in December of last year with a delivery date of 2017. So what is the connection to projects up here? Well, EXMAR is one of the members of the newly-formed consortium planning to have a floating LNG plant moored on the west side of the Douglas Channel and operational sometime in 2018. It also just happens that the Douglas Channel plan is for a barge capable of producing a half a million tonnes of LNG per year. And this is where the ill wind comes into play. On February 3, EXMAR announced in its quarterly report that PRE had decided to delay the Colombia project because of “unfavourable energy market conditions.”

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MALCOLM BAXTER The same day, in an interview with energy publication Interfax, Peter Volk, general manager of PRE, floated (pardon the pun) another possibility. “We are looking at various alternatives which would represent lower (capital expenditure) commitment in order to improve overall returns,” he said. “These include locations not only in Colombia but also other countries.” Canada for instance? Volk wouldn’t say. But it strikes me that a logical play by PRE, given

there is already a second barge under construction, is to cut a deal with the Douglas Channel consortium that would see the first barge park up here and the second one go to the delayed Colombia project. Which could translate to Douglas Channel being up and running two years ahead of the current plan. I know, it’s all horribly speculative. But stranger things have happened in the world of LNG. Speaking of strange, when it comes to economic development prospects, there are optimists, pessimists and, sandwiched somewhere between the two, realists. Then there is premier Christy Clark. To go back to the beginning, in September 2011, Clark announced the BC Jobs Plan which included the forecast that there would be one LNG plant up and running in the province by 2015 and a total of three by 2020. Now in fairness to the premier that bold prediction didn’t seem unreasonable at the time. But as so often happens with economic development proposals in our corner of the world, the

reality turned out to be very different. A first small LNG project at Kitimat, now resurrected in the form of the new Douglas Channel plan, crashed and burned when LNG Partners went bankrupt. One by one the original three partners – Encana, EOG and Apache – pulled out of the Kitimat LNG project. And the Shell-led consortium behind LNG Canada found out that things take a lot longer in B.C. than they might have experienced elsewhere. Plus the price of LNG has nosedived. So here we are in 2015 with not a single LNG plant up and running and, worse, no solid indication we will see any of the big projects green-lighted this year. So what does the premier say at the tail end of last month? “We are still on track to meet our goal of three LNG plants up and running by 2020.” Talk about denial! Retired Kitimat Northern Sentinel editor Malcolm Baxter lives in Terrace, B.C. He can be reached at msdbax@citywest.ca.

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More angels Dear Sir: After reading all the letters from Feb. 18, 2015 of the Snow Angels, I said, “Hey, I had two angels come to check on me.” After the lights went out in the building I’m living at, it was so dark here, I was getting confused. One of the health care workers walked around checking on all of the tenants, some were sitting in a circle visiting (the only things missing were hot dogs and marshmallows). It felt like camping when we were in the circle. I was getting confused here with no lights. Then someone came right in to check on me. My grandchildren Hannah and Justin. Justin gave me a flashlight to wear on my head. Oh boy, what a lifesaver. Big thank you Justin and Hannah. Although I wasn’t outside, Hannah and Justin were my snow angels. Lydia Angus, Terrace, B.C. Dear Sir: And here are two other “snow angels” deserving of a mention for their help because of the big snowfall. I was stuck near the entrance behind the Real Canadian Wholesale Club store just after the big snowfall. A young couple walking by tried to help me, but no luck. They would not leave me. A young lady came along, put her purse down in the snow and with the help of the three of them, I was free to go. I want to thank them so very much for their help. I am sorry I do not know their names. Many others drove on by. Gail Gyger, Terrace, B.C.

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Our wildlife is not for sale As proud resident British Columbians, it’s our job to stop them. In the Skeena Region, Mr. Thomson’s plan is to allocate 40 per cent of sheep and grizzly, 25 per cent of moose and caribou, and 35 per cent of mountain goat to a handful of commercial guide outfitters, catering to foreign trophy hunters. This is a scenario that is mirrored across our province, and unacceptable.

In addition, Mr. Thomson has stated he intends to have such allocation per cents implemented into legislation, which then becomes law. That’s right, the minister is moving forward to privatize our revered public wildlife and have it entered into law, with the support of our premier. If this is not stopped, it will generate a ripple effect shifting public’s common property inter-

ests and benefits to that of the private sector. It will be a precedent that will trickle down onto our public fisheries, Crown lands, and even parks. Today, resident hunters are protesting and standing up for much more than just wildlife allocations, they are defending the heritage of B.C. families, and to maintain the resident public’s common property rights and access overall.

Stand up, be heard, and write a letter to Steve Thomson, Premier Christy Clark, and your local MLA, telling them B.C.’s wildlife is not for sale, and your non-support of privatizing B.C.’s wildlife, our most revered and cherished public resource, is absolute. Mike Langegger, Chairman, Northwest Fish and Wildlife Conservation Association, Kitimat, B.C.

Michael Langegger

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A single person can do much Paul Crutzen, no ozone layer (threatening all life on our planet); Jesus Christ, no Christianity; Buddha, no Buddhism; Mohammed, no Islam; Ghandi, no non-violent civil disobedience (India and Pakistan would still be under

British rule); Nelson Mandela, apartheid (segregation) in South Africa; Rosa Park, apartheid (segregation) in the United States. In Canada: Louis Riel, no Saskatchewan; Laura Secord, without her Canada would have lost the War of

1812; Tommy Douglas, no universal healthcare in Canada; But also: Genghis Khan, no Great Wall of China; And last but not least, without our parents and their parents,

we would not exist. Two of my favourite people are scientist James Lovelock, who has demonstrated that everything on our planet is interconnected and Paul Crutzen. Without his work, there would be no ozone

layer and eventually no life on our planet as we now know it. So what would be your answer the next time someone poses that question, “what can one single person do”? Martin Holzhauer, Terrace, BC,

Hired Equipment Registration Skeena District

The Skeena District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its list of registered Equipment for Hire in the Skeena Service Area for the fiscal year 2015/2016, which begins April 1, 2015. All individuals or companies registered this past year through the District Office in Terrace will have received invitations by mail to re-register their equipment for the coming fiscal year. If you have new equipment to be added to your profile, you can register online or contact the District Office at the address listed below. Any individuals or companies who were not registered in 2014, but wish to have their equipment listed, are hereby invited to contact the District Office, either in person or by phone, to obtain the appropriate registration forms. Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability Insurance, or up-to-date WorkSafeBC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects. All owners of dump trucks or belly dump trucks must provide a current weight scale slip to the District Office which will be used to calculate hourly rates. Only owned or lease-to-own equipment is eligible for registration. Equipment can only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area. The deadline for new registrations is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2015. Late registrations will be accepted, but may appear at the bottom of the open list. Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment or for changing or removing equipment information already listed.

Register through the Skeena District Office at: 4825 Keith Avenue, Terrace, B.C. You can also phone 250 615-3970 or send a fax to 250 615-3963 to have the forms mailed, e-mailed or faxed to you, or register on-line at www.bcbid.ca.

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Haugland St. residents to pay for paving By JOSH MASSEY CITY OFFICIALS are planning two major road projects this year with one partially financed through taxes by property owners. And not all the owners on that street are happy about the cost. The communal repave is taking place on the 5200 and 5300 blocks of Haugland on the western-most segment where a stretch of dirt road will be turned into one of asphalt. Residents will pay approximately $300,000 of the $1.32 million Haugland project through a 10-year tax surcharge. For projects such as these, at least 50 per cent of the homeowners have to agree to the surcharge and then the city will pave a dirt road in town. One resident, Maria Craveiro, said she feels that is too expensive a price tag for the community along the street.

“It's outrageous, the price they are going to charge for that,” said senior citizen Maria Craveiro who lives at 5232. Craveiro said she voted in favour of the repave like the majority of residents on that street but that she didn't know how much it was going to cost. She, her husband, her mother, and other elderly people on the street are just getting by on their disability pensions and having the added yearly payment is a tough pill to swallow just for a paved road. She said that because the property is just out of city limits and the stretch of road privately owned, she has had to pay for water, gas and sewer services herself since moving their almost 40 years ago. “We did everything,” she said. “And now have to do that for the road too. That's a hard punch to take.” The other major project is the

4700 Block of Walsh between Sparks and Eby in the horseshoe, a stretch of road marked by potholes and a badly broken surface. City works director Rob Schibli says the Walsh Ave. project will include a sidewalk, a first for that street. Also in the transportation budget, which has to be completely finalized, is $40,000 for a transportation study examining the impact of increased traffic on the two major roads providing access to the bench – Lanfear Hill and Skeenaview St., more popularly known as Kalum Hill. A number of singlefamily homes were built on the bench last year with more planned this year in newly-cleared subdivisions. There are also major proposals in the works for townhouse and multi-family developments, one of which is at the top of Lanfear and the other just south of Uplands Elementary.

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THE STRETCH of dirt road on Haugland will be turned into one of asphalt – at a cost to residents.

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MARGARET SPEIRS

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■■ In the pink PARKSIDE SECONDARY students are walking from the school to the school district office today for Pink T-Shirt/Anti-Bullying Day wearing pink shirts with images and words on them that they designed themselves. This is the seventh annual event. Behind the students above is a bulletin board with anti-bullying words and images.

Two ways to help the community, have fun and meet new people ANYONE LOOKING for somewhere to put in some good works / volunteer time for others can add their time to two organizations. Terrace Relay for Life’s annual event has seen the community raise $1.7 million in the last 15 years. And that included more than $141,000 in 2014. It’s never too early to start preparing for relay, especially when participants can dress up and plan activities of their own for relay day. This year’s theme, “Relaying through the Decades” will see prizes awarded for best costume, best decorated tent and best team spirit. Teams are encouraged to have games from a decade at their tents to enhance the experience. Team rallies are already underway and participants can hear suggestions for fundraising ideas, ask questions and share in the excitement of relay. The next rallies are set for March 11 and April 15 from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the school board office in building B (3211 Kenney St.). Let the relay committee know about your upcoming FUNdraisers so they can be added to the website and facebook page. Participants are asked to raise a minimum amount of donations.

The more raised, the greater the impact on funding research and helping those living with cancer. Carry pledge sheets with you wherever you go. Each registrant will receive a free luminary for the final lap and additional luminaries can be purchased online or at the event. All cancer survivors and caregivers are invited to join the Victory Lap - the kickoff lap of relay, which takes place at 10 a.m. Register online or at jgibson148@yahoo.ca. For more details, see the PSAs in the Community Calendar on page 12. And for those looking for something to do during retirement, the Happy Gang Centre might be the place for you to spend some time. There are many recreational activities to participate in: Monday afternoon is whist, along with carpet bowling downstairs; Tuesday afternoon is glee club and in the evening is cribbage; Thursday morning is quilting and afternoon is contract bridge; Friday afternoon is bingo and Sunday afternoon is rumolli. Facilities are also available for floor curling, darts and billiards. Besides these weekly activities, members enjoy catered dinners and potluck games

nights. Membership in the Happy Gang is a small fee per year and allows participation in all these activities. The monthly pancake breakfast is held the first Saturday of each month and is open to the public. The Lutheran church holds services each Sunday at 2 p.m. and throughout the year the Happy Gang holds teas, bazaars, garage sales and bake sales. A very popular offering is the daily lunch service from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. which is well-supported by members and the public. For a small cost, lunch includes homemade soup, a variety of sandwiches, dessert and a beverage. All these activities can only be provided with the help of our dedicated volunteers. Helpers are always needed in the kitchen, to set up dinners, to assist with special events and to phone members regarding messages. If you’re interested in meeting new people and becoming involved in this active seniors’ community, consider becoming a member of the Happy Gang Centre. Drop in or phone 250-635-9090 with any questions.

THE CITY’S first potential space traveller is out of the running, for now. Marina Miral, who lived out in Jackpine Flats from ages 12 to 19, had applied to be one of the participants of Mars One, a project out of the Netherlands, which intends to send people to live on the red planet starting in 2024. About 200,000 applied, and 1,058 candidates were shortlisted from around the world. Miral passed the first round of eliminations last year and was part of a pool of 660 candidates, but was eliminated during the second round of the selection process recently. Only 100 people moved past this second round and into the third round of the selection process, including four Canadians. Miral will have a chance to reapply in a new application round later this year. T h e candidates who qualify in that upcoming round will be trained to replace eliminated participants. Miral Marina Miral learned she was accepted Dec. 30, 2013 and began the two-year application process. “Ever since I was a kid, it’s been a dream,” she said in 2014 about her desire to go into space. Miral lives in Sooke on Vancouver Island and works as a co-writer of juvenile fiction novels. Mars One, a not-for-profit foundation that wants to establish a permanent human settlement on Mars, plans to launch an unmanned mission to Mars in 2018 and send up its first four people in 2024 and four more every two years afterward. It says the technology exists now to send people into space and onto the red planet.

Correction

IN THE Feb. 18 issue of the Terrace Standard, the people in the photo for the story “Celebrating Robbie Burns” were incorrectly named. Standing with Jock Halley is Paul Bjorn. The photographer is Cholo Ancheta.

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lternate title: A Tetris Battle Lesson If you read my column “Lessons From Bubble Pop,” I know what you’re thinking: What, she’s writing about another computer game? She has a problem. While it’s kind of cruel of you to be so judgmental, I can’t argue with you. I really am a game addict and Tetris has topped the list of my weaknesses since approximately 1988. At various times in my life I’ve been on the wagon, the longest break being the years I no longer frequented Gus’s Arcade. Online Tetris versions were lame compared to the arcade game—or were until I joined Facebook and discovered—Oh, the joy, oh, the agony, oh, the huge time suckage but wonderful stress reliever—Tetris Battle. (You said there was a lesson in this blather, I hear you mutter—and right you are. Patience, patience. All the little blocks will fall into place soon and you’ll soon see what I’m putting down. Heh heh. A Tetris joke. Get it?) ANYWAY, I’ve been playing like a mad woman again because after a sixmonth hiatus, I logged in and discovered I’d lost my rank and had to restart from scratch. (I know. It’s an outrage.) It’s been a rough month. February weather is hard on my spirits in general (although the respite provided by the crazy, glorious snowstorm was lovely!), plus some things in my personal life have been tough—and professionally I’ve been fraught with indecision and insecurity about the path I’ve chosen and the direction I’m going. . . . Sounds familiar, right? Yes, I think it’s called life, sometimes. . . . But I’ve been kicking butt in Tetris

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glance again to see how badly my screw-up had hurt my game. Bleeeep— KO’D. Even as the buzzer sounded, my brain screamed, “What were you doing? Don’t look. Don’t look!” Wham! Crossover wisdom hit me and fleshed itself out. Don’t look at your neighbor or friend or peer. Keep focused on your plan, your goal, what works for you. To win in Tetris, you can’t let yourself get distracted by someone else’s progress, concentrate too heavily on the way they play, or compare their results to your own. Doing so will immobilize you, fill you with doubt, and crush your game. The same is true for other parts of life. I’m usually content with my home, relationships, accomplishments, work——until I fall into the comparison trap. I sometimes need to remind myself: Don’t look! Zeroing in on how someone else is doing doesn’t change my situation, skills, talents, or assets— but it does take my focus off what it should be on: what I do have, what I can do, what I should do. Flipping that (because there’s always flipping in Tetris), all of life is not like the game. Sometimes contemplating what other people are doing encourages, challenges and spurs you on. . . . The trick, I guess, is to know which to do and when. Thankfully, the answer’s fairly clear. If looking at others makes you dissatisfied or diminishes your ability to maneuver the pieces of your life with joy and ease, stop looking. If studying someone else fills you with a sense of possibility or lends you a strategy you hadn’t yet considered, gawk away. And now I’m off to level up.

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■■ THE TERRACE ART Gallery presents the annual Freda Diesing School of Northwest Coast Art first and second year students’ exhibition thru Feb. 28. Free. A closing reception will be held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Feb. 27. Artists and instructors will be in attendance. ■■ CELEBRATE YOUR BREASTS Project is on from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. March 6 at the Terrace Art Gallery. A show to promote awareness, education and dialogue

around the issue of breast implants, and ultimately promote self-esteem, self-acceptance and personal power. Free. Contact Olivia at 250-922-4466 or oliviabartsoff@hotmail. com.

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■■ TO LIGHT A Candle, a new documentary by Iranian-Canadian journalist Maziar Bahari, will be screened at 7:30 p.m. March 4 at Skeena Diversity Centre, 4617 Lazelle Ave. Archbishop Tutu said, “We can tell the government of Iran, and the world, that banning the Baha’is or any group from higher education is hurting Iran and the Iranian people.”

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■■ TERRACE LITTLE THEATRE presents its annual dinner theatre Marc Camoletti’s Boeing Boeing, directed by Alan Weston, Feb. 27, 28, March 6 and 7 at the Skeena Valley Golf and Country Club. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m.; dinner at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8 p.m. No late seating after show starts. Tickets on sale at Uniglobe Courtesy Travel.

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■■ TERRACE CONCERT SOCIETY presents John Wort Hannam at 8 p.m. March 6 at the REM Lee Theatre. Tickets at George Little House.

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■■ JUNO AWARD-WINNING RECORDING artist Tim Neufeld and the Glory Boys bring their ‘Joyride’ tour here at 7 p.m. March 6 at the Terrace Pentecostal Assembly. This cross-generational community concert features bluegrassinfused modern worship music! Come and bring friends! Admission by donation. Contact Sarah 519-589-0678 or sarah@ timneufeldmusic.com. ■■ TERRACE COMMUNITY BAND Spring Concert is at 7:30 p.m. March 7 at the REM Lee Theatre.

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WWW.REMLEETHEATRE.CA COMMUNITY EVENTS FEBRUARY 25 – Free after-school program for children 6 - 12, “Historical Detectives,” is on Wednesdays thru April. Explore the wartime history of our 70-year-old building at Ksan Place. Learn traditional skills including building with wood, gardening, fixing bicycles and cooking from scratch. Call Kelsey Wiebe at 250-635-4546. FEBRUARY 25 – UNBC Public Presentation with Dr. David Bowering on Citizen or Consumer? Health vs. the Economy from noon to 1 p.m. at the UNBC Terrace campus. Free. Bowering has become increasingly interested in the relationship between our current obsession with the health of the economy and its effect on human health and well-being. Bowering hopes to help stimulate critical thinking about the economy informed by our current understanding of what makes people health. Session also available via livestream at livestream.com. FEBRUARY 26 – Terrace Chapter of TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly, invites you to an open house in Mills Memorial Hospital Cafeteria. See what happens during a meeting and learn about TOPS and the support, weight loss tools, information and encouragement available to you in a non-judgmental environment. Please arrive between 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. The meeting runs until 8 p.m. For further information, call Joan at 250-635-0998 or Sandy at 250-638-6324. FEBRUARY 28 – Terrace Toastmasters invites you to its all access open house from 11:45 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the fireside room at the Terrace Pentecostal Assembly. Meet the 2015 executive, get your questions answered and learn why toastmasters is #1 in communication and leadership training. Light snacks and refreshments provided. To reserve your seat, please RSVP by February 26th to Janine Wilson, vice-president of public relations at 250-615-8187. FEBRUARY 28 – The BC Seniors Games Society Zone 10 membership meeting at 1 p.m. at the Happy Gang Centre. New members always welcome. MARCH 2 – Open House celebrating the fifth anniversary of Skeena Diversity’s Welcome Centre is from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., located at 4617 Lazelle Ave. Everyone’s welcome to help us celebrate five incredible years and to sample what we have to offer: programs, cake and snacks. Contact: 250-635-6530, www. skeenadiversity.com, or www.facebook.com/ SkeenaDiversity. MARCH 7 – George Little House 10th annual Founder’s Day Tea and Vintage Fashion Show

is at 2 p.m. at the arena banquet room. Come out and model your vintage prom or bridesmaid dresses. Catered Sweets by Emmy, Crystal from Hype Tea, music by Rebecca and Marcel. Tickets available at George Little House. For more, call Debbie 250-638-8887. MARCH 14 – Pruning Seminar will be held from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Spotted Horse Nursery (4903 Graham Ave.). A hands-on overview and demonstration of basic pruning techniques with instructors Charles Claus and Cathy Jackson. Admission by a set donation. Proceeds will go to local community food initiatives. Please call to register: 250-635-1907. MARCH 15 – Bowl for Kids Sake is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Terrace Bowling Lanes to raise money for TDCSS Big Brother Big Sisters of Terrace. All money raised goes to support the mentoring programs we offer in Terrace and area. There is a registration fee and/or pledges. MARCH 24 – Community Dinner from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Ksan Place. Everyone welcome. Eat in or to go. Arrive early to help cook, stay late to help wash up. Ksan Place is located behind the Ksan residence and shelter on Hall Street, southside. For more, contact Char at 250-6352654 or char@ksansociety.ca.

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RELAY FOR LIFE half price early bird registration ends March 1. After this date, registration returns to the full amount. Early registration also means an entry into a provincial draw for an iPad and a community draw for a Visa Gift Card. Registration deadline May 15. Register on line at www.relayforlife. ca/terrace Last year, participants raised more than $141,000. Relay for Life with the theme “Relaying thru the Decades” goes from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. May 30 at Skeena Middle School track. SENIORS STRETCH IS for people 55+ at 10 a.m. Thursdays at Ksan Place. Enjoy a different exercise, dance or sport, then head to the kitchen to make a healthy snack. Spots still available. Contact Char at 250-635-2654 or char@ksansociety.ca. QI GONG: IMPROVE your balance and reduce stress with Xi Gong Yoga and instructor Cheri Reidy. Half-hour of yoga then light healthy refreshments Mondays at 10 a.m. at Ksan Place (101-2812 Hall Street, southside). Dropin fee, everyone welcome. For more info or to register, call Char at 250-635-2654 or email char@ksansociety.ca. FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP for the families, friends and caregivers of people living with any mental illness is held from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the last Wednesday of every month, excluding

December, July and August at Suite 210 – 4546 Park Ave. (above Trigo’s Shoe Store). Free. For more details, call Noreen at 250-635-8206 or terrace@bcss.org. KIMMUNITY ANGELS SOCIETY works to promote quality of life for seriously ill individuals and their families by providing financial assistance for medical treatment, medical expenses and equipment or supplies. All funds raised stay within our community. Getting involved can be volunteering at fundraisers, challenging family, friends and businesses to get involved or meet or exceed your donation, raising funds and spreading the word about what we do. For more details, contact give@kimmunityangelssociety.ca. NORTHWEST BC METIS meet the third Wednesday of the month (except July and August) at 7 p.m. room 306, 4536 Park Ave. Everyone welcome. For more details call 638-1199 or Beverly at 635-6864 or terracemetis@ymail.com. 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. TERRACE TOASTMASTERS MEETS the second and fourth Wednesday of each month in Room #404 of the Terrace Pentecostal Assembly with meetings beginning at 7 p.m. If you’d like to build self-confidence and improve your leadership and communication skills in a fun and interactive setting with like-minded individuals, consider joining Toastmasters for the 2014-2015 season. For more information, please call Ralph at 250-638-1905, Janine at 250-615-8187 or find us online at www. terracetoastmasters.com. THE ALZHEIMER SOCIETY of BC offers a Family Caregiver Support Group in Terrace, a free monthly group providing education, information, sharing common experiences, practical tips, strategies and emotional support, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month at Northwest Integrative Healthcare Centre (4724 Lazelle Ave.). To register, call Lana 635-0980. FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP for the families, friends and caregivers of people living with any mental illness is held from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the last Wednesday of every month, excluding December, July and August at Suite 210 – 4546 Park Ave. (above Trigo’s Shoe Store). Free. For more details, call Noreen at 250-635-8206 or terrace@bcss.org. 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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Baby’s Name: Bale Ellie Houlden Date & Time of Birth: Feb. 14, 2015 @ 6:30 a.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 15 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Candace & Luke Houlden “New sister for Brookslee, Jimmy, Loka” Baby’s Name: Mallori Neveah-Lee Date & Time of Birth: Feb. 2, 2015 @ 6:52 a.m. Weight: 10 lbs. 4 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Chantelle & Allan McKay “New sister for Tegan Is.A.Belle” Baby’s Name: Lucas Oikawa Shirey Date & Time of Birth: Jan. 30, 2014 @ 8:03 a.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 10 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Yuka Wolfe & Brian Shirey “New brother for Michelle & Alexander”

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HERITAGE PARK Museum’s showcase Kalum Lake Hotel building was decorated with flags on Canada Day 2014. daughter Norma assisting, gathered up a core of volunteers, formed a society and received government grants first to move and then reassemble the buildings. “It was also a daunting task but one that Mamie Kerby was more than up for,” said Piffer. He noted that the organizing capacity of Mamie Kerby matched the practical aspects Fred Kerby brought to

the task of moving the buildings and securing them in their new home. As a young country, Canada is still made up of stories where individuals work toward a greater good, said Piffer. “And that was certainly the case of Mamie and Fred Kerby,” he said. Daughter Norma recalled some of the early years of the Terrace Re-

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gional Historical Society, the society formed to move the Heritage Park plans forward in the early 1980s. The philosophical foundation of the society was to preserve some of the architecture unique to the area, she said. “You know, what we don’t need is another cement building,” said Kerby of a comment made by her mother.

The effort to create Heritage Park was also assisted by job training and other grants that were available in the early 1980s when a recession all but closed down the local woods industry, she noted. Locating Heritage Park where it is today was a logical decision because the land was then owned by the province, part of the property which was once the home of Skeenaview, a care facility that was the predecessor to modern day Terraceview Lodge. That being the case, Kerby said it could be obtained at no cost. “My mother said they wouldn’t miss two acres,” she remembered of the approach taken to secure the land. It also made sense because residents of Terraceview Lodge could visit and enjoy the park, she added. “This whole complex was established with a huge amount of community effort and a huge amount of community support,” said Kerby. Heritage Park’s founding society, the Terrace Regional Historical Society, still ex-

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CLOSE TO 50 people gathered at Heritage Park Feb. 19 to recognize Mamie and Fred Kerby, the couple who spearheaded its formation more than 30 years ago. A tea was held and those attending were able to view a plaque placed inside the park’s Kalum Hotel building commemorating the couple, now deceased. Children Eva, Norma and Eric Kerby were on hand as well as grandchildren for speeches and refreshments in the dance hall building right beside the hotel. Fred Kerby passed away in 2006 and Mamie Kerby just last year. Terrace and District Museum Society president Grant Piffer noted the achievements of the Kerbys to rescue the eight log structures from their original locations in the area and move them to what is now Heritage Park. “Most or all of these buildings would have simply been lost forever,” said Piffer of the urgent nature of the effort to save the structures which began in 1982. The Kerbys, with

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Advocacy group forms A NATIONAL organization which lobbies for social programs and which opposes privatization of public services now has a local chapter. Nearly 20 people attended a meeting leading to a local chapter being formed of the Council of Canadians Feb. 9. Council organizer

Brigette De Pape from Vancouver spoke about the council’s goals and Skeena – Bulkley Valley NDP MP Nathan Cullen gave a few words, says Al Lehmann, one of the locals involved. “Given the general social drift in Canada toward diminished social programs, lopsided trade agreements, and

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Woman, 72, charged with a drug offence TWO WOMEN arrested for alleged drug trafficking last summer have been charged. Ellen Lizette New and Mary-Lou Starrett have each been charged with one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine on Jan. 9, said Terrace RCMP media relations/ community policing officer Const. Angela Rabut. In a July 2, 2014 press release, Terrace RCMP said officers had arrested a 72-year-old woman and a 43-yearold woman for drug trafficking in a diala-dope operation in a parking lot of a motel

on Hwy 16 west. An amount of cash and drugs were seized

that time. Both women have a court date next month.

Man punches himself POLICE ARE investigating an incident at the Northern Motor Inn in Thornhill in which a man punched himself in the face while saying he was going to accuse staff members there of assaulting him. The incident took place in the period spanning Feb. 19-20 and began

when a man spit at and then shoved an employee when he was refused service. The man left prior to police attendance. During that same time period, police also received a report of a person throwing a snowball at a Copperside store after being refused cigarettes.

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Regional district weary of group’s questions The regional district’s master plan, in which the City of Terrace is to be a participant, would close the city’s dump on Kalum Lake Drive and convert the regional district’s own dump in Thornhill into a transfer station for waste handling. Garbage would then be trucked to the new Forceman Ridge while material that can be recycled would be shipped out of the area. While the city’s own recycling program, brought into last spring, is working fairly smoothly, there’s been opposition to the regional district’s own program for Thornhill and the rural area surrounding Terrace and south to Lakelse Lake. That plan was late in being introduced in the latter part of 2014. Among other changes, Thornhill and rural residents are now paying $200 a year for the recycling service, a fee that’s made residents unhappy. Residents had been responsible for their own garbage disposal and had either hired a service or took their refuse to the dump.

As well, the group RafaSIE has been asking questions about the economic and environmental viability of the whole program. Speaking at the Feb. 20 meeting, regional district chair Stacey Tyers, who is also a City of Terrace councillor, said there are growing concerns over how board members and staffers are being treated. “No one in the public has to put up with that,” she said of letters and comments, some of which are described as being abusive. “If my boss ever spoke like that, I’d have a lawsuit.” When people’s rights are being impeded upon, the ones doing it need to be stopped, she added. Thornhill director Ted Ramsey said he’s listened to all the questions and can’t believe there’s such a disconnect between the board and the public. “I don’t know what else the board can do,” he said, referring to all the ways the board provides information to the public. “How do we get the information to the public so they under-

stand it. It seems almost impossible. Given that, I’m prepared to support councillor Cordeiro’s motion.” Cordeiro’s motion was backed by every regional district director except for Jessica McCallumMiller who represents the rural area, excluding Thornhill, around Terrace. She asked that her vote be recorded. McCallum-Miller also proposed a motion, which was accepted by her fellow board members, to provide information packages to Thornhill and rural residents on garbage and recycling fee subsidies for seniors and disabled individuals. “Areas E and C constituents are also shareholders as taxpayers of our solid waste management facility – some are living off of old age pension or disability and need information as well as the option of subsidizing costs they cannot afford.” This motion will be presented to a committee that’s being formed to engage the residents more in the process of solid waste management.

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Bleeding teen taken to hospital RCMP OFFICERS ended up making three arrests of intoxicated people after a 17-year-old girl was struck over the head with a bottle. The girl, who was bleeding, was taken to hospital by ambulance as a result of the incident which took

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years is that we’re not there and don’t count.” Oakes’ letter said she wanted to “support Thornhill and Terrace in understanding who is currently deciding on what in the Greater Terrace area and how services are financed, while adding to the body of knowledge that supports good decisions in the face of your growth pressure.” “It better be the regional district or I’ve spent seven years for nothing,” said Ramsey, referring to his time as Thornhill director on the regional district board. “I’m disappointed, I’m really

disappointed.” Oakes’ offer of grant money for a study about what system of governance would be best for Thornhill and Terrace isn’t enough to even get started, he said. “We have serious questions and we need serious answers,” he said. Board members voted to accept the Oakes letter and its grant offer. Regional district administrators will now work on a terms of reference for the study with provincial officials.

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Recruiter opens office here IN THE run up to what could be tens of billions of dollars being spent in northwestern B.C. on liquefied natural gas plants and on the pipelines to provide the raw product for those plants, a wide variety of companies from outside have set up shop to offer the services, expertise and supplies as part of the needed groundwork leading to final investment decisions. Many of those newly arrived companies over the past several years bring with them established relationships with the international industrial players who hope to develop LNG plants and other industries. One of those companies is Swift Worldwide Resources, an employee search firm with 27 offices around the world and a presence in 36 countries. It’s focussed on the oil and gas industry and has had an office in Calgary since 2007 and has now opened an office on the second floor of the former Terrace and District Credit Union building on Lazelle Ave. in Terrace. “We’re here in B.C. just because of all of these projects,” says Swift’s one and only – for now – Terrace employee, Katja Lenihan. “Where the client is, we go.” Lenihan herself speaks to

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KATJA LENIHAN of recruiting company Swift Worldwide Resources. the international nature of oil and gas industry employment. Originally from England, she spent time with Swift in its Perth, Australia office before the local posting. Swift began in England but its headquarters is now in Houston, Texas, the heart of the American oil and gas industry and its Calgary location speaks to that city being the oil and gas industry hub for Canada. Swift’s northwestern B.C. client list includes Chevron, which has a 50 per cent stake in Kitimat LNG, one of two major LNG projects under

consideration for Kitimat. It also services other companies in the region as well, the engineering firm of Hatch and companies connected to Rio Tinto Alcan’s Kitmat smelter modernization project. Swift will find and hire a full range of employees of all kinds of skill sets. “What I’ve been doing is getting the [Swift] name out there, attending various functions, generally introducing myself and the company. People are asking who are you and why are you are. I’m raising the profile,” says Lenihan. Swift provides two types of

employees to its clients – those who will be permanently hired by the client and those who remain within Swift and are provided on a contract basis. “We have a huge database at our disposal,” explains Lenihan of the CVs and resumes on file. While one arm of Swift works with clients to find the people the client needs, another arm of Swift keeps track of the people it has working for clients. “We’re always updating,” says Lenihan. “We want to make the [recruitment] process as seamless as possible. What our teams do is at least three months in advance of a contract ending is to start speaking with that person of where they might want to go or whether they might want to stay.” One of Swift’s recruitment tenets is to find people who have at least one non-monetary motive for employment. When it comes to Canadian projects, Lenihan says it looks for qualified Canadian applicants first locally, then nationally and then Canadians working abroad. Lenihan describes Swift, which has 400 employees, as an open company with accessible lines of communication. “Our key is flexibility and to act quickly when needed,” she said.

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Building loyalty to be highlighted LOCAL BUSINESSES who take part in a Prince Rupert conference next month can expect to get some advice on how to keep employees. That’ll come through a panel discussion examining everything from providing a satisfying workplace, planning for retirement of long-term employees, and diversity on the job. The discussion is one of the events taking place at the March 6-7 Northwest Growth Conference hosted by a number of Prince Rupert business development agencies. The conference is framed around how businesses can take advantage of the growth in the regional economy. “The key to economic growth is planning for local people and newcomers to participate in this changing economy,” says Marla Pryce of the Hecate Strait Employment Development Society who will chair the panel on employee retention. Conference speaker and panelist, business growth expert Clemens Rettich from Duncan, B.C., says the best way to ward off having your employees poached out from under your business is to cultivate loyalty. “Think of loyalty as stickiness,” Rettich says. “You are sticky as an employer when loyalty goes both ways, when there is a fit, and when there is a tolerance for disappointment. You can’t buy any of this stuff, but you can design it and earn it. I know employers whose employees would take a bullet for them.” Various Prince Rupert business promotion agencies, including Community Futures of the Pacific Northwest, are hosting the conference. The conference is being held at the North Coast Meeting and Convention Centre and the Crest Hotel.

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Health Products LOOKING FOR motivated individuals to join my team and become distributors of Jeunesse products. This is an amazing opportunity if you would like to make really good money from home with very small start up costs. Jeunesse is very new to Canada and has a high quality list of products that are all very popular. Jeunesse sells the amazing product â€˜instantly agelessâ€™ that is so high demand that distributors often sell out before even receiving their order. Simply go to Youtube and search â€˜instantly agelessâ€™ to watch real videos of the product at work. Youâ€™ll understand why you should join this team right away after viewing videos:) Please email me at: lisaraev@hotmail.com or call/text to 250-641-9531

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KITSELAS GOVERNMENT

Youth Worker Part-time (24 hours/week)

The Youth Worker working under the Director of Health is responsible for providing recreation and health education activities to youth (ages 8 to 21) in liaison with Kitselas and surrounding community programs and services. Work hours Tuesday-Saturday.

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Interested applicants should apply at their earliest convenience with a resume and cover letter to the attention of the Finance Clerk. Please reference â€œYouth Workerâ€? and indicate clearly in your cover letter how your experience and qualifications meet the requirements of the position.

Deadline: Open until filled. Please submit Resume with Cover Letter and names of Previous Supervisors for reference to: Karla Frank 2225 Gitaus, Terrace, BC V8G 0A9 finance@kitselas.com Tel: 250-635-5084 Fax: 250-635-5335

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Drywall Drywaller 30 years experience. Available for boarding and taping jobs 778-631-2779

Pets & Livestock

Pets Purebred yellow & black lab puppies. Great family dogs. Dewormed & ready for loving homes. $650 250-975-0299

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Trades, Technical

Security

Red Seal Auto Technician

City of Terrace Vacancy GUARDS â€“ R.C.M.P. DETACHMENT

Anchor / Kal Tire Kitimat We are presently seeking a Certified Red Seal Automotive Technician.

Experience in alignments, shocks/struts, suspension and brakes is required. Full Time Position with benefits. Competitive wage and great working conditions. Apply in person with resume to 236 Enterprise Avenue or by fax: (1)250-632-4436 or by e-mail: todd_ritter@kaltire.com and get started on an exciting career with Canadaâ€™s largest independent Tire Dealer.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Competition #14-22 MAINTENANCE III DEASE LAKE MAINTENANCE SHOP

The Stikine is a progressive northern School District in British Columbia offering a good salar\ scale Zith an e[cellent beneĂ€t package The District has a 40 hour per week full time continuing Maintenance III position available immediatel\

Under the direction of the Maintenance Lead Hand, the position provides skilled trade services related to the maintenance, alterations, construction and upkeep of District buildings, grounds and eTuipment

4XDOiĂ€FDtionV Grade 12 education, B C or Interprovincial -ourne\man Carpenter, Plumber, Millwright or HVAC Ticket; Valid clean Class Â˛ B C driverCs license Â˛ driverÂˇs abstract will be reTuired :orking knowledge of other trades Competent in the use and care of tools and eTuipment common to this position Physically capable to perform the job duties including climbing ladders and working at heights Be familiar with :HIMS Be self motivated and able to work independently and as part of a team Be Ă e[ible with respect to hours of work Respond to emergencies associated with housing and the school Terms and conditions of employment are governed by the C U P ( local 2 4 collective agreement Applicants must be prepared to undergo a criminal record search )or further information, please contact Mr Stan Carter, Lead Hand at 2 0 1 4 0 Resume containing details of education, experience and references are to be submitted to: Ken Mackie, Secretary Treasurer School District 1o Stikine

P 2 Box 1 0, Dease Lake, BC V0C 1L0 Phone: 2 0 1 4440 )ax: 2 0 1 4441 (mail: kmackie#sd bc ca Posted: January 6, 2015

(Casual)

The City of Terrace is currently looking for skilled candidates to fill the position of Casual Guard with the R.C.M.P. Detachment. This is a casual, on-call Union position (CUPE Local 2012) with 12 hour shifts (2 days and 2 nights). Please visit the City of Terrace website at www.terrace.ca under Employment Opportunities for a more detailed job description and information on how to apply for this vacancy.

Misc. for Sale

Misc. Wanted

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FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045 or visit us online at: www.dollars4guns.com.

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.

Houses For Sale

Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 Local

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Real Estate

Deadline to apply is 4:30 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2015. Briana Pellegrino, Human Resources Advisor

For Sale By Owner

FIRST PHASE OF

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Commercial Properties for Lease Offices, Warehouses and Retail Spaces 4635 Lakelse Ave â€“ 2900 sq. ft. Prime location store front in the Safeway Mall 103 â€“ 2905 Kenny â€“ 1735 Sq Ft Offices, reception, boardroom and storage 3234 Kalum St â€“ 2500 sq. ft. High visibility downtown office or professional space

BY OWNER at 4719 Davis St., Terrace, B.C.

Upper condos 3 bdrm. & 2 bath or lower condos 2 bdrm. & 2 bath with carport. All new appliances included. Asking

$307,000

Donâ€™t miss out! Call now for more info and to view. Kevin & Virginia Goddard

250-615-8457 or 250-638-0734

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Duplex/4 Plex

THIS WEEKS SPECIALS

2009 Toyota Matrix XR

4 Dr., Auto, C/C, A/C, Heated Mirrors, Traction Control, Keyless Entry, 78,094 kms

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$13,995

2011 Toyota 4 Runner SR5 4 Dr., 4x4, Auto, A/C, C/C, Aux In, Satellite Radio, 80,712 kms WAS $33,995 - NOW #TMT188

$30,995

2011 Mercedes C250 4 Dr, 4 matic, Keyless Entry, Fully Loaded, 54,976 kms

...and earn some money delivering the Terrace Standard/ Northern Connector

Duplex/4 Plex

$27,995 #4380A

Townhouses Townhouse for sale in Maple Estates 21-3404 Adam St., 2 bdrm, 2 bath, garage, no stairs. Must be 55 years or older. $299.000 250-639-3800

Other Areas Affordable housing in small town Elliot Lake nestled in Pristine wilderness in Northern Ontario, less than 2 hours from Sudbury. 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, semi detached, many recent updates incl. all windows replaced, flooring on all levels, front door, finished bsmt. with laundry room and f/rm. Patio leads out to priv. fenced yard with shrubs, trees and garden shed, 2 wall gas heaters are the main source of heat with electric back up. Low util., 4 appl. incl. $81,900 Please call for further infomation Valerie Wright 250-635-1755

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent BEST PLACE TO LIVE Now taking applications for 1,2, & 3 bdrm suites. If you are looking for clean, quiet living in Terrace and have good references, please call: 250-638-0799 Walsh Avenue Apartments

Summit Square APARTMENTS 1 & 2 Bedroom Units

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Call: 250-635-4478

for more information about routes in your neighbourhood

(250) 638-7283

Lots Corner lot for sale in Thornhill 100â€™ x 150â€™. $85,000 OBO. Call: 780-850-7362.

Commercial/ Industrial 4912 Highway 16 West, Terrace, BC V8G 1L8

250-635-6558 or 1-800-313-6558 DL#5957

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For rent 1610sqft of commercial space workshop or retail next to Minute Muffler on Greig Ave., $1800/mo., 250635-7707 or 250-632-1649

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Transportation

Duplex / 4 Plex

Homes for Rent

Antiques / Classics

2 bdrm. duplex in towns, avail. imm., newly renoâ€™d., laminate throughout, 4 appl., $1200/mo + util. 250-615-3721

Worker accommodations, fully stocked & ready to go! Attn. workers looking for upscale rentals. 2 bdrm basement suite in newly build home. Fully Furnished & stocked. Includes all utilities, internet & full satellite tv. Perfect for management or executives coming to town Excellent ref req $2,500 250-615-2597 terry_laurie@telus.net

1974 Chrome Bumper MGB Rebuilt engine and carbs. New distributor, updated fuse box with relayâ€™s, ready to drive now or take to the next level of restoration. Asking $7500 or trade for a side by side quad of similar or higher value. Text or call 250-615-9238.

2 BDRM newly renovated lower unit in the Horseshoe. F/s, shared new frnt ld w/d, plenty of wndws and ntrl light, close to down-town, n/s, non-partying, long term tenants, references reqâ€™d, taking applications, $1,450/mth includes heat, hydro, wifi, satellite tv, 1yr lease min, 250-635-1971, jspearing@hotmail.com TERRACE lower-duplex, incl., N/G heat, F/S, W/D. No parties, N/S, N/P. Empl. adult family, refâ€™s & deposit Reqâ€™d. $1500/mo. 250-798-9554

ClassiďŹ eds Get Results! Homes for Rent AVAILABLE NOW. Executive House. Furnished 4 bed/ 2 full baths. $2500/mo. Absolutely NP/NS. 1 yr lease. 250-6387747, leave message. AVAIL NOW. Furnished microhomes for rent. 1-2 bdrm/ one bath. $1150./mo. inclds utils. Call (250)432-9690.

Recreational/Sale

Pre-Owned Specials! 7,99900

2012 POLARIS PRO RMK 800 $

4,495

2009 POLARIS RMK 800 155â€? TRACK

3,99900

2006 POLARIS RMK 700 151â€?

389500

2010 KAWASAKI KX250F

22,00000

1997 ALUMAWELD JETBOAT 175 MERC SPORT JET

499500

2008 RMK DRAGON 800 * Plus applicable taxes.

KENâ€™S MARINE

4946 Greig Ave., Terrace

250-635-2909

Tuesday - Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. www.kensmarine.ca

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Transportation

Cars - Sports & Imports

THE CRITICS HAVE SPOKEN. AND SO HAVE BCâ€™s DRIVERS.

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Itâ€™s been another great year for Honda vehicles. The critics keep recognizing our value and quality with automotive awards. As do BCâ€™s drivers, by making our CR-V, Civic, and Fit the #1 selling vehicles in their categories.â€ Just more reasons to test drive one today.

TERRACE-OFFICE/RETAIL 4614 Gregg Ave. Currently We Care Home Health-for lease 1800 sq ft, air-conditioner Available immediately Shannon McAllister 250-635-9184 c-250-615-8993 Terrace Real Estate

Suites, Lower 2BDRM Suite in executive home on southside. Avail. immed., $1200/mo.+ dd. Incl. hot water, W/D, F/S, satellite, wireless internet. N/S, N/P, Enquire-hkholdings@hotmail.com Full bsmt. suite, bath, kitchen, private entrance, furnished + fully supplied if needed, shared W/D, hydro heat, satellite TV included. Quiet single person pref., N/P, pets neg. $500/mo., 45 min from town, damage deposit + ref. req. 250-635-8299

Townhouses

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Trucks & Vans 2010 CHEV Silverado 85,700 Kms, 6.0 Liter Vortec - 6 speed automatic, tow package - brake controller, A/C, power windows/locks, Tonneau package, security system/Onstar, extending heated mirrors, all vinyl floor - no carpet. Asking $27,000 OBO (250) 691-1641

Utility Trailers

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Argo box utility trailer, like new, white 13ft x 6 x 6, double axle, year 2000. Ask. price $4000 plus tax 250-638-7792

Boat Accessories

3 bdrm townhouses in town, newly renoâ€™d, N/P, N/S good ref. reqâ€™d., prices range from $1000 - 1300/mo + utilities 250-635-4980

BOAT-TOPS and frames and boat top repairs , recovering of Snowmobile, ATV & H.D. equipment seats by Satellite Vinyl-Fabrics and Canvas works. 4520 Johnâ€™s Rd Terrace BC, Ph 250-635-4348

Legal Notices

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Long Lake Hydro Inc. from Mississauga, ON, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNR), Smithers, for a Licence of Occupation for Waterpower purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located ALL THAT UNSURVEYED CROWN LAND IN THE VICINITY OF DIVIDE LAKE, CASSIAR DISTRCT, CONTAINING 29.4 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS, by Divide Lake, BC. The Lands File for this application is 6408783. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Coast Mountains Land Officer, FLNR, at Suite 200 â€“ 5220 Keith Ave. Terrace, BC V8G 1L1. Comments will be received by FLNR up to March 26, 2015. FLNR may not be able 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 Operationsâ€™ Office in Smithers.

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2015 FIT BEST NEW SMALL CAR (UNDER $21,000)

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■ Rip it up THE SHAMES Mountain Ski and Snowboard Club hosted the third and fourth installement of its Mini Rippers six-part series on Feb. 14 and 15. The fun races are open to kids 10 and under, with the next two taking place at the end of March on the Bunny Hill at Shames.

Things get heated at the arena THE CLIMATE inside the Hidber Arena at the Terrace Sportsplex has fluctuated since the arena’s air handling system was damaged in the big snowstorm a few weeks ago. The weight of snow that fell off the arena roof Feb. 7 and 8 – a sight many people in Terrace can probably imagine – damaged the

arena’s HVAC and ductwork. That means the arena no longer has dehumidification capacity, explained the city’s director of leisure services Carmen Didier in an email. And because of that, the arena glass will fog up when the weather is warm and/or wet outside. Didier is hoping for cooler weather over the next few weeks so

the condensation inside the arena won’t reach a point where it starts dripping from the ceiling onto the ice. That’s the only way the situation could affect the ice, which Didier says, is not damaged. At the same time, the bleacher heaters won’t work when the air handling system is down, meaning it is cooler for spectators.

“Our message to users has been to bring your jackets and squeegees,” said Didier. She said the city is doing its best to keep the Hidber Arena in operation and minimize the inconvenience to those that use it, and added that the main arena didn’t suffer any damage. The city is still waiting for price

estimates to repair the system, Didier said, adding that the repairs won’t be completed until the end of the ice season. “Initially, the main arena ice was the first arena ice scheduled for removal on March 16, but in light of the damage we will be removing the Hidber ice first now,” she said.

Northwest Jamboree to make its Terrace debut FOR THE first time ever, the Terrace Skating Club (TSC) will be hosting the Northwest Jamboree, a mixer for northwest skaters that also gives them a positive way to be evaluated by judges outside of their own club. Taking place this weekend at the Terrace Sportsplex Main arena from approximately 8 a.m. to late afternoon each day, it is a fun competition where skaters from Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, Hazelton, Smithers and Houston get together to preform their figure skating solos and elements. All skaters are evaluated by northwest coaches and receive feedback, skaters with better evaluations receive more points. Skaters from each club are mixed up and put on teams with skaters from around the northwest and at the end of the weekend the team with the best evaluCONTRIBUTED PHOTO ation score wins the gold medal. The community is invited to SOME OF the skating club’s pre-junior and junior skaters watch the events, with entry free who will be participating in the Figure Skating Northwest Jamboree here in Terrace Feb 28th & March 1st. of charge.

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■ Ladies spiel AFTER A close game against the Cheryl Wyatt rink that came down to the last rock in the 8th end to determine the winner, the Kucharyshen rink (above) was declared the winner of the 2015 Ladies Valentine Bonspiel. Skipped by Jody Kucharyshen, on the team was Rebecca and Joan Kucharyshen and Vikki Gardener. In the B event, Griffith won out over Billson. The C event saw Mclean over Dzuiba, and the D Event finished with Wahl over Bulleid. Twenty-two teams from Prince Rupert, Kitimat and Burns Lake attended the fun weekend of competition at the Terrace Curling Club. And now the women start training for next year: the 60th Annual Ladies Valentine Bonspiel.

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Skating THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2015 6:30 p.m. at the Sportsplex main arena, the Terrace skating club presents: BACK TO THE 80’s ice show. With special guest skater Kelsey Wong, current junior ladies provincial champion & 2015 Canadian Challenge silver medalist, skating club members aged three to 18 will be performing in the show with music from the Smurfs to Michael Jackson to Phantom of the Opera. All 1980s hit music, movies or shows. Tickets are available from club members or All Seasons.

Soccer INDOOR YOUTH soccer clinic with Nick Kollias is back again this year, taking place at Caledonia over spring break (March 1620) with sessions for boys and girls five through 16 years old. The camp – which has been going on for more than 25 years – focusses on fundamental skills like dribbling, shooting and ball control. Pick up a form at the Sportsplex or call Nick at 250635-9231.

Fresh meat NORTH COAST Nightmares Roller Derby presents Fresh Meat training program. Roller derby is a sport for all to bout, ref, volunteer or just try it out. Learn the basics of the game. Participate in skating drills, core work-outs and freestyle skate time. Learn skate care. Learn skills to pass the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association minimum skills requirements. Join the team! Team members will be skating every week, ready to offer advice and assistance. Mondays/ Thursdays 7:15-9:15 at Thornhill Community Centre. From Feb. 12 - March 2. For more info, email northcoastnightmares@gmail.com.

fter rigorously applying the dictates set down in 34 Ways to Cast a Fly, the difficulties I’d been having casting my two handed fly rod vanished. Now I worked my way downstream, calling on the casts the conditions demanded reflexively, a firm indication that I had mastered the practical application of what is now known as Spey Casting. John Lynde’s book had served its main purpose, but I still kept it close at hand because it contained a concise table of excellent leader profiles I use to this day. Over the years, I fielded numerous requests for instruction by aspiring Spey casters. As a consequence of these inquiries, my tattered copy of 34 Ways to Cast a Fly went out on loan several times. One of those times, Jim Aston borrowed it and kept it long enough to acquire enough guilt that he appeared at my door with the old copy along with a new second hand edition in immaculate condition that he’d bought as recompense. I assured him it wasn’t necessary but was glad he’d sourced another, for this one had a dust jacket that contained much of interest about the book’s author and the reason he set out to write the book. From the back of the jacket, I learned that Lynde was born in Madras, India, in 1913. He was raised and educated in England, and became a “fly-fishing addict” while on a two-year course of training at Seale-Hayne Agricultural College. In 1934,

IN A stunning tournament win that saw the Caledonia Kermodes Jr. Boys defeat both teams they’d struggled to beat all season, the Kermodes are northwest zone champs – for the first time in four years. The basketball team ended up with a record of 4-1 at the championship tournament here in Terrace two weekends ago, qualifying for the BC Jr. Boys Provincial Championships at the Langley Events Centre beginning today. The team won the double knockout tournament by defeating Charles Hay Jr. Rainmakers from Prince Rupert on Saturday evening 45-32 and again on Sunday afternoon 4222 after losing to the Rainmakers on Saturday morning in the first semi-final 44-37. The games were very exciting and there was tremendous support from a capacity crowd, reported coach Mike Johnson. In addition to the victories over the Prince Rupert Rainmakers, the Kermodes also defeated the NESS Nighthawks (Aiyansh) twice after having lost to both teams in all of their prior meetings this year. In recognition of their play over the weekend, Harvir Dhesi was selected to the All-Star team while Jalen Holland and Dylan King were chosen as coMVPs for the tournament. The team also received key contributions from Sol Johnson and Elijah Azak (both Grade 9 students) as well as great defense and intensity from Josh Grant. Everyone else on the

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team, notably Tyler Dozzi and Jackson Netzl (Grade 8), stepped up when called upon and the boys showed great poise and teamwork throughout the weekend. As of last week, the team planned to attend the provincials in Langley and is trying to make it work with support from some local businesses, said Johnson. Results: Cal 54 vs NESS 26: Harvir Dhesi – 18, Dylan King – 16, Jalen Holland & Jackson Netzl 6 each; Cal 37 vs Charles Hays 44: Dhesi - 11, King - 9, Holland - 12; Cal 48 vs NESS 41: King -19, Sol Johnson – 11, Dhesi – 7; Cal 45 vs Charles Hays 32: King – 19, Holland – 12, Johnson – 9 (final #1); Cal 42 vs Charles Hays 22, scorers Holland – 12, King – 11, Johnson & Dhesi 6 each.

ABOVE PHOTO: Back row from left; Denis Burnip (coach), Jackson Netzl, Dylan King, Jalen Holland, Sol Johnson, Weihao Zhou, Tyler Dozzi, Mike Johnson (coach). Front row from left; Jag Dhillon, Elijah Azak, Harvir Dhesi, Josh Grant, Nathan Bannister, Nigel Dodd and Andrew Wells. Below: the three team captains (from left; Harvir Dhesi, Jalen Holland and Dylan King) with the trophy.

Lynde took up fly-fishsuperb little volume. ing as a career. CombinFlycasting Skills for ing income earned from Beginner and Expert casting instruction with (Merlin Unwin Books that gained by conduct2013) is an extraordiing guided fly fishing nary piece of work by tours of the British Isles, two skilled and highly Lynde prosecuted this qualified casting instruccareer successfully for tors that takes apart the six years then enlisted in mechanics of every imthe British army where portant cast with surgical he attained the rank of precision and presents Captain. Three years afeach in a clear and accesSKEENA ANGLER ter the war, he emigrated sible format. to British Columbia, Jon Symonds, a phoROB BROWN where, as his book went tographer and graphic to print, he was engaged artist, has taken photoin developing a resort graphic sequences of his that catered primarily to casting mentor and cofly fishermen. author Philip Maher, then Sadly, 34 Ways to Cast a Fly has been out selected the key moments in each cast and of print for years. I have seen several other put them on the page enhanced with graphbooks on casting that attempted to do what ics that show the direction of water flow, the Lynde did, but fell short. Similarly, I’ve direction of the wind, the body line, the castwatched dozens of videos on specific casts ing direction of the forward cast, the imagiand Spey casting in general, but as skilled as nary line for the initial lift of the fly-line, the the casters in these flicks are, they can never placement of the caster’s hands, the position impart the subtleties that skilled casting de- of the anchor, how the rod tip is moved, mands via that format. Thanks to the efforts and the direction of the forward cast. This of Philip Maher and Jon Symonds, there is sounds complicated but it isn’t. The casting now a book on casting that, since it covers illustrations are crystal clear and visually all the latest developments made possible in appealing and when combined with the text, part because of advances made in fly fish- which is cleverly integrated with the iming equipment, has surpassed John Lynde’s ages, gives a vivid account of the cast. Soon

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after Philip generously put a copy of his book in my hands, I looked up the analysis of the snake roll cast, a stroke that seemed eminently practical to me but I couldn’t seem to get the hang of. I found it on page 44. After a couple of paragraphs explaining when to use the cast and how it is executed, there is a picture of Philip, knee deep in the stream making a static roll cast, the basis of the snake roll, with a single handed rod, next to graphic showing the vertical plane in which the line is shown accompanied by arrows showing where to speed up and slow down the speed of the rod and line. Beneath this picture are five essential tips for a successful static roll cast, then on the facing page is a sequence of six pictures of Philip punching out a snake roll accompanied by text that describes each phase of the cast and underscores nuances that would otherwise would have been missed. Over the page there is an even more detailed exposition of how to execute a snake roll with a two-handed rod. The only way one could get better instruction on fly casting than that presented in this book would be to get individual instruction from its authors, which may be possible as Philip Maher now makes his home in Terrace and is considering offering such instruction. If he does and you sign up, Flycasting Skills for Beginner and Expert will be an essential reference text to accompany the lessons.

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Braving the winter in search of summer wine The long straights in Through rain, fog, snow Manning Park temptand ice, we drove in ed me to open up the search of Syrah in the 3.5-litre SOHC, V6 and Okanagan Valley. let all 290 horses roar. A The 1,000-kilometre sudden slip towards the journey was a good winter ditch and a rear sway put test of the all-wheel-drive paid to that notion and I 2015 Acura MDX elite was grateful for traction edition. But it was also a control. quest to collect examRain swept us through ples of the fermented Drinking and Similkameen homegrown Syrah grape driving don’t mix but the Valley but cleared as to be poured by Okanafor this Okanagan we dropped down into gan winemakers at next Osoyoos. First stop would week’s Vancouver Interna- wine fan, the reward be Black Hills Estate tional Wine Festival. came at day’s end. Winery, on Black Sage Drinking and driving Road, in Oliver. It has don’t mix but for this Keith Morgan magnificent views of Okanagan wine fan, the the Okanagan valley. Its reward came at day’s end interpretation of Syrah is mouth-filling or when somebody else took the wheel and much closer to its Rhone Valley at midday! origins than that Oz style. The same can The idea for the jaunt came when I be said of that served by TIME Estate learned Honda’s premium brand was Winery across the road, which opens to a festival sponsor. My focus sharpened the public this summer. when Syrah was named the feature Minutes later, we had swept across the grape and it was revealed that 55 valley to the castle-like structure that wineries from Australia would show off is Road 13, where owners Mick and their version of the French grape – the Pam Luckhurst entertained and sent big and often fruity Shiraz. Past tastings us packing with a variety of blends. told me B.C. could hold its own in this The overnight stop was neighbouring duel. Indeed 16 of our best winemakers Tinhorn Cellars, where its generous cowill uncork Syrah. owner and winemaker Sandra Oldfield The Driveway car pulled into eight of extracted a delicious Syrah from her those vineyards but it was not an easy private cellar. drive. Though the forecast snow did not The next day, a yellow orb appeared materialize in the Fraser Valley, gusts did above while passing by the beautiful test surefootedness. The true winter test Vaseaux Lake and into Okanagan Falls. was found along the twisty Hope-PrincWe spun onto Eastside Road and skirted eton highway. In the summer, it’s a fun Skaha Lake to Penticton. It’s a quiet, roller coaster ride but hidden black ice fast road and it enabled me to play with and patches around every corner made paddle shifters. it a steering wheel gripper.

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The view from Poplar Grove over Okanagan Lake is spectacular as is the Syrah, which, like the best of the winery’s reds, benefits from the extra aging afforded by cellaring it for a couple of years longer than the norm. A three-kilometre side trip to Red Rooster netted a Reserve Syrah, which exuded yummy plum and cherry from its neck, once opened! One more stop before a relaxing evening spent staring over the lake while sipping on a suite balcony at the Summerland Waterfront Resort. The snowy and very icy single track to the new Sage Hills Vineyard in Summerland required careful navigation. The reward was a barrel tasting with winemaker Andrea Lee and vineyard manager Keenan Thrussell. The new vintage had yet to be bottled but a rosé version hit the spot later! Time to return to the coast via Sandhill Wines in Kelowna. Howard Soon, a B.C. born industry pioneer, makes Syrah from vineyards in the south of the valley and a special ‘small lots’ version from a

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Que Syrah, Syrah! Of the 27 BC wineries featured at the upcoming Vancouver International Wine Festival (February 20 until March 1), 16 Okanagan Valley vineyards will pour wine made from this year’s featured grape – Syrah. Our Search for Syrah in an Acura MDX took us to eight of those wineries. ▸ Black Hills Estate Winery: 4318 Black Sage Road, Oliver (blackhillswinery.com) ▸ Road 13 Vineyards: 799 Ponderosa Road, Road 13, Oliver (road13vineyards.com) ▸ Tinhorn Creek Vineyards: 537 Tinhorn Creek Road, Oliver (tinhorn.com) ▸ TIME Estate Winery: 30861 Black Sage Road, Oliver (timewinery.com) ▸ Sage Hills Vineyard: 18555 Matsu Drive, Summerland (sagehillswine.com) ▸ Poplar Grove Winery: 425 Middle Bench Road North, Penticton (poplargrove.ca) ▸ Red Rooster Winery: 891 Naramata Road, Penticton (redroosterwinery.com) ▸ Sandhill Wines: 1125 Richter St, Kelowna, (sandhillwines.ca)

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Montreal â€“ If there is one part of this vast country that knows about winter and winter driving, it is the province of Quebec. Winter weather can stretch from November until April, which is why this frost bitten part of the country mandates winter tires on all vehicles and was the perfect spot to showcase two products from Mercedes Benz, the B-Class and CLA-Class. Both are now equipped with Mercedes 4Matic all wheel drive (AWD) system. Touching down in Montreal, the outside temperature was heading to minus twenty three overnight and minus nineteen for a daytime high, plus snow, lots of snow. Perfect for winter driving but not for standing outside. Looks Both the B-Class hatchback and CLA sedan are based on the Mercedes small car platform that is also shared with the GLA compact crossover. The B and GLA are sold with front wheel drive (FWD) and now AWD. The latest B-Class was introduced a few years ago and gets a mild facelift, including a new grille, lower chin spoiler, different wheels and a new accent line down the side. The CLA was just introduced last year so external updates will have to wait another couple of years. The B-Class is a taller hatchback design that provides a useful package for young families, including bigger rear windows and a large hatch and cargo space. The CLA on the other hand is more about style, competing for the young, upwardly mobile crowd that want to be seen in this sleek, low slung sedan, it isnâ€™t the best choice for a family. Inside Both the B-Class and CLA receive nice updates for 2015 on the inside. Both share the same dash so updating both made sense. The screen that sits front and centre on the dash, like and iPad is larger, moving to a standard 7-inch screen or optional 8-inch screen on cars equipped with navigation. This screen is controlled with a small knob between the front seats. Other updates include a sportier

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The Lowdown Power: 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder with 208hp Fill-up: 10.0L/7.5L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: B-Class 4Matic $33,500 CLA 4Matic $36,800