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Bylaw officer approved By JOSH MASSEY THE DAYS of shooting off fireworks on your back lawn without consequence may be over as city council has decided to use a portion of its surplus to hire a full-time bylaw officer. The position was reduced to a 10-hour per week function during recessionary times in 2005 by combining bylaw enforcement duties with those of the city’s animal control officer. But demand for bylaw enforcement services for such things as parking violations has now grown to the point a full-time officer is needed, city council decided at a March 12 session. Council also considered a letter from Inspector Dana Hart of the Terrace RCMP detachment recommending the creation of the full-time bylaw officer position to free up officers from having to take care of city issues. He said the number of calls relating to city bylaw enforcement to the detachment received is untenable as it stands with 373 bylaw complaints registered in 2014, 262 in 2013 and 365 in 2012. When the position was cut in 2005, responsibility for bylaw enforcement was spread beyond the animal control officer and tacked onto the duties of various other city workers. “With a full-time bylaw compliance officer, staff will be able to focus on their departments, which is really important considering how busy our Development Services, Leisure Services, Public Works, and RCMP departments are,” said mayor Carol Leclerc. Details still need to be worked out.
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■■ Bagging the big catch SHELDON DENNIS scoops up oolichan fish in a bowl while others prepared to seal them in bags out back of the Terrace Nisga’a Urban Local office on Lakelse Ave. March 11. Rich in protein, the oolichan taken from the Nass River were distributed to about 100 local families. Oolichan can be dried, smoked, or canned and also rendered down to a rich oil.
MEMBERS OF the Tahltan Nation are to vote next month on a comprehensive agreement providing employment and other economic benefits arising from the Red Chris copper and gold mine located on their traditional territory. The balloting, from April 1618 to be conducted in person, by phone or online, follows a series of community meetings held close to the mine’s location in Dease Lake and Iskut north on Hwy37 North and in Terrace and elsewhere. Details of the proposed agreement, resulting from a prolonged period of negotiations, are being kept confidential, said Steve Robertson, a vice-president with mine owner Imperial Metals. “It includes consideration for jobs, training, education, contracting opportunities and revenue sharing,” he said. The proposed deal, which Robertson is calling an impacts benefit agreement, is being referred to by the Tahltan Central Council, the overall governing body of the Tahltan, as a co-management agreement. Approval by the Tahltan would continue a series of similar agreements with companies who have operations within Tahltan traditional territory. That list includes Calgary energy company AltaGas which spent $1 billion on three run-of-river hydroelectric projects along the Iskut River. Power from those projects flows into BC Hydro’s Northwest Transmission Line. The Tahltan also voted in favour of a benefits agreement tied to the power line crossing into Tahltan traditional territory. The benefits agreement aside, the Tahltan still need to approve of the copper and gold mine’s tailings facility before the provincial government will issue Imperial a
final permit paving the way for full production. Earlier this year, the province gave Imperial a temporary permit allowing it to begin processing ore as a test of the mine’s facilities. Imperial then began trucking out concentrate bearing copper and gold to the port at Stewart for eventual transport. “It’s a real watershed moment for us. It’s been a very long road to production at Red Chris and we are already there,” said Steve Robertson of the first gold and copper shipments. “We continue to work very closely with the Tahltan regarding this permit and plan to have community meetings in the Tahltan community sometime in April,” said Robertson. “This will allow us to address details of our application with the Tahltan people and their consultants in advance of the issuance of the final Environment Management Act permit,” he said. Some members of the Tahltan community have for years expressed worries about the environmental impact of the mine which has a capital cost of $643 million. Those worries at times grew into a roadblock of the mine mounted by Tahltan and others. One happened last summer after the failure of the tailings pond at another Imperial copper mine, Mount Polley in the Cariboo. Imperial then agreed to pay for a tailings pond design review by a company chosen by the Tahltan Central Council. Despite the review finding the soil quality under the Red Chris tailings facility to be a potential issue, the ministry of the environment said it is a far cry from Mount Polley where the underlying composition of its tailings pond was a factor in its failing.
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THE THORNHILL Volunteer Fire Department could use more volunteers at its satellite hall which serves the Lakelse Lake and Jackpine Flats areas, says chief Wes Patterson. Without enough firefighters for more outlying areas, insurance companies could very well decide there’s an increased risk factor and then raise rates. That hasn’t happened yet in the area, but it has happened in other parts of B.C., said Patterson. “We’re lucky that our tax base allows us the equipment we need and [the ability to] maintain it well and provide training but it’s no good if we don’t have volunteers,” said Patterson. The only other alternative would be to put paid firefighters at satellite halls but the call volume would not make the expense cost effective, he added. The satellite hall covering Lakelse Lake and Jackpine Flats is one of two such halls, the other is at Gitaus east of Thornhill on Hwy16, serving as ancillary facilities to the department’s main hall immediately adjacent to the Thornhill Community Grounds and the closed Thornhill Junior Secondary School. Patterson said ideally he’d like 15 volunteer firefighters attached to each satellite hall. Volunteers are always welcome and overall, the all-volunteer department, with the exception of Patterson and deputy chief Rick Boehm, has a good complement of volunteers. Regular training days are on Thursdays but now there’s also training on Mondays for those who can’t make it Thursdays. That training day option has helped retain volunteers, says deputy chief Rick Boehm. Another aspect that has helped built up the force’s volunteer contingent is its junior program for youth age 16 to 19. “What that allows them to do is basically be part of the functioning department, excluding [live firefighting], so they can participate in training and live fire training but we will not send them to a burning building,” said Boehm who was a cadet himself. “It’s a huge advantage if youths are dedicated, by the time they’re 19, they can write their ticket and go into fire departments because we will provide the training,” he added. Aside from needing firefighters at the Lakelse Lake hall and a few more at its second satellite hall at Gitaus, the department is fairly well served, said Boehm. About 10 per cent of the department is people older than 50, with the majority of the crew in the 35 to 50 age range. “We haven’t established a mandatory age [for retirement],” said Boehm, adding that older firefighters can still drive the truck or help with hoses. The department will also take into account physical limitations, he said. “Not everyone has got a good strong back, but they can do 80 per cent of the work,” said Boehm. The deputy chief also pointed to a camaraderie within the department that extends to offering emotional support when needed. “You have to be in tune with every person to make the whole team work,” said Boehm. “A lot of departments have a suck-it-up attitude and that’s not what we do.” “I think if you can emotionally support and pick up the person and help them achieve that goal, they can hold their head high as opposed to struggling and feeling they can’t get it done and that someone else has to finish it instead.” The Thornhill Volunteer Fire Department comes under the Kitimat-Stikine Regional District is financed through taxes. It also as an agreement with the Kitselas First Nation.
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Creating a full-time bylaw officer will cost an annual $79,279.20 in wages based on the current scale, $4,000 in travel and training and an internal charge of $7,200 for vehicle payments and servicing. A light truck will be bought for $22,000 as a one time cost and office equipment and a computer bought for $2,500 as a one time cost. At the same time, the current animal control officer’s hours will be increased by 10 hours a week at a lower rate than when those hours were dedicated to bylaw enforcement. This will make for a full time animal control officer position at $68,088.40 in wages. Councillors have also decided to increase the city’s seasonal gardener position from seven months to 10. That’s partially in response to lobbying efforts from the Greater Terrace Beautification Society. “We have over the last couple years done very well with some pretty impressive gardening, the millennium pathway, the Howe Creek trail park, George Little Park, things like that, but there is always more work to be done,” said councillor Brian Downie. The additional months will give the gardener more time for control of pests which can harm trees, for instance.
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“The overall design and location of the Red Chris tailings storage facility is quite different than the Mount Polley tailings storage facility,” said mines ministry official David Haslam. “Red Chris has no lacustrine clay layer in the foundation and will be required to discharge from the tailings storage facility on an annual basis.” At Mount Polley, the tailings pond was regularly built up to hold more discharge. “It was determined by the Independent Expert Panel’s investigation that the tailings dam failed at Mount Polley because the strength and location of a layer of clay underneath the dam was not taken into account in its original design,” said Haslam.
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UNBC talks resume By ANNA KILLEN
THE UNIVERSITY of Northern BC and its faculty association were back at the bargaining table late last week as picket lines and strike action continues at the UNBC Terrace campus and other campuses across northwest B.C. Local strikers were addressed by UNBC faculty association president Jacqueline Holler at a March 11 lunch rally of about 30 members and supporters, including members of CUPE and others from Northwest Community College’s student union. “All we are asking is to be one of the priorities when UNBC does its budgeting,” said Holler. Salary is top of mind for the union, who says UNBC professors are paid significantly less than their counterparts across the province and country – and that the salary model is not only unfair, but makes it difficult to attract and retain high-quality professors. The recently established faculty association union, which represents 360 instructors and others, has been in negotiations and then
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UNBC FACULTY association president Jacqueline Holler speaks to faculty members and supporters at the Terrace campus March 11. mediation with the university since last May in an attempt to reach a first agreement. University official Rob van Adrichem said the university had made wages a priority, noting that aside from the five-and-a-half per cent over five years offer that is on the table, the university has increased wages five per cent over the last two years. He pointed to stalled enrolment and the fact that government grants haven’t increased. “If government grants aren’t growing and enrolment isn’t growing, then we have a
fairly static revenue,” he said. “So it’s difficult to be able to just increase expenses to a level that some people may like but at the end of the day we have to do the right thing and operate the university in a sustainable way. “It’s just bad management,” said Holler, pointing to $10 million the university spent on renovations while someone in the crowd at the rally brought up money spent on a 25th anniversary celebration. Several UNBC students also attended the rally. Third year nursing
student Aleena Dye said she was “absolutely” concerned at the effect the strike would have on her semester, noting her and her classmates’ student nursing positions could be in jeopardy if they aren’t able to finish their clinical courses. Dye said information being filtered to the students is unclear and sometimes feels biased, pointing to an email sent by the university to students that inferred the university had countered the latest offer by the faculty association. She said she hasn’t had any information directly from the faculty as-
sociation so was glad to hear that point of view at the rally. Ultimately, she said she wants to see a university with “good instructors that can stay.” Noting shortfalls in clinical instruction, she said she’s experienced instructors who leave right before classes begin because they have been offered a better paying job and other classes with instructors who don’t have the expected level of experience. “We do definitely see it,” she said, of the faculty association’s claims.
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Debate being renewed over who should call the shots By ANDRE CARREL
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HEN the KitimatStikine regional district’s letter suggesting Thornhill be incorporated as a municipality first made its way to provincial cabinet minister Coralee Oakes’ desk last fall, her officials would have had to dig deep into their archives for the whole story. For this wasn’t the first time the issue found itself on the public agenda. Thornhill takes its name from Tom Thornhill, an early English pioneer settler who married Eliza from the Kitselas First Nation in 1891. Spurred by the prospect of mineral development and the arrival of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway in the early part of the next century, the population of both the Thornhill area and of Terrace on the other side of the Skeena River gradually grew. But if Terrace residents decided upon local government, incorporating in 1927, the Thornhill area did not. Studies in the early 1980s prepared for the regional district suggest the desire to live in Thornhill and rural areas surrounding Terrace was motivated by cheaper land and fewer taxes. Large-scale logging and sawmilling added to the population of both Thornhill and area and Terrace with more than 3,000 people living in what was described as Thornhill in 1971. Thanks to a copy of the area’s main newspaper of that period, The Herald, made available by the regional district, Thornhill’s governing future was a hot topic. Through several lengthy articles in the Sept. 13, 1972 issue of The Herald, a debate emerged as to how large an area an incorporated Thornhill area should cover. Indications are that the provincial government took a dim view to a large-scale incorporation sweeping, for instance, down Queensway. Instead, taking the advice of the provincial government, the Thornhill Incorporation Committee, with its chair also being the elected Thornhill regional district representative, began to organize for the most basics of local government, a water system, through a water improvement district. The Herald’s article gave as the area under consideration to be “the central densely populated sector of Thornhill.” And with water – either from wells or the Skeena River or, supplied by Terrace via a pipeline across the Skeena River – would come the ability for firefighting.
HEADLINE FROM a 1972 newspaper reveals some of the debate then about a local government option for Thornhill.
It’s telling that then, as now, the supply of water, along with sewer, was a challenge for Thornhill. And if having one incorporation group wasn’t enough, a second one seems to have been formed, naming itself the Thornhill Incorporating Committee. And it’s against this brief historical backdrop that more modernday efforts at deciding Thornhill’s future should be viewed. Advancing 25 years past 1972, a 1995 restructure study for both Terrace and Thornhill, which looked at options for both a combined Terrace-Thornhill municipality and a separate Thornhill incorporation. The steering group of local officials which had commissioned the study ultimately recommended the two communities join. This resulted in a referendum brought on an Oct. 18, 1997 referendum with just one question: “Are you in favour of the incorporation of the Terrace/Thornhill area as a municipality?” The answer then was ‘no’. A reply from Oakes to the regional district now states she’s willing to provide up to $60,000 “for a diagnostic and research study on services, governance and planning in the Greater Terrace area.” She’s also not convinced an incorporated Thornhill is the best option for its citizens. However the regional district responds to the Oakes offer and however the study is structured, the information will lead to the central lifeblood of any government – taxes and user fees.
The 1995 restructure analysis leading to the 1997 referendum declared taxation to be the number 1 issue. Information published cautioned residents that projections were for comparison purposes only. The impact projected for Terrace following the joining of the two communities was an increase of 3.36 per cent for residential properties that qualify for a regular homeowner grant, and a 12.7 percent increase with the seniors homeowner grant. Terrace voters supported the proposal, but the turnout was so low as to render acceptance inconclusive. Tax increases projected for Thornhill were 12.7 per cent and 16.59 per cent respectively. But incorporating Thornhill as an independent municipality was projected to increase residential taxes by 112.87 per cent (regular homeowners grant) and 147.44 per cent (seniors homeowner grant). Thornhill voted ‘no’ to a joining of the two communities. The referendum placed Thornhill residents between a rock and a hard place. Their choice was to join Terrace at the cost of a doubledigit tax increase or to go it alone and swallow a triple-digit tax increase. The 1995 study’s reminder that “future municipal councils would have considerable flexibility in shifting the tax burden among different classes of taxpayer to ad-
dress tax increase concerns” would have done little to reassure voters. Voters may have missed out on an opportunity by rejecting the proposal. Key aspects of the proposal, however, consisted of vague statements. A lack of certainty tends to favour the status quo and the proposal was rejected. Oakes deems Thornhill’s proximity to Terrace to be a challenge concerning the viability of Thornhill as a municipality. She indicated that she is “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 a broader Terrace area.” The power and authority of future councils, be that for a single or two adjacent municipalities, goes to the subject of governance which the minister suggests should be included in that diagnostic and research study. And how citizens might then be represented comes down to the essential DNA of democracy. This is the first in an occasional series to be published over the months ahead concerning Thornhill’s future. Andre Carrel counts nearly
20 years experience of working for small municipalities in the Northwest Territories, the Yukon and B.C. in addition to running his own consulting business and sitting on various local government associations. Now retired and living in Terrace, B.C., Carrel retains a keen interest in how governments work and should work.
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CLAUDETTE SANDECKI A deaf man from Coney Island said locals from his part of New York sign more rapidly and with a regional vernacular, referring to fellow New Yorkers by raising their arms as if they were riding a crowded subway. The next article in Talk of the Town titled, “Door to Door”, dealt with mezuzahs. Before reading Andrew Marantz’s article if anyone had asked me what a mezuzah was I might have guessed a musical instrument similar to a Jew’s harp, a lively type of Polish folk dance, or the Islamic call to prayer delivered from a mosque. I would have been wrong,
wrong, wrong. The mezuzah, according to Webster, is “a small parchment scroll inscribed with Deut 6:4-9 and 11:1321 and the name Shaddai and placed in a case fixed to the doorpost by some Jewish families as a sign and reminder of their faith.” To quote Marantz’s article, “the modern custom is to place a parchment scroll inside a small decorative case – a mezuzah – and screw it to the doorjamb at an angle. Some secular Jews go mezuzahless or make do with a single mezuzah on the front door; Orthodox Jews, or those with a liberal parchment budget, mark every room larger than sixteen square cubits.” A cubit is 18 to 21 inches, take your pick. Sixteen square cubits would be roughly the size of a cramped bathroom or the kitchen in my first New York apartment. Thursday morning I drove to the newspaper office to hand in my typewritten copy and across the street, the Mountain View Apartment complex currently under renovation was completely shrouded in opaque white plastic sheeting. What a construction trade
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BC HYDRO ILLUSTRATION
APPROVALS HAVE been given for the construction of the Site C hydro-electric facility in northeastern B.C.
We need food, not more dams
Dear Sir: The Site C dam will flood some of the most productive farm land in B.C. In the early sixties I took a course in English from Victoria. I had a book on English and citizenship. The book said trees cover 40 per cent of the land in British Columbia. Rocks and
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mountains cover 50 per cent of the land, lakes and rivers cover five per cent, only five per cent of the land is good for farming. That was a long time ago. In the early seventies the NDP came up with a decent solution. They put “not for sale” on farmland. That was a good decision. In the meantime the popula-
tion has grown at an unbelievable rate. Our smart politicians came up with an idea to put a dam on the Peace River up north where there is a lot of beautiful farmland (some of the most productive in our province). Building dams is out of date. We should be a lot smarter. They said people in the fu-
ture need power. I feel sorry for the next generation. They might have power but what about food. The population in Vancouver will likely double over the next generation. California has water problems. If we don’t give them water, we might not get vegetables.
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Dear Sir: In regards to the controversy surrounding the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine over its plans to borrow $17 million to build a super landfill site on a sensitive area involving the Lakelse Lake watershed, has anyone asked the question as to why the local residents are so upset with this project? Not only is it going to cost millions of dollars, but the environmental impact should something go wrong (recently the Mount Polley tailing pond in the Cariboo) in a such a sensitive and pristine area would be irreparable. This group of people, the regional district directors, many of whom do not even live in this impacted area, keep telling us what is best for us and have been unable to answer many of our concerns. They have been unable to guarantee us 110% that nothing can go wrong when you build a landfill site on the Onion Lake Plateau. Come on, people. It is time to stand up and be heard. Enough is enough. Let’s find a safer landfill site. So tell the regional district it is about time they started to listen to the people they are accountable to. Whatever happened to democracy? Bruce Hansen, Terrace, B.C.
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Islamic State won’t be able to survive
t’s often a good idea, when faced with a really frightening situation, to model the “worst case” outcome and see how bad it could get. That can be quite bad, but it’s rarely as bad as the half-formed fears that build up if you don’t actually analyse the problem. Like Islamic State, for example. It began with the conquest of parts of eastern Syria by an Islamist group called ISIS (Islamic State in Iraq and Syria) in 201113. Its founders were almost all Iraqis who had got their start fighting the American occupation of their country. They were allegedly in Syria to help overthrow Bashar al-Assadâ’s dictatorship, but they actually spent their time conquering territory held by other rebel groups. Once ISIS had a territorial base in eastern Syria, its fighters surged back across the border into Iraq in June 2014 and captured Mosul, Iraq’s third-largest city. In July ISIS declared the border abolished and proclaimed the foundation of the “Islamic
State”. A few days later the leader of ISIS, Abu Baqr al-Baghdadi, declared in a sermon in Mosul’s great mosque of al-Nuri that he is the caliph to whom all Muslims owe obedience. It was a bold step – there has been no caliph since 1924 – but it had great resonance among those many Muslims who blamed the collapse of the Islamic world’s power and prosperity on the neglect of its traditional religious institutions and values. Since then, Islamic State has conquered no more territory. Its one big offensive, against the Kurdish enclave of Kobane along the Turkish border, was defeated after thousands of ISIS fighters died in the attempt to take it. Aircraft from the US, other Western countries, and various conservative Arab countries patrol the skies over Islamic State, bombing anything that looks even vaguely military. Yet it still scares people to death. Islamic State is now collecting pledges of allegiance from likeminded Islamist fighting groups
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GWYNNE DYER in other Muslim countries, each of which lends a little more credibility to its claim to be the new caliphate. In November Islamist groups in Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Yemen and Saudi Arabia all acknowledged al-Baghdadi as their leader and guide. Little more has been heard from the Yemeni, Saudi and Algerian groups, but the Egyptian group, Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis,
controls parts of the Sinai peninsula, regularly attacks the Egyptian army, and was officially designated a “province” (wilayat) of the Islamic State in November. Libya, where Islamist groups have been gaining ground in the civil war, was carved into three further “provinces”. And now Abubakar Shekau, the leader of the militant group Boko Haram, which controls much of northeastern Nigeria, also pledged allegiance to Islamic State: “We announce our allegiance to the caliph... and will hear and obey in times of difficulty and prosperity. We call on Muslims everywhere to pledge allegiance to the caliph.” It’s certainly making progress, but how far can it go? Probably not much further. All the new “provinces” of Islamic State, like most of the original ones, are in mainly rural areas, often sparsely populated, and with few natural resources (except some oil, in Libya’s case). They are areas that corrupt and autocratic governments, many of
them distracted by civil war, can simply abandon for the short term as not vital for their survival. For Islamic State to seize big metropolitan areas and their resources would require a level of popular support in those areas that is unlikely to emerge. Big cities are full of relatively sophisticated people who have something to lose, and are unlikely to see Islamic State as an attractive solution for their problems. Without the big cities and their communications facilities – especially airports – there can be little effective cooperation between the widely dispersed “provinces” of Islamic State. The broader struggle against Islamist extremism will probably continue for at least a decade, and impose heavy costs on the people of the Middle East. But ultra-radical organisations like ISIS and Boko Haram are likely to break up in bitter theological disputes a lot quicker than that. Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.
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UNBC profs ask for support as work stoppage continues
Dear Sir: The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) was founded on a vision: a university of our own, a place where our kids could continue their education, a place that would train northerners for northern jobs and a place that could research questions that we were wrestling with as northerners. And we succeeded. Here in Terrace, we now train our own scientists to minimize environmental impacts, our own teachers to look after our children’s learning, our own nurses to give us health care and our
own social workers to provide social care. But we are in danger of losing that vision. Our university now pays its faculty 20 per cent less than most universities its size in Canada. That’s a lot. Here in BC, it pays even less than UBC, University of Victoria and Simon Fraser University. The effect of this is that it is hard to attract the best possible faculty to new positions and it is harder still to keep them. Over time, that undercuts both the teaching excellence and the research continuity we need because faculty are always under pres-
sure to go where their teaching and research are better supported. Our children lose. Our communities lose. We all lose. The university has enough money to pay its faculty the national average. They apparently do not see salaries as a priority. It takes a long time to get 20 per cent behind. Perhaps the Board of Governors expects its faculty will continue to be held hostage to its vision that faculty should subsidize the university. But in refusing to bargain in a timely way, it is now holding students hostage too. Many of you driv-
ing by the picket line on Keith Avenue have been indicating your support by beeps, waves, smiles and enough Tim Hortons products to feed the student body were they where we want them to be, in class. We thank you for that. If you would like to do more, you may consider writing to UNBC president Daniel Weeks and John Turner, the chair of its Board of Governors, urging a fair and speedy resolution to the strike and a rededication to UNBC as a first class institution. Being surrounded by forest does not make us bush league. Indeed,
An education needed, too Dear Sir: Fred Hawkshaw, in his March 4, 2015 letter to the editor, which was a critique of the benefits of the college well illustrates the need for a good education to complement training. Of course industry requires trained workers, ideally enabled to reliable certification by whatever means work. Were an education to accompany the training, it would address truths inconvenient to industry, such as, to follow Mr. Hawkshaw’s example, graft, environmental litigation, global warming and ocean acidification, and the parent problematic, carbon use and abuse. A particular lesson would concern how the pres-
ent government (and watch for changed government to retain), so heavily invested in the carbon economy, now censors the science that Mr. Hawkshaw rightly pleads for in an education. To train is to acquire skill. An education involves critical examination of the issues around that skill, especially industry advocacy, as the controversy around Mr. Hawkshaw’s well-chosen example of Enbridge illustrates. Training gets us our daily bread. Education makes us aware of how that bread is made. Not to know that your meal is poisoned will not do. Dr. David Heinimann, Terrace, B.C.
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Let’s not mess up the province Up North they have been horizontally fracking since 2011 and they are using a lot of water. The politicians’ thinking is from 12 o’clock until lunch time and lunchtime is at 12 o’clock. If the so-called smart men keep on doing what
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Macleans Magazine’s annual survey listed UNBC as the best small university in the west. It’s time for the board to begin to act on that. Robert Hart, Terrace, B.C. (Editor’s note: Robert Hart is a sessional lecturer in Social Policy at UNBC.)
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Delivery couple to miss fruit and friendly dogs AFTER A quarter-century of delivering The Terrace Standard and its weekend sister, The Northern Connector and its predecessors, Maxine Smallwood and Bob Goodvin have called it a day. Their last delivery was March 6, ending a twice-weekly journey through portions of Lakelse, Lazelle, Atwood, Apsley, Greig, Kalum and the Kalum Trailer Court. They began as relief carriers for another carrier and then secured their own routes. “It was good exercise,” says Bob Goodvin of the job. “We’d recommend it to anyone. We really enjoyed the walking.” The idea of exercise was incorporated into another past time of Goodvin and Smallwood, the BC Seniors Games, which began about the same time the pair took up their routes. Walking the newspaper routes helped keep them limber and in shape for the annual games, they said. The pair regularly brought home their fair share of medals over the years as representatives of the games’ northern zone, one of 12 set up around the province. At last year’s senior games held in Langley,
Maxine Smallwood received gold in shot put, weight pentathlon, discus, and javelin in the women’s 85-89 division. Bob Goodvin also stood out in the track and field category for men 90 and over, with golds in discus and shot put, and a silver in javelin. Goodvin and Smallwood also made friends along their routes. “We got to know a lot of people – and a lot of dogs,” Goodvin notes. Together with Smallwood’s son, Ken, who has been helping them for about five years, and Rhoda Wells, who joined in a year and a half ago, the four said they never met a dog they couldn’t get along with, adding that some dogs looked forward to their deliveries. “A little cookie, a treat,” said Ken of the secret of dealing with dogs. It was much the same with cats, added Wells. A side benefit to the routes, in season, was picking fruit in yards. “Not anybody said stay away from our trees. Help yourself,” said Goodvin. “We just enjoyed doing it,” said Maxine Smallwood. “Everybody was friendly.”
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BOB GOODVIN, third from the left, and Maxine Smallwood, far right, have ended a long newspaper delivery career. Helping them has been Ken Smallwood, far left, and Rhoda Wells, second from the left.
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MARGARET SPEIRS
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They’re stomping out stigma
WITH INCREASING awareness about mental illness and many fighting to end the stigmas associated with it, several locals are not just talking the same talk, they’re running a marathon. Rai Read, Melanie Abbott, Brent Webb and Jaco Strydom will be running in the BMO Marathon in May and are raising money for the Canadian Mental Health Association as part of the race too. And their team is named Stigma Stompers. “We are running to raise awareness of the stigma that those with a mental illness face on daily basis. It’s an invisible illness, we have immense sympathy for someone with MS or cancer but as a society we often shun and are fearful of someone with schizophrenia. We hope to reduce that fear and stigma,” said Read. It started back in October when Read and Abbott, who both work for mental health and addictions here, started climbing Terrace Mountain on their lunch hours. “Not the whole way, of course, but as far as we had time for. Gradually we started feeling stronger so we started jogging parts of it. Through that somehow we started talking about half marathons. I’ve run two in the past and although Rai hasn’t, it’s always been a dream of hers. So we chose the one in Vancouver (the BMO one) pretty much at random,” said Abbott, adding Webb has run a half marathon in the past and it will be Strydom’s first race. A cupcake fundraiser brought in some money and a Facebook auction sprung up that’s on until March 21. There’s also a drive for people to donate a penny per km run, says Abbott. As of March 12, the foursome had run 406.63 km. To learn more about Stigma Stompers, to donate or bid in the online auction, see their Facebook page.
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BRANGOMAR (JUDY McCloskey) seated, and Carolyn (Jo-Anne Voogd) are two of the characters in Karla Hennig’s Wicked Women and One Lone Wolf in which 11 women and the Big Bad Wolf tell the audience about how things really were compared to what we heard about them from fairy tales and other stories.
Wicked Women get their say TERRACE LITTLE Theatre welcomes an original play to its stage, written by longtime resident Karla Hennig, who is directing the play and is the third playwright to direct her own play with the theatre. The others were Daniel Barnswell who wrote and directed Room 44 in 1990 and Cherie Thiessen, when she first wrote One Spring Morning and it was staged 30-40 years ago.
Wicked Women and One Lone Wolf lets 12 characters from various fairy tales and stories tell what happened from their own points of view in this comedy/farce. The 11 women and one male, the wolf from Little Red Riding Hood, include one of the witches from Macbeth, the wicked queen from Snow White and one of Cinderella’s ugly stepsisters. The rest will reveal their identities as the
play unfolds. The play offers up several unexpected revelations about the characters. Hennig, who says she writes all the time, finished her play three years ago, then over time, held three readings of it and would rework it after each one. She then did a workshop with director Stephen Drover, in which he watched the play and questioned Hennig about the characters. By doing that, she began to see a theme in the
text that she hadn’t noticed and reworked the play to emphasize it throughout. And Hennig has received more input from some of the actors, who were very respectful in asking about making changes, she said. In most cases, Hennig liked what they suggested and kept the changes. For more details on the play, including where to buy tickets, see City Scene on page 11.
New leadership chair for relay
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BRENT WEBB, Rai Read and Melanie Abbott are three of the four Terrace runners taking on a marathon to raise money for mental health.
RELAY FOR Life here has a new leadership chair, who’s new to Terrace and to the relay. Jessica Gaus moved here from Vancouver to take the volunteer position along with her work here. She’s says she’s getting some great help from coordinator community giving Kory Tanner. “Because I’m both new to Terrace and to relay, she’s helping mentor me for relay,” said Gaus, adding Tanner has a lot of experience. Gaus has in past been part of Run for the Cure but not the relay. She went to a workshop for the relay put on by the Canadian Cancer Society and met Michelle Taylor, who talked to her about relay when the pair met later to go for coffee and discuss it. Gaus likes a challenge so when Taylor asked her about volunteering for relay, she decided to take it
on and moved up here. “Volunteering is a big part of my life and I’m very passionate about giving back,” she said. “I like a challenge and it has been challenging in a good way.” And she liked Vancouver but also liked the opportunity to get out of the big city to come here, which is a great place. While Gaus is giving her spare time to relay – she works at Volunteer Terrace – and would consider giving her hair to the groups that make wigs for people, she’s not ready for a head shave like Tanner. Tanner, who offered to shave her head last year if her group raised $10,000, said this year, if the community raises $200,000 for Relay for Life, topping last year’s $141,000 raised, she will shave her head. So get out your chequebooks and start donating.
Jessica Gaus
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‘Golden’ funds continue to help
THE GOLDEN Spruce Tree Nursery was an employment project developed in 1980, funded by the provincial government and operated by the new Terrace Women’s Resource Centre. This project successfully fulfilled its goal of employing and training women in the growing of bare-root, spruce seedlings for transplanting, and later, growing and running a market garden until 1987. The land on Graham Avenue was laid bare, the tractor and related equipment sold, and the remaining monies put in an interest-bearing Credit Union account until something else came into being. In 1988, the Golden Spruce Committee was formed to oversee the funds remaining from the tree nursery operations. The caretakers of these remaining funds were Nancy Ross, Lori Merrill and Jane Dickson who were involved with the original Golden Spruce Tree Nursery project. Over the years, the account grew. In 1997,
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Tuesday, March 24 @ 7:00 p.m.
In the Rich McDaniel room at the Sportsplex.
Information: Joyce Gibson 250-635-7913 or email jgibson148@yahoo.ca
EVERYONE WELCOME!
BOBCAT SERVICES MIKE SPAK PARKING LOT SWEEPING SNOW REMOVAL, POST HOLES LANDSCAPE WORK, FENCES BRUSH, STUMP REMOVAL TRENCHING Phone: 250-615-2635 Email: mikesbobcat@gmail.com CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
THE GOLDEN Spruce Committee (from left to right) is Jane Dickson, Nancy Ross, Lori Merrill. the Committee gave $20,000 to the Northwest Community College endowment fund, which provides two annual bursaries of $1,000 each, called the Golden Spruce Awards, for women students who had returned to school. In 2008, the Committee donated a further $25,000 to the endowment fund and created a third bursary of $1,750
annually, called the Terrace Women’s Resource Centre Award. These bursaries are given every year and will continue to support female students indefinitely. On Sunday, March 8, at the celebration of International Women’s Day at the centre, the remaining $6,843.32 from the Golden Spruce bank account was pre-
sented as a gift that the Women’s Centre can use to help women in our community; for women who find themselves in need or for additional educational purposes. “We are so pleased that we can donate these funds to the Women’s Centre, funds which began as an employment project to employ and empower women in our
community, and which are now actively providing several substantial bursaries to women at the college. It is fitting that we can give these to the centre which spearheaded the Golden Spruce Employment Project in the first place. Their vision from 35 years ago is alive and continues to support and empower women in our community.”
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Fax your event to make the Scene at 250-638-8432. Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday.
Clubs & pubs
■■ THORNHILL PUB: KARAOKE Thurs. 8 p.m. All day free pool Wed. and Sun. Free poker Tues. at 6 p.m. Sunday at 8 p.m. Showing all UFC events. Live music Fri. and Sat. Shuttle service provided. ■■ LEGION BRANCH 13: Meat draws every Sat. – first draw at 4:30 p.m. Steak Night is the first Fri. of each month. ■■ GEORGE’S PUB: POOL tournament every Sun. starting at 6 p.m. Poker, Sun. starting at 1 p.m. and Wed., starting at 7 p.m. Thurs. game night, DJ and open until 2 a.m. Fri. and Sat. live weekend entertainment: Ryan Hovland performing country songs 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. March 20. Karaoke Thurs. and Sun. 8:30 p.m. Shuttle services weekends. ■■ MT. LAYTON LOUNGE: Open daily 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free pool. Located at Mt. Layton Hotsprings just off Hwy37 South between Terrace and Kitimat.
Fundraiser
■■ STIGMA STOMPERS ARE a team of four Terrace runners taking part in the BMO Vancouver Marathon and as part of the marathon’s Run 4 Hope program are raising money for the CAnadian Mental Health Association that will go to child and youth programs and education sessions. An online auction on the Stigma Stompers Facebook page is going on now
to raise money until midnight March 21 and offering cake, handmade items and more for bidders. Stigma Stompers will be running in the marathon on May 3. ■■ WESTFEST 2015 FUNDRAISER event, featuring Ranger Dan and Windborn rocks March 21 at Elks Hall. Doors open at 7 p.m. Silent auction. Sponsored by Sherwood Mountain Brewhouse, who will provide beverages. Tickets on sale at Misty River Books and Urban Colour.
Art
■■ CELEBRATE YOUR BREASTS Project is on from thru March 28 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. All profits from works sold at this exhibition go to the art gallery. Contact Olivia at 250-922-4466 or oliviabartsoff@hotmail.com.
Theatre
■■ TERRACE LITTLE THEATRE presents “Wicked Women and One Lone Wolf” at 8 p.m. March 27, 28, April 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 at the McColl Playhouse. Longtime resident, actor/director and former REM Lee Theatre general manager Karla Hennig wrote the play, a series of vignettes by women (and a wolf) who are
considered historically “wicked.” Now they come to us to tell it like it really was. An evening of visual splendour, dramatics, comedy and interesting twists on tales from the Bible, Torah, Shakespeare and the Brothers Grimm. Tickets on sale at Uniglobe Travel.
Speaker
■■ ONE OF THE foremost voices against euthanasia in Canada, Alex Schadenberg will speak on this issue, and regardless of your position, come hear his free presentation, at 7:30 p.m. March 19 at the Happy Gang Centre. On Feb. 6, the Supreme Court released its unanimous decision to strike down the ban on physician assisted suicide. Do you have questions or concerns about this ruling? Will this ruling have implications in your personal or professional life? For more, or if you have questions, contact Don at 635-5427 or dcoburn@telus.net.
Contest
■■ HISTORY NOW: GOVERMENT of Canada history awards for students: submit your best essay answer and win one of up to 225 prizes of $1,000. Open to Grade 10 and 11 students (secondary 4 and 5). Deadline for entries is April 17. Enter today at historyawards.ca.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 26th, in the Dance Hall at Heritage Park Everyone is welcome to attend Save money, time and stress by using
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The Terrace Standard offers the Community Calendar as a public service to its readers and community organizations. This column is intended for non-profit organizations and events without an admission charge. Space permitting, items will run two weeks before each event. Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursdays. Fax your event or PSA to 250-638-8432. For complete listings, visit www.terracestandard.com
WWW.REMLEETHEATRE.CA COMMUNITY EVENTS ONGOING WEDNESDAYS – Free afterschool program for children 6 - 12 “Historical Detectives.” Explore the war-time 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. MARCH 20, 21 – “Being with Grief and Change” workshops are Friday 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Knox United Church, (4907 Lazelle Ave.). It can be difficult to respond to the grief and struggles of others. We avoid the topic or leave those conversations feeling awkward and disappointed for not knowing what to do or say. Through the two workshops, we have a chance to learn about resources in Terrace, hear from professionals and each other about supporting ourselves and others. There is a cost to take part, a recommended donation amount that goes towards sessions, art supplies and lunch. To RSVP or for more information, contact Tif McNaughton at 250-635-6014 or by email tif. mcnaughton@gmail.com. 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. MARCH 31 – Community Supported Agriculture Open House from 4 - 7 p.m. at Ksan Place (101 - 2812 Hall Street). Curious about CSA? Want to find a buddy to share a subscription? One box a week throughout the growing season is $500, due April 15. Paying up front allows local growers to plan their harvest and buy seeds. For more info, contact Agatha at agathajed@ gmail.com or call 250-641-3663 (641-FOOD). Cheques payable to Kalum Community School Society. APRIL 4 – Annual Easter Egg Hunt at 2 p.m. at Heritage Park Museum. There will be egg hunting amongst the historic buildings, a candy exchange, face painting, refreshments, and a photo booth.
PSAS TERRACE PUBLIC LIBRARY offers several activities for children for spring break: March 18 is Mystery and Mayhem from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Free.; March 25-27 Movie Makers Film Camp from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library. Free with a refundable deposit to hold your spot. Learn about acting, costumes, script writing, filming and editing. Ages eight and up. Invite your family and friends to watch your film on Friday
night in the library’s lounge on the big screen! for more details about any of these programs, contact Carolyn at 250-638-8177 or carolyn@ terracelibrary.ca.
August) at 7 p.m. room 306, 4536 Park Ave. Everyone welcome. For more details call 6381199 or Beverly at 635-6864 or terracemetis@ ymail.com.
FREE TELE-WORKSHOP ON “Understanding Dementia,” is being offered by the non-profit Alzheimer Society of BC on March 17. It will provide basic information about dementia and the impact it has on the individual, caregivers and families. Through an exploration of how dementia affects the brain and behaviour across the progression of the disease, caregivers will learn what to expect throughout the dementia journey. Tele-workshops are learning sessions designed for family caregivers, but are also open to health-care providers. Participants can ask questions and share with others who are in similar situations. Connecting to the sessions is as easy as phoning toll-free 1-866994-7745, then entering pass code 1122333 when prompted, or visiting momentum. adobeconnect.com/alzheimerbc and entering as a guest to listen to and view the presentation online at the same time. For more information on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, which affect one in 11 Canadians over age 65, visit the website at www.alzheimerbc.org.
NORTHERN BRAIN INJURY Support Group meets at 4 p.m. on the second and fourth Monday of the month in the boardroom at the Terrace and District Community Services Society (3219 Eby St.). For more details, call Deb 1-866-979-4673.
THE TERRACE CHURCHES’ Food Bank continues to distribute food from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. from March 18-19 in the Dairy Queen basement. If your last name begins with Q to Z come on Wednesday. Anyone missed can come on Thursday. Please bring identification for yourself and your dependants, who must be living at your address. You will need proof of address with current street address on it, such as rent receipt, hydro, gas or utility bill, phone or cable bill. RELAY FOR LIFE registration deadline is 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. 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.
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. 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.
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.
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.
NORTHWEST BC METIS meet the third Wednesday of the month (except July and
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Look Who’s Dropped In! Baby’s Name: Kiley Maya Mercy Williams Date & Time of Birth: March 10, 2015 @ 11:33 a.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 2 oz. Sex: Female Parent: Laurel Williams “New sister for Tehya” Baby’s Name: Nolan Johannes Aiden Mojak Date & Time of Birth: March 7, 2015 @ 10:54 a.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 0 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Nadine Bolton & Roman Mojak “New brother for Hailey & Alanis” Baby’s Name: Tiandra Jane Haldane-Campbell Date & Time of Birth: March 4, 2015 @ 7:35 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs. 14 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Stefanie Haldane & Conrad Campbell
Baby’s Name: Blaire Monique Viola Ann Tremblay Date & Time of Birth: March 2, 2015 @ 12:22 p.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 7 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Cassandra McDonald & Jacob Tremblay Baby’s Name: Jaxon Levi Larose Date & Time of Birth: March 3, 2015 @ 10:46 a.m. Weight: 8 lbs. 12 oz. Sex: Male Parents: Tracee & Lonny Larose “New brother for Joshua” Baby’s Name: Haley -Grace Addison Davis Date & Time of Birth: February 25, 2015 @ 5:45 a.m. Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. Sex: Female Parents: Brandi & Michael Davis “New sister for Rayham, Benaiah, and Jahaziel”
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Cop hit with heavy fine for hunting offences AN RCMP corporal based out of Terrace was fined $5,000 in Yukon territorial court March 3 for three hunting-related offences. Cpl. Brent Pearson, a regional general investigations officer who reports to the North District RCMP detachment in Prince George, was moose hunting with his brother, Whitehorse resident Ward Pearson, and nephew, Michael Pearson in September 2011 when the offences occurred. Brent had a permit to hunt on the trip with Ward acting as a special guide. The special guiding permits are used by Yukon residents to take out-of-territory relatives and friends on hunting trips. The court was told as the hunting party was travelling down a river they saw a moose. Michael, on his first
hunt, was supposed to take the shot but became worried about missing or wounding the moose. Brent shot the moose, but instead of
fixing his hunting seal to the moose, they used Michael’s seal. After the trip, Brent did not report his moose and did not pay the $150 harvest fee required for
RCMP officer, Pearson should have known the importance of not falsifying documents. The judge said it’s also confusing to him that Brent did not report
the moose kill since the only apparent benefit to him was not paying the harvest fee. Chisholm fined Brent Pearson $5,000 and banned him from
hunting, or accompanying hunters, in the Yukon for five years. He also has to return the antlers. Ward Pearson was fined $1,000 and Michael Pearson, $500.
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said Patterson, adding because it stopped right at the roof line, sparks and embers emitted could land on the roof and start the fire. Firefighters pulled the ceiling down to get access to the fire with a chainsaw, he added. “I think I just need to reiterate if the chimney has been damaged, [do not] use the wood stove,” said Patterson, highlighting safety.
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A PORTION of a $250,000 donation made by pipeline builder TransCanada to Northwest Community College last week is being used to help people obtain driver’s licences – the lack of which has been cited frequently by those training people for jobs. “We have long heard from communities and students that not having a driver’s licence is not only a barrier to accessing postsecondary education, but also a barrier to employment,” says Northwest Community College President Ken Burt. “This program will help build capacity in small communities and enable students to access educational and employment opportunities.” The first driver training courses, to help students go through the graduated licence system, will be offered free in Moricetown between Smithers and Hazelton this spring and the TransCanada donation was also used to buy a car for the purpose. The car purchased, a Toyota Corolla, is outfitted with dual brake pedals. Together with a simulator, the cost was $53,000 and $24,000 will be spent on training drivers. The program consists of 20 hours of class time, 12 hours of driving and a two-hour road test. It’s to prepare people for their ‘N’ licence who already have their ‘L’ and those who still need an ‘L’. A second portion of the donation, $98,000, is for bursaries for students going through a variety of trades training and specific certifications such as first aid, hazardous material handling and flagging. There are 64 bursaries of $750 each in
trades training, six $2,500 bursaries for heavy equipment operator students and $35,000 in bursaries ranging from $250 to $1,500 for students working on specific certifications. “We are committed to providing programming that fills gaps in communities and that supports the future success of our students,” said NWCC president Ken Burt of how the donation will be used. The remaining $75,000 of the donation is being held in reserve for a project to be announced later. The donation is one of a series being made by TransCanada which has been chosen by two prospective liquefied natural gas developers to build pipelines to their projects. One pipeline is Prince Rupert Gas Transmission destined for the proposed Pacific NorthWest LNG project near Prince Rupert and the other is Coastal GasLink meant for the Shell-majority owned LNG Canada project at Kitimat. Last year, TransCanada announced an ongoing donation through the Breakfast Club of Canada agency to supply breakfasts to school students in northern B.C. The college acceptance of the TransCanada donation is in contrast to one of $15,000, also for bursaries, made last year by pipeline builder Enbridge. It was first accepted by college administrators but then rejected by its board. Enbridge’s plan to build a pipeline carrying unrefined bitumen from Alberta to a marine terminal at Kitimat for export has been heavily criticized by aboriginal and environ-
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TRANSCANADA OFFICIALS John Dunn, left, and Bruce Wells with Northwest Community College president Ken Burt. They’re posing with a driver training vehicle purchased through a $250,000 donation provided by the pipeline builder. mental groups and local governments, contributing to the board’s rejection decision. Following the board’s rejection, the college began revamping its policies, something that is still underway, said Burt. And in what could be a change in direction for the college, Burt noted that he’s new (he replaced Denise Henning who left in spring 2014 when the college board rejected the Enbridge donation) and that there are now new board members and a new senior official whose job it is to solicit donations.
“The board is aware of this donation and recognizes the positive outcomes it will have for students,” said Burt. “Any potential donation has to be assessed individually. We are taking an apolitical approach with respect to this process. This is a significant donation that focuses directly on supporting student success and enabling people in small communities to build the skills they need to pursue education and employment,” he said of the TransCanada donation.
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Lost & Found
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Childcare
LOOKING FOR both F/T and P/T servers. Pls send your resume to Shan Yan Restaurant at 4606 Greig Ave Terrace. No Phone calls pls
Nanny needed for 1 year old, 25 hrs/wk, call 604-753-0985 Quiet, mature, experienced nanny seeking full-time position in Terrace. 778-634-3464
Funeral Homes
Funeral Homes
“An unusual happening,� when I returned home, noticed the front patio door was unlocked and 3 canvas zippered pencil cases, 1 blue and 2 wine coloured went missing. Yes it made me nervous. Please call this number 250-635-7380.
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Employment Business Opportunities
MacKay’s Service Ltd. Ltd. MacKay’s Funeral Funeral Service Serving Terrace, Kitimat, Smithers & Prince Rupert Serving Terrace, Kitimat, email: Smithers & Prince Rupert www.mackaysfuneralservices.com mkayfuneralservice@telus.net
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In Memoriam
In Memoriam
Auto Mechanic Partner
Ok Tire and Automotive, Terrace BC is seeking a licensed auto mechanic partner for an OK tire franchise. E-mail: momack@citywest.ca
Emma Brochu
March 19, 1922 - January 13, 2014
Georgina Hamm
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Together we can make a difference ~ donations in memory of a loved one are gratefully accepted and will be used to enhance the health care services locally. In Loving Memory of
Nellie McFadden
March 24, 1920 to February 16, 2015 Nellie passed away peacefully at Terraceview Lodge, where she had been a resident for the past 5 years. She was a teacher and taught at Riverside, Clarence Michiel and Parkside Schools. She was active in her church, enjoyed working in her flower garden, loved square dancing and spending time with family. After retiring Nellie and Ed took a trip across Canada and spent many enjoyable winters in Arizona. Your gentle face and patient smile With sadness we recall You had a kindly word for each and died beloved by all The voice is mute and stilled the heart That loved us well and true Ah, bitter was the trial to part from one so good as you You are not forgotten loved one Nor will you ever be As long as life and memory last We will remember thee We miss you now, our hearts are sore As time goes by we miss you more Your loving smile, your gentle face No one can fill your vacant place
In Loving Memory of
Dina Maria Hoflin April 12, 1969 – March 6, 2015
SEPT. 7, 1958 - MARCH 17, 2013
Dina was born April 12, 1969 in Terrace, B.C. to Eileen and Sonny Bienvenu. She was a younger sister to Steve. Dina was legally adopted by her step-father Currie Hoflin in 1979. She graduated from Caledonia Senior Secondary School in 1987. Dina loved her cats, was always reading, had lots of spunk and a beautiful smile. Dina is survived by her soulmate John Cougias, brother Steve Bienvenu (Cyndee), nephews Blake, Kohlten and Karson, great nephew Braxton, aunt Blanche and uncle Tom Wight and cousins Wade, Clarissa and Conrad. She was predeceased by her grandfather Peder Olson in 1970, father Currie Hoflin in 1994, mother Eileen Hoflin in 1999, uncle Owen Olson in 2008, father Sonny Bienvenu in 2009, and grandmother Joyce Olson in 2014. Dina was loved my many and will be missed. If you wish donations could be made to the Looking Glass Foundation for Eating Disorders, 4116 Angus Drive, Vancouver, B.C. V6J 4H9 www.lookingglassbc.com
AN AMAZING WOMAN, DEEPLY MISSED
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March 16, 1946 - December 25, 2014
Remembering you both on your birthdays and always.
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Supporting Mills Memorial Hospital & Terraceview Lodge since 1988 Box 1067 Terrace, B.C. V8G 4V1
Nellie was predeceased by her parents Nellie and Harold Swain and her sister Mable Shields. Nellie will forever be loved and missed by her husband Ed of 73 years, her daughter Lynne (Donald), son Dale (Gail), grandchildren Brett (Marlene), Rae-Ann (Kevin) and Ryan, and six great grandchildren Kyrie, Kyle, Jared, Paige, Logan and Kamryn. Services for Nellie will be held Saturday, March 28, 2015 2pm at the Knox United Church in Terrace. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
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In Loving Memory
Anida Sophie Losier
January 24, 1927 - March 2, 2015 Anida will be greatly missed by all of her children, and her extended family, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, and her three sisters Jane, Patsy, Madelyn. The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff of Mills Memorial Hospital, the Sacred Heart Parish and to Father Terry. Forever dancing with the stars.
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Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is an 18,000 TPD open pit copper molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. We are currently recruiting for the following position to join our mine site team:
IT ADMINISTRATOR
Reporting to senior management and working closely with the Accounting Superintendent, the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation, maintenance and management of computer systems, hardware and software at the mine site. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT Administrator looking for a position with operational and technical challenges. Candidates should have a solid understanding of network infrastructure and operations and have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. Responsibilities will include: Ĺ˜ Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking and operating system issues Ĺ˜ Maintain all onsite systems including network and server infrastructure, backup systems and external connectivity Ĺ˜ Oversee updates and implementation of applications and systems Ĺ˜ Provide real time response to system users, troubleshooting and repairing service outages Ĺ˜ Maintain a hardware and software inventory Ĺ˜ Mobile device troubleshooting Ĺ˜ Coordinating with 9ancouver ofĹľce IT administrator Candidate will have a college diploma or university degree in Information Technology or related discipline preferred. We are looking for an individual with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in system administration. Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work, and the schedule for this position is 4 days on, 3 days off (Monday to Thursday). Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers full relocation expenses, a competitive salary and a full range of beneĹľts including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan. We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Interested candidates can forward a completed resume to: Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000 Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com
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Services
Services
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Financial Services
RooďŹ ng & Skylights
Misc. for Sale
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Computer Services MVCC: FOR ALL YOUR COMPUTER NEEDS! Special discount for Students/Seniors 30% Detailed comprehensive full computer services with lifetime anti-virus, spyware, malware. Trade in your old slow computer and get credit towards a new computer. We offer 5 years warranty on Ultra HD Gaming computer plus one year free support. 250638-0047 or support@mvcc2.com
Contractors ETZERZA CONTRACTING 2 tandem axle dump trucks & 322 cat excavator hourly rate negotiable, no job too big or to small, now serving Terrace/Kitimat/Rupert area. If you can load it we can haul it... kevetzerza@yahoo.ca Cell 250-9817535, 250-635-0366
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Uniglobe Travel in Terrace requires a
TRAVEL CONSULTANT
STEEL BUILDINGS. “Spring sales with hot savings!� All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
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Wednesday,March March18, 18,2015  2015 Terrace Standard Wednesday,
Merchandise for Sale
Real Estate
Real Estate
Misc. Wanted
For Sale By Owner
Lots
Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 Local
Real Estate For Sale By Owner Estate Sale 4014 Eby St. March 26 + 27, 9am - 6pm. For info 250-635-3203
Lets You Live Life.
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Corner lot for sale in Thornhill 100’ x 150’. $85,000 OBO. Call: 780-850-7362.
Custom home on 5 acres in the Woodland Park area. 5 bdrm, 2 bath 3400 sq/ft. 5 min. to downtown Terrace. $519,000. Call 250-638-2099 or 250-631-2529 for more info visit www.willowcreek4660.ca
Career Opportunities
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
Career Opportunities
NORTHWEST INTER-NATION FAMILY AND COMMUNITY SERVICES (NIFCS)
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT CASUAL/ON CALL – 2 POSITIONS 1 position in Terrace - 1 position in Prince Rupert
DUTIES: Perform telephone and front desk reception duties, and ensures good working relations are established and maintained between the Office and Clients. Performs a variety of general administrative support duties; maintains a good filing system; must have computer skills, working with a variety of programs. QUALIFICATIONS: Typing at 50wpm; 1 year related secretarial or clerical experience dealing with the public. Must have good interpersonal and communication skills; good judgement; reliable and cooperative. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: One year post secondary and administration experience. Possess knowledge of Business English and general office routines. Ability to deal effectively with clients, public, and staff. Ability to organize and prioritize assigned duties. Ability to work under pressure, adapt to change and to work independently. Candidate must successfully pass RCMP Criminal Records Check. This position will be a casual/on call and requires union membership. Open to male or female. Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code; preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry. Salary will be $16.33 - $19.01 depending on experience and qualifications. Type of position: Casual/on-call position CLOSING DATE: March 28, 2015 Location: NIFCS Prince Rupert office and NIFCS Terrace office Attention: Kathleen Bennett, Executive Director Fax: 250-622-2614 Phone: 250-622-2514 Toll Free: 1-888-310-3311 Mail address: 371-309 2nd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3T1 Email: kbennett@nifcs.org
TV Traffic Department (1 Year Contract Position)
Bell Media has an opening for a detail-oriented team player. This is a maternity leave one year contract position in our TV Traffic Department. If you are organized, able to work calmly in a deadline driven environment, can multi-task with accuracy and interested in a career in the broadcast industry please send your resume to: sandy.glendenning@bellmedia.ca , drop it off or mail it to 4625 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, BC, V8G 1S4. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Sullivan Motor Products is looking for a
FINANCE & INSURANCE MANAGER
If you are an experienced F&I Manager or have lending experience, and are looking for a new opportunity and want to work in an amazing workplace then this is the right job for you! t We’re looking for someone that has several years lending experience that is looking to further their career or an experienced F&I Manager. t Team player t Highly self-motivated t ADP or PBS experience an asset Sullivan Motor Products offers a competitive pay plan, exceptional benefits package, great working environment, exceptional management support, & a 5-day work week!
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If interested, please email your resume: jbrown@sullivangm.com All resumes will remain confidential. We thank all applicants who apply but only those selected will be contacted.
FIELD SERVICE MECHANICS
This is Leila. She’s an Assistant Manager – Merchandise. She used to be a shift manager at a restaurant, but her love for style led her to us. She works hard to make sure her store meets itss business goals and that its customers ustomers are happy. That means helping ping to hire h the right associatess and giving ng them the th guidance they hey need to succeed. su eed. Leila’s Le a’s a sweetheart etheart with a great fashion fa on sense, and her staff members member adore dore her.
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Winners is where every day, customers ďŹ nd the latest a and greatest brand names at up to 60% less than they’d pay else elsewhere. If you love the idea of growing your career in a dynamic, fast-pace fast-paced environment where each day brings something new, we may be the perfect place for you. Visit our website and apply online online. www.thisisuswinners.ca TJX Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.
Masonlift Ltd. Is an industry leader in mobile material handling solutions. We are currently seeking fully qualified Mechanics, preferably with Field work experience for our Prince George location and a resident mechanic to look after our Prince Rupert area. Masonlift is the authorized dealer for Toyota and Kalmar Lift Trucks, Kalmar Container Handler, Kalmar Terminal Tractors and Load Lifter Rough Terrain for the Lower Mainland, Interior, North Regions and Vancouver Island. You will be responsible for the maintenance and repairs of all types of forklifts (both ICand Electric) as well as a variety of Material Handling Equipment. Suitable applicants must have a valid B.C. driver’s license, HD Mechanic, Forklift or Automotive certification along with excellent customer service skills and the ability to work without supervision at our customer’s locations. Preference will be given to those with Material Handling Equipment or HD experience. Masonlift offers continuous Health and Safety Training and is committed to ongoing Technical Training. We offer a challenging and rewarding career with competitive wages, medical and dental benefits, and a company matched RRSP Program. Please email your resume and supporting documents to: stennant@masonlift.com www.masonlift.com
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Rentals
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
• Quiet & Clean • No Pets • Close to Wal-Mart • Laundry Facilities • Close to Schools & Hospital • On Bus Route • Security Entrance • On site Caretaker • Basketball, Volleyball & Racquetball Courts • 24hr Video Surveillance Ask for Monica Warner
Call: 250-635-4478
Cottages / Cabins Furnished Cottage at Lakelse Lake, Highway side. Suitable for 1 or 2 people. Ref Required. No pets or partiers. Non smoking. 250-798-2267
Recreational/Sale
Pre-Owned Specials!
Rentals
9,99900
Transportation
Real Estate
Real Estate
Commercial/ Industrial Property
Commercial/ Industrial Property
Duplex / 4 Plex
Homes for Rent
Townhouses
Cars - Domestic
AVAIL NOW. Furnished new micro homes for rent, in rural location. 225 sq.ft. Studio. $995. inclusive. 250-432-9690
3 bdrm townhouses in town, newly reno’d, N/P, N/S good ref. req’d., prices range from $1000 - 1300/mo + utilities 250-635-4980
For sale 2005 Honda Accord EX-L V6, exc. cond., leather seats, only 113.000 km, 1 owner. Ask. $11,200 call 250635-7455
Real Estate
Real Estate
Furn. 4 bdrm on river by walmart, $2000, avail. April 1st., 780-951-0915
OfďŹ ce/Retail 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 2 bdrm bsmt. suite with big kitchen + living room, laundry room, N/P, N/S. 250-635-5893 Furn. bdrm in shared new bsmt suite. $750/mo + d.d., util. incl. Call 250-641-4828
Homes for Rent
Suites, Upper
3 bdrm House for rent $1600/month, good ref. rq. available March 1. Call 250615-2631 after 2 pm AVAILABLE NOW. Executive House. Furnished 4 bed/ 2 full baths. $2500/mo. Absolutely NP/NS. 1 yr lease. 250-6387747, leave message.
Terrace, 3 bdrm upper suit in house, updated, ensuite, 1200 sq/ft, W/D, parking, close to downtown. Suites quiet tenants, no smoking, no parties, N/P, $1475 incl. util., ref. req. email forrentinterrace@gmail.com, 250-9750925 or 250-975-0925
Trades, Technical
Trades, Technical
Want to work out of a good quality service truck, with some shop work? The successful candidate will be a leader in safety and efficiency and will be able work in difficult situations with an upbeat attitude.
COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT CORNER OF EBY & KEITH
Office space in stand-alone building 975 sq feet
PARKING AVAILABLE
Commercial Properties for Lease Offices, Warehouses and Retail Spaces 4635 Lakelse Ave – 2900 sq. ft. Prime location store front in the Safeway Mall
(Service Truck Position, Burns Lake)
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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 req’d, taking applications, $1,450/mth includes heat, hydro, wifi, satellite tv, 1yr lease min, 250-635-1971, jspearing@hotmail.com 2 Three bedroom duplex units in upper Thornhill. Very nice, large units,3 bedrooms, two baths, big yard, hardwood, tile flooring. Looking for responsible long term tenants. NS, NP. First unit has main floor laundry, is a separate unit-1500.00 per month plus utilities available April 15 2015. Second unit is the top two floors, shared laundry, 1600.00 per month includes utilities. Available now. For further information and an application please contact 780-2184882 or email hsens@hotmail.com TERRACE 4bdrm lwr-duplex, incl., N/G heat, F/S, W/D. No parties, N/S, N/P. Empl. adult family, ref’s & deposit Req’d. $1500/mo. 250-798-9554
MECHANIC 2011 NORTH RIVER 20’ JET BOAT V-8
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103 – 2905 Kenny – 1735 Sq Ft Offices, reception, boardroom and storage
Legal Notices
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS
3234 Kalum St – 2500 sq. ft. High visibility downtown office or professional space
Cars - Sports & Imports
Cars - Sports & Imports
Call 250-635-4363
RE: THE ESTATE OF GAYLENE ANNE HOHM, DECEASED Formerly of Terrace, British Columbia Creditors and others having claims against the estate of GAYLENE ANNE HOHM, are hereby notified that particulars of their claims should be sent to the undersigned Executor at #200-4630 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, B.C., V8G 1S6 on or before APRIL 30, 2015, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims that have then been received. TAWNYA MICHELLE CROOKS, Executor. Warner Bandstra Brown, Solicitors.
HAPPINESS IS UNLOCKING YOUR HONDA
Year around work available in the Burns Lake Area!
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Starting wage $38.00/hr. 50 hrs per week and possibly more. Benefits package available! 2013 RZR 800 EPS
Contact Stephan Posselt email: stephan@tahtsa.ca Phone: 778-669-1010
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Cars - Sports & Imports
Cars - Sports & Imports
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2007 Honda Odyssey
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THIS WEEKS SPECIALS
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Standard features include: • Earth Dreams™ technology powertrain • Multi-angle rearview camera • Heated front seats
Model shown: CR-V Touring RM4H9FKNX
2005 Jeep Liberty 4 Dr., 4x4, A/C, P/W, Power Seats, C/C, Moonroof, Roof Rack, 132,629 kms
1997 ALUMAWELD JETBOAT 175 MERC SPORT JET
#3367B
2800
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SUZUKI GS 500 STREET BIKE
$8,995
2010 Lexus LE
4 Dr., 6 Spd Manual, Loaded, Leather, Moonroof, A/C, C/C, 20,019 kms. Was $29,995 - NOW
$26,900 #26995
2015 ODYSSEY LX LEASE $ 1.99 APR FOR 84 @ 0 down *
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• Power tailgate • Multi-angle rearview camera • Fuel efďŹ cient Variable Cylinder ManagementÂŽ engine
Forward Collision Warning • Multi-angle rearview camera
* Plus applicable taxes.
KEN’S MARINE
4946 Greig Ave., Terrace
250-635-2909
Tuesday - Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. www.kensmarine.ca
bchonda.com 4912 Highway 16 West, Terrace, BC V8G 1L8
250-635-6558 or 1-800-313-6558 DL#5957
www.terracetoyota.ca
*Limited time weekly lease offer and all other offers are from Honda Canada Finance Inc., on approved credit. #The weekly lease offer applies to a new 2015 CR-V LX 2WD model RM3H3FES/Odyssey LX model RL5H2FE/Pilot LX 2WD model YF3H2FE ´SpeciÀed Models¾ for a 0-month period, for a total of 2 0 payments of . / . / 10 . 2 leased at 1. /1. /2. $PR Eased on applyinJ 00.00/ 0/ 0 ´lease dollars¾ which are dedXcted from the neJotiated sellinJ price Eefore ta[es . ÂIn order to achieve 0 down payment, dealer will cover the cost of tire/Eattery ta[, air conditioninJ ta[ where applicaEle , environmental fees and levies on the 2015 CR-V LX 2WD, Odyssey LX and Pilot LX 2WD only on cXstomerҋs Eehalf. Down payment of 0.00, Àrst weekly payment and 0 secXrity deposit dXe at lease inception. Total lease oEliJation is 1 ,1 1. 0/ 21, . 0/ 2 , 2 .20. Ta[es, license, insXrance and reJistration are e[tra. 120,000 kilometre allowance charJe of 0.12/km for e[cess kilometres. **MSRP is 2 , 5/ 32,0 5/ 3 ,0 5 inclXdinJ freiJht and PDI of 1, 5 Eased on new 2015 SpeciÀed Models descriEed aEove. License, insXrance, reJistration and ta[es are e[tra and may Ee reTXired at the time of pXrchase. …For more information aEoXt the 2015 Motor Trend Sport/8tility of the YearŠ award, visit http //www.motortrend.com/oftheyear/sXv/2015BhondaBcrBvBisBtheBmotorBtrendBsXvBofBtheByear */#/**Prices and/or payments shown do not inclXde a PPS$ lien reJistration fee of 30.31 and lien reJisterinJ aJent s fee of 5.25, which are Eoth dXe at time of delivery and covered Ey the dealer on Eehalf of the cXstomer on SpeciÀed Models only. Offers valid from March 3rd throXJh 31st 2015 at participatinJ Honda retailers. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Dealer trade may Ee necessary on certain vehicles. Offers valid only for %ritish ColXmEia residents at %C Honda Dealers locations. Offers sXEMect to chanJe or cancellation withoXt notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.Echonda.com or see yoXr Honda retailer for fXll details.
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Rally fit for a King TEAM SPIRIT has been at the forefront of this season’s success as the River Kings captured the Central Interior Hockey League championship and it’ll be that same spirit taking the team to Fort Nelson for the Coy Cup tournament beginning March 24. “We are all ready to go and ready to bring home the gold this year,” said River Kings president Ray Hallock. “This team from the coaches down to the newest rookie all worked together as a team. There was great camaraderie in the dressing room and on the ice. This was not a team of superstars but rather a team where everybody made the maximum effort,” he said of the winning season. The bench benefited from a healthy mix of veteran Kings and younger Terrace minor hockey graduates returning
to town after stints elsewhere. The team got used to winning this year, with 14 wins and 28 points in 16 games to finish first in the western division, then playoff wins over the Smithers Steelheads and Williams Lake Stampeders, and they anticipate that streak will continue to the Coy Cup. “We do expect to win it,” said Hallock. “And so far it looks like a full squad to Fort Nelson.” The team has been practising twice a week to stay in shape for the tournament. Hallock said he hopes that winning the Coy Cup will help build the River Kings fanbase, noting the team still had a hard time filling the stands this year. But “our fans in Terrace have been very supportive of the team,” he said. Those fans and others have a chance to show the same spirit that
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propelled the team to victory this year by taking part in a pep rally to be held March 21 at Terrace Totem Ford beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting until 2 p.m. before the team gets on a bus to head to the Coy Cup. “Going to be a long bus ride but we have two drivers so they can spell off,” he said. Terrace mayor Carol Leclerc will be on hand as will Mr. Mikes which will be selling hamburgers, the proceeds of which will be going to a charity. Drinks will be provided by Terrace Totem Ford. Fans will have a chance to have their photos taken with the players – including CIHL playoff MVP Jordan Peddle and CIHL top goalie Patrick Leal – and they’ll get copies afterward. “We will be out at the pep rally in force,” said Hallock. “Team will be in jerseys so good opportunity
for pics... We will bring the ‘hardware’ won this season to display.” The Coy Cup is the pinnacle of men’s Senior AA championship hockey in B.C. and dates back to the 1920s when it was first awarded to the Enderby hockey club. The trophy takes its name Colonel Coy of the 50th Gordon Highlanders in Victoria. The River Kings defeated twotime Coy Cup winners the Williams Lake Stampeders for the Central Interior Hockey League title. But they’ll see the Stamps again at the Coy Cup – the team qualified by defeating Powell River in a special playoff. The Fort Nelson Yeti and the Fort St. John Senior Flyers round out the four-team round robin tournament, with the Kings facing off against the Flyers first on Tuesday, March 24.
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Terrace vs. Terrace at Rupert bonspiel By KEVIN CAMPBELL IT WAS a little rough-going in the fourth and fifth ends and the shots weren't always perfect, but Terrace's Team Fugere pulled out a convincing 8-4 win on Sunday, March 8 afternoon versus Terrace counterparts Team Kennedy in the 'A' final of the Prince Rupert Men's Marine Bonspiel. Skip Brian Fugere and his second Lee Snyder, third Rob Phillips and lead Wayne Julseth played the first three ends to perfection, garnering a 4-0 lead early on.
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The Snow Valley Nordic’s chief snow groomer packs it down “SO, YOU want to go for a ride in this rickety old thing?” Meet Dean Bergstrom, the Snow Valley Nordic’s chief groomer of the 35 kilometres of ski trails at Onion Lake. He’s spent countless volunteer hours over the last four years bumping around in the PB200D – a bright red and in spots rusty 30-year-old snow grooming machine the club acquired in the ‘90s and that has roughly 10,000 hours amassed on it. His job is to make sure the snowy trails halfway between Terrace and Kitimat are at their best for the cross-country ski season, a season that’s almost over for the year. But next year, if all goes as planned, and fundraising efforts are successful, Bergstrom and the club will be sitting with a new-to-them groomer, one with a hydraulic tiller that will make it easier – and hopefully, more fuel efficient – to groom the intricate web of trails in a way that will make both cross-country skiers, skate-skiers, and the kids and families who frequent the club, happy. “It’s a lot of work to satisfy those skiers,” he said. Traditional skiers like a track with two impressions for the skis to lock into, whereas skate skiers like as much room as possible. Bergstrom tries to keep one track for each type of skier all the way down the run, but that sometimes proves difficult on the more narrow trails.
Ultimately, “we all have to share the track,” he said. While he averages between eight and 20 hours a week grooming, some weeks – like after the huge snowfall last month that was “gangbusters” and took down a lot of trees – Bergstrom, and a couple of other volunteers he can call “in a clutch” can be out 40 hours a week. That’s often at night because that’s when there are less skiers. But the five kilometres of lit trails means he still meets people latenight – he said he’s come across skiers and their dogs at 2 a.m. The grooming machine is slow moving – about three kilometres an hour – and feels like one of those massage chairs at the airport, kind of nice for a rookie, but probably tiring after four years. “Hard on the back, for sure,” said Bergstrom, without any complaint. Each trail needs to be covered about four times around with the machine to pack the usually heavy, wet snow down properly. The new groomer should do the job even better – right now, little lumpy snowballs can sometimes be left in the middle of the track because of the way the snow is pushed out from the rigged up tiller. But the new groomer should give a smoother finish, hopes Bergstrom. While the club needs to invest in a new groomer – a necessary purchase they’ve been planning for years – it’s important to them to keep costs low and the trails ac-
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SNOW VALLEY Nordic chief groomer Dean Bergstrom with the PistenBully 2000 at Onion Lake.
cessible for everyone, and so they are continuously seeking out efficiencies. The club has benefitted from a partnership with the welding students at the college who do a “very good job” working the high-tension steel that makes up the groomer’s crawler tracks, explained Bergstrom. Once the club gets its new machine, they’ll save costs on maintenance for some time but “we’re not going to get away from that forever,” he said. The new machine, purchased from a downhill ski hill, still has 3,000 hours on it, but the assumption is
that the cross country club isn’t going to run it as hard as a ski hill, so it should get a fair number of years from the $294,000 investment. Paying a groomer would most certainly mean an increase in membership fees and drop-in prices, which is why volunteers like Bergstrom as so crucial. It’s also crucial that people who use the trails pay. The fact that the club works on an honour system is part of the charm, but people coming to the trail and not putting money in the drop box is a continuous
problem. While it may not seem like a big deal to the one person who doesn’t pay the $10 drop-in fee, those lost costs add up, especially when one considers the huge amount of money the club spends on fuel and fixing the machine. Consider this: one hour of travel time for a mechanic to come and work on the machine’s “finicky” tiller is $100 – that’s 10 day passes – and Bergstrom estimates it costs about $60 in diesel to groom the Doggy Trail, the short trail that “gets abused the most” by people not paying. Yikes.
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Derby ‘bout to return ROLLER DERBY fans in Terrace will be better able to track their team’s progress this year with the North Coast Nightmares hosting three home bouts over the course of the season. That’s a major increase from the one bout hosted last year and the previous year, and an indication of the team’s continued growth and success in northwest B.C. – and provincial – flat track roller derby. “We’re really excited,” said Nightmare Jessica Hogg. “We’ve got a pretty packed season.” Aside from the three home bouts at the Sportsplex – the first is May 9, so mark your calendars – the team is heading to Prince George this month for the second annual Northern Exposure invitational tournament and has games booked in Quesnel and Vancouver for April and June, respectively. The team is hoping to get “the same bang for our buck” at the Prince George tournament as they did last year. “Last year we started off with five bouts at the very beginning of our season and it was so valuable just to have that much experience to go home with and play the rest of the season,” she said. And the team will have a better idea of where it is ranked after the season kicks off in Prince George, but Hogg says the team’s new coach Chris Thomas is pushing them to climb the ranks. “He’s definitely ambitious and has us training and working a lot harder than maybe in the past year or so,” she said.
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THE NORTH Coast Nightmares jam out at the Thornhill Jr. gym. The Nightmares have been serious about training this year. Now that they have a new home at the Thornhill Jr. gym for the colder months (they practise at the arena when the ice is off) they’ve been able to solidify their training schedule and progress. “We’re really fortunate this year because we’ve got into a really awesome practice space – we’ve really moved around, we haven’t had a home,” she said. And when the Fresh Meat program was running – a chance for new recruits and returning members to up their basic skills,
ene Llewellyn, who was logging here when they occurred, was adamant that the log drives on the Kitsumkalum River had a devastating effect on the river’s Chinook. John Hipp, the DFO fisheries officer in Terrace for many years, thought so too. Gene spoke of looking down from the Highway 16 bridge when the annual return of the mighty Chinook was at its peak and being unable to see the bottom of the river, and how that phenomenon disappeared after the drivers plugged the Kalum’s canyons with logs, apparently oblivious to the fact that the salmon were spawning at the time. Another, more insidious, effect of the drive was the habitat alteration caused by the cribbing and diking built under the misguided idea that these structures would facilitate the passage of logs downriver. All this environmental mayhem was, of course, additional to the ecologically brain dead logging practices of the time. If they knew what a riparian zone was (which is doubtful), the logging companies of yore didn’t have a clue when it came to the vitally important role that vegetation has for fish. In all too many places along the Kitsumkalum corridor, and most recently on the Cedar River, stumps betray the fact that the loggers felled trees right up to the river bank. Large creeks like Goat, Leanto, Glacier, Deep, and Spring, were similarly disrespected, and the small feeder streams, equally important as part of the river’s hydrological circulatory system,
and also an opportunity for the team to recruit and train officials – some derby girls were on the track five days a week. “It’s been pretty full on roller derby since January,” she said. “We wanted to start the year focussing on high endurance and injury prevention, and now we’re moving more into more game play, strategy and scrimmaging, that sort of thing.” Now in its third official year, the Nightmares have a decent balance of veteran players and new recruits. “For the few new players, going to the (Prince
George) tournament is going to be their first game, so for them to have two or three games is going to be really great for the rest of the year, too,” she said. Terrace will get to see the team in action for the first time May 9 when they take on Quesnel and the team is looking forward to growing its community and fan base here at home. “We’re all out there doing some hard hitting and playing our hearts out,” she said, of what the fans can expect. “Hoping to have some wins on home turf this year.”
were ignored altogether. Whether they have taken The deleterious a larger or lesser hit bedownstream effects cause their life cycle is of these depredations different from that of weren’t confined to Chitheir fellow salmon is nook Salmon, of course. probably impossible to The river’s Coho Salmdetermine, but the dion and Cutthroat Trout minished Kalum Chimust have been particunook and work done by larly adversely affected fisheries biologists on by the impact of logging the long ranging effects and road building on the of logging in the Carnasmall streams that are so tion Creek watershed, important to their lives. suggest that there are SKEENA ANGLER In the case of the latter fewer steelhead returnspecies, some longtime ing to the Kalum than in ROB BROWN resident Terrace fisherthe past. men have told me that I often hear fishers the cutthroat angling venture that the Kalum in the Kalum was paris full of steelhead. Afticularly good in Deep ter fishing the river for Creek and very good in steelhead for 40 years, the other smaller tribuI’m confident that these taries and in the Cedar River and its feeder estimates are exaggerated. It has to be unstreams. This is certainly not the case to- derstood from the outset that the Skeena day. is on the edge of the steelhead range and What goes for Cutthroat Trout almost is therefore generally less productive for certainly applies to Bull Trout and Dolly steelhead than the rivers of the western Varden Char, since those species utilize United States. Historic returns to the rivmuch of the same habitat. In fact, in the ers there prove this. It is also necessary case of char, the effects of habitat loss may to appreciate that steelhead, even in their be more critical since they are a less abun- natural abundance, are much less abundant dant species. And what about the steelhead compared to the other Pacific Salmon. It that return to the Kitsumkalum? is also helpful to know that steelhead reIf other kinds of fish have suffered as turn to the Kalum year round. The largest a result of poor logging practices, it fol- number show up in the summer and fall, lows the same must hold true for steelhead. a smaller number return during the winter
Kalum fish populations
But a two point fourth end followed by a two point fifth end from skip John Kennedy and his team consisting of Ian Munson, Kevin Jeffrey and Andy Hoffman knotted things up at 4-4 going into the sixth end. “Yeah, we had a tough time there in that fourth or fifth [end] but the boys came through in the sixth. They finished the game off good,” said Fugere after the win. Fugere's sixth end was a big one as he scored three points to regain a 7-4 lead, knocking Kennedy's stones out of the house every chance he got. His team didn't miss much after their midgame hiccups. “We tried to junk it up a little bit because they're a good hitting team. They're a tough team to play but they did well. He missed a couple of key shots but [that was it],” Fugere said. A final point in the seventh end completed the undefeated tournament for Team Fugere, going 5-0 and playing together for the first time ever, with a couple members usually playing with a different skip. It's also the first time Fugere has won the 'A' event in a Prince Rupert Bonspiel. “After all the losses I've had [here] before, it's kind of nice,” said the skip. “I've played John before in Terrace, but not here.” Team Johnson claimed the 'B' event, Team B. Mullin took the “C' final and Team Thomas grabbed the 'D' throne.
months, and an even smaller number of new fish arrive in the spring. Absent a fish counting fence, and understanding that the test fishery at Tyee is a pretty rough tool for estimating steelhead numbers in general, and of little use in estimating returns to the Kalum specifically, early in the 1980s, the fisheries staff of the Ministry of the Environment decided to conduct a mark and recapture program on the Kalum. The idea behind these programs is to capture then release as many steelhead as possible, inserting a numbered spaghetti tag in each animal. Doing this yields valuable information on the distribution of the target fish and their numbers. Working under the supervision of Ron Tetreau, Mike Whelpley, Stan Doll, Jack Hodgkins, and I fished from Kalum Lake to the runs below the boat launch from September until May. After we’d tagged a little over 400 fish, we began hooking tagged fish. Surprisingly, some of these recaptured fish had initially been tagged in the upper reaches of the river and been caught again in the lower section. The aggregate return to the Skeena that year was fairly large. Assuming that the Kalum return that year was representative of most good years, the result of the program suggests that Kalum steelhead numbers are not that large. This being the case, there is a strong argument to be made for a strict regulatory regime to protect steelhead, since they are the most exposed of the Kalum salmonids and thus more susceptible to predators like anglers.
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or all-wheel drive (AWD). It is available with Lexus F Sport trim packages that enhance the wheels and add extra go-fast looking trim pieces. The car seen here is the 350 AWD without F Sport. Inside Lexus continues the overhaul inside the RC cabin. The dash really looks and feels cockpit-like, with a high centre console and sporty looking trim. There new touch pad between the front seats allows the driver scroll around the centre screen just as one would on a laptop. To enter a setting, the driver pushed the track pad, all very intuitive. The F Sport models get a special centre speedometer cluster that has the single dial move to one side for quick reference information. The non- F Sport models get a small screen to use instead. Drive Most Canadians will gravitate towards
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the RWD RC 350 not just because of the added traction but also because of the lower starting price. It’s odd that the RWD car starts at $57,650, where the AWD starts at $54,600. The RWD F Sport car is a more performance-oriented with an 8-speed automatic transmission and adaptive front and rear suspension and all-wheel steering system; the AWD gets a 6-speed auto and a passive shock system. Both use the same 3.5L V6 engine with 307hp. The AWD car seems to be set up as a touring car, not getting away from the Lexus roots planted firmly in the luxury camp. It would be a good idea to try the more dynamic F Sport model back-to-back with the AWD to see if the softer model is to your tastes. The power from the engine can be rather fun but to enjoy it the driver has to kick the throttle to wake the car from its luxury slumber. Frankly, this is the only time the engine
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ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the lease of a 2015 Cruze LS (1SA) and Cruze LT (1SA/MH8/R7T) and a 2015 Sonic LS (1SA/M26) and Sonic LT (1SD/MH9/C60). Freight ($1,600) and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and applicable taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. †† Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickup models delivered in Canada between March 3rd and March 31st, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $500 credit available on Chevrolet Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Volt, Trax, Malibu (expect LS). $750 credit available on others Chevrolet vehicles (except Colorado 2SA, Camaro Z28, Malibu LS, Silverado Light Duty and Heavy Duty).Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between March 3rd – March 31st 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available on Chevrolet Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Volt, Trax, Malibu (expect LS) ; $1,500 credit available on other eligible Chevrolet vehicles (except Chevrolet Colorado 2SA, Camaro Z28 and Malibu LS). Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. *Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. 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sounds particularly exciting. Verdict Lexus has built a strong following because of the high quality, bulletproof reliability the brand offers, with an everpresent luxury feel. The F Sport models offer a more aggressive design and improved on-road dynamics. With an eye on making the brand more exciting, the designers did a fine job inside and out. The AWD model doesn’t stray too far from the traditional Lexus formula or producing comfortable and luxurious transportation, this time in a much more stylish wrap.
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