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Nathan Cullen has officially announced that he will be running for the leadership of the federal NDP. Cullen made the announcement Friday morning in Vancouver, where he said that he wants to bring progressives together to bring a “new kind of politics” to Ottawa by declaring war on the highly controlled way the Tories run the government. Or as Cullen sees it, “to end the crass political calculations that serve Stephen Harper, not citizens”. “I don’t just want to beat Stephen Harper. I want to beat the way he does politics,” said Cullen. According to Cullen, Skeena-Bulkley
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politics to work.” The 39-year-old MP accused the Tories of using a divide-and-govern strategy that focuses too much on what divides Canadian rather than what brings them together. “We don’t want politics that divide rural Canadians from those in cities. Eastern Canada from the west. Quebec from everyone else,” he said. “My sincere commitment to a new form of politics, to a way to find us working together instead of apart, is something I’ve practised my entire life.” Cullen says that the NDP has to use momentum the party is enjoying after a surprising election that made them the official opposition, because he believes it shows people are ready for something new. For more on this story, see page 13.
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A new website was launched on October 4 that is aimed to tell the world about the more than $15 billion in projects planned for the northwest and the investment opportunities in the area. Those who log on to investnorthwestbc.ca will be greeted with a map of the area west of Burns Lake and north to Dease Lake, with dots at various locations listing the different projects being proposed. Some places, like Prince Rupert, list multiple projects and clicking on the name of a project will provide details about what is being proposed, who the proponent is, the expected cost, the expected completion date and who to contact to get more information. “It’s encouraging to see the number and value of transportation related projects proposed throughout the North Coast,” said Mayor Jack Mussallem. “It demonstrates our ability to reach markets faster, safer and more efficiently than any other ports on the Pacific Coast due to our proximity to Asia. This type of collaboration between each community’s economic development offices is a step in the right direction for
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working together to promote and grow our region.” As well as information on the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Northern Transportation Corridor, the website also includes profiles for each community and region in the area where investors can find information on demographics, the labour force, payroll costs, eduction, transportation, land use, government, housing, taxation and the quality of life. The site also lists incentive programs investors can take advantage of. “Premier Christy Clark recently stated
BC’s northwest will be the backbone of the provincial economy...The over 15 billion dollars worth of projects that are featured on this site validates the Premiers comments and will support further interest and investment in our region,” added Economic Development Officer Derek Baker The website is a partnership between the Prince Rupert and Port Edward Economic Development Corporation, other economic development agencies in the region and the Northern Development Initiative Trust.
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By Shaun Thomas The Northern View While the opening for nominations for the upcoming municipal election in November didn’t open until 9:30 a.m. on October 4, at least two people have declared their intention to seek the position of Mayor in Prince Rupert. Incumbent Mayor Jack Mussallem will be seeking re-election, and if successful it would be his third term at the head of the City after being elected in 2008 and previously in the late 1990s. And in response to an e-mail to current
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◆ UNEXPECTED STOP
Fairview workers help reload lumber ship after storm By Alan S. Hale The Northern View Workers at Fairview Terminal are helping to reload a ship that was caught in the storm system that hit the region over a week ago. The Cielo de San Francisco was headed for China from Vancouver with an entire shipment of cut lumber stacked on pallets when it hit the storm system with hurricaneforce winds out on the Pacific. The boat was rocked so hard that bonds holding the pallets of lumber in place broke, causing their cargo start shifting around. “Whatever it is that holds lumber in place is broken in several places and lumber has spilled out from the very neat little cubes they come staked in,” said Prince Rupert Port Authority spokesperson Michael Gurney.
The ship came into the port on September 22, and the Port Authority and Maher Terminals set out to get the ship ready to sail again. To do this took quite the operation, a barge had to be called in to sit next to the ship to steady it while long shoremen took on the task of completely re-stacking the ship’s cargo, which required taking cargo out and putting it back in while maintaining balance on the ship. “Its actually a pretty normal request to ask for refuge and, of course, the Port Authority has final say, but obviously we wouldn’t say no,” said Gurney. If there was any time for something like this to happen, now was as good a time as any because re-stacking has not interrupted the port’s regular schedule of ships coming to the
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Cell service to extend along Highway By Alan S. Hale The Northern View There is going to be cellphone coverage between Prince Rupert and Terrace sometime in the near future after the provincial government signed a 10-year “strategic telecommunications services contract” with one of Canada’s biggest telecom companies, Telus. The telecom giant is the province’s biggest employer and
the Clark government is hoping to save $400-million over 10 years that the contract covers. The contract is actually just for Telus to provide high-speed Internet to the government and other publicsector organizations, with the added benefit of expanding high speed into communities that previously didn’t have any and wireless coverage along the highway. The agreement was finalized over a month ago and in that time
250 kilometres of highway has new wireless coverage, In five years they’re hoping to have 1,700 kilometres of highway including the stretch from Prince Rupert to Prince George covered with cell service.
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◆ BC FERRIES CEO
MLA talks Hahn retirement By Alan S. Hale
Opening Day November 25th!
The Northern View MLA Gary Coons, is effectively saying, “good riddance” in response to the decision made by BC Ferries CEO, David Hahn, to take an early retirement as part of a larger cost-cutting plan at a corporation that has seen falling passenger rates. The CEO has been under fire for the past few months after the BC Ferries board awarded him a large pension package that cost around $300,000 a year. Official documents from BC Ferries about the resignation don’t say anything about Hahn’s pension package, but the company was sure to point our that because his resignation was voluntary he is not entitled to severance pay. The board’s chairman, Donald Hayes, has confirmed that Hahn will now be receiving some kind of reduced pension package. Despite the controversy surrounding Hahn - which includes the revelation that came to light last year that he is the SCHEDULED FLIGHTS • CHARTERS • TOURS
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highest paid civil servant in the province – Hayes says that during his eight years at BC Ferries, Hahn was instrumental in changing the former crown corporation into the company that it is today. “Under Mr. Hahn’s leadership, BC Ferries has been fundamentally transformed, resulting Alan S. Hale photo in improvements in all Wayne Lundman and president Paul Rajendram from the Prince areas of the company’s Rupert Lions Club presented a $1,500 cheque from the club to Bev Killbery, to go towards Halloween Fest at the civic centre. business. Seven new ships have been brought into service on-time and on-budget, upgrades people at home and the low US dollar. Coons and have been made at many of our major and minor other critics of BC Ferries are blaming it on how terminals, and significant improvements have been expensive the fares for a trip are getting. And fares made in the travel experience for our customers.” are set to go even higher starting in 2012. Not everyone thinks that the changes have Whatever the cause of the corporation’s hardship, been an improvement though. Coons, who is the the board is cutting $11-million. Hahn’s retirement provincial Ferries Critic, says that BC Ferries is is being touted as part of this cost “containment trying to be a cruise line instead of a ferry service plan”, but there’s more. that British Columbians depend on, especially here BC Ferries is freezing all hiring for non-essential in the north. Coons has been a long-time critic of positions, freezing wages for two years, cutting the move to make BC Ferries a for-profit enterprise the an incentive plan for executives, getting rid of rather than keeping ferries part of the Highway discretionary spending, cutting back on consultants system. and charitable donations, and they are applying to “BC Ferries should never be there to make the province to cut 400 trips a year along major money, because they will never make money. It’s a routes. public service, it’s a public highway and that’s the Coons says that most of the cost cutting way it should be treated,” says Coons. measures are “no-brainers.” But he suggests Hahn BC Ferries isn’t making money though. In fact, might be leaving before a review by the BC Ferries the company is forecasting a $20-million deficit this Commissioner comes out in January - A report year. Largely, the reason of the shortfall was that Coons believes will not come out in favour of the this summer’s passenger levels were over three per company. cent lower than expected. The corporation blames “I find it very suspicious that just months the lack of passengers on higher fuel prices keeping before the commissioner’s review and just a week before the start of the next legislative session, that David Hahn, instead of staying and following the commissioner’s recommendations, has decided to 1740 Prince Rupert Blvd, Prince Rupert, BC 250 624-2859 jump ship,” says Coons.
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◆ TOY RUN JACK MUSSALLEM
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For the 30th consecutive year in a row, the Prince Rupert Harley Riders Club held the local Toy Run event on Saturday, October 1, where members of the community fundraise money and collect toys for the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper. As usual, the poker run took place in the early afternoon, when over 50 riders showed up in front of the Salvation Army to begin the event. During the poker run, riders drove to several locations around town, some to pick up cards for a round of poker and some to eat and socialize. Riders stopped at the Prince Rupert and Port Edward Fire Halls, Breakers Pub, and more. Later in the evening, members of the community gathered for the annual Toy Run Dance, where those attending paid admission to get in and donated a toy. Unfortunately the amount of money raised from the dance and the number of toys collected could not be obtained as of press time. Look for more on the 2011 Toy Run in the coming weeks. The first Toy Run event was held in by a small group of bikers in the Lower Mainland who wanted to do something nice for children who were underprivileged. Today, the Toy Run takes place in communities all over North America, collecting Christmas toys and funds for the Christmas Hamper Program.
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Run and influence the City’s future... It takes a unique kind of person to hold any elected position, but perhaps none more so than those who hold municipal positions. Yes the job pays for your time and effort, but the amount of payment doesn’t necessarily seem equal to what you’re going to be enduring: time away from friends and family to partake in long and tedious meetings, people coming up to you on the streets or in the grocery store or anywhere you may be to talk about the decisions you did or didn’t make, family members being asked about what you’re doing and, of course, a heap of criticism from people online and elsewhere about the job being done by people who may or may not fully understand the workings at the City. And, particularly when it comes to the Mayor’s full-time position, after three years if the people don’t like you you’re left without a job, without a pension or benefits and you can’t just transfer from this position to a similar position because they’re all elected. On the School Board, you have passionate parents doing the same critiquing and questioning while facing declining enrolment, lower funding levels and increased costs. It’s a pretty thankless job really. But, if you want to have a say in the direction of the City, there is no better way than putting your name forward to sit on council or in the Mayor’s chair. Not only are these people the decision makers at the local level, they’re the connection to the higher levels of government and they speak on behalf of everyone in town when they meet.
It’s easy to sit behind a computer and critique what the City or the School Board is doing or talk about how you would do it better, but it’s an entirely different thing to step forward, actively seek change and get involved in the running of these two organizations. Yesterday the nominations for the November municipal
elections opened up. In 2008 there were two candidates for mayor, 15 residents seeking the six council seats and 10 seeking positions on the school board. I don’t see any reason why we shouldn’t see at least the same this year. If you want to directly influence Prince Rupert’s future, now is your chance...
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Gladys Blyth named Walter Smith Visionary Award winner On Tuesday Gladys Young Blyth of Prince Rupert and Port Edward was named the fifth recipient of the Walter Smith Visionary Award, an award created by Tourism Prince Rupert and the Northern BC Tourism Association to recognize the pioneers and visionaries of tourism in Northern British Columbia. Gladys arrived on the North Coast in the 1940s, and raised a large family. She became a staff writer for the Prince Rupert Daily News. She published many stories and photos in other newspapers and magazines, including one of the earliest Beautiful British Columbia features about Prince Rupert, and helped found and publish three volunteer newspapers in Port Edward. Gladys’s work in our communities also included, amongst many other things, time as a kindergarten and Sunday School teacher, working with children from (at that time) Social Welfare Services, and serving as a trustee of School District #52. Gladys has published the books A History
junk. Much of whatever was of Port Edward (1970), the deeply respected Salmon Talking tourism good in the cannery has already been taken by B.C. Packers, the Canneries: British Columbia last owner of the plant, and by North Coast (1991), A a number of people who came History of Wales Island, on site and just took what they B.C. (1998), and When God wanted. Opens the Door (1999). She The Northcoast Marine also published two stories Museum artifacts are scattered for young readers, Someone everywhere with no rhyme to Walk With (2003) or reason. They were just and Summer at the BRUCE WISHART moved and unloaded wherever Cannery (2005). space was available. Only Gladys spearheaded the a few lights are one, the rest creation of the North Coast Fishing Exhibit, which eventually grew into of the cannery is dark, very damp, and the North Coast Marine Museum Society, dismal. It is raining, the tide is at about the subsequent acquisition of North Pacific the twenty-three foot mark and the task Cannery as a museum, and became the first of turning all this into a Museum seems curator. insurmountable.” That wasn’t an easy job. This is Still, Gladys accepted the challenge. She Gladys’s diary entry from November 14, recalled that first winter in Ken Campbell’s 1985: “North Pacific is such a total mess, history of North Pacific Cannery. “On hundreds of leftover items, big and small, January 8th, 1986, we had telephones from cannery days, most of it considered installed in the cannery office. I continued
to catalogue the artifacts. It was a very cold winter with lots of snow and lots of ice on the river. It was so cold in the Time Office where I was doing the cataloguing I had to wear my heavy winter clothes and gloves and sit there with a heater on trying to catalogue those things while underneath the cannery building big chunks of ice bumped up against the floor. It was very cold and very eerie and very lonely.” Gladys was named BC Senior Citizen of the Year in 1989 for her key role in founding North Pacific Cannery National Historic Site. Gladys saw the canneries as the vital piece in understanding Prince Rupert, Port Edward, and the communities on the Northwest Coast. She volunteered her time—volunteered her life—to save one of the canneries for that reason. Instead, as we see from North Pacific Cannery being named a National Historic Site, she saved a vital piece of how Canada came to be Canada.
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“It’s a wonderful idea. I love Walmart, and would have to make trips to Terrace to shop there.”
“I think it’s a good idea. It will save people a lot of money.”
“I’d be surprised if Zellers employees are in favor, but other than that it’s not a terrible idea. Local retailers might suffer, though.”
“I like the idea.”
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CityWest CEO addresses last week’s cell phone issues Editor’s note: The following was received as an open letter to CityWest customers Re: Problems with service the week of September 26-30. This has been a trying week for our customers. I would like to apologize first for the inconvenience we’ve caused you this week and second to offer some explanation. We upgraded the software on our digital cable terminals overnight on the 27th. The upgrade is required to prepare to launch our Video On Demand service. Early Wednesday
morning it was apparent that this upgrade had some unexpected consequences, and some Digital Terminals did not respond. The most common problem is missing audio on DCT 6200 boxes, which is correctable by adjusting the audio settings on the terminal. Our customer service reps are working through this with customers over the phone; the instructions for adjusting the settings are also available on our website under the “Service outages” section. Still, there are some other problems that are less easily solved, and our
technicians are visiting customer’s homes to resolve. Our dedicated staff have been working long hours this week, and many will be working through the weekend to help customers through this; I want to recognize their efforts and thank them. On Thursday, as we were working through these Digital Cable troubles, we were hit with an outage affecting cellular service and long distance calling services in the Prince Rupert area. Timing for an outage is never good, but if there was ever a bad time, this
was it. The outage appears to have been caused by power fluctuations. Although we can’t plan for every contingency, this outage exposed a weakness in our contingency plan. The task now for us will be to implement plans that avoid or soften a similar outage in future. My message is simple, when I look into the eyes of our staff and managers I see a group that wants to do better for our customers. When I look into the eyes of our customers I see a group that is loyal and patient, far more patient
Support local retailers, not Walmart Editor: I was very upset to hear that a Walmart location has been approved for Prince Rupert. Believe it or not, not having one in Prince Rupert was a factor of my decision to move to this town three years ago. Has anyone ever heard of the documentary Wal-Town by Sergio Kirby? Check it out! Since moving to Prince Rupert I haven’t had the need to drive to Terrace to purchase additional supplies for my home. Sure I pay more by supporting local businesses but
I’m helping our community. I’m also a student and don’t have much money, but I do it anyway because it’s right. Locally owned shops in Prince Rupert are dwindling and seem to be hanging by a thread. By allowing Walmart into our town we will cut that thread. How can it be cheaper to drive to Terrace to buy groceries when you’re spending X amount of money on fuel to get there? Instead of pushing for a Walmart why don’t we push for a local seafood market with prices that locals can afford to pay.
Why do I have to go to Safeway to purchase fresh fish that has already traveled to Vancouver and back when it’s being off-loaded on our local docks. Meat could be affordable and fresh if we harvested the overpopulated deer on Haida Gwaii and started selling it locally, probably better for you too. Let’s brainstorm. Easier isn’t always better. We as consumers, yes CONSUMERS, in this day and age should try looking for quality over cheaper products. Try not buying a made in China product for one year. It’s hard.
Instead I go to garage sales and get old things that still have a “lifetime warranty”. I can’t bare to see our dollars going to some gigantic corporation and not back into the community. Please don’t support the Walmart. Lets try to make Prince Rupert a better place for the future with character and personable businesses where people say hi and smile because they recognize and appreciate your business not because they are trained and paid to do it. Amy M. Prince Rupert
Civic Pride says thanks for the planters Editor: Just a word concerning Civic Pride. This is a “big thank-you” to all the “Planter People” – you did a great job – the planters were beautiful and we really appreciated your time and
effort. Now that we are coming to an end to the season we would ask you to clean out your planters – if it’s ready! Thank-you all – and especially to Donna, our City Gardener, for all the hanging
baskets on 3rd Ave – and the trees – they add so much to our City. Thanks also to Tasha Parker and students for the banners, another great job! And lastly, thank-you to the City for all of the watering of our
planters. We will be holding a City Clean-up and Civic Pride meeting soon. We will keep you posted. Sincerely, Charlotte Rowse Civic Pride
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◆ MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS
Council debates infrastructure and tax increase By Alan S. Hale
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money. But according to the Community Charter in order to borrow a large amount of money, the city needs a bylaw approved in a referendum. The council has already decided to seek approval during the next election for borrowing money to replace one or both of the RCMP building and fire hall. The matter of roads is the tricky part. Road maintenance can be done incrementally by just paying workers to patch the road surface with new asphalt like they usually do. The problem is that the road will need to be repaired again shortly. The other option is to reconstruct the roads. To reconstruct a road they would tear up all the layers of the road and completely rebuild them. This costs much more to do, but the advantage is that the road will last much longer and it gives the City a chance to replace the utility lines underneath the road and to add storm drains that don’t just flow into the city’s waste water; decreasing the chances of flooding. But money to pay for roads comes mostly out of money from property taxes, so if the city wants to reconstruct roads instead of just patching them, it will have to raise taxes by 4.5 per cent, or approximately $450,000, to cover the cost. The report suggests that the council use a plebiscite question during the next election to see if voters would prefer to pay extra taxes for new roads or not and continue to have to repair parts of them every year. It was on the matter of asking voters what they wanted that caused debate between the councillors. Deputy mayor Sheila Gordon-Payne said that she thought that the idea of a plebiscite was a waste of time because if they were to ask people if they wanted their taxes raised by 4.5 per cent, most people would reflexively vote “no.” Not only that, but the results of a plebiscite would not be binding on the council anyway, so it would still be
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up to them to make a decision in the end. “I think its something any council-of-the-day can set up a 4.5 per cent tax increase in a year to do road reconstruction,” said Gordon-Payne. Councillor Kathy Bedard agreed with GordonPayne and said that she was hoping the report was going to advocate a new approach to the city’s long to-do list of infrastructure projects. She said that maybe it was time for the City to do another borrowing referendum to tackle the big projects that keep being put on hold. “I’d like to look at this a little bit differently, and perhaps the best way to do that is a referendum,” said Bedard. The problem with that, the CFO explained, was there was not enough time before the election to allow the city’s engineering department to come up with a list of most needed big projects to finance, have a borrowing bylaw drawn up by council at the next meeting, and still get it approved in Victoria to go on the ballot. Councillor Anna Ashley said it was important to ask people their opinion but wondered if they could leave out the exact amount of the tax increase out of the actual question and just ask if people would be in favour of spending more money on roads. Councillor Gina Garon said that they should put it aside for now because they were being asked to make an important spending decision that could put the City into decades worth of debt too quickly. She made a motion to put it off until the next council is elected. “There’s so many issues to look at and I’m not willing to take this on, at this late in the game, with is council,” says Garon. Her motion was put to a vote and failed. After more debate Councillor Bedard suggested that they make it “up to 4.5 per cent” to show people that 4.5 is the limit to any tax increase. This motion passed, but it was not unanimous.
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Join us October 31st, 2011 for our Community Hallowe’en Fest with games, tons of candy, free draws and a haunted house. It will be held at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre from 6-8 p.m., and at the Earl Mah Aquatic Centre from 2:30-4 p.m. for under 12, and 8-11 p.m. for over 13 years id required. Fireworks will be at 8:15 p.m. at the Doug Kerr fields. This is the 24th Annual event and assists community policing and fire/rescue departments. Students and adults are encouraged to volunteer to help make our community safe by calling 250-62-GHOST.
Plans for Hallowe’en Fest 2011 are well underway and organizers need your help! This event attracts hundreds of children from throughout the community and provides opportunity for Prince Rupert youth to engage in a positive, safe and fun Halloween. Sponsors and volunteers are very proud to present this community celebration again this year. Ghosts and goblins of all ages are encouraged to attend Halloween Fest 2011 which features a haunted house, games, prizes and candy, candy, candy. The event is held at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre on Monday, October 31, 2011 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will be followed by a community Fireworks demonstration. The success of this event relies very heavily on volunteer support and more than 100 volunteers are required to plan, set up, take down and run the event. The Hallowe’en Fest Committee is looking for community minded individuals who are interested in dedicating a few hours of their time to enhancing public safety and engaging youth in a positive way on Halloween night. The Hallowe’en Fest Committee will have a meeting Tuesday October ?? at 5 p.m. at the Special Events Office underneath City Hall (fountain side). Anyone interested in assisting the organizers with this event on 31st is asked to call 62-GHOST, or attend the meeting.
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◆ CRIME
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- On September 28 at five p.m., RCMP assisted in the enforcement of a supreme court order in Miller Creek. - On September 30 at 8:30 a.m., RCMP responded to a complaint of a disturbance in the 900 block of 3rd ave. - On September 30 at 6:45 p.m., RCMP attended to the J&T Restaurant for a complaint of a disturbance. An adult male was arrested for breach of a recognizance, breach of probation, uttering threats and obstruct a peace officer. He is currently in custody and appearing in court in Queen Charlotte on October 4. - On October 2nd at seven a.m., RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter in Skidegate. On October 18, representatives from the RCMP recruiting section will
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Interview: MP discusses federal leadership campaign going to be a talented field and I’ll be proud to to the wrong things but also be able to articulate what it is call them opponents. that you do want. And you have to be ready to spend a lot of The difference with me is the way I put politics time making sure that it happens. Northern View: How worried are you together. I come from outside the back room, I Northern View: A lot of people will be skeptical of that voters from the east side of the country don’t have that political lineage of winner-take- trying to change how Ottawa will not know who you are? all politics, I’m much more inclusive. That just works. Can you give us some Cullen: Name recognition was a real comes from my work background and my time concrete ideas of what you struggle for us when we started in 2003, overseas. I believe that my politics is different would do were you given the running in Skeena. The way I do politics is and that I’ve seen it work. And that is what chance to change things? building networks of people onto a greater will be substantially different about the way we Cullen: Sure. You always purpose, and the name recognition just campaign and the way we take on issues. have two objectives when comes. It’s an underdog campaign, but one Northern View: You have voted against your you’re making public policy that I feel very comfortable in running. It fits party when you voted in favour of abolishing the and designing laws. One is my kind of politics. long gun registry because you said that’s what to make a good law. I think 601 2nd Ave. West Nathan Cullen Northern View: If you do manage to your constituents wanted. If you are made leader because of my background, Prince Rupert become Leader of the Opposition, how will of the party you will have to promote the party’s I regard very highly the idea that affect your commitment to your riding? policy positions, will that mean you would of bringing in diverse voices Fax: 627-8881 Cullen: One of the great advantages of this is the reverse your stance on a registry? and the creation of new opportunities to talk about northern issues on a larger stage, Cullen: I think the advantage in this whole exercise is ideas. You don’t just talk that people will be knowing and thinking about northern BC that the entire debate around guns and gun violence needs to like-minded people, you in a completely new way. And that can only be good for the to be recast. I was talking about broken politics earlier, and bring in that diversity, you things that we care about. there is no better example of this in my mind. allow them to be challenged. In terms of how I balance my work as an MP and as a We have a Prime Minister who is comfortable pitting That’s one of the things leadership candidate and a potential leader, that’s going rural Canadian versus those living in the city and he does it that most disturbs me about to be the work in progress. I love coming home, I get my very clearly and with malice. I’m a gun-control candidate. I the Prime Minister, he’s energy and I refocus myself in the north, so I’m not going to think there should be strong, strict gun laws in Canada. But obviously not interested in give any of that up. Will I have to change the way I work? I want those laws to work. anybody challenging him. Absolutely, but that happens to everybody in a job where The framing of the issue that Harper has tried to put It’s as much about the you have to go from one thing to the next. everybody in, is just one tool, a registry, that has failed us as process as what you get out Northern View: I saw your new campaign slogan, “The has the policy of this government. It hasn’t brought us safer the other end. Bringing people 2- 100 McBride Street next generation, the next step.” What does that mean? streets when you look at it from either position. We need to to the table is important to Prince Rupert, BC Cullen: Well, simply what it says. The next step for us as bring in something that works for people on both sides. design something like an 250-627-5003 New Democrats is to form the new government of Canada, Watch over this campaign in the next few weeks, I’ll energy policy that works and in order to do that there’s going to need to be a real call- be putting out some very strong work on this issue in for the provinces and for the out to the next generation of progressive voters to join, to get parliament. We’ll be bringing something involved and make that a reality. So when someone proposed fresh that will be much more acceptable that idea to me, it just seemed to fit so well with everything that what was there before. we’re doing and this positive, optimistic campaign we’re Northern View: You’ve quite a few going to run. references in your announcement to things Northern View: You say that you want to bring some that you have leaned by working in this kind of “new politics” to Ottawa. What exactly is wrong riding. What can the rest of Canada learn September 30, 2011 with the old politics? from what has been going on up here? Open letter to CityWest Customers Cullen: The old politics is broken and fails us. We Cullen: Well, I’ve learned that you can th have a Prime Minister that drives wedge issues in between bring people together around something Re: Problems with services the week of Sept 26-30 . Canadians to garner a few more votes. It’s beneath the very that is a threat, someone proposing opennotion of what it is to be Prime Minister. The country at all net fish farms or drilling in the headwater. This has been a trying week for our customers. I would like to apologize first for the times should be trying to make this country stronger, and And people will rally together to defend inconvenience we’ve caused you this week and second to offer some explanation. We upgraded the software on our digital cable terminals overnight on the 27th. The trying to divide people up into tiny little bits of the electorate what they believe in. The real trick is upgrade is required to prepare to launch our Video On Demand service. Early only hurts us. That’s what has to stop. turning that group into the one that is Wednesday morning it was apparent that this upgrade had some unexpected and some Digital Terminals did not respond. The most common problem There’s lots of issues we have to deal with and we can’t aiming for something positive, not just consequences, is missing audio on DCT 6200 boxes, which is correctable by adjusting the audio deal with them if we’re always in campaign-mode. This protesting something, but proposing settings on the terminal. Our customer service reps are working through this with government has been more angry and more partizan than something else. Which we can take as customers over the phone; the instructions for adjusting the settings are also available our website under the “Service outages” section. Still, there are some other problems any government maybe in Canadian history. a vision for the country. What I have on that are less easily solved, and our technicians are visiting customer’s homes to resolve. Northern View: What are you offering to your party learned is that - and this is a lot like the Our dedicated staff have been working long hours this week, and many will be working and to Canadians, that they won’t get from any of the other way Jack did his politics, which is why we through the weekend to help customers through this; I want to recognize their efforts and leadership candidates? got along so easily - you need to stand up thank them. Cullen: First things On Thursday, as we were working through these Digital Cable troubles, we were hit with an outage affecting cellular service and long distance calling services in the Prince first, all the candidates N O RT H W E S T C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E Rupert area. Timing for an outage is never good, but if there was ever a bad time, this that I’ve heard about was it. The outage appears to have been caused by power fluctuations. Although we from so far, I know can’t plan for every contingency, this outage exposed a weakness in our contingency plan. The task now for us will be to implement plans that avoid or soften a similar outage them, I know them well in future. and I respect them a great deal. I know it’s My message is simple, when I look into the eyes of our staff and managers I see a group
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Northwest Community College is hosting a public forum in Prince Rupert for its Priority Planning Process. Come and participate, share your ideas and help shape NWCC’s future.
Gary Coons, MLA North Coast 818 3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC 250-624-7734 or 1-866-250-624-7734 gary.coons.mla@leg.bc.ca www.garycoons.ca
that wants to do better for our customers. When I look into the eyes of our customers I see a group that is loyal and patient, far more patient than any company can expect its customers to be. My pledge is to equip staff with the tools and knowledge they need to serve our customers. As a group, our pledge at CityWest is to provide our customers with the service they demand and deserve.
Thursday, Oct. 20 from 10am to 3pm NWCC Prince Rupert Campus (Lunch provided)
Thank you for your past business and support.
Can’t attend? Fill out the online survey at http://bit.ly/nwccsurvey
Bill Craig CEO CityWest
For more information contact: Ali McDougall t 1.877.277.2288
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North Coast COMING EVENTS OCT 5 - Prince Rupert Public Library Presents “Knitting for Teens”. Wednesdays from 3:15-4:30pm. Learn to Knit and Impress your family. Details at the Library or on Facebook or visit www.princerupertlibrary.ca
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OCT 29 - Seniors Centre Giant Garage Sale. 9am-1pm. Tables available, Phone Donna 250-627-1900.
OCT 29 - Madhatter Lunch, First Presbyterian Church, Call: Chris 250-624-3683 OCT 5 - CANCELLED Prostate and Bladder Cancer Support Group Meeting. Next meeting Nov 2 at 7:30pm, PR Regional Hospital. Contact Judy 250-622-6533
OCT 7, 8 & 9 - Thanksgiving Basketball Camp @ Charles Hays Secondary School (CHSS). Grades 3-7 Co-Ed and Grades 8-12 Co-Ed. Regisration is ongoing. For more information, pls call Mel Bishop, 250-6278558.
OCT 17 - Jazz Productions Association of B.C. AGM Monday October 17th, 7:00 p.m. banquet room Prince Rupert Coast Hotel. Elections of Directors, 7 positions up for election. For further information call 250-627-7982.
NOV 2 - Prostate and Bladder Cancer Support Group, 7:30 pm in Rm 430 at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital - Contact Judy 250-622-6533
NOV 5 - Seniors Centre Fall Tea and Bazaar, 11am-1pm. Many inhouse raffles!!! Phone Donna 250-627-1900
NOV 19 - Prince Rupert Community Arts Council presents the 36th Annual Kaien Island Craft Fair. 9am - 5pm, Jim Ciccone Civic Centre. For more information email kaienislandcraftfair@inbox.com
ONGOING OCT 16 - LOONIE AUCTION hosted by Dancers on Broadway 2014. 1:00-4:00pm, Ceremonial Rm, Museum of Northern BC. Tickets available at Spectrum City Dance or any paret/dancer. Lots of Great Prizes, including a return trip for 2 to Vancouver from Hawkair!
OCT 18 - Museum of Northern British Columbia in Prince Rupert, visit and pay no admission all day. Museum hours are 9:00am - 5:00pm for more information call 250-624-3207 ext. 27
OCT 22 - The Prince Rupert Self Advocacy Group invites the Community of Prince Rupert to attend a Community BBQ at Mariners Park from 2-4pm. We will be serving cake, handing out ballons, stickers and pins as well as there will be a door prize. The mayor will be doing the opening for “Community Living Day” as well as few other performers. For more information call Val Holmes, 250-624-5627
OCT 28 - The Friends of the Prince Rupert Library invite the arts, crafts and culinary communities of Prince Rupert and surrounding areas to create an item inspired by anything they’ve read to be auctioned in aid of the library. Submission forms are available at the Prince Rupert Library and online at www.princerupertlibrary.ca or call the library for more information 250-627-1345.
OCT 29 - Annunciation CWL Tea and Bazaar, 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm.
SCOUTS CANADA - Scouting in Prince Rupert, Beavers aged 5-7 years old meet on Tuesday evening at Pineridge School in the Gym, 6:30 - 7:30pm. Cubs aged 8-11 yearls old meet on Wednesday evening at Pineridge School in the Gym, 7:00-8:30pm. Contact C. Green, 250-624-3370
CALLING ALL MUSICIAN! Prince Rupert Community Band and Choir are looking for new members. No Auditions necessary! PR Community Band meets Monday nights 7:30 - 9:00 Pm at the PRMS (formerly PRSS) Band Room. PR Community Choir meets Wednesday nights 7:00- 9:00 PM at the PRMS Band Room. Pls Call Peter Witherly, 250-624-9634
OCTOBER has been delcared Community Living Month and on October 22 we have planned a community living day, which the theme for this year is “Caring Communities”. The group would like to give back to this community as they have given us so much support as well as employing our individuals.
PRINCE RUPERT UNEMPLOYED ACTION CENTER provides a range of FREE services to unemployed and underemployed people in Prince Rupert and Northwest BC. Need help applying for CPP, Canada Disibility Pensions, Old Age Security, EI, or WCB? We can help! Landlord or Social Service difficulties? We can help! Come see us Mon-Fri, 9am - 5pm at 869 Fraser Street, Fisherman’s Hall, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 1R1 or call 250-627-8776.
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ACROSS 1. Skinny one 6. Junk e-mail 10. Ratite bird 14. South American raccoon 15. Daze 17. Fender flaw 18. Promo producers 19. Danger 20. And 21. Corded fabric 22. Spout 24. “____ Is Your Life” 26. Unit of length 27. Cat’s call 28. Feudal lord 29. “Home Again” addition 30. Mix thoroughly 32. Young fish 33. Shopper’s bag 35. Hurl 36. Barnyard sound 37. Roster 39. Maui feast 40. Maidenhair 41. Angry 44. Coffee container 45. Shuttle’s
domain 47. Bro, to Sis 49. Creel 51. Little bit 52. Harmony 53. Acquaintances 54. Big Band, e.g. 55. “Beetle Bailey”superior 56. Prudish 58. Pismire 59. African animal, shortly 60. Take legal action 61. Suit 64. Old stringed instrument 65. Gridiron org. 66. Skunk’s defense 67. Ballerina’s short skirt 68. Jabber 71. Off yonder 73. Stringed instrument 75. Loomed up 77. New York ____ 78. Intertwine 79. Fortress 80. Patella location 81. Beginner 82. Elaborate
display DOWN 1. Blemish 2. Secret language 3. Sloped surface 4. Enjoyed brunch 5. Oriental root 6. Brood 7. Play on words 8. Disinterest 9. Cafe order 10. Diet letters: abbr. 11. Biker’s headgear 12. Store, as fodder 13. Lagoon’s boundary 15. Merganser’s kin 16. Bridle strap 23. Group of whales 25. Seat for two 27. List of activities 28. Passing 30. Ad copy 31. Woody vine 32. Card game 34. Bumpkin 35. Winter ailment 36. Shelflike bed
37. Gaucho’s tool 38. Humpback’s kin 40. Shoe fillers 42. Employ wrongfully 43. Peculiar jargon 45. With hands on hips 46. Left, nautically 48. Busy one 50. Snow slat 52. Recording 55. Place 56. Sea parrot 57. Describe 58. Jauntily 59. Shanty 60. Nibble 62. On ____ (tense) 63. Spring of water 64. Temptation 67. Cantina meal 68. Wail 69. Befuddled 70. Bouncy 72. Kind of bread 74. Roofer’s caulking material 76. Legendary bird
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MADHATTER LUNCH Oct. 29, 2011 First Presbyterian Church Call Chris: 250-624-3683
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CAREER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Senior and Staff accountants are required by our Smithers and Prince Rupert ofÀces. Computer accounting skills are essential. Public practice experience is required for Senior Accounting positions. Please provide full resume information. ConÀdentiality is assured. Please email, fax or deliver resume to: Wayne F. Callison, B.Comm. CA 1235 Main Street, Smithers B.C. Email: csco.smithers@telus.net Fax: 250-847-3809
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The Gitsegukla Band Council is presently accepting applications for the position of: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT WORKER Working closely with the Gitsegukla Band Council, Executive Director, Department Heads and the community at large. The individual will plan, organize, direct and will provide leadership and support for an effective and efficient Social Development Program in an effort to meet all social needs and address social problems including but not limited to. Unemployment, addictions, children and family matters, educational development. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responsible for the supervision, coordination and administration of the Band Social Assistance Program. • Responsible for the supervision and administration of all Band Social Development budgets including, Basic Needs, Guardian Financial Assistance, Family Preservation, Family Enrichment, Adult In-Home Care, Special Needs, etc,.. • Responsible for the supervision and processing of monthly social assistance application in accordance with INAC and Gitsegukla Band policies and guidelines • Maintain a current and up-to-date, secured system of case files and applications • Responsible for responding to, providing resources and advocacy support for children at risk, elders and those with special needs • Responsible for attending to. And responding to all reports of child abuse or neglect and become actively involved to ensure that proper case planning and reporting is developed in child welfare issues • Maintain and active and effective working relationship with MCFC, Health Canada, INAC, Gitsegukla Band Social Development Committee and other appropriate agencies • Establish and maintain sound and cooperative working relationships with other co-workers, staff and departments to meet the needs of the Gitsegukla Band and community members • Responsible for the supervision of the Social Development Assistant, Family enrichment Worker, Family Preservation Worker and Adult-In-Home Care Workers • Assist in the processing of monthly social assistance applications in accordance with INAC and Band Social Program policies and guidelines • Ensure that all SA Reports are submitted according to INAC Policy SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must have a proven record of work experience as a Social Worker or in possession of a BSW Degree or equivalent. Applications in possession of educational degree will receive preferential consideration. 2. Must be familiar with and have experience in the Provincial Child Welfare Program 3. Must possess basic financial and budgeting skills 4. Must have excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills 5. Must have excellent leadership, supervisory, management and interpersonal skills 6. Must have excellent computer skills, knowledge in Aboriginal Information Systems (AIS) an asset 7. Must demonstrate tact, discretion, and sound judgment while dealing with sensitive issues in a political environment 8. Must be willing to submit to a criminal record check 9. Must possess a BC Class 5 Drivers licence SALARY: Commensurate with experience HOURS OF WORK: Full Time (35 Hours per week) 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS: OCTOBER 6th – 4:00 p.m.
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PURCHASER/SHIPPER - Min 5 years experience required in a manufacturing environment. Must have an above average knowledge of shipping procedures & documentation, customs logistics, transportation coordination and consumable shop purchasing. Must be detail oriented with good communication & organizational skills. MS Office skills a necessity. Valid BC Drivers License with clean abstract. Please reply to Box #7 c/o The Morning Star, 4407 - 25th Ave, Vernon BC, V1T 1P5.
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Discovery Trades Coordinators Job Description The Prince Rupert ASEP Society is looking to hire a Coordinator for “The Discovery Trades” Program. The exploratory trades program is directed at the BC construction trades. The intent of this program is to have clients from all walks of life to do a research of a number of trades by doing hands on real experiential trades over view. The intent is to place the client onto at least 6 different job sites and expose up to ten different trades. Each one of these trades will be represented by the appropriate union. The company and unions will supply speakers and mentors so the client will be well informed at the end of the course on which trade they should enter. The intent is to have the client choose a trade and then either go to entry level training, apprenticeship or further upgrading. The Discovery Trades Program will be piloted at First Nations Training and Development Centre in Prince Rupert. The DT coordinator will have to help implement this program from start to Ànish and would be a contract person. Job Description- QualiÀcations this person should have a well rounded understanding of all the funding opportunities. Good knowledge of the trades. Good knowledge of local employers Good relationship with aboriginal communities including funding agencies Understanding of Labour Market Needs Counselling back ground Have own transportation Good reporting skills. Computer skills Understanding of adult education and the value of essential skills Team work This person will have to work on their own and must be self directed and follow direction from Partners. Attention to detail Monitor progress and do assessment of project and be able to report on an ongoing basis Primary Duties and Responsibilities Work with community to develop support for program Set up meetings with community to generate work site training or exploratory Work with unions to have them participate at all levels of project from permission to place clients at union sites to placing clients into trades training or apprenticeship Recruit, assess and select appropriate clients to enter program Work with PIAB, PRASEP and aboriginal communities to recruit clients On an ongoing basis refer clients to appropriate unions/ institutions for training Do all related paper work relating to registration of each clients registration Do all scheduling for each week of course. Working with FNDC , local employers and unions Recruit speakers for clients from different trades through unions and companies or any related associations. Take care of safety equipment for clients Transportation and accommodation if necessary for clients to be arranged Work with PAC 10 on arranging ongoing tutoring for clients- Math, Essential Skills, Reading and any other counselling needed Network with employers throughout program to arrange ongoing placement Assessments of work place training overview each week. Problem solves any of the client’s needs ongoing. Keep attendance and track absenteeism Interview each client for further training or employment Place client into training, apprenticeship or employment Recruit for second intake At the end of each intake a Ànal report Please send resume attn to: Chris Sankey, Manager Prince Rupert ASEP Society chris.s@citytel.net Only those candidates selected will be called for an interview. Closing date: Oct 14, 2011 @ 4:30pm
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CAP Youth Intern Position Prince Rupert Public Library The Library seeks a youth (15-30) for CAP Youth Intern Position. Duties include Patron Internet Service and website work. Strong computer and interpersonal skills are an asset. This is a temporary, full-time position. Full job description available www.princerupertlibrary.ca. Submit resume with hand-written cover letter to: Deputy Librarian, Joe Zelwietro by 5 pm Oct. 7, 2011 Only the Short List will be contacted.
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SERVICE ADVISOR. We have an immediate opening for the position of Service Advisor. Applicant should be mechanically inclined, computer literate and familiar with all types of automotive vehicle repairs. Apply in person or writing to: Browns Chrysler Ltd., 10447-104 Ave., Westlock, AB, T7P 2E4. Phone 1-780349-5566. Fax 1-780-3496493. Email: service@brownschrysler.com Attention: Dale Marshall. We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.
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BUSY construction company requires experienced office administrator to start as soon as possible. Duties include general office work, project administration/coordination and reception/secretary duties. Construction experience an asset. Must read, write and speak english. Fax resume with cover letter to 250627-8850 or email to info@marcanconstruction.ca. No phone calls please.
Labourers JOIN NEWALTA Track Hoe Operators #11-0154 Newalta is looking for experienced track hoe operators throughout Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. Driver’s license, four wheel drive vehicle, H2S and first aid required. Any additional tickets needed will be supplied. Oilfield background or remote location experience is an asset. Schedule is 21 days on and 7 days off. Newalta has much to offer including competitive wages, growth opportunities and benefits such as meal allowances and supplied accommodations while on shift. Email/fax your resume: to westerncareers@newalta.com or fax (403) 806-7076.
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Minimum Qualifications: Secondary School Diploma. Computer and previous financial services experience is an asset. Closing Date: October 8th, 2011. To receive an application, please contact: Santa Slubowski,Supervisor, Human Resources Tel: 250.627.3658 Email: santaslubowski@northsave.com Or apply online at www.northsave.com
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Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges 20’40’45’53’ Used / Damaged 40’ insulated makes great shop. Only $2300! Needs door and 40’HC $2800 No Rust! Semi Trailers for Hiway & storage. Delivery BC and AB Call 24 hrs 1-866-528-7108 www.rtccontainer.com
Misc. for Sale BUILDING SALE... Final clearance. “Rock bottom prices”. 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140 x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. CAN’T GET up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-599. DO-IT-YOURSELF Steel buildings priced to clear Make an offer! Ask about free delivery, most areas! Call for quick quote and free brochure. 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? PR: Mobile Steam Table 5’x29”. Honda Inverter Generator, 3000W. Commercial Gazebo, 16’x10’. Commercial BBQ Grill, 4.2’x1’x23”. Brand New Chinese Wok. All Prices Negotiable. Call 250-624-6969 or 250-622-4476 SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.
Real Estate Acreage for Sale 80+ PROPERTIES for sale throughout BC. Acreages, water-front, building lots & more. Prices start at $27,000. View virtual tours on website. NihoLand & Cattle Co. Ltd. Email: sales@niho.com Phone: 604-606-7900 Website: www.niho.com/bcc 82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/
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Trades, Technical EXPANDING DODGE Dealership requires Journeyman automotive technicians. Thriving vibrant community. Wages $38.00 & up. Excellent benefits, relocation bonus. Fax resume 306-463-6808 email: jason@energydodge.com Kindersley, Sask. EXPERIENCED Drywallers and Steel stud framers, Central Alberta work. Benefits, competitive wages full time work. Please contact office at 1-403-342-4885 or fax resume to 1-403-342-2435.
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: it’s that simple. Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161. INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660. SMALL BUSINESS grants start or grow your small business. Free to apply. Qualify for up to 100K. www.leadershipgrants.ca
The Prince Rupert ASEP Society and the Plumbing Industry Apprenticeship Board is looking for Red Seal Journey Persons to help deliver programming for the Introduction to Construction Program. The program is designed to give an overview of various Trades to the students attending the program. These positions are casual/part-time (up to 30 hrs per course).
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LAKE front home , 3 bdrm , 3 bath, $1500/mo, includes utilities & snow removal. N/S, pets negotiable, ref’s. req’d. Contact Dave 250-6328463,or if not avail. contact (250)562-6026
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Ridley Terminals Inc. Ridley Terminals Inc. requires industrial storage for both indoor (heated) and outdoor. Scope of rental will be provide to interested parties. For more information or to request a package, please contact Harry Melnyk prior to October 7, 2011. Harry Melnyk Materials Control Coordinator Tel: (250) 627-3518 Cell: (250) 600-2384 Email: hmelnyk@rti.ca
PR: Newer large 3-4 bdrm, 2 bath, close to Charles Hays, . $900/mo. N/S, N/P. Ref Req’d. 250-605-1641
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Cars - Sports & Imports 2007 BMW 530 Xi, Moon roof, Bose Premium CD/DVD entertainment package, Xenon headlight package, heated front and rear seats, climate control, 17” alloy wheels with all seasons, all power options plus extended warranty 2012 or 120km. Certified and e Tested, immaculate condition and ready to go! $16000 Contact: best66bow@gmail.com
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PR: 1bdrm, F/S, wood floors close to down town. N/Pets, N/S, $425/mo, incl Cable. Call 250-627-1272 or 250-6227394.
Cars - Domestic PR: 1996 Chevy Lumina, New batt & starter. 4 studded winter tires. Fair running condition. $800 OBO. 250-627-8300
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Homes for Rent CLEAN, lovely 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath home on 4th Ave. E. Includes: wash/dry, dishwash, stove, micro, frig, pellet stove. Wood floors. Very private & convenient downtown location. $800 month. One yr lease preferred. Avail. immed. 622-2236 or email: martine.yg@gmail.com CUTE 2 bdrm, close to downtown, lane access, small garage, electric heat $650/mo , Judy @624-4331
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Want to Rent Pt Ed or PR: Working woman (& student) needs place to rent in quiet area, preferably in forested area. I will consider house-sitting, a caretaker’s position, or shared accommodation with the right person for Nov 1 - March 12, 2012. Call 250-877-0173
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SPORTS
◆ CIHL ACTION
Rampage fall to 11-2 to the Ice Demons in season opener By Allan Hewitson The Northern View
tried to find a means to stop the constant upice rushes. Things fell apart a bit more for the Rampage in the third as Kitimat scored at 33 seconds in on a goal by Brandon Wakita, and to make matters worse the next three Kitimat shots also beat Dan Lorette as Kitimat made the score 10-0 within four minutes with the other goals coming from Jonnie Aiken at 1:51, Terry Whelan at 3:16 and Wade Masch again at 4:16. The Rampage slid in two goals in the third, one shorthanded by Jared Meers at 9:28 and an unassisted goal by defenseman Jean-Luc Fournier on a Demons end turnover. Dan Lorette turned the goal-
The Prince Rupert Rampage came to Kitimat for the opening game of the 2011/2012 season with a short bench – and could do very little to deter the Demons as they were overwhelmed 11-2 as the Ice Demons put on a show for over 550 fans. The Rampage, a team which won the Western Division last season, were without many of their veteran players and it showed as the Ice Demons used the big arena to their advantage. Dan Lorette in the Rampage net did his best, but with a tiring defence, his team fell behind 4-0 in the free-wheeling first period, that saw Kitimat goals from Wade Masch just three minutes in, Kory Finn 10 minutes later, Derek Wakita two minutes after that and Jonnie Aiken a minute after that. Although for the most part the Demons had their way, Jamie Moran was at his best, kicking out a lot of long shots and then brilliant close in as the Rampage might easily have been on the board from defensive turnovers. Shots in the period were 14-8 for Kitimat. The second period was much the same pattern, with the Ice Demons adding goals from Blaine Markwart and Jeff Mildenberger Allan Hewitson photo while the Rampage The Demons put pressure on the Rampage.
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◆ IN THE ROUGH
Duffers tourney results By Moe Hays The Northern View The most ardent golfers at the Prince Rupert Golf Club pulled off the seemingly impossible and the Duffers was played to a finish. Weather conditions were comfortable, course conditions were as good as one could expect, and spirits were high for the final Open tournament of the year. A highlight of the Saturday round, was the Hole-In-One on the thirteenth hole by course superintendent Gerry Casavant. Playing with Randy Fiddler and Moe Hays, Casavant hit his four iron shot into the hole, for his second career Ace, but the first he has scored in 25 years. This matched the feat of Jordan Weir, who worked on the greens crew this summer and aced the same hole in July. George Kuntz and Fran Colussi are Duffers Open Champions for 2011, with narrow victories in their respective divisions. Cynthia Rosario and Margaret Chan finished a stroke behind Colussi in the 36 hole event.
Rosario was awarded First Low Net in the Championship Flight, with Carol Schaeffer taking the Net honours for the First Flight. Runner-up Net awards went to Margaret Chan and Carol Bryant, while Pam Hays and Andrea Pollock took third place position. The Mens Division was closely contested as Kuntz (133) edged Cu Phan by three strokes over the two rounds. Ron Miller (137) took Low net in the First Flight while Runner-up Net awards went to Mark Bryant in the Championship Flight and Hardip Jhajj in the First Flight. Howard Linn and Darcy Koch took third Net in the Championship and First Flights. It was a good weekend for Club Champions, as Rose Holkestad was Gross Winner in the Ladies Division and Junior Club Champion, Stenn Sundin, took Low Gross for the Men. Richard Wright and Teru Yamamoto were awarded runner-up Gross in the Championship and First Flights. The Tombstone Day is on the schedule for Sunday October 9.
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