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◆ SAFETY IN THE AIR

Seaplane operators examine stowed life jackets on board which focussed on “the shortfalls and failings” of the stored life jacket system, Members of the West Coast Seaplane several of the members Association met on May 18 and one topic concluded that they are not effective. Already a number of seaplane operators involved in the association are providing t h e i r passengers with personal flotation d e v i c e s (PFD’s) which are worn onboard the aircraft while another company, Sealand Aviation, has put in a formal request to Transport Canada to have the old style life jackets removed from the planes. That request was made last year and the operator in question has not heard back from the Federal Don’t let the fact that you don’t own all the equipment you need stop you. Government. Come to Home Rentals, where you’ll Ànd all the tools to complete any Gene Storey, manager of kind of gardening project - at a fraction of the cost of buying. North Pacific Seaplanes, says the life jackets themselves Randy Grantham Cement Mixer Tiller/Cultivator are not the problem and that Your Rental Specialist * Cultivates close to * 4.3 cu. ft. poly drum

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◆ ACHIEVING A GOAL

Prince Rupert NWCC celebrates the grad class of 2011 By Shaun Thomas The Northern View Northwest Community College held its convocation ceremony for the graduating class of 2011 on May 18, with 24 students receiving either diplomas, certificates or associate degrees from the Prince Rupert campus. The most moving part of the ceremony was the speech by student Vernon Barker, a speech that drove home the importance of education. “My journey up to two and a half years ago was a very harrowing and sometimes horrific one... It was a journey filled with bad choices and bad decisions,” said the mature student, alluding to battling addiction. “Then two and a half years ago I chose to enrol in Northwest Community College and it has led me to the greatest accomplishment of my life and that is my grade 12 diploma. Now I am half way to my next great accomplishment, which is an associate degree in criminology...I don’t think I am any better or any worse than anyone else. If I can do

this, then anyone can do it.” Dignitaries at the event told the students (whose names and accomplishments are listed at the end of the story) how proud they were of them, but they also stressed that this should not be seen as the end of the educational journey. “Don’t consider this the end of your learning, but another step in lifelong learning. Your community needs you,” said acting Prince Rupert mayor Kathy Bedard. “Fulfill your goals and your educational goals, and continue on. Nowadays you have to be qualified for any job you want,” said Port Edward councillor James Brown. As well as municipal representatives, NWCC president Dr. Denise Henning asked the students to do as much as they can with their education. “If you see a need, I challenge you not to ask ‘why doesn’t someone do something about it’ but rather ask ‘why don’t I do something about it?’. Think about your friends and family members who you can help and share your gifts with and give willingly,” she said.

◆ HEALTH

Photo CareCards coming By Tom Fletcher Black Press There are 9.1 million B.C. CareCards in circulation, but only 4.5 million people live in B.C. That’s one reason why the province’s health care costs are so high. Health Minister Mike de Jong is introducing a new “smart card” in an effort to cut down on unauthorized access to the health care system by residents of the United States and other jurisdictions who do not pay into the Medical Services Plan. De Jong introduced legislation Thursday to replace the plastic cards that B.C. started issuing in 1989. The new cards will include a picture and an electronic chip, and drivers will have the option of including health

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◆ CANCER RESEARCH

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Relay for Life set for this Saturday at CHSS event to take part in,” said this year’s main organizer Lani McNeice, who replaced Since the Relay for Life’s Canadian debut long-time organizer Cathy in 1999, it has become the biggest fundraising Quane. event for cancer care and research in the McNeice was an ideal country. replacement, being that she The Relay for Life is held each year to was a top fundraiser last year celebrate cancer survivors, remember and and is very motivated for the honour those who lost their lives to the cause. disease, and to help fight for a cancer free At last year’s Relay for Shaun Thomas/Contributed photo future and on Saturday, May 28, locals Life event, the 26 teams who PRSS students Austin Beynon and will gather at the Charles Hays Secondary participated raised $80,263.05 Samantha Reeves (centre), along with School track in Prince Rupert from 10 for cancer research. This vice-principal Kevin Leech (second from year there are currently 15 a.m. until 10 p.m. in to do their part in right) presented a cheque for $250 to Rick eliminating the disease and aiding in cancer teams registered made up McChesney of the North Coast Health research. of 120 people, who so far Improvement Society (fourth from right) “Come out! It’s a great and very moving have raised over $25,000. and hospital and emergency staff. The Organizers are hoping money, which was raised as part of the more teams register, school recycling program (at right), will SCHEDULED FLIGHTS • CHARTERS • TOURS and more money is go to support a new bone density scanner at the Prince Rupert Regional Hospital. raised. Teams taking part in the Relay for Life are asked to fundraise a minimum of $100 before the event, sunset to become a source of light and where they will take turns walking inspiration. People purchasing luminaries or running laps around the CHSS can submit the name of somebody special SPRING SCHEDULE: MARCH - MAY 2011 track. This year there will not be any they lost to cancer to help motivate FLT# DEPART ARRIVE FREQUENCY wheeled devices allowed on the track, everyone to keep fighting to end the PRINCE RUPERT TO PORT SIMPSON which includes no rollerblades or disease. 101........8:30am ............8:45am ................ Mon to Fri skateboards. Luminaries can be pre-purchased 105........12:30pm ..........12:45pm ....................... Daily In the evening the traditional on the website, or can be purchased lighting of luminaries, candles at the relay for $5, which will also go 109........4:00pm ............4:15pm ......................... Daily placed in special fireproof bags, will towards cancer research, information and PORT SIMPSON TO PRINCE RUPERT take place, an act that is significant support. 102........8:45am ............9:15am ................ Mon to Fri to the relay. Luminaries are lit at “People walking around the track can 106........12:45pm ..........1:15pm ......................... Daily see these luminaries lit, and see 110........4:15pm ............4:45pm ......................... Daily names and messages [to cancer victims]. It’s a very emotional 1740 Prince Rupert Blvd, Prince Rupert, BC PRINCE RUPERT TO MASSET 250 624-2859 experience. Everybody is there 301........8:00am ............8:45am ................ Mon to Fri This 3 year old, for the right reason,” said 303* ......1:30pm ............2:15pm ......................... Daily neutered, orange McNeice.

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As well, organizers are hoping to get entertainment, such as bands, to perform at the relay this year. Entertainers would be able to perform for an hour or hour and a half slot. People interested in performing at the relay can contact Deb Taylor at debt@sd52.bc.ca. People wishing to register for the relay can do so by visiting http://www.kinerta.org/ faf/home/default.asp?ievent=439305 where there is a registration form. Additionally, people wishing to partake can call Lani McNeice at 250-624-0516 in the daytime or 250-624-5573 in the evening, or can participate just simply coming to the track on the day of the relay. There is a $15 registration fee per participant.

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â&#x2014;&#x2020; ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer grant writer taking input on projects By Monica Lamb-Yorski The Northern View Two weeks into his summer job as a grant researcher and writer for the City of Prince Rupert, 21-year-old Blair Mirau is almost ready to put a call out for well-developed project proposals. The University of Winnipeg student has been hired through a grant from the Northern Development Initiative Trust to help seek available funding and develop an application form that will help people write compelling proposals. Already heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heard great ideas coming from the community and is hoping to help give some of those ideas some traction. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If someone can give me a good budget and a good activity schedule then they are well on their way to getting some funding,â&#x20AC;? Mirau said at City Hall on Wednesday. Along with other representatives from various groups and organizations in the community, Mirau attended a free grant writing workshop facilitated by NDIT in Prince Rupert last week. Describing the workshop as a refresher that built on the proposal writing heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been

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Looking at a town in transition... This past week I had the opportunity to sit down and speak with someone who is new in town and much of the conversation had to do with where Prince Rupert is at, where it is going and where it has come from. To someone who has just recently arrived in town, there are certainly signs of a town that is struggling. Looking at the empty storefronts in the downtown core certainly doesn’t paint the most flattering picture, and the condition of some of the buildings and housing in town is another indicator that things may not be where they need to be. It’s something I’ve heard not only from random visitors to the community but from some family members as well. But people who are just new to town or who are just visiting may not know the whole story, and once people hear more of the story their initial impressions often change. Prince Rupert is, in my view, a town that is in transition. And truth be told, it has been in transition for some time and for most of the five years I have been here. It’s a community that is turning the corner from a resourcedependent community to a gateway to the Asian markets. And as strong as the community was when lumber and fish were king, I am certain the community will be stronger still once the true impact of the growth in the Asia-Pacific comes to light. The impact of this growth is already being felt in communities like Terrace, Kitwanga and Mackenzie where mills have or are looking to re-open based on the demand for lumber. It’s being felt around the province and as the gateway Prince Rupert stands to benefit the most in the years to come

as more and more shippers look for more and more services and logistical support from Prince Rupert. But the key there really is “in the years to come”. It’s already well underway, with the hours in the ILWU on the rise and companies like Kristoff Trucking, Ridley Terminals and more growing their staff levels, which adds significantly to the cashflow in Prince Rupert. But this is just the beginning.

As I said, the town has been in transition really since I moved here and I don’t doubt that will be the case five years from now. It’s a long transition given what is needed, but I can’t wait to see how much more positive change will come between now and then and in the decades ahead. Not only will those storefronts be filled, I have no doubt there will be may new ones to boot.

~ Shaun Thomas

Getting ready for the start of another season of sport fishing According to the 2007 Prince Rupert Visitor Study, during June, July and August of 2007, about 189,000 visitors to Prince Rupert contributed over $52 million to our economy. Of the many different types of visitors who come to Prince Rupert, anglers are by far the most valuable. Just eight per cent of those 189,000 visitors, about 15,000, were here for fishing, but they contributed 31 per cent of the total expenditure, or just over $16 million. It is important to realize that at the beginning of the June – August 2007 study period our sport fishing industry was slaughtered: a mudslide cut off Highway 16 on May 28, followed by flooding. The highway reopened on June 10, but, in the tire-driven world of sport fishing, uncertainty surrounding the link had already caused cancellations far beyond that. It was a costly disaster. So we assume that the totals could have been higher than they were during those three months, but the percentages were

local operators and guides, who certainly sound. Guided anglers made up Talking tourism live and raise families in Prince Rupert, so this is money that 69 per cent of all visiting stays in Prince Rupert. anglers, about 11,000 guided Sport fishing gets some bad versus 4,000 independent. press. Gossip on the waterfront About 33 per cent of anglers suggests all sorts of horrific are from British Columbia, practices. The stories aren’t 52 per cent from other usually true. I’m not saying points in Canada, primarily that there are not unscrupulous Alberta, seven per cent from practices in any industry. There the US, and three per cent are unlicenced, fly-by-night from international markets. BRUCE WISHART fishing guides who offer cutAnglers offer very high rate, back alley charter trips. repeat visitation, and drive There are independent visitors who set up higher than normal hotel nights. Guided anglers tend to come in parties miniature processing plants. We need to of three or four, and spend about three days stop these practices. The best way to do it fishing and four days in the community, while is to advocate for increased DFO and DOT independents come in smaller parties (2.67) enforcement. and tend to spend four days fishing and six In my opinion, one of the most positive days in the community. Both guided and developments in our tourism industry over independent spend roughly $2,400 - $2,800 the past year has been the introduction of per party per day throughout Prince Rupert. the Tidal Angling Guide Training Program Bear in mind that these are primarily (TAG). This initiative of the Sport Fishing

Institute of BC (SFI), and Propel, the industry training division of go2, allows us to benchmark professional sport fishing guides, and market the sport fishing experience with a high degree of confidence. SFI lays out the following goals for the program: to create a set of standards, and training, that allow BC guides to be world leaders in customer satisfaction, service, safety and recognition; to create an organization of guides committed to these standards; to contribute to the effective management of sustainable fisheries resource use; and, to recognize the value and importance of the relationship between tourism and sport fishing in BC. We need to be concerned about the sustainability of the fishery as well as the sport fishing experience. We need to help our local sport fishing operators build a successful business that will sustain them over the coming years. They bring a tremendous benefit to our tourism industry.

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Next Weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Question: Will you be taking part in the annual Seafest activities?

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it would bring money, but would be bad for the economy because of what would happen if there was a spill.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;With all the tragedies in the world, like the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, it would just be a matter of time before something tragic happened here.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;&#x153;My feelings are the same as every Aboriginal feels - I say no. It would only hurt the environment, our hunting grounds and our way of life.â&#x20AC;?

Taking another look at Prince Rupert tourism to this day â&#x20AC;&#x201C; always full and has never advertised. Hospitality was its guiding theme. I left to join the army (serving my first year in Prince Rupert), and never returned, except as a visitor. For the last thirty odd years My wife and I lived in the Mediterranean Region and visited Italy, Greece, Egypt, and Turkey (with allegedly more Roman ruins than in Italy, to say nothing of its Christian sites). It was in this region that we saw many of the historical and cultural sites left by some six thousand years of organized society. In Turkey we also encountered that sense of hospitality and community that we found in Prince Rupert when we returned some seven years ago. As we slowly became aware of the current realities of Prince Rupert and of its struggles to raise general public awareness of the need to reverse the trend of economic decline by developing alternatives to commercial fishing, logging, and pulp and paper production. There was some discussion about tourism, but little action. Now, talk is widespread about the tourist industry, a term that may be somewhat ill defined. It seems to me that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Visitorsâ&#x20AC;? can fall into several categories, each with its particular needs. - returning formal residents - business visitors

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Letters to the Editor Editor: There has been a recent upsurge in material being published in the Northern View on the subject of Tourism â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even though the headlines may suggest other topics:- â&#x20AC;&#x153;Restoring Cruise Industryâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Understanding Visitor Spendingâ&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;?, as examples. After reading these articles I observe that although many lofty statements are made, their â&#x20AC;&#x153;after imagesâ&#x20AC;?, so to speak, leave me with the feeling that nearly all seem to believe tourists are like turkeys â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to be plucked at every opportunity. It is my belief that this is no way to view tourists. We must first improve our city, its hinterland, and its heritage so that we, and our children have a common sense of community, identity and history, and find that it is an enjoyable place for all of us to live. Then we can welcome visitors as guests in our collective home. There are a number of such ongoing activities of which Civic Pride, the Sunken Gardens Project, the North Pacific Canary, and Pike Island are conspicuous examples. I have never worked in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tourist Industryâ&#x20AC;?, but I grew up in it. In the late 1920â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s my parents in total wilderness â&#x20AC;&#x201C; no hydro, no phone, no running water, no neighbours for a mile, identified the site for a tourist destination. It opened as a full holiday resort in 1939/40. It continues

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◆ SUMMER BRINGS CHANGE

Weekly notes from the Prince Rupert Seniors Centre Contributed by Donna The Northern View Whist winners: Ladies’ 1stEileen, 2nd-Cathie, Pool-Marjorie. Men’s 1st-Ron, 2nd & Pool-Johnny B. Way to go. We had a birthday to celebrate at the Centre last week and it was a “50th” birthday! It isn’t every day we celebrate a 50th birthday here but that just goes to show we have all ages involved. Marj has been

volunteering at the Centre at least two days a week sometimes three (plus baking her first class desserts for us) for almost as long as I’ve been here and that’s a long time. As well Marj helps at every pancake breakfast and tea & bazaar. Thank you so much for all you do for us Marj. And Happy Birthday!!! Some of our programs will be winding down for the summer but we will remain open and continue to provide lunch and most activities. Yoga’s last day is

Monday June 13th and we have not yet decided when it will start up again. Embroidery will be winding down as well as our instructor will be taking the summer off, but anyone willing to continue practicing their stitches is welcome to keep coming. Friday Bingo is over end of June and won’t be starting up again until September. Our last general meeting of the season is June 14th and the next one won’t be until September. Starting in July we will be

playing cards on Mondays and Fridays at one p.m., new players always welcome. Not sure about our computer lessons over the summer but I’m thinking our instructor will be taking holidays at some point… Lorraine will be taking time off from instructing tole painting on Tuesdays but I have a feeling that the ladies will be coming to tole paint regularly over the summer anyway. Thank you to everyone who

was so concerned about me when I didn’t show up for work on time last Tuesday. Who knew two hours in a hairdresser’s chair could pass for what I thought was an hour. My apologies again and I promise I will always look at the little hand as well as the big hand… Zone 10 news: General Meeting Terrace Sat May 28, 1:30 p.m. Will be drawing for the train trip and $500 gift certificate from Cook’s. Have a Great Week.

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◆ BIKE RODEO

Auxiliary RCMP aim to promote bike safety this Saturday By Shaun Thomas The Northern View Children 12 and under are being invited to learn more about the safe operation of bicycles this Saturday as the Prince Rupert RCMP auxiliary host the second annual bike rodeo in the upper parking lot of the Rupert Square Mall from 10:30 a.m. to noon. “The safety stations will include how to act around driveways and intersections (high impact areas), use of hand signals, helmet fitting, bike safety check, the speed board to see how fast

you can go and obstacle course,” explained Keith Morris with the RCMP auxiliary. “The goal is to increase bike safety. We want to teach kids to take responsibility for their own safety while on the roads, for example we instruct riders to make eye contact with drivers at intersections so that the driver is aware of the cyclist. So many accidents happen because the bike ‘came out of nowhere’. We also see many helmets that don’t fit properly, so one station will be devoted to improving the fit. The day is also about fun too and the

safety board which measures bike speed and the obstacle course will be great.” In addition to education, there will be prizes like bike helmets and water bottles for the kids, which have been donated by groups like The Prince Rupert Rotary Club, Royal Lepage, Northern Brain Injury Association, and Farwest Sport and Cycle. “We would like to see this become an annual event, hopefully we can get out enough volunteers to make it happen every year. We’ll see what the turnout is like,” added Morris.

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Auxiliary RCMP members will be working with children to promote bicycle safety at the 2nd annual RCMP Bike Rodeo this Saturday.

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MP welcomes news of independent police investigations By Shaun Thomas The Northern View News that Premier Christy Clark is introducing an independent, civil led office to conduct criminal investigations resulting in death or serious harm that involve police in the province is being welcomed by Skeena – Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen. However Cullen, who introduced the Civilian Oversight Act bill in November

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◆ COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

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Left to right: The petting zoo on Sunday, fishing off the dock for the fish derby, soccer on the sports field.

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By Alan S. Hale The Northern View The Village of Masset celebrated its 50-year anniversary during the Harbour Days festival that took place in the community over the weekend. While Masset has existed in one form or another for much longer than a meagre half-century, it wasn’t until May in 1961 that they officially incorporated into a village. The Harbour Days had events that ran the entire weekend, from the early morning until well into the evening. While the weather took an unexpected turn for the worst on Saturday and forced a couple of events, such as face-painting, to be canceled, but it didn’t seem to stop people from coming out and taking part in the majority of events that were still going ahead. On Saturday, there was a contest on the Main Street pier where kids tried to catch the biggest fish before five p.m. that evening. The winners got their pick of prizes which included a new rod and other assorted fishing equipment. Players from different Haida Gwaii communities showed up at the Masset roller rink for a hockey tournament, minus the ice. Right next to the rink, kids were having their own soccer tournament in front of spectators. That night there was a billiards tournament and two dances, one for adults and one for teenagers. At times there was so much food to be had you didn’t know where to start. On both days the Lions Club put on a pancake breakfast fundraiser, the volunteer firefighters cooked hamburgers all day long, and the Masset co-op was hosting a ice cream parlour. To encourage healthy eating, people were being given free fruit, vegetables and smoothies. On Sunday there was a community wide picnic held in a school gym. On Sunday, the sun reappeared just in time for biggest day of events. For the smaller kids there was a petting zoo with a rabbit, goats and geese for them to play with and a tent where volunteers read stories while the kids decorated cloth bags. For the older kids there were padded sumo suits for people to smash into each other without hurting themselves. For the sea-faring family there were boat races at the fishermen’s marina where families rowed as hard as they could to see which boat could make it back to the dock first. The real crowd pleaser was the parade, that came marching down Main Street on the 50-yearold pavement that was only put in when the village incorporated. Just about every single float seemed to be throwing candy to the children on the side walks. The parade may have been short, but it was sweet.

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◆ WEEKEND OF FUN

More scenes from Masset’s Harbour Days celebration

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Clockwise from top left: Getting some healthy food at one of the booths on Main Street; sumo suits were once again a big hit; the canines took centre stage at the annual dog show; volunteer firefighters and a unique fire truck make their way along the Harbour Days Parade route; roller hockey players battle it out in the annual tournament; the Masset Lions served up a filling breakfast for those in attendance.

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Michael Curnesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; latest novel an award winning undertaking By Monica Lamb-Yorski The Northern View Author Michael Curnes, now dividing his time between Prince Rupert and Vancouver, said creating the first line of a novel is one of the first four steps he takes when heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s writing a book. He was sharing his latest novel, For the Love of Mother, with the Prince Rupert Community Artâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RuperWrites Wednesday evening. When he begins to write a book, he comes up with the title of a book, cover, writes the first line, followed by the first page. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the first page is compelling for me and gets me excited, then Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll stick with it, but if at any point in the story Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m getting bored with it or if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m having trouble finding time to write, it means Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not into it. And if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not into it, then I have to accept that my readerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going to be into it,â&#x20AC;? Curnes said. Up until his guest appearance with RupertWrites, Curnes had never done a reading before, so when he was asked to share a sample of the story, he said he

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Student talent showcase benefits Japan By Martina Perry The Northern View Last week students from Charles Hays Secondary School and Prince Rupert Secondary School joined together to put on a talent show showcasing the ability students from both schools possess, while at the same time raising over $1,200 for Red Cross to assist the victims of the 8.9 magnitude earthquake and tsunami that affected Japan. “All the performers did great. They were all very nice and cooperative and definitely wanted to contribute in fundraising for the disaster in Japan,” commented CHSS student council president, Melissa Chu. The fundraising event included over a dozen acts, with a majority of the talents being musical. The first performer of the evening was Charles Hay’s student Ali Murray, who showed off her vocal range while singing a cover. Soon after, CHSS graduating student Kimberly Truong took the stage and played one of her original songs while accompanying herself on guitar. As well, throughout the night PRSS students got in on the solo singing action, with Tristen Wybou covering “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele, and Summer Johansen bravely singing in acapella. Both duo musical groups were from PRSS including Peter Stephens and Zach Tait who emanated blues band “The Black Keys” and Taylor Slack and Joel Mcsorely who covered “If I Die Young”. Mcsorely took the stage again later in the show, this time performing with Prince Rupert Secondary’s Nathan Lamb-Yorski and Braeden McDonald in their band “Soup Kitchen”. But Mcsorely wasn’t the only member of “Soup Kitchen” to be featured in more than one act, both Lamb-Yorski and McDonald were part of “The Scarves” along with PRSS’s Shawn Price. Christopher Sylvester, Tyler Gaider, and their fellow band mates gave the crowd nostalgia with their rendition of the theme song from popular 90’s show “Pokemon”. Other musical talents showcased included Dorian Russ, who shredded on his guitar, and students Chloe Crosby-Patte, Bronte Pike, Brooke Haines, Roey Helloforse, and Linnea Kinnedy who lip synced a Backstreet Boys song and had the audience howling with laughter. The remaining acts in the talent show were all dance related, with the first dance act being done by Prince Rupert Secondary’s Charmaine Gibson, who did a hilarious dance about a person who wants to kill his neighbour’s dog. Additionally, the Spectrum Dancers performed “Strut” a dance that recently earned Best Jazz Group Dance 13 and Up at the BC Annual Dance Competition. CHSS students Amy Leigh and Amanda also

danced at the event to Katy Perry`s Firework. “I think all the performers did really good, and it was nice seeing everyone come out to watch,” commented Alice Harris, who is the Secretary of the Charles Hays student council. Martina Perry photos

Kimberly Truong (below) and Tristen Wybou (top) were among those students who lent their talents to a showcase last week to raise money to aid those impacted by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

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FALLS RIVER WATER USE PLAN (WUP) UPDATE stakeholders, First Nations and provincial and federal governments, developed the Falls River Water Use Plan. The Comptroller of Water Rights issued BC Hydro a new Water Licence for the Falls River Generating Station on April 4, 2006. The new licence stipulates how the plant will be operated (e.g. minimum flows and the rate of change of flow) and also identifies six monitoring studies to be carried out over the next five years. BC Hydro subsequently prepared Terms of Reference for Contractors to undertake these studies. On November 28, 2006, BC Hydro received (Leave to Commence) these studies from the Comptroller of Water Rights. A total of 6 studies are to be undertaken.

A SUMMARY OF THE STUDIES AND THEIR PROGRESS IS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Falls River Presence and Timing of Steelhead and Salmon Spawning Monitoring: A three-year study to determine the timing of adult salmon and steelhead presence and spawning in the Falls River downstream of the dam and in the tailpond. Status: Year 3 of 3 was carried out in 2009. The final report for this study was received in April 2010. No adult steelhead or salmon were observed in the tailpond in 2007 and 2008. In 2009, adult pink and chum salmon utilized the tailpond as a staging area during August and early September and cutthroat trout, juvenile coho and chinook were observed from shore or during angling surveys. No salmon redds by any species were found during a total of 22 snorkel surveys over the expected spawning ranges of the five salmon species, during the three-year program. Reports for Years 1, 2 and 3 are available on the BC Hydro website. 2. Falls River Fish Spawning Habitat Monitoring: A three-year study to examine the conditions for salmon egg-fry survival in the tailpond. Status: Year 3 of 3 was initiated in fall 2010 and included the placement of incubation boxes containing eyed Chinook eggs into the tailpond. Egg survival and environmental conditions have been monitored during winter and early spring. Reports from Year 1 and 2 are available on the BC Hydro website and the final report for Year 3 will be posted in August 2011. 3. Big Falls Reservoir Tributary Access and Potential Stranding Monitoring: A one-year study in the reservoir to identify barriers in three tributaries within the drawdown zone and identify potential areas of fish stranding along the shoreline of the drawdown zone. Status: This study was initiated in 2009 and BC Hydro received the final report in August 2010, which can be viewed on BC Hydro’s website. No fish barriers were found during 2009 field truthing (visual searches with boats, waders and over flights) and aerial photo review of the reservoir at 88.8 m to 90.8 m ASL. Areas identified as potential stranding locations (east end of reservoir and south shore and Carthew Creek) were considered to have low fisheries value (e.g., mud flats); therefore considered a low stranding risk. Areas, primarily on the southern shore, with high value fish habitat (e.g., gradual sloping, vegetated areas) were classified as having high stranding risk.

website. Additional work on this study is tentatively suspended pending the interim review WUP review, anticipated to take place in September 2011. Interpretation of data is to be performed after the completion of year 2 data collection. A Master Thesis on this subject matter was completed in January 2011. 5. Big Falls Reservoir Tributary Backwatering Monitoring: A one-year study to survey for redds in the drawdown zone of three tributaries or, if necessary, sampling for adult spawners by netting, angling, or direct observation by snorkelling. In addition, collect water temperature and life history data. Status: This study was initiated in 2009. While some field data was collected not all sites could be surveyed as planned due to reservoir elevations. The field work for this study was completed in April 2011. The final report is expected in June 2011 and will be posted on BC Hydro’s website in July 2011. At this time there is no data to interpret for this monitoring program. 6. Big Falls Reservoir Wildlife Shoreline Habitat Monitoring: A threeyear study to collect background data as well as document dens and nests established in the drawdown zone of the reservoir. The operational impacts of the flashboard installation on nests and dens is to be assessed. Status: Year 3 of 3 was carried out in 2009. The final report was received in August 2010. Reports from Years 1 to 3 are available on the BC Hydro website. The monitoring results indicated there will be no direct impact to cavity nesting birds or osprey as a result of the WUP operating regime. Specifically, there is little potential impact to shoreline nesting birds during and/or after the period of nest establishment. The results confirm the existence of den and/ or overwintering locations in the drawdown zone. Overwintering areas and maternal dens that exist at water surface elevations < 92.4 m ASL have a high potential for being impacted under the WUP operating regime. Twelve dens were found in the drawdown zone between 90.3 m – 92.4 m ASL. It should be noted that the type of use and species using them may vary over time.

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Local tourism could improve Continued from page 7 In response, we have some excellent facilities:- The Museum of Northern BC - Pike Island - North Pacific Cannery - The Sunken Gardens - Cow Bay - The Container Terminal Any expansion of visits to these sites will depend on increasing public awareness of their existence and the capacity of local transportation businesses, although several are best visited by a walk. The sites seem to be quite reasonably served by site specific community groups which support them. We also have a plethora of social agencies, such as, Civic Pride, Garden Club, Friendship House, etc. These groups are not directly involved in “tourism” per se., but make a significant contribution to the development and strengthening of the sense of community that is such an important component of the hospitality that permeates good tourism. However, there is one sector of our collective history or heritage which has yet to be addressed and which would be of immense interest to short term visitors, particularly to cruise ship visitors, most of whom seem to be American. Many of their parents, or by now, grandparents, either were stationed (as I was) or passed through here en route to the Asian war theatre. Aboriginal heritage is admirably covered by the Museum and Pike Island. It could be developed by organizing visits to more site specific points of interest. The City’s early history – the railway, fishing, logging and its post 1945 evolution are covered by the Cannery, some excellent publications, and by a walk. What I was surprised to find, shortly after I arrived, was how little evidence there was left of Prince Rupert’s contribution to the Pacific Conflict of 1939 – 1945. In particular, the Coast and Harbour defence installations at Barrett and Frederick Points about which there has been thundering silence from any of the public bodies which pontificate about tourism these days. I have made some enquiries into the causes of this “black hole” and have found that considerable public interest in “The Forts” continues – many individuals make hikes through the Barrett Gun Sites to this day. Groups have marked out various components, someone set up a campsite, complete with fire pit and rain protection, in front of the former Battery Observation Post. Shortly before my arrival, a City supported group published a report outlining an action plan to increase public access to Barrett Fort. The property on which it is sited is now owned by the Government of Canada and is under administrative control of the Prince Rupert Port Authority. It was during my effort to find the consequences of this report that I became aware there was practically no result – not even a production of the minutes of the final meeting. The principle objective of this article has been to discuss “tourism” in its broadest terms, to outline the relationship between “hospitality” and “tourism” and to identify any major barriers to the development of both. The description of how a small group of citizens has tried to deal with these will (hopefully) appear in a further letter. David O. Hill Prince Rupert

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Invasive weeds are becoming a concern By Margaret Spiers Terrace Standard Plants imported for their looks in gardens and yards are now causing big problems in the northwest. Species such as Dalmatian Toadflax, Tansy and Yellow Archangel threaten native plants and, indirectly, wildlife and fish, says Bob Drinkwater from the Northwest Invasive Plant Council. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without the natural ways to control them where they come from, such as insects, when they get here they grow out of control,â&#x20AC;? he said. Some alien plants will choke out natural plant food sources for animals. But what has Drinkwater particularly worried in this area is Japanese knotwood, a bamboo-like plant that loves to grow along stream and creek banks. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a perennial which spreads to become thick and dense cover, killing off natives species, says Drinkwater. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It can completely dominate an area,â&#x20AC;? he said of the plant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And because it has a poorly developed root structure, the bank will fall away into the water, causing the stream bed to silt up and that will ruin spawning beds.â&#x20AC;?

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PRINCE RUPERT - Amidst the laughter, unity, and spirit of a rally against the Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline Project, held in Prince Rupert May 12 there was one word that reverberated again and again from participants. That word was no. Organizer of the rally Jenn Rice said governments may come and go, but people on the North Coast are here to stay. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tonight letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just walk. We say â&#x20AC;&#x153;noâ&#x20AC;? to Enbridge Oil,â&#x20AC;? she said. Hereditary Chief Clarence Nelson of Metlakatla thanked everyone for attending and showing a spirit of unity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t fight what nature throws at us in natural disasters,

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Swift to Green Day and everything in between.” Admission to the show, which begins at seven p.m., is by donation and the money raised will be going toward the new flooring at the Lester Centre. “It is important to realize that this is a beautiful facility but we do have to fund and maintain it. These young performers are going to use it for the next 10 years or more, so it is nice for them to be able to help fund it,” said Lihou. “I hope to see a really good turnout.”

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North Coast COMING EVENTS May 28 - The Kaien Anti-Poverty Society is holding the 2nd Spring Gala on May 28th in the Crest Hotel Banquet Room. There will be dining, dancing, entertainment and lots of items to auction. Call 250-627-5277 for more information.

Coffee and snacks each Tues and Wed, 10:00am - Noon. 202 6th Ave West. Call 250-627-1033 for details. See you there!

CORNERSTONE MB CHURCH Sunday Celebration every week @ 10:30am, Everyone Welcome.Call 250-627-1033 for details.

May 28 - The RCMP Auxiliary will be running a bike rodeo on Saturday, May 28th from 10:30-12:00 at the upper parking lot at Rupert Square Mall. There will be different stations to learn bike safety skills with prizes. Ages will be 12 and under. Contact Auxiliary Constable Keith Morris for more infor at keith.morris@ymail.com.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS - DRUG PROBLEM? We Can Help. Monday 8:00-9:00pm, 223 4th Ave East, Presbyterian Church (side door). Tuesday - 8:00-9:00pm, 460 McBride St. (side door), Lutheran Church. For addicts only please.

MAY 28 - The Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life takes place from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the track at Charles Hays.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - If you want to stop drinking, take the first step and call us. Prince Rupert A.A. 250-627-1119.

May 29 - The Prince Rupert Rotary Community Choir presents its 21st annual Sweete Serenade coffee and dessert concert on Sunday, May 29, at the Highliner Inn. The concert will feature the choral highlights of the season’s repertoire and the swinging sounds of our guests, the Secondary School Jazz Ensemble. Tickets, which include door prizes, coffee or tea and scrumptious homemade desserts, are $15 and are available in advance at Four Seasons Flowers or from choir members. Doors open at 6:30 and entertainment begins at 7:00 PM.

June 9 -12 - 33rd annual Seafest celebration. This year’s theme is Northern Paradise. Visit www.prspecialevents.com to download application forms, or call the Prince Rupert Special Events Society at 250.624.9118

JULY 2-3 - Kitson Island Days: Paintings and Photographs Past and Present. Please contact Peter Witherly (250-624-9634) for submission details. Kitson Island Days will take place July 2-3, 2011, as part of the BC Parks 100th Anniversary Celebrations.

AUG. 4 - The Snowbirds will be performing in Prince Rupert on August 4th. Demonstration and Snowbird show will be held at 6 p.m. over the waterfront. On the waterfront, there will be displays, food booths and lots of activities during the day. This event is sponsored by the Snowbirds, City of Prince Rupert and the Rotary Club of Prince Rupert.

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PROSTATE AND BLADDER CANCER April Meeting Cancelled, next mtg. May 4. For all those diagnosed with cancer as well as their support persons. 7:30pm, Rm 430, Prince Rupert Regional Hospital. 250-6226533

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FRIENSHIP HOUSE - Mental Health Liaison Drop In sessions. Wednesday and Thursday 9-11:30am, Friday 9-10:45am. Activity Room. For more information contact Dean Wilson, 250-627-1717.

AFFNO invites everyone to join us for coffee and socializing in French every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at Cowpuccino’s @ 6:00 pm, call 250-627-1313 or email affno@citywest.ca

KAPS “Weed N Feed” community garden has garden plots available for Spring planting. For Further Information call 250-6275277 KAPS

KAPS Pro Bono Services for people in need of free legal advice. Clinics are held at 571 McKay St. If you are in need of legal advice please contact us at 250-627-5277 KAPS

ST. ANDREW’S ANGLICAN CATHEDRAL - Prayer and Praise service every Friday @ 7:30pm. Come and sing praises with us.

ACROSS 1. Rough 6. Lights out signal 10. Dull 14. Keen 15. Monetary unit 17. Ore deposit 18. Aquarium denizen 19. Antelope 20. Bid first 21. Atop 23. Gin and ____ 25. Swindle 28. Thickener 31. Goose egg 32. Not sweet, as wine 35. Atomic particle 36. Irish accent 38. Money 40. Cowboy contest 42. Growing out 45. Urge on 46. River crossing 49. Alumnus, for short 50. Load 51. Swindle 54. Suitcases 56. At this place 57. Never 59. Ocean bird 60. Touch against

61. Exult in victory 63. Care for an orphan 67. Coat feature 69. Too proper 72. By route of 73. Food tidbit 74. Clumsy person 77. All the cards 78. Wish 79. Blouse ruffle 81. Mature 83. Clog or mule 86. Responsible 89. Roundup need 93. Bodily radiance, to a psychic 94. Funds held by a third party 95. Elliptical 96. Free from dependence 97. Spring occurrence 98. Dimwitted DOWN 1. Stetson, e.g. 2. Perfect shot 3. Wheel track 4. Play, as a guitar 5. Multitude 6. Turkey type 7. Rugged mountain

8. Town map 9. Beauty parlor 10. Allied nations 11. Clip 12. Lemon cooler 13. Egg source 15. Australian dog 16. Hindu queen 22. Rowboat paddle 24. Word before advised or tempered 25. British title 26. Dove’s comment 27. Plus 29. 39, to Benny 30. Ladder feature 32. Skinny one 33. Eat away 34. Transfer, as property 36. Dolt 37. Certain nobleman 39. Higher ground 41. Wimpy 43. Tightly drawn 44. Move cautiously 47. Sounded a bell 48. Double 51. Shut out 52. Gush 53. Downturn

55. PT 109’s color 56. Angel’s headgear 58. House surroundings 62. Bind with string 64. Brutus’s breakfast? 65. Needle’s kin 66. Do handiwork 68. Mauna follower 70. Nail’s cousin 71. Mountain slider 75. Skillful 76. Impose fraudulently 78. Zigzag 79. Smart of “Designing Women” 80. Racing gauge 82. Trudge 83. Witnessed 84. Shade of color 85. ____ pro nobis 87. Bikini top 88. Base 90. Child 91. Sib 92. Keats creation

See page 17 for answers P.R. ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Monthly meeting every 3rd Monday of the month. For info call Dorothy @ 250-6222251.

ADULT Sm’Algyax Language classes Tuesday eve. 7 pm - 8:30 pm at Roosevelt School, Rm 202. Everyone welcome to join us for speaking, reading, writing, fun and games!

THE WOMEN IN BUSINESS breakfast is held on the last Wednesday of every month at 8 a.m. at Johnny B’s in the Coast Hotel. This group offers women in busines an opportunity to network with other women in an informative and fairly informal environment. If you are interested in attending, please contact the Chamber office at 250-6242296.

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PR: Estate Sale, 1480 6th Ave East, Fridays May 27 & June 3, 5-8pm. Saturdays May 28 & June 4, 9am - Noon. Prince Rupert First United Church Summer Market, Saturdays, 9am - Noon, May 7th Aug 27th. $10 per table. Phone 250-624-2087 or 250624-5652.

SAWMILLS - Band/Chainsaw Spring Sale - Cut lumber any dimension, anytime. Make money and save money In stock ready to ship. Starting at $1,195. http://www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext.400OT Silver Buyer in Town Now. Buying Old Coins, Collections, Silver, Sterling,Flatware, Gold, Jewelry, etc. 1-800-948-8816

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Misc. for Sale 23rd ANNUAL ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SALE sponsored by the Vernon Collectors Club at Vernon Curling Rink on Fri. May 27th from 3pm-8pm & Sat. May 28th from 10am-4pm. Approx. 120 tables.$2 admission is good for both days. A FREE Telephone Service. Get your ďŹ rst month free. Bad credit, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sweat it. No deposits. No credit checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464. BUILDING SALE Rock Bottom Prices! 25x40 $7995. 30x40 $9840. 35x50 $12,995. 40x80 $22,600. 47x100 $35,690. Ends included. Many others. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers since 1980. Call 1800-668-5422. CANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T GET up your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. 1-866-981-6591. COLORADO BLUE Spruce, 2 year old: $1.49/each for a box of 150 ($223.50). Full range of trees, shrubs, cherries and berries. Free shipping. 1-866873-3846 or treetime.ca. 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 Covers & Accessories. Lowest price, highest quality. All sizes and colours available. 1-888-611-7660. www.spasuppliesonline.ca. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com KING size Sealy posturepedic dynasty silk pillowtop mattress with base. Good condition. $250. Phone 250 600 2818

PR: Beachcomber HOT TUB 8-10 person, new lid, rebuilt pump. Comes with chemicals and breaker. $4000 OBO.

Real Estate Acreage for Sale 20 ACRES $0 Down, $99/mo. only $12,900 near growing El Paso, Texas (2nd safest U.S. City) owner ďŹ nancing, no credit checks! Money back guarantee free color brochure 800755-8953

For Sale By Owner PR: 3 bdrm, 1 bath. Needs some work. Asking $120,000. Call 250-627-1414

Mobile Homes & Parks WHOLESALE FACTORY DIRECT. Manufactured, Modular & Park models. Tremendous savings. Luxurious 1512 sq. ft home including delivery and installation only US $109,950. Many other plans available. The Home Boys 877-976-3737 509-4819830 or www.hbmodular.com We will beat ANYONEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S price!

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

Four Winds Apartments 1741 Kootenay Ave Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4A3 Contact Property Manager - Ron Morgan Telelphone: 250-627-1407 or Apt #202 1 and 2 bedrooms (No Pets)

P.R: MOVING- tools, almost free; household items. 250624-2758. P.R: White Tundra canopy ďŹ ts Dodge Ram 2500. Long box P/U. Ph. 250-624-2969

K&C APARTMENTS 423-3rd Ave. West. in Pr. Rupert. 2 blocks from college. One bedroom apartments. Hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;oors. Laundry services, heat incl. Security entrance. Rent $550/mo.. Phone Jeff @ 250-627-6168

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Millwrights, B Level welders, ďŹ tters, ironworkers and labourers. Work is located in Northern B.C. Send resumes to kyle@monsterindustries.ca or fax to 250-845-3245 For more information to

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PR Atlin Ave 3bdrm+den house, 2bath, w/d, gas heat/elec h/w, $875+util, avail June 1st, email:zapco@shaw.ca or 250-624-3742

Great for family living. Some units heat included. From $550/month

New house/bright suite. 5 new appliances incl. DW, ensuite laundry W/D, central vac, gas f/p, elec. heat. Lovely area/Beautiful 10 min. communte to Prince Rupert. $600/mo incl. utilities. 250628-9433

Classiﬁeds = Results! Suites, Upper PR: Large 1 bdrm suite, located on Sloan Ave. W/D incl, lrg storage space. N/P, N/S. $420/mo. 250-624-5730 or 250-624-8041

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1996 CLASS “ A” TIFFIN ALLEGRO STAR MOTOR HOME 44,500 km 454 Engine gets 12 mi/gal. + Sleeps 6 - Private Bdrm, Bath w/ shower. Kitchen, Dinette. All systems work perfect. Non Smokers, Very Clean. Spent $6000 on Super Steer Equipment. Drives like a dream! Asking

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Fire suppression system upto-date. New front end; New tires; Engine tuned; new battery; 12 extra inserts for condiments; complete stainless steel interior. All items in excellent & immaculate condition.

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1908 6th Ave 1812 Kootenay 551 West 9th 1006 Alfred St 748-754 Evergreen Drive 119 Gull 1727 East 7th 1438 Overlook 1109 Water Street 868-870 Fulton 90 Hays Cove 1525 11th Ave East 309 9th Ave West 1003 2nd Ave West 108 Collart Place 909 Prince Rupert Blvd 623 7th Ave West 102 Raven St 1638 8th East 889 Borden 800 McBride Spero’s 739 Alfred 1600 E 8th 1441 Pigott Place 1429 Overlook 322 7th West #307 - 880 PR Blvd 606 Donald Street

PR: Ideal for PROFESSIONAL COUPLE OR FAMILY, 3 bdrm character home w/suite, laundry, bright and sunny, hardwood ﬂoors and high ceilings, off-street parking, 5 min to downtown, $850/mo. No Smoking. References Required. Avail Imm., 250-6242348

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PR: Bach. Cabin, $450/mo. Bright 1Bd. House, w/ great view $550/mo. 2 Bd. House, bright, off st. prkg, W/D hook ups, $600/mo. All located on 7th Ave W. Also 1 bd. house, W/D hook up, on 8th Ave W, $500/mo. All Pet friendly w/ el. heat and avail now. 250-6245605

MUCH REDUCED! Best offer takes it. Skiff also available. To view, call

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2001 MACGREGOR 26 X MOTOR SAILBOAT Excellent condition. Ready to sail/motor 50 HP Honda 4 stroke, two batteries, port-a-potty, alcohol one burner stove, alcohol heater, VHF radio, sounder, compass, jib & main sail, bimmi top, cockpit cushions; spare prop, anchor with 30’ of chain & 300’ of line. Bottom painted summer 2010. New (2010) Highliner tandem trailer.

$24,000 OBO

Invitation to Tender New Framing, Floor and Wall Finishes, Plumbing, Millwork, Ventilation and Electrical. Pacific Coast School Ocean Center Mall Sealed Tenders Are invited for Public Tender Call 2011-1 Tender Documents will be available on Tuesday May 31st at the School Board Office 634 6th Avenue East Prince Rupert, British Columbia V8J 1X1 Telephone: 250-624-6717 There will be a mandatory walk through on Friday June 3, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Please call the school board office to register. Tenders will be received at the School Board Office at the above address only up to 2:00 p.m. on Friday June 10th and publicly opened at that time. The School District reserves the right to reject all tenders and to accept any tender it considers advantageous. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. Mr. Cam McIntyre Secretary Treasurer

2007 Zodiac tender (no motor) also available for sale. For more details,

Phone 250-624-5127 50% CO-OWNER sought for professionally managed late model Meridian 391 luxury motor yacht with prime moorage downtown Vancouver. Skippering/training available. 6 0 4 - 6 6 9 - 2 2 4 8 . www.one4yacht.com

Legal Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: ESTATE OF IVEY TOFTAGER, ALSO KNOWN AS IVEY VIOLA TOFTAGER FORMERLY OF 322 SEVENTH AVENUE WEST, PRINCE RUPERT, BRITISH COLUMBIA Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Ivey Toftager, also known as Ivey Viola Toftager, are hereby notiÀed under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claim should be sent to the executor c/o the law Àrm of Silversides, Merrick & McLean, 217 Third Avenue West, P.O. Box 188, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, V8J 3P7 on or before June 27, 2011 after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.

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Notice of Intent to Dispose of Waste or Other Matter at Sea Notice is hereby given that Canadian Fishing Company, a division of Jim Pattison Enterprises Ltd. of 181 George Hills Way, Box 550, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 3R5 and Ocean Fisheries Ltd. of Cow Bay Road, Box 460, Prince Rupert, BC, V8J 3R5 intends on this 13 day of June, 2011 to apply to Environment Canada for a Disposal At Sea Permit under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to load 6900 metric tonnes of: Àsh offal at load site: Canadian Fishing Company, Oceanside Plant, 181 George Hills Way, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3R5 and/or Cow Bay Road, Box 460, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3R5 to dispose of at sea at: Brown’s Passage, latitude 54, 18, 50, longitude 130, 45, 50 by the method: pump discharge. It is proposed that loading and disposal activities will begin on: July 18, 2011 and will terminate on: September 1, 2011. For further information regarding these activities, please contact: Paul Edgett, Canadian Fishing Company, Foot of Gore Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6A 2Y7 Tel: 604-681-0211 or Tom Todhunter, Ocean Fisheries Ltd., 2305 Commissioner Street, Vancouver, BC, V5L 1A4 Tel: 604-254-5751 Information on the permitting process may be requested from your nearest Regional OfÀce of Environment Canada.

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED LAND SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION The City hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter, of its intention to sell the property located at 1058-3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC by Public Auction. The property is commonly known as the Falcone Estate.

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Legally described as: Lot 21, Block 26, Section 1, Range 5, Plan Number 923, District Lot 1992, Land District 14. Date: Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 at 2:00 pm in Council Chambers located at 424-3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC.

The City of Prince Rupert has not attempted to verify the condition of the property being offered for sale by public auction. Prospective purchasers should conÀrm on their own any information on which their decision to purchase the property is contingent. The 2011 BC Assessment of the building and property is Land $20,200 and Improvement $46,200 for a total assessed value of $66,400. A Market Appraisal dated January 2011 puts the market value at $40,000. Robert Grodecki, Corporate Administrator at 250-627-0963.

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SPORTS from the North Coast

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◆ ON THE STRIP

◆ SWIM SEASON

Rapids announce raffle winners 2011 drag race season gets underway Saturday Contributed

The Northern View

The Prince Rupert Amateur Swim Club, celebrating 50 years of swimming in Prince Rupert, would like to thank the local businesses who donated prizes for our raffle! The Prince Rupert Amateur Swim Club is pleased to announce the winners of our raffle: - 1st Prize winner of a 50” TV & Home Theatre System donated by City Furniture was Leah Anderson - 2nd Prize winner of a Diamond Necklace donated by Cook’s Jewellers was Jeff Adams - 3rd Prize winner of a Paintball Package Contributed photo donated by Good Times Games was Linh Chan Rapids members and City Furniture staff join The Prince Rupert Amateur Swim Club has TV winner Leah Anderson. been training local swimmers for the past 50 years. perpetuate the art and sport of swimming, and In that time the club has sent swimmers to local, regional, provincial, national and international to encourage training of competition, selfdevelopment, leadership and sportsmanship in meets. This year our swimmers have attended swim the field of competitive swimming. meets in Terrace, Kitimat, Smithers, Prince George, Our club is a non-profit society that is Chilliwack, and Victoria. In the coming months our extremely thankful for the support that we swimmers will be attending meets in Kelowna, receive from our families and the community. Montreal and Santa Clarita California. We would like to thank everyone who purchased Our program runs from mid-September to the tickets on our raffle and to City Furniture, Cook’s end of June and is open to swimmers ages 5 and Jewellers and Good Times Games for donating beyond! Our goal is to promote, foster, teach and the prizes for the raffle.

Ed Evans photo

Lee Thompson packs the tires in his beautiful Corvette at the Terrace Drags last year class. A ‘Sportsman’ class has been added to split up the huge ‘Pro’ class. There were 68 cars in ‘Pro’ class last The event that racers and fans have year and this will allow cars to run been waiting patiently for through the racers with similar times. Classes will winter is here this weekend. be broken up by their times. Here is The 2011 Northwest Drag racing the break down: season kicks off Saturday, May 28, Class change for 2011 time splits: and Sunday, May 29th, at the Terrace Super Pro: 7.57 – quicker - Box Regional Airport. Optional Terrace has several new Pro: 7.58 – 8.83 - NO BOX announcements for 2011, the first of Sportsman: 8.84 – slower - NO which is the introduction of a new BOX The box is a computer system that allows the cars to program in their time for a run and then program in the opponents time in to the computer. Their car will then launch and run the time they programmed in. So if you want to run a box you can only run it in ‘Super Pro’. All of the other classes will The Ministry of Environment and run with No boxes. the Coast Tsimshian are preparing Racing will start at 10 management plans for Lax Kwaxl/ a.m. with eliminations both days starting after Dundas and Melville Islands and K’sgaxl the lunch break. /Stephens Islands Conservancies. The Terrace Drag Racing Association You are invited to an open house (TDRA) has also scheduled for May 26th from 6:00pm announced that there to 8:30pm at the Highliner Plaza Hotel. will be one and possibly two Jet cars featured at This is your chance to provide input the ‘Hot August Nites’ into the direction for these new race on the B.C Day long Conservancies. weekend in August. It looks like lots of action For more information this year at the Terrace please contact BC Parks at Drags. Don’t miss out! Drop by the Terrace (250) 798-2277 ext 23 Airport this weekend. or contact David.R.Brown@gov.bc.ca. For more information or to check out the photo’s check out the websites: www. terracedrags.com or w w w. p r a u t o c l u b . com

By Ed Evans

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Seeking Community Input BC Parks North Coast Conservancies

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THE BOSS IS AWAY

◆ CIHL CHANGES

Braves out, Tomahawks and Roos want in By Shaun Thomas The Northern View The Central Interior Hockey League could look very different next year when the Rupert Rampage take to the ice as two teams vie for entry into the league at this weekend’s CIHL AGM and one team from seasons past is folding. The Quesnel Kangaroos and the Lac La Hache Tomahawks have applied for entry into the CIHL, and both are looking to draw some players from the eastern conference champion Williams Lake Stampeders. The proponent of the Quesnel team is Curtis Gassoff, who played with the Stamps last year. “The interest is there, but a lot of guys aren’t sure with their work schedules,” Gassoff said of his early attempts to round up some players, which includes two others from the Stampeders team. “We just want to play hockey .There’s a large group of very skilled players in Quesnel capable of competing and winning,” Gassoff said confidently. CIHL president Terry Marleau said there will be many factors taken into account when deciding whether the teams are admitted into the league. “Decisions on these teams and their acceptance will be following our AGM on May 28. We will go through a rigorous set of criteria to evaluate their merit followed by a vote by our member associations,” he

explained. If the l e a g u e representatives approve the two teams, they will need to show that there are enough fans to support the teams, that there is support from sponsors, there is available ice time, a coaching staff, executive, jerseys and a roster of players. All of this will have to be in by August 1. And at the same time as the CIHL looks at adding new teams, the Burns Lake Braves announced they would have to fold due to a lack of player commitment. The team carries 30 players, with an 18 player line up however Hart said there just is not enough players for the coming season. “We lost a dozen players for this coming season, they have families and some have moved away, some have their kids in minor hockey, it’s a huge commitment [playing on the team],” Hart said. He went on to

◆ RESULTS TO COME

Port City Open By Shaun Thomas The Northern View Due to the long weekend, results of this week’s Port City Open were not available as of press time. Look for results from the annual golf tournament in this Friday’s issue of The Northern Connector.

In Loving Memory of Our Dear Son & Brother

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“Dalton Brendan Johnson” Our Little Angel Dec 9, 1997 - May 25, 2005

A Broken circle, a vacant chair. We seem to miss him everywhere. But in our lonely hours of thinking Thoughts of you are always near. The loneliness without you, The ache deep in our hearts. We’ve nothing left but memories, With them we’ll never part.

say that he doesn’t think holding team tryouts would net more players for the team. “The chances are slim in tryouts .... there are not enough players in Burns Lake,” he added. Marleau said the league is sad to see the Braves go. “It is an unfortunate sign of the economic times and the changing populations in our small rural communities. It is becoming more difficult to draw on a smaller population in places like Burns Lake to compete in a league such as ours, let alone Minor Hockey or other youth sports... They have had good success over the years and have been very competitive. Costs to operate a team that must travel to play is also becoming prohibitive in many areas. They will be sorely missed,” he said. “Although we will miss the Burns Lake Braves, the future is still very bright for our exciting Central Interior Hockey League.” The league will host it’s Annual General Meeting on May 28 in Smithers.

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PRINCE RUPERT SECONDARY SCHOOL

Graduating Class of 2011 No Photo Available

Sharlene Alexander

Owen Alexcee

Dustin Allen

Cole Anderson

Leland Angus

Andrea Appollos

Thomas Armstrong

Sehajpal Baidwan

Jordan Brown

Neal Bryant

Andrew Buell

Corrinna Campbell

Jenna Cann

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Kelsey Basso

Felicia Bolton

Kelsey Briker

Anna’s Couture

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You have a perfect design for the future... Best of luck in all you do!

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES! Call to book your appointment today

(250)627-1604

annafehr@citytel.net www.annascouture.com

Caitlund Catherall

Richard Coburn

Victor Cooper

Caitlin Croft

Marie Cunningham

Joseph Delloch

Sarina Dharary

Natasha Dover

Mayor and Council would like to Congratulate the Grads of 2011

Good Luck in the Future!

Congrats

to the Graduates of 2011!

•Furniture •Electronics •Appliances

700 - 3rd Ave West Prince Rupert

250-624-5060 DISTRICT OF PORT EDWARD www.portedward.ca

“Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

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PRINCE RUPERT SECONDARY SCHOOL

Graduating Class of 2011

Audrey Dundas

Gavin Duque-Holland

Elin Elstad

Stephen Fodor

Jennifer Gladstone

Kyle Green

Adam Griffith-Zahner

Kamaljeet Hehar

Spencer Hodam

Michael Hood

David Iverson

Arpendeep Jhajj

Tawny Johnson

Jeremy Johnson-Nisyok

Victor Kelly

Tremain Kurka

Congratulations To the graduating class of 2011! May your future be bright!

Nathan Lamb-Yorski

Alex Martin

Kai Leach

Jeremy Mathieson

Paula Loroff

Braeden McDonald

Yvonne Ly

Emily McIntyre

THE EDGE Youth Employment Centre

Congratulations Grads of 2011! Are you looking for work? We can help!

250-627-5627

363 - 309 2nd Ave West - Ocean Centre Mall - edge1@citytel.net M- F 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Funded in whole or in part through the Canada British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement.

“If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it.” -Willian Arthur Ward

250-624-9498 208 First Ave East, Prince Rupert

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PRINCE RUPERT SECONDARY SCHOOL

Graduating Class of 2011 Joel McSorley

PaciÀc Coast Veterinary Hospital 975 Chamberlin Avenue • 250-627-1161

Kate McWilliams

Trace Meers

Gregory Miller

Kailani Morgan

Patrick Morrison

Rebecca Morrison

Jordyn Nelson

Kieren Nelson

Evan Nequinto

Jalen Nelson

Congratulations on your Graduation!

Dayna Page

Celebrate Safely.

a c & d

archibald clarke & defieux insurance services ltd.

Rupert Square Mall, Lower Level TEL: 250.624.9185 FAX: 250.624.6647

FRANK’S AUTO REPAIR

Congratulations to the Grads of 2011!

(1996)

YOUR ONE STOP REPAIR SHOP! Rev up for the future!

Congratulations from the team at Frank’s Auto 1045 Saskatoon Avenue, Prince Rupert 250-624-4707

250-627-4042 Toll Free 1-866-627-4042 210 4th Street, Prince Rupert • databoy@citytel.net

“If you’re trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I’ve had them; everybody has had them. But obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” - Michael Jordan

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PRINCE RUPERT SECONDARY SCHOOL

Graduating Class of 2011

Robin Payne

Denny Pereira

Holly Pfrimmer

Rylee Postulo

Juliana Pyde

Kecia Reece

Julie Pham

Shawn Reece

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 2011!

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Shirene Ree-Hembling

Melissa Rektor

Rhianna Rimmer

We wish you continued success in whatever path you choose!

Danzel Rosario

Gary Coons, MLA Pauline & Anna

North Coast Constituency

• Over 200,000 quality parts available • Tools and light equipment • Hydraulic Hoses & Fittings

Congratulations to the Graduates of 2011!

150 3rd Ave East, Prince Rupert

(250) 627-8000

“I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let’s face it, friends make life a lot more fun.” - Author Charles R. Swindoll

By 818 3rd Ave. W, Prince Rupert 250-624-7734 or 1-866-624-7734 www.garycoons.ca gary.coons.mla@leg.bc.ca

Bytown

DIESEL SALES LTD

Congratulations

to the Graduating Class of 2011! Auto Parts and Accessories Heavy Duty Industrial Batteries for everything

250-627-1304 1-800-663-7672 1027 Chamberlin Ave, Prince Rupert

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PRINCE RUPERT SECONDARY SCHOOL

Graduating Class of 2011

JOE’S Congratulations AUTOBODY REPAIR

to the

Complete Autobody Repairs

Graduating Class of 2011! phone: 250-624-5536 * fax: 250-627-4702 1003 Saskatoon Ave, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4P1

Leo Rutherford

Tristan Santiago

Prince Sharma

Vikas Sharma

Stephen Shaw

Thomas Shaw

Jordan Skerritt

Taylor Slack

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Congratulations to the Grads of 2011!

Richard Slyvester

John Sparkes

Kendal Standring

David Stewart

Prince Rupert Office

250-627-1341

1-800-689-4234

www.northpacificseaplanes.com

“Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.” - Anthony J. D’Angelo

Congratulations to the Grads of 2011! Celebrate safely! All the best in your bright futures.

The eNVy of the North!

The Northern

225 Third Street, Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3J9 •250-624-8088 • www.thenorthernview.com

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PRINCE RUPERT SECONDARY SCHOOL

Graduating Class of 2011

PORT CITY FORD SALES

No Photo Available

Congratulations!

CELEBRATE SAFELY, DON’T DRINK & DRIVE

BUILT TOUGH GRADS OF 2011

Savannah Stewart

Cory Tait

Zachary Tait

David Tran

Anna Tschabold

Morgan Vandermeer

Austyn Verissimo

Jaiden Ward

Matthew Wigmore

Stephanie Ware

Jeffrey Wong

Jeffrey Thompson

250-624-3673

970 SASKATOON AVE, PRINCE RUPERT

DLR #30404

Tyler Verde

Miesha Weir

Tiffany Wong

Congratulations on a job well done! Archibald Clarke & DeÀeux • Athletes World Fields • Home Hardware Building Centre Lottery Centre • Marks Work Wearhouse Mr. Natural• Naomi’s Grill • No. 1 Restaurant Please Mum • Quadra Travel Raven’s Professional Piercing & Tattoos Royal Bank of Canada • Reitmans• Royal LePage Salty Crab • TD Canada Trust Warehouse One the Jean Store • Zellers

500 2nd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC

250-624-5163 Each day offers the promise of new possibilities. Rise confidently and embrace them wholeheartedly. They hold great power. - Author unknown

Congratulates the 2011 Grads for reaching this milestone. Best wishes for the future!!

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