More mail from the Podunk in box, which we now gladly recycle to the Podunkian class starved for a chuckle or two.
This may be the closest that some folks get to church this Easter, as we present some tantalizing church bulletin announcements, which tell more of a story than perhaps was intended!
They're back...........Church Bulletin Bloopers!
Thank God for church ladies with typewriters. These sentences actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services:
The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals.
The sermon this morning: "Jesus Walks on the Water."
The sermon tonight: "Searching for Jesus.
"Our youth basketball team is back in action against Christ the King Baptist this Wednesday at 8 PM in the recreation hall. Come out and watch us kill Christ the King.
Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Don't forget your husbands.
The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been canceled due to a conflict.
Remember in prayer the many that are sick of our community.
Smile at someone who is hard to love. Say "Hell" to someone who doesn't care much about you.
Don't let just worry kill you off - let the Church help.
Miss Charlene Mason sang "I will not pass this way again," giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.
For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.
Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help they can get.
Barbara remains in the hospital and needs blood donors for more transfusions. She is also having trouble sleeping and requests tapes of Pastor Jack's sermons.
The Rector will preach his farewell message after which the choir will sing: "Break Forth Into Joy."
Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24th in the church.
So ends a friendship that began in their school days.
A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow.
At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be "What Is Hell?"
Come early and listen to our choir practice.
Eight new choir robes are currently needed due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.
Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items to be recycled.
Proceeds will be used to cripple children.
Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want remembered.
The church will host an evening of fine dining, super entertainment and gracious hostility.
Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 PM - prayer and medication to follow.
The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind.
They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon.
This evening at 7 PM there will be a hymn singing in the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.
Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10 AM. All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B.S. is done.
The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday.
Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 PM. Please use the back door.
The eighth graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the Church basement Friday at 7 PM. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.
Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large double door at the side entrance.
The Associate Minister unveiled the church's new tithing campaign slogan last Sunday: "I Upped My Pledge - Up Yours."
And for those who like to look at their history and find similarities running amok!
Year 1981
1. Prince Charles got married
2. Liverpool crowned soccer Champions of Europe
3. Australia lost the Ashes tournament.
4. Pope Died
Year 2005
1. Prince Charles got married
2. Liverpool crowned soccer Champions of Europe
3. Australia lost the Ashes tournament
4. Pope Died
Lesson Learned?
The next time Charles gets married, someone warn the Pope.
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Anxious to make a contribution
The desire of Prince Rupert residents to have more of a say in the Official Community Plan process may finally be close.
Phase one of the consultation process was by invitation only. Controversy surfaced when it was explained that the consultant who conducted the interviews on the prep work for the Official Community Plan, conducted interviews with a select group of citizens. Making for a situation that didn’t sit well with many in the community who felt left out of the initial phase of the process and wondered if the city was getting a complete picture of how its residents really felt.
With that portion of the planning now complete, things move on to phase two, which is supposed to be a more accessible process for the public which wishes to make a contribution. Details of public meetings and consultations are apparently planned for the city’s website.
MORE SET TO GET SAY ON CITY’S PLAN
By James Vassallo
The Daily News
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
The first stages of the city’s Official Community Plan (OCP) have not been open enough for some people.
So far, information has been guaranteed through invitation only focus groups and a small random telephone survey.
“My residence was one of the telephones that rang (for the Quality of Life surveys),” said Colleen Wiens, who asked city council last week to outline when the OCP process would become open to the public.
“I was not allowed to participate in the survey because my husband was employed by the city.”
“I don’t feel very happy about that.”
Others have expressed concerns that the selection process for focus groups was not representative, raising concerns the document will not reflect the community’s will.
“I’m looking forward to the opportunity to look at the Official Community Plan, some of us have been really looking forward to having some control over how our life is in Prince Rupert,” said Peggy Davenport, who added for her part she was happy to have taken part in the focus groups.
“Appreciating the fact that an awful lot is not in our control because of what’s going on with the port and there’s a lot of big guys out there with big money who have a lot of power, within our own community, we still need to have some control.
“We appreciate our parks, we appreciate our clean environment, we appreciated the ability to walk when we go into town and do our shopping, to be able to live without a car – these kind of things.”
City Administrator Gord Howie explained that the consultant hired to perform the Quality of Life survey determined employees, and clearly those related to employers, would not be included in the initial fact collecting process.
However, the next step - a series of public meetings that will soon be listed on the city’s revamped website – will be open to everyone.
“The data gathering that’s been done to date wasn’t really the planning part of it, it was the part that says who is Prince Rupert, what do they value and what needs to be done right,” said Mayor Herb Pond.
“The planning part is the part that now comes, and it becomes a much more public process that says where are we going to have parks, and how many of them are we going to have,” he said.
”It’s not like this is raw land with no plan, we already know the downtown core is the downtown core, the waterfront is the waterfront, we know which areas are currently parks, so we can work with those.
Phase one of the consultation process was by invitation only. Controversy surfaced when it was explained that the consultant who conducted the interviews on the prep work for the Official Community Plan, conducted interviews with a select group of citizens. Making for a situation that didn’t sit well with many in the community who felt left out of the initial phase of the process and wondered if the city was getting a complete picture of how its residents really felt.
With that portion of the planning now complete, things move on to phase two, which is supposed to be a more accessible process for the public which wishes to make a contribution. Details of public meetings and consultations are apparently planned for the city’s website.
MORE SET TO GET SAY ON CITY’S PLAN
By James Vassallo
The Daily News
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
The first stages of the city’s Official Community Plan (OCP) have not been open enough for some people.
So far, information has been guaranteed through invitation only focus groups and a small random telephone survey.
“My residence was one of the telephones that rang (for the Quality of Life surveys),” said Colleen Wiens, who asked city council last week to outline when the OCP process would become open to the public.
“I was not allowed to participate in the survey because my husband was employed by the city.”
“I don’t feel very happy about that.”
Others have expressed concerns that the selection process for focus groups was not representative, raising concerns the document will not reflect the community’s will.
“I’m looking forward to the opportunity to look at the Official Community Plan, some of us have been really looking forward to having some control over how our life is in Prince Rupert,” said Peggy Davenport, who added for her part she was happy to have taken part in the focus groups.
“Appreciating the fact that an awful lot is not in our control because of what’s going on with the port and there’s a lot of big guys out there with big money who have a lot of power, within our own community, we still need to have some control.
“We appreciate our parks, we appreciate our clean environment, we appreciated the ability to walk when we go into town and do our shopping, to be able to live without a car – these kind of things.”
City Administrator Gord Howie explained that the consultant hired to perform the Quality of Life survey determined employees, and clearly those related to employers, would not be included in the initial fact collecting process.
However, the next step - a series of public meetings that will soon be listed on the city’s revamped website – will be open to everyone.
“The data gathering that’s been done to date wasn’t really the planning part of it, it was the part that says who is Prince Rupert, what do they value and what needs to be done right,” said Mayor Herb Pond.
“The planning part is the part that now comes, and it becomes a much more public process that says where are we going to have parks, and how many of them are we going to have,” he said.
”It’s not like this is raw land with no plan, we already know the downtown core is the downtown core, the waterfront is the waterfront, we know which areas are currently parks, so we can work with those.
Pay before you pump may be on the way
British Columbia motorists may soon have to pay up front before they fill up, if the results of a recent WorkSafe BC survey is followed through on by the Provincial government.
With a number of high profile gas and dashes taking place as the price of gas rises, the province is giving serious consideration to expanding the regulation that is in effect in some of the larger urban areas during the evening hours.
The CBC website had details of the plan and some of the history behind the problem.
B.C. drivers may have to prepay for gas 24 hours a day
Last Updated: Wednesday, April 4, 2007 9:05 AM PT
CBC News
Drivers could soon have to prepay before filling up at B.C. gas stations 24 hours a day to protect workers from gas-and-dash thieves, says WorkSafe BC, the agency responsible for worker safety.
The change would be the result of the death in 2005 of Lower Mainland gas station attendant Grant De Patie, who was dragged to his death when he tried to stop a driver who hadn't paid for $12.30 worth of gas.
The young man's death prompted his father, Doug, to spearhead a campaign for "Grant's law," which would make it mandatory to prepay for gas at night in major urban centres.
The provincial government announced last October that it would bring in a regulation to that effect.
WorkSafe BC then held a series of public consultations into the proposal, and spokeswoman Donna Freeman said the public wanted the province to go further with the idea.
"We had significant input suggesting that the regulation should be broadened, to be provincewide and apply 24 hours a day," she said.
The new 24-hour prepayment rule could come into effect as early as the end of this year, following more public meetings.
Doug De Patie is pleased, saying the move would save lives. "It will protect workers 24 hours a day from gas-and-dashers. It eliminates the crime of gas-and-dashes."
With a number of high profile gas and dashes taking place as the price of gas rises, the province is giving serious consideration to expanding the regulation that is in effect in some of the larger urban areas during the evening hours.
The CBC website had details of the plan and some of the history behind the problem.
B.C. drivers may have to prepay for gas 24 hours a day
Last Updated: Wednesday, April 4, 2007 9:05 AM PT
CBC News
Drivers could soon have to prepay before filling up at B.C. gas stations 24 hours a day to protect workers from gas-and-dash thieves, says WorkSafe BC, the agency responsible for worker safety.
The change would be the result of the death in 2005 of Lower Mainland gas station attendant Grant De Patie, who was dragged to his death when he tried to stop a driver who hadn't paid for $12.30 worth of gas.
The young man's death prompted his father, Doug, to spearhead a campaign for "Grant's law," which would make it mandatory to prepay for gas at night in major urban centres.
The provincial government announced last October that it would bring in a regulation to that effect.
WorkSafe BC then held a series of public consultations into the proposal, and spokeswoman Donna Freeman said the public wanted the province to go further with the idea.
"We had significant input suggesting that the regulation should be broadened, to be provincewide and apply 24 hours a day," she said.
The new 24-hour prepayment rule could come into effect as early as the end of this year, following more public meetings.
Doug De Patie is pleased, saying the move would save lives. "It will protect workers 24 hours a day from gas-and-dashers. It eliminates the crime of gas-and-dashes."
On our own steam, for three or four weeks
Our power needs are in our own hands it seems, BC Hydro has set up two thermal generators that run on natural gas to provide the electricity needs for the North Coast while they repair the transmission tower toppled by an avalanche on Monday.Prince Rupert was knocked off the provincial grid on Monday and dealt with a black out for two to three hours while BC Hydro could get their two thermal generators up and on line by mid Monday.
While there is no anticipation of further problems to the Rupert power supply until the repairs are made, BC Hydro is asking residents of the North coast to conserve their power so as to enable the generators to keep up to demand and provide a steady supply of power to the community.
The Daily News had full details on the power outage and BC Hydro’s temporary fix in the Tuesday edition.
GENERATORS POWERING CITY AFTER HYDRO LINE SEVERED
Repairs are likely to take three weeks, people urged to conserve energy
By Leanne Ritchie
The Daily News
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Pages one and three
The North Coast is no longer connected to the provincial hydro grid after a snow slide took out a large metal transmission tower.
Dave Conway, community relations manager for Northern B. C., said the slide Monday morning took out the tower and respective power lines, leaving Prince Rupert and Port Edward without power until a generator could be brought on line.
“We have two thermal generating stations in the Prince Rupert area,” said Conway. “At this time, Prince Rupert and the surrounding area are receiving their electrical supply from these generators.
“We are asking customers t use their power conservatively, to be power smart and turn off tings they aren’t using. We are not anticipating any further disruptions in service.”
The generators produce enough power to supply the community using natural gas.
“If (customers being power smart) takes a load off the generators. The more electricity people use, the more load it puts on the generators,” he said.
“If we lose the generators and until we get the transmission tower and the transmission lines back in place, there will be no electricity supply until we can get the generator back up, but we don’t anticipate any service problems.”
It will take three weeks to repair the damage from the slide, which is being described by the Canadian Avalanche Association as a mid-sized avalanche.
The two generators will provide 45 megawatts, however the supply is at a slightly higher frequency than the usual current.
“What that means is that any equipment that is sensitive electrical equipment, it can affect it, but what most people will notice is that their clocks will run faster,” said Conway.
A wet heavy snow storm last week brought the city to standstill, with power and cable outages, that were largely required by Thursday afternoon.
In Terrace and the Nass Valley, the snowfall was even heavier, with almost a half a metre of snow falling and power outages lasting several days.
According to the Canadian Avalanche Association, avalanches can occur after snow storms when the weather warms up.
On the upside, at least Shames Mountain has a good snow base for spring skiing.
The mountain currently has a meter of snow over an existing five metre base. They can no longer give an accurate reading of snow pack mid mountain, because the gauge has disappeared under the pack, but they estimate the snow pack at more than 600 centimetres.
Environment Canada is currently predicting sun until Thursday when it will begin to rain in Prince Rupert, with highs around five or six degrees and more snow in Terrace on Thursday and rain on Friday.
Local supply store sold to Northern investors
We first discovered this bit of corporate news for Prince Rupert while wandering through the princerupert.com website.
Northern Industrial Sales, the local supply store on 1st Avenue East, has been sold to an Inuit Development Company. In addition to NIS in Rupert, a number of other supply stores across BC and the North were purchased as well, to be merged into one large Northern company.
NorTerra Incorporated, will have twelve stores in a territory that spans from Rupert to Quesnel and North to Whitehorse and Inuvik. NorTerra has been investing in a number of industries over the last few years including Canadian North airlines, Northern Transportation and Weldco-Beales an industrial equipment company.
NorTerra enters retail sector
Last Updated: Tuesday, April 3, 2007 11:31 AM CT
CBC News
NorTerra Inc., an aboriginal-owned management company, is making a foray into the retail sector by acquiring three chains that sell construction supplies in the North and British Columbia.
NorTerra is a joint venture of Inuvialuit Development Corp., representing the Inuvialuit of the Western Arctic, and Nunasi Corp., representing the Inuit of Nunavut. It already owns an airline, a marine transportation company and an industrial manufacturer.
On Monday, the company announced it was buying Independent Industrial Supply of north-central British Columbia, Northern Industrial Sales of western British Columbia, and Northern Metalic Sales branches in the Northwest Territories and the Yukon.
The chains account for 12 stores.
"Industrial supplies is one that we think there's quite a bit of upside for [getting] actively involved in supporting the mining industry and resource industry," NorTerra president Carmen Loberg said.
"In this case, we were able to assemble a fairly decent amount of coverage across the North of 60 and in northern B.C."
The newly merged company, to be known as Northern Industrial Sales, will have stores in:
Yukon: Whitehorse, Watson Lake, Dawson City.
N.W.T.: Yellowknife, Hay River, Norman Wells, Inuvik.
B.C.: Prince George, Terrace, Chetwynd, Prince Rupert, Quesnel.
The company did not say how much the deal was worth.
NorTerra owns the Canadian North airline, Northern Transportation Co. Ltd. and Weldco-Beales, a heavy equipment manufacturer.
The company's headquarters are in Edmonton, with offices in Yellowknife and Hay River, N.W.T. In 2006, it made sales of more than $300 million.
Loberg said between 11 and 15 per cent of the company's employees are aboriginal workers.
Northern Industrial Sales, the local supply store on 1st Avenue East, has been sold to an Inuit Development Company. In addition to NIS in Rupert, a number of other supply stores across BC and the North were purchased as well, to be merged into one large Northern company.
NorTerra Incorporated, will have twelve stores in a territory that spans from Rupert to Quesnel and North to Whitehorse and Inuvik. NorTerra has been investing in a number of industries over the last few years including Canadian North airlines, Northern Transportation and Weldco-Beales an industrial equipment company.
NorTerra enters retail sector
Last Updated: Tuesday, April 3, 2007 11:31 AM CT
CBC News
NorTerra Inc., an aboriginal-owned management company, is making a foray into the retail sector by acquiring three chains that sell construction supplies in the North and British Columbia.
NorTerra is a joint venture of Inuvialuit Development Corp., representing the Inuvialuit of the Western Arctic, and Nunasi Corp., representing the Inuit of Nunavut. It already owns an airline, a marine transportation company and an industrial manufacturer.
On Monday, the company announced it was buying Independent Industrial Supply of north-central British Columbia, Northern Industrial Sales of western British Columbia, and Northern Metalic Sales branches in the Northwest Territories and the Yukon.
The chains account for 12 stores.
"Industrial supplies is one that we think there's quite a bit of upside for [getting] actively involved in supporting the mining industry and resource industry," NorTerra president Carmen Loberg said.
"In this case, we were able to assemble a fairly decent amount of coverage across the North of 60 and in northern B.C."
The newly merged company, to be known as Northern Industrial Sales, will have stores in:
Yukon: Whitehorse, Watson Lake, Dawson City.
N.W.T.: Yellowknife, Hay River, Norman Wells, Inuvik.
B.C.: Prince George, Terrace, Chetwynd, Prince Rupert, Quesnel.
The company did not say how much the deal was worth.
NorTerra owns the Canadian North airline, Northern Transportation Co. Ltd. and Weldco-Beales, a heavy equipment manufacturer.
The company's headquarters are in Edmonton, with offices in Yellowknife and Hay River, N.W.T. In 2006, it made sales of more than $300 million.
Loberg said between 11 and 15 per cent of the company's employees are aboriginal workers.
That's me in the corner, That's me in the spotlight, I'm losing my religion.
Anyone see an iPod in his ear?
Browsing through the Crooks and Liars website, I stumbled across this YouTube clip that features Dick Cheney as the lurker at a George Bush press conference; it almost seems to verify all the shadowy suspicions over the American VP!
Something about shadowy men lurking in the shadows...
We'll be right back after this short commercial message, April 3
You've got a radio, you've got some tunes, you've got some wheels, go for a cruise!
Karl Rove has found his posse!
Karl Rove has found his posse!
Security concerns spur changes at BC Ferries
There's going to be a noticeable difference very soon when you prepare to board a BC Ferry in the province. Owing to the state of the world today and with an eye back to 9-11 and other high profile sercurity issues over the years, BC Ferries is looking to change a few things about your Ferry experience.
The CBC BC website has details from Canadian Press of what BC Ferries has planned in order to be more security conscious and enhance the present security situation on the fleets vessels and terminals.
More cameras, increased fencing and random passenger screenings all are part of the changes to the ways that BC Ferries operates in the changing times. It may require a change of attitude to the passenger as well, gone no doubt are the days of dashing down to the Ferry terminal to scramble onboard a vessel just in the nick of time.
Instead preparation and patience may become new buzzwords in the Ferry line up!
BC Ferries plans to boost security
Last Updated: Tuesday, April 3, 2007 9:09 PM PT
The Canadian Press
BC Ferries will beef up security to meet Transport Canada requirements, but will stop short of airport-style measures that would slow down travel, the company's president says.
"What's going to happen is there'll be continual upgrades to the security system," David Hahn said Tuesday, adding all ferry systems in Canada will be affected by guidelines to be released in the fall.
"If it's appropriate, we will move to more aggressive things like screening, but I don't think there's any master plan to screen every passenger," Hahn said.
He said there may be random security checks of some people, "not any kind of profiling."
Hahn said BC Ferries will continue to operate with the least amount of intrusion possible.
His comments contradict those made earlier Tuesday by Manuel Achadinha, vice-president of terminal operations for the fleet.
"There will be times, for example, if security incidents increase, it'll be like the airports," Achadinha said. "It might take you an hour to get through."
BC Ferries has slowly increased security by adding more cameras, providing employees with identification badges, installing more fencing around terminals and restricting access on some areas of the fleet.
Hahn said the new security measures have nothing to do with the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, but have ties to the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorism attacks in the United States, the commuter train bombing in Madrid in 2004 and London's subway bombing in 2005.
"I don't think people should be overly concerned that there's going to be this massive slowdown in transit times," he said.
"The only time it would get difficult to travel is when it should be difficult to travel, which is if there's some kind of extraordinary event and people would expect that."
Union supports security initiative
An official at the BC Ferry and Marine Workers' Union in Nanaimo said the union is aware of the security measures being considered and generally supports the initiative.
"They are keeping us in the loop and that's where we like to be. We're all on the same side on this issue," said the union official, who did not want to be identified.
Canadian security expert Michel Juneau-Katsuya said screening ferry passengers and vehicles can be done but it presents complications.
"People have mixed feelings about it because of the sheer technicality of having to deal with volume," he said from Ottawa.
Explosive materials
Potentially explosive materials such as gasoline and industrial chemicals that airport sniffer machines detect can be carried on ferries legitimately, said Juneau-Katsuya, a former officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service.
He said terrorist groups are less likely to target ferries than other forms of transportation, such as Vancouver's SkyTrain rapid transit system.
However, a December 2006 report on maritime terrorism by the Rand Corp., an American think tank, said ferries are particularly vulnerable to attack because of the speed needed to board passengers, cargo and vehicles.
And unlike cruise ships or cargo vessels, whose hull designs make them hard to sink, ferries sit low in the water and have open car decks, the report said.
"Attacks on ferries are easy to execute, have the potential to kill many people, are likely to capture significant media attention and can be exploited to visibly demonstrate a terrorists group's salience," the report said.
The CBC BC website has details from Canadian Press of what BC Ferries has planned in order to be more security conscious and enhance the present security situation on the fleets vessels and terminals.
More cameras, increased fencing and random passenger screenings all are part of the changes to the ways that BC Ferries operates in the changing times. It may require a change of attitude to the passenger as well, gone no doubt are the days of dashing down to the Ferry terminal to scramble onboard a vessel just in the nick of time.
Instead preparation and patience may become new buzzwords in the Ferry line up!
BC Ferries plans to boost security
Last Updated: Tuesday, April 3, 2007 9:09 PM PT
The Canadian Press
BC Ferries will beef up security to meet Transport Canada requirements, but will stop short of airport-style measures that would slow down travel, the company's president says.
"What's going to happen is there'll be continual upgrades to the security system," David Hahn said Tuesday, adding all ferry systems in Canada will be affected by guidelines to be released in the fall.
"If it's appropriate, we will move to more aggressive things like screening, but I don't think there's any master plan to screen every passenger," Hahn said.
He said there may be random security checks of some people, "not any kind of profiling."
Hahn said BC Ferries will continue to operate with the least amount of intrusion possible.
His comments contradict those made earlier Tuesday by Manuel Achadinha, vice-president of terminal operations for the fleet.
"There will be times, for example, if security incidents increase, it'll be like the airports," Achadinha said. "It might take you an hour to get through."
BC Ferries has slowly increased security by adding more cameras, providing employees with identification badges, installing more fencing around terminals and restricting access on some areas of the fleet.
Hahn said the new security measures have nothing to do with the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, but have ties to the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorism attacks in the United States, the commuter train bombing in Madrid in 2004 and London's subway bombing in 2005.
"I don't think people should be overly concerned that there's going to be this massive slowdown in transit times," he said.
"The only time it would get difficult to travel is when it should be difficult to travel, which is if there's some kind of extraordinary event and people would expect that."
Union supports security initiative
An official at the BC Ferry and Marine Workers' Union in Nanaimo said the union is aware of the security measures being considered and generally supports the initiative.
"They are keeping us in the loop and that's where we like to be. We're all on the same side on this issue," said the union official, who did not want to be identified.
Canadian security expert Michel Juneau-Katsuya said screening ferry passengers and vehicles can be done but it presents complications.
"People have mixed feelings about it because of the sheer technicality of having to deal with volume," he said from Ottawa.
Explosive materials
Potentially explosive materials such as gasoline and industrial chemicals that airport sniffer machines detect can be carried on ferries legitimately, said Juneau-Katsuya, a former officer with the Canadian Security Intelligence Service.
He said terrorist groups are less likely to target ferries than other forms of transportation, such as Vancouver's SkyTrain rapid transit system.
However, a December 2006 report on maritime terrorism by the Rand Corp., an American think tank, said ferries are particularly vulnerable to attack because of the speed needed to board passengers, cargo and vehicles.
And unlike cruise ships or cargo vessels, whose hull designs make them hard to sink, ferries sit low in the water and have open car decks, the report said.
"Attacks on ferries are easy to execute, have the potential to kill many people, are likely to capture significant media attention and can be exploited to visibly demonstrate a terrorists group's salience," the report said.
Podunk Below the Masthead April 2007
A daily look at the BIG TYPE headline of the Podunkian Daily News. We'll list that day's BIG STORY, the one the Daily puts out in the big type just below it's masthead, for all Podunkians to ponder. There will be a link to this feature on the right hand side of the blog.
On Wednesdays and Friday's you can access all the stories of the Daily News free on their website, on the remaining days you end up at a dead end, asking you to go purchase your paper, for (as Paul Harvey would say) the rest of the story.
APRIL 30--ADVENTURE IS SHORT-LIVED FOR NEW NORTH COAST FERRY--The latest addition to the BC Ferry fleet is to be pulled from service for an unexpected refit. (see story here).
APRIL 27--‘STRONG ACTION 'THREATENED OVER PORT DEVELOPMENT--Two First Nations bands in the Northwest suggest that stronger actions may be necessary in their dispute with the Federal Government and Prince Rupert Port Corporation. (see story here)
APRIL 26--DISTRICT DIRECTORS CLAIM THEY HAVE BEEN ‘LEFT OUT’--The troubles at Skeena Queen Charlotte Regional District break out into the open once again. (see story here)
APRIL 25--CITY SPENDING MORE TO BE READY FOR GROWTH: POND--The city goes to the taxpayer well once again for a 4% increase on property taxes this year. (see story here)
APRIL 24--CN RAIL SAYS SHIPPING LINE IS TO BE KNOWN SOON--CN Rail is getting closer to naming the shipping line that will be calling on Prince Rupert once the container port is completed and operational. (see story here)
APRIL 23--TRICORP TO HOST MAJOR FINANCIAL MEETING IN JUNE--Tricorp has successfully bid to become host of a national First Nations meeting in June, which will see representatives of over 150 experts in First Nations economic affairs gather in our city. (see story here)
APRIL 20--PORT'S WORLD CLASS SECURITY SYSTEM OFFERS A SAFER FUTURE--The security arrangements for the container port are explained as the first phase continues to progress. (see story here)
APRIL 13--SEX TRADE FEARS ON AGENDA AT GATHERING NEXT WEEK--An upcoming conference in Prince Rupert hopes to address the growing problem of human trafficking. (see story here)
APRIL 12--CHOPPY WATERS FEARED IF SHIP PILOTS’ RULES CHANGED--Changes to maritime procedures have some West coast shipping industry officials concerned. (see story here)
APRIL 11--CLEAN UP SUNKEN FERRY'S FUEL LEAK RIGHT NOW: MLA--The fuel leaking out of the sunken Queen of the North is a situation that local residents are demanding action on. (see story here)
APRIL 10--‘B.C. FERRIES CHANGE MEANS NORTH IS MISSING THE BOAT’--Changes to the BC Ferries reservation and information system leave local mayors concerned. (see story here)
APRIL 9--HOMES IN BOOMING RUPERT ARE BEING SNAPPED UP AGAIN--The real estate market in Prince rupert heats up again, with more homes selling for more money and in less time. ( see story here)
APRIL 5--WILDLIFE SHELTER BATTERED, BRUISED BY SNOWSTORM--The regions wildlife shelter suffers a fair amount of damage from last weeks storm and a call goes out to the community to help (see story here)
APRIL 4--AIRPORT FLYING HIGH AFTER OTTAWA HANDS OVER $2 M--The Prince Rupert Regional Airport receives government funding for some much needed electrical work. (see story here)
APRIL 3--GENERATORS POWERING CITY AFTER HYDRO LINE SEVERED--BC Hydro relies on thermal generators to keep power supplied to Prince Rupert after transmission tower taken out in avalanche (see story here)
APRIL 2--SULPHUR IS FINALLY ABOUT TO FLOW THROUGH RIDLEY--The not quite completed Sulphur facility on Ridley Island is about to get a scaled down second life, as plans are in the works to begin shipping sulphur out of Prince Rupert (see story here)
On Wednesdays and Friday's you can access all the stories of the Daily News free on their website, on the remaining days you end up at a dead end, asking you to go purchase your paper, for (as Paul Harvey would say) the rest of the story.
APRIL 30--ADVENTURE IS SHORT-LIVED FOR NEW NORTH COAST FERRY--The latest addition to the BC Ferry fleet is to be pulled from service for an unexpected refit. (see story here).
APRIL 27--‘STRONG ACTION 'THREATENED OVER PORT DEVELOPMENT--Two First Nations bands in the Northwest suggest that stronger actions may be necessary in their dispute with the Federal Government and Prince Rupert Port Corporation. (see story here)
APRIL 26--DISTRICT DIRECTORS CLAIM THEY HAVE BEEN ‘LEFT OUT’--The troubles at Skeena Queen Charlotte Regional District break out into the open once again. (see story here)
APRIL 25--CITY SPENDING MORE TO BE READY FOR GROWTH: POND--The city goes to the taxpayer well once again for a 4% increase on property taxes this year. (see story here)
APRIL 24--CN RAIL SAYS SHIPPING LINE IS TO BE KNOWN SOON--CN Rail is getting closer to naming the shipping line that will be calling on Prince Rupert once the container port is completed and operational. (see story here)
APRIL 23--TRICORP TO HOST MAJOR FINANCIAL MEETING IN JUNE--Tricorp has successfully bid to become host of a national First Nations meeting in June, which will see representatives of over 150 experts in First Nations economic affairs gather in our city. (see story here)
APRIL 20--PORT'S WORLD CLASS SECURITY SYSTEM OFFERS A SAFER FUTURE--The security arrangements for the container port are explained as the first phase continues to progress. (see story here)
APRIL 19--MODERN DAY SLAVE TRADE A MASSIVE PROBLEM FOR COAST--The problem of human trafficking was addressed a local conference (see story here)
APRIL 18--‘EXCITING' WIND FARM PLANS ARE BREAKING NEW GROUND--The proponents of a wind power project for the North Coast prepare for their next steps in the process (see story here)
APRIL 17--BATTLE LINES NOW DRAWN FOR ANTICIPATED ELECTION--Local Liberals announce the name of their candidate for the anticipated federal election. (see story here)
APRIL 16--LACK OF CHILD CARE SPACES HURTS WOULD-BE MIGRANTS--Local day care providers suggest that current Day care shortages could lead cause problems in attracting new residents in Prince Rupert's future. (see story here)APRIL 13--SEX TRADE FEARS ON AGENDA AT GATHERING NEXT WEEK--An upcoming conference in Prince Rupert hopes to address the growing problem of human trafficking. (see story here)
APRIL 12--CHOPPY WATERS FEARED IF SHIP PILOTS’ RULES CHANGED--Changes to maritime procedures have some West coast shipping industry officials concerned. (see story here)
APRIL 11--CLEAN UP SUNKEN FERRY'S FUEL LEAK RIGHT NOW: MLA--The fuel leaking out of the sunken Queen of the North is a situation that local residents are demanding action on. (see story here)
APRIL 10--‘B.C. FERRIES CHANGE MEANS NORTH IS MISSING THE BOAT’--Changes to the BC Ferries reservation and information system leave local mayors concerned. (see story here)
APRIL 9--HOMES IN BOOMING RUPERT ARE BEING SNAPPED UP AGAIN--The real estate market in Prince rupert heats up again, with more homes selling for more money and in less time. ( see story here)
APRIL 5--WILDLIFE SHELTER BATTERED, BRUISED BY SNOWSTORM--The regions wildlife shelter suffers a fair amount of damage from last weeks storm and a call goes out to the community to help (see story here)
APRIL 4--AIRPORT FLYING HIGH AFTER OTTAWA HANDS OVER $2 M--The Prince Rupert Regional Airport receives government funding for some much needed electrical work. (see story here)
APRIL 3--GENERATORS POWERING CITY AFTER HYDRO LINE SEVERED--BC Hydro relies on thermal generators to keep power supplied to Prince Rupert after transmission tower taken out in avalanche (see story here)
APRIL 2--SULPHUR IS FINALLY ABOUT TO FLOW THROUGH RIDLEY--The not quite completed Sulphur facility on Ridley Island is about to get a scaled down second life, as plans are in the works to begin shipping sulphur out of Prince Rupert (see story here)
Real Estate transaction values almost triple in Prince Rupert over the last year
The BC Northern Real Estate Board has released its figures for the last year and the number of MLS transactions and housing prices increased in the Prince Rupert area in the March 06 to March 07 number crunching.
60 properties worth $12.5 million sold through the MLS® this year, compared to 47 properties worth $4.7 million by the end of March last year.
The opinion 250 website has a recap of all areas of the Northern Board, including a breakdown on the Northwest real estate developments.
Real Estate Market Remains Strong
By 250 News
Tuesday, April 03, 2007 05:45 PM
The Real Estate Market is still strong in northern B.C.
The BC Northern Real Estate Board reports the value of properties sold in the first quarter of 2007 has increased 35% over the same period last year.
The actual number of properties sold throughout the region is only up slightly from the same period last year. The number of units sold in the first three months of 2007 was 1327, last year, 1298 had been sold during the same period.
President Glen Holling says different areas have different challenges " Oil and gas exploration in the north has slowed, mining activity in the Williams Lake and Smithers area has increased, and some areas are experiencing growth thanks to the construction of the container port in Prince Rupert. Mortgage rates continue to be reasonable and all pundits call for a continuation of these historically low rates. We are cautiously optimistic that all our markets will do as well as last year or better.”
Here are the highlights:
NORTHWEST REGION
Prince Rupert: 60 properties worth $12.5 million sold through the MLS® this year, compared to 47 properties worth $4.7 million by the end of March last year. The accompanying chart shows comparable prices for single family homes over last year, but the median price this year (half sold for less) for the 47 homes sold was $145,000. At month end there were 126 properties of all types for sale, compared to 142 on March 31st last year.
Terrace: 62 properties of all types worth $7.6 million have been sold so far this year. Last year in the same period 73 properties with a total value of $9.3 million sold. Half of the 30 single family homes that sold through the MLS® since January (see chart following) have sold for $142,000 or less. At month end there were 173 properties in all categories for sale, up from 130 on March 31st last year.
Kitimat: 26 properties worth $3.2 million have sold since January 1st, compared to 37 properties (all classifications) worth $3.3 million last year. The median price for houses in Kitimat was $109,000 (see chart following for average prices) . At month end there were 74 properties of all types available for purchase, compared to 60 last year.
60 properties worth $12.5 million sold through the MLS® this year, compared to 47 properties worth $4.7 million by the end of March last year.
The opinion 250 website has a recap of all areas of the Northern Board, including a breakdown on the Northwest real estate developments.
Real Estate Market Remains Strong
By 250 News
Tuesday, April 03, 2007 05:45 PM
The Real Estate Market is still strong in northern B.C.
The BC Northern Real Estate Board reports the value of properties sold in the first quarter of 2007 has increased 35% over the same period last year.
The actual number of properties sold throughout the region is only up slightly from the same period last year. The number of units sold in the first three months of 2007 was 1327, last year, 1298 had been sold during the same period.
President Glen Holling says different areas have different challenges " Oil and gas exploration in the north has slowed, mining activity in the Williams Lake and Smithers area has increased, and some areas are experiencing growth thanks to the construction of the container port in Prince Rupert. Mortgage rates continue to be reasonable and all pundits call for a continuation of these historically low rates. We are cautiously optimistic that all our markets will do as well as last year or better.”
Here are the highlights:
NORTHWEST REGION
Prince Rupert: 60 properties worth $12.5 million sold through the MLS® this year, compared to 47 properties worth $4.7 million by the end of March last year. The accompanying chart shows comparable prices for single family homes over last year, but the median price this year (half sold for less) for the 47 homes sold was $145,000. At month end there were 126 properties of all types for sale, compared to 142 on March 31st last year.
Terrace: 62 properties of all types worth $7.6 million have been sold so far this year. Last year in the same period 73 properties with a total value of $9.3 million sold. Half of the 30 single family homes that sold through the MLS® since January (see chart following) have sold for $142,000 or less. At month end there were 173 properties in all categories for sale, up from 130 on March 31st last year.
Kitimat: 26 properties worth $3.2 million have sold since January 1st, compared to 37 properties (all classifications) worth $3.3 million last year. The median price for houses in Kitimat was $109,000 (see chart following for average prices) . At month end there were 74 properties of all types available for purchase, compared to 60 last year.
Tuesday, April 03, 2007
Googles of April 2007
Our listings of the Google Alert items that come across our mail server on a daily basis. Archived here for your viewing enjoyment.
April 30-Swamp Point Begins Barge Shipments to Fairview Container Terminals
April 30-Raid the North signs Helly Hansen
April 30-Native leaders vent outrage at opening
April 29-Private eye makes a break
April 28-Airport project planned
April 29-Any port in a storm
April 28-Adventures in writing
April 28-Refit to be tied
April 27-Native challenge
April 27-Lack of Terminal number frustrates Islanders
April 27-Home sales drop forecast
April 26-Port says native critics ignored overture
April 25-Pacific Port faces Native objections
April 24-Conservation group studies Queen Charlotte wildlife
April 23-New ferry making passengers queasy
April 23-Admiral set to hang up his hats
April 23-Far too risky to remove fuel from Queen of the North
April 19-House arrest, fines for B.C. abalone poachers
April 19-Offshore windfarm is looking for direction
April 19-Bigger is really better this time
April 18- No dimming Prince Rupert's tourism potential
April 17-World Port
April 16-ICBC's zero tolerance for fraud saves motorists $75 million
April 14-B.C. providing cash incentive for organ donation
April 13-Study of B.C.’s Street Youth Yields Surprises
April 13-All aboard the Vomit comet
April 12-New Rupert to Memphis service promises to help shippers bypass West Coast ports
April 10-Canada to build Prince George rail terminal
April 10-Prince Rupert's Airport Plans Won't Conflict with P.G's
April 10-Credit union director retires after 53 years
April 8-Northern ferry arrives in Port Hardy without incident after 30-hour delay
April 8-Northern Ferry docked temporarily
April 8-Glitches snarl refitted ferry
April 7-Northern Adventure Ferry off to troubled start
April 6-Damage to pens puts shelter in bind
April 6-Alaska looking south to Prince Rupert port
April 5-Appointments to Prince Rupert Port Authority
April 5-Ferry sinking hasn't dimmed Prince Rupert's tourism potential
April 4-Islander among first Northern Adventure passengers
April 4-Searchers ponder retrieval of heli-skiers' bodies
April 3-Real Estate market remains strong
April 3-Container depot project questions arise from Edmonton, PG initiatives
April 3-Avalanche kills man, woman heli-skiing in B.C.
April 2-BC Bronze gloves return to Prince George
April 2-Replacement for sunken ferry gets off to slow start
April 30-Swamp Point Begins Barge Shipments to Fairview Container Terminals
April 30-Raid the North signs Helly Hansen
April 30-Native leaders vent outrage at opening
April 29-Private eye makes a break
April 28-Airport project planned
April 29-Any port in a storm
April 28-Adventures in writing
April 28-Refit to be tied
April 27-Native challenge
April 27-Lack of Terminal number frustrates Islanders
April 27-Home sales drop forecast
April 26-Port says native critics ignored overture
April 25-Pacific Port faces Native objections
April 24-Conservation group studies Queen Charlotte wildlife
April 23-New ferry making passengers queasy
April 23-Admiral set to hang up his hats
April 23-Far too risky to remove fuel from Queen of the North
April 19-House arrest, fines for B.C. abalone poachers
April 19-Offshore windfarm is looking for direction
April 19-Bigger is really better this time
April 18- No dimming Prince Rupert's tourism potential
April 17-World Port
April 16-ICBC's zero tolerance for fraud saves motorists $75 million
April 14-B.C. providing cash incentive for organ donation
April 13-Study of B.C.’s Street Youth Yields Surprises
April 13-All aboard the Vomit comet
April 12-New Rupert to Memphis service promises to help shippers bypass West Coast ports
April 10-Canada to build Prince George rail terminal
April 10-Prince Rupert's Airport Plans Won't Conflict with P.G's
April 10-Credit union director retires after 53 years
April 8-Northern ferry arrives in Port Hardy without incident after 30-hour delay
April 8-Northern Ferry docked temporarily
April 8-Glitches snarl refitted ferry
April 7-Northern Adventure Ferry off to troubled start
April 6-Damage to pens puts shelter in bind
April 6-Alaska looking south to Prince Rupert port
April 5-Appointments to Prince Rupert Port Authority
April 5-Ferry sinking hasn't dimmed Prince Rupert's tourism potential
April 4-Islander among first Northern Adventure passengers
April 4-Searchers ponder retrieval of heli-skiers' bodies
April 3-Real Estate market remains strong
April 3-Container depot project questions arise from Edmonton, PG initiatives
April 3-Avalanche kills man, woman heli-skiing in B.C.
April 2-BC Bronze gloves return to Prince George
April 2-Replacement for sunken ferry gets off to slow start
Everybody’s looking for a depot
The excitement over the future for the Fairview Container Port is spreading to burgs near and far. Grande Prairie is the latest town in Western Canada to think it might be handy to hop onto those CN expresses to Chicago and Memphis.
In the case of the Northwest Alberta city, it’s the thought that a container depot (much like the recently announced plans for Prince George) might be just the thing to cash in on the new economy soon to arrive in Western Canada. The problem for the folks in Grande Prairie seems to be the increase in interest in Edmonton in building a giant marshalling yard of their own, which might make the yard further north redundant.
Regardless, they won’t be denied the dream in Grande Prairie, even if as they say it’s becoming a bit of a nightmare and the inter provincial rivalry is heating up .
From GP to PG, and all points near and far, fortune it seems comes in a 40 foot TEU…
Container depot project questions arise from Edmonton, PG initiatives
Container depot project questions arise from Edmonton, PG initiatives
In the case of the Northwest Alberta city, it’s the thought that a container depot (much like the recently announced plans for Prince George) might be just the thing to cash in on the new economy soon to arrive in Western Canada. The problem for the folks in Grande Prairie seems to be the increase in interest in Edmonton in building a giant marshalling yard of their own, which might make the yard further north redundant.
Regardless, they won’t be denied the dream in Grande Prairie, even if as they say it’s becoming a bit of a nightmare and the inter provincial rivalry is heating up .
From GP to PG, and all points near and far, fortune it seems comes in a 40 foot TEU…
Container depot project questions arise from Edmonton, PG initiatives
Container depot project questions arise from Edmonton, PG initiatives
Paszkowski admits he hoped project would be further along
By DARRELL WINWOOD
Herald-Tribune staff
By DARRELL WINWOOD
Herald-Tribune staff
Tuesday, April 3, 2007
The dream of building a large container rail depot in Grande Prairie could be turning into a nightmare for local organizers, but they're not giving up yet.
For more than two years, the County of Grande Prairie has been hoping to build a large railyard near Four-Mile Corner. The depot would act as a loading yard, allowing local commodities to be shipped directly to the new Port of Prince Rupert on the B.C. coast.
The yard would be a dramatic economic boost for the region, but it turns out Grande Prairie isn't the only city in Alberta considering such a facility. Edmonton has set its sights on a similar plan, raising the question of whether a container depot in the capital city would kill Grande Prairie's proposed facility.
Walter Paszkowski, the County of Grande Prairie's economic development officer, is Alberta's representative on the board of the directors for the Port of Prince Rupert.
He admits the local project is not as far along as he had hoped it would be with only six months until the port opens.
"We feel we can do a stand-alone here that could be a success. It's been frustrating because it should have been up and running by now," he said.
He said Edmonton is clearly targeting its own expanded depot.
"No question, they're trying to," he said Monday.
Edmonton officials signed a new co-operation agreement Thursday with Prince Rupert and Prince George to strengthen the Alberta capital's position as a potential hub for rail traffic. CN in Prince George is already building a depot yard to service that region and Edmonton is the largest city on CN's main line from Prince Rupert with access to other transportation links such as the Yellowhead Highway.
The Port of Prince Rupert will open in October and become the closest port to the Asian markets, roughly 36 hours closer than Vancouver. An expansion plan is already in the works because of anticipated demand, even though the main port hasn't opened yet.
"We've been watching the progress at the port," said Lori Schmidt, director of transportation and logistics with the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation. "We don't want to see (the trains) whistling through to Chicago without stopping."
Schmidt said Edmonton definitely wants in on the potential of the port, but doesn't feel it would compromise efforts in Grande Prairie.
"We've basically been looking at the Capital Region," she said. "Grande Prairie can look at the same thing ... we didn't look as far as Grande Prairie (in our case study)."
If a container point was built in Grande Prairie, its main focus would be on lumber and grain shipments, while Edmonton is focused on manufacturing and petrochemical products created on refinery row east of the city. However, Schmidt said grain and lumber could also be routed through Edmonton.
Paszkowski said the ultimate decision could rest with CN, which will handle the shipping in and out of the port and controls the rail lines through Grande Prairie.
Grande Prairie's plan has received tentative funding support from the federal agency Western Economic Diversification, but it's conditional on support from CN for the yard.
"In (CN's) perfect world, the trains would run from Prince Rupert to Chicago without stopping. We've been caught in the process of getting support from CN," said Paszkowski.
It's not just Grande Prairie that's counting on a Peace Country container depot.
Renee Bernier, economic development officer for Northern Sunrise County, said the North Peace is firmly behind Grande Prairie's plan.
"We need to get CN to the table," she said.
Bernier said the region is already having trouble shipping grain. A Peace River area company, Great Northern Grain, has launched a federal complaint against CN alleging poor service. Having to ship products to Edmonton adds seriously to transportation costs.
"It makes our ability to compete globally that much tougher," said Bernier. "If we had the ability to sort in Grande Prairie ... our ability to distribute would be that much better."
A spokeswoman for CN in Vancouver denied the company is holding the hammer on where a container port will be built. Kelli Svendsen couldn't comment much on Grande Prairie's chances, saying only that CN and the county met in December.
It's now up to the county to prove the economics warrant building a depot in Grande Prairie and the county must also prove the shipping companies would accept cargo from that region.
"CN is not the only decision-maker," she said.
Paszkowski, Bernier and Schmidt are all adamant that even if a depot is built in Edmonton, it doesn't mean the end for Grande Prairie.
"This container depot is not going to go on the back burner. There's no way it's dead," said Bernier.
Podunkian Advertising Festival April 2007
We archive the month of April's Festival selections
April 8 It's a cats life!
April 7 In Flanders field the poppies grow, between the crosses row on row
April 6 Free delivery every Wednesday and Friday would solve this problem
April 5 Flying, it can be a real adventure!
April 4 Don't come home a drinkin, with football on your mind
April 3 Karl Rove has found his posse!
April 2 Honesty, is it really the best policy?
April 1 No Drop (dead) zones
April 8 It's a cats life!
April 7 In Flanders field the poppies grow, between the crosses row on row
April 6 Free delivery every Wednesday and Friday would solve this problem
April 5 Flying, it can be a real adventure!
April 4 Don't come home a drinkin, with football on your mind
April 3 Karl Rove has found his posse!
April 2 Honesty, is it really the best policy?
April 1 No Drop (dead) zones
We'll be right back after this short commercial message, April 2
Weary of the cold and the snow, we find ourselves a beach and check out the sights and sounds.
Honesty, is it really the best policy?
Honesty, is it really the best policy?
Sulphur plans revisited on Ridley Island
The nearly completed sulphur terminal on Ridley Island may soon find a second life, though not quite in the same form as the original design laid out.
Ridley Terminals and ICEC Terminals have begun their environmental work on the site that could lead to the shipment of sulphur through Ridley Island by 2008 and provide employment for 8-10 residents of the area.
The revised plan for the incomplete terminal was outlined in Monday’s Daily News.
SULPHUR IS FINALLY ABOUT TO FLOW THROUGH RIDLEY
Expected to handle 800,000 tonnes a year and provide eight to 10 jobsBy James Vassallo
The Daily News
Monday, April 2, 2007
Pages one and three
Ridley Terminals and ICEC Terminals have begun the environmental assessment process that could see the companies develop the sulphur terminal that was abandoned in 2001.
According to the environmental assessment report, ICEC is planning to complete construction and operate a portion of the sulphur terminal by leasing the incomplete facility from Ridley Terminals.
“The general concept involves receiving molten sulphur by rail cars, unloading railcars into a liquid sulphur storage pit, forming the liquid sulphur into dry bulk form, then stockpiling and loading the dry bulk sulphur onto ocean vessels for export to overseas markets,” reads the report.
The facility will be designed to handle 800,000 tonnes per year, potentially expanding to 1.4 million tonnes per year.
“The project design is environmentally sensitive to minimize fugitive dust, sulphur compound vapor emissions and cross contamination with other bulk products.”
ICEC acts as a international marketer of fertilizer and fertilizer raw materials and has some 20 offices around the globe, with major operations in Crossfield, Alberta; Brazil and Tengiz, Kzakhastan.
Vessels would e expected to pick up sulphur from Ridley Terminals every 35 days.
Unlike the previous owners of the facility, ICEC has no plans to use the liquid storage tanks and liquid loading system, but will move all the product in its dry form.
Although sulphur vapours will be created when the sulphur is heated to get it out of the rail cars, there is not expected to be any smell because the vapours will be collected and put through a scrubbing system that will remove the sulphur compounds before the air is vented into the atmosphere.
ICEC and Ridley Terminals met this January with the District of Port Edward to describe the project and talk about potential concerns.
“Port Edward was interested in the employment opportunities and did not express any other concerns with the proposed project,” reads the report.
“They were happy to see project development occurring in the region,” reads the report. They also met with Prince Rupert Mayor Herb Pond who expressed similar feelings.
The new facility is expected to create eight to ten new jobs at Ridley Terminals.
“The design of this facility will incorporate current industry standards and be a state of the art world-class facility,” reads the report.
The company is expected to put out a “request for proposals for a contractor to build the new components some time in early summer, with operations set to commence in 2008.
The $60 million sulphur facility at Ridley was a project of the Sulphur Corporation of Canada (SCC). It was started in 2001, however it was never completed and the project was eventually handed over to Ridley Terminals/
SCC was planning on handling both liquid sulphur, which would be stored in large storage tanks as well as formed sulphur, similar to the solid product now exported from the port of Vancouver.
However, the project was derailed after SCC filed for bankruptcy protection. It owed $29 million in debt, some of which was owned to Prince Rupert contractors.
Ridley Terminals and ICEC Terminals have begun their environmental work on the site that could lead to the shipment of sulphur through Ridley Island by 2008 and provide employment for 8-10 residents of the area.
The revised plan for the incomplete terminal was outlined in Monday’s Daily News.
SULPHUR IS FINALLY ABOUT TO FLOW THROUGH RIDLEY
Expected to handle 800,000 tonnes a year and provide eight to 10 jobsBy James Vassallo
The Daily News
Monday, April 2, 2007
Pages one and three
Ridley Terminals and ICEC Terminals have begun the environmental assessment process that could see the companies develop the sulphur terminal that was abandoned in 2001.
According to the environmental assessment report, ICEC is planning to complete construction and operate a portion of the sulphur terminal by leasing the incomplete facility from Ridley Terminals.
“The general concept involves receiving molten sulphur by rail cars, unloading railcars into a liquid sulphur storage pit, forming the liquid sulphur into dry bulk form, then stockpiling and loading the dry bulk sulphur onto ocean vessels for export to overseas markets,” reads the report.
The facility will be designed to handle 800,000 tonnes per year, potentially expanding to 1.4 million tonnes per year.
“The project design is environmentally sensitive to minimize fugitive dust, sulphur compound vapor emissions and cross contamination with other bulk products.”
ICEC acts as a international marketer of fertilizer and fertilizer raw materials and has some 20 offices around the globe, with major operations in Crossfield, Alberta; Brazil and Tengiz, Kzakhastan.
Vessels would e expected to pick up sulphur from Ridley Terminals every 35 days.
Unlike the previous owners of the facility, ICEC has no plans to use the liquid storage tanks and liquid loading system, but will move all the product in its dry form.
Although sulphur vapours will be created when the sulphur is heated to get it out of the rail cars, there is not expected to be any smell because the vapours will be collected and put through a scrubbing system that will remove the sulphur compounds before the air is vented into the atmosphere.
ICEC and Ridley Terminals met this January with the District of Port Edward to describe the project and talk about potential concerns.
“Port Edward was interested in the employment opportunities and did not express any other concerns with the proposed project,” reads the report.
“They were happy to see project development occurring in the region,” reads the report. They also met with Prince Rupert Mayor Herb Pond who expressed similar feelings.
The new facility is expected to create eight to ten new jobs at Ridley Terminals.
“The design of this facility will incorporate current industry standards and be a state of the art world-class facility,” reads the report.
The company is expected to put out a “request for proposals for a contractor to build the new components some time in early summer, with operations set to commence in 2008.
The $60 million sulphur facility at Ridley was a project of the Sulphur Corporation of Canada (SCC). It was started in 2001, however it was never completed and the project was eventually handed over to Ridley Terminals/
SCC was planning on handling both liquid sulphur, which would be stored in large storage tanks as well as formed sulphur, similar to the solid product now exported from the port of Vancouver.
However, the project was derailed after SCC filed for bankruptcy protection. It owed $29 million in debt, some of which was owned to Prince Rupert contractors.
Avalanche tragedy north of Smithers
An avalanche has claimed the lives of two skiers in Northwestern BC, who were skiing with a group from Last Frontier heliskiing, 230 kilometers north of Smithers.
Last Frontier issued a news release expressing its condolences to the families of those that lost their lives and focusing its attentions now on those survivors who were rescued shortly after the avalanche struck the remote mountain range.
The area where the avalanche occurred is listed in Last Frontier's publicity information as the Bell 2 Lodge, which is along ranges of Stewart - Cassiar area and offers some dramatic and stunning skiing, as can be seen from their photo pages.
Monday's tragedy took place as the Heliskiing season winds down for another year, as the warmer spring weather arrives the dangers of avalanches increases quite a bit as can be found on the Canadian Avalanche Center website, which had this advisory for the Northwest today.
Last Frontier issued a news release expressing its condolences to the families of those that lost their lives and focusing its attentions now on those survivors who were rescued shortly after the avalanche struck the remote mountain range.
The area where the avalanche occurred is listed in Last Frontier's publicity information as the Bell 2 Lodge, which is along ranges of Stewart - Cassiar area and offers some dramatic and stunning skiing, as can be seen from their photo pages.
Monday's tragedy took place as the Heliskiing season winds down for another year, as the warmer spring weather arrives the dangers of avalanches increases quite a bit as can be found on the Canadian Avalanche Center website, which had this advisory for the Northwest today.
Rupert icon passes away at age 76
Dick St. Louis the long time fixture at the Prince Rupert Civic Centre and strong local booster of youth programs for the city has passed away at the age of 76.
St. Louis worked in the recreation department for the City of Prince Rupert for over 25 years and retired a few years ago, but never stepped out of the Rupert sports spotlight.
Besides the numerous sports and general activity programs that he oversaw for the city, he was the long time organizer of Boxing in Prince Rupert. St. Louis was the driving force behind the Salmon belt bouts that frequently would fill the Civic Centre.
He was also one of the organizers behind the Prince Rupert Rainbow Archers, a local archery club that met regularly at the Civic Centre and hosted many competitions over the years.
St. Louis arrived in the city after serving in the RCAF for 23 and a half years, bringing an energy level to the city that helped many of the city’s youth find a home at the Civic Centre. He was director of the programs there during many of Rupert’s greatest years for local sports.
Through his programs over the years at the Civic Centre, the McBride Street sports centre became the place to be if you were young or old and looking for something challenging and fun to do. Through his work for the city, St. Louis would become one of its most admired and respected of citizens, as a champion for youth and youth programs he has seen countless numbers of Rupert grow up and move on to new challenges. Many of whom could possibly have taken a completely different path, had it not been for his efforts on behalf of the youth of the city.
His passing has shocked the provincial sports scene with Prince George in particular missing his presence, as they hosted the BC Bronze Gloves tournament this past weekend.
A memorial service for Mr. St. Louis will take place on Thursday, April 5th at 11:00 am at Annunciation Church with Father Chris Lynch officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Cancer Foundation or the Civic Centre Recreation Department “Memory of Dick St. Louis” noted as for youth recreation.
Monday, April 02, 2007
Rupert power back up, region now powered by back up generator
Monday morning brought yet another new adventure to the North coast, as a snow slide took out a BC Hydro Transmission tower on the main power line between Prince Rupert and Terrace, plunging the city into yet another power outage to start off the week.
The power went out at around 8:40 am and with the exception of a brief tease of lights at 9:35 stayed out until 10 am in some parts of town and until after 11 in most of the city.
The unexpected interruption meant that public schools dismissed students early on in the power outage and closed the schools for the day, much to the chagrin of students at the Independent School Annunciation which had regular classes right through until 3 pm.
And once again Rupert businesses had to make do with flashlights and more disruption to their daily schedules, while drivers tried to make sense of the four way stop rule that is supposed to come into effect at stop lights during power outages but doesn’t always work out that way.
The power went out at around 8:40 am and with the exception of a brief tease of lights at 9:35 stayed out until 10 am in some parts of town and until after 11 in most of the city.
The unexpected interruption meant that public schools dismissed students early on in the power outage and closed the schools for the day, much to the chagrin of students at the Independent School Annunciation which had regular classes right through until 3 pm.
And once again Rupert businesses had to make do with flashlights and more disruption to their daily schedules, while drivers tried to make sense of the four way stop rule that is supposed to come into effect at stop lights during power outages but doesn’t always work out that way.
And while last week we were singing the praises of the CBC as the only available source of information during the snow storm, Monday saw them join the rest of the area's media services rendered out of service due to the citywide blackout.
The BC Hydro website tracked all of the areas affected by the disruption and provided a log of sorts as to what had happened and when the power would return, which of course was of little comfort to the locals who had no power to keep their computers logged on.
BC Hydro expects that the repairs to the transmission site will take three weeks or so and is urging local residents to use only the power that they truly need around their homes and businesses.
The BC Hydro website tracked all of the areas affected by the disruption and provided a log of sorts as to what had happened and when the power would return, which of course was of little comfort to the locals who had no power to keep their computers logged on.
BC Hydro expects that the repairs to the transmission site will take three weeks or so and is urging local residents to use only the power that they truly need around their homes and businesses.
You may also notice that your clocks will be running rather fast as the back up generator is in operation, the Podunkian clocks were already running some thirty minutes ahead of time as the day was winding down, which is a good thing if your day is going rather lousy, not so good if it’s one of those days you would want to last.
Local RCMP would like your attention April - June 2007
We will archive the press releases and information provided from our local detachment every three months, this session provides information from April through to June 2007.
So we'll provide a link to the site through our portal, you will find it permanently placed on the right hand side column in our Podunk Service Centre. All of the information comes from the RCMP's BC Regional website.
May 21
Dangerous Offender Arrested by Police
May 16th, 2007, Prince Rupert, BC
In the very early morning hours of May 15th, the Prince Rupert RCMP arrested Ronald MCKAY inside a licensed establishment in the 1000 block of 3rd Ave West. MCKAY was charged with 3 counts of breaching his court ordered conditions. MCKAY was breaching his curfew, was in an establishment that serves liquor as it's primary business, contrary to his conditions, and was in possession of a controlled substance.
MCKAY appeared in Prince Rupert Provincial Court that day and was released.
Background: Ronald Lawrence MCKAY was released from Mountain Federal Corrections Institution on January 12th, 2007. MCKAY served a sentence for three charges including Assault, Assault with a Weapon, and Sexual Assault with a Weapon.
Ronald Lawrence MCKAY is considered Highly Dangerous to the Public. There is a high risk that MCKAY will re-offend violently against a female including a sexual assault. MCKAY’s has an extensive criminal history that includes violent sexual offences and weapons related offences.
January 14th, members of the Prince Rupert RCMP arrested Ronald Lawrence MCKAY for breaching the conditions of his release. MCKAY appeared in Prince Rupert Provincial Court, charged with three counts of Breach of Recognizance. He was released by the court.
MCKAY is subject to many court ordered conditions including:
- Not to possess, carry, or own any weapons including knives
- Not to consume or possess any alcohol or controlled substances
- Not to attend any licensed premise or establishment where alcohol is the primary commodity for sale
- Not to be outside his residence between 11:00pm and 6:00am
Should you note any suspicious behavior including, but not limited to a breach of these conditions, please contact the Prince Rupert RCMP Detachment at (250)624-2136.
Steve Richards, Cst.Prince Rupert Media Relations / Community Policing
100 6th Ave WestPrince Rupert, BC V8J 3Z3
Phone: (250)627-0764
Fax: (250)627-3013
Email: media.webmaster@rcmp-gr-.gc.ca
May 11
Many More Charged for Impaired Driving in Prince Rupert
May 10th, 2007, Prince Rupert BC -
Since the last release of names, March 20th 2007, 11 more people have appeared in Prince Rupert Provincial court, charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle.
Recently charged are:
27 year old Jason Eleuterio of Prince Rupert
37 year old Juliius Dileta of Prince Rupert
36 year old Thomas Robinson of Vancouver
71 year old Jerry Brown of Prince Rupert
43 year old Norman Barker of Prince Rupert
47 year old James Chubey of Prince Rupert
25 year old Tyler Nelson of Prince Rupert
42 year old Dwayne Sampson of Prince Rupert
56 year old Paul Lebedick of Prince Rupert
19 year old Alessandra Krause of Prince Rupert
A 15 year old resident of Prince Rupert was also charged for Impaired Driving but cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
The Prince Rupert RCMP remains committed to informing the public about Impaired Drivers in our community. We hope that increased public awareness and pressure will help us reduce the incidents of impaired driving in our community.
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Steve Richards, Cst.Prince Rupert Media Relations / Community Policing
100 6th Ave WEstPrince Rupert, BC V8J 3Z3
Phone: (250)627-0764Fax: (250)627-3013
Email: media.webmaster@rcmp-gr-.gc.ca
May 10
19 year old arrested, cocaine seized
On May 2nd, 2007, Prince Rupert BC, members of the Prince Rupert RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1400 block of Park Avenue. The search warrant was issued under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, authorizing the police to secure the residence and search it for cocaine. Three persons were located inside the residence including a 19 year old male who was living inside the residence along with a mother and her child.
The Ministry of Children and Families was contacted to assist with the mother and child. A search of the residence located a quantity of cocaine and the 19 year old male was released on a Promise to Appear for Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking. The male was placed on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Prince Rupert Provincial Court on June 25th, 2007.
The execution of this search warrant was largely due to the assistance of community members and the information they provided. If anyone has any information of assistance to the police regarding this or any other investigation please contact Cpl. Mike Traas of the Prince Rupert General Investigation Section at (250)624-0700 or call Crime Stoppers at 627-8477. Crimestoppers does not require that you give name and you may be eligable for a cash reward. For/ (M.J. TRAAS) Cpl. NCO i/c GIS / Drugs Prince Rupert RCMP
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-->Steve Richards, Cst.Prince Rupert Media Relations / Community Policing
100 6th Ave WEstPrince Rupert, BC V8J 3Z3
Phone: (250)627-0764Fax: (250)627-3013
Email: media.webmaster@rcmp-gr-.gc.ca
April 20
Two Local Drug Dealers Shutdown by the RCMP
Members of the Prince Rupert RCMP executed search warrants on two local drug traffickers last week. On Wednesday, the 11th of April, a warrant was executed on a residence in the 800 block of 6th Ave East. An ounce of cocaine was seized from the 28 year old male resident.
Charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking are being recommended by police.
The following night, Thursday the 12th of April, members executed a search warrant on a residence in the 500 block of 8th Ave East. Police seized nearly a pound of marihuana and arrested the 29 year old resident. Charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking are also being recommended against that individual.
While these charges represent only two individuals, thousands of dollars worth of illegal drugs were taken off of Prince Rupert's streets in each of these two cases. Your local RCMP detachment understands that many of our citizens can sometimes grow impatient, waiting for action to be taken on what they see as flagrant drug activity in their neighborhood. We ask that you keep in mind that these investigations take time. One of these latest investigations was begun back in October of last year.
Certainly, shutting down the street level traffickers is important. It is also important that we attempt to follow these dealers back to the source. Being able to track the supply back up the chain helps us to go after the larger suppliers. We must also ensure that our investigations will stand up to scrutiny when tested in the courts. It is important to get these drugs off the streets but equally important to provide the Crown with a solid case on which to prosecute to offenders.
These files also require a substantial amount of manpower to investigate. Many members are required to investigate, conduct surveillance, and meet the grounds required to obtain a search warrant. During the execution of a search warrant, more are required to ensure the safety of the public, the members involved, and the occupants of the residence being searched. Operating eight officers short of what our detachment strength should be, means it can be sometimes challenging to keep enough members on shift to respond to calls and free up members to investigate these files. At the municipal detachment level, responding to calls for service must always take precedence. That means that, sometimes, these investigations take longer than we would like.
One of the most important investigative elements to drug investigations is information. Whether these tips comes from Crimestoppers, our complaints line, or other police sources, we need information to further these investigations. The more detailed the information we receive, the better the likelihood that we'll shut down the drug dealers in your neighborhood.
Anyone with information on these or any other crimes are asked to contact the Prince Rupert RCMP or Crimestoppers at 627-8477. Crimestoppers does not require that you leave your name and you may be eligible for a cash reward.
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Steve Richards, Cst.Prince Rupert Media Relations / Community Policing
100 6th Ave WEstPrince Rupert, BC V8J 3Z3
Phone: (250)627-0764
Fax: (250)627-3013
Email: media.webmaster@rcmp-gr-.gc.ca
April 2
Police Seize One Kilo of Cocaine
On Sunday April 1st, 2007 members of the Prince Rupert North District Drug Section arrested a 31 year old male as he disembarked from a Greyhound bus that just arrived in Prince Rupert.
A search of the individual resulted in the seizure of a kilogram of cocaine. The Prince Rupert resident was released from custody and a charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled substance is pending.
The Prince Rupert RCMP is asking each and every citizen to do their part in ensuring safe communities by reporting any information regarding drug trafficking to their local RCMP detachment or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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Jagdev Uppal, Cst.
Border Integrity Program
45 Charlie Currie Road
Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4B7
Phone: (250) 627-3137
Fax: (250) 627-3163
Email: media.webmaster@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
So we'll provide a link to the site through our portal, you will find it permanently placed on the right hand side column in our Podunk Service Centre. All of the information comes from the RCMP's BC Regional website.
May 21
Dangerous Offender Arrested by Police
May 16th, 2007, Prince Rupert, BC
In the very early morning hours of May 15th, the Prince Rupert RCMP arrested Ronald MCKAY inside a licensed establishment in the 1000 block of 3rd Ave West. MCKAY was charged with 3 counts of breaching his court ordered conditions. MCKAY was breaching his curfew, was in an establishment that serves liquor as it's primary business, contrary to his conditions, and was in possession of a controlled substance.
MCKAY appeared in Prince Rupert Provincial Court that day and was released.
Background: Ronald Lawrence MCKAY was released from Mountain Federal Corrections Institution on January 12th, 2007. MCKAY served a sentence for three charges including Assault, Assault with a Weapon, and Sexual Assault with a Weapon.
Ronald Lawrence MCKAY is considered Highly Dangerous to the Public. There is a high risk that MCKAY will re-offend violently against a female including a sexual assault. MCKAY’s has an extensive criminal history that includes violent sexual offences and weapons related offences.
January 14th, members of the Prince Rupert RCMP arrested Ronald Lawrence MCKAY for breaching the conditions of his release. MCKAY appeared in Prince Rupert Provincial Court, charged with three counts of Breach of Recognizance. He was released by the court.
MCKAY is subject to many court ordered conditions including:
- Not to possess, carry, or own any weapons including knives
- Not to consume or possess any alcohol or controlled substances
- Not to attend any licensed premise or establishment where alcohol is the primary commodity for sale
- Not to be outside his residence between 11:00pm and 6:00am
Should you note any suspicious behavior including, but not limited to a breach of these conditions, please contact the Prince Rupert RCMP Detachment at (250)624-2136.
Steve Richards, Cst.Prince Rupert Media Relations / Community Policing
100 6th Ave WestPrince Rupert, BC V8J 3Z3
Phone: (250)627-0764
Fax: (250)627-3013
Email: media.webmaster@rcmp-gr-.gc.ca
May 11
Many More Charged for Impaired Driving in Prince Rupert
May 10th, 2007, Prince Rupert BC -
Since the last release of names, March 20th 2007, 11 more people have appeared in Prince Rupert Provincial court, charged with Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle.
Recently charged are:
27 year old Jason Eleuterio of Prince Rupert
37 year old Juliius Dileta of Prince Rupert
36 year old Thomas Robinson of Vancouver
71 year old Jerry Brown of Prince Rupert
43 year old Norman Barker of Prince Rupert
47 year old James Chubey of Prince Rupert
25 year old Tyler Nelson of Prince Rupert
42 year old Dwayne Sampson of Prince Rupert
56 year old Paul Lebedick of Prince Rupert
19 year old Alessandra Krause of Prince Rupert
A 15 year old resident of Prince Rupert was also charged for Impaired Driving but cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
The Prince Rupert RCMP remains committed to informing the public about Impaired Drivers in our community. We hope that increased public awareness and pressure will help us reduce the incidents of impaired driving in our community.
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Steve Richards, Cst.Prince Rupert Media Relations / Community Policing
100 6th Ave WEstPrince Rupert, BC V8J 3Z3
Phone: (250)627-0764Fax: (250)627-3013
Email: media.webmaster@rcmp-gr-.gc.ca
May 10
19 year old arrested, cocaine seized
On May 2nd, 2007, Prince Rupert BC, members of the Prince Rupert RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1400 block of Park Avenue. The search warrant was issued under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, authorizing the police to secure the residence and search it for cocaine. Three persons were located inside the residence including a 19 year old male who was living inside the residence along with a mother and her child.
The Ministry of Children and Families was contacted to assist with the mother and child. A search of the residence located a quantity of cocaine and the 19 year old male was released on a Promise to Appear for Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking. The male was placed on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Prince Rupert Provincial Court on June 25th, 2007.
The execution of this search warrant was largely due to the assistance of community members and the information they provided. If anyone has any information of assistance to the police regarding this or any other investigation please contact Cpl. Mike Traas of the Prince Rupert General Investigation Section at (250)624-0700 or call Crime Stoppers at 627-8477. Crimestoppers does not require that you give name and you may be eligable for a cash reward. For/ (M.J. TRAAS) Cpl. NCO i/c GIS / Drugs Prince Rupert RCMP
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-->Steve Richards, Cst.Prince Rupert Media Relations / Community Policing
100 6th Ave WEstPrince Rupert, BC V8J 3Z3
Phone: (250)627-0764Fax: (250)627-3013
Email: media.webmaster@rcmp-gr-.gc.ca
April 20
Two Local Drug Dealers Shutdown by the RCMP
Members of the Prince Rupert RCMP executed search warrants on two local drug traffickers last week. On Wednesday, the 11th of April, a warrant was executed on a residence in the 800 block of 6th Ave East. An ounce of cocaine was seized from the 28 year old male resident.
Charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking are being recommended by police.
The following night, Thursday the 12th of April, members executed a search warrant on a residence in the 500 block of 8th Ave East. Police seized nearly a pound of marihuana and arrested the 29 year old resident. Charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking are also being recommended against that individual.
While these charges represent only two individuals, thousands of dollars worth of illegal drugs were taken off of Prince Rupert's streets in each of these two cases. Your local RCMP detachment understands that many of our citizens can sometimes grow impatient, waiting for action to be taken on what they see as flagrant drug activity in their neighborhood. We ask that you keep in mind that these investigations take time. One of these latest investigations was begun back in October of last year.
Certainly, shutting down the street level traffickers is important. It is also important that we attempt to follow these dealers back to the source. Being able to track the supply back up the chain helps us to go after the larger suppliers. We must also ensure that our investigations will stand up to scrutiny when tested in the courts. It is important to get these drugs off the streets but equally important to provide the Crown with a solid case on which to prosecute to offenders.
These files also require a substantial amount of manpower to investigate. Many members are required to investigate, conduct surveillance, and meet the grounds required to obtain a search warrant. During the execution of a search warrant, more are required to ensure the safety of the public, the members involved, and the occupants of the residence being searched. Operating eight officers short of what our detachment strength should be, means it can be sometimes challenging to keep enough members on shift to respond to calls and free up members to investigate these files. At the municipal detachment level, responding to calls for service must always take precedence. That means that, sometimes, these investigations take longer than we would like.
One of the most important investigative elements to drug investigations is information. Whether these tips comes from Crimestoppers, our complaints line, or other police sources, we need information to further these investigations. The more detailed the information we receive, the better the likelihood that we'll shut down the drug dealers in your neighborhood.
Anyone with information on these or any other crimes are asked to contact the Prince Rupert RCMP or Crimestoppers at 627-8477. Crimestoppers does not require that you leave your name and you may be eligible for a cash reward.
-30-
Steve Richards, Cst.Prince Rupert Media Relations / Community Policing
100 6th Ave WEstPrince Rupert, BC V8J 3Z3
Phone: (250)627-0764
Fax: (250)627-3013
Email: media.webmaster@rcmp-gr-.gc.ca
April 2
Police Seize One Kilo of Cocaine
On Sunday April 1st, 2007 members of the Prince Rupert North District Drug Section arrested a 31 year old male as he disembarked from a Greyhound bus that just arrived in Prince Rupert.
A search of the individual resulted in the seizure of a kilogram of cocaine. The Prince Rupert resident was released from custody and a charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled substance is pending.
The Prince Rupert RCMP is asking each and every citizen to do their part in ensuring safe communities by reporting any information regarding drug trafficking to their local RCMP detachment or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
-30-
Jagdev Uppal, Cst.
Border Integrity Program
45 Charlie Currie Road
Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4B7
Phone: (250) 627-3137
Fax: (250) 627-3163
Email: media.webmaster@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
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