From Council meeting of Jan.06,2014

It was a short public council meeting, mainly to approve the loan amendment for the airport.
This bylaw was passed with councillor Thorkelson opposing the motion.
Her opposition was not to the loan itself however the process in which the loan was approved.
Councillor  Ashley also noted her opposition to the process, however voted in favour of the motion.
Also approved was the cemetery fees bylaw and the utilities rate increase bylaw.
This means residents can expect approximately a $50.00 increase in their yearly utility bill.
It was noted that 25% of the waterlines in Prince Rupert are pre 1925 with an estimated 70 year lifespan.
The province is looking for input on restricting the amount of spending a municipal candidate can make on his/her campaign. The City will post the link on it's website. Comments are due by the end of January of this year.
Terrace is arranging more information meetings on the LNG projects and council will try and "piggy" back on this and have representatives come to Prince Rupert.

Seagull in distress

On my walk with Zoe (my border collie/terrier cross) at the waterfront we came across an injured seagull.
I tried to cover it up with a small towel in order to pick it up and bring it to the wildlife shelter
Unfortunately the towel was too small, and was not a good idea anyway since I had my dog with me.
A couple of ladies where able to call the shelter and a rescue was on it's way.
Gunther Golina showed up and we loaded the poor fellow into a cage, and  it was transported to the shelter.
Hope he recovers quickly.
If you would like to support the shelter you can visit the website Prince Rupert Wildlife Shelter
The phone number is 250.624.4143,
They accept monetary donations as well as supplies such as food. etc.
If you wish to volunteer, give them a call.

2014

Happy New Year
2014 promises to be an adventure for most of us.
There are many new projects happening and new retailers making Prince Rupert their new home.
The Pellet Plant has been operating for a month and things appear to be going well.
I am optimistic that the city fathers and administration are planning to move forward and take the City out of it's long time depressing state of mind.
We will be having a municipal election come November for a new mayor and council. I believe the mayor and most of council will be running for an extra term.
The challenges the new council faces will  be exciting  and rewarded.
Here's to 2014