de manpage ieee G wrth Ao Ala - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, October 25, 2006 ~ Busines Tourism a nerehes highlights attractions . MORE THAN 100 delegates from the northern part of the province and elsewhere gather in Terrace this weckend for the Northern BC Tourism ‘Association's annual convention. | Terrace Tourism Society executive direc- tor Jennifer Lewis describes the conference as a’ significant event for the local tourism. industry. .“The key players in ‘the B.C. tourism in- ‘dustry will be here.” said Lewis. : “This is the best marketing we can do'to ’ establish Terrace:as a place that can become a tourism destination.” she said. The three-day conference also features excursions to the farmers market, Kitselas Canyon and Kitimat and Kitimaat Village. ’ Guest speakers include B.C. Ferries tour- ism manager Doug Treleaven, B.C, Tourism head Rod Harris, provincial tourism minister Stan Hagen and Northwest Community Col- ‘ _race featuring appetizers prepared by local ‘restaurants at an opening reception at the ~ the trade show. TERRACESTANDARD SS RE IE _Out & About_ SNOW oped Bre "25 ou : WES ERN 93 Coa, Terrace Totem Ford Sales 4631 Keith Avenue, Terrace, BC 250-635-4984 “ern BC Tourism. DUSTIN QUEZADA PHOTO lege president Stephanie Forsyth. The conference includes a Taste of Ter- Terrace Art Gallery. Northwest Community College culinary arts students will show off their skills in the preparation and serving the Friday night VIA Rail dinner. Dr. Fishy will perform during the Satur- day evening reception. _ -The conference runs October 26 through 28 at the Coast Inn of the West with an ac- tion-packed agenda. ; Tourism operators, retailers, those in the hospitality. industry and all others are en- couraged to attend and also to participate i in This conference provides education, in- dustry support and benefits of the Northern — BC Tourism Association, Dinner is served, again .. A TASTE of Thailand and regular sushi nights are on the menu for dinner at Anka’s Fresh Food and Dessert Cafe. The southside restaurant known for tasty homemade lunch fare hasn't been open for dinner for two years. But Jast week, owner Anka Gibson reopened the doors with the view do something a little different. Every Thursday Anka’ serving up fresh sushi and Friday night i is Thai night. “Tt's something unique and we there for it,” Gibson said. 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They stand for Applied Science Technologist, one of the professional designations of the Applied Science Technologists and Certified Technicians of B.C. Hoffos, from Kitimat, first received his Diploma of Survey Technology at BCIT before spending years in the field, including time with Skeena Project Services in Terrace. He decided to pursue his AScT ° credentials because of the changing nature of the applied science field and — because of the surety it would bring his employers. “There's the emphasis now on quality control and credentials become very ’ important,’ said Hoffos. He has no hesitation in recommending professional designations as ‘a career path to anyone else. “Absolutely, hands down,’ said. Hoffos. The Applied Science Technologists and Certified Technicians of B:C. advances the profession of applied science technology and the professional recognition and career development of applied science technologists and certified technicians and . other members in a manner,that serves and protects the public interest. The association has expanded to sixteen disciplines and nine special certifications in the broad field of applied science technology. CHECK IT OUT! fl Black Press Black Press is participating in: NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY WEEK - by connecting our readers with Careers in technology.