’ | A12 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, August 9, 2006 : iq — = —_— TERRACE STANDARD Space . is limited. § Book | "ADVERTISE 798A 22s YOUR CHILD = CARE CENTRE wee ~ Summe “almost over and - Ry 4 parents will be © Have your centre. looking for child care! advertised _- mnaraaesnn in the Terrace ‘Standard to - Spaces are an aoe - } Ze available! ° Ne PATH . ; “STEVE. SMYTH and other businesspeople located on.the west. end of Keith Ave. want the city to consider care-- y “fully how to deal with traffic flow once the ‘container port in. Prince Rupert opens. SARAH A. ‘ZIMMERMAN PHOTO © Traffic flow a big. concern. _ or southside businesses [~@) “Ms. " 12 noon Friday, August a i By SARAH A. ZIMMERMAN - a © another when it comes to security issues., . a ee em 4 Ith, 2006 . an - — And the. group is also considering. joining together on wes Nee ” A “GROUP of business owners along ‘Keith Avenue are ° marketing initiatives down the line. o banding together to make sure city officials listen to their... ee a |.» concerns as industrial development and traffic. grows within : an the ‘city. i a The West: Keith: Business Association has ‘18 member. 11TH E NW *( . pe businesses concernéd primarily: with how traffic. will flow . through the south side of Terrace once train traffic picks up :: @ qd t | . .. in response to the container port in Prince Rupert coming on __ VO ia OQ g eC é ; * | __ line: Rail traffic is expected to increase dramatically which ° 2 : ee a : -_. ,is expected to impact vehicle traffic in the downtown area, [0 os - a , Pa = eg Make it work for you! . oY fon vitor abou avelons we we want 8 make sure bthe small class sizes. Personal atterition. low tuition. ‘Quality instruction. ‘Career, Trades and Academic Programs » ds ‘not 1a otovkeene about down ere,” says Steve Smyth,.the And recognized, transferable credentials = The Nwcc Advantage. . group ’s spo esperson. * 7 . a Business Technology - Online (BTEC Online) | : » He says it’s imperative the city design an alternative route ot oe os EF Convenient online learning delivers job-ready skills‘and credentials for .. “over the train tracks which will help the flow of truck traffic and other heavy vehicles. “T would like to see something that contributes to efficient ! traffic flow through the area whether that be an overpass over Frank Street, a truck route over Frank or the old Poirier Yard or there are rumours going around that they are looking at ° Career & College Prep (CCP) (Classroom & Online) This S eptemb er Prepare for College and University. administrative positions in office and business settings. Sf , os Trades Seats are still available in ... Get the skills, knowledge and prerequisites you need to access Outdoor Power Equipment Technician (Small Engine Repair) post-secondary career, trades and academic programs. Fix trail bikes, recreational vehicles, motorcycles and sleds. 20 weeks of entry- _... level trades training is equivalent to 1st year apprenticeship and a valuable ' employment credential. developing an overpass to come down Kalum Lake drive Tuition-free* high school level courses for adult learners to complete program ; .* connecting to Braun.” prerequisites or graduation requirements. Need to complete or upgrade one or University Credit (UC) , The city has identified traffic flow and congestion as one two prerequisite courses? You can take CCP courses concurrently with other Obtain your Associate or Bachelor’s Degree, prepare for the workforce, ladder to of its strategic issues to work on in the coming years, how- college programs and keep on pace with your educational goals. other post-secondary ptogranis, or continue your professional development and __. 2€Ver,NO official plans are yet in place to develop an overpass | * NEW! Business Access . life-long learning. Choose from more than 220 first and second year transferable or otherwise alter any existing streets that cross the rail line, ‘Interested in NWCC Business programs and need to refresh or upgrade co meet ° courses. Earn Associate Degrees in Arts, Science, or Criminology specialization says city administrator Ron Poole. ; the admission requirements? Get the fundamental skills and knowledge you need then transfer to a NWCC career_ program or to a university of your choice. “We don’t build highways, we don’t design, we just Want and a guaranteed seat** in the NWCC Business program of your choice. . Flexible’ delivery lets you choose the classroom, online, teleconference, full- or to make sure we aren’t forgotten about,” says Smyth. _ «NEW! Essential Skills for Work (ESWK) part-time, day-time or evenings. Visit the Web site for a complete list of “We think the city should come to the people in the area _ Tuition-free* work/education preparation program that integrates social, - . University Credit courses. ; and say, ‘this is what we are thinking of doing, what do you personal and cultural components to enhance work and life skills. University Credit Distance Education courses include: think?” * NEW! Trades Access (Classroom & Shop) __ | Anthropology 112 First Nations of British’ Columbia (Online) The group also wishes to promote the establishment of. Tuition-free* opportunity to explore trades career options and upgrade your English 201 Euglish Literature - Beowulf to Neoclassicism (Telecotsference) more industry supply type companies to the west end of education to enter into™a NWCC trades training Program. Math 190 Principles of Mathematics for the Elementary School Teache (Onl K h, li th ligh dustrial b * student fees apply plus'cose of test(s) P y man ine), eit seat heating h e existing light in ustria. usiness #* upon successfil completion of program ; Philosophy 101 Introduction to Philosophy (Telecot ference) — . sector alrea y located there. : ; _ oo oo 0 . . _ : | In addition to addressing concerns about future. traffic | j ; _ congestion and plans to ease that, the group will support one : : . . ; another in other ways. NORT HWEST Contact us and enrol now for September: . Those include shopping at each other’ s outlets as much EERE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | oe as possible in addition to acting’ as eyes and ears for one ; Take a closer lefe)@am = 35.6511 or Toll-free: 1.877.277.2288. Visit us online at www.nwec.be.ca. | ‘Out & About Nominations sought for business awards . THIS FRIDAY is the deadline to nominate outstanding. community contributors — both individual and businesses — for this year’s Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce business excellence awards. i ‘ Nominations, open to all chamber members, are due Aug, " 11 for any of the 11 different categories. The different honours are: community booster; company i. . of the year; contributor to the arts; customer’ service; em- ployee of the year; executive of the year; home-based busi- — ness; newsmaker of the year; retailer of the year; rookie of. the year; and tourism excellence, Nominees.will be celebrated with a luncheon Aug. 24 and ballots will be sent out to chamber members to vote for their favorites in each division. : The winners will.be made public Sept. 30 at the awards gala at the Coast Inn of the West. - They can be submitted to the chamber office by mail, hand delivered or faxed to 635-2573. , errs _ ~ Hf you have not returned — _ your census form, call: 1877 594-2006 By law, your household must complete a census form. Census staff will contact you if your household has failed to meet this legal requirement. — ~ Call today and an operator will help you complete it. 1877 594-2006 . ‘ 2 ° _, How’s Your Smile? . 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