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With the Federal Election set for May 2 and the parties having their candidates in place, the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce is getting ready to once again host the local all-candidates forum.

On March 29, 2011 the Nisga’a legislature, Wilp Si’ayuukhl Nisga’a, passed resolutions in support of the construction of BC Hydro’s proposed Northwest Transmission Line through Nisga’a Lands and the Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park.

The BC Northern Real Estate Board released their first quarter results on April 5, statistics that show property sales in early 2011 have slowed down compared to the first three months of 2010.

Prince Rupert RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the following five individuals.

Councillor Kathy Bedard received full support from mayor and council for her request for an informational meeting with input from agencies and organizations in the community that are tackling social issues.

The Earl Mah Aquatic Centre in Prince Rupert will be closed throughout the day and much of tomorrow following what Director of Recreation and Community Services Rudy Kelly called "a serious fecal incident".

Below are profiles of the five candidates that will be seeking election in the May 2 Federal Election in the Skeena - Bulkley Valley riding in alphabetical order by party name.

The shipping company, Cosco Container Lines will be launching the maiden voyage of its newest ship from Fairview Terminal in Prince Rupert port on Friday, April 8.