In flIght MagazIne CMA Central Mountain Air CMA Central Mountain Air Where all the fun goes! CHANCES TERRACE After exploring Terrace’s natural beauty, come on down to Chances Terrace. Try your luck at bingo or at the slots. Chances Terrace has many exciting monthly promotions throughout the year. Cheer on your favorite sports team on the big screen TV’s. Hungry? Try our delicious menu from crispy breaded chicken wings, BBQ chicken, Rib dinner to our southwest bacon burger. A trip to Terrace isn’t complete without a visit to Chances. Sunday - Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday & Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. 4410 Legion Avenue, Terrace, B.C., V8G 1N6 250-635-2411 www.chances.ca/locations/Terrace JOIN US ON what’s inside skeena meadows 8 wings of history 10 150 years of golden gateways 14 biggest little rodeo in the west 16 terrace bc: land of 30 rivers 20 community spotlight: williams lake 26 Dear Liz 3 From the Air 4 Cover photo supplied by Mike Turner, local photographer Meet the Crew 6 “I have lived in Terrace for most of my life. I work for Northern Savings Credit Union and I am very passionate Recipe 7 about photography, especially outdoor photography. I Photo Contest 24 feel extremely blessed to live in an area that is so rich in scenery and wildlife. One doesn’t need to look very hard to find beauty in the Terrace area.” Dease Lake Fort Bob Ware Quinn Fort Nelson Tsaykeh Fort St. John Rainbow Lake Dawson Creek High Level Prince Smithers Rupert Terrace Prince George Quesnel Edmonton Lloydminster WilliamsCMA Lake CentralKamloops Mountain Air Campbell Vancouver River Kelowna Comox Calgary CMA Central Mountain Air No N RtheR Routes MAgAziNe ADveRtisiNg sALes liz smaha 1-800-487-1216 (ext.226) Direct: 250-641-4295 or email: [email protected] Co NtRibutoRs James Douglas, martin Knutson, Jocelyn lindenbach, Karen mcmaster, Chantal meijer, zach sapers, liz smaha, Chris Thornley, mike Turner, Roy henry Vickers, Terry Wiest L Ayout & gRAPhiC DesigN Northern Routes own in-flight magazine, featuring local history, events and festivals, and profiles of northern places and people. Deadline to book ad space for the next issue of Northern Routes: august 31, 2012. The deadline to receive electronic ad files:s eptember 7, 2012. ThoRNley hayNe [email protected] We would like to thank all the people who contributed to this magazine. Every see article on pg 14 effort has been made to ensure all content is accurate and accredited wherever possible. This magazine does not constitute and should not be construed as an endorsement or recommendation of, and we do not assume responsibility for, HIKE · THERE’S SO MUCH TO SEE · THERE’S SO MUCH TO EXPL any carrier, restaurant, service or any other facility or activity in this publication. EXPERIENCE h AWKAiR WWW.hAWKAiR.CA smithers, british columbia Toll Free Reservations 1.800.487.1216 M AiLiNg ADDRess 4345 Bristol Road, Terrace, BC V8G 0e9 CMA Central Mountain Air Ce NtRAL MouNtAiN AiR WWW.FLyCMA.CoM Toll Free Reservations 1.888.865.8585 M AiLiNg ADDRess CMA Box 998, 6431 airport Road, smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Central Mountain Air N oRtheRN thuNDeRbiRD AiR WWW.NtAiR.CA Toll Free Reservations 1.800.963.9611 M AiLiNg ADDRess 3900 Grumman Road, Prince George, BC V2N 4m6 i f you have any stories From mountain top to valley bottom, you’ll you would like to suggest for experience adventure and relax in comfort. have a an upcoming issue of Northern Routes, contact: Liz sMAhA story 1-800-487-1216 (ext.226) Direct: 250-641-4295 idea? or email: [email protected] 1.800.542.6673 · www.tourismsmithers.com 2 TOS 923c (Hawkair Inflight Mag).indd 1 16/3/2010 10:03:10 AM dearLiz, My husband and I are looking forward to taking our two children, ages 4 and 6, on our first big family vacation this summer. The four of us will be flying to Vancouver, where we will be connecting with Westjet on our way to Disneyland! Do you have any travel suggestions for making our family trip as smooth as possible? – Rebecca S., Telkwa, BC Dear Rebecca, Write to Liz Smaha at: How exciting for your family! Your kids are going to have a great time at Disneyland. Travelling with young ones can be stressful for even the most seasoned flyer, but with these Hawkair Aviation tips and a bit of planning will help make things easier for your family. Services Ltd., Identification Attn: Liz, Regardless of age, all guests require identification. For domestic travel, you may use a birth 4345 Bristol Road, certificate, birth record, birth registry document or health care card (with birth date) for Terrace, BC, V8G 0E9 your children. You are responsible for making sure you have the right identification and travel documentation for you and your children. Without ID you may not be permitted to board your flight, and that’s a circumstance we would like to avoid. In the Airport If you have extra time in between your connecting flights, YVR has excellent amenities and play areas to help keep the kids entertained: • Download their favorite movies and games on your smartphone or iPad – free WiFi throughout YVR. • The Public Observation Area, located in the Domestic Terminal Level 4, provides visitors the opportunity to see first-hand an international airport at work and the beauty of Sea Island. Both kids and adults will enjoy the interactive kiosks, model of Sea Island, and the telescopes and panoramic views of YVR. • Many fast-food and family dining options available both before and after security. • Checkout YVR.ca for more details on play area locations and other services available. Ear Pressure As any parent who has flown with children knows, take-offs and landings can be painful for their little ears. 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