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Participants in the 2nd Annual Wounded Warriors run were up bright and early at Carrot Park in Port Hardy Sunday morning to begin their 600-kilometre journey to Victoria. The runners were sent on their way with a $1,940 donation from various groups, organizations and individuals.

port alice will survive: allen By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Port Alice — The Neucel Specialty Cellulose pulp mill in Port Alice is ceasing production for six months this week putting about 400 people out of work, but the village will soldier on. “All shutdowns are hard on the people that live here. It’s hard on everybody in Port Alice,” said Mayor Jan Allen. “Have we been through this before? Yes we have. “It doesn’t make it any easier, but we have seen it before.

It’s not anything that we can’t get past. We will survive,” Allen said. “We have 340 members that work at the mill,” said Unifor Local 514 President Don Vye, and there are about 400 employees at the plant in total. Neucel employees had just gone back to work last month. “There was a curtailment in November and December of last year,” said Vye. “Jan. 5 we went back and did some preliminary maintenance. The mill started up approximate-

ly the 17th of January,” he said. The closure will have an impact not only on Neucel employees, but on business people who rely on their patronage, not only in the Village of Port Alice, but the Tri Port area and the North Island as a whole. “It changes the situation in a small community such as this, because if the people are not getting regular pay cheques” their spending is curtailed, said Vye. “It certainly causes a lot of concern with people in Port Alice, Port Hardy all over the

North Island and even down island where some of the employees are from,” he said. There will be some people still at work at the plant. “There are some necessary people while the mill is shut down,” Vye said, for safety, to monitor the plant for environmental purposes, and to keep a watchful eye on equipment.

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Closure puts 400 out of work Continued from Page 1 Low market prices for dissolving pulp is being given as the reason for the closure in a notice to employees obtained by the Gazette. “Since 2012, the global dissolving pulp market has undergone significant changes. “The market price continues to slide and the market is still sluggish. “The board of directors have evaluated various options and come to the decision that in order to ensure the long-term viability of the mill, Neucel will take a six-month production curtailment starting approximately Feb. 21. During the curtailment, the company will investigate alternative operating strategies for the future of Neucel,” wrote Wanli Zhao, Neucel chief executive officer. “There are no other specialty cellulose mills in British Columbia,” said Vye. The union, said Vye is “doing everything we can to find out all the necessary information and everything we can to get people back to work at the mill as soon as possible.”

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NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS SNOW & RUBBISH REMOVAL Bylaw 14-2005 - Maintenance of Boulevards

Sec 4(a): An owner or occupier of real property shall: i) remove snow or ice from a sidewalk or footpath bordering his real property by 10:00 a.m. each day; and ii) remove rubbish from a pedestrian facility bordering his real property by 10:00 a.m. each day.

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Neucel Specialty Cellulose in the Village of Port Alice is shutting down for six months, putting 400 people out of work.

Highway to Hardy harrowing Gazette staff Only one stretch of highway on Vancouver Island made the top 10 list of B.C.’s most dangerous, while the section of Highway 19 between Campbell River and Port Hardy ranks as second-worst on the Island for fatal crashes, according to statistics from ICBC. The data explores the period from 2004 to 2013. Overall accidents with fatalities in the

province have dropped dramatically during that time, to 125 in 2013 from 238 in 2004. The run between Golden and Revelstoke on Highway 1 ranked as the most dangerous, with 38 crashes resulting in fatalities in the 10-year period measured. On Vancouver Island, the stretch from Courtenay to Nanaimo on Hwy. 19 ranked in a sixth-place tie with

26 fatalities. Most of those occurred on the older, coastal highway 19A, with traffic fatalities dropping following completion of the four-lane Inland Highway. The second-worst stretch for fatalities on the Island is the long, mountainous run between Campbell River and Port Hardy, which had 23 fatal accidents in the decade. That was followed by

the Duncan-Victoria stretch of Hwy. 1, which includes the infamous Malahat corridor. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure recently completed a $15 million safety improvement project begun last year to reduce accidents on the Malahat. Eight fatal accidents were recorded in the vicinity of the Campbell River junction where Hwy. 19,

Hwy. 19A and Hwy. 28 (to Gold River) converge. Another four fatal accidents were recorded on the Inland Hwy. 19 between Campbell River and Courtenay, ranking lowest among road stretches with recorded crashes.

Sec 4(b): An owner or occupier of real property shall remove snow, ice and rubbish from any roof or other part of any structure thereon adjacent to any portion of any highway or sidewalk if the snow, ice and rubbish constitute a hazard to person or property. In doing the above, no person shall use corrosive material or willfully damage any District property. The full bylaw is available on the District website: www.porthardy.ca District of Port Hardy (tel) 250-949-6665 (fax) 250-949-7433 email: general@porthardy.ca

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Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce has received a spike in the number of complaints surrounding internet connectivity issues. In response to these complaints, we have drafted a short business survey to determine the level of Internet connectivity available to businesses in Port Hardy. We wish to use the information compiled to clarify and document the reported issues, determine commonalities in Internet connectivity issues, and determine the degree of impact local Internet connectivity has on your business. These stats will be useful in interacting with Internet providers, our MLA, MP, The District of Port Hardy and RDWM on behalf of our membership. If this is an issue that applies to your business, please fill out this short 14 question survey about your current internet service. Results will be compiled for 1 week, between Friday, February 13 and Thursday, February 19, 2015. Please feel free to contact the Chamber of Commerce in relation to this matter. Survey Link: www.surveymonkey.com/s/port_hardy_internet

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AGM April 1, 2015 5:00 - 6:00pm, Quatse Centre Business Excellence Awards & Dinner April 1, 2015 6:00 - 8:00pm In lieu of a Gala Celebration this year, the Chamber will be hosting Port Hardy the Business Excellence Awards after the AGM. Dinner will be served as part of the Business Excellence Awards after the AGM at the Quatse Centre. Look forward to more information in the coming weeks about this important Chamber event.

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Keeping out an eagle eye Before I moved to the North Island I had only seen fleeting glimpses of Bald Eagles. I knew they existed, but had never really had the opportunity to sit and watch them. When I came up to the North Island to look for a place to live, I had breakfast for four days overlooking the marina in Port Hardy. I was pretty amazed the first time I saw an eagle fly by and come to rest on one of the tall masts. I kind of adopted him as “my” eagle, because it seemed to be the same bird that came to sit in the same spot every morning around the same time. We “had breakfast” together. At my new home, there are three resident Bald Eagles and I have attempted to get a few photos, but haven’t been able to get a really nice close up yet. It’s on my list of things to do. I sent my brother a photo of the resident pair and he mentioned how remarkable it was by that I was able to take photoKathy graphs of them at all since 40 O’Reilly-Taylor years ago these magnificent creatures were in danger of extinction due to habitat destruction and degradation, illegal shooting, and the contamination of their food source largely due to the use of pesticides like DDT. Banning of DDT and conservation efforts have helped the Bald Eagle make a remarkable recovery which is very apparent here in the Tri Port area. Bald Eagles like to fish and eat small mammals. They also like to steal the kills of other animals; a habit that prompted Ben Franklin to argue against nominating them as the United State’s national symbol. While I am in awe of these birds, my issue with them is that they have to eat. You see, as some of you know, I arrived in town with a little Shih Tzu. She weighs all of eight pounds, which I was told is less than a wild rabbit. Maya is white. I was told eagles kind of prefer white rabbits to black. I’m not sure if the person was poking fun. I was also asked if I had heard stories about eagles swooping down and snatching fish right from fisherman, which I had not until that moment. Needless to say I’ve become a little paranoid and keep my eyes peeled for impending danger every time I am out walking. The other day I was walking on the beach at Hardy Bay and there was a huge eagle sitting on a big stump. He was watching us. I could swear I saw drool. So I now keep my pooch on a leash at all times. My theory is that A – I would be able to fend off an attacking eagle if my dog is close to me, or B – that I would be able to yank her out of the eagle’s talons and back to the ground if necessary. As long as Maya is not on the menu, I’m happy to continue to observe Bald Eagles from afar through the lens of my camera or a pair of binoculars.

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Rush Hour Traffic - a happy accident By Gordon Henschel Many of my paintings of the West Coast are done in watercolour, a medium that most easily captures the images presented by this soft-edged, misty environment. Images which, like the very tides that are often a part of them, change very quickly. A sudden ray of sunshine can transpose one scene in minutes. The watercolour medium itself is like this, completely spontaneous. Just when you think you have it under control it develops a mind of its own. The final product, often a throw-away disaster, sometimes results in what painters call a “happy accident” one that seems to have painted itself into a creative gift for the artist. Ideas for paintings, happily and accidentally, are found in much the same way. So it was with one of our most popular images: “Rush Hour Traffic”. It all began more than a few years ago when the Port McNeill Chamber of Commerce decided that the then new building in town,

with its 12 feet high and 120 feet long blank wall facing the bank and post office would be an excellent place for a mural. I was approached for the job and suggested a Seascape that had been on my back burner for a while. I had done some sketches of seine boats during a salmon-fishing opening at the east end of Queen Charlotte Strait. I went ahead and created the scene that included a composite of the seiners and some other sketches I had done at sea. To manage coping with the 12 by 120 ft. image, I painted a corresponding 12 inch by 120 inch watercolour done in three equal pieces; in art circles called a ‘triptych’.The background was painted as a sunset; with a cruise ship, a log barge and a scattered number of seiners, vying for

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space. In the foreground I placed a pod of 12 Orcas in varying stages of their travel mode. Photographs of this triptych were then presented to members of the Chamber of Commerce, one being the owner of the building. This group approvingly agreed that the project should go ahead. After a trip to West Vancouver to see how a cement block wall is treated to receive acrylic paint, the plaster was ordered. A local merchant volunteered to supply the paint. It was the end of October and the inevitable rains and winter weather followed, postponing the start of the project until reasonable temperatures and weather prevailed. The annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce that year resulted in an unusually large change-over of execuA member of

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tive officers. During the ensuing months, this group developed an understanding that perhaps the town’s theme should embrace logging and forestry. The seascape mural was dismissed as unsuitable for this newly planned image. Doing our own print publishing during this period, we approached our printer about the possibility of joining the triptych images to create one long and narrow print. Never having done this sort of thing previously, they took up the challenge to create what was to become our most successful print ever: “Rush Hour Traffic”. Although today it is hanging in most countries of the world, it continues to interest a public hungry for images of our west coast. A pity they can’t come to see the mural.

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Teachers working to enhance education Dear Editor, Contrary to Tom Fletcher’s assertion that BC teachers and the BCTF are not “adapting” we are actually leading the way in protecting and enhancing education in our province. The BC Teachers’ Federation is actively involved in BC’s task force on assessment, the graduation requirements review, and the curriculum redesign teams. Our two vice-presidents and I have been meeting with senior

Ministry of Education staff on these initiatives as well. As a union of professionals, we work hard to enhance our practice in support of teaching and learning. The BCTF has 32 provincial specialist associations‚“ranging from science, social studies, and art to technology and trades education‚“ that put on exceptional professional development conferences, write reports, and lead important teacher inquiry

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projects. Recently, the BCTF has partnered with UBC and the BC Superintendents Association to create a province-wide mentoring program that will formalize an integrated system of support for developing and retaining teachers in BC. We also funded, created, and launched a new online platform called TeachBC that enables teachers from across BC to share their research and teaching resources. There are a lot of excel-

lent things happening in BC schools and teachers are front and centre making it all happen. However, we cannot forget that any government strategy, initiative, direction, plan, etc., needs funding. Unfortunately, we’re still waiting for this government to fund the basics like improving class size and composition. A change in government attitude towards funding is the first adaptation BC students need. Jim Iker BCTF President

Where does community come in? Dear Editor, Coastal Community Credit Union is expanding further into the Victoria market which is already well served by a variety of financial institutions. Meanwhile, services to small island communities like Sointula, Alert Bay and Cortes Island have been unilaterally degraded by that same credit union. So where does the ‘community’ part of their brand name come into play? Dave Nonen, Victoria

Please drop donations off during store hours

Dear Editor, We are appealing to the public to NOT leave donations at the Port Hardy Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop AFTER store hours. Donations are being stolen, and/or destroyed, and then have to be disposed of. Thrift shop hours are Monday to Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are grateful to all the North Island communities for their generous support. Thank you. Port Hardy Auxiliary Thrift Shop Sylvia Frankforth President

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Man arrested on firearms charges Port McNeill — After an investigation, Port McNeill RCMP have arrested an 18-year-old man for possessing stolen firearms. Jamie Thomsen, of Sointula (on Malcolm Island) has been charged with three counts of possession of stolen property, one count of break and enter to steal firearms, and one count of theft of firearms. “Information from the community was of great assistance to police in this investigation,” says Sgt. Craig Blanchard, Port McNeill RCMP detachment commander. “We’re very pleased that stolen firearms have been taken off our streets. These can present a significant danger to public safety.” The investigation into recent commercial break and enters remains ongoing. Anyone with further information is asked to contact Port McNeill RCMP. Thomsen currently remains in custody, and his next scheduled court appearance is Feb. 24, 2015.

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Alice in Marine Drive in the Village of Port Alice was awash a breathtaking sea of pink last week as cherry Wonderland in trees blossomed.

Victoria man nabbed in Alert Bay Alert Bay — On Feb. 4, 2015, the Alert Bay RCMP received information from the public that a male, wanted for an outstanding warrant for drug trafficking, was hiding in a residence on Cormorant Island. A warrant was granted to enter the home leading to the arrest of 37-year-old Darren

Puglas. Puglas was taken into police custody without incident, and later transported to Victoria Provincial Court. The Alert Bay RCMP would like to take this opportunity to thank members of the public for their cooperation and assistance in the successful resolution of this investigation.

Members of our communities are encouraged to report any information pertaining to individuals wanted by the police, or any other offence, by phoning the Alert Bay RCMP at 250-974-5544 or anonymously with Crimestoppers at 1-800-222TIPS(8477).

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Collaborative Working Group meeting Jan. 21, ways to make new doctors, and their spouses, feel welcome in the North Island, and hopefully retain them, were discussed. It was suggested that one of the ways to do that would

Harry Sarah Kowalenko, Island Health’s George Hunt Sr., Waddington, Kwakiutl Kwakiutl Chief rural health, Mount Councillor director Jeff Beselt, Mitchell, senior manager for Quatsino Band Health medical Alison Don Hubbard, and From left: Island Centre last Thursday, axda’xw bands, Health board chair Gwa’sala-’Nakw new Primary Health J.R. Rardon Hank Bood, Island Webber of the on Port Hardy’s Port Hardy Mayor front, cut the ribbon For more photos, see page 12. Chief Thomas Wilson, Cynthia Dickey, the audience. with help from James Nelson, at left, welcomes Chief George Hunt, Jan. 22. Below,

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community members, Nations, the Regional First Island Health Network, J.R. Rardon Waddington and a District of Mount which submitted Gazette staff a flurry of eagle Health Representatives, that included the PORT HARDY—With the snip of scissors and Port report and recommendations care facilities in down, a blessing song Hardy Primary Health Port creation of integrated public on ribbon, the new its doors to the Hardy and Port McNeill. late last year, the Port Care Centre opened Following a renovation recently re-opened services in a Thursday morning. Clinic in a cool, biting some community McNeill Medical and the opening Under a large canopyIsland Health, local health care and integrated care centre, Hardy facility from patient- as an the single location. breeze, dignitaries new Port services in a First Nations extolled to this spring of the “By providing completion of that government and area access we’re helping reduce mark the successful offers in increased centered primary setting, Hospital’s emergency will promise the centre of for health care. on Port Hardy care,” recommendation. the creation and work and expanded options of where we’re demands offering easily accessible attend Bev A driving force in then-Mayor was not “This is really indicative with the health department and did group Terry Lake, who the local working going, as far as partnerships of the Gwa’sala- Health Minister in a written release. who died last May. she Wilson health Parnham, a the ceremony, said authority,” said Dean leader of Port Hardy construction of the Clinic. “We’re in “She knew as a The concept and with all communities more than ’Nakwaxda’xw Healthwere 10, 15 years ago.” from the formation we needed to collaborate I want to pay her some the centre resulted different place than the completion of of the Mount Waddington on the North Island, so working The ceremony marked metre facility, which three years ago Stabilization local See page 2 staffing $2.6 million, 482-squareConstruction of Port Health Services to address chronic group, which hoped was built by Norkanof local subcontractors. room closures ‘Parnham recognized’ rolling emergency McNeill with the help operational, but will be shortages and The clinic is not yet primary in Port Hardy. this spring to offer officially opened

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Gazette staff Port Hardy — A request to exempt the Relay for Life from the community’s noise bylaw was approved at the District of Port Hardy council meeting Feb. 10. Sabrina Dent, chair of the North Island Relay for Life Committee, asked council for an exemption for the event which will take place May 23 at Port Hardy Secondary School from 6 p.m. until midnight. “As a committee, we will be delivering letters to the surrounding neighbourhoods, to notify them of our event and we will do everything in our power to mitigate the noise,” said Dent Relay For Life is a community fund-raising event where Canadians across the country join together in the fight against cancer. Relay participants walk or run together around a track or path passing a baton to their fellow participants and working together toward one common goal the fight against cancer. In 2014, nearly 400 Relays took place across Canada. There were a total of 128,724 participants and $42.2 million was raised. “It’s something we’ve done for years,” said Mayor Hank Bood of the request. Council approved the exemption.

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Dangers for Children and Adolescents Who Bully Others: • Not knowing the difference between right and wrong • Delinquency and substance use • Academic problems and increased school dropout rate • Aggression • Sexual harassment and dating aggression • Gang involvement and criminal adulthood • Difficulties in their relationships with others • Being bullied at the hands of others

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PINKSHIRTDAY.CA Bullying and the Law Bullying can be a traumatic experience, and some forms of bullying can even be considered illegal. These include:• Threats - whether done face to face, online, over the phone or through text messaging. • Assaults - including pushing, tripping, slapping, hitting or spitting. • Theft of personal items - like a backpack, books, electronic devices, etc. • Harassment - repeated tormenting online, with texts, phone calls and/or emails. • Sexual Exploitation - sharing videos or photos with nudity of people under 18. • Hate crime - bullying based on ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, etc. For all of these criminal offences, it is important to notify your local police detachment or report it to CYBERTIP. CA. Based on the available information, police will decide if an investigation is warranted and whether charges may be laid. What You Can Do Youth If you are a victim of bullying

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habitat like the Quatse River Estuary,” said District of Port Hardy Mayor Hank Bood. “So to the folks at Ducks Unlimited and its partners, I would like to thank you for the amazing work you’ve done in creating the Quatse Estuary Wildlife Management Area and reiterate once again that in Port Hardy you have a partner and a steadfast supporter,” Bood said. The wildlife management area is made up of the Glen Lyon, Quatse and Quatsese River estuaries. It consists of estuarine/tidal marsh habitat, riparian river corridors and floodplain. All seven Pacific salmon species depend on the Quatse River Estuary at some point in their life cycle. The estuary, an area where rivers meet the sea, is also part of the Pacific Flyway corridor and provides critical wintering habitat for over 60 species of waterfowl and other waterbirds. Year round, the estuary and adjacent highlands provide habitat to over 100 bird species. Common bird and waterfowl species include Northern Shovellers, Green-winged Teal, Gadwall, American Widgeon, Harlequin Duck, Trumpeter Swans, Hooded Mergansers, Bald Eagles and Great Blue Herons. As they migrate, birds “need to fuel up,” said Ducks Unlimited Head of Conservation - BC Coast, and biologist Dan Buffett. “We need these little fuel stations all along the BC coast,” Buffett said. Several partners assist the province with the background work required to recommend sites for designation including Ducks Unlimited Canada, The Nature Trust of BC, the Nature Conservancy of Canada, and the Canadian Wildlife Service of Environment Canada. The Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation also contributes funding to help with designations and for day-to-day management of the sites after they are designated. Going forward, the BC ministry will manage the area through a partnership of organizations called the Vancouver Island Land Management Program, which consists of the Province of British Columbia, Environment Canada, Ducks Unlimited, The Nature Trust of British Columbia and Nature Conservancy Canada. Along with funding from the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, these partners secure and conserve wetlands and other habitats on Vancouver Island. There are walking trails and viewing platforms within the Quatse River Wildlife Management Area.

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Gazette staff The District of Port Hardy has been busy working on its budget. “We’re well on the way,” said Mayor Hank Bood, at the regular meeting of council Feb. 10, adding the district is further ahead in its budget process than counterparts in some other municipalities. “We’ve worked through the operational aspects of the budget and now council is considering the capital side,” said Chief Administrative Officer Rick Davidge. “They’ll work on that probably all of February,” Davidge said, adding the budget has to be submitted to the province by mid-May.

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Gazette staff The District of Port Hardy will be providing a letter supporting Grieg Seafood BC Ltd.’s application for two new salmon farms. The issue was raised at the regular meeting of council Feb. 10. “It’s a significant project,” said Councillor Fred Robertson, who asked if the District has written similar letters of support in the past and was told they had. A motion to write a letter of support was carried.

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on deck Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. February 20-22 Minor hockey Port Hardy Minor Hockey Midget tournament, Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. Game times tba; raffle table, 50/50 draws, concession, more. February 21-22 Midget tournament, Port Hardy. February 21 Rep hockey North Island Eagles atom development hosts Peninsula, 4 p.m., Port McNeill. February 22 Rep hockey North Island Eagles atom development hosts Peninsula, 10 a.m., Port McNeill. February 22 Girls intro Hockey, 3 p.m. Port McNeill. February 28 North Island Men’s Hockey League Memorial game Saturday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. with all proceeds going to the Rod Watson Sr. Memorial Scholarship. Feb. 28-March 1 Curling Fort Rupert Curling Club hosts the annual Hugh Fraser Memorial men’s open bonspiel. March 7-8 P e e w e e Tournament, Port Hardy. March 15-18 BC Championships Bantam Playoffs Begins Sunday, March 15 at 9 a.m. March 28-30 Curling Broughton Curling Club hosts the Dominion Curling Club Championships, a North Island Zone event featuring both men’s and women’s teams. Draws start 7 p.m. Friday and play continues through Sunday’s noon finals.

Peewees “two wins away” from provincials By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor “We’re two wins away from provincials,” said an elated North Island Eagles Peewee Coach Marty Gage. In a do-or-die game Saturday, the Eagles beat the Kerry Park Islanders 9-4 earning the right to advance to a best of three series against Sooke. The winner of that series will advance to the provincial championships being held in Kitimat. “I feel really good,” said Gage. “We prepared very hard for this game. Physically and emotionally we were ready,” he said. “There was a specific game plan and they followed it to a tee.” The last time these two teams met there was a line brawl and although it was Valentine’s Day there was not a lot of love going around this time either. “These two teams don’t like each other,” Gage said. “Some of the players got hurt and banged up today,” said Gage, but they fought through it. Goalie Kayden Jones played a significant role in the victory as well.

“He made the saves we needed in the beginning.” Ryan Patterson got things going for the Eagles with a slapshot from the point that went in at the 8:53 mark of the first period. Getting the assist was Joey Grant. Just over a minute later, Rhys Dutcywich sent a deflection into the net. Mathew Saunders and Luke Gage helped set up the goal. Captain Saunders banged home a rebound to give the Eagles a 3-0 Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor photo lead going into the first North Island Peewee Eagle Luke Gage has one roll over the crossbar in a game against the period break. Gage and Kerry Park Islanders Valentine’s Day. The Eagles won 9-4. Dutcywich assisted. The teams were even- to get a hat trick in the ly-matched in the sec- game and put his team ond with each scoring ahead Assisting on twice. Grant opened up the Saunders’ first breakscoring for the Eagles away goal was Gage and at the 17:24 mark of the the second, that went second on a pass from in off the crossbar was Chelsea Noel. Connor Dutcywich. Ryan Patterson scored Van Will scored the second goal of the period the Eagles ninth goal with help from Liem with Dutcywich assistKathy O’Reilly-Taylor photo ing again, his fourth of Wadhams and Grant. The North Island the game. Peewee Eagle Mathew Saunders gets airborn during action Saturday. team got a bit of help when just 10 seconds into the third period the Islanders put one in their The tournament, scheduled for Feb. 28 to March By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor own net. Dutcywich was 1, has been held for years, says Sonya Strang, and Editor credited with the goal. A women’s hockey tournament scheduled for this was scheduled for “but the last two years it’s harder Saunders went on two and harder to get teams to come up.” score two more goals, month has been cancelled. Organizers had hoped to run a four women’s, four men’s tournament, but getting commitment from teams was getting too late. “We ended up having to cancel it. We just couldn’t get the numbers together in time,” she said. There are two women’s hockey teams in the area, the Port McNeill Downpour and the Port Hardy Wild. There is also a pick-up team ”of random Black Press In the final, they went up against the Darrell Knowles younger players” called the Juiceheads that gets The Campbell River Curling Club hosted its big- rink of Campbell River. gest event of the Feb. 7-8 the 51st Ralph Boyd Men’s The B Event, sponsored by No 1 Autobody, was together for tournaments. The two teams play each other every second week Open. a fantastic showing of many of our younger men alternating between the two communities. The spiel, sponsored by Lordco and Thrifty Foods, who have come through the Junior Program here in They next play Sunday, Feb. 22 at 4:15 p.m. was a success on and off the ice, attracting 32 teams Campbell River. from all over Vancouver Island. The Prize Table was This was a well-fought game with the Vlaj rink in Port McNeill; Friday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in valued at over $15,000. from Nanaimo coming out on top against the Kevin Port Hardy; Sunday, March 8 at 4:15 p.m. in Port All 128 players had a chance for a ‘draw to the May rink of Campbell River. McNeill, and Friday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Port button’ to win an $800 Tire Package donated by Kal The C Event, sponsored by Jiffy Lube, saw the Hardy. Tire. After narrowing it down to six semi-finalists, Dean Thulin Rink capture victory over the Bill Strang says there are quite a few female hockey long-time player of this weekend, Shaun Zealand Thomas Rink. Thulin curled with third Lyle Boyce, players signed up in the area, but it can be hard to from Port Hardy, was the closest to the button and second Don Pennell and lead Doug Seely. declared the winner. The D Event, sponsored by Kal Tire, was won by field a team on a regular basis. Most of the players are moms and “kids’ schedThe Ralph Boyd Trophy, handed out by Graeme the Wayne Harris Rink; a strong win over the Port ules usually come first.” Boyd to the most sportsman like team, was given to Hardy’s Brad Zealand Rink. However, there are more and more girls playing the Wayne Harris Rink. Harris was honoured to share During the event’s activities the player’s enjoyed a this trophy with his teammates Mike Imrie, Randy barbecue Salmon Dinner donated by Marine Harvest minor hockey at every age group. Baert and Mike Meeres. and one of their own, Joe Johnson, at the grill cooking. Strang enjoys playing hockey. The A Event, sponsored by Coastal Community On Saturday night the weekend theme of Mardi “It’s tons of fun,” she said adding she is one of the Credit Union, was won by the defending champi- Gras came out when the Bill Thomas Rink out rare ones. ons the Schmidt rink of Comox, consisting of Ron dressed themselves and won a five-hour fishing trip “I didn’t learn to skate until I was 24.” Schmidt, Norm Cote, Jeff Pilon and Darren Richards. from Karl Bro’s Sea J Charters.

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Kids show heart at tourney By Emma Twamley Special to the Gazette On the Valentine Weekend of Feb 13-15 Port McNeill hosted a Novice hockey tournament at the Chilton Regional Arena. There were eight teams who participated, one from Lake Cowichan. The energy, enthusiasm and sportsmanship showed by these young players and their families was impressive to see. All the kids played extremely hard and showed amazing heart. Competition was fierce and the intense action was non-stop for all three periods. Comox brought three teams - the Bulldogs, White Lightning and the Sharks - and were a force to be reckoned with. The North Island teams put on a good effort with the Port Alice Cougars winning two of their four games. There was a great showing by the Port McNeill Panthers

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CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN Mobile Park, will be held PORT HARDY PORTFELLOWSHIP HARDY CHURCH CHRISTIAN CHRIST Alert CHURCH Sunday, Feb. 22, all 2015proat Bay ANGLICAN COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS when just 10 seconds â&#x20AC;&#x153;Some of the players 7 p.m. with BAPTIST CHURCH CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Corner of Trustee & Highland 1:00pm at the Quarterdeck at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert St Bay - 10 am SundayAlert Services Corner of Trustee & 11:00 Highland atSunday Providence Place, 7050 Rupert Morning Service am ceeds going room), to the6555 Rod got hurt and banged up into the third period the Inn (conference Sunday Services - 10:00am Worship 10:30 am & 7 pm St. Reverend Lincoln Mckoen Hardy Bay Road, Port Plus regular family activities Morning Service 11:00am Sunday Worship 10:30am &pm 7:00pm Watson Sr. Memorial Tuesday Prayer 7:30 1-250-974-5844 Reverend Lincoln Mckoen Islanders put one in their today,â&#x20AC;? said Gage, but Hardy, BC. PlusOffice: regular 250-949-6844 family activities Tuesday Prayer- Call 7:30pm Biblestudies church Warden Flora Cook 1-250-974-5844 Scholarship. The tournament,Midweek scheduled forBiblestudies Feb. 28theto Bywww.porthardybaptistchurch.ca Kathy own net. Dutcywich was they fought through it. Office:Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly-Taylor 250-949-6844 Midweek - March for time and place 250-974-5945 Warden Flora Cook Pastor: Kevin Martineau www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca Call the says church for time and place and INFORMATION has been held for years, Sonya Strang, Editor Goalie Kayden Jones credited with the goal. 250-949-6466 Warden Joan1,Stone 250-974-5945 11/14 Feb. 28-March 1 Pastor: Kevin Martineau 250-949-6466 Pastor George & Karen Ewald 250-974-2234 Warden Joanwas Stonescheduled for â&#x20AC;&#x153;but the last two years itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s harder A womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hockey tournament scheduled for this Saunders went on two played a significant role Pastor George & Karen Ewald 11/14 (home) 250-949-9674 11/14 Advertise Curling in the 250-974-2234 NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC and harder to get teams to come up.â&#x20AC;? month has been cancelled. score two more goals, in the victory as well. E-Mail: (home) 250-949-9674 2015 2017 NORTH ISLAND The next regular School Board Meeting 11/14 Fort Rupert Curling CHURCHES pastorgeorge@providenceplace.ca SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST BC Freshwater Organizers had hoped to run aE-Mail: four womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, four CATHOLIC CHURCHES of the Board of Education of School District No. 85 Father Scott Whittemore 250-956Club hosts the annual CHURCH pastorgeorge@providenceplace.ca11/14 Fishing Regulations SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Father Scott Whittemore 3909 250-956-3909 menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tournament, but getting commitment from (Vancouver Island North) will be held on 4680 Byng Rd. Port Hardy Hugh Synopsis Fraser Memorial 11/14 CHURCH Sunday SundayMasses Masses Pastor Okumu â&#x20AC;&#x153;Charlesâ&#x20AC;? Lomudak PORT ALICE ANGLICANteams was getting too late. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We ended up having to 4680 Byng Rd. Port Hardy menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bonspiel. Please open call Annemarie St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 430 Chapel Monday, April 13th 6:00pm St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 430 Chapel St.,PortSt., McNeill: Monday, November 10, at 2014 6:00pm 250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826 UNITED FELLOWSHIP PORT ALICE Pastor George Hilton it. We just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Port McNeill: 9am 9:00am 1.800.661.6335 or email: cancel get the numbers together â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone welcomeâ&#x20AC;? North Island Secondary, PortHardy McNeill School Board Office, Port Reverend Wade Allen ANGLICANUNITED 250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826 St. Bonaventure 4750 Byng Rd., St. Bonaventure 4750 Byng Rd., ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca Saturday Services March 7-8 in time,â&#x20AC;? she said. FELLOWSHIP Sunday Services - 4pm â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone Welcomeâ&#x20AC;? Port Hardy: 11am Port Hardy: 11:00am This is a public meeting. 9:30am Bible Study groups P e e w e e 1-250-949-6247 Wade Allen There are two womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Reverend hockey teams in the area, St. Services St.Theresaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theresaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;scorner cornerofofNigei NigeiSt. St.and 10:45amSaturday - Worship/Praise service All interested parties are welcome. APPLY NOW: A $2,500 PenBox 159, Port Alice Sunday Services - 4:00pm Marine Dr., Port Saturdays 9:30am -@Bible groups and Marine Dr.,Alice: Port Alice: ny Tournament, Wise scholarship Port is Port McNeill Downpour and the Port Hardy Wednesday 7pmStudy -the Prayer meeting You are extended a special invitation to 5:00pm 1-250-949-6247 10:45am - Worship/Praise service available Saturdays 5:00pm Hardy.for a woman entering Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Wild. There is also a pick-up team â&#x20AC;?of random share in our Services Alert Bay: 65 Hemlock St., 2nd & 4th: Box 159, Port Alice the Journalism Certificate ProFAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS Wednesday @ Christian 7:00pm - Prayer meeting Alert Bay: 65 Hemlock St.,up 2ndagainst & 4th: the Darrell Offering Education Black Press In the final, they went Knowles gram at Langara College in Saturdays 10am You arethe extended a special invitation younger Juiceheads that11/14 gets Avalon Adventist Jr. Academyplayersâ&#x20AC;? called 250-949-8243 Saturdays 10:00am Vancouver. Application The Campbell River Curling Club hosted its big- rink of Campbell River. March 15-18 dead11/14 to share in our Services Offering Christian Education 11/14 11/14 line April 30, 2015. Send applitogether for tournaments. IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITED 11/14 gest event of the Feb. 7-8 the 51st Ralph Boyd Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The B Event, sponsored by No 1 Autobody,250-949-8243 was ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN cationsBC to Championships fbula@langara.bc.ca ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN CHURCH The two11/14 teams play each other every second week PORT MCNEILL More information Playoffs online at: UNITED of many of our younger Open. a fantastic showing men Bantam ANGLICAN UNITED 250-956-3533 www.bccommunitynews. com/ CHURCH ST. JOHN GUALBERT alternating between the two communities. Reverend Wade Allen the Junior ProgramBAPTIST The spiel, sponsored by Lordco and Thrifty Foods, who have comeWade through here Begins Sunday, March our-programs/scholarship. PORT MCNEILL Email: gualbert@uniserve.com 2501 in Mine Road UNITED ANGLICAN 9190Reverend Granville St. Allen Port Hardy They next play Sunday, Feb. 22 at times 4:15 p.m. was a success on and off the ice, attracting 32 teams Campbell River. 15 at 9 a.m. 9190 Phone Granville St. Port Hardy Sunday BAPTIST CHURCH Please callCHURCH for worship 250-949-6247 DID YOU KNOW? BBB AcPhone 250-949-6247 9:45 amVlaj (Sept-June) Sunday School 2501 Mine-in Road Port McNeill; Friday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. in from all over Vancouver Island. The Prize Table was This was a well-fought game with the rink 250-956-3533 Reverend Wade Allen 1:00 p.m. Sunday School and Service credited Businesses contractu11:00 am - Worship Service 10:00am Sunday School andStudy Service Sunday 9:45am Email: gualbert@uniserve.com Tues., 1:00 pm Bible All Welcome from Nanaimo coming out on top against the Kevin March 28-30 by the valued at over $15,000. ally agree to operate Port Hardy; Sunday, March 8 at 4:15 p.m. in Port 7:00 pm - Evening Fellowship Wednesday 1:00pm Bible Study (Sept-June) - Sunday School Everyone welcome Please callCedar for worship BBBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Curling 8 Standards of Trust. 175 Street times All 128 players had a chance for a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;draw to the MayHealing rink ofservice, Campbell River. Youth Group WedMcNeill, - Service 7:00 pm and Friday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. first Sunday Look for the 2014 BBB Ac11:00am - Worship Meeting rooms available Reverend Wade Allen in Port Port McNeill Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Adult Bible credited Business Directory Ebuttonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to win an $800 Tire Package donated by Kal Thecolumbac@uniserve.com Event, by Jiffy Lube, sawPrograms the Hardy. Broughton Curling ofCthe month, sponsored 7:00pm 7:00pm - Evening Fellowship All Welcome 11/14 edition on your Black Press Studies areGroup scheduled EveryoneRink welcome October 11,semi-finalists, 1941 Youth Wedthroughout - 7:00pm the to six Dean Thulin capture 11/14 victory over the Bill Club Newspaper hosts webthe Tire. After narrowing it down 175aCedar Street Community Strang says there are quite few female hockey year. Meeting rooms available Programs & Adult Bible Port McNeill February 18, 2014Zealand Thomas siteDominion at Shaun Rink. 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Ragged Edge Community Network Office Manager Position (Part Time) Ragged Edge Community Network Society is seeking a motivated and self-directed individual to coordinate and manage their Internet Provider Office. Salary & Hours Negotiable based on experience. The successful candidate will have demonstrated customer service, office management, invoicing and payment processing skills. Interested individuals should forward their resume, cover letter and three (3) relevant references electronically to: RAGGED EDGE COMMUNITY NETWORK SOCIETY c/o Marianne Mikkelsen (RECN Chair mmikkelsen@recn.ca) Enquiries about the position and copies of a detailed job outline may be directed to Marianne, mmikkelsen@recn.ca or 250-973-6413 (please leave a message) Deadline: 4:00 pm, Wednesday February 25, 2015

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The Band Administrator, under the general direction of the Band Council and subject to its policies and procedures, administers the affairs and programs of the Quatsino First Nation. The Quatsino First Nation is located near Coal Harbour on the north end of Vancouver Island. Job Description: The Quatsino First Nation Band Administrator will be responsible for the administering and overseeing of all band programs and will ensure programs are administered within budget. The Band Administrator will ensure that band policies and procedures are adhered to; and, supervise all band program managers, coordinators, employees and contractors. Job Duties: â&#x20AC;˘ Strong Human Resource skills and an ability to manage, supervise and provide support to staff in meeting program requirements/mandates. â&#x20AC;˘ Insuring proper maintenance, use, occupancy and control of buildings, equipment, and works controlled by the Band. â&#x20AC;˘ Advisor to Chief and Council on all areas of band management. â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge working with provincial and federal funding agencies including: programs, regulations, procedures of AANDC; and, other funding agencies. â&#x20AC;˘ Acts as a liaison and public relations ofďż˝icer for the Council in matters of administration. â&#x20AC;˘ ďż˝ood knowledge of ďż˝inancial accounting principles for budget planning and monitoring of expenditures. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to write funding proposals, preparation of reports and correspondence. â&#x20AC;˘ Attend Council Meetings and Committee meetings when required. â&#x20AC;˘ Provide the council with monthly reports on band programs and operations. â&#x20AC;˘ Strong administrative and computer skills. â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to communicate effectively â&#x20AC;&#x201C; verbally and written. â&#x20AC;˘ Experience working in First Nations communities and culturally sensitive. Job QualiĎ?ications: â&#x20AC;˘ A degree & solid educational background in Business Administration or Management â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrated proposal writing skills â&#x20AC;˘ Financial experience & education (accounting skills) â&#x20AC;˘ Successful management in a First Nations operation (4-5 years) â&#x20AC;˘ Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills

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PORT MCNEILL APARTMENTS Well managed 1 & 2 Bdrm suites Gym & sauna on site Call for availability GREATER PORT Hardy area: Fully private, above ground, 1bdrm suite; ocean view home, across the street from beach. High ceilings. Hardwood. Tastefully furnished. No excessive drinking. Free satellite TV; internet avail upon request Avail April 1st, $495. Call 250949-9970.

PORT MCNEILL Mobile Home Park Pads for rent. Short walk to shopping, school & ocean. $300/ month Call 250-758-4454

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5-BDRM HOUSE on Founders. $1250./mo. Responsible tenants. Call Hans (250)9497079, 604-814-2327.

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PORT MCNEILL-3 bdrm 1/2 duplex, 2 bath, all app. included. Great view. Showing by appt only. Leave msg at 250-230-2111. NS/NP. Ref required. Available April 1.

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NEWLY RENOVATED 2-bdrm Oceanfront modular in Coal Harbour. W/D incl. $550./mo.+ utilities. Call (250) 286-0880.

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February 19 After school Storytime and Craft fun for kids, 3:15 - 4 p.m. at the Port Alice Public Library. February 20 Gate House Theatre, 7 p.m. Penguins of Madagasgar (as well as Saturday the 21st at 2:30 p.m.) February 21 Overwaitea is holding a BC Children’s Hospital garage sale on Feb. 21 at the old Bood’s Bootery

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Valentine’s Tea

Noreen Hunt welcomes guests to a Valentine’s Day tea at the Royal Canadian Legion in Fort Rupert. The event Saturday was a fund-raiser for the Kwakiutl Elders Group who are travelling to the 39th Annual Elders Gathering in Victoria, BC July 7-9.

Hot spots location. If you have anything you would like to donate that is in good working order, please bring it to Overwaitea during store hours. February 23 Ladies 4th annual Diamond Dinner, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015 at Seven Hills Golf Course. Call 250-9562912 for more information. February 27 At 7 p.m. The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1 at the Gate House Theatre (Saturday, Feb. 28 at 7 p.m.) February 28 North Island Ducks Unlimited Chapter Banquet

dinner and auction. 5:30 p.m. at the Port Hardy Civic Centre. 250-902-7145 for more information. March 1 Popcorn and Humpback Whales. Come to the Gate Theatre on Sunday, March 1 at 3 p.m. and it can! Jackie Hildering, in her capacity with the Marine Education & Research Society, wishes to share their research with those who are also witnessing the return of Humpbacks and discuss how we can work together to better understand these giants and the risks they face. March 7 Family Fun Day at Cheslakees Elementary Gum in Port McNeill on Saturday, March 7 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Face painting, crafts, snacks. Performance at 2 p.m. by Charlotte Diamond. March 8 Family Fun Day Sunday, March 8 at the Port Hardy Civic Centre from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Face painting, crafts, snacks. Performance at 2 p.m. by Charlotte Diamond.

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