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Rockin’ the Tour Tour de Rock riders coast down the hill to Carrot Park on arrival in Port Hardy Sunday. The 2012 Cops for Cancer ride began Saturday night with a dinner and auction in Port Alice and featured events in Port Hardy and Port McNeill before riders departed Monday on their journey to Victoria. More A O’Toole on pages 12-13 and online at www.northislandgazette.com.

VIHA tells network help is on way

Port Hardy Mayor Bev Parnham speaks while LPN Roseanna Dugas looks on during last week’s Mount Waddington Health Network Forum at the Civic J.R. Rardon Centre.

J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT HARDY—The Vancouver Island Health Authority board of directors was light on promises last week during its annual appearance on the North Island. But Dr. Robert Burns, executive medical director for Vancouver Island’s healthdelivery authority, did confirm steps would be taken in the coming months toward a comprehensive, long-term solution to acute care in Port Hardy.

“Ideally, we’d like to get to a single-facility model to provide

service, with doctors, nurse practitioners and nursing all under one roof,” said Burns, who spoke during the VIHA board’s appearance at the Mount Waddington Health Network Forum at the Civic Centre. “There are still elements to settle around capital costs and best practices, and we’ll continue talking with the Health Network and providers on the North Island.

“But we’re clearly going to need short-term solutions.”

To that end, Burns said an expansion is planned for one of Port Hardy’s medical clinics in the com-

ing months that will expand healthcare access to patients in an area that has been plagued by an ongoing physician shortage. The departure of three local physicians in recent months has exacerbated VIHA’s difficulty in making good on a promise it made last year to have a plan in place by this autumn to prevent rolling closures of the Port Hardy Hospital emergency room.

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Forum focuses on birthing issues from page 1 physicians),” Port Hardy Mayor Bev Parnham said. “The idea is, if you have a better model for people to work in, they will come.”

As a result of last year’s occasionally contentious VIHA meeting on the North Island, a Local Working Group of health-care professionals and local government representatives was formed.

The LWG presented its recommendations to VIHA this spring, and Burns said the board is committed to making good on the bulk of those recommendations.

Chief among them is the ultimate establishment of a one-stop, clinical health-care facility in Port Hardy with all providers essentially under one roof. Burns admitted that reality may be as far as two years away, but that VIHA is com-

Dr. Robert Burns, VIHA’s executive director of medicine, answers a question during last week’s Mount Waddington Health Network Forum at Port Hardy Civic Centre.

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mitted in the next few months to having a facsimile of that model in place on an interim basis, possibly involving an expansion of the current clinic of Dr. Howard Chi-Hung Lee. Burns said no timetable has been set to begin remodelling or construction.

“We want to be sure everyone will be properly served, and that includes making sure Dr. Lee is held harm-

less,” he said. “But this is something we need to get in place in the next few months.”

The VIHA board appeared during the final portion of the Health Network Forum, which otherwise was devoted to reproductive health and birthing issues on the North Island.

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North Vancouver Island residents, most of whom travel downIsland to deliver. They were followed by Dr. Stefan Grzybowski, who presented a keynote address that asked how birthing services in the Mount Waddington region could be improved.

That was followed by a panel discussion led

by Olesen, Rardon and Chaundra Willms.

During the break for lunch, Sandra Waarne, the outgoing coordinator of the Health Network, was presented a carved paddle and was honoured in a series of speeches by people who recognized her contribution to the creation of the independent consultative body.

She was presented the gift by Alyson Hagan-Johnson, cochair of the Network, and by Gail Franklin, who steps in to assume Waarne’s post after holding a similar job in the Fraser Valley.

The Health Network then introduced the VIHA board and made its presentation to the board.

Sandra Waarne, outgoing director of the Mount Waddington Health Network, accepts a carved paddle from Network cocoordinator Alyson Hagan-Johnson during last week’s forum in Port Hardy.

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RDMW gives green light to zoning bylaw update J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT McNEILL—A new bylaw allowing the issue of temporary use permits was put to use immediately upon passage by the Regional District of Mount Waddington board of directors last week, but a wider-ranging zoning bylaw may take substantially longer to implement.

Rural (A-1) Zone Bylaw No. 832, which would affect as much as 97 per cent of RDMW lands, was given third reading at last week’s regular monthly board meeting. Before final passage, however, the bylaw must be forwarded to the province for ministerial approval by the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, said Jeff Long, manager of planning. “As a point of reference, the last bylaw we had to send to the ministry took 10 months to approve,� said Long.

The bylaw, which would provide the Regional District with more control over development in its most rural areas, is itself meant as an interim measure. A full zoning review and development of a new, long-term bylaw has already commenced even while approval of the interim measure is being sought. “The existing bylaw was established in April of 1974,� said Long. “We’ve learned some things in it are just not working for us and need to be updated.�

The board also approved Bylaw Nos. 836 and 837, interrelated amendments requested by the Malcolm Island Advisory Committee to address contingencies overlooked in the existing bylaws, including the lack of authority to issue temporary use permits.

Bylaw 836 amends the Malcolm Island Official Community Plan Bylaw and autho-

rizes issuance of temporary use permits. Bylaw 837 amends the Island’s Zoning Bylaw and establishes permitted uses and setbacks for temporary structures.

Upon passage of the bylaws, the board then voted to approve a temporary use permit to John and Marilyn Everson of Sointula, who plan to live temporarily in a trailer on their property while building a permanent dwelling. “It’s really just a housekeeping issue, to address something their current bylaw didn’t allow,� said Long.

Sewer contract approved The board voted to approve a $60,374 bid

by Duncan Electric to upgrade Coal Harbour’s Lift Station 2, but only on the condition the company revise its requested payment structure.

Earlier this week, the company responded

Regional District Mount Waddington in agreement to the RD’s terms and work was authorized to commence, Manager of Operations Patrick Donaghy said.

Duncan Electric will completely replace the mechanical components within the lift station, including new pumps, rails and variable frequency drives to adjust

the ramp up and operating level of the pumps.

In its initial bid, the company requested one-third of the cost by provided upon entering into agreement, another one-third upon receipt of parts and the final one-third upon the project’s completion.

The board, however, did not want to commit so much of the funding up front, in case delays should arise. “(Duncan Electric) agreed the Regional

District will reimburse the contractor the cost of materials and fabricating costs as they come up, and will pay out the residual cost within 30 days of completion of the project,� said Donaghy.

The cost of the project will come from the RD’s gas-tax fund.

Commissioner resigns Administrator Greg Fletcher advised directors Myra Connaty

has resigned from the Coal Harbour Local Community Commission and recommended a by-election be called to fill the remainder of her term. “While the commission will still be able to function, it is advisable that a by-election be held given that two years of the term remain,� Fletcher said in his report to the board.

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Council renews arena lease with RDMW J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT McNEILL—NHL hockey may be shut down during the ongoing owners’ lockout, but hockey is safe in Port McNeill for the next five years.

Council approved a five-year agreement that will extend the Regional District of Mount Waddington’s lease of Chilton Regional Arena in Port McNeill.

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Bylaw No. 640 approves the lease, for a token fee of $1, until Nov. 1, 2017.

The bylaw cited the Regional Arena’s use as a non-profit facility that provides recreational opportunities to people of all ages as a factor in extending the agreement.

Mayor Gerry Furney noted that the renewal terms are limited to five years, as a longer term would

Legion Curling play-downs next February.

However, Council drew the line at an additional $200 cash request to pay for janitorial services following the event.

“If the Legion wants to use the facility, they should clean up after themselves,” Furney said.

Councillor Chris Sharpe noted that paying for clean-up would set an unwanted precedent for

require a voter’s referendum.

Curling club OK’d Council approved a request by Royal Canadian Legion Branch 281 for a grant-in-aid to cover the rental cost of Broughton Curling Club when it hosts the BC/Yukon

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Cocaine possession lands man behind bars Gazette staff A Holberg man received time behind bars last week for possession of a controlled substance, after a chain of events that began with an argument.

Kevin McLaughlin, a 40-year-old man living and working in Holberg as a log loader had travelled to Port Hardy last September when the incident occurred.

The RCMP received a complaint from a worker at the Esso filling station about an alleged assault.

McLaughlin had allegedly been seen pushing his girlfriend as the pair came down the hill towards the gas station. His girlfriend had then entered the station and asked staff to call the police.

Meanwhile, another male had got into an altercation with McLaughlin outside the store, apparently in relation to the defen-

dants alleged assault on his girlfriend.

When RCMP arrived on scene the defendant ran to his girlfriend and yelled at her to “Tell them I didn’t hit you.� Responding officers noted the smell of alcohol on the breath of McLaughlin, and took him to the station to be processed.

The assault charges did not materialize after witnesses became uncooperative and refused to make statements, although a charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance was brought to bear after the defendant was searched at the police station.

Officers found a bag containing 8.5 grams of cocaine in the front pocket of McLaughlin’s jeans.

Crown said that, given the large amount of the drug involved, it would ask for either a high fine or jail time.

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defence explained to the Honourable Judge Saunderson that the amount was explained by the defendant’s place of residence.

The Defence stated that, since McLaughlin lived and worked in Holberg, he was unable to make regular trips to Port Hardy to buy the drug, and so bought larger amounts less frequently.

The Defence also pointed out that the full amount was in a single bag and affirmed that cocaine was intended for personal use, and informed the judge that the accused had sought treatment on the occasions when he was in Port Hardy.

Judge Saunderson ruled that the defendant serve three days in jail, with credit for the one day he had already spent in custody.

In another case before the court Lana Anderson faced three charges of Breach of

Court Report Undertaking requiring her to avoid alcohol.

The three counts represented three separate occasions where Anderson was discovered intoxicated in public by RCMP officers.

In a joint submission Crown and the Counsel for the Defence, outlined the circumstanc-

es of the charges, and informed the Judge that both parties would be content with a disposition of one week in jail with credit for one day served.

Judge Saunderson spoke to Anderson about her drinking habits before asking her, “Would you say there is a problem between you and booze?�

Anderson nodded her agreement.

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Instead he opted to give Anderson a one year probation, without specific conditions as he said that he felt this could impact the probation officer’s options.

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out to the Counsels that their proposed sentence made no provision for addictions treatment and asked if either would care to amend their submissions. Crown said that it would not be opposed to a condition being added to the sentence.

The Judge told Anderson that “Jail is of no help to you,� before rejecting the suggested disposition.

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COMMENTARY Comments? Box 458, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0 250-949-6225 Fax 250-949-7655 or email us at editor@northislandgazette.com

Putting the ‘H’ in VIHA The annual visit of the Vancouver Island Health Authority board of directors and executive should have been an opportunity for the directors to get first-hand input from care providers in its most remote region.

But the board’s appearance at the Mount Waddington Health Network Forum last Wednesday at the Civic Centre turned into little more than a dine-and-dash.

Arriving early for lunch, the directors and execs waited and chatted outside instead of listening in as local nurses led a panel discussion on the issues birthing families face on the North Island.

After the meal and a brief presentation to the board by the health network, the floor was opened for a Q&A session with attendees.

But virtually every issue put to the board was referred on to Dr. Robert Burns, VIHA’s executive medical director.

With the exception of former VIHA rural health manager Jean Wheeler, who received a loud ovation during introductions, the board is not made up of medical professionals.

These folks come from backgrounds in law, IT, the power industry, construction, human resources management and strategic planning.

Local residents hope they can manage a strategic plan that includes the human resource of a few more physicians for Port Hardy.

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Stubbs Island Whale Watching devoted two late season sailings to fundraisers for two local wildlife support groups.

The RDMW will have to wait — maybe months? — for a ministry review to find out if it can implement a rural zoning bylaw.

Swapping sociology for socket sets VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark’s latest employment announcement set the tone for one of the big issues in the 2013 election.

Flanked by aircraft technician students at BCIT in Burnaby, Clark announced a $75-million program to upgrade aging trade and technical school facilities and hire instructors. And she did it with some pointed criticism of the career path chosen by many of today’s high school students.

Her message was clear.

The government’s pre-election budget is going to shift priorities to the huge number of skilled trades jobs that are already going begging in the north.

Shop upgrades were announced for trades training in Prince George, Kelowna and Greater Victoria. There will be new student financial aid, but it will be tied to skill programs the economy needs now.

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And with the government’s financial situation, you can bet that sociology, women’s studies and the rest of the dead-end programs dear to the hearts of last year’s Occupy campers will feel the pinch.

The B.C. Liberal skills training push was partly inspired by last year’s “inequality” protest, after Dawson Creek Mayor Mike Bernier waded into the Occupy Vancouver squat to hand out business cards. They need cooks

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and labourers as well as pipefitters up there these days, and that’s before the B.C. gas patch goes into a huge expansion for Asian exports.

A version of Kevin Falcon’s “welfare air” idea to move unemployed recipients north was included in last week’s announcement

by Clark and her jobs czar, Pat Bell.

Called “Job Match,” it’s a $2.9-million pilot program in the Peace region. It will deliver basic education and work boots for people in that region before anyone will be flown up from Nanaimo or Nelson.

Cruising along at nearly 50 per cent in the polls, the NDP have also put a heavy emphasis on post-secondary. But they’re still playing to the urban Occupy crowd, with a promise of a tax on banks to fund student grants.

My experience as a student, a job seeker and a parent is that free money A member of

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encourages aimless study, and the selection of courses that are appealing rather than safe investments. We already have far too much of that, and I think most students today would be better off with a bigger debt and a well-paying job.

As the new trades plan was being rolled out (and mostly ignored by the Vancouver media), former finance minister Colin Hansen announced he’s retiring.

It was Hansen who started the push for skills training back in 2008, and made a sales trip to snowy Toronto to launch advertising to lure people to B.C. That effort is being revised with a series of interprovincial and international trips, because even if all 650,000 high school students graduate and go to work in B.C. from now to 2019, it won’t be enough to fill all the jobs on the horizon.

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LETTERS editor@northislandgazette.com

No to more arms spending Dear editor, Needed: an educated and informed citizenry.

If anyone stopped and asked me what I think were the two most significant aspects of my life as it affected the larger development of life on earth — from a human perspective — I would say: oil and the arms industry.

Oil has given my generation incredible power and the possibility for technological advancement beyond anything 19th-century people could have dreamed. Take the mighty industrial might of the USA. Not only have they and are they using their own oil resources (although their own only sparingly for a rainy day) but also the oil resources from wherever they can get them. Now there is a second big player: China!

The second development during these last 80-plus years was and is the arms industry, and without oil this would not have

been possible.

In 1944 (I was fourteen then) when scientists succeeded in exploding the Bomb, Stinson, the secretary of defence at the time, urged the president and cabinet and Pentagon heavies that the atom secret must be shared with the Russians (the Soviets) or the arms race will be on. He was overruled and the rest is history. (A professor, Dr. Rotblatt, resigned in protest and 65 scientists signed a petition that the weapon not be used – read, House of War.) If you added up what was spent in so-called peacetime since WWII on the weapons industry, you know why the USA today owes $16,000,000,000,000!

Are we complacent enough to allow our 39.6% voted-in Conservative government to go ahead with the incredible folly and spend $25,000,000,000 on fighter planes that are the arms technology of yesterday? New wars are fought with new weapons:

The one that didn't get away

information, intelligence, justice/ fairness and the UN decreeing over disputes at the conference table and not by shooting at each other.

Isaiah 2:4; please open the Bible and double-check.

Do I hear you say the arms industry created employment?

Eighty-five thousand houses are needed to be built on Native Reserves from coast to coast to coast. And when I see these mobile homes in Canada I can’t believe what I see – in the woodresource, richest country — that not every Canadian family should own a modest little house with a fine garden surrounding it for growing vegetables and enjoying a lovingly cultivated flower section. (Look at the fine work our master gardener is doing downtown at the junction of Granville and Rupert!)

Donald Flegel hoists the 26.5pound spring salmon he caught recently off Duval Point.

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Karen Strussi

Fall Legislature closure undermines MLAs Imagine a stunningly beautiful place with abundant natural resources that are exported offshore at an unsustainable rate. Imagine a place where one out of every four children is not ready to enter school.

Imagine a place where once kids do get to school many of them are going there hungry because there’s no food at home (if they have a home). Imagine a place where the head of government decides to shut down the parliament and govern by decree.

Most of us in the liberal west would decry this as a dictatorship, a banana republic, a place of extremes where democracy has been stifled.

But look in the mirror, BC. This is what is happening here. Once again our Legislature will not be sitting this autumn. That means your democratically elected representatives, won’t be in Victoria from May 2012 through to February 2013. We have been in the legislature only 48 days this year.

Democracy 101: a democracy works because one political party has been given an elected mandate to govern and other political parties hold it to account.

Democracy is not perfect but it is a system of balances, of give and take, of criticism and compromise.

It is not about saying, as this Premier and her predecessor did, that debate is pointless or it’s busy work or it is, to quote Ms Clark, “sick”.

To do so undermines the trust that every single person has put into process when they have gone to vote. And that in turn puts in jeopardy the cohesion of our communities and our society.

The North Island is a resource rich constituency.

Our forests are magnificent and a value to us for logging, for tourism, for hunting and for foraging.

I, along with my opposition colleagues, have questioned the level of raw log exports.

The Minister of Forests is advised, by an independent committee, about whether

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"Your voices, which I take with me to Victoria, are silenced because the Premier has decided to keep your Legislature closed and govern by decree."

MLA Update Claire Trevena

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the logs a company wants to export are surplus to what is required by mills here in BC. If they are surplus, they can be exported.

The Minister overruled that committee more than 80 times in just a few months, allowing logs to be shipped offshore that could and should have been used here.

As the Opposition we were able to hold the minister to account when the legislature was, briefly, in session.

But because the Premier has decided the Legislature will not have a fall session,

the Forest Minister can do what he wants: without questions, without scrutiny.

As the Opposition Critic for Children and Family Development I have a responsibility to the province’s most vulnerable kids and to taxpayers to ask questions of the new minister. At the top of my list is how can this ministry, which is so overstretched, be spending $192 million on a computer system which is creating huge problems and could cost millions more to fix. That’s a lot of money

to spend without scrutiny, without questions or debate.

But that’s what she will be able to do.

As the MLA for the North Island I am extremely proud to represent my constituents and constituency in the Legislature. I try to ensure that the wide range of voices that makes up this wonderful place are heard - the voices of parents, of workers, of communities, the voices of First Nations, the voices of new Canadians. I talk about our access to health care, the cost of post secondary education, our economic future and the damage done to the ferry system, our marine highway.

Your voices, which I take with me to Victoria, are silenced because the Premier has decided to keep your Legislature closed and govern by decree.

Our democracy is fragile.

It will continue to be abused when people do not defend it. I realize that life is busy and people are overworked; many are weary or, sadly, cynical about whether it’s

worth doing anything.

But I hope that more and more people will say publicly that the Premier has no right to act as an autocrat, to close the doors of your parliament, that no single person should have the ability to shut down our democratic system and silence your voices.

So this fall I will be spending time in the constituency - working with you to find solutions to our communities’ problems and also will be on the road both as your representative and as critic for Ministry of Children and Family Development. I would like to hear from you about your issues of concern and your views on this attack on our democratic system.

You can always reach me by phone on 250 287 5100 in Campbell River, 1 866 387 5100 toll free, by email at Claire.trevena. mla@leg.bc.ca or friend me on Facebook or follow me @clairetrevena on Twitter.

I hope to re-open the Port Hardy office by the end of October.

The goal is to publish every letter, so keep them brief, clear and to the point. Be hard on the problem, not the person; skip quotes except where readily confirmable; accept editing for length and legality. Include full name and home community (plus phone number to confirm authorship). Mail, fax, email or drop off c/o the editor by 4:00 pm Friday.

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September 28 North Island Early Child Development Society AGM, dinner and auction. 6 p.m. All you can eat buffet at Seto’s. 7 p.m. AGM, live entertainment, auction, and prizes- over $2,500 in auction items and door prizes to be won. Tickets $25 for adults, $10 for kids 10 and under, kids 3 and under eat free. Tickets include beverages, dessert, tip and a NIECDS membership. To reserve your place call Gladys at 250-949-3031.

September 29 Men-to-Men: Extending the hand of friendship inside prison walls. Information session 7 p.m. in the coffee lounge at Providence Place. Everybody welcome. For more info call 250-949-8899 September 29 Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup in Port Hardy, meet 9 a.m. at Port Hardy Post Office. Everyone

MEETINGS & ONGOING EVENTS • Port Hardy Museum fall hours - now open 10 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Float Camp Life exhibit held over to December. • Quatsino Museum & Archives is open Friday to Sunday from 1:00pm-2:00pm. FMI quatsino.museum@recn. ca • The German Edelweiss Cultural Club meets Thurs. at 7pm in PH Inn Pub. FMI 250-230-1376. • Lions Bingo every Thurs. @ Civic Centre. Doors open at 5:30pm. • Every other Tuesday: Footcare clinic at Hardy Bay Seniors 9-5pm. FMI 1-888-334-8531. • Third Sunday of every month: Hamburger and hotdog sale from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Hardy Bay Senior's Centre, 9150 Granville St. • Overeating Anonymous (OA) meetings. FMI call Julia at 250-949-7069 or Ann at 250-902-8244. • Tween Centre is back! In Sointula, Saturdays from 6:30-8:30pm. Ages 9-12 are welcome to come hang out. We have a multitude of activities including pool table, air hockey, Wii, volley ball, movie night, etc... junk food for sale as well.

welcome; wear clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather, bring gloves and a garbage bag (extras available if needed). Participants will not only help to clean-up the shoreline, but will also record data about what they find to help with on-going research by the Vancouver Aquarium and World Wildlife Fund into sources of ocean pollution. For info call Heather Jones 250-949-6259.

September 30 Second annual River’s Day celebration at Quatse Salmon Stewardship Center, Port Hardy. Registration at 9:30 a.m. at the gazebo, Fun run begins 10 a.m., also kids’ salmon printing, vendor booths and more.

To volunteer or FMI about the fun run, call Kari at 250-949-7622; for other River’s Day info, call Erin at 250-949-9022.

September 29 Free family movie, A Bug’s Life, 2:30 p.m., Gatehouse Community Theatre in Port McNeill. Hosted in conjunction with National Forest Week. Info, www.gatehouseca. org

September 30 CIBC Run for the Cure, Port McNeill. Team and individual registration forms and donation forms may be found online at www.runforthecure.com. Time and location tba.

September 29 Elder College in Port Alice: Sushi Making. 2-4 p.m. in the SEAVAC Home Economics Room. Machiko Maruyama, Port Alice’s ‘ex-pat’, will bring her sushi making skills straight from Japan. There will be a $15 materials charge for this course. Call Colleen at 250949-7912 ex. 2863 to register.

October 1-3 The B.C. Breast Screening Mammography Program is coming to Port Hardy Hospital. For an appointment, please call 1-800-663-9203. Info, Joanne, 250-9496435.

September 29 Fall Funkin’ golf and curling event hosted by Fort Rupert Curling Club. Nine holes scramble golf starting 9:30 a.m. at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club, followed by barbecue and four-end curling matches at the club in Storey’s Beach. $40 registration covers greens fees, lunch and prizes. No experience necessary; curling equipment provided. Info, Brenda, 250-949-7379.

October 4 Open house with staff of the Marine Planning Partnership for the North Pacific Coast (MaPP). Are you concerned about B.C.’s marine environment? Come learn about a new planning initiative for the North Island at the Quarterdeck Inn, 5- 8:30 p.m. For more information on the partnership see www.mappocean.org.

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101 Squadron completes cairn project Gazette staff PORT HARDY— A memorial cairn, dedicated this weekend at Port Hardy airport, commemorates six lives lost in 1944, and also marks the end of a lengthy project undertaken by the 101 (N.I.) Squadron.

Since 2000, the 101 has been working on a memorial project to erect a cairn at all crash sites on the North Island where military air crew have been lost. The latest cairn was erected to remember those that died in the 1944 crash

of Dakota 966 at Port Hardy airport.

The aircraft was operating as part of 165 Squadron, now 435 (T&R) Squadron out of Winnipeg, and was tasked with dropping passengers in Port Hardy before refueling and continuing to Alaska. A fog bank made the job of the pilot difficult, but he was able to successfully land and refuel.

Conditions were improving when the aircraft, with its three crew and ten passengers, began its takeoff. Just after clearing

the runway the aircraft began to turn to port and struck trees, shearing off part of the wing and cartwheeling the aircraft into a partially cleared area of woods. Six people were killed in the accident including the pilot and co-pilot, and four more were seriously injured.

An investigation into the incident at the time revealed no problems with the aircraft or its load. The possibility that the autopilot was engaged on takeoff was suggested as a cause of the crash.

Members of the 101 Squadron were joined by officers from 19 Wing Comox and members of the 888 Wing of the Air Force Association of Canada at a commemoration for those that died.

The 101 unveiled its memorial cairn at the ceremony. This cairn is the ninth that the Squadron has dedicated on the North Island, and also the last. The 101 has now placed a cairn at the site of each military aviation fatality on the North Island.

The Squadron will

now turn its attention to other projects.

Members plan to collaborate with the Royal Canadian Legion and First Nations in Port Hardy to rebuild the Cenotaph in Carrot Park in the coming year. Following that project, the Squadron

plans to erect plaques to mark the sites of former Air Force stations on the North Island.

The 101 Squadron, formed in 1997, and designated as a part of 888 Wing of the AFAC in 1998, is made up of volunteers

from the military and civil aviation, who aim to raise awareness of the importance of Canada’s Air Force and of civil aviation.

The cairns and other projects that the group undertakes are paid for through fund-raising activities.

Dear Readers of the North Island Gazette, I came to Canada in October 1951 for one year, with a one year contract with Ontario Pulp and Paper and made such good money I thought every Canadian must be rich – until I hit the big city of Vancouver. The Canadian dollar was worth five German marks.

Canada is the most exploited country on earth, believe it.

Please join me: visit my area of Upper Franconia/Oberfranken, from Bamberg to the Czech border, an area the second most (after the heavy Ruhr area) industrialized of Europe.

Wilhelm Waldstein (But you would not suspect it: villages, small ll towns, farmland, forested area in higher hills/ mountain region are well integrated you hardly know the industry is there.)

Not only that, my area directly, the horse shoe shaped mountain ranges of Schneeberg, Ochsenkopf, Waldsteingebirge form the most scenic and idyllic landscape one can find anywhere in the world – the Luisenburg Felsen (huge boulders) labyrinth is unique and all summer special dramas are performed.

You land in Frankfurt and head east on the autobahn, following the Main River, originating in my area. From Frankfurt to Wagner City, Bayreuth is less than from Port Hardy to Campbell River with a rich variety of landscape to see and experience.

I want you to visit my former “Forstamt” small city of Weissenstadt (I was employed in the forest there and visit the sawmill www.gelo.de. They process 200,000 cubic metres of wood per year, planer, kiln and latest technology, employing 90 people. A pellet plant was recently added. In existence since 1898 and exporting all over the world.

We need to create employment for the many native people emerging from the forest communities. It will take Federal money, provincial money, business know-how and UBC wood processing faculty but it can be done. (I am too old and need your help.)

Let us not export raw oil and wood and ores but process the stuff in Canada. Or waste $25,000,000,000 on outdated weaponry no one needs nor should have.

Please visit my websites: www.kommtnachkanada.com, www.island. net/~heimat & www.fichtelgebirgekanada.com

Officers from 19 Wing, Comox and members of 888 Wing Air Force Association of Canada attend a commemoration ceremony for the crew of Dakota 966 which crashed at the Port Airport during the Second World War. Bob Hemphill

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Battle of Britain commemorated Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Members of 101 Squadron were joined by members of 888 Wing, Canadian Rangers and Junior Canadian Rangers, and members of the public in a memorial service in Carrot Park this Sunday.

The crowd came together to lay wreaths at the Port Hardy Cenotaph in commemoration of the 72nd anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

The Battle of Britain was a major turning point in the Second World War, where, for three and a half months, the Royal Air Force repelled a barrage of attacks from the German Luftwaffe, effectively ending the threat of a German invasion of Great Britain.

The battle saw the Allied forces inflicting

the first major defeat on the Germans, and the victory established Britain as an Allied stronghold.

“It commemorates the day the tide turned on the air battle for Britain,” explained Russ Hellberg of the 101 Squadron. “It turned the course of the war.”

After the national anthem, those gathered for the ceremony heard Hellberg and Col. Jim Berringer of CFB Comox explain the importance of the battle, and the role of the Air Force in it, reminding those assembled that when British Prime Minister Winston Churchill gave his famous line, “Never was so much owed by so many to so few,” it was the Allied airmen in this battle he was praising.

After a minute of

silence for those who gave their lives, representatives of the groups present laid wreaths at the Cenotaph before two Pacific Coastal Grumman Goose aircraft performed a pair of in-formation flybys over the annual ceremony. The Junior Canadian Rangers followed their senior counterparts in forming up into pairs to lay their poppies on the Cenotaph and salute before reforming at ease.

Those gathered then joined in a rendition of God Save the Queen, before former Sergeant Major, John Elson dismissed the assembled Rangers.

Upon being dismissed, many of those present remained at the park to welcome the Tour de Rock riders to Port Hardy on the first leg of their fundraising bike ride.

Two Pacific Coastal Grumman Goose aircraft perform an information flyby over the crowd assembled for the Battle of Britain ceremony at Carrot Park.

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ESTATE Karin Moeller

District of Port Hardy

Public Notice Pursuant to Section 224 of the Community Charter, Council may by bylaw exempt land or improvements or both from taxation. The Council of the District of Port Hardy will give consideration for a proposed Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw at their Council Meeting, on Tuesday, October 9th, 2012 at 7:00 pm at the Municipal Office, 7360 Columbia Street for the following property for the 2013 taxation year.

The amount of general municipal taxes that would be imposed on the property if it was not exempt for the year in which the proposed bylaw is to take effect is provided for the Public’s information.

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SATURDAYS ONLY! Notice to our valued clients: Effective September 29, 2012, hours Will be adjusted to 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

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after Port Alice commenced proceedings with a seafood dinner and auction that netted more than $8,000.

The tour riders and support crew then swung through Port Hardy, where they were presented with a $9,000 cheque for proceeds raised in last month’s Tour de Rock golf tournament at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club.

Riders were hosted in a block party at Black Bear in Port McNeill that netted a $3,200 cheque, presented by organizer Alyssa McAstocker.

The riders’ local stay ended Monday morning at Sunset Elementary School, where the students raised another $2,000 for the right to shave the head of Grade 7 teacher Shawn Gough.

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northislandgazette.com Counterclockwise from left: Tour de Rock riders sit down to dinner with locals in the Legion in Port Alice; The riders and RCMP pose for photos in Port Hardy; Courtlyn Floyd provides Black Press Tour de Rock rider Kyle Slavin with hair silks; Tour de Rock rider Niki Hodgkinson blows bubbles during the block party in Port McNeill; Videographer Rob Marty pans with the riders as they cross the Nimpkish River bridge; Cnst. Evan Hobbs of the Port Hardy RCMP and vet Dr. Michael Paul shed their locks for cancer research; Students at Sunset Elementary School in Port McNeill welcome the Tour de Rock riders; Tour de Rock riders face the students at Sunset Elementary School for introductions; Pam Blanchard holds money donated in Port McNeill; Port Alice welcomed the Tour de Rock riders who stayed at the Community Centre overnight before heading out the next day for the first leg of their journey; Justin Henschel rubs his freshly-shaved head while hairdresser Darlene Murgatroyd shaves his dad, Wally Henschel; Skye Kervin and Hannah Miner of the Port Hardy Junior Canadian Rangers sit down to get their heads shaved as riders from the Tour de Rock look on.

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Residents respond to Tour Gazette staff North Island communities got the 2012 Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock off to a rousing start last weekend, contributing more than $22,000 to research and treatment of pediatric cancer in events held in Port Alice, Port Hardy and Port McNeill.

The nearly 900-kilometre bike ride the length of Vancouver Island started Sunday morning, the day

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after Port Alice commenced proceedings with a seafood dinner and auction that netted more than $8,000.

The tour riders and support crew then swung through Port Hardy, where they were presented with a $9,000 cheque for proceeds raised in last month’s Tour de Rock golf tournament at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club.

Riders were hosted in a block party at Black Bear in Port McNeill that netted a $3,200 cheque, presented by organizer Alyssa McAstocker.

The riders’ local stay ended Monday morning at Sunset Elementary School, where the students raised another $2,000 for the right to shave the head of Grade 7 teacher Shawn Gough.

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northislandgazette.com Counterclockwise from left: Tour de Rock riders sit down to dinner with locals in the Legion in Port Alice; The riders and RCMP pose for photos in Port Hardy; Courtlyn Floyd provides Black Press Tour de Rock rider Kyle Slavin with hair silks; Tour de Rock rider Niki Hodgkinson blows bubbles during the block party in Port McNeill; Videographer Rob Marty pans with the riders as they cross the Nimpkish River bridge; Cnst. Evan Hobbs of the Port Hardy RCMP and vet Dr. Michael Paul shed their locks for cancer research; Students at Sunset Elementary School in Port McNeill welcome the Tour de Rock riders; Tour de Rock riders face the students at Sunset Elementary School for introductions; Pam Blanchard holds money donated in Port McNeill; Port Alice welcomed the Tour de Rock riders who stayed at the Community Centre overnight before heading out the next day for the first leg of their journey; Justin Henschel rubs his freshly-shaved head while hairdresser Darlene Murgatroyd shaves his dad, Wally Henschel; Skye Kervin and Hannah Miner of the Port Hardy Junior Canadian Rangers sit down to get their heads shaved as riders from the Tour de Rock look on.

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More fund-raising on tap Stubbs Island Whale Watching will hold a second fund-raising trip this Saturday at 1 p.m., to benefit the Mountainaire Avian Rescue Society of Vancouver Island. The

tour will focus on marine bird life but “we might see some whales, too,” owner Roger McDonell said.

To reserve a spot on board, call 250-928-3185.

Photographers aboard the Rainbow Chaser get a close look at a large pod of Pacific white-sided dolphins that raced into Beaver Cove Friday.

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Orca fans aid OrcaLab J.R. Rardon Gazette editor BLACKFISH SOUND—If you didn’t know better, you might assume that the numerous volunteers and staff of the OrcaLab research station are all pointyheaded academics in possession of marine biology degrees.

That would, it turns out, not be entirely correct.

“We do get lots of marine biology students, and students in acoustics,” said Leah Robinson, who has worked the past five years at the remote station, nestled in the trees along the shore of Hanson Island. “But for some of our assistants, it’s really just their interest in the whales. One girl, who just left to start university, is studying economics. But she loves cetaceans.

“It’s amazing how whales bring out that love in so many people.”

Last week, Stubbs Island Whale Watching teamed with some of those people to give back to the whales, in the form of a special late-season sailing with all proceeds donated to OrcaLab and its work.

The first of two fundraising trips hosted by the pioneering whalewatching company, the event produced $1,500 and an additional $1,500 in matching funds by Stubbs Island for a $3,000 total donation to OrcaLab.

Leah Robinson In addition to the traditional presentation by on-board naturalist Zoe Schroeder, passengers were treated to a second educational presentation by Robinson, who was invited to explain OrcaLab and its work.

Founded by Dr. Paul Spong in 1970, the lab was an effort to study wild creatures without interfering with their lives or habitat. It has since expanded its work with a network of hydrophones positioned in key areas around Blackfish Sound and Johnstone Strait and a video monitoring station on Cracroft Point that allows the collection of both surface and underwater images.

Audio is streamed throughout the year on the internet at www. orca-live.net, and has grown in recent years to include vocalizations and even portions of songs from humpback whales, who previously were thought to sing only in their warmwater, winter breeding grounds off Hawaii or Mexico.

“One of Paul’s main missions with OrcaLab, besides low impact on habitat and anti-captivity work, was to share the sounds with people around the world,” Robinson said. “Through the orca-live site, we’ve got live audio streaming 24 hours a day.

Unfortunately sometimes all you’re hearing is boat noise. But through the summer, specifically, you hear a lot of the Northern residents, and in the winter we get a lot of visits from the transients, so you can hear them vocalize throughout the winter. And in the fall, as mentioned earlier, you can hear the humpbacks vocalize.”

Last Friday’s fundraising excursion was heavy on humpback sightings, a comeback story remarkable in that, as recently as eight years ago, no humpbacks were known to frequent area waters.

But the 22 passengers, made up of an almost equal mix of Vancouver Island residents and German visitors, got much more bang for their fundraising buck.

The MV Lukwa, captained by Geoff Dunstan and with a crew that included Stubbs Island co-owner Roger McDonell, had no sooner exited Telegraph Cove than its bow was crossed by a huge pod of between 200-300 Pacific whitesided dolphins, por-

poising their way at high speed toward Beaver Cove. The Lukwa turned to run with the pod, and, after the boat stopped and cut engines, McDonell ran out its hydrophone so passengers could hear the mammals call underwater.

From there, the Lukwa turned to Blackfish Sound, passing by a harem of Steller’s Sea Lions hauled out on the rocks on its way to numerous humpback sightings, both near and far, and a cruise past the OrcaLab station.

The Northern Resident orcas had left the area just a couple of days earlier and had not been seen since. But, near the scheduled end of their four-hour voyage, passengers were asked if they would mind getting back to shore an hour late if it meant possibly seeing some transient killer whales.

The assent was unanimous and, following a sighting radioed by a lone Zodiac inflatable operator, the Lukwa sped north through Salmon Channer until coming upon small pod of perhaps seven transients, silently hunting around a small island where harbour seals took shelter.

“It was a good day,” said McDonell. “I think everyone will go home happy, and they’ve helped a very good cause.”

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September 28 Hockey Commercial League: Warriors vs. Bulls, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy.

September 29 Golf/curling Annual Fall Funkin’ golf and curling tournspiel, 9 a.m. Rinks compete in nine holes of golf in a scramble format at Seven Hills Golf & Country Club, followed by four-end curling matches at Fort Rupert Curling Club in Port Hardy. Combined low-gross and curling results determine winning teams. To register or for info, contact Brenda at 250949-7379 or visit Fort Rupert Curling Club on Facebook.

Rep hockey North Island Eagles atoms host Campbell River, 12:45 p.m., Port Hardy; Eagles midgets host Comox Valley, 2 p.m., Port McNeill.

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Lessons begin for young peewees J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT McNEILL— The North Island Eagles peewee rep hockey team took a pair of losses last weekend at Chilton Regional Arena to kick off the tiering round of play in the Vancouver Island Hockey League.

Then again, it’s not as if the peewees were planning to win the provincial championship on opening week.

“For the most part, the kids did just what we expected,” head coach Conrad Browne said. “We’re proud of them for what they did this weekend.”

The peewees were overwhelmed Saturday in dropping a 12-2 decision to Victoria. Things got a bit closer Sunday — and the young squad even controlled play for an extended stretch following ice-cleaning — but ended in a 6-2 loss to Comox Valley.

Clayton Bono, a first-year peewee moving up from the atom development program, was the offensive star for the hosts, netting both goals Sunday after converting an assist from David Charlie Jr. for Saturday’s final goal. Charlie also scored Saturday against Victoria, lifting home a

wrist shot from the slot on a breakaway.

Otherwise, most of the highlights went to first-year peewee goalie Michael McLaughlin, who spent all six periods in the thick of the action.

“Michael stood on his head for us this weekend,” said Browne.

It is safe to say the peewee squad comes into the 2012-13 season without lofty expectations. Only four second-year players return to the squad, one of whom played part-time in an associate player capacity. The rest are up from the atom development program or entirely new to the faster pace and hitting of rep hockey.

“We’ve got a pretty wide range of skill levels on the team,” said Browne.

Hitting hockey is a skill few of the current crop of players is versed in, and it showed on opening weekend. Both opposing teams were noticeably larger than the Eagles, and when play was stopped for a body prone on the ice, it was typically wearing the gold-and-black of the North Islanders.

But there were no long-term injuries from the contact, and Browne

North Island Eagles peewee Tanner Roberts tries to settle the puck during Sunday's Vancouver Island Hockey League tiering game against Comox in Port McNeill.

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noted all the players had gone through a checking clinic and their first two hitting practices.

“Taking that from practice to a game is something different,” he admitted. “But they’re gonna be fine.”

He admitted this would be a learning and development season for the club. In theory, they will not have to do so against the league powerhouses. The point of tiering games, which continue through the second

weekend of October, is to sort teams into comparable groups for divisional play in the regular season, and the peewees should be slotted with similar developing squads.

Already, that learning seems to be taking

place. After surrendering four unanswered goals in the first half of Saturday’s game against Comox, and another shortly after ice-cleaning to fall behind 5-0, the peewees suddenly picked up on defence in front of McLaughlin, cleared pucks and broke out of their zone to apply pressure to the visitors.

Bono’s first goal came after he took a lead pass from defenseman Elliot Furney, another first-year peewee, and skated in to unleash a slap shot from the left circle.

The second came on a one-timer from the bottom of the circle, off a nifty crossing pass from the corner

by Devin White.

That made it 5-2 early in the third period, and the Eagles had several more chances before the Chiefs closed out the scoring with their only goal over the final 18 minutes. The Eagles also successfully killed all three of their penalties, one day after giving up a pair of shorthanded scores.

“We just reiterated defensive coverage, and the fact that the game starts with defence,” said Browne. “You could see them pick it up as we went along."

Midgets split season-opening road trip Gazette staff The North Island Eagles midget rep team played two very different games in Vancouver Island Hockey League tiering action last weekend, and came home with very different results to show for the effort.

At Victoria Saturday, Eric Kennelly snapped a 1-1 tie with a goal midway through the second and goalie Stevyn Ruel kept the host Ice Hawks off the board the rest of the way as the Eagles rolled to a 4-1 victory.

The following day at

Saanich, one solid period of play degenerated into a penalty-plagued romp for the Braves, who scored eight unanswered goals en route to an 11-2 victory.

Tyson Cadwallader, Chad Bell and Thomas Coon added goals in Saturday’s win.

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Malcolm Browne had two assists and Kennelly, Cadwallader and Darryl Coon each added a helper.

An unassisted goal by Bell and Ty Brittain’s score off assists from Brandon Purdey and Robbie Heavenor had the Eagles within 3-2

of Saanich through one period Sunday. But the North Islanders racked up 24 penalty minutes the rest of the way and paid the price as the host Braves pulled away to the lopsided win.

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Dragon boaters wrap up busy season Gazette staff The North Islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s TriPort Dragon Boat Society is coming off a season of high achievement. Next year, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aiming even higher. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re planning to compete in nationals next year,â&#x20AC;? said Boni Sharpe of Port McNeill, one of the leaders in a society that keeps boats and holds practices in Port Hardy, Port McNeill and Sointula. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If things go well, we may consider going to the World (championships).â&#x20AC;?

Part competitive paddling club, part fund-raising organization and all social enjoyment, the society wrapped up its 2012 competition season last Saturday with a

gold-medal showing by the Warriors in the ladies division in the Sproat Lake Dragon Boat Festival, near Port Alberni.

That showing capped a season that saw the boaters host their third annual TriPort Dragon Boat Regatta and appear in several other local events, including Sointulaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Canada Day celebration and the annual Alert Bay 360 Eco Paddle Challenge.

Society members also competed in several competitions across the Island, highlighted by the Pussycats earning bronze in the top-level Platinum final at the Victoria Dragon Boat Festival â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a race in which the five finalists were separated by only

"We're a high-level competitive crew up here."

Cheryl Middleton

All four Tri-Port Dragon Boat Society teams gather for a group photo during the Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival.

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1.5 seconds.

Also, an unprecedented four local teams appeared in the Save On Foods Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival in July. In that regatta, the Paddling Pussycats and the Warriors went head-to-head in the Ladies Diamond A final

and Naâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;maxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sala won the Mixed Diamond B final. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a high-level competitive crew up here,â&#x20AC;? said Cheryl Middleton of Sointula. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In Nanaimo they were shocked, because we had four teams from one club, in the small-

est demographic area.

And they all did so well.â&#x20AC;?

But the society is not only about competition. Many members paddle recreationally during the weekly inseason practices, and the society welcomes new members whether they are interested in competing or just in taking part in the fast-growing sport.

Registration fees and a variety of fund-raising

activities by the group have helped fund a variety of beneficiaries since the society was established with the purchase of a single Dragon Boat a little more than four years ago.

The society drew three down-Island teams to its third annual Dragon Boat Regatta, held this year during Port Hardyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Filomi Days festival in July.

A paddle auction, with paddles decorated by local artists, drew $1,200.

Additional fund-raising resulted in a $3,200 donation for the battered womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shelter and another $500 to Operation Track Shoes.

Additional funds, targeted for youth in sports, covered regis-

tration fees for needy young athletes in soccer, hockey and gymnastics, said Cheryl Middleton of Sointula.

Also, 10 per cent of funds raised during the Filomi Days Regatta were donated back to the Filomi Days committee.

The number of participants continue to swell, and the society is now up to three fullsized Dragon Boats and a smaller, 10-person practice boat that can be used for practice by smaller groups.

To inquire about joining the society or for more information, email triportdragonboat@gmail. com or visit TriPort Dragonboat Society on Facebook.

Eagles atoms win opening games Gazette staff On the verge of not having a program due to low turnout, the North Island Eagles atom development team made the most of its available manpower last weekend, rolling to a two-game, homeand-home sweep of the Campbell River B Tyees.

The atoms rolled to an 11-2 win Saturday at Strathcona Gardens, then posted a 12-4 win over the Tyees Sunday in Port Hardy.

With just 12 players on the roster, the Eagles atoms needed an exemption from the Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association to com-

pete in league play this season. Returning head coach Marty Gage said the team is a healthy mix of six second-year veterans from last seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s squad along with six promising newcomers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was nervous that we werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to be allowed to play,â&#x20AC;? said Gage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m very grateful we have a team, but we could definitely use another player or two to join.â&#x20AC;?

New goalie Kayden Jones made a good showing in net both days, while the second-year quartet of Payton Laming, Rhys Dutcyvich, Ryan Patterson and Mathew Saunders all piled up

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multiple goals to lead the parade on the scoresheet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our team played an aggressive, hard-working couple of games, which Campbell River was no match for,â&#x20AC;? said Gage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(But) Campbell River is a weaker team this year and we will get our chances to face some tougher competition.â&#x20AC;?

First, however, the teams will square off one more time, this Saturday at 12:45 p.m. in Port Hardy. The atoms will then travel to Port Alberni for a Thanksgiving week-

Referee clinic set Referees are desperately needed to ensure a full schedule of minor hockey games on the North Island this season, and TriPort Minor Hockey has scheduled a referee clinic for Oct. 13 to help interested

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B League opener a draw League hockey season at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena.

The Smokers jumped to a 2-0 lead on a pair of first-half goals by Evan Henderson, but the Oilers chipped away at the lead, and eventually moved ahead 3-2 early

Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Darryl Coon Sr. scored an unassisted powerplay goal with 9:23 remaining to lift the Smokers into a 3-3 tie with the Oilers Sunday in the opening game of the North Island B

in the second period on Jordan Thompson’s second goal of the game.

Carson Porter added a goal and an assist for the Oilers. The two squads will have a rematch Saturday at 9:15.

Carrier oof the Month Jaylon Grenier - Port Hardy Jaylon successfully brought in the most new/renewal subscriptions for the month of August.

For his accomplishments he will receive a CD from ShopRite, 2 video rentals from Supreme Convenience, a burger and a drink from A&W and a gift from the NI Gazette.

Participants in Saturday's all-girls hockey jamboree gather for a photo under the Willie Mitchell poster at Chilton Regional Arena.

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Girls jamboree a hit Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— More than 30 participants turned out Saturday for a first-ofits kind, all-girls hockey jamboree, impressing organizers from the Port McNeill Minor Hockey Association.

Aided by adult coaches and players from the TriPort bantam girls Wild She-devils team, young hockey hopefuls, including a couple skating for the first time, were put through a series of skating and puck-handling drills.

Following a break for lunch, it was back to the ice for a puck-toss event in which the youngsters tried to land their pucks closest to a series of prizes.

The event then Kylie MacGregor skates under the watchful eye of bantam helper wrapped up with Sarah Case. Below, bantam Mercedes Trevor listens as Kyra Tuck a scrimmage, with explains the finer points of her stick's blade. younger skaters facing off against similarly skilled players and the more veteran big girls squaring off on shift changes.

The event was used to help promote a proposed Intro to Girls Hockey Program in Port McNeill, set to begin with practices each Sunday beginning Oct. 14. For information or to register for the girls program, call Lisa Brown at 250-9562224.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets every Wednesday & Saturday at the Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray Street at 8pm.

Sundays at the Salvation Army Lighthouse, 8635 Granville St., at 7pm.

LOST AND FOUND FOUND Pair of eye glasses in case at Port Hardy Govt.

Dock. Also 2 rings. 250-9496827 to identify.

LOST Black wallet two weeks ago. Belongs to David William Mutter-Porter. Call 250-2300905.Reward if found.

LOST in Port McNeill. Pair of prescription eye glasses.

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CHILDS, TOBY LEE April 18, 1974 - September 13, 2012

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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NOTICE OF INTENT RE: LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING ACT APPLICATION FOR A LIQUOR PRIMARY (LP) LICENSE An application for a new liquor license has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch from Yoon Sung Enterprises Ltd. The proposed location for the licence is 3000 Englewood Drive in Woss. Proposed licensed hours are between 11:00 am to 12 midnight from Monday to Sunday. Person capacity will be limited to 58 person inside and 67 on the patio.

Residents and owners of businesses located within a 0.5 mile (0.8 km) radius of the proposed site may comment on this proposal by: 1) writing to: THE GENERAL MANAGER C/O Senior Licensing Analyst LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING BRANCH PO BOX 9292 Victoria, BC V8W 9J8 2) by email: lclb.lclb@gov.bc.ca

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PETITIONS AND FORM LETTERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED To ensure the consideration of your views, your comments, name and address must be received on or before October 4, 2012. Please note that your comments may be made available to the applicant or local government ofďŹ cials where disclosure is necessary to administer the licensing process.

PLACES OF WORSHIP

PORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Trustee & Highland Morning Service 11:00 am Plus regular family activities Office: 250-949-6844 www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca Pastor: Kevin Martineau 11/12

ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED Reverend Wade Allen 9190 Granville St. Port Hardy Phone 250-949-6247 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Service Wed., 1:00 pm Bible Study Everyone welcome Meeting rooms available columbac@uniserve.com FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 2540 Catala Place Port McNeill (across from Firehall) Sunday 10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741 Pastor Stan Rukin Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor Cell: 250-527-0144 Office hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs Visitors always welcome www.ptmcfullgospel.org

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With great sorrow we announce the passing of Toby Lee in a tragic tree-falling accident. Toby had a passion for the great outdoors and surďŹ ng. But these loves were surpassed by the love he had for his beautiful daughter, Cassidy, who will love and miss him with all her heart.

Toby will be forever missed by his family: grandpa, Ray; father, Larry; his two moms, Janice and Marilyn; his brothers, Jason (Hillary, Emma and Walker) and Vincent (Robbie); sister, Stacey; his aunt and uncle, Sandy and Rick; cousins, Sheri and Brandy; and by Jen Petrie, who will always be the love of his life, and by Jenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents and sister, Don, Gail and Lesley Petrie. Toby touched so many peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives and the family honours all of Tobyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s extended family and friends who love him as dearly as we do. A celebration of Tobyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life will be held at the Sooke Community Hall on Saturday, September 29, 2012 at 1:00 pm.

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN Alert Bay Sunday Services - 10 am Reverend Lincoln Mckoen 1-250-974-5844 Warden Flora Cook 250-974-5945 Warden Joan Stone 250-974-2234 11/12

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4680 Byng Rd. Port Hardy Pastor George Hilton 250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone welcomeâ&#x20AC;?

Saturday Services 9:30am - Bible Study groups 10:45am - Worship/Praise service Wednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education 250-949-8243 11/12

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North Island Church Services NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES Sunday Masses St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Port McNeill: 9am St. Bonaventure Port Hardy: 11am St. Theresaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Port Alice: Saturdays 5:00pm Alert Bay: 1st & 3rd Saturdays 10am Father Roger Poblete 250-956-3909

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PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH 2501 Mine Road Sunday 9:45 am (Sept-June) - Sunday School 11:00 am - Worship Service 7:00 pm - Evening Fellowship Youth Group Wed - 7:00 pm Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year.

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LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE s #HAPLAIN 3ERVICES s "IBLE 3TUDIES s 3PIRITUAL #OUNSELLING s 7EEKLY !! 'ROUPS (8635 Granville St. Port Hardy) 250-949-8125

PORT ALICE ANGLICANUNITED FELLOWSHIP Reverend Wade Allen Sunday Services - 4pm 1-250-949-6247 Box 159, Port Alice You are extended a special invitation to share in our Services

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ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITED ANGLICAN CHURCH 250-956-3533 Email: gualbert@uniserve.com Sunday Worship - 9:00am Reverend Wade Allen All Welcome 175 Cedar Street Port McNeill 11/12

GWAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;SALA-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;NAKWAXDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH at entrance to Tsulquate Village (8898 Park Dr) Saturday/Sabbath 10:00 am-Sabbath School 11:15 am-Worship Service Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell 11/12

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PORT HARDY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert St Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 7 pm Tuesday Prayer 7:30 pm Midweek Biblestudies - Call the church for time and place 250-949-6466 Pastor George & Karen Ewald (home) 250-949-9674 E-Mail:pastorgeorge@providenceplace.ca 11/12

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APPLY IN PERSON WITH RESUME: 1680 CAMPBELL WAY OR: FAX 250 - 956 - 4613 TRADES, TECHNICAL

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District of Port Hardy

NOW HIRING

Forestry Clerk Certified Millwright Millwright/Planerman Tech Stacker Operator/Utility Man Production Foreman Detailed job postings can be viewed at

http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-people-employment/careers WFP offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to:

Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com LEGAL

Part-time casual position.

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www.porthardy.ca or call 250-949-6686 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Emcon Services Inc., Road and Bridge Maintenance contractor, is looking for Auxiliary Equipment Operators for the current winter season, preferably with experience operating snowplows and sanding trucks. Operators are needed for Denman and Hornby Islands, Comox Valley, Campbell River, Cortes and Quadra islands, Gold River, Sayward, Woss, Tahsis and Port Hardy.

QualiďŹ cations include: â&#x20AC;˘ Valid BC Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Licence (minimum Class 3 / air). â&#x20AC;˘ Proven highway trucking experience â&#x20AC;˘ Experience driving tandem axle vehicles and â&#x20AC;˘ Operating a variety of transmissions â&#x20AC;˘ Pre-employment drug screening QualiďŹ ed applicants are invited to submit rĂŠsumĂŠs, along with photocopy of driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence, an up-todate driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract and references to substantiate driving experience to: Emcon Services Inc., 3190 Royston Road PO Box 1300, Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 FAX: (250) 336-8892 Email: island@emconservices.ca

Please apply by sending your resume to kmartella @ďŹ&#x201A;atironcorp.com or fax: (1)604-244-7340.

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Assistant Arena Foreman

These duties include but are not limited to: s ICE MAINTENANCE REFRIGERATION PLANT MONITORING JANITORIAL AND GENERAL BUILDING maintenance both inside and outside. s 4HE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL ALSO RECEIVE TRAINING IN MANAGEMENT DUTIES TO ENSURE A smooth future transition. $ETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING POSITION DUTIES and qualiďŹ cations can be found at portalice.ca under â&#x20AC;&#x153;Employmentâ&#x20AC;? )NTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT A COVER letter and resume on or before October 5th, 2012 at 5:00pm to: Madeline McDonald, Administrator PO Box 130 -ARINE $RIVE Port Alice, BC V0N 2N0 Phone 250 284-3391 Fax 250 284-3416 Email mmcdonald@portalice.ca Notice posting date: September 20th, 2012

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EXTREME WEATHER SHELTER AWAKE OVERNIGHT WORKER. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a healthy and safe environment for clients by providing an evening and/or overnight and morning presence and assistance. The incumbent may provide emotional support and crisis intervention as well as assisting clients to access clean/dry clothing, and laundry services.

Conduct nightly checks of grounds, facility and resident beds at start/during/end of shift. Conduct client intake services, records and reports activities, behaviours, and any incidents which occur during the shift, prepare and/or serves evening meals, snacks and/or breakfast for clients.

QUALIFICATIONS-Applicants must have completed a grade 12 education or equivalent, current WIMIS, Food Safe, and First-Aid certiďŹ cate.

Hiring wage rate $11.30/hr.

Hours vary. This is a temporary casual part-time position for approx 5 months (November-March). Interested applicants can drop off a covering letter and resume by Oct. 12, 2012 to: Salvation Army Lighthouse Resource Centre 8635 Granville St Port Hardy, BC Attn: Sean Junglas, Extreme Weather Shelter OR Email: Sean_Junglas@can.salvationarmy.org. We thank all applicants, however only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Please no phone calls.

SEEKING CONTRACT LABOUR CREW FOR GRAPPLE YARDERS FRASER VALLEY and VANCOUVER ISLAND

NI SPORTSMAN Steak & Pizza Restaurant in Port McNeill is seeking experienced servers. Please apply in person.

Please reply to: P. O. Box 089 C/O BC ClassiďŹ eds #102-5460 152nd St. Surrey BC V3S 5J9

TRADES, TECHNICAL AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for Welders. Due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20 km west of Lloydminster.

We have openings for 10-3rd Year Apprentices or Journeyperson Welders. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd Year Apprentice $28-$30/hour, Journeyperson $32-$35/hour, higher with tank experience. ProďŹ t sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team.

Call Basil or Blaine at: (ofďŹ ce)780-846-2231; (fax)780846-2241 or send resume to blaine@autotanks.ca production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform.

INCOME OPPORTUNITY EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate openings. Easy computer work, other positions are available. can be done from home. No experience needed. www.hwc-bc.com

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Initial volumes to cover 4 to 6 months; longer terms available.

Ideal opportunity for experienced loggers with a track record of production efďŹ ciencies i.e. production per day, on-grade output.

Competitive rate package plus bonus offered.

â&#x20AC;˘ Framing / Formwork Carpenters â&#x20AC;˘ Carpenter Apprentices â&#x20AC;˘ Labourers PCL Constructors WestCoast Inc. is seeking the above skilled tradespersons for an upcoming project in Campbell River. CertiďŹ cates in Fall Protection, Aerial Platform and OFA2 an asset.

Send resume via fax 604-241-5301 or pclvanisland@pcl.com

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Children Who Witness Abuse/Stopping the Violence Counsellor (33 hrs/wk)

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Flatiron is one of North Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fastest growing heavy civil infrastructure contractors. We have landmark projects across Canada and we have established ourselves as a builder and employer of choice. Fort McMurray opportunities offer a project speciďŹ c rotational schedule and project provided ďŹ&#x201A;ights. Our Edmonton projects will be offering competitive compensation on a 4-year project. Flatiron has been named Heavy Civil Contractor of the Year in Alberta and has been recognized as a 2012 Best Workplace in Canada.

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

On-Call First Nations Support Workers

QualiďŹ cations and Experience: s 3ECONDARY SCHOOL GRADUATION WITH $OGWOOD #ERTIlCATE OR EQUIVALENT s /NE YEAR OF POST SECONDARY EDUCATION APPLICABLE TO WORK SITUATION INCLUDING COURSES IN &IRST .ATIONS 3TUDIES !NTHROPOLOGY %NGLISH -ATHEMATICS

3OCIOLOGY AND 0SYCHOLOGY s %XTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF +WAKWAKA WAKW CULTURE s !BILITY TO MAINTAIN GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY WITH SCHOOL STAFF &IRST .ATIONS STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES s !BILITY TO ASSIST SECONDARY STUDENTS IN THEIR SCHOOL WORK IN THE AREAS OF -ATHEMATICS ,ANGUAGE !RTS

3OCIAL 3TUDIES AND 3CIENCE s !BILITY TO UNDERSTAND AND EFFECTIVELY CARRY OUT ORAL AND WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS s !BILITY TO USE A COMPUTER WORD PROCESSING FOR RECORD KEEPING AND INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS s 'OOD INTERPERSONAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS s 4WO TO THREE YEARS RECENT EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH &IRST .ATIONS STUDENTS s 3UCCESSFUL APPLICANTS ARE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK

To join Flatiron at our Edmonton & Fort McMurray locations.

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Recreation Facility Attendant

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

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Counsellor required to work with children and youth who have witnessed family violence and with women who are or have been victims of violence. CWWA Counsellor responsibilities include providing counselling and emotional support to children, their families and caregivers, individually or in a group setting; developing and delivering public awareness/information sessions and educational support materials; maintaining positive relationships with other service providers, schools and agency team. The STV Counsellor assists women in identifying, understanding, and overcoming the effects of violence in their lives. It is critical that this person be able to demonstrate ethical thinking, respecting the diversity of our North Island community.

Required QualiďŹ cations: s ! "ACHELOR S DEGREE IN #OUNSELLING OR RELATED lELD OR AN APPROPRIATE COMBINATION OF education and training. s 3HOULD HAVE SOUND KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING IN THE AREA OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND children. s 0REFERRED BACKGROUND AND SKILLS INCLUDE A MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS RECENT SUPERVISED CHILDREN S counselling, in addition to direct counselling experience with women who have experienced abuse. s /THER ASSETS WOULD BE ART AND PLAY THERAPY EXPERIENCE ANALYSIS KNOWLEDGE AND TRAINING IN trauma counselling; knowledge of First Nations culture; experience working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. ! VALID DRIVER S LICENSE AND OWN VEHICLE AS WELL AS A SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK ARE REQUIRED !S A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EXCELLENT BENElTS package and work in a supportive, ďŹ&#x201A;exible environment.

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0ROGRAM -ANAGER North Island Crisis & Counselling Centre Society "OX 0ORT (ARDY "# 6 . 0 &AX Email: reception@nicccs.org

Deadline for applications is Friday, Sept 28, 2012

Thursday, September 27, 2012 PERSONAL SERVICES

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LASOTA CONTRACTING LTD. requires F/T & qualified • Hoe Chuck Operators, (2 positions).

• Processor Operator. for the Port McNeill area.

Fax resumes to: (250)956-2880 or email: lasota6@telus.net

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Possible rent-to-own for qualified buyer. Call 250-956-2388 250-902-9582.

PROFESSIONAL JOB Opportunities. Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit plan. We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3). Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and a drivers abstract are required. For more information and to apply on these opportunities and additional postings visit our employment webpage at:http://troyer.ca/ employment-opportunities SOUTH ROCK is hiring for: Paving Personnel (raker, screed, general labourers); Heavy Equipment Operators.

Send resume to: careers@southrock.ca or 403-568-1327.

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7175 HIGHLAND Dr. Port Hardy. 2520 sq ft 4bdr home.

2 landscaped lots joined. 2dr garage.

Walkout basement/suite. 250-949-8922 or www.island.net/~fishnet.

7299 THUNDERBIRD WAY. Totally renovated. 3 lrg. bdr.

New appliances. Large shop.

Hardwood floors throught. $169,500. 250-884-7409.

CAYCUSE Very rare 5 acre treed park-like Property with well-maintained furnished home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake.

Perfect for recreational property or full time living.

Reduced to sell $378,800.

Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land.

Call 250-745-3387 or 250-478-2648

SUNDAY SEPT. 30. 9am1pm. 8510 Hunter Place, Port Hardy. Lots of baby & kid’s stuff, women’s clothing, pet supplies, riding lawnmower & more! No early birds!

STEEL BUILDINGS. Reduced prices now! 20x22 $4,455.

25x26 $4,995. 30x38 $7,275.

32x50 $9,800. 40x54 $13,995.

47x80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

PORT HARDY 2400 sq ft house has been totally revamped, all new wiring, heating, plumbing & all new appliances. Large private yard with good sized deck & patio. Ample room for RV’s, boats - has lots of potential. $255,000.

Call 250-230-7540.

PORT MCNEILL - Must Sell!

Renovation in progress. 2100 sq.ft. 4 bdrms, 2 baths, new laundry room w/ washer & dryer. New perimeter drains, roof in great shape. All new windows & exterior doors. large sunny backyard & great view.

Tons of potential. $160,000 or make us a reasonable offer. Call 250956-3816 or 250-956-2135.

Claire Trevena, MLA North Island, is inviting applications for the position of Constituency Assistant (10 Hours/week) for her Port Hardy office.

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Please send a letter of application, including a resume with references, by FRIDAY, 12th October, 2012 to: Claire Trevena, MLA North Island 908 Island Highway Campbell River, V9W 2C3 Email: Claire.trevena.mla@leg.bc.ca Phone: 1-866-387-5100 (Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted)

LOTS WATERFRONT lot in Coal Harbour. Gently sloping .3 acre, services to lot. $139,000 Priced well below assessed value. 1-250-377-3381

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS OLDER 12 x 68’ 70’s mobile in fair condition located in Woss Lake. Free to anyone who will take it away. I have original hitch and axles. (250)2028309

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PORT MCNEILL APARTMENTS Well managed 1 & 2Bdrm suites. Gym & sauna on site. Call for availability.

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PORT HARDY Waterfront bachelor suite. Furnished and fully equipped kitchen and bath. All utilities included. Flat screen TV with sat TV. Ref. re. N/P, N/S. $1000/mth. 250-949-9723.

COTTAGES OCEANVIEW COTTAGES for rent in Port Hardy

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1990 PLYMOUTH Voyageur.

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Good running order. $700 OBO. Carol 250-902-0887.

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Avail. Oct. 1 - May 31. $800./mo. 250-956-2737.

24’ 2005 Mallard. Port Hardy area. Nice layout with lots of great features. $10,000 OBO. Call 250-902-0878.

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PORT MCNEILL 1200sq ft private 2 bdr suite with ocean view. 5 appl, 1.5 bath.

Large back deck. Close to trails. No smoking 2 car garage avail for additional cost. $1000/mth, negot. for long term lease. Ref. req. Call 250-956-2368 for more info.

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Massive fin whale spotted in sound Gazette staff Members of the B.C. Cetacean Sightings Network thought they were being fed a fishy tale last week after a member of the public contacted them to report a fin whale sighting near Nanaimo.

These gigantic leviathans are second in size to the blue whale, and are rare everywhere as a Species at Risk, but it was especially unusual to hear of one in the waters inside Vancouver Island.

The observer included a photo with their sighting and staff at the BCCSN were able to confirm the first ever sighting of a fin whale in the Strait of Georgia. This sighting was soon followed by others, and the team were able to track the whale’s journey north to the Johnstone Strait.

Fins have been spot-

ted in the Johnstone Strait area in August this year, as well as September last year, but this one was the first to be sighted in Georgia Strait waters.

Identification was done by Jared Towers of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, a cetacean research technician who has spent the summer doing photo identification of the growing number of fin whales in Hecate Strait and Camano Sound.

Fins are still considered a threatened species in Canada, but their numbers appear to be on the rise. These giant baleen whales can reach 85 feet in length, and are starting to make a comeback after their numbers were decimated by hunting in the twentieth century.

Although they are no longer hunted in

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The species appears to be particularly vulnerable to ship strikes, although why this should be is unclear.

The number of fins in B.C. waters is another example of the information that remains unknown about these giant mammals, but the public can get involved with this while painting a picture of distribution and migratory routes by reporting whale sighting to the Cetacean Sightings Network.

You can report a sighting through the www. wildwhales.org website or by calling 1 866 I SAW ONE.

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Barbecue cooks up big Hamper Fund donation staff featured goods donated by Port McNeill businesses and service groups, raised $1,200 for the Hamper Fund, easily eclipsing the $450 raised one year earlier.

Following the event, which featured salmon burgers and hamburgers, CFMW director David Mitchell presented a cheque to Gazette publisher Sandy Grenier.

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Brightening the beach Left, Young Naturalists Club members help in a beach cleanup in Robson Bight last weekend and, right, Eagle View Elementary students do their bit in Hardy Bay. The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup continues this weekend in Port Hardy, beginning at 9 a.m. For more info see this week’s Hot Spots, page 8 Jackie Hildering, Karen Strussi

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The Title of the Initiative is: An initiative to amend the Police Act. Summary of Initiative: The initiative draft Bill entitled, “Sensible Policing Act” proposes to amend the Police Act to no longer use provincial police resources on the enforcement of current laws in relation to simple possession and use of cannabis by adults. The draft law would prohibit the use of provincial police resources for this purpose, would require police to report in detail to the Minister of Justice any actual use of resources for this purpose and why it was necessary, and require the Minister to publish that report. The Bill also proposes that the Province would call upon the Federal Government to repeal the federal prohibition on cannabis, or give British Columbia an exemption, such that British Columbia is able to tax and regulate cannabis similar to the regulation of alcohol and tobacco. As well it proposes that British Columbia shall establish a Provincial Commission to study the means and requirements necessary for the province to establish a legal and regulated model for the production and use of cannabis by adults. Last, the Bill would make non-lawful possession and use of cannabis by minors an offence similar to possession and use of alcohol.

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