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SD85 teacher faces child porn charges Gazette staff PORT HARDY—A former teacher in the School District 85 (Vancouver Island North) system has been charged on two counts of possession of child pornography, RCMP and school district officials announced.

Timothy Josephy Ouellette, 45, has been charged with possession of child pornography and with possession for the purpose of distribution or sale, said Cpl. Daren Lagan, media relations officer with the Island District RCMP. Ouellette faces an initial court

appearance date Nov. 20 at the Provincial Courthouse in Port Hardy.

No local children were victimized, and Ouellette no longer works for the district.

Ouellette was initially arrested without incident at his home on Beach Drive in Port McNeill on March 29, 2012, following an investigation by the RCMP’s Integrated Child Exploitation Unit on the Lower Mainland.

Mr. Ouellette was suspended

See page 3 ‘Local children not victimized’

B.C. acts on tsunami alerts

Gazette staff VICTORIA — To continue to protect the public safety of British Columbians, government is modifying and enhancing its emergency tsunami notification processes to offer greater broadcast of initial alerts to the public, local authorities and emergency responders.

“We made a commitment to review our earthquake and tsunami response and we are now taking action to implement some of the early recommendations identified,” Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond said. “I am confident that these steps taken by Emergency Management BC will enhance how we provide tsunami alerts

quickly to British Columbians, local authorities, media and first responders, regardless of whether they are at home or onthe-go.”

The provincial emergency system came under fire from critics late last month for its slow response in disseminating tsunami warning and alert information following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck near Haida Gwaii. North Vancouver Island fell under the alert and residents in low-lying areas were evacuated, but local responders were not mustered for the evacuation until an hour

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Review identifies more needs from page 1 after the quake struck.

“We have also been in direct contact with those mayors who expressed concern about B.C.’s emergency response reaction time and have communicated with regional district board chairs, local authorities and first responders, gathering their feedback,” said Bond. “As we continue with the review, this will be incorporated into further action steps we can take to ensure public safety is protected.”

Through this process, when Emergency Management BC (EMBC) receives an alert directly from the West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning Centre (WCATWC), it will now forward it immediately to a priority emergency e-mail distribution list

that includes all local authorities and first responders that receive provincial emergency notification system (PENS) updates. The list also contains major provincial media contacts, including those best suited to alert communities at risk of a potential tsunami.

This system will be tested throughout the next month to ensure complete functionality.

Once the notification has been provided via the initial e-mail distribution, EMBC will be posting information on its Twitter account, @EmergencyInfoBC, blog and other social media outlets to continue to update British Columbians throughout a potential disaster.

B.C.’s ongoing review into October’s tsunami warning response identified this modi-

Local children not victimized from page 1 from his teaching position the following day, said Katherine McIntosh, SD 85 assistant superintendent.

She added Ouellette is no longer employed by the Board of Education.

The suspect was released on a promise to appear, and given the conditions that he not be in contact with any person under age 14 and have no access to the internet, whether by computer or any other device, including hand-held.

Crown laid charges on Nov. 9.

The Port McNeill RCMP has also confirmed that it has no evidence to suggest that any children were victimized locally and, to date, the School District has not been part of the investigation; however, if requested, it will cooperate fully with the authorities, McIntosh said.

“The Board of Education shares the concerns of parents and

fied process as one that would more quickly disseminate tsunami information and push it out to those who need to receive it.

The review has also identified additional improvements — specifically aimed at timeliness and greater public accessibility to these alerts — which have now been implemented, including: • A mobile version of the EMBC blog, available at www.

E m e rg e n cy I n f o B C . gov.bc.ca; • If you have an RSS app on your smartphone, you have the ability to sign up for blog notifications at www.emergencyinfobc. gov.bc.ca/atom.xml; • Approved partner Twitter accounts that @EmergencyInfoBC can retweet to followers while B.C.-specific information is being confirmed;

• Development underway of an interactive map of tsunami warning zones, including a community finder, so the public can determine whether they are at risk should there be a warning; • Template blog posts to increase the speed of information posted to the EMBC blog; and • Digital recordings that will be made available of the latest tsunami warning information on EMBC’s SoundCloud site: soundcloud.com/ bcgov/sets/emergencyinfobc Another reason for this early action is that the US National Weather Service (NWS) notified EMBC this weekend that it will be modifying the service delivery of its alerts for B.C. and other jurisdictions in Canada and the U.S. Specifically, while EMBC will still

receive alerts directly, the NWS will no longer be issuing email and SMS tsunami notifications to the public, most local authorities and emergency responders starting in 30 days.

Correction Last week’s article on the blessing of the new CSL freighter in Port McNeill incorrectly identified the CSL International ship as a tanker. It is a bulk freight carrier.

Also, artist Jeannie Alley was commissioned by Hoqwesa Holdings Ltd. to create a painting commemorating the day.

The Gazette regrets these errors.

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B.C. Coastal Ferries Consultation and Engagement October 29 to December 21, 2012 The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is inviting the public and communities to participate in the B.C. Coastal Ferries Consultation and Engagement.

The province-wide consultation and engagement process will gather input on elements of the government’s vision of connecting coastal communities in an affordable, efficient and sustainable manner, as well as considerations to address the immediate challenges facing the coastal ferry system.

How Input Will Be Used Input received through the consultation and engagement process will be considered, along with technical, financial and policy considerations, as the Ministry determines how to achieve $26 million in savings to 2016 and plans for the long-term sustainability of the coastal transportation network.

Small Group Meeting Schedule To attend a small group meeting in your community, please e-mail coastalferriesengagement@gov.bc.ca or call toll-free at 1 855 387-7882 with your name, contact information and which meeting you would like to attend.

Timothy Ouellette the community about the safety of students in our schools and deeply regrets that a member of the teaching profession has been charged with these crimes,” the district wrote in a release.

Asked if Ouellette used any school computers to access or distribute child pornography, McIntosh said, “We have had no indication of that, or that any local children were victimized.”

Ouellette was in the second year of his contract with School District 85 at the time of his arrest. He worked as a teacher teaching on-call (TTOC).

Community Port Hardy

Date November 23

Time Location 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Port Hardy Recreation Centre

Public Open House Schedule The first 90 minutes will be a public open house. The second 90 minutes will be a question and answer session with the project team. No RSVP is required for public open houses.

Community Klemtu Bella Coola Alert Bay Sointula Bella Bella

Date November 20 November 21 November 22 November 23 November 24

Time 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Location Kitasoo Community Hall Lobelco Community Club Alert Bay Community Hall Sointula Community Hall Wawiskas Community Hall

Schedule subject to change. Please check web site for the full schedule.

To provide feedback, please contact us at: www.coastalferriesengagement.ca Write a submission to: coastalferriesengagement@gov.bc.ca or P.O. Box 2223 Vancouver Main, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 3W2 Call toll-free: 1 855 387-7882

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Forest future on the table at local forum Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— The Healthy Forests Healthy Communities Initiative will hold its second annual community dialogue session Thursday, Nov. 22, to discuss the future of forest management on northern Vancouver

Island.

The forum, which is open to the public, begins at 7 p.m. at the Port McNeill Legion Hall on Mine Road.

The Healthy Forests - Healthy Communities Initiative is a series of sessions across the province to promote

conversation about forestry issues in B.C. Local volunteers are organizing a session that will feature B.C. forest professionals, First Nations, community leaders, and others in sharing views and concerns regarding the long-term health of

BC forests.

The meeting provides a forum for the public to send its message to managers and politicians on what it feels forest land management on the North Island needs to ensure the health of local families and communities.

The agenda will include a summary of the community sessions and expert workshops held across the province to date, the resulting recommendations as presented in the HFHC draft strategic plan, a presentation by Terry Basso,

RPF, on diversification of species and wood products, and an opportunity to express your views of forestry on the North Island.

Last year’s session in Port McNeill was well-attended and provided local citizens an opportunity to express

a wide range of views and opinions on the future of BC’s forests.

For more information, visit bcforestconservation.com. For local meeting info, contact Jennifer Barolet at 250-956-5012 or ni.conversation.forestry@gmail.com.

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Cookin’ out for cash Anthony Walkus, Tiernan Case, Darcy Smith and Jennifer Wayman of Port Hardy Secondary School staffed a fundraising barbecue Friday at Overwaitea to benefit the school lunch program and the GinganamLatsi youth facility at Robert Scott Elementary. Thanks to Overwaitea donating all materials, the J.R.Rardon group raised $673 during the fundraiser.

Santa arrives Dec. 2

Fri: 11:30am-8pm Sat: 8am-8pm Sun: 8am-8pm

Chamber Update

submitted by Yana Hrdy Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Submissions to Update: Fax: 250-949-6653 or email phcc@cablerocket.com How to build a community •Turn off your TV •Leave your house •Know your neighbours •Greet people •Look up when you walk •Plant flowers •Use your library •Buy from local merchants •Help a lost dog •Have pot lucks •Garden together •Pick up litter •Clean up after your dog.

•Listen to the birds •Help carry something heavy •Start a tradition •Ask questions •Hire people for odd jobs •Organize a block party •Bake extra and share I think we do it quite well; this is a special thank you for helping us to have Pumpkin Patch Walk back on the seawalk again.

Sponsors: North Island Home Improvements Coastal Community Credit Union Scotiabank Rexall PH Rotary North Island Transportation PH Lions Fox’s Disposal Service Grier & Co North Island RockPro District of Port Hardy PH Fire Department

Volunteers: Barbara Moehl & Tina Poole, Barb Dunbar, the Grim Reaper aka Marty Whitehead, Grad Class of 2013 and their parents, you were big help.

Executive & Board of Directors, Providence Place Youth Group, Chris Patterson, Lorraine Stephenson, Mr. Hank Conlon who let us use electricity from his home, thank you kindly.

OMG I nearly forgot: Kari Watkins, Robert & his son Jared Gagnon – they were absolutely wonderfully helpful on Pumpkin Patch night!

Sandra Masales and her boys Mason and Merrick and Tara McCart’s sons Orrick and Levi were huge help. You rock boys!

“Small Business Accord” aims to cut red tape The province and the BC Chamber of Commerce have announced a consultation process to create a “Small Business Accord.”

John Winter, president and CEO of the BC Chamber, said the accord will ensure that government is held accountable for its actions in regulating business.

“Through an extensive consultation process with small businesses across the province, the government will develop a regulations framework to reduce red tape and help make

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B.C. the most business-friendly jurisdiction in the country.”

Winter commended the government’s move to support small business.

“This accord will create a significant reduction in the red tape small businesses face,” he said.

According to the province, 98% of businesses in B.C. have less than 50 employees and small businesses represent 57% of B.C.’s private sector jobs.

Santa Claus is coming to town!

Santa will arrive in Port Hardy on Sunday, December 2 where he will help light the Carrot Park Christmas Tree.

Parade starts at 4pm followed by the tree lighting, cookies and hot chocolate at Carrot Park.

For more information or to enter a float in the parade please contact Angie Clance at 250-949-7248.

Proudly Serving our Community For more information on the Chamber or to inquire about joining us call 949-7622 or visit our website: www.phchamber.bc.ca

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3rd Annual General Meeting Everyone is Welcome!

Wednesday, November 28th Café Guidos 7pm – 9pm We are seeking 7 Directors For more information contact: Linda Walton at 250-949-0545 or email at l_walton@telus.net Nikki Shaw at 250-949-9669 or email at nikshaw@telus.net

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Scrapbookers create boost to Hamper Fund Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— Last week’s Create for a Cause event for scrapbookers and papercrafters was a huge success, netting $1,327.80 in addition to toys and non-perishable food donations for the Gazette Hamper Fund.

Create for a Cause, now in its fifth year, is a joint effort of the Port Hardy and Port McNeill Baptist churches. It was held for the first time this year in Port McNeill, where it drew nearly 50 participants.

Bottles for hampers The Port Hardy Kinsmen have announced the creation

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of an account at the Port Hardy Return-It centre for the Hamper Fund during Nov. and Dec. Just drop your returnable bottles and cans

and ask to have the money donated to the Hamper Fund account.

Grocers pitch in Starting this week, shoppers at Overwaitea in Port Hardy and at Marketplace IGA and SuperValu in Port McNeill may purchase pre-packaged bags of non-perishable food items while doing their own family shopping.

The bags contain a variety of items typically used to supplement a traditional holiday meal, and cost $9.99 each.

To contribute a food bag, just add it to your regular purchases and pay at checkout. Staff will add the food to its Hamper Fund bin.

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Sarah and Linzi Jorgenson work on their scrapbook pages during last week’s annual Create for a Cause benefit for the Gazette Hamper Fund, held at Port McNeill Baptist Church.

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Coming to the Thunderbird Mall in Port Hardy Friday, November 16 & Saturday, November 17 - 10am-5pm Old School in Port McNeill - Sunday, November 18 - 10am-5pm

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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

Power has its cost Other than the dwindling minority of climatechange deniers, most humans recognize the degradation and damage caused by the burning of coal and other fossil fuels to power the high-energy lifestyles of developed countries in the 21st Century.

But even new, renewable power projects are showing that all power comes at a cost in a global habitat far more intertwined than many of us recognize.

A proposal to install a tidal energy project in Johnstone Strait is the most recent such project to raise the ire of critics. The project would be installed in the heart of threatened northern resident killer whale habitat, and has drawn swift condemnation by the International Whale and Dolphin Society and local biologists.

Whale researcher Jackie Hildering acknowledged the difficulty in opposing a project with the potential to reduce the use of climate-damaging fossil fuels, even as she vehemently argued against locating turbines in prime whale habitat.

Earlier this year, no less a spokesman than Willie Mitchell, Stanley Cup-winning star with the Los Angeles Kings, came out against the Kiewit runof-river hydro project in the stream where he fished as a youth.

Even the Cape Scott Wind Farm has drawn skeptics who wonder about its impact on bird migration.

Clearly it remains up to all of us to decide what we’re willing to pay to maintain our lifestyles.

We Asked You Question:

Is your family prepared to handle a major emergency?

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www.northislandgazette.com Total votes received for this question:31 Voting deadline is Monday at 3 p.m.

A group of Port Hardy Secondary students raised more than $600 to aid a pair of causes in a fundraising barbecue last week.

A former teacher in the SD 85 system will face charges on child porn possession in Port Hardy Court next week.

Salmon mystery far from solved VICTORIA – Before the 1,200-page, $25-million Cohen Commission report on the Fraser River sockeye salmon fishery slips beneath the waves, allow me to dip my toe into the river of data that has flowed by in the past three years.

If your information on this complex subject consisted of skimming a few news stories or watching protesters on TV, you will likely conclude that salmon farms are either bad or catastrophic.

“Freeze new salmon farms on sockeye migration route: Cohen” said the headline on a Black Press report. Those who read past the headline would learn that Justice Bruce Cohen recommended a freeze on further salmon farms around the Discovery Islands group until 2020.

It’s up to the industry to show by then that the risk is minimal, or farms there should be shut down.

Let’s say you decide to plunge in, and download the full report from www.cohen-

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commission.ca. If you go to Volume 2, page 102, you will see a series of graphs that show sockeye runs from rivers other than the Fraser.

It’s not a pretty sight. From Washington up to the Central Coast, the Skeena, Nass and up to Yukon’s Klukshu and Alaska’s Alsek, most runs show a decline starting in the 1980s or early 1990s.

This includes runs that migrate down the west side of Vancouver Island, away from salmon farms. Alaska doesn’t allow farms, prefer-

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ring “ranching” – a strategy that floods the ocean habitat with millions of hatchery fish. These are commercially fished and marketed as “wild.”

B.C.’s North Coast has never had salmon farms.

The area has been subject to a moratorium since an NDP-controlled legislative committee gave its verdict on the problem in 2008.

The popular villain in those days was sea lice.

Skeena MLA Robin Austin chaired the committee that called for an end to open-pen salmon farms in five years.

Then-agriculture minister Pat Bell approved one NDP recommendation, a moratorium on salmon farms in North Coast waters.

This was after the Pacific Salmon Forum conducted its own four-year study, led by former fisheries minister John Fraser.

Similar to Cohen, Fraser concluded that there is no simple answer to this complex problem. And they A member of

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agreed that salmon farms don’t explain it. Cohen’s report makes it clear that the problem is far larger than could possibly be explained by salmon farms.

During the Cohen commission hearings, the 2010 Fraser sockeye run came in gangbusters, with 35 million fish. One leading theory is that ash from an Alaska volcano fertilized the ocean, producing algae that supported more salmon feed.

Could it be that salmon ranching from Alaska, Japan and elsewhere is simply depleting the food supply?

That too is inconclusive.

Finally, Tides Canada, a U.S. front group that diverts attention from U.S. salmon and oil tankers, spent $25,000 to publicize Cohen evidence. But only as it relates to B.C. salmon farms, and how bad they are.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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LETTERS editor@northislandgazette.com

Giving the gift of Christmas Fuel fee ire Dear editor, Port Hardy Baptist Church would like to thank everyone who helped us reach and surpass our goal of filling 60 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child by donating items or filling their own shoeboxes. Our total as of November 4th was 140 boxes!

We would also like to send a special thank you to Overwaitea for their generosity in donating the food for our hotdog sale.

Operation Christmas Child is a program run

by Samaritan’s Purse which sends shoe boxes filled with toys, school supplies and personal

Some of the volunteers involved in filling over 140 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child.

Kevin Martineau hygiene products to will be sent to Costa and Venezuela.

This is a very rewardchildren in desperate Rica, El Salvador, Guinea, ing project that takes a situations around the Equatorial world. Most of these Guatemala, Guinea, year-round effort. Each children have never Guinea Bissau, Haiti, shoebox costs approxireceived a Christmas Ivory Coast, Nicaragua, mately $40 to fill ($7 Paraguay, Senegal, of this is for shipping). present before.

This year shoeboxes Sierra Leone, Uruguay Many hours are spent

fundraising, shopping and sorting items into different age groups and sexes.

If anyone would like to donate to this cause either by donating money or supplies to fill boxes we would greatly appreciate it.

Donations can be dropped off at the Port Hardy Baptist church on Highland Drive, Monday to Thursday from 8 am to 5pm. If you need someone to pick up your donation you can call Pastor Kevin Martineau at the church office 949-6844.

Kathy Klatt Port Hardy

Dear editor, We just returned from Campbell River and fueled up for $1.21/litre. They have dropped their prices along with the rest of Canada and B.C. while our merchants cut the prices to $1.36. That amounts to a $.15 /l difference.

The service station in Campbell River sells 7,000 l. every day in the winter on the average and 1,200 l. in the summer. The obvious difference is $1050 every day on the average. Assuming there is a small fee for local delivery and assuming our local merchants do not sell quite as much fuel, the big profit difference is obvious.

We fuel up here only when absolutely necessary when we have to go down-Island.

This is my second letter about fuel prices and it seems I am the only one not happy to pay the highest price in Western Canada other than some far outpost in the north or on some other hard-to-reach place.

Ross Stone Port Hardy

Quake, salmon and VIHA on MLA's fall agenda Dear editor, The autumn weather is gaining in force and intensity and so is the opposition to the Northern Gateway Pipeline. The turnout for the anti-pipeline rally in Victoria was huge. The BC Liberals may try to silence the democratic process by refusing to reconvene the legislature but the rally showed that people would not let their democratic voices be silenced. It was great to be part of it and, just two days later, to mingle with almost 200 people who turned up at my Campbell River office to add their voices in protest to the pipeline proposal. And another rally was held in Port McNeill the same day.

As official opposition, the New Democrats have made it very clear that on the Enbridge proposal we would: take back provincial authority for conducting environmental reviews that the BC Liberals gave away

to Ottawa, withdraw from the federal review process, ensure BC’s environmental, social and economic interests are fully addressed and that First Nations’ interests and rights are recognized. The same standards would be applied to any application from Kinder Morgan.

The recent earthquake off Haida Gwaii has raised even more concerns about the dangers that might ensue from having a pipeline down to the coast.

I was up in Port Hardy, Port McNeill and Alert Bay a few days after the quake and have to applaud the work communities did to ensure the safety of their neighbours.

Everyone is treating this as a “lessons learned” exercise. We know there were a number of the gaps and one of them, without a doubt, was the time it took for the Government’s provincial emergency service to alert communities to the possi-

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bility of a tsunami. It is troubling that most people heard the information through a US network and it took up to a further 50 minutes for BC’s alert system to kick in. I am raising our coastal communities’ concerns with the minister. Rural communities are resilient, but no one should be complacent.

The recent release of the Cohen report into the failed Fraser sockeye run has also underlined that no one can be complacent when it comes to environmental concerns.

The massive report had more than 70 recommendations covering important issues for all of us on the coast: from riparian management and environmental oversight through to climate change. There was, inevitably, a focus on what it would say about the interaction between wild and farmed salmon. I am pleased to see that Lord Justice Cohen’s comments have been

welcomed by the aquaculture industry as well as by environmental campaigners. I

MLA Update with Claire Trevena hope that the Federal and Provincial governments take seriously the recommendations that reflect on their jurisdictions Unfortunately the BC Liberal government did not listen when it came to the BC Ferry Commissioner’s warnings about the ferry service saying that the fares had reached a tipping point. Instead we hear that over three years they will go up by as much as 4 percent a year. This will add to the financial

pain in all our smaller islands communities and put up the cost of living for everyone, including those living on Vancouver Island.

Now there’s talk about changing schedules and cutting services to fix the mess the BC Liberals have created for our marine highway system. I would urge everyone who ever uses BC Ferries to attend the consultation meetings being held around the province later this month. They will be in Alert Bay, November 22nd (6-9pm) Port Hardy, November 23rd (9-11am); Sointula, November 23rd (6-9pm); Quadra Island, November 27th (6-9pm) and Cortes Island, November 28th (11am-1pm).

Unfortunately whoever drew up the schedule did not realize that there are ferry terminals in Campbell River and Port McNeill and did not include these communities in their plans.

Health care remains a

paramount concern and I continue to convene a hospital stakeholders group. This dedicated group of community and medical representatives fought to ensure the construction of our new hospital and now is committed to ensuring it is fully equipped to provide appropriate services, for all our communities. A continued worry is the public-private partnership model under which VIHA is determined to construct the hospital. This means a private consortium will design it, build it and then maintain it for 30 years. It is somewhat like leasing a car except you can’t trade it in at the end of the lease - and is proven to be much more expensive on the public purse.

The Health Authority is still not being open about whether that private model will also be used for food services, housekeeping and other non-medical services in the hospital.

As I mentioned in my

last report, with no session of the Legislature I am on the road as both MLA and in my role as opposition critic for the Ministry of Children and Family Development. This week I have critic and caucus meetings in Vancouver and Kelowna; next week I’ll be at the Remembrance Day Service in Campbell River on Sunday and the week will see me in Gold River, Tahsis and at Winterfest in Sointula.

And I’m very pleased to say that the Port Hardy office will be re-opening next week: the phone number remains the same 1 250 949 9473. You can always reach me by phone on 1 250 287 5100 in Campbell River or 1 866 387 5100 toll free, by email at Claire. trevena.mla@leg.bc.ca or feel free to friend me on Facebook or follow me @clairetrevena on Twitter.

Best regards, Claire

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Trucking delivers jobs Gazette staff Job seekers are in luck when it comes to the commercial road transportation industry in British Columbia.

Trucking companies throughout B.C. require professional drivers, mechanics, dispatchers and operations staff right now.

For those considering training prior to joining the workforce, demand for skilled workers in the industry is likely to grow — to 2020 and beyond.

There are a number of reasons for this. For truck drivers, the industry is facing a North America-wide shortage because most are 45 years of age or older and nearing retirement (in fact, in Canada, according to a report by the Canada Trucking Human Resources Council, 58 percent of long-haul truck drivers fall in this age range).

Similar shortages exist for other jobs, including diesel engine and heavy

duty mechanics.

Aside from worker shortages, economic growth in the AsiaPacific Gateway is also driving demand for workers in transportation.

This applies not only to companies in the Lower Mainland, but in other regions as well, since the Asia-Pacific “Gateway” is actually made up of an integrated supply chain of airports, seaports, rail and road connections, and border crossings, from Prince Rupert to Surrey, with links supplied by trucking.

Today’s trucking industry is an exciting place to be. Equipment in many companies is state of the art, meaning increased comfort and ease for drivers and opportunities for mechanics to work with technologically advanced systems, keeping both their skills and interest engaged. Dispatch relies on sophisticated

tracking and routing systems. Others on the operations side also use information technology of many kinds to deal with everything from licences and permits, to customer services, accounting, sales and marketing.

And, people joining the industry have many career choices. Drivers, for example, may work close to home as pickup and delivery or shorthaul drivers. Those who like the idea of travelling can become long-haul drivers for an employer or work as owner-operators. Drivers may haul consumer goods, fuel, logs, heavy-duty equipment, livestock – most of what we purchase or consume spent some time on the road with a commercial truck!

Members of the BC Trucking Association from across the province may post jobs under Careers on www. bctrucking.com, and the provincial and federal governments maintain

job sites at WorkBC (www.workbc.ca/Jobs/) and Working in Canada (www.workingincanada.gc.ca/). Within your own community, it may also pay to approach a company you’d like to work for, drop off a résumé and inquire if they’ll be hiring.

If you’d like to enter the industry but need training, there are also many avenues to explore. Although there is not a standard training course for professional drivers, there are numerous private schools throughout BC that offer programs. For information on transportation trades in BC, including mechanics and other technicians, visit transCDA (www. tcda.ca/home). And for information on trucking careers in general, see www.truckingcareers. ca.

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Powder Blues head for Hardy Gazette staff PORT HARDYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; During the North Island Concert Societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first 2012-13 event last month, the earth moved.

Barring another earthquake this weekend, all the moving at the Civic Centre this weekend is likely to be driven by the Powder Blues.

The legendary blues/ jazz rockers, who played arenas internationally while rattling off a string of hits in the 1980s and 1990s, are still going strong and bring their highenergy showmanship to the centre for a 7:30 p.m. show Saturday.

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He is backed by a full rhythm section, including horns, that allows the group to explore a wide range of swing, blues, R&B and jazz.

The current group includes Mike Kalanj on keyboards and vocals, Tony Marryatt on bass, Jerry Cook on tenor sax, Vince Mai on trumpet and Daryl Bennett on drums.

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After forming in the late 1970, Powder Blues played as a club band in Vancouverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gaslight district before exploding onto the international scene with the 1980 release of its debut album, Uncut.

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The album went double platinum and the follow-up release, Thirsty Ears, also went platinum and featured another top-five single.

The group went on to release five albums in the decade while maintaining a heavy touring load in North America and overseas, including a major tour of Russia.

Additional awards accrued to Lavin and the group, including a W.C. Handy Award in the U.S. for Best Foreign Blues Band and Canadian Music Industry Producer of the Year for Lavin.

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North Island Life Never forget Gazette staff Across the country, indeed across all Commonwealth countries and beyond, a minute’s silence was held on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to remember the fallen in war.

This tradition began with King George V’s dedication to honour those that gave their lives in the first World War. Since then the day has been set aside to remember all who have fought and paid the ultimate sacrifice

to secure our way of life.

The event has grown and, thanks in large part to the poem ‘In Flanders Fields’

by Canadian physician and Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, become synonymous with the poppy.

On the North Island, wreaths were laid and the last post sounded at cenotaphs in several communities.

Here are some images from the commemorations held in Port Hardy and Port McNeill.

Clockwise from left: Danica Jaeggle places a poppy on the cross during the Remembrance Day Commemoration at the cenotaph in Port McNeill Sunday; Scott Mitchell of the Ministry of Forests accepts a wreath from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 281 Chaplain Rick Ivens during the Remembrance Day commemoration in Port McNeill Sunday; Sergeant-at-arms John Elson raises a salute in front of the Canadian Rangers at the Remembrance Day ceremony in Port Hardy last weekend; The flags at Carrot Park included the Remembrance Poppy; A member of the Canadian Rangers salutes after laying a wreath during the Remembrance Day ceremony in Port McNeill Sunday; Staff Sgt. Craig Blanchard of the Port McNeill RCMP salutes after laying a wreath at the cenotaph in Port McNeill Sunday; Legion member Paul Grier lays a wreath at the Port Hardy Remembrance Day commemoration.

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Fish forum aims to net locals Gazette staff PORT HARDY— The Sport Fishing Institute of British Columbia will host an open house in Port Hardy Sunday, Nov. 18, to gather the views of local anglers on the recreational fishery in B.C. The open house, scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre, is one of several being hosted by

SFI in the province leading up to its annual Policy Conference and fundraiser gala in Richmond Dec. 6.

Topics at Sunday’s open house include issues that affect local anglers and sport fishing opportunities on North Vancouver Island, including chinook, halibut, catch monitoring, guide certification and more.

SFI representatives will give an overview

of activities and provide relevant information while seeking input from the public.

The open house is free to attend and all are welcome.

The nonprofit FSI also hopes to garner support for its approval of an increase in halibut allocation to the recreational sector from 12 per cent to 15 per cent, a quota battle being waged currently in Federal Court. SFI,

along with the B.C. Wildlife Federation, has been granted responder status in the court hearing.

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VINWAG is a public advisory group whose members represent North Island citizens, business people, contractors and organized labours, who advise the company on local environmental, socio-economic and cultural concerns.

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Locals give their autographs to a fan Gazette staff PORT HARDY — Local residents got a chance to sign off at the Cape Scott Wind Farm open house in Port Hardy last weekend.

The event, held at Goodspeed Road, gave visitors an update on the ongoing project to build turbines at Knob Hill, and a chance to inspect — and sign their name on — the first huge components to arrive on the North Island.

Recently arrived at the staging area are the base section of a tower and a blade, hauled up from Nanaimo where the rest of the components are being housed.

Each of the fifty five turbines will be hauled up in eight pieces — three tower pieces, three blades, the hub for the blades, and the nacelle, which houses the generating components.

The blades alone are each almost fifty metres in length, and have to be brought up on purpose-designed trailers. When loaded, these rigs are 185 feet long, with steerable rear wheels hydraulically connected to the cab to allow the massive trailer to negotiate corners.

Because the transportation is necessarily oversized to haul such massive components, the bulk of the runs will take place overnight, so as to cause minimum disruption to traffic.

Currently the runs are limited but the contractors hope to ramp up the number of runs they

are able to do as the project continues.

At the site itself, International Power’s Brian Arsenault described progress as “Good. A little behind on the access roads but we’re doing what we can.”

Work on the access roads is taking longer than expected due to the large amount of ‘slop’, organic matter on top of the soil which is unsuitable for building on, and so must be cleared along the route. The roads themselves are being built to accommodate the heavy equipment required to transport the components to the site, which will begin after foundations are in place and the bases sufficiently cured.

He explained that the on-site concrete batching plant was already in operation, and last week workers at the site had begun pouring the concrete foundations for the towers, each requiring a 340 cubic metre base on a 40 cubic metre mud flat to support the colossal towers.

A substation on site will then link overland to the BC Hydro substation.

The wind farm, the first such largescale wind farm on Vancouver Island, is scheduled to begin commercial operations in July of 2013 and is contracted to provide power to BC Hydro for 20 years. The farm is expected to provide 99mW, enough to supply 30,000 homes.

Above: Visitors to the open house event last weekend had the opportunity to put their names on the first turbine blade to arrive in Port Hardy.

Left: Chief Rupert Wilson of the Kwakiutl Band puts his name to the blade before adding “May the wind blow” to his handiwork.

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November 16 Men's hockey Islanders vs. Bulls, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy.

November 16-18 Minor Hockey Port McNeill Minor Hockey Association bantam tournament, Chilton Regional Arena. Concession, raffle prize table, 50/50 draws. Finals Sunday.

Volleyball Quatsino Elders fundraiser tournament, Quatsino Hall.

Game schedule to be announced.

November 17 Rep hockey North Island Eagles midgets host Saanich, 2:15 p.m., Port Alice; Eagles peewees host Oceanside, 2:30 p.m., Port Hardy.

Men’s hockey 2nd Annual Bob Bailey Memorial hockey game, 7 p.m., Port Alice Arena. All proceeds to benefit Port Alice Minor Hockey.

B League Pioneers vs. Whalers, 4:45 p.m., Port Hardy.

November 18 Rep hockey North Island Eagles midgets host Saanich, 9 a.m., Port Hardy.

Men's hockey Smokers vs. Pioneers, 7 p.m., Port McNeill; Rookies vs. Stars, 8:45 p.m., Port Hardy.

November 24 Men’s hockey Movember fundraising game pits the Port Hardy Warriors vs. the Port Hardy Bulls, 9:15 p.m., Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. Come out to see some ‘staches on ice and donate to the fight against prostate cancer.

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Willie Mitchell leads a group of Port McNeill peanut skaters in a lap after joining them for practice Thursday at Chilton Regional Arena.

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Willie wows 'em in McNeill visit J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT McNEILL—It turns out Willie Mitchell doesn’t have to have the Stanley Cup in his possession to create a mob scene at Chilton Regional Arena.

A few dozen hockey helmets will do the trick, as well.

Mitchell, the Port McNeill-raised defenseman who helped the Los Angeles Kings win the 2012 Stanley Cup before bringing it to his hometown arena in August, returned Thursday bearing 33 M11 anti-concussion helmets he distributed to Port McNeill’s minor hockey association.

The visit was not publicized, and Mitchell surprised the young skaters by joining them on the ice for practice before retiring to the Image Room upstairs for pizza and autographs.

“My idea was to sit around and eat pizza and just hang out,” Mitchell said with a laugh. “But then the reality hit that was just not gonna happen because everyone wants their autograph.

It ended up being the whole (autograph) line thing, which I really wasn’t into.

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Xander Rutherford of Port McNeill, who bears a striking resemblance to a young Willie Mitchell, gets an autograph from the current Los Angeles Kings defenseman during Mitchell's visit to Chilton Regional Arena Thursday.

around eating pizza and just have the kids ask questions. That was my big pie-in-thesky idea.”

Mitchell and his wife Megan contribute to local minor hockey associations throughout the year, helping provide jerseys and equipment to families who may have difficulty with the expense of the sport. With the NHL players off the ice due to the ongoing lockout by team owners, he had been hoping for a rare in-season visit home to skate with the youngsters in the association in which he got his start.

He teamed with the

…the number one thing for me was to come up and skate with the kids."

Willie Mitchell

Messier Project, a collaboration between retired NHL superstar Mark Messier and Cascade Sports to bring awareness and attention to encourage safe play on the ice, to bring the 33 M11 helmets, to distribute to the association. The 33 helmets correspond to Mitchell’s jersey number, 33.

Mitchell, whose career appeared in

jeopardy when he suffered a series of concussions ending in 2010 near the end of his tenure with the Vancouver Canucks, wears the M11 helmet and his photo is featured on the Messier Project’s web page. He is the first NHL player to win a Stanley Cup in the helmet, which is designed to afford additional protection to the wearer against trau-

matic impact.

“The reason behind this is to create some awareness, too,” said Mitchell. “It’s something that’s close to home for me with the concussions I’ve been through. I don’t want to see any of these kids later in life having issues. Sometimes you need to have a voice of someone who’s been through it to recognize, OK, this is real.”

The first helmets were distributed to the atom team, and Mitchell joined the players in the locker room to discuss safety and sportsmanship before joining them on the ice during practice. The helmets

will remain the property of Port McNeill Minor Hockey, and PMMHA president Scott Mitchell (no relation) said they will be cleaned up at the end of the season and redistributed to another team next season.

“My message to the kids was to not only protect yourself, but respect the game and your opponents,” said Willie. “You can still be physical and be all those things hockey is, but you can do it in a way that’s not gonna hurt your peers.”

Mitchell made a fine pitchman for the helmet, but seemed to have the most fun lacing up his skates and joining the kids on the ice. Starting with the peanuts who barely reach his waist, right through to the peewees who he joined on ice for their official association team portrait, he sported a large grin and a brisk step.

“The helmet thing is cool,” he said.

“It’s nice to do that and bring awareness, and it’s important to me because it’s something that hits close to home.

“But the number one thing for me was to come up and skate with the kids.”

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Nothing to choose between local atom teams Gazette staff PORT HARDY — Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena in Port Hardy played host to an atom-level hockey tournament last weekend.

Teams from Port Hardy and Port McNeill were joined by teams traveling from Campbell River and Nanaimo for a round-robin style series of games on Saturday and early Sunday to sort the teams for two finals on Sunday afternoon.

The two local sides faced off in a battle for third while the two down-Island sides met for the championship.

In the third and fourth position playoff game the two local teams put on a show for the spectators.

The first period saw Port Hardy take an early lead before ending the period up 2-1. Port McNeill had

Above left: Nanaimo's Doerkson takes a shot in the final against Campbell River.

Above right: Ethan Bono of Port McNeill sees his shot kept out by the pads of Port Hardy's Avary Miller during the two teams' battle for third.

A O'Toole to call the game a draw and a resurgence in the second, leave the score 6-6 with six up in the net.

Ethan Bono for Port both teams shared thirdoutscoring the opposition minutes on the clock.

Port Hardy thought they McNeill had other ideas place honours. three to one to end the Bono’s last-gasp equalhad done enough to win though and took his chance period ahead 4-3.

Port McNeill pushed when Owain Jewell pushed on a breakaway to round izer sealed his hat trick to ahead 5-3 at the start of the puck towards goal the keeper and coolly slot go with an assist for Port the third before Port Hardy from just inside McNeill’s home with just 18 seconds McNeill. On the Port Hardy pulled back and the pair blue line and saw it trickle left in the game for the tie. side, Dominic Nelson was Organizers were happy on song, scoring five of the traded another goal each to through everyone and end

seven goals, with Jewell scoring the other two while assisting twice.

In the final, the Nanaimo Hornets won convincingly against the Campbell River Teal. Nanaimo led 4-1 going into the final period and quickly extended that lead to 6-1 in the opening minutes.

Campbell River’s McLain added two more to his goal in the first period to seal a hat-trick after a teammate grabbed another on a breakaway. Nanaimo added three more of their own to finish the game 9-4 winners.

On the Nanaimo side, both Deruiter and Calverly scored hat-tricks of their own while one of the sides youngest players, their number six, Fryer, deservedly took the award for the Hornet’s player of the game.

A TH T HLE ETE TE off the h W ATHLETE Weekk DOMINIC NELSON Dominic Nelson celebrates another goal at the Atom tournament in Port Hardy last weekend. Nelson scored five of the Lightning’s seven goals in a tie against Port McNeill.

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Eagle Atoms continue to improve Gazette staff PORT McNEILLâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Outnumbered and outsized, the North Island Eagles atom development team showed solid improvement from Saturday to Sunday, but still dropped a pair of exhibition games to a strong Alberni Valley squad last weekend at Chilton Regional Arena.

An untimely goal and a rash of penalties Saturday turned a twogoal game late in the second period into a 9-2 romp by the visiting Bulldogs.

On Sunday, the Eagles did a much better job of carrying the play to the visitors, but were stymied at the goal and settled for a 5-1 loss.

After spotting Alberni a pair of quick goals Saturday, the Eagles got within 2-1 on Ryan Pattersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conversion off a Luke Gage assist

just 4:05 into the opening period. The score held into the second period, when the visitors got two more goals to push their lead to 4-1.

Mathew Saunders scored unassisted at 9:49 to make it 4-2, but the Bulldogs answered just 43 seconds later to restore the three-goal lead.

Alberni then potted three quick goals early in the third to put the game out of reach as the Eagles were whistled for five of their nine penalties over the final 20 minutes.

The Bulldogs again started with a flurry Sunday, grabbing a 3-0 lead in the first 10 minutes of play.

But goalie Kayden Jones and a revamped defence, resulting from several lineup changes, settled down and did not allow another goal until the third period. In

Liem Wadhams of the North Island Eagles tries unsuccessfully to hammer the puck past Alberni Valley goalie Bobby Dingsdale during their game Saturday at Chilton Regional Arena in Port J.R.Rardon McNeill. the interim, Saunders on a hard-luck score, past Jones by one of his lifted a high shot into when Bulldog Isaac own teammates. Then, the net from the slot to Jack stole a pass in the as in Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game, cut the deficit to 3-1, Tri-Port zone and fired Alberni added a meanand the Eagles contin- a shot from the high ingless late goal in the ued to put pressure on slot that was redirected closing moments. the Bulldogs.

But Alberni extended its lead early in the third

Mustangs continue unbeaten Gazette staff The Port McNeill Mustangs needed just seven skaters to remain unbeaten Friday with a win over the host Port Hardy Bulls in North Island Commercial Hockey League play.

John Murgatroyd and Reed Allen scored two goals each for the Mustangs during the 6-2 win over the Hardy side.

The Mustangs lost a chance to extend their winning streak at home Sunday when the Port Hardy Warriors did not appear for the scheduled game at Chilton Regional Arena.

In other â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; League action, the Warriors traveled to Port Alice and skated to a 3-3 tie with the Neucel Islanders Friday night.

This Saturday, Neucel hosts the Bulls at 7 p.m. in the second Bob Bailey Memorial Game.

'B league In B League action, the Whalers topped the Oilers 5-3 Saturday in Port Hardy, and the Smokers edged the co-ed Mainline squad 8-7 Sunday, also at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena.

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North Island no stranger to being shaken up Vancouver Island was created as a result of the earth rising due to the pressure of the Juan de Fuca plate and the Explorer Plate slowly travelling under the North American plate in the Cascadia Subduction Zone. For the same reason, this is one of the most earthquake-prone areas in Canada.

Large ‘megathrust’ earthquakes take place in the vicinity of Vancouver Island approximately every 500 years.

The most recent megathrust quake took place on January 26, 1700 at 9 p.m. This time has been pinpointed due to the very accurate timekeeping of the Japanese, who reported an ‘orphan’ tsunami (a tsunami without a quake) that took place the following day.

The 1700 earthquake was estimated to have measured about 9.0 on the Richter scale, and struck near the Canada border with Washington State.

Many First Nations’ oral histories tell of this quake. The Nuu-chahnulth on the West Coast of Vancouver Island have stories that tell of a great quake that happened before the first white men came. Some Coast Salish tribes have stories that tell of a violent shaking of the earth that made houses fall down, and people on land get seasick.

A Makah story tells of great flooding which covered the land up to the trees for four days.

The effects of more recent earthquakes have been felt on

Northern Vancouver Island. A 9.2 quake in Alaska on March 27, 1964 caused a tsunami that hit West Coast communities.

Most people are aware of the damage that happened in Port Alberni, but a number of more northern communities also felt its effects.

Hot Springs Cove and Zeballos both reported a rising tide that would not stop rising.

In Port Alice an airplane dock, mail wharf, and oil float were all damaged.

The coastal float camps were largely able to ride out the tsunami.

The tsunami occurred at a low tide, and damage would have been much greater if the tide was

rock to fall into the inlet to a depth of 500 metres. This caused a tsunami wave somewhere between 3 and 10 metres in height that travelled across the narrow inlet in less than a minute, sweeping away the unsuspecting village of Kwalate.

The village was believed to have been home to more than 100 people, with four chiefs, who were all lost in this tragic event. A number of the victims were recovered and were laid to rest near the entrance to Simoom Sound, and pictographs of four coppers etched into the nearby rock are believed to commemorate the event.

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A Look Back with Brenda McCorquodale higher at the time.

Another more local tsunami took place in Knight Inlet around 1600. First Nations oral history tells of a massive landslide on the South side of the channel, on the side of a mountain the First Nations knew as “Tohu.”

A landslide caused three to four million cubic metres of

vations found evidence of the old village site, including middens and firepits under one metre of overburden.

Covering the village site were tsunami deposits one to five centimetres

deep, mostly of sand.

Today the event is much studied by geologists, looking at the potential of tsunamis from above and from underwater landslides.

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Tidal turbines in whale epicenter? Hell, no!

There are times when expletives like “Hell No!” are justified and I am sure you will agree this is one of those very unfortunate times and your action is needed.

Blackney Pass off Johnstone Strait is an epicentre of whale activity and there is an application for an Investigative License of Occupation - Ocean Power for this very area.

Yep, that’s right, an application for actual installment of technical investigative and monitoring equipment that could lead to turbines being in critical whale habitat. The proponent is SRM Projects Ltd. of Nanaimo.

While I of course support initiatives to reduce our voracious use of climate-changing fossil fuels, to have

turbines in critical whale habitat would be pure, simple, total, utter insanity. No matter how advanced the turbine technology, no amount of mitigation could compensate for the noise, prey reduction, and other disturbance to the whales.

To make clear how preposterous this application is, I present you with two maps.

First, the map showing the area for which there has been an application for a License of Occupation.

The very ocean current that makes this area of interest for staking a claim for ocean energy is what makes this such a rich area for a great diversity of marine life. Multiple currents collide causing a merry-go-round in which plankton and

fish are concentrated.

This area has, in fact, even been acknowledged as critical habitat that must be protected for the threatened population of northern resident killer whales as per the Species at Risk Act. The determination of this being critical habitat is supported by almost 4 decades of data collected by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the OrcaLab. More recently, with

regard to the humpback whales, I and my fellow researchers from the Marine Education and Research Society, can attest to how often members of their population feed here as well.

But, maybe the most stark evidence of how often there are whales in the area “in question”, is offered by this second map showing where the OrcaLab has positioned their cameras and hydrophones in order to best monitor

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Note, too, that SRM Projects Ltd, will host a “community information session” in Port McNeill Nov. 20 in the Image Room of Chilton Regional Arena from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Jackie Hildering is a marine educator, avid scuba diver, and humpback whale researcher who lives in Port McNeill. www.themarinedetective.ca.

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The FSP will be made available during normal business hours from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday at the following location: Dean Channel Forest Products Ltd., Head Office, 1210-1111 Melville Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6E 3V6 To ensure a company representative is available to discuss the plan and receive comments or to arrange a meeting in an alternative location, interested parties should contact David Marquis, RPF at (604) 740-0603 or dmarquis@aatrading. com. Written comments should be clearly labeled “Dean Channel Forest Stewardship Plan” and addressed to: David Marquis, R.P.F., Manager, Planning & Forestry.

The next regular School Board Meeting of the Board of Education of School District No. 85 (Vancouver Island North) will be held on

Monday, November 19th, 2012 6:00 p.m.

North Island Secondary School This is a public meeting.

All interested parties are welcome.

PLACES OF WORSHIP

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 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 11/12

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 11/12

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 “Everyone welcome” 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

HOUSE/PET-SITTING. Taking bookings now for 2013. Storey’s Beach area. Licenced, references. 250-230-5002.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GET FREE vending machines Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year. Guaranteed Over 100% Return On Investment. Guaranteed Location Placement.

Financing Available. Full Details call now 1-866-668-6629 Website: www.tcvend.com

PLACES OF WORSHIP

NOW NEW 8 week courses covering small engine, snowmobile, quad or marine outboard repair. Take one course or all - fit your interest and your timeline. GPRC Fairview campus. Affordable residences.

1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca.

LEARN FROM home. Earn from home. Medical Transcriptionists are in demand. Lots of jobs! Enrol today for less than $95 a month. 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com admissions@canscribe.com

REV UP your engine. Now gain 1st and 2nd year Apprenticeship Motorcycle Mechanic skills. GPRC Fairview campus.

Hands-on training - street, offroad, dual sport bikes. Write AB MCM exams - gain 320 hours credit. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca.

YOUR NEW career is as close as your computer. Online Active Aging Fitness Practitioner Certificate. Work with older adult fitness programs, coach master athletes. GPRC Grande Prairie, Alberta. 1-888539-4774; www.gprc.ab.ca.

Looking for a NEW job?

PLACES OF WORSHIP

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

11/12

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 Children’s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year.

For information contact Pastor Dave Purdy • 250-956-4737 11/12

LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE • Chaplain Services • Bible Studies • Spiritual Counselling • Weekly AA Groups (8635 Granville St. Port Hardy) 250-949-8125

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

11/12

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

GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’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

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

GO TO your next job interview with 1st and 2nd Year Heavy Duty Mechanic skills. GPRC, Fairview campus - Heavy Equipment Certificate program.

Hands-on training, safety courses, opportunity to write 1st and 2nd HET apprenticeship exams. Gain 600 hours credit. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca.

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LEGALS

TRAVEL

THE ONE - The only authorized Harley-Davidson technician training program in all of Canada. You’ll work on all types of HD bikes. Quality instruction and state-of-the-art training aids. GPRC Fairview Campus, Fairview Alberta. 1888-999-7882.

HELP WANTED An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield 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.

LICENSED GASFITTER/SHEETMETAL WORKER WANTED Valid drivers license required. Fax resume to (250) 785-5542 or pronorthheating@telus.net

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051 PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

SUTCO Contracting Ltd. is seeking a qualified dispatcher. Must have dispatch experience, and able to work in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision. The position requires rotation of days and evening shifts. Extended benefits after 90 days, with pension available after 1 years service. Applicants may apply online www.sutco.ca or fax:0250-357-2009. Enquiries to: Brad 250-357-2612 Ext: 226

TRADES, TECHNICAL DYNAMIC RAIL Services Ltd. has an immediate opening for a Track Supervisor working out of our Grande Prairie office. The successful applicant will have a minimum of 5 years of track work experience, be able to work unsupervised and have a strong focus on customer service and safety. Compensation includes a benefits package, profit sharing and a company vehicle. Please submit resumes to: info@khawk.ca. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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HELP WANTED

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NEW MANAGEMENT Sporty Bar & Grill

Full-time and part-time positions available: Chef Cook Servers Bartenders Please send resume: Attn Alfons Bauer Box 1289, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 or email: nowosad1@telus.net

TRADES, TECHNICAL

TRADES, TECHNICAL

NOW HIRING Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results.

We currently have the following openings:

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Village of Port Alice EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Administrative Assistant Full-time Permanent Position Summary: In addition to general clerical and reception duties, the Administrative Assistant will undertake day to day financial functions, including but not limited to payroll, accounts payable & receivable and work directly with the Treasurer. The Administrative Assistant will also assist the Administrator with other tasks as assigned and handle documents of a confidential nature.

Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills 1. Be able to deal tactfully, respectfully, and effectively with other staff, management, elected officials and the general public.

2. Be able to deal with matters in a confidential manner and maintain confidentiality at all times.

3. Be proficient in the use of word processing and spreadsheet programs.

4. Willingness to learn new computer skills and new methods of carrying out work when/if they are introduced.

5. Be an excellent team player.

6. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant municipal experience and/or knowledge of the MAIS computer operating system.

For a detailed job description please refer to www.portalice.ca This position is included in the CUPE Local 2045 Bargaining Unit.

Currently the starting rate of pay is $21.08, which will increase $24.29/ hour upon successful completion of the probationary period. This position includes an attractive benefit package. This permanent position is based on a 35 hour work week.

Interested persons are invited to submit a cover letter and resume on or before November 27th, 2012 at 5:00pm to: Madeline McDonald, Administrator PO Box 130 1061 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC V0N 2N0 Phone 250 284-3391 Fax 250 284-3416 Email mmcdonald@portalice.ca Applications may be submitted in person, by mail, fax or email. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is received on time.

Heavy Duty Mechanics Production Supervisor Millwright Millwright/Planerman Tech 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

TRADES, TECHNICAL

HEALTH PRODUCTS

WOLFTEK Industries in Prince George is looking for: Controls/Automation Specialist Working Knowledge of: - PLC programming - HMI development - Variable frequency drives Education: - Electrical Engineering degree or Technologist/Technician (Electrical/Electronics) diploma.

Wolftek Industries is willing to train the right candidate and offers competitive wages and benefits. Please submit your resume in confidence to Audrey@wolftek.ca or by fax to: 250-561-0235

NORTH ISLAND HERBS. Proudly offers proven natural herbal remedies, that Work!

To order call 250-949-3334.

Email orderherbs@gmail.com.

Website www.deerambo.com

PERSONAL SERVICES HEALTH PRODUCTS HERBAL MAGIC - With Herbal Magic lose up to 20 pounds by New Year’s Eve and keep it off. Results Guaranteed! Start today Call 1-800854-5176.

HELP WANTED

PAINS ALL gone a topical pain reliever spray. Helps relieve arthritis and muscle pain in the elbows, knees, legs etc.

Info call 1-250-319-7600; email kwc@safe-mail.net

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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HELP WANTED

Electricians Wanted Electrical contractor, located in Port Hardy on N. Van Island. Range of service includes residential, commercial and light industrial installations and maintenance.

Journeyman Electrician - Require valid driver’s licence, electrical trade certificate, BCTQ. Group benefit package provided.

Please email resume to kkelec@ cablerocket.com or fax to 250-949-9230.

Special Services Worker (Maternity Leave Position)

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

School District No. 85 requires the following TEMPORARY positions: Posting #32, Noon Hour Supervisor Sea View Elem. /Jr. Sec., $19.16 per hour, 4.5 hours per week, until Feb. 28, 2013 or return of the incumbent.

Posting #33, Special Education Assistant I Eagle View Elem., $23.93 per hour, 20 hours per week, until Oct. 14, 2013 or return of the incumbent.

Posting #34, Special Education Assistant I Port Hardy Sec., $23.93 per hour, 28 hours per week, Dec. 3, 2012 to June 27, 2013.

Further information regarding Position Duties and Qualifications can be found on our website at: www. sd85.bc.ca under “Career Opportunities”.

Please complete a CUPE Application Form which is available at our website and quote the appropriate posting number.

Closing date for applications is 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012.

SD85 thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. These are CUPE Local 2045 positions.

Apply to: Mr. John Martin, Secretary-Treasurer School District No. 85, Box 90, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0

North Island Community Services Society is seeking highly motivated, organized and outcome-experience based individuals to work in the Special Services Program.

The Special Services Worker will work and support children and families to increase living skills, parenting skills, behaviour management and communication choices.

The position my include routine crisis intervention. The majority of this service takes place in the client’s home.

Preference will be given to applicants with post-secondary credentials and/or related human services experience. Previous work experience is an asset.

The position is 12 hours a week. A valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle is necessary as travel will be required. A criminal record check will be required.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Please forward resume with cover letter

by November 30, 2012 to: North Island Community Services Society PO Box 1028, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 nicsbc@telus.net

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PERSONAL SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FUEL/FIREWOOD

HOUSES FOR SALE

HOMES FOR RENT

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

HYDE CREEK, 11 1/2 acres for sale, located, 10 KM south of Port McNeill, potential subdivision. Roads and electric on 2 sides. Slight slope with southern exposure and a bit of ocean view. Price $249,000.

Phone 250-741-4082 or evenings 250-753-1578.

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LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

MULTI Family Garage Sale St Columba’s Church Sat. Nov 17/12 9:30-2:00 9190 Granville St. Port Hardy (by Port Hardy Hospital) Tools, fishing gear, household goods, books and more

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ATTENTION FORD RANGER AND MAZDA OWNERS For sale in Port Hardy Class 3 receiver Hitch 8 mths old Paid $220 new Asking $150 250-949-8928 BIG BUILDING sale...”This is a clearance you don’t want to miss!” 20X20 $3,985. 25X24 $4,595. 30X36 $6,859. 35X48 $11,200.

40X52 $13,100.

47X76 $18,265 One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

CHILLSPOT IS The Coolest Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. www.chillspot.biz HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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MODULAR HOMES and park model homes factory direct wholesale. New single wides $37,209 doubles $73,486 Special winter discounts! Call The Home Boys 877-976-3737 or www.hbmodular.com

HOMES WANTED

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES BUSINESS SERVICES

OCEAN VIEW Home for Sale Port McNeill, BC $246,000 2135 Haddington 250-9490545 Open concept, kitchen has an 8 foot island, 3 bedrooms up, large family room or 4th bedroom down with 3 piece bathroom. Huge Master bedroom with exterior door to deck and hot tub. Large private yard with covered deck and built in BBQ. Main floor laundry. Extra large garage/workshop 35 x 24, heated with two door openers. Call for more information or tour. l_walton@telus.net For interior photos: Usednorthisland.com search Port McNeill House for Sale.

PORT HARDY Woodgrove Gardens; 2 bdrms, fully furnished with brand new furniture, laundry, dishwasher, fridge & stove. Laminate flooring, new paint, new kitchen & new blinds. Close to all amenities. Asking $46,000 furnished, $40,000 unfurnished.

Call Jason @ 250-949-1125.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE BUILDING SUPPLIES STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206.

FOOD PRODUCTS MUSHROOM BUYING Station is OPEN now!! Port McNeil – Mushroom buying station is now open @ 2221 Camosun Crescent, Port McNeil. We take Chanterelle, Cauliflower, Chicken of the Woods. 250230-0937; 250-974-7272.

HOUSES FOR SALE PORT MCNEILL, 5 bdrm, 2668 sq ft, water view, carport, 12’x16’ shop, boat shed, F/P, new roof, deck, cul-de-sac, $240,000 obo (Reduced Now).

Call (250)956-4547.

Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse.

Perfect for recreational property or full time living.

Motivated seller $378,800.

Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land.

Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

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PORT MCNEILL- 4 bdrm modular home, wood or electric heat $750+ utils. Available Dec 1. (250)668-9787.

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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS MOBILE HOME for sale in Port McNeill. Roomy with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and a large addition. Priced to sell at $14,500. email thethorntons@shaw.ca for details

Rental Housing Conference, Thurs. & Fri. Nov. 22nd & 23rd Bear Mountain Resort, Victoria.

Mini-workshops for Residential Landlords & Managers.

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RENTALS

DEATHS

PETS WELCOME - Quiet 2 bdrm apt near Airport. Private Parking. Small backyard. Ref. Req. Call 250-949-7189.

PORT HARDY Airport Rd 2 bdrms, clean, quiet. NS. Refs. $525.Avail now.250-949-6319.

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

June 28, 1956-November 7, 2012

STORAGE SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island.

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GREATER PORT Hardy area: Fully private, above ground, 1bdrm suite, newer ocean view home, across the street from beach. High ceilings. Hardwood. Tastefully furnished. No excessive drinking, N/S. Nov. 15th. $450. 250-949-9970.

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AUTO FINANCING

PORT HARDY Lrg. 3 bdr ocean view apt. 11/2 bath.

Fridge, stove, w/d/ New laminate flooring. Short walk to hospital and shopping. N/S, N/P. Includes heat and hot water. $850/mth. Avail now. Ref. required. Call 250-339-3418.

PORT MCNEILL MCCLURE APT’S. New Management 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments. Competetive prices.

SEAHAVEN APARTMENTS 7070 Shorncliffe St. Oceanview 2 bdrm suite.

Fridge/stove, balcony, blinds, private parking stall, locker, laundry on premises.

Quiet, adult building, non smoking, no pets.

References required.

Inquiries contact 250-230-1462.

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PORT HARDY: 2 bdrm condo, 5 appls, private entrance, NS/NP, W/D, centrally located, ref’s req’d, $850 plus utils.

Avail immed. 250-230-0095.

Call 250-956-3526.

DEATHS

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Phone Rick 250-956-4555

PIXEL POINT of systems. Includes touch screen, cash drawer and 2 printers. $2000.

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NIMPKISH HEIGHTS 2 bdr, 2bth house (appx 950 sq ft) on 2 acres in a quiet country setting.

Washer/Dryer New kitchen appliances.

Small storage shed.

New roof and water tank.

Hydro and Sat included.

Pets welcome.

N/S preferred.

Security deposit $200 and $900/mth. To view call 250-956-4403 after 5pm on weekdays and 10am on weekends.

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There will be a memorial gathering at Sunset Elementary School in Port McNeill on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 1 pm. In lieu flowers donations can be made to the Ronald MacDonald House or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

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Condolences and any memories can be shared with the family by visiting www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (1-877-264-3848) in care of arrangements.

TWO OCEANS IN COAL HARBOUR Large fully furnished 2 bdrm Apt, all apartments include F/S, W/D, pots and pans, towels and linens. Clean, comfy, quiet, reno’d, repainted and upgraded. Rural setting overlooking harbour. Satellite TV channels included ($90 value).

Available Now. $750 inclds hydro or $550 + hydro with a 1 year lease. 1-250-949-8855 email: info@twoceans.com

CARS 2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 firm. 250-755-5191.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES APARTMENTS FURNISHED PORT HARDY Highland Manor •Bachelor •1 bdrms Move in incentive on approval References Call Jason 250-949-0192

RENT IT FAST!!

Point and Click 2002-FORD EXPLORER XLS. Runs excellent. 157,000 kms.

Reduced to sell $4,999 OBO. 250-287-2009.

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Best Workplaces 2012 Canada

“ I will always be thankful for what

Devon has offered me as a B.C. resident.

The opportunity has been a life changer.

”

- Paul Hill, Duncan, B.C. resident, Devon employee

Live in B.C. Work at Devon.

Devon Canada is hiring at its Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) Thermal Heavy Oil facilities in northern Alberta. Several positions are currently available, including: - Plant/Field Operators

- DCS Lead/Technicians

- Maintenance Planners

- Foremen

- Chief Steam Engineers

- I&E and Mechanical Technicians

- Maintenance Schedulers

- Water Specialists

Devon’s site is designed to be a home-away-from-home —

We know you like to live in B.C. and we want to keep you

providing you a private room with its own bathroom, microwave

there while you advance your career in Canada’s oil and gas

and fridge. As well, you’ll receive excellent meals prepared each

industry. That’s why we provide weekly flights direct to site from

day by Red Seal certified chefs, and have access to snacks 24/7,

Vancouver and Kelowna* and a monthly travel allowance to

two-covered ice rinks, a world-class fitness facility, a 148 seat

offset any additional transportation costs.

theatre room and a trophy fishing lake nearby.

Commitment Runs Deep

Join Devon. Jobs.dvn.com

*Devon is currently trialing flights from Vancouver and Kelowna. Future flight offerings will be based on employee demand. Direct-to-site flights are also available from Lethbridge, Calgary and Edmonton.

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