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RD OK’s Hornsby proposal • 40 AND SPORTY

Aidan O’Toole Gazette staff PORT McNEILL—The Hornsby Steam Crawler may soon be making tracks for Coal Harbour after the Regional District of Mount Waddington responded favourably to Coal Harbour Community Club’s pro-

posal to house the historical artifact.

Andrew Hory, RDMW Regional Director for Area C, presented a proposal to the board from the Coal Harbour Community Club outlining its plans to house the artifact before recusing himself from discussions.

“We’re having a bit of a renaissance in Coal Harbour,” said Hory, referencing recent work at the newly-improved Catalina Lookout Point and fire hall, as well as the planned heritage hall, the proposed home for the Hornsby.

The board voted in

favour of the proposal, which would see the village’s former RCAF building adjacent to the fire hall converted to a heritage hall with the Hornsby as its star attraction.

Coal Harbour has already laid the necessary groundwork required by

the RDMW, joining the district’s heritage registry, and transferring ownership of the property to the regional district to meet the criteria that the artifact be displayed on local public

See page 3 ‘Hall being prepared’

Cake and cannonballs mark birthday celebration at Port Hardy pool.

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• GETTING A GRIP New judo program serves youngsters, adults in Port Hardy.

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• IN MIDWEEK Funmobile rolls into North Island for fun and games next week.

Midweek, inside

Steve Child guides Seth Hanuse as the Wagalus as students from Fort Rupert’s Wagalus School perform an original dance during opening ceremonies of the language revitalization conference at U’Gwamalis Hall. See story, page 11.

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Volunteers have been working to turn Coal Harbour’s former community hall into a heritage hall.

Shelby Coté began working at Hardy Buoys in the winter of 2010. Since then, she has proved to be one of the fastest and most accurate packagers that Hardy Buoys has ever had. With a radiant personality, Shelby makes people feel comfortable and confident when they work with her. She is valued by her co-workers for her willingness to help, her ability to teach, and her patience. She is currently in training to become a lead hand, and has shown an aptitude for product accountability, and organization. Shelby shies away from attention: a self-professed homebody; she is happiest at home cooking, spending time with her family, and playing with her dog, Kemo. It’s an honour to name Shelby as part of our “Amazing Crew”.

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The CHCC proposes renovating the RCAF building in two phases.

The first phase would be to fix up the north end of the building and add a concrete pad to provide an immediate display space for the Hornsby. This phase was estimated to take three months at a cost of $20,000, utilizing volunteer labour.

The longer-term vision is to upgrade the southern portion of the building, adding a community space, meeting rooms, and display space for locally significant artifacts.

“There’s a lot of artifacts in personal collections here,” said Hory,” but people need a space to put it. I wouldn’t want to presume people would donate but I’m fairly confident that people have artifacts that they’d like to stay in the community.”

The next step in the process will see the proposal put before the North Island Heritage Society for approval.

Should the Heritage

Society have significant reservations, its recommendations would return to the RDMW for further discussion.

“I hope it’s just a formality that it goes through the Heritage Society,” said Hory. “Of course, if the Heritage Society has a very different idea it would go back to the RD.” Patrick Donaghy, NIHS Secretary and RDMW’s Manager of Operations, predicts that Coal Harbour’s bid will meet with the NICS’s approval.

“The NIHS has its AGM on the eleventh (of April),” he explained, “at which point, in all likelihood, (Coal Harbour’s proposal) will get the support of the NIHS. “The main priority is to find a permanent home for the Hornsby on the North Island.

Coal Harbour has put together a thorough, very strong proposal.”

He did suggest that the NIHS may lobby for some amendments to the proposal, namely the inclusion of milestones and proposed dates to set a more formal time-

line for the project, but this issue could be dealt with at the AGM to avoid returning the issue to the RDMW board.

The fate of the oneof-a-kind chain track engine, shipped from England in 1910, has been in limbo for some time after it was removed from the North Island in 2005.

The crawler had been on display at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club for several years before being taken to Alberta for a historical equipment show. When the tractor failed to return to the North Island, the RDMW began legal proceedings to recoup the historical artifact, regaining possession in the summer of 2012.

Since its return, the machine has been held in storage in Port McNeill as local officials seek a suitable, permanent home for the Hornsby.

“The Hornsby is quite a significant piece of heritage — it’s the genesis of all tracked vehicles,” explained Donaghy. “Anybody would be proud to display it.”

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RDMW approves budget for 2013 Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— The Regional District of Mount Waddington Board of Directors passed its annual fiveyear budget bylaw for 2013 last week, highlighting a monthly meeting that included nearly a dozen bylaws

addressing issues in Woss, Coal Harbour and Sointula.

The board also established a new fee schedule for Chilton Regional Arena that replaces the previous fee bylaw established in 2011.

The 2013 budget, balanced by mandate,

includes total revenues and expenditures of $4,221,077. The overall total is down more than $1.7 million from 2012, nearly all of that amount debt service for Seven Mile Landfill due in 2012 and paid largely through transfers from the RDMW

Regional District Mount Waddington reserve account.

Among the other bylaws passed during the meeting, most of which related to

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the new budget, were bylaws establishing sewer rates and regulations, a land-use bylaw amendment, street lighting local service and water system regulations and rates bylaw for Woss; water regulations and rates, sewer regulations and rates

and solid waste collection rates and regulations bylaws for Coal Harbour; and a street lighting local service for Sointula.

Additionally, directors approved a regionwide building bylaw amendment and passed first reading of a

regional zoning bylaw to rezone the Port Harvey Marine Resort from residential to marine commercial.

Overall, the 2013 budget shows an increase of nearly $27,000 in tax revenues, with drops in both grants and user fees.

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Council seeks safety upgrade at intersection Gazette staff PORT McNEILL—A resolution by the City of Victoria to reduce speed limits in municipal areas did not get much traction in council chambers last week. It did, however, spur a vigorous discussion of safety on town streets and a motion calling for the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure to respond to a year-old request for a four-way stop at the entrance to town.

“I personally would like to see the (stop sign) on Mine Road continue to be pursued,” coun. Gaby Wickstrom said. “That is a recipe for disaster.

That one I’ve heard of and seen near-misses.”

Council originally requested a four-way stop at Campbell Way and Mine Road more than a year ago, after a pedestrian was struck in a marked and lighted crosswalk there.

Councillors cited the four-way stop at Highway 19 and Granville in Port Hardy as a way to emphasize to motorists they are entering a municipality while also increasing

Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities convention.

“I think that the idea is good in principal, but I’m not sure it’s going to slow anybody down,” said Wickstrom, who operates Oceanside Driving School in Port McNeill. “I think the person that’s inclined to speed in those areas, I don’t think changing the speed limit is going change their behaviour.”

Council Meeting Port McNeill safety for pedestrians and cross traffic.

Coun.

Shirley Ackland called for a motion for a letter to the Ministry of Highways asking for a response to the town’s earlier request for that four-way stop and other traffic control concerns.

“We should identify the ones that have been brought up and ask (the Ministry) for an update,” said Ackland.

“Has there been consideration for these as we’re getting into the nice time of year, where kids are out on the road? We’d just like to know if there’s going to be something done at this point in time.”

Council approved the motion unanimously.

The topic resulted from a request by Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin for motions of support for Victoria’s request for a discussion of municipal speed limits at the upcoming Association of

Community grant Council accepted a notice from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development that the Town had just received a deposit of $85,096 through its latest Small Community Grant program.

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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

This is spill response?

Well. If this isn’t the height of irony.

When Federal Transportation Minister Joe Oliver appeared last week at the Port of Vancouver to roll out the government’s proposed new tanker safety program, he came with B.C.’s largest marine spill response ship in tow.

But the ship nearly needed a tow of its own after running aground on a sand bar en route to its appearance as a backdrop for Oliver’s waterfront press event.

So, this is supposed to assure us of the government’s readiness to swiftly deal with an oil tanker spill along the B.C. coast?

Frankly, even before this nautical faux pas we were less than impressed.

Coming just as hearings into the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline project are wrapping up, the government’s “plan” comes off as a ham-handed and transparent ploy to blunt opposition to the pipeline.

Pleading poverty, the government shut down the Kitsilano Coast Guard base and has plans to close marine communications and traffic services stations in Comox and Campbell River.

And now that same government has $120 million laying around to toss at a “world class” response regime whose primary beneficiary appears to be the oil export industry?

Canada and B.C. can do better. This plan deserves to be left high and dry.

We Asked You Question:

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Ottawa takes lead on training VICTORIA – The B.C. election campaign that’s about to get underway will feature lots of talk about skills training. It will be everyone’s top priority, along with a dozen other top priorities.

The B.C. Liberals see lots of skilled, technical jobs on the horizon, but they cut their skills training budget and many of their MLAs are also looking at a career change. The B.C. school system, like that of other provinces, still pushes kids to university programs that lead to coffee-serving jobs and the need for another round of training.

This has been going on since the 1970s, and it’s not confined to B.C. The B.C. NDP apparently expects to coast to victory with the same empty rhetoric about “income inequality” and student debt that they’ve been using for years. Last week’s federal budget launches new programs that the next B.C.

B.C. Views with

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government will have to go along with.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government didn’t claw back post-secondary funds from B.C. and other inept provinces, as some had feared. What we got from Ottawa was social engineering, Conservative style.

The centrepiece is the “Canada Job Grant,” a $5,000 grant to employers willing to match it and train an unemployed person. To qualify, the province has to

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Port McNeill’s Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue unit received $1,000 from the Lioness for safety gear and equipment.

Sorry, local hockey enthusiasts ... the ice is out at local arenas until next season. On the other hand, it’s looking nice outside these days.

match as well, for a total $15,000 commitment to one worker who will have a job to go to.

Delta-Richmond East MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay was one of the Conservatives out to promote the budget.

She said when the Canada Job Grant is fully rolled out, it will fund training for 130,000 people a year.

“If they’re willing to look at the jobs that are available and understand that that’s their best shot at making a living and being able to support their own families some day, we want to be sure that the opportunities are there,” Findlay said.

Findlay acknowledged that even with a big push on training, Canada will still need to import foreign workers.

In B.C. we are bracing for an unprecedented resource boom, much of it in the B.C. Interior and north. That’s one reason for a $241 million increase over five years to the fedA member of

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eral Income Assistance Program for aboriginal reserves. The new money is available only if the community leadership commits to a mandatory training component. They didn’t call it Idle No More, but that’s the gist of it.

Of course, no worker or province or band council is required to participate.

They have the option to leave the federal money on the table. But the NDP should note that the Canada Job Grant applies to unionrun apprenticeship schools as well as those in community colleges and technical institutes. Saying no isn’t much of a choice.

Whatever grand promises the B.C. Liberals and NDP have written into their yet-to-be-released election platforms, they will need to find the money to participate.

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

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LETTERS editor@northislandgazette.com

B.C.'s future RCHA seeking tales of heroism underground Dear editor: I have read and researched a bit about exploration and mining in B.C. and I want to get my two bits into the discussion. B.C., which has a land mass larger than Texas, France and Germany combined, is vastly underexplored.

However, a strong sense of NIMBYism, and relentless badgering by certain well-funded special interest groups, has stifled the exploration of potentially rich mineral deposits that could result in foreign investment, economic development, and thousands of jobs for British Columbians from ongoing production. I feel the concerns of these special interest groups are grossly exaggerated with little or no regard to the science or the social well being of

communities.

We have to keep in mind that the land area actually impacted by mineral exploration in BC is much less than .01% of our total land base.

Yet the benefits are great and could potentially provide livelihoods for entire communities for generations to come and contribute directly and indirectly to the growth of many, many associated small businesses.

This election, I would therefore encourage everyone to consider which potential government can best facilitate ongoing mineral exploration activities in B.C. and provide certainty for potential investors while ensuring that sensitive areas and parks are protected.

Sandra Robinson Maple Ridge

Dear editor, My name is Ron Kirstein and I am the official representative of the Royal Canadian Humane Association for British Columbia and the Yukon.

Our National Office is in Edmonton and our current President is Rudy Berghuys who can be contacted at Royal Canadian Humane Association, 11143-70 Street, Edmonton, AB. T5B 1S8 - phone: 1-780-4712974, or e-mail: royalcha@ telus.net.

Our association recognizes Canadians who have risked their lives to save others. Each year we watch the news media to find true Canadian heroes, many of whom are police officers and firemen. Please have a

look at our web site to see more about the work we do. http://www.canadabraveryawards.com/index.html.

To accomplish this task we rely on local police and fire reports and media articles to verify exactly what took place as we try to get a clear picture before we give out the awards.

This year, at our Investiture in April, the Lieutenant Governor will be recognizing approximate 40 provincial heroes. We do feel that we are indeed missing rescues. Our territory encompasses all of British Columbia and the Yukon. I am sending this letter in the hope that you or your organization could relay incidents you witness where the citizens of British Columbia

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However, these no-margin small businesses are still required to go through two duplicate environmental reviews. So, more clearly needs to be done to support mining and exploration in B.C. This unneeded duplication of review processes adds years of time and millions and millions of dollars to the cost of launching a new mine in B.C. So why care? Because, based on annual gross revenues of $10 billion versus the cost to government to support the sector, this industry provides a remarkable return on investment of three hundred to one. Any banker, financial adviser or even grade seven student would tell you those are numbers to pursue. So, let’s keep finding ways to support the mining and exploration sector in B.C. Marney Hogan Langley

Letters to the editor

Your report on the incident, or your summary of the rescue and who did what; Your recommendation on the degree of risk each rescuer took; Any copies of media stories you have, or links to media stories.

All of the information we receive is kept confidential. If it is possible we need the names and phone numbers of the rescuers, so that we can contact them when we decide an award is being given.

Any help you can provide would be sincerely appreciated. All of the members of our organization are volunteers.

Ron Kirstein Royal Canadian Humane Association (British Columbia)

The cat's meow Kudos to the Port Hardy Cat’s Meow Society and the North Island Veterinary Hospital for working together to help all the homeless, and sometimes injured, cats in our area.

Special recognition and thanks to the people that foster these cats while they recover and find new homes.

Mining potential Dear editor, The provincial government has made great strides in removing red tape and creating certainty for the mining and exploration industry. For example, the backlog in permit applications has been greatly reduced and new permits have a 60-day turnaround target. Staffing levels have also been doubled and the government has reached an 81-day average turnaround.

Progress has also been made toward introducing multi-year and -area permitting, and I hear an online permit tracking system is being introduced soon.

So why is this important? Mining exploration is a low-risk, high-return activity for workers in B.C. The industry also maintains world-leading health, safety and environmental standards. And the environmental review processes are stringent, fair and science-

and the Yukon risk their lives to save others.

Our awards are issued on these guidelines: Gold is reserved for deeds of bravery at the cost of the hero’s life; silver and bronze medals are awarded when the rescuer has shown extraordinary disregard for personal safety in saving or attempting to save the life of another; honorary certificates are awarded to commemorate a rescue attempt where the risk is not as great.

If you become aware of rescues that warrant recognition I would be thrilled if you could forward information to me, so that I can initiate the award process. Here is what I would need: The names and contact information for each of the rescuers;

Jo-Anne Beek Port Hardy

Editor's note: The Gazette prioritizes letters from local writers and those dealing with local topics. This week we received none. Feel free to drop us a line.

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NORTH ISLAND March 30 Gate House Community Society hosts an Easter Extravaganza, 1-3 p.m., Gate House Theatre. Easter egg hunt, sugar cookie decorating, colouring contest judging.

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March 30 Easter Creations at Port Alice Community Centre, 6-9 p.m. Learn new and different techniques for colouring Easter eggs and make delicious treats. Cost $5 individual; $15 per family. Info, 250-284-3912.

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April 2 Port McNeill Minor Hockey AGM and awards ceremony at 7 p.m. in the Sunset School gym. Each family is asked to bring a small dessert item suitable for sharing.

April 2 Kick-off meeting for the 2013 Regional Fall Fair, 7 p.m., Ministry of Forests office, Port McNeill. All are welcome to provide input and get information on plans for this year’s fair, to be held in Port McNeill. For info, email brenda.fleeton@gov.bc.ca.

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April 5-6-7 Gate House Community Association presents The Coffee Clutch, and original play by local author Terry Ruth Eissfeldt, 7 p.m. each night at Gate House Theatre, Port McNeill. Tickets $10; seniors and students $7. For advance tickets and info, call 250-949-0160.

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April 13 The Hardy Bay Seniors will host a spring bake sale at the Seniors’ Centre, 9150 Granville Street, Port Hardy, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. Preserves will also be available. Come out and support the seniors.

April 13 Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Gala, 6:30 p.m., Civic Centre. Live auction, catered dinner, live music by Jam Shack Araknids. Tickets $35, on sale at Port Hardy Chamber office. FMI, 250-949-7622.

April 13 Reel North Island Film Festival presents The Sapphires, doors 7:15 p.m., show 7:30 p.m., Port Hardy Secondary School theatre. Tickets $6.99 in advance at Cafe Guido; $10 day of show. Made possible by the sponsorship of the Rotary Club of Port Hardy.

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Marine Harvest VIHA updating shot records gains endorsement Gazette staff PORT HARDY—Vancouver Island Health Authority’s pub-

PORT HARDY— Marine Harvest Canada was endorsed last week as a responsible producer of farm-raised Atlantic salmon by a seafood advisory program of the Aquarium of the Pacific.

After a thorough review of Marine Harvest Canada (MHC) operations, Seafood for the Future (SFF), a non-profit program of Californiabased Aquarium of the Pacific, has released its evaluation that recommends MHC salmon as a responsible aquaculture partner.

“We are very pleased that Aquarium of the Pacific has thoroughly reviewed our operations,” says Clare Backman, Director of Sustainable Programs at MHC. “It’s important for our customers to know that credible seafood sustainability programs are endorsing Marine Harvest farm-raised salmon.”

Staff from the aquarium visited MHC operations in British Columbia in 2010 to learn first-hand how Marine Harvest salmon are raised at land and ocean based farms.

Since that initial meeting, MHC had continued to share information about its business with a focus on continuous improvement.

SFF has found that Marine Harvest is operating responsibly and continues to make measurable progress toward reducing its impacts.

Marine Harvest Canada has been certified by the Global Aquaculture Alliance’s Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP).

BAP certification includes an oversight committee of several conservation-based organizations including the Aquarium of the Pacific, Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Marine Conservation Society and is recognized in the report as “performing above the

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“It’s important for our customers to know that credible seafood sustainability programs are endorsing Marine Harvest farm-raised salmon.”

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Marine Harvest Canada is Canada’s leading supplier of Atlantic farm-raised

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Morton tours with new salmon film Gazette staff Biologist Alexandra Morton and filmmaker Twyla Roscovich are currently touring B.C. to bring their film “Salmon Confidential” to communities around the province.

Salmon Confidential is a new film suggesting a government cover-up of what is killing B.C.’s wild salmon.

When Morton discovers B.C.’s wild salmon are testing positive for dangerous European salmon viruses associated with salmon farming worldwide, a chain of events is set off by government to suppress the findings.

Tracking viruses, Morton moves from courtrooms, into British Columbia’s most remote rivers, Vancouver grocery stores and sushi restaurants. The film documents Morton’s journey as she attempts to overcome government and industry roadblocks

thrown in her path and works to bring critical information to the public in time to save B.C.’s wild salmon.

The film provides insight into the inner workings of government agencies, as well as rare footage of the bureaucrats tasked with managing the fish and the safety of food supply.

Local community groups are hosting Salmon Confidential screenings across BC, followed by discussion with Morton and Roscovich about the making of the film, the viruses, politics and how people can come together to restore wild salmon.

There are no screenings scheduled yet on the North Island, but the film can be viewed online at SalmonConfidential.ca.

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They need to hear from the public that the wild salmon economy is too valuable to sacrifice to the salmon farm industry. The people of BC should understand what we documented in this film and then they can let candidates know they will be taking wild salmon to the polls,” said Roscovich.

Visit SalmonConfidential.ca for nearby film showings and more information.

protection of wild salmon at the top of their priorities and Canadians should be outraged. I am.”

The upcoming election has given the film tour a sense of urgency.

“This whole nightmare could be over tomorrow and we could have our wild fish back if the next provincial leader commits to removing salmon feedlots from the wild salmon migration routes.

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Kwak’wala gets boost J.R. Rardon Gazette editor FORT RUPERT—An aboriginal language revitalization program run through the University of Victoria brought its campus north for a weekend of resource and idea sharing in the land of many of its students.

The language revitalization program, a partnership between UVic and a number of B.C. First Nations, is designed to preserve and expand the cultural significance of native languages through community-based initiatives, education, technology, song and resource sharing.

“In my last year of college I took a linguistics course, but I didn’t know what it was,” said Dr. Peter Jacobs, one of two keynote speakers and a member of the Squamish and Kwagulth Nations. “Part of the class was you had to go learn a language you’d never spoken before, and I wanted to study Squamish.

“At that time there were maybe 25 people that spoke Squamish; that was more than 20 years ago. Today there’s certainly less than 10.”

Jacobs shared how he created a dictionary of Squamish in an effort to help preserve the language. The other keynote speaker, Dr. Michael Walsh of Sydney, Australia, who has devoted his career to the research

Dr. Peter Jacobs speaks at last week’s conference.

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and revitalization of Australian aboriginal languages, including introducing it into school curricula.

That has been part of the University of Victoria program, which features a bachelor of education program designed to train future aboriginal language teachers.

“We wanted to graduate a cohort of students who have their bachelor of education in language and who are also proficient Kwak’wala speakers,” said Sara Child, the program’s local language coordinator who also teaches an introductory Kwak’wala 11 program at Port Hardy Secondary School. “The main goal we wanted to express

was building awareness and the need to put more energy into revitalization of our languages.”

One of the program’s students, Joye Walkus, was taken somewhat by surprise when she learned the scope of the program.

“When I first started the program I had no idea it was going to ladder itself into a bachelor of education,” she said. “The poster I saw was, ‘Learn kwak’wala’.

That’s what I wanted to do.”

And that is exactly who the program was designed for, said Child.

“The goals of this conference were to spark that fire and build awareness in our communities of the need,” Child said.

“We are gathered together to share resources, to share ideas on how we can strengthen our language revitalization on the North Island.”

The conference featured opening and closing ceremonies complete with singing and dancing, and a variety of workshops.

“Its the life blood of our cultures,” said Ruth Young, director of the Office of Indigenous Affairs and a member of the Cree Nation. “My mom went to residential school when she was very young and she lost her language. She still speaks very little and I never had a chance to learn my language.”

Claire Trevena, MLA (North Island) Room 7 Robert Scott School PO Box 2479 Port Hardy Phone 250-949-9473 or 866-387-5100 Fax: 250-949-9403 claire.trevena.mla@leg.bc.ca Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 11 am to 3 pm

Boundary Extension Sointula Waterworks Improvement District Notice is hereby given that Ministerial Order # M 228 was approved and ordered on October 11, 2012 authorizing an amendment to Letters Patent for the Sointula Waterworks Improvement District, effective from that date.

The authorizing legislative provision is chapter 323, section 734 of the Local Government Act. The purpose of the amendment is to extend the boundary for the Sointula Waterworks Improvement District to include the parcel of land described as lease #103949, District lot 2303, Rupert Land District, Malcolm Island.

A copy of the amendment to the Letters Patent and a map showing the boundary of the Sointula Waterworks Improvement District may be viewed or obtained from the administrator at the Sointula Waterworks Improvement District office, 270-1st Street, The Old Medical Clinic, Sointula, BC. This notice is published in accordance with section 15(1)(b) of the Local Government Act.

Program Offers Youth Skills for Success For Danielle Harvey, the Skills for Success program, funded by the Government of Canada, provided an opportunity for her to earn while she learned. Program Coordinator Kelly Kennedy explains, “With Skills for Success, youth ages 15-30 gain valuable skills both on the job and through specialized training while they participate in a paid work experience.”

For example, Danielle, learned and developed the skills needed to cook while working at Seto’s Wok and Grill.

In addition, she gained the certifications and training she needed to succeed, including Worksafe BC (WCB), WHMIS, First Aid, Food Safe and Serving It Right.

Her employer, Seto’s Wok and Grill, had the satisfaction of knowing that they were helping Danielle to pursue her career goals, while benefiting from a fully subsidized wage from Service Canada (paid work experience for 12 weeks).

“The Skills for Success program helped me get hands on training with my dream job, and opened my eyes to how much is actually possible if you try”, says Danielle Harvey.

Danielle successfully completed the Skills for Success program and has been hired by Seto’s Wok and Grill.

To find out more about the Skills for Success program, please call the NIEFS office at 250-949-5736 or toll-free at 1-877-949-5736.

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Thursday, March 28, 2013 Left: No birthday would be complete without a cake, and Port Hardy pool’s big day was no exception.

Below: Melinda Dennison and Coun.

John Tidbury dish out cake to eager swimmers at the Port Hardy pool’s birthday celebration last weekend.

VILLAGE OF PORT ALICE PUBLIC NOTICE 2013-2017 Financial Plan Presentation TUESDAY, APRIL 2nd 2013 between 5:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Office Council Chambers As required under Section 166 of the Community Charter, The Village of Port Alice Council will be presenting the proposed 2013-2017 Financial Plan to the public, at the Municipal Office, on Tuesday, April 2nd 2013.

Citizens are welcome to attend the open house between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. where the Financial Plan will be available for review.

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Still making a splash at 40 PORT HARDY— The biggest birthday party in Port Hardy last weekend was held at the swimming pool as the venue celebrated its fortieth.

To mark the event the pool was decorated with banners and balloons and its doors opened to the public Sunday for a free family swim day.

Plenty of locals took advantage of the offer and joined in a chorus of Happy Birthday as a birthday cake, decorated in the style of the pool, was brought out for the occasion.

Port Hardy Councillor John Tidbury and Melinda Dennison cut the cake and dished out slices to the partygoers at the poolside bash.

Council and/or staff will address any concerns that you may have regarding the Financial Plan during this time.

This meeting is held for the purpose of public consultation, therefore you are encouraged to attend and voice your concerns, and ask any questions you may have about local government spending for this period.

If you have any questions with respect to the process or require information prior to the meeting please call the Municipal Office at 250-284-3391.

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Each month Port Hardy Volunteer Firefighters will be bringing you a safety tip.

Leading up to 100 years of Rotary in BC, these spots highlight member profiles of the Rotary Club of Port Hardy

Janet Dorward Rotary Foundation Chair

I am a Commercial Insurance Broker at Vancouver Island Insurance Centres. When I was asked to join C Rotary 13 years ago, I could easily R se see that the Rotary Club of Port H Hardy and I shared similar values – an active group that cares about our co community. Looking back over the years, my favourite projects have been ye hands-on. I currently serve the club ha as Rotary Foundation Chair, Rotary In International’s charitable organization that funds health, hunger, and th humanity projects around the globe. hu I am also the chair for the upcoming RCMP Musical Ride on August 7.

Rotary, for all that you do, thank you! (a little poetry for you J).

Gene Cadwallader

I was born in Port Alice and moved to Port Hardy where Dad started a GM Dealership.

I worked there until Dad sold it then became an ESSO fuel retailer in 1976. I later organized and partnered in purchasing Keltic Seafoods.

We at Keltic are proud to be here twelve years later and employing many people. I am still working (not as hard) and am a proud Port Hardyite. I married my wife Nancy (née Fudge) in 1967 and have a daughter, Meagan, and son, Evan. Joined Rotary 1992.

Rotary is a club combined of business people, managers and professionals that want to serve the local and International communities.

an important part of any fire recovery plan

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Powder pups Gazette staff MOUNT CAIN—The Mount Cain Alpine Park Society’s annual KidsFest ski and play day drew a record 66 young participants to the popular North Island ski hill Saturday.

Competitive events included races on the Face and on the bunny hill, and wrapped up with the featured obstacle-course race that included gates, jumps, a snow tunnel, obstacle poles

Clockwise from left: Jordan Laughlin of Sointula takes the low road through the crossed poles during the KidsFest obstacle course race Saturday at Mount Cain Ski Area; • A young skier tucks under the finish line balloons while a volunteer times her finish in the slalom; • Kelsey Dimitriov, centre, is flanked by Hope and Chance McClendon of Sointula following the obstacle course race; • Natalie Field of Campbell River fights her way through the poles in the obstacle course race; • Jacob Ravai of Port McNeill flies over a jump on the upper portion of the obstacle course.

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and a sled ride to the finish line.

Plenty of non-competitive activities were included, from a colouring contest to face painting and snow sculpture.

The day wrapped up with an awards ceremony that saw medals presented to the top race finishers and prizes, donated by North Island merchants, awarded to each child.

Race results appear in Sports Scoreboard, page 16.

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Early European forays to the North Island Although local oral history and archeological investigations have both confirmed that First Nations have called the North Island home for between 8,000 and 12,000 years, European exploration took place much more recently.

Possibly the first European to visit the North Island, Sir Francis Drake set off on a secret mission from England, searching for the Northwest Passage. He would have reached Vancouver Island in about June 1579.

Some people think that local First Nations legends seem to indicate that Drake may have come at this time and introduced concepts of Christianity to First Nations.

There have been some suggestions that Drake encountered the Gwaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;salaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Nakwaxdaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;xw around this period, which would be consistent with certain stories passed down in the community.

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August 1885, and again in 1886.

Captains Henry Laurie and John Guise brought the ships the Captain Cook and the Experiment in 1786 to trade. James Strange was aboard, and he identified the existence of Queen Charlotte Strait.

John Meares, also a trader, visited Northern Vancouver Island in 1786-87 and in 1788 and built the first European settlement at Friendly Cove.

Between 1789 and 1790 an international incident was sparked when the Spanish and English almost came to war over claims both countries made to Nootka. The Nootka Convention was signed in October 1790 and diverted Spain and Britain from war.

Captain Juan Francisco de la Bodega de Quadra and Captain George Vancouver were both attempting to circumnavigate Vancouver Island in 1792.

Vancouver commanded the Discovery and Lieutenant

A Look Back with Brenda McCorquodale age which officially reached the North Island. His ships, the Discovery and the Resolution landed in Nootka in 1778.

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Cookâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crew traded the First Nations for sea otter pelts. As soon as word circulated about the quality of the pelts other traders flocked to the area.

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April 2 Minor hockey Port McNeill Minor Hockey AGM and awards night, 7 p.m., Sunset Elementary School.

Executive elections followed by awards; snacks and drinks. Info, Scott at 250-956-3182.

April 3 Minor hockey North Island Eagles hockey AGM and awards night, 7 p.m., Sunset Elementary School. Pot luck, executive elections and awards. Volunteers welcome.

Slo-pitch Port McNeill Slo-pitch hosts a sign-up meeting for its 2013 season, 7:30 p.m., Broughton Curling Club lounge.

Any teams wishing to register or individuals seeking a team should attend.

April 6 Soccer Free refereeing clinic, Sunset Elementary, Port McNeill. 9 a.m.noon for mini; 1-4 p.m. for divisional.

Info or signup, Scott at 250-949-7959 or morhar18@hotmail. com April 9 Minor hockey Port Hardy Minor Hockey AGM and awards pot luck, 5:30 p.m., Civic Centre.

Election of officers for 2013-14 season, player, referee and volunteer awards. All new volunteers welcome to join.

May 3-5 Youth soccer Annual Mud Bowl tournament, Port McNeill. NISS, Sunset Elementary and Cheslakees fields. Age group from tots to U18; divisional playoffs Sunday. Concession and snacks. Times tba.

Slo-pitch Umpires Ice-breaker tournament, Beaver Harbour Ballpark.

Co-ed, skins format. To sign up or for info, call 250-949-7221.

Left: Sensei Bezaire gives some pointers to Julie Morozoff and Rory Sinden as they grapple for control.

Above: The Sensei demonstrates a throw on student Ian McLeod at this week's judo class at Port Hardy's Civic Centre.

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Get fighting fit with judo in Port Hardy Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Local residents now have the chance to get hands-on in martial arts with the formation of a judo club in the town.

Students will be in the able hands of Chris Bezaire, a constable with the local RCMP detachment and a teacher with a considerable pedigree in the art of judo.

Bezaire has practiced the martial art for more than 35 years and holds a 4th-degree black belt.

A former member of the national team, he trained in Japan before going on to fight in Europe.

Prior to coming to Port Hardy, Bezaire was the head coach of the Campbell River club, a trainer for the Vancouver Island team and a member of the provincial coaching team.

Judo is a Japanese martial art and Olympic sport founded by Jigoro Kano, who developed

Sensei Bezaire explains to student Gord Brownridge (left) how to control an opponent by transitioning from a throw to an armbar and demonstrates the technique on student Ian McLeod.

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the art from jiu jitsu roots. With its primary focus on grappling, holds and throws, Judo practitioners aim to use their opponents’ own momentum against them.

The sports aspect of

"It's a great way to build self-confidence and fitness" Sensei Chris Bezaire

the art was developed from judo’s emphasis on hands-on training

as a way of allowing practitioners to test and develop their skills.

“(Judo’s) great for hands-on people,” explained Bezaire. “It’s all done with a partner.”

He said that a motivated person could be grappling on their first night’s training.

He explained that

while competition is encouraged for younger practitioners, it is not mandatory for all students. “We start out slow — you work at your own pace,” he said.

Judo has a belt system, similar to karate, and with Bezaire’s experience he can grade students all the way up to brown belt in-house.

Classes are held on Monday and Wednesday nights in Port Hardy’s Civic Centre, with juniors in the 8- 12-year-old range from 5 to 6 p.m. and the senior group taking to the mats from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Those interested in attending should wear sweatpants and a sweat top for their first lesson. “(With judo) you get hands-on training, you test your skill against a partner and you make great friends,” said Bezaire. “It’s a great way to build self-confidence and fitness.”

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Atoms third in season's final tourney Gazette staff After a slow start, the North Island Eagles atom development hockey team finished strong before placing third in their division in a spring hockey tournament in Victoria last weekend.

After opening the tourney with losses of 7-3 to Cloverdale and 6-3 to Sooke, the atoms rebounded nicely with an 8-4 win over Saanich to wrap the day.

In a semifinal rematch Sunday morning, the Eagles rolled past Cloverdale 5-2 as Rhys Dutcyvich and Mathew Saunders each notched two goals and two assists.

That win lifted the atoms into another rematch against Sooke in a back-and-forth final. Trailing 5-4 with less than five minutes remaining, the Eagles knotted the score when Ryan Patterson converted off a Payton Laming assist. But Sooke took the ensu-

"It was an excellent season we'll remember forever."

Marty Gage

Rhys Dutcyvich of the North Island Eagles atoms (11) slices between a pair of Sooke defenders in the teams' meeting earlier this season at Chilton Regional Arena. The teams met again in the finals of last week's Victoria tournament.

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ing faceoff and came down the ice to score the clinching goal in a 6-5 victory before time ran out.

“Our team never gave up and kept fighting the whole time,” head coach Marty

Gage said. “It was an excellent season we’ll remember forever. The players, coaches and parents had an awesome season.”

In Sunday’s final, Sooke jumped out to a 3-0 lead. But the

Eagles rallied with four straight goals by Patterson, Luke Gage, Keenan Saunders and Peyton Dugas to jump in front 4-3.

Sooke then scored two quick goals to regain the lead at 5-4

and set up the finish.

The atoms got the tying score after going on a power play and pulling goalie Kayden Jones to get an extra attacker.

In the opening loss to Cloverdale, Luke

Gage had two goals and Mathew Saunders added a goal and an assist.

In the first Sooke game, Dutcyvich led the Eagles with a goal and an assist. Mathew Saunders and Patterson added goals and Laming contributed an assist.

Laming had four more assists and a goal in the romp over Saanich.

Patterson added two goals and two assists, and Gage, Keenan Saunders and

Mathew Saunders added scores.

Tynan KleinBeekman had two assists and Koen Harwood and Gage chipped in helpers.

In the win over Cloverdale Sunday, Laming had a goal and Patterson and Keenan Saunders added assists.

It was the final action of the season for the atoms, who had just 12 players evenly mixed between first- and second-year skaters.

Hockey clubs to hand out awards Gazette staff The skating season has wrapped up for another year.

Now, it's time for the hardware.

The North Island's three hockey associations will host their annual general meetings and awards events in the coming weeks, beginning Tuesday, April 2, with the Port McNeill Minor Hockey awards at Sunset Elementary School.

The North Island Eagles will be at Sunset the following

night, April 3, and Port Hardy Minor Hockey will host its AGM and award night April 9 at the Civic Centre.

Both of next week's events at Sunset begin at 7 p.m. The Port Hardy AGM will begin with a potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m.

A feature of all three meetings will be elections of officers and directors and head coaches and referees.

Organizers urge all potential volunteers to attend and consider signing up to help out

Sports Briefs in any of a variety of capacities for the 201314 hockey season.

For the third straight year, Port McNeill Minor Hockey is offering a $50 rebate toward the cost of a summer camp to all those who register early for next season.

The rebate may be used for either the Clayton Stoner Hockey Camp the first week of July at Chilton

Regional Arena or for Lou Lemire's popular annual summer clinic the following week.

Soccer refs sought North Island Youth Soccer officials invite all comers to take part in the rewarding experience of refereeing youth soccer games this spring, and are offering a free clinic to provide the know-how.

The clinic will be held Saturday, April 6 at Sunset Elementary School in Port McNeill, with sessions for minilevel play (10-under)

from 9 a.m.-noon and for divisional play (U-12 and older) from 1-4 p.m. It will feature both classroom and on-field components; participants are asked to bring cleats for the outdoor portion.

North Island head referee Scott Harris will co-host the clinic with Stu Power, head referee of the Comox Valley Soccer Association.

To register, email Harris at morhar18@ hotmail.com. For more info, he can be reached at 250-949-7959.

ATHLETE of the Week RYAN PATTERSON

The Port Hardy forward scored a pair of goals, including the tying score, in the final playoff game of the North Island Eagles atom development season.

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Sports Scoreboard SKIING 2013 KidsFest At Mount Cain Ski Area Mar. 23 Top 3 results by age group Boys Face Race Ski 4-6 years: 1. Nolan Field, 59.75 seconds; 2. Tim Olesen, 1:00.93; 3. Connor Green, 1:33.50. 7-9: 1. Isaac Koel, 48.50; 2. Lukas Bennett, 49.64; 3. Owen Bartlett, 56.13. 10-12: 1. Kellen Warkentin, 42.65; 2. Matthew Ravai, 45.20;

3. Jesse Sewell, 47.00. 13-15: 1. Chance McClendon, 42.25; 2.

Brennan Lund, 48.50.

Snowboard 10-12: 1. Dexter Lash-Burrows, 1:01.15. 13-15: 1. Robert Burgess Griffith, 53.65; 2. Conner Lund, 54.90; 3. Hayden Argyle, 59.15.

Girls Face Race Ski 4-6 years: Adrianna Koel, 57.40; 2. Natilie Field, 1:53.07; 3. Koa McCormick, 1:54.80.

7-9: 1. Emeline Bennett, 42.58; 2. Joni McConnell, 51.30; 3.

Ainsky Davidson, 53.30. 1012: 1. Hope McClendon, 45.00; 2. Ellie McConnell, 46.60; 3.

Kelsey Dimitriov, 46.73. 13-15: 1. Tara Warkentin, 41.15; 2.

Bessy Prevost, 48.40; 3. Danielle Lacasse, 51.70.

Snowboard 1. Ocean Argyle, no time provided.

Boys Bunny Hill Race 4-6 years: 1. Chaz Hall, 23.07; 2. Sydney Rollins, 59.44. 7-9: 1. Isaac Koel, 18.75; 2. Cody Rollins, 28.96.

Girls Bunny Hill Race 4-6 years: Stella Graham, 26.09; 2. Cleo McConkey, 27.19. 7-9: 1.

Anna Burgess Griffith, 22.63; 2.

Kirsten Strussi, 40.03. 10-12: 1.

Jordan Laughlin, 1:00.12.

Boys Obstacle Course 4-6 years: 1. Nolan Field, 50.87; 2. Tim Olesen, 52.33; 3.

Connor Green, 1:01.89. 7-9: Jack McBeath, 40.17; 2. Andrew Hrybko, 41.04; 3. Isaac Koel, 43.26. 10-12: 1. Kellen Warkentin, 35.72; 2. Ethan Milne, 36.00; 3.

Jesse Sewell, 36:28. 13-15: 1.

Chance McClendon, 34.28; 2.

Brennan Lund, 35.57; 3. Connor Lund, 45.62.

Girls Obstacle Course 4-6 years: Anna Davidson, 52.22; 2. Cleo McConkey, 59.87; 3. Koa McCormick, 1:00.79.

7-9: 1. Emiline Bennett, 39.37; 2. Ainsley Davidson, 42.58; 3.

Joni McConnell, 43.27. 10-12: 1.

Ellie McConnell, 34.96; 2. Hope McClendon, 38.75; 3. Kelsey Dimitriov, 42.09. 13-15: 1. Bessy Prevost, 41.41; 2. Peri Donaghy, 44.51; 3. Danielle Lacasse, 48.23.

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Author impresses Port Hardy audience Gazette staff PORT HARDY— There was standing room only in Port Hardy’s Cafe Guido last week as celebrated Kitimaat author Eden Robinson appeared to read from her works.

Robinson attended as part of North Island College’s Write Here Readers Series and read from her works Monkey Beach and The Sasquatch at Home.

The Haisla writer began her literary career with the critically acclaimed Traplines, a collection of short stories.

In 2000 she released her debut novel Monkey Beach, set in Kitimaat territory, to further acclaim, winning the Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize and making the shortlist for the Governor General’s Literary Award.

Chief George Hunt welcomed Robinson to the event, telling

Eden Robinson reads from her work The Sasquatch at Home during the event at A O’Toole Cafe Guido recently.

her with a smile that he came to hear about the Sasquatch.

Robinson’s easygoing manner and infectious laughter quickly endeared her to the assembled crowd as she introduced herself and her work to an

appreciative audience.

Her dark humour shone through as she recounted tales of Sasquatch encounters and feast preparations.

The clearly informed audience took full advantage of the question and answer

session to pick the author’s brain on topics from inspiration to writing process and upcoming works.

One fan, with barely contained annoyance, asked whether the ending to Monkey Beach was left so openended intentionally.

Robinson noted the subtext with a laugh and explained that she herself was frustrated by reading so many stories where the conclusion and moral were neatly wrapped up and handed to the reader, and wanted to allow the reader a role in how the story ended.

“I get a great sense of what type of person I’m speaking to when they tell me how Monkey Beach should have ended,” she confided, giving examples of the optimist’s ending versus the pessimist’s.

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ence, Robinson clearly ended with many more, won over by her writing, humour and sincerity.

The Write Here series continues on the North Island with the arrival of poet Wanda Kehewin on April 26.

dent throughout the evening, as she opined on the coming year’s hulichan grease potential, explained the calendar rock and recalled berry picking.

While she may have begun the evening with some fans in the audi-

on a new novel, “a tawdry band council romance,” was greeted with joy from several quarters and knowing nods and nudges from others.

Robinson’s connection with her culture and traditions was evi-

Wind Farm hauling Starting on Feb 11, Totran Transportation will be moving wind mills components for the Cape Scott Wind Farm from Duke Point, BC to Port Hardy, BC. With 6 haul units per night Monday To Friday, starting at Duke Point at 8.30 pm and proceeding north on Hwy 19, will be going though Campbell River app. 6.00 am then north on Hwy 19 to Goodspeed Road at Port Hardy.

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George is a mature orange and white long-haired Persian cross with a number tattoo in his right ear and has been missing from his Daphne Street home in Port Hardy since Monday, March 11th, 2013. He has been apart of our family for 20 year and is greatly missed. Please call 250-949-2640. A reward is offered for any info which leads to his safe return.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley May (Moss) (Despres) Berkeley of Rolling Hills, Alberta in Brooks, Alberta after a long battle with cancer, on March 18th, 2013 at the age of 52 years.

Shirley was born on March 23rd, 1960 in Fernie, B.C. and is predeceased by her parents Roy J. Moss of Portage La Prairie, Manitoba and Ruth Roberts of Fernie. Shirley is survived by her husband Randall Drew Berkeley of Rolling Hills; her children Tanya Lee-Anne Despres (Ben Prince) of Brooks, Carl Logan Despres (Amy Despres) of Brooks, Andrew Scott Berkeley of Brooks, Robert Michael Lewis Berkeley of Port McNeill, B.C.; grandchildren Kyle Joseph Nobert, Lynden James Alexzander Prince, Willow Marie Berkeley, Jaxsen Alexander Berkeley; 9 siblings George, Kathy, Suzie, Tom, Carol, Phyllis, Gordon, Albert and Barb.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 28th at 2:00 PM from Smith Memorial Chapel, Brooks.

Rev. John Theiss ofĂ&#x;ciating.

An open house will follow at Rolling Hills Community Hall from 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 pm. In memory of Shirley, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to either Canadian Cancer Society, #200, 325 Manning Road NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 9Z9 or Scotia Bank Smiles for Christmas Campaign, Box 10, Brooks, Alberta T1R 1B2.

Funeral arrangements in care of Smith Funeral Home, Brooks, Alberta.

Condolences may be forwarded through www.sfh.ca Telephone toll free 866-362-4652.

Mary passed away peacefully on March 19, 2013 in Campbell River Hospital with family in attendance.

Left to mourn are Brian, her husband of 55 years; son Kim Welchman (Delicia; grandchildren Chris, Kevin, Jean-Carlos, and Kristy) and daughter Dawn Welchman (Skip; grandchildren Jennifer and Amanda, great-grandchildren, Annissa, Arianna, and Kaydence), sisters Marjorie (Ian) Priest, Shirley (Henry) Greyeyes, and brother Richard (Doris) LaPlante as well as Aunt Therese Slater & Family, together with many nieces and nephews.

Born in Duck Lake, Saskatchewan in 1936 to William and Florence LaPlante, Mary was a gifted athlete and attended a Catholic convent in Prince Albert where she graduated as valedictorian. She served in the RCAF until she married Brian at Namao in Edmonton in 1958.

Together they lived in the UK for 8 years, teaching in both Scotland and England. During this time, Mary continued her love of sports by coaching and playing softball. Returning to Canada in 1967, Mary continued teaching in Fort McMurray and after several years moved to Port Hardy where she worked for Island Copper Mines as paymaster until her retirement in 1995 when she relocated to Campbell River in 2006.

Mary was an avid reader and dearly loved her family, especially grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family would like to express special thanks to the Campbell River Paramedics, Fire and Emergency Department staff as well as the Campbell River Hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Shanks and Tess from the I.C.U and also to Dr. Proctor.

A celebration of Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life took place at 1:00pm, Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at the Thulin Room in the Maritime Heritage Centre, 621, North Island Hwy., Campbell River, BC. When thinking of Mary, please consider a donation to the charity of your choice so that her generous spirit will continue to beneďŹ t others.

#6-1040 9th Ave., Campbell River BC 250-287-2240 Condolences may be left for the family at: www.campbellriverfunerals.com

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Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Marc Kevin Grenier of Port Hardy, British Columbia, intends to make application to Ministry Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Service Centre, for a Crown Grant, Residential situated on Provincial Crown land located at Cedar Heights Trailer Park-Port Hardy, British Columbia.

HELP WANTED

The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is 1412616.

Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 142 – 2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9 or emailed to: AuthorizingAgency.Nanaimo@gov.bc.ca.

Comments will be received by MFLNRO until May 11, 2013. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.

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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 11/13

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 11/13

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 11/13

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 11/13

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 11/13

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11/13

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.

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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 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 11/13

FULL TIME/PART TIME Class 1 or 3 driver with air, required immediately for Port Hardy.

Bulk fuel/off road exp. an asset. Clean abstract.

Competitive wage package w/benefits. Send resume by fax to 250-949-6381 or email jdwork@ketacable.net NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209.

LIVE-IN NANNY needed for two children ages 3 & 8. Must be reliable, non-smoker, nondrinker. FMI 250-902-0501 or cell 250-902-8803.

NI SPORTSMAN Steak & Pizza House in Port McNeill is now hiring food servers. Must be willing to work some weekends. Please apply in person 1547 Beach Dr.

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EXPERIENCED DRILLERS and Blasters wanted. Port McNeil, Port Hardy, Remote Locations juan@roctech.ca

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THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Coastal Certified Hand Fallers-camp positions • Coastal Certified Bull Buckers • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca.

M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE AUCTIONS LARGE AUCTION of hardwood flooring (finished & unfinished), pallet racking equipment, office furniture.

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HELP WANTED

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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

11/13

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 11/13

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 11/13

11/13

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EXPERIENCED strata manager required for Abbotsford and Surrey Must be organized, work well under pressure and results oriented. Resume and cover to: employment@campbellstrata.com

HELP WANTED

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

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Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations regional office.

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CONSTRUCTION WORKER needed by expanding local contractor. Must be very experience with building wooden forms, placing and finishing concrete. Must be highly motivated.

Wage negotiable. 250-949-1030.

HELP WANTED

2013 Port McNeill Summer Student Employment Opportunities The Town of Port McNeill is seeking applications for Public Works Parks and Ground Maintenance Personnel.

Detailed job descriptions and qualifications may be obtained from the Port McNeill Town Office at 1775 Grenville Place, or on the Town’s website at www.portmcneill.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at the Town Office.

Please apply in writing with resume to: Administrator, Box 728, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0; or fax with cover letter to 250-956-4300; or email reception.portmcneill@telus.net

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The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skills for Successâ&#x20AC;? program offers a 12-week paid work experience and $500 bonus for successful completion.

Skills enhancement training is also offered, as needed.

Talk with an NIEFS employment advisor today to ďŹ nd out more. Call 949-5736.

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

Cool Kids Program Assistant 15 hrs a week

HELP WANTED

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FULL-TIME ASSISTANT at the Port Hardy Museum

Duties: welcome visitors, act as docent, co-ordinate public events, operate gift shop, organize photo collection.

Must have attended school full-time 2012-2013 and be returning as full-time student in September 2013, aged between 16-30 years, preferably college/ university level. Education and/or experience with tourism, retail, and/or historical research preferred.

Must meet grantorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s criteria.

Employment, wages & duration dependent on funding received.

Apply in person, by mail to the Port Hardy Museum: 7110 Market St. Box 2126, Port Hardy, V0N 2P0; or email:phmachin@telus.net with cover letter, resumĂŠ, & references.

Applications received until 5:00 pm, May 18.

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On a wing An injured eagle awaits transportation. The raptor was rescued by staff at Canadian Fish Co. in Port Hardy after a suspected transmission line collision left it unable to sustain flight.

The bird was transported free of charge by Pacific Coastal to O.W.L. (the Orphaned Wildlife Rehabilitation Society) in A Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Toole Vancouver to be nursed back to health.

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2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded.

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

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

2003 TAHOE, 29 foot 5th wheel, 2 slides, everything works, setup at the Pioneer RV Site, (Port Hardy). Asking $10,000. Call (250)897-6197.

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Lioness aid rescue crew J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT McNEILL—It was Merry Christmas in March for Port McNeill’s Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Chapter 50 last week, as the Port McNeill Lioness presented the volunteer rescue workers with a cheque for $1,000 at the local Lion Hall.

“This will be used for personal protective equipment, vests and gear for search and rescue,” said Aaron Frost, who with fellow RCMSR member Jonathan Flintoft accepted the cheque from Lioness president Christina Hinton.

“We’re almost entirely funded by donations,” said Flintoft.

“We’re very grateful for groups like the Lioness for this assistance.

The money was raised through the annual Lioness Christmas Showcase, held in

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Port McNeill Lioness president Christina Hinton, centre, is flanked by Aaron Frost and Jon Flintoft of Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Unit 50 as she presents the unit a cheque for J.R. Rardon $1,000 at the Lions Hall last week.

late November at the Old School. Some of the money from the group’s largest fundraiser has been shared with other recipients, and a portion has been held back to replace two appliances at the Lion’s Hall.

“Otherwise, that’s pretty much it for this year,” said Hinton.

After the cheque presentation, Frost pulled out a tablet to show the Lioness members photos of the squad’s rescue boat and the type of gear they were helping to purchase.

Frost noted his unit does receive a small stipend, mostly to cover fuel for the high-speed, inflatable rescue boat.

It receives a slightly higher amount when members are called out on a rescue, as they were that evening, following the presentation.

RCMSR Chapter 50 has also set up a nonprofit society devoted to helping support and fund the chapter.

For information on joining the Chapter or the society, call Frost at 250-230-0799.

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How to repair unslightly bald spots on your lawn Lawn care aficionados know how a single bald spot can make an otherwise luscious lawn look worn down and poorly maintained. A bald spot can stick out like a sore thumb, while several bald spots can compromise a home’s curb appeal.

Treating bald spots typically depends on what is causing the bald spot. Bugs, dryness, pet waste and damage from mowers are some of the more common causes of bald spots. The following is a breakdown of these different causes

and how best to address each situation so you can restore your lawn to its natural beauty.

Dryness A lawn can go dry because of drought in the summertime or during the winter months when there is not much rain or snowfall. Homeowners cannot change the weather, but they can help their lawn avoid becoming the burned or yellowed turf that often results after extended periods of dryness. Fertilizing the lawn during the spring and summer

Even the cutest pet can contribute to bald spots on your lawn.

is a good first step. This helps the lawn grow in healthy and thick. Once you have fertilized, don’t cut the grass too short. When grass is cut too short, the soil struggles to retain moisture, which can eventually lead to bald spots if weather conditions are dry. During especially dry periods in the summer, watering might be necessary. You won’t have to water frequently, but be sure to water deeply so the water can reach the roots of the grass.

Pet Waste Waste from pets can cause bald spots on a yard. This might surprise some homeowners, but pet waste contains a high level of concentrated nitrogen that, when applied to a lawn, can burn the grass and cause bald spots. Urine is most likely to cause bald spots, but fecal matter can as well.

When addressing the problem of pet waste on your lawn, make sure no one else’s pets are the cause of the problem. Neighbours out walking their dogs should be discouraged from allowing their dogs to use your lawn as a restroom. If this does not work, then erect a fence or some type of structure that makes it difficult for other people’s pets to access your lawn.

When it’s your own pet causing the damage, address the spots where your pet relieves itself as quickly as

possible. Watering the area within eight hours can significantly reduce the risk of lawn damage by diluting the nitrogen levels. Another way to address the issue is to encourage the animal to use various spots in the yard, rather than continually using the same spot. Flush each area with water immediately after the pet is finished. If the damage is already considerable, remove the damaged grass and reseed the spot.

Mower Damage Sometimes Mother Nature and man’s best friend are not the culprit with regard to bald spots on your lawn. Human error can cause bald spots, too. Dull mower blades or grass that is cut too low can cause bald spots. Fortunately, this is easily remedied.

To avoid bald spots, make sure mower blades are sharpened at the beginning of each mowing season, as dull blades damage the grass, which is then forced to use valuable nutrients to treat torn grass, weakening the lawn over time.

When mowing, make sure you’re not cutting too low so the soil can retain as much moisture as possible. This will necessitate more frequent mowing, but this, too, can prevent bald spots, as it ensures those parts of the grass that contain chlorophyll will not be removed.

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Tips to avoid water damage Quick Tip: Build a (NC)—As the old damage. In the can also be In the fall, remove more durable home rhyme goes, April situations listed m a i n t e n a n c e leaves and debris showers bring above, it is very related and occur from your gutters May flowers. But common for water at any time of the and downspouts. and save money too sometimes those April showers bring a bit more than you bargained for.

That’s because spring is a prime season for watercaused property damage in many areas of the country.

Many different types of weather events can lead to water damage in homes and other properties. Some examples are: • A heavy rain in a short period of time • A snap thaw or a seasonal snow melt after a particularly snowy winter • An increase in the water table from a prolonged wet period There are relatively inexpensive ways that you can protect your property from costly water

to back up from an over-taxed sewer line into the basement.

The best way to prevent that from happening is to install a backwater valve that complies with your municipality’s standards and bylaws. In the case of a sewer backup, the valve will close automatically if the water starts flowing back into the home.

Similarly, installing a sump pump at a low point under the house will help ensure water does not find its way into the basement by keeping the area under the house dry. Basically, it pumps water away from the house so the basement or crawlspace stays dry.

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year. Staying on top of maintenance issues around your house is a good way to prevent plumbing-related water damage.

• Be aware of leaks in faucets, pipes and hoses. Aim to fix any issues right away.

• Sometimes a leak is a sign of a larger problem.

Make sure you check the condition of your home’s water tank for example, which should be replaced every seven to 10 years (depending on the water hardness).

• In the spring make sure your roof is in good condition and that there is no cracking around your foundation. These are key areas where water can get in and cause a lot of damage.

And just before winter starts, make sure to turn off all outdoor water taps.

Other common sense tips • It’s a good idea to show everyone in your family where to find the shut off valves that control the water supply to the different areas of your home.

• And before you go on vacation this summer, remember to turn off your water.

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The winter season brings a lot more headaches than cold weather and snow.

“Many of the effects of winter are noticed in the spring and it’s important to take care of those problems before they lead to serious property damage.

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Kitchen work triangle The kitchen is arguably the most-used room in the house during waking hours. Having a kitchen that is laid out in an efficient manner can improve productivity and make for a more enjoyable experience.

the three main points of the triangle. Having these items spaced accordingly can make work easier. Having them too close together can create a cramped, ineffective room.

Designers often stress having an effective work triangle in the kitchen. The phrase “kitchen work triangle” started with the Building Research Council (formerly the Small Homes Council) at the University of Illinois. The idea came from studies of space usage and the search for efficient kitchen designs.

What the triangle essentially means is positioning three key items of the kitchen for efficiency. The stove, sink and refrigerator represent

The placement of the triangle points alone does not make a successful layout. The triangle space should also be measured accordingly.

Put 4 to 7 feet between the refrigerator and sink, 4 to 6 feet between the sink and stove and 4 to 9 feet between the stove and refrigerator, with the ideal size resulting in a work triangle where the three sides total between 15 and 22 feet.

Decorating with cork Cork is a versatile and relatively inexpensive material that lends itself well to different decorating and home-use applications. Cork grows as the bark of the Cork Oak tree, which is grown and harvested mostly in Portugal. Cork is harvested about every 9 or 10 years and is allowed to dry for 1 to 2 years. It is then boiled to remove any toxins and is cut and dried for use.

People use cork in various ways.

Cork wine stoppers are some of the first things that come to mind when envisioning cork. Cork bulletin boards are another common use. However, cork is also used around the house, especially for flooring. Because the cork bark will regenerate on a tree naturally without damage to the rest of the tree, cork is an environmentally friendly material to use. The material is impervious to pressure, so it doesn’t dent and the air trapped within the cork cell structure makes it strong, yet soft underfoot. Cork also is a good insulator and an effective heat/cold conductor. It also absorbs vibrations, making it an effective sound buffer.

In addition to using cork on a floor, individuals can use it for an accent wall. In a teenager’s room, a cork wall can be used as a large bulletin board for photos and memorabilia. Some wine connoisseurs like to make serving trays or backsplashes out of cork wine stoppers, particularly from favourite vintages. Cork resists water and stains, which makes it a good material to use in kitchens and bathrooms as well.

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Make household drafts a thing of the past

(NC)—Bathrooms are often one of the last rooms to get updated in a house. If wall-towall shag carpeting with a matching toilet and squeaky faucet best describe your bathroom, it may be time to give it a facelift. Whether you are looking for a complete overhaul or just some decorative do-it-yourself updates, the ideas below are sure to help: Combine style with function: Replacing a bathroom vanity is an easy way to dramatically change the space – just remember it can also fulfill any storage needs.

Make a splash: Updating a bathroom’s backsplash is an inexpensive and easy way to add a punch of style to this often drab space.

Easy-to-use backsplash panels can be installed over existing tiles using adhesive or double sided tape.

(MS) -- Outside is below freezing and the heater is working overtime, but throughout the house there are cold, drafty areas. Does this sound familiar?

building envelope.

Air leaks can make rooms uncomfortable and allow the air to escape, forcing heating equipment to work continually to compensate.

household drafts a thing of the past. A modern insulation material, like that offered by innovators Icynene, can both insulate and air seal in one step.

Specialists in the field say that any cold or drafty areas within a home are typically caused by air leaks within the

Whether building a new home or renovating, it may be worthwhile to consider a complete solution that makes

Spray foam insulation seals the entire building envelope and provides a costsaving option for homeowners looking

Modifications to the way you manage your home’s energy consumption leads to significant financial rewards and reassurance.

Consulting a

professional, such as an energy rater or inspector, will help make an educated assessment to the actual requirements within the home and where the value lies.

More information can be found at www. icynene.com.

Nostalgic look is in for hardwood floors (NC)—More and more Canadians are going back to a simpler time with their home decor choices and it’s all starting with their floors.

They’re ushering in the welcoming charm and warmth of antique and wirebrushed nostalgic hardwood floors to set the tone for their decors.

Fancy a faucet: Installing a high efficiency bathroom faucet can reduce water usage by up to 30 per cent which is not only a smart environmental choice, but will save on water bills too. Standard faucets use 2.2 gallons of water per minute while high efficiency faucets, such as the American Standard cadet faucet, can use as little as 1.5, without affecting performance.

As the home construction and renovation industry continues to grow, architects, builders, and realtors are seeing a boom in demand from discerning homeowners for the

Brighten the bathroom: A splash of paint can take a bathroom from drab to fab. Make existing white fixtures pop with rich blue walls or complement dark cabinetry with a stylish shade of light gray. e true ms com When selecting paint a e r d n o enovati for a bathroom, conhome r Making sider options that are moisture and mildew Ryan Handley resistant. These high Owner/Operator performing paints will shaggy44@telus.net s last the test of time.

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warmth and luxury of old-world wood floors.

The demand for older looking waxed or oiled floors has led to a number of companies offering synthetic oiled floors instead of urethane.

Unfortunately, this option has resulted in many unhappy consumers due to the inherent maintenance issues associated with oiled floors. Stains from spills, and scratches occur all too easily with this type of

finish, due to their lack of hardness and their negative reaction to even small drops of water requiring consumers to regularly sand and re-oil the affected areas.

In contrast, low gloss wood floor oil brings out the character in every board making it a design favourite for those looking to add that old-world charm and enhance the look of their living space. But, as a simulated oil floor,

the appearance of these pre-finished hardwoods only simulate that of an oiled hardwood floor, so no need to worry about maintenance hassles. Its antique, wire-brushed appearance makes it a floor that is timeless and distinct.

The low gloss colour (an industry low of only five per cent light reflection) enhances the vivid grains and patterns in the wood, yet hides the dents and scratches. Easy

to maintain, this type of floor is durable and ideal for high traffic areas and for owners with kids and large pets.

This oiled floor look is very popular in wide plank boards often sought in 4 ¼ and 5 inch widths which are unfortunately more apt to develop unsightly and unhealthy gaps over time if the relative humidity within a home is left uncontrolled.

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Cost-effective fencing options Fencing serves many purposes.

Some homeowners erect a fence for privacy, while others do so to contain pets and children.

Because fencing can be expensive, some homeowners look for ways to cut costs, which can be relatively easy, especially for those homeowners willing to consider various materials when erecting their fence.

you build it yourself, this can be next to nothing. Sometimes existing fences on another property can be disassembled and re-built on your own property for little to no cost as well.

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Unlike some other materials, vinyl will not rot or discolor.

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*Chainlink/wire: Chainlink fencing is one of the most economical types of boundary fencing.

The fencing comes in a variety of diamond sizes and is fixed to galvanized pipes spaced across the perimeter of the property. Although it is some of the least expensive fencing, it does not offer much privacy on its own.

But if you are looking at fencing simply as a barrier, chainlink could be the way to go.

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