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Cougar threatens Port McNeill

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from RCMP and Conservation Officer officials.

A daycare centre and local elementary schools were placed in lock-down Tuesday as Conservation Officer Steve Petrovic and cougar hound handler

Tom McKenzie searched through a nearby wooded area around noon Monday. “(Monday) we had three calls in the Port McNeill area,” said Petrovic, who traveled from Black Creek to initiate the search. “Two

on Mine Road and one here in town. “(Tuesday) morning one of the high school students thought they

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Rick Scott joined by Wild Heart choir in Gate House concert.

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J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT McNEILL—A large cougar attacked a couple walking their small dogs Monday and later threw a scare into local residents before apparently slipping away

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Girls hockey program now in second year in Port McNeill.

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Green power projects honoured Gazette staff Two renewable energy projects on North Vancouver Island were winners last week in the annual Clean Energy BC awards.

The Project Excellence Award was presented to the Cape Scott Wind Farm, developed by C2C Power

LP, a partnership of GDF SUEZ Canada Inc., Mitsui & Co. Ltd., and Fiera Axium Infrastructure, 40 km west of Port Hardy.

When in full operation, this $300-million project will put into the BC Hydro network enough power to serve 26,000 typical B.C. homes.

Clean Energy BC presented the Finance Award to Kwagis Power LP of Vancouver. Ian R. Kerr, senior vice-president of project development for Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners, based in Quebec, helped Kwagis Power and the ‘Namgis First Nation fund the

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Alice council fight for nursing levels Gazette staff PORT ALICE—A move to reduce nurse staffing in the Village will be met with resistance from council after discussions last week.

Mayor Jan Allen informed councillors of a planned reduction in staffing levels from two positions to 0.4 effective April 1, 2014.

Since the initial announcement this figure has been increased to 0.73 but the council were unprepared to let any cutbacks go without a fight.

The move to reduce hours seemed to run counter to suggestions made at the Sept.

30 meeting between Island Health’s Board of Directors and community leaders. According to the Mayor’s Report to Council, during that meeting, “Physicians spoke of the need for more staff and resources, as well as improved patient

transfer services, to help meet the challenge of providing primary and urgent health care to North Island residents.”

Mayor Allen introduced a motion to council, unanimously backed, to pen a letter to Dr. Brendan Carr, President and CEO of Island Health, arguing for the existing two positions to be reinstated.

“I would like to see us go back to 2.0,” she said. “I don’t think that’s too much to ask.”

Hydroelectric proposal Administrator Madeline McDonald reported a meeting between staff and consultants on a proposed hydroelectric project in the region.

Synex Energy Resources Ltd. have had an Energy Production Agreement in place with BC

Hydro since 2006, and consultants from the company’s engineering wing, Sigma Engineering, met with Village staff to discuss the project.

According to the company’s description, the project at Victoria Lake, “will divert up to 13.9 cubic metres per second of water from Victoria Lake to Neroutsis Inlet, via a tunnel, for the purpose of power generation.

The entire project is located on Crown land. Components of the project include an intake structure, a 2.2 km long tunnel, a powerhouse, approximately 0.5 km of new access roads and a 6 km 25 kv transmission line.”

While the project is still in the development phase, Synex has completed several portions of the regulatory work, most recently the Fisheries and Fish

Habitat Assessment reports, finalized last month.

The company consultants were advised

by Village staff to contact Neucel Specialty Cellulose to further discuss the proposal.

Besides being a major stakeholder in the area, Neucel holds several water licenses for Victoria Lake.

Neucel’s Vice President Community & Government Affairs Tai Cheng confirmed that a meeting between the parties had taken place, but noted the project still had a ways to go.

“I can confirm that we have had a meeting with Sigma Engineering to discuss the Victoria Lake power project,” he said in an email. “But there has been no decision on how to move forward on this project. Any power project utilizing Victoria Lake will require

partnership with the Village of Port Alice and Neucel. We have planned another meeting with Sigma Engineering and will discuss our needs if a power project is to go ahead utilizing our lands.”

Airplane Float In the A d m i n i s t r a t o r ’s Report, council was told that the old airplane float is now redundant infrastructure, and a recommendation was forwarded that the float be advertised for sale.

Mayor Allen suggested that the Yacht Club should be given the right of first refusal for a nominal fee. The amended motion was carried forward and the council approved the recommendation, agreeing that the float would be advertised on an as-is, where-is basis if the Yacht Club declined.

VIEA Councillors expressed interest in attending the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance Summit later this month in Nanaimo.

“No one went to (the Union of British Columbia Municipalities conference); this seems more workable,” noted the mayor.

Since the council had not sent a representative to the UBCM event in Vancouver, funds remained in the budget to cover the cost of the Nanaimo

summit.

Topics at VIEA this year will include the future of energy, attracting skilled workers, forestry, green technology, international relations, entrepreneurism and water sustainability.

“It looks like a great agenda,” remarked coun. Janice MacLeod. “It’s geared to Vancouver Island..”

With much interest in the event around the table, the council voted to approve funds for the attendance of the mayor and up to three other councillors.

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Cougar attacks couple Projects earn awards from page 1 saw a cougar on the trail head here. I was still in town, and got the dog handler and we made a throughout search of the area.

Unfortunately, we found no cougar.”

Port McNeill RCMP officer Carl McIntosh wishes he’d had the same luck.

Walking with his wife Katherine and their two, small Chinese Crested dogs, McIntosh spotted a large cougar in the bush just alongside a remote stretch of the road late Monday morning.

“I didn’t say anything to Katherine at that time,” McIntosh said. “We walked 10 more feet and, after I did a shoulder check, I told Katherine, ‘Be calm, listen to me, do what I say; we’re being

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Conservation officer Steve Petrovic points into the bushes below North Island Secondary School while searching for a cougar J.R. Rardon Tuesday around noon. bear “bangers” after apparently unaffected, stalked by a cougar.’”

The two turned to having encountered a circled to flank them.

The cougar pressed see the big cat — “It number of black bears the issue, even after must have been 120 to on similar walks.

McIntosh’s first McIntosh set off one of 140 pounds,” McIntosh said — emerge from spray at the cougar dis- the loud bear bangers, the brush and stalk sipated before reaching and the two only escaped when local them along the side of the animal. logger Shane Murdoch Waiting for the cat the road.

The couple seemed to get “almost within happened by and uniquely prepared for arm’s reach,” McIntosh Katherine McIntosh such an encounter, car- then pressed and held flagged down his passrying bear spray and the spray, but the cat, ing truck.

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Cape Scott Wind Farm’s 55 wind turbines (each 75 metres tall) are on Crown land that is the ancestral home of the Quatsino, Tlatlasikwala and Kwakiutl First Nations.

The project has an impact benefit agreement with the three First Nations communities. GDF SUEZ Canada and AMEC Black & McDonald (engineers and contractors) worked closely with the three.

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had to be taken to protect fish, wildlife and the natural ecology. A full-time team of environmental specialists monitored the upgrading of 18 km of existing logging roads, 35 km of new roads, 24 bridges and more than 560 culverts.

The site has consistent winds for the 55 big turbines, but it has been a challeng-

ing project for development and construction. It’s in a remote, mountainous wilderness location—and gets annual rainfall of four metres and thick fogs.

Another challenge was to build a 44-km transmission line over mountainous and forested terrain to BC Hydro’s Port Hardy substation.

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Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Councillors gave the nod to a pair of requests from the 2013 Great Pumpkin Patch Walk committee last week.

Carly Perkovich, Executive Director of the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce, penned a pair of requests to the council on behalf of the committee, which is organizing this year’s

traditional spooky seawall stroll, scheduled for Nov. 1.

The committee requested a free swim for a school class at the Port Hardy swimming pool, “to educate children on the many things there are to do in Port Hardy on a rainy day,” as the letter explains.

The committee asked for the lights along the

seawall to be shut off Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. between Rotary Park and the Kinsmen Pavilion. The route will then be lit by carved pumpkins and Christmas lights.

Perkovich explained that the committee was inviting the Port Hardy Lions to offer free hot chocolate and hot dogs. The fire department will be asked to look after the fires,

Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— Council voted last week to establish a town recycling protocol through Multi-Material B.C. (MMBC), formalizing an agreement it made to opt in to the program ahead of a Sept.

16 deadline that has since been extended by 90 days.

Pending a formal, signed contract, which must first be approved by council, the Town would receive funding from MMBC to

establish curbside recycling in the community beginning May 14, 2014.

The deadline was extended following spirited opposition to the program’s roll-out, demonstrated by delegates to last month’s Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) conference in Vancouver. Even Premier Christie Clark was moved to admit the program’s kickoff was poorly handled.

“Many of the smaller

communities have opted out,” coun. Shirley Ackland said. “Not because they saw it as a bad thing, but because they thought it was being pushed through.

Now I think municipalities will look at it more closely, because they’ve got a longer period of time to do that.”

The vote does not yet bind the Town to MMBC, a coalition of manufacturers and packaging providers that will collect fees for all packaging materials

Council Meeting Port Hardy while local grads will be asked to assist with the cleanup.

The council approved the committee’s requests.

Foster Family Month The council

received correspondence last week from the Hon. Stephanie Cadieux, Minister of Children and Family Development, proclaiming October as Foster Family Month in B.C. The proclamation has been made for the past 23 years, “to celebrate the remarkable contributions that foster families make

each and every day of the year,” explained Cadieux.

Across B.C. there are approximately 8,100 children- and youth-in-care, with the province’s 3,100 foster families playing a vital role in the development of these children.

“There is no doubt about it, fostering can be a challenging job,” said the minister. “That

is why I encourage you to support and recognize foster families in your community as it is vital to show them their efforts and valued and appreciated.”

More information on foster families, including information on becoming a foster parent, see the ministry’s website: www.mcf. gov.bc.ca/foster/ffm. html.

Council gave first, second and third readings to a bylaw that will exempt a dozen properties from their local tax obligation for the 2013-14 tax year. Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 645, 2013 will affect six church properties and six more deemed used for public benefit by non-profit organizations, including Broughton Curling Club, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 281, the Guide/Scout Hall, Port McNeill Lions

Club, North Island Community Services Society and Broughton Strait Campground.

2001 by North Island Community Services, a non-profit charitable society. Two years ago it moved into the former Cheslakees Elementary School, and is in negotiations with School District 85 with the hope of becoming the first Early Learning Centre on Vancouver Island.

The centre requested a donation of $2,500, which was debated by council before it agreed unanimously on the $1,500 figure.

McNeill votes to keep recycling in-house

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MMBC will negotiate contracts with any B.C. local governments that opt in, and those contracts must be approved and signed before the agreement goes into force.

Tax waivers OK’d

Huckleberry bucks Council approved a request by Huckleberry House Child Care Centre for a one-time funding donation of $1,500 to purchase supplies and equipment through the centre’s fund-raising account.

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It’s not just kids’ stuff when Scott takes stage J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT McNEILL— When veteran children’s performer Rick Scott joined 31 members of the Wild Heart Music youth choir on stage of the Gate House Community Theatre last Wednesday, at least one person was star-struck.

“I couldn’t believe it,” said Fran Jenkins, the former elementary school teacher who took on the job of director of Wild Heart Music when the after-school program was established in Port McNeill late last year.

“I used his music in my classroom for 12 years. I never imagined I’d see him here on our stage.”

Scott arrived on the North Island fresh off winning the 2013 Western Canada Music

Association Award for Best Children’s Recording.

When introduced to a crowd of more than 100, he strolled into the theatre via an aisle, strumming a dulcimer, and paused to kiss his newly won trophy, which was perched at the front of the stage.

He then joined the youth choir, which deftly provided harmonies and call-andresponse verses on a mix of songs from his 12-CD catalogue.

“When I came in yesterday, we only had two hours to put this whole thing together,” Scott told the audience during one of several story breaks. “The kids just focused. It was one amazing thing after another they were doing; I was just dazzled by it.”

He parlayed that

Singer Rick Scott leads the Wild Heart Youth Choir in the finale of their joint concert at Gate House Community Theatre last week in Port McNeill.

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and Josiah Waines, who performed an a cappella version of When I See an

‘Barley’ to play Friday PORT McNEILL— To help celebrate the harvest moon, Gate House Community Theatre will showcase one of western Canada’s hottest instrumental groups tomorrow in an evening performance that is part of a Thanksgiving tour covering most of the north end of Vancouver Island.

Wheat in the Barley have been in the Port Hardy/Port McNeill area this week presenting their educational shows to the schools in School District 85.

The quartet will wind up its North Island stay with a full evening concert at the theatre beginning at 7:30 p.m.

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The Wheat in the Barley first turned heads with an exotic brew of high-energy

instrumentals drawing on traditions mainly from the fertile ground of Celtic and Slavic cultures. Years of intense musical creativity through hundreds of sizzling shows have since forged them into a hot Canadian roots fusion band, building their uniquely Canadian sound on a rich multicultural foundation.

They have created fresh and innovative interpretations of French-Canadian fiddle tunes and Maritimes songs, original songs written by guitarist/mandolinist Steve Gidora and fiddler Nicole Scoffield, and rollicking instrumentals written by accordionist/percussionist Victor Smith.

Wind specialist Mark Dowding on flute,

whistles, harmonica and saxes adds a jazzy/ bluesy edge and energy to everything they do.

Together, they light a roaring fire under a multi-cultural cauldron of folk music, funky rhythms and fun for all.

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only star-struck performer on the stage, when an emotional Scott called her forward to accept a bouquet of flowers.

“To have someone in your community, just out of the bigness of her heart, to take these amazing kids and give them that love and give them that encouragement …,” he said. “I have had a ball these last two days playing music with them because of you.”

The concert was the second played by the Wild Heart choir at Gate House Theatre this year. Last spring the kids performed with Georgia Murray, the Port McNeillraised singer who helped start the music program through an online auction held last year.

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“See what I’m talking about?” Scott exclaimed as the crowd whooped at the end of the number.

The concert showcased both the youth choir and Scott, a rubber-faced performer whose act mixes song, storytelling and, when needed, wild gyrations and other movements.

Among the crowd favourites were the Yo Mo Concerto, a hiphop ode to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart; Skip McCool, a tale of a fictitious dog written with the input of a school class he visited early in his performing career; and Angels Do, inspired by a granddaughter born with Down Syndrome.

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Plenty to be thankful for Another Thanksgiving has come and gone. And, boy, do we have plenty to be thankful for.

For example, thank goodness we don’t have to deal with a government shutdown like the U.S. is experiencing.

What? Stephen Harper has prorogued the federal legislature? Wow. Okay, well at least B.C. is still in business with its fall — huh? No sitting of the provincial legislature?

Uh, well, never mind all that.

At least no Tea Party is going to step up and demand we defund our flawless health care system, which ensures every Canadian has access to a doctor or … what? Still with the closures of local emergency rooms due to a shortage of providers?

Hey, how about those Canucks, eh?

Frankly, while Thanksgiving is a national holiday, we know it’s really a local celebration. When you consider what you have to be thankful for at this time of year it’s about what’s happening in your own community; your own family; your own life.

Each of us will reflect on the day through their own lens, whether it looks back on a turkey shared with those in our immediate family or a road trip that unites us with loved ones afar.

In any case, for those who stayed home Thanksgiving took place in the sunny, warm weather all North Islanders know is typical for our region in mid-October, which is truly something to be thankful for.

And if that’s not enough, consider the fact that you live on Vancouver Island on the eve of a winter that for many of your countrymen means months of windshield scraping, parka-wearing and road closures.

Ahem. We said give thanks … not gloat.

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BCTF’s student indoctrination VICTORIA – As the B.C. Teachers’ Federation executive moseys back to the bargaining table after a summer off, I’m reminded of former education minister George Abbott’s thoughts on his time with the province’s most militant union.

“In my first meeting with the BCTF, and I gather this is characteristic of all first meetings with education ministers, the TF advises that yes, they are a union, but first and foremost they are social activists and agents of social change,” Abbott recalled.

Their buzzword is “social justice,” which is portrayed by leftists as superior to plain old justice, in ways that are seldom defined. So what exactly are the goals of this “social change”? Here’s some of what I’ve gleaned.

Parents may recall the 2008 introduction of an elective high school course called Social Justice 12.

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ple of gay activist teachers, and the ministry curriculum describes its emphasis on inclusion of racial, cultural and sexual differences.

That’s all good, and it’s now bolstered by urgently needed anti-bullying and empathy efforts at all grades.

Then there is the BCTF version. It’s not just a battle against “racism, homophobia and sexism” but also “poverty and globalization.”

The BCTF has a quarterly “Social Justice Newsletter” filled with predictable eco-

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A pair of renewable energy projects garnered praise this week, scooping top spots at the annual Clean Energy BC awards.

A daycare and schools in Port McNeill were placed on lock-down this week due to cougar sightings in the town.

nomic assumptions. One article describes a social justice club for Grade 2 and 3 students, with activities that include collecting food bank donations and “writing to the premier asking for a systemic plan to address child poverty.”

This rhetoric rests on the cherished myth that poverty is imposed by right-wing governments that refuse to double the minimum wage and pile more taxes on “the rich.”

And what about that darned “globalization”? The BCTF still has a 2001 teaching guide on its website promoting the claim that Nike is uniquely guilty of making shoes and exercise gear in Third World sweatshops.

This was all debunked years ago. Are Adidas, Reebok, Apple and Microsoft any different?

Has nothing changed in 12 years? A quick web search will show this is a stale old tale with a convenient villain, to avoid complex quesA member of

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A BCTF official assures me this unit is being updated. Once that one is done, maybe they could check over their teaching unit on Enbridge’s Northern Gateway proposal.

Entitled “What We Stand To Lose With Pipelines and Supertankers,” it is another protesters’ guide designed around a pre-determined viewpoint.

They remind me of George Orwell’s classic novel 1984, where loyal party members are required to focus on selected enemies in a daily ritual called the Two Minutes Hate.

Perhaps this is a clue to why our school system produces so many students lacking in employment skills and bursting with demands for governmentimposed wealth redistribution.

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Internet access a priority It seems, sadly, to be my annual complaint: once again it is fall and once again the Legislature is not sitting. The BC Liberals have made a mockery of our parliamentary democracy, calling the Legislature into session at their whim. They have exploited people’s distrust of the political system and effectively said that our Legislature is completely unimportant.

I joined a group of Opposition MLAs - including Opposition Leader Adrian Dix and House Leader John Horgan - on the steps of the Legislature on the day we were supposed to return to do the people’s business. All 34 NDP MLAs would be willing and ready to be in Victoria to ask questions of the government, to debate issues important to the people of BC, to work together on bipartisan committees. This is what we are supposed to do; this is why we were elected.

But the Liberal government thinks that 36 days in the House is adequate for accountability this year.

Legislators in Manitoba, a province with a quarter the population of BC will have sat more than three times as long by the end of the year. The sad irony is that it was the BC Liberals who suggested fixed sessions of the Legislature; that should mean we are working in session in Victoria on behalf of the people of BC for a full six months.

I am angry about it and I hope that others, too, are angry. A parliamentary democracy should provide checks and balances. But a political party and a premier that prefer to govern without transparency, without debate, through diktat, are eroding our provincial parliamentary process. Continued public indifference to what is happening leads to authoritarianism, loss of rights, and eventually,

MLA Update Claire Trevena

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dictatorship. I’m not being extremist: our rights can be lost.

While my calendar is booked with meetings, critic tours and events from now until Christmas, those should be in addition to our regular duties in the Legislature, not as a replacement.

In the last weeks I have been working on a number of issues, two of which come up on a regular basis: our new hospital and high speed, fibre optic internet connectivity. I have been in touch with the Minister of Health about the possibility of keeping parts of our existing hospital to supplement the new building. I hear regularly from the medical community that the new facility will be overcrowded as soon as it opens (our present hospital was well beyond capacity, with 97 patients last week: the new one officially has space for 96 people). I also hear of the need for space for seniors, for hospice care and for other ancillary health care services. It would make a great deal of sense to keep what we can of our current building, to supplement the new building, rather than find ourselves immediately desperate for new space.

The question of highspeed internet connectivity is becoming critical for our North Island communities. Although Telus is laying cable from Sayward to Port McNeill we have places where there is a 200-name wait list simply to get a subscription

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and other places where the promised “last mile” of high speed connection ended miles before the community. Access to high quality, high speed internet is as important for economic development in our rural communities as electrification was 70 plus years ago. I have put this front and centre in the Opposition’s economic strategy and am working with MLA colleagues to connect our rural communities.

I continue to discuss other traditional economic generators with communities. There is a real fear that the balance between logging and tourism is being lost in some areas of the Discovery Islands.

While on the west coast, the Ministry of Forests assures me that Western Forest Products is rethinking its logging plans on the outskirts of Tahsis.

Contracts for the $1.4 billion John Hart Dam reconstruction should be awarded soon. This will be hugely important to Campbell River; but we want to make sure this is the case. I am writing to BC Hydro to ask that preference be given to local, unionized companies and that, wherever possible, apprenticeships be included in the construction process. The four-year project would allow an apprentice to complete his or her full training on one job in one place. More than 60 years ago, the original construction of the John Hart Dam was instrumental in the building and diversification of Campbell River.

We need to ensure the community benefits as much or more this time around.

I am using some of the time we are not in Victoria to pursue issues related to my critic portfolio for Transportation, Infrastructure and BC Ferries. This week I will be looking at problems related to the pubic private partnership (3P) that built the Port Mann Bridge and start discussions about the next proposed, 3-P bridge which the premier has said will replace the Massey Tunnel. I will also be discussing local highway issues - from chipseal to aggregate, pot-holes to crossing lights (at the ferry) - with representatives of the Ministry of Transportation.

Next week will take me to Washington State for discussions with bureaucrats, politicians and users of their state owned ferry system. I will be trying to find out what does and doesn’t work - and how their success can be incorporated into BC Ferries.

Our neighbour appears to have a state run enterprise operating smoothly without any pretense of being a commercial cruise ship company.

In the meantime, I can always be reached at claire.trevena.mla@leg. bc.ca, by phone at 250287-5100 in Campbell River or 250-949-9473 in Port Hardy. If you are a social media hound, friend me on Facebook or follow me on Twitter @clairetrevena.

Best regards, Claire

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October 20 Hardy Bay Seniors host a hamburger/hot dog sale, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., 9150 Granville St. October 20 50th anniversary celebration for St. John Gualbert Anglican United Church (A-Frame) in Port McNeill.

Church service 11 a.m., light lunch from noon-2 p.m.

All are welcome.

October 20 Cabbage roll dinner with veggies, dessert and entertainment, 5-7 p.m. at St. Columba Church, Port Hardy. $10 per person, funds raised go to fixing the church wall.

October 21-22 Eagle View Elementary hosts a scholastic book fair, 8:15 a.m.-6 p.m. in the school library. Please come out and support out students, 60 per cent of sales goes back to new books for our students. More info, 250-9496418.

October 23 As part of the Speakers’ Corner series, Northern Vancouver Island’s “Marine Detective” Jackie Hildering will be presenting on the return of humpback whales to our area and the work of the Marine Education and Research Society in studying them. Content will cover the biology of humpbacks and conservation concerns, including how to avoid vessel collisions now that these giants are again our marine neighbours.

Location: A-Frame Church, 175 Cedar, Port McNeill, 7-9 p.m. Entry by donation: All proceeds go to the work of the Marine Education and Research Society. www. mersociety.org.

October 25 Halloween Howl, 7-11 p.m., Port Alice Community Centre. Best costume prizes, spooky fun, family dance.

Concession available. Tickets $5 per goblin; $15 per goblin family. Info, 250-284-3912.

October 26 Gate House Community Association hosts an interactive play, Forest of Magic: Mystery of the Wizard’s Daughter, 6-8 p.m. at Gate House Theatre. Cost by donation, arrive any time before 7:45 and join with cast members on a journey to solve the mystery.

October 26 Port Hardy Minor Hockey hosts a fundraising Halloween dance, 8 p.m.-2 a.m., Civic Centre. Prizes for best costumes; grand prize an HD flat-screen TV. Tickets $15 or two for $25, available at Mars Diner in Providence Place.

October 27 Port Hardy Baptist Church hosts dinner and a family friendly movie, 6950 Highland Dr. Shows at 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., with dinner served from 5-6 p.m. Cost $2 includes popcorn; additional concession available.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

November 1 Annual Pumpkin Patch Crawl hosted by the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce, 6-8:30 p.m. at the Carrot Park Seawall. Take a journey through the spooky sights and sounds, then end your trek with hot dogs and hot chocolate by the bonfire. Also, enter

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Everything Fitz to kick off concert series Gazette staff PORT HARDY—In their show last spring in Port Hardy, members of the band Headwater drew chuckles from the audience — and cringes from North Island Concert Society and Port Hardy Lions Club directors — when they poked fun at the creaky and uneven stage at the Civic Centre.

When NICS kicks off its 15th season this weekend, they’ll feature a new stage — and just the group to judge its worthiness.

Everything Fitz, a family fiddling act featuring step-dancing

mer through an NICSsecured grant and assistance from the District of Port Hardy and the Lions Club.

Julie, Kerry and Tom Fitzgerald are all champion fiddlers, and older brother Pat plays drums — and occasionally steps forward to join in the dancing or to grab Everything Fitz will open the Concert another instrument for Society’s 15th series this weekend in Port one of the group’s novPhoto courtesy Everything Fitz elty numbers. Parents Hardy.

Pam and Paddy round and multi-instrumental 20-something siblings out the rhythm section. showmanship, opens backed by their parents the new season with a on bass and keyboards, show Saturday begin- will showcase their ning at 7:30 p.m. The quick-stepping on a Ontario-based group, smooth, seamless stage comprised of four floor, built this sum-

Everything Fitz is grounded in the oldtime fiddle tradition of traditional and Celtic jigs and reels, but the family’s show covers a wide range of musical genres and styles, including jazz and swing standards, gospel and bluegrass.

At various points, you may see a fiddle or two put aside in favour of a mandolin, guitar and even, if space in their touring van per-

mits, a cello.

The group’s current tour is being held in conjunction with the release last month of its Everything Fitz Live CD-DVD package.

They have received rave reviews at the start of the tour on the West Coast of the U.S., and Saturday’s show comes in the middle of a twoweek swing through B.C. before they return to the States for shows in Washington, Oregon,

Idaho and Northern California.

Tickets are $25 and are available in advance at Port Hardy Museum and Cafe Guido in Port Hardy, at The Flower Shoppe in Port McNeill, and in Port Alice by calling Gail Neely at 250-284-3927.

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Grease lighting Gazette staff Firefighters from Port Hardy and Port McNeill opened their doors to the public last week, the open houses marking fire prevention week on the North Island.

In Port Hardy firefighters gave a demonstration on the most common source of kitchen fires: overheated grease.

In just minutes, an unattended pot of hot oil can erupt in flames, engulfing its surroundings.

Simply by placing the lid on the pot, you can cut off oxygen and kill the fire. The burner can then be turned off and the lid should remain in place until the oil is cool — lifting the lid too early reintroduces oxygen and can cause reignition.

Water should never be used to tackle a grease fire.

The rapid evaporation of the water carries oil molecules into the air where they ignite, spreading the fire.

Clockwise from below left: Firefighter Justin Reusch shatters the glass during Saturday’s simulated motor vehicle accident, part of the Port Hardy Fire Department’s open house; McKenzie Lacasse compares hats with her mom, Meagan Tozer, at Port McNeill Fire Hall during the firefighters’ annual open house last Thursday; Firefighter Reusch shows why water should never be used to tackle a grease fire; Kayla Evans, Samantha Holland and Torianne Payne take a seat in a fire engine during the PMFD’s open house last Thursday; A trio of young girls get a front-row seat for a demonstration in Port Hardy; A member of Port McNeill’s Junior Firefighters turns a fire extinguisher on a controlled blaze; Shae Hardy and Patricia Hovey take a break from the PHFD’s open house Saturday; Junior fire chief Jaxson Rutherford of Port McNeill watches Thursday’s demonstrations; Port Hardy firefighters extinguish the ‘kitchen’ blaze followA O’Toole, J.R. Rardon ing the grease fire.

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Giving thanks for a successful food drive Gazette staff North Vancouver Island did its share as the B.C. Thanksgiving Food Drive (BCTFD) collected an estimated 402,153 pounds of food for 50 local food banks throughout the province during its annual September drive.

“It was great to see how the residents of our communities came forward to support our project,” said Andrew

“It was great to see how the residents of our communities came forward to support our project.”

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“The success can be credited to communities selflessly working together donating time, talent, and means to meet the needs of oth-

ers – for this, we are truly thankful.”

In Port Hardy and Port McNeill, the BCTFD event included more than 30 volunteers providing more than 90 hours of

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They were able to visit some 500 homes, and collected more than 1,200 pounds of non-perishable food for Port Hardy’s Harvest Food Bank.

The food bank wants to extend its gratitude

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The generosity is appreciated and the shelves of the food bank benefit from receiving the muchneeded contributions.

Families in need in Alert Bay, Port Hardy

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After paddling Wolf Lake, the author incorporated his “floating studio’ into a painting of the site.

Canoe provides a floating studio Driving along some of our North Island roads is always a matter of mixed emotions.

On the one hand, our scenery is unsurpassed, a fact that makes us one of the most desirable tourist destinations in the world. When it comes to green we have cornered the market. When comparing uncluttered highways, we are the envy of the more-populated countries.

On the other hand, it is sometimes hard to see the scenery because our eyeballs are shaking uncontrollably from hitting the washboard and potholes.

We don’t need speed bumps on many of the roads that pass through our busier areas.

One of the problems in keeping our roads graded is the seasonal nature of the logging industry that maintains them. In winter, when the rains destroy the smooth surface, the logging companies are often shut down because of snow. With time on their hands, the employees and their families still use the roads, which are soon fashioned into virtual obstacle courses.

Needless to say, this does not deter most North Islanders from enjoying the backcountry scenery during any time of the year.

One of these “mixed emotions” drives is the road to Zeballos.

A Brush with Henschel with Gordon Henschel It passes through some of the most incredible scenery on North Island and ends up in one of its most delightful hamlets. Short drives of just a few kilometres accesses many lakes such as Anutz, Atluk, Tsiko and Wolf Lakes, along with their respective campsites, which will keep the traveller going for weeks. This painting is of the last of these. Let me tell you about my painting experience with it.

On a beautiful fall day, I threw our old canoe on the back of the pickup and headed for this lake, which had caught my eye more than a few times, on the way to the magic city of Zeballos. It lies off the road just beyond the Atluck Main turnoff. As you climb over the hill, look to the right and you will see it far below you. It’s very easy to miss the access road to it because it is so small but if you watch for it, it’s the first road to the right past the Atluk turnoff.

Once you get on this

road keep your eye out for the creek that flows into Wolf Lake. Unless you have a good four wheel drive and can wheel down the creek bed to the lake, you’ll have to make your way into the lake by canoe down the creek. This is what I had to do with a lot of portaging over the dry spots. In spring you can probably float right down it on high water. If all this sounds like a lot of trouble, it is; but well worth it!

The lake is even more gorgeous once you are paddling on it. I made my way down to the far end before I heard the roar of the falls that empties out of the lake. On a grassy slope I had my lunch while surveying the scene, did a pencil sketch but decided to paint a scene from the end in which I entered. It is here that I pulled my canoe up the pebbly beach. The red canoe looked so good in that setting that I just had to include it in the painting. Later, in my studio at home, the finishing touches were added and a larger painting grew from the original. Remembering the French Impressionist, Claude Monet, and the studio-houseboat that he had painted from, I named the painting Floating Studio.

Gordon Henschel owns an art gallery in Nimpkish Heights. www.henschel.ca

Deadline for submitting your artwork is October 31 and winners will be announced November 7.

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Dean Tait, left, helps adjust the helmet of daughter Kyarra prior to the start of Port McNeill's Intro to Girls Hockey program at Chilton Regional Arena last week.

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October 17 Curling Broughton Curling Club hosts free clinic for new and interested players, 7-9 p.m. each night. No pre-registration required; equipment available. Info, Keith at 250-956-2825 or visit Broughton Curling Club on Facebook.

October 18 Curling Fort Rupert Curling Club hosts an open house for returning players and any who may be interested in taking part or who have questions. Appies, door prizes, four-end games with teams drawn at random to give newcomers a chance to try the game.

October 19 Rep hockey North Island Eagles peewees host Comox Valley (exhibition), 1:45 p.m., Port McNeill.

October 20 Shooting Broughton Sports Club hosts a Trap Meat Shoot, noon start with barbecue, competition to follow. Range located off Hwy. 19 across from Beaver Cove Road. Info, Greg, 250230-2895.

October 23 Cross country Annual Districtwide run for elementary school students, 11:15 a.m., A.J. Elliott School, Sointula.

Races by age group for Grades 2-7, plus an open division afterward. Snacks and concession available.

October 23, 30 Curling Port Alice Curling Club hosts a series of free, drop-in curling sessions each Wednesday this month with instruction available for beginners and ice for practice.

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Girls get hockey team of their own J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT McNEILL— Thanks to a popular response in its inaugural season last year, the Intro to Girls Hockey is back for another run in the Port McNeill Minor Hockey Association.

Originally formed last year as a way to boost the number of girls on the minor hockey association's co-ed teams, the program has succeeded in that goal while also finding a niche among new skaters who wish to stick with an allgirls group.

"There's just something to that all-girls atmosphere," said Lisa Brown, head coach of the program. "Maybe it's a confidence thing; I can't put my finger on it. But I expect out of this group of girls, this may be the kick-start they need to go on to play minor hockey."

The girls hockey sessions are held each Sunday from 2:304 p.m. at Chilton Regional Arena.

They are something of a showcase for female empowerment, with a woman as head coach and volunteer assistant coaches

Taylor Spafford of Port Alice, right, joins other players in a skating drill during the opening session of the Intro to Girls Hockey program at Chilton Regional Arena in Port McNeill. Below, Head coach Lisa Brown, left, provides instruction to some of the participants in the program, now in its second year as part of Port McNeill Minor Hockey.

from the ranks of girls who skate for both Port McNeill Minor Hockey and for the North Island Eagles rep hockey program.

"Having female coaches, for some of the girls, does help increase their comfort level and maybe boost their confidence a bit," said Brown.

Last week's seasonopening practice drew nearly 20 prospective skaters. They are roughly an even mix of returning players from last year's popular program, and new skaters.

The program is open to skaters from the novice (age seven) level up through high

school.

"It's fun," said ShaeLynn Pazarena of Port McNeill. "And it's

great to hang out with your friends."

But don't mistake the program for a fun

skate.

"In our practices we encourage fun," said Brown. "And I think all hockey programs should do that. But our practices are very structured. We have high expectations of the girls, and we challenge and push them to be their best."

Popularity of the program last year quickly spread in Port McNeill and into the surrounding communities.

Several players joined the season in progress when they learned about it from friends, and this year players from Port Alice and Port Hardy are traveling to take part.

"I think everyone kind of shares this interest in trying to grow female participation in hockey," said Brown. "Having this program has definitely grown the interest — and the numbers — in our program.

Fees for the program are lower than those for the association's other teams, and are based on the shorter ice time used each week.

To register for the program or for more information, call Brown at 250-230-0538.

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Peewees finish strong on the road Gazette staff The North Island Eagles peewee side had an up-and-down weekend on the road at the Alberni Valley Minor Hockey Thanksgiving Classic last weekend.

Or, more precisely, a down-and-up weekend as the North Island side finished strong after a tough draw pitched them into a loaded upper division of the eight-team, preseason warm-up tourney.

An early start Saturday saw the Eagles take on Ridge Meadows — eventual tournament winners — at the Weyerhauser Arena. The formidable mainland squad raced off to a blistering start, notching five goals in the first period. The Eagles got one back just before the whistle, Tianna Walkus

converting a Clayton Bono assist.

Bono himself added another in the second, but the Ridge Meadows outfit proved relentless, adding another five in the second, eventually running out 12-2 winners.

“They are a really good team with very few weaknesses to exploit,” said Eagles coach Marty Gage.

The Eagles fared better against South Delta in their next matchup.

Rhys Dutcyvich opened the scoring at 4:13 in the first, Bono again providing the assist. The Eagles carried the lead into the second, but a pair of goals put Delta into the lead going into the third.

A further pair of Delta strikes in the third put the game

beyond the Eagles, 4-1 the final score.

“This was a pretty good game but we just couldn’t come back,” said Gage.

The Eagles were in fightback mode Sunday after falling behind 5-1 against Oceanside midway throughout the second period.

Oceanside had gone two up in the first and doubled their lead on a pair of quick strikes early in the second.

A Ryan Patterson goal off a Luke Gage assist pulled one back for the Eagles before the down-Island side went up 5-1.

Matthew Saunders pulled another back for the Eagles off a Dutcyvich assist and Gage added a second to his account courtesy of Liem Wadhams to leave the Eagles 5-3 behind going into the

third.

“The game could’ve gone any way at that point,” recalled coach Gage, “but with a couple of penalties we found ourselves shorthanded and they finished us off, 9-3.”

The result saw the Eagles finish fourth in their group and put them up against Cowichan for their final game, the Eagles turning on for a 6-1 win.

“Up against a weaker opponent, we played very well,” said coach Gage. “We showed discipline when the other team started taking bad penalties and capitalizing on our power plays.”

Bono and Devin White struck late in the first for the Eagles and Patterson made it three early in the second.

Bono found the net

again twice in the period to earn a hat trick and give the Eagles a 5-0 lead going into the third. Carson Strang rounded out the scoring for the North Islanders before the Cowichan side found a consolation goal.

“It was nice to finish on a high note,” said Marty Gage.

Overall, the Eagles will take away some lessons and plenty of positives from the weekend. “We need to put together a full 60-minute game, stay out of the box and buy into the systems the coaches are teaching,” said Gage. “We had moments of greatness but you need more than just moments to win a game.”

The peewees will be in action again this weekend as the side hosts a pair of exhibition games in

Port McNeill against the visiting Comox Valley. The exhibi-

tions are scheduled for 1:45 p.m. Saturday and 8:45 a.m. Sunday.

HOCKEY REFEREE CLINIC Sunday October 20, 2013 Port Hardy Civic Centre 8:00 am -12:30 pm

All Level 1’s and those officials new to officiating must complete an online module, classroom session and participate in an on ice session. Those returning Level 2’s and 3’s are only required to complete the classroom session.

We need more adults to step up and help out. If we do not get more people attending the clinic and willing to help, there will be very few hockey games played in the North Island.

For more information contact: John Bramham Port McNeill 250-956-0008 Graham Richards Port Hardy 250-949-9588 Doug Bondue Port Alice 250-284-6247

Atoms on the road

Gazette staff The young North Island Eagles atom development hockey team is still looking for its first victory of the season. But it did get a point for its first tie last weekend in the Alberni Valley Thanksgiving Tournament in Port Alberni.

After losses to West Vancouver and Oceanside in their first two games, the Eagles turned up their offence in a 6-6 draw with Peninsula.

That earned the squad a spot in the Pool B game for 3rd-4th place, where they squared off against Nanaimo.

The Clippers secured third place with a 5-1 win over the Eagles.

The atoms opened play with an 11-5 loss to West Vancouver, then dropped a 10-3 decision to Oceanside before meeting Peninsula in the final round pool play.

Athlete of the Week ATHLETE the Week Glenof DAy Daniel Hovey (7) and Glen Day (77) go head-to-head in a recent race at the Tri-Port Speedway.

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Day tops driver standings Gazette staff PORT HARDY— For the second straight year, Glen Day of Port Hardy was crowned track champion at TriPort Speedway without even firing up his engine on the final day of the season.

Indeed, the track was rather better suited for speed-boat racing on the scheduled final day of competition Oct. 6.

“The track looked like a lake,” track timer Darlene Cartwright said with a laugh.

The season was called complete with the cancellation of the day’s races, and Day, who had previously build up a large lead in the track season points series, was awarded his second straight track championship.

“We’ll just set our sights on next season, and we’re looking for lots of participation then,” said Cartwright.

“We had several new drivers this season, and hear there may be some more interested in run-

ning in a mini (stock) class.”

The Tri-Port Motor Sports Club welcomes new competitors and volunteers. Anyone

interested in volunteering or more information can contact Cartwright at 250-9496174 or Theresa Weeks at 250-949-7273.

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

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

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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

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Alex will be deeply missed by his loving family, sons James (Elaine), Gordon (Leanne), and David (Cathy), daughter Leanne, grandchildren Chelsea, Logan, Nicole, Cale, Peyton, Cruze, Nicholas, Andrew, April, Katrina, great grandchildren Shelsea, Jordan, Thomas, Tiana, as well as countless dear friends. Alex took great pride in his family and work, and touched the hearts of many people throughout his life. His spirit will live on forever in the hearts of his children.

A memorial service will be held at the Oceanside Community Church in Parksville, B.C. on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 11 am.

In lieu of owers donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of one’s choice.

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FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 2540 Catala Place Port McNeill (across from Firehall) Sunday 10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741 Pastor Stan Rukin Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor Cell: 250-527-0144 Office hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs Visitors always welcome www.ptmcfullgospel.org

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS In Port Alice-Tues at 7:30 pm in room 101 of the community center. NA welcome. Call Deb or Bob at 250-284-3558 for more info.

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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

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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 Scott Whittemore 250-956-3909

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

For information contact Pastor Dave Purdy • 250-956-4737 11/13

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

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

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ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITED ANGLICAN CHURCH 250-956-3533 Email: gualbert@uniserve.com Sunday Worship - 9:00am Reverend Wade Allen All Welcome 175 Cedar Street Port McNeill 11/13

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

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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 11/13

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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson,Alta.

YARDING CREW Needed on Vancouver Island - Experience is an asset. Madil 071 operator, Hooktender, Landing bucker.

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JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $30/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop.

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LIGHT DUTY cleaner required for Malcolm Island Inn - Sointula. Duties: washing windows, picking up garbage - emptying garbage cans, cleaning rooms, pub, restaurant and hotel. Full time permanent position$13.00/hour. Send resume to Malcolm Island Inn, Box 380 Sointula BC. V0N 3E0 malcolmislandinn@yahoo.ca PORT HARDY CHEVRON is hiring 2 F/T, Pmt, Gas Bar Cashiers for 8905 Granville St, Port Hardy, BC, VON 2P0. $10.30/hr. Rotating shifts: day, night, weekends, Stat holidays. Duties: Greet customers, identify price of goods and receive payments. Wrap or place merchandise in bags and any other duty as instructed by the Manager.

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The North Island Gazette is looking for a temporary part-time contract delivery driver to deliver the Gazette one a week, every Thursday.

Vehicle and gas is provided. Some invoice and money collecting involved.

If interested please bring your resume and driver’s abstract to 7305 Market St. Box 458 Port Hardy or email documents to: publisher@northislandgazette.com.

Only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

Employment Opportunity Regional District Of Mount Waddington

CLERK/RECEPTIONIST The Regional District of Mount Waddington (RDMW) is seeking an experienced Clerk/ Receptionist.

Reporting to the Administrator, the Clerk/ Receptionist provides reception and switchboard services as well as clerical and secretarial support.

The Clerk/Receptionist will work out of the Regional District ofďŹ ce located at 2044 McNeill Road in Port McNeill.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of Grade 12 completion with proven experience in ofďŹ ce skills and procedures, as well as demonstrated skills in communication. Applicants should have a high level of proďŹ ciency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet. Other requirements include excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to multi-task and prioritize a varying workload with shifting priorities, and be detail oriented.

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T’lisalagi’lakw School Alert Bay, B.C. Our Focus ~ Student Success Employment Opportunity

This is a union position with a 35 hour work week.

There is a temporary full-time position being offered at T’lisalagi’lakw School. It is currently looking for a Cultural Assistant (1.0 FTE) for the remainder of the 2013-14.

This is a band operated independent (Group 2) school. It enrolls 78 students from Nursery to Grade 7.

This is a one year position with the possibility of continuity. This posting will be open until ďŹ lled. For more information or to apply, please fax, mail, or e-mail resume complete with cover letter, supporting documents, and references to: Wayne Peterson T’lisalagi’lakw School Box 50, Alert Bay, B.C. V0N 1A0 Tel: 250-974 5591 Fax: 250-974-2475 E-mail: waynep@namgis.bc.ca or sveas@namgis.bc.ca CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Please submit your cover letter and resume outlining qualiďŹ cations and related experience by 4:00 pm, Friday, October 25th to: Greg Fletcher, Administrator Regional District of Mount Waddington, Box 729, Port McNeill, B.C., V0N 2R0, Fax: 250-956-3232 or e-mail: getcher@rdmw.bc.ca Visit our website at www.rdmw.bc.ca for a copy of this advertisement and to learn more about the Regional District of Mount Waddington.

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Network Leader/ Coordinator The Mount Waddington Health Network, a leader in Health Network development, is a cross-sectoral forum of organizations working to improve the health of the communities and people in the Mount Waddington region of Vancouver Island. We are looking for a NETWORK LEADER/COORDINATOR to both provide leadership and coordinate the activities of the MWHN. Our ideal candidate will be a “Practical Visionaryâ€? who thrives on building constructive working relationships, mutual respect and shared purpose across a diverse membership, as well as overseeing all the operational aspects of the network. S/he understands how to assist our Health Network in setting the strategic and policy direction. Skilled in budget preparation, ďŹ nancial reporting, and contract administration, our Network Leader/Coordinator will build capacity in MWHN Steering Committee members, Sub committees and Health Network members to promote accountability at all points throughout the system Necessary qualiďŹ cations include: • knowledge of key health issues of the Mt. Waddington area, particularly as they pertain to the determinants of health. • comprehensive understanding of Mt Waddington communities, the unique characteristics of rural and remote life, and thorough understanding of our First Nations • graduate degree in community/organizational development, or related ďŹ eld or acceptable combination of education and experience Preferred qualiďŹ cations: • experience in developing and monitoring organizational systems at a leadership level within the not-for-proďŹ t sector, • training in and experience with proposal writing/ evaluation models The MWHN intends to engage the Proponent under a contract for services.

Written submissions are not to exceed 5 pages, and should outline relevant experience and qualiďŹ cations.

The budget for this engagement is dependent on the level of experience and expertise.

Any requests for clariďŹ cation or for a detailed description of the position contact: Chris Parker MWHN Interim Coordinator cparker2636@gmail.com Deadline for submissions is October 25, 2013, addressed to: REGIONAL DISTRICT OF MT WADDINGTON Box 729, Port McNeill, BC., V0N 2R0 250-956-3301 Fax 250-956-3232 Email: info@rdmw@bc.ca

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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.

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TOWNHOUSE FOR Sale. #2-2697 Mine Road, Port McNeill. Quiet strata complex, convenient to schools and hospital. 3-bdrm, 1.5 bath home, approx. 1250 sq.ft.

Open plan main floor. Kitchen with built-in dishwasher, fridge, stove. Upper level has master bedroom with walk-in closet, storage room, laundry alcove with full-sized washer/dryer.

Electric baseboard heat. Single attached garage with remote controlled door opener.

Tidy, fenced back yard with patio, greenhouse and tool shed. $149,000. Quick occupancy. Phone 250-956-9875 or email: windonthemoon3@hotmail.com for appointment to view.

we are looking for, please reply in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

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Emcon Services Inc, Road and Bridge Maintenance contractor, is looking for Auxiliary Equipment Operators for the current winter season to perform a variety of winter related road maintenance activities including operating snowplows and sanding trucks. Operators are needed for Comox Valley, Hornby Island, Denman Island, Campbell River, Gold River, Port Hardy, Sayward and Woss area.

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Laminates - $0.69/sq ft Engineered - $1.99/sq ft Hardwood - $2.79/sq ft

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: • • • • •

Valid BC Driver’s Licence (minimum Class 3 / air).

Proven highway trucking experience Experience driving tandem axle vehicles and Operating a variety of transmissions.

Pre-employment drug screening

Qualified applicants are invited to submit rÊsumÊs, along with photocopy of driver’s licence, an up-to-date driver’s abstract and references to substantiate driving experience to: Emcon Services Inc. Box 1300 - 3190 Royston Rd Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 Island@emconservices.ca Fax: 250-336-8892 * Please specify the area that you would be able to work *

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PORT HARDY: Seawind Estates, like new 2 bdrm, $675. Call (604)418-3626 or email: trojan12@shaw.ca PORT HARDY: Seawind Estates, like new 3 bdrm, W/D, $825. Call (604)418-3626 or email: trojan12@shaw.ca

OCEANVIEW COTTAGES for rent in Port Hardy

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PORT McNEILL. 5-BDRM Double-wide with basement, 5 bdrms, 2.5 bathrooms. View, private fenced yard. $159,900.

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COAL HARBOUR: Large clean 2 or 3 bdrm. Quiet area, ocean view. F/S, W/D, wi-fi.

From $550./mo. Live-in manager required. 250-710-6464.

PORT HARDY Renovated 3 bdrm condo, secure building & caretaker on site. N/P, N/S. Avail. immediately. Heat & hot water incl. $750/mo. Ref. req.

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

Phone Rick 250-956-4555 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.

TRUCKS & VANS 1998 DODGE ext cab. V8, 4x4, 5spd, some body damage, no rust, runs great. $2500 OBO. 250-230-0745.

MARINE BOATS BE SURE to see First Lady before haul out Sep 30 (winter storage). Diesel 36’ cruiser, sleeps 5, hyd’s, elec’s & inverted AC. Grand wheelhouse $145,000.

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PORT HARDY Highland Manor •Bachelor •1bdrm furnished •1 bdrm suites References Call Jason 250-949-0192

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APARTMENTS FURNISHED

SUITES, LOWER 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. Satellite TV. Avail now, $495. Call 250949-9970.

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PORT HARDY 2 bdrm trailer on its own lot. Excellent condition, private back yard.

Boat/RV parking. $99,000.

Contact Gary 250-949-8684.

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Large fully furnished 2 bdrm 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 Sept 1. $850 inclds hydro or $650 + hydro with a 1 year lease. 1-250-949-8855. More info at www.twoceans.com

Double Eagle boat. Approx 18’ with galvanized Road Runner trailer. Full canvas, not running, second owner. $3500 OBO. 250-230-0745.

PORT MCNEILL Mobile Home Park Pads for rent.

Short walk to shopping, school & ocean. $283.00/ month Call 250-956-2355

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HOMES FOR RENT HYDE CREEK - 3 bedroom home for rent. Lawn maintenance required during summer months. $1300 per month.

References required. Please call 250-286 3560.

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PORT MCNEILL 3 bdrm house. Avail. Nov. 1. 2 baths, large yard, great view and lots of parking. Ref req. $950/mo.

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Home help offered in Port Alice Gazette staff PORT ALICE—The Better at Home program has trained its first group of volunteers UTDOOR LIVING and is working in Port Hardy and Port McNeill helping seniors. Now it’s offering this service in Port Alice.

Better at Home proM vides volunteers that will help elders/seniors with simple day-to-day tasks such as: friendly visits, help with groceries, minor home repairs, transportation, light yard work, and housekeeping.

“At Better at Home, we’re working hard to help seniors age with dignity,” said Pat Horgan, local coordinator of the program.

The North Island Crisis and Counselling Centre is seeking volunteers that want to make a difference in their community. To inquire please call 250949-8333.

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