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Beached dolphin helped to sea Gazette staff PORT HARDY—A Pacific white-sided dolphin appeared to have successfully recovered from a suspected orca encounter this week after a coordinated effort between

volunteers, DFO officers, Marine Mammal Rescue and Vancouver Aquarium staff to assist the injured mammal.

The animal was discovered early Monday morning by guests

at Michelle Smith-Andrews’ An Ocean Storm bed and breakfast, with injuries from a suspected transient — or Bigg’s — killer whale, encounter.

“My guests from Switzerland

were out for a walk and they came running back saying there was an emergency: a dolphin was stuck in

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• WHAZZUP, DOCK?

Port McNeill harbour facility struggles with overcrowding.

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Stephanie Rockman, aka “Lady Ra-Ra”, extols the virtues of the local recycling centre while striking a pose in the annual Salmon Days parade in Sointula Saturday morning.

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Lt. Governor opens literacy centre • SWINGERS

Ladies dress up for rock ‘n’ roll golf tourney in Port Alice.

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Gazette staff FORT RUPERT— Kwakiutl members were joined by Rotary dignitaries and the Lieutenant Governor of B.C., the

Hon. Judith Guichon, last week in opening the new library and literacy centre in Tsakis.

Called Nuyum mat’si — a place to tell stories or

legends — the new centre boasts nearly 3,500 books available for loan, with plans to add computer stations in the near future.

The project was initiated

by the previous Lieutenant Governor, Steven Point, in May 2012, inspired by the success of similar projects abroad.

Kwakiutl Education

Administrator Marion Hunt said that the new centre will be used initially as a

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Smith-Andrews contacted Marine Detective Jackie Hildering and the DFO, setting off a chain of calls as marine mammal experts coordinated with those on the scene to gather information, assess the dolphin’s condition and plan a response.

“He was exhausted, it looked like,” recalled Smith-Andrews, “he definitely didn’t want to go anywhere.”

In the end, little actu-

al response was needed as the dolphin gradually regained its strength and began to circle the shallows before moving out to deeper water, to the relief of those on the scene.

“It was a moment of pure joy,” said SmithAndrews.

Worryingly for those monitoring from the shore, the dolphin soon returned to shallower water; once stranded, dolphins are prone to restrand themselves.

Vancouver Aquarium staff made the decision at that point to fly up, anticipating a rescue may be needed. Once again though, the dolphin moved back off into deeper waters under its own power and was last spotted in deep water at the mouth of the bay.

Aquarium staff opted to return to Vancouver.

“It was very special,” said Smith-Andrews. “I was very fortunate to be able to help.”

She commended the

responders for their quick action and expertise. “It was definitely the right thing to make those calls,” she said.

Just three days earlier, an orca was freed from entanglement in a fishing net near Port Hardy in an incident witnessed not only by a Mackay Whale Watching tour but

by Dr. Lance BarrettLennard, conducting research in the area for the University of British Columbia’s Department of Zoology.

“This entanglement ended well, but there are too many cases where well-intentioned people put themselves and the whale in further danger, and that incidents do not get reported so that the whale may be rescued,” Hildering wrote.

In the event of a stranded or injured marine mammal, the public are urged not to approach, but to call number the Marine Mammal Incident Reporting hotline at 1-800-465-4336.

Fisheries officers Natasha Dickinson, left, and Kelly Aitken tend to an injured dolphin at Storey’s Beach Monday morning.

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Problem cougar destroyed near Port McNeill Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— The problem cougar involved in several recent encounters in the town has been destroyed, the Conservation Officer Service announced this week.

The 140-pound cat had been seen stalking a woman along the Rotary Trail last week, in addition to the attack on a dog reported in last week’s Gazette and numerous sightings in the Beach

Drive/ Mine Road area.

Conservation Officer Bryce Casavant said that the cougar had proved elusive and difficult to track in previous reports, but he got the chance to work with a fresh trail after the cougar was spotted outside a house, watching children through a basement window.

Even still, it took the officer and hound team a difficult three hours to pin down the

cougar, described by Casavant as “a very smart cat.”

Based on photographs taken by residents in other encounters, the officer said he was very confident in identifying the cougar as the problem cat.

In the interest of public safety, the decision was made to remove the cougar.

Despite appearing outwardly healthy, the cat had been involved in a series of stalking incidents in recent

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Correction The headline and photo caption accompanying the story on the Port McNeill Lions club street sign project (Aug. 21) incorrectly referred to the organization as the Rotary Club.

The Gazette regrets this error.

Village of Port Alice Notice of Tax Exemptions for the Year 2015 Per the Community Charter, the Council of the Village of Port Alice is proposing the following tax exemptions for the year 2015. All of which have been exempt from property taxes in the past.

1. Properties Owned By Not-for-profit organizations: » Legion: property registered in the name of Canadian Legion Branch #180, Lot 1, Plan 22668, DL 2137, Roll No. 00779.000 (exclusive of the portion which contains a residential housing unit) – estimated total taxes per year ($4,299.) with municipal portion being ($2,006.). » Wharf: property registered in the name of Port Alice Marine Rescue Society, Plan 594321, District Lot 188, Wharf Approach, Roll No. 00002.000 – estimated total taxes per year ($146.) with municipal portion only ($68.), and District Lot 1514, Rupert District, Wharf, Roll No. 01025.000 – estimated total taxes per year ($5,009.) with municipal portion being ($2,338.).

Aide de Camp Bob Blacker and Lt. Gov. Judith Guichon are welcomed by Davina Hunt to the opening ceremony last week.

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2. Occupiers of Municipal Property (recreational or not-for-profit organizations):

Library serves as hub

» Day Care Centre: lease a portion of the Community Centre for the space known as the Day Care Centre, located at 951 Marine Drive, Plan 22443, Lot 3, D.L. 2137, Roll No. 00778.010 – estimated total taxes per year ($152.) with municipal portion being ($71.).

from page 1 hub for existing programs offered within the village, such as the Bachelor of Education program in partnership with UVic, as a language lab for Kwakwala students, and as a venue for the homework club.

“We’re hoping to offer more partnership programs so students can learn and remain in the community,” said Hunt.

And, of course, as the name suggests, as a venue for storytelling.

Currently the library offers close to 3,500 titles across a spectrum of genres, including around 200 First Nations titles, a number Hunt would like to see grow.

A group of community volunteers

worked with the Library Response Team to catalogue and order the titles in just three days ahead of the opening ceremony.

Computers will soon be added to the centre offering job search and resume writing opportunities for community members.

The library was built as an initiative under the Lieutenant Governor’s literacy program: The Write to Read Project, a partnership between the Government House Foundation and Rotary to assist in building co-operative relationships between urban groups and First Nations communities.

“As you look around, you can see this is so much more than just a library,” said the Lieutenant Governor.

“This new facility is a place to learn, a place to discover and explore the past and to reach out into the virtual world and communicate ideas for the future. This is a place for community.”

Sponsors of the Fort Rupert library include the Government House Foundation, Britco, Success By 6 and Rotary Clubs of Burnaby Metrotown, Port McNeill and Port Hardy.

Other libraries under the Write to Read Project have opened in Toosey First Nation, Stone First Nation, Halalt First Nation, Old Masset, Bella Bella, Rivers Inlet and Malahat.

An additional library is scheduled to be opened in Ditidaht in September.

» Port Alice Lions Club: lease a portion of the Community Centre for the space known as the Lions Den, located at 951 Marine Drive, Plan 22443, Lot 3, D.L. 2137, Roll No. 00778.010 – estimated total taxes per year ($248.) with municipal portion being ($115.).

» Port Alice Curling Club: lease for half-year a portion of the Arena, for the space known as the Curling Club, located at 951 Marine Drive, Plan 22443, Lot 3, D.L. 2137, Roll No. 00778.010 – estimated total taxes per year ($1451.) with municipal portion being ($677.). » Port Alice Thrift Shop: lease a portion of Sea View Secondary School, for the space known as the Thrift Shop, located at 901 Marine Drive, Plan 18072, Lot 1, Block 7, D.L. 2137, Roll No. 00645.000 – estimated total taxes per year ($1,006.) with municipal portion being ($469.). » Port Alice Seniors Group: lease a portion of Sea View Secondary School, for the space known as the Seniors Centre, located at 901 Marine Drive, Plan 18072, Lot 1, Block 7, D.L. 2137, Roll No. 00645.000 – estimated total taxes per year ($1221.) with municipal portion being ($570.). » Port Alice Scouts: lease a portion of Sea View Secondary School, for the space known as the Multi Purpose Room, located at 901 Marine Drive, Plan 18072, Lot 1, Block 7, D.L. 2137, Roll No. 00645.000 – estimated total taxes per year ($1017.) with municipal portion being ($474.). » Port Alice Fast Fit: lease a portion of Sea View Secondary School, for the space known as Fast Fit, located at 901 Marine Drive, Plan 18072, Lot 1, Block 7, D.L. 2137, Roll No. 00645.000 – estimated total taxes per year ($921.) with municipal portion being ($430.). » Port Alice Red Cross Society: lease a portion of Sea View Secondary School, for the space known as Port Alice Red Cross, located at 901 Marine Drive, Plan 18072, Lot 1, Block 7, D.L. 2137, Roll No. 00645.000 – estimated total taxes per year ($663.) with municipal portion being ($309.). » Port Alice Recycling Society: lease a portion of the Public Works Yard and Transfer Station, for the space known as the Recycling Depot, located at 721 Marine Drive, Plan EPP6182, Lot A, D.L. 2137, Roll No. 1600055 – estimated total taxes per year ($29.) with municipal portion being ($14.).

3. Statutory Exemption: » Vancouver Island Regional Library: lease a portion of the Community Centre, for the space known as the Library, located at 951 Marine Drive, Plan 22443, Lot 3, D.L. 2137, Rupert District, Roll No. 00778.010 – estimated total taxes per year ($305.) with municipal portion being ($142.).

4. Public Worship Properties (Combination Statutory and Permissive Exemptions): » Port Alice Ecumenical Society: public worship land and improvements, Lot 3, Block 7, Plan 18774, located at 1100 Neigi St., Plan 18774, Lot 3, Block 7, D.L. 2137, Roll No. 00648.000 – estimated taxes per year ($1,717.) with municipal portion being ($832.). » Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada: public worship land and improvements, Plan 33023, Lot 13 and Lot 14, D.L. 2137, located at 850-860 Marine Dr., Roll No. 00788.030 & 00788.031 – estimated total taxes per year ($5,788.) with municipal portion being ($2,759.).

5. Port Alice Yacht Club: » Port Alice Yacht Club: Used principally for public recreation purposes and provides port access to the Village of Port Alice from Neroutsos Inlet, District Lot 304, located at 1120 Marine Drive, License #109290, Roll No. 27506.940 – estimated taxes per year ($3,367.) with municipal portion being ($1,582.).

If your not-for-profit community organization is not included above, requests will be considered up to September 12th, 2014 Village of Port Alice, P.O. Box 130, Port Alice, BC V0N 2N0 Phone: 250-284-3391 Bonnie Danyk, Finance Officer/Collector

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Best intentions not always best A pair of incidents involving marine mammals in contact with humans enjoyed happy endings in the last week. But while the tales make for entertaining photos and stories on social media, those shared posts can induce winces from marine biologists and Fisheries and Oceans Canada staff.

In the first incident, an 11-year-old female orca was entangled in a fisherman’s net near Port McNeill. In a drama documented by a Mackay Whale Watching crew and tour group, the whale submerged several times along with its family members, somehow shedding part of the net before the fisherman was able to reel in the killer whale and finish cutting the net away.

Then, on Monday morning, a young Pacific white-sided dolphin, reportedly trying to escape one or more transient whales near Port Hardy, ran aground at Storey’s Beach before residents were able to push it back out to sea.

Yes, two happy endings (though the ultimate fate of the dolphin remains in question after it tried to return to the beach later Monday evening), but also cause to remind the public to exercise restraint in dealing with marine wildlife.

Noted whale researcher Jackie Hildering of the Marine Education and Research Society said incidents like the ones noted above require the response of DFO and professional biologists equipped to deal with detangling nets and other emergencies.

Yes, sometimes the average citizen can play a role in a favourable outcome, but before attempting to do so he or she is urged to call the Marine Mammal Incident Reporting Hotline at 1-800-4654336.

Particularly critical is not to view this week’s interactions — including well-meaning residents’ hands-on treatment of the beached dolphin — as standard behaviour toward any wild animal, marine or otherwise.

We understand that, in times of emergency, things happen fast and reaction can overtake reflective deliberation. But it pays to arm yourself with knowledge when out on our waters or in our forests.

Numbers like the MMIR hotline above can be as valuable a tool as the best of intentions in helping to preserve and protect our wildlife.

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Port McNeill’s newest harbour addition may have proved too popular, and changes to the dock’s use will need to be addressed.

Ruts in road to farmland changes The month-long Agricultural Land Commission consultation closed Aug. 22, and the B.C. government is compiling the feedback received from a province-wide tour and invitation to comment.

I can’t tell you much about the official input. The consultation sessions were by invitation only, with no media allowed, and the submissions via website are also not public.

I reached Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick as he was conducting his own meetings with farmers. He’s not saying much either, except that a summary of the findings should be made public in September as the government considers new regulations.

The aim is to consider relaxing rules around secondary farmland uses in the Interior, Kootenay and North regions, as well as food processing and retail sales of food and beverages on farmland. Also under

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consideration is allowing breweries and distilleries, and relaxing rules to permit more off-farm products to be sold from farms.

Letnick defended the 30-day summer consultation as adequate. “I’m not conducting a plebiscite,” Letnick said. “What I’m trying to do is come up with the best balance of recommendations to make to government that can hold their own based on the idea and the potential positive and negative consequences.”

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NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham was more forthcoming.

The government is proposing to bypass the Agricultural Land Commission for several kinds of decisions, including subdivision for family use or into properties of 160 acres or more.

“I think the general idea was that people trust the ALC to make that decision, and it should still go through the commission,” Popham said. “Actually the commission has been making those decisions anyway, and I think they’ve been quite fair when somebody applies.”

She said farmers also aren’t sold on the notion of easing the rules for secondary businesses.

“You will already find situations where there’s, let’s say a welding shop or something like that attached to somebody’s residence who lives on ALR land,” Popham said. “That sort of stuff has been allowed, but it’s A member of

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always had to go through the ALC or some sort of process that’s been in place.

This leaves that process out, and so I think that’s the problem people are having.”

She noted that non-farm activities have a way of growing until they become the main business.

Popham also clarified the situation with the leased craft gin distillery on her own Vancouver Island farm.

It started as a winery, and the conversion needed only local government approval because the production facility was already considered and taxed as light industrial.

Victoria Gin has been a model for the government’s push to allow distilleries, breweries or meaderies on farmland. Given the B.C. Liberals’ love of liberalized liquor, I expect that change to go through.

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

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Mount Polley mine breach a true disaster Dear editor, Tom Fletcher, legislative reporter and mouthpiece for the Black Press, does his best to persuade us the Mount Polley mine breach of millions of tons of toxic mine tailings into once beautiful Quesnel Lake and erstwhile lovely Klementine Creek does not represent the worst mining disaster in the history of B.C. He would have us believe this monstrous outpouring of mining waste is

essentially waste rock and sand, citing only that tests confirmed “elevated iron and copper levels”. And he proceeds to mock independent researchers seeking the truth.

Yet all that MOE has done to date is one test with a wooden stick into the strange blue film showing up on Quesnel Lake, to then announce it is not oily, and does not “gas off,” and therefore is of organic (wood and crushed

leafage) origin — failing to allow that gas-off could have already occurred, and it did only this one feeble test, saying it was “too dangerous for MOE staff to enter the region”.

It is clear that government cover-up and denial of harm is alive and well across all spectrums of invasive corporate extraction and production industries. Today in Canada, truth is the villain to be removed, and until we fix

this, our viable future will continue to be destroyed.

What Quesnel Lake and its suffering communities and the Fraser River and our wild salmon are really dealing with is horrific.

According to the Canadian Environmental Protection Agency’s own file, the toxic wastes going into the Mount Polley mine tailings pond over just the last five years include: 472,000 kg of arsenic, 278,000 kg of lead, 2,250 tonnes of zinc,

7,070 tonnes of vanadium, 8,600 kg of cadmium, 653 tonnes of cobalt, 50,000 tonnes of phosphorous, 48.5 tonnes of antimony, 24,000 tonnes of manganese, 2,645 kg of mercury, 24,000 kg of selenium, 311 tonnes of nickel, and 39,000 tonnes of copper — extremely toxic to fish.

The way the Province and Black Press are looking the other way confirms we have the most destructive and backward governance

in Canada of all time, and the sooner we vote out the perpetrators of this behaviour the better. In the meantime we must call on Premier Christy Clark to shape up or step down.

Our self-renewing blessings of worth and beauty must be protected for the good of the world and our children.

Mary Russell Port Hardy

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Dear editor, Rui Veloso, Port Hardy’s “garden guy”, is moving on. Since he came here in 2008, Rui has created many beautiful gardens; he has introduced us to new plants and new designs. He used his expertise with stone walls to fashion spots among the greenery that allow visitors to take each other’s photographs without getting their feet dirty. Here at the museum we often see people photographing the gardens at our corner. We’ll miss you, Rui, but we wish you well. We know that Port Hardy’s loss is Coquitlam’s gain.

Jane Hutton, Curator Port Hardy Museum

Dear editor, Much has been written about the Mount Polley tailings pond breach in the past few weeks.

However, I think it is important for those who write about the breach to make sure they get the history correct.

For example, in an August 5 McLean’s Magazine article titled “Warnings about BC tailings pond ‘ignored’” it was suggested that the community and local First Nations raised alarms about the stability of the dam but were ignored.

Yet, in an October 13, 2011 article in the Williams Lake

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Tribune titled, “Mine discharge application raises concern,” it was reported that Imperial Minerals had applied to safely discharge treated mine water from the tailings pond in November of 2009; treated water that would not include manmade chemicals, only elements that occur naturally in the Quesnel Lake watershed.

The Tribune article goes on to note that Imperial Minerals held six public

Rumble gets green light We were at the drag racing event this weekend for the second time in a couple of years, and can’t wait to come back.

We have never been to a racing event where we experienced such wonderful and helpful people — from racing officials, volunteers to a great pub meal and service. We had a problem with our tow vehicle when leaving and people came to help out; even the cab driver was a treat.

Thank you, Port McNeill. We’ll be back with others next year.

meetings to demonstrate how safe the water discharge would be, but it was blocked by local First Nations and community members citing “concerns.” If the original application to discharge treated water had been approved, as recommended by the engineers and scientists, the water level in the tailings pond would have been reduced and the breach may never have happened.

Moreover, it is very clear

now from water testing that the water released from the pond was at or close to safe human drinking standards.

These are important facts to keep in mind and they show how important it is to get the history correct.

I don’t think we can point a finger at any one party in this unfortunate incident, but hopefully we have all learned to let the scientists and engineers do their jobs and make the best possible and most scientifically informed recommendations and decisions to safeguard us all.

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McNeill dock a victim of its own success J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT McNEILL— With a harbour employee having been struck by a moving forklift and user groups in conflict due to overcrowding at the Town’s new concrete loading dock, council agree future changes will need to be put in place to manage peak season at the facility.

“We’re getting inundated with first-time problems,” acting harbour manager Sherry Henderson said.

A varied assemblage of interested parties, including Henderson, attended Council’s regular meeting of Aug. 18.

They were an unscheduled delegation invited by Coun. Chris Sharpe, council’s harbour liaison, but their testimony, suggestions and complaints ended up comprising about 75 per cent of the entire meeting and dropped a litany of issues on

to the moored boats blocking the narrow channel between the concrete dock and the adjacent fuel dock.

“The sport guys are complaining because they can’t get out until 10:30 (a.m.),” said Steve Jackman of Port McNeill Marina and Fuel Dock, which has already modified its operation to allow fuelling on the opposite side of its own dock, away from the congestion. “That space has got to be there.”

The meeting came two weeks after council had approved, on a trial basis, a request by Hub City Fisheries to use space on the dock to store totes and other equipment used in a test fishery for Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

Hub City owner Roger Paquette opened the presentation with prepared remarks highlighting his 30 seasons of work in Port McNeill and the value of its harbour facili-

Council Meeting Port McNeill council’s plate.

Chief among them is that the 50-by-120-foot drive-on dock, installed last year to provide a commercial loading and unloading platform, has proved too small — and too popular — for the peak of both the commercial fishing and recreational boating seasons.

“It sounds like we’re victims of our own success,” Mayor Gerry Furney noted drily.

Among the concerns was dangerous working conditions on the dock due to the crowding; fishing boats — sometimes lashed three across — failing to notify the harbour office of their arrival and then overstaying their time to perform welding or net repair; and the inability for recreational boaters to access the public boat launch at low tide due

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He closed his comments by saying, “We need to spread the word around. Port McNeill is a perfect spot. You can buy fuel, get your food; everything is here.”

But Henderson jumped in, noting the last thing the town needs under the current conditions is more marine traffic.

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Paquette expressed alarm that one of his crew had struck an employee, and promised the totes would be moved from the front of the dock.

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“We’ve been overwhelmed by 120 seine boats, and not one has called in to say they were coming,” she said. “One of my staff was hit by a forklift.

It was just a bump and she wasn’t hurt, thank goodness. But there are so many totes down there you can’t see the fuel dock (from the harbour office). “We’d maintain more control if the gear was moved

offshore, that could be used for net repair and other maintenance by the commercial fleet.

Coun. Gaby Wickstrom said the needs at the harbour should be forwarded to planning consultant Bert Zethof, who is assembling the draft of a new community economic plan.

And both Furney and Coun. Shirley Ackland noted that dredging of the harbour is overdue and that funding should be sought to dredge to create more usable space.

Despite Henderson’s pleas for an enforceable bylaw or backup for her office when boat owners ignore her requests to move, no other action was taken other than an agreement that Paquette would speak to the fishing fleet about policing their own behaviour at the dock.

“Ten or 12 days from now the fleet will be gone,” he said. “It’s not gonna be a problem after that.”

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Hogs to roll as Toy Campfire ban eased and Rod Run returns

Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— The North Island will host hordes of Harleys this weekend as the annual Toy and Rod Run between Port McNeill and Port Hardy returns for its 2014 edition.

The ride, a benefit for B.C. Children’s Hospital, will be followed by the annual Pig Roast and Stomp at the Hyde Creek home of Darcy and Annie Leblanc.

The bikers, who will arrive from all points of

the Island and, in some cases, beyond, will gather Saturday at 11 a.m. at Port McNeill Community Hall before departing for the run to Port Hardy.

There, they’ll line out their dozens of big cycles for display at noon on Market Street, in front of the Welcome to Port Hardy sign in Carrot Park.

From there, they will return to Port McNeill and a gathering at Gus’s Bar and Grill, where their donations of toys and

other items are traditionally piled high on the pool table.

Finally, it’s on to 704 Eagleridge Rd. in Hyde Creek for the Pig Roast and Stomp featuring the live music of the Jam Shack Araknids and the ever popular Biker Games. The dinner and music is open to the public; tickets are $30 and are available in advance at Port McNeill Flower Shoppe and at Timberland Sports. For more info, call 250-902-9527.

HOT SPOTS August 29 Diamond in the Rough, a Neil Diamond tribute concert featuring impressionist Joey Purpura, 7:30 p.m., Port Hardy Civic Centre. Presented by Port Hardy Lions Club, with proceeds from the show benefitting the Lions. Tickets $25, available in advance at the Hobby Nook and at Vaso’s Flooring.

August 30 Local author Diane Jacobson reads from her book My Life with the Salmon, 1 p.m., Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre. Admission by donation; stick around to have your book signed by the author.

September 2 Vancouver Island North Teachers’ Association hosts a town hall forum for anyone interested. Special guest speaker is MLA Claire Trevena. For info call VINTA president Shawn Gough at 250-949-8888.

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Gazette staff Effective at noon today, campfires will once again be permitted throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. But the ban remains in place for Category 2 fires, including backyard burn piles and burn barrels.

The Coastal Fire Centre will rescind its existing campfire prohibition due to cooler weather in the forecast, which will result in a decreased wildfire risk in the region. The following activities will now be allowed: • Campfires, as defined by the wildfire regulation.

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The public is reminded that campfires must not be larger than a half-metre high by a half-metre wide. Anyone who lights a campfire must have a hand tool (such as a shovel) or at least eight litres of water available to fully extinguish it. Never leave a campfire unattended and make sure that the ashes are completely cold to the touch before leaving the area for any length of time.

Small backyard burning piles (Category 2 fires) remain prohibited within the Coastal Fire Centre, except in Haida Gwaii and the area known as the “fog zone”.

Category 2 fires include: • The burning of any material in a pile larger than a half-metre high by a halfmetre wide, up to two metres high by three metres wide; • The burning of stubble or grass covering an area up to 0.2 hectares; and • Fireworks, sky lanterns and burning barrels of any size and description.

Check with local governments for any other restrictions before lighting any fire.

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or noncompliant open burning, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.

September 5 Community Futures Mount Waddington hosts its annual Gazette Hamper Fund benefit barbecue, 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m., 14-311 Hemlock St., Port McNeill. Enjoy salmon and beef burgers, chips and drinks, and meet the CFMW staff. FMI, 250-956-2220..

September 16 North Island Community Services Society hosts its 36th Annual General Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Old School Seniors’ Room in Port McNeill. Dinner, followed by meeting and election of directors. Annual membership fee $1; open to the public.

September 6 Story Time and Craft for children ages 4-6 at the Port Hardy branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library, 10:30-11:15 a.m.

September 18 Meetings with Remarkable Women discussion series at the Port Hardy branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

September 6-7 Annual Mount Waddington Regional Fall Fair, theme “Casting a Net: Capturing the Arts of the North Island,” Port Hardy Civic Centre. Exhibit list/booth rental forms available at local libraries, Port Hardy and Port McNeill chambers of commerce and at The Hobby Nook in Port Hardy. Info, 250-949-7778 or 250-956-4400.

September 20 North Island Farmer’s Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Hyde Creek Petro Canada station. $5/table, must provide own table and canopy, if desired. For info or to sign up, call 250-956-2527 or email pmfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

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Halliday leaves mark, cows William May Halliday was born in Wellington County, Ontario in 1866.

He reportedly moved to the Comox area with his family on July 1, 1873.

He worked in Victoria for the publisher R.T. Williams & Co. and is credited as the author of Williams’ British Columbia Directory 1891: Containing general information and directories of the various cities and settlements in the province.

In 1893 William and his brother Ernest Halliday settled a preemption and built a homestead in the estuary at Kingcome Inlet, the traditional territory of the Dzawada’enuxw First Nation.

William lived on the homestead until about 1897, when he moved to Alert Bay and took on a job as assistant principal at St. Michael’s Residential School.

Ernest and his family stayed on the Kingcome farm. Until recently, the progeny of the long-

horned cows reared by the Hallidays roamed wild on the tidal flats.

In 1906 William took on the job of Indian Agent for the Kwakewlth Agency, serving the North Island and adjacent Mainland Inlets. He served in this capacity for 26 years.

Halliday presided over the implementation of the potlatch ban in the heart of its territory, including the arrest of many participants, and the confiscation of a significant amount of ceremonial items and regalia.

Although he felt that traditional First Nations customs had some redeeming qualities, Halliday stated that the potlatch: “was a particularly wasteful and destructive custom, and created ill-feeling, jealousy, and in most cases great poverty…” He sincerely felt that it was destructive to communities.

In 1913 Halliday first made some of the first

A Look Back with Brenda McCorquodale potlatch arrests, but the courts were not supportive of the arrests and gave very lenient sentences.

After a change in legislation, in early 1921 a huge potlatch was hosted by Dan Cranmer at Village Island.

Informants reported the event to Halliday, and 34 people were arrested. Participants were encouraged to plead guilty, and could avoid prison time if they swore that they would stop participating in the potlatch activities and forfeit their paraphernalia.

While some agreed to these terms, others did not, and these men were sentenced to between two and six months hard jail time in Oakalla Prison in Vancouver.

In 1921 and 1927 artist Mollie Wilson completed paintings on the rocky shore by the mouth of the Kingcome River which depicted First Nations ceremonial coppers in conflict with cows, meant to symbolize the clash of cultures between the First Nations and Halliday.

It has been reported that Halliday and other bureaucrats illegally sold ceremonial items and took others for their personal collections.

This treatment of many sacred items was very offensive to many of the Kwakwaka’wakw, and many items were only discovered when efforts began in earnest to have the items returned to the community in the 1960s.

Halliday is quoted as having reported to his

superiors, “The potlatch is killed.” This has become a well-known quote related to the potlatch ban.

Halliday is now looked back upon as having presided over an unfortunate and misguided government initiative, however in his mind he spent decades working to help advance the interests and cause of local First Nations.

In 1935 he published a book about his experiences, called Potlatch and Totem and the Recollections of an Indian Agent.

William May Halliday retired in 1932 to Victoria, where he passed away in 1957.

Brenda McCorquodale is a Port Hardy resident and North Island history enthusiast. If you have any stories or local lore you’d like to share, email her at storeysbeach@gmail.com.

A collection of her past articles is available on her blog at undiscoveredcoast.blogspot.ca/.

Reward diversity As a follow up on our previous article “Inclusive hiring ups bottom line” (Gazette, July 24), Community Links/ Supported Employment, a program of North Island Community Services Society in Port McNeill, is happy to present you the “Diversity @ Work” window sticker, a provincewide initiative launched by BC EmployNet, a unified network of service providers committed to advancing employment opportunities for youth and adults with developmental disabilities.

A window sticker is awarded to employers who have hired employees with developmental disabilities for a minimum of three months. This sticker will allow community members and consumers to know which businesses have displayed their faith in a diverse workplace on the North Island.

We encourage you to look for these window stickers and provide your full support to these businesses while out shopping the next time. We also invite you to look out for a series of employment success stories appearing in this paper in the near future.

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The Telegraph Cove Resort Annual Salmon Enhancement Weekend was a huge success!

Saturday and Sunday were picture perfect days and everyone had fun.

A potluck was enjoyed Sunday evening at our campground.

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Constable cooks for a cure in chili challenge Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Port Hardy RCMP Constable Tyson Richard was feeling the heat Friday.

Then again, his assistance on the grill at the Cops for Cancer Chili Cook-off and barbecue in front of Overwaitea Foods was actually a welcome break from his fund-raising efforts of the last several months.

“Before this, I’d never done any fundraising,” said Richard, who will join nearly two dozen of his lawenforcement counterparts and media riders in the annual Tour de Rock beginning in Port Alice Sept. 21. “It’s about getting out of your comfort zone a little bit.”

The Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, which provides money for paediatric cancer research and visits by cancer-stricken children to Camp

Cst. Tyson Richard, right serves a hot dog to Frankie Nelson during Friday’s Tour de Rock chili cook-off.

J.R. Rardon Goodtimes, takes riders nal goal of “anything on an 1,100-kilometre over $5,000.” journey from North He earlier helped Vancouver Island to the organize the Cops finish line in Victoria. for Cancer Golf The months of training Tournament at Seven for the ride have been Hills Golf & Country a breeze for Richard, Club, then took part in who found himself a “Jail and Bail” fundmildly surprised by the raiser at Carrot Park amount of fund-raising during Filomi Days. involved in the ride.

“That Jail and Bail Still, Richard’s went pretty well,” he proven to be adept at said. “We got someattracting money. The thing like $1,300 in more than $800 raised two hours, all while I at Friday’s Chili Cook- was on shift.” off pushed his total On Friday, Richard past the $10,000 mark, got help from the compared to his origi- Cancer Society’s North

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On behalf of the Port McNeill Slo-Pitch League we would like to thank all those that donated to our OrcaFest Tournament 2014 Strategic Steelhead Enterprises The Shed Fox’s Disposal Robin’s Pet Supplies Island Thunder Towing Bangles Hair Studio V-Echo Restorations Windsor Plywood Lemare The Black Bear Resort Timberland Sport Centre SuperValue The Bargain Store

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Island Community Giving coordinator, Lisa Harrison, and from Overwaitea, which donated hot dogs, chips and drinks to go along with four batches of chili that vied for top honours among tastetesters who donated money to vote on the best recipe.

Harrison also announced a deal has been struck with Cafe Guido in Port Hardy, which will concoct

a new coffee drink, with a share of proceeds for the beverage in September going to Tour de Rock.

The event kicks off the evening of Friday, Sept. 20, with a dinner, auction and meet-andgreet with the riders at the Legion Hall in Port Alice. The next morning the ride will commence, with the tour making meet-and-greet stops in Port Hardy and Port McNeill.

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Catch of the days

Gazette staff SOINTULA—Malcolm Island rolled out the welcome mat for its annual Salmon Days summer festival last weekend, and visitors responded on a brilliant, sun-splashed weekend.

From the opening party Friday at the Whale’s Rub Pub to the downtown street party Sunday, the weekend was filled with fun, food, entertainment and, of course, salmon.

The cornerstone of the event was Saturday’s parade down 1st Street, followed by the Sea Dogs’ traditional pit barbecue salmon dinner at the local ballfield, where entertainers took to the infield stage and kids were treated to face-paining, bounce-a-rama, various games and a puppet show.

Meanwhile, artists throughout Sointula were showcased in a series of tours each day.

Here are a few of our images from the day. See more at www.northislandgazette.com.

Clockwise from top: The Sointula Salmon Days namesake approaches a group of spectators during the annual Salmon Days parade Saturday morning; Joselyn Lansdowne, right, catches some air in the jumping pit Saturday; Kezra Nelson keeps her cool in the hot seat of the dunk tank as a customer lets fly with a pitch at the ballfield Saturday; veteran bluesman David Essig bottlenecks his way through a number during his set on the entertainment stage; and “Sea Dog” Gary Cadorin turns a salmon in the open-pit barbecue during the celebration at the ballfield Saturday.

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CLARKE, BERNARD EDWARD Passed away peacefully in Port McNeill surrounded by his loving family. A long time resident of Northern Vancouver Island he was very involved in his community. As one of his friends said “He was a hell of a logger.� He retired from the logging industry in 1992. His summers were spent enjoying his boating on the Sue Bear and winters, travelling in the U.S. square dancing and enjoying the sunshine. He is survived by the love of his life Sue, his two daughters Pamela (David), Deborah (Jude) his 7 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, sisters Louise, Leah, and Diane. He is predeceased by his daughter Lila and brother Jim. His family and friends will all miss him dearly.

The family would like to thank all of the staff at the Port McNeill Hospital for all their care of Fred.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be addressed to the Port McNeill Hospital Auxiliary, c/o Port McNeill Hospital, PO Box 790, Port McNeill, BC. No service requested

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April 14, 1946 – August 22, 2014 It is with great sadness that the Clarke family announces the passing of Bernard (Bernie) Edward Clarke.

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

EXPERIENCED SERVERS and cooks needed at Northern Lights Restaurant in Port McNeill.

All shifts available. Apply in person or call 250-956-3263 ask for Phil.

PROFESSIONAL PERSON able to answer phones, do paperwork and multi-task.

Has experience with the public. Must be typing and computer friendly. 5 days per week, Mon-Fri. Competitive wage and employment package.

Please apply in person at Port McNeil Medical Clinic, with resume.

HELP WANTED

The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: • • • • •

Boom Boat Operator 980 Dryland Sort Operators Heavy Duty Mechanics Camp Cooks (Red Seal Chef an asset) Camp Bull cooks Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to office@lemare.ca

Thrift Store Manager Must have experience in Sales, Marketing and Staffing.

Wage negotiable.

WE ARE looking for young enthusiastic carriers to expand our current paper routes in PORT HARDY, PORT MCNEILL, HYDE CREEK and PORT ALICE. A great way to gain experience with your first job and to earn a little extra spending money! Call the office at 250-949-6225 and ask for Circulation.

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LABOURERS PCL Energy Now Hiring Labourers with over 2 years of industrial experience for immediate shutdown work on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. We offer competitive wages and benefits.

Retention and completion bonuses paid! Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com or fax: 1-888-398-0725.

DIPLOMA in Intellectual Disability Studies (online): A holistic program for adults who live with or work with people who have an intellectual disability. Visit us online at: http://sites.stfx.ca/continuing education/INDS 1-877-8675562.

PERSONAL SERVICES ART/MUSIC/DANCING PIANO TEACHER in Port Hardy accepting registrations for September.

Spaces limited. 250-230-3428

FINANCIAL SERVICES

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

ALL YOU NEED IN PRINT AND ONLINE bcclassified.com

HELP WANTED

Email resume to: harvest9@telus.net

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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INFORMATION

INFORMATION

INFORMATION

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF MOUNT WADDINGTON COAL HARBOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY COMMISSION 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION

ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-3511783.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Assistant Public Works Foreman Full-time Permanent Position

The Village of Port Alice has an opening for an Assistant Public Works Foreman. The Assistant will perform any and all duties in connection with the operation of the Public Works Department, including but not limited to, general labour, operation of all public works equipment, maintenance of water/sewer systems, road maintenance, grounds keeping and plant checks at the Arena. The successful candidate will possess excellent written & verbal communication skills and will have at least basic computer skills.

A valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence and eligibility for EOCP certification in Water Distribution are requirements. Preference may also be given to candidates with Refrigeration Safety Awareness certification and a working knowledge of GIS systems.

This is a ‘hands on’ working position with some supervisory responsibilities. The Assistant Foreman exercises considerable independent judgment and assumes the Foreman’s duties in his/her absence.

Public Notice is given to the electors of the Regional District of Mount Waddington that nominations for the office of:

This CUPE position has a rate of pay of $26.48/hr - $29.54/hr and includes an attractive benefit package. This position is based on a 40-hour work week and includes some evening and weekend shifts.

One (1) Regional Director – Electoral Area “A” – including Malcolm Island, Simoom Sound, Echo Bay, Wakeman Sound, the unincorporated area of Cormorant Island (‘Namgis FN) and the Mainland including Kingcome, New Vancouver and Gilford Village.

Interested persons are invited to submit a cover letter and resume on or before September 2, 2014 at 5:00pm to: Madeline McDonald, CAO PO Box 130, 1061 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC V0N 2N0

One (1) Regional Director – Electoral Area “B” – including Holberg, San Josef, Winter Harbour, Mahatta River and Cleogh Creek.

One (1) Regional Director – Electoral Area “C” – including Quatsino, Coal Harbour, Victoria Lake, Hyde Creek, Nimpkish Heights and the unincorporated area surrounding Port Hardy (Fort Rupert Reserve, Quatsino Reserve and Tsulquate Reserve).

One (1) Regional Director – Electoral Area “D” – including Springhill Road, Telegraph Cove, Nimpkish Camp and Woss.

Four (4) Commissioners – Coal Harbour Local Community Commission, Coal Harbour.

Three (3) School Trustees – Area 1 – District of Port Hardy, Area B, and the north part of Area C, including Coal Harbour, Quatsino, and the Reserves of the Quatsino, Kwakiutl and Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw First Nations.

Two (2) School Trustees – Area 2 – Village of Alert Bay, the Village of Port Alice, and Area A, including the Reserves of the ‘‘Namgis First Nation and Whe-La-La-U Area Council.

Two (2) School Trustees – Area 3 – Town of Port McNeill, Area D and the south part of Area C, including Hyde Creek and Nimpkish Heights. for a four (4) year term, will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, at the following location: Regional District of Mount Waddington Office 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill, British Columbia 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday, September 30, 2014 to Friday, October 10, 2014 (excluding weekends and statutory holidays) Nomination documents are available at the Regional District of Mount Waddington Office or on the RDMW’s website at http://www.rdmw.bc.ca QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected and hold office as a member of Local Government and School District if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian Citizen; • 18 years of age or older; or turning 18 on or before General Voting Day • Resident of British Columbia for past six (6) months immediately preceding today’s date; • Be a resident in the municipality or regional district electoral area for past 30 days; • Not disqualified by any enactment from voting in a Local Government or be otherwise disqualified by law.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: LIETTE PATTERSON, CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER – 250-956-3301 SHANA SHAMBROOK, DEPUTY CHIEF ELECTION OFFICER – 250-956-3301

Phone 250 284-3391 Fax 250 284-3416 Email: mmcdonald@portalice.ca

Applications may be submitted in person, by mail, fax or email. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is received on time.

Notice posting date: July 29th, 2014 PLACES OF WORSHIP

PLACES OF WORSHIP

PLACES OF WORSHIP

PLACES OF WORSHIP

North Island Church Services

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

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NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES Father Scott Whittemore 250-9563909 Sunday Masses St. Mary’s 430 Chapel St.,Port McNeill: 9am St. Bonaventure 4750 Byng Rd., Port Hardy: 11am St. Theresa’s corner of Nigei St. and Marine Dr., Port Alice: Saturdays 5:00pm Alert Bay: 65 Hemlock St., 2nd & 4th: Saturdays 10am 11/14

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 11/14

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 11/14

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 11/14

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 11/14

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 11/14

LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE • Chaplain Services • Bible Studies • Spiritual Counselling • Weekly AA Groups (8635 Granville St. Port Hardy) 250-949-8125 11/14

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 11/14

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 11/14

ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITED ANGLICAN CHURCH 250-956-3533 Email: gualbert@uniserve.com Please call for worship times Reverend Wade Allen All Welcome 175 Cedar Street Port McNeill 11/14

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 11/14

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

FINANCIAL SERVICES LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES HOME REPAIRS FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

RENTALS

RENTALS

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

RV PADS

PORT HARDY Highland Manor •Bachelor •1 bdrm suites Move in incentive on approval References Call Jason 250-949-0192

MONTHLY RV Sites Available October 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015 -$415/ month plus power & taxes. Includes water, sewer, basic cable. Outdoor winter RV storage is also available $75.00/month - no services.

Camp Bridal RV Park 53870 Bridal Falls Rd in Bridal Falls BC. For more info Phone:604745-2267 email: info@campbridal.ca www.campbridal.ca

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

APARTMENT/CONDO

KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets.

Eliminate Bugs- Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting.

Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

3-BDRM 2-BATH ranch style house with rental en-suite on lower level. Fenced yard, 2-car garage, ocean view. Call George (250)956-4593.

PORT HARDY: Airport Rd. 2 bdrm, quiet. NS/NP. Refs. $550. Call 250-949-6319.

Port Hardy, BC West Park Manor & Lindsay Manor 1/2 month free for selected suites!

Large one & two bedroom suites, some with a great view, all clean and in excellent condition.

Also elegantly furnished executive suites available.

Well maintained secure & quiet buildings.

Close to shopping.

Friendly onsite resident managers.

Call Renee toll free 1-877-227-7888 or email for info: comehome@pineridgevillage.ca

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Steel overstock sale!” 20x20 $4,055.

25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586.

32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851.

47x70 $17,899. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. or visit online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

PORT HARDY Well maintained 6-plex Great investment $385,000 Call Noreen 250-949-6319 imagine.it@cablerocket.com

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS MOBILE HOME Furn 68x12, Campbell River. 55 plus park w/ dist to d/town. $38500. 250286-1552 leave msg.

REAL ESTATE BUSINESSES FOR SALE

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Gift and picture framing business located in Port McNeill.

Sale as turn key operation or will consider sale of stock, shelving and equipment separately. Inq. call 250-956-3818

PORT HARDY 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 or 250-949-8501

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO KINGCOME MANOR

PORT MCNEILL

NEWLY RENOVATED Bach, 1 or 2 bedrooms.

Newly furnished available.

Free sat tv, over 300 channels.

Phone Ron and Linda 250-956-3365

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING www.bcclassified.com

COMMERCIAL fitness equipment package for sale. Open new or expand. Avoid heavy cost of buying or leasing brand new. Almost turn key, gym in a box set up including tons of weight in both free and stationary form, circuit station tools, rubber flooring, mirrors, lockers and more. All in very good condition. Serious inquiries call 250-204-7682 to view.

NEW HORIZON Apartments, Port Hardy- 1 bdrm, H/W incld’d. $450-$475. Call Jim 250-949-6074.

New Management 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments. Competitive prices.

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LEGALS

LEGALS

LEGALS

KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs!

Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com

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TWO OCEANS IN COAL HARBOUR

COAL HARBOUR One bedroom cottage, fully furnished.

Available now. $525. NS. Call 250-949-9982.

PORT McNEILL: Hyde Creek furnished 2 bdrm cottage, private country setting. Amazing ocean views, very clean, cozy and warm. Hydro & TV included. N/S, N/P. Ref’s req’d.

Avail. end of Sept. - May 31. $875./mo. Call (250)956-2737.

Large fully furnished 2 bdrm Apartments include stove, fridge, washer, dryer & micro.

Clean, comfy, quiet & upgraded. Rural setting overlooking harbour. Satellite TV channels included ($90 value). Available Now. $850 inclds hydro or $650+ hydro with a 1 year lease. Pets considered. Call 1250-949-8855. www.twoceans.com

PORT MCNEILL Mobile Home Park Pads for rent.

Short walk to shopping, school & ocean. $300/ month Call 250-758-4454

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

SUITES, LOWER PORT HARDY Ground level entry 2 bedroom suite, 6 appliances, Beaver Harbour Rd. Avail immediately. $750/mo.

N/S, N/P. 250-949-7814, 250902-1236.

PT.McNEIL- 1-BDRM with all appliances. 1.5 baths. Ocean view, fenced yard. Priv. entrance. N/S, N/P. Avail now.

Call (250)956-4593.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

TOWNHOUSES PORT HARDY: Seawind Estates, gated community, like new 2 bdrm, $675. (604)4183626, trojan12@shaw. ca PORT HARDY: Seawind Estates, gated community, 3 bdrm, $800 avail. now 604418-3626, trojan12@shaw.ca

HELP WANTED

‘NAMGIS HEALTH CENTRE is seeking a

Home & Community Care Coordinator EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: • Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred with three years experience in health programs management and/or home care nursing OR • Diploma in Nursing with four years in experience in health programs management and/or home care nursing • Knowledge of First Nations health and social issues • A member in good standing with the Registered Nurses’ Association of BC The ‘Namgis Health Centre, a modern facility which offers a range of health and social services. Health Centre staff includes: two physicians, nurses, mental health workers, infant development workers, community health representatives, and substance abuse counselors.

The community of Alert Bay has a population of 1500 people (Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal). Located in Johnstone Strait, off the northeast tip of Vancouver Island, we offer some of the world’s best fishing, whale watching, kayaking, and other outdoor pursuits. The community is also a growing centre for Aboriginal artistic expression in all forms including carving, dance, and other traditions.

Salary: BCNU Salary Wage Grid, plus generous benefits package Deadline for Applications: September 12, 2014 For more information on the position, please contact: Georgia Cook, Administrator P.O. Box 290, Alert Bay, B.C. V0N 1A0 ph: (250) 974-5522, fax: (250) 974-2736 email: GeorgiaC@namgis.bc.ca

Automotive Sales Consultant Dave Landon Motors requires an Automotive Sales Consultant to join our sales team. This position will provide compensation by way of commissioned sales and a base salary component. In addition to the regular sales duties you will be trained to provide Sales Management assistance and work directly with the Dealer Principal. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate the following: • Excellent communication skills both written and oral • Enjoy working directly with the public • A willingness to work extended hours if required • Good organisational skills • The ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads • The ability to lead a team • Be enthusiastic, ambitious and self-motivated

• Have a good understanding of accounts and report writing • Participate in all skills training to maintain certification • Understand and utilize current computer technologies • The ability to grow a client base though exceptional service and professional standards • A commitment to customer satisfaction

Dave Landon Motors has a full benefits package for medical, dental, short and long term disability.

In addition we have a great work environment, an excellent community to live and grow, affordable housing and world class recreational opportunities. Our company is well established with over 44 years as a Ford of Canada franchise and are the winners of many awards including 12 Presidents awards.

If you believe you have the required skills, drive and desire to excel in this position and are looking for the opportunity to advance your career to a management role, please forward your resume via e mail to dlsales@telus.net to the attention of Todd Landon.

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The ‘Namgis Health Centre is seeking a Practice Manager for the Doctor’s Office DUTIES: Under the direction of the physician, the Practice Manager will be responsible to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Doctor’s Office including managing information, financial, and organizational systems.

EXPERIENCE: • Minimum two years experience working in a doctor’s office or comparable managerial setting.

• Demonstrated experience developing office systems and protocols.

• Minimum six months experience working with Wolf Medical Systems, data base systems, and other applicable computer software.

• Effective communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS and RESPONSIBLITIES: • Medical Office Assistant Certificate or equivalent.

• Familiarity with the BCMA Guide to Fees and MSP Payment Schedule.

• Medical terminology course.

• Thorough knowledge of Wolf Medical Systems and Teleplan / PC software, Excelleris, PACs, Microsoft Word and Excel software.

• Ensure that billings are processed, reconciliation of accounts receivable, billing reports and payment summaries.

• Preparation of on call schedules and submission to Island Health Authority for disbursement of funds.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 12, 2014 Please send applications to: Georgia Cook, Administrator, ‘Namgis Health Centre georgiac@namgis.bc.ca P.O. Box 290, Alert Bay, B.C. V0N 1A0 ph: (250) 974-5522 fax: (250) 974-2736 The community of Alert Bay has a population of approximately 1500 people (Aboriginal and Non-aboriginal). Located in Johnstone Strait, off the northeast tip of Vancouver Island, we offer some of the world’s best fishing, whale watching, kayaking, and other outdoor pursuits. The community is also a growing centre for Aboriginal artistic expression in all forms including carving, dance, and other traditions.

Job Posting: Book keeper/Comptroller and office Manager Full-time (35 hrs. /wk.)

Starting immediately The full-time Bookkeeper and Office Manager will join a dynamic and growing team dedicated to excellence, efficiency and flexibility as KEDC evolves. Working with the CEO and the Board of Directors as needed, the position is responsible for the following: Specific responsibilities: • High level of competency in SAGE and/or ACCPAC accounting systems • Carry out all bookkeeping responsibilities including A/R, A/P and payroll • Follow established procedures for all government reporting requirements such as GST, PST, payroll tax, board reports, WCB • Administer employee benefits package • Working with the CEO: a) Follow established procedures for financial reporting on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis b) File annual Board report c) Completion of annual audit d) File annual PST & GST remittance • Have knowledge and ability to set up electronic/paper filing systems • Along with CEO and approved by the Board of Direcors, assist in development of the annual operating budget • Proven track record of performance in audits and report generating • Extremely high work ethic and confidentiality

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• Clean kitchen and work areas & Wash dishes Requirements: Education: Completion of high school Experience: At least 3 years of experience OR if candidate does not have 3 years of experience a cooking post-secondary certificate is required.

Salary: $12.00 to $14.00 hourly, 40 hours per week. Position requires flexibility in scheduling; including evening or weekend hours as needed (shifts 9AM-5PM, 3PM-11PM Monday to Saturday) Benefits: Uniforms, discount on food.

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Office Management: • Manage relationships with all outside vendors and services • Order and manage office and cleaning supplies, including photocopier and printers Reports to: CEO Skills/ experience required • At least 5 years of proven bookkeeping and accounting experience • Strong understanding of accounting practices and principals • High level of competency in SAGE and/or ACCPAC accounting systems • Ability to work within deadlines • Strong presentation and communication skills • Self-motivated while still part of a team • Must be bondable Remuneration: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

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Aug. 29-Sept. 1 Slo-pitch Fred Donaldson Memorial Slo-pitch Tournament, Port Alice. Co-ed, concession, beer garden, trophies and prizes.

Schedule tba, to register or for info call Jason, 250-284-3900.

September 6 Motor sports Stock car racing season finale at TriPort Speedway, 6 p.m.

Concession, kids play area, more. $5 adults, $3 youth, $2 seniors.

In case of rain, makeup will be run Sunday at 1 p.m.

North Island to host bantam provincials J.R. Rardon Gazette editor For the first time in 14 years, the North Island will play host to a provincial hockey championship tournament when B.C.’s top Tier 3 bantam squads compete here for the 2015 title next March.

“We just got word (Saturday) that our bid was successful,” said Joe McDonald, a longtime volunteer and former executive with Tri-Port Minor Hockey Association.

“Now the real work

begins.”

The 2015 Bantam Tier 3 championships will be held Mar. 14-20 and will include up to 11 teams from across the province, including the host North Island Eagles bantam team.

The location has not yet been determined, but McDonald said it would not be spread out across the North Island’s three rinks — Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena in Port Hardy, Chilton Regional Arena in Port McNeill, and

Doug Bondue Arena in Port Alice.

“It will be hosted in one centre only,” said McDonald, who will co-chair the tournament along with Anne Dumonceaux. “I’ll be talking to Port Hardy this week to confirm their ice availability.

The last provincials held here were in 2001, and that was in Port Hardy.”

The winning bid was spearheaded by the Eagles rep hockey program, under the umbrella of the TriPort Minor Hockey, to

the Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association, which had been selected by BC Hockey to host the Tier 3 bantam championships next spring.

The local club was one of three to submit bids to VIAHA, said McDonald.

Regardless of the ultimate tourney location, he added, this will be a North Island tournament with opportunities for all local communities to host visiting teams and provide

activities and amenities between games.

Tri-Port Minor Hockey will waste no time in getting to work putting on the championships.

McDonald said the club will sponsor a table at the Sept. 6-7 Mount Waddington Regional Fall Fair to share information and recruit sponsors and volunteers, and businesses and individuals will be contacted in the coming months.

“It does take a lot of work to host one

of these,” he said.

“The more hands on deck, the easier it is.”

The 2014-15 North Island Eagles hockey season kicks off Sept. 8 with tryouts at Chilton Regional Arena.

To sign on as a volunteer or sponsor, or for any additional info, call McDonald at 250-956-3345. For information on North Island Eagles tryouts, contact head coach Andrew Laming at 250-956-2942 or email treetech8@hotmail.com.

September 6-7 Golf Annual Men’s Open championship at Seven Hills Golf & Country Club. 36 holes, dinner each day and prizes included. Registration $140 per player; to register or for info call the pro shop at 250949-9818.

September 8-16 Hockey North Island Eagles rep hockey tryouts, daily at Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill. Schedule to be announced; check the Gazette’s listings for updates. For info, call Eagles head coach Andrew Laming at 250-956-2942 or email treetech8@hotmail.com.

September 13 Golf Port Alice Golf & Country Club hosts its annual Loggers vs.

Pulp Mill tournament.

FMI 250-284-3213.

October 10-12 Motocross Vancouver Island Club Series racing at Tri-Port Motocross Track. Practice round Friday followed by series Round 5 Saturday and Round 6 Sunday, beginning 10 a.m. each day.

Left: Powell River's Dave McRae parades past the crowd en route to the starting line Saturday.

Above: Don Dengler from Courtenay accelerates down the track A O'Toole on the lone Harley in Saturday's racing.

Dragsters wrap up Rumble series Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— The Rumble on the Runway drag racing series finished out in style last weekend as the hot, dry weather made for ideal conditions on the track.

Saturday saw the drivers settle some unfinished business from Race 4, running the finals carried over from the July 20 meet.

Black Creek's Otto Schulte topped the Super-Pro class ahead of Todd Fredericks, while Greg Wright beat out TJ Stagg for Pro honours.

The Sportsman class win was claimed by Doug Day ahead of

Larry Hopps.

In Race 5, also run Saturday, Steve Veich from Courtenay beat out Port McNeill's own Chris Sharpe for the Super-Pro win.

Parksville's Dave Deck took top honours in the Pro class ahead of Vince Smith, while Port Alberni's Ron Clark held off Brent Odland for the Sportsman win..

Sunday saw the drivers back on the track for Race 6, the final outing of the season at the eighth-mile strip.

Schulte was once again top in the SuperPro class Sunday, crowning a fine weekend for the Black

Chemainus' Wayne Lamontagne, left, and Jason Moore from Parksville lift off on the green light in the pro class.

Creek driver.

Port Alberni's Richard Spencer headed up the stand-

ings in the Pro class, while Port McNeill's Dayton Fentie topped the Sportsman class.

For more information on the events, see the North Island Timing Association's

Facebook page or website: northislandtimingassociation. com.

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Left: Ricki Clarke chips in as Julie Morgan, Michelle McGraw and Tarah Ryan look on at the Port Alice Ladies Open August 16.

Above: The rock 'n' roll clad golfers of the Port Alice Ladies Open pose for a group picture before setting off on their round.

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A O'Toole

North Island paddlers to take on the world Gazette staff When dragon boating arrived on North Vancouver Island six years ago, local paddlers saw it as a way to join friends in fun and fitness.

For five members of the Tri-Port Dragon Boat Society, it’s now become a way to see the world.

The quintet of North Island paddlers traveled to Ravenna, Italy, this week to compete in the 9th annual International Dragon Boating Federation Club Crews World

Championships.

Irene Paterson, Shari Woodside, Adele Schoeman, Sandra Logan and Joy Zwicker qualified for the world championships with their showing in last year’s Canadian Nationals in Victoria.

They will paddle with the Women’s B entry of the Gorging Dragons, part of the Vancouver Island Paddling Club, in a world competition expected to draw 4,500 athletes from 130 clubs in 30 countries.

“Last year we went to

the nationals in Victoria and had somewhat the same competition,” said Paterson. “But now it’s on a world-wide scale. It’s so much bigger. We’re very excited.”

The Gorging Dragons, who are entering a total of four teams in men’s, mixed and women’s competition, are traveling this week and will spend several days in Italy to “get over our jet lag,” and get in some practice on the man-made lake where the competition will be held, said Paterson. The

racing gets under way Sept.

2 and will continue through the closing ceremonies and awards Sept. 7.

In contrast to the camaraderie-oriented approach of recreational dragon boaters on the North Island, the five local world championship competitors have had to devote themselves to extensive training. Paterson even moved to Mill Bay in June to be near her team for training.

“It’s five days a week on the water, three or four days at the gym,” she said.

“You’re running, watching your diet; everything is pointed to the competition in September.”

On the water, the racing will be somewhat different from the regattas to which they’ve become accustomed on Canada’s West Coast. The gruelling two-kilometer race, used as something of a tiebreaker following sprint heat races here, will open the world championships and be used to seed crews into heats for the 200-metre sprint races to follow, Paterson said.

A trip from Canada to Italy, of course, can’t be all work and no play. The paddlers will spend down time in Ravenna touring some of the historic buildings and art works that make it known as the “City of Mosaics”. After the competition is completed, they will travel by train to visit nearby sites in Venice, Florence and other areas.

“Most of us are taking a week before (the racing) in the area and, after five days of competition, making a holiday out of it.”

Dancers medal in Cobble Hill Local dancers came home winners recently from an outdoor competition in Cobble Hill, with three taking home first place medals.

Madison Grenier of Port Hardy competed in the Beginner 9-13 category, taking home a first place in the Highland Fling and second place in the Sword Dance.

Xandryn Frost of Port McNeill won first in the Village Maid, second in the Earl of Errol and the Irish Jig, and fourth in the Scottish Lilt in the Premier under 12 group. Also competing in Premier under 12, Abigail McCorquodale of Port Hardy took first place Highland dancers Madison Grenier, Abigail in the Earl of Errol, McCorquodale and Xandryn Frost each Scottish Lilt, and Irish retuned home with first place medals Jig, and second in the Village Maid and after the recent Cobble Hill competition.

Sailor’s Hornpipe, and Brenda McCorquodale won the overall aggre-

gate high points in the group.

Paisley Barolet of Port McNeill won third place in the Primary category in Pas de Basques and in Pas de Basques and Highcuts.

All girls dance

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Athlete of the Week OttO Schulte

The Black Creek racer picked up a pair of Super-Pro class victories in drag racing in Port McNeill last weekend.

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