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50th Year No. 2

January 8, 2015

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Sointula author hits shelves with second political thriller. Page 2

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Alert Bay honours Cranmer Gazette staff ALERT BAY—Hereditary ‘Namgis Chief Bill Cranmer joined a select group of local citizens when he was awarded last month with the Village’s Freedom of the Municipality Award. The presentation was made by Mayor Michael Berry during the

Dec. 8 inaugural meeting of the new Village Council. It recognized Cranmer for having “dedicated his efforts towards the improvement of the Health, Socio-economic and Cultural environment for the benefit of all Cormorant Island citizens.” The proclamation also cited

Cranmer’s support and involvement in the historic Alert Bay Accord, which promotes social and economic cooperation and collaboration between the ‘Namgis First Nation and the Village of Alert Bay. Cranmer joins former village mayors Gordie Peterson and John

Rowell, librarian Joyce Wilby and former councillor Neil Langille as Freemen of Alert Bay. The late Dr. Jack Pickup and Joan Farewell, former village administrator, had also previously

See page 3 ‘Key to Village awarded’

Leap year

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Theatre group ramps up production for original musical. Page 4

• Split decision

Eagles atoms collect win and loss in road games over holiday. Page 8 Hot Spots Page 4 Opinion Page 6 Sports Page 7 Classifieds Page 9-11

Catlin Robichaud and his skateboard part ways as spectators and volunteers look on from SeaGate dock during the annual Polar Bear Swim in Port Hardy New Year’s Day. See more on Page 12 and online at www.northislandgazette.com.

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Holiday quakes shake off coast Gazette staff A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck 211 kilometres west of northern Vancouver Island early Friday morning, Earthquakes Canada reported.

No damage was reported or expected and no tsunami activity generated in the Jan. 2 event off Port Hardy, which followed a closely spaced group of five earthquakes in the same vicinity

Dec. 20-21. The federal agency that monitors earthquakes says the tremor was felt slightly in the island city of Campbell River and the Metro Vancouver city of

Port McNeill Youth Soccer AGM Wednesday, January 14, 2015 6:30pm at NISS

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New Westminster. Earthquakes Canada reported five earthquakes off B.C.’s coast the weekend of Dec. 20 and Dec. 21. The first of those struck

at 3 p.m. Dec. 20, about 517 kilometres west-northwest of Vancouver. Another hit at about 7 p.m., and then there were three additional quakes between 1:40 a.m. and 2:45 a.m. on Dec. 21.

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Put your trust in ‘Betrayal’ A review by J.R. Rardon In his second novel, Sointula author Bruce Burrows sprinkles enough local names — fictionalized, of course — and places to give North Island readers a point of reference. But The Fourth Betrayal is a political thriller that takes the reader to the mean streets of Ottawa and the oil patch of Alberta before returning to the comforts of the West Coast. Writing in the style of an old-school, hardboiled detective tale set in the modern day, Burrows weaves a tale of love and loss, of friendship and fierce loyalty, and of corruption, conspiracy and, yes, betrayal in the halls of power. It is a tale told with a mix of humour and social/ political commentary, rich in metaphor and wry obser-

vations of Canada’s people and institutions. Burrows’s protagonist, a Sointula-raised fisherman named Ollie Swanson, is propelled east following the disappearance in Ontario of his lifelong best friend, an investigative journalist named Dougie Tarkenen. After uncovering hints into the story Tarkenen was working on before his disappearance and presumed death, Swanson is thrust into a viper’s den of politicians, oilmen and fixers, and puts his own family at risk as he blunders through the mystery. The author sets the backstory of the two friends through a series of flashbacks in the novel’s early chapters, all set in familiar North Island locales. But about the time you think the entire story is going to be a volley-and-return between

their teen years and the present, Burrows leaves the past behind and sends Swanson away from his wife and two young children to chase a series of fleeting clues into his friend’s disappearance. Much of the fun of the novel is joining Swanson in his unlikely transition from West Coast family man and fisherman into gumshoe and general hardcase upon hitting the ground in Ottawa. More fun is had in the early flashback chapters, which set up the close bond the friends share through hijinks both mundane and audacious. Along the way, Burrows uses a dry but astute wit to take jabs at a number of North Island — and governmental — institutions. Even the North Island Gazette, for whom Burrows once wrote, is not exempt from

these digs. In his first novel, The River Killers, Burrows took on the fishing industry. The Fourth Betrayal tackles big oil and, if there is a weakness to the novel, it’s the manner in which Burrows races to the denouement in the oil fields of Alberta, and the unlikely — if temporary — resolution to the concern of oil being piped to a West Coast terminal for shipping in our waters. Still, that is a small quibble. The Fourth Betrayal is not about a destination. It’s about a journey, populated by colourful characters and dialogue, that may determine what the future holds for all of us. And it’s definitely a ride worth hopping aboard. The Fourth Betrayal is published by Touchwood Editions, touchwoodeditions.com.

The Fourth Betrayal is the second novel by Sointula author Bruce Burrows.

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a supportive community residential setting without having to travel to larger centres in the south. “Withdrawal management support programs help clients with complex care needs make positive changes in their lives,” said Alison Mitchell, Island Health’s Senior Manager for Mount Waddington Health Services. “The opportunities for change increase enormously when these critical services are available in a respectful, welcoming

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Council votes to axe tax bylaw J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT McNEILL— Council gave first three readings Monday night to a bylaw that would rescind a 2011 bylaw that established tax due dates and penalties. That doesn’t, however, mean ratepayers are off the hook for timely tax payments in the coming year. Upon final approval of Bylaw 653, 2015, the Town would continue to collect taxes and charge late penalties, but it would do so under the General Tax Collection Scheme defined under the Community Charter. The change comes as the result of a bylaw review beginning last May, when Town officials developed concerns about how the existing Bylaw 633, 2011, was written. “We checked with legal council and they agreed (the bylaw) would need to be rewritten in its entirety, because it omitted a few things necessary to make it a functional bylaw,” Treasurer Dan Rodin said after submitting a written recommendation to council in its Jan. 5 meeting. “We decided it would be far easier to simply follow the Community Charter. There’s already a whole section on when the taxes are due and when they’re payable and how the penalty is applied.” Rodin said Council also had the option to re-write a tax bylaw, but it would result in the creation of a new system with “quite a bit of administration burden” involved, and an increase chance of errors resulting from a manual accounting system. Council unanimously gave first, second and third readings to the new bylaw, which could be given final approval as soon as its next meeting, Jan. 19. Borrowing OK’d Council also gave

Council Meeting Port McNeill first, second and third readings to Revenue Anticipation Bylaw 656, 2015, which would allow the Town to borrow up to $600,000 on a temporary basis to cover operating expenses in anticipation of tax receipts in July. Any borrowing would be on a line of credit through Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and would be paid back as tax revenue becomes available. The good news, Rodin noted, is that the Town will not need to request an additional $1.3 million line of credit from the Municipal Finance Authority, which it has drawn from for the past several years while undertaking an overhaul of its water line system and other construction projects. “That’s when we were doing a lot of construction, and we don’t need that,” said Rodin, who showed Council that the Town’s current cash balances are well above where they were at this time a year ago. “So we’re just asking council to pass the bylaw for the $600,000 line of credit at the bank.” Harbour gets help Council approved a recommendation from Public Works foreman Glen Boyd to replace several aging pilings at the municipal harbour while taking advantage of the anticipated availability of a pile-driver in February. The need to replace of up to 11 pilings and replace flotation tanks on the aging main dock was identified in a report commissioned by Steve Lacasse of BCL Biotechnologies, Ltd., which otherwise found the balance of the harbour infrastructure to be in good condition.

In his report, Boyd noted he spoke to Joe McAllister of Tuff Marine Services, who is currently performing dock repairs in Port Hardy and who will move on to Sointula Harbour in March to drive piles there. In between, there is an opportunity for the Town to utilize Tuff Marine’s piledriver, which can often take up to a year to schedule. “Fisheries (and Oceans Canada) has some funding available, so I think we need to look at that, for harbour improvements,” Coun. Graham MacDonald said. “Part of the issue and concern is the timeliness of getting a piledriver in the vicinity,” Mayor Shirley Ackland answered. “In talking to our treasurer, we’re looking at if we need to get this done, it’s timely, so it isn’t more of an issue we’re dealing with in another year.” The anticipated cost of replacing the 11 piles would range from $17,000 to $20,850, depending if piles currently in the Town’s inventory prove a proper fit. Council agreed to approve the amount for the work in February, and approved a second motion to seek an estimate on the cost of replacing the floats on the shoreward side of the main dock, which is 35 to 40 years old and in the worst condition of all the harbour’s floats. After clarifying Council recognized the urgency of repairing the main dock, and being informed Council needed to secure an estimate for those costs before proceeding, MacDonald drew laughter from his counterparts and the gallery in chambers by noting, “I’ve never seen so many people on the same page.” “Hey, we get along, Graham,” Ackland replied to the first-term councillor.

From left, Gordie Peterson, Joyce Wilby, Mayor Michael Berry, John Rowell and Bill Cranmer gather following the presentation of the Village’s Freedom of the Municipality Heather Nelson-Smith Award to Cranmer at the Dec. 8 council meeting.

Keys to village awarded from page 1 been awarded the honour. Peterson, Wilby and Rowell each attended the meeting and were also presented official keys to the Village in the ceremony. “We standardized the award as part of this presentation,” administrator Heather NelsonSmith said. “In the past the award might have been a paper key, or a certificate, or maybe a real key. Now, we have

“We standardized the award. In the past, the award might have been a paper key, a certificate or a real key.” Heather Nelson-Smith a perpetual plaque that has the names off all the past Freemen.” In the meeting, Berry returned as mayor following his acclimation in the November, 2014,

municipal election. He was joined by returning councillors Kane Gordon and Wendy White, along with new councillors Dennis Buchanan and

Lisanne Granger in the swearing-in ceremony for four-year terms. Portfolios were also distributed to councillors. Mayor Berry will take the Alert Bay Director’s seat at the Regional District of Mount Waddington, with Buchanan the alternate. It was reported erroneously in the Gazette last month that Buchanan would be the RDMW representative.

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Theatre group begins musical rehearsals Gazette staff PORT McNEILL—After a brief delay, the Gate House Players are back on track for a production of the original musical, the Revenge of Smee, the last week of April at Gate House Community Theatre. Originally planned for the fall of 2014, Revenge of Smee is now ramping up for rehearsals, and support roles are still available in production, set design and construction, lights, sound and special effects, assistant director, stage manager, musical director and musicians, choreographer, promotion and front counter. This will be the second original production per-

formed at the theatre, following three showings of The Coffee Clutch in 2013. Gate House Community Society founder Terry Eissfeldt invites all North Islanders interested in community theatre to take part. She added the society is also looking to update the theatre’s stage, sound and lights — as funding and volunteers allow. Meanwhile, the theatre continues to show prerelease feature movies each Friday evening and some Saturdays. To check the show lineup or learn more, visit the society’s blog at gatehouseca.org or Gate House Community Association on Facebook.

January 10 Reinforest Riders host their AGM and membership drive, 2-4 p.m., Hyde Creek Community Hall. Door prizes including free membership; $5 discount on all memberships renewed at AGM, 50/50 draw and other door prizes. Videos, kids entertainment, snacks and refreshments. Info, Leanne, 250-209-2679. January 11 Dinner and pre-DVD release, family friendly movie, 3:30 and 6 p.m., Port Hardy Baptist Church. Cost $2 includes popcorn; concession available with food and snack items at $1 each. January 12 Port Hardy Youth Soccer AGM, 7 p.m., Eagle View Elementary. New members needed for executive and volunteers across a range of duties welcome. Come to find out how you can be involved and ensure the 2015 season on the North Island. Info at the Port Hardy Youth Soccer Facebook page. January 17-18 Mount Cain Ski Area hosts its Women’s Weekend, 8:30 a.m. each day. For more info, visit www.mountcain.com. January 21 Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce hosts its first

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Health is no act for touring theatre Happy New Year, Mount Waddington! Last column, I touched on an upcoming event – the interactive theatre offering that will be held Feb. 4 at the Civic Centre in Port Hardy. Theatre for Living’s critically acclaimed Maladjusted is set to tour 26 communities across B.C. and Alberta. This is an opportunity for people who are often marginalized to have their stories heard. Being heard is a significant aspect of feeling healthy and connected to one’s community. The event will be quite unique

and is described in Theatre for Living information below: Audiences are calling it a “thought-provoking, gut-wrenching, funny, sad, and mindbroadening” piece of interactive theatre. Maladjusted engages audiences with powerful images and authentic voices weaving together three very personal narratives: a young teenager struggling with sadness over her friend’s suicide is misdiagnosed by her doctor; a young homeless man who is legitimately taking prescription meds gets thrown into dangerous cir-

cumstances by social workers, who are, from within a mechanizing system, trying their best to help him; and finally, a broader perspective on those who are unable to adjust to the needs of a maladjusted mental health sector, and are potential agents for change. Maladjusted takes audience members on an intimate journey, builds up to a breathtaking crisis and then simply stops. Next, at this heightened moment of suspense, they are invited to engage with the characters from a safe, entertaining and cre-

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formed by a very talented cast of patients and caregivers who really know the mental health system, maladjusted is two and a half hours of riveting, ground-breaking and perspective-altering forum theatre. The production has proven successful in reaching and involving diverse audiences, including families, mental health patients and those working in the mental health and counseling community in an essential dialogue. How? By opening up an opportunity for people who are living with issues of stigma-

tization and mechanization of the system to articulate a narrative that allows all sides of the issue to explore practical and yet creative solutions. To learn of ticket sale venues in Port Hardy and Port McNeill please contact Linda Cochrane at 250-9564461, ext. 66252, or e-mail Shane.thomas@viha.ca. Those living in Port Alice can obtain tickets from Gail Neely at 250284-3927. The event is being sponsored by the Addictions Services Planning Committee of the Mount Waddington Health Network.

Volunteers still required for the Port Hardy performance include an usher, a ticket taker, six physically fit people to help unload and load the equipment truck, and people to assist with putting up posters and spreading the word. We hope to see you at the show! Barb Park is coordinator of the Mount Waddington Health Network, which advocates for North Islanders across a spectrum of health and social services issues. info@mountwaddingtonhealthnetwork.com or 250-230-1238.

Free pain management workshop offered Gazette staff PORT McNEILL—A free, six-session workshop for chronic pain sufferers begins this month for North Island residents. The Chronic Pain Self-

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boardroom (next to Port McNeill Hospital). The workshop series is open to adults with any kind of ongoing pain, and family members and friends are welcome. It is

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And now, the post-season So begins the battle of the bulge. No, no — not that business of working off the turkey, fruitcake and beverages of the past couple of weeks. Actually, we’re talking about the ballooning credit card balances that often overwhelm us following the blitz of the season of giving. Have you priced 11 pipers lately? Let alone a partridge in a pear tree. Next year, we’ll probably stick with a raven in a cedar bough. After all, if you’re going to shop, might as well keep it local. If that other bulge is an issue, an assortment of fun, social workout opportunities is starting up or re-starting for the new year. From aquafit and early bird swimming in Port Hardy to Zumba and Strollercize in Port McNeill, you can join friends and work out in a fun, safe and social atmosphere. For inspiration in achieving a goal, of course, you need look no further than Canada’s Junior hockey club, which ended a five-year title drought in the World Junior Championships earlier this week by defeating Russia 5-4 in a white-knuckled title game. A regrettable schedule of work and travel prevented us from watching that game, in which Canada raced out to a 5-1 lead midway through the game before the Russians stormed back. But, thanks to social media, a fan could get a complete and occasionally coherent recap of all the action by checking friends’ updates. To wit, from Facebook Monday night (grammar adjusted as needed): First period — “This is awesome!” Second period — “Going to lose it if they don’t pull up their socks!” “Babe, are you alright up there? Sounds like panic.” “We will win this. They’re just kidding around.” Second intermission — “I don’t even want to watch the third due to possible heart attack or panic attack.” End of game — “Way to go, Canada! Gold, baby!” Indeed. Solid gold.

U.S. is ripping us off on water VICTORIA – The U.S. has Canada over a barrel on water as well as oil these days, but the tide is turning. Last week I mentioned a new book called The Columbia River Treaty – A Primer by members of Simon Fraser University’s climate adaptation team. This slim volume makes the case that B.C. has ended up with a shockingly bad deal from this 1964 treaty, which concerned itself entirely with flood control and hydroelectric power. In those days there was little or no environmental assessment. Agriculture, fish habitat and aboriginal impacts were ignored. More than a decade after the disastrous flood year of 1948, once Ottawa stopped its bureaucratic delays, U.S. public and private power utilities paid B.C. $254 million to build three dams on the Columbia system. Those dams (and one at Libby, Montana that mostly floods B.C. land) hold back

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the huge spring runoff from the Rockies and then dole out water for power production in B.C. and for the 15 hydro dams previously built downstream in the U.S. The U.S. payment was for half the power over 30 years, which B.C. didn’t need at the time. Then our American cousins cut us another cheque for $64 million, an estimate of the value of flood protection from 1968 all the way to 2024. Boy, did we get taken.

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The SFU team calculates the value of that flood control to the U.S. at more like $32 billion. That’s not even the worst of it. The Kootenays were once the leading fruit and vegetable growing area in B.C., bigger than the Okanagan. Now in the Arrow Lakes and other reservoirs, levels rise and fall dramatically to steady the flow south. In addition to the large areas permanently flooded by the Mica, Duncan and Hugh Keenleyside dams, this renders more of B.C.’s prime bottom land impassable. B.C. is paid precisely zero for this sacrifice, while Washington state has developed a $5 billion-ayear farm economy using our stable irrigation source. That has helped their tree fruit growers push some Okanagan orchardists out of business. B.C. Energy Minister Bill Bennett and SFU’s Jon O’Riordan both described A member of

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to me their experience at the Columbia River Basin conference, held last October in Spokane. Their main impression was that Americans, including traditional tribes, want those salmon runs restored. Vast amounts have been spent on hatcheries and habitat to speed recovery below the Grand Coulee dam, which stands like a giant tombstone for migratory fisheries above it. Bennett surprised some in Spokane when he said the U.S. needs to pay more for the benefits from the Columbia River Treaty. The flood control agreement expires in 2024. The treaty requires 10 years’ notice for either country to exit. Climate shifts are expected to make B.C. water more important than ever. Your move, Uncle Sam. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@ blackpress.ca.

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Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. January 9-11 Minor hockey Port McNeill Minor Hockey Atom tournament, Chilton Regional Arena. Game times tba; raffle table, 50/50 draws, concession, more. Port Hardy Minor Hockey Peewee tournament, Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. Game times tba; raffle table, 50/50 draws, concession, more. January 10 Rep hockey North Island Eagles atom development hosts Nanaimo, 1:45 p.m., Port Alice. January 16-17 Curling Broughton Curling Club annual Ladies Open Bonspiel, 7 p.m. Fri., all day Sat. Theme: Curling Around the World. $240 team/$60 per person by Jan. 15. Info, Lisa, 250-2304749 or Charlotte, 778-686-7788. January 16-18 Minor hockey Port McNeill Minor Hockey Novice Jamboree, Chilton Regional Arena. Game times tba; raffle table, 50/50 draws, concession, more. January 17 Rep hockey North Island Eagles bantams host Cowichan Valley, 2 p.m., Port Hardy; Eagles peewees hosts Juan de Fuca in league play, 4:15 p.m., Port Hardy; Eagles atom development hosts Victoria, 5 p.m., Port McNeill.

Atoms earn holiday road split Gazette staff The North Island Eagles atom development team took to the road over the Christmas break and earned a split of a pair of exhibition hockey games in Port Alberni and Comox. After dropping a 9-4 decision to the Tier 2 Bulldogs in Port Alberni Dec. 27, the Tier 3 Eagles rallied to top Tier 4 Comox 8-2 the following day. Tyler Roper scored a hat trick and added an assist in the win over the Chiefs. Skyler Evans, Ethan Bono, Matthew Datos and Kai Verbrugge added goals in the victory, and Griffin Handley picked up the win in net. Daunte McKinney, Ethan Fuller and David Hurley each registered assists. The previous day, the atoms actually jumped ahead 1-0 on Bono’s score just 20 seconds after the opening faceoff, and were tied with the host Bulldogs 2-2 with 5:17 left in the opening period.

North Island Eagles atom defenseman Ethan Hunt (5) helps goalie Griffin Handley reject a wraparound shot attempt by a Comox attacker during a game in Port Alice late in 2014. J.R. Rardon file photo

But Alberni Valley rattled off four straight goals over the next 17 minutes of play to build a 6-2 lead. Evan Manke converted a Roper pass to make it 6-3 at 15:33 of the second period, and the Eagles clawed within 6-4 when

Roper found the net off a Bono assist in the opening minute of the third. That would be the team’s last hurrah, however, as Alberni closed out the game with three unanswered goals to pull away. Cole Klughart also scored for the Eagles

in the loss, and Bono and Roper each collected two assists. The Eagles are 1-3 in Division 3 league play, and have yet to play at home since their tiering schedule wrapped up in early November. That will change when they return this week-

end to host Nanaimo Saturday at 1:45 p.m. in Port Alice. That will kickstart a run of home games through the next month, including contests Jan. 17-18 in Port McNeill against league-leading Victoria and Jan.

31-Feb. 1 in Port McNeill against Sooke. The Eagles midget, bantam and peewee teams will all play on the road in league games this weekend. League standings appear in Scoreboard, page 8.

Hockey clubs get back in tourney mode Gazette staff Coming out of their holiday break, the North Island’s minor hockey programs will waste no time getting back into the swing of the tournament season. A pair of tournaments will keep players and fans busy this weekend in Port Hardy and Port McNeill. Port Hardy Minor Hockey will host its annual peewee tourna-

ment Friday through Sunday at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena, with local teams to be joined by a mix of visiting clubs from down-Island. A fundraiser for the club, the weekend will feature a raffle prize table, 50/50 draws and more, and the concession will be open throughout. It will be a similar story at Port McNeill’s

Chilton Regional Arena, where Port McNeill Minor Hockey hosts its annual atom tournament Friday through Sunday. Again, plenty of prizes will be on offer at the raffle table, along with a newly expanded concession menu. Tournament schedules had not been finalized as the Gazette went to press this week. For information

Port Hardy Youth Soccer AGM Monday, January 12, 2015 7pm at Eagle View Elem School For any questions prior to this meeting feel free to go to our Port Hardy Youth Soccer Facebook page.

on the Port Hardy tourney, email Lynea Borg at porthardytourneys@ gmail.com. For info on the Port McNeill atom tournament, contact Rena Sweeney at sween2010@hotmail. com. Additional info is available at triporthockey.ca. Warriors run returns The Wounded

Warrior Run will return to North Vancouver Island for the second straight year beginning next month. The event brings together a team of runners to raise funds for Canadian Forces members who have been wounded or injured in their service to Canada. It will be the second year the team has run the length of Vancouver Island, beginning in

Port Hardy and finishing in Victoria. The 2015 Wounded Warrior Run kicks off Feb. 14 with a pre-run reception hosted by the Port Hardy Legion. The run begins Feb. 15 in Port Hardy and will include a stop in Port McNeill before wrapping up for the day at Rooney Lake. Watch the Gazette for more details as they are released.

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Skating at an ice price At left, Sandra Knorn picks up speed while making a lap of the ice during a sponsored free skating session at Chilton Regional Arena in Port McNeill Saturday, Jan. 3. Above, Abigail Downey of Port McNeill gets a steadying hand from her mom, Jessica, while auntie Janelle Rydalch, left, and cousin Olivia Rydalch, right, look on. The skating session was one of a series held throughout the Christmas break, all sponsored by North Island businesses, social organizations and individuals. J.R. Rardon

Port Hardy Soccer seeks new blood at AGM Gazette staff PORT HARDY— The hockey season is in full swing and the weather hardly suggests a sporting match of football, but Port Hardy Youth Soccer Association is ready to begin preparing for the coming season and has announced its Annual General Meeting for next Monday. The AGM will begin at 7 p.m. Jan. 12 at Eagle View Elementary School, and all those interested in ensuring a successful 2015 spring season are encouraged to take part. A number of members of the current executive positions are expected to need

replacing, and volunteers are being sought for coaching and a variety of other functions in the association. Organizers say the AGM presents a great opportunity to learn more about the association, meet others involved in the program and make contacts. For information, visit Port Hardy Youth Soccer’s Facebook page. Curling for chicks It’s back-to-back ladies’ nights on the North Island, in a manner of speaking. Broughton Curling Club in Port McNeill has announced its annual Ladies Open

Bonspiel for the weekend of Jan. 16-17, with a theme of Curling Around the World. The following weekend, Jan. 22-23, Fort Rupert Curling Club of Port Hardy will host its own Ladies Open Bonspiel. Next week’s Broughton bonspiel encourages wild uniforms, with prizes for the best-dressed. The highlight of the weekend is a Saturday evening social, with participants asked to bring a snack and beverage from the “countries” they represent. The dinner will be followed by the bonspiel finals, at approximately 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17.

Sports Briefs Cost is $240 per team or $60 per individual; registration deadline is Jan. 15. To sign up or for info, call Lisa at 250230-4749, Charlotte at 778-686-7788 or email broughtoncurlingclub@ gmail.com. For registration and other info on the Fort Rupert Ladies’ bonspiel, visit Fort Rupert Curling Club on Facebook or email porthardycurling@ gmail.com. Early-bird swim PORT HARDY— Early-bird swim sessions will be offered

beginning Jan. 12 at Port Hardy Pool, but only if a sufficient number of swimmers signs up, Port Hardy Recreation announced. The sessions will run each Monday and Wednesday from 6:157:30 a.m., and will continue through Feb. 16. To register or for more info, call the Rec Centre at 250-9496686. Strollercize begins PORT McNEILL— Having trouble finding time for a fitness routine while handling your toddlers or babies? A unique fitness program starting this week incorporates youngsters into the

Sports Scoreboard VANCOUVER ISLAND HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Division 3 Standings 2014-15 Through Jan. 4 Team Juan de Fuca2 Tri-Port Nanaimo Comox Juan de Fuca3 Saanich Kerry Park

MIDGET W L T GF GA 8 0 1 41 11 6 2 1 46 22 5 4 0 36 22 4 6 0 31 41 2 5 2 20 30 3 6 0 23 32 2 7 0 16 55

Jan. 10 Tri-Port at Juan de Fuca T2, 4 p.m. Jan. 11 Tri-Port at Nanaimo, 1:15 p.m.

Pts 17 13 10 8 6 6 4

BANTAM Team W L T GF GA Pts Oceanside 7 1 2 60 26 16 VRC 5 3 1 31 30 11 Juan de Fuca 5 6 1 26 36 11 Campbell River 4 5 1 30 37 9 Tri-Port 3 4 2 29 32 8 Cowichan 4 6 0 34 38 8 Victoria 2 5 1 16 27 5 Jan. 10 Tri-Port at Oceanside, 2:15 p.m. Jan. 11 Tri-Port at Campbell River, 2:30 p.m. PEEWEE Team W L T GF GA Pts Kerry Park 5 2 1 37 29 11 Juan de Fuca 4 2 1 39 25 9 Tri-Port 3 3 2 56 50 8

Peninsula Alberni Cowichan

4 4 0 38 45 8 3 3 1 33 32 7 1 6 1 35 57 3

Jan. 10 Tri-Port at Alberni Valley, 3 p.m. ATOM DEVELOPMENT Team W L T GF GA Pts Peninsula 5 0 0 31 11 15 Victoria 5 0 0 27 14 15 Kerry Park 1 4 1 26 36 7 Sooke 1 4 0 10 29 7 Tri-Port 1 3 0 19 24 5 Nanaimo 1 3 1 15 21 3 Jan. 10 Nanaimo at Tri-Port, 1:45 p.m., Port Alice

workout while offering a chance to socialize. Katie Kristensen describes Strollercize as a motivational workout using your child stroller as a fitness apparatus. She is offering ses-

sions each Monday and Friday, beginning Jan. 9, from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Old School gym in Port McNeill. The cost is $2 per session on a drop-in basis — no pre-registration is required.

Athlete of the Week KAyden Jones The Port Hardy goalie led the North Island Peewees into the gold-medal game and a second-place finish in their holiday tourney. J.R. Rardon photo

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edith Louise Varga (nee Olsen). Edith passed peacefully on December 26, 2014.

Predeceased by her sister eĆŠy McLean and grandson Branden Varga. Edith will be greatly missed by her loving husband of 52 years Joe, children Joe (Rhonda) Varga, Brenda (Jim) Short, grandchildren Tristan, Brandi, Shayna, Cheyanne, Johnathan and Allison, great grandchildren Keandra and Joseph as well as her adopted grandchildren Crystal and Shane, as well as many friends. Edith was acĆ&#x;ve in the community of Port McNeil as a Lioness and was known for her generous, tough, and tenacious spirit. Life was not always easy but she persevered and has leĹŒ a legacy of love and tenacity for all who knew her. We would like to thank Dr. Armagon, Dr. Jensen, Dr. A.J., and the staÄŤ at the Port McNeil and Alert Bay hospitals who showed Edith tenderness, respect, and love. Your kindness will not be forgoĆŠen. There will be no public service, but a private celebraĆ&#x;on of life will be held.

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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. Maryâ€™s 430 Chapel St.,Port McNeill: 9am St. Bonaventure 4750 Byng Rd., Port Hardy: 11am St. Theresaâ€™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 1:00 p.m. Sunday School and Service Tues., 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 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 â€œEveryone welcomeâ€? 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 Childrenâ€™s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year. For information contact Pastor Dave Purdy â€˘ 250-956-4737 11/14

LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE â€˘ Chaplain Services â€˘ Bible Studies â€˘ Spiritual Counselling â€˘ 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

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

LEGALS

Land Act:

Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that 0917228 BC Ltd. of Campbell River, BC, intends to make application to Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Service Centre for a Licence of Occupation â€“ Finfish Aquaculture (Atlantic salmon in net cages) situated on Provincial Crown land located at the Eastern end of Clio Channel along the northern shore of West Cracroft Island, Coast District. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application are #1411170. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 142 - 2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9, or emailed to: AuthorizingAgency.Nanaimo@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until February 15, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http:// arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations regional office.

Application Area Range 1, Coast District

Minstrel Island

West Cracroft Island

Land Act:

Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that 0917228 BC Ltd. of Campbell River, BC, intends to make application to Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Service Centre for a Licence of Occupation â€“ Finfish Aquaculture (Atlantic salmon in net cages) situated on Provincial Crown land located at the eastern end of Clio Channel along the western shore of Minstrel Island, Coast District. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application are #1411171. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 142 - 2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9, or emailed to: AuthorizingAgency.Nanaimo@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until February 15, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http:// arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations regional office. g p

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PORT ALICE ANGLICANUNITED FELLOWSHIP Reverend Wade Allen Sunday Services - 4pm 1-250-949-6247 Box 159, Port Alice You are extended a special invitation to share in our Services 11/14

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

Minstrel Island

Turnour Island

Amendment Area

1411171 Current Area, Range 1, Coast District

Clio Channel

11/14

GWAâ€™SALA-â€™NAKWAXDAâ€™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

West Cracroft Island

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Thursday, January 8, 2015 North Island Gazette Thu, Jan 8, 2015

WAREHOUSE/FACTORY

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WAREHOUSE/FACTORY

TRADES, TECHNICAL

PERSONAL SERVICES

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

MORTGAGES

COTTAGES

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Sooke News Mirror

STEEL BUILDINGS. â€œReally big sale!â€? All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Call Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit www.pioneersteel.ca

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER

The Sooke News Mirror, is the community newspaper of record for the Sooke area. Our broad reach extends from East Sooke to Port Renfrew and everywhere in between. We are seeking a full-time reporter who would be responsible for sports coverage and community news. This position offers a solid grounding in community news and is a natural for anyone seeking a wide variety of experiences. The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to turn in engaging, objective news stories, interesting features and dynamic photographs. Journalistic experience and knowledge of CP style are assets, as is page layout using InDesign. A reliable vehicle is necessary. The position opens in January. The Sooke News MIrror is part of Black Press, Canadaâ€™s largest independent newspaper group with more than 150 newspapers located in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Hawaii ad Ohio. Please forward your cover letter, references and resumĂŠ â€“ including writing and photography samples to:

Moâ€™s Pizza takes pride in our Full-Load, Old Fashioned, Pan Pizza, freshly baked in our bakerâ€™s oven! We have Oven Broiled Pizza Subs, Hot Greek Pita Wraps. We serve classic Canadian dishes, fried chicken and wings. We also bake. Position: Cook (2 Vacancies) Type of Employment: Full time â€“ Permanent Anticipated Start Date: ASAP Job Duties: â€˘ Prepare and cook full course meals â€˘ Prepare and cook individual dishes and foods â€˘ Plan menus â€˘ Ensure quality of food and determine size of food portions â€˘ Work with minimal supervision â€˘ Estimate food requirements and costs â€˘ Inspect kitchens and food service areas â€˘ Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food â€˘ Order supplies and equipment â€˘ Supervise kitchen staff and helpers â€˘ Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies and equipment â€˘ Work with specialized cook equipment (deep fryer, etc.) â€˘ 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.

The Sooke News Mirror Attn: Pirjo Raits, Editor 112 - 6660 Sooke Road Sooke, B.C. V9Z 0A5 email: editor@sookenewsmirror.com or publisher@sookenewsmirror.com

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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. Apply by e-mail to: mehsenbiah@hotmail.com Apply by in person: #8 7070 Market St. Port Hardy, BC V0N2P0

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MARINA VIEW APTS & Townhouses. Professional building. 3 bdrm & 1 bdrm available, small dogs allowed. Call 250-949-0192.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

PORT HARDY- Airport Rd. Large 1 bdrm apt. $450. and 2 bdrm apt. $550. Quiet, NS/NP. Ref req. 250-949-6319 PORT HARDY- well behaved pets welcome, 2 -3 bdrm trailer + large shed, located near Airport, on large treed lot. $650. Call 250-949-7189. PORT MCNEILL3 Bdrm townhouse. Call 250-9563440. www.portmcneilltown houses.yolasite.com

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Phone Rick 250-956-4555

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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 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

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RENTALS

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Includes satellite TV, internet, jacuzzi bath, No pets. (250)949-7939

WHOLE DUPLEX for sale1280sq ft per side, 3.5 bdrms, 1.5 bath. 9498 McDougall Rd, Port Hardy, BC. $225,000. Call (250)334-8474. tinyurl.com/duplex-ph

Large fully furnished 2 bdrm Apartment includes stove, fridge, washer, dryer & micro. Clean, comfy, quiet & upgraded. Rural setting overlooking harbour. Satellite TV channels included ($90 value). Available Now. $650+ hydro with a 1 year lease. Pets considered. Call 1-250-949-8855. www.twoceans.com

HELP WANTED

PORT MCNEILL Mobile Home Park Pads for rent. Short walk to shopping, school & ocean. $300/ month Call 250-758-4454

HOMES FOR RENT

PORT Hardy 5 Bed, 3 Bath beautifully updated family home for rent February 1st. Central location close to schools and rec centre. Lg fully fenced yard with RV parking. 5 Appliances included. N/S, Pets Negotiable. R/R. $1300/month. Call 250-9027388

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TOWN OF PORT MCNEILL Help Wanted Port McNeill Harbour is looking for a Harbour Manager. This is a Permanent position. Winter hours are variable, including some weekend on call, with extended hours in the busy summer months. The successful applicant will be prepared to handle all office functions including computers, cash receipting and prepare accounts receivable, as well as maintain radio contact with harbour traffic, work on the dock, complete minor maintenance and repairs around the harbour and be proficient in operation of a small work boat. A detailed job description is available at the Harbour Office, 1594 Beach Drive, or the Town Office, 1775 Grenville Place or our website at www.portmcneill.ca. Send your resume, together with references, no later than January 16, 2015: Attention: Administrator, Town of Port McNeill, Box 728, Port McNeill, B.C. V0N 2R0 Fax to 250 956-4300 Email to reception.portmcneill@telus.net

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October 3th, 1957 â€“ December 27th, 2014 It is with great sadness that we have to announce that Gary Pearson has passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He was a friend to everyone and a very proud father of two children, Alana and Lane Pearson. Gary will be greatly missed and fondly remembered forever by all who knew him as a kind, generous, fun-loving and hard working family man. Always in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. A celebration of life will take place on January 10th, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Crown Isle Resort in Courtenay, BC.

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Brooklyn Cox, left, and Hunter McKenzie show off their blue Slurpee tongues while enjoying a break from skating at Chilton Arena. J.R. Rardon

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North Island Life

Clockwise from right: Cassidy Mose experiences a hair-raising entry into Hardy Bay during the annual Polar Bear Swim in Port Hardy New Year’s Day ... Kevin Benton looks down to the water midway through his backflip off the SeaGate dock ... Jackie Hildering was among a group of North Island divers who provided security ... A costumed Richard Mose kicks off the 2015 event with the first jump of the year ... Angela Krawietz, centre, contemplates her leap from SeaGate dock while Port Hardy Lions member Lynn Davey, left, and fellow jumpers look on. J.R. Rardon

Look out below, 2015 Gazette staff PORT HARDY—Under the bemused gaze of dozens of spectators bundled against the New Year’s Day chill, 16 hardy residents welcomed 2015 with a plunge into Hardy Bay from Government Wharf. The annual Lions Club Polar Bear Swim drew par-

ticipants from ages eight to 46 — including a pair of skateboarders and two family groups. “We had skateboarders last year,” said John Tidbury of the Port Hardy Lions after watching boarders Stephen Ralph and Catlin Robichaud sail off the dock to splash down below. “But this time

they brought their ramp with them.” Richard Mose, dressed in a Santa hat and bikini T-shirt, led off the jumpers in overcast, 2 degree weather, as a quartet of divers tread water below to ensure the safety of participants. Members of the Janse family, including dad Hans and

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kids Duncan, Myles and Lucinda, took their turns next. The Grenier clan — father Marc, son Jaylon and daughter Madison, took part for the fourth straight year while mom Sandy handled photography duties. Here are a few of our own favourite images from the event ...