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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Bynew Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor A Forestry Academy will be Editor taking root in the North Island this A new Forestry Academy will be fall. taking root in the this According to North NorthIsland Island fall.

Secondary School Principal Jay According North Dixon, School to District No. Island 85 is Secondary School Principal Jay introducing a Forestry Academy Dixon, 85 15 is that will School involve District between No. 10 and introducing Forestry students froma both NISS Academy and Port that willSecondary involve between and 15 Hardy School 10 spending students from both NISS and Port two weeks each semester working in Hardy Secondary School spending the forestry industry. two weeks each semester working in “The Academy will draw upon the forestry industry. local expertise from related business “The Academy will draw upon and industry to expose students to local expertise from related business the many facets of the sector,” said and industry to expose students of to District No. 85 Superintendent the manyScott facets of the sector,” said Schools Benwell.

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Principal Lauren Deadman agrees.

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Puppies Puppies dead in dead in port-a-pottie port-a-pottie

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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor The Port Alice RCMP are seeking theEditor public’s help in determining who The Port Alice RCMP are seeking is responsible for dumping three pupthe public’s help in determining who pies into a port-a-pottie. isOn responsible for said dumping three pupMarch 17, RCMP Const. pies into a port-a-pottie.

Clayton Twamley, a Village employ17, said Const. eeOn wasMarch cleaning out aRCMP port-a-pottie Clayton Twamley, a Village employalong the sea walk on Marine Drive. ee washis cleaning a port-a-pottie While machineoutwas sucking the along the sea walk on Marine Drive.

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Invasive weed a growing concern

By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The Regional District of Mount Waddington is planning the launch of a knotweed weed control program in the Coal Harbour/ Quatsino area.

The Regional District is committing $5,000 per year to control knotweed, and related invasive species, in those areas with the expectation of more funding being contributed from the project’s partners the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the Invasive Species Committee.

The Regional District is also investigating whether the control program can assist workers displaced by the current curtailment of operations at the mill in Port Alice.

“Coal Harbour is one of the worst (areas) we have,” said Manager of Operations Patrick Donaghy at the Regional District Board meeting March 17.

However, he said the weed is by no means restricted to those areas.

“There’s definitely a fair bit of it in Port Hardy, around Port McNeill and close to the mill in Port Alice,”

Donaghy said.

Knotweed is a plant that is hard to pull, or cut down, because “if you don’t get it right it will spread.”

Knotweed spreads rapidly through root systems that may extend from a parent plant up to 20 metres laterally and up to a depth of three metres.

Even a small fragment can propagate and if it is mowed down, parts of it may be scattered and start new plants.

The most effective and efficient way to eradicate it is through Submitted photo the application of a The Regional District of Mount Waddington is planning the launch of herbicide, which can a knotweed weed control program in the Coal Harbour/Quatsino area. be done either by of the treatment areas. knotweed; Giant knot- flowers that grow in injection or spray.

“One of the big Some spraying may be weed; and Himalayan showy, plume-like, branched clusters challenges that you required to treat small knotweed.

Bohemian are the along the stem and face is the public’s and emergent plants, natural concern about but will be limited. In most prevalent in leaf joints. Knotweed this area, thrive in roadside the use of low-lying herbicide,” Knotweed are “very, very D o n a g h y ditches, said. areas, irrigation Donaghy said, and aggressive plants” that “basi- Bohemian canals, and other its impact cally push out most other life. k n o t w e e d water drainage sysare par- tems. on things They take no prisoners.” ticularly are also found like insects, Patrick Donaghy c o n c e r n - inThey riparian areas, particularly ing because along stream banks, bees.

Donaghy said they either herbicide appli- they reproduce sexu- and in other areas will look at each cation, timing and ally by cross-pollina- with high soil moissite and consider the stem or flower head tion, and can adapt to ture.

Knotweed are disappropriate course of removal/disposal will their conditions.

“There’s a real con- persed by human action for that area be conducted prior to by using integrated herbicide application cern that if we don’t activities or by water pest management to minimize risks to get on to it, it will to downstream areas, adapt quicker and and are of particular techniques. The over- insects.

Knotweed are will become more of concern in riparian all intent is to use non-chemical means an invasive peren- a challenge to control areas and areas prone where appropriate nial, with four spe- let alone eradicate,” to seasonal high water or flooding. (riparian areas) and cies found in British he said.

Knotweed are Plants emerge in selective stem-injec- Columbia: Japanese tions in the majority knotweed; Bohemian “very, very aggressive early spring and proplants” that “basically duce large leaves push out most other that can shade out life,” said Donaghy. other plant species.

“They take no pris- Infestations can domoners,” he said. inate stream banks The plants can also and reduce sight lines be destructive to along roads, fences, municipal infrastruc- and rights-of-way. ture, building founda- Knotweed threaten tions and wells. biodiversity and disThe RDMW is in rupt the food chain the early stages of by reducing available Event Schedule developing a knot- habitat and increasing See Page 8&9 weed strategy that soil erosion potential. will involve the entire Stream banks are North Island work- at particular risk as S A T U R D A Y, APRIL 11, 2015 8:00 am – 4: ing together.

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Sign on display in Yukon

What are the chances of seeing Port McNeill in a maze of 100,000 signs?

Cities, licences, roads, almost anything with a name depicting its origin has been tacked up by visitors surrounding the Information Centre in Watson Lake, Yukon. The sign appears in Signpost Forest which was started in 1942 by a homesick U.S. Army G.I. working on the Alaska Highway who put up a sign with the name of his home town and the distance to it. Others followed suit and the tradition continues to this day.

Hardy to open regional recreation funding talks

By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Is regional recreation funding in the cards for the future?

At their regular meeting March 24, District of Port Hardy council agreed to initiate a preliminary discussion and review of a regionally-funded recreation model for all North Island recreation facilities.

The idea was brought forward by the District of Port Hardy Parks and Recreation Review Committee.

“It was felt by the committee that we’ve done enough talking locally and we felt that we should expand our committee to the Regional District (of Mount Waddington) due to the cost to our taxpayers and the dwindling number of taxpayers,” said Councillor John Tidbury, who chairs the committee.

A case in point is the 40-year-old Port Hardy swimming pool “which is truly a regional facility,” Tidbury said. The goal is to look at a broader picture and potential tax incentives that may be available.

“It’s only the early steps. It’s just somewhere to start. This doesn’t commit us to anything, it just opens the discussions. It may be fraught with peril,” said Tidbury.

Mayor Hank Bood noted the facilities are being used by employees from companies in the area and that the Regional District of Mount Waddington is receiving about $500,000 in taxation dollars from the Cape Scott Wind Farm and the Kokish Run-ofthe-River Hydro Project.

“This (discussion) is the logical place to start. It’s very, very preliminary and it’s probably not going to be a straight road,” Bood said.

Forestry Academy Continued from front This year the district will be focusing on Grade 10, 11 and 12 students, and so far, interest has been brisk at both schools.

“We’ve had a large number of students that have indicated they are interested, both male and female,” said Deadman.

“Hopefully it grows into an ongoing option for the North Island,” Dixon said, and that

the students’ experience will lead them either into forestry jobs or post-secondary education once they graduate.

“The Forestry Academy is a way to support local business and retain some of our young people,” Dixon said.

“This is truly a community venture and we are proud to be offering it as part of our programs for the 2015/2016

school year,” Benwell said.

“The community has been very supportive of the concept,” Deadman said.

The school district managed to get the program up and running in under a year.

“We’re about action other than always talking about it,” Dixon said.

“There’s nothing to lose by trying.”

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Their efforts help sustain a valued resource for the North Island. The eight pairs of steelhead collected annually are held at the hatchery until mature, when the eggs are harvested and incubated. Once hatched the fry are fin clipped and transported to O'Conner Lake to be reared for one year prior to being released into their native streams. At Pictured above is one of the thirty licensed steelhead present the hatchery has anglers who have contributed to maintaining this diverse and unique resource. Thank you to Gary Rolfe. approximately 21,000 pre smolts from each system ready to be released in May. The hatchery also produces approximately 1,000,000 pinks from the Quatse and Cluxewe Rivers; 300,000 Coho from the Quatse, Cluxewe and Waukwas systems and Chum from the Quatse. If you would like more information, or would like to volunteer at the hatchery or at the Stewardship Center, please stop by and have a chat with the informed and communicative staff. Individual/Family and corporate annual memberships are available.

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A tourist in my own backyard I took the opportunity to be a tourist in my own backyard this week.

Monday night I had been chatting with both my children via text messages.

Then I received one from my son that had a photo of the back of my car sitting in front of my home.

He has just asked me where I lived, because he was bored and wanted to look at photos of the B & B on line.

My initial thought was it was some sort of Google Earth image, but then it dawned on me.

“Are you here?” I asked and flew to the door.

I spotted my son from Tofino getting out of a Jeep and then noticed who was driving, my daughter from Alberta.

They had arranged the whole thing without the smallest of hints to me.

What great kids.

I took an afternoon off and we decided to head to Cape Scott.

It was absolutely pouring. We saw the sign for Raft Cove. I knew this was a local surfing spot so I asked if they wanted to check it out.

Zac looked at the map and said oh it’s about a kilometre hike.

I figured I could handle that.

Of course we had brought Maya along with us and it by quickly became apparent that Kathy a Shih Tzu with four-inch long O’Reilly-Taylor legs was not going to be able to make it, so we bundled her up and the kids took turns packing her along the trail.

I was amazed by how great my new waterproof hiking boots were working out until about the halfway point when I slipped into the first puddle that went over the top of them.

Apparently they are not waterproof if the water goes in that way.

I thought we would never get there, or my heart would stop.

Finally we reached the beach. Even though the rain was insane, it is an incredibly beautiful spot. We walked along the beach checking out the huge Bull Whip Kelp which my son explained they use at the Tofino Brewing Company to make beer.

We were surprised to see numerous items with Japanese writing on them washed ashore from the 2011 Tsunami.

The highlight was coming across a Marine Marker which we photographed and subsequently phoned the RCMP about.

Being a tourist in my backyard is something I remember fondly from when my kids were growing up.

As a single mom, I couldn’t afford expensive vacations, so we would visit local attractions like Head-SmashedIn Buffalo Jump and go camping in a tent at Dinosaur Provincial Park, Drumheller, and Koocanusa.

Our favourite spot was Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park where we could float down the Milk River on our little inflatable boat, lay on the beach, hike around in the incredible hoodoos and take tours to check out the largest concentration of First Nation petroglyphs (rock carvings) and pictographs (rock paintings) on the great plains of North America.

I always tried to take the kids somewhere that included an educational component.

It’s been great to be together again exploring the North Island and I encourage everyone not to forget to be a tourist in this beautiful backyard.

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BC government slams door VICTORIA – Why did the BC government suddenly slam the door on their old friend George Abbott, after spending months recruiting him to head up the BC Treaty Commission?

The instant media narrative, embraced by a shocked Abbott and then by NDP leader John Horgan, was that this was payback for grievances nursed by Premier Christy Clark from the 2012 BC Liberal leadership contest.

Done on a whim, Horgan said after a week grilling Clark and Aboriginal Relations Minister John Rustad. Clark is suddenly a sore winner, lashing out, wrecking two decades of careful and costly treaty-making.

Like many instant media narratives, this one makes no sense and is almost certainly wrong.

If Clark was resentful about the roasting she received from leadership rivals Abbott and Kevin Falcon, she had an odd way of showing it. She appointed Falcon as finance minister to drive a stake into the harmonized sales tax, and Abbott as education minister to fashion a pre-election truce with the ever-hostile teachers’ union. Both completed their unlikely tasks and retired as heroes of the party in 2013.

Outgoing chief treaty commissioner Sophie Pierre was as dismayed as anyone at the news of Abbott’s demise. While the two were in transition meetings, Pierre learned that she was not being replaced, leaving the federal-provincial-First Nations Summit partnership of 22 years in a shambles.

Clark went further when questioned by reporters about the sudden reversal. The future of aboriginal relations in BC may or may not include the BC Treaty Commission.

“There have been some results, but four treaties in 22 years for $600 million is not enough result,” Clark said. “We have to be able to move faster, and we have to find a way to include more First Nations in the process.”

That $600 million is mostly loans, from the federal governThe North Island Gazette is published Thursdays at Port Hardy, B.C. by Black Press Ltd. Canadian Publications Mail Agreement #391275. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

ment to First Nations to finance treaty talks. Of every $100 spent trying to honour the century-old duty to sign treaties across BC, $80 is a loan from Ottawa, $12 is a grant from Ottawa and $8 is a grant from BC. The plan was for First Nations to repay their loans out of cash settlements made to them for 100-odd years of uncompensated resource extraction, which is now accepted as being contrary to British and Canadian law.

It was the blunt-spoken Pierre who first acknowledged this hasn’t worked. Some of the 50 First Nations stuck at the treaty table have borrowed too much to go on, she said last year, calling for an “exit strategy” that forgives debt.

The probability of the B.C. government making this decision without talking to the federal paymaster is exactly zero.

I’m told the province’s clumsy timing had something to do with Ottawa’s late demands.

I asked Clark if her plan to settle land claims faster was anything like the 2009 attempt by Gordon Campbell’s deputy minister Jessica McDonald to negotiate a province-wide deal declaring aboriginal title. Clark sidestepped the question, saying only that the 150 B.C. First Nations not at the treaty table need a say and a solution too.

(McDonald now faces a similar legal gridlock as the Clarkappointed CEO of BC Hydro, trying to build the Site C dam.)

Pierre, a veteran administrator from the Ktunaxa Tribal Council in the Kootenays, made a prophetic statement when her term as chief commissioner was extended three years ago.

She said if Ottawa isn’t prepared to give federal negotiators a realistic mandate on compensation and sharing of salmon rights, they should “shut ’er down.”

Her advice may have been heard after all. (Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca) A member of

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New funding program raises Cenotaph hopes

By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Proponents are hoping a new federal funding program will make dreams of a new Cenotaph in the District of Port Hardy a reality.

The project has been a topic of discussion for three years, said Russ Hellberg, vice president of the 101st (North Island) Squadron, at the regular meeting of District of Port Hardy council March 24.

The vision is to retain the cross from the current cenotaph and add it to a new monument.

This will be flanked by a monument to the forgotten soldier and a memorial totem.

The memorial totem, currently positioned by the Chamber of Commerce office, commemorates members of

First Nations who served in past conflicts.

Hellberg told council that Canadian Heritage has just announced a new fund to enhance Canadians’ awareness of the First and Second World Wars and their significance in shaping Canada, its identity and institutions.

Hellberg said the deadline for applications is April 2 and he has been working with Director of Corporate and Development Services Jeff Long to rework a 2013 application with the same budget of $80,900 - with the district providing a $19,510 in-kind donation, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #237 and 101st Squadron donating $10,000 and another $10,950 in in-kind donations.

The application has a

new name as well, the Port Hardy and First Nations War Memorial Cenotaph, Hellberg said.

The addition of First Nations to the new application reflects the fact that thousands served in the First and Second World Wars, said Hellberg.

Uncer the new application Long would be council’s signing authority, Hellberg would be the contact person and would feature a partnership between the district, Hunt, Hereditary Chief and carver, the Legion, the 101st, and the Port Hardy Ranger Patrol.

“There is a possibility that the Ministry will fund 100 per cent, but it’s not likely,” Hellberg said.

Council voted to support the application and appoint Long as council’s signing authority.

Rash of recent boat rescues

By J.R. Rardon Black Press No injuries were reported, but 19 people were rescued in three separate boating accidents within a three-day span off Vancouver Island recently.

“It’s been a rough week for boats in Georgia Strait,” said Dan Bate, spokesman for Fisheries and Oceans Canada.

All three incidents are being investigated by the Transportation Safety Board.

The Lasqueti Daughters, a wooden forestry crew boat carrying 15 people, took on water Monday, March 16, off the south end of Cortes Island. The owner, five crew and nine members of a reforestation crew were collected by a trailing crew boat, said Mohan Raman, spokesman for TSB. The vessel lost debris, but remained afloat overnight, and a commercial tug was contracted Tuesday to tow it to Campbell River.

“It looks like it was a bit of a floating ferry,” said Bate.

“There were two pickups aboard as well as propane tanks and other debris.

There was an environmental response, but nothing significant.”

Bate said the vessel’s owner undertook efforts to recover drums of gasoline and other flotsam from the incident.

One day earlier, the tug Log Baron sank while towing an empty barge southwest of Egg Island.

“The two crew members jumped into the water, got onto the barge they were towing and released the bridle before the tug sank,” said Raman.

The pair then waited on board the barge

and were picked up by a lifeboat from Port Hardy Coast Guard Station and taken to Port Hardy, said Bate.

The third incident took place Wednesday, March 18, when the small tug Syringa sank quickly while towing a roll-on equipment barge five nautical miles from Sechelt.

The two crew members escaped and swam to nearby Mary Island, where they were taken in at the lighthouse station and warmed until they could be evacuated.

No equipment from the barge was lost or damaged in the incident.

The three incidents in such a compressed time frame stretched the resources of the TSB’s Richmond detachment.

“We’re looking to send the two investigators in Campbell River (with Lasqueti Daughters) to meet the crew of this boat (Syringa) on their way back,” said Raman. “We’d had a lull for quite some time; this is the first time we’ve had backto-back incidents in the same area.”

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House Smile of the week of the week.

3x4 process From left to right, Jodi Charlie-Walkus, 10, Maria Charlie, Dayna Charlie, 9, and Erica Charlie-Walkus, 8, don their Peter Charlie memorial jerseys and a smile during the 3rd annual Peter Charlie Memorial.

The soccer tournament is in remembrance of Peter Charlie a resident of Gwa’sala Nakwaxda’XW who passed away in a house fire.

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Hanging Around Vanessa George-Mountain takes some time to play on the jungle gym at Carrot Park in Port Hardy with her family on March 23, 2015.

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By J.R. Rardon Black Press No injuries were reported, but 19 people were rescued in three separate boating accidents within a three-day span off The Union ofIsland BC Vancouver Indian Chiefs. In a recently. resolution “It’s been apassed rough Wednesday, Coastalin week for boats First Nations Georgia Strait,”“consaid demns DFO their Dan Bate, for spokesblatant man for support Fisheries for and industry and disOceans Canada. regard for Heiltsuk All three incidents rights and title.” are being investigated “We will supby the Transportation port Heiltsuk Safetythe Board. in The any way we Lasqueti can,” said aDouglas Daughters, wooden Neasloss, Kitasoo forestry crew boat Band Councillor carrying 15 peoand ple, took Resource on water SMonday, t e w a rMarch d s h i16, p Director. off the south end of “DFO’sIsland. blatant Cortes The disregard for owner, five crewthis and conservation nine members issue of a impacts us all.” crew reforestation “We collected are saddened were by a that it hascrew comeboat, to trailing this, but we cannot said Mohan Raman, stand by while DFO spokesman for TSB. uses flawed science The vessel lost todebris, destroy buta resource remained we have depended afloat overnight, and on for thousands of a commercial tug was years.

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Gazette staff A group of some 50 Heiltsuk band members, including Chief Councillor Marilyn Slett, has placed DFO’s central coast office near Bella Bella on lockdown since 5:30 Sunday evening in defiance of a planned herring gillnet fishery in their territory.

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ing and setting up tents outside on the lawn, the delegation of elected leaders, hereditary chiefs, women, and children is refusing to leave the grounds or to let anyone into the office until the Nation’s demands are met.

The occupation began following failed talks with DFO’s Regional Director General Sue Farlinger Sunday afternoon.

“We will be here until DFO announces that Area 7 is closed to a gillnet fishery,” stated Chief Councillor Marilyn Slett from inside the DFO office on Sunday night.

“It is a shame that it has come to this, but we take our responsibility as stewards of these lands and waters seriously.”

“DFO has failed to honour our no-go zones. They say they hear our concerns, but their actions say otherwise,” said Kelly Brown, Director

of the Heiltsuk Integrated Resource M a n a g e m e n t Department.

“Despite the fact that only half of the 32,000 tons of herring that DFO predicted would be here this year have been detected, they remain intent on opening this fishery despite our stated concerns and opposition.”

“As proper stewards, we must be prepared to protect this resource at all costs,” said Heiltsuk Tribal Councillor Reg Moody.

“If we cannot achieve this through discussion, we will take the battle to the waters.”

The Heiltsuk Nation and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) failed to reach an agreement concerning the controversial herring gillnet fishery during talks last Wednesday afternoon.

“Industry took 680 tons out of Area 7 with a recent seine fishery, over our strong

objections,” said Kelly Brown, director of the Heiltsuk Integrated Resource M a n a g e m e n t Department. “A gillnet fishery would only add insult to injury for threatened Central Coast stocks.”

Heiltsuk representatives have made it clear to DFO that they would accept a gillnet fishery in nearby Area 8 “a less critical area for traditional harvest”, but Area 7 is a no-go zone. DFO refuses to take Area 7 off the table.

“We have exhausted all means of negotiation with DFO,” stated Chief Councillor Marilyn Slett. “Our herring is our future, and we must protect it by any means necessary.”

The Heiltsuk received strong statements of support last week from the neighbouring Kitasoo/ Xaixais Nation, the Council of the Haida Nation, Coastal First Nations, and

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By Jeff Peters Reporter Emergency Management BC will be hosting workshops in the coming months aimed at helping develop emergency management knowledge among elected officials.

In a letter the Village of Port Alice received at their meeting on March 25, council was invited to take part and advise how many members would be attending.

Areas the workshops will cover include roles and responsibilities, importance of initiating recovery plans early on, mitigation, and preparedness during disaster situations.

The workshops will also touch on the Emergency Program Act, the Provincial Coordination Team, and Initial Response Plan.

The workshop date that was selected from the list of 20 that are being offered was May 22, and will tentatively include attendance by council members Dave Stewart, Doug Worthington, Christine Martin and Mayor Jan Allen.

“When elected officials take office, they assume certain responsibilities, so the better educated about EMBC (Emergency Management British Columbia) which is the provincial partnering organization, the better prepared we are,” said Port Alice’s CAO Madeline McDonald.

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By Tom Fletcher Black Press The next BC Ferries fare increase of 3.9 per cent went into effect April 1, but increases will be capped at no more than 1.9 per cent for four years after that.

BC Ferry Commissioner Gord Macatee said Wednesday the recent sailing reductions and other cost cutting, lower fuel prices and positive ridership forecasts have allowed him to set the cap at about the rate of inflation for all routes from 2016 to 2020.

A lower dollar is expected to attract U.S. residents to B.C. while keeping more Canadian vacationers at home, with lower gasoline prices for travellers as well as ferry fuel costs, Macatee said. Conversion of ships to use liquefied natural gas will also reduce fuel costs.

Macatee cautioned that oil prices are volatile, and the fore-

casts are based on $65-a-barrel oil compared to about $50 today.

“Trying to predict fuel prices for the next five days is daunting,” Macatee said. “Our challenge is to predict it for the next five years.”

BC Ferries has cut administrative costs by $5 million since 2009, reduced executive pay by $1.2 million a year, reduced overtime and improved safety enough to lower WorkSafeBC premiums for employees.

BC Ferries CEO Mike Corrigan said he is pleased with the findings of a performance review by PriceWaterhouseCoopers that gave the corporation good marks for efficiency and the operation of BC Ferries Vacations. Food service revenue is approaching $50 million a year and a drop trailer service for truckers is also contributing to BC Ferries’ bottom line.

An overhaul of the ferry reservations system is also expected to improve ridership when it is implemented.

NDP ferries critic Claire Trevena said the optimistic forecasts are based on a two per cent increase in ridership, but to the average traveller, they mean further increases to an already high fare. She also cautioned that the 1.9 per cent cap is an average for the BC Ferries fleet, and some routes could see larger increases.

For the longer term, Macatee said he has asked BC Ferries to evaluate savings to be had by consolidating the three ferry terminals at Nanaimo and three on Saltspring Island.

He wants BC Ferries to reconsider a $200 million terminal replacement and six new vessels for Horseshoe Bay, to see if smaller vessels and more sailings would be more efficient.

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April 9 Keys to Literacy, a free three-hour workshop for parents and child care providers interested in helping children grow into literate young adults: At the Port Hardy Public Library, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pre-registration required, call 250-949-6661.

April 3 Good Friday service at 11 a.m. at St. Columba Anglican/ United Church. All welcome.

Port Hardy Lions Club Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, April 5 at 12 (noon) at Stink Creek Park and Storey’s Beach Park.

April 25 Port Hardy Museum “Medical Care on the North Island & Central Coast” temporary exhibit opening Saturday, April 25, 1 to 4 p.m. Refreshments. Everyone welcome.

April 25

Mother Goose to Go. Playful rhymes, songs and stories gives your babies and toddlers a jump on literacy. Parents and caregivers bring your little ones for fun to the Port Hardy Public Library, April 11 and 25, 10:30 a.m.– 11:30 a.m. Drop in.

Body Mind & Spirit Wellness Fair, Port Hardy Civic Centre, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free Admission. Everyone welcome. Come see the Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life at the Wellness Fair. Find out more info about the Relay, sign up your team and pick up some healthy living pamphlets. Relay For Life is an inspirational, noncompetitive fund-raising event that brings you and your community together to celebrate life and fight cancer.

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Mall near the Lotto booth, 101 Squadron Annual Silent Auction to raise funds for the Port Hardy Airport Memorial Project, scholarships and Air Cadets. The location will be open, starting April 9, Thursdays, Fridays 1-3 and Saturdays 12-2.

April 5 Easter Sunrise Service 7 a.m. Kinsmen Park followed by hot cross buns and coffee at St. Columba Anglican/United Church. All welcome.

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Easter Service 1-0:30 a.m. St. Columba Anglican/United Church. All welcome.

Preschool Storytime for toddlers and preschoolers at the Port McNeill Public Library. Build your child’s vocabulary through the wonder of story. Wednesdays April 15 – May 27, 12:30 – 1 p.m. before opening hours. Drop in.

Quantum Touch course offered at St. Columba Anglican/ United Church. Instructor Randy Zannis. Call 250-2306044.

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On May 29th, a quilt show at the Oceanside Place Arena next to the Wembley Mall in Parksville, will be featuring over 300 quilts, a guild boutique, Jr. Fibre Arts, Heritage quilts and an opportunity to purchase tickets on 4 gorgeous, handmade raffle quilts. There will be an opportunity each day to win a door prize as well. Quilting demonstrations will be ongoing throughout the show and a tea room will be available for our guests. Nineteen (19) merchants will also be on site to attend to your sewing needs. Cost is $8 per day or $15 for 3 days. Funds raised will be used to support the Parksville Quilt House Quilt Guild Comfort Quilts which last year donated over 400 quilted items to local charities. Hope to see you there! Visit our website for directions and more information:www.parksvillequilthousequilters .com

May 22/23

April 7 Teen Advisory Group. Teens 13 – 18 dive in and join TAG – plan activities, work on special projects, make suggestions and eat snacks! Port Hardy Public Library, 4 – 5 pm, April 7. Txt aselbee@virl.bc.ca for more info.

ideas for your Rainbow band creations. Thurs., April 15, 3:15 – 4 p.m., Port Alice Public Library. Drop in.

April 8 Teddy Bear Sleepover! Kids, bring your Teddy for a bedtime story and leave Teddy to sleepover. Come back the next day to see what your Ted’s been up to! Sointula Public Library, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., April 8. Drop in. For more info, call 250-973-6493.

April 23 Chronic Pain Self-Management Program, 1:39 p.m.

- 4 p.m. Mental Health and Addiction Services 7-7Shorncliffe Avenue, Port Hardy. The Chronic Pain SelfManagement Program is a six-week workshop that helps people with chronic pain to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives. For more information call 1-866-9023767.

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Jeff Peters photo Terrance Wamiss, alongside Jeannine McCormack and Courtney Cox, releases a salmon fry during a class trip to the Quatse River Hatchery on March 13.

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By Jeff Peters Reporter Although with a primary mandate to increase and study salmonid population, staff at the Quatse River Hatchery and Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre know that to truly make a difference, much of their emphasis must be placed on educating younger generations.

J e a n n i n e McCormack, manager of the Stewardship Centre, said when it comes to her approach, driving home the importance of environmental stewardship comes down to developing personal connections with people from a young age.

“You are not going to take care of something unless you have that personal connection to it,” said McCormack.

“That’s how I approach environmental education.”

McCormack said she is always thrilled when she can work with students participating in the ‘Stream to Sea’ program, as a part of their school curriculum, because it allows the opportunity for this relationship to form. The intent of the ‘Stream to Sea’

program is to encourage students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 as well as First Nations, local communities and external parties to participate in cooperative fisheries and watershed stewardship activities.

“They can learn about salmon, and learn about the life cycle of the salmon and how important they are to the environment and to the economics of the regions.

(But when) they are checking in on them, and feeding them, they are really forming a personal connection.

That is the important part, because if they have that personal connection to the fish, they are going to take that with them throughout their lives,” McCormack said.

The Stewardship Centre is relatively new to the hatchery, having opened in 2009.

The hatchery was established in 1982 as the non-profit organization, the North Vancouver Island Salmonid Enhancement Association (NVISEA) made up by local dedicated volunteers, was founded to increase production, enhance

habitat, environmental monitoring, provide public education and enhance community involvement in monitoring salmonid populations.

Types of salmon hatched, matured and released at the hatchery include; chum, pink, and coho salmon. Steelhead “salmon” are also active at the hatchery, although there is still some debate on their categorization, they are often referred to as Rainbow Trout that go to sea.

This diversity is a good example of what keeps individuals like Ray Volk, assistant manager of the Quatse Hatchery, interested in his line of work.

“The more you get into salmon, its biology and its life cycles and the passion that the public and the workers have for the salmon (in the region) the more you want to know,” said Volk.

It is this dynamic that has kept Volk working in hatcheries for 30 years, starting his career in 1972 in Port Alberni at the Robertson Creek Hatchery. Although Volk admits that it was from pretty humble beginnings he started

his career.

“I went into the hatchery (Robertson Creek Hatchery) to apply for a job and they just handed me a pair of waders and put me in a pond with all these mature salmon that were returning. It was the first time I had ever seen salmon and that is how I started,” Volk said.

The hatchery draws from diverse funding steams including federal and provincial governments, operation of a 62 campsites, contract work, and even conference and birthday space rentals.

Funding of course, means that the Hatchery can continue its day-to-day operations. For Volk, research-driven contracts are what he really enjoys, because they allow for the generation of funds, and in many cases allow him to be on the forefront of research in the field of salmon study.

Ultimately though Volk knows that if it weren’t for the volunteers on the North Island, work done by the hatchery wouldn’t be possible.

“I am always amazed with the volunteers, because all of

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By Jeff Peters Reporter At the end of what seems like the edge of civilization, sits a logging town with a population of nearly 200.

But don’t let the size mislead you, when it comes to a good time, Holberg is certainly on the map.

The Scarlet Ibis Pub & Restaurant has held a special part in Holberg’s heart for just over 30 years. Its rustically cozy decor, and incredible food, has allowed the Ibis to become the social epicentre of the logging town, a place for all to share common ground.

The Ibis’ owner Pat Gwynne, said that it’s her pleasure to provide such an option for her community. Gwynne has lived in Holberg for over 30 years and has seen much change in the community, from the days of the settlement being the site of a major radar station, as a part of the “Pine Tree” line, to numerous washouts from heavy rainfall, leaving them cut off from the rest of the island.

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was when a major landslide in 2010 cut off the community for nearly 10 days. During the emergency, residents gathered in the Ibis for sandwiches, electricity, and eventually regular potlucks.

Falling at the middle or end of March is an evening event that has become something of a tradition in Holberg.

Signifying the rotation out of town by Bivouac West Contracting a tree planting company, the evening is held in celebration, not only of the turning of a seasonal chapter, but to thank the community for their hospitality.

The Ibis has played host to this event for the past 10 years.

Music for the evening, has in one way or another featured, Alert Bay resident, Deborah Guillory on vocals, along with a worldclass band.

This year saw former touring drummer for K.C. and the Sunshine Band Tony Telfer join, Mike Garvis, on bass guitar and Andre Kauffman on guitar.

“I think the most important thing about this gig is not just about us musicians getting together, but it’s about the people in Holberg getting together. Planters, loggers, and everybody else to get together

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Deborah Guillory performs alongside Tony Telfer on the drums, Mike Garvis, on bass guitar and Andre Kauffman on guitar during a concert at the Scarlet Ibis Pub & Restaurant in Holberg on March 14, 2015.

here and have a good time.

“Year after year this is why we keep coming back,” Guillory said.

Social scientists refer to a place in a community that holds the designation as the “Third Place”, which together with home

and work make up the three primary places that people occupy on a day-to-day basis.

They consider this Third Place to be an essential aspect of any community, large or small.

It is often cited as a place for fellowship over food and drink,

and in many cases provides an opportunity for healthy civil discourse.

In many ways, the Scarlet Ibis fits this mould as the Third Place and allows for Holberg citizens and visitors to mingle and enjoy some muchdeserved downtime.

Locals recognized for life-long volunteerism

Gazette staff Two local individuals have been recognized for their life-long volunteer efforts.

Wayne Beckett, from Port Alice and Wanda Laughlin from Sointula have been named as this year’s recipients of the BC Community Achievement Awards by Premier Christy Clark and Keith Mitchell, chair of the British Columbia Achievement Foundation.

Beckett is an exceptionally-dedicated resident of the community of Port Alice. A 42-year member of the Port Alice Volunteer Fire Department, Beckett is also active in the Royal Canadian Legion and for many years the Marine Search and Rescue Society.

Laughlin is a key member of the community of Sointula on Malcolm Island, contributing to the cultural, social and economic well-being of the area. Her leadership of the Sointula Recreation Association for the past 42 years demonstrates her drive and passion for her community.

“These 2015 award recipients have all gone above and beyond to make their communities stronger,” said Premier Clark.

“The whole province can be proud of their contributions,” Clark said.

“We recognize individuals today who have made a significant contribution either as volunteers or in the course of their work,” said Mitchell. “We are privileged to showcase and celebrate the contributions of these exceptional British Columbians.”

An independent advisory council selects the recipients of the British Columbia Community Achievement Awards.

The recipients of the 2015 British Columbia Community Achievement Awards will be recognized in a formal presentation ceremony at Government House in Victoria on April 24, 2015.

Each recipient will receive a certificate and a medallion designed by BC artist Robert Davidson.

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Response Network geared to help prevent fraud Gazette staff March was Fraud Prevention month and a local organization is trying to raise awareness about the issue.

The Mount Waddington Community Response Network is a coordinating body of interested members and service providers who volunteer at the community level to prevent, educate, and promote awareness of issues relating to adult/elder abuse, neglect or self abuse.

The network represents the 10 communities in the region, both First Nations and non First Nations, and is part of the Seniors/Elders Better Living Advisory Committee, a sub-committee of the Mountain Waddington Health Network.

Older and vulnerable adults in the North Island are often targeted by scams that are increasingly complex and appear legitimate. The best protection is to know how to recognize these scams - and if something or someone seems suspicious or not legitimate - to say no, hang up the phone or delete an email.

Some tips to be fraud-proof!

Never give out personal, confidential information over the phone, through email or over the Internet unless you initiated the contact and know who you’re dealing with.

Protect your banking information.

Never reveal your PIN or passwords to anyone - including bank employees, family members and friends. Remember, your bank will never ask you to respond via email to a request for personal information, PINs or passwords. A bank may call to request personal information to validate your identity but will not ask for a PIN or password.

Keep your personal information safe.

An identity thief will go through garbage and recycling bins so shred all receipts, credit card statements, insurance forms, etc.

Be skeptical.

If someone you don’t know calls to say you’ve won a valuable prize or a free vacation, or wants to offer you a product or service, don’t feel pressured to agree to something and make

Fraud prevention is one of the issues The Community Response Network works with police, other community agencies and volunteers to prevent seniors from being the victims of both abuse and criminal acts.

“Many seniors live in isolation, which increases their vulnerability to fraud.

They really need caring, supportive individuals in their community who can alert them to possible scams and answer their questions and concerns,” says Sherry Baker, executive director of the BC Association of Community Response Networks.

Some of the more common current scams include: prize pitch (a fraudulent telemarketer will ask for money to be sent before you win the prize); computer scams (someone claiming to be from a large software company warning there are problems with the target’s computer); scams for a range of services; and the emergency or ‘grandparent scam’ (a con artist claiming to be a grandchild in an emergency needing money immediately).

a purchase, and never give out personal financial information. And if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.

If you feel pressured, uncomfortable or afraid, hang up the phone or delete the email.

If you have questions or are worried that you gave out personal financial information or purchased something under pressure, talk about it with a trusted family member, friend or neighbour.

The Mount Waddington Community Response Network is part of the BC Association of Community Response Networks (BC CRN), whose mandate is to bring together community and government agencies and community volunteers to develop a coordinated response to abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults.

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Local rappers ready for concert stage

By Jeff Peters Reporter A pair of rappers from Gwa’salaNakwaxda’xw First Nation will be taking to the stage this April with music inspired by life on the North Island.

Tristan SwainWalkus and Daemon Elliott have only known each other for a short time, however the pair have made quick work collaborating together.

Swain-Walkus was born in Vancouver, but moved to Gwa’salaNakwaxda’xw at a young age and became prominent in the community as a talented performer and artist.

Elliot is something of a new talent on the scene having moved to Port Hardy a little over a year ago from Bella Coola, BC. Both cite artists such as Tupac as major influences, however in their own work they draw from experiences from living in their communities.

Often the struggles of others, along with their own, are points of interest for the pair.

“Seeing people struggle, it just keeps you going,” said Swain-Walkus.

“It’s those kind of people I look up to, because they are going through really hard times.”

The two Port Hardy Secondary School students have made quite the name for themselves, particularly Swain-Walkus who said that he is often asked when new material will be released.

“Everybody is really supportive when it comes to the shows and buying cds off us. People are always asking when the next one is coming out,” said Swain-Walkus.

Both artists have recorded and produced work with their own equipment, often makeshift in nature, yet their efforts still reach a professional quality.

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released his last mixed tape a few months ago called “Rez Life”.

Often the two will use household rubbish to obtain certain professional effects.

This doesn’t faze them though, given the “do it yourself” nature of hip-hop.

For Elliot, the process of getting back to the grind of writing and recording has been challenging given the fact that he is often on his own

during the creative process.

“I’m working on my own album right now, that’s what I’m pushing for right now.

It’s hard, especially ‘cause I’m doing it all by myself when I record. I’m just starting to get back into it,” Elliot said.

He doesn’t create his own beats, but relies on the online community that allows for fair use of beats posted by users.

The show the two

rappers will be headlining will take place on April 24 at the Port Hardy Civic Centre at a yet-to-be determined time.

Although this will be the first time the two perform together, live performance is nothing new for them. Swain-Walkus has been a local staple, having performed a number of times at the Gwa’salaNakwaxda’xw community hall and Guido’s Cafe. For

Elliot, who has been on stage in Bella Coola, this show will be his first time performing in Port Hardy.

Although he has some nerves about the gig, he is confident the show will be a success.

Tickets will be $10 and are being sold at the Sacred Wolf Friendship Centre 8950 Granville St., Port Hardy. The centre can be reached by phone at 250-9020552.

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Ongoing Basketball Community pickup basketball games in Port McNeill Tuesday nights at 7 p.m.

Located at the North Island Secondary School gym. It’s free!

Ongoing Darts Free drop in dart games at the Port Hardy Legion on Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. All adults are welcome.

April 2 Learn to Dragonboat paddle, first four practices free, then $5 per practice. Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Seaplane Base by the Glen Lyon in Port Hardy. Everyone welcome.

Contact Cora for more information 250-230-4227.

April 10 Soccer April 10 is the final day for soccer registration in Port Hardy.

A late registration fee of $25 is in effect.

April 19 Golf Seven Hills Golf and Country Club AGM tournament.

May 10 Scotiabank MS Walk Port Alice.

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June 20-21 Golf Seven Hills Golf and Country Club Loggers’ tournament.

September 12-13 Golf Seven Hills Golf and Country Club Men’s Open.

NISS girls third at soccer tourney J.R. Rardon Black Press CAMPBELL RIVER — The North Island Secondary School girls soccer club kicked off its season with a third-place finish and Port Hardy Secondary placed sixth in the 11th Annual Carihi Secondary Invitational Tournament March 26 in Campbell River.

Randi Ward scored one goal and assisted on Heather McKenzie’s game-winner as NISS outdueled Timberline Secondary of Campbell River 2-1 in the third-place contest. Goalkeeper Madison Guldager was presented the team’s MVP award after posting an opening-round shutout and winning two games in the one-day tourney.

“Madison really stood on her head in this (thirdplace) game,” coach Greg Muirhead said.

After dropping its opening game, 5-0 to Mark Isfeld Secondary of Comox, Port Hardy earned a dramatic, 2-1 shoot-out win over Carihi Junior to earn a spot in the fourth-sixth place final.

Jasmine Hunt, whose second-half goal tied the game 1-1, nailed the clinching shoot-out goal after keeper Jude Dondaneau-Walkus stopped Carihi’s final attempt. Felicia Robertson also scored for the Whalers in the shoot-out. The team went on to face G.P. Vanier Secondary of Courtenay and suffered a 4-0 loss in the fourth-place final.

“This was a good eye-opener for them,” PHSS coach Mike Cleary said of his small squad, which has struggled to get sufficient numbers of players out for practice.

“Hopefully this will motivate them to continue going forward; otherwise, this’ll be their season.”

The tournament was won by the host Carihi ‘A’ team, with a 2-0 victory over Mark Isfeld. Carihi also entered its ‘B’ and Junior teams to fill out the

J.R. Rardon photo The North Island Secondary School girls soccer club kicked off their season with a third place finish at the 11th Annual Carihi Secondary Invitational Tournament March 26 in Campbell River. Port Hardy was sixth.

eight-team bracket, but there was plenty of stout competition between the six senior teams.

NISS opened the tourney with a 5-0 romp over Carihi Junior, getting two goals each from Ward and Kerrigan Sharpe and another score from Madison Tremblay. The Norsemen then ran into a red-hot Isfeld team in the semifinals and suffered a 4-0 loss.

Isfeld and Carihi A were locked in a scoreless duel for 56 minutes of the 60 minute final, until the Tyees’ Lisa Eberlein scored back-to-back goals in the final four minutes.

Falconer soars at Canada Cup

By Jeff Peters Reporter Former Port Hardy resident Brittany Falconer has found yet another success in gymnastics at the Canada Cup on March 14 and 15 in Kelowna.

Falconer earned herself sixth place at the Kelowna competition, which saw her competing against Olympians from across the country.

For the competition, Falconer had six opportunities to prove her mettle, five in trampoline and one in the synchro event. In synchronized trampolining, two athletes perform exactly the same routine of 10 skills at the same time on two adjacent trampolines.

Falconer feels proud to represent the District of Port Hardy at such a prestigious level.

Falconer was competing against Rosie MacLennan, who currently holds the world title in trampoline from the London Olympics.

MacLennan is one of Falconer’s role models.

Having looked up to her for some time.

“It used to make me nervous. It was pretty intense competing against Olympians and world champions, but I’ve competed and trained with Rosie a few times. Now it’s just a lot of fun,” said Falconer.

Although Falconer had to relocate for school and to train for her sport, she makes every effort she can to come back to Port Hardy and mentor younger gymnasts from the North Island.

“It feels really good. I have gotten to know the

Submitted photo Brittany Falconer is pictured during training at a facility in Delta, B.C.

girls at the gym where I started. I come down there to do a training camp in the summer. It feels really good you know, it’s fun,” said Falconer.

Her next competition takes place on May 15 and 17 at provincials in Port Moody, BC.

McNeill scores new board

By Jeff Peters Reporter An aging scoreboard at the Port McNeill Chilton Regional Arena will be getting a facelift.

At their regular meeting March 16, town council agreed to provide financial support to upgrade the scoreboard.

In a letter to council, Chilton Arena Manager Gerry Little, said the 20-plus-year-old scoreboard has a damaged module. Little said repairing the old scoreboard would not be worth the $2,000 cost, given its outdated technology.

Buying a scoreboard would make more sense, said Little.

The advantages include LED lighting technology, 97 per cent savings in electrical costs, less ice-plant run time, re-use of a $2,500 controller, and the replacement would fall under the Gas Tax funding requirements.

It is estimated the new scoreboard would save about $970 in hydro each year. Council approved contributing a third of the cost of the new scoreboard which is about $2,000.

The rest of the cost will be covered through Gas Tax funding, part of the New Building Canada Plan which provides long-term funding for Canadian municipalities to help them build and revitalize their local public infrastructure.

“Our arena is one of our most unique buildings in this community in terms of hosting larger scale events and I’m sure having a cutting-edge scoreboard will allow for even greater use,” said Councillor Jay Dixon.

The cost of the new LED scoreboard is $6,251 and will come with a five-year warranty.

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Oscar Hickes success on and off ice

By Jeff Peters Reporter Oscar Hickes Hockey Tournament went off without a hitch say organizers.

The event, now in its 36th year, is known as both the best place and party to be at on the North Island this time of year.

Considered by some to be the event of the season, the tournament has certainly been a huge draw throughout its history, bringing in teams and visitors from all across Vancouver Island.

However the event has been a point of not only pride for the community as well as an opportunity for Port Alice to raise money for various good causes.

Those causes include the Lions Club and the North Island Secondary School graduation class. The concession stand was run by NISS and the Saturday night dance was run by the Lions Club.

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Bill Cliff, a Port Alice resident has been attending Oscar Hickes for 30 years, and has experienced the event both as a player, and in later years as a member of the Lions Club organizing the dance and raising money.

“It’s just a way for everybody to pull together, everybody seems to have a good time. The Lions Club does a dance every Saturday night, so that’s kind of nice.

Minor hockey does a bunch of stuff as well.

The whole town kind of pulls together for this event, because there is a lot of revenue that is brought in.

Fund-raising aside, the level of competition is extremely high.

The tournament is made up of two divisions, comprising 12 teams.

Despite the highintensity play, there is still room left for some humour with team names like Getting Greasy and The Anarchists, “I’m a player and lover of the weekend and a lover of Oscar Hickes. Like every Oscar Hickes, this weekend was full of fun and the atmosphere was amazing. Everyone was really excited to be here,” said Tyler Wells.

Jeff Peters photo Mitch Walker (2) of the Warriors takes the puck down ice during the ‘A’ division final match. The Warriors lost to the Horses 3 - 2.

The community is as much a draw as the hockey itself, said Wells.

“It’s the love of the community that keeps people coming back.

Every year people fly in here from all over. Two years ago I flew in from Australia to be here.”

The finals took place on March 29 and saw the West Coast Rookies take on Buck n’ Does, with the West Coast Rookies taking the win, leaving the Buck n’ Does to place third in

the ‘C’ division.

However the West Coast Rookies would lose to the Chiefs in the final match with the Chiefs winning 7-6, the West Coast Rookies placed in a respectable second.

The ‘A’ division finals were just as close, with the Horses beating the Anarchists 7-4. The Anarchist placed third in the ‘A’ division.

The Warriors met the Horses in the ‘A’ division finals after beating out The Islanders in

their semi final match 8-5.

The final ‘A’ Division match for top spot was a much closer game ending in a narrow 3-2 victory for the Horses.

For a year that has had many ups and downs in Port Alice, the Oscar Hickes event allowed for a great weekend for the community to enjoy and there is no doubt the tournament is a beloved tradition that will not be going anywhere anytime soon.

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The Fort Rupert Curling Club hosted a group of Grade 7 students from Eagle View Elementary School on March 6. Meagan Cadwallader, Dave Bjornson and Steve Januscz led the session focused on introducing youth to the sport of curling. Students learned how to throw rocks, sweep and keep score. In the photograph, Gates Purdy and Damian Henderson sweeping in front of the rock.

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Dancing up a storm in Comox, Campbell River Gazette staff Team Charlton Highland Dancers from the North Island showed their stuff on the mid-island and took home four trophies from competitions recently in Comox and Campbell River.

In Campbell River a number of local dancers competed in the Primary (under 7 yrs) class. Sienna Cotter and Kilynn Wilson of Port Hardy competed. Chloe McNulty of Port Hardy placed 4th in the pdb and a 6th in the Fling.

Elenah Hunchuk of Port Hardy placed 2rd in pdb&hc and the Sword and 5th in the Fling. Paisley Barolet of Port McNeill placed 3rd in the Fling and the Sword.

In Beginner U9, Kaia MacKay of Port McNeill placed 2nd in the Fling and 4th in the Sword.

In Beginner U11, Emma Harrison and Madison Grenier, both of Port Hardy led the pack. Harrison placed 1st in the Fling, 2nd in the Sword, 1st in

the Seann Truibhas, and 4th in the Lilt.

Grenier placed 2nd in the Fling, 1st in the Sword, 2nd in the ST, and 1st in the Lilt to win the overall aggregate trophy for the group.

In Beginner 11&O, Lucinda Janse and Kayleigh Moult of Port Hardy competed.

Kayley Clair of Port Hardy placed 4th in the Fling, 2nd in the Sword, 5th in the ST and 5th in the Lilt.

Kristen Clair of Port Hardy placed 3rd in the Fling, 1st in the Sword, 4th in the ST, and 1st in the Lilt to win the overall aggregate award for the highest points in the group.

In Novice Kylie McDonald of Port Hardy placed 5th in the Lilt.

In Intermediate Kalina Cotter of Port Hardy placed 3rd in the Fling.

In Premier U14 Xandryn Frost of Port McNeill placed 1st in the Fling, 4th in the Laddie, 5th in the Village Maid, and 2nd in the Blue

Bonnets.

Abigail McCorquodale of Port Hardy placed 3rd in the Fling, 1st in the Laddie and the Blue Bonnets.

In the Special Event U16 Scottish Lilt, Frost placed 3rd and McCorquodale won the trophy for the event.

Catherine Symons competed in the Premier 14&15 group and placed 4th in the Fling and Village Maid and 3rd in the Sword.

On Sunday dancers travelled to Comox for the second of the double-header competitions. A number of the dancers moved Submitted photo up a level as a result Team Charlton Highland Dancers competed successfully in Comox and Campbell River recently. of their placings on Saturday.

In Beginner 11&O Emma Harrison placed Kylie competed.

Sienna McDonald In Highland Dance Cotter placed 4th in the Kayleigh Moult com- 1st in the Fling, 3rd placed 2nd in the competitors are reg- pdb. Elenah Hunchuk peted. Lucinda Janse in the Sword, Reel, Fling, 3rd in the istered through placed 4th in pdb&hc, placed 5th in the and Lilt, and 4th in Sword, 6th in the Reel Scotdance Canada. 5th in the Fling and Sword. Kayley Clair the Flora. Madison and 3rd in the Lilt.

They receive a regis- 3rd in the Sword. placed 3rd in the Fling Grenier placed 2nd in In Intermediate 12 tration card and com- Chloe McNulty placed and Sword, 2nd in the the Fling and Reel, 4th &O Kalina Cotter pete in a category 6th in pdb and 2nd Lilt, and 5th in the in the Sword and Lilt, placed 2nd in the until they achieve a in pdb&hc. Paisley Reel and Flora. and 1st in the Flora.

Fling, and 3rd in the required number of Barolet placed 3rd in In Novice 11&O Hornpipe.

In Novice 10&U placings. The highest the pdb, pdb&hc, and level of competition is the Fling. the Premier class.

In Beginner 8&U, In the Primary (U6) Kaia Mackay placed class, Kilynn Wilson 5th in the Fling.

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Soccer success for Hardy youth the things he had to work on was being more vocal on the field, because he is really shy and a quiet boy.

Jaylon then worked on this in house league soccer,and when John came back he reevaluated him and saw an improvement. It was really good criteria to work off,” said Sandy.

The Lisbon workshop is run by sporting Lisbon which focuses “on revolutionizing techniques and methods of training for tomorrow’s soccer superstars.”

This opportunity is certainly the result of a lot of hard work for Jaylon, who regularly charts 16-plus hours a week playing soccer for Riptide.

Jaylon also started doing triathlons at the age of 10 using a road bike and spinner he received through the Willie Mitchell Classic Fund charitable organization.

Jaylon who plays striker, despite being one of the more junior players on the team, has ranked up an impressive record.

Scoring seven times during the 11 games he’s played.

Along with Jaylon, four other soccer players from the North Island have been selected to participate in the scouting camp in Portugal, Isaac Williams, Trey Morash, Tyrone Wallas and Johnathan Zima.

The camp is certainly an expensive venture, at $5,000 per player.

Jaylon and his family have received support from Hardy Buoys, his employer, allowing Jaylon to participate in a catalogue campaign to help raise money for his spot at the camp.

Although there is a chance of being offered a contract to play in Europe, 1 a Jaylon’s hopes are REV

bit more grounded.

He is hoping to garner more feedback on his skill as a soccer player.

Despite the excitement of potentially training in Portugal,

elling and sports, Jaylon is still bringing home straight As. In fact, this past semester he made the principals honour roll again with over a 90 per cent average.

he is focused on the latest challenge at hand, playing with the Upper Island Riptide at provincials in Surrey, B.C. July 9 - 12.

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Although known as “Futbol” in Portugal, there is certainly no confusion that Lisbon is the epicentre of soccer in Europe.

Grenier knows this, having been an avid soccer player from a young age.

“I started at age five or six and I liked it because of the challenges. It was too easy in house league, so this past summer my dad contacted the Courtenay coach to see about trying out for the VIPL (Vancouver Island Premier League) team.”

“It was a higher level of play and I had to adapt, but it was good. I’m pretty sure I scored in my first game, just after the beginning of the second half. It’s been a great experience playing for Riptide and I am very thankful for the opportunity,” said Jaylon.

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“What Jon does when he comes here, is he evaluates each player. He tells them how they ranked and what areas they are lacking in,” said Sandy.

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

ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED Reverend Wade Allen 9190 Granville St. Port Hardy Phone 250-949-6247 10:00am Sunday School and Service Tuesday 1:00pm Bible Study Healing service, last Tuesday of the month, 7:00pm Everyone welcome Meeting rooms available columbac@uniserve.com 11/14

FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 2540 Catala Place Port McNeill (across from Firehall) Sunday 10:30am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741 Pastor Stan Rukin Cell: 250-527-0144 Visitors always welcome www.ptmcfullgospel.org 11/14

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN Alert Bay Sunday Services - 10:00am 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 @ 7:00pm - Prayer meeting Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education 250-949-8243

PORT HARDY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert St. Sunday Worship 10:30am & 7:00pm Tuesday Prayer 7:30pm 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 ANGLICAN- UNITED FELLOWSHIP Sunday Services - 4:00pm 1-250-949-6247 Box 159, Port Alice You are extended a special invitation to share in our Services 11/14

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PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH 2501 Mine Road Sunday 9:45am (Sept-June) - Sunday School 11:00am - Worship Service 7:00pm - Evening Fellowship Youth Group Wed - 7:00pm 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

ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITED ANGLICAN CHURCH 250-956-3533 Email: gualbert@uniserve.com Please call for worship times 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 10:00am-Sabbath School 11:15am-Worship Service Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell 11/14

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Take notice that Marine Harvest Canada Inc. of Campbell River BC intends to make application to Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Service Center, for an amendment to an existing Marine )LQÀ VK $TXDFXOWXUH $WODQWLF VDOPRQ QHW SHQ WHQXUH DQG DSSOLFDWLRQ IRU DQ DQFLOODU\ WHQXUH IRU VWDII KRXVLQJ situated on Provincial Crown Land located on the 1RUWK (DVWHUQ &RDVWOLQH RI 4XHHQ &KDUORWWH 6WUDLJKW LQ WKH YLFLQLW\ RI 6WXDUW 3RLQW The Lands File Numbers that have been established for this application is File # 1407822 and 1414341. Written Comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 142 – 2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9 or emailed to: $XWKRUL]LQJ$JHQF\ 1DQDLPR#JRY EF FD Comments will be received by MFLNRO until 0D\ . MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date.

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School District No. 85 requires the following position: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - SECRETARY TREASURER School District No. 85 is seeking applications for the position of Administrative Assistant to the Secretary Treasurer. This 30 hour per week, 11 month, non-union position will commence May 1, 2015. An attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package accompany this position. Further information regarding duties and qualifications can be found on our website at: www.sd85.bc.ca under “Career Opportunities�.

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DISTRICT OF PORT HARDY PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS SUMMER STUDENTS

The District of Port Hardy is currently seeking energetic summer students interested in summer opportunities with our Public Works and Parks Department. Our summer students will perform a diverse range of labor related duties such as grass cutting, raking, pruning, watering, painting, edging, and gardening tasks in District parks, trails, cemetery and sport field facilities.

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the IUOE Collective Agreement. Qualified individuals should forward their resumes, quoting â&#x20AC;&#x153;Summer Studentâ&#x20AC;? to Sean Mercer, Operations Manager, at smercer@porthardy.ca or drop off at the Public Works Yard, 8900 Park Drive no later than 4:00pm, April 10, 2015 We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

To be considered for this opportunity candidates must be either attending or returning to post-secondary institute at the conclusion of the summer season.

School District No. 85 requires the following TEMPORARY position: Posting #11: Secretary, Sunset Elem. - $24.78 per hour, 32.5 hours per week, 10 months per year until the return of the incumbent.

Further information regarding Position Duties and QualiďŹ cations can be found on our website at: www.sd85.bc.ca under â&#x20AC;&#x153;Career Opportunitiesâ&#x20AC;?. Please complete a CUPE Application Form which is available at our website and quote the appropriate posting number.

Closing date for applications is 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, 2015.

SD85 thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will becontacted. This is a CUPE Local 401 positions.

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land

Take notice that Ivan De Bagheera of Denny Island, British Columbia, intends to make application Ă&#x20AC;OH QR to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNR), Port McNeill for a Commercial Use; situated on Provincial Crown land located in the Coast District.

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

2015 Port McNeill Summer Student Employment Opportunities The Town of Port McNeill is seeking applications for

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Detailed job descriptions and qualifications may be obtained from the Port McNeill Town Office at 1775 Grenville Place, or on the Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.portmcneill.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm on Friday April 3, 2015 at the Town Office.

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

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