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Water use restricted

By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Brown is the new green in the District of Port Hardy.

That is the slogan the district is adopting as dry conditions have prompted them to limit residential water consumption and amend their bylaw. “We are having an issue with our water supply,” said Mayor Hank Bood. Since mid-May, levels have been going down in the Tsulquate River, Port Hardy’s water source, and demand has gone up between 25 and 30 per cent. The amount of rainfall received in May was 90 per cent less than it was in the two previous years. “I’m in support of this. I’m all for the brown grass,” said Councillor Pat Corbett-Labatt, however, she is concerned about the number of spots in town where there are leaks.

Councillor Dennis Dugas agreed saying there is a spot on Granville Street where “you see water running down that road into the ditch. “That water has been running like that for months. Where are we with putting pressure on them to fix things?” Dugas asked.

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Little Logger Sports Fan Five-month-old Clara, a visitor to the North Island, was well equipped with ear protection to take in the 2015 Port McNeill Logger Sports event June 27.

By Hannah Griffin Reporter On June 27 the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre issued a public notice of a potential Norovirus outbreak. The notice stated that an unconfirmed viral outbreak was affecting select passengers and crew who disembarked from the B.C. Ferries Northern Adventure in Port Hardy late in the day on June 26.

Anne Salter from North Coast Trail Backpackers Hostel in Port Hardy says a guest at the hostel came off a ferry and was experiencing illness. Salter says that after speaking with the individual and hearing that others on the ferry had also been sick, she then called the Chamber of Commerce.

A representative from the B.C. Ferries Bear Cove Terminal who asked not to be identified said that there was never any

Norovirus onboard the ferry, and said the public notice misidentified the ferry, naming the Northern Adventure when it was the Northern Expedition. B.C.Ferries asked for the notice to be removed. Deborah Marshall, executive director for Public Affairs for B.C. Ferries said they investigated the issue and have found no evidence of Norovirus onboard or received calls from additional passengers.

The Chamber of Commerce declined to comment on the issue. According to Health Canada, Noroviruses are a group of viruses that cause gastroenteritis, symptoms of which include diarrhea and vomiting. They are common and very contagious. The name comes from the location of where the virus was first identified in 1972-Norwalk, Ohio. It spreads through direct contact, touching contaminated surfaces, or ingesting food or water that has the virus in it.

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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Fears that a proposed boarding kennel could turn into a “pit bull” breeding facility were raised at a public hearing in the District of Port Hardy Council

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Continued from Page 1 Director of Corporate Service Jeff Long, who left for a new position with the Regional District of Mount Waddington last week, said the District’s bylaw does address wastage of water.

“We have the ability to ticket,” Long said.

In order to address the water shortage issue, council agreed to change the parameters of its Water Conservation bylaw and proceed immediately to Stage 2 restrictions.

Until the bylaw is amended the old bylaw is in place.

Under the amended bylaw, Stage 2 allows even-numbered houses to water on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The old bylaw allows watering from 4 a.m.

Odd numbered houses will be allowed to water on Tuesday, Thursdays and Sundays during the same hours.

The amendment reduces the time allowed watering by one hour per day.

Under stage 2, both old and new, residents are also prohibited from washing sidewalks, driveways or parking lots, exterior windows or exterior building surfaces.

People are allowed to water trees, shrubs, and vegetables on any day between the allotted hours as long as it is done by hand or with a hose that has a shut-off nozzle.

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Dylan and Kristy Shaw, who own and operate Island’s Edge Contracting Ltd., have purchased property in the industrial park on Bronze Road (on the way to Storey’s Beach) where they are planning to house their contracting business, a caretaker’s dwelling, and in the future, a dog kennel operation.

District of Port Hardy administration recommended that instead of changing its existing zoning bylaws, that the property in question be considered for a new zoning category - Comprehensive Development 6, which would permit all of the existing uses of the Light Industrial zone as well as the additional use of animal kennel.

This zoning would allow the property owners to keep, breed and train animals.

The Shaws are hobby breeders of American Bully dogs.

The American Bully is a recognized breed that is a combination of American Pit Bull Terriers mixed with several other breeds, including the American Bulldog, English Bulldog, and Olde English Bulldogge.

According to the United Kennel Club website, “the American Bully is a companion breed exhibiting confidence, a zest for life, along with an exuberant

willingness to please and bond with their family, thus making the American Bully an excellent family companion.”

Despite the American Bully’s fierce and powerful appearance their demeanour is gentle.

They are great with kids, and extremely friendly with strangers, other dogs, and other animals.

Human or dog aggression, extreme shyness, or viciousness is very uncharacteristic of the American Bully.”

While those in attendance supported a boarding kennel, some do not support the Shaws breeding what they feel are aggressive dogs on the North Island and feel that the change in the bylaw would clear the path for this to happen.

“My girlfriend totally freaked” when she learned there were going to be American Bully dogs on the property, said adjacent owner Dan Carter.

“She is now afraid to go there because of the possibility of Pit Bulls next door. I am totally against this. No way,” Carter said.

“Initially we gave our blessing because they told us they were going to be operating a boarding kennel,” said Dan Clare.

“Recently we found out they were going to be breeding Bullies,” Clare said, withdraw-

ing his support for the rezoning.

“Please don’t allow this bylaw to go through,” he said.

“We’ve been made aware that there are some concerns,” said Kristy Shaw, one of the owners of the proposed facility, adding that their goal is to provide a service to residents of the North Island.

“We do not breed Pit Bulls. We have never had one complaint in the seven years we have had our dogs,” Shaw said, adding the animals are licensed and registered show dogs and people have “unwarranted concerns about our family pets.”

Breeding them is a passion, not a financial operation, she said, stating that they breed two litters a year.

“We are not planning the construction of a dog breeding kennel,” she said, and their policy is “not to distribute our litters” on the North Island.

“I’m not a fan of Pit Bulls, however, Pit Bulls aren’t illegal in town. Until that day, I think it’s a moot point,” said Lawrence O’Connor, adding he is sure there are guidelines the couple will have to follow.

“I’m not a neighbour out there, but it is an industrial area, what better place to have a dog kennel? I fully support him,” O’Connor said.

“I am concerned about where the dogs end up,” said Michelle Smith-Andrews, adding she is also concerned about the lack of animal control in the area.

“My concern is that we don’t have the authorities up here if we have a problem. We are relying on help from the RCMP,” SmithAndrews said, adding she was very lucky that her dog Molly is still alive after she was attacked by a Pit Bull.

“There was nothing we could do to get the dog off our dog,” she said.

Smith-Andrews said Pit Bulls and Bullies “are not aggressive per se,” however, their “prey drive is high. It’s a powerful dog.”

Once the bylaw is changed “minds can change. You could have 50 Pit Bulls or Bullies.

At $5,000 a dog it’s pretty tempting,” said Clare.

Some wondered if it was possible to have parameters in place that would limit the number of breeding dogs that are allowed.

Mayor Hank Bood thanked the residents for their participation.

Later in the evening council agreed to postpone giving third and final reading to the bylaw until they have a chance to review the comments made at the meeting as well as the written submissions that were received.

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Cluxewe collision occurs

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Jumping for Joy On Friday June 19th Sea View School in Port Alice held their annual year-end Sports Day. From left to right, Andrew Rydalch, Joey Jorgenson, Zach Spafford and Kessler Roberts give it their all in the potato sack race.

Care team helps struggling adults Adults struggling with substance use, mental health challenges and other complex needs are being supported by a new multi-disciplinary Intensive Case Management Team (ICMT) to build trusting relationships with service providers and improve their access to care, health and social functioning.

“Trust is of the utmost importance when it comes to building a relationship between health professionals and those with substance use and mental health issues,” said Health Minister Terry Lake.

“The Intensive Case Management Team program is a great example of patient-centred care as people work collaboratively to find the supports that work best for those in need in the Mt. Waddington region.”

The ICMT reaches out to people aged 16 to 65 living with complex health challenges and experiencing moderate to severe impacts in their daily functioning due to substance use and mental health challenges. Personal histo-

ries and trauma have also resulted in a lack of confidence in the health, social services and legal systems that leave this vulnerable group reluctant or unable to access the services they need.

“Island Health is directing support toward client populations and areas of Vancouver Island demonstrating the greatest need and experiencing pressures on acute health care, justice and social services,” said Don Hubbard, Island Health board chair. “The ICMT initiative addresses gaps and challenges in how we reach out to those most in need to provide appropriate care, where and when they need it.”

The ICMT connects with people and their families mostly through outreach activities. Two ICMT nurses, two Mental Health and Substance Use Recovery Workers, one Aboriginal Support Worker and one administrative support person make up the team.

“We reach out to people in the places where they are most comfortable‚ on the street, their

residences, community locations, hospitals and emergency shelters‚ to begin to build relationships of trust and support,” said Sara Gogo, manager of Community Programs in Mount Waddington.

If a person wants to participate with the ICMT, he or she and the team identify how to meet their own goals.

Through a screening process the team ensures clients receive services right for them. Clients often focus on supports to find and maintain housing, manage risks associated with substance use including reducing or ceasing to use, access support systems including health and income supports and address probation and court requirements.

“The ICMT is very client-centred and abstinence from substance use is not a pre-requisite for service,” said Shane Thomas, lead for the ICMT in Mount Waddington. “We aim to support people wherever they are in their personal journey of recovery including supporting health changes

of all sorts.”

Team members work with a network of community partners throughout Mount Waddington to provide services specific to the individual needs of each client.

“We continually strive to create and build strong relationships with and to work alongside health care providers, social agencies, First Nations partners, friendship centres, AIDS Vancouver Island, the Courts, probation services, RCMP and many other community service providers on the North Island,” Thomas said.

“These connections help us develop an integrated and comprehensive supportive response to the individual, families, friends and neighbours.”

The Mount Waddington ICMT serves Port McNeill, Port Hardy, Alert Bay and surrounding area.

The ICMT works from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week.

People can refer themselves or connect with the team by way of any agency.

Hannah Griffin Reporter A collision took place near Cluxewe Resort outside of Port McNeill on Monday, June 22.

According to Port McNeill RCMP, they received a call at 4:04 p.m. that a collision had occurred between a white cube van and a grey Saturn vehicle.

The white cube van was turning into Cluxewe and travelling southbound when the Saturn, parked on the side of the road, pulled out. The two cars collided.

The passengers in the Saturn sustained minor injuries and were treated at the Port Hardy hospital.

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The Town of Port McNeill 2015 Annual Municipal Report will be available to the public on June 25, 2015 at 1775 Grenville Place, during regular business hours Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Report may also be read online at the Town of Port McNeill website.

The Town of Port McNeill Council has placed the 2015 Annual Municipal Report on the Municipal Agenda for the Regular Meeting of Council to be held on July 20, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. Members of the public are invited to the meeting in order to make submissions or ask questions regarding the Report.

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BC still the Wild West

VICTORIA – The man behind “HarperPAC” says it lived and died in a few days to make a point about third-party advertising in Canadian politics.

When it launched, I wondered why he would choose such a deliberately provocative name. No, not “Harper,” but the acronym for “Political Action Committee,” which has come to symbolize the financial excesses of U.S. politics.

HarperPAC ran one radio ad, accusing Liberal leader Justin Trudeau of blaming voters for his declining popularity, and suggesting that Trudeau’s “months of mistakes” are a likelier cause. No kidding.

HarperPAC spokesman Stephen Taylor, who like Stephen Harper before him has worked for the National Citizens’ Coalition, announced the end of the project last week.

“We have contributed to a new discussion about political financing in a fixed election era that is critical to our democracy,” Taylor said. “We note that this discussion only occurred once a right-wing analog of the left’s PAC-style efforts emerged on the scene.”

Indeed, it was when HarperPAC emerged that muttering began about “dark money” in Canadian politics. Unifor, AntiConservative front LeadNow and the many faces of the Tides Foundation somehow failed to ignite much discussion in the Canadian media.

Taylor launched the bid in response to the emergence of “Engage Canada,” a union-financed action committee that he said was part of a broader effort by the left to oust the Conservatives. Engage Canada portrays itself as a brave alternative to shadowy right-wing groups such as Working Canadians, which has also run pro-Conservative ads.

Engage Canada’s latest ad plays on the union movement’s cherished “inequality” theme, selecting statistics to portray the wealthy as making out far better than the rest of us in Harper’s Canada. (The notion that “inequality” can and should be fixed by ever-higher taxes on “the rich” staggers on, zombie-like, as if capitalism was the cause of poverty.)

Two recent developments have led to all this. Scheduled elections every four years have finally taken effect at the federal level, after a series of minority governments. And courts have repeatedly struck down efforts to restrict thirdparty spending in the so-called “pre-campaign” period as an unwarranted restriction on free speech.

The B.C. Liberal government tried and failed several times to restrict third party spending, largely in response to the million-dollar tirades of the teachers’ union. Former attorney general Wally Oppal used to warn about American-style influence by wealthy interest groups targeting scheduled elections. Their strategy was not so much to keep corporate money out of B.C. politics as to keep it flowing through the B.C. Liberal Party. This spring the B.C. Liberal majority passed Bill 20, the Election Amendment Act. Not only did this recognize the freedom of outsiders to weigh in on elections, it also did away with pre-campaign restrictions on registered political parties and candidates.

NDP MLA Leonard Krog warned that this sets the stage for “some mad Wild West show,” with politicians so desperate to raise money they start looking for the B.C. equivalent of renting out the Lincoln bedroom in the White House.

The big difference between the pre-campaign ads for this fall’s federal election and the next provincial vote in 2017 is that corporate and union donations to parties and candidates have been eliminated at the federal level. That means more money available for third-party campaigns, but it seems to be fairly well distributed between the two sides, the Conservatives and everybody else.

Here in the Wild West, nothing’s going to change as long as the B.C. Liberals are in the saddle.

(Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca)

Prayer president to speak

By Marie Monette Fiery revival preacher, Rev. Kelvin Beckstead, and National Day of Prayer Canada, now based near Ottawa, will share his vision for Canada during Canada Day week on the North Island.

Founded in 1977, in Surrey, BC, this will be the first time that Canada’s largest non-partisan, non-denominational prayer network with over 250 prayer posts established coast to coast, will address local churches.

Pastor Kelvin, and wife Faye, have addressed groups in Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and parts of Ontario this year already.

When interviewed by telephone Beckstead said, “The people of Northern New Brunswick didn’t want to let us go!”

In anticipation of his visit to our region, he added, “I am looking forward to sharing some of the excitement that Prayer Canada has generated throughout other regions of our nation with the folks of the North Island.

“It will be especially rewarding to get to know some of our Aboriginal brothers and sisters.”

Prayer Canada exists to fulfill the biblical 1Timothy2:1-2 mandate, to pray for government and all who are in authority over us. Pastor Kelvin and his wife will look forward to offering help and encouragement to those individuals, churches and groups who would like to establish prayer posts in local City Halls, Band Council Chambers, churches, homes and community Halls.

Some of the venues Prayer Canada is slated to address are the Port Hardy Christian Centre at Providence Place Hotel Friday, July 3; at 7 p.m., Port Hardy Baptist Church on Sunday, July 5 at 11 a.m. and Port The North Island Gazette is published Thursdays at 7305 Market Street in 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.

Submitted Photo Reverend Kelvin Beckstead, national President of Prayer Canada, and his wife Faye, are in the North Island this week.

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LETTERS editor@northislandgazette.com

Importance of family resonates Dear Editor, “Jesus went to every town and village. He taught in their meeting places and preached the good news about God’s kingdom. Jesus also healed every kind of disease and sickness. When he saw the crowds, he felt sorry for them. They were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd....”

“He healed their bruised and broken lives. When he looked out over the crowd, his heart broke, so confused and aimless they were. Like sheep without a shepherd...”

“The sight of the crowd moved him to compassion for

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them, because they were discouraged and disorganized, as sheep without a shepherd...”

In these three separate translations (the Message, NirV, Cotton Patch Gospels) of the original Greek text of Matthew 9:35-37, there are some striking similarities directed at both the crowd and the on-lookers.

First there was the crowd, which surely contained people of every stripe and colour: Pharisees, Sadducees, tax collectors, parents, children, the healthy, and the suffering; confused, aimless, downtrodden helpless, discouraged, and disorganized; then, there was Jesus, who felt sorrow for each

and every one of them.

His heart was broken and he had compassion on the crowd.

Finally, there watching, were the on-lookers, “what a huge harvest, and how few the workers. On your knees and pray; note, until later, Jesus did not say, cast out evil spirits and heal the sick; he challenged them first to pray...

Two articles in the June 18th issue of the Gazette, caught my attention: The TNR Reveals Residential School Truth (page A7); and Cindy Scow’s Family Celebrate Life in the Midst of Appeal (A14).

While in the midst of all the pain and suffering shared

by the survivors two distinctly different approaches appear; the focus on death and separation that each brings to the survivors; and the words of a Cree grandfather, “When you work for our community, you must do everything you can to make it (the community) better.”

The importance of family has resonated in the stories we have heard. The Government, the Justice system, and the courts of our land seem to be designed to tear families apart.

I am deeply distressed that this attitude is carried on in our villages, not just Tsulquate, Tsakis, and Quatsino, or those

located on Turtle Island, but in all the families residing in all of our communities.

Is this somehow “working to make things better,” or is it somehow, making matters worse?

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission article ended with words of hope from Buffy St. Marie, “We have heard the truth, now, it’s time for reconciliation.”

How great the harvest, how few the workers.

On your knees and pray...

Truth, peace, forgiveness, and reconciliation.

Arnet Hales Hopebuilders Port Hardy

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WFP changes development proposal

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On June 22, the Port Hardy Twinning Society began construction on an Andon (rice paper stretched over a frame of bamboo) logging truck which will be their entry in this year’s Filomi Days parade. The parade starts at noon on July 18 at the Thunderbird Mall. Floats must be there by 11 a.m. Judging is at 11:15 a.m. with prizes in 10 categories. In the photograph, from left to right, are: member Astrid Luebke, President Leslie Driemel, and member/translator Hiroko Sakai. Filomi Days take place July 17, 18, 19.

Hannah Griffin Reporter Western Forest Products spoke at the June 24 Village of Port Alice Council meeting about the newly-amended boundaries of their upcoming proposed development.

After some concerns were raised about the potential impact to residential areas, WFP responded by changing the scope of the project to take out the areas that were above or close to residences.

WFP’s Chris Peterson presented a new map of the area, showing that the proposed northern polygon has been deleted and that a new area has been added.

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Some Council members and the Mayor recently viewed the proposed development area by helicopter.

“I was actually amazed at how flat it is up there,” said Mayor Jan Allen.

The WFP representatives also confirmed that the development will be using both mechanical and hand-falling techniques, with an emphasis on mechanical.

One resident was concerned about how the development would control rainwater coming down, and it was explained that 18 culverts would be created to maintain natural drainage function on the hillside.

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Greyhound concerns voiced

By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor & Hannah Griffin Reporters The District of Port Hardy will be writing a letter objecting to the loss of Greyhound bus service to the North Island.

Greyhound Canada Transportation has applied to the B.C. Passenger Board to eliminate two routes that service the North Island. The application was made public in a mid-June bulletin from the B.C. Passenger Transportation Board.

Almost simultaneously, Tofino Bus Services Inc. has proposed to add two new routes that would service Nanaimo to Campbell River, and Campbell River to Port Hardy.

The minimum frequency of the buses travelling these two new routes would be the same or greater than the previous ones offered by Greyhound Canada. “My initial thought is how can we best support them [Tofino Bus Services Inc.,] but do we as a council need to look into the business before we support it,� said Councillor Fred Robertson. “I’m in favour of this alternative,� said Councillor Rick Marcotte, adding that likely the Greyhound service will be gone

whether there are objections or not. “No matter how much we plead, they are going to pull their service, as much as I’d like to see Greyhound remain,� Marcotte said. “We have a lot of people that have no other means of transportation to go down island,� said Marcotte, adding buses are also a great way to transport freight and goods. “While we should be upset at losing Greyhound, [added to declining ferry service], I’m happy to see to see we have another option,� said Councillor Jessie Hemphill. “I’m not giving up the ghost here,� said Councillor John Tidsbury. “Greyhound has official status here. It’s very nice that this other outfit has stepped up, but the number one goal is Greyhound as far as I’m concerned.� “I agree with Councillor Tidsbury. I think we as a council should send a letter stating Greyhound should stay,� said Councillor Pat Corbett Labatt. “If we don’t write a letter stating our concerns we are doing our residents a disservice. “The Regional District [of Mount Waddington] should do

one too,� Corbett Labatt said.

Written comments had to be sent to the B.C. Passenger Board by mail or email by today (July 2).

Council voted to write a letter objecting to Greyhound’s application to cut its service.

Port Alice The Village of Port Alice Council discussed the proposed cancellation of North Island Greyhound bus service at their June 24 meeting.

The B.C. Passenger Transportation Board announced in mid-June that Greyhound Canada has applied to eliminate two routes, one which includes transportation from Campbell River through to Port Hardy. “I’m very concerned about this,� said Mayor Jan Allen, adding that she finds the proposed service cuts “totally unacceptable.�

Tofino Bus Services Inc. has applied for a licence to serve the North Island, effectively replacing the services that Greyhound could eliminate.

Community comments about the issue can be mailed to the B.C. Passenger Transportation Board by July 2.

The Port Hardy Rangers did a training exercise to improve the Patrol’s Maritime capabilities due to its proximity to the Queen Charlotte Strait and nearby coastal communities, Coal Harbour, Port Alice, Quatsino, Port McNeill, and Winter Harbour. The training took place at Port Hardy Gun Club and out at Quatsino Sound, both book and hands-on training.

The Ranger Patrol camped on Ilstaed Island during the hands-on portion of the training. Man overboard procedures and basic boat operations were included. Pictured is Ranger Glen Catarata of 2IC.

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These would include currents, gooseberries, hazelnuts, brambles, the blueberry family, Saskatoons, and sour cherry.

The Grassroots Society Learning Centre is located on a 1.1 hectare parcel of land on Park Drive leased to them by the District of Port Hardy. The site has been certified organic by Island Organic Producers Association since July 1, 2011. “She’s got an invitation for councillors to go check out the garden,� said Councillor Jessie Hemphill. “There’s no way to appreciate what’s happening there without going to see it,� Hemphill said.

Council agreed to write the letter of support.

According to the Minister of Agriculture, in 2013, blueberries accounted for 50 per cent of BC’s total berry production and exports of more than $154 million. Building markets for BC products is part of the government’s efforts to encourage young farmers to enter the profession, support food security in our province, and grow B.C.’s agrifood revenues to $14 billion a year by 2017.

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At their regular meeting June 23, council received a request from Dawn Moorehead, executive director of the Grassroots Garden Society for a letter supporting the group’s application for a $25,000 grant through the New Horizons program.

The Grassroots Garden Society is a seniors-led, local non-profit organization working towards a sustainable North Island food system.

If successful, the funds will be used to increase food production capacity in backyards and community gardens, mentor new gardeners and potential small farmers and demonstrate agro-forestry as a sustainable North Island livelihood. “The emphasis is on perennial plants that thrive in this climate and have economic potential,� wrote Moorehead in the letter.

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On June 20 the Port Alice Volunteer Fire Department held a car wash and cupcake and barbecue fund-raiser for Muscular Dystrophy and initiatives within the department. In total they raised $668.20. They also had chocolate goodies for sale just in time for Father’s Day. In the photograph, from left to right, are: Wayne Beckett, Carolyn Meech, Maria Farrell, and Kris Jorgenson.

Mounties discuss theory

By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Port Hardy RCMP Staff Sgt. Gord Brownridge and Const. Rob Brennan appeared at the June 18 District of Port Hardy Operational Services Committee meeting where they discussed the ‘Broken Window’ theory.

The theory is that maintaining and monitoring urban environments prevents small crimes such as vandalism and public drinking, and helps to create an atmosphere of order and lawfulness, thereby preventing more serious crimes from happening.

The theory was introduced in a 1982 article by social scientists James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling. Since then it has been subject to debate and the theory has been used for several reforms in criminal policy.

The idea, said Brownridge in an interview, is that if owners don’t care about their property, other people don’t respect it or care for it either.

Brownridge said the City of Nanaimo, for instance, had an issue with people tagging electrical and other boxes with graffiti. “You drive downtown now and they have really nice murals on their electrical and hydro boxes. It is very decorative and that kind of thing really cuts down on graffiti,� Brownridge said.

The Port Hardy RCMP are hoping to encourage business and homeowners to clean up their properties in an effort “to discourage unsocial activity in that area,� he said.

It’s just one more tool “in a multifaceted approach that we’re taking on those issues. You use everything you can,� said Brownridge.

Brennan told the committee that detachment members have spoken to local business owners and the Rotary Club about things they can do to clean up areas regardless of ownership.

Brennan said the RCMP would also like to partner with the District to clean up the affected areas, in the hopes that if areas are cared for they will no longer attract pubic intoxication.

Allison McCarrick, director of Financial Services, said the District does have an Unsightly Premises bylaw that can be enforced. Typically a letter is sent to the owner asking them to clean up the property by a certain date. If the owner does not comply, either public works or a contractor is called in to clean it up and the cost is added to the owner’s property tax account.

The committee voted to circulate the Broken Window report to staff to identify the owners of problem sites and come back with a recommendation on how to proceed with cleaning them up.

By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Port Alice could soon have high speed internet.

Brooks Bay Cable will be applying for funding from the Connecting BC Program’s Northern Development Initiative Trust to install equipment and upgrades to provide internet access to the community.

The first application for $150,000 will match a $150,000 grant already requested from the

federal government’s Connecting Canadians Initiative, for a microwave tower upgrade.

The second application, for $75,000, will go towards equipment upgrades to complete the project and deliver the bandwidth.

In order to complete the process, Brooks Bay Cable needed a letter of support and a copy of resolutions from the Regional District of Mount Waddington.

The RDMW board agreed to the request.

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Ricky Johnny walks down the aisle during the Eke Me-Xi graduation ceremony on June 27.

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June Sports brings community together

By Hannah Griffin Reporter As rain dribbled down from a misty sky at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, June 20 in Alert Bay, it looked to be the start of a classically-quiet Cormorant Island morning.

But just a half hour later Fir Street was impassable, with mounties marching, tiny zombies haphazardly walking, Salmon Prince and Princesses riding in a truck with salmon decals, and rowdy soccer teams all part of the opening parade for the 57th annual June Sports weekend.

The Parade kicked off with four mounties and Chief Debra Hanuse marching behind a RCMP vehicle, the pavement beneath their feet wet from the rain. Many locals and visitors were dressed for the TV Shows theme of the parade.

Pick-up truck after pick-up truck formed a long line with different soccer teams and groups in the back.

The Alert Bay Thunderettes drowned out many of the other teams as they yelled ‘Thunder all the way’ over the din of competing horns and cheers.

The Little Shooters all wore tie dye shirts and headbands and rode through

the parade to the sounds of Sister Sledge’s “We Are Family.”

The parade turned up Park Street onto the reserve, and many residents stood at their doors and on their lawns taking in the temporarily swelling of their town’s population.

The energy at this community unifying event was palpable. Alert Bay Thunderette Erica Hamilton said that she was looking forward to “having a wicked time with everyone and enjoying June Sports.”

The parade ended at the soccer field beside the Big House, and everyone gathered to hear a welcome from Chief Hanuse and the introduction of the new Salmon Prince and Princess from the previous night’s pageant.

Mayor Michael Berry welcomed locals and visitors to the island, and a blessing by Reverend Lincoln McKoen included a moment of silence for former competitors who had passed away in the last year.

After the parade wrapped up, the event was officially begun. Elder Emma Alfred, who rode in a Golden Girls themed pick-up truck with other elders, shared that she loves June Sports “because it brings us together.”

July 3- July 4 North Vancouver Island Traffic Service members will be accompanying the Alexa Bus to the north island this coming weekend. The Bus will be on display at Port Hardy mall July 3 and Port McNeill mall July 4. The Alexa Bus is used throughout BC to support police efforts to identify impaired drivers and prevent continuation of these offences - a reminder of the tragic consequences of drinking and driving.

July 3 National Prayer Canada president shares his revival vision for Canada, coffee and dessert meeting. Providence Place, Port Hardy. All welcome, 7 p.m. Call Marie for more information 250-902-1222.

July 5 National Prayer Canada president shares his revival vision for Canada, Lord’s Day Worship Service, Port Hardy Baptist

Hannah Griffin photo Children from Alert Bay Elementary on their Raven Tales pick-up truck during the June Sports opening parade.

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Alert Bay pageant celebrates culture

By Hannah Griffin Reporter It is pageant night, and stress is running high.

Children and parents dart around backstage.

Outfits are organized.

Bites to eat are snuck in between nervous laughter.

Peeks are taken from behind the beige curtain separating the temporary dressing room from the audience, whose numbers steadily grow leading up to the 7 p.m. pageant start time.

Cousins and pageant contestants Beverley Mountain-Robinson and Tamika Mountain, both 12, talk excitedly but share how nervous they are. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not about winning or losing, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about having fun,â&#x20AC;? says MountainRobinson.

This is no ordinary pageant. This is the Salmon Prince and Princess Pageant in Alert Bay, a night for Kwakwakaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;wakw youth and the community to share and celebrate knowledge of their culture, and a night that marks the kickoff to the June Sports weekend, an event that draws visitors and soccer players in huge numbers to this remote island community.

At 6:30 p.m., one of the six event organizers, Pewi Alfred, who has been involved with the pageant for two decades, calls the

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young contestants over to choose names to see who goes in what order. The young people buzz.

The audience is not sitting in a nondescript event hall, but are instead on long benches inside the walls of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Namgis First Nation Big House, a towering structure with a sand floor and a huge fire burning in the middle. Smoke exits through a large opening in the ceiling, and rain outside echoes on the roof as the 2015 Salmon Prince and Princess Pageant begins.

The contestants are judged in five categories, including knowing their Kwakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;wala name, introducing themselves in English and Kwakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;wala, sharing of culture through a song, dance, or story, an oral presentation, and a skill-testing question. The more Kwakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;wala spoken by the contestants, the more marks they receive.

Tonight the contestants are Mountain, Mountain-Robinson, Jakob Dawson, and Shantal Cook.

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Young singers and drummers take their place at a long log behind the stage as the event is introduced. As each contestant walks out one at a time, the ones backstage peek out from the curtain and nervously eye the judges seated at a long table.

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Dawson tells a story to the audience that symbolizes bullying, punctuating his storytelling with lots of giggling and a big smile.

The compulsory questions pulled at random have the contestants talk about where they see their people in 20 years, respect, and about a place of significance in their area and why it is important.

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draws to a close, the four contestants gather behind the curtain as they wait to hear the results of their hard work. For the Salmon Princess, Mountain is the second runner up, Mountain-Robinson is the 1st runner up, and Shantal Cook is crowned the 2015 Salmon Princess. After accepting his Salmon Prince title, Dawson tells the crowd, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am so surprised I won,â&#x20AC;? to laughter.

As the crowd dwindles inside the Big House after the pageant, the young contestants linger with their families, happy to have been part of an event that celebrates their culture and community so fully.

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By Hannah Griffin Reporter “How do you say salt in Kwak’wala?”

Kaleb Child asks the children gathered inside the Big House in Tsaxis, also known as Fort Rupert, around a tray of barbecued sockeye salmon-małik in Kwak’wala - pulled off roasting sticks just moments before.

The group gathered had barbecued the fish, the cooking method also known as dlubaxw, as part of a June 22 celebration of National Aboriginal Day in Tsaxis.

About 250 children celebrated alongside parents, community members, artists and teachers.

Schools were present from District 85 as well as several band schools.

National Aboriginal Day officially took place on June 21, but the June 22 celebration provided a great

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National Aboriginal Day is a day for Canadians to recognize and celebrate the heritage, culture and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

Child, district principal of First Nations Programs for School District 85, said that the intention for the day was to fill it with all things that celebrated the rich culture.

Kwakwaka’wakw artists displayed their works and even carved simultaneously, and children enjoyed rides in a traditional canoe while others on shore explored the rich, coastal life left behind by a receding tide.

Inside the Big House six pieces of sockeye cooked on roasting sticks spread around a crackling, popping fire, including a head spread in half and propped up in

Hannah Griffin photo Local school children watch as salmon barbecues on a fire in the Tsaxis Big House during a June 22 National Aboriginal Day celebration.

the sand, showing that all parts of the fish are used.

While tending to the sockeye, Child told gathered children about the history of Aboriginal peoples in this area, before

transfixing them with a story about a Salmon Princess, intended to shine light on valuable natural resources and how the Kwakwaka’wakw first came to be in touch with them.

After the salmon was finished barbecuing, adults and children lined up and ate the savoury fish off napkins while midday sun streamed down onto them inside the Big House.

Checkers champions

Submitted The 33rd annual Charlie Cup Championship, also known as the North Island Schools Checker Championship, has come to a close for another year.

The K’ak’ot’lats’i School won for the second time in their history.

They were outstanding.

Jessica Hunt was MVP winning the Ipod Touch along with the usual certificate and keeper plaque.

Mary-Anna Nelson was most inspirational player. She won the Ipad along with the other keeper plaque and certificate. Kayden Nelson and Emma Clair who helped them win it received a certificate for a keepsake.

The best sport went to two students, Silkence Williams from A.J. Elliott School and Dawn Blacha from Eagle View School.

Silkence won the mountain bike with disk brakes and a suitcase with a certificate and medallion. Dawn

Submitted photo Jessica Hunt was the MVP at the annual Charlie Cup checkers championship.

won a nice used Norco mountain bike with V brakes. Both bikes were loaded with nice accessories. She also received a certificate and medallion and a good used Canon Pixma printer and a suitcase. Linden

Chateauvert from A.J. Elliott school received a couple of special awards - Checker Player Of The Year and Most Inspirational Student in the North Island.

She received a good used Sony Minidisk

player with all accessories, even Altec Lancing Bluetooth speakers, a collapsible water bottle, a vintage Taylor combination barometer, an antique magic lantern projector, and a hockey bag.

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Speaker visits local schools Submitted Students at five North Island schools were treated to a lesson in Parliamentary democracy recently when the Honourable Linda Reid, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of BC, visited their communities June 8-10 as part of the ‘Speaker in the Schools’ educational outreach program.

Dressed in her robes and as a non-partisan representative of the Legislative Assembly, the Speaker brings a unique credibility and perspective to this proSubmitted photo gram that is geared The Honourable Linda Reid, Speaker of the BC Legislative Assembly, towards children in speaks to Grade 4 and 5 students at Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School in Grade 5 and 6.

Port Hardy as part of the Speaker in the Schools program.

During her visit, The five schools visited were Cedar Elementary Speaker Reid engaged the children in a mock Parliament, in Campbell River, Quadra Elementary on debating bills on issues important to them and Quadra Island, Sayward Elementary in Sayward their communities, such as graduated licensing and Eagle View Elementary and Gwa’salaand bear hunting quotas. Teachers in the partici- ’Nakwaxda’xw Elementary, both in Port Hardy.

Joining the program at all five of these schools pating classrooms were sent a teaching package in advance to prepare the students and help pro- was North Island MLA Claire Trevena, who duce a successful visit in which students are chal- added her own unique perspective as an elected lenged, interested and participate in discussion. member in the Official Opposition, explaining The debates were lively and inclusive, as children what’s involved in representing her constituents in Victoria. Visits by the Speaker to the classroom voiced their opinions and voted on motions.

“As a former teacher I enjoy visiting class- bring the issues students study to life. Students rooms and engaging children around our demo- are encouraged to consider the challenges faced cratic system. I trust some of these children will by legislators, to discuss the purposes of the rules be inspired to serve in the public domain‚“ said of debate, and to ask questions directly of the Speaker.

Speaker Reid.

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by Kitasoo Aqua Farms and Marine Harvest Canada at the House of Wolves in Klemtu, B.C. from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on July 16, 2015. Also in attendance will be representatives from the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

The purpose of the open house is to seek public comment on other uses or activities that may occur at or in the vicinity of the proposed finfish aquaculture facilities located in Tolmie Channel. Kitasoo Aqua Farms and Marine Harvest Canada have submitted an application to occupy Crown foreshore for the purpose of finfish aquaculture and the related works associated with that purpose.

It is also an important opportunity to share information regarding the geographical placement of the site and details of the proposed operation.

A second, virtual (on-line) open house will be conducted from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on August 6, 2015.

For more information about either open house please visit the website: http://KitasooOpenHouse.com.

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Tall ship in town July 5th

By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The tall ships will be making three trips to Port Hardy this summer.

The trips are part of the Sail and Life Training Society (SALTS) program.

SALTS is a not-for-profit sail training organization, based in Victoria, that offers programs for young people age 13 to 25 aboard traditional tall ships.

Calling all poets The Poetry Institute of Canada has announced two new contests for wordsmiths of all ages. The 22nd annual poetry contest invites published and unpublished poets to submit an original work of 32 lines or less.

Poems can be on any subject, in any style, and there is no entry fee. Poets may be of any age.

As well as the ability win a cash prize, the best poems will be published in a hard cover anthology of verse. The deadline for submission is July 31.

The Poetry Institute of Canada is also holding a creative writing contest. The contest welcomes short stories, essays, anecdotes, poetry, prose, fiction and non-fiction. Writers can be published or unpublished, and there is no entry fee. Work should not exceed 850 words. The closing date for this contest is also July 31. For more information on both contest, visit www. poetryinstituteofcanada.ca

“For many years, we’ve used Port Hardy as a start and/or end location for several of our summer voyages for young people. Our trainees and crews have come to really appreciate the hospitality of the community and are looking forward to being in the area again this summer,” said Robin Irving, communications and reservations manager with SALTS. The first ship, Pacific Grace, will be arriving July 5 between 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. with 28 young people on board who sailed on a 10-day voyage from Victoria.

One of the youths making that journey is Port Hardy’s Bethany Martineau. For the past three years, SALTS has offered a full bursary to the District of Port Hardy for a young person from the community to sail on one of the 10-day voyages.

The District, in partnership with Port Hardy Secondary School, coordinates the selection of the recipient each year, said Irving.

Pacific Grace will remain in Port Hardy until July 9 at which time another 28 young people will board to sail on a 10-day voyage through the Central Coast to Prince Rupert.

Tall ship Pacific Swift arrives in Port Hardy on Aug. 2 between 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. from Victoria and will stay in town until Aug. 6 when she will be boarded by a crop of new young sailors destined for Ucluelet.

Tall ship Pacific Grace will be back in Port Hardy on Aug. 15 on her return from Port Rupert and Haida Gwaii. She will remain in the harbour until Aug. 19 when she will being her journey back to Victoria.

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Harry Sarah Kowalenko, Island Health’s George Hunt Sr., Waddington, Kwakiutl Kwakiutl Chief rural health, Mount Councillor director Jeff Beselt, Mitchell, senior manager for Quatsino Band Health medical Alison Don Hubbard, and From left: Island Centre last Thursday, axda’xw bands, Health board chair Gwa’sala-’Nakw new Primary Health J.R. Rardon Hank Bood, Island Webber of the on Port Hardy’s Port Hardy Mayor front, cut the ribbon For more photos, see page 12.

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community members, Nations, the Regional First Island Health Network, J.R. Rardon Waddington and a District of Mount which submitted Gazette staff a flurry of eagle Health Representatives, that included the PORT HARDY—With the snip of scissors and Port report and recommendations care facilities in down, a blessing song Hardy Primary Health Port creation of integrated public on ribbon, the new its doors to the Hardy and Port McNeill. late last year, the Port Care Centre opened Following a renovation recently re-opened services in a Thursday morning.

Clinic in a cool, biting some community McNeill Medical and the opening Under a large canopyIsland Health, local health care and integrated care centre, Hardy facility from patient- as an the single location. new Port breeze, dignitaries services in a First Nations extolled to this spring of the “By providing completion of that government and area access we’re helping reduce mark the successful offers in increased centered primary setting, Hospital’s emergency will promise the centre of for health care. on Port Hardy care,” recommendation. the creation and work and expanded options of where we’re demands offering easily accessible attend Bev A driving force in then-Mayor was not “This is really indicative with the health department and group Terry Lake, who did the local working going, as far as partnerships of the Gwa’sala- Health Minister in a written release. who died last May. she Wilson health Parnham, a the ceremony, said authority,” said Dean leader of Port Hardy construction of the Clinic. “We’re in “She knew as a The concept and with all communities more than ’Nakwaxda’xw Healthwere 10, 15 years ago.” from the formation we needed to collaborate I want to pay her some the centre resulted different place than the completion of of the Mount Waddington on the North Island, so working The ceremony marked metre facility, which three years ago Stabilization local See page 2 staffing $2.6 million, 482-squareConstruction of Port Health Services to address chronic group, which hoped was built by Norkanof local subcontractors. room closures ‘Parnham recognized’ rolling emergency McNeill with the help operational, but will be shortages and The clinic is not yet primary in Port Hardy. this spring to offer officially opened

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Stalking, man-eating bears on North Island If any of you have watched the two episodes of Alone, about supposedly 10 expert survivalists challenging their skills against the wilderness of the North Island, there are two distinct feelings, one is their lack of skill and the second is their attitude towards wildlife. What the greatest concern is, is those digesting the wildlife commentary, especially city folks, the ignorance of perpetuating myths of stalking man-eating bears and killer wolves, and because these survivalists have been tagged with the label of expert many may believe what is being stated, regardless of fiction.

The most obvious fictitious commentary was by the first ‘expert’

Our Backyard with Lawrence Woodall leaving the show, because of two young, most likely sibling bears curious about his campsite were described as stalking bears, then the second ‘expert’ leaves because of the man-eating wolves, he probably watched the movie The Grey once too often.

Hey and while we’re at it, lets reintroduce the Salem witch hunt.

Wolves and bears, the polarized beliefs of humans isn’t surpris-

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ing, and this is most likely only going to get worse as our world for everything instantaneous devours more of its inhabitants. All you have to do is look at our world today with all its violence of man on man, because we no longer understand or relate to one another, now introduce a different species such as a bear into that equation, it takes a lot of energy and patience to understand, and each bear has a unique personality as I’ve mentioned over the many years.

And it’s not surprising to me that a recent Canadian Geographic have bear biologists finally coming to the conclusion that this is the case.

One of my favourite bear interactions was up in the Yukon in 98, it had been a long winter, and food stores were low in early summer, meaning all the bears were stressed, and my group discovered that as every grizzly we met gave us plenty of atti-

tude.

Well it was on Kathleen Lake where we were set up as a base camp, the soap berry was fully ripe and we selected a tent site where the berries were sparse. I had placed my cedar strip canoe at the head of the tent as a psychological barrier against the bears for my comrades. Well at 3 a.m. my cedar strip was unceremoniously smacked into the tent, a grizzly wanted to feed where the berries were sparse, go figure, we were instantaneously all awake. That grizzly made a mistake, he smacked my canoe and woke me up instantly without a coffee to deal with the matter.

I can only imagine what that grizzly thought as I exited the tent cursing, the chase was short and sweet, returning to the tent to gather my sleeping bag since it was -3, I held vigilance by the outhouse, canoe rage had taken hold and that bear was yet to pay the price

Lawrence Woodall Photo A grizzly nicknamed Hollywood photographed when he was six will be 12 this year. He approached our group in the sub alpine and went to ground to feed, first dealt with him as a cub in the Chilcotin region.

for paw handling my canoe, my tent mates inquired about my life insurance.

I was in no mood for their attempt at humour.

Later that morning park staff arrived by boat, as three campers who attempted to use the outhouse never made it due to a bear standing nearby. With the grey morning, and the soap berry bushes up to my

waist, and the sleeping bag rumpled over my head and shoulders, I probably stood close to eight feet tall, we never did inform the staff, so three visitors will return home to tell of their harrowing experience of the grizzly and outhouse.

Now could you imagine the Alone survivalists describing the same event, a blood

curdling, man-eating grizzly attempting to rip through the tent, when, in fact, I guess the berries below the canoe were better tasting then the exposed berries.

As for that grizzly’s tale of the bear-eating human attacking him on a cold July morning, totally a myth or not, as more humans kill and eat bears then bears do to humans.

Renos on the books for Hardy library

By Hannah Griffin Reporter The Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) held a community consultation night at the Port Hardy Library June 25 as part of its strategic planning process.

The evening, hosted by Judy Moore, director of Library Services and Planning for VIRL, and Aileen Selbee, Community Support Technician, saw attendees give feedback on a wide range of factors related to library function and services.

Community members participated in an interactive feedback process that involved interviewing each other about how the library can best serve the community, small group discussion involving idea creation for initiatives to solve issues, and a large group discussion to present the results of the evening’s brainstorming.

Moore says VIRL is “really trying to drill deep” through these community consultations and “capture as much input into our planning process as possible.”

VIRL includes 39 libraries throughout Vancouver Island, Haida Gwaii and the Central Coast, and the strategic planning taking place currently is for the 20162020 period.

Some concerns brought up were that the library currently does not have a sufficient meeting space. One participant suggested that a bigger meeting space could bring people into the library who may not otherwise use it. Other suggestions included increased hours and a website

Hannah Griffin Photo Community members took part in a discussion as part of the Vancouver Island Regional Library Strategic Planning Community Consultation at the Port Hardy Library on June 25.

that is easier to navigate.

Some of the raised suggestions could be covered by an upcoming renovation.

“It will be fantastic,” says Selbee of the plans. She says that the renovations will take advantage of the building windows by changing the current shelving designs, allowing natural light to stream in and avoid being blocked. The walls will be painted, another bathroom added, and there will be new furniture for literature lovers to read upon.

The design also includes a new area for

relaxing and reading magazines, a total of six computers, technology updates.

A community-minded innovation of the design will be the ability to facilitate more events, with a big seating area and a big screen television.

The renovations were initially expected to begin in early July, but have now been pushed until around Labour Day. There are boards at the library with renovation plans that the public are welcome to come and look at. The library will remain open through the summer.

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July 1 to July 23 Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill, public skating Saturdays and Sundays 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dropin hockey Saturdays and Sundays 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

July 6-10 Lou Lemire Summer Hockey Skills Camp, Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill.

July 11 T r i - P o r t S p e e d w a y Association race July 11 at 6 p.m.

July 12 5th Annual North Island Cops for Cancer Open Golf Tournament Sunday, July 12 at 10 a.m. Seven Hills Golf & Country Club.

To register: Call the Seven Hills Golf Course (250) 949-9818.

For info.: Call Lisa Harrison at 250218-7158.

Woodchuckers win Classic

Gazette staff 20 Teams took to the baseball fields in Storey’s Beach from June 18-21 for the annual Father’s Day Classic Tournament.

In the “A” Lucky division final, the Woodchuckers from Port McNeill beat Load Em Up from Quatsino.

The Woodchuckers proceeded to win over the Bushcats in their semi final, and Load Em Up beat the Masterbatters in their semi after two extra innings. LEU won by one in the bottom of the 9th inning, while the Masterbatters knocked out Crush before playing LEU. In the “B” Kokanee division, Hi Vis from Port McNeill beat Port Alice from Port Alice, in a game that only saw a single run. Hi Vis beat the Smokers in their morning semi final while Port Alice beat the Blue Sox by just one run in the Sunday morning semi.

Bud Lite Div 1- Storm (PH)

Hannah Griffin photo The Swingers took on The Generals on June 21 during the finals of the Father’s Day Classic Tournament in Storey’s Beach.

2- Alkes (PH) 3- All about that base (Quatsino) MSP Male - Tim Alfred, Alkes MVP Male - Jim Johnson, Alkes MSP Female - Jane Nelson, All about that Base

MVP Female - Bre Anna Henderson, Storm Bud Div 1Koskimo (Quatsino youth) 2- Swingers (PH) 3-Alcobolics (Quatsino) 4-Generals (Ft

July 17-19 Filomi Days Fishing Derby Friday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Port Hardy.

Prizes awarded Sunday in Carrot Park.

July 18-19 Rumble at Runway drag ing event will place at the Hardy Airport.

MSP Female - Pam Wilson, Ravens MVP Female Amanda Norman, Boozers Kokanee Div 1- Hi Vis (PM) 2- Port Alice (PA) 3- Smokers (PH) 4- Blue Sox (PH)

Lucky Div 1- Woodchuckers (PM) 2- Load Em Up (Quatsino) 3- Bushcats (PH) 4 - Masterbatters (PH) 5- Crush (PH) MSP Male MSP Male - Dustin Carmen, Anthony Miller, Woodchuckers Blue Sox MVP Male MVP Male - Doug Mitch Nelson, Load Bondue, Port Alice Em Up MSP Female MSP Female - Janet Hanuse, - Sabrina Dent, Smokers Bushcats MVP Female MVP Female Sue Greenhorn, Hi Kristina Fedorak, Vis Masterbatters

Stock cars back in Hardy On Sunday, June 21, stock car racing once again came to the Port Hardy area, seeing motorists looping around the Tri-Port Speedway.

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Rupert) MSP Male - Sean, Swingers MVP Male - Kelly McDonald, Alcobolics MSP Female - Dallas Heasman, Generals MVP Female Melissa Robertson, Koskimo Blue Div 1- Bushrats (PH) 2- Boozers (Quatsino) 3- Purple Cobras (PH) 4- Ravens (Ft Rupert) MSP Male - David Chapman, Purple Cobras MVP Male - D’Arcy Deacon, Bushrats

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Fiddling on the Roof Ryan Handley from Tri-Port Renovations has been busy building new dugouts at the Ring Road ball diamonds.

Results: Fast Time: #7 Trophy Dash: #7 1st Heat 1st place: #7 2nd place: #99 3rd place: #77

2nd Heat 1st place: #77 2nd place: #7 3rd place: #13 Main 1st place: #77 2nd place: #13 3rd place: #48 4th place: #44 5th place: #7 6th place: #24 Day Points: 1st place: #77-97 2nd place: #7-92 3rd place: #13-70

4th place: #48-43 5th place: #44-37 6th place: #99-35 7th place: #24-22 8th place: #4-20 Season Points 1st place: #77-17 2nd place: #7-165 3rd place: #48-92 4th place: #99-89 5th place: #13-70 6th place: #24-65 7th place: #4-57 8th place: #44-37

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Logger Sports 2015

By Hannah Griffin Reporter Troy Lambert steps out into the beating sun. Sweat drips from his hairless head as he does a quick shake to warm-up and then picks up an enormous saw that looks longer than him, its silver teeth reflecting light. He takes a lunging stance, and begins to saw into the log before him at a furious pace, and as he turns red and his cheeks puff in and out with exertion, spectators holler their approval.

This is the Port McNeill Logger Sports, and it is not for the chainsaw shy.

The annual event took place June 28, and a large crowd came to view activities not widely known outside this wood-cutting subculture.

The Underhand Chop is a timed event where constants stand on a log and need to cut it in half with an axe from both sides.

The Obstacle Pole Bucking, a clear crowd favourite, sees contestants begin with one hand on the end of the log with their saw turned off. When “go” is yelled, they pick up their saw, run to the base of a log that slants upwards, rested on another bigger one making a t-shape. Once contestants make it to the top, they can start their chainsaw, and need to cut a complete ‘cookie’ from the log they are standing on. The ideally-nimble contestants then turn off their saw, walk back down the log, and run around and touch the base of the log they just ever-so-slightly shortened.

The hot saw event has competi-

tors using a customized chainsaw often modified from a snowmobile or watercraft - and complete three cuts in a 6” section. The event is part of the CANLOG circuit that has competitions throughout B.C. and Alberta. The Port McNeill Logger Sports Society organizes the event, and the wide-ranging sponsorship the competition receives from community businesses, individuals and other organizations is crucial. Society member Mike Desrochers says that after many years “it is getting easier and easier” to put the day together.

Competitors hail from many backgrounds and regions. Desrochers recalls a pair of university professors from Idaho who entered in 2014.

While the competitors were predominately men, there were some females as well, and an emphasis this year was on novices.

Ben and Michelle Lefler MC and DJ Logger Sports events professionally through their company LaughingLogger, and Michelle says that competitors at this event seem to be especially generous and willing to share gear, adding that the Port McNeill stop “is one of our favourites.”

The overall winner in the Open Category was Nick Russell from Port McNeill. The Ladies’ Overall Winner was Anita Jezowski from Nanaimo, and the Mike Murphy Memorial and Novice Champion was Leo Coudrau from Combloux, France.

Full results can be found at www. northislandgazette.com

Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Photo Allison Briscoe competes in the Inter Hot Saw 100 cc event.

Hannah Griffin Photo Logger Sports trophies wait beside the event grounds for the day’s top performers.

Hannah Griffin Photo Troy Lambert works hard in the mid-day sun during the Single Buck event.

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The crowd watches as preparations are made in advance of the Obstacle Pole Bucking event.

Dave MacLeod let’s his machine rip during the Unlimited Hot saw event.

Wood chips fly from Allan Knapp’s chainsaw during the Obstacle Pole Bucking event.

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June Sports soccer round-up

By David Faren For the Gazette Alert Bay hosted the 57 th annual June Sports Soccer Tournament.

What started as a wet grey weekend ended with beautiful sunny weather with a large crowd of fans to cheer on their favourite teams.

The Cormorants, Alert Bay’s homegrown team and the

usual favourite to win, was knocked out this year by another tournament perennial, Twin Arrows.

The Twin Arrows played the Kingcome Wolves in the final men’s game, but the Wolves ultimately prevailed. The two teams were well matched with a final low score of 1-0. Jose Coon was the Wolf scoring the lone point

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Van Isle 360 Locals Port Hardy residents Mark Hutchinson above, and Dean Hunchuk, below, were participants in the Van Isle 360 aboard the sailboat Kiva. Team Kiva came in second overall in the Division 2 event. Kiva is a Finngulf 41. The name ‘Kiva’ is a Finnish word, which means ‘groovy’, ‘sexy’, ‘awesome’, all of which amply describe both the boat and her crew.

for his team.

The women’s final game was equally as exciting with a similarly low score of 1-0 for the Young and the Rest of Us (Y&R) over Port McNeill.

All Star players for the victors were Siôna Charlie-Rees, Benicia George, and Norma Mountain. Y&R sur-

prised many fans when they made it to this final round by defeating one of the home town favourites, the Thunderettes, the previous evening.

Victory in the U15 category went to the Victoria T-birds.

All Star awards went to Jocelyn Price, Braydon Nelson, and

Ariel Schellenberger for the T-birds.

Other All Star awards went to Nigel Walkus and Kristen Claire of the Port Hardy Meagger, Tony Zapp and Devon White of the Port Hardy Goal Getters, and Clayton Bono and Carson Strang of the Lemare Selects.

Loggers Golf Tournament winners Gazette staff Roughly 140 golfers of all ages took to the links at the Seven Hills Golf Course over the June 20 and 21 weekend as part of the North Island Loggers Golf Tournament.

The weekend for golf lovers has run for almost three decades. The tournament included three flights on Saturday morning, Saturday afternoon and Sunday.

Two teams won the tournament, the first composed of Jerry Mitchell, Jim Mitchell, Cecil Morton, Cole Morton and Braden Morton.

The second winning team was Chunney Kumboh, Dino Dantoes, Roy Elderkin, Tony Denonil, and Derek McDonald.

While it was evident that golfers were thoroughly enjoying their time on the scenic course, the event also has a philanthropic bent, as all the profits raised are used to give scholarships to students attending North

Island Secondary School and Port Hardy Secondary School.

In the past year, six students received scholarships as a result of the event.

Prizes were given out Sunday evening and generous local support was crucial to the event success.

Additional results: KP closest to the pin was Dale Jenke, sponsored by Pacificus #4 KP, sponsored by Pacificus for Ladies, was Libby Waldner #6 KP, sponsored by Rich Ply, was Jason Evans #7 Men’s long drive sponsored by Landon Motors was Scott Onions #8 Ladies’ long drive, sponsored

by Port McNeill Peoples Drug Mart, was Brenda Johnson #9 Wiggly Line, sponsored by Kal Tire Port McNeill, was Chase Lussier #9 Long Put, sponsored by Rich Ply, was Troy Brown

David Faren Photo Twin Arrows Player Cyrus Greenall, left, and Wolves Player Cory Walkus during the Men’s Final 2.

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Gazette staff On June 20 and 21 drag racing took over the Port McNeill airport for the Rumble on the Runway event.

The results from the event were as follows: Saturday Super Pro: Stephen Veitch, Courtenay, runner up Dennis Josephson, Victoria Pro Winner: Chris Sharpe, Port McNeill, runner up Gord Brooks, Port Alberni Sportsman Winner: Connie

Howie, Courtenay, runner up Clint Neargarth, Victoria Sunday Super Pro: Bill Nesbitt, Victoria, runner up Ken Anderson, Courtenay Pro: Rocky Filichuck, Port Alberni, runner up Ty Shannon, Port Alberni Sportsman: Clint Neargarth, Victoria, runner up Mike Weinraugh, Campbell River Two more drag racing events will take place at the airport in Port McNeill on July 18-19 and Aug 22-23.

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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

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NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES Sunday Masses St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 430 Chapel St., Port McNeill: 9:00am St. Bonaventure 4750 Byng Rd., Port Hardy: 11:00am St. Theresaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 10:30am 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

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4680 Byng Rd. Port Hardy Pastor Okumu Lomudak 250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone Welcomeâ&#x20AC;?

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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

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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 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year.

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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

GWAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;SALA-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;NAKWAXDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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NOTICE WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT Auction Sale: Notice is hereby given by 50 Fathom Edge Holdings Ltd DBA Advantage Port Hardy Self Storage, that the following items will be sold at a public auction on July 25, 2015 at 12 PM (noon) if all monies owed are not paid in full and the premises vacated. The sale is to be held at our property of 5775 Hardy Bay Rd, Port Hardy BC V0N 2P0.

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