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Tour de Rock Riders The Tour de Rock riders arrived in Port Hardy at 11:30 a.m. after making their way from Port Alice Sunday. Mother Nature decided to clear the skies and offer sunshine for the event. The group stayed for about one and a half hours before heading to Port McNeill.

While in Port Hardy, the riders had the opportunity to meet 14-year-old Myles Janse and his family. A healing dance was given by members of the The Kwakiutl First Nation. Myles was presented with a Tour de Rock t-shirt and hat and made a junior rider. Myles’ sister Lucinda had her hair cut and donated it to be made into a wig for a cancer patient.

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NHLer faces grizzly charges Black Press An NHL player from Port McNeill will appear in provincial court in Vancouver Oct. 9 on five charges related to hunting and killing a grizzly bear three years ago.

In May of 2013, defenceman Clayton Stoner, 30, who was then playing for the Minnesota Wild, admitted to shooting the bear.

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zly bear hunting licence through a British Columbia limited entry lottery last winter and shot a grizzly bear with my licence while hunting with my father, uncle and a friend in May,” said Stoner at the time.

But he now faces five charges including: two counts of knowingly making a false statement to obtain a licence; hunting without a licence, hunting out of season; and unlawful

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Stoner is accused of falsely claiming to be a B.C. resident when he applied for the licence, according to Det. Sgt. Cynthia Mann with the Conservation Officer Service.

“At the time Mr. Stoner was playing for the Minnesota Wild hockey team so the question of his B.C. residence initiated an investigation,” said Mann.

There was an outcry from wildlife advocates when the Coastal First Nations released graphic photos of a bear’s discarded carcass in the Kwatna estuary, midway between Bella Bella and Bella Coola, as part of a documentary film designed to end bear hunting in the Great Bear Rainforest.

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Coastal First Nations Working Group Image NHL player Clayton Stoner is facing five charges after killing this grizzly bear in 2013.

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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor A move by Western Forest Products to centralize operations will have an impact on Woss.

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Continued from Page 1 Other photos showed Stoner posing with the severed head of a grizzly bear, decked out in camouflage fatigues. The bear’s paws were also found severed, according to Coastal First Nations, and the animal was skinned and its remains left to rot.

The bear’s nickname was ‘Cheeky’, and it was being documented by filmmakers from Coastal First Nations who banned bear hunting on their territories in 2013.

B.C. has both spring and fall hunting seasons for grizzlies, with the specific dates varying by region.

Local residents can enter an annual lottery for a licence. According to the B.C. Wildlife Act, a ‘resident’ is a person who is a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, whose primary residence is in B.C., and who has been physically present in B.C. for the greater portion of each of six out of the 12 months immediately preceding making an application: or is not a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada, but whose primary residence is in B.C., and has been physically present in B.C. for the greater portion of each of the 12 months immediately preceding the date of making an application. Stoner now plays for the Anaheim Ducks, whose season opener in San Jose is the day after his Oct. 9 court date.

attracting and retaining families.

Fletcher used the Woss job loss as an example of the issues being faced. “It’s a continuous fight and struggle for our communities,” he said.

“We’re consolidating our operations in our central island division,” said Amy Spencer, Western Forest Products director of communications and government relations.

As a result of the consolidation, some employees in Woss received promotions, some were offered transfers and some were laid off, she said.

Spencer confirmed there were two layoffs, but could not say how many employees have chosen to move to Campbell River. “It’s actually a really small change (for the company),” said Spencer.

“We still have a strong presence in Woss.”

That presence includes logging operations, a shop to service logging equipment, and a planning and forestry department office.

It is the office that will be impacted.

“That’s essentially what the consolidation is, moving some of the office personnel down to Campbell River, said Spencer.

“There will still be a management presence in the office.”

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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The District of Port Hardy has committed funding for a new website.

The Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce approached the district to see if they would be willing to help fund a website which would serve as place for residents to get information about Port Hardy specific BCFerries information and for the community to gather feedback about BCFerries service. This information could then be taken to the BCFerries Advisory Committee meetings.

The chamber will manage the site, create an instructional manual, provide the district with unrestricted access to information, and add the district logo to the site.

Chamber Executive Director Angela Smith asked the district for an annual amount of $215 which would cover the costs of the domain and web hosting, and $300 for one-time marketing costs to advertise the launch of the website and service.

Director of Financial Services Allison McCarrick told council there was money in the budget for the expenditure.

“I think it’s a great idea,” said Mayor Hank Bood.

Councillor Jessie Hemphill also supported the idea, but said she thought the name of the committee should be changed from the BCFerries Advisory Committee to the Port Hardy Ferries Advisory Committee to ensure people do not think it is associated with BCFerries.

“That’s my worry, that people would misinterpret what this is for,” said Hemphill.

Council approved the request for funding.

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Antler Art Monica Raye, from Port McNeill, works on an antler carving outside the Chilton Regional Arena during the Fall Fair. She transforms the antlers into beautiful wildlife scenes including salmon swimming upstream. Raye has always been creative with one project or another, gardening and singing in a choir, drawing and painting, but it is the carving she loves, especially antlers. Raye explained that she finds antlers easier to carve than wood, because she doesn’t have to work with the grain.

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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Seven Mile Landfill has two new contributors.

At their regular meeting Sept. 15, the Regional District of Mount Waddington board agreed to begin providing solid waste disposal services to the Kitasoo Band Council and the Heiltsuk Tribal Council representing the communities of Bella Bella and Klemtu. The five-year agreement will see the two communities pay a base fee based on population, which will be drawn down to zero at a tipping rate fee of $165 per tonne, explained Operations Manager Patrick Donaghy.

When the base fee is used up, the communities will be charged $165/tonne until a threshold tonnage is reached at which point the tipping fee will increase to $190 per tonne. Donaghy estimates the additional waste will reduce the lifespan of the landfill, which is expected to last until the mid-2070s, by less than four years. Waste that is not classified as general waste may be accepted on a case by case basis.

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National Forest Week - Get involved It is hard to imagine the moniker Super Natural British Columbia holding up if our province didn’t have such vast forests.

Almost 60 per cent of the land base in B.C. is forested and 94 per cent of the land is publicly owned. The fact that the majority of land is owned by the public makes B.C. unique in the world.

Because the public is the primary landowner in the province, you have a responsibility to understand how that land is being managed and to speak up if you have concerns.

The good news is that you, the public is not alone. BC Forest professionals are located in every corner of the province; more than 5,300 registered forest professionals reside in communities from Fort Nelson to Port Hardy to Fernie, B.C. Our forest professionals have training and education to help them ‘see the forest for the trees’ and even then, it’s not only about the trees but all the associated values that contribute to healthy ecosystems and healthy communities.

These values include recreation opportunities, jobs, clean air and water, spiritual values and much more. Forest professionals are relied upon to hold together this rich tapestry of values in tandem with multiple other land users such as the public, tourism operators, ranchers, trappers, miners, and oil and gas extractors.

One doesn’t have to be an expert to take an active interest in how B.C.’s forests are managed. We urge the public – whether you live in a forest-dependent community like Prince George or in a condo in Vancouver – to learn more about the management of our forests. B.C.’s forests serve as the backbone of the provincial economy by providing rural community stability and filling the coffers for socially supported medical services, public education and highway improvements. Sustainable decisions made in our rural and urban forests directly affect the high quality of life that citizens of British Columbia enjoy.

These forest management decisions are made with input from other natural resource professionals (such as engineers, geoscientists, biologists, agrologists and archaeologists) and in consultation with stakeholders and First Nations.

In some cases, a tremendous amount of planning will be ‘on the books’ for several years while crucial professional assessments on terrain, wildlife, fisheries, visuals and timber value are conducted in conjunction with public consultation meetings. Additionally, the increase in land users (such as mining, forestry, recreation, oil and gas extraction) which are governed by other regulations, increasing access opportunities, and changing forests all add up to a greater requirement for public engagement.

Here’s how you can learn more about the use and management of our forests. If you want to understand the complexity of the forest ecology, or management of forests for uses like recreation, then ask a forest professional. Chances are, one of our members is living in your community.

If you want to influence the goals and objectives of government, then communicate with your elected officials. Get involved when Forest Stewardship Plans (FSPs) and supplemental materials are advertised in your local paper for comment and review. As a part owner in this fabulous natural resource, it is best to be informed. And when you begin to learn a little about the forest resource you will find that forest professionals have been there all along.

You will see first-hand that forest professionals operate with factual information and research and with knowledge of forest uses. It’s your job to decide what the public wants from its forests. If you want to know how to achieve what you want, well that is our job. Talk to your forest professional and get involved.

(Mike Larock, RPF, is director of professional practice and forest stewardship; and Megan Hanacek, RPF, RPBio, is forest stewardship specialist, Association of B.C. Forest Professionals.)

Do balanced budgets really matter The federal election campaign has produced a jumble of conflicting claims about whether or not Canada has a balanced budget or a deficit, how it was determined, and whether it even matters.

The definitive word on this came out last week, with the release of the Government of Canada Annual Financial Report, signed off by Auditor General Michael Ferguson.

“The government posted a budgetary surplus of $1.9 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015, compared to a budgetary deficit of $5.2 billion in 2013-14,” the report says.

“Revenues increased by $10.7 billion, or 3.9 per cent, from 2013-14, reflecting increases across all major revenue streams. Program expenses increased by $5.2 billion, reflecting increases in major transfers to persons and other levels of government, offset in part by a decrease in direct program expenses.”

The Conservative government’s pre-election budget calculated that last year was in deficit, and this year would be the first in the black since 2008. Ottawa pundits say this “surprise surplus” was engineered with intentionally pessimistic budget estimates, so Prime Minister Stephen Harper would get a boost right about now.

Liberal leader Justin Trudeau claimed last year’s surplus was partly generated by cuts to Veterans’ Affairs and Aboriginal Affairs. Wrong and wrong. Veterans’ Affairs spending was up 13 per cent, and Aboriginal Affairs spending rose nearly 30 per cent.

Trudeau has also insisted Canada is in recession now, which helps his suddenly adopted position that a Liberal government would run deficits for the next three years to build infrastructure. Harper ran the biggest deficits in Canadian history after the 2009 crash, bailing out auto makers and building lots of “shovel ready” infrastructure, as did the U.S. and other countries. The question raised by Trudeau’s plan is whether 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.

it’s a good idea to keep doing that without a financial crisis.

France, for example, has run operating deficits every year since the early 1970s, although the current Socialist government vows to balance the books by 2017. France’s operating debt is now equal to 91 per cent of its Gross Domestic Product. Canada’s net debt-to-GDP ratio is currently around 30 per cent, down from frightening levels in the 1990s before the Chrétien government finally balanced the budget.

(Fun fact: then-finance minister Paul Martin not only cut transfers to provinces, unlike the current government, he inflicted the largest-ever cuts to the CBC. Harper’s CBC cuts were part of government-wide reductions, again due to that 2009 crisis.) NDP leader Thomas Mulcair has promised to balance the budget every year of his mandate, should he form Canada’s first-ever socialist government. He will spend the rest of the campaign trying to reconcile this promise with the grandiose spending plans he has piled up.

Meanwhile in B.C., Finance Minister Mike de Jong may have benefited from Harper’s lowball budget. In his first quarter update last week, de Jong reported that his February budget forecast is on track, with a $277 million surplus.

This is despite a $300 million bill for forest firefighting, thanks to personal and corporate income tax revenue expected to be $374 million higher than budgeted. B.C. bases its tax revenue figures on federal estimates, and the ones they got early this year were clearly low. Understated or not, this is a nice problem to have. De Jong says that at the current pace, B.C. will pay off its accumulated operating debt by 2020.

The last time the province was free of operating debt was 1982. The big debt peak came during the NDP 1990s, with another spike from 2009 to 2013 under the B.C. Liberals.

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Politicians promise nothing for rural communities

Dear Editor, Another election and I am not telling you who to vote for. I am just asking you to please ask who ever you are going to vote for to please give you answer to these issues. I am only speaking mostly for the rural communities (Port Hardy. BC). This is where I have lived for the last 41 years.

I hear the leaders promising all kind of stuff to the big city, but nothing for rural communities.

I would also like to know why the federal government took away the Northern Allowance and replaced it with Rural Community Allowance which is only being given to people

Dear Editor, It is a federal offence to remove, deface, or damage an election campaign sign.

There can be a penalty of up to a $1,000 or imprisonment for three months or both.

Although this is rare, damage to campaign signs does more to hurt your neighbours and fellow citizens who volunteer to advertise

choices for the upcoming election.

A more direct and the correct way to show your approval or disapproval of a given political part are on Election Day. A damaged sign can be replaced, but a cast vote in the ballot box can not be reversed.

Sincerely, Marty Whitehead NI Conservative Sign Coordinator

should not be giving the doctors an extra $100,000.

We need a plan to deal with the Autism epidemic and more funding for families, school system and outreach. We need funding to help the RCMP to deal with mental health issues - More training and Funding.

Housing for people who suffers from mental health issues Funding is needed to help our front line worker RCMP, firemen and women, ambulance staff and our soldiers that suffer with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Seniors Seniors are choosing to pay rent rather than to take care of their health. What the seniors receive on their pension they can’t afford to buy medicine or to travel to see a specialist. There should be financial aids for people quitting their job to take care of their parents rather than sending the parent in a home.

More funding is needed for assisted living, Full time care and independent housing for seniors.

Social Cost of living is very costly,

Dear Editor, Hardy Bay Seniors Centre.

What does it mean to you?

Answers vary considerably.

For example you might say: Our old hospital, where my --was born, where my ---- passed away.

The name may bring to mind many emotions: anguish, pain, sorrow.

It may evoke anger, fear: a place you will never enter because it was a hospital that

---- happened.

Maybe you have never been to the Seniors Centre at the corner of Granville and Parham.

You might say: I’m only --years old, I’m active, I don’t need them, they don’t need me.

I’m not a joiner.

Perhaps you think it’s a club, too noisy, too many women, too pushy, politics, and catty, chatty.

What does the name evoke for you? Maybe you don’t get

beyond asking how much it costs to become a member; you don’t want to pay $20 for a year and then never darken the doors after only two or three visits.

For some they would never come to the centre because an ex-spouse, love or friend goes there.

You may not feel welcomed, were ignored, hurt or somehow betrayed. We are only human and societies/associations have

who work for VIHA? We all live on the North Island and know the cost of living and many have to travel for medical issues. We need the Rural Community Allowance.

First Nation It’s 2015, why are we still having issues with First Nation people?

Why haven’t we settled the issues and apologized?

Health We need better health care, We need to keep our doctors in rural communities. Research shows the reason doctors don’t come to rural community is because of lack of housing, culture shock and lack of work for their partners. VIHA

Unnecessary damage

but no one who is disabled or on welfare has seen an increase in their allowance. Because of cutbacks from Provincial and Federal governments we do not have Low Income Housing. Housing need more funding to offer this program again.

Minimum wage The government says we cannot increase minimum wage because the cost of living would have to go up.

Well news flash the cost of living is high. Why is it we can’t raise minimum wage, but yet BC Hydro went up, BC Ferry went up, teachers got a raise, gas went up, rent has gone up. I think they should hire me to negotiate for minimum wage. I took notes when the teachers were on strike.

Education More funding is needed for support workers in school to deal with children with disabilities.

We realize sending a child to day care or preschool is costly, more funding is needed.

Incentive to pay your tax Recently on the news they say many people are working (contrac-

tors and so on) for cash.

Crimes and people working under the table is an over $40 billion plus industry. They need to deal with this BIG Issue. Could this be a reason why we are in a recession? No one should be punished and pay more taxes because they are successful, we all should be treated equal. We need a system that will keep people honest rather than an incentive to not pay tax.

Laws that need changes I think if someone decided to stop working to run as a politician, this person should be a volunteer and only have their expenses paid for, not drain the country for a salary and a big fat pension.

Global TV said on the news that marijuana is a billion dollar industry.

Why is it marijuana and cigarettes are not being sold in liquor stores along with alcohol? I think if you are 19 years old and over and you want to do the above, you should be able too.

Why are the politicians not talking about that?

Eddy Lagrosse Port Hardy

Involvement needed to secure Seniors centre future

Letters to the editor

their faults.

Maybe you could get some small benefit or be of some small benefit to someone else.

You don’t know what impact your smile might have.

This past month the membership at the Hardy Bay Senior Citizen’s Society has dropped as our members cease to exist except in our memories, or have moved out of the area.

Please think about how this community resource fits in

your life.

What do you want the Hardy Bay Seniors Centre to be?

Think, talk, discuss or pass this reminder.

It is only with a lot of work and involvement that we can strive for a better future and I hope that the Hardy Bay Seniors Centre will be a part of Port Hardy for many years to come.

Mariane Nield Port Hardy

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Call RAAP to report sightings

By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Reporting wildlife sightings on Facebook, or to neighbours, instead of the appropriate authorities is hampering Conservation Officer responses in the North Island.

According to Conservation Officer Sgt. Mike Newton, from Campbell River, the conservation office has received about three recent reports of cougar activity in the Tri-Port area.

The most recent was a report of a cougar spotted hanging around outside the arena in Port Hardy.

Unfortunately the CO office did not receive a call until after the fact.

People are tending to post sightings on Facebook or “chatter among themselves, nobody phones it in,” Newton said.

It’s impossible for officers to monitor Facebook.

“People need to phone us,” he said.

The Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) number is 1-877952-7277, said Newton, explaining

the hotline is manned 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “You’ll talk to a warm body,” he said.

“If we hear about it quickly, it increases our options for an effective response.”

Currently the department has got officers up in the North Island staggered in blocks. Newton said there are three conservation officers and a sergeant working in the North Island zone - which is from Courtenay north.

Newton said there is a plan to replace Conservation Officer Bryce Casavant, who was suspended and then transferred to Forestry after refusing to kill two baby bear cubs back in July.

“There is. I can’t comment on the timelines or where that is at,” Newton said.

Newton, Casavant’s supervisor, said cougars are coming into communities not only because deer and other natural food sources are hanging out in town, but because of the prevalence of feral cats which are “a huge attractant.

That’s a dinner bell for a cougar.”

The 1st Port Hardy Sparks, Brownies and Guides will be meeting Monday evenings, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. in the St Columba church basement. All girls in grades K-6 are welcome. Please visit www.girlguides.ca/, check us out on Facebook or call Debbie at 230-0125, for more info.

September 23 Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce annual salmon barbecue at the Quatse Salmon Centre Pavilion. Meet, mix and mingle with fellow business owners. This event is free and open to all Chamber members and guests. Noon.

September 24 North Island Writers Society invites you to a public reading of their work on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 7 p.m. til 8:30 p.m. at Café Guido in Port Hardy. No charge.

September 26 101st Squadron hosts 75th Anniversary of the battle of Britain at Telegraph Cove starting at 2 p.m. A plaque for RCAF Station Telegraph Cove will be dedicated at 3:45 p.m.

September 27 75th Anniversary Battle of Britain Parade, 10 a.m. to 10:30

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Extrication Training

Tri-Port fire departments took in auto extrication training weekend in Port Hardy Sept. 11 to Sept. 13. The course, which included 20 members from Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Port Alice and Zeballos, covered training on how to use the Jaws of Life and auto extrication techniques to rescue people in motor vehicle accidents. The same techniques would be used in structural collapses. The course was delivered by KJC Fire out of Errington. In the photograph, firefighters “flap” the roof of a mini-van to gain access to the inside of the entire vehicle.

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House Theatre, Port McNeill.

SPOTS a.m. Port Hardy Cenotaph. This parade honours the heroic efforts of our airmen to stop the Nazi aerial attack on England during the summer of 1940. At 11:15 there will be a ceremony at the Port Hardy Airport to commemorate RCAF Station Port Hardy.

September 28 Sept. 28 to Oct. 2 Strength in Song workshop with Joey Clarkson. A Frame Bookstore, Port McNeill. Phone 250-9563297.

September 29 Port Alice Economic Development Open House hosted by EcoPlan International.

October 3 Overwaitea is holding a garage sale to raise money for BC Children’s Hospital.

October 6 Federal All Candidates Meeting, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., Gate

October 7 Federal All Candidates Meeting, Port Hardy Civic Centre, starts at 7 p.m.

October 24 Create for a Cause, Saturday, Oct. 24, Port Hardy Baptist Church. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Proceeds to the Gazette Hamper Fund. Bring your scrapbooking projects for a day of fun.

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Busy summer for tourism The survey, which launched in June, was developed in collaboration with Vancouver Island North, Campbell River and Comox Valley tourism destination marketing organizations and supported by Vancouver Island University and will remain open until the end of September.

The information from the surveys will be compiled and analyzed to identify demographics, travel patterns, daily spending, satisfaction measures, and use of travel-planning resources of visitors to the North Island, and to develop community and regional visitor profiles, along with a visitor information database.

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Link River campsites were up 27 per cent this year. Bere Point had a total of 1,215 user days and Link River 439. Caretaker contracts for both campgrounds were extended to Sept. 14 because of continued high use.

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A total of 62,500 copies have been printed the last three years.

White reported that Vancouver Island North’s Visitor Experience Survey, conducted for the first time this year, has also been going well.

“We have had nearly 800 ballots submitted,” said White. This is almost double the 400 they were hoping for.

“These ballot submission rates are high when compared to other communities on Vancouver Island that have conducted the survey in previous years,” said White.

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At the Regional District of Mount Waddington board meeting Sept. 15, Manager of Economic Development Pat English presented a report from Vancouver Island North Tourism.

In the report, Tourism Coordinator Joli White said website traffic from Jan. 1 to Aug. 31 is up 76 per cent from the same period in 2014, and for the first time since it started printing the Vancouver Island North tourism guide six years ago, the books are already gone.

“This is the first

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Failure to follow building codes prompts letter

By Kathy O’ReillyTaylor Editor

A Port Alice resident has voiced his concern over people not playing by the rules in the Alderwood Acres trailer Park.

At their regular meeting Sept. 9, Village of Port Alice council reviewed a letter from resident Dan

Toser.

In the letter, Toser expressed his concern that village bylaws are not being followed when it comes to building permits and that work being done does not meet provincial building code standards.

Toser is also concerned that people are having fires without burn permits.

“He makes some good points. I feel his pain,” said Mayor Jan Allen.

She suggested the village write a response to Toser say-

ing that he needs to deal directly with the owners of the property and that a copy of the letter be sent to the owners of the trailer park reinforcing the requirement for people to come into the village office for building permits.

Alice looks to house marina manager

By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor It was a banner year for boating in Port Alice.

At their regular meeting Sept. 9, Village of Port Alice Chief Administrative Officer Madeline McDonald reported to council that the marina “had a really busy summer.”

Revenues for parking and moorage were both up over previous years and the Village did not receive any complaints about those services, said McDonald.

Residents would, however, like to see a dedicated fishing dock.

Furney Place unveiled

By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The Town of Port McNeill will soon have a new street.

On Oct. 5, the town will be changing the name of Grenville Place to Furney Place in honour of long-time former Mayor Gerry Furney. Furney was elected to Port McNeill’s first council in 1966, and was sworn in inside what is now the kitchen of the Dalewood Inn. He went on to serve as mayor for almost four decades, until 2014.

The official unveiling of the new Furney Place sign will take place at 12 p.m. (noon) at the street corner. Furney and his family will be in attendance, said Mayor Shirley Ackland.

“That would be really well used,” said McDonald.

Another recommended improvement would be a shelter or office space to house the marina manager.

This summer, Paul Tregonning was the marina manager in a contract position that ran from June 15 to Sept. 15.

“He was great,” said McDonald.

However, Tregonning spent a lot of time at the facility with no place to conduct business or get out of the elements.

“He toiled out there under the really hot sun,” she said.

Eventually, McDonald said, public washrooms and a marine welcome centre would be great additions.

Mayor Jan Allen said a mobile “hut” was used in the past at Hoomak Lake and then towed back to Woss in the off season.

Allen said perhaps something similar could be used in Port Alice and taken down to the public works yard in the winter.

Councillor Doug Worthington expressed his desire to see something grander in place and suggested the Village look into grant funding for a permanent marine centre.

Allen suggested that while the village sources out potential avenues for grants, they look into something small and more modest for next year.

“Even if it was just for one year or two years, I think we need to (do something),” said Allen.

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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor A new lean-to is being built on the back of the museum in Old Quatsino to house a bottle depot.

According to volunteer Nancy Botham, bottle collection is a fund-raiser for the museum which opened in the summer of 2007.

In 2014, the Regional District of Mount Waddington used Multi-Material BC-funds to start a recycling program in Old Quatsino.

The museum had a building that was supposed to be used as a blacksmith demonstration display that was sitting idle. It was decided to use it to house a recycling depot.

Over the next couple of years the regional district will set up a permanent recycling depot/ transfer station in Old Quatsino, using Gas Tax funding, to collect recyclables and garbage created by the community which will then be taken to the Seven Mile Landfill and Recycling Centre.

The Quatsino Museum is open every day during July and August from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

During the winter it is open Saturdays and Sundays during the same hours.

Quatsino is accessible by boat. Water taxis leave from Coal Harbour and take about 20 Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Photo minutes or from Port Alice with a 40-minute A new lean-to will provide extra storage space for bottles collected in Old Quatsino. boat ride.

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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, xda’xw bands, Health board chair Gwa’sala-’Nakwa 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.

Chief Thomas Wilson, Cynthia Dickey, the audience. with help from James Nelson, at left, welcomes Chief George Hunt, Jan. 22. Below,

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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. breeze, dignitaries new Port 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 “This is really indicative with the health department and did not group was then-Mayor who working Lake, local Terry the going, as far as partnerships of the Gwa’sala- Health Minister who died last May. in a written release. 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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Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Photo Quatsino Volunteer Fire Rescue volunteers Steve Billy, left, and Kevin Maher stand with the department’s fire truck.

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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor A barbecue at the 120th anniversary of their community was used as a fund-raiser for Quatsino Fire

Rescue.

According to firefighter Kevin Maher, the department has six members.

“The department has been going since 1971, but started in earnest

two years ago,” said Maher.

“Now we have a fire truck and full trauma gear,” he said.

Funds raised at the barbecue are earmarked for general

equipment for the department.

“There’s a neverending need for gear,” Maher said.

The department is housed in a small hall that was built in 2002.

Concert to fund blankets for refugees Last summer the Wild Heart Music program was fortunate to have Joey Clarkson conduct a singing workshop in Port McNeill. The workshop was a great success with 21 singers participating. This fall we are happy to announce her return to Port McNeill for a week of after school workshops for all ages as well as Port Alice where she will be leading a group of 35 local singers in Strength in Song.

Strength In Song is a week of harmony,

melody, songwriting and performance games. Over the course of the week the group will work together to write a song with focus on musical arrangement, dynamics, presentation, teamwork and most of all, fun.

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For the evening workshop the older kids are welcome to bring an adult with them to join in the fun.

There will be a final performance on Friday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. at the A Frame Church and attendance is by donation.

All proceeds from the Friday night performance will go to Wild Heart Music and aid for Syrian refugees in Egypt.

Guests are welcome to make donations that will go toward the purchase of blan-

kets for the refugees.

Amelia Stanevicius will be purchasing the blankets in Cairo, distributing them and documenting the process through emails and pictures. This evening will also feature a silent auction table and a multitude of mouth-watering sweets.

The workshop is free, but a suggested donation of $20 would be greatly appreciated.

There will also be snacks and t-shirts for the children during the workshop.

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Fun at the Fall Fair

‘Fair’ from Comox Valley was busy spinning hand-dyed sheep wool.

Anaya van Tol, 6, holds her new doll. Carol Manke, from Port McNeill, is downsizing and was finding new homes for some of her collection which numbered over 500 at one point.

Dr. Michael Paul engages Timberjack in a conversation during the 4Paws Dog Show held Sept. 13 at the Fall Fair in Port McNeill while handler Skylar Mintz, 4, and dad Kevin look on.

North Island Farmers’ Market exhibitors were busy selling their goods.

The Purple Pirate had Jimmy Blackstaffe in stitches.

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Pat Horgan, who prepared a peach pie via Skype under the guidance of his wife Port McNeill Mayor Shirley There was a broad range of Ackland, was declared the winner of exhibits. the Mayor’s Baking Challenge.

Portside Dance Academy students Cyara McAstocker, Hailey-Mae Rutherford and Cleo Furney perform a number for the crowd.

The North Island Community Band entertained fair goers.

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PHSS year begins with new administration taught at PHSS. He is this year taking on the Forestry programme, a very important one for our forest-based economy.

We wish principal and vice-principal, teachers, and staff the best of success and pledge to do our level best as students.

The Forestry programme will start in October.

Submitted Photo Parent involveFirst Nations dancing was part of the opening ment, PAC meetassembly at Port Hardy Secondary School. ings will be happening on the secwe are confident the Port Hardy ond Tuesday of the month at 7 high-school will again have an p.m. With everyone’s support, outstanding successful year.

calling out to ‘Jes’. tory speech.

Students are encourThe student aged to contribute council, mimickideas and suggesing Parliament in tions regarding school Ottawa, is led by activities, events and ‘Prime Minister’ anything that conLaura Chilson, as tributes to a positive well as ‘deputy’ to spirit. the Prime Minister, Council meetings, Kate Gough, and which everyone is Olivia Haysey as invited to attend, are treasurer.

PHSS Laura spoke of

by Maya Waldstein held every Tuesday in Frank Dunlap’s room. what issues can be We have a new brought to them (activities and events, informa- administrative staff: The new principal is Patti Burt, who transtion).

These three students were wear- ferred from Fort Nelson (weling yellow shirts with ‘Hey Jes’ come to the West Coast).

The new vice-principal, Adrian written up front worn for the first Pendergast, who needs less adjustfew days.

The idea, originating from our ment to our part of the world, principal, is that younger, first- worked in Port McNeill the pretime students can ask for help by vious year and had in the past

Once again, when summer is coming to an end, and the days are beginning to get shorter, millions are reminded it is time for back to school. In each high school, a batch of Grade 8 students is replacing the Graduates that left end of June.

At Port Hardy Secondary School teachers started the first day with a Pro-D day, giving the students a one day breather, followed by a first day orientation, e.g., finding the daily home base, what classroom they belong to and who their classroom teacher is.

Kaleb Child and three students volunteered and honoured the school with a traditional dance showcasing the local talent and culture, followed by principal, vice-principal, and then the student rep council giving a perfunc-

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Lauren Hall, who has lived on Malcolm Island off and on since 1992, began work on her ‘Wake Up Smiling Apparel’ line about a year ago.

“I originally thought about focusing on promoting my artwork,” Hall said.

“I enjoy designing imagery, however, I was interested in a platform that was not just limited as an art object,” she explains.

To accomplish this desire, Hall decided to venture into a pop culture medium she felt was functional, fun, and an accessible price.

“You can’t get more pop culture and practical in the fashion world than t-shirts,” she said.

Hall wanted to build a brand “that was uplifting, inspirational, and locally themed.

Her business name, ‘Wake Up Smiling Apparel,’ is about joy and fun. A smile is something that is worn and the statement ‘wake up smiling’ can be a lifestyle.

“It is about being happily engaged with life and the world around us and enjoying what you do every day,” says Hall.

Another inspiration for the name is a meditation described by Thich Nhat Hanh, a Buddhist monk, who says that upon waking people should smile slightly.

“There is also research that indicates the health and wellness benefits of smiling, even if it is a fake Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Photo smile. And even better, the contagion of smiling at someone allows a person to easily, but generously, Wake Up Smiling owner Lauren Hall folds up extend to others an elevated mood and sense of a t-shirt for its new owner.

“The experience has been invaluable for getting well-being,” she said.

Along with the psychological and inspirational market feedback, making connections, and setting facets of the business, Hall decided to incorporate up the direction for the next phases of business natural themes, and even physical materials, that building,” she said.

In five years, Hall expects to have connecttie her apparel line together with the beauty of the local landscape and the joy people feel by being ed with organizations and businesses in British Columbia, and to have her apparel line in brick in it.

“I included a naturally dyed t-shirt, because it and mortar locations.

“I have also been researching possibilities for adds an unusual dimension to the line,” says Hall.

She explains she experimented with many local expanding sales outside of British Columbia,” she materials such as Sitka spruce cones, alder leaves said.

She also plans to have a web presence. and bark, cedar root and bark, salal berries and The feedback to Wake Up Smiling Apparel has leaves, ferns, mint, and lichen.

“I narrowed my focus on Alder leaf dye since it been positive.

“I have seen much enthusiasm toward my conis an easily-accessible tree and offers a range of cept and products, but also great generosity to colour tones,” she said.

The colour and effect variation depends on what open up possibilities to promote and expand my time of year the leaves are collected, how long business venture,” said Hall.

The road to entrepreneurship has not been a they are soaked, and how the dye is extracted straight one. (using hot or cold extraction).

Hall’s early training was in visual art and music.

“Personally, I thoroughly enjoy waking up in the morning and heading out to collect Alder leaves She attended the Alberta College of Art and in the forest. Natural dyeing is a specialized and Design in the late 1980s and continued on into time-intensive process that brings a big element music at various universities, particularly in clasof pleasure to my work day, and I definitely wake sical guitar performance.

Later she experimented with various jobs includup smiling.”

The use of natural dye accentuates Hall’s incor- ing being a bike courier, tree planting, personal poration of local icons into her line such as orca, training, and commercial fishing, to name a few.

In 2000, she went back to the University of Common Northwest Neptune shells, ravens, dragBritish Columbia for an undergraduate degree in onflies, and hummingbirds.

The clothing line features another interesting anthropology, specializing in archaeology.

This varied background made her realize that element - medieval monk art.

“I am always looking at imagery from differ- she was well equipped to build and run her own ent cultures and time periods. I ran across several business. “I also have a strong entrepreneurial playful illustrations from illuminated manuscripts spirit,” she said.

“I decided to move back to Sointula and start my and thought they were simply fun. My reaction to them as fun and playful is what drew me to them,” own business since where I lived was important for me. My love of our North Island landscape she said.

The last year has been spent bringing her product is a huge influence on my imagery and business concept,” she said. from the development stage to the marketplace.

For more information contact info@smilingapThis summer Hall took her business on the road, parel.com. participating in North Island festivals.

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Malcolm Island project improves emergency response

by John Meadows Sointula Ripple A recently completed partnership project undertaken by the Malcolm Island Lions, School District 85 and the local Emergency Preparedness Committee has resulted in improved emergency response on Malcolm Island.

The project was spearheaded and coordinated by Lion Lawrie Garrett and involved many volunteers. Generous donations of materials and services made the project possible.

A propane-powered generator has been installed in a shed outside the gym at AJ Elliott Elementary School. Not being reliant on BC Hydro, the gym is now ready to be used as an emergency shelter for residents in the event of a wildfire, tsunami or any other island disaster. The generator will be able to provide heating, lighting, communications and other crucial services. An additional propane tank has been installed at the school to ensure a reliable fuel supply.

The AJ Elliott gym is now Malcolm Island’s primary Emergency Reception Centre, with the FO Hall being a backup facility. A September 2013 Ripple article ‘Lions Secure Generators’ introduced the project and told the story of how the Lions salvaged two gen-

erators from the school at Echo Bay. Owners Peter Barratt and Terry Eissfeldt of West Coast Helicopters kindly donated the machine time to move the generators from the school to a nearby float at the Salmon Coast Field Station. Pilot Kathryn Wykes flew the mission. Jackie Tanner then hoisted the generators aboard his boat Bon Accord II and delivered them to Sointula.

The final phase of the project was completed earlier this summer when the Lions and Emergency Committee volunteers built a shed for one of the generators. The shed was designed by Max Primgaard and built

by Hans and Stefan Madsen with ‘help’ from several volunteers. Throughout construction, Hans and Stefan, both skilled carpenters, graciously pretended that they appreciated all the assistance. The Lions donated the building materials, and the concrete was donated and poured by Lion Art Swanson. The exhaust system was designed, donated and built to exacting marine specifications by Lions president Rich Shaw. School District 85 donated the cost of wiring the shed and plumbing the propane lines. The wiring was done by electrician Richard Cleric, and plumber Guy Carlson installed the copper fuel lines and regulators.

Hunt on BCMA council Submitted The new executive and council of the BC Museums Association (BCMA) includes a local representative.

Elected at the BCMA Annual General Meeting, held at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria on Sept. 14, 2015, the new Council will continue the revitalization and invigoration of the 58-year-old association.

Royal BC Museum Head of New Archives & Digital Preservation, David Alexander, serves as president for the coming year. University of Victoria Cultural Resource Management Programs Director, Tania Muir is vice president, with Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site Executive Director Rebecca Clarke as treasurer, and independent museum consultants Deborah Hudson (Vancouver) as Secretary and Peter Ord (Victoria) as Past President, respectively.

Haida Gwaii Museum Executive Director,

Scott Marsden (Skidegate), Gallery2 director Liz Barron (Grand Forks), and NGX Interactive producer Hanna Cho (Vancouver) are elected to council.

They join Aboriginal Tourism BC representative, Lillian Hunt (Alert Bay), Kelowna Art Gallery executive director, Nataley Nagy (Kelowna), Fraser River Discovery Centre executive director, Catherine Ouelett-Martin (New Westminster), and lawyer Danielle Lemon (Vancouver), who continue their terms of office. Founded in 1957, the British Columbia Museums Association creates a bright future for BC’s museums, galleries and related communities through networking, advocacy, innovation, and professional development. More than 300 members will gather in New Westminster, Oct. 25-27, 2015, for the BCMA Annual Conference.

For more information about the BCMA visit www.museumsassn.bc.ca.

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101 Squadron to dedicate two plaques

By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The 101 Squadron is celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain by holding a parade and dedicating plaques to remember the role RCAF Stations Port Hardy and Telegraph Cove played in World War II. The Battle of Britain is the name given to the World War II air

campaign waged by the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) against the United Kingdom during the summer and fall of 1940. The Battle of Britain was the first major campaign to be fought entirely by air forces.

The failure of Nazi Germany to achieve its objective of destroying Britain’s air defences is considered to be a crucial turning point in the conflict.

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At 3:45 p.m. the plaque for RCAF Station Telegraph Cove will be dedicated. The service will be followed by a meet and greet, seafood dinner and a social at the Lyon’s Den beginning at 8 p.m.

West Coast.

In early 1946 the mill, and ship Hili-Kum, which was also rented by the RCAF, were returned to their owners and the airmen left.

On Sunday, Sept. 27 the memorial dedication of the plaque for the RCAF Station Port Hardy will take place at 10 a.m. at Carrot Park.

By 1939, Western Air Command’s BC Reconnaisance

Telegraph Cove started as a one-room station established in 1912.

With the demand for lumber outstripping production, the Royal Canadian Air Force took command of the Telegraph Cove Mill which was owned by Fred Wastell and Alex Macdonald. The regular crew of 12 were replaced with 65 airmen and the mill supplied lumber for the airports being built on the

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Thomas Point, located a mile and a half south east of Port Hardy, was chosen and a bomber reconnaissance squadron was established.

RCAF Station Port Hardy was operated by a staff of several hundred men.

The squadron became fully operational on Jan. 3, 1944. On March 3, 1944 the squadron was moved to Patricia Bay. On Jan. 1, 1946 administration of the Port Hardy Airport passed from the RCAF to the Department of Transport. The current Port Hardy Royal Canadian Legion was originally the Sergeant’s Mess and

the large barrack hall was dismantled and is now the Avalon School.

The hospital was transported by barge to Alert Bay in 1947 where it was used as their hospital for a number of years.

Since 2000 the 101 Squadron has erected 13 obelisks with plaques commemorating all known military aviation fatalities on the North Island, Central Coast and Haida Gwai.

Now that this program has been completed, the 101 Squadron decided to recognize RCAF installations and bases in the same area which played a major part in Canada’s coastal defence during World War II and the post-war era by placing memorial plaques in Telegraph Cove and Port Hardy.

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SPORTS & RECREATION Submit results to 250-949-6225 Fax 250-949-7655 or email us at sports@northislandgazette.com • Deadline 10 am Monday

on deck Tell us about items of interest to the sports community.

Ongoing Aquafit at the Port Hardy pool Mondays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Call 250-9496686 for more information.

Ongoing Tuesdays and Thursdays adapted landfit at the Port Hardy Recreation Centre. Call 250949-6686 for more information.

September Floor hockey begins in Port Alice, Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Community Centre gym.

September 30 Broughton Curling Club registration night and open house from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

October 13-16 Broughton Curling Club is hosting free clinics beginning at 7 p.m.

No equipment or experience required.

Mount Cain to honour season passes

By Frank Green Reporter The Mount Cain Alpine Park Society is in “relatively good” financial health, despite opening for just six days last winter, and 19 the year before that.

But revenues may be down for the coming winter, because the Society will honour season passes from last year, $34,000 worth, formertreasurer Jennifer Lash explained at the annual general meeting Saturday, Sept. 19.

But snow could soften the blow.

During the season spanning 2012 and 2013, for instance, Mount Cain stayed open for almost two months and sold 328 season passes - up from 208 the season before.

The Society could also do more advertising through the Vancouver Island North’s tourism site, offered Pat English, the District’s manager of economic development.

“Music to my ears,” said Society President Neil Borecky.

Some members are ambivalent about promoting the mountain, and several wore t-shirts ironically emblazoned with “Cain Sucks”, a grudging sort of ad campaign.

The volunteer-run Society gave thanks throughout the meeting for the donations of time, money, and goods that keep the mountain going. Those included pro bono engineering drawings and hugely discounted ski jackets, as well as the work of extracting an errant beer can from a septic pipe.

The attendees also approved a new constitution, 73 votes to one. Lance Karsten, the lone dissenter, said his main concern was the removal of a rule allowing the board to dump directors for bad attendance.

The 2013-2014 winter, the hill’s opening day

The Mount Cain Alpine Park Society held its annual general meeting on Sept. 19

was Feb. 22. Whereas in 2010-2011 winter the opening date was Dec. 4.

A peak year occurred in 2012-2013 when there were 12,736 skier visits and the average visits per day were 220. Last season, there were 1,711 skier visits with 285 visits per day.

Mother Nature will determine when the season starts this year.

Mount Cain features 21 runs, with 1,499 vertical feet of terrain.

It is open three days a week (weekends and select Mondays) which permits the powder to accumulate. Mount Cain has the highest base elevation of any coastal ski hill in BC, Alaska and Washington State. Their peak elevation is second only to Whistler.

Riptide U15 girls win first game

October 14 Broughton Curling Club Juniors League from Grade 6 to 12 starting Oct. 14.

Every Wednesday from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

October 22 Broughton Curling Kids League for youth in Grade 1 to Grade 5 starting Oct. 22.

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Jean-Marc Comeau Photo New on the Riptide roster, Kristen Clair from Port Hardy stands firm against the opposition in her first ever VIPL game. Clair scored her first goal, but it was called offside, so it counted in heart, but not on the scoreboard.

By Marla Hunter-Bellavia Manager, Riptide U15 Girls How you train is how you play.

For the Marine Harvest Riptide U15 girls, that attitude earned them their first win with the start of a new A-Cup soccer season on Sept. 12.

Nervous energy mixed with excitement resulted in a slow start for Riptide in their first game of the season while they found their footing against Gorge/Lakehill in Victoria on the weekend.

The midday heat and five minute longer halves for this age group added to the mix. Most of the roster played in the Provincial Championships in July, making last year a long season.

With a short summer break, the new team, including the addition of Kristen Clair and Georgia Walkus from Port Hardy, began practising again in mid-August, three times a week.

Their commitment paid off. With balanced play and no score at half, Riptide came back strong in the second half, creating opportunity and scoring on a penalty kick. The team’s strong defensive play earned them their first clean sheet of the season. Final score, Riptide won 1-0.

The U15 Girls Riptide coaching staff was extremely happy with the first game of the 2015/16

VIPL season, Head Coach, Matt Laver explained.

“The girls followed our game plan very well and, as the game went on, the girls’ confidence and ability started to show.”

Laver went on to say that, “By the last 20 minutes of the game, they were clearly finding their rhythm, controlling the play and initiating scoring chances.”

That confidence and rhythm is what coaches Laver and Lisa Wigard will build on as they train the team to peak at the ideal time in the season.

The Marine Harvest Riptide U15 Girls look forward to another successful season, are grateful for the continued support from the community, and invite you to follow their journey.

On Saturday, Riptide girls started strong, making the most of home turf. They created multiple scoring opportunities early on. About 25 minutes the Riptide scored.

Within five minutes, Saanich came back with their own goal. Going into half, the teams were tied at 1. The second half was pretty physical (in fact the yellow card came out) and it was clear that both teams were determined.

Final score, Riptide won 3-1 and celebrated a well-rounded team effort. For updates on the season, visit the team’s Facebook page at www. facebook.com/riptide2001girls.

- September 22, 2013

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Riptide opens with double header

A sadness still comes over us, Tears in silence often flow, Memory keeps you ever near us, Though you died one year ago.

Submitted The Vancouver Island Premier League’s Under16 Marine Harvest Riptide Boys’ Soccer Team started their 20152016 season with a double-header this past weekend playing against two strong lower island teams.

Saturday, Sept. 12, the boys played Bays/PFC/ JdeF at Pinecrest field in Campbell River. Coming off a second place finish at the BC Provincial Submitted Photo Championships in July The North Island is well represented in the Riptide soccer organization in and a subsequent long, U14-16 left to right; Scott Harris, Kristen Clair, Madyson Harris, Lyam well-deserved break in Donetz, Kaleigh Harris, Georgia Walkus and Jaylon Grenier. Missing from NORTH ISLAND the photograph is Trey Morash. Practices are held in Port Hardy, Campbell August, the Riptide team River and Comox, and games take place everywhere from Campbell River that took the field looked to Victoria. Scott Harris is the coach for the U16 Riptide Girls and is also perhaps a little rusty but a coach and head referee for the Port Hardy Youth Soccer Assn. made up for that fact by playing smart and with Without much of a new head coach, Mark Upper Island Riptide’s tenacity. bench (four Riptide Purcell, said of the next game is Sunday, Jaylon Grenier’s stel- players were nurs- weekend, “We competed Sept. 27. lar play was definitely ing injuries), having to against teams that played The team plays the the highlight as the Port travel, and likely tired really well but we played Upper Island Storm Hardy native scored the from the previous day’s well too. Yes there are in Nanaimo. Game can’tSunday’s add but sure do tomultiply! team’s two goals in Cats their contest some lessons take time and location to gamethey 2-1 win. away from the games was Have disappointing for the be announced later this your pets spayed or neutered!

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Still missing you in Port Alice Lacing up Skates

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David Purdy, 9, tries on a pair of skates under the watchful eye of mom Teralea, at the Port McNeill Minor Hockey Equipment Swap held at the Chilton Regional Arena Sept. 12 and 13 as part of annual Fall Fair activities.

Telegraph Cove Resort and Campground will be closing for the winter on Sunday, October 4th, 2015

We would like to thank everyone that came to visit the Killer Whale Café, Old Saltery Pub, General Store, Cove Coffee, Whale Interpretive Centre as well as staying in our cabins and RV park.

We thank all of our North Island neighbours and will be looking forward to seeing you in May 2016! ~Gordie & Marilyn Graham & staff.

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Alpine “This not uncommon, not24a slight against At the beginning of the sponsor family swims. both the Victoria Day sons which brought in Port McNeill pool this According to Manager of Planning and Development them,” Long said. In order to address the situation, season, the pool had There were a total of and Canada Day holi$16,927 in revenue. summer. nt Cain Service Jeff Long, the RDMW holds a number of ten- the RDMW will re-survey the area that is actually 10 staff members who 50 hours available for days a decision which The pool was able to In a report submitted ere the ures such as Mount Cain, gun ranges, “all kinds of occupied. were certified swims and to “received positive open longer to councilthings, at their meetbecausestay it’s easier for thethis regional district to feedrental “We’responsored expanding the tenure make sure lifeguards they are instructors, three back fromwith members of 33 of year,have to Sept.

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In July two pool had rent- toAquafit, year. Club in Port The the total revenue for school The Broughton Sports McNeill is 13Society maintainsaid andLasota, operate the ski facility “which instructors travelled to continues to be one of als over the course of “The longer pool seathe pool this year was eyed in another example of that type of arrangement, said is a public service essentially. The society does that the Comox Valley to the most popular activithe season and a total son allowed us to offer $38,791.75 an increase en built Long. on our behalf,” said Long.

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Reynold Richard Cecil Dickie Reynold Richard Cecil Dickie (57), of Fort Nelson, BC, passed away on September 9, 2015. Reynold was born in Fort Nelson on March 18, 1958. Reynold was married to Leslie Hunt Dickie on February 7, 1981 they raised five sons in Fort Nelson and were blessed with nine grandchildren.

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Unfortunately, Reynold was diagnosed with Mantle Cell Lymphoma in December 2014. He fought hard to overcome this aggressive rare form of cancer. We are grateful for Dr Howad Lee, Dr Jason Hart, the compassionate care received by the nurses and all staff at Port Hardy General. The Cancer Care team in Campbell River and Victoria, without them our journey would have been unbearable.

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Reynold is survived by his wife Leslie, his sons Curtis (Naamat), Ryan (Bailee), Harrison (Anouk), Rey, Jordan (Carey), grandchildren, Peyton, Cynthia, Linden, Hunter, Rylan, Hailee-May, Aubree, No’gha and Alex and Charlie Boy.

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He touched all our lives in so many ways – as a husband, father, grandfather, friend, brother, uncle, and son.

His integrity and steadfast love for his wife Leslie, his sons and their spouses, grandchildren, family, and friends; His unwavering love, gentle nature and his life long commitment to living life with integrity and generosity.

With gratitude, the memory of his kindness and strength live on through his family.

The Dickie family extends our sincere thank you for remembering Reynold and supporting our family with love, kind words, flowers, food, and donations to the Lymphoma Society – your support has given us strength and lifted our spirits – Gi’lakasala.

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Catherine (Cathy) Beckett Mrs. Cathy Beckett, 77, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, August 27, 2015, in the Port McNeill hospital.

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STANLEY R BELL Dec 15, 1934 – Sept 14, 2015

On Monday, September 14, 2015 Stanley Roberts Bell went home to be with his Savior. Stan was born on December 15, 1934 to Stanley and Violet Bell.

His childhood years were spent in Victoria with his 4 siblings, Lorraine, Karey, Larry and Shannon.

Stan worked many years in the forest industry beginning in Honeymoon Bay and then Nanaimo as a sawmill production supervisor. Stan married Dianne Campbell in 1961 and together they raised their 4 children until Dianne’s passing in 1985. Stan and his family moved to Port McNeill in 1980 where Stan worked as a heavy equipment operator.

In 1992, Stan married Beverly and they settled in Qualicum Beach. Stan was an avid fisherman, hunter, gardener and storyteller. Many knew that a day on Stan’s “Bell Boy� would be an experience not soon forgotten and, more often than not, a very successful fishing trip.

Stan leaves to cherish his memory – his wife Beverly, his children Barb (Gary), Doug (Penny), Michael (Sue), Kenny (Tracy) and step children Rick (Barb) and Chris (TammyLynn) and his grandchildren Trevor, Shannon, Josh, Rory, Chad, Brandon, Jordon, Brett and Blake, Christopher, Sarah, Luke, Stefanie and Anna and his great grandchildren Avery, Tenleigh, Wyatt and Mason. He also leaves many close family and friends. He will be greatly missed and always remembered for his warm smile, hearty laugh and generous spirit. Stan is at rest in the eternal embrace of his God, whose love is everlasting.

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A Memorial Service will be held for Stan at the Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church on September 26, 2015 beginning at 2:30 pm. Please join the family for refreshments after the service.

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In lieu of flowers, the family will be grateful for donations in Stan’s memory to Gideons International Canada or charity of your choice.

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Prospective purchasers of tax sale property are reminded that a tax sale property is subject to taxation under the Property Purchase Act on fair market value of the property to be paid at the end of the redemption period when the title is transferred to the purchaser.

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North Island Church Services PORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Trustee & Highland Morning Service 11:00am Plus regular family activities Office: 250-949-6844 www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca Pastor: Kevin Martineau 11/14

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 10:30am 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

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 Okumu Lomudak 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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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

INFORMATION

INFORMATION

INFORMATION

ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

The Junior Accountant is a member of a dynamic administration team and plays an integral role in the accounting functions of the “Namgis First Nation organization. You will provide support to the accounting operations and reporting team in the Accounting Department. This position is responsible for accurate and timely posting and reconciling of all assigned tasks.Â

Pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act (Section #405) public notice is hereby given, that unless the outstanding taxes are sooner paid, the following properties in Port Alice will be offered for sale at a public auction. The sale will be held on 0onday, September , 0 5 at 0 00 a.m. in the 0unicipal 2fÂżce Council Chambers at 1061 Marine Drive, Port Alice, BC. (250) 284-3391

Junior Accountant

The Village makes no representations regarding the title, physical conditions or characteristics or any other matter relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with potential purchasers.

FOLIO

STREET ADDRESS

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

TOTAL UPSET PRICE

#4 Dogwood Lane

Strata Lot 2 Plan VIS2, District Lot 2137

$2,116.96

Port Alice, BC

Rupert Land District

404-1083 Maquinna Ave.

Strata Lot 2 Plan VIS6313 District Lot 2137

Port Alice, BC

Rupert Land District

104-1053 Maquinna Ave

Strata Lot 4 Plan VIS6385 District Lot 2137

Port Alice, BC

Rupert Land District

644002

644017

ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

Job Opportunity for Junior Accountant ‘Namgis First Nation

268000

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Assistant Accountant This challenging and rewarding career opportunity is a member of the team for k’awat’si Economic Development General Partner Corporation, and will appeal to a person that is teachable and looking for a challenge. Reporting to the Controller, the primary function of the position is to record, maintain and assist in the financial activities for the k’awat’si Economic Development General Partner Corporation. Applicants of Gwa’sala and ‘Nakwaxda’xw Nation heritage, will be given special consideration. k’awat’si Economic Development Corporation is favourable to providing professional development opportunities.

Areas of responsibility: t Maintains and balances various accounts using manual and computerized bookkeeping systems t Posts journal entries and reconciles accounts, prepares trial balance of books and maintains the general ledgers t Calculates and prepares cheques for payroll, utilities, taxes and other bills t Completes and submits tax remittance forms, workers’ compensation forms, pension contribution forms and other related government documents. t Prepares information related to tax exemptions and income tax for non-aboriginal employees t Assist in the month end closing process, including the preparation of month end journal entries t Provide back up for Accounting Manager as required Qualifications & skills: t Post-secondary education in accounting, or related field and/or a combination of equivalent education and experience t Demonstrated knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting functions and requirements t Good communication skills, problem solving and team work skills. t Ability to adapt, undertake multiple tasks and respond to changing priorities is imperative t Possess computer skills, proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) is an asset t Diplomacy, tact and confidentiality in dealing with a variety of people and information t Obtain a satisfactory criminal records clearance If you possess the necessary qualifications and skills, please forward your cover letter, and resume in the strictest confidence by October 2, 2015 to: Michael Schnurr, Controller Box 5120, Port Hardy, BC, V0N 2P0 or by email to: accounting@kedc.ca or by fax 250 949 8301 Please insert Assistant Accountant into email subject.

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Port McNeill Medical Clinic

PERSONAL SERVICES

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Receptionist

TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

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

The Port McNeill Medical Clinic is looking for a professional, pleasant, multitasker to join our reception team. Successful applicant will be enthusiastic, a quick learner, and able to perform in a busy setting. Some working knowledge of computers and telephones is an asset.

Please apply by resume in person, via mail, or fax, to: 2161 McNeill Road Box 400, Port McNeill, BC. V0N 2R0 Fax: 250-956-3299

HELP WANTED

Mount Waddington Literacy Now Committee

Community Literacy Outreach Worker South Zone of Mount Waddington Region Approximately 10 hours per week at $25.00 per hour with October 1, 2015 start date

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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HELP WANTED

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Kwakiutl Band/Wagalus School

Bus Driver

15 to 20 hours per week Transports students and operates school bus in a safe efficient manner. Communicates with parents and staff to ensure safety of students. The Bus Driver reports to Principal.

Responsibilities Students t Transporting students on established routes, schedules, and field trips t Maintaining discipline on the bus t Ensuring student safety at all times t Assisting in the care of sick or injured students t Reporting student discipline problems to supervisor and school administrators Bus Maintenance t Reporting equipment malfunctions to supervisor t Maintaining bus on a regular basis, taking the bus in for maintenance appointments, and changing over the summer tires to winter tires and vice versa t Cleaning the bus on a weekly basis (Inside and outside) Administration t Completing pre-trip inspections t Maintaining a daily transportation log t Renewing insurance on an annual basis t Scheduling inspection appointments and follow through with recommendations t Performing other duties necessarily incidental to those assigned above

HELP WANTED

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

Qualifications include: • Valid BC Driver’s Licence (minimum Class 3 / air). • Proven highway trucking experience • Experience driving tandem axle vehicles and • Operating a variety of transmissions. • Pre-employment drug screening Qualified applicants are invited to submit rÊsumÊs, along with photocopy of driver’s licence, an up-to-date driver’s abstract, and references to substantiate driving experience to:

Closing Date: Monday September 28, 2015.

Please submit your resume, and letter of application to: Marion Hunt, Education Administrator Kwakiutl Band/Wagalus School P.O. Box 1440, Port Hardy, B.C. VON 2P0 Phone: (250) 949-6019 Fax: (250) 949-6019 E-mail: wagalus@cablerocket.com

RENTALS

RENTALS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

APARTMENT/CONDO

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

HADDINGTON COURT APARTMENTS PORT MCNEILL Newly renovated apartments for rent.

Clean & quiet building.

Free satellite.

Furnished suites available.

Call Ron & Linda 250-956-3365

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Port Hardy, BC West Park Manor & Lindsay Manor Large one & two bedroom suites, some with a great view, all clean and in excellent condition.

Also elegantly furnished executive suites available.

Well maintained secure & quiet buildings.

Close to shopping.

Friendly onsite resident managers.

Call Renee toll free 1-877-227-7888 or email:

KINGCOME MANOR

PORT MCNEILL

Are you moving?

Do you have an art project?

We have roll ends!!!

Various prices for various sizes at the North Island Gazette.

Come see us!

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BUSINESSES FOR SALE

NEWLY RENOVATED Bach, 1 or 2 bedrooms.

Newly furnished available.

Free sat tv, over 300 channels.

Phone Ron and Linda 250-956-3365

comehome@pineridgevillage.ca

PORT MCNEILL MCCLURE APT’S.

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments. Competitive prices.

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

Call 250-956-3526.

TELEGRAPH COVE Studio Furnished. Waterfront! Over marina. Comes w/King bed. $995/mth inclds hydro, water, sewage, satellite TV, parking.

Available Oct 1. Lease. Call 808-283-8660.

Phone Rick 250-956-4555

TWO OCEANS IN COAL HARBOUR

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

BUSINESS

FOR SALE

CRAFTS & HOBBIES VENTURE

7180729

AUTO FINANCING

AUTO FINANCING

AUTO FINANCING Quick. Easy.

Dream Catcher

AUTO Financing

INFORMATION

INFORMATION

HOMES FOR RENT

1-800-910-6402

INFORMATION

PORT MCNEILL Mobile Home Park Pads for rent.

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

PORT HARDY - 5-bdrm house on Founders Blvd.$1250./mo.

Responsible tenants. Call Linda 250-949-7079, 604-6141853

www.PreApproval.cc

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DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

SAME DAY

*Please specify the area that you would be able to work*

Large fully furnished 2 bdrm Apartment includes stove, fridge, washer, dryer & micro.

Clean, comfy, quiet & upgraded. Rural setting overlooking harbour. Satellite TV channels included ($90 value). Available Now. $650+ hydro with a 1 year lease. Pets considered.

Call 1-250-949-8855. www.twoceans.com

PORT MCNEILL: Large 3 bdrm,2 bathroom tri-plex suite. No loud music/parties, good view, close to town and schools. $750/mo. Avail. immediately. Call Oley at 250956-2682 or John at 604581-0574.

CALL CARLA 250-230-7046

Emcon Services Inc. Box 1300 - 3190 Royston Rd Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 Island@emconservices.ca Fax: 250-336-8892

PT. MCNEILL: Ocean view home, 4 bdrm, 2 bath, lrg yard, ample parking, 5 appl’s, hardwood floors, N/S, $850 + util’s.

Avail. Oct 1. 250-230-0852.

INFORMATION

THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF ALERT BAY

SUITES, LOWER

15 Maple Road- Bag Service 2800, Alert Bay, British Columbia V0N 1A0 TEL: (250)974-5213 FAX: (250) 974-5470 Email: officeclerk@alertbay.ca Web: www.alertbay.ca

Repairs & Maintenance t Performing other duties as delegated by the Principal Qualifications t Valid class 2 driver’s license t Valid Level 1 first aid certificate t Excellent interpersonal and communication skills t Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions t Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory discipline on buses t Ability to be a self-starter, will recognize issues that need to addressed t Skill in safe and efficient operation of bus with capacity of 48 number of passengers t Must be physically fit and pass a medical examination t Clean Driver’s abstract t A minimum of five years of recent safe driving experience including two years of recent successful experience driving buses with a capacity of at least 48 number passengers t Pass a criminal record check clearance

HELP WANTED

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PT MCNEILL-Recently renovated 1 bed room suit, groundlevel separate entrance, jucci tub. $500/mo. Avail. Oct 15.

250-230-0852

SUITES, UPPER

THE VILLAGE OF ALERT BAY NOTICE OF TAX SALE 2015 TAKE NOTICE that the tax collector for the Village of Alert Bay shall offer for sale the following parcels of real property on which taxes are delinquent.

PORT HARDY- Bright spacious 3 bdrm upstairs suite in duplex next to Avalon School.

Byng Rd. Shared laundry room downstairs. Good carpets, NS, NP, $650/mo. 250230-1236.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT 2, PLAN 50296, SECTION 68 PLAN 25981I, SECTION 68

PT. MCNEILL: Top level, 3 bdrm, 1 bath. Ocean view. Lrg deck, carport. $700+ util’s.

Avail. Oct 15. N/S. Call (250)230-0852.

CIVIC ADDRESS, 77 WILLOW ROAD 549 FIR STREET

UPSET PRICE: $6,032.34 $14,401.90

Owners of the aforementioned parcels of real property have until 10:00 am, September 28th, 2015 to pay the delinquent taxes plus interest to remove their land and/or improvements from the Tax Sale. Parcels with delinquent taxes outstanding will be sold by public auction at the Council Chambers of the Village of Alert Bay Municipal Office located at 15 Maple Road, Alert Bay, BC at 10:00am on Monday September 28th, 2015. The upset price is the lowest amount for which the Village may lawfully sell each parcel. Payments must be made by Interact, Visa, MasterCard, cash, by certified cheque, money order, or combination at the time of sale.

Uncertified personal cheques will not be accepted.

Heather Nelson-Smith Tax Collector Village of Alert Bay

TRANSPORTATION TRUCKS & VANS 150 NEW GMC 4dr pickups.

Payments from $245.00. Also 400 used vehicles to choose.

Easy finance - low payments.

Eagleridge GMC 604-5076686. Email: gmctrucksbc@ gmail.com

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Due to the fantastic current offer of 0%up to 84 MONTHS on new 2015's, we have a HUGE selection of pre owned vehicles now on SALE!!

2014 Chev Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LTZ

- Fully loaded, heated/cooled seats, Navigation, Sunroof, only 29,000kms!!

NOW ONLY

$45,000!

STK# BI1372

2010 Chev Silverado 1500 Crew Cab LT

2008 Chev Aveo LS Sedan

BLOWOUT PRICE

$4,900!

ON SALE ONLY

2010 GMC Terrain SLE AWD

SALE PRICE JUST

$16,800!

- V8, power group, step bars, 83,000kms

$25,100!

SALE PRICED AT

STK# CT0576C

2009 Jeep Patriot Sport

SALE PRICE ONLY

2013 GMC Terrain SLE AWD - 4 cyl, power group, cargo cover and more

$7,100!

BLOWOUT PRICE

STK# BI1381

2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Ext Cab 4x4

- 86,000kms, power group, spray in liner, great shape!

- Power group, V8, reconditioned and ready to go

$33,800!

NOW ONLY

2000 Chev Suburban LT, loaded leather..................$7900 2011 Chev 1500 Crew, new rim/tire pkg...............$28,000 2009 Chev HD2500 crew short box......................$19,000 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Laramie Quad Cab..........$14,000 2013 Chev 1500 Crew LTZ, loaded leather...........$37,500 2005 Chev 1500 Single Cab 4x4, only 86kms..........SOLD

DEALER #7983

$20,800!

STK# BI1380

2013 GMC Sierra HD3500 Crew Cab Long Box

SALE ONLY

$25,700!

STK# BI1375

2014 GMC Acadia SLT AWD

- Leather seats, panoramic sunroof, fully loaded and comes with two sets of tires.

SALE PRICED

$35,300!

STK# BI1377

- 5 speed, 4 Cyl, only 59,000kms!!

STK# BI1382

- Aftermarket rim/tire package, power group 4cy automatic with 93,000kms

2013 GMC 1500 Ext Cab Nevada Edition

- 5.3L V8, Z71 package, Power group, Chrome package, 92kms

STK# CT6844A

Great little commuter car, automatic only 79,000kms!

STK# BI1379

$18,900!

STK# BI1378

2010 Chev Silverado HD2500 Crew Cab 4x4

- Great work truck, V8, Automatic, power group, 104kms.

NOW JUST

$21,900!

SOLD

STK# M5505A

2009 GMC Acadia SLE FWD Only 95,000kms, new tires, power group, seats 8!

BLOWOUT ONLY

$10,500!

2007 GMC HD2500 Crew Lifted 4x4, 76kms........$19,000 2008 Chev 1500 Crew LTZ, leather loaded............$25000 2013 VW Jetta Trendline, 5spd, 44kms.................$10,800 2013 Smart Car Fortwo, Pure, auto, 25kms.............$8000 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, leather, 90kms......SOLD

Come see us today at EJ Klassen GM or check us out online at klassengm.com 9045 Granville Street

250-949-7442

7194290

STK# BI1373