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Community gathers for Port Alice club night.

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Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre hosted World Rivers Day. Page 12 Frank Green Photo

Touching Moment Linda Turner, from San Francisco, said she was touched deeply by the ceremony rededicating a plaque honouring the people who served at the air base, where Port Hardy’s Airport now stands, during World War II. Her father, Bill Curtis, served and died in a crash at the Port Hardy base when his plane did not clear the trees surrounding the base on take-off. The event at Telegreaph Cove and Port Hardy was organized by to 101 (North Island Squadron). See more in next week’s Gazette.

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Tour de Rock responds to accident Members of the Canadian Cancer Society Tour de Rock 2015 police motorcycle escort team were flagged down by several people who reported a single vehicle collision on the Salmon River Main Line near Sayward shortly after 5:30 p.m. Sept. 21.

The escort riders, a police officer from the Capital Regional District Integrated Road Safety Unit (CRD IRSU) and one from the RCMP Central Island Traffic Services Unit, were travelling on Sayward Road, heading to refuel their motorbikes.

The escort riders responded to the crash scene along with the Tour de Rock medi-

cal team, where they located a Ford F-450 flat deck truck in the ditch. The lone occupant, a 36-year-old man from Sayward, was located outside of the vehicle with critical injuries. Preliminary indications suggest he was ejected from the vehicle during the crash.

BC Ambulance Service Paramedics attended and transported the man to the Campbell River Hospital, where he was later moved by Air Ambulance to a Victoria area hospital. He remains hospitalized at this time, in critical condition.

An RCMP Collision Analyst/ Re-constructionist attended the scene, and

completed a thorough investigation focussed on determining the cause of this crash.

Preliminary findings indicate driver error may have precipitated this single-vehicle crash. Additional factors will be examined as this investigation continues. The man’s next of kin were notified of this crash by local Sayward RCMP officers, and have travelled to Victoria to be with their loved one.

The Sayward RCMP expressed appreciation for the assistance of those first on scene, as well as the Tour de Rock Support Crew, for offering immediate care to the victim of this crash.

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Small earthquake hits close to Port Hardy

By Frank Green Reporter

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The 5.7 magnitude quake hit 215 kilometres west of the district at 6:50 Thursday morning.

There have been 56 earthquakes near the town since the start of September— Thursday’s quake was noteworthy only because it was just strong enough for humans to feel it.

Still, even Thursday’s earthquake was no cause for concern, said Bob Hawkins, emergency coordinator for the District of Port Hardy.

“I don’t worry unless it’s over 6.5,” Hawkins said — an earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter Scale is almost 16 times more powerful than the 5.7 registered last week.

“I don’t activate

anything here locally unless there’s a significant danger.”

In case of danger, there’s a siren in the Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw Nation that’s audible in part of downtown Port Hardy.

Hawkins said the North Island Gazette and the radio station Coast 1240 AM would be called upon to spread the word. There would also be warnings and

updates through social media, which Hawkins said was pivotal in any emergency response.

“I usually get emails and texts long before I get anything official,” he said.

Above all, head for higher ground when you feel the earth move — at least 10 metres up from the water at high tide.

Make sure to have an emergency plan in

place. Everybody in your family should know how to quickly turn off the water and electricity in your home, and water heaters, fridges, and other big appliances are secured to the wall.

Do the same for other heavy things like big mirrors or TVs — otherwise, they could fall and hurt someone.

Go to getprepared.ca for more tips.

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BC families eligible for new educational grant Submitted In an effort to get more BC families saving for their children’s post-secondary education, the provincial government is now offering a new educational grant worth $1,200. It’s called the British Columbia Training & Education Savings Grant (BCTESG), and it has the experts at Coastal Community Credit Union (CCCU) singing its praises.

“The Grant only has a few simple requirements so to me, it’s very worthwhile,” says Shawna McPhillips, a CCCU Nanaimo area manager. To be eligible for the Grant, children must have been born in 2007 or later and have a Registered Educational Savings Plan (or RESP), although contributions to the RESP are not necessary. The RESP’s subscriber (the person who opened the RESP on the child’s behalf) can apply for the $1,200 grant between

the child’s sixth and ninth birthdays, as long as both the child and the subscriber live in BC. When it comes time, the grant must be used towards a qualifying post-secondary education or training program. According to Central 1 Credit Union, CCCU’s trade association, credit unions are the only financial institution in British Columbia currently able to help parents apply for the new grant.

Rolanda Murray, who works at Vancouver Island University promoting the various provincial and federal grants available to Canadians, says that “children with education savings are three times more likely to pursue post-secondary education.”

She adds, “Starting early allows families to take advantage of all the government matching funds and investment income that’s available. It also helps set strong expectations for your kids that they’ll be heading to post-second-

ary school.”

McPhillips agrees that it’s important to begin saving early because of rising education costs. “The sooner you start, the better,” she advises. “Let that compound interest, which could potentially add hundreds of dollars to the grant alone over the years, do the work for you.”

For Island families, other educational savings plans and opportunities abound including the Canada Education Savings Grant and the Canada Learning Bond.

“The options can become overwhelming, so it’s important to connect with a financial expert you know and trust to help you make the most of what’s out there‚“ says McPhillips.

Anyone interested in learning more about the BCTESG or any other educational saving options can phone CCCU at 1.888.741.1010.

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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor An application for funding for a new Cenotaph for Port Hardy has been turned down.

The project has been a topic of discussion for three years. Proponents were hoping to fund the new Cenotaph through a new ‘World War Commemorations Community Fund’ being offered through the Department of Canadian Heritage.

In March, Russ Hellberg, vice president of the 101 North Island Squadron, told council the new fund was launched to enhance Canadians’ awareness of the First and Second World Wars and their significance in shaping Canada, its identity and institutions.

The application was named the Port Hardy and First Nations War Memorial Cenotaph.

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

The project has a budget of $80,900 - with the District of Port Hardy providing a $19,510 in-kind donation, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #237 and 101st Squadron donating $10,000 and included another $10,950 in in-kind donations.

In a letter to Hellberg, Canadian Heritage Regional Manager, Citizenship and Identity Pascale Roche wrote “the total demand for funding far exceeded available resources. We regret to inform you that your project has not been retained.”

Having their application turned down was “a deep disappointment to the committee made up of the District of Port Hardy, Royal Canadian Legion 237, Calvin Hunt a First Nation Hereditary Chief and carver of the Kwakiutl First Nation, 101 North Island Squadron and the Port Hardy Ranger Patrol who have been working for more than three years to get a successful application,” Hellberg said.

“The citizens of the area have been very generous in their support of the project and there is now nearly $7,000 in a trust account to assist in the construction of this project,” he said.

“The committee will be meeting shortly to study our options and move this project along. One of the options could see us do a major renovation of the old Cenotaph.”

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Items to bring to compete on ‘Alone’ I had the pleasure of running into some of the new Alone contestants at Storey’s Beach.

While their presence in the North Island was ‘hush hush’ they talked a little bit about their upcoming adventure since everyone here pretty much knew who they were. Not a chance of putting one past us North Islanders.

I jokingly told them I hoped they would be a little less whiney than the previous bunch and not be talking about how much they by missed their wife and children Kathy after a week.

O’Reilly-Taylor One said “a week, it was more like three days,” adding that he had been forbidden by his wife to whine about missing her or use her as his “kryptonite.”

Before she left I had my intrepid young reporter Hannah Griffin write about what she would bring if she was a contestant on Alone.

Here goes ...

The cast members of Alone, the History Channel show that sent 10 men into the wilds of Vancouver Island, were allowed to bring 10 items with them.

I understand that the men were required to choose from a set list of gear options, but I feel that the show producers in compiling the parameters for the selection were too practical, too cautious, and simply neglected to consider the critical importance in wilderness survival played by chocolate, down slippers, or being soothed to sleep by the sultry tones of Ira Glass while listening to This American Life.

My pack if I were on Alone would be filled with: • Tarp-to keep me dry and catch water • Tent • “Edible and Medicinal Plants of Canada” to aid me in picking the best berries, mushrooms and plants to eat • Ferro rod (a modern form of firesteel) • The biggest bag of chocolate-covered almonds I can carry - I’m thinking seven pounds should be good.

Sugar+Protein+Omega 3s=Happy Hannah • Headlamp to help me see and appreciate each and every chocolate-covered almond that passes my lips, and to also help me not drop them while eating horizontally and have them accidentally melt inside my sleeping bag (the worst).

•An iPad filled with podcasts (Radiolab, Planet Money, Invisibilia, This American Life, Serial), some learn-tospeak-French audio lessons so I finally can learn how to speak my boyfriend’s language, and each season of Nashville and Orange is the New Black • Small Biolite stove that will help me with cooking on wet days that also has a plug-in that allows me to be able to simultaneously charge my iPad • 20 degree Celsius sleeping bag, and I would hide my red down booties from MEC inside them.

And there you have it. I may hypothetically freeze or suffer from malnutrition, but at least I will have a sugar rush and be in the loop with what is going on with Rayna James and Crazy Eyes.

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Inner children take over city hall We’re seeing the effects of our post-literate, feelingsbased education system and media on the federal election.

Candidate bozo eruptions are becoming more frequent.

Most recently a Liberal candidate on Vancouver Island admitted she has long believed that hijacked jetliners could not have destroyed the World Trade Centre on 9-11, that it was all “a lie.” That was “my truth,” she said, in the lingo of the feelings-first, inner-child crowd.

Now she’s “moved on” to a slightly different fact-free conclusion, that we’ll just never know how those 3,000 people were murdered. And she wants to go to Ottawa and help run this country.

Feelings-based beliefs were on display again at last week’s Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver, where bozo eruptions by local politicians come in bunches.

This year’s main outbreak was an emotional demand that the B.C. government enact a provincial bill of rights. This magic municipal Magna Carta “recognizes the right of every resident to live in a healthy environment, including the right to clean air, clean water and vibrant ecosystems.”

Alert taxpayers may wonder, how many lawyers would it take to define “vibrant”? More on that in a moment.

Local councils across B.C. and around the country have been pitched this scheme by the David Suzuki Foundation, which calls it the Blue Dot campaign. In short, it’s part of the bigger plan to save the planet by crushing capitalism, currently being pushed by the Pope, the UN and others.

Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps was one of the most passionate backers. She quoted the plea presented to her council by an 11-year-old recruited by the Blue Dot team.

There are many such children, terrified by indoctrination about the imminent destruction of Earth and all its cuddly creatures that has bombarded them since they learned to speak. They are found in the wealthiest countries in human 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.

history, those enjoying health, comfort and opportunity not imagined by anyone 100 years ago.

In the vast, air-conditioned hall of the Vancouver Convention Centre, there were several attempts at adult supervision.

Coquitlam Coun. Terry O’Neill noted that unlike intrinsic rights articulated in Canada’s charter, freedom of assembly and so forth, this is an attempt to invent new rights that are actually demands for “others to do something for you.”

Indeed, if we’re going to have government by 11-year-olds, we might as well throw in a right to free ice cream.

Chilliwack Mayor Sharon Gaetz went off on a rant about how this new “vision” would protect us from things like Volkswagen fiddling its diesel fuel emission results.

The resolution calls for “access to justice when environmental rights are infringed,” which sounds like code for some sort of costly new legal aid program to pursue every individual grievance.

Meanwhile in the real world, class action lawsuits are being prepared to gain compensation for lost resale value of millions of cars. This is what happens in fortunate places like Canada that already have access to justice.

O’Neill read off a long list of existing B.C. legislation that protects water, air, wildlife, food, public health and so on.

Helps replied that this bill of rights would “consolidate” all that. One more layer of bureaucracy, that’s the Victoria spirit.

Williams Lake Mayor Walt Cobb pleaded with rural delegates to reject this “David Suzuki propaganda” that is designed to put more roadblocks in the way of the very resource industries that provide our modern comforts.

Alas, the resolution passed in a show of hands that should have been, but wasn’t, put to a counted vote.

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

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Generous girls These three birthday girls decided that instead of presents, they would ask their guests to bring a small donation to their party, and presented a cheque for $276.75 to the SPCA along with a few doggy toys. Thanks to everyone that brought a donation, and a very happy birthday to Bella Stewart, 8, Maddison Frank, 9, and Alexis Frank, 10, who posed in front of the Port Alice sign.

McNeill to look at speed limits

By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The Town of Port McNeill will be reviewing speed limits in residential areas particularly near schools.

At their regular meeting Sept. 16, RCMP Sgt. Craig Blanchard said that now that schools are back in session traffic and school zone safety is a priority.

Blanchard said RCMP have noticed people speeding on the side streets. “Fifty kilometres an hour is probably a bit too fast. Maybe a slower

speed on side roads is something to consider.”

The issue of a lack of lights on the crosswalk by the fire hall, which makes it hard to see people, was also raised. It was suggested the town could look at solar-powered lights at the crosswalk.

Mayor Shirley Ackland told Blanchard council would have further discussion about the lights at the crosswalk and the speed limits around town.

Ackland said children aren’t the only concern.

“We’ve got a lot of seniors that are frail” or that “are on scooters,” she said.

Port Alice looks at new alert system

By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor Port Alice Emergency Coordinator Maria Farrell appeared as a delegation at the Sept. 9 council meeting to talk about a new alert system for the community.

Farrell explained she has been in contact with Adam Burns from Connect Rocket, that is looking for 10 small communities to participate in a new alert system. Connect Rocket had two takers as of the Sept. 9 meeting.

Farrell explained the service involves mass

District covers McNeill inspections

By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The District of Port Hardy is now handling building inspection services for the Town of Port McNeill.

According to Mayor Shirley Ackland, the town tried unsuccessfully to get its own inspector.

“This looked like it was the best fit,” Ackland said at the regular council meeting Sept. 16.

The contract, dealt with at an in camera meeting Aug. 17, runs from Aug. 1, 2015 to Dec. 31, 2015.

notifications to cell and house phones in the event of an emergency such as a tsunami.

Registered visitors would also be notified.

It would cost the community $1,000 for initial set-up and training costs to come on board. Then there would be a monthly base fee of between $100 and $200 plus usage which could be either four cents or two cents per phone number depending on whether there is a voice or text message that goes out.

An email option is also available.

Those messages would go out in 30 seconds, Farrell said.

Mayor Jan Allen was skeptical asking why, if this is a North American service, only two communities have “jumped on board. I don’t know why there’s so many people not jumping on it.”

“No money changes hands until we see the product. If they don’t hold up their end of the bargain we can pull out,” Farrell said.

“I’m not opposed, but I think we actually need more information on both of these (options) before we move forward,” Allen said.

While it takes only 15 minutes to install the program, there was some concern about whether Port Alice’s internet would be capable of handling the load. Farrell and Chief Administrator Madeline McDonald agreed to do some more research and bring the issue back to the council meeting Oct. 14.

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www.northislandgazette.com Port McNeill & District Chamber of Commerce Update We have spent the summer months restructuring the Chamber and are looking forward to a new member driven focus. Our new website is due to be launched in the next couple of weeks. You will be able to find us at www.portmcneill.net for all of our business member information.

We have had a few board changes Executive Directors: David Mitchell – Past President Gaby Wickstrom – President Annie Leblanc – Treasurer Jessica McLaughlin – Secretary Directors: Doug Brown Barry Foster Derek Koel Catherine Rosback Adline Saunders Chris Stewart n David Mitchell has decided to step down as President and we would like to thank him for his years of service and dedication. It has been very much appreciated. We would also like to thank our board members for their willingness to continue to be involved and look forward to a new direction for the Chamber. n There will be an All Candidates Meeting at The Gate House Theatre on October 6th from 7-9 pm.

Doors open at 6:30 pm.

n Our first Fall general membership meeting will be on Wednesday, Nov. 4th hosted by Grieg Seafood at The Black Bear Resort from 6-8 pm.

(Food will be provided.) This member to member networking evening will give us the opportunity to learn a bit more about one of our Chamber members and find out what skills and products they need that can be locally sourced. n On November 20th we will be having our annual Gala & Business Awards of Excellence at the Community Hall. Stay tuned for the details on how you can vote for your favorite businesses and customer service representatives. n This October begins our annual membership drive. If you are thinking of becoming a first time Chamber member and pay now, your membership will begin immediately and run though till December 2016. If you have any questions about membership and its benefits, please contact us at 250 230 9952 and we will be more than happy to get an information package to you.

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One-stop shopping at Port Alice Club night Submitted Thirteen exhibitors and over 50 community members came out to Club Registration Night, Business Fair and Hockey Gear Swap on Wednesday, Sept.

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EcoPlan economic development project leader William Trousdale said he had conversations with at least 18 people, seven people completed surveys, and many more were handed out.

BE ISLAND He found the public I N L E T L I Z E very engaged and committed to staying in Port Alice to enjoy the peace, h #1 natural beauty, and outck #2 door activities. #4 S o u n d Trousdale will return on Sept. 29 for a Community Open Driftwood Lake House to gather more L a k e input and share insights P a c k made so far.

Community Futures a c h a n B a S t r y employee Riley Zimmerman was there Montagu L a k e Point L E T Map of: VISCO UNT to promote I N awareMereworth Heli Drop Zones H T G nessN I of opportunities ISLAND (shown in bold black) Scale: 1:100,000 toK get help with busiArea: 21.7 Hectares ole ness rin gh issues, start a new C R oa p ids H Ra A business, find funding, R Phyllis L ck O and access business Lake T T B E E WEST CRACROFT ISLAND courses. Community S #2A #2 T RL I Z E I N L E T S o u A Futures currently n d is I T offering Introduction to Bookkeeping in Port Alice in October, Mondays and Tuesdays Boydell from 2 to 5 p.m. Contact Lake info@cfmw.ca or 250956-2220.

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The commuC R o a p id s H Ra A nity-based non-profit R Phyllis L O Lake organization supports T T a c h a n B a E WEST CRACROFT ISLAND S t r y S the North Island with T R A I T resumes, interview preparation and access T L E I N to training. Contact H T I G Land Act: File #1414286 N phinfo@niefs.net or K 250-949-5736.

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New music students (left to right) Madison Jorgenson, Madison Frank and Bella Stewart visit with music instructor Courtney Friggstad of North Island Song at the Port Alice Club Registration, Business Fair and Hockey Gear Swap Sept. 16.

Specialist Trish Weatherall, had four people interested in resume services and two looking for help with marketing materials like logos, brochures, advertisements, and business cards. Contact trish@ theassistant.ca or 250284-0140.

The Fire Department was represented by Fire Chief Don Rethmeier, and volunteer firefighters Roald Hovde, Natasha Rethmeier, and Greg Beatty. Chief Rethmeier said they need five more volunteers to fill out the department. Come to the Port Alice Fire Hall at 1051 Marine drive on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. for more information.

E m e r g e n c y Preparedness coordinator Maria Farrell had an abundance of information handouts on earth-

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Farrell brought her own home emergency kit including everything from water and food, to clothing, first aid and pet supplies.

She is currently looking for volunteers with radio-telephones to help support an emergency event. Contact the Port Alice Village Office info@portalice.ca 250284-3391 Sea View School secretary Natalie Stewart had four volunteers sign up to help with school activities. More volunteers are needed in a variety of areas.

Contact Natalie Stewart at 250-2843315 nstewart@sd85. bc.ca Stewart also represented the Lion’s Club, which added two new members and welcomes new members to help with community projects and events.

The usual big draw to the event is the Hockey Gear Swap. This year, seven tables of gentlyused children’s hockey equipment were available for children to try on and take home.

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went home geared up for the year, helping to keep them safe in proper-fitting equipment and reduce expenses.

Hockey registrations were better than expected, with 15 children signed up for the fall season so far. Contact Tanya Spafford at 250284-3345 or tanya.spafford@gmail.com Port Alice Curling Club members were there to welcome new members to try curling Wednesdays at 7 p.m. for a fun night out. Join as a team or individual.

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Emergency process changes for Hardy/McNeill for emergencies only,” said Dr. Armogam.

“It can be easy for people to think it doesn’t matter when they use the emergency department for non-emergency situations, but the reality is that when everyone does that, patient volumes add up, and the system doesn’t serve patients as well as it could.”

Once in emergency, “the nurses will do a quick triage” of patients and see if they require emergency care or if they can be referred to a clinic, said Alison Mitchell, director for Mount Waddington and Strathcona Corrdidor with Island Health.

“Our scheduling is getting better at the clinic and we do have new doctors in both Port Hardy and Port McNeill, so the availability has improved,” Mitchell said. “Now we have the appropriate care for you. You

should be able to get an appointment in a day or two and if you need to get in (same day) they will try to accommodate that.” The new referral process means that in the case of emergency room diversions or rapid access appointments, patients will need to see the first available physician. The Port Hardy and Port McNeill community clinics have a full complement of doctors, but not all physicians are available at all times. For regular appointments patients may continue to book in with the physician of their choice.

“We are very excited to be providing nonemergency care to local patients through a health care team approach,” Dr. Armogam said. “Your health and that of your family’s is important to us and we invite you to join us on a shared journey to wellness.”

101 North Island Squadron President Bob Hemphill helped put together a plaque the organization is shipping to a museum in Thailand in honour of an airman who bombed one of the bridges on the River Kwai during World War II. Vancouverborn Lt. Colonel Roy Borthwick was 24 years old when his bomb hit the steel and concrete bridge — there was also a wooden bridge over the river. The plaque is just one of the many commemorative works the Squadron has undertaken. They have also erected monuments to 12 members of the Canadian Air Force who died on Vancouver Island and surrounding waters, as well as one American Naval pilot who patrolled the region during the war.

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“We want to make sure patients get the care they need, when they need it, in a way that best uses the resources available in our hospitals and in nearby community health clinics,” said Dr. Prean Armogam, medical director for the Mount Waddington/ Strathcona region.

“No one likes to wait in emergency and the changes we are making will mean patients who do not have an urgent condition will not have to face long waits in emergency.”

Referring patients with non-urgent conditions to the community clinics allows hospital staff and physicians to provide emergency care to those in immediate need, while clinic staff and physicians can efficiently care for patients with less urgent medical problems. Since the new system took effect in August, close to 100 patients who potentially faced long waits in emergency have received prompt, sameday care at community clinics.

Effective immediately, patients who come into the Port Hardy and Port McNeill emergency departments will be assessed by a nurse and if their condition is non-urgent they will be referred to their local community clinic. In Port Hardy, that is the Primary Health Care Centre; in Port McNeill, it’s the Port McNeill Medical Collaborative Clinic. Patients with non-urgent conditions who come to emergency after clinic hours will receive a follow-up call from their clinic the next day. A future planning process will look at the possibility of expanding clinic hours to further enhance patient care.

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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.

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

October 4 Port Hardy Baptist Church’s next Dinner and a Movie presentation is “Max”. Two shows 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

October 6 Federal All Candidates Meeting, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m., Gate House Theatre, Port McNeill.

sented to Stubbs Island Whale Watching because it was felt they are committed to assisting the growth of Tourism Vancouver Island and the tourism industry on the Island.

As an organization, Stubb’s owners sit on many tourism advisory committees and are very engaged members in the Vancouver Island region.

Stubbs has always been a great supporter with travel trade and travel media by providing top-notch services, interviews and hosting when they can.

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

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By Frank Green and Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Reporters The annual Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock ride to raise money for kids with cancer rolled through the area over the Sept. 12 weekend.

The two-week, 1,000 kilometre Tour de Rock took riders from their starting point in Port Alice clear to Victoria, with stops in Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Woss and Sayward.

The group, decked out in matching rainbow cycling gear, has trained since the beginning of March for the trip, said Steve Smith, an officer in the Saanich Police Department.

“It’s about a greater cause,” Smith said, explaining what made him sign up for the epic ride. “Anytime it’s kids, it tugs at your heart.”

The Port Hardy stop was dedicated to 14-year-old Myles Janse, who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer. Myles and his family were present at the event. The Kwakiutl First Nation gave the family a healing dance and Myles was named junior rider and presented with a hat and t-shirt as well as a jacket signed by the team members from a previous ride that had been purchased at a fund-raising auction.

“When the riders come here and they meet a child like Myles, they really understand why they’re riding. It’s an amazing fund-raiser,” said organizer Lisa Harrison.

At the event in Port Hardy, Harrison said, $1,300 was raised through head shaves and cookies sales.

“We’re giving that to Myles for travel expenses,” Harrison said. Myles, along with either his mom Vicki or dad Hans, has been in Vancouver receiving both radiation and chemotherapy since the beginning of August.

The cookies were baked and donated by Miranda Berry, who also shaved her head.

Berry fund-raised all summer at CIBC for the Tour de Rock, said

Harrison.

Royal LePage realtor Sandra Masales also presented a cheque for $1,500 to Tour de Rock, a portion of proceeds from the sale of properties from May until September. That money is enough to send one family to Camp Goodtimes, Harrison said.

Harrison had the opportunity to visit Camp Goodtimes this summer with Tour de Rock riders and the experience made a lasting impression.

“It’s a place where kids go and they forget about what they are going through,” she said.

“That’s what I like about Tour de Rock - you see where the money goes. That’s why people do so much for Tour.”

In addition to the money raised during the hour and a half riders spent outside the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce building, a cheque was also presented for $14,170.76.

This money was raised at the Tour de Rock Golf Tournament and Gala. “It was awesome.

The golf tournament was a huge success. It was sold out and the Gala was a very huge success with great food and lots of people,” said Harrison.

Harrison is appreciative of all the efforts and support that went into the events.

“Thanks to the Tour de Rock committee for dedicating all these months to helping out

with these events and thanks to the community for their donations and their attendance at these events,” she said.

Harrison’s passion for both the Tour de Rock and the Relay for Life comes from being touched by the disease through both her mother-in-law and father-in-law. “That’s why I was driven to work for and support the cause, because of my family history with the disease.”

The kick-off in Port Alice included an incredible seafood dinner, auction at the Royal Canadian Legion, and a pancake breakfast complete with rider sendoff.

A cheque for $9,547 was presented.

From Port Hardy, the Tour de Rock riders made their way to Port McNeill where they had dinner at the Black

Bear Resort, breakfast at the Port McNeill Royal Canadian Legion followed by a visit to Sunset Elementary School.

Then it was on to Woss Lake Elementary School where principal Jill Cook and students all seven of them, were waiting. The riders had lunch at the school and were presented with a cheque. The students held a duck race event and raised $750 in memory of Sgt. Mike Lawless (a longtime Tour de Rock support crew member who lost his own battle with cancer earlier this year).

In Sayward, a cheque for $10,500 was presented and the riders enjoyed a potluck supper with the community.

The evening ended with John Pringle, who had been growing his hair for two years, shaving his head

Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Photo Tour de Rock Committee Chair Lisa Harrison presents a cheque for $14,1702.72 to John Belanger with North Vancouver Island Traffic Services.

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Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Photo John Belanger, with North Vancouver Island Traffic Services, presents Myles Janse with a cap and t-shirt making him a junior Tour de Rock rider while mom Vicki and brother Willem watch.

Tour de Rock Photo Tour de Rock riders cycle around the Sayward pond with the kids from the elementary school.

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The Tour de Rock riders had dinner at the Black Bear Resort Hotel in The Tour de Rock began its journey in Port Alice with a seafood dinner Port McNeill. In the morning it was breakfast at the Port McNeill Legion and breakfast send off. followed by a visit to Sunset Elementary School.

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Gazette staff She might be from a small town but she doesn’t have small dreams.

Local ten year old highland dancer Abigail McCorquodale was busy this summer, travelling all the way to Scotland to compete in the ‘Olympics’ of highland dancing.

Her teacher and coach Teresa Charlton, warned her that the competition in Scotland would be fierce. “The best dancers in the world go to Scotland in August to compete. It’s not uncommon for great dancers to travel there and not place at all.

The level of competition is just that high,” said Charlton.

McCorquodale, who showed that she is one of the top dancers in Canada by placing 4th in the Scotdance Canada Open Championships this July, moved into a rented flat in Glasgow for the month of August along with fellow dancer (and niece of her dance teacher) Canadian Champion Mellisa Carnegie of Calgary.

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Since the spring of 2014, a review and update of the Regional Plan has been underway. As a result, a new Regional Plan has been prepared and at its meeting on September 15, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Regional District of Mount has been prepared and at its meeting on September 15, 2015, the Board of Directors of the Regional District of Mount Waddington(RDMW) (RDMW)gave gavefirst firstreading readingtotoRDMW RDMWRegional RegionalPlan PlanBylaw BylawNo. No. 890, 890, 2015.

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her sights high for her trip. “My goal was to win a medal at Cowal (the World Championships),” she said. “It’s the best you can do in highland dancing.”

McCorquodale attended a number of championships, and competed against many of the best dancers from across Scotland, Canada, Australia, and the United States.

In the Inverkeithing Highland Games McCorquodale placed 2nd in Fling, 1st in Seann Truibhas, 3rd in Hullachan, 1st in Jig, and 3rd in Hornpipe.

In the British Open Championship, she placed 5th in Sword dance. In the British Open Nationals she placed 5th in Village Maid and Blue Bonnets and 4th in Hornpipe to win the 4th place overall trophy. In the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Championships, held in conjunction with the world championships for pipe bands, she placed 5th in Fling and 3rd in Seann Truibhas for an overall 5th place championship finish.

At the Bute Highland Games Championship she placed 1st in Seann Truibhas and 3rd in Reel for an overall 4th place finish

Submitted Photo Abigail McCorquodale travelled to Scotland for the Olympics of highland dancing.

in the championship.

In the Commonwealth Championship she was awarded judges placings in three of four dances, in a very difficult group of 25 dancers.

Finally, at the Cowal Highland Gathering, home to the World Championships of highland dancing, McCorquodale danced in a group of 51 dancers in the Open Championship.

She placed 4th in the Highland Fling and achieved two judges placings in the Seann

Truibhas.

When asked if she was pleased with her results McCorquodale said “I work really hard all year, but it is worth it when I can place against the best dancers in the world.

This was the goal that I set for myself and it wasn’t easy, but am so happy that I achieved it.”

With the proceeds of her monetary prizes McCorquodale bought a memento of her trip, a necklace that says “dreams come true‚“ in Gaelic.

Smile of the week.

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Crib tournament a success Gazette staff The 3rd annual Salvation Army cribbage tournament was held Sept. 11 in Port Hardy.

The tournament began as a fun way to have positive and healthy activities within the community, said Michael Winter, community ministries supervisor at the Lighthouse Resource Centre.

“This year it was extra special,” Winter said.

Dean Walkus, who volunteers every morning and helps set up the tables and chairs for the organization’s hot lunch program that runs Monday through Friday, won the tournament.

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How does a day like this benefit the Gazette Hamper Fund? Everyone involved with this event volunteers their time. The registration and class fees only cover the cost of materials.

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“Blanche told me that the tournament, along with the fellowship and laughter, helped her and her husband more easily cope with their tragic loss.” Prizes for the event were provided by Overwaitea and A&W Restaurant. Baked goods, prizes and home made jams were provided by Cathy Swain.

Community invited to Create for a Cause Submitted This year we are excited to be planning our 7th “Create for a Cause” fund-raising event for the Gazette Hamper Fund on Oct. 24 at Port Hardy Baptist Church.

“Create for a Cause” began in 2008 when a small group of paper crafters from Port Hardy Baptist Church and Port McNeill Baptist Church decided that they wanted to host a North Island event that combined the fun of crafting with the purpose of supporting a very worthwhile local charity. Over the years the “Create for a Cause” committee has expanded to include crafters from Port Hardy, Port McNeill and Port Alice. We normally have a crowd of 40-50 crafters enjoy this event. It’s also been a real pleasure at past events to have a group of youth (ages 10-16) join us as well.

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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.

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together concerned The group brought Mount Waddington the 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 helping reduce access will mark the successful offers in increased primary setting, we’re centered emergency promise the centre of for health care. on Port Hardy Hospital’s care,” recommendation. the creation and work and expanded options of where we’re demands offering easily accessible attend Bev A driving force in not “This is really indicative with the health department and group was then-Mayor Terry Lake, who did the local working going, as far as partnerships of the Gwa’sala- Health Minister written release. who died last May. a in she Wilson said Parnham, Dean health a the ceremony, authority,” said 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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Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre Chariman Steve Lacasse, left, Kelly Mclaughlin, far right, dissected a salmon to teach kids about fish anatomy at the World Rivers Day celebrations Sept. 27.

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fish, fish barbeque and fish surgery, and more than that at the Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre last weekend.

Dozens of people went to the Centre Sunday, Sept. 27, which is also a hatchery, for World Rivers Day, and there was a lot to learn and see and taste.

There was a traditional Sockeye barbecue, explained Kaleb Child, the director of instruction of First Nations programs, who came out to teach kids and adults alike about what salmon, and the rivers they swim in, mean to local First Nations.

“Rivers were the epicentre. the super highway,” he explained. “ P h i l o s o p h i c a l l y, that’s why I come.”

The hatchery raises about 20,000 Chum salmon, 90,000 Coho salmon, and two million Pink salmon each year, which are released into the wild to boost wild stocks.

Attendees were given a tour of the work that makes that

happen.

They got a chance to see everything from fertilizing the fish to clipping one of their fins before they are set loose.

Workers use tiny scissors to clip the adipose fin, a fleshy fin on top of the fish towards its tail.

They clip the fish to mark the fact that they were born in a hatchery, and they clip that fin because the fish don’t use it to swim.

“I love doing what we do,” said Steve Lacasse, the chairman of the operation, but “ultimately our goal is to shut this place down. That would mean that there were enough fish to not need the Centre’s intervention.

Its budget is between $350,000 and $400,000, Lacasse estimated.

But in the meanwhile, the Centre does double duty educating people.

“Just like that,” he said, hearing a little kid laugh. “You can’t put a number on that.”

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Double header wins for Riptide U15 girls Submitted Four games. Four wins. Having faced each of their opposing teams, the Marine Harvest Riptide U15 Girls soccer team is pleased with its first month of competition this season.

Riptide faced Juan de Fuca and UI Storm in games Saturday and Sunday, winning both match ups 3-1. That wrapped up their first encounter with each team in their VIPL age group.

Riptide came out on top in every match up, but by no means do they take it for granted as they look ahead to the rest of the season.

While coaches Matt Laver and Lisa Wigard see room for development, they are pleased with the performance of the team to date. That includes two new players on the roster from Port Hardy; Kristen Clair and Georgia Walkus. Wigard shared that, “We are pleasantly surprised how quickly

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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.

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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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Georgia and Kristen have integrated with this group. They fit in perfectly, skill wise and personality wise. Their commitment is excellent, attending all 3 of our weekly training sessions during the preseason and continuing once a week in Courtenay after school started.”

Laver added, “It has been a pleasure to coach them both so far and we look forward to watching them enjoy playing at the tier 2 level.”

As for what’s next, the coaches are sticking to the season’s training plan.

“We are pleased with the wins but we will be very cautious to not become over-confident. Our league has some tough competition.”

Marine Harvest Riptide U15 Girls play in Campbell River against Gorge on Saturday. For more information, please visit Riptide 2001 Girls on Facebook.

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Riptide’s Georgia Walkus proves her speed and grit as she jockeys the Juan de Fuca player to gain possession of the ball.

The Broughton Curling Club in Port McNeill is gearing up for another season of sliding polished rocks and scrubbing ice. Their registration night and open house is tonight (Sept. 30) from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., but you have until Oct. 9 to sign up.

There will be a junior league for kids in middle and secondary school, and also a kids league for elementary schoolers. The junior league will be on Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m.

Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Photo starting on Oct. 14. The kids Charlotte Mellstrom, acting presileague will be on Thursdays at dent was at the Fall Fair promoting 6 p.m. starting Oct. 22. the Broughton Curling Club.

Youngsters learn beginnings of self defence

By Frank Green Reporter Jeanne Alley has a black belt, and her pupils punch and kick and even learn a bit of the history of Japanese Samurai, but this is AikiPlay, not Aikido.

Alley’s pupils are four and five years old, after all, and they can’t help jitterbugging happily around the padded floor of Raincoast Martial Arts in Port Hardy.

“It’s a great opportunity for kids to know how their body works,” explained Alley, who co-owns Raincoast with her husband. She’s a former art teacher with about 15 years of training in martial arts.

At the first class of a six-week session last Monday (Sept. 21), the kids also learned the basics of how to fall down safely and how to move if someone grabbed their arm.

The course will cover body movement, awareness games, breathing, stretching and the beginnings of selfdefence.

Aikido is a “purely defensive martial art,” explains the BC Aikido Federation.

Aikido is a traditional Japanese martial art, the modern form of which was founded in 1925 by Master Morihei Ueshiba (O’Sensei).

The techniques that form the basis of modern Aikido are derived from centuries-old tactics developed by Samurai warriors. But at this age, it’s above all a release for the students to run around safely and educationally.

“It’s just to get energy out,” laughed Coady Kumanta, whose son Benji, 5, is taking the course.

The course is Mondays and Fridays from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. For more information call 250-949-0627.

Frank Green Photo Daniel Nikkel, 4, sent Jeanne Alley tumbling to help her demonstrate a safe way to fall down.

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Remembrance, safety tournament focus

By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw Nations will be hosting their annual year-end ball hockey tournament Dec. 30 and Dec. 31 at the Wakas Community Hall.

The tournament is held in honour of Peter Charlie, Trish Charlie and Gilbert Walkus who died in a fire in an apartment complex on Highland Drive on Jan. 1, 2010.

The memorial tournament has been hosted every year since 2011, says organizer Maggie Coon.

The tournament will start on Dec. 30 at 12 p.m. (noon) and ends on Dec. 31 around dinner time.

The invitation is sent to all First Nations and “the teams come from all over Vancouver Island,” Coon said.

“The most we’ve had was 13 men’s and six ladies (teams),” she said.

“We actually bought a banner when we started doing it and we raised a flag for them up in the hall with their

been passed down to us.”

Not to mention they are really good at it.

“Our ladies team Chix with Stix was the number one team on the island for 13 years,” said Coon.

Trish was also a member of that team, Gilbert played for the men’s team The Regulators, and Peter played for the GNN memorial team “representing all the people that we have lost on our reserve.”

The memorial ball hockey tournaments are “uplifting for our community” and a way for them “to get together and remember who they were, especially for the parents”.

Peter and Trish were brother and sister, “so their mom Maria Charley lost two children in the one fire. All three of them have children as well.

“That’s why it is really important for our community to be together that day,” said Coon.

“Our community does take it really hard that they are not alongside of us anymore.”

picture on it,” Coon said.

This year there will also be a “roadblock” at the bridge from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. where there will free hotdogs, hot chocolate and coffee, and safety pamphlets will also be handed out.

This is the second time the roadblock has been organized. Coon was living down island last year and was unable to organize the roadblock.

Coon is hoping to extend the event outside the GNN community.

“We invite our Port Hardy neighbours to take part in showing our communities that we care and to be safe on New Year’s Eve.” RCMP and the fire department members will also be on hand at the roadblock.

The GNN uses hockey as a way to honour its fallen.

“Hockey has been a sport on our reserve for almost as long as we have been here,” said Coon.

“It’s been a popular sport on our reserve. Our parents and our grandparents played it and the tradition has

Hardy wins home opener Submitted Port Hardy emerged the victor in a tightlyfought soccer match match against North Island Secondary School last week.

The conditions were ideal, for the first match of four, as NISS took control in the opening minutes of the game. As the game progressed PHSS seemed to find its stride and started to pass the ball well.

In the 15th minute Isaac Williams, team captain, scored a beauty goal in the bottom left hand corner of the net. PHSS continued with offensive pressure and got a penalty kick in the 22nd minute of the game.

Tyrone Wallace made a strong run into the box and was tripped up. He took the penalty, however the NISS keeper made a good save and kept NISS in the game. The second half was very close with NISS having some close chances, but could not capitalize. This was the first home game of the season for PHSS with the next game being played at NISS on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 3:30 p.m.

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Tri-Port teams take to ice in tiering tilts Lucca Stewart, with an assist from William Grant.

But they struggled to convert against swarming Powell River, which scored a goal on their own breakaway during an Eagles power play.

Powell River plays in tier 2, the Eagles are a step down in Tier 3.

“Probably the biggest thing was our positioning,” said Coach Doug Grant, who said there were often too many players ditched their spot on the ice to chase the puck.

But he also found a lot to like.

“I thought the second half of the game was pretty even,” Grant said. “Everybody likes to win but sometimes you learn more from losing. Everybody still had fun,” he added.

Frank Green Photo Lucca Stewart looked to pass during North Island Eagles Atom Development tiering action Sunday against Powell River at the Chilton Regional Arena Sunday.

Warriors second at dragon boat event

By Frank Green Reporter Under conditions so brutal that two teams withdrew, the Tri-Port Warriors fought to a second place finish in their division, less than three seconds behind Campbell River’s River Spirit, at an event Sept. 20.

A total of 14 Dragon Boat teams raced three times in Port Alberni through rain “jumping off the water,” said Warriors’ coach Cora Nelson.

“You get wet. It’s a water sport,” she said.

“You still give’r.”

River Spirit and the Warriors have been rivals for the better part of 10 years, both on the water and off it.

Submitted Photo They have — in Members of the Tri-Port Warriors finished in second place at a Dragon Boat event in Port good fun — stolen Alberni. each other’s signs and posted snarky things in China, of packing breast cancer survi- their arms, a long- seniors, one made a drummer, a steerer, vors as a contributing feared side effect. up mostly of peoon Facebook.

It turned out to be factor. and a lot of furiouslyple who’ve received The Warriors even A team of survivors a myth, and some organ transplants, and sneakily rearranged paddling people into River Spirit’s lineup a boat that looks like — Abreast in a Boat teams now include one with a number — entered that year’s survivors, and race of visually-impaired an oversized canoe. card.

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With just one player returning to the team from last year, the Atom Development Eagles lost several players for the weekend to a fractured arm, a bike accident, and Disneyland, among other things.

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Myles Robert Crouse It is with great sadness that we share that Myles Robert Crouse passed away on September 24, 2015 at Victoria General Hospital at the age of 36. He was born on June 7, 1979 in Sechelt, BC, to Robert Barry Crouse and Susan Irene (Butler) Sweeney.

Myles spent his early years living in remote island locations. This lifestyle fostered in him a lifelong love of fishing, boating, and being active outdoors.

The rest of his childhood was spent in Sointula, where he developed close friendships that remained important to him for the rest of his life. He will always be remembered for his love of a good adventure.

From early in life, Myles loved tinkering and building things. He was fortunate to be able to build these interests into a career spent tugboating, booming, and welding. His last years were spent working on the WFP booming grounds in Kelsey Bay. Myles married his love Candace Miller in 2013 in Sayward. He is survived

by Candace and their two children, Laurie (7) and Noah (4); his son Josh (9); his parents; his brothers Adam (Sue) Sweeney and Devin (Erin) Sweeney; and his sisters Rena Sweeney (John) and Laurie (Blair) Longhurst.

A celebration of life will be held at Myles’ home in Sayward at 842 Sayward Road at 4:00pm on October 2, 2015. In lieu of flowers, an account has been set up at gofundme.com to support his young family. Donations can also be mailed to C/O Box 98, Sayward BC, V0P 1R0.

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Sundays at the Salvation Army Lighthouse, 8635 Granville St., at 7pm. Contact Ed at 250-230-9655 Have a problem with alcohol?

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Memorial Service will be held for

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Gloria Patricia Olson (nee McNeil) November 8, 1954 – September 25, 2015

It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Gloria with her family by her side. Survived by husband David of 43 years. Deeply loved mother to Denise (David) and Jaime (Brad) and her little dog Mya. Grandmother to Kelsa, Adel, Brynn, Andrew and Ethan. Survived by her brothers Dan McNeil (Sandy), Wayne (Carol), nephews Dan and Jim and nieces Tammy (Craig), and Wendy. Pre-deceased by brother Bill Jr. and parents Bill and Christine McNeil.

The moment that you died my heart was torn in two one side filled with heartache the other side died with you.

I often lie awake at night when the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane with tears upon my cheeks.

Remembering you is easy I do it every day but missing you is heartache that never goes away.

I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain until the joyous day arrives that we will meet again.

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Heartfelt thanks to all of those who knew and loved Gloria, and supported the family through this extremely difficult time.

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A celebration of Gloria’s life will be held at the Qualicum First Nations’ band hall on Sunday, October 4th at 1 pm. Address: 5859 River Road, Qualicum Beach. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the North Island Wildlife Recovery Association.

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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).

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

ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED Reverend Wade Allen 9190 Granville St. Port Hardy Phone 250-949-6247 10:30am 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

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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K’ak’ot’lats’i School:

Teacher-on-call The K’ak’ot’lats’i School is seeking applicants for our teacher-on-call list. Our school is looking for an individual with strong academic and interpersonal skills who is willing to contribute to our team. The K’ak’ot’lats’i School works in conjunction with the Quatsino Band Council to provide superlative educational experiences for its members. K’ak’ot’lats’i School provides a balance between BC Provincial guidelines and the cultural practices of the Quatsino people.

Our school is a world-class facility and offers state of the art amenities and teacher resources.

Qualifications: BC Teaching Certification or equivalent. Experience working with First Nations considered an asset but not mandatory.

Location: K’ak’ot’lats’i School is an elementary school (pre-K – 7) located approximately 12 km (10 min drive) northwest of Port Hardy, BC on the Quatsino Reserve near Coal Harbour, BC. Please visit the town’s information website in order to learn more about the area. http://www.porthardy.travel/.

Additional Qualifications: Special consideration will be given to applicants with experience using DIBELS, Readwell, Reading Mastery, Saxon Math, Six Minute Solution and Special Education training. Experience working in, or knowledge of Professional Learning Communities (PLC) considered an asset.

Applications and Other Documents: This is an exciting opportunity to teach in a relatively new, well-equipped, and caring environment. If you think you possess the qualifications please send your resume and cover letter with necessary documentation including details of experience, teaching credentials, and names of at least 3 professional references to the undersigned. Contact through email or fax is preferred.

Contact Information: K’ak’ot’lats’i School Hiring Committee Fax: 250-949-9680 Email: kakotlatsi@rocketmail.com Deadline for applications: October 3, 2015 @ 3:00pm ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

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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

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ACCOUNTING/ BOOKKEEPING

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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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Small earthquake hits close to Port Hardy

By Frank Green Reporter

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Port Hardy residents awake last Thursday.

The 5.7 magnitude quake hit 215 kilometres west of the district at 6:50 Thursday morning.

There have been 56 earthquakes near the town since the start of September— Thursday’s quake was noteworthy only because it was just strong enough for humans to feel it.

Still, even Thursday’s earthquake was no cause for concern, said Bob Hawkins, emergency coordinator for the District of Port Hardy.

“I don’t worry unless it’s over 6.5,” Hawkins said — an earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter Scale is almost 16 times more powerful than the 5.7 registered last week.

“I don’t activate

anything here locally unless there’s a significant danger.”

In case of danger, there’s a siren in the Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw Nation that’s audible in part of downtown Port Hardy.

Hawkins said the North Island Gazette and the radio station Coast 1240 AM would be called upon to spread the word. There would also be warnings and

updates through social media, which Hawkins said was pivotal in any emergency response.

“I usually get emails and texts long before I get anything official,” he said.

Above all, head for higher ground when you feel the earth move — at least 10 metres up from the water at high tide.

Make sure to have an emergency plan in

place. Everybody in your family should know how to quickly turn off the water and electricity in your home, and water heaters, fridges, and other big appliances are secured to the wall.

Do the same for other heavy things like big mirrors or TVs — otherwise, they could fall and hurt someone.

Go to getprepared.ca for more tips.

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BC families eligible for new educational grant Submitted In an effort to get more BC families saving for their children’s post-secondary education, the provincial government is now offering a new educational grant worth $1,200. It’s called the British Columbia Training & Education Savings Grant (BCTESG), and it has the experts at Coastal Community Credit Union (CCCU) singing its praises.

“The Grant only has a few simple requirements so to me, it’s very worthwhile,” says Shawna McPhillips, a CCCU Nanaimo area manager. To be eligible for the Grant, children must have been born in 2007 or later and have a Registered Educational Savings Plan (or RESP), although contributions to the RESP are not necessary. The RESP’s subscriber (the person who opened the RESP on the child’s behalf) can apply for the $1,200 grant between

the child’s sixth and ninth birthdays, as long as both the child and the subscriber live in BC. When it comes time, the grant must be used towards a qualifying post-secondary education or training program. According to Central 1 Credit Union, CCCU’s trade association, credit unions are the only financial institution in British Columbia currently able to help parents apply for the new grant.

Rolanda Murray, who works at Vancouver Island University promoting the various provincial and federal grants available to Canadians, says that “children with education savings are three times more likely to pursue post-secondary education.”

She adds, “Starting early allows families to take advantage of all the government matching funds and investment income that’s available. It also helps set strong expectations for your kids that they’ll be heading to post-second-

ary school.”

McPhillips agrees that it’s important to begin saving early because of rising education costs. “The sooner you start, the better,” she advises. “Let that compound interest, which could potentially add hundreds of dollars to the grant alone over the years, do the work for you.”

For Island families, other educational savings plans and opportunities abound including the Canada Education Savings Grant and the Canada Learning Bond.

“The options can become overwhelming, so it’s important to connect with a financial expert you know and trust to help you make the most of what’s out there‚“ says McPhillips.

Anyone interested in learning more about the BCTESG or any other educational saving options can phone CCCU at 1.888.741.1010.

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