North Island Gazette, April 20, 2016

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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The District of Port Hardy will be looking into the possibility of repurposing the old pool complex if it gets the go ahead from voters to build a new one.

At the Parks & Recreation Review Committee meeting March 19, Councillor Fred Robertson wondered if the district should look into whether or not that would be feasible.

Staff said the possibility could be considered during the first phase of work.

“Phase one is the conceptual phase to referendum,” said Chief Financial Officer Allison McCarrick.

From the survey and the first “sticky session” at the Civic Centre, the District received many suggestions on how to repurpose the old complex.

“As we move forward these, and many more suggestions, will be considered with a cost attributed,” McCarrick said. The District has awarded Unitech Construction Management Ltd. as the Project/Construction Management Consultant for the new pool complex.

The community will be involved with the project management and architecture firms to provide input on the concept for the multiplex.

“These professionals will then draw up conceptual designs and costs for the designs,” she said.

Once everyone involved, including residents, businesses, First Nations, neighbouring North Island communities and the Regional District of Mount Waddington areas, has the opportunity to contribute, one conceptual plan will go forward to a referendum to decide if this is a project the community supports.

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A Princess and Her Pony Danica Burotis-Fritz, 6, waves as she goes around in circles, enjoying the amusement park rides at the carnival in the Thunderbird Mall, Sunday, April 17 in Port Hardy.

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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The District of Port Hardy has approved moorage rates for 2016.

At their regular meeting April 12, council approved a bylaw introducing new fees for Bear Cove Recreation Site.

The District will charge $17.29 monthly per metre for charter boat operators; and $2.30 daily per metre for all other moorage. This is for reserved moorage which will be available from June 1 to Sept. 5.

According to Chief Administrative Officer Allison McCarrick, Harbour Authority

(Fisherman’s Wharf) moorage will be the same as Bear Cove which represents a two per cent increase from 2015.

Unreserved moorage at the Seagate Pier wharf is also $2.30 a day per metre, an increase of two per cent from 2015.

Power services, sani-pump stations, overnight parking and moorage for public vessels over 30 feet remain available at Fishermans Wharf through the Port Hardy Harbour Authority.

For more information pertaining to these services, please contact the Harbour Authority’s main office at 6600 Hardy Bay Road 250-9496332.

Tax increase lower than expected

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Gazette staff Taxes in the District of Port Hardy will not go up quite as much as expected.

At their regular meeting April 12, council approved an increase in overall taxes of 3.68 per cent, due to a $53,000 increase in taxable managed forest assessment and $175,200 in residential assessment.

The projected increase had been 3.71 per cent.

Increases for commercial properties will vary, because some are on a fixed rate and others are metered. However, the business multiple is lower than last year.

In 2016, the District is expecting to receive $1.43 million (52.93) per cent of its revenue from residential taxes; $1.1 million (40.88 per cent) from commercial taxes; $36,288 (1.34 per cent) from utilities; $110,617 (4.1 per cent) from light industrial; $14,420 (.53 per cent) from Managed Forest; and $5,979 (.22 per cent from recreation and non profits. Taxes are payable by 4:30 p.m. on July 4, 2016.

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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The District of Port Hardy is getting some new wheels.

At their regular meeting April 12, council approved replacing a cube van with another one for between $10,000 and $20,000.

“The van is used mostly for water and wastewater services. It carries tools, generator, etc.,” said Chief Executive Officer Allison McCarrick. During the annual vehicle inspection by the district’s staff mechanic, it was determined that due to excessive rust on the frame and rear axle that the cube van should be condemned. Staff looked into the cost of repairing the vehicle which was proven to be cost-prohibitive. The new van will be paid for using funds from the equipment reserve fund or through the Municipal Finance Association of BC. The MFA, created in 1970, provides long and short-term financing, investment management, leasing and other financial services to communities and public institutions in BC.

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Facebook Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Photo BC Salmon Farmers’ Association Executive Director Jeremy Dunn was the guest speaker at the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards April 8.

minimizing the use of copper-based anti-foulants; reducing their dependency on wild fish resources for protein and oil in salmon food diet; and increasing their engagement levels in research into understanding wild Pacific salmon.

The members are also committed to fostering “a strong and vibrant workplace that supports local communities and local activities at the grassroots level,” Dunn said.

As part of this support, the members have donated over $600,000 and 15,000 pounds of fresh salmon to community organizations.

As to why Atlantic and not Pacific salmon are farmed, Dunn said Atlantic salmon is a farm animal, and Pacific salmon historically required a lot more antibiotics to raise.

And when it comes to improving on the product, “none of the farmers in BC support GMO (genetically-modified) salmon.”

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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor There was plenty of salmon at the Port Hardy Chamber Business Awards banquet held April 8.

Salmon on the menu, salmon in the Quatse Fish Hatchery, and a speech by BC Salmon Farmers’ Association Executive Director Jeremy Dunn.

Dunn explained the association has 41 members in BC, who produce 75,000 metric tonnes of fish each year.

“When you think about it, it’s a lot of fish,” Dunn said.

Seventy per cent of salmon is exported and 30 per cent is sold domestically.

In 2015, exports to the United States hit record numbers and in China the demand doubled from previous records.

Salmon farming is a global industry and while we may think we are big, we are actually the fourth largest producer in the world and only producing about three per cent of the total global supply However, salmon is BC’s number one agricultural export (dairy is second) and puts $1.1 billion into the provincial economy.

Salmon farms provide stable, year-round jobs and 40 per cent of the economic impact is from Campbell River north.

“Port Hardy has the opportunity to be the centre of salmon farming in BC. That’s where the economy of BC is actually happening and growing,” Dunn said to spontaneous applause.

Salmon farming creates 2,400 direct, full-time positions and results in a total of 5,000 jobs in B.C. and the association members have 19 agreements in place with First Nations, covering 78 per cent of all salmon raised.

“Aquaculture was amongst the first (industries) to have shared partnerships with First Nations,” Dunn said.

BC has 109 salmon farm sites, with between 60 and 70 active at any given time, Dunn explained.

There are five farms in the North Island which are very productive and the salmon from here is desired around the world.

Dunn told the audience he was born in Tofino and believes that what happens in the ocean is important.

Towards this end, the association members have made a commitment to reducing antibiotics; showing greater transparency; focusing on the well-being of both farm-raised and wild fish; and developing a comprehensive program for monitoring sea lice on wild salmon.

Sea lice, Dunn said, are natural in the environment and were present on wild salmon before fish farming began and research shows that farmed salmon are not having a negative impact on their wild relatives.

Members have access to one therapeutic method to treat sea lice called ‘SLICE’.

“The trigger is three motile lice per fish,” he said, adding SLICE is only administered under the advisement of a veterinarian.

Dunn said the members are committed to showing extreme diligence in contaminant management;

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COMMENTARY Comments? Box 458, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0 250-949-6225 Fax 250-949-7655 or email us at editor@northislandgazette.com

The fragility of democracy I regularly talk about the fragility of our democracy and the importance of our democratic institutions. The BC Liberals have no respect for them and instead of doing the important job of governing on behalf of all British Columbians, they play petty, juvenile political games.

We introduced two bills that will likely get no debate on the floor MLA Update of the Legislature. Once again, we with Claire Trevena brought in a Poverty Reduction Act and we also tabled a Sustainable Wildlife Management Act. The former has targets and timelines to reduce the appalling level of poverty in BC. The latter is a comprehensive approach to managing fish, wildlife and habitat that has been severely degraded by 15 years of BC Liberal government. A great deal of the week was spent examining the BC Liberal’s budget and looking at their often reckless mismanagement of aspects of government on which we all rely.

First on the list this week was the Ministry of Energy which gave us the opportunity to ask about the BC Liberal’s handling of BC Hydro which is effectively bankrupting this once proud public utility: from the plan to spend more than $8 billion on Site C for power we do not need to the demands from Christy Clark for the utility to pay huge annual dividends to the government. The impact of this is felt monthly in everyone’s skyrocketing hydro bills. And the impact is even harder in the North Island where people automatically end up paying the second, more expensive tier of billing because, except for wood, there are no alternative power sources.

It’s been almost six months since we announced our Power BC plan which, working closely with communities and First Nations, would develop small scale power production producing renewable power the province needs.

Hydro should not be a luxury, but in a time of climate change it should be developed and used responsibly and in the best interest of the people of BC. That is most definitely not happening.

When it came to the estimates debate on education the issue of continuing downloading of expenses on school boards was core to our questions of the Minister. This has forced local school boards to make even more cuts because of the increased costs of hydro, of MSP and payrolls. The starving of our public education system of funding is going to have a long-term effect on the whole of BC. But the money not being spent on essentials such as education is definitely being channeled into what can only be described as vanity projects, such as the $3.5 billion plan to replace the Massey Tunnel with a 10-lane bridge.

I’ve also been dealing with a constituency problem that’s arisen over the delivery of propane to fishing and logging camps, lodges, resorts and many homes along our coastline. The company that usually delivers has temporarily lost its permit. I’ve written to the Federal Transportation Minister and I’m working with our MP, Rachel Blaney, to ensure that Transport Canada expedites a new permit to ensure businesses and families get the fuel on which they rely.

We are having a break week from the Legislature – but not from work. I have meetings planned in Port Alice, Port Hardy, Port McNeill, Gold River and of course Campbell River.

I can always be reached by phone in Campbell River on 250-287-5100 or Port Hardy on 250-949-9473, by email at Claire.trevena.mla@leg.bc.ca. Friend me on Facebook or follow me @clairetrevena on Twitter.

The NDP’s great leap backward B.C. NDP leader John Horgan distanced himself as best as he could from the federal party’s decision to dump moderate leader Thomas Mulcair and spend the next couple of years debating the far-left crackpottery known as the Leap Manifesto. “It’s a document that I don’t embrace personally,” Horgan told reporters at the legislature. “I believe there are elements in the document that make sense, and there are elements that make no sense in British Columbia.

“So we won’t be proceeding under any Leap Manifesto in the next 12 months under my leadership.”

Horgan didn’t specify what part of the manifesto he likes.

Presumably it’s not the part about tearing up Canada’s free trade agreements, converting food production to local agrarian collectives or unilaterally dismantling our energy industry and replacing it with community-owned windmills and solar panels. It can’t be the demand to stop all pipelines, because while the B.C. NDP doesn’t like oil, Horgan is in favour of natural gas exports to Asia. In general, that is. He’s now on record with the federal regulator that he’s against the Petronas-led Pacific Northwest LNG project with a terminal at Prince Rupert. The Leap Manifesto is the brainchild of anti-capitalist Toronto author Naomi Klein, with support from Greenpeace and the Sierra Club. Its campus-radical cluelessness is perhaps best summed up by the format, which consists of 15 “demands.”

Here’s demand number six: “We want high-speed rail powered by just renewables and affordable public transit to unite every community in this country – in place of more cars, pipelines and exploding trains that endanger and divide us.”

This demand effectively declares all of rural Canada irrelevant. By even considering it, the NDP risks doing the same.

Here’s number 11: “We must expand those sectors that are already low-carbon: caregiving, teaching, social work, the arts and public interest media.”

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And how will “we” pay all these state-funded ballerinas and bloggers? Financial transaction taxes, increased resource royalties (until resource industries are killed off), a “progressive” carbon tax, and that old standby from the Occupy tent, higher taxes on corporations and the wealthy.

It’s hard to tell now, but the NDP was created to give political power to industrial workers. Horgan was asked if the party’s effort to win back industrial workers could be hampered by this potential lurch to the urban left.

“The difference between my hardhat and the premier’s hardhat is that my hardhat has union labels on it, and hers doesn’t,” Horgan replied. As this statement was being made, the B.C. and Yukon Building Trades Council was meeting in Victoria. Its president, Tom Sigurdson, would use that event to host B.C. Liberal cabinet ministers and blast Horgan for opposing Pacific Northwest LNG. In the 2013 election, then-NDP leader Adrian Dix made a mid-campaign decision to come out against the TransMountain pipeline expansion. Since then the NDP has opposed construction of the Site C dam on the Peace River.

Horgan is in favour of hydroelectric power, you understand.

Just not this project at this time.

Perhaps the most stunning thing about the federal NDP’s fling with the Leap Manifesto was that it was staged in Edmonton. It came as a direct rejection of Alberta Premier Rachel Notley, who faces the grim reality of an oil and gas slump. Notley has promised a carbon tax and the end of coalfired power generation, moves that no NDP government has proposed, much less implemented. Her own pretending-tobe-green party ignored and betrayed her. Horgan wandering around in a hardhat is looking like a tougher sell every day.

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ACE Hardware moves into larger location

By Tyson Whitney Reporter Ace Hardware has moved into a new location at 8775 Granville Street in Port Hardy, right next door to the Bargain Shop. Originally located at 7070 Market Street for almost 30 years, Owner/Operator Terry Smyth knew they needed to move because they were in need of “more space, absolutely. We have about 8,000 square feet on our main floor here.

“Compared to our old location, we now have a total of 2,000 square feet more.”

Smyth said the new location was recently renovated by their landlord, “and he did an excellent job on it. He put in energy efficient lighting all throughout the building, put a brand new tiled floor in, all new wallboards, and he totally renovated the upstairs.”

Ace Hardware started off in 1986 as Macleod’s before chang-

ing to Tru Value in 1992. Tru Value then changed to Tru Hardware in 2011, before finally becoming Ace Hardware “since July of 2015,” said Smyth, adding that the response from their customers who have come into the new store so far “has been amazing. They can’t believe what a lovely store we’ve got now and how much merchandise we’ve got, which we had before, but couldn’t display properly due to our location. We’ve also added a garden centre out front of the store to accompany springtime.”

Ace Hardware has also had to increase their staff, adding three new employees into the mix.

“We had four employees originally, so we’ve got seven now,” said Smyth.

“Our staff has been with us for a long time, one of our full time employees has been here for 20 years now, so we must be doing something right.”

A New Chapter for Library

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Lauren Martineau, left, and Aileen Selby pack up books at the Port Hardy library’s temporary location in the Thunderbird Mall. The library is moving back to their original location at 7110 Market Street and is now open for business.

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The new 13-episode season, featuring two women, and Canadian Jose Martinez Amoedo, places 10 hardcore survivalists alone in Quatsino Sound.

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Equipped only with limited gear, their wilderness experience, and cameras to selfdocument their journeys, these brave men and women are completely separated from one another in harsh, unforgiving terrain. To survive, they must find food and water, build shelters and fend off predators.

They will face extreme isolation, psychological distress, and treacherous environmental conditions as they descend into the unknown.

Each episode of Alone features the nerve-wracking thrill of watching individuals face the fury of Mother Nature while plunging into a state of isolation unimaginable in today’s hyper-connected world.

These participants must battle everything from territorial black bears and cougars, to punishing winds and incessant rain.

Determined to thrive in any environment, the survivalists display incredible ingenuity by building elaborate creations such as a functioning stove, gravityfed plumbing system, primitive weapons, boats, and more.

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Girls, Guitars and Guns Karen Stewart, left, and Erika Missfeldt, from Port McNeill, make their last stand in front of the jailhouse at the 5th annual Diamond Dinner event at Seven Hill Golf Course Saturday evening. About 100 cowgirls, and one girl cow, attended the popular event.

New scam targets card holders

By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor A Port Hardy woman is warning people about a new credit card scam.

The woman, who did not wish to be named, said she received a phone call on her land line from a man claiming to be from the American Express credit card centre. “He was asking me information about myself, my first name, last name, area code, postal code, etc.,” she said. “Then he said because of my wonderful payment history, I was being offered a special rate on my credit card of 2.9 per cent for the rest of my life.”

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the woman was asked to provide her credit card numbers so he could verify the personal information she had given him was correct. When the woman was not willing to provide her credit card numbers “he got a little huffy and I finally hung up on him.”

Both the CIBC credit card people and the RCMP “said this was a new one.” The woman said she wanted to make the information public so that no one falls prey to the scam.

“In small towns people are more trustworthy than in the city.

“I am just trying to get out that people have to be on the watch for them (scams).”

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By Tyson Whitney Reporter The Alice in Action Society met with Port Alice council at their meeting on Wednesday, March 13. Alice in Action members Pauline Steele and Susan Mohler were granted delegate status to introduce the society and give a brief overview of its objectives.

Mohler explained the Alice in Action Society has had “four meetings so far,” and one of their early decisions was to “incorporate as a nonprofit society”, which required them to “create a constitution.”

The constitution includes: (a) To create, promote and enhance diversity in economic and recreational opportunities for the growth and betterment of Port Alice and its residents. (b) To seek grants and other financial support to bring economic and recreational initiatives to fruition. (c) To encourage good will and involvement of

the wider community and to foster community spirit and civic pride.

Some of the ideas the society has for Port Alice include: developing, maintaining, enhancing and promoting area trails, possibly a new trail to the 2010 slide site; promoting and marketing Port Alice to newcomers including retirees, families, and possibly refugees; community garden projects, possibly in collaboration with Sea View Elementary School; developing marketing and promotional materials including a website, comprehensive real estate information, etc.

Tourism and small business development initiatives are being explored as well.

The representatives also said society member Trish Weatherall is working on a logo for the group, their website is www.portalicelife.ca, they have a Facebook group called Alice in Action.

The group is “basically interested in fostering community spirit and getting people more involved in building a community,” said Steele.

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Loads of options for graduating students The two-week spring break gave those of us in Grade 11 plenty of time to agonize over our futures, and hence, course selections for Grade 12, and beyond, towards our careers.

Looking over the month I think March can be labelled the month to decide what to do after high school.

Why? Because a twoweek break (to live

out another spectre of life) followed a career fair. The career fair at our school followed one at North Island Secondary School in Port McNeill. The fair in Hardy took a new approach to what could normally be expected.

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At the start: a line of ipads were set up to register students for a career profile (unfortunately this station dealt with tech difficulties throughout the day). Once inside, at the centre there was a 3-D printer (a showcase on future engineering) to form biodegradable mini models.

Surrounding this were zones where tests could be taken to narrow down the search for a job. Tests were used to cover a broader spectrum by asking where a person’s interests and skills lied, after which it would list possible careers with their profile (tasks, salary, location, etc). It is hard to believe that after

Maya Waldstein Photo The career fair gave students the opportunity to find their aptitude for certain jobs.

another three months and one year, many of us will leave our homes. It is an exciting thought, but also filled with a certain apprehension. What will our future have in store for us? Looking at the older days, one has to conclude that life has become much more complex and complicated. Not one of the children who left school at that time in Grade 8 (that was

as long as they had to go) would go on to university. Instead, they all took up a trade: saw mill workers, porcelain factory apprentice, furniture maker, carpenter, electrician, shoe maker, etc. - all basic trades. For this, they would get one day off per week to attend vocational school.

Compare our choices today! Trades school, technical school, colleges, universities,

are our choices after we are expected to complete Grade 12.

Instead of getting a weekly allowance as they would get in days gone by, we now have to pay for our education.

An aspiring dentist, may incur expenses as much, or more, as $60,000 per year for a dental education, so that by the time one is a graduate dentist (unless the parents

were rich enough) a student may have a huge debt accumulated. Then, there are the constant changes in technology where one can never be sure if certain job or profession choices will be in demand by the time one graduates. We will simply do our best to succeed and then also try to change the system so that the system will serve us and not we the system.

Premiership title for dancer Gazette staff Port Hardy dancer Abigail McCorquodale may only be 11, but she has had more than her share of accomplishments in the world of highland dancing.

She was recently in Kamloops to compete at the Western Canadian Open Championships and Premierships against many of the best highland dancers in Western Canada.

McCorquodale always faces stiff competition in BC, as her age group includes two past Canadian Champions, one of whom has also won two Scottish Open Championship titles.

The Western Canadian Open was the first Championship/Premiership of the highland dancing 2016 competitive season in BC. For each

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event dancers compete in four dances with set steps.

In the Open Championship McCorquodale placed 3rd in the Highland Fling, and 4th in the Sword Dance, Seann Triubhas, and Reel for an overall placing of 3rd runner up.

On day two of competition in the Open Premiership, McCorquodale placed 3rd in the Highland Laddie, 1st in the Earl of Errol and Scottish Lilt, and 2nd in the Irish Jig, to win the Western Canadian Open Premiership title.

This is the third Premiership title that McCorquodale has won in her young dancing career. She studies highland dancing with the Team Charlton Highland Dancers and takes lessons from Teresa Charlton and Jen Barolet in Port Hardy and Port McNeill.

Worth talking about, just one of the many reasons to follow us on Twitter, like us on facebook or visit us on the web:

Submitted Photo Abigail McCorquodale won a third Premiership title at the Western Canadian Open Championships in Kamloops.

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Earth Day April 22, 2016

Ten years of change on the North Island it to a treatment system that breaks down toxins and removes metals so that the water released to the environment is safe.

Another initiative that the North Island is a leader in is using waste materials like biosolids from waste water treatment plants and wood from demolition projects to create an effective tool for getting rid of methane released from the landfill’s buried garage. Because of this destruction of methane, a powerful greenhouse gas, the Regional District is classified as being ‘Carbon Neutral’ and our municipalities are very close to also achieving this status. All this progress has been accomplished in the past decade and it doesn’t include many other exciting projects.

The North Island is attacking aggressive invasive plants, capturing waste heat in a hockey arena so it can be redirected to the neighbouring high school to reduce hydro bills in the winter or hosting the construction of giant wind farm/ run of the river projects. So what about the next 10 years? Your local governments are considering projects that use solar energy, the possibility of organic kitchen waste collection or upgrading public buildings to make them more energy efficient and comfortable.

The best thing North Islanders can do is stay in touch with your local government so you are aware of proposals and let your elected officials know that you appreciate the initiatives they are supporting to make the environment healthy for our kids and grandkids. While the future of our environment can be scary, let’s also cheer on our achievements.

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By Patrick donaghy For the Gazette Too often it seems that progress in dealing with environmental issues is difficult if not impossible. Headlines show that CO2 levels in the atmosphere continue to climb while iconic species face extinction through habitat loss. Yet scratch below the surface and good things are happening especially here on the North Island in the past decade. Ten years ago, the solid waste services in our communities were far less developed than they are now. Recycling was often absent in many of our smaller communities, curbside recycling was offered to a small minority of households and the range of materials accepted was limited. Today most of our households have the bulk of their recycling collected every other week and sorting is significantly reduced. Communities as small as Quatsino and Winter Harbour have their own recycling depots. At larger depots such as 7 Mile Landfill, Sointula, Port Alice, Port Hardy, etc., the range of materials you can recycle is huge. Whereas before recycling focused on paper and cardboard, today the list includes electronics, Styrofoam, light bulbs, etc.

Beyond recycling, the North Island has made some exciting progress. A decade ago, communities like Sointula and Quatsino did not have the opportunity to take their waste to the regional landfill, but rather took their garbage to illegal dumps. The Sointula dump has been a memory for over five years now and the Quatsino site will stop being used this year. As to 7 Mile Landfill, it now has a lined expansion that captures all leachate from garbage and redirects

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Keeping our beaches clean Maintaining beach cleanliness and being observant of the wildlife and habitats of these coastal communities is a consideration that should be present year-round - not just during the warmweather season.

Analyzing beach surveys, samples collected at sea and estimates of the amount of trash entering the ocean, Marcus Eriksen, cofounder of the nonprofit ocean advocacy group, 5 Gyres, calculated that there are 5.25 trillion

pieces of plastic debris in the world’s oceans. Reducing ocean debris comes down to being diligent about litter, both in seaside communities and in locales with no immediate ocean access where debris can find its way into waterways and/or sewer drains, ultimately ending up in oceans.

Opt for reusable items, such as coffee mugs and water bottles, rather than disposable items that go into the trash after a single use.

Learn to fish responsibly

Protecting North Island ocean ecosystems today for generations to come. fish that live in the shallows. Don’t remove crustaceans or take plants or other wildlife out of the area.

• Keep track of gear. Discarded or lost fishing gear can prove harmful to wildlife. It’s easy for fish or other marine animals to get tangled in fishing line and hooks that were left behind by fishermen. Sinkers and other weights may be mistaken for food and injure unsuspecting animals. Even animals like ducks and other birds can swallow fishing tackle, which can lead to illness or starvation. Don’t just abandon gear.

• Fish specific species at different times. Fishing specific species helps maintain different stocks of fish at various times of the year. Plus, you’ll help guarantee that one species will not be over-fished, potentially leading to underpopulation or extinction.

• Avoid the use of cast nets or dragnets. Cast nets or dragnets can capture too many fish, including ones that you did not intend to take in.

Responsible fishing can help maintain water ecosystems and protect the surrounding environment.

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Warm weather has arrived, and the welcoming temperatures are once again beckoning people to the great outdoors. Fishing is a popular warm weather pastime, and it’s important to take an environmentally responsible approach when fishing.

According to “Oceana: Our Endangered Oceans and What We Can Do to Save Them,”

by Ted Danson, in just 55 years, humans have been able to eradicate about 90 per cent of the ocean’s top predators.

These include animals like sharks, marlin, king mackerel, and bluefin tuna.

Smaller species also are being wiped out at alarming rates because fishing nets capture far more than is intended, and today’s fishing vessels can zero in on large schools of fish relatively easily.

Thanks to global positioning technology and sonar capabilities, there’s no longer too much surprise in the chase.

Commercial fishing may do the brunt of the damage, but amateurs also can contribute to the contamination of waterways and decimation of fish species. People of different cultures have fished sustainably for decades, and most anyone can follow their guidelines - and some others - to help keep ocean life healthy.

• Disturb wildlife as little as possible.

When traveling into delicate ecosystems, such as those that primarily surround the water’s edge, do so with care.

Operating a boat in shallow regions can chop up underwater vegetation or harm

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Earth Day April 22, 2016

Local company recycles waste into soil A local company is doing its part to help the environment.

Port McNeill’s Don and Helene Waugh started making Sea Soil in Port McNeill about 20 years ago, making the decision to keep the ingredient as pure and simple as possible.

What they didn’t realize back then was that Sea Soil would become one of the bestselling gardening soil products in Canada.

Sea Soil creates garden and farm soil by composting a 50/50 mixture of fish byproduct (waste) and forest fines (a logging industry term for bark and the organics that fall off of logs during the sorting process).

Sea Soil contains abundant amounts of macro-nutrients, micronutrients and trace elements to produce healthy plants with good growth, strong roots and scores of bright coloured blossoms without the need for additional commercial fertilizer.

Sea Soil has a weed-free status - meaning it will not bring weeds into your garden unlike many other soils like those composted with manure.

Sea Soil increases organic content, is chemical-free and retains moisture and can be used in pots, containers and gardens.

Sea Soil is also a value-added solution to responsibly recycling two waste streams. They do not harvest any of their ingredients by excavating from the earth or harvesting fish from the ocean.

As a result, Sea Soil is an environmentally-sound and organic product that is safe to use anywhere you would grow plants.

Sea Soil was the winner of the 2003 and 2004 “Best organic ecological prod-

uct and VanDusen Gardens. how Sea Soil is made Sea Soil is the “fine wine” of organic composted soils because it is composted for two years in the company’s EPIC (Evolving Practices In Composting) System. The EPIC System “jump starts” the composting procedure by using the heat already produced by maturing compost to naturally generate the heat needed to give Sea Soil (and micro organisms) a great start.

The company monitors temperatures and aerates their soil to make sure that the micro organisms keep composting efficiently over the next two years. Sea Soil is approved by the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) for use in organic growing.

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Lawn and garden enthusiasts are often on the lookout for new trends that can make their lawns and gardens healthier and more robust. One trend that has gained considerable popularity in recent years is the move toward greenscaping which can improve the health and appearance of lawns and gardens while protecting and preserving the planet’s natural resources.

Why greenscape?

While the opportunity to protect and preserve natural resources is reason enough for many lawn and garden enthusiasts to embrace greenscaping, there are additional benefits to turning a landscape into a greenscape. Greenscaping promotes the planting of native plants, which are already accustomed to local climates and therefore do not require as much time and effort to care for than non-native plants. And homeowners who plant nonnative plants can expect to spend money to ensure they survive. So non-native plants can waste water and also cost homeowners time and money.

How can I greenscape?

Planting native plants is just one element of greenscaping. The following are a handful of additional ways men and women with green thumbs can turn their properties into healthy greenscapes.

• Build and maintain healthy soil. A single teaspoon of healthy soil contains

roughly four billion organisms. These organisms help create a loose soil structure that promotes strong, healthy roots.

In addition, healthy soil recycles nutrients for plants while protecting them from certain pests and diseases. Another way to build healthy soil is to add compost when mixing top soil for new garden beds or plants. Among its many benefits, compost can help soil retain nutrients and water.

• Water effectively. Lawns and gardens need water to thrive, but overwatering can be just as harmful to lawns as drought. Make a list of the types of plants (including the types of grass) in your yard, and then do your homework to determine how much water each plant needs. Avoid watering in mid-day, when summertime temperatures are typically at their hottest and water is likely to evaporate. In addition, watering in the evening may encourage the growth of mold or disease, so water in the early morning.

• Practise “grasscycling.” When mowing the grass, leave clippings on the lawn (though not in large piles dumped from buckets attached to the mower).

It’s a misconception that grass clippings contribute to the buildup of thatch that blocks water from getting to the soil.

In fact, when clippings are left on the lawn, the soil recycles the clippings into fertilizer.

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Did You

Nine interesting facts about the environment More people than ever are aware that certain behaviors can be detrimental to environmental health.

You may understand the basics about overflowing landfills, waste washing up on beaches or global climate change, but you may not be aware of the specifics regarding these issues and others. The following are some enlightening facts about the environment, courtesy of EarthEcho International and Solar Energy World.

1. Recycling one aluminum can save enough energy to run a TV for three hours.

2. Around 25,000 trees are cut down each day just to produce toilet paper.

3. Approximately five million tons of oil

produced in the world each year ends up in the ocean.

4. Seventy-eight percent of marine mammals are threatened by accidental deaths, such as getting caught in fishing nets.

5. A glass bottle can take 4,000 years to decompose.

6. Rainforests are being cut down at a rate of 100 acres per minute.

7. The United States is the No. 1 trashproducing country in the world.

8. Ford Motor Company has said that 75 per cent of every vehicle is recyclable.

9. If the entire world lived like the average American, we’d need five planets to provide enough resources.

KNOW? Though urban areas may not be in close proximity to beaches, lakes or streams, stormwater from such areas is one of the primary ways that pollutants are delivered to major bodies of water.

According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, high stormwater flow can send untreated sewage into our waters, including our oceans.

Stormwater from urban areas also may be responsible for delivering heavy metals, pathogens (bacteria, viruses or other microorganisms that can cause disease) and sediment into our waters.

Eco-friendly infrastructure can reduce and treat stormwater at its source, preventing many of the environmental problems associated with stormwater runoff.

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Earth Day April 22, 2016

Eco-friendly tips to help the environment There are many ways to take action on protecting and preserving our natural environment. It is important to recognize that every effort counts, big or small. Many of the tips below will help protect our environment and save you money too! earth Trees are essential to the planet and to humans. Plant a tree and reap the many benefits!

Get a green bin and start collecting organic waste.

Avoid waste by using reusable cloths and rags instead of paper towels to clean.

Instead of using chemicals and paper towels to wash your windows, try 125 ml vinegar (1/2 cup) and 1 L water (4 cups) and a squeegee.

Have a garage sale to help recycle your unwanted items.

Someone’s trash is another’s treasure.

Just because you throw something away does not mean that it is gone for good. You have only just moved it to a landfill. So instead of throwing something in the garbage, recycle it!

Donate electronic equipment to specific recycling groups

or recycle them. This will help reduce pressure on landfills.

When boating, avoid stirring up bottom sediment with propellers. Keep personal watercraft out of shallow areas that are critical habitat for spawning fish, aquatic plants and aquatic invertebrates. energy Your appliances need a tune-up too; clean all filters and coils.

Use your window coverings to help warm or cool your house.

Make your home more energy-efficient through improved insulation, caulking and weather-stripping.

Install and use a programmable thermostat. For every 1C you lower your thermostat, you can save 2% on your heating bill. A reduction of 3C at night and when you are away during the day provides optimal savings and can reduce your greenhouse gas emissions by half a tonne.

When not using devices that have a “phantom load” unplug them, or plug them into a power bar and turn that off.

Hang your clothes to dry. The lint collected from the dryer’s filter: that’s your clothes slowly disintegrating!

Air Use potpourri instead of aerosol-based sprays.

Compost your leaves and brush. Burning them will increase carbon dioxide emissions.

Do not blow your leaves - rake them instead.

Water Use a broom rather than a water hose to clean walkways, driveways and sidewalks.

Collect and use your rainwater for your lawn and plants.

It is free and better for your plants.

Avoid cleaners containing phosphates. When they get into rivers and lakes they cause algae blooms, robbing the water of oxygen and ultimately killing aquatic life.

Fix that leaking hose and dripping nozzle. It will help keep your shoes and shirt dry and save water.

Install water-saving showerheads.

Do not run the water running when you brush your teeth, shave, wash dishes or clean vegetables.

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Monday - Friday 8:30-5:00pm We can only accept the following batteries: AA, AAA, C, D, 9V & Watch Please do not throw your old batteries into the garbage. It is very harmful for the environment. We will help dispose of your batteries in an environmentally friendly way. *SAVE SOME TIME, keep a container at your home for collecting and bring them in at once.

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Reclaimed wood adds instant appeal Homeowners considering reclaimed wood may be interested to learn that such wood can serve various functions aside from benefitting the planet.

• Match old-growth wood. It can be challenging to match old wood in a home, particularly if you’re looking to maintain historical value and authenticity. Salvaged wood items can alleviate this concern, ensuring that you can find rare woods that are no longer available brand new.

• Salvaged wood has character. It’s difficult to mimic the natural age marks and character that older wood may have.

Instead of being raised on farms, wood harvested decades ago probably grew in natural environments, making the wood both durable and strong. The colour and grain of salvaged wood may also be unique.

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• Look at objects in a new way. Doors are versatile pieces of reclaimed lumber because they’re already flat and rather large. Doors can be turned into headboards, tables or benches. Staircase or porch posts can be turned into candlestick holders, and wood shutters can dress up walls and provide a place to hang artwork.

• Reclaimed wood can be found everywhere. Most people do not have to look too far to find wood they can salvage.

Check salvage yards, landfills, dumpsters in front of older homes being renovated, or older, unused barns in rural settings. You also can collect driftwood or discarded shipping crates.

The Internet is awash with ideas for putting salvaged wood to use. Get inspired and then find the pieces that will fit your project.

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Repurposing salvaged wood is a popular trend in the home improvement industry. Not only can using salvaged wood give a home a one-of-a-kind look, but it’s a handy way to incorporate the three Rs of green living into your lifestyle: reduce, reuse and recycle.

Reclaimed wood is often used in flooring, beams, wall treatments, and doors, but it also can be turned into furniture or home accent items. Reclaimed wood adds warmth and historical interest to a home’s decor that newer materials may lack.

Although finding wood that can be salvaged takes time and some legwork, such efforts can quickly pay off. Many businesses are now devoted to reclaimed timber, which can help make the process of finding and using salvaged wood even easier.

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Analyzing beach surveys, samples collected at sea and estimates of the amount of trash entering the ocean, Marcus Eriksen, cofounder of the nonprofit ocean advocacy group, 5 Gyres, calculated that there are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic debris in the world’s oceans.

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by Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The process to close Woss Lake Elementary School is now complete.

At their meeting April 11, the School District No. 85 board gave third and final reading, unanimously, to the bylaw which will see the facility close effective June 30, 2016.

The issue is there are only four students registered for the 2016/17 school year.

It costs in the neighbourhood of $180,000 to run the school.

The financial break-even point is seven students.

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April 22-24 16th Annual Spring Bird Count in Sointula! Join us on April 23 at 1:30 p.m. at the Old Athletic Hall to hear Dr. David Bird tell us all about ‘How Birds Do It.’ Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about bird sex, but were afraid to ask! Sunday, April 24, grab your hat and get your binoculars, leave your worries far behind you, and join us at 9 a.m. in front of the Sointula Co-op Store for the 16th Annual Spring Bird Count.

April 20 Earth Day Recycleapalooza at Port McNeill Library, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Drop in and create some cool crafts from recycled materials. Ages 3 – 12 years.

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“The Board has expressed its commitment to re-open a facility in the community if sufficient numbers are reached.

The Board continues to point to ‘seven’ students as that number,” said School District #85 Superintendent of Schools Scott Benwell.

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April 29 Come to our Food Event! In celebration of Earth Day, we’re holding a local sustainable food event at the Port Hardy Public Library on April 29. Plan to attend for fun activities, video and food. All ages welcome! An initiative between Grassroots Learning Centre & Forest Farm and Vancouver Island Regional Library.

April 30 Port McNeill Rotary is holding a Spring Fling Gala to “Build The Wall”. This event is a fund-raiser to raise funds for a climbing wall located in NISS and will be held in the NISS gymnasium. Doors open at 5:30, dinner starts at 6:30. All proceeds go to the Climbing Wall. For further information call Shelley at 250-949-1064.

April 30 - Sept. 30 Port Hardy Museum Temporary exhibit “Gwazi & Port Hardy” .

May 1 At 4 p.m. the Port Hardy Legion will conduct a Memorial Service to honour the men and women who took part in the Battle of the Atlantic which was the longest campaign of WW 11.

May 14 Port McNeill Lions Club is hosting is annual Action Auction. Doors open at 6 p.m. Auction starts at 7 p.m.

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May 14 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Berry good) Pancake Breakfast and Plant Sale! Grassroots, 7580 Park Drive, Port Hardy.

Tomato, Basil, Pepper plants and more. For more info, contact Dawn, organic9@telus.net or 250-230-4243 May 14 – June 18 Short Story Writing with Garth Holden at Port McNeill Public Library. Saturdays from 11:45 – 1:45 p.m. All skill levels welcome. Please drop in.

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April 24 Port Alice Fish & Wildlife Association Fun Shoot and Cookout at 11 a.m. at the range.

April 29-May 1 Mud Bowl, Port McNeill, weekend soccer tournament featuring teams from all of the North Island communities.

May 1 Seven Hills Golf Club Annual General Meeting followed by a nine-hole scramble at noon.

May 28 6 p.m. to Midnight, Relay for Life, Rock out to Knock out Cancer theme.

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Wild hockey success celebrated

By Tyson Whitney Reporter At the year-end hockey awards banquet April 5 for the Tri-Port Female Program, Coach Andrew Laming was presented with a personalized piece of art, created by local artist Jeremy Browne, from the entire Wild team to commemorate how much his efforts were appreciated by them and their families this past season.

Laming said he’s been dedicated to coaching hockey “for the last 10 years straight now. Once my kids started playing, I’ve pretty much been coaching ever since.”

After doing a little bit of figure skating as a young child, Laming grew up playing minor hockey in Port Hardy. He represented the North Island in the Rep league and then went on to play four years of Junior hockey for the Victoria Cougars. In his fifth and final season, 1994-1995, he played for the Prince George Cougars and racked up 22 points in 48 games. After his hockey career ended, he transitioned into coaching the sport and has since coached many local Tri-Port teams, ranging from first year Peanuts, to Novice, to Atom and Peewee Rep as well.

This was Laming’s first time coaching a girls’ hockey program specifically, and “every season you get some good stuff and some bad stuff. This season though, there was nothing bad about it at all.

Everything was great and it was an all around amazing experience,” said Laming.

When it comes to coaching girls compared to the boys, he said, “there’s not much difference at all.

The girls have the same drive and want to win just as badly as the boys do.”

Once there were enough girls registered to form a team for the 2015/2016 season, Laming was approached by the players and their parents to coach and he had zero hesitations when it came time to step up and take on the task.

“I had expectations for them right from the start,” said Laming. “I wanted them to work hard, show up, and represent the team well. Every single one of them bought into the system, which is to play hard and have fun, and they really did. Everyone on the

team believed they could achieve great results, and it showed by the end of the season. You gotta find a way to get through to every kid, otherwise what are you coaching for?”

At the start of the season, the Wild just wanted to win enough games to qualify for the four-team playoffs in Parksville, but once they’d played a few games, they saw they had “quite a bit of success” and it was then the Wild knew they were “capable of competing and winning against every team in the league,” said Laming.

From the start of the season to the end of the season, he said “the improvement was 100 per cent for some of the girls who were newer to the sport, but overall every player improved a ton and most importantly had fun.”

The Wild ended their first season with a 2nd place finish in the female midget league standings, posting an 8-3-1 record with 48 goals for and only 27 goals against. The year-end statistics clearly showed “all the hard work they’d put in and I couldn’t be more proud of what they’ve achieved,” said Laming. As far as the Wild’s semi-final’s playoff game March 5 in Parksville, it was “a very close game,” he said.

“We had some sick players, and they really battled through all the adversity and tried their hardest to win in spite of the odds against them.”

Laming said he was also incredibly proud to see that throughout the entire season, no matter what happened, “the team got along great and included each other in everything. I’ve never seen any team do that as well as they did.”

While he doesn’t have one particular favourite moment from the season, “getting to see the girls improve and come together and support one another” is what really stood out to Laming as the most as a lasting memory of the Tri-Port Wild’s first official year as a team.

Player awards given out at the banquet were as follows: Most Valuable Player - Avary Miller.

Most Sportsmanlike Player - Bre-Anna Henderson.

Most Improved Player - Crystal Tapp.

Esso Medallions Most Dedicated Player - Madison

Tyson Whitney Photo At the Tri-Port Female Program’s year-end hockey awards banquet, Andrew Laming was presented with a very unique piece of art by the entire Tri-Port Wild team for his efforts coaching them this year.

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Esso Medallions Most Sportsmanlike Player Tyanna Laming.

Esso Medallions Most Improved Player - Kaitlyn Wilson.

Special ‘Digger’ Award - Taylor Ranger.

Over 130 players take advantage of soccer clinic Submitted The VIPL Riptide, sponsored by Marine Harvest, are pleased to announce the success of our recent trip to Port Hardy to run a one-day soccer camp for youth soccer players ages U6-U18 as well as community level coaches. The day was well attended with over 130 players and 20 coaches from the local soccer community. The day was well organized and the weather was fantastic.

“It truly is a pleasure to see the passion for the game alive and well in the community. In fact, the largest numbers of participants came from the youngest age groups, which is very inspiring. The young soccer players were well supported by a fantastic set of parents who stepped right in to help increase the learning curve with the U6-U8 players. It was also an honour to have the local Riptide players involved in the day camp as mentor coaches - connecting with their community on a personal level and serving as role models for the next generation of local players,” said Camp Coordinator and VIPL Riptide Soccer Development Coordinator Shel Brodsgaard.

The coaching staff included several of the Riptide staff coaches: Shel Brodsgaard, Stephen Hall and

Sean Arbour. “We were also very pleased to include players who have graduated from the Riptide to the VIU Men’s team: Taylor Arbour and Karson Kroetch. For some, the highlight of the day was the goalkeeper development provided

by Alex Jones, who has become a local legend now known as ‘Alex the Goalie!’ thanks to his Tyson Whitney Photo efforts influencing youth Bryce Walkus traded in his goalie pads for goalie gloves at the Marine of all ages about the Harvest Riptide’s Training Camp on Saturday, April 9 at the Port position of goalkeeper,” Hardy Secondary School soccer pitch.

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Racing career involved riding dynamite could blow up at any point,” Burrell said, adding that “within a few months I became a gallop boy who just galloped the horses as they trained.”

After riding many different horses from various stables at Northlands Park in Edmonton for a couple years, Burrell learned how to leave the starting gate.

“When I passed the working tests, I received an apprentice licence, which means anyone that rides as an apprentice gets 10 pounds off the weight assigned to the horse. After 10 rides it changes to a five-pound weight allowance. That is the benefit for riding as a bug boy. I had that weight allowance for one full year.”

After his apprenticeship ended, Burrell competed as a journeyman rider where he had an agent hustling to book him mounts. The agent “got 25 per cent off the top,” said Burrell.

As the years passed on by, Burrell rode in many big races, with the most well known being the Canadian Derby, which back then was for a $100,000 purse, but now is $200,000.

He also rode in the USA for three years with good success, adding that he “won many Stake Races on some very nice horses everywhere I rode.”

When it came to other famous jockeys he’s been acquainted with over the course of his racing career, Burrell mentioned that he met “Ron Turcotte in Edmonton. Also his brothers Roger, Rudy and Yves, whom I rode with in Alberta for many years.”

Turcotte, who’s best known as the rider of Secretariat and winSubmitted Photo ner of the Triple Crown in 1973, was Ron Burrell races aboard True Red at Stampede Park in Calgary, April 27, 1979, with a “a great guy.” $3,600 purse on the line.

He also got to meet “the greatest of the Triple Crown races course of his riding the most serious of of the horses who are great, Bill Shoemaker. over the course of his career, he had “nine all “a shattered face the real stars of racaccidents that kept me out for ing,” adding that “No We met in Winnipeg. four-decade-long sto- major while on horseback. one year, plus a few horses I raced ever He was on his world ried career.

Reflecting on his Three broken collar- cracked vertebras.” had a bad test” and retirement tour and Burrell said that his that “every winner is riding career overall, bones, seven broken we stayed at the same hotel, had drinks and Burrell noted that he ribs, broke both my favourite thing about tested for drugs. I am supper together along “was lucky enough to legs, one ankle” and riding was “the power most proud of that.” with his agent. I had win 657 races with just won a $75,000 70 being Stake and race, and Bill want- Handicaps,” adding ed to talk about that. that he also “won We told some stories more trophies than I and it was a great can remember.”

After Burrell finmoment.” ished his career as a Shoemaker, a legsuccessful jockey in endary American jockey from Texas, 2005, he then made the held the world record transition into trainfor total professional ing Thoroughbreds. jockey victories for Burrell also point29 years, winning 11 ed out that over the

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By Tyson Whitney Reporter Ron Burrell, Owner of Captain Ron’s Fishing in Port McNeill, has been riding and racing horses his whole life. “I rode my first horse on a farm in S a s k a t c h ew a n ,” Burrell said in an interview via email.

“It was a rather large work horse where I would put some feed on the ground, and when he put his head down I climbed up his neck and rode around the farm. Soon enough I got to the point where standing on his back was easy to do.”

Burrell was hooked from that point on.

He left home at the age of 14 and went to Edmonton, Alberta where between Edmonton and Calgary there was “horse racing nine months a year. Being a little fella myself, I saw jockeys were small like I was, and I knew I wanted that life.”

Burrell started cleaning stalls, which was the bottom of the barrel, for around six months before he finally got to ride a Thoroughbred.

“It was like riding a stick of dynamite that

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By Tyson Whitney Reporter A community volleyball club is ‘Reign’ing the North Island.

“The Reigns’ club season started at the beginning of January,” said Coach Justin Reusch.

“The season ends around mid-May, and the girls are doing really well so far. They’ve been improving and having a lot of fun.”

The Reigns season opener was Feb. 14 in Nanaimo, and the team did “pretty good for their first tournament.

We play at a U16 level because we have some older players, but most of our team is between 13-15 years old,” said Reusch, adding that some of the girls on the team are brand new to volleyball and others have been playing for around three years.

The Reigns recently came back from a tournament in Campbell River, where Reusch felt the team “grew a lot as the day went on, and by the time they got around to their final games in the afternoon, they were pushing the games into overtime and it was really nice to see their spirit and camaraderie come together.

They were really enjoying themselves playing against a high level of competition. I was very happy with how much they improved over the course of the day,” Reusch.

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Dana Sparks, Owner/Operator of Port McNeill Massage, was busy all day long massaging patients at the Mind, Body, and Spirit Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 9 at the Civic Centre in Port Hardy.

Reusch has been coaching community volleyball in Port Hardy for three years now. He originally took the job because his step-daughter wanted to play, and they had no coach, so she asked him if he could “figure something out.”

While Reusch had previously played volleyball in high school Physical education classes, he’d never coached the sport before, and really had to learn on the job through trial and error. He finds coaching the Reigns to be “very rewarding. The girls try really hard, their attitudes are great, and they definitely appreciate getting to play.”

As of 2016, there are 13 girls registered in the Port Hardy Volleyball Club and this is the first year they’ve had to charge registration to help cover the costs associated with playing down island.

The Reigns will be heading to Abbotsford for the BC Provincial Finals held on May 7-8, and they will be holding another carwash on

Tyson Whitney Photo The Port Hardy Reigns U16 girls volleyball team practises inside the Port Hardy Secondary School gymnasium for an upcoming trip to the BC Provincial Finals in Abbotsford.

April 23, from 10-2 at the North Island Lanes parking lot, to help raise funds to cover the trip.

“I’m looking forward to the Provincials,” said Reusch. “We’ll be playing other teams from around the province, so hopefully we’ll play some teams that are more comparable to our level, and I think the girls are gonna do much better. It seems like every time the team goes down island they progress and improve.

They start off slow and

by the end of the day, they’ve improved to the point where they’re being very competitive with the other teams.”

It’s not all about winning, though. Reusch mainly hopes the Reigns “enjoy the travel involved and gain some experience. It’s fun to play volleyball at home here, we scrimmage, get quite a bit of gym time in, and they get some good exercise out of it, but they really look forward to the trips and the bonding aspect of

playing as a team. It also keeps them off the couch and out of the house during the week and gives them something to look forward to.”

Ciara Rosso, one of the Reigns team members who’s been playing volleyball since the fourth grade, said that she likes playing the sport because “it’s fun,” and that she really enjoys “getting to meet a lot of new people and make new friendships.”

Eagles celebrate season

By Tyson Whitney Reporter The North Island Eagles year-end hockey banquet was held on Wednesday, April 6.

Coaches were recognized for their dedication, Shana Shambrook was acknowledged for her efforts scheduling ice times throughout the season, and the Refs, Tri-Port, and Eagles executive were also recognized.

Gifts were presented to Lito Pineda, who has been treasurer/registrar for many years and to Head Coach Andrew Laming; both are stepping down from the executive.

Leighann Ruel was acknowledged for her outstanding 14 years on the executive. She has been Eagles president for the past 2 years.

The Division 3 Island Divisional League Banner was awarded to the Midget Eagles and the Division 3 Island Playoff Banner was awarded to the Bantam Eagles by the Triport President, Vadim Stavrakov.

A special recognition was made to Paula Klatt, whose son Koen played on the PeeWee Eagles.

Her battle with Leukemia has inspired the entire Eagles organization this year. The Eagles wished her well with her recovery with a heartfelt standing ovation.

Team Summaries: Atom Development - Coaches Doug Grant, Glenn Moore, Chad Mackenzie.

Most Sportsmanlike Player: Zachary Spafford.

Most Improved Player: Christopher Topfer.

Most Valuable Player: Ethan Fuller.

Most Improved Esso Medallion: Isaiah Therrien.

Most Sportsmanlike Esso Medallion: Hayden Jack.

Most Dedicated Esso Medallion: William Grant.

PeeWee - Coaches Ray Bono, Ryan Handley, Jason Saunders.

Most Sportsmanlike Player: Koen Harwood.

Most Improved Player: Skyler Evans.

Most Valuable Player: Connor Van Will.

Most Improved Esso Medallion: Tynan KlienBeekman.

Most Sportsmanlike Esso Medallion: Kayden Jones.

Most Dedicated Esso Medallion: Griffin Handley.

Bantam - Coaches Greg Fox, Marty Gage, Dylan Dirom.

Most Sportsmanlike Player: Elliot Furney.

Most Improved Player: Tianna Walkus.

Most Valuable Player: Clayton Bono.

Most Improved Esso Medallion: Alan Townsend.

Most Sportsmanlike Esso Medallion: Matthew Saunders.

Most Dedicated Esso Medallion: Mike McLaughlin.

Midget - Coaches Aaron Hinton, Toby Roberts.

Most Sportsmanlike Player: Nigel Walkus.

Most Improved Player: Josh Borg.

Most Valuable Player: Alex Scott.

Most Improved Esso Medallion: Randi Ward.

Most Sportsmanlike Esso Medallion: Emma Mitchell.

Most Dedicated Esso Medallion: Tanner Roberts.

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Island Timberlands LP is a private timberlands business focused on growing and harvesting high-quality timber and other forest products from coastal British Columbia for a broad customer base in the PaciďŹ c Rim region. Recognized as one of the best sources of high-quality Douglas-ďŹ r, hemlock and cedar in North America, Island Timberlands has the second largest private timberlands holding in British Columbia.

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Grapple Yarder (Utility) Nanoose Bay, BC This full-time position calls for a safety-minded, energetic and team-oriented individual to start as a utility man on a grapple yarder. Expectations would be to train as a hook-tender along with other positions within the operation. Preference will be given to individuals with logging experience (particularly rigging).

Please visit our website for more information.

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Detailed job descriptions and qualifications may be obtained from the Port McNeill Town Office at 1775 Furney Place, or on the Town’s website at www.portmcneill.ca Applications will be accepted at the Town Office until 4:00 p.m. on Friday April 22, 2016.

Please apply in writing with cover letter and resume to: Administrator, Box 728, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0; or fax with cover letter to 250-956-4300; or email reception@portmcneill.ca (Please indicate which job you are applying for)

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com.

HELP WANTED

2016 Port McNeill Summer Student Employment Opportunities The Town of Port McNeill is seeking applications for Harbour Office and Information Center Personnel, and Public Works Parks and Ground Maintenance Personnel.

Apply at:www.credit700.ca

COASTAL Logging Company looking for qualified grapple yarder hooktender. Union position, Lake Cowichan area. Possible accomadations. email resume to northviewtimber@shaw.ca

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Harvesting Supervisor Canoe Forest Products Ltd. (part of the Gorman Group of Companies); located near Salmon Arm, BC has an immediate fulltime vacancy within the Woodlands Department for Harvesting Supervisor to join our Canoe team.

Reporting to the Woodlands Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of Timber Harvesting and Road Maintenance operations. This position requires a self-motivated individual with excellent organizational, communication and leadership skills.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Graduate from a recognized Forestry Program and eligible for registration with the Association of BC Forest Professionals. • Minimum five (5) years’ experience with interior harvesting systems, log scaling, safety and environmental programs. • Detail oriented, accurate, flexible and strives to meet deadlines.

Canoe Forest Products Ltd. offers a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience and qualifications. If you possess the skills and qualifications required for this challenging position, please submit your resume with cover letter, in confidence, by May 15, 2016: Human Resources Department Canoe Forest Products Ltd. Box 70 Canoe BC V0E 1K0 E: hr@canoefp.com F: 866-514-8773 www.canoefp.com Canoe Forest Products Ltd. thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

LEGALS

LEGALS

- NOTICE Warehouse Lien Act Auction Sale: Notice is hereby given by 50 Fathom Edge Holdings Inc DBA Advantage Port Hardy Self Storage, that the following items will be sold at a public auction on Sunday May 01, 2016 at 10 AM if all monies owed are not paid in full. The sale is to be held on our property of 5775 Hardy Bay Rd, Port Hardy BC V0N 2P0.

Your Community, Your Classifieds.

Call 1-866-865-4460 PLACES OF WORSHIP

PLACES OF WORSHIP

ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED 9190 Granville St. Port Hardy Phone 250-949-6247 10:30am Sunday School and Service Everyone welcome Meeting rooms available www.stcolumbaporthardy.ca Bible study check online for details 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

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APARTMENT/CONDO

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

HADDINGTON COURT APARTMENTS PORT MCNEILL Newly renovated apartments for rent.

Clean & quiet building.

Free satellite.

Furnished suites available.

Call Ron & Linda 250-956-3365

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NEWLY RENOVATED Bach, 1 or 2 bedrooms.

Newly furnished available.

Free sat tv, over 300 channels.

Phone Ron and Linda 250-956-3365

LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE • Chaplain Services • Bible Studies • Spiritual Counselling • Weekly AA Groups (8635 Granville St. Port Hardy) 250-949-8125

1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments. Competitive prices.

Call 250-956-3526.

PORT HARDY Pets welcome, quiet 2 bdrm apt near Airport.

Small backyard. Ref. Req’d.

Private parking 250-949-7189.

APARTMENTS FURNISHED

PORT HARDY- Airport Rd. 2 bdrm. $550. Quiet, NS/NP. Refs req. Call 250-949-6319.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Quatsino Band Council EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

BAND ADMINISTRATOR The Band Administrator, under the general direction of the Band Council and subject to its policies and procedures, administers the affairs and programs of the Quatsino First Nation. The Quatsino First Nation is located near Coal Harbour on the north end of Vancouver Island.

Any questions relating can be directed to Kendra at (250)-230-3955.

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

PORT MCNEILL MCCLURE APT’S.

PORT MCNEILL- 3 Bdrm townhouse. Avail. May 1st.

Call 250-956-3440. www.portmcneilltownhouses.yolasite.com

Notice is hereby given by 50 Fathom Edge Holdings Inc DBA Advantage Port Hardy Self Storage, that the following items will be sold at a public auction on Sunday April 24, 2016 at 12 PM (noon) if all monies owed are not paid in full. The sale is to be held on our property of 5775 Hardy Bay Rd, Port Hardy BC V0N 2P0.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4680 Byng Rd. Port Hardy Pastor C. Okumu Lomudak okumuyaya@yahoo.ca 250-949-7584 “Everyone Welcome” Saturday Services 9:30am - Bible Study groups 10:45am - Worship/Praise service Wednesday @ 7:00pm - Prayer meeting Follow us on Facebook Avalon Adventist Christian Academy Offering Christian Education 250-949-8243

Phone Rick 250-956-4555

GREATER PORT HARDY area: Fully private, above ground, 1-bdrm suite, ocean view home, across the street from beach. High ceilings, hardwood floors, big windows.

Tastefully furnished. No excessive drinking. Internet avail. upon request Avail. soon, $495. Call 250-902-1222.

NEWLY RENOVATED 2 bdrm townhome.

Includes W/D, D/W. Avail. April 15. $595/mo+ util’s. Please call or text 778808-4543 for info.

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

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

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PLACES OF WORSHIP

APARTMENT/CONDO

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:

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Jason Malo to satisfy debt on storage of property such as approximately: 2) Honda Street Motorcycles 1) Fiberglass Boat (approx. 16’ length, no engine) 2) Mattresses Misc. Household Items (Boxes, totes, clothing, other personal belongings) Misc. Electronics Misc. Golf clubs

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PLACES OF WORSHIP

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

Job Description: The Quatsino First Nation Band Administrator will be responsible for the administering and overseeing of all band programs and will ensure programs are administered within budget. The Band Administrator will ensure that band policies and procedures are adhered to; and, supervise all band program managers, coordinators, employees and contractors.

Job Duties • Strong Human Resource skills and an ability to manage, supervise and provide support to staff in meeting program requirements/mandates.

• Ensuring proper maintenance, use, occupancy and control of buildings, equipment, and works controlled by the Band.

• Advisor to Chief and Council on all areas of band management.

• Knowledge working with provincial and federal funding agencies including: programs, regulations, procedures of AANDC; and, other funding agencies.

• Acts as a liaison and public relations officer for the Council in matters of administration.

• Good knowledge of financial accounting principles for budget planning and monitoring of expenditures.

• Ability to write funding proposals, preparation of reports and correspondence.

• Attend Council Meetings and Committee meetings when required.

• Provide the council with monthly reports on band programs and operations.

• Strong administrative and computer skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively – verbally and written.

• Experience working in First Nations communities and culturally sensitive.

Job Qualifications • A degree & solid educational background in Business Administration or Management • Demonstrated proposal writing skills • Financial experience & education (accounting skills) • Successful management in a First Nations operation (4-5 years) • Self-motivated with excellent interpersonal skills

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

Salary to commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please direct any questions and/or your cover letter, resume complete with three references, and a criminal record check to: Quatsino Band Council Attn: Tara Nelson, Executive Assistant 305 Quattishe Rd, Coal Harbour, BC V0N1K0 Tel: 250-949-6245 Fax: 250-949-6249 Email: taranelson097@gmail.com

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

Posting date: April 12, 2016

Closing date: May 6, 2016

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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

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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

RENTALS

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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

RENTALS

REFORESTATION NURSERY seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping.

Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866873-3846 or www.treetime.ca

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Any questions relating can be directed to Kendra at (250)-230-3955.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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Dan & Glenda Hogan to satisfy debt on storage of property such as approximately: Compressor 2 Refrigerators Exterior Doors Stereo Appliances Bedding Walker House vacuum Shopvac Canning Supplies Shelving Units Rubbermaid totes and boxes filled with miscellaneous household items Etc.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

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PORT HARDY Restaurant space for lease at the North Shore Inn. For more info call 250-949-8500

RETIRED ENGINEER WANTS TO RENT a furnished home for a minimum of 3 months in the Port Hardy, BC region, starting in early May 2016.

Options range from a nice house/ condo/ apartment/ hotel room, to room & board in private home, or even a rustic and basic cabin. Must be clean, tidy and well maintained with an excellent landlord.

I am rather frugal but do I understand you get what you pay for. I have reliable transportation; I love to hike.

I have traveled all over Europe, Scandinavia and the UK, the Baltic’s, Finland, Sweden and Iceland. Also South and Central America, as well as all over Canada, the US, Taiwan and Korea.

I have stayed in AirBnB’s and VRBO’s all over the world. I am a Canadian citizen. Please email: edlonsbary@gmail.com

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

LOG TRUCK DRIVER WFP is currently seeking a fully qualified/ experienced Log Truck Driver to join our Central Island Forest Operation (CIFO) at |Menzies Bay, approximately 15 minutes north of Campbell River, BC. Job Requirements Must be fully qualified and have a valid Class 1 Driver's License. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 year’s coastal log hauling experience within the past 5 years.

This is an hourly USW union position with a rate of $31.77 per hour and a comprehensive benefit package.

Please submit your resume with references and recent Driver's Abstract.

PORT MCNEILL Mobile Home Park Pads for rent.

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

TOWNHOUSES PORT ALICE: townhouse, 3bdrm, 1.5 bath. Carport, ocean view. Avail now. For rent or for sale. Call 1-250-383-0861.

SEAWIND ESTATES- close to all amentities, 3 bdrms, 1.5 bath in great condition. 4 appls, patio. References req.

Available now. $850. Call 250-949-7079 before 7pm.

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Editor The Hope Standard, a once a week, award winning community newspaper has an opening for an editor/ reporter.

Reporting to the publisher, the editor/reporter will be instrumental in guiding the overall strategic direction of the Hope Standard. The successful candidate will possess above average leadership skills, will be a strong communicator, pay attention to detail and can work under pressure in a deadline driven environment.

This person will have the ability to perform editorial tasks and contribute to the editorial content both in print and online. Strong design skills with knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and iMovie are required.

The editor will have a passion for, and is comfortable with, all aspects of multimedia journalism including diverse writing capabilities and advanced photography and video skills. You have a track record of turning around well-written, fact-based, concise, well-produced content quickly, for posting online immediately—with collateral (text, photos and video). You have demonstrable skills in all aspects of web journalism and a strong grasp of social media best practices (Twitter, Facebook, etc.).

Candidates should have a diploma/degree in journalism, or a related field.

The Hope Standard is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest privately held, independent newspaper company with more than 150 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

Those interested should email a resume, writing samples and a cover letter to: Carly Ferguson, Publisher publisher@theprogress.com Deadline for applications is 5:00pm Sunday April 24, 2016.

Thank you to all who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY REGIONAL DISTRICT OF MOUNT WADDINGTON

TREASURER

Reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Treasurer is responsible for directing the financial affairs of the Regional District of Mount Waddington (RDMW) and the Mount Waddington Regional Hospital District. Related functions include financial planning, risk management, managing budgetary and other internal controls; and regular reporting and analysis.

The ideal candidate will have a recognized accounting designation supplemented by a minimum of three (3) years of senior local government or related accounting/financial and management experience. The candidate will also have extensive experience working with financial and other computer software. Knowledge of the Community Charter and Local Government Act is considered an asset, along with excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills.

This position is based at the RDMW’s administrative office located in Port McNeill. The RDMW offers an attractive wage and benefit package for this exempt officer’s position.

If you wish to obtain more information, please visit www.rdmw.bc.ca.

To apply for this position, please forward your cover letter, resume and list of references to: Greg Fletcher, Administrator, by email: gfletcher@rdmw.bc.ca by 4:30pm on April 29, 2016.

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Kayla Gray is a 14-year-old girl, daughter of Arnie and Leah Gray, Granddaughter of Bill and Ann Gray, Niece of Babe and George Burroughs and Gary and Karey Gray. Kayla also has a 10-year-old sister named Brooke.

Anyone who knows Kayla loves her. She is the sweetest daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, teammate, babysitter, and friend that anyone could ever ask for and right now, she needs our love and support.

health center for kids. Here, she is doing physiotherapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and will gradually start to do some schoolwork.

On March 14th, Kayla had her 1st of 30 radiation appointments at the BC Cancer Agency in Vancouver. After that she will have a 4 week break and then will start a 6 month long chemotherapy treatment in Vancouver.

So far Kayla is doing well with her treatment and her physio. She is up walking and talking better each day and is slowly getting her right arm to work again. The oncologists have given a 90% cure rate for Kayla and we are confident that she is going to beat this... she has a lot of strength and courage for a young girl.

On February 19th, Kayla underwent an 8-hour surgery at BC Children’s Hospital to remove a Tumor from her brain, which was later diagnosed as stage 4 Medulloblastoma.

She has had other tests done to ensure that the cancer hasn’t spread to the rest of her brain or spine. She spent 2 weeks in the hospital and then was moved to a rehab

3 Prizes are up for grabs!

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April 8, 2016 they are $10 and can be purchased at:

• Quarterdeck Resort & Pub • The Sporty Bar & Grill • EJ Klassen Motorcade • Glen Lyon Hotel • North Island Gazette

• Win a trip for 2 to Las Vegas 3 days 2 nights hotel and airfare included • Round Trip flight with Pacific Coastal from Port Hardy to Vancouver

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All proceeds go to supporting Kayla’s fight against cancer.

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