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Wave if you love Salmon (Days) Carmen Burrows, aka “Lidia the Canning Queen”, waves at the crowd in a dress and hat made of canning jar lids from the front of the annual Salmon J.R. Rardon Days Parade in Sointula Saturday. See more on page 11 and online at www.northislandgazette.com

Council approves Alice Lake subdivision A O’Toole Gazette staff PORT ALICE— After a series of negotiations, the Village of Port Alice has passed a motion to enter into an agreement with Brookfield Residential. The developer is proposing to build a subdivision on

Alice Lake close to the Link River Regional Campsite. At the Council’s previous meeting Doug Leighton, Brookfield’s Director of Planning for Vancouver Island, presented a proposal that would see Brookfield undertake the funding of improvements to Link

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River Campgrounds to address Council’s concerns with the project. At last week’s meeting Councillors received a written offer from Brookfield to fund Council’s requests and an offer to donate a parcel of land adjacent to the existing campground,

which would expand and open access to the currently unused southern part of the park. The property at Link River is owned by the Village of Port Alice and managed by the Regional District of Mt. Waddington. Brookfield has received

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pre-approval on a plan to divide an almost 85-hectare site surrounding the park into seventeen property lots, which would then be sold to housing developers. The pre-approval was contingent on approval from the Village of Port Alice, which was given

after council reviewed the updated offer last week. In his letter of proposal, Leighton described the arrangement as a “win-win” situation for both parties. The offer addressed four

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Eagle gets new lease on life after rescue J.R. Rardon Gazette editor C L U X E W E RESORT—For RCMP Constable Amron Russell, stationed on the North Island for just a few months, the rescue and release of an injured juvenile eagle was a first. But the eagle turned out of a kennel this month before an appreciative audience of surprised onlookers was at least the third undomesticated bird sent back into the wild in the area this summer following recovery and rehabilitation. “This was the first I had heard of an eagle being recovered,” said Cst. Russell, who previously worked as chief dispatcher as a civilian member of the force in Nanaimo before holding a similar post as a constable in the Comox Valley. “So I had no idea what to do. It was just research and making some phone calls and connecting the dots a bit.” Russell was involved in the eagle’s recovery by Monica Daly of Port McNeill, whose son,

“He said, ‘Mom, mom! I got an eagle! What should I do with it? Monica Daly

A juvenile bald eagle soars back into the wild at Cluxewe Resort after a stay at the Owl Recovery Centre in Vancouver. Its recovery from injuries suffered at the hands of crows in June was facilitated by Constable Amron Russell, left, and Monica Daly, right. J.R. Rardon But Monica wanted Coastal Airlines, and a Blayne, had plucked to make sure what flight was arranged to the young bird from the video-online] they were doing was transport the bird the surf while on an outing northislandgazette.com legal, so she called the following morning. with his girlfriend to “I was able to have Port McNeill RCMP Storey’s Beach Aug. with the bird, Blayne detachment. While the it in my house for the 23. “We saw it getting called his mother, who Dalys kept the bird at evening, which totalpicked on by a bunch coincidentally was at home in a cage, Russell ly thrilled me,” said of crows,” Blayne said. Cluxewe Resort with a did some research “It was kind of soaked; Sunday School picnic. and tracked down the “He just phoned me Owl Recovery Centre looked kind of injured. So we wrapped it up up and said, ‘Mom, in Vancouver, which in a coat and tried to mom! I got an eagle! specializes in the treathide it from the tourists What should I do with ment of birds of prey, who were all over the it?’” Monica said. “I including eagles. The go, ‘I guess you bring centre has a shipping place.” agreement with Pacific Unsure what to do it home.’”

Monica. “Then (I) cried all the way to Port Hardy.” Seven weeks later Daly got a call from Russell asking if she was interested in helping release the eagle, which was scheduled for a return flight. The bird was very nearly sent on to Bella Bella accidentally, but Russell arrived just in time to snare it from the plane. Because Storey’s Beach is outside her jurisdiction, she drove the bird, followed by the Dalys, to Cluxewe Resort, where curious campers gathered to watch it be released from a kennel atop a large stump. “It’s a very nice, full-

circle tale of events, and I’m pretty happy to be a part of it,” said Russell. “It was the Island working together with all these various agencies to help the animal get back into the wild.” Early in July, an eagle injured when it flew into a clothesline in Alert Bay was released at the soccer field adjacent to the ‘Namgis Big House after being treated at the Mountain Avian Rescue Society in Comox. Later that month, a juvenile heron, picked up in Storey’s Beach, was successfully released back at the beach after also being treated at MARS.

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Assault on parents lands woman behind bars A O’Toole Gazette staff PORT HARDY— A missing cellphone escalated to time behind bars for a local woman in court activity last week. Bonnie Flanagan faced charges from assault to uttering threats after an incident in November last year. Police responded to a call from Bonnie’s mother Sharon, saying she had been assaulted and that Bonnie was “freaking out” at Sharon’s Coal Harbour Road residence. Sharon informed police that Cal, Bonnie’s father, had also been assaulted and threatened with a knife. When police arrived Bonnie had locked herself in the basement suite of her parents’ home, where she was living at the time. She told police to stay out and threatened selfharm. After hearing the

threats of suicide, the officers breached the locked basement door and arrested and handcuffed Bonnie, who was resistant throughout. On being escorted from the premises, Bonnie sank her teeth into Cst. Miller’s forearm and the officer punched Bonnie in the kidney to force her to release her grip. Once Bonnie had been secured, officers called for a doctor to assess her in light of her threat of suicide. The incident began after Bonnie became convinced that her brother had stolen her cellphone. She began yelling at her father, Cal, and quickly escalated to screaming obscenities and throwing objects in the home. She then punched her 75-year-old father before storming out of the room. When she returned she was brandishing a knife, which she used

to cut into furniture and walls before pointing it towards Cal. Sharon threatened to call the police and Bonnie told her that “if the cops come I’ll be back and bust every window.” Her parents described her actions as “normal behaviour” for her, albeit more violent than usual. The court heard Bonnie has battled a long-running addiction to alcohol and was under the influence at the time of the incident. Sharon suggested that Bonnie’s son had taken the cellphone and Bonnie responded by punching Cal six times in the head, slapping Sharon, and threatening to “take the two of [them] out” with a knife. The responding officers’ report described Bonnie as “beligerent”, and said her parents were in fear of her. Bonnie appeared before the court and was released under her

Court Report own recognizance to await trial, but failed to appear for the scheduled continuation. She was then arrested and detained, remaining in custody since June 14. Court heard the 45-year-old has a criminal record dating to 1984 with several alcohol-related charges. Bonnie’s parents told the court that “we will continue to love her but will no longer stand by and allow these actions.” They also asked the court not to impose a no-go order in, the disposition which would prevent their daughter from seeing them or her son. Crown initially asked for a six- to ninemonth sentence for the assaults followed by probation in conjunction with a weapons prohibition and a DNA collection order. This

drew a rebuke of sorts from the presiding justice, Judge Dohm, who asked Crown to check the maximum sentence for the charges listed under the Canadian Criminal Code. Crown consulted the CCC and informed the Judge that six months was the maximum for each. Defence counsel Paul Grier made a plea for clemency in his submission, pointing to Bonnie’s alcoholism as the root cause for her trouble with the law. He drew attention to the fact that her last violent offence was in 1985, and that all incidents since have had alcohol as a common factor. “Ms Flanagan’s behaviour on the night of the offence was unbridled,” said Judge Dohm. “Her conduct towards her elderly parents was without application of rationality.” His verdict was that Bonnie should serve four months in the com-

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Issues addressed to take advantage of the available machinery. The RDMW signaled its approval of Brookfield’s proposal to Port Alice Council and is prepared to undertake the improvements in the spring of 2013.

Council Meeting Port Alice Council agreed to the proposal and to send a letter to Leighton asking for an agreement to include the described undertakings whereupon the Village would notify the Provincial Approving Officer of its satisfaction with the project. Free camp denied Also discussed at the meeting was the upcoming slo-pitch tournament and camping arrangements. Organizer Jason Roper came before Council at the behest of some of the competitors in this year’s tournament, who contacted him to ask about camping in town. Roper explained that every year the Lions Club holds a beer garden at the event, but competitors who travel to the event and stay in Link River Campgrounds need a designated driver to take advantage. In recent years, he explained, the organizers had to pay the Lions to break even on costs. Some of the teams had contacted him

about camping at the side of the road, thereby avoiding the drive. Roper pointed to the Rumblefest mountain biking event and to visitors who camped near the school and Legion during that event and wondered if Council would agree to allow the same during the slopitch tourney. Acting Mayor Janice MacLeod was unable to grant his request, however. The roadside campers during the bike event were doing so without permission, she informed Roper, and there was a zero-tolerance policy for drinking in public within the Village. She also pointed to local businessman Ozzie Vezina, who runs a campground in the Village, and stated that it would be unfair to him to grant free camping as well as the liability issue that such a decision would create. “That’s fine,” said Roper. “People have been asking us and I’m just looking for clarification.” “We’d love to accommodate you but we just can’t,” said MacLeod. The Acting Mayor did, however, have some suggestions for Roper. She recommended approaching the Legion to ask if teams could camp on their property, and also suggested the option of applying for a port-a-potty if the Legion approved.

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from page 1 key issues identified in the previous meeting; legalizing and upgrading the existing campsite access road, increasing parking facilities in preparation for an anticipated increase in the use of the existing boat ramp, access issues with three of the lots, and the land donation. Brookfield agreed to dedicate a 20-metre public road through its property to connect the campsite to the SE Main, the current access road. The Village of Port Alice was asked to provide an easement to the three lots whose access was in question, with the developer paying for surveying and costs. Brookfield offered to gift 1.54 Ha to the Village, expanding the campsite by 10 per cent and potentially opening access to the currently unused southern portion of the park. To address the other issues of road improvement and increased parking Brookfield offered $30,000 — $8,000 more than estimates to cover contingencies and project management— to fund the Village in addressing these concerns. By donating funds instead of directly tackling the issues, Brookfield suggested that the Village will retain control over the projects, and also allow Council to leverage the funds to gain other monies from governmental grants. Council can also make use of local resources to stretch the budget further. Councillor Dave Stewart, a professional faller, offered his expertise at no charge as a service to community. The Regional District, which manages the Link River Campgrounds, was also behind the project. Economic Development Manager Neil Smith pointed out there was an opportunity to take advantage of the heavy equipment being on-site. Smith noted that many improvements to the area could be carried out more economically if the RDMW were able

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The Port McNeill Slo Pitch League would like to acknowledge the following businesses that donated towards the success of this year’s OrcaFest Ball Tournament. (2012) Coastal Community Credit Union Fox’s Disposal CAB Steelhead Enterprises Windsor Plywood Dynamic Massage Therapist Corp Super Valu Furney Distributing Ltd Kal Tire Island Thunder Towing QCF Floor Fashions CIBC The Warehouse Video/Lifestyle Gym WFP-Port McNeill Hyde Creek Esso West Coast Helicopters Strategic Forest Management The Clothes Inn Black Bear Resort Just Art Bangles Hair Studio The Shed Leanna Schoﬁeld Masterman/Epicure Marketplace IGA Dalewood Beer and Wine Port McNeill Flower Shoppe Subway Talons Ball Team Timberland Sport Centre Peoples Drug Mart V-Echos Restorations A special Thanks to the Town of Port Robin’s Pet Store McNeill workers for all the maintenance Kristy Lloyd/Tupperware work they did on the ball ﬁelds Peoples Drug Mart Rona/Shoprite

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No break-in, just broken J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT HARDY— RCMP responding to an alarm at a local business Friday morning arrived to find the glass shattered from the establishment’s front door. But the culprit was neither a thief nor a vandal. It was a small pebble. “It’s a casualty of war,” public works employee Rob Walsh said as he helped sweep the small pebbles of glass from the sidewalk in front of The Cove Apparel shop on Market Street. Walsh and a coworker were cleaning up the shrub planters lining the sidewalk between Market Street and the business about 8 a.m. Friday when the other employee’s weed trimmer flung a rock from the planter he was working in. It struck high up on the glass front door, spiderwebbing the safety glass

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Acting manager Dee Walkus sweeps broken glass in front of Cove Apparel Company Friday after the front door was shattered J.R. Rardon by a rock thrown by a string weed trimmer.

and setting off the business’s alarm. Walsh said the glass did not immediately fall, but he and his coworker remained and blocked the sidewalk in front of the business. “The first concern we had was that it would come down as some kid would come walking by, or a woman with a stroller,” he said.

As they waited, Walsh said they heard a crackle and the small bits of glass began tumbling from the door frame. RCMP arrived because of the alarm call moments later, followed by acting Cove manager Dee Walkus. Walkus, a cup of coffee in hand, said she was woken earlier than

she normally would have planned for the store’s normal 10 a.m. opening. But she said it could have been worse. “I’m just glad it wasn’t one of these big windows,” Walkus said with a nod toward the large display window a few feet further along the storefront. “And they stayed until I came, and that was nice.”

The District of Port Hardy gives notice of its intention to enter into a Statutory Right of Way Agreement with Cape Scott Wind Farm Inc. for the purposes of constructing a transmission line through a portion of District lands with legal descriptions of the NE¼ of Section 35, Township 9, Rupert District except that part in Plans 28379, 29736, 21010, 31011, 32031, 33030, 37136 and 38071 and the SE¼ of Section 35, Township 9, Rupert District except that part in Plans 31875, 37136 and 38800 and the SW¼ of Section 36, Township 9, Rupert District except that part in Plans 31875, 32031, 33939, 35022, 38800 and 40003. The statutory right of way will be given in perpetuity in consideration of the sum of $121,500. The proposed right of way encompasses a total area of 3.68 ha. This notice is given to fulﬁl the District’s responsibilities under Community Charter s. 26(3). Gloria Le Gal Director of Corporate Services

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x Alert Bay: April 2013 x Port McNeill: April 2014 x Sointula: April 2015 Closure lengths may vary, however BC Ferries will provide alternative service to the affected communities. In general, this includes:

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x Water-taxi service for all foot passengers. x Tug and barge service for commercial customers. BC Ferries will host open house sessions in the affected community in the months leading up to each closure to outline specific service plans and seek feedback. The Alert Bay closure is planned for April 7-26, 2013. During that period, regular ferry service will continue between Sointula and Port McNeill. A public open house in Alert Bay has been set to provide information about terminal improvements and the alternative service plan, as well as to seek input from the public to ensure the alternative service suits the needs of the community.

x Open house: September 11, 2012, 6 pm to 8 pm, Lawrence Ambers Recreation Centre For information, contact: Darin Guenette, Manager, Public Affairs, BC Ferries at 1-877- 978-2385 (toll free) or darin.guenette@bcferries.com

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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

No time off for labour Labour Day in Canada — indeed, across North America — has become most celebrated as the last long weekend of the summer. It is marked primarily by camp outs, barbecues and endof-season travel squeezed in before the kids go back to school. Originally, however, the day was set aside to commemorate the pioneering trade unionists who battled for rights that today’s workers take for granted. A year ago, the battle for labour rights and the start of a new school year collided on the North Island and throughout British Columbia. Unable to make any headway in negotiations with the province, the B.C. Teachers’ Federation opened the school year with a job action that pulled teachers from involvement in sports, field trips and other extra-curricular activities. When local school doors open following the upcoming long weekend, it will be business as usual with teachers assisting administrators in noon/recess duty, coaching sports teams and assisting fund-raisers. But the BCTF deal with the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association was made under threat of looming legislation, and it remains an uneasy truce. For the teachers, the long-term fight is not over. Go ahead — enjoy the cookout, the trip, the extra day off. Labour resumes the following day.

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Another bird — this time a juvenile eagle — was returned to the wild after being rescued and sent off for rehabilitation.

The District of Port Hardy had to foot the bill for new glass after a public works crew accidentally broke the door of a local shop.

Projects can be studied to death VICTORIA – NDP leader Adrian Dix has announced that one of his first acts as premier would be to withdraw B.C. from the joint review of the Enbridge pipeline proposal from Alberta to Kitimat. The two-year, federal-led review will be mostly done by next May, but Dix proposes to start a new provincial assessment to examine the B.C. portion. He doesn’t know how much it would cost, and under questioning he all but admitted the intention is to study the pipeline to death. Fresh from a summer tour of the pipeline route to reaffirm solidarity with its opponents, Dix is hardly in a position to consider anything but maximum resistance. As Premier Christy Clark did in her showdown with Alberta over benefits, Dix hinted that provincial permits for river and wildlife crossings would be made as expensive as possible, if not refused.

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The same fate awaits the Kinder Morgan plan to twin the existing TransMountain oil pipeline to Burnaby. Dix left the impression that he would undo the years of work that have gone into bringing some rational sense to environmental approvals that can be, and have been, dragged out for years. The B.C. hearings would provide another platform for opponents, and more complaints to justify refusal at the provincial level, to

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go along with court cases and direct-action protests. Professional environmentalists are now wringing their hands over Ottawa’s decision to leave smallerscale reviews to the province. This means, for example, that there won’t be a duplicate federal review of the urgently needed refit of the John Hart Dam on the Campbell River. NDP environment critic Rob Fleming hammered away at the B.C. Liberals about this in the spring, reminding them that Auditor General John Doyle had exposed a lack of resources in the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office, even before Ottawa’s changes. Fleming makes it sound like a huge new burden has been dumped on B.C. False. Provincial assessment already must be done with the participation of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Transport Canada, the provincial ministries of natural resources and A member of

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energy and mines, and of course aboriginal communities. This is why it’s so long and expensive. And don’t be fooled into believing that a federal review would go out and count the tadpoles and caribou again. It’s only the desk jobs that have proliferated. Earlier in their mandate, the B.C. Liberals exempted major projects such as mines and energy generation from local government control, citing the “provincial interest” similar to the federal authority over projects that cross provincial borders. I agree with the NDP that B.C. environmental assessment needs more resources, in particular to do the follow-up on approved projects, as called for by the auditor general. All the more reason not to waste resources on political gestures. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Clark creating B.C. jobs 'Youth' was a thief Dear editor: It should be obvious to practically everyone that, statistically speaking, one month’s job stats taken in isolation do not make for a trend. In order to spot a trend, one has to look at year-over-year stats. And when I look at the year-over-year job stats for B.C. I see 36,500 full-time positions gained in B.C. since September 2011. These full-time positions replaced 27,800 part-time positions over the same period. That, my friends, is a meaningful trend.

If one goes back a bit further to February of last year, more than 78,800 full-time positions have been gained in B.C., replacing 32,000 part-time positions. The job trend in B.C. is therefore very obvious: full-time positions are replacing part-time positions in significant numbers. The trend also shows that Premier Clark’s efforts to create jobs is working, and working very well indeed for B.C. Naveed Waraich Surrey

Rock-bound boaters thank town for aid Dear editor, We would like to thank the people of Port Hardy for your help when we were unexpectedly holed up there for more than a week. We’ve been boating in this area since 1985 and this was our first (and hopefully our last) encounter with a rock. Long story, as short as possible: We were boating in Smith Inlet last Wednesday when we hit a very large rock a quarter-mile offshore while heading into a bay for the afternoon. This was our first time in Smith Inlet so we had checked the charts that morning for rocks and anything else that could surprise us. We saw where a shoal went out from shore but the chart was not very detailed and we thought we had missed it. The depth sounder showed about 150 feet just before it showed zero feet! We ran hard aground, just after high tide about 12:30 p.m. First thing we did was check for water coming in. We saw no water — whew. We got on the VHF and called “Pan Pan.” The Coast Guard answered us immediately. They tried all afternoon to find someone in the area who could help us out. A boat from Duncanby Landing showed up but there was nothing they could do. Even a plane from your local airline circled several times and called to see if we were okay. The only civilization within miles was a

logging camp and the CG could not raise them. If we were going to hit a rock, we couldn’t have done it better. We made a three-point landing—bow and props. If we had hit one foot over, she would have capsized at low tide. Of course, if we had been 20 feet over, we’d still be up there exploring. We sat on the boat through the low tide (The Scottish Mist was completely out of the water). All we could do was wait until the next high tide, at midnight, and hope she would float off. The midnight high was 2 feet higher than the noon tide. But then what? What if she didn’t float off? What if she did? Our props were mashed. The shafts were probably bent (they were). So, we would have to hope that she would drift free of the rock so we could drop the hook and try to figure out what to do next. In case she didn’t drift off, we got down onto the rock and tied a line to it to hopefully hold the boat in place until the next high tide. We had to use the inflatable dinghy to get onto the rock. Wouldn’t you know it—we touched the dinghy to a barnacle on the rock and heard air rushing out. Now we had no lifeboat. When the Coast Guard heard that, they said, “We’re coming to get you!” We drifted off the rock just before the CG arrived. Wow, were we ever glad

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to see them! They started towing us at midnight and we arrived at Quarterdeck Marina at 9:00 a.m. We were pulled from the water on Thursday and have been camping out ever since in their parking lot, high and dry, while various people work on her. We got the shafts and one strut straightened. They are back on the boat. We had a spare set of props so they have been replaced. Steve, the fiberglass artist, has been working on the hull (there were cracks—we don’t know why we didn’t sink). The Marina personnel have been wonderful: Thanks Randy, Jim and Ron. The expertise of everyone who has worked on our boat has been very impressive. Everyone in town is so friendly. We’ve been going to restaurants and stores every day and everyone stops us to visit. It’s been great. A special thank you to the Coast Guard! The crew of the Cape Sutil and the inflatable that came along to help were very professional. What a great bunch of guys! We hear rumours that Canada is eviscerating the Coast Guard. Are they kidding? If it hadn’t been for the Coast Guard, we’d still be sitting on a rock in Smith Inlet, getting pretty wet every high tide. Rich & Stephanie “Taffy” Satter Bremerton, WA

Dear editor, I would like to respond to the letter written by Taku Toffinen (Grocery Gangsters, Aug. 23). As a longtime employee and witness to the actions you wrote about, I would like to apologize if you and your daughter were offended by what you witnessed. I would, however, like to clear up some misconceptions that you have about what you witnessed. The “youth,” as you put it, was in fact a man in his mid-20s; he also was not hungry, he had placed several expen-

sive razor blade cartridges and a shaver into his pants with the express purpose of stealing them. It was not until he attempted to flee that he was grabbed and removed from the store. Shoplifting is a daily problem, not just in our stores but in most retail outlets in town. The high costs that result in many complaints to myself and others are directly related to the loss from shoplifting. This isn’t the only factor but one of many. If he was in fact hungry, that is why we have a food

bank and a Salvation Army in this town — organizations we make considerable donations to, I might add. To call all of us thugs and gangsters is not only unfair, but insulting to those of us who strive to make the shopping experience of our customers as pleasant as possible. It is my understanding that you have not contacted the store manager to get an explanation about what happened. Why not? Russ Smith Overwaitea Foods Port Hardy

Black's plan a safer bet Dear editor, Media mogul David Black has my full support for his proposal to build a $13-billion oil refinery near Kitimat to process heavy oil from the Enbridge pipeline. I’ve had the same idea myself. Why should we let the Asian countries buy our Canadian crude oil and refine it for their markets when we could add value by refining it here in B.C. and shipping them the finished product? This is a strategy that would create local jobs for our own citizens and address the envi-

ronmental concerns around oil tankers travelling in B.C.’s coastal waters. I know for a fact that Alberta wants to do this because I worked on a project in East Edmonton that would have seen it become a reality. And as long as Enbridge meets the conditions and standards set out by the Premier, moving heavy oil from Alberta through a pipeline would be a lot better than shipping it by rail or truck. That’s why B.C. should be working with Alberta on exactly the kind of joint, inter-provincial venture

David Black is proposing, a venture that would bring value-added tertiary oil refining to B.C. along with the heavy oil pipeline. Shipping gasoline, jet fuel and other refined oil products by tanker is just as practical as shipping crude oil and a lot safer from an environmental standpoint. So let’s not waste this opportunity and the revenue and jobs it could bring. There’s a lot we could do here in B.C. with a piece of the oil industry pie. Roop Virk Chilliwack

Meal was unsatisfactory Dear editor, I wanted to write about the most horrible experience in my life, where I went to Gus’s Bar and Grill in Port McNeill. After I made an order I asked the server to include toast instead of a bun. She wasn’t too happy about that and wouldn’t ask the kitchen to make the change. She said if I don’t like it I can leave. Meanwhile, my family was outside waiting when the lady blew up on me and I blew up on her. It got to a point where this guy came out of nowhere, started to get involved and said if I don’t leave they’ll call the cops, which they did. Wow. Welcome to Port McNeill. I’ve looked at other blogs and found Trip Advisor. I guess I wasn’t the only one treated like crap. I am a businessman, not looking for a fight. I have two companies,

one based out of Vancouver and one on the North Island, and I deal with customers everyday. When somebody from a company challenges me to a fight, I just don’t get it. When I walked outside I saw the server again; her three children were outside playing around the cars until she called them over. I thought people left their kids at home; I guess it’s different on the North Island, servers bringing kids to work. I hope other people and some of my business partners don’t experience the same thing that I did with my girlfriend and her son. I will let all my friends know, and all my customers. Subarmani Krishna Campbell River

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Annual fall fair features royal roots David Lang Special to the Gazette When the annual Mount Waddington Fall Fair, A Royal Affair, opens at Port Hardy Civic Centre Sept. 8-9, it will be following in the footsteps of a rich and varied history. There are Fall Fairs, Autumn Fairs, Michaelmas Fairs â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only for this season of the year. Fairs are held in many parts of the world, and have been going since at least the time of the Romans. In the Middle Ages they were important as occasions for trade and the larger ones were very important in international trade, especially in Europe.

Some fairs became so large and crowded that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;disturbancesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; were commonplace and this led to their being permitted only by receipt of a Royal Charter. So fairs then were Royal Affairs! And in this Jubilee year, following the long tradition of fairs, we are proudly nominating our Fall Fair as a Royal Affair. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mopâ&#x20AC;? fairs, like the one still held in the streets of Shakespeareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stratford-upon-Avon at Michaelmas, were occasions for trade and the hiring of agricultural workers, especially shepherds, for the coming year. They continued in this vein well into the 19th century, and were usually

accompanied by boisterous fun. Nowadays, most fairs provide their visitors and participants with competitions for prizes, displays of goods for trade, and funfair entertainment or amusements. In some cases, the funfair has gradually taken over, becoming the main aspect of the whole show. But, while the

majority of fairs nowadays are connected to agricultural/horticultural products for competition, some are purely trade fairs where autos, electronics, books, etc. are bought and sold. The oldest Canadian agricultural fair was established in Toronto in 1879 and became the Canadian National Exhibition in 1912 which makes this their

centennial year! The fair covers 192 acres on the shores of Lake Ontario, and is open for 17 days. Closer to home, the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, which was founded in 1910, also lasts 17 days and is currently in progress. In our Fall Fair this year you can compete in any or all of 500 classes of exhibit!

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LENDING A HELPING HAND Former Mountie takes a ride on this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tour de Rock Brittany Lee Black Press

elping others and giving back to the community is second nature to Kathryn Goodyear. The 50-year-old West Shore resident, and former member of the Sidney North Saanich RCMP detachment, was a police officer for more than 30 years. After spending most of her career in Alberta, including two years in Nunavut, Goodyear retired from the RCMP in June 2011. However, she continues to work as a reserve police officer at Victoria International Airport. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I still wanted to be able to give back to the community,â&#x20AC;? she said. Her willingness to help others is why Goodyear is riding the length of Vancouver Island, raising funds for pediatric cancer research as she represents the local RCMP detachment in this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basically what policing is, working with and working for the community.â&#x20AC;? While Goodyear has not personally been affected by cancer, a close friend dealt with the disease. In 2005, her friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s son was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a type of cancer that causes the bone marrow to produce excess white blood cells. A year after recovering, in 2008, the young boy relapsed and required a bone marrow transplant. The boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brother stepped up. Today, the

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Kathryn Goodyear stands with her cardboard cutouts at Victoria International Airport. Members of the public can visit the display, learn more about Goodyear, the Tour de Rock â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and donate. young man has been cancer-free for seven years. Seeing the support available to her friend, who was a single mother, inspired Goodyear. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fight itself with cancer is hard enough without having to worry about your employment and your mortgage and all the other stuff that goes with it,â&#x20AC;? she said. The Tour would be nothing without the support of the Island communities making an effort to raise funds for kids with cancer, she added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody buys into the fact that these kids need this help.â&#x20AC;? Goodyear recalls a trip to Camp

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Sointula celebrates Salmon Days Gazette staff SOINTULA—Sunny skies, warm temperatures and the biggest crowd in recent memory highlighted the annual Salmon Days weekend here. The three-day festival began with a steak dinner at The Bistro and entertainment at Whale’s Rub Pub Friday night and wrapped up with a pancake breakfast and art and museum tours Sunday. Most of the activities took place Saturday, starting with the Salmon Days Parade down 1st Street that featured numerous wildly costumed entries. The crowd then moved up the hill to Clockwise from above: Arborist Devin Miller of Sylva Star Tree Service becomes the zombie proprietor of Dead Edz Dizpozal for the annual Salmon Days Parade in Sointula Saturday; Trenton Eakle smiles down from the Sointula fire engine; Sadie Berry blooms at the face-painting booth; Kathy Shura juggles bean bags while David Lyon follows with a portable stereo during the parade; members of the TriPort Dragon Boating Club “paddle” their way through the parade; judges John “Codhead” Malthouse, Kathleen “Old Crone” Blohm and Debbie “Miss Perfect Teen 1962” Garrett J.R. Rardon compare notes.

the local ballfield for an afternoon of kids’ games and activities, live music on the ballfield stage, numerous craft vendor tables, a beer garden and dunk tank. At the same time, the stars of the weekend — the salmon — were baked in traditional fashion over a huge, open-pit fire for the afternoon’s dinner.

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Daytripping Get to the point! J.R. Rardon Gazette editor MALCOLM ISLAND— The trail to the Pulteney Point Lighthouse is not the longest or most grueling hike on North Vancouver Island. But it is the first on which I’ve been followed by a ghoul. Seeking to investigate a reportedly low-intensity, family friendly day hike in the region, I took a break from the entertainment, games and food of Sointula’s annual Salmon Days celebration and headed out to see the lighthouse. Situated at the Southwest tip of Malcolm Island, Pulteney Point is home to one of the handful of remaining staffed lighthouses on the B.C. coast. There are a variety of ways to reach the lighthouse from Sointula, including a roughly 10-kilometre beach hike from the marina and an even longer overland trek. The easiest way is to take your vehicle over on the ferry and take the first left off the dock, onto 1st Street. Stay on this road through town, past the Burger Barn and marina, then turn right onto Bere Road (well-marked by signs to Bere Point Park and Campground). A kilometre later you’ll reach

Above, an eagle alights atop the lighthouse. Right, driftwood litters the beach J.R. Rardon trail.

a ‘T’; hang left onto the Pulteney Point/Bere Road. The gravel road arrows due west to the end of the island before fishhooking south toward the lighthouse. You’re close when the thin scrub of young hemlock and pine gives way to towering second-growth fir. And you’ve arrived at the trail head when you spy a pair of signs‚ one on a gate stating no admittance, and the other high on a tree next to a modest pullout, reading “Lighthouse Trail Parking”. I arrived to find the parking area deserted, but had no sooner opened the car door when two more vehicles arrived.

The Pulteney Point Lighthouse Trail is easy enough to take a one-yearold along, and Adam and Alison Barber of Campbell River proved it with young daughter Ava, strapped in a pack on dad’s back. They were joined by six-year-old Liam, the aforementioned ghoul, who stopped previously at the Salmon Days face-painting booth to get a full-faced, black-and-white skull applied. Adam and Alison said they had taken this hike two years ago, and loved it so much they returned with the kids’ grandparents, Marylou McCaskell and Harold Peill of Comox. The trail from the parking

lot runs downhill through the blessedly cool shade of the firs. But that part of the hike lasts barely two minutes before the trees give way to a sun-drenched beach, littered with driftwood and looking out across Queen Charlotte Strait to Vancouver Island and the smattering of buildings at Cluxewe Resort. What, that’s it? Not quite. The rest of the “trail” is actually a beach hike to the lighthouse and surrounding complex of outbuildings. It takes only 20 minutes of uninterrupted walking; somewhat longer depending how much time your six-year-old wants to spend seeking out shells,

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rocks and various beach creatures. Before you turn left at the beach and strike out for the lighthouse, turn around and look where you emerged from the woods. The trail has already disappeared from sight in the thick undergrowth, but a conveniently placed, bleached snag towers overhead to mark the spot on your return. Halfway to the lighthouse, a lone picnic table appears to your left. However, it’s perched perhaps four metres up on a bluff, with no obvious path to reach it from the beach. No problem for our little troop, which has not come equipped with a

lunch. That fact is not lost on a bald eagle that glides in, a few minutes later, to perch atop the lighthouse and watch our approach. When no spare food appears forthcoming, the big raptor lifts off and returns inland. The first building you spy from a distance is the lighthouse itself. As you get closer, you pass a boathouse at the upper reach of the high-tide line, then spot the various other buildings of the complex, all painted bright white and topped with red, metal roofs. We stuck to the beach and the point which juts out a surprising distance from the lighthouse, particularly at low tide. But some visitors have been known to get an impromptu tour from the lightkeeper. The point offers perspectives otherwise available only by boat to sights like Cluxewe Resort, Haddington Island, Ledge Point, and the massive shiploading facility of Orca Sand and Gravel. If you find yourself on Malcolm Island with some spare time on your hands, consider a visit to Pulteney Point. Who knows? You may have a spooktacular time. See more online at www. northislandgazette.com.

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on deck Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. September 7-9 Slo-Pitch Port Hardy Slo-pitch men’s orthodox tournament and women’s slo-pitch tournament, Beaver Harbour Park. Concession, game times tba, finals Sunday.

September 8-9 Golf Annual Men’s Open at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club. Registration $135 for 36 holes. Info, 250949-9818.

Walton takes the win at year's last Rumble

September 15 Highland dance 4th annual Mount Waddington Highland Dance Association competition, PHSS gymnasium, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. September 29 Golf/curling Annual Fall Funkin’ golf and curling tournspiel, 9 a.m. Rinks compete in nine holes of golf in a scramble format at Seven Hills Golf & Country Club, followed by four-end curling matches at Fort Rupert Curling Club in Port Hardy. Combined low-gross and curling results determine winning teams. To register or for info, contact Brenda at 250949-7379 or visit Fort Rupert Curling Club on Facebook. January 18-20 Curling Fort Rupert Curling Club annual mixed bonspiel. Saturday dinner, lounge and concession, prizes. Game times tba. Info, 250-949-6463 or Fort Rupert Curling Club on Facebook. March 1-3 Curling Hugh Fraser Memorial men’s open bonspiel, Fort Rupert Curling Club. Dinner, lounge, concession, prizes. Game times tba. Info, 250-949-6463.

Top to bottom: Mike Hutmacker waits for his green as Tim Walton gets off to a clean start in the final heat of this summer's Rumble on the Runway series; Vancouver Island Bracket Finals runner-up and winner, Hutmacker and Walton, congratulate each other after Sunday's racing; Victoria's Ken Morrison flashes past on the eighth-mile track at Port McNeill Airport. A O'Toole

Gazette staff Port McNeill— Vancouver Island racers saved the best for last as the Rumble on the Runway had its final meet of the season last weekend at Port McNeill Airport. Saturday’s event from the North Island Timing Association drew the biggest field yet as 75 cars took to the runway for a full day of drag racing on the eighthmile track. Although racers came from all over the Island to compete, local names still held their own and featured prominently in the standings. Port McNeill’s own Bill McDonald took first in the Superpro class, beating out Courtenay’s Mike Hutmacker. In the Pros another Port McNeill man raced in the final with Chris Sharpe coming in second to Don Bailey from Campbell River, while the Sportsman class was topped by Greg Wright from Victoria, who held off Courtenay’s Don Egan. Sunday saw the big-money event with 52 cars lining up for the Vancouver Island

Bracket Finals and, once again, familiar faces were in the thick of the action. With one eye on the heavens as rain threatened all afternoon, the original field was whittled down to a final four— one of which was a Kawasaki bike. In all, four bikes ran alongside the cars but Victoria’s Ken Morrison on his Ninja was the only one able to hang in to the semis. He ran in the first of the semis but was beaten out by Port McNeill’s Tim Walton in the Poor Boys Dream. The second semi came with a bit of a twist. Two Courtenay racers, Hutmacker and Louis Oulette, faced off but both red-lighted after jumping the gun on the start. The officials deliberated for a few minutes and judged that Hutmacker should go through to the final given that Oulette was the first to red-light. After Walton refueled, he faced off against Hutmacker in the final heat. A clean start from Walton was just enough to hold off Hutmacker and take home

the $1500 purse for first place. Hutmacker took home $750 for second and the other semi-finalists got their $100 entries back. Walton’s brother Trevor also raced in the event and finished in a respectable seventh. The event wraps up the Rumble on the Runway series for this season but organizer Maureen ‘Mo’ Andersen was already looking to the wind-up dinner and beyond to next year’s event— after a well-earned break, of course. The season’s wind-up event will take place October 6 at the Legion in Port McNeill, with awards being presented after dinner. Tickets for the event are $25 a couple, $12.50 for a single, with doors opening at 6 p.m. and dinner served at 6.30 p.m. Season points totals Eric Shields - 370 (Super-pro) Richard Spencer- 320 (Pro) Don Egan - 310 (Sportsman) Terry MacKay- 280 Chris Sharpe- 280 Tim Walton- 280 Dave Deck- 260 Bill MacDonald- 250 Greg Wright - 230 T.J. Stagg- 210

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Hockey sign-up opens Gazette staff Minor hockey registration is under way in both Port Hardy and Port McNeill, with the season set to kick off in September. North Island Eagles rep hockey tryouts are slated to begin next week, if the Chilton Regional Arena ice is in, and minor hockey begins Sept. 17.

Crowd in the corner Daniel Hovey (7) takes aim at race leader Glen Day in turn four during heat racing action Saturday at Tri-Port Speedway. The season resumes with a 1 p.m. show Sunday, Sept. 9. Ken Hutton

McNeill runner gold at BC Senior Games Gazette staff Competing for the first time in more than a year due to a break for a surgical procedure, Port McNeill distance runner Ken Richardson was up to his usual standard last week, claiming two goal medals and one silver in the B.C. Seniors Games in Burnaby. Richardson, 68, won gold in the 65-69 men’s age division in the 10-kilometre road race and the 5,000metre run on the track at Swangard Stadium. He added silver in the 1,500-metre run. “It felt great to be back into competitive running again and experience the race day magic,” said Richardson, who has completed the circuit of the five world marathon majors — Boston, New York, London, Berlin and Chicago. Closer to home, Richardson is also a past winner of the now-defunct Coast-toCoast Foot Roast from Holberg to Port Hardy. He last raced in the marathon at the World Masters Track and Field Championships in Sacramento, Calif., in July 2011, placing sixth, before taking time off for surgery. His efforts helped the Zone 2 team (Vancouver Island

North) to a third-place zone ranking at the annual games, which were held from Aug. 22-25. The North Island Zone team was made up of approximately 310 athletes, but, other than a badminton player from Sayward, Richardson was the only athlete from north of Campbell River. “I’m hoping we can improve on this number for next year’s BC Seniors Games, to be held in Kamloops,” said Richardson. “The games have a great spirit of friendship and fun, with more emphasis on the doing than the winning.”

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PORT McNEILL Registration continues until Sept. 8 for the 2012-13 minor hockey season. Returning players should have received registration packets in the mail. For those new to the association or who did not receive a form, registration packets may be picked up at Timberland Sports and returned there or mailed to PMMHA, Box 805, Port McNeill, BC, V0N 2R0. For registration questions, call Heather at 250-956-9892. For other association inquiries, call Scott at 250-956-3182.

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2012-13 season are available at Jim’s Hardy Sports, North Star Cycle and Sports and at the front desk of the Recreation Centre. Head coach Brian Heller reminds families needing assistance with fees to apply for a KidSport grant. Applications are available online at www. kidsportcanada.ca by selecting B.C. from the “Find a Chapter” link. Additional registration info can be obtained by calling registrar Aaron Miller at 250-2302401. Coaches and other volunteers are always needed, and a coaches’ meeting will be held at the arena at 7 p.m. Tues., Sept. 11. For info on coaching, contact Heller at 250-949-6687. Key dates: Ongoing: Registration forms

available Sept. 11: Coaches’ meeting, 7 p.m., Arena Sept. 14: Hockey swap, 6-8 p.m., Arena Sept. 15: Hockey swap, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Arena Sept. 16: Hockey swap, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Arena Sept. 17: Season begins

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

MP honours locals

J.R. Rardon Gazette editor Seven North Island residents were honoured last week for their long-term contributions to their communities when they were conferred the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal by MP John Duncan. Duncan presented medals Friday morning to Chief Bill Cranmer and Ronald Kennedy of Alert Bay and to Grant Anderson and Bill Velie of Port McNeill. That afternoon, Duncan traveled to Port Hardy, where he presented medals to Chief Tom Nelson, Colleen Hemphill and Lou Lepine in another ceremony. “I went through this 10 years ago with the Golden Jubilee medal ceremonies,” said Duncan. “We did oneon-one presentations in a group setting, but we didn’t have any audience beyond the actual recipients and their partners. This is quite different, and I’ve found the level of interest in the community at large quite astounding. I think people recognize this is a very significant milestone.”

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act that a Public Hearing will be held in the board room of the Regional District of Mount Waddington (RDMW) administrative ofﬁce building, 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill, B.C. on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 3:00pm for the purpose of hearing representations concerning “Regional District of Mount Waddington Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 832, 2012”, which proposes to amend the regulations of Regional District of Mount Waddington Zoning Bylaw No. 21, 1972 as follows: 1) Adding Deﬁnitions for ‘forestry’, ‘lot line’, ‘front lot line’, ‘rear lot line’, ‘side lot line’ and ‘lot line setback’. 2) Adding ‘forestry’, ‘home occupation’ and ‘accessory buildings and structures’ as permitted uses in the Rural Zone (A-1). 3) For the Rural Zone (A-1), remove the references to the areas of Crown land leased for hydro electric and wind energy generation systems, clarify that there shall be no minimum lot area requirement for public uses and require a minimum lot area of 4 hectares for all other permitted uses in the Rural Zone (A-1).

Top photo: Bill Velie, Vancouver Island North MP John Duncan, Ronald Kennedy, Grant Anderson and Chief Bill Cranmer pose in Port McNeill. Above: Chief Tom Nelson, Colleen Hemphill and Lou Lepine at Port Hardy’s Civic Centre.

Cranmer, hereditary chief of the ‘Namgis First Nation and also elected chief for more than 20 years, was recognized for his work on treaty negotiations, his championing the preservation of the language and culture of the Kwakwaka’wakw Peoples, and his leadership in linking protection of the environment with the creation of economic. Anderson, currently president of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 281, was instrumental in the concept and construction of the Quatse River Salmon Stewardship Centre. Kennedy, who served in the Canadian Forces’ Airborne Regiment, has focused on the Legion’s annual poppy program, which has grown each year under his watch. Velie, volunteer manager of Port McNeill

Airport, is a volunteer pilot with Angel Flight, which provides free air transportation for people who must travel for medical purposes. Nelson, a chief with the Quatsino First Nation, has negotiated through the B.C. Treaty Commission, and is a tireless advocate for the celebration of First Nations language and culture. Hemphill, a Kwakwala researcher and curriculum developer, has been a lifelong champion of language education, particularly the preservation of language in First Nations communities. Lou Lepine, a retired captain with the Canadian Forces has dedicated himself to honouring servicemen who lost their lives in operations on North Vancouver Island.

4) Add to the Rural Zone (A-1): Encourage subdivision for residential purposes to be undertaken by bare land strata plan where shared services, including but not limited to, access routes, driveways and moorage facilities are proposed. In such cases, the total area of the land in the bare land strata plan, exclusive of those portions intended to provide access routes and driveways, divided by the number of strata lots must equal a minimum of four (4) hectares. In such circumstances, any common property areas that have been included in the aforementioned calculation to maintain the minimum four (4) hectare requirement shall be subject to a restrictive covenant which does not permit further subdivision, and depending on the purpose of such common area, the RDMW may require a restrictive covenant be applied that prevents further disturbance and/ or development. 5) Add to the Rural Zone (A-1): In the case of a fee simple subdivision for residential purposes, where a portion of the property in the subdivision plan is to be returned to Crown and/or dedicated as park where a park dedication would normally not be required as per the requirements of the Local Government Act, and the RDMW is in agreement with the proposed return to Crown or park dedication, the total area of the land in the subdivision, exclusive of those portions intended to be dedicated as road, divided by the number of lots, must equal a minimum of 4 hectares. 6) Add to the Rural Zone (A-1): Where a lot is adjacent to a public road in a fee simple subdivision or common access route/road in a bare land strata plan subdivision, it shall have a front lot line that is equivalent to a minimum of 10% of the perimeter of the lot. With respect to a subdivision that requires relief from section 75(1) (a) of the Land Title Act (water access), each lot shall have a lot line adjacent to the natural boundary of the water body that provides access to the subdivision, equivalent to a minimum of 10% of the perimeter of the lot. A Development Application may be made to the RDMW to request that the minimum frontage requirement for a lot or lots be reduced: 1) In the case of a fee simple subdivision, as per section 944(2) of the Local Government Act; and, 2) In the case of a bare land strata plan subdivision or a subdivision that requires relief from section 75(1)(a) of the Land Title Act (water access), as per section 922(1)(b) of the Local Government Act. 7) Add to the Rural Zone (A-1): The minimum setback for buildings and structures, except fences and retaining walls, shall be 7.5 metres from the front and rear lot lines and 5 metres from side lot lines. TAKE NOTICE that proposed Regional District of Mount Waddington Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 832, 2012 and related information can be obtained at the RDMW administrative ofﬁce located at 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill, B.C., between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday from August 30, 2012 until September 18, 2012, excluding Monday, September 3rd, as the ofﬁce will be closed for the Labour Day holiday. This information can also be obtained on the RDMW website at www.rdmw.bc.ca. Anyone who believes proposed Regional District of Mount Waddington Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 832, 2012 will affect their interests shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative or by written submission at the Public Hearing at the above-noted time and place. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments may be mailed, facsimiled, emailed or hand-delivered to the Regional District of Mount Waddington by 2:00pm, Tuesday, September 18, 2012. Legally, the RDMW cannot consider any representations made after the close of the Public Hearing. Enquiries and written comments/submissions should be directed to: Jeff Long, Manager of Planning Regional District of Mount Waddington (RDMW) PO Box 729, 2044 McNeill Road, Port McNeill, B.C. V0N 2R0 Telephone: 250-956-3301 Ext. 222 Facsimile: 250-956-3232

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After against lung lung After aa short, short, relatively relatively pain-free ďŹ ght against infections smiled and and infections & & cancer, cancer, on August 15th Sandy smiled kissed Lions Gate Gate kissed aa full full and and rewarding rewarding life goodbye at Lions Hospital loved ones. ones. Hospital after after aa special special last visit with his loved Sandy and Ishbel Ishbel Sandy was was born born in in Port Alberni to Matthew and Bunten, later lived lived Bunten, was was raised raised in Campbell River and later in survived by by in and and retired retired to to West Vancouver. He is survived his Mark, Dale Dale his loving loving wife wife Sue, Sue, children Matt (Sarah), Mark, (Pam), Bradley, (Pam), and and Monique, Monique, grandchildren Brandi, Bradley, and Dorothy, and Jack, Jack, friend friend and mother of his children Dorothy, sister adored and and will will sister Judy Judy and and niece niece Shannon. He was adored be friends. be greatly greatly missed missed by his family and friends.

It is with great sadness that that the the Guldager Guldagerfamily family announces the sudden passing passing of of our our beloved belovedwife, wife, mother, grandmother and and friend friend Evelyn Evelyn Elizabeth Elizabeth Guldager. Evelyn passed away away on on Saturday, Saturday,August August 18, 2012 at the Port McNeill McNeill Hospital. Hospital. Evelyn Evelynwas wasaa long time resident of Woss, Woss, BC. BC. She She was was born bornin inPort Port Alberni, BC and raised in Errington, Errington, BC BC where whereshe shemet met and married her husband husband of of 41 41 years years Art ArtSr. Sr.

With equipment With aa successful successful career as a young heavy equipment operator, longliner, operator, salmon salmon gillnetter gillnetter and troller, halibut longliner, and principals and businessman, businessman, Sandy was one of three principals of salmon and and of Redden Redden Net Net Ltd. Ltd. for 40 years. As a top salmon herring â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Blue Fleetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fleetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; herring purse purse seiner seiner and one of the original â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Blue skippers, everyone as as skippers, he he was was aa man who always treated everyone he and kept kept his his he wished wished to to be be treated. treated. He was decisive and cool anything he he did did cool in in times times of of crisis. crisis. Sandy excelled at anything (except knew him. him. (except golf), golf), and and was respected by all who knew

During yearstogether togetherEvelyn Evelynand andArt ArtSr. Sr.had had Duringtheir the years two wonderful boys Art Jr. Jr. and and James. James. They Theylived livedin in various North Island logging logging communities, communities,settling settling in Woss, BC in 1989 making making this this their their home. home.Evelyn Evelyn enjoyed being an active member member of of her her community community participating in bingos, bazaars bazaars and and other other community community events. Evelyn loved watching watching her her boys boys grow growup up hunting, ďŹ shing, and eventually eventually starting starting their theirown own families. She also enjoyed enjoyed spending spending time time with withher her grandchildren. grandchildren.

On with his his On Monday Monday August August 20, aboard the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Belinaâ&#x20AC;? with loving close by, by, loving family family and and #1 crewman Sylverio M. close Sandy Fuca â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blue â&#x20AC;&#x153;Blue Sandy returned returned to to his Nirvana: the Juan de Fuca Lineâ&#x20AC;? season. A A Lineâ&#x20AC;? on on aa ďŹ&#x201A;ood ďŹ&#x201A;ood tide tide during Fraser sockeye season. pod after his his ashes ashes pod of of 10 10 outbound outbound orcas passed close by after entered entered the PaciďŹ c. Sandy, you? Sandy, were were they coming to greet you? AA celebration on Saturday Saturday celebration to to honour honour his life will be held on September Bellevue Avenue, Avenue, September 15th 15th from from 1-5 pm at 2246 Bellevue West with access access West Vancouver Vancouver in in the downstairs rec room with from available from the the west west side side walkway. Street parking is available on streets. on Bellevue Bellevue Avenue and nearby streets.

Evelyn is survived by Art Sr., Sr., her her husband husband of of41 41years, years, her sons Art Jr. (Sheila) (Sheila) of of Woss, Woss, BC BC and andJames James (Carlene) of Port Alberni, Alberni, BC BC and and grandchildren grandchildren Madison, Macey, Thalina Thalina and and Elias. Elias. Evelyn Evelynisisalso also survived by her sisters, her her brother brother and and numerous numerous and nephews. nephews. nieces and The Family would like to offer offer our our sincere sincere thanks thanksand and appreciation for the care given given to to Evelyn Evelyn in inher herlast last days by the staff of the Port Port McNeill McNeill Hospital. Hospital.By By request there will will be be no no service. service.

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HELP WANTED An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. BARTENDER/SERVER Haida-Way Pub is hiring a bartender and servers, experience an asset. Serving it Right required. Also available is a Front desk position. Please drop off your resume at the desk of Haida-Way or Email to staff@pmhotels.com BO-BANEES CAFE in Port McNeill is seeking cooks. 2 part-time positions avail. Apply in person with resume. CARETAKER COUPLE required by a remote coastal ďŹ shing resort for approximately 9 months per year. Mature, responsible and handy. Own live-aboard boat an asset. Hoping for long term partnership. please e-mail resume and references to riverslodge@telus.net, and I will be happy to answer questions.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

LEGAL SERVICES

MATE REQUIRED for 94 passenger ferry based in Sointula. Monday to Friday. Qualiﬁcations: 150 tonne mate or mate above 60 tonne or better. Pay $27.10/hr. Phone Doug at 604-328-8984 or email dmerc@telus.net.

CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certiﬁcation, adoption, property rental opportunities. For peace of mind and a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

N.I. SPORTSMAN in Port McNeill. Now hiring servers. Please apply in person & ask for Arta or Yannis.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

NI SPORTSMAN Steak & Pizza Restaurant in Port McNeill is seeking experienced servers. Please apply in person.

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.

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QUATSE RIVER Hatchery requires labourers for our fall salmon broodstock activities. Term is ten weeks, Monday to Friday. Candidates must be physically fit, able to work in an outdoor environment and are comfortable around water and rivers. Driver’s licence, species identification are assets. Pay is $13.17/hr but could increase with qualifications. Please contact Ken Fuller, Manager at 250-949-9022 or email nvisea@island.net. SUTCO Contracting Ltd. has increased our fleet. We have openings for experienced drivers in our flatbed division. Late model equipment, steady work, extended benefits, satellite dispatch, e-logs and fully assigned tractors. We need drivers experienced with flat-bed work, US capable an asset, some Canada Only runs available. Please fax resume and current abstract 1250-357-2009. Contact 1-888-3572612 Ext 230 or check us out www.sutco.ca

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Grapple Yarder Operators (144,044) • Hooktenders • Chasers • 2nd Loader/Buckers • Hydraulic Log Loader/Hoe Forward Operators • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers (Pacific) • Heavy Duty Mechanics. Full time with union rates and benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email: office@lemare.ca.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Heavy Duty Mechanic required for busy Ready Mix Concrete, Sand and Gravel company located in Port McNeill. Must have extensive mechanical experience and a BCTQ. Commercial Vehicle Inspector’s certiﬁcate would be an asset. Full time position with union wages and beneﬁt package. Email or fax resume to:

pme@telus.net or 250-956-4211 Journeyman Mechanic Do you love the outdoors? OK Tire in Terrace, B.C. NOW HIRING! Excellent renumeration for successful applicant. Fax resume to (1)-250-635-5367 Attn. General Manager or Email: momack@citywest.ca QUALITY CONTROL Person experienced with Piping & Structural Welding needed for a growing Northern Company. Competitive wages & beneﬁts. Please email resume to: info@torqueindustr ial.com. Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com

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FINANCIAL SERVICES M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

LABOURERS REQUIRED Quatse River Hatchery requires labourers for our fall salmon broodstock activities. Term is ten weeks, Monday to Friday. Candidates must be physically ﬁt, able to work in an outdoor environment and are comfortable around water and rivers. Driver’s licence, species identiﬁcation are assets. Please contact Ken Fuller, Manager at 250-949-9022 or email nvisea@island.net

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

LEGALS

Notice of Application for Removal of Crown Grant Lands from TFL 45 DROWNING IN Debt? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Toll Free 1 877-5563500 www.mydebtsolution.com GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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Comments on this application may be submitted in writing to Harry Barrett, Manager Tenures, Environment and Central Sorting, International Forest Products Limited, 1250A Ironwood Street, Campbell River, B.C. V9W 6H5, harry.barrett@interfor. com or to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Coast Area, Attention: Kylie Harrison, RPF, Timber Tenures Specialist, 2100 Labieux Road, Nanaimo B.C. V9T 6E9 until Sept. 30, 2012. Comments received after this date may not be considered.

PORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Trustee & Highland Morning Service 11:00 am Plus regular family activities Office: 250-949-6844 www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca Pastor: Kevin Martineau 11/12

ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED Reverend Wade Allen 9190 Granville St. Port Hardy Phone 250-949-6247 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Service Wed., 1:00 pm Bible Study Everyone welcome Meeting rooms available columbac@uniserve.com 11/12

FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 2540 Catala Place Port McNeill (across from Firehall) Sunday 10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741 Pastor Stan Rukin Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor Cell: 250-527-0144 Office hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs Visitors always welcome www.ptmcfullgospel.org 11/12

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN Alert Bay Sunday Services - 10 am Reverend Lincoln Mckoen 1-250-974-5844 Warden Flora Cook 250-974-5945 Warden Joan Stone 250-974-2234 SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4680 Byng Rd. Port Hardy Pastor George Hilton 250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826 “Everyone welcome” Saturday Services 9:30am - Bible Study groups 10:45am - Worship/Praise service Wednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education 250-949-8243 11/12

PLACES OF WORSHIP

North Island Church Services NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES Sunday Masses St. Mary’s Port McNeill: 9am St. Bonaventure Port Hardy: 11am St. Theresa’s Port Alice: Saturdays 5:00pm Alert Bay: 1st & 3rd Saturdays 10am Father Roger Poblete 250-956-3909

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PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH 2501 Mine Road Sunday 9:45 am (Sept-June) - Sunday School 11:00 am - Worship Service 7:00 pm - Evening Fellowship Youth Group Wed - 7:00 pm Children’s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year. For information contact 0ASTOR $AVE 0URDY s 11/12

LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE s #HAPLAIN 3ERVICES s "IBLE 3TUDIES s 3PIRITUAL #OUNSELLING s 7EEKLY !! 'ROUPS (8635 Granville St. Port Hardy) 250-949-8125

PORT ALICE ANGLICANUNITED FELLOWSHIP Reverend Wade Allen Sunday Services - 4pm 1-250-949-6247 Box 159, Port Alice You are extended a special invitation to share in our Services

PORT HARDY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert St Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 7 pm Tuesday Prayer 7:30 pm 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 11/12

Posting #100413 Mount Waddington Regional

Instructor, Health Care Assistant (HCA 110) Posting #100414 Mount Waddington Regional Please go to http://careers.nic.bc.ca for further criteria, required qualiﬁcations and information on how to apply to these postings.

HELP WANTED

TEEN CENTRE LEADER North Island Community Services Society’s Port McNeill Family Centre is looking for a high-energy individual to coordinate and staff the Port McNeill Teen Centre three out of four Fridays a month. The Teen Centre Leader will keep the Teen Centre open from 6pm – 11pm on Friday evenings, mentor the weekly teen hired to work at the Centre, and plan occasional activities. This is a one-year contract position with the possibility of extension. Qualiﬁcations include: s %XPERIENCE WITH YOUTH s !BILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY s %XCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS s 'OOD ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS s 4HE ABILITY TO BE mEXIBLE AND WORK UNDER PRESSURE s 'OOD BEHAVIOR MODELING SKILLS Please note the hours may vary as the teen Centre closes the Friday of a long weekend. Interested candidates must forward their resume with cover LETTER AND THE NAMES OF PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES BY !UGUST 31st, 2012 to: nicsbc@telus.net or NICSS Box 1028 Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0

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ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITED ANGLICAN CHURCH 250-956-3533 Email: gualbert@uniserve.com Sunday Worship - 9:00am Reverend Wade Allen All Welcome 175 Cedar Street Port McNeill 11/12

GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH at entrance to Tsulquate Village (8898 Park Dr) Saturday/Sabbath 10:00 am-Sabbath School 11:15 am-Worship Service Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell 11/12

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Instructor, Health Care Assistant (HCA 105)

HELP WANTED

Take notice that International Forest Products Limited of 1250A Ironwood Street, Campbell River, B.C. V9W 6H5, has made application to the Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations for the removal of 720.1 hectares of private lands from Tree Farm Licence No. 45. The private lots to be removed from TFL 45 are located near the head of Knight Inlet: Range 2, Coast District, Lots; 21, 25, 26, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, and located along Cordero Channel between Phillips Arm and Loughborough Inlet: Range 1, Coast District, Lots: 157, 283, 379, 384.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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ALBERTA BASED Company looking for qualiﬁed & experienced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher & Processor Operators. Out of town & camp work. Safety tickets & drivers abstract required. Email resume: jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002.

WANTED: seasoned ﬁrewood. Coal Harbour. 250-949-7479.

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HATCHERY TECHNICIANS FARM TECHNICIANS OPERATIONAL ACCOUNTANT BC’s largest aquaculture firm is currently recruiting for a number of seasonal and full-time positions. Along with challenging work and competitive wages we offer an excellent benefits package including medical, extended health, dental, life insurance and pension plan. To find out more, go to our website and click on careers and apply as directed. www.marineharvestcanada.com

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOMES WANTED

APARTMENT/CONDO

WE BUY HOUSES

PORT HARDY, various units including Apartments and Townhouses. Call Roy Carlton at 1-866-314-8615. Coldwell Banker, Island Coastal.

7299 THUNDERBIRD WAY. Totally renovated. 3 lrg. bdr. New appliances. Large shop. Hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;oors throught. $169,500. 250-884-7409.

FULL TIME LABOURER POSITION Must have Level 3 First Aid. WHIMIS preferred but not an asset. Must have Class 5 Drivers License. Please apply in person with resume to 9250 Trustee Rd. Unit #10, Port Hardy. Business name is Cape Scott Wind Farm Project. TRADES, TECHNICAL

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NOW HIRING Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. We currently have the following openings:

Area Planner Road Foreman Maintenance Supervisor CertiďŹ ed Millwrights Millwright/Planerman Technician Detailed job postings can be viewed at

http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-people-employment/careers WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive beneďŹ t package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualiďŹ cations that we are looking for, please reply in conďŹ dence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

HELP WANTED

C.R. WILLOW POINT. 3-bdrm 2 bath + sep. studio. Fenced yard & RV Parking. $269,900. Newer rancher, 5yr warrantee. (778)420-4256, (250)202-8788

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PORT HARDY Byng Rd. 4 bdrms, 3 bath home. 2700 sq ft on 1/3 acre. Priced to sell. $238,000. Phone 250-949-8841.

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RV SITES AVORADO RESORT. Beautiful waterfront RV Resort. New Sites For Sale ($63,900). All season, full amenities, clubhouse & beach access. Co-op Resort w/Lifetime Ownership! www.avorado.com Call 250-228-3586.

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? MOVING SALES Leather sofa rust colored $399, coffee table and 2 end tables butterscotch colored $99, queen sized sofa bed hardly used $499, Moulinex food processor and blender $175, Black and Decker breadmaker $39, 4 burner bbq and accessories $119, plus many other items. 250-9498428. STEEL BUILDINGHuge Clearance Sale! 20x24 $4,658. 25x28 $5,295. 30x40 $7,790. 32x54 $10,600. 40x58 $14,895. 47x78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

PORT MCNEILL - Must Sell! Renovation in progress. 2100 sq.ft. 4 bdrms, 2 baths, new laundry room w/ washer & dryer. New perimeter drains, roof in great shape. All new windows & exterior doors. large sunny backyard & great view. Tons of potential. $160,000 or make us a reasonable offer. Call 250956-3816 or 250-956-2135.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER PORT MCNEILL, small 2 bdrm, 1 bathroom, partial ocean view, new roof and ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, easy care fenced yard, great starter or retirement home. Asking $135,000. Possible rent-to-own for qualiďŹ ed buyer. Call 250-956-2388 250-902-9582.

RANCHER FOR SALE Move in ready! 3 bdrms, 2 baths, huge garage/shop on a corner, fully fenced lot. New kitchen, close to schools, pool, arena & downtown. Only $195,000. Call Lisa at 250-949-0409.

CAYCUSE Very rare 5 acre treed park-like Property with well-maintained furnished home - 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Reduced to sell $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 or 250-478-2648

PORT MCNEILL, 5 bdrm, 2668 sq ft, water view, carport, 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; shop, boat shed, F/P, new roof, deck, cul-de-sac, $280,000 obo. (250)956-4547.

HELP WANTED

HOUSES FOR SALE

COAL HARBOUR- Oceanside retreat on N. Vancouver Island. 1750 sq. ft. 2 bdrm, 2 full bath, ďŹ nished basement, deck, sauna, hot tub and new roof in 2011. Pad rent $300/mnth. All appliances included. Auto/boat shed. Fishing, boating, crabbing at your doorstep. $39,500. Call 250-949-6643 or 250-949-0527.

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WANT A Vehicle but stressed about your credit? Christmas in August $500 cash back. We fund your future not your past. All credit situations accepted. 1-888-593-6095. www.creditdrivers.ca

1990 PLYMOUTH Voyageur. Lots of recent repairs, new brakes, rad, fuel pump, exhaust. Good running order. $700 OBO. Carol 250-902-0887.

Includes satellite TV, internet, jacuzzi bath, No pets. (250)949-7939

PORT McNEILL: Hyde Creek furnished 2 bdrm cottage, private country setting. Amazing ocean views, very clean, cozy and warm. Hydro, satellite TV, wireless access included. Weekly cleaning extra. N/S, refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Avail. Oct. 1 - May 31. $875./mo. 250-956-2737.

2007 CUSTOM Chev HHR. Excellent condition. Loaded. White. 119,000 km, mostly hwy driven. On-Star. $11,900 ďŹ rm. 250-755-5191.

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HOMES FOR RENT PORT HARDY Byng Rd. 4 bdr 3 bath. Avail Sept. or Oct. $1400 includes heat and hydro. Credit report and references required. No smokers. Pets considered. 250-9498841.

SOINTULA COTTAGE w/Ocean Views: Available Sept. Bright 1 Bedroom/1Bath. $600. 250-208-2024

TOWNHOUSES 2 BDRM Townhouse for rent in Courtenay. 5 appls, 1.5 baths, carport. NS, NP, quiet and clean renter please. Refs rqrd. Available immediately. $850/mth. 250-923-2557.

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1994 BMW 325 convt. Only 110k kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Summer driven, always garaged Red with tan int and black top. HTD seats, PW top, new performance tires and battery. $11,900 OBO. 250-949-8959 anytime.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2002-FORD EXPLORER XLS. Runs excellent. 157,000 kms. Reduced to sell $4,999 OBO. 250-287-2009.

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16 1/2â&#x20AC;&#x2122; ďŹ berglass boat & galvanized trailer. Comes w/ 2 electric down riggers, GPS chart blotter, Eagle depth sounder, CB, compass, 2 Honda outboards: 7.5HP & 50HP. Runs good. $5800 Call 1-250-205-1218.

HELP WANTED

Village of Port Alice EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Part-time Icemaker II/Labour II

25X9 HERRING SKIFF. Double hauled. Excellent condition. Open to offers or willing to trade for an alum. boat with cab. Call 250-949-9611.

The Village of Port Alice is looking for a part time Icemaker II/Labourer II Position. The Village of Port Alice is looking for a part time Icemaker II/Labourer II Position. Rate of pay for this permanent part-time union position will be $21.08 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 24.29/hr. Hours of work are on call as required and are approximately 20 hours per week. If a qualiďŹ ed applicant is not available, the Village may be willing to train a good candidate. Interested persons are invited to submit a cover letter and resume on or before September 7th at 5:00 pm to: Madeline McDonald, Administrator Village of Port Alice PO Box 130 Port Alice, BC V0N 2N0 mmcdonald@portalice.ca 0HONE s &AX &OR A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION PLEASE GO TO WWW PORTALICE CA

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PORT MCNEILL APARTMENTS

SEAHAVEN APARTMENTS 7070 Shorncliffe St. Oceanview 2 bdrm suite. Fridge/stove, balcony, blinds, private parking stall, locker, laundry on premises. Quiet, adult building, non smoking, no pets. References required. Inquiries contact Janet cell 1-250-230-1462.

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PORT HARDY Storeys Beach executive home avail Sept. 1. 3 bdr, 21/2 bath, hot tube, ďŹ re pit, fenced yard, w/d, credit report and references required. $1400/mo. Call 250-949-7079.

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PORT MCNEILL 1701 Beach Drive. 3 Bedroom/2 Bath + ofďŹ ce. Beautiful Ocean view! New Kitchen. Priced below assessed value: $249,900. Immediate Occupancy. Call 250956-4661.

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of the week. Brianna Beaumont was ready on her decorated bike for the Salmon Days Parade in Sointula Saturday. J.R. Rardon

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Mount Waddington Regional Fall Fair

A Royal Affair

Saturday, Sept. 8, 10 am – 6 pm Tea Party 7 – 10 pm Sun Sunday, Sept. 9, 10 am – 3 pm ~ Live Entertainment a all weekend ~ Exhibits Galore ~ Quilting Demonstrations ~ Pet Show ~ Baking contests ~ Vehicle displays ~ Food, candy & treats!

Saturday night “Tea Party” (coffee house) with local entertainers

G your exhibits ready. Exhibit lists Get av a v available at PH, PM, PA Libraries, For S ScrapSake, PH and PM Chambers of Commerce and on-line at w www.mountwaddingtonfallfair.ca.

Booth spaces still available for rent. Call Gord at 250-956-2727 or Brenda at 250-949-7778. Volunteers still needed for helping with exhibits and doing judging . Please call Brenda at 250-949-7778.

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FREE Car Wash Bring this coupon into Harris Nissan and receive a free car wash.

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t Home t Auto t Commercial/business

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are proud of our track record of walking our clients through all their options, explaining the details, especially deductibles, exclusions and the claims process. Our clients really appreciate our expertise and caring,â&#x20AC;? says Coastal Community Insurance Services Area Manager Joanne Lacasse.

t Recreational vehicle t Marine t Travel Medical

Additional services: t Drivers license centre

Building healthier communities When the Port McNeill team is not serving members and clients, they are out in the community, volunteering and supporting many groups and events including Rotary, CATS Meow Society and Orca Fest.

The team welcomes Tannis Buryniuk. Tannis began her career focusing on the needs of small and large commercial clients. She brings to Coastal Community her extensive commercial insurance knowledge gained from working for some of the largest commercial insurance brokers in the country. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am excited and look forward to forming long-term relationships with existing and new commercial clients,â&#x20AC;? said Tannis.

Come talk to the experts Whether you are looking for a new insurance policy, to comparison shop, or get a seasoned professional opinion from local folk who care deeply about their members, clients and communities, please call or come in. Coastal Communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experts will be happy to help you ďŹ nd the insurance solution best suited to your needs. As one of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 50 Best Employers, Coastal Community offers caring and helpful service through an extensive network of personal banking, insurance, investment and business services centres.

Pictured from left to right: Brad Reidl, Joanne Lacasse, Deanna Okimaw, Tannis Buryniuk and Diane Forsberg

*Insurance services are provided by Coastal Community Insurance Services (2007) Ltd.

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