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Projects sought to combat violence

Blanche Walkus is consoled by Paula Walkus Monday while she looks at a photo of her daughter, Cindy Scow. Scow was killed late Sunday night in Port Hardy and 19-year-old Dakota Johnny has been charged with the killing. J.R. Rardon

Teen charged with murder J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT HARDY—A Port Hardy teen faces a charge of murder in the death late Sunday night of Cindy Scow, a 28-year-old Port Hardy woman. Dakota Dillon Johnny, 19, has been charged with one count of murder in the beating death of Scow, RCMP announced Tuesday morning. Johnny, who was charged during a phone interview with a Justice, has been remanded into custody and is scheduled to face a remand continuation hearing tomorrow, RCMP said. Johnny was arrested and taken into custody shortly before mid-

Police secure the scene of an apparent homicide pending the arrival of forensic investigation teams Monday morning A O’Toole in Port Hardy.

night Sunday after police were called to a vacant house at 155 Tsulquate Road, on the Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw Reserve, on a report of a woman needing medi-

cal assistance. Scow, the victim of an apparent physical assault, was transported to Port Hardy Hospital, where she was declared dead shortly

after 1 a.m. Monday. A forensic autopsy will be conducted by B.C. Coroner Service to determine a specific cause of death. “The young guy they got, they said he confessed himself,” said Blanche Walkus, Scow’s mother, who spoke with some of the witnesses to Sunday’s incident. “He said he killed her.” Walkus had been in touch with Scow earlier on Sunday and was expecting her to visit that evening. But the young woman never arrived. “The first text I got, they said she was gone,” said Walkus.

Gazette staff Courtenay, BC – On behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, the Honourable John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North, announced the launch of a Call for Proposals for projects that will prevent and reduce violence against women and girls in Canada. “Our government is taking concrete steps in the prevention and elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls by helping communities address this important issue,” said Minister Ambrose. “By inviting proposals for projects that address violence against women and girls, we are working together to create safe communities for all.” The Government of Canada will accept funding applications for the call for proposals, Working Together: Engaging communities to end violence against women and girls, in four thematic areas: • Preventing and reducing violence against women and girls in high-risk neighbourhoods (Deadline: October 12, 2012); • Engaging men and boys in ending violence against women and girls (Deadline: October 12, 2012); • Preventing and reducing violence against women and girls in the name of “honour” (Deadline: November 9, 2012); and

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Multiple boats keep listing vessel afloat J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL—A fishing vessel hauling a load of lumber was kept from capsizing thanks to the quick response of BC Ferries and several other responders in the waters off Port McNeill Monday morning. The PC Raider, a 36-foot, aluminum gillnetter was traveling just off Ledge Point en route from Port McNeill to Sointula when its load apparently shifted, threatening to capsize the vessel and prompting a call that was picked up by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Victoria. “It was listing pretty severely, about 45 to 50 degrees,� a JRCC spokesperson said. “Without help, it was going to be in a bit of a pickle.� That help was quick to arrive. The BC Ferries vessel Quadra Queen II, en route from Sointula to Port McNeill, was closest to the scene and launched its rescue inflatable, which reached the stricken boat at 11:17 a.m.

“The boat was tied to a larger vessel, and because he did that he didn’t sink.� Aaron Frost

The fishing vessel PC Raider is steadied by the Sea Harvest after nearly capsizing Monday morning near Port McNeill. The BC Ferries vessel Quadra Queen II appears at right. Photo courtesy BC Ferries

It was supported three minutes later by the fishing vessel Sea Harvest, which was equipped with a crane and winch. Working together with crew aboard the PC Raider, the Sea Harvest was able to stabilize the boat until crews from the Port Hardy Coast Guard station and the

Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue Unit 50 in Port McNeill arrived with pumps. “We were on the water and headed towards them by 11:20 a.m.,� said Aaron Frost of RCM-SAR Unit 50. “There were three private vessels helping them out. The boat was

tied to a larger vessel, and because he did that he didn’t sink.� Once enough water was removed to allow the PC Raider to float level again, it was towed on to Sointula by the tugboat Grapple, which was performing contract work for BC Ferries at its Sointula

Public Notice: Airborne Geophysical Survey in Northern Vancouver Island Area Starting August 15, 2012, Geoscience BC, in partnership with the Island Coastal Economic Trust, will be conducting an airborne geophysical survey over part of Northern Vancouver Island. The survey is expected to be completed by mid-September, barring signiďŹ cant weather delays. This survey will cover an area of approximately 3200 square km, covering northern Vancouver Island including Port Hardy and Port Alice. A map of the survey area can be viewed at http://www. geosciencebc.com/s/NorthernVancouverIsland.asp. The purpose of the survey is to provide new geoscience information about the geology and mineral potential of the area, and stimulate new mineral exploration in the region.

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dock. “The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre stood down our rescue boat at 11:35 a.m.,� said Deborah Marshall

of BC Ferries. “They knew we had passengers and vehicles aboard the ferry and wanted to get us on our way.�

Marshall said the incident put the Quadra Queen II off schedule by about 40 minutes. “Any time we can help any mariner in distress, we’re not only obligated, but happy to do so,� said Marshall. “This was a lot of people coordinating for a very happy outcome.� Frost said the callout was the first for the RCM-SAR unit, which is tasked with assisting the Coast Guard, since the Coast Guard’s seasonal In-shore Rescue Station in Telegraph Cove closed for the summer.

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submitted by Yana Hrdy Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Submissions to Update: Fax: 250-949-6653 or email phcc@cablerocket.com Back on top! Vancouver Island, BC is ranked No. 1 on the Travel + Leisure 2012 World’s Best Awards list of Top Islands in the Continental U.S. and Canada Vancouver Island is once again the best island to visit anywhere in Canada or the Continental United States. North America’s largest PaciďŹ c island, with its irresistible mix of pristine wilderness and top-ranked food and lodging, has again been voted one of the world’s leading island destinations. Readers of Travel + Leisure magazine have named Vancouver Island “The Best Island in the Continental US and Canada,â€? in the magazine’s annual World’s Best Awards readers’ survey. Vancouver Island was also voted the 10th best island in the world in the company of exceptional island destinations such as Boracay, Philippines, Bali, and Maui. Vancouver Island has remained among the top 3 islands in the Continental US and Canada since 2001. The Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards feature top hotels, cruise lines, airlines, car rental agencies, outďŹ tters, cities and islands. “In a challenging economic climate, this is wonderful news and shows that travelers still have Vancouver Island top of mind,â€? says Dave Petryk, President & CEO of Tourism Vancouver Island. “Our tourism stakeholders have a wealth of experiences

and journeys to share with travelers and we welcome everyone to experience the Best Island in the Continental US and Canada. In addition, Travel + Leisure released their World’s Best Hotels 2012 in their T+L 500 listings and ToďŹ no’s Wickaninnish Inn takes top spot among Canadian Resorts and the Sooke Harbour House takes a close 2nd and Victoria’s Hotel Grand PaciďŹ c and the Fairmont Empress are also among the Top 10 City Hotels based on characteristics of rooms/facilities, location, service, restaurants/food, and value. Thank you to our summer employees. Robyn Johansson, Paige Parakin & Danielle Wighton made this summer so enjoyable not only for the thousands of visitors coming to our visitor Centre to ďŹ nd out what they can do and see in Port Hardy, but for me as well. It was a very special kinship between all of us; we laughed, ate lots of goodies and worked very hard on a special project, which you will see at the Carrot Park next spring. Special thank you goes to Kari, she worked at the Visitor Centre booth on the Northern Expedition ferry this summer and did mighty good job of keeping the tourist here in Port Hardy & area. Robyn who is majoring in Business, Administration & Marketing, Paige who will

major in Marine Biology & Danielle who is pursuing career in Education, I wish you all the best in your school year. I miss you terribly! GM Networking Lunch is on us! The Board of Directors would like to invite our members to GM Luncheon on September 19, 2012. The lunch will take place at Quatse River campground gazebo. The famous chef Alfons Bauer is preparing a wild salmon BBQ, Sandra Masales will make you her fantastic broccoli salad and Yana will bake some Czech sweets. Come to join us at noon on September 19, Quatse River campground gazebo. Submissions to Chamber Update Members can submit to Chamber Update by faxing or e-mailing to the Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce at 250-949-6653 or at phcc@ cablerocket.com. Proudly Serving our Community For more information on the Chamber or to inquire about joining us call 250-949-7622 or visit our website: www.phchamber.bc.ca this message is sponsored by the

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Investigation continues into killing from page 1 “When the ambulance finally came she wasn’t responding. They couldn’t do any more at the hospital; she was gone.” Walkus and other family members and friends grieved in front of the band office Monday afternoon, directly across the street from the scene of the crime.

Across the street, police investigators examined evidence and interviewed neighbours as young students walked or rode bikes home from school on the road. Others, including witnesses to Sunday night’s incident, met with counselors inside the band office. “The ones that found her (Sunday) night are

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meeting right now,” said Walkus, seated in a chair and holding a photo with an image of a smiling Scow. “They’re going through trauma, there was so much blood.”

RCMP on Monday did not reveal details of the alleged killing or discuss a possible motive. The investigation into the crime is ongoing and involves

information about this investigation contact Port Hardy RCMP at 250-949-6335 or anonymously through Crimestoppers, at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

BUDGET 2013 CONSULTATION

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from page 1 •Preventing and reducing the trafficking of women and girls through community planning (Deadline: November 9, 2012). Eligible organizations must address a number of predetermined criteria in their responses. For more information on this call for proposals, Working Together: Engaging communities to end violence against women and girls, please visit women.gc.ca. “I encourage all interested organizations in Vancouver Island North to apply and help make a difference for girls and women who face various forms of violence,” said MP Duncan.

The all-party Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services is inviting submissions on the Budget 2013 Consultation Paper, prepared by the Minister of Finance. British Columbians can participate by attending a public hearing, answering an on-line survey, making a written submission, or sending the Committee a video or audio file. The consultation process concludes Thursday, October 18, 2012. For more information, please visit our website at: www.leg.bc.ca/budgetconsultations or contact: Parliamentary Committees Office, Room 224, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, BC V8V 1X4; tel: 250.356.2933, or toll-free in BC: 1.877.428.8337; fax: 250.356.8172; e-mail: FinanceCommittee@leg.bc.ca Susan Sourial, Committee Clerk

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Whale of a time for inspirational teenager Aidan O’Toole Gazette staff PORT MCNEILL— It’s not every day that dreams come true but, thanks to Mackay Whale Watching in Port McNeill, one inspirational teen has lived hers. Alice Pyne of Cumbria, England, became an internet sensation after the terminally ill teen created a bucket list blog. The 16-year-old drew thousands of followers who signed up on her blog, Facebook and Twitter to read about her struggle with Hodgkin’s lymphoma and her journey through her bucket list. Her blog alone has had more than four million hits. One of the main items on her list was whale watching, something of a pipe dream since the teen was unable to travel due to her condition. This prompted one of the teen’s fans to ask Nicole Mackay if there was any way she could help. Mackay asked friends to donate videos and photos from whale watching trips,

and created a virtual trip for Pyne, which she then posted on Youtube. This began a friendship between the pair, and they remained in regular contact. By the end of a remarkable year, which saw the teen visit Cadbury World, meet the band Take That, and swim with sharks, to name a few, she was left with just one item still to tick— whale watching. Between financial concerns and health issues, the teen did not expect to be able to complete her list, so she left instruction for her mother to spread her ashes in Johnstone Strait after she passed. After Pyne’s doctor predicted a narrow window where she could remain active, her mother, Vicky, swung into action. Vicky emailed Mackay to make arrangements for a trip, saying “We have just returned from the hospital today and things are moving on and they have told me that if we’re doing anything, to do it soon. So, like any sen-

The Pyne family with Nicole and Bill Mackay before heading out whale watching. Alice Pyne, front, suffers from cancer, and has used her Bucket List Blog to raise awareness and funds for charity, and to encourage more people to become bone marrow donors. Whale watching allowed the inspirational teen to put the Photo courtesy of Mackay Whale Watching final tick on her list.

sible parent (we are a little mad), we are now considering loading our credit card up (I am still smiling as I write that), jumping on a plane this coming weekend and flying out to Vancouver. I don’t think either of us can bear it if she doesn’t get to see her dream — I think the whale thing is the last unfulfilled item on her list.�

Soon after, the family were winging across the Atlantic, bound for Port McNeill. “It didn’t feel real,� said Mackay. “My whole family was thrilled to meet them, it must have been a bit overwhelming, thinking back on it now. As they walked down the dock towards the boat, Alice kept saying, ‘It’s just like my

Hope in Hardy Gazette staff PORT HARDY— The annual Terry Fox Run for cancer research returns to Port Hardy Saturday, and organizers are hoping for a larger turnout in the community. “You can walk, run or ride,� said Melinda Dennison of the Port Hardy Recreation Centre, who is organizing the event with assistance from Pam Johnson. “There will be T-shirts for sale, and we’ll have bottled water and cookies for participants.� The Terry Fox Run begins at 11 a.m. at the Port Hardy Secondary School track and will continue through 2 p.m. The run, one of hundreds held across the country, commemorates the 1980 Marathon of Hope run by the late Terry Fox, who attempted to run across Canada

after his right leg was amputated as the result of a malignant tumor. Fox ran for 143 days, covering 5,373 kilometres, before his run was cut short when the cancer spread to his lungs while he was in Ontario. Fox died the following June at age 22, and the first Terry Fox Run was held that September as a way to finish the work he began to raise awareness and money in the fight against cancer. In April of 2010 the Terry Fox Foundation announced total fundraising efforts topped the $500 million mark, with the money collected going towards cancer research. Participants in this week’s run in Port Hardy may pick up a pledge form at the recreation centre, or pledge online at www. terryfox.org.

video! I can’t believe I’m here!’ Then came the whales — Alice’s final bucket list item was being completed in front of my eyes, and she couldn’t have looked any happier.�

Later that day, Peter Barratt of West Coast Helicopters donated a flight for the family to see the North Island from the air. On their week-long visit, the family also took in lunch at Telegraph Cove before heading up to Whistler. Alice described the experience on her blog, “We had the most amazing few days and Nicole and her family really looked after us. I just couldn’t believe that I was actually there. I’m sure that the whales heard that I was about, cos they came out and I know that we’ll all remember it forever. It was such a magical and relaxing place. Thank you Nicole, Bill and Donna (and thank you for letting me wear your snuggly North Face coat)!� Pyne has used her fame to raise awareness and funds for charities and, along with

her sister Milly, will be honoured with the British Empire Medal. As part of her efforts she has increased the number of names on the UK’s bone marrow registry by 40,000, met UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, to discuss the issues facing cancer sufferers, raised over ÂŁ100,000 ($156,000) for charity, and launched her own charity, Alice’s Escapes. “She is an amazing young woman with grit, courage and determination,â€? as Mackay put it. “I am forever changed for having met her.â€? Pyne’s blog, Alice’s Bucket List, can be found at alicepyne. blogspot.ca, and her charity can be found at www.alices-escapes. co.uk. Alice’s Escapes work to provide free holidays in the Lake District for families with a seriously ill child.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act that a Public Hearing will be held in the Finnish Organization (FO) Hall, 110 13th Avenue, Sointula, B.C. on Monday, September 17, 2012 at 7:30pm for the purpose of hearing representations concerning: 1) Malcolm Island OfďŹ cial Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 836, 2012 The purpose of this Bylaw is to amend Malcolm Island OfďŹ cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 708, 2005 to designate all of Malcolm Island as a Temporary Use Permit Area in which the Board of the Regional District of Mount Waddington may issue Temporary Use Permits, and to include provisions related to matters that may be addressed and included as part of the issuance of Temporary Use Permits. 2) Malcolm Island Zoning Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 837, 2012 The purpose of this Bylaw is to amend Malcolm Island Zoning Bylaw No. 725, 2006 to: a) Expand the use of temporary dwellings in the residential zoning categories; b) Clarify the terminology with respect to permitted uses in the R4 Multi Family Residential Zone such that it is consistent with the deďŹ nitions of the Bylaw; c) Include setback provisions for accessory buildings and structures in the commercial, industrial and institutional zoning categories; and, d) Correct an inaccurate section number reference in four instances in the parking and loading regulations.

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Reach out to help Several overlapping events in the news serve to illustrate how critical a support network can be in times of crisis. Sure, when the sun is shining and the road is dry and you’re well-fed and rested, you can almost believe you’re the master of your own destiny. The mythical “self-made” man (or woman), if you will. Not many people enjoy that sort of reality on a daily basis. Indeed, some go their entire lives with hardly a hint of it. You don’t need to be floundering in a heavily listing boat on the sea, pinned under a rolled vehicle, or grieving the sudden, shattering loss of a loved one to a violent attack to need others. That need is a basic facet of being human. It’s equally important to be that friend when called on by those in need, whether it’s throwing a line to keep a boat afloat, cheering a medical recovery in an online community of supporters, or surrounding a grieving family with love. And sometimes even that is not enough. There are trained professionals available to help you deal with the aftermath of a traumatic accident or crime. The RCMP urge those in need to contact Victim Services, and members of First Nations communities can get counseling through the band offices. If you’re hurting, make that call.

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The quick response of private boat owners and trained pros kept a fishing boat from sinking off Port McNeill

In a familiar scene, provincial negotiators are again locked in a stalemate with union bargaining representatives.

Towns tackle modern problems VICTORIA – Local politicians are preparing for their annual convention, to be held Sept. 25-28 here in the provincial capital. One of the first orders of business this year will be a vote to raise the dues paid by local governments to the Union of B.C. Municipalities, to cover rising travel costs for staff to serve on provincial committees. The plan is also to change the name to Union of B.C. Local Governments, to reflect the participation of regional districts and aboriginal communities. So what do these committees and conferences accomplish? The UBCLG, as it will soon be known, is mainly a lobby group for local politicians to seek changes to federal and provincial laws to keep up with changing times. The resolutions offer a snapshot of modern problems facing local governments. A major theme is public safety, and this year

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it is the Columbia Shuswap Regional District renewing a long-standing plea for more provincial policing money for rural communities. Surrey has a resolution seeking better notice and control of a growing number of medical marijuana licences issued by Ottawa. Pitt Meadows, home to a Hells Angels clubhouse and drug-related crime familiar to most urban communities, wants B.C. to follow Alberta’s lead and give

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police authority to remove known gang members from bars and clubs. This year, the debate may go further. Metchosin is seeking support to call on Ottawa to decriminalize marijuana, ending a “failed policy which has cost millions of dollars in police, court, jail and social costs.” No chance of that under the Stephen Harper government, but it’s worthwhile to send the message. Another long-shot demand, sparked by the abduction of three-year-old Kienan Hebert of Sparwood last year, is for Ottawa to make its sex offender registry public for convicted repeat offenders. Ashcroft councillors want to give emergency services authority to deal with another modern hazard: hoarding. Yes folks, it’s more than just a show on TV that exposes a creepy side effect of our bloated North American consumer culture. A member of

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Another First World problem is the “pocket dialing” of 9-1-1 by mobile phones. This is more than just a nuisance, because local emergency services are obliged to respond to every call they get. And mobile phones can’t be traced to their location with any precision, creating timeconsuming searches that weaken response to real emergencies. Other resolutions tackle complex and important issues, such as the effect of hydro development on municipal water supplies. But alas, most will be lost in the convention noise, overshadowed by political posturing over matters best left alone. Once delegates vote themselves more taxpayers’ money to run this show, perhaps they should keep their grandstanding to a minimum. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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LETTERS editor@northislandgazette.com

Elected officials should pick a side on oil Dear editor, I call upon the elected officials, starting with our representative in Ottawa, John Duncan, to declare themselves by way of the Gazette – our way of communicating with each other in this remote North Vancouver location – what their stand is re: the Enbridge pipeline project and the moratorium on oil tankers. This week I have again been challenged by one of the Gazette readers and asked, “why all these letters to the local paper – are you on a sort of quest for something?”

And my answer is of course, “You bet I am!” Our planet, the only home we have, the only home our children and grandchildren will have, is unique in the way that for millions (indeed billions) of years it has revolved in a path around the sun, in such a mathematical way which made life possible. That is not to preempt the way Creationists see it; there is no doubt a mathematical, logical intelligent power unseen and unknown to us with our limited capacity to comprehend. Be this as it may, we

know this planet is under great duress, and what is very worrisome is that some human beings, and unfortunately all too many, respond in the wrong way or do not care at all. Take the Northwest Passage. When the ice breaks up and suddenly enables us to actually navigate through these forbidding, ecologically very sensitive northern waters, instead of being a wake-up call that something drastic is happening to us, we have people signing up as tourists to have a look at what was supposed to be forbidden for man to ever

behold. I pray to the Almighty that what B. F. Skinner, an American psychologist, said will not be the case. His comment shortly before he died: “Mankind will act when it is too late.” The pipeline Enbridge has in mind, with the necessary oil tanker traffic, is a challenge for the Canadian public; it is a “do or die” matter. We must stand up and be counted and do everything in our power to unite and by an overwhelming majority give it a resounding no. To start with, our Prime

Minister has only a 39.6 per cent “majority”. Yet because of the first-pastthe-post system, he can claim to have a strong mandate. But numbers and stats alone are not the criteria here. Being informed is what counts, and how many people have time to listen to the many ominous reports one hears on night time Radio International? A movie I reviewed this last week: If A Tree Falls. Young people in Oregon had taken the action and became violent, committing crimes, which in the end undid their Liberating the Earth group and a few

landed in jail for years. Not the way to go. I challenge every elected politician to come clean on this. Let them declare their position, and the Canadian public – there is no doubt an overwhelming majority is convinced this project must never happen – will then act accordingly, come next election. It is then up to the Community Newspapers, from Coast to Coast to Coast, to do their part and allow free discussion, starting with the North Island Gazette. Wilhelm Waldstein Port Hardy

NDP's ballot plans a step back New cabinet good Dear editor, I was shocked to hear that the NDP and their leader Adrian Dix are planning to eliminate secret ballots for union certification if the NDP are elected to form government in this province after the next election. It gives us a glimpse into the kind of scary policies the NDP have in mind for us, policies they’ve been doing everything they can to hide from the public. Everyone knows that secret ballots are the cornerstone of democracy, and that despotism, bullying and intimidation thrive in the

absence of secret ballots, regardless of whether it’s in a union hall or a third world dictatorship. The only ones who will benefit from a union hall show-of-hands vote are labour union bosses, not the rank and file members. This is the same backward policy step the NDP took when they were elected to government back in 1991, and it’s as much of a slap in the face to democracy as it was back then and fundamentally undemocratic. It also shows us who is pulling the NDP’s strings and who will really be in charge if

*shudder* the NDP are elected to form government in this province. The people of this province deserve a straight and open answer from Adrian Dix and the NDP on this question and we deserve that answer now. Waking up on the day after the election to discover that the BC Federation of Labour is running the province again as it did in the 1990’s is a thought almost too scary to consider. Matthew Enns Vancouver

Time to sell shares in greed Dear editor, In its early years, the stock market became a vibrant force in society, a source of benefit for all and a chance for ordinary working people to escape the suffocating power of the financial elite. It had only one weakness — the ever-present cancer of human greed and opportunism. Over the years, the market grew to infiltrate almost every aspect of our lives, and the lives of everyone on the planet. After a century of ups and downs, however, it suffered a global collapse in 2008, and trillions of dol-

lars of theoretical “wealth” evaporated in a vacuum of empty promises and fancy bookkeeping. At the time, the public was shocked to find that the two basic principles (the laws of supply-anddemand and unrestricted competition) had been swallowed up in a sea of mergers and acquisitions, friendly and hostile takeovers, credit-default swaps, hedge funds and corrupt regulators. Instead of performing an autopsy and holding a funeral service, however, the market was placed on “life support”. Huge infusions of taxpayer bailouts

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and giant computers (that trade stocks by the billions in a split second) are now keeping the supply of artificial currency flowing up to the one per cent and the dividends and interest payments returning from the 99 per cent, in that age-old rhythm of “the rich get richer and the poor get poorer”. Whole countries, which are already bankrupt, are being forced to borrow themselves even further into debt, but nothing seems to work. I think that any reasonable person would agree that it’s time to unplug the machines and create

an entirely new system. One that defines “profit” in terms of the benefit a community (local, regional or global) receives through the investment of time and energy of individuals, and “credit” as the response of the community for the integrity and investment of individuals. The only “debt” we need to acknowledge is a universal debt of gratitude for the time and opportunity to sort out the mess we have created. Let’s not waste another moment of that time trying to revive a disease-riddled corpse. Blair Hamilton Port Hardy

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Dear editor: In renewing her cabinet, Premier Christy Clark has directed her ministers to stay focused on jobs and fiscal discipline and to continue with efforts to make life more affordable for BC families. A strong vision of where this province needs to head and what it takes to remain prosperous in a tough, uncertain and challenging world. And when it comes to understanding the importance of jobs and fiscal discipline, and providing for one’s family, there is no sector that understands it better than BC’s small business sector which employs over 85% of BC’s private sector work force and generates 34 per cent of the province’s gross domestic product (GDP). Considering the fact that 98 percent of businesses in BC are small or medium sized, the post of Minister of State for Small Business in Clark’s cabinet is a crucial one. And I believe North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA Naomi Yamamoto is an excellent fit for this cabinet post given her chamber of commerce and small business background which speaks for itself. But she definitely has her

work cut out for her when it comes to the addressing the issues small businesses have with local governments. Small business operators have long felt disenfranchised from local government on issues that affect them deeply, issues including bylaws, user fees, permits, licensing, land use, and general customer service. However, municipal property taxes are perhaps the biggest issue of concern for BC’s small businesses -- a major road block to small business investment and the ability of small businesses to hire more British Columbians. Hopefully, Minister Yamamoto can get local and municipal governments on board with fiscal discipline and making life more affordable for BC families. More than anything else, this is what small businesses in this province want to see. However, I am fully confident, given Minister Yamamoto’s small business background, that she totally gets all of this and I know that she will be a strong voice for small business at the cabinet table and around the province. Jimmy Pelk Port Alberni

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September 14 Community Futures of Mount Waddington open house and barbecue, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 14-311 Hemlock St., Port McNeill (next to The Bargain Shop). Meet the board and staff, tour the office and enjoy salmon burgers, hamburgers, chips and pop by donation. All proceeds to benefit the Gazette Hamper Fund. Info, 250-956-2220. September 15 4th annual Mount Waddington Highland Dance Association competition, PHSS gym, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. September 15 North Island Night, sponsored by Port McNeill Lions Club, 7-9 p.m. Art Show and Sale with North Vancouver Island Artists’ Society, wine sampling, cheese and appetizers. Tickets $15 at Hobby Nook in Port Hardy, Port McNeill Flower Shoppe in Port McNeill. Info, 250-9564296.

MEETINGS & ONGOING EVENTS • Port Hardy Museum fall hours - now open 10 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Float Camp Life exhibit held over to December. • Quatsino Museum & Archives is open Friday to Sunday from 1:00pm-2:00pm. FMI quatsino. museum@recn.ca • The German Edelweiss Cultural Club meets Thurs. at 7pm in PH Inn Pub. FMI 250-2301376. • Lions Bingo every Thurs. @ Civic Centre. Doors open at 5:30pm. • Every other Tuesday: Footcare clinic at Hardy Bay Seniors 9-5pm. FMI 1-888-334-8531. • Third Sunday of every month: Hamburger and hotdog sale from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Hardy Bay Senior's Centre, 9150 Granville St. • Overeating Anonymous (OA) meetings. FMI call Julia at 250-949-7069 or Ann at 250-9028244.

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September 15 Hawaiian night fun at St. Columba’s Church, 5-7 p.m. Dinner is $5 per person to raise funds for local charity. September 16 Raise the Roof concert and Reno thank-you party at St. John Gualbert Anglican Church (the A-Frame) in Port McNeill, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Featuring Alert Bay gospel and blue singer Deborah Emery and Friends. Enjoy homemade desserts and meet the new minister, Rev. Wade Allen. September 18 Port McNeill Figure Skating Club registration, 3-5 p.m., upstairs in Chilton Regional Arena figure skating office. Info, Elizabeth at 250-956-3995. September 19 Elder College in Port Alice: Card Making. 1-4 p.m. in the SEAVAC Multi-Purpose Room. Gail Neely and Corrine Tiberghien will introduce us to the fun and creative craft of home-made greeting cards. Kits will be available for $2 per card. Call Colleen at 250-949-7912 ex. 2863 to register. September 22 Indoor multi-family garage sale. 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Port Hardy Baptist Church. Books, baking, household items, clothes, electronics, toys, and much more! All proceeds will go to the PH Baptist Church building project. September 22 Tour de Rock seafood dinner and auction, 5:30 p.m., Port Alice Legion. Tickets $20, available at the Legion. Meet the riders in this year’s Cops for Cancer ride and help out a good cause. September 22 101 Squadron will dedicate a memorial to the victims of the 1944 crash of the Dakota 966, 1:30 p.m., Port Hardy Airport. Info, Russ Hellberg, 250-902-1234. September 23 Cops for Cancer pancake breakfast, 8 a.m., Port Alice Community Centre. Cost by donation; join the riders and crew and send them off on the start of the 2012 Tour de Rock.

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Crash lands Port McNeill man in Victoria ICU

Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— An 18-year-old Port

McNeill man was flown to Victoria with life-threatening injuries

while several passengers in the truck he was driving escaped serious

injury after the truck rolled over in a remote gravel pit near Anutz

Village of

The Corporation of the Village of Zeballos

NOTICE OF TAX SALE

ZEBALLOS

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act and the Community Charter, that unless the taxes owing are paid, the following properties in Zeballos will be sold by Public Auction at a Tax Sale to be held Monday September 24, 2012 commencing at 10:00 am at the Village Office, 157 Maquinna Avenue, Zeballos, BC ROLL NUMBER

STREET

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

UPSET PRICE

2.560

621 KENO CRES

Lot 13, Plan 34143, DL 53 Nootka Land District

$3,366.80

60.000

137 MAQUINNA AVE Lot 5, Block F, Plan 4524, $4,414.47 DL461, Nootka Land District

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

Town of Port McNeill 2012 Notice of Tax Sale Pursuant to the provision Sec. 254 of the Community Charter and Part 11 Sec. 403 of the Local Government Act, public is hereby given notice that unless the taxes owing are paid, the following properties in Port McNeill will be sold by Public Tax Sale to be held on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Town Office, 1775 Grenville Place, Port McNeill, BC.

Street Address

Legal Description

Roll Number

Upset Price

2033 Chelan

Lot 7, Bl 40, Pl 31127

855.602

$2,464.57

2415 Chelohsin

Lot 33, Bl 27, Pl 27425

881.066

$2,433.32

2886 Woodland Dr

Lot 8, Pl 37050

892.334

$2,346.94

Pursuant to Section 420 of the Local Government Act, prospective purchasers of tax sale property are reminded that a tax sale property is subject to taxation under the PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX ACT on the fair market value of the property (to be paid at the end of the redemption period when title is transferred to purchaser). F. Albert Sweet Collector

VILLAGE OF PORT ALICE NOTICE OF TAX SALE Pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act (Section #405) public notice is hereby given, that unless the outstanding taxes are sooner paid, the following property in Port Alice will be offered for sale at a public auction. The Tax Sale will be held on Monday, September 24, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. in the Municipal Office Council Chambers at 1061 Marine Drive, Port Alice BC.

FOLIO

723000

STREET ADDRESS 1057 Matsqui Avenue Port Alice, BC

LEGAL DESCRIPTION Lot 22, Plan 19973, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

TOTAL UPSET PRICE

788015

900 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Lot 1, Plan 33045, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

$5,842.59

80000.420

#42-1191 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Bay #42, Manufactured Home, DL 2137 Reg. #30076, Rupert Land District

$8,509.29

80000.680

#68-1191 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Bay #68, Manufactured Home, DL 2137 Reg. #33842, Rupert Land District

$2,733.54

80000.940

#94-1191 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Bay #94, Manufactured Home, DL 2137 Reg. #52879, Rupert Land District

$1,659.24

Prospective purchasers of tax sale property are reminded that a tax sale property is subject to taxation under the Property Transfer Tax Act (Sec. 420 [4]) on the fair market value of the property. This tax is to be paid at the end of the redemption period when title is transferred to the purchaser. Gail Lind Property Tax Collector Village of Port Alice

$3,604.19

Lake in the early morning hours of Sept. 1. The victim, Taylor Ellis, remained in hospital this week with serious injuries. An account has been set up for his family at the Port McNeill branch of Coastal Community Credit Union, and friends of the family also staffed a booth at the recent Fall Fair and plan a barbecue this Saturday at Marketplace IGA. After Port McNeill RCMP were called and responded to the crash, officers discovered that a pickup truck with several passengers had rolled over in a gravel pit area and the driver had sustained life threatening injuries. Other passengers had reportedly received minor injuries, not requiring hospitalization. Witnesses reported that prior to the crash the 18-year-old male driver of the pickup had allegedly been

driving fast while turning sharply, resulting in the pickup overturning. The driver was partially ejected from the vehicle and was subsequently pinned underneath when the truck came to rest. Only one passenger of five was wearing a seatbelt. Witnesses at the scene were able to remove the driver while help was summoned by others. The remote location of this crash also created considerable delay for emergency services to be notified, RCMP said in a written release. It appears from initial investigation that an unsanctioned event was being held at nearby Anutz Lake involving alcohol and that occupants from the crash had been attending this event. Information received by police also indicates that both adults and youth were unlawfully consuming alcohol. Police are investigating all aspects of this

incident including the cause of this crash and factors which may have contributed to it – such as adults providing alcohol to minors. Investigators from North Vancouver Island Traffic Services and Port McNeill detachment will continue the investigation to ensure every effort is made to reduce opportunity for these tragic incidents to occur in the future. RCMP said the impact of these types of tragedies is enormous to communities and it is everyone’s responsibility to contribute to the safety of others, particularly our youth. Anyone with information about this incident is requested to contact Port McNeill’s RCMP detachment at 250-9564441 or anonymously through Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). Your assistance is appreciated and significantly contributes to the prevention of such tragic events.

TOWN OF PORT MCNEILL NOTICE OF TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE YEAR 2013 The Council of the Town of Port McNeill is proposing to continue to exempt by bylaw, certain properties from taxation for a one-year term commencing January 1, 2013. The following properties are exempted by the Community Charter, Section 220 (h) (buildings set apart for public worship, and the land on which the building stands):

Property Bishop of Victoria

Address 430 Chapel Street

Estimated Tax Exemption $1,800

United Church of Canada

155 & 175 Cedar Street

$3,300

Full Gospel Church

2450 Catala Place

$3,600

Port McNeill Baptist Church

2501 Mine Road

$3,600

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

2551 Mine Road

$3,400

Port McNeill Jehovah’s Witnesses

2651 Mine Road

$1,900

The following properties are exempted by the Community Charter, Section 224 (2) (a) (land or improvements that are owned or held by a charitable, philanthropic or other not for profit corporations) and (b) (land or improvements that are owned or held by a municipality, regional district or other local authority and used for the purposes of the authority):

Property

Address

Estimated Tax Exemption

Broughton Curling Club

2203 McNeill Road

$13,900

Royal Canadian Legion

2631 Mine Road

$2,400

Guide/Scout Hall

420 Shelley Crescent

$2,700

Port McNeill Lions Club

2897 Mine Road

$3,300

North Island Community Services Society

1503 Broughton Boulevard

$2,000

Broughton Strait Campground

550 Southeast Main Road

$2,000

F. Albert Sweet, CA Treasurer

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Annual Seafood Dinner & Auction ~ Saturday, Sept. 22nd Tour de Rock team meets the community in Port Alice before the set off on their 1000km journey. Community Lunch with the Tour ~ Sunday, Sept, 23rd 11:15am to 1:15pm at the Port Hardy Civic Centre. Fundraising salmon BBQ by donation (minimum $5). Head shaves, presentations and fun with the team before they begin their journey. Contact: North Vancouver Island Community Fundraising Co-ordinator, Patti Mertz. Cell: 250.218.7158 ~ Email pmertz@bc.cancer.ca Visit us on facebook: facebook.com/CopsforCancerBC OR follow us on twitter: @cancersocietybc and mention #CopsforCancerBC

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend Colleen Abdai who passed away suddenly on August 27, 2012 at Port McNeill hospital. Colleen is survived by her loving family, husband Ray, sons James and Micheal, parents Pat and Calvin Pazarena, brother Kevin and his children Devin and Shae-Lynn and many more neices and nephews There will be a celebration of Colleen’s life at a later date. She will be sadly missed by her many friends and relatives. Many thanks to the nurses and doctors at the Port McNeill and Campbell River hospitals who cared for Colleen during her illness.

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North Island Life Royal Affair crowns Jubilee events 2012 Mount Waddington Regional Fall Fair Award winners Perpetual Palette (twodimensional art): Pam Jones, Coal Harbour School Participation: tie, Port Hardy Secondary School; Sea View Elementary, Port Alice Best Photograph:

Marnie Chase, Port Alice Best Photographer: Adult-Ruth Botel, Port Hardy; Teen-Rebecca Griffith, Port McNeill; Child-Nathan Child, Port Hardy. Arts and Crafts Aggregate (total points): Adult-Brenda Fleeton, Port Hardy; Teen-Jodie Korhonen, Port Hardy;

Child-Nathan Child, Port Hardy. Best Gardener: Nancy Stephenson/Jim Onions, Port McNeill. Community Involvement: Port Hardy. Best of Kitchen (baking and preserving, combined points): Brenda Fleeton, Port Hardy. Grand Entry Award

(best of fair): Connie Cowan, Port Hardy, crossstitched print Grand Aggregate Award (total points, all categories): Adult-Brenda Fleeton, Port Hardy; Teen-Jodie Korhonen, Port Hardy; Child-Nathan Child, Port Hardy. Best Booth: Port Hardy Heritage Society.

Clockwise from left; Makinley Lawler of Port Hardy, 22 months, plays with a balloon during the Mount Waddington Fall Fair, Magician Kevin Ogren tosses an invisible egg into the air as Kayden Jones and Elizabeth Maundrell assist, Robert Gagnon and Joli White ham it up for a photo in a cutout of the Queen and a palace guard, Danielle Wigard holds Seùor Dune while veterinarian Michael Paul serves as MC of the pet contest, Brooklyn Cox of Port McNeill carries a balloon while strolling past the vegetable exhibit, Smokey Bear waits for David Lyon to complete his move in their checkers match at Lyon’s Charlie Cup booth. J.R. Rardon, Sandy Grenier

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Port Hardy slates zoning bylaw review Gazette staff PORT HARDY— The District of Port Hardy will host a “workshop week” to allow the community to have its input to new zoning bylaws. In a release, the District explained that the zoning bylaw has been amended several times but is in need of a comprehensive review. To help accomplish this, the District has hired Urban Systems Ltd., a consulting firm

specialized in civil engineering and planning, to lead the project. The intent is to adopt a user-friendly, model bylaw based on best practices that will illustrate improvement, innovation and enhancement of existing land-use policies, while supporting development regulations that are aligned with Port Hardy’s newly crafted Official Community Plan.

The workshop week will begin Oct. 22 following an initial review of the existing bylaw,

and culminate in an open house Oct. 25. The bylaw will then be prepared and go

before Council for approval, with the entire process expected to be completed by the

end of the year. For more info or to get involved, call or email Gloria Le Gal,

director of corporate services, at 250949-6665 or glegal@ porthardy.ca.

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Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— Thanks to the efforts of several involved citizens, Port McNeill has added a Community Block Party to celebrate the arrival next week of riders in the annual Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. The annual fundraising ride begins Saturday, Sept. 22, in Port Alice. After swinging through Port Hardy, riders will arrive in Port McNeill around

5:20 p.m. There, they will be greeted at Black Bear Resort by an old-fashioned barbecue block party, scheduled for 4-7 p.m., with arts, crafts and face-paining for kids, a raffle featuring return-trip airfare with WestJet and more. All are welcome to attend and meet with the Tour riders. The event was organized by Cst. Amron Russell, Alyssa Von Petzinger and Pam Blanchard.

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on deck Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. September 14 Hockey Port Hardy Minor Hockey hockey gear swap, 6-8 p.m., Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. Port McNeill Minor Hockey gear swap, 6-9 p.m., Chilton Regional Arena. Drop off tradable gear tonight from 6-9. September 15 Highland dance 4th annual Mount Waddington Highland Dance competition, PHSS gymnasium, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hockey Port McNeill Minor Hockey gear swap, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Chilton Regional Arena. September 15-16 Hockey Port Hardy Minor Hockey hockey swap, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. September 16 Stock cars Season points series racing at Tri-Port Speedway, 1 p.m. Concession, kids play area. $5 adults, $3 youth, $2 seniors/ children. Info, Theresa, 250-949-7273. September 18 Figure skating Port McNeill Figure Skating Club holds registration for its 2012-13 season, 3-5 p.m. at the skating office, upstairs in Chilton Regional Arena. Info, Elizabeth, 250-956-3995. 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 curling at Fort Rupert Curling Club in Port Hardy. To register or for info, contact Brenda at 250949-7379 or visit Fort Rupert Curling Club on Facebook.

Prodigal sons victorious in rain J.R. Rardon Gazette editor SEVEN HILLS—A couple of out-of-towners took top honours in the 30th annual Men’s Open Golf Tournament at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club Sunday. But both of them had a little home-course mojo working for them. Doug Petrie, whose father Al is president of the club and who grew up in Port McNeill before becoming head pro at the Comox Valley Golf Club, claimed the rain-shortened Open championship with a 27-hole score of 107, one under par. “I was glad to come back and win this, having grown up playing here,” said Petrie, who claimed his first Open victory while playing here for the first time since 2009. “It was good seeing all the people here and playing with them again.” And Shawn Zealand, who grew up in Port Hardy and worked at Seven Hills before moving to Victoria where he now works as an engineer, claimed the low-gross title by shooting 112 before play was called off when standing water left the course unplayable. It was the first time the Open had been shortened to fewer than its scheduled 36 holes. “I was playing pretty well in the rain,” said Zealand, who finished second a year ago in a playoff after tying for the lead through 36 holes. “It was kind of anti-climactic because I didn’t get to finish my round.” Epcor signed on as title sponsor for the tourney this year, and Pacific CoastalAirlines, Macandale's and EJ Klassen Motorcade also put up major prizes. The Open drew 69 players, including five professionals. After some initial morning fog, the tour-

Mike Bell of Port McNeill chips up to the seventh green Sunday during the final round of the Seven Hills Golf and Country Club Men's Open tournament. Below, Doug Petrie of Comox fires an approach shot en route to the Open title; Mark Hutchinson, Brad Zealand, Tim Renaud and Shawn Zealand go with an old-school look for J.R. Rardon Saturday's opening round.

ney’s opening round Saturday was played in bright sunshine and, by North Island standards, hot temperatures. But just over an hour into Sunday’s final round a light drizzle began to fall, and it soon turned into a fullfledged downpour.

The players laboured on, but shortly past the midpoint of the scheduled 18-hole round the clubhouse horn blew to call them in. Some players were on their 13th hole and some on their 14th, so scores for the day were cut off at the front nine to give

everybody a 27-hole weekend total. “The course was just unplayable,” said Kevin Black, Seven Hills manager and club pro. Dale Dorward of Port Hardy earned his first low-net title, scoring a 102.5 with the 27-hole split to edge Ralph Von Kamdan and Bill Bowles, who each scored 103. Zealand returns each summer to play in a foursome that includes brother Brad Zealand and brother-in-law Mark Hutchinson of Port Hardy, along with

Tim Renaud. Brad took the clubhouse lead Saturday with an 18-hole total of 75, with Rory Bondue of Port Alice second at 76 and Shawn tied with Ron Bolivar at 78. The Zealand foursome was nattily attired in classic Plusfours during the sunny Saturday session, though that did little for Shawn’s game. “(Sunday) it was rain gear, and I did a lot better,” he said with a laugh. “I grew up playing in wind and rain.” While Bondue carded a 38 and Brad Zealand

Heidi Zealand and Bolivar struggled through nine-hole rounds of 40 and 42, respectively, Shawn shot a 35 that carried him to the top spot in the amateur lowgross while matching Masa Saito and Perry Scarlett, who tied for second among pros behind Petrie. “I really just like coming back to play with these guys,” Zealand said. “And hat’s off to Doug — he shot well yesterday and shot well today.” See tournament results in Scoreboard, page 18.

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Ladies tourney features fun in the sun Trish Weatherall For the Gazette PORT ALICE— Jello, hula hoops, tiaras and feather boas added a twist of fun to the ladies’ golf tournament at the Port Alice Golf & Country Club on Saturday. Twenty-eight women participated in this year’s tournament, an increase compared to the previous two years of about 20. The tournament was also something of a reunion as several former residents came from as far as Vancouver. “The good weather and the promise that this was a fun tournament brought the ladies out this year,” said Lyla McCarthy, bar chair. “And these ladies had a whole lot of fun!”

One team arrived in diva-princess regalia with hot pink feather boas and tiaras. Another team, near the end of the long hot day, rolled themselves down the hill at the sixth hole. Non-traditional variations on the game gave plenty of opportunity for prizes. Lost balls or landing in the pond became bonuses that earned players a draw prize entry. There was also a prize for landing the ball in hula hoops on the fourth and eighth fairway, and while no one actually got one in, a few ladies attempted some nostalgic hula hooping as they passed by. Hole five kept participants going with

Participants in Saturday's Port Alice Golf and Country Club Ladies' Open tournament gather for a group photo. Trish Woznuk

sandwiches, snacks and jello shooters. The tournament was

held to promote the club and encourage more women to take up

golf. “Golf is a great way to escape and have fun,” said Maria

Farrell, ladies captain at the Port Alice Golf Club. “It’s exercise and stress relief. It’s your time.” The $40 entry fee more than covered green fees, snacks, dinner and a table full of draw prizes that saw each participant take home a gift ranging from $20 to $150. Debbie Mitchell won first low gross (82), first low net went to Maria Farrell (61), second low gross Carolyn Meech (96) and second low net Heather Murray (65). KPs were donated by Neucel and awarded to McCarthy, Marnie Chase, Amanda Jorgenson and Debbie Mitchell, who claimed two KP holes. The event was orga-

nized by club members Farrell and McCarthy. Several of the men from the club provided the beverage cart, snack tent and dinner, and greenskeeper Ron Davidge enabled barefoot golf for many of the women. “This was one of our best ladies tournaments – the turnout, the weather, the atmosphere. Everything went right, it was a perfect day,” said Maria. “Thanks to all the ladies who came out and made it such a great day!” Port Alice Golf and Country Club is currently offering nonmembers a winter pass of unlimited golf from Oct. 1 to March 31 for $100. Contact the club at 250-284-3213.

Curling clubs open registration Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Fort Rupert Curling Club has announced opening of registration for spots in its 201213 league season for men’s, women’s and mixed play. Cost to play in one league for the full sea-

son is $160 per player, $140 for a second league, or $430 for a family enrolment. For seniors the cost is $115 for the first league, $100 for the second or $300 for a family. Juniors (grades 8-12) or new curlers who

have never previously been registered in a club may sign up for $80 per league. The season will begin Oct. 15. The club is hosting a painting party this weekend to spruce up the lounge, starting at 10 a.m. Saturday and

Sunday. Everyone is welcome. To register, contact Rob at 250-949-7059 or Meagan at 250-9492660. Broughton curling Port McNeill’s Broughton Curling Club invites new-

comers and returning members to its annual free curling clinic Oct. 9-11. Sessions will be held each evening beginning at 7. New curlers will receive instruction from club veterans, with curling equipment provided.

Sports Scoreboard GOLF 30th Annual Seven Hills Golf and Country Club Men’s Open Tournament Sept. 8-9 27 holes (par 108) Open champion: *Doug Petrie, 107 *Pro

10. Don Bolivar 11. Ken Turner 12. Jim Buchanan 13. Steve Amos 14. Paul Oliver 15. Dan Daly 16. Rick Adams 17. Larry Lemoal 18. Dave McKinnon

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Slo-pitch wraps up with pair of tourneys Gazette staff Muddy fields and relentless rainfall didn't deter players and supporters from coming out to the last Slopitch events of the season. The diamonds at Storey's Beach played host to two tournaments this weekend, one an all-women's tour-

ney, the other an all-male orthodox competition. Round-robin games saw the fields of seven ladies teams and eight mens teams whittled down for Sunday's finals. In the ladies event, the 'B' bracket final saw Rainbow Brite beat out the Swingers

Pitcher Ruth Jacobson of the winning No Glove team throws to Melissa Robertson at first after collecting a grounder during the women's Slopitch tourney at Storey's Beach. A O'Toole

before Laurie's' Girls took on No Glove, No Love in the 'A' final. In a well-balanced game both teams batted superbly, each team hitting the fence once. The fielding was of an equally high standard, with No Glove's infield being particularly clinical. In the end, No Glove was just too strong, and took the title. That the two sides formed a single, giant huddle after the game shows the spirit that both teams brought to the field. The men's tourney was a little different to the Slopitch that most were used to playing over the summer, with whipped-in pitches and base-stealing allowed. The 'B' final saw the Smokers being too strong for the Rez before the Cubs faced the Master Batters in the 'A' final. Both teams took an inning or two to get used to the conditions and the different rules, as runners on both sides were able to steal at will before the teams settled into the game. The Master Batters were the stronger side at bat, with

Len Miller of the winning Cubs team fires in a pitch dox tourney last weekend. the game having to pause at on their bat. The Master Batters were one point because all balls unable to score as a their were out of the park. The Cubs however were first and second batters were clinical when the balls picked off in left field. After getting a runner to didn't reach the fence, with a superb fielding and pitch- first, a pop up to the Cubs' ing display making the rover ended their hopes and Master Batters life diffi- a fantastic contest. Organizer David Deans cult. The game was tied at awarded the prizes to the 13-13 coming to the final finalists and left each team innings and the Cubs were to decide their own MVPs. Deans said that the two able to take a two-run lead

during the men's orthoA O'Toole tournaments were such a success that he had been asked about extending them into full leagues next year, something he would consider over the winter. Deans said that if the interest was there that he would consider putting an all-female league and men's orthodox league in place after the annual mixed-gender Slo-pitch league wraps up early next summer.

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Union holds one-day strike Tom Fletcher Black Press Provincial government employees staged their largest oneday strike so far last Wednesday to press for a bigger wage increase, with two thirds of the workforce off the job at ministry offices, liquor stores and ICBC offices province-wide. In Port McNeill, employees at the Ministry of Forests office took shifts on a picket line along Mine Road, while BC Liquor Store patrons arrived to find the doors locked and employees seated on the sidewalk with a petition to halt efforts

to privatize the business. “We’re just looking for a fair and equitable deal,” said Dacen Brooks of MOF, noting the union accepted a zero-increase contract during its last negotiations two years ago. “We understood the economy had taken a downturn and were willing to help out. Now we’re just asking to get caught up.” Both the government and the B.C. Government and Services Employees’ Union remained unwilling to budge from their positions after negotiations broke down

over wage increases this spring. The union executive is meeting next week to consider further strike action this fall. Two earlier one-day strikes targeted liquor warehouses and then selected resource ministry offices in the B.C. Interior. Government negotiators offered raises of two and 1.5 per cent for the next two years, then withdrew the offer after the union staged the first strike. BCGEU chief negotiator David Vipond said Wednesday the wage offer has been tabled and withdrawn three

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 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). 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. 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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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Picking the right hedge can be a thorny issue Hedges, Part II This week, l will explore hedges using plants that seem to flourish on the North Island. First, we should consider the reasons for a hedge. Usually one wants a barrier, either to mask an unsightly view, separate an area of yard, or as a sound barrier; a buffer between highway noise and the home. I chose laurel, as I wanted a hedge that was evergreen and grew to a height of about 8 feet or more. I was naïve to think that I could plant this thing and it would just grow. There are reasons Laurel didn’t work in my yard, all of them deer related. I would have been better off planting Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata). Cedar has the qualities I wanted for a sound barrier, and there was the bonus of colour changes as it went about shedding of old growth. Take note though,

cedar can grow to 230 feet— don’t be fooled by baby trees; just like puppies, they grow. Pruning the hedge can keep it under control but some plants lend themselves to pruning better than others. There is a knack to pruning. Sometimes it’s better to leave the job to a person that is knowledgeable in this art. My daughter, the expert, is called “Sonya Scissor Hands� by people who have seen her in action. Her advice on pruning follows: a) for every plant type there is “right� time to prune. b) For every plant type there is a “sweet spot� for the cut that promotes proper branching habits and c) When in doubt, read up on your plant type or ask someone who knows before you start. Planting a hedge in early spring is best, but if you go with local plants, any time seems to work, watering-in

well being the equalizer. One thing that makes a hedge look great is the mass planting of a single species. To see a hedge of wild roses in full bloom is an olfactory sensation as well a beautiful sight. Let’s look at a few of the shrubs that we have on the north island that can be used for hedging, shall we? As we have mentioned the wild rose, let’s start with it. There are two kinds, the Baldhip Rose (Rosa gymnocarpa) and the Nootka Rose (Rosa nutkana). Both have flowers, thorns and a sprawling habit of growth. One concern with the Baldhip Rose is the presence of bristles along the stems, especially younger ones, which are thought to cause skin irritation or swelling when contacted. This fact alone may make the Baldhip Rose a poor choice for areas where children play.

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In the spring and summer the roses flower, simple blooms with pink petals and yellow stamens and there is the perfume that makes roses a favourite. Let’s have a look at some other members of the rose family, starting with the raspberry clan. There is the familiar Salmonberry (Rubus spectabils). Very easy to grow, the bonus is the berries that follow the

beautiful pink flowers in early spring. Then there is the Thimbleberry (Rubus parviflorus), much like the Salmonberry, it needs little coaxing to do well. Winter appeal is not so good for these two, I’m afraid. The Salmonberry has scattered thorns, and its growth habit is messy-looking unless pruned up each fall. The Thimbleberry is less messy and has no thorns. Another member of the raspberry clan is the Himalayan Blackberry (Rubus

discolor). It’s Asian, imported via England, and has made great inroads in the coastal B.C. area. This rambler loves our climate and can form large mats of horrendously thorny thickets. I tried to tame a thicket that sprung up behind a Mountain-ash (Sorbus scopulina) tree on the front of the property. It took over the corner of the yard that year. In two years it grew through the Mountainash, paused on it to flower and produced

huge masses of fruit. The plant consumed the fence, knocking it over in its relentless march towards our house. I finally admitted defeat. Out came the power saw and chains. After cutting it back and hauling away the branches we chained up the stumps left behind and dragged the roots and shoots out of the ground with a truck. I was a mass of scratches and scrapes but it was worth it, we reclaimed a huge portion of the yard, lesson learned.

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Mr. Keith McLean, beloved husband of Mrs. Lorna McLean of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, August 30th, 2012 at the age of 63 years. Keith also leaves to cherish his memory his two sons, Andrew (Paige) McLean of Schuler and Paul McLean of Medicine Hat; four grandchildren, Aidan, Caitlyn, Sadie, and Carter; three brothers, Jack (Pat) Hollinshead, Roger (Pat) Hollinshead, and Steve (Donna) McLean; and one brother-in-law, Maurice (Anne) Finlay. Keith was predeceased by his parents, James and Connie McLean; and one brother, Colin Hollinshead. Keith served in the British Army for 26 years. He immigrated to Canada from England in August 1990 with his wife of 39 years, 10 months, Lorna, and his sons, Andrew and Paul. They settled in Medicine Hat and moved briefly to Port Hardy, BC before returning to Medicine Hat to be closer to family. Keith was a great Chelsea Football Club supporter. His biggest love in life was being a grandfather (aka Grumpy) to his four grandchildren whom he cherished more than life itself. A Private Family Time of Remembrance will be held. Memorial gifts in Keith’s memory may be made to the Alberta Heart & Stroke Foundation, #126 – 430 – 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 2S8, or to the Poppy Campaign, Royal Canadian Legion, 702 – 2nd Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0E1. Condolences may be sent through www.gonebutnotforgotten.ca or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Keith McLean. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, Medicine Hat, Alberta. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone 1-800-317-2647.

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Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051

THE NORTH Island Veterinary Hospital is looking for a full time receptionist/veterinary assistant to fill in for a one year maternity leave. Please submit your resume with references to Box 1379 Port Hardy, email NIVH@cablerocket.com or fax 250-949-6734.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT Repair Ltd. currently has full-time positions available: H/D Truck and Transport Mechanic and Parts Counter Person. Contact Herb 780-849-3768; (cell) 780849-0416. Fax 780-849-4453. Email: herb@hheltd.com

HELP WANTED

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

EXTREME WEATHER SHELTER AWAKE OVERNIGHT WORKER. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a healthy and safe environment for clients by providing an evening and/or overnight and morning presence and assistance. The incumbent may provide emotional support and crisis intervention as well as assisting clients to access clean/dry clothing, and laundry services. Conduct nightly checks of grounds, facility and resident beds at start/during/end of shift. Conduct client intake services, records and reports activities, behaviours, and any incidents which occur during the shift, prepare and/or serves evening meals, snacks and/or breakfast for clients. QUALIFICATIONS-Applicants must have completed a grade 12 education or equivalent, current WIMIS, Food Safe, and First-Aid certificate. Hiring wage rate $11.30/hr. Hours vary. This is a temporary casual part-time position for approx 5 months (November-March). Interested applicants can drop off a covering letter and resume by Oct. 12, 2012 to: Salvation Army Lighthouse Resource Centre 8635 Granville St Port Hardy, BC Attn: Sean Junglas, Extreme Weather Shelter OR Email: Sean_Junglas@can.salvationarmy.org. We thank all applicants, however only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Please no phone calls.

EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T immediate openings. Easy computer work, other positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.HWC-BC.com

HELP WANTED

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Grapple Yarder Operators • 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.

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.

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIANS Wanted for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets needed. Fax 250-775-6227 or email:info@torqueindustrial.com

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School District No. 85 requires the following REGULAR position: Posting #16, Noon Hour Supervisor Sunset Elem, $19.16 per hour, 5 hours per week, while school is in session. Further information regarding Position Duties and Qualifications can be found on our website at: www.sd85.bc.ca under “Career Opportunities” Please complete a CUPE Application Form which is available at our website and quote the appropriate posting number. Closing date for applications is 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 19, 2012. SD85 thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This is a CUPE Local 2045 position. Apply to: Mr. John Martin, Secretary-Treasurer School District No. 85, Box 90, Port Hardy, B.C. VON 2P0

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:

Maintenance Supervisor Production Coordinator Area Planner Certified Millwright 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 benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

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COMING EVENTS

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 11/12

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

COMING EVENTS

COMING EVENTS

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

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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

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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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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

The British Columbia Press Council is seeking three persons to serve as public directors on its 11-member Board of Directors. Public Directors serve two-year terms and are eligible to serve four terms. A nominal per diem is paid for meetings. Candidates should have a record of community involvement and an interest in print and online media issues. Applications together with names of two references and telephone numbers should be submitted by Sept. 30, 2012, to: The B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby, Nanaimo, B.C., V9R 2R2. See www.bcpresscouncil.org for information about the Press Council.

TRADES, TECHNICAL ALBERTA BASED Company looking for qualified and experienced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher and Processor Operators. Out of town and camp work. Safety tickets and drivers abstract required. Email resume: jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002. AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for Welders, due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for 10-3rd Year Apprentices or Journeyperson Welders. We offer best wages in industry. 3rd Year Apprentice $28$30/hour, Journeyperson $32$35/hour, higher with tank experience. Profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at: (office)780-8462231; (fax)780-846-2241 or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. BUSY LOWER Mainland Commercial Tire store is seeking Experienced tire man for shop duties. Top Wages & Benefits Paid. Please send inquiries to: tireshop1234@hotmail.com

QUALITY CONTROL Person experienced with Piping and Structural Welding needed for a growing Northern Company. Competitive wages and benefits. Please email resume to: info@torqueindustrial.com Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online www.torqueindustrial.com

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LEGAL SERVICES CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS needed for growing northern company. Competitive wages and benefits. Safety tickets necessary. Fax resume to 250-775-6227 or email: info@torqueindustrial.com Online www.torqueindustrial.com

EXP. TICKETED, Autobody Tech required to perform quality, efficient repairs. Benefits Available. Wage based on experience. Fax 250-287-2432 Email: richsauto@shaw.ca FABRICATOR with pressure vessel exp. req’d for M/R union shop. Stable F/T position. Email resume mike@emmfg.com FRAMERS

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE BUILDING SUPPLIES 18 BUNDLES of 5/8 machine cut 24” shakes. (3.6 square) $38/bundle. Call Craig or Deborah Murray at 250-9563297.

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REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

FUEL/FIREWOOD

FOR SALE BY OWNER

APARTMENT/CONDO

CARS

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.

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.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS. Reduced prices now! 20x22 $4,455. 25x26 $4,995. 30x38 $7,275. 32x50 $9,800. 40x54 $13,995. 47x80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca VISITING ARIZONA for the Winter? Meridian RV Resort. Good Sam-Trailer Life Top 100 RV Resorts in America. Check us out at www.meridianrvresort.com or call 1-866-770-0080. WALK-IN Tubs, Wheelchair Baths, Roll-in Showers, Shower Seats. Avail thru MEDIchair locations. Aquassure 1-866-404-8827

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER 7299 THUNDERBIRD WAY. Totally renovated. 3 lrg. bdr. New appliances. Large shop. Hardwood floors throught. $169,500. 250-884-7409. 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

APARTMENTS FURNISHED PORT HARDY Highland Manor •Bachelor •1 bdrms furnished or unfurnished On the 4th floor Move in incentive on approval References Call Jason 250-949-0192

HOUSES FOR SALE PORT MCNEILL, 5 bdrm, 2668 sq ft, water view, carport, 12’x16’ shop, boat shed, F/P, new roof, deck, cul-de-sac, $280,000 obo. (250)956-4547.

COTTAGES

PORT MCNEILL, small 2 bdrm, 1 bathroom, partial ocean view, new roof and flooring, easy care fenced yard, great starter or retirement home. Asking $135,000. Possible rent-to-own for qualified buyer. Call 250-956-2388 250-902-9582.

OCEANVIEW COTTAGES for rent in Port Hardy

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

HOMES WANTED Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!

PORT McNEILL: Hyde Creek furnished 1 bdrm suite, selfcontained with kitchen, private country setting. Amazing ocean views, very clean, cozy & warm. Hydro, satellite TV, wireless access and weekly cleaning incld’d. N/S facility. Ref’s req’d. Avail. Oct. 1 - May 31. $896./mo. 250-956-2737.

HOMES FOR RENT

Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com

LOTS WATERFRONT lot in Coal Harbour. Gently sloping .3 acre, services to lot. $139,000 Priced well below assessed value. 1-250-377-3381

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

PORT MCNEILL 3 bdrm house. Avail. Oct 1st. 2 baths, large yard, great view and lots of parking. Ref req. $900/mo. Call 250-230-3054.

For more information or to make written comments, please contact: Peter Strickland, International Forest Products Limited, 1250 Ironwood St. Campbell River V9W 6H5; Peter.Strickland@ interfor.com OR Cyndy Grant, Ministry of Forests, North Island Central Coast Forest District. PO Box 7000 Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0; Cyndy.Grant@gov. bc.ca. The review and comment period will last 30 days from September 13, 2012. Comments will be received until October 13, 2012. FLNR office may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Comments can also be posted at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending Please be sure to cite the Applicant’s name and the location of the proposed activity and File Number for reference.

1994 BMW 325 convt. Only 110k km’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.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at FLNR office.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

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24’ 2005 Mallard. Port Hardy area. Nice layout with lots of great features. $10,000 OBO. Call 250-902-0878.

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

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COAL HARBOUR- Oceanside retreat on N. Vancouver Island. 1750 sq. ft. 2 bdrm, 2 full bath, finished 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.

PORT HARDY: Airport Rd 2 bdrms, quiet. NS/NP Refs. $525. Oct. 15. 250-949-6319.

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16 1/2’ fiberglass 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. 16FT MISTY RIVER 30 hrp and 6 hrp outboards. Doesn’t leak. $3500 OBO. 20FT MALIBU Recent work to engine. $5000 OBO Call 250-902-0878.

COAL HARBOUR near Pt. Hardy 2 Bdrm Apts., Furnished. Available Sept. 1. Clean, quiet, renovated & upgraded. Rural setting, overlooking harbour. $875/mo., References req’d. 1-250-949-8855 or email: info@twoceans.com

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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.

Take notice that International Forest Products Limited of Campbell River, BC, intends to make an application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNR), North Island Central Coast for a Foreshore Licence of Occupation – Industrial, Log Handling (10 Sites), File Number 1413675, situated on Provincial Crown land located in the Rivers Inlet area.

HOUSE FOR rent on acreage in Sointula, 2 bdrs, 2 bath, with buildings for storage, close to amenities, avail. Oct. 1, $975 obo. Call 250-974-3875

RENTALS

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

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

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Take our short survey and you could win! At the North Island Gazette we always put our readers first. We’d like to know you better so we can keep you informed and connected.

* 1. How do you generally read your the Gazette?

*7. Do you...?

M The printed newspaper

Research online prior to store purchase?

Frequently C

Occasionally C

Never C

M Online on my computer or laptop M On my tablet M On my smartphone

Make online purchases? Use your smart phone for shopping?

C C

C C

C C

* 2. How many people in your household (including yourself) read the paper?

*8. Do you ever...?

Female 18-24

2 C

3 C

4 or more C

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Never C C

Single detached

Newly built Previously owned C C

Compromise on quality to save money? Forego a brand name to save money?

Occasionally C C

Townhouse Condo

C C

C C

Wait for the item to go on sale?

C

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Resort property

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C Yes

C No

* 10. Will it be a new or preowned vehicle? C Pre-owned

C Less than 10 minutes C 10 - 20 minutes C 21- 30 minutes C 30 minutes +

Appliances

Occasionally C

Never C

Discount, bargain or dollar store Clothing, accessories and footwear Computers, tablets, phones, cameras Fast Food

C C C C

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Furniture, rugs and beds Groceries Health, personal care and make-up Office supplies Tools, home & yard improvement

C C C C C

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C C C C C

Toys & games, arts & crafts Computers, tablets, phones, cameras TV, stereo, PVR, Satellite

C C C

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* 5. Please check the stores you shop at M Kin’s Farm Market M London Drugs M Lululemon M M&M Meats M Mark’s Work Wearhouse M Marketplace IGA M Nesters M Overwaitea M Pharmasave M PriceSmart M Real Canadian Superstore M Reitmans M Rexall M Rona

C Best deals/offers/coupons C Rewards or credit card program

Next 6 months C C C C

Next year C C C C

M Economy M Midrange M Luxury M Hybrid

C $100,000 to less than $150,000 C $150,000 or more

* 13. Which ‘extra’ items are you likely to spend on in your household?

* 20. In which city/municipality do you currently live?

Car detailing Fast food Fitness membership

Frequently C C C

Occasionally C C C

Never C C C

Further education or courses Gourmet foods or desserts Home improvement less than $500

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M Starbucks M T&T Supermarket M The Bay

* 14. Are you planning to travel in the near future? For business In Canada for less than 3 days by plane C Getaway of less than 3 days to the USA C Longer trip within Canada by car C Longer trip within Canada by plane Longer trip to the USA by car Longer trip to the USA by plane Longer trip outside of North America

M Consolidate your debt load M Pay off a loan M Pay off your mortgage M Remortgage your property M Renew your mortgage M Secure a loan M Seek financial planning advice M Set up a line of credit M Switch banks or credit union M None of the above

C Less than $35,000 C $35,000 to less than $50,000 C $50,000 to less than $75,000 C $75,000 to less than $100,000

Manicure, pedicure, hair styling

M The Brick M The Source M Tim Hortons M Walmart M Winners M XS Cargo

* 18. Are you planning any financial transactions? Please check all that apply.

* 19. In which category does your annual household income fall?

M Safeway M Save-on-Foods M Sears M Shoppers Drug Mart M Sport Chek or Sport Mart M Staples

* 6. What most influences your decision when choosing a grocery store? C Loyalty to the chain C Closest to home

Next 3 months C C C C

* 12. Is your next vehicle most likely to be...?

Frequently C

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C New

* 11. What type of vehicle are you considering and when do you plan to purchase? Car Minivan Pickup truck SUV

* 4. Which advertising offers are you most interested in?

M Chapters M Choices Market M Coopers M Dollar Giant M Dollarama M Extra Foods M Future Shop M Home Depot M Home Hardware M Ikea

C Your first home purchase? C Upsize? C Downsize?

Frequently C C

* 9. Are you or someone in your household planning to purchase a new or pre-owned vehicle in the near future? (If no, jump to Q13)

* 3. How much time do you typically spend reading the newspaper, its stories, advertising and flyers?

M Best Buy M Buy Low M Canadian Tire

* 16. Will this be..?

* 17. What type of real estate are you looking at?

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NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. Chevrolet.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */†/‥Offers apply to the purchase of a 2012 Cruze LS (R7A), 2012 Equinox LS (R7A), 2012 Silverado EXT (1SA) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,495). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offer available to retail customers in Canada. See Dealer for details. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Auto Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. †0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by Ally Credit/TD Auto Financing 72/84 months on new or demonstrator 2012 Chevrolet Silverado EXT/Cruze and Equinox (excluding LS models). Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $138.89/$119.05 for 72/84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight ($1,495) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers only. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ‥Offer(s) valid in Canada until September 30, 2012. 0% lease APR available for up to 48 months on a new or demonstrator 2012 Chevrolet Cruze (excluding LS, 1SA models), O.A.C by GM Financial. Applies only to qualified retail customers in Canada. Annual kilometre limit of 24,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Example Cruze LT Auto (R7C): $21,495 at 0% APR, monthly payment is $265.00 for 48 months. Total obligation is $12,735. Option to purchase at lease end is $8,760, plus applicable taxes. Down payment or trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Freight & PDI ($1,495) included. License, insurance, PPSA, dealer fees, excess wear and km charges, applicable taxes, registration fees, and other applicable fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. 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Gazette staff PORT HARDY — Parents who homeschool their children are invited to attend a free information session to learn about the many resources and services available to them at the Port Hardy Library. The workshop, Library Resources for Homeschooling Parents, will be held Saturday, Sept. 15, from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

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Black Press is proud to be an official sponsor for the 2012 Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, with news reporter Kyle Slavin on the 18-member tour team as a media rider. To follow Kyle Slavin’s Twitter updates from the final weeks of training and throughout the ride, follow @TDRKyle. ON TOUR: This year’s Tour de Rock begins in Port Alice on Sunday, Sept. 23 and ends Friday, Oct. 5 in Victoria. Tour de Rock raises funds and awareness for pediatric cancer research and programs. HELP OUT: Donations can be made at www. copsforcancer.ca FIND OUT: To catch up on all the Tour de Rock news, photos and videos, go online to:

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MEDIA RIDERS LIVE THE STORY Journalists Kyle Slavin and Erin Glazier join Tour de Rock team Arnold Lim Black Press

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hey started off reporting about Tour de Rock, and now journalists Kyle Slavin and Erin Glazier are part of the story. Slavin’s journey from writing stories about the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock to being part of it started in a high school gymnasium. At Reynolds secondary school to cover the event for the Saanich News last year, Slavin watched as 115 shaved “Raising money heads and a giant cheque more than $80,000 for kids with cancer for greeted Tour riders has a much bigger alongside ear-splitting cheers. The event moved reward than just the 25-year-old reporter crossing the finish so much he made an important decision that line.” day. – Erin Glazier, “There was not a dry CTV News eye in the gym. It was the most electric feeling being a part of something so monumental,” he said. “I told the school principal then and there I want to be a part of the team.” One year and 3,000 kilometres later, he is one of two media riders months into gruelling three-day-a-week training sessions for Tour de Rock, where motivation comes in the form of cancer survivors like seven-year-old Daisy Irwin. “(Daisy) has gone through a hell that no baby or child should ever go through. I

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Kyle Slavin and Erin Glazier are ready to roll for Tour de Rock respect her immensely for what she has gone through and what she has overcome,” Slavin said. “My whole reasoning behind wanting to do the tour is being on the side of cancer everyone fights for – the optimism, the hope, the getting into remission.” Seven years later, Irwin is in remission after being diagnosed with two forms of leukemia as an infant and given a five per cent chance at survival. It is a reminder why the pediatric cancer research is so important to Slavin and Glazier. Glazier described her choice to join the team as a “no-brainer” after seeing her colleagues experience the life-changing ride. “Riding a bike becomes a menial task when

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you look at the big picture and see how much you are helping (cancer patients) have a normal life,” said Glazier, a CTV reporter based in Victoria. “When you are going up a hill and hurting it is nothing compared to what those kids go through when they go through the treatment. That is a big motivator for us.” With only weeks to go, the 28-year-old Glazier is excited to meet the families and volunteers along the way as she makes the gruelling trip from Port Alice to Victoria over the two-week, 1,000-kilometre bike ride, Sept. 23 to Oct. 5. “The best is yet to come. Raising money for kids with cancer has a much bigger reward then just crossing the finish line,” Glazier said.

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