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The Mouse Queen (Allison Briscoe) and the Nutcracker Prince (Avory Collins) are backed by their supporters as they square off in the battle scene in J.R. Rardon Portside Academy’s Nutcracker performance in Port McNeill. See more on page 12 and at www.northislandgazette.com.

‘Namgis join aboriginal land pact By J.R. Rardon Gazette editor VICTORIA—The ‘Namgis First Nation became the latest signatory as the Province of British Columbia and the Nanwakolas Council renewed a resource-sharing agreement covering 4.5 million hectares of Northern

Vancouver Island and the adjacent coast. Chief Bill Cranmer and a contingent of singers from the Alert Bay band attended the signing ceremony, held Monday at the B.C. Legislature. “It’s an agreement with Nanwakolas First Nations, which now number 10 first

nations in our language group,” said Cranmer. “It will be a continuation of the work the Nanwakolas does to benefit first nations in referrals, revenue sharing and everything to do with resources in the area.” The original agreement was signed in 2007 with six member nations. The

three-year extension signed Monday included for the first time the ‘Namgis and the We Wai Kai Nations, who added a combined 1.1 million hectares of asserted traditional territory. “The other important area covered by the Nanwakolas is the shared, or overlapping territories of the 10

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2013 fee bylaw prompts amendments J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT McNEILL— What started as a routine reading of a fee, setting bylaw was delayed last week when council opted to amend increases to residential and commercial boat launch passes and to gather more information on unloading rates for commercial fishing boats. The fee-setting bylaw establishes user rates beginning Jan. 2, 2013, on services ranging from solid waste collection and water and sewer rates to recreational fees, administration and permitting fees to harbour rates. Water, sewer and garbage collection rates would be increased modestly, and other fees, such as rental of the Community Hall and Old School buildings, remained unchanged. Rates were increased more substantially for the swimming pool, averaging 20 to 25 per cent higher for most passes and lessons.

The only point of contention, however, came when one councillor noticed a discrepancy in the rate changes at the harbour, where the daily boat launch/ parking fee was raised but the season pass remained unchanged. “Boat launch fees are going up a bit, which is fine,” said councillor Gaby Wickstrom. “I was a bit curious why we decided not to increase the season launch pass. That’s a pretty sweet deal, $50 for the season. I can’t recall when it went up last.” Town administrator Sue Harvey said the launch pass price has not changed since she began working for the Town, in 2006. Wickstrom suggested an amendment raising the season boat launch pass to $60 from $50, which would be in line with other percentage increases in launch and parking rates. The proposal inadvertently opened a can of worms when Harvey and deputy mayor

Shirley Ackland asked if Wickstrom wanted that increase to apply to commercial boat launch passes, as well. “Typically, commercial is used more than residential,” coun. Chris Sharpe noted. “Whether or not that means more wear and tear, it is more use. And commercial is generating revenue whereas residential is about enjoying life more. I’m a firm believer in and a firm advocate of, if the rates are going to change, they change for everybody.” Wickstrom then proposed an amendment increasing the residential season boat launch pass to $60 from $50 and the commercial launch pass to $165 from $150. But just before Ackland called for first, second and third reading, Sharpe raised the issue of wharf usage charges for loading and unloading for commercial fishing boats. “Are we comparable there with Sointula, with Port Hardy?” he

asked. “I’d be curious to see that.” Harvey said she would ask acting har-

Council Meeting Port McNeill bourmaster Sherry Henderson to look into rate comparisons on the North Island and return with that information. In the meantime, Ackland said, council could approve first and second readings of the bylaw, then call a special meeting to enact the bylaw before the beginning of the new year. Council then voted to approve first and second readings of the bylaw. Borrowing OK’d Council gave first, second and third reading to a pair of Revenue Anticipation Bylaws, which allow the town to borrow operating capital in anticipation of expected tax receipts. Bylaw 641,2012 would allow the town to borrow up to $600,000

from the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Bylaw 642 would approve borrowing an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 through the Municipal Finance Authority. New dock open Coun. Sharpe said he planned to approach the Port McNeill Chamber of Commerce to ask for its help in promoting the large commercial loading dock, construction on which was completed with installation of the ramp in late November. “The new dock is open for business,” said Sharpe. “I did talk to some of our major customers who would use that facility and they’re quite enthused. We should be promoting that as a huge asset for our town now that it’s open.” Library rep approved Coun. Gaby Wickstrom was voted to return as the Town’s representative on the Vancouver Island

Regional Library Board of Trustees for 2013. Terms are served by calendar year, with each municipality and regional district party to the library district required to appoint a representative and alternate representative each year. Coun. Shirley Ackland was returned as the alternate representative. Chamber online Chamber of Commerce president David Mitchell and Regional District of Mount Waddington director of economic development Neil Smith gave a joint presentation to council to recognize and explain their partnership in a new web

portal expected to open as early as the end of the year. The joint venture, which includes the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce, will give Port McNeill’s chamber a presence on the new web portal, which will combine elements of economic development, workforce and job skills requirements, business and industry profiles and quality of life factors for potential newcomers to the North Island. The site is being constructed by Backbone Systems of Vancouver, using information gathered through the two-year, provincially funded Coordinated Workforce Initiative.

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$2.26 million paid into agreement from page 1 the number of Nanwakolas members participating has grown from six to 10, and similar “strategic engagement agreements” have been signed around the province. The agreement is leading towards a formal deal with coastal forest companies, a proposed coal mine and several proposed independent power projects, Smith said. “We’ve always been a member of the Nanwakolas in the Coastal Planning Process since 2007, from the North Coast territories right down through the mainland inlets across from Cape Mudge and Campbell River,” Cranmer said. “But Vancouver Island wasn’t part of the planning area map, except for Hansen Island.” The affected region in the new Nanwakolas land agreement extends from Port Hardy to Comox on eastern Vancouver Island, and a broad swath of the adjacent coast that includes Bute Inlet, Knight Inlet and north to Cape

Caution. Also included are the Kliniklini and Homathko River watersheds, where large runof-river hydro projects have been proposed. Aboriginal Relations Minister Ida Chong said the agreement affects up to $6 billion worth of power projects, but Smith said the specifics are confidential due to discussions with private power developers. The province has agreed to pay $2.26 million to the Nanwakolas Council to implement the agreement and build capacity to issue permits for construction. Rick Jeffery, president of the Coastal Forest Products Association, said the agreement will help companies work out their own logging agreement on the entire traditional territory. “It’s very hard for us to go into capital markets and raise money to rebuild mills or fund operations if you don’t have any certainty on the land base because of First Nations issues, so this is very posi-

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tive,” Jeffery said. Smith said the extension gives the Nanwakolas group certainty going into the 2013 provincial election, because it is a contract with the provincial Crown that continues regardless of who forms a govern-

ment. Cranmer, who was asked to coordinate the cultural aspect of Monday’s ceremony, brought several singers with him, including sons Eli and Tyler. The signing ceremony was also attended by Paddy Walkus, repre-

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senting the Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw First Nations. “It was quite a good ceremony,” said Cranmer. “We set up right off the rotunda, and it was quite an impressive sound with three drums and the young singers.”

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Brenda Fleeton holds some of the $2,390 contributed to the Gazette Hamper Fund by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources Social Club. The employees also donated substantial amounts of food and toys this year. At right, Robert Gagnon, community service, and Sandra Masales, president of Port Hardy Rotary, present food, toy and cash donated by members for the Gazette Hamper Fund to Gazette publisher Sandy Grenier. Port Hardy Rotary matched the $1,745 contributed by its members for a total cash donation of $3,490. J.R. Rardon, Lisa Harrison

Port Hardy Rotary issues challenge Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Having already raised nearly $3,500 toward the Gazette Hamper Fund, the Port Hardy Rotary Club is upping its ante. During a collection drive at their last regular meeting, individual members of Port Hardy Rotary donated $1,745 to the Hamper Fund, now in its 33rd year of providing holiday meals and gifts to needy families on the North Island. That total was promptly matched by the club, bringing its total to $3,490. After delivering the money — along with a selection of nonperishable food items, Port Hardy Rotary announced it was challenging Port McNeill to try to meet or beat its contribution. More from MOF The Social Club at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources decided to change up the usual auction fundraiser in its

Port McNeill offices in favour of putting more emphasis on the collection of food and toys for the Gazette H a m p e r Fund. That resulted in a small mountain of toys and nonperishable food items being delivered to the Gazette office last week, but the Social Club was not finished yet. This week, it presented more than $2,000 in cash and nearly $200 in gift cards at Port McNeill merchants, including Marketplace IGA, Super Valu and Rona/Shoprite. Turkey Bingo This weekend, North Islanders can win a turkey for their own holiday table while helping provide dinner for others at the Port McNeill Lions Club’s annual Turkey Bingo event. Starting Saturday at 7 p.m., participants can play bingo with a

chance to win one of numerous turkeys. Don’t care for a poultry dinner? No problem — the Lions typically have a selection of large hams available as well for winners who prefer them. Admission to the event is a non-perishable foot item, which will be donated to the Hamper Fund effort. Gold into gifts Romanoff Estate Buyers of Victoria, which hosted a gold, silver and antique-buying event at Thunderbird Mall in late November, has forwarded a donation of $228 toward the Gazette Hamper Fund. The contribution was based on $1 for each gram of gold purchased, on a total of 228 grams. “We hope that the money contributes to a very successful fundraising drive and that

many families benefit overall,” wrote John Newman and Susan Bracher of Romanoff Estate Buyers. Trees are bees’ knees Port McNeill’s Town Council and the Chamber of Commerce both recognized the efforts of Flower Shoppe owner Lyn Skrlac in creating a new Hamper Fund campaign while promoting local businesses. Skrlac sent a letter to Port McNeill businesses through the Chamber, asking them to put up a themed Christmas tree to attract donations for the Hamper Fund. More than two dozen businesses and organizations agreed to contribute either a decorated tree or other aid. “As much as it’s about the Hamper Fund it’s also a shop local initiative,” said David Mitchell, president of Port McNeill’s Chamber of Commerce. “It was a good initiative Lyn came up with, and we said, ‘let’s do it.’”

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Reflecting on safety Like an alien visitor from another universe, the creature loomed out of the inky night with a light pulsing a steady cadence and glowing tentacles writhing as it moved. Upon closer inspection, the apparition turned out to be a cyclist, wearing reflective strips along his sleeves and back, pedaling alongside Beaver Harbour Road with his dog following closely on a leash. The point being, he was definitely noticed. Winter darkness has fallen hard and fast upon B.C., with a corresponding jump in the number of pedestrian fatalities — 13 in just the past five weeks. Most of the victims have been in the metro Vancouver area or South Vancouver Island, but the point remains the same — pedestrians must take extra caution to make themselves visible to drivers, and to watch nearby drivers carefully. Those behind the wheel must likewise take extra precaution navigating streets in towns, even towns as small as those on the North Island. In spring through fall, full darkness meant a late hour when few drivers or pedestrians were out and about. Now, it’s dark during our after-work drive, walk or bike ride. It’s probably worth pointing out — the RCMP soon will, rest assured — that we’re also entering peak party season with the winter holidays at hand. Navigating the streets under the influence is equally risky, whether as a driver or as a pedestrian. This edition of the Gazette features two articles highlighting safety tips and cautions, and you should consider taking a few minutes to review them. Protecting the safety and well-being of our neighbours should not be an alien concept.

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The ‘public’ aspect of SD85’s public meeting failed to materialise in Port McNeill. The meeting was the first of a series to collect input.

Clean LNG can still be done VICTORIA – On Friday, as the federal government was giving the green light to a Malaysian investment of billions more into northern B.C.’s liquefied natural gas megaproject, Coastal First Nations chiefs held their quarterly board meeting in Vancouver. A major topic was the Haisla Nation, the Kitimat partner that abruptly quit its voluntary association with the Haida, Gitga’at and other communities over its plans to develop LNG exports. This discord comes at a bad time. Premier Christy Clark has bet heavily on LNG, not just for her government’s future, but the industrial and economic direction of the province for decades to come. Initial press reports had it that Haisla Chief Councillor Ellis Ross was “buddying up” with the Harper government on the Enbridge oil pipeline. Not so. Both Ross and

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Coastal First Nations executive director Art Sterritt confirmed to me that they remain solidly against the Enbridge proposal. The disagreement is over how to power the processing of LNG, which the Haisla are pioneering with provincial assistance. Sterritt said the Haisla and the rest of the group were in agreement until a few weeks ago. The plan was to follow Clark’s solemn vow to make B.C. LNG the “greenest” in the world.

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All parties acknowledge that some of B.C.’s shale gas will have to be burned to process and ship LNG to Asia. The initial idea was that one or two natural gasfired power plants would be built, eventually backing up wind, small hydro and other renewable supplies. Then the play got bigger. The B.C. government transferred Crown land on Douglas Channel to the Haisla for an LNG project planned by Shell, PetroChina and Korea Gas. And Sterritt said he started getting signals from Victoria that the industry doesn’t want to buy power from outside producers to drive LNG cooling and compression. Instead they wanted to power it directly with gas. In a letter to Haisla members explaining why he quit the Coastal First Nations, Ross said he was insulted by Sterritt’s comments that the Haisla were choosing “the dirtiest way possible” to ship LNG. Ross noted A member of

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that emissions would be about the same if gas is burned in the LNG plant or in a power plant nearby. That’s true, but Sterritt points out that if LNG producers are allowed to use single-purpose mechanical drives, no renewable energy can ever be added. “These big, hulking plants that are going to be in Kitimat are just going to be sitting there, rotting,” Sterritt said. “It happens all over the world.” B.C.’s clean energy plan envisions extending the BC Hydro grid, developing run-of-river and wind farms such as the big offshore proposal off Haida Gwaii, and ultimately a future beyond oil and gas. Now, in their rush to develop LNG, Clark and Energy Minister Rich Coleman seem poised to abandon that strategy. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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Respect winter road conditions Corianne Nielson and Patrick Donaghy Special to the Gazette Living on the North Island brings inescapable challenges along with the many benefits we enjoy. Most of these challenges can be summed up as being isolation- and weatherbased. With a few simple actions, though, risks can be mitigated for both you and your family. When driving on our highways, it is vital you respect the weather and its impact on road conditions. Always be aware that portions of the driving surface get greater wear and tear,

leaving noticeable ruts that collect water creating hydroplaning risks. If water is collecting on the road, slow down and try and favour drier portions to maximize tire traction. Avoid the use of cruise control during wet or slushy road conditions as it could cause your vehicle to veer off the highway should some tires have traction while others slip on a watery surface. Other safety practices are as follows: • Check in with someone prior to driving along extended isolated portions of the highway and again when you have completed

that section. If something goes wrong it is good to have someone know where you are. • Always be extra cautious driving in the morning, as black ice often forms in the early hours. That said, black ice can occur at any time of the day. • Keep track of where you are on your route. If you come across an emergency, giving a detailed reference for the location (such as road intersections, kilometre marker, point of interest, etc.) will speed up emergency response time. • Check the DriveBC website (www.drivebc.ca)

for the latest road condition information. If you see any hazard on Highway 19, report it to EMCON at 1-800-550-4997. • Always carry an emergency kit in your car, including blankets to keep you warm should be you become stranded. • Ministry of Transportation recommends carrying chains during the winter when driving between Port McNeill and Campbell River unless you have winter tires. ALLSEASON TIRES ARE NOT WINTER TIRES. Regarding the occasional power failures, some good

practices are as follows: • Always turn off your stove or oven. When the power returns, you may not be home to notice if something is burning in the kitchen. • Never plug a generator into a regular household electrical outlet as it could charge an outside line that a BC Hydro worker is repairing. • Never run a gas powered generator inside of your home as toxic combustion gasses could endanger your family • Turn your front door light on as it will signal to BC Hydro workers whether

they have restored power to your home. If you have any other questions, check out the following websites: • BC Hydro under power outages • Ministry of Transportation website “Seasonal Driving Tips” which is located via the Highway Travellers link; • DriveBC website Have a safe winter! Cori Nielson is the regional coordinator of the Provincial Emergency Program. Patrick Donaghy is operations manager for the Regional District of Mount Waddington.

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A light to remember

The North Island Crisis and Counselling Centre hosted a candlelight vigil last week to commemorate the fourteen women murdered in the Montreal Massacre and raise awareness of continued violence against women. The event is one of many held across Canada on the anniversary of the attack each year as part of the National Day of Remembrance and Action A O'Toole on Violence Against Women.

RCMP have app for that Dear editor, We are pleased to announce that there is now an application in the App Store, available for free download, to connect iPhone and iPad users to information directly from the BC RCMP. You can find it by searching for BC RCMP in the App Store. The application provides easy mobile access to information from our bc.rcmp.ca website, like news releases, missing persons, and wanted persons, as well as our @BCRCMP and @GRCenCB Twitter accounts, and BCRCMPNews and GRCenCB Facebook

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pages. We are initially releasing this application for iPhone and iPad, but mobile applications for Android and Blackberry users are currently under development and will also be available as soon as they are complete. Android and Blackberry users still have access to the mobile and full versions of our bc.rcmp.ca website on their smartphones and tablets. Rob VERMEULEN (Sgt) Senior Media Relations Officer BC RCMP Communication Services

Dear editor, Open letter to the Ministry of Environment and Stephen Harper: I've decided to write you this because I am an outraged citizen of Port Hardy who pays the wages of your employees to protect the wildlife species and people of Vancouver Island's north end. I don't believe I or others should pay for services NOT rendered by a "Conservation Officer" who not only lives two and a half hours out of town, but refuses to attend most wildlife (bear) calls. These calls are made by citizens who have been or felt threatened by bear in this area. I am just one of those citizens. They will not relocate bear because of the expense? So what, exactly, are we paying for? I am not in the habit of calling Conservation Officers. I've had bear walk by the home I've owned for seven years now. They've never been after my garbage. I have called twice in those seven years. The bears I call about had no fear of humans. Recently, I used a "screamer" to try to scare a bear off. It didn't budge and instead it charged the window I was standing in. It was within my arm's length and huffed at me. It left two paw prints on my trailer just under the window. A week earlier, it was in my neighbour's yard, and charged my window when I tried to scare it off by making lots of noise. I learned how vulnerable I was. This bear could easily

reach through or climb through that window. I called the Conservation phone number given to me by the 911 operator at 11:30 p.m. The man who answered was condescending, rude and not the least bit interested that I felt threatened. He told me if I had no urgent or pressing matters not to leave my house that night. There are evenings when I am out and arrive home late. He begrudgingly took down my phone number. I never received a call. I know numerous others have complained about the same bear, but to no avail. The RCMP will drive by the location called in, but Conservation is nowhere to be seen. It is now my understanding that someone who lives in our park has shot the bear. It was doing damage to his property. It was told to me this man is now being charged. If charged, convicted and given a criminal record, it is because a "Conservation Officer" has not done his job. This has been going on a number of years. There is more regard for a dangerous animal than for people's safety. Conservation Officers have forced residents to deal with this themselves. Are other communities in B.C. having this problem as well? The Ministry of Environment should be held financially accountable for any injury/death and personal property damage when (not if) this happens. J. Harvie Port Hardy

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December 14 Seniors Potluck Christmas Dinner. 6 p.m. in the Larry Pepper Room at the Port Alice Community Centre. Turkey and ham will be provided; please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Entertainment provided by magician Greg Ladret to follow dinner. Call 250-284-3912 to sign up. December 15 Port McNeill Lions Club turkey bingo, 7 p.m., Lions Hall. Proceeds to benefit Gazette Hamper Fund. Please bring donation of a non-perishable food item. Info, Pierre, 250-956-4296. December 15 Breakfast with Santa. 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Port Alice Community Centre & Arena. Join us for breakfast with the big guy, photo op to follow. Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainment provided by magician Greg Ladret. Free skate at the arena and more. Everyone welcome to this free event. December 15 Salmon Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre. Get in out of the rain, enjoy the educational indoor playground or get Christmas gifts at the gift shop. Regular admission rates apply. December 16 A Month of Sundays 11am-4pm at the Coal Harbour Activity Centre. Variety of gifts for sale. Art, Jewelry, Sculpture, demonstrations, live music, cookie exchange. Cafe will be serving â&#x20AC;&#x153;afternoon Christmas teaâ&#x20AC;? among other things.

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December 17 Parent and tot storytime hosted by Cafe Guido, 10 a.m., downstairs in Book Nook. Continues each Monday through Dec. 17. December 21 Annual Port Hardy Rotary Club Caroling begins at 6 p.m. at North Island Mall (college). Listen for them caroling in your area. Come out and say hi to Santa. December 21 Christmas Movie Night. 7 p.m. Port Alice Community Centre. Watch a holiday classic on the big screen, $2 includes a drink & snack. December 23 A Month of Sundays 11am-4pm at the Coal Harbour Activity Centre. Variety of gifts for sale. Art, Jewelry, Sculpture, demonstrations, live music, cookie exchange. Cafe will be serving â&#x20AC;&#x153;afternoon Christmas teaâ&#x20AC;? among other things. December 31 New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve party at the Port Alice Royal Canadian Legion Branch 180 Hall. Dance in the New Year with D.J. Matt Reimer. Snacks at midnight, and designated driver available for rides home. Info, 250-284-3256. January 26 Robbie Burns Dinner at the Port McNeill Legion Branch 281. Highland dancing at 6 p.m. followed by a roast beef dinner with haggis, served by the Ladies Auxiliary. Tickets $15 from Debbie Anderson at

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MEETINGS & ONGOING EVENTS â&#x20AC;˘ 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. â&#x20AC;˘ Quatsino Museum & Archives is open Friday to Sunday from 1:00pm-2:00pm. FMI quatsino.museum@recn.ca â&#x20AC;˘ The German Edelweiss Cultural Club meets Thurs. at 7pm in PH Inn Pub. FMI 250-230-1376. â&#x20AC;˘ Lions Bingo every Thurs. @ Civic Centre. Doors open at 5:30pm. â&#x20AC;˘ Every other Tuesday: Footcare clinic at Hardy Bay Seniors 9-5pm. FMI 1-888-334-8531. â&#x20AC;˘ 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. â&#x20AC;˘ Overeating Anonymous (OA) meetings. FMI call Julia at 250-949-7069 or Ann at 250-902-8244. â&#x20AC;˘ The Port Hardy Seniors' Housing Board is looking for volunteers to become a board member. We manage the Rotary Seniors' Centre on Rupert St. Evening mtgs held approx. once a month. FMI Jo-Anne Beek 250-949-6435 or Robert Fyles 250949-2360. â&#x20AC;˘ Every Wednesday, 7-8 p.m. at North Island College in Port Hardy Toastmasters Club, info brianscott03@gmail.com or 250-288-3664.

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SD85 seeks public input Aidan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Toole Gazette staff PORT McNEILLâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; The School District vowed to keep pushing on after its series of Community Consultations got off to a disappointing start here last Wednesday. The District is seeking public input on two potentially far-reaching issues: strategic planning and trustee composition. On the first issue, by answering five key questions on our schools and our education goals, participants will kick start a thoughtstream process which identifies common themes and ideas, eventually providing the Board of Trustees with priorities that each community values. This information will be used as a decision-making tool by the School Board, for example in defining budgets. NISS held the first of five scheduled meetings across the North Island last week, but failed to draw in the public. The presentation and meeting were adjourned after a half hour when it became apparent that public engagement was not on the cards that night, something several Board members described as â&#x20AC;&#x153;disap-

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pointingâ&#x20AC;?. explained that the issue â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about moving is somewhat overdue the District along in for consideration â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a transparthe current School ent way,â&#x20AC;? makeup was said School established Board District 85 23 years ago Superintendent Scott â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and with the 2011 Benwell. He explained census providing recent, that, by getting a sense accurate population figof the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expec- ures, the topic is ripe for tations and priorities, discussion. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re just the board will be bet- trying to ensure we have ter equipped to create fair representation,â&#x20AC;? said a tailored vision for Martin. education in the comThe underlying facing years, and a plan tors are complex. In of action to deliver the the years since the curmutual vision. rent configuration was Interested communi- established the North ty members can either Island has undergone attend one of the other many changes, and scheduled meetings some once-populous or contact their local areas have lost inhabitschool for more infor- ants as industries have mation on how to get moved or slumped. An involved. overarching theme, not The second item up only locally but globfor discussion is poten- ally, has been one of tially more divisive. urban migration, as The composition of people move from the Board of Trustees smaller rural areas to itself is up for review, comparatively urban and with it the levels centres. of representation each With the representacommunity has at the tion based on outdated board tables. numbers, some areas Treasurer John Martin are now disproportion-

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ately over- or underrepresented at the table. The District is asking if the public wants to see a change. All options are available for discussion, from maintaining the status quo to redrawing boundaries or holding elections at large. Another possibility includes changing the number of trustees on the Board. By reducing the number of seats from seven to five, the District could save $25,000 each year, but fewer trustees makes equitable representation more challenging. After gathering the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s input, the board will make a recommendation to the Minister of Education, who has the final say in any legislative change. Any changes could then be in place for the next election in Oct/ Nov 2014. The next meeting is slated for tonight, Dec 12, in the Alert Bay Elementary Gym, with Port Alice and Port Hardy scheduled for Jan 16 and 23, respectively. A meeting took place last night in Sointula, after this issue of the Gazette went to press. Alternatively, parents who wish their voices heard on the electoral issue can pen a letter to the School Board.

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Inspirational words for North Island students On Wednesday, November 28, we had an inspirational guest speaker, Michael Bortolotto, share his touching story with us. Using his experiences of growing up with Cerebral Palsy, he showed us how anything is possible as long as we are determined. He shared his ups, his downs, and most importantly his successes in life. He truly made me believe that anything is possible. Michael was born with Cerebral Palsy which is a group of disorders that can involve brain and nervous system functions, such as movement, learning, hearing, seeing, and thinking. It can be caused by injuries to the brain. Most of these problems happen as the baby grows in the womb, but they can happen during the growth of the baby’s brain which can last up to two years. Michael was only affected by large and small muscle coordination and the clarity of his speech for many years — luckily he could hear and see very well. Years of physiotherapy, exercises, determination, courage, and dedication have helped him a great deal. Michael grew up in the Sayward and Kelsey Bay area and loved having a “normal” life — fishing, hiking, biking, ice skating and chopping firewood with his family. It was not until he moved to Campbell River that he faced new challenges. Being different from the other kids, Michael was bullied all through school and found it difficult to make friends. He had trouble fitting in. Just holding a pencil was a struggle for him on the first day of school especially with all the other kids teasing him. He explained to us that, during lunch hour, he would stand at the wall and watch the other kids play together, wishing he could take part. “Go away we don’t play with idiots,” they would say to

action. Passion means finding your dreams and following them, talent means finding what you’re good at and combining the two. Action means doing something about it! He then passed a football around the gym and told us that the doctors said he would never physically be able to catch a ball but there he was, doing it. He told us as Michael Bortolotto pictured last week giv- soon as he surrounded himself with positive ing a talk to students at Eagle View people, he believed in Elementary. Sandy Grenier himself, and practiced. of Nanaimo. “I had He was soon able to twenty dollars to my accomplish his wishname,” he said. One es. day he received a He has given 2,600 phone call asking him speeches for more to do a speech. His than 860,000 people in first thought was, “No Canada and the United way would I ever do States of America. that!” Then they told Michael won the him how much they Paul Harris award in would pay him — he 2002, joined his high NISS News knew then it was the school’s wall of fame with Carley Bobb best thing to do. This in 2003, was voted a and was the day his life top citizen of Nanaimo Nikole Klaric turned around. He in 2006, and was chohim. Even after gradu- began doing more sen top entrepreneur ating from South Gate speeches, and he was with a disability in Secondary School on his way to a new British Columbia by in 1981 and getting life. He is now married Community Futures a diploma in both and has a three year and Western Canadian Recreation and Science old boy that challenges Diversity Corporation from Malaspina him everyday. in 2009. Michael showed us University in 1987, he Michael is walking still had problems find- that we can face our and living proof that ing a job because he everyday challenges you can do anything as long as we follow you want to as long as was disabled. Michael eventually three simple words: you set your mind to lived on the streets passion, talent, and it and believe in your-

self. Michael also had a message for the people of the North Island. He said, “One of the gems

of this community is the schools and the kids that go here. The youth are great people.

Embrace each one the best and most you can. Follow your dreams and good luck.”

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Thank you Thank you to the citizens of Port Hardy for all the support you gave the Hospital Auxiliary Christmas Store. Thank you to the ﬁreman & ambulance attendants who helped with the moves. Thanks to the Hospital Auxiliary staff who volunteered their time. Merry Christmas to everyone!

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Port Hardy Secondary is bustling this time of year. Our senior grades recently took a University trip down to Victoria, Nanaimo, and Courtenay, to inspire us in deciding where we want to go after graduation. The trip to the University of Victoria showed us all the advantages they have to help students, such as their extensive library facilities and academic counseling centre. As well, our bubbly tour guide told us about their wicked Quidditch team, which is doing very well in its national matches. We climbed the mountain that is Vancouver Island University to learn about its great community feel, wonderful nursing program, and the many other courses and programs it provides. To finish off our trip

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we visited North Island College to learn about its advantages, offering smaller classroom sizes to ensure each student can access the help they need. In addition we also learned that they have dualcredit courses which students in grade 12 can take that count for both high school and university credits. This is an amazing opportunity for students to get a head start on their post-secondary education. It was a fantastic trip filled with infor-

mation and fun! At PHSS our grade on grade competition is in full swing, including our scavenger hunt and school spirit week. We have pajama day, candy cane day, elf day, Santa hat day, and a surprise mystery day! Students who participate in the spirit days win points for their grade. By the end of the year whichever grade has the most points wins a prize for students in that grade like a picnic day at the beach! Our

school is participating in collecting goods for the Gazette Hamper fund; if we are able to collect a certain number of items the teachers have promised to do fun and somewhat crazy stunts such as “drinking a mystery smoothie” and “chugging a litre of maple syrup!” Yum! A new addition to our school clubs is the yearbook club, currently working on the 2012/2013 edition. Our basketball and wrestling teams are preparing for their matches and games in the coming weeks. The students here are ecstatic with Christmas break being just days away. It’s hard to believe the school year is nearly half over! We are hoping for a bright and amazing holiday season, along with a wonderful end to the semester. Have a happy, healthy holiday!

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Merry Christmas The Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce Executive and Board of Directors wish everyone a safe Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Be sure to enjoy all of the Christmas specials at our local merchant businesses and treat the ones you love to all that the North Island has to offer. Restaurant Request for Proposal The Chamber is inviting restaurants to submit a bid for the Chamber General Meeting Luncheons for 2013. You need to be capable of invoicing for luncheons and need to provide a venue for approximately 30-50 people. Please contact the Chamber for more details. Office Rental Space Available The Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce has one ocean view office available for rent. Rent includes wireless connection, alarm system, heat, use of the kitchen & Board room. Now accepting proposals. For 2013

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North Island Life video-online] northislandgazette.com Clockwise from left, the snowflakes of the senior dance troupe float in the enchanted forest; Ella Vose of Port Hardy hams it up as a dancing clown; Dayna Moore of Port McNeill waltzes as a flower; Tasha Cadwallader of Port McNeill leaps during the Arabian dance as Clara (Mica Donaghy) and the Nutcracker Prince (Avory Collins) are treated to entertainment; Clara is tormented by mice at the beginning of the battle scene. J.R. Rardon

Nutcracker a dream come true Gazette staff PORT McNEILLâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;A Christmas Eve party, a battle between the forces of an evil mouse and a dashing prince, a journey through an enchanted, snow-covered forest and a magical evening of entertainment in the Land of Sweets were rolled into a single show last weekend. Portside Academy of Performing Arts wowed audiences Friday and Saturday with its fifth annual presentation of the

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Hypothermia is a chilling prospect Whether you’re in share my intimacy a survival situation with exposure and the or not, there are sev- sneaky behaviour of eral precautions you the beast. It was a chilled should take when traveling the back coun- November evening in try, especially during 1979, the last night the winter months. of a seven-day exerThe simplest but most cise in the mountains important concept in near Chilliwack. We had already wilderness lost a third travel is of our party stay warm due to variand dry. ous sprains, The reality exhaustion, is, hypoand even thermia one broken will creep bone. The up on you, entire week and before had barely you know Our Back Yard been above it you’re in zero with big trouble. with Lawrence freezing W h e n Woodall rain 24/7, you consider hundreds of accompanied by a stiff Canadians die annu- wind. I don’t think ally from exposure there’s a word out (some sources state there for the misery thousands annually), we felt and shared. On that evening it it’s something that should be taken seri- was my task as lead ously. Males between guide to take us into the ages of 15-35 rep- our bivouac, which resent more than 80 we would reach near per cent of all injuries midnight. We were in the back-country; drenched to the bone, this may be due to the it seemed the entire testosterone goo that week we were climbis lodged between our ing ever higher into a ears and prevents us stiffening wind, never from listening, learn- descending or finding or reading signs, ing reasonably level especially those out- ground. It was no different on that evening, of-bounds signs. Since there is already but in hindsight I was a glut of safety infor- numb, no feelings of mation out there for pain or external disback-country travel- comfort, with a slight ers, I thought I would shiver, the signs of

Campers warm themselves and their clothing in a cabin after being soaked through during an outing last summer. The author cautions hypothermia is a risk at any time Lawrence Woodall of year.

“...upon reaching our destination I collapsed, hitting the cold ground I went into convulsions with my gear being spewed in every direction, and finally I fell into unconsciousness.”

hypothermia creeping on as we marched onwards and upwards, captives of our pride. Captain Williams had noticed that I had started to stumble, but in questioning me accepted that all was well. A short while

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plete my task. All the signs were there and increasing: shivering, loss of motor skills, and slowed reflexes. Sitting in class, studying wilderness first aid and the signs we’re to look for not just in others but in ourselves, seem straightforward. But on that evening I learned that exposure blurs our recognizance skills, not allowing us to see the danger until it’s too late.

Everything after that break was relayed to me later. I have no memory of arriving at our bivouac, and upon reaching our destination I collapsed, hitting the cold ground I went into convulsions with my gear being spewed in every direction, and finally I fell into unconsciousness. I was flown off the mountain immediately. I awoke two days later, covered in daisyfresh sheets and a pillow wrapped comfortably around my head, with the soft glow of an evening light. To this day I cannot tell you why, but that hospital bed was the most comforting I’ve slept in to this day. Cold shock and hypothermia came as an all-inclusive package, with pneumonia as a bonus. It took months to recover my strength and stamina. If it hadn’t been for the group I would have been another stat of the testosterone age group. Lawrence Woodall is a North Island-based guide and outfitter who has spent much of his life in the outdoors.

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Submit results to 250-949-6225 Fax 250-949-7655 or email us at sports@northislandgazette.com • Deadline 10 am Monday Left: NISS's Aidan Horgan gets a shot off over Quinten Wamiss of PHSS. The two high schools met for a friendly last week to open the season. Right: PHSS's Robbie Heavenor elevates to put up a shot during the season opener against NISS.

on deck Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. December 14 Men’s hockey A League: Warriors at Islanders, 8 p.m., Port Alice; Mustangs at Bulls, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy. December 15 Rep hockey North Island Eagles atoms host Comox, 2:30 p.m., Port McNeill; Eagles midgets host Sooke, 4:15 p.m., Port McNeill. Minor hockey Port Hardy Minor Hockey peanut jamboree, 8 a.m-1:45 p.m., Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. Raffle table, 50/50 draw, concession, more. Curling Fort Rupert Curling Club Turkey Shoot, 6:30 p.m. Followed by the annual Sweater Party, 8 p.m. Info, Fort Rupert Curling Club Facebook page. Men’s hockey A League: Bulls vs. Warriors, 3 p.m., Port Hardy. B League: Pioneers at Oilers, 4:45 p.m., Port Hardy. December 16 Rep hockey North Island Eagles midgets host Sooke, 9 a.m., Port Hardy. Men’s hockey B League: Rookies vs. Smokers, 8:45 p.m., Port Hardy. December 21 Men’s hockey A League: Matchup tba, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy. December 23 Men’s hockey B League: Stars at Pioneers, 7 p.m., Port McNeill. December 29 Men’s hockey B League: Whalers vs. Mainline, 4:45 p.m., Port Hardy. December 30 Men’s hockey B League: Stars vs. Smokers, 8:45 p.m., Port Hardy.

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NISS draws first blood in hoops opener Gazette staff PORT HARDY— The NISS Senior Boys basketball team’s season got off to a great start, sweeping aside the Port Hardy Secondary School Whalers convincingly in the opening friendly in Port Hardy. Both teams are relatively newly formed, meeting last season for the first time after a long hiatus and developed a friendly rivalry over the last year, meeting for several friendlies.

NISS took the game to the home side right from the first jump ball, setting up in an aggressive half-court defense and frustrating Port Hardy’s ball handlers in transition. The tactic paid dividends as the visitors forced a series of turnovers and easy conversions. As their confidence grew the NISS backcourt pushed forward, compressing the Port Hardy offence and smothering attacks before they got start-

ed. The Whalers were able to find some gaps when they did move the ball to the 3-point line, but on several occasions lost out through over-ambitious passes. The Norsemen went in to the half with a comfortable 31-8 lead over the home side, a large proportion of those points the direct result of turnovers. Both sides looked much more comfortable once set up in defence, but PHSS got caught out bringing

the ball forward too many times, missing the chance to form up. The third quarter was a NISS sweep, scoring six unanswered baskets as Port Hardy looked for a counter to the NISS pressure. The Whalers had a minor resurgence in the final quarter, after deciding to fight fire with fire. The home side set out a full-court press, exposing NISS to the kind of pressure that the Norsemen had doled out all game. The press found

some success as Port Hardy took four unanswered baskets at the start of the quarter, but by this late stage NISS had the game in the bag and rolled out 48-16 winners. It was an entertaining, if one-sided, opener to the season for the two teams, and both will have emerged with positives and negatives to examine. Juan Camacho and Aidan Horgan shone on the NISS side, scoring 18 and 19

points respectively. Brandon Pelletier got five, and Drake Baron, Clifford Glendale and Hyrum Neilson got a basket each to round out NISS’s tally. On the Port Hardy side, Robbie Heavenor scored six, Travis Prior-Bleaney and Anthony Walkus scored four each, and Jesse Gooding got two. The teams met again this week at NISS for a second friendly after the Gazette went to press. More details will follow.

Atoms explode to finish romp in style Gazette staff PORT ALICE—The North Island Eagles atom development hockey team has established an early season pattern of quick starts. On Saturday, the atoms went for the big finish to close out an 8-3 Vancouver Island Hockey League romp over visiting Cowichan Valley at the local arena. Clinging to a onegoal lead late in the second period, the Eagles exploded for five unanswered goals in a 15-minute stretch that ended any suspense of the outcome. The line of Rhys Dutcyvich, Mathew Saunders and Luke Gage accounted for most of the damage as the atoms turned a

3-2 edge into an 8-2 bulge. Dutcyvich had two goals, Saunders had a goal and three assists and Gage contributed a goal and two assists as the trio swarmed the Capitals’ net and kept rebounds alive. Ryan Patterson got into the act, taking a pass from Liem Wadhams and crossing the slot for a goal from the edge of the circle. It was an impressive finish to a game that began with a flurry of goals, then settled into a long scoreless period before the Eagles ramped their offence back up. Cowichan Valley actually enjoyed the first lead, needing just 30 seconds from the

Ryan Patterson of the North Island Eagles atom development team flings a shot past Cowichan Valley defender Jacob Stocks during Saturday's 8-3 win at Port Alice Arena. J.R. Rardon

opening puck drop to jump ahead 1-0. The Eagles quickly responded, with Gage converting off a Dutcyvich assist to tie it at 2:24 of the first, and Dutcyvich scoring

back-to-back goals 10 seconds apart of Gage assists to give the atoms the lead for good at 6:07 of the opening period. From that point until 3:24 remained in the

second period, the only score was a tally by Cowichan’s Dylan Langer in the final minute of the first that made it 3-2. From then on, Eagles goalie Kayden Jones

allowed nothing until the Capitals tacked on a meaningless final goal with 1:02 left in the game. Dutcyvich finished with four goals and an assist, Gage had two goals and four assists, and Wadhams had a pair of helpers. Tynan Klein-Beekman added a single assist. The atoms continue the heavily frontloaded portion of their home schedule this weekend, when they host the Comox Chiefs at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Port McNeill. Following the holiday break the Eagles will again be at home for a Jan. 6 game against Campbell River before hitting the road for much of the second half of the season.

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Thursday, December 13, 2012 Port McNeill Minor Hockey 2012 Peewee Tournament Dec. 7-9 At Chilton Regional Arena Pool A Gold River 9, Port McNeill 2 Port McNeill goals: Liam May, William Johnson. Assist: Trent Beek. Cowichan Valley 6, Gold River 1 Oceanside Aces 12, Port McNeill 0 Cowichan Valley 5, Aces 4 Cowichan Valley 10, Port McNeill 1 Port McNeill goal: Adrian GordonValan. Aces 5, Gold River 4 Pool B Oceanside Mavericks 11, Port Hardy 0 Mavericks 5, Nanaimo 1 Port Alberni 4, Port Hardy 2 Port Hardy goals: Michael Perez, Nigel Walkus. Assists: Seth

Hanuse, Walkus. Nanaimo 6, Port Hardy 3 Port Hardy goals: Cody Walkus, Tim Alfred, Eli Heller. Assists: Nigel Walkus, Perez, Hanuse. Mavericks 7, Port Alberni 3 Port Alberni 7, Nanaimo 5 Playoffs 7th-8th place Port McNeill 6, Port Hardy 5, shootout Port McNeill goals: William Johnson 3, Adrian Gordon-Valan 2, Liam May. Assists: Trey Iceton, Rebecca Bosma, Aidan Carey, Johnson. Port Hardy goals: BreeAnna Henderson 2, Tim Alfred, Michael Perez, Eli Heller. Assists: Seth Hanuse 2, Heller, Alfred, Henderson. 5th-6th place Nanaimo 3, Gold River 2 3rd-4th place Port Alberni 6, Aces 5 Championship Mavericks 3, Cowichan 0

HELP Port Hardy's Tim Alfred tries to control his stick as he battles Port McNeill's Adrian Gordon-Valan in a chase for the puck during the Port McNeill peewee hockey tournament at Chilton Regional Arena. J.R. Rardon

Shootout goal lifts Port McNeill Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— As North Island peewee hockey rivals from Port McNeill and Port Hardy lined up for a tie-breaking shootout Sunday morning, Jesse Lloyd of Port McNeill called out to his twin brother Reece, the team’s goalie. “You got this, Reece!” Jesse yelled. Perhaps there’s something to the idea of a subliminal bond between twins, after all. After Reece Lloyd stopped the first two Port Hardy shooters, Alert Bay’s William Johnson lifted the Destroyers to an improbable 6-5 comeback win over Port Hardy in the seventhplace game of the 2012 Port McNeill Minor Hockey Peewee Tournament at Chilton Regional Arena. Despite the early wake-up call for the drive south to the 7 a.m. contest, Port Hardy carried the early momentum. Two goals from Bree-Anna Henderson and single scores by Tim Alfred, Michael Perez and Eli Heller staked the Ice Dogs to a 5-2 lead midway through the second period. That score held

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until Johnson skated in and, despite tumbling over Port Hardy goalie Robbie Walkus, managed to slide the puck home to begin the Destroyers’ comeback with two minutes left in the second. Just 21 seconds later, Adrian Gordon-Valan,

another Alert Bay skater, rifled home his second goal of the game from the slot to cut Port Hardy’s lead to 5-4. The third period was largely a back-andforth, defensive effort with neither team able to assert control, until Port McNeill’s Liam

May punched home a point-blank rebound to knot the score with 3:12 left in regulation. After the final buzzer, officials notified the teams would each pick five shooters for a penalty shot tie-breaker, but it would be a sudden death affair. Reece

Lloyd and Walkus each stopped their first shot and, after Lloyd made a second stop, Johnson managed to slip around Walkus on the stick side and punch home the game-winner. The win sent the host club happy after it lost all three games in pool play in the three-day tourney, which drew six teams from downIsland in addition to the Ice Dogs. Each of Sunday’s finals was a down-tothe wire affair, with the Oceanside Mavericks claiming the tourney title with a 3-0 win over Cowichan Valley. In the third-place game, Port Alberni edged the Oceanside Aces 6-5, and Nanaimo shaded Gold River 3-2 for fifth place.

WILLIAM JOHNSON The Alert Bay skater had three goals, including the game-winning shootout score, as the Port McNeill peewees beat Port Hardy in their tourney ﬁnal. J.R. Rardon photo

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Cool heads the key for Eagles Midgets Gazette staff The North Island Eagles Midget hockey team learned a valuable lesson after Saturday’s exhibition game against Nanaimo: stay out of the box. The Eagles ran into penalty trouble in that game, losing 7-6 after being up 5-2 at one point. In Sunday’s league game a more settled side dominated the play. The game began cagily, neither side willing to push too hard or concede. The Eagles eased into their game first, and kept mounting on the pressure in Nanaimo’s zone until, with eight minutes left in the period, Robby Heavenor put the home side on the scoreboard. Ethan Shaw found the net from a tight angle to add another Eagles goal four minutes later, before doubling his tally on a power-play goal with two minutes left on the period clock. The Clippers looked

Jared Sinclair lifts the puck over Nanaimo's goalie to score during Sunday's Rep Midget game. A O'Toole shaken as they took to a home rout seemed on the ice for the second the cards. To its credit, Nanaimo period, with no player seemingly willing to began to fight back and, somewhat drive forward or hold although the puck for any length against the run of play, of time. A predatory scored a quick pair of Eagles side sensed it their own to go in to too, eager to attack and the locker room trailing seeking out contact, and 6-2 at the ice-cleaning it was no real surprise break. A more determined when Jared Sinclair struck to put to home Nanaimo team took to the ice for the second side ahead by four. With fourteen left on half, but the Eagles carthe clock, two more ried their first half congoals thirty seconds fidence with them and apart from Heavenor never looked likely to and Eric Kennelly collapse. When temadded to the tally and peratures rose on the

ice, the players mostly kept their cool and skated off, and the attitude paid dividends. Strong goaltending at each end kept the scores level until late in the second, when a string of penalties left Nanaimo shorthanded and an Eagles goal was all but inevitable. Shaw grabbed it and notched up his hat trick in the process. The third period began with spells of Nanaimo pressure, but Eagles goalie Stevyn Ruel was equal to the task, repelling all the visitors could throw at him. The scores remained unchanged for the first ten minutes, until Darryl Coon found the net for the Eagles on another Nanaimo penalty. The Clippers continued to pressure in the final ten minutes, but their frustration was showing and penalty minutes blunted their momentum. At the

Peewees sweep on home ice Gazette staff The Eagles peewees went on a roll this weekend, sweeping the visitors to boost their season win total from one to three. After beating Juan de Fuca 5-2 in Port Alice on Saturday in league action, the side turned in a see-saw, 5-3 win over the Tier 3 Campbell River Tyees in Port Hardy on Sunday. The local team combined the unstoppable force with the immovable object on Sunday, performing well on both ends of the ice. In goal, Michael McLaughlin was well served by his defensive line, and was able to perform a series of great saves to blunt the momentum of the visitors each time they got rolling. David Charlie scored first for the home side, then supplied the assist to Taylor Ranger — a constant thorn in the visitors side in front of goal — after Campbell River had leveled the score.

The Eagles' scores the first goal in Saturday's win over Juan de Fuca at Port Alice Arena. J.R. Rardon The visitors pulled the game. The Eagles added back again with a minute left in the period two more in quick midway to finish the first all succession through the period, as square. The home side got first Devin White then caught on the back foot Tanner Roberts found early in the second, as the back of the net, both the visitors took the assisted by Charlie, and lead for the first time. the Eagles were sitting This lead only lasted pretty at 5-3. In the third, the Eagles a minute however, as the locals showed their settled into a disciplined defensive game, frusheart to fight back. Charlie linked up trating the visitors time again with Ranger, and again. Benton Browne and she saw her closerange effort careen off repeatedly shut down the goalie’s stick before break away attempts looping high overhead from the visitors, and and dropping behind his those shots that did outstretched glove to tie get off were collected

by McLaughlin as the Eagles soaked up the pressure and turned it into chances of their own. It was a great performance from the home side, composed, intelligent and with heart. The wins may have been slow in starting this season, but they were earned fair and square this weekend. Eagles 5, Grizzlies 2 The peewees got another quick start courtesy of Charlie, and added goals from Ranger and White to carry a 3-0 lead into the final period in Port Alice. Juan de Fuca scored in the opening minute of the period to draw within 3-1, but White punched home two more goals to complete a hat trick for a 5-1 Eagles lead with 6:53 to play. The Grizzlies managed a final score with 3:55 left, but that was all the resurgent peewee defence would allow.

buzzer the Eagles celebrated a deserved 8-2 victory. Coach Mike Bell said he was pleased with the performance and said that the side learned from Saturdays game. “We had strong goaltending and we kept our

heads, I was pleased they stayed out of the box.” “The refs did a good job,” he continued. “Next game is against Sooke, hopefully we can take that forward and do the same next weekend.”

The midgets resume home play against Sooke with another doubleheader this weekend. The series kicks off with a 4:15 p.m. game Saturday in Port McNeill and wraps up with a 9 a.m. rematch Sunday in Port Hardy.

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AN ALBERTA Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

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PERSONALS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets every Wednesday & Saturday at the Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray Street at 8pm. Sundays at the Salvation Army Lighthouse, 8635 Granville St., at 7pm.

$5000 REWARD For information leading to the recovery of 120 Boom Sticks and Boom Chains missing from the WFP Foreshore Tie Up in Zeballos, BC. Call Bev at 250-287-9201 or email info@pallangroup.com

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NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets on Mondays at 7:30pm & Fridays at 8pm. Located at Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray St. (rear entrance), Port Hardy, B.C. For more information call 1877-379-6652.

LOST AND FOUND

A informal tea will be held on Saturday, December 15, 2012 to celebrate the life of

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ELECTRICIAN JOURNEYMAN position, Port Hardy. Residential, commercial, industrial installations & maintenance. Require valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence, electrician trade certiďŹ cate & BCTQ. Fax or email resume: 250-949-9230 or: kkelec@cablerocket.com.

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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

PLACES OF WORSHIP

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 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

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All are welcome to drop in from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in the afternoon at the North Island Secondary School library in Port McNeill.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4680 Byng Rd. Port Hardy Pastor George Hilton 250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone welcomeâ&#x20AC;? 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

THE LEMARE Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: â&#x20AC;˘Grade Hoe Operator-with Coastal Logging Roadbuilding experience â&#x20AC;˘Coastal CertiďŹ ed Hand Fallers â&#x20AC;˘Coastal CertiďŹ ed Bull Buckers â&#x20AC;˘Road Grader Operator â&#x20AC;˘Grader Operator â&#x20AC;˘ Heavy Duty Mechanics Fulltime camp with union rates/beneďŹ ts. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca.

NORTHERN ALBERTA clearing contractor seeks experienced Buncher and Skidder Operators for work in Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided; email jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002.

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North Island Church Services NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES Sunday Masses St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Port McNeill: 9am St. Bonaventure Port Hardy: 11am St. Theresaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year. For information contact Pastor Dave Purdy â&#x20AC;˘ 250-956-4737 11/12

LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE â&#x20AC;˘ Chaplain Services â&#x20AC;˘ Bible Studies â&#x20AC;˘ Spiritual Counselling â&#x20AC;˘ Weekly AA Groups (8635 Granville St. Port Hardy) 250-949-8125

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

11/12

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

GWAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;SALA-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;NAKWAXDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF WASTE OR OTHER MATTER AT SEA Notice is hereby given that Greg Brown of Ruskin Construction Ltd., 1451 Trowsse Drive, Mill Bay, B.C., intends on this 13th day of December, 2012 to apply to: Environment Canada for a Disposal At Sea Permit under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999, to load 4,000 m3 of dredged material at: WFP Beaver Cove Log Sort: 50Â°32â&#x20AC;&#x2122;29.38â&#x20AC;? N; 126Â°57â&#x20AC;&#x2122;37.96â&#x20AC;? W to dispose of at sea at: Cape Mudge Disposal Site: 49Â°57.70â&#x20AC;&#x2122;N; 125Â°05.00â&#x20AC;&#x2122;W by the following method: end discharge from ďŹ&#x201A;at scows. It is proposed that loading and disposal activities will begin on: February 1, 2013 and terminate on: February 15, 2013. For further information regarding these activities, please contact: Greg Brown, Ruskin Construction Ltd., 1451 Trowsse Drive, Mill Bay, B.C. T: (250)563-2800. Information on the permitting process may be requested from your nearest Regional OfďŹ ce of Environment Canada. PaciďŹ c and Yukon Region Disposal at Sea Program Environmental Protection and Operations Directorate Environment Canada, 201-401 Burrard Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6C 3S5. Fax: 604-666-5928.

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ACCOUNTING CLERK North Island Community Services Society is seeking an Accounting Clerk, minimum of 28 hours per week with ďŹ&#x201A;exible work schedule and beneďŹ t packages. Applicants must have minimum 2 years ofďŹ ce experience with Simply Accounting and Excel. Must be a team player, but able to work independently, positive and organized. Please submit resume with cover letter by Dec. 13, 2012 via mail or email to North Island Community Services Society, Box 1028, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0, or nicsbc@telus.net Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

HELP WANTED

Paid Work Experience Available now for youth ages 15-30. The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skills for Successâ&#x20AC;? program offers a 12-week paid work experience and $500 bonus for successful completion. Skills enhancement training is also offered, as needed. Talk with an NIEFS employment advisor today to ďŹ nd out more. Call 949-5736.

ATTENTION FORD RANGER AND MAZDA OWNERS For sale in Port Hardy Class 3 receiver Hitch 8 mths old Paid $220 new Asking $150 250-949-8928 BIG BUILDING sale... â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;?This is a clearance sale you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss!â&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;? 20x20 $3,985. 25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859. 35x48 $11,200. 40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265. One End wall included. Call Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

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Mill & Timber Products Ltd. is a small privately owned forest company. Established in 1951, its cedar mill is located in Surrey, B.C. on the banks of the Fraser River. We specialize in Western Red Cedar Products. Our Port Hardy Woodlands operation is now accepting applications for a:

Forestry Supervisor - Planning/Operations HELP WANTED

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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:

Quality Control Coordinator Sales Rep Trainee Fuel Truck Driver Heavy Duty Mechanics Detailed job postings can be viewed at

http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-people-employment/careers WFP offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package. 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 HELP WANTED

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Roga Contracting Ltd., a logging and log hauling contractor located in British Columbia, is seeking PROCESSOR and FELLER BUNCHER OPERATORS for full time employment at their Campbell River Operation. Roga Contracting Ltd. offers competitive wages with full medical and dental beneďŹ t packages. If you are interested in a future with us, please send your resume to rogacrresumes@hotmail.com, or fax to 250-286-3653. No phone calls please. We thank all those who express interest but will only contact those to be interviewed.

Duties: s "ASED OUT OF 0ORT (ARDY OFlCE AND REPORTING TO THE 7OODLANDS -ANAGER THE CANDIDATE WILL BE PART OF THE TEAM ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE PLANNING IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING OF ALL OF THE COMPANY FORESTRY AND LOGGING ACTIVITIES ON THE #OAST s 3TEWARDSHIP PLANNING AND ACTIVITIES TO MEET SILVICULTURAL OBLIGATIONS s #ONTRIBUTE TO THE COMPANY ANNUAL TIMBER DEVELOPMENT s 3UPERVISE CONTRACT LOGGING ROAD CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND SILVICULTURE ACTIVITIES AT VARIOUS REMOTE CAMP LOCATIONS s #OMPLETE AND MANAGE BUDGETS QualiďŹ cations: s (AS EXPERIENCE IN FORESTRY PLANNING AND OPERATIONS AS WELL AS A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF ALL COASTAL HARVESTING SYSTEMS AND ROAD CONSTRUCTION s )S REGISTERED OR ELIGIBLE FOR REGISTRATION AS A FORESTRY PROFESSIONAL IN "# s )S KNOWLEDGEABLE OF "# REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS s $EMONSTRATE mEXIBILITY AND A WILLINGNESS TO LEARN A POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND ABLE TO PRODUCE POSITIVE RESULTS IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT s (AS EXCELLENT WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS s )S PHYSICALLY lT AND ABLE TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF WALKING IN STEEP FOREST TERRAIN ON A REGULAR BASIS s (AS GOOD WORKING KNOWLEDGE IN THE USE OF 0HOENIX 0ROFESSIONAL -ICROSOFT %XCEL %XPERIENCE IN USING 2OADENG 3UREVEY 7IZARD %NFOR %3& AND OTHER GOVERNMENT DIGITAL SUBMISSION SITES WOULD BE CONSIDERED AN ASSET !S PART OF A SMALL AND DEDICATED OPERATIONS TEAM THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL BE INVOLVED IN A BROAD RANGE OF FOREST PLANNING ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS ON SITE OPERATIONAL LEVEL ACTIVITIES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESS OF THE BUSINESS (E SHE WILL BE EXPECTED TO LIVE ON .ORTHERN 6ANCOUVER )SLAND AND WILL BE EXPECTED TO SPEND SIGNIlCANT AMOUNT OF TIME IN CAMP !PPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED VIA E MAIL RYSZARDMYCEK APGROUP CA 4HIS POSITION WILL COMMENCE IMMEDIATELY /NLY THOSE APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED

Hours per week: 30 Hrs/Week Starting: January 7, 2013 Term: January 2013 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; June 2013 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Possibly continuing (July & August off) Job Summary: Under the direction of the Teacher in Charge, the Teacher Assistant will provide supervision of children, work with individuals and small groups of children, and assist the teachers as required in a variety of settings. QualiďŹ cations: s 3ECONDARY SCHOOL GRADUATION WITH $OGWOOD CertiďŹ cate or equivalent) s +NOWLEDGE OF CULTURALLY APPROPRIATE SERVICES AND PROGRAMS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE +WAKIUTL &IRST Nation s 0REVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH ELEMENTARY school age in a school setting s -UST PASS A #RIMINAL 2ECORD #HECK CLEARANCE Assets: s !BILITY TO MAINTAIN GOOD WORKING RELATIONSHIPS AND communicate effectively with school staff, students, and their families s !BILITY TO ASSIST ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IN THEIR SCHOOL work s !BILITY TO WORK IN A VARIETY OF SETTINGS s !BILITY TO UNDERSTAND AND EFFECTIVELY CARRY OUT ORAL and written instructions s -UST POSSESS EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND interpersonal skills s &LEXIBLE ENTHUSIASTIC PATIENT RELIABLE AND physically robust s -UST BE WARM AND MATURE IN THEIR APPROACH TO THOSE children in their care Closing date for applications: Friday, December 14, 2012â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 pm 3UBMIT COVERING LETTER AND RESUME TO +AREN !OKI 7AGALUS 3CHOOL +WAKIUTL "AND "OX 0ORT (ARDY "# 6 . 0 0HONE &AX email: wagalus@cablerocket.com

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PORT MCNEILL APARTMENTS

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

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Call 250-956-3526. 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 250-230-1462.

Waddington Gardens Port Hardy 2 & 3 Bdrm Suites Available. Heat and hot water included.

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SOINTULA 315 Kaleva Rd. Oceanside 2 bdrm. Completely reno’d - all new kitchen, bath, windows, bamboo ﬂooring & paint. Propane gas stove & heat, W/D. Very private, on 9 acres. $600. (360)424-6974

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STORAGE

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VICTORIA - The BC Coroners Service is urging both pedestrians and motorists to take extra care in the wake of 13 pedestrian fatalities in the past five weeks. The Coroners Service Research Unit has analyzed all 221 pedestrian deaths in the province for the past four years. The total number of pedestrian deaths this year is already slightly higher than for each of the past three years, with more than three Thursday, December 13, 2012

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Cheers to Toastmasters Gazette staff The North Island Toastmasters can raise a glass to themselves this week, as the group got officially chartered this week. Local President Brian Scott, who led the charge in bringing the group back to the North Island, announced the news, adding “I would like to sincerely thank everyone who helped bring Toastmasters back to

MLA Clare Trevena flanked by William “Wa” Wasden and Alexandra Morton at the U’mista Cultural Centre in Alert Bay. Trevena presented the pair with the Queen’s Jubilee Medal Anissa Reed for cultural and environmental contributions.

Pair feted in Alert Bay Gazette staff ALERT BAY—Four people who have provided exemplary service in the North Island were honoured with Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medals last week, including two in Alert Bay. Wa Wasden and Alexandra Morton received their medals at a ceremonies at the U’mista Cultural Centre in Alert Bay Thursday. MLA Claire Trevena, along with MLAs and MPs across the country, was invited to recognize the hard work of people who volunteer their time to make Canada a better place. MLAs were tasked with selecting just four people per constituency, a challenge in rural communities where volunteerism is a key social driver. Trevena appointed a committee to recommend her appointments and she’s pleased with their choices, which honour the hard work of people who champion the causes of First Nations arts, culture and social

welfare, the environment and the arts. Wa Wasden Jr. has made it his life’s work and passion to train as an artist and a traditional singer to keep his Kwakwaka’wakw culture alive, and to pass it on to younger generations. He excelled at visual art as a youth and in his late teens he trained as a song keeper, composer and historian under Tom Willie (“MacKenzie”) and his wife Elsie. He shares the wealth of those teachings with youth in the Gwa’wina Dancers Cultural Society in Alert Bay. Alexandra Morton’s name has become a household word for many people on the B.C. coast, for her unrelenting commitment to the wild salmon stocks. As a young marine biologist, Morton moved to the Broughton Archipelago to study orcas. Over time she became concerned with the loss of their principle food, wild salmon, and has since

devoted her life to finding the causes. Her energy and leadership, securing funds for studies and bringing thousands of people out to demonstrate their shared concerns,

has brought the issue to the forefront. Jacquie Gordon and Chief Robert Joseph were also presented medals by Trevena at a ceremony in Campbell River Dec. 3.

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