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Minister tours wind farm Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Environment Minister Terry Lake last week visited North Vancouver Island

to tour the construction site of the 99-megawatt Cape Scott Wind Farm project located 40 kilometres west of Port Hardy and to sign

agreements between BC Parks and the Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw Nations that will foster ecological stewardship and economic

development in the nations’ traditional territories. When operational late this year, the Cape Scott Wind Farm project will

power the annual needs of approximately 26,000

See page 4 ‘Wind farm signs’

• A REAL DILLY Daffodilly combines golf, curling to mark the change of club seasons. Page 17

• RAISE A TOAST Local Toastmasters Club hosts inaugural speech competition. Page 20

‘Namgis senior administrator George Speck and ‘Namgis Chief Bill Cranmer watch the first Atlantic salmon smolts pour into the quarantine tank at the First Nation’s closed containment aquaculture facility south of Port McNeill Monday. J.R. Rardon

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Fish farm gets first occupants J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT McNEILL—With a cry of “Here they come!” from beyond a roll-up shop door, the first fish arrived Monday afternoon to leap and circle in Canada’s first land-based, closed-containment

salmon farm devoted to growing Atlantic salmon to market. “I hope this day will be marked down in history as the first day in our transition from open net to closed containment farming, to better protect our environment and the wild salmon,” said Chief

Bill Cranmer of the ‘Namgis First Nation, which owns the ‘Namgis Closed Containment Project on its territory just south of Port McNeill. “It’s a very exciting day.” More than 23,000 Atlantic salmon smolts were transferred

from truck-mounted containers to the quarantine tank in the facility. They will spend the next four months there feeding, growing

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New course to smooth transition for learners A O’Toole Gazette staff Kaleb Child, Elizabeth Cadwallader and Jillian Walkus appeared before the School Board last week to present a new grade 11 course to trustees. Entitled Shared Understandings of the Kwak’wala Speaking Peoples, the proponents explained the course would provide cultural learning to students within a traditional framework. “It needs to be more than just singing and dancing,” explained Child. He went on to describe the course as beginning from an idea of land or place, echoing traditional origin stories, and expanding to encompass topics like family values and the effects of colonization before finishing with a group project. The course would later be expanded to include exploratory classes for grades 8 and 9, providing a seamless transition in terms of cultural learning. “Our students can feel a bit lost when they go to the big pond of high school,” explained Cadwallader, cultural teacher at Gwa’salaNakwaxda’xw School. Trustees were united in welcoming the course, trustee Danita Schmidt saying that the course was “a long time coming. It’s important to have that continuity.”

Trustees voted unanimously to approve the course. High school schedules School District 85 Superintendent Scott Benwell informed trustees that the issue of schedule alignment at PHSS and NISS was “still in the process of discussion,” with school principles to be brought into the debate in the near future. It is hoped that by aligning schedules the two high schools can collaborate to offer traditionally low-enrollment classes every year instead of on alternate years. For example, if a handful of students at each school wanted to study chemistry, the two high schools could combine the students if their class schedules were aligned, using teleconferencing to offer the class to both sets of students simultaneously. Benwell sought a motion of support for the idea of schedule alignment from the board. Trustee Eric Hunter, mover of the motion, said, “I do support this concept. It has some positive features that would benefit the students.” The motion passed unanimously. Openstudent Secretary-Treasurer

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John Martin brought the Openstudent program back for trustee discussion. The program was previously touted as a potential low-cost replacement for the oftcriticized BCeSIS software, used in school administration. While the province is seeking a commercially developed replacement, Saanich School District 63 has been preparing an alternative which will be offered at a fraction of the cost of the provincially backed product. “It’s a made-in-B.C. solution to the replacement of BCeSIS,” explained Martin. He told the board that he and some of the trustees had a chance to look over the product through a teleconference. “The consensus was that this is the direction that we should be going,” said Martin. Martin asked VINTA representative Fred Robertson for his opinion on the product. “I think it’s brilliant,” he said. “It’s intuitive, there are options for reporting... I don’t see any drawbacks.” Boiler replacements Martin asked trustees to approve $60,000 to replace failing boilers at the former Robert Scott School in Port Hardy. He noted that while the building was not

School Board currently being used as an educational facility it remained the property of the school board, saying, “We do need to keep the building maintained. It’s $60,000 to replace (the boilers) but it’s a $2 million building and we need to protect that asset.” Martin also pointed out that in the event of an upswing in student enrolment the building could again be used as a school. In addition, the new boilers would be much more energy efficient and cost less to run on a day-to-day basis. Trustees approved the request. School act changes Superintendent Benwell informed trustees of recent changes to the School Act which has been amended to reflect cross registration for k-9 grades. “The potential is for learners to go outside our district,” he said. He explained that the bill indicates that students can go to either traditional bricks and mortar institutions, make use of distributed learning or a combination of the two. Trustee Carol Prescott asked whether there had been any indication of an impending change to the funding model for elementary

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Education for the purchase of three new school buses. The district will replace an 84-, a 72and a 20-seater model from its existing fleet with a pair of 76-seater buses and a 54-seater model. Martin told trustees that the district hopes to receive the invoice before the end of the month to avoid the reintroduction of the PST in April.

his question by asking Benwell if saw an opportunity to offer SD85 courses to a wider audience. Benwell accepted the possibility in principle, saying, “If we have a course that we can put out there and people want to do.” New buses Martin announced that the district had received approval from the Ministry of

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Wind farm signs agreement with BC Hydro from page 1 homes with clean energy. “This project is a good news story for northern Vancouver Island,� said Lake. “Our government recognizes the potential of wind to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Wind is one of the fastest-growing renewable energy technologies in the world and B.C. has abundant, untapped, wind power potential.� The Cape Scott Wind Farm project received an electricity purchase agreement from BC Hydro’s Clean Power Call. Site developer and operator GDF SUEZ Energy North America estimates the $300 million project will create 200 construction jobs during the peak construction period and have a $25 million economic impact on the area. In addition, 12 permanent operations

and maintenance positions are expected to be created at the wind farm. The project will be powered by 55 1.8-megawatt turbines and occupy a total footprint of 350 hectares. The proponent has an impact benefit agreement with the Quatsino First Nation, Tlatlasikwala First Nation and Kwakiutl Indian Band. Following the wind farm site tour, Lake and staff from BC Parks joined the Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw to sign several agreements and renew the commitment to continue to work together in the management of protected areas. Over the past five years, BC Parks has worked closely with the Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw Nations to develop five Conservancy Management Plans. These management

plans outline how conservancies in the Nations’traditional territories are to be managed. They take into consideration the interests of the Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw Nations, as well as BC Parks. The five conservancies included in the conservancy management plans are: • Cape CautionBlunden Bay (Ugwiwa’/Cape Caution and Ugwiwa’); • Deserters Walker (MahpahkumAhkwuna); • Nekite Estuary (Negi?); • Smokehouse (TsaLatl’); and • Seymour Estuary (Wawley (W?aw?a?)) An Enhanced Access to Economic Opportunities Agreement was also signed, which helps achieve future economic opportunities for the Gwa’sala-

’Nakwaxda’xw Nations within the conservancies. This agreement includes how permit applications received by BC Parks for commercial activities within the

conservancies will be considered; ensuring First Nations economic interests in protected areas are also taken into consideration. “It is important that we work with gov-

ernment to manage our homelands,� said Chief Paddy Walkus of the Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw Nations. “These agreements ensure that we will be able to

protect these beautiful lands and also be able to pursue sustainable economic development that fits with the co-management plans we jointly developed.�

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Council hears torii plan A O’Toole Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Members of the Twinning Society appeared before Port Hardy Council and outlined plans to add a little Far East flavour to the town. The Twinning Society was formed in 1994 to enhance the relationship between Port Hardy and its sister city, Numata, Japan. Pat Corbett-Labatt appeared for the society and explained the vision of installing a torii gate. The instantly recognizable Japanese symbol is the traditional entrance to a Shinto shrine, symbolizing the transition from the profane to the sacred. Corbett-Labatt explained to councillors that the plan was at a very early stage and that society members were investigating the cost and cultural appropriateness of erecting a torii in addition to fundraising options and potential locations. She told councillors that the society’s first choice for a location would be in Hardy Bay, between T’sulquate park and the shipping lane marker. This location has the advantage of using the torii as a frame for the mountains but may require more work that other locations to erect the gate. “It would be pretty spectacular,” said Corbett-Labatt, before

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stressing that plan was still very tentative. The council also heard that the project would be eligible for grant funding through several avenues. Councillors were very receptive to the idea of the torii, with Mayor Bev Parnham noting the support around the table and saying that the consensus was to move forward with the planning. Fire commissioner Coun. John Tidbury asked that the council invite the fire commissioner to Port Hardy to discuss regulations for volunteer firefighters. “There’s so much regulation we have to go by,” he explained. “I don’t think they understand the reality. I don’t know where they think this money is coming from.” Mayor Bev Parnham agreed, saying, “Training costs and requirements for volunteers are really becoming onerous. It’s really stretching the capabilities of smaller

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Six-figure incentive to fill rural doctor shortage Gazette staff The B.C. government and the B.C. Medical Association last week added another incentive to entice physicians to relocate and fill select rural positions. In addition to the existing debt-forgiveness program, doctors willing to practice in select communities

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Salmon find their place The K’udas Closed Containment Aquaculture Project derives its name from a Kwak’wala word meaning “Place of salmon”. Now, it is just that. The first Atlantic salmon smolts were delivered this week to the ‘Namgis First Nation-owned, land-based fish farm south of Port McNeill, marking its transition from construction site to fish growing facility. Now comes the scrutiny. It is the first such project in Canada to apply recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) technology to growing Atlantic salmon for market. Its directors hope to prove the economic viability of land-based systems, with the long-term goal of moving Atlantic salmon aquaculture out of oceanbased pens and away from wild fish. Land-based, RAS systems require more capital to build, which has proven a roadblock to private enterprise. The ‘Namgis project intends to show shorter growing cycles, lower feed costs and premium pricing for pesticide-free fish will offset those costs. Even competitors like Marine Harvest Canada, which delivered the smolts to the ‘Namgis, could benefit if this project’s success spurs government investment in the systems. Which the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans just recommended, by a coincidental quirk of timing. Time will tell if the ‘Namgis achieve their goals. But for this week’s accomplishment, we say kudos to K’udas.

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Both parties guilty of betrayal VICTORIA – There was some public business conducted in the final frantic days of the B.C. legislature session last week, but you likely wouldn’t have heard much about it. Premier Christy Clark’s skimpy governing agenda was overshadowed by the delivery of an internal investigation report into her government’s ethnic outreach program. A review by four deputy ministers detailed what reporters already knew from a memo and meeting notes leaked to the NDP. Former multiculturalism minister John Yap knew or should have known that the scheme was being kept secret because it was an inappropriate use of government resources. He won’t be back in cabinet, although Clark said he intends to run for reelection in RichmondSteveston. Clark insists she knew nothing of this plan. She

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tabled the investigation report, and then announced that the B.C. Liberal Party had written a $70,000 cheque to the government to cover the estimated cost of the inappropriate political work done by nonpolitical staff. Here’s the part taxpayers may not fully appreciate. There are authorized political staffers all over the legislature, in the premier’s office, the opposition leader’s office and two teams of caucus employees

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We’re not sure if the government’s offer of a $100,000 bonus will entice physicians to Port Hardy, but it sure can’t hurt.

Provincial mandates for the training of fire and rescue workers come without accompanying funding for rural volunteers.

who spend much of their time digging up dirt on the other party. All are paid by you and me. A line is crossed only when a non-political employee such as a ministry communications director acts on behalf of the party. The main offender in that capacity was one Brian Bonney, whose records suggested he spent half of his time on party work. He quit in February, before the plan was leaked, and the party paid back half of his salary for the 18 months he was on the public payroll. NDP outrage over this was blunted by another leaked document. This one was from a never-released 2010 report by Auditor General John Doyle, which condemned a five-year program of skimming money from NDP constituency office budgets all over the province and using it for political work. In a nice bit of symA member of

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metry, much of the more than $400,000 was spent to put three-time candidate Gabriel Yiu on the NDP caucus payroll. In fact, it was the NDPYiu operation that inspired a B.C. Liberal copycat plan. The NDP quietly stopped the budget skimming after Doyle pointed out the blindingly obvious, which is that constituency funds are to serve constituents and are not to be diverted to political organizing. It was kept under wraps by the secretive Legislative Assembly Management Committee. Both of these schemes have the same stink. Both are intentional abuse of taxpayers’ money for the political gain of the dominant parties. There is no moral high ground for either of them. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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Trevena stuck on repeat Dear editor, I think it is about time for Claire Trevena to offer up a more positive message in her weekly letter to the editor. I cannot recall the last time I have seen or heard some form of positive words, thoughts or fresh ideas from our MLA. It’s almost painful to read her articles as she is beginning to resemble a Chatty Cathy doll where you pull the string and get the same tired old message. I realize your position within the party is that of a critic, but please at some point could you not con-

tribute some type of positive message to your constituents? This is now the end of your second full term as our MLA and based upon recent polls you may very well be in line for a third term. The election is near and so far you and your party refuse to put forward a platform for creating jobs and growing the economy. What causes me the greatest concern is that it seems you have forgotten we are a resource dependant region, yet as our MLA you have spoken out against oil and gas, the Northern Gateway

project, fish farming, raw log exports as well as run of river projects. I would also be remiss if I did not include your opposition to the HST, a much more efficient taxation system that made B.C. business competitive and stimulated capital investment. If you are successful in your bid to represent the North Island again, I would strongly encourage and hope that you will remember that it is the resource sector that provides the majority of good paying jobs for North Island residents and keeps businesses

such as mine and others open. The province's ability to fund social programs, health care and education all come from a strong, vibrant and growing economy, something that was unfortunately lost during the NDP’s last term in government. I think it may be time for you to rethink your approach and start offering up a fresh perspective, one with a clear vision for the North Island because your old message is getting tired. Todd Landon Port Hardy

Come out and help end MS Lace up for someone you love and join the fight against multiple sclerosis at the Port Hardy Scotiabank MS Walk on Sunday, May 12th at 10 am. The MS Walk is the MS Society of Canada’s largest fundraising event with more than 160 walks in communities across Canada. Come out to experience a morning full of excitement and hope that one day we will live in a world without MS, and leave knowing that you are a valuable contributor to making it a reality. The MS Walk takes place at the Port Hardy Secondary School track offers walk participants a safe, scenic, wheelchair- and scooter-accessible route with three walk lengths to choose from – 2, 4 and 8 km. Dogs on leash are welcome. Register in advance at www.mswalks.ca as an individual or create or join a team. TeamMS is for groups of four or more participants, including a team captain, who want to form a community or corporate team. TeamMS perks include a team photo, team captain gifts and support, public recognition for your team and, if applicable, the

Karen Strussi and Janet Dorward recently hiked the Tex Lyon Trail to raise funds for Team Believe. Photo submitted

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for 10% of the pledges you raise. Last year, the MS Walk was in Port McNeill and participants raised $7,356.65. Proceeds from the Port Hardy and Comox Valley Scotiabank MS Walks stay with the North Vancouver Island Chapter of the MS Society of Canada. The North Vancouver Island Chapter serves communities from Bowser to Port Hardy, including Gold River, Tahsis and the northern Gulf Islands, pro-

viding local programs and services to people affected by MS including information, support, advocacy and referral services, the Equipment Provision Program, the Special Assistance Program, the Comox Clinic and public education. Our Chapter also makes an annual donation to MS research $10,300 in 2012. Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable, often debilitating disease of the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). MS can affect vision, hearing, memory, balance, coordination and mobility. Its effects are physical, emotional, financial, and last a lifetime. There is no cure. It is estimated that between 55,000 and 75,000 Canadians have MS, one of the highest rates in the world. Most commonly diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 40, MS is the most common neurological disease affecting young adults in Canada. MS affects three times as many women as men. If you need more information about the Port Hardy Scotiabank MS Walk, please email cherie. kamenz@mssociety.ca or call 1-877-339-0819.

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North Islanders give big to good cause On behalf of Operation Christmas Child Canada, I would like to thank all North Islanders who participated in the program this year. Congratulations and a job well done! 342 boxes full of toys, school supplies, hygiene items and your personal notes were shipped off to needy children around the world. Many children will be able to go to school because of the supplies you packed. To read stories and view videos of how your gifts have changed lives, please take a few minutes to go to samaritanspurse.ca/occ. For local information please contact 250-902-1040. Susan Mitchell Port McNeill

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NORTH ISLAND March 23 Annual Kidsfest event at Mount Cain. Races, costume contests, obstacle course, games, snow sculpture and face painting. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m., $5 per child. Awards ceremony at 4 p.m. For more information visit www.mountcain.org.

MEETINGS & ONGOING EVENTS • Port Hardy Museum & Gift Shop reduced hours until March 31. Open 10 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. Friday & Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Tues-Thurs; closed Sun-Mon. • 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 250-230-1376. • Lions Bingo every Thurs. @ Civic Centre. Doors open at 5:30pm. • Wild Heart Music Program for children and youth practices each Wednesday, 4-7 p.m., St. John Gualbert Church in Port McNeill. Free; all kids welcome. • 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. • 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 250-949-2360. • Toastmasters Club every Wednesday, 7-8 p.m. at North Island College in Port Hardy: Toastmasters Club, info Sandra Boyd 250-902-0523.

March 25 Filomi Days 2013 planning meeting, 7 p.m., Eagle View Elementary School. Bring your volunteer spirit and ideas for Port Hardy’s annual summer festival. Individuals and organizations needed to sponsor/host events and volunteer in many areas. Info, Tara at 250230-1685. March 22-24 Romanoff Estate Buyers returns to the North Island to appraise and purchase gold, silver and antique items. Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Thunderbird Mall, Port Hardy; Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Old School in Port McNeill. Info, 1-250-886-4048. March 23 The Thunderbird Mall is hosting an Easter Bunny Decorating Contest. We supply the bunny, you bring your decorating supplies. 1-3 p.m. To sign up call 250949-8623.

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Cathal Dinneen, operations manager at the ‘Namgis closed containment project, returns smolt to the facility’s quarantine J.R. Rardon tank after inspecting them.

is treated and recycled back into the growing tanks. The solid wastes produced is sequestered and may be used as fertilizer. It is the first such endeavour in Canada and one of the first in the world to apply the technology to Atlantic salmon, though the technology has been proven in other sites with species ranging from turbot and tilapia to sturgeon and Pacific salmon. “I think we’re the leaders in this industry right now,� said Speck. “We’re going to be the first ones leading the pack in terms of growing fish in this kind of facility out to full size, on land.� “I’m sure these type

of recirculating aquaculture systems will be expanded to other communities as we prove the viability of this type of growing of salmon,� said Cranmer. A report released earlier this month by the Standing Fisheries Committee recommended the federal government support the efforts toward closed containment aquaculture. Proponents have cited negative impacts of open net-pen aquaculture on the marine environment, though the Fisheries Committee was noncommittal on the science. Critics point to the higher capital costs of land-based aquaculture, and concerns that

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Duncan announces funding on North Island trip Gazette staff PORT MCNEILL— Vancouver Island North MP John Duncan visited the region Friday to highlight a pair of federal government funding contributions in Port McNeill and in Port Alice. On behalf of Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, Duncan visited Port McNeill’s Town office to announce support for upgrades to the Rotary Trail in Port McNeill under the federal government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF). “Our government is committed to creating jobs, growth and longterm prosperity right here in Port McNeill, and across Canada,” said MP Duncan. “Today’s investment highlights this commitment, while also ensuring improved safety for walkway users and improved accessibility.” The government’s investment of $33,750 has been used to provide upgrades to the Rotary trail, including clearing the pathway for gravel, hauling and spreading sand and gravel along the pathway, and raking and removing low-lying branches from trees. “Without the financial support of WD this project would not have been possible,” said Dave Nelson, project manager for the Rotary Club of Port McNeill. “We have numerous groups using the trail including joggers, bikers, families, and pedestrians safely walking from town to Highway 19.” Following his presentation with the Rotary Club in Port McNeill, Duncan traveled to Port Alice where he announced the contribution of $80,300 for improvements to Port Alice’s water supply under the CIIF. “With today’s investment in local infrastructure, we are helping to ensure a safe water supply and fire protection abilities for

Above left: Dave Nelson of Port McNeill Rotary Club, Port McNeill Mayor Gerry Furney and Vancouver Island North MP John Duncan share a chuckle before Duncan addressed Rotary members and Town staff last week in Port McNeill. Above right: Port Alice counJ.R. Rardon, photo submitted cillors Janice MacLeod and Dave Stewart meet with MP Duncan in Port Alice. make it possible for the Village to bring our sec“Without the financial ond reservoir back on support of WD this line and we will finally project would not have be able to ensure the security of our water been possible.” system during power Dave Nelson, Project Manager Starting on Feb 11, Totran Transportation will be moving outages caused by natRotary Club of Port McNeill wind mills components for the Cape Scott Wind Farm ural disasters and other from Duke Point, BC to Port Hardy, BC. Port Alice for years to erator will be installed emergencies.” In Economic Action to provide back-up come,” Duncan said. With 6 haul units per night Monday To Friday, starting at The investment of power to water pump- Plan 2012, the government announced Duke Point at 8.30 pm and proceeding north on Hwy 19, $80,300 will allow the houses. further support to help “The contribution Village of Port Alice will be going though Campbell River app. 6.00 am then to undertake the com- from the Community communities across north on Hwy 19 to Goodspeed Road at Port Hardy. plete scope of the I n f r a s t r u c t u r e the country modernize water improvement Improvement Fund will their infrastructure. It Each load will have 3 pilot cars and will be on vhf Radio project, which includes allow us to undertake has committed $150 LADD 1. the installation of a the complete scope of million over two years for the fund, which high-density polyeth- this project and ensure Like to take this time and thank everyone for their ylene liner on a wood the security of our supports projects that patience. stave reservoir, as well community’s drinking look to improve existing community infraas replacement of the water supply for years roof. In addition, a new to come,” said Mayor structure accessible for hard-wired diesel gen- Jan Allen. “This will use by the public.

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Robbery investigation leads to drug charges Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Jerry Coburn appeared before the magistrate in Port Hardy to answer charges stemming from a robbery in the town in 2011. The court heard that two males gained entry to Overwaitea in December of 2011 and over the course of three hours made off with $4,536 worth of meat, cigarettes and DVDs. Port Hardy RCMP received information from a confidential informant that implicated one of the men, with whom Coburn was staying with at the time. On investigation, officers found stolen goods on the property including in Coburn’s room and arrested one man who later confessed.

Port Hardy RCMP contacted their colleagues in Campbell River to locate Coburn at an address in the town. Coburn was not present but officers tracked him to a second Campbell River address. When officers went to the home Coburn fled out the back door and was able to elude officers. His escape was shortlived however, as a foot patrol located the suspect outside the local VIRL branch two days later. Searching the man, officers found drug paraphernalia, including syringes and a quarter-full pill bottle of what later turned out to be 7g of morphine with a street value of $1,400. The judge accepted

Crown’s recommendations and handed down three days for morphine possession and a six month conditional sentence, one year’s probation and $1,008 in reparations for the breaking and entering offence. Joyride Last week in Port Hardy Roy Hunt answered charges stemming from an attempted vehicle theft in the spring of 2012. The court heard that the accused, along with another male, had been drinking when Hunt decided he wanted to go to either Vancouver or Victoria. The pair then smashed two windows out of a Jeep in an apparent attempt to take the vehicle. The owner discovered his

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Coal Harbour prepares park project site Gazette staff Volunteers in Coal Harbour took advantage of the brief window of good weather last week to lay the foundations for a summer picnic spot and the arrival of a new fire engine to the village. The groundwork for the park project dates back three years to the previous CHLCC and was funded through a recreation grant from the Regional District of Mount Waddington. At the waterside, volunteers were met by Shane Wiegerinck of PME and set to work laying concrete pads for a picnic table and garbage bin as well as a beach access ramp. “The ramp’s been on the books for a long time,” said Andrew Hory, local fire chief, RDMW area C director and volunteer at the sites. “This is a

high-activity area in the summer, it’ll be quite nice to see (the finished product).’’ The area will be dubbed Catalina Lookout Point, named for the flying boats that flew out of Coal Harbour when it hosted a RAF base. The community club is working toward posting historical information at the site, including labels on the bomb dock remains. Work then moved to the fire hall, where a form for a concrete apron waited at the second bay door. The fire hall upgrade was necessary preparation for the impending arrival of a new engine, purchased in partnership with the Quatsino First Nation. The engine, currently in transit, is expected to arrive in early April and will provide a huge boost to the local firefighters, said

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Left: Port McNeill's Duncan MacGregor follows his drive on the ninth hole Sunday during the Daffodilly event at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club. Above: Kylie Anderson laughs after releasing a shot between sweepers Ryan Humphrey J.R. Rardon and Andy Osberg at Fort Rupert Curling Club.

Club wraps season with slice capades Gazette staff PORT HARDY—As there was no “Paddy” registered, nor anybody who admitted to being a saint of any kind, perhaps it was fitting the fourth annual Daffodilly title went to a guy named Mickey. Sporting a dapper leprechaun’s hat in honour of St. Patrick’s Day, Mickey Walker guided his foursome/rink to a slender one-point win Sunday in the event, which combines golfing and curling. The day began with a nine-hole scramble at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club and wrapped up with a round-robin series of four-end curling matches at Fort Rupert Curling Club. “We do this to recognize two great clubs that provide a wonderful benefit to the North Island,” said Gene Cadwallader, curling club president, before signaling the shotgun start at Seven Hills. Walker’s team, which included Rob Paterson, Carolyn Webb and Bert Stromstead, scored 29

Above: Skip Roger Yury watches Ryan Humphrey and Andy Osberg sweep in Kylie Anderson's stone as competitors Pat Thompson (left) and Doug McCorquodale look on. Right: J.R. Rardon lets fly from the tee during the morning golf A O'Toole segment of the competition.

points in the hybrid scoring system used for the event. That was good for a one-point edge over the quartets of Kylie Anderson and of John Maday, who each scored 28. Maday was grouped with Meghan Cadwallader, Dave Bjornson and Naomi Stead. Anderson was teamed with Ryan Humphrey, Andy Osberg and Roger Yuri. Humphrey enjoyed a

“We do this to recognize two great clubs that provide a wonderful benefit to the North Island.” Gene Cadwallader

banner day, winning both the closest-tothe-pin and men’s long-drive awards on the golf course. The ladies long drive prize went to Anderson. Doug McCor-

quodale, whose foursome posted the top golf score, settled for fourth place with 27 points after splitting his two curling matches. Between events, participants were treated

to a buffet lunch at the curling club, and every player received a prize at the end of the day. The unique combination event is one of two held each year by Fort Rupert Curling Club. The Daffodilly marks the final weekend before the curling ice goes out and signals the arrival of the spring golf season. Another event, the Fall Funkin’, recognizes the reversing

of the seasons, and is traditionally held the first weekend after the ice goes in for the new curling campaign. Rinks earn two points for each end won, and another two points for winning the game. Organizers added a new twist Sunday, requiring each player to skip one end of each four-end curling game. Te a m - b y - t e a m results appear in Scoreboard, page 19.

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Warriors win hockey finale Gazette staff PORT ALICE—Five different players found the net and fill-in goalie Tyler Fuller frustrated the host team throughout as the Port Hardy Warriors closed out the North Island Commercial Hockey League season with a 5-1 win over the Neucel Islanders Friday. Ethan Shaw, Shelby Cockell, Eddie Walkus, Jared Breitkreitz and Mitchell Walker each tallied for the Warriors, who led just 1-0 at intermission before rattling off four straight goals to start the second period. Fuller lost his shutout with just 2:11 remaining, when the Islanders’ Bruce Murray tipped a shot from the high slot by teammate Rory Bondue and redirected it to the net. Shaw, fresh off his final campaign with the North Island Eagles midget team, got the first goal late in the first period when he tipped home a rebound from his perch at the post at 4:55. That was all allowed by Islanders goalie Ryan Stewart, filling in for regular keeper Adam Hall, until he was left stranded on the game-winner at 5:53 of the second. Walkus made a neutral-zone steal in full stride and joined Corey Swain on a 2-on-1 breakaway. Stewart stopped Swain’s initial shot, then recovered quickly to make another stop on Walkus’s point-blank rebound try. But Stewart was left on his back and the late-arriving Islanders defenders lost sight of the puck. As one of them chased Walkus into the corner and another curled behind the net to seek the puck, Cockell alertly fished it from beneath Stewart’s leg and lifted an easy shot over the fallen goalie. Walkus pushed the lead to 3-0 with a wrist shot from the bottom of the circle at 7:21;

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ATHLETE of the Week Breitkreitz buried a one-timer from the slot on Shaw’s pass from below the end line at 11:43 and Walker capped the Warriors’ scoring with a goal through slot traffic at 15:23. At the other end, Fuller

faced several flurries and the occasional rush, but managed to keep the hosts out of the net and got quick clearing help from his defence until Murray’s late score. In B League action, the

co-ed Mainline squad closed out with two wins, edging the West Coast Rookies 7-6 Saturday and topping the Whalers 10-4 Sunday in Port Hardy. The Rookies downed the Smokers, 11-10.

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The Port Hardy skip guided his team to victory Sunday in the annual Daffodilly at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club and Fort Rupert Curling Club. J.R. Rardon

Triport girls claim tourney title Gazette staff This time, there was no heartbreak. The Triport bantam girls hockey team closed out its 2012-13 season Sunday with a dramatic shootout win over Langley in the championship game of the Fuller Lake girls hockey tournament. Goalie Sarah Case made a save to clinch the 3-2 victory after

the Wild Onez scored on their fourth shootout attempt. The championship reversed the result of their first tournament of the year, in which they reached the championship before taking silver with a shootout loss in the final at Oceanside. Langley took leads of 1-0 in the first period and 2-1 in the second, with Triport’s Kerrigan

Sharpe scoring to tie the game each time on assists from Emma Mitchell and Randi Ward. After regulation ended in a 2-2 tie, the teams lined up for a three-player shootout. The Wild Onez scored on their first shot, but Langley knotted it on a goal by its third and final shooter. The North Island team, made up of players from Port

Alice, Port Hardy and Port McNeill, then secured the win in the fourth shootout round. “It was the last play for team this season, and we were very happy with how they played,” said Boni Sharpe, head coach. “We got a lot of good feedback from other parents and fans. They didn’t expect that we’d be that strong, coming from the North

Island.” Case threw shutouts in each of the team’s first three games, wins of 4-0 over Cowichan Valley, 6-0 over Langley and 5-0 over Maple Ridge. Ward scored hat tricks in two of the games, Kerrigan Sharpe had a pair of goals, and Mitchell and Mercedes Trevor also found the net.

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Busch wins B.C. silver Gazette staff Port Hardy figure skater Alyssa Busch claimed a silver medal in the Junior Silver Women’s division last week to highlight the North Island’s participation in the annual B.C. Star Skate Championships in Kelowna. Busch was one of three skaters from the Port McNeill Figure Skating Club who qualified for the competition. Sisters Kierra and Karlie Shambrook of Port McNeill also competed but finished off the podium in the Star 4 Women’s classification. The competition was the last of the season for the club, but skaters will return to Chilton Regional Arena next Wednesday for ice dance testing sessions with visiting instructor Patrick O’Brien. Skating begins for the senior ladies at 9:30 a.m. PMFSC coach Elizabeth Kines reminds all skaters and prospective newcomers that the club will once again host its annual summer Canskate program when ice goes back in for the first two weeks of July. Look for registration info coming in June.

Port Hardy's Alyssa Busch, centre, earned silver at the recent B.C. Star Skate championships in Kelowna. Sisters Karlie Shambrook, left, and Kierra Shambrook also competed. J.R. Rardon

Dancers garner medals Gazette staff Georgia Walkus of Port Hardy claimed a second runner-up finish at the recent B.C. Open Highland Dance Championships, the highest overall placing ever for a North Island dancer. Two more members of Team Charlton Highland Dancers, Xandryn Frost of Port McNeill and Jenna Brown of Port Hardy, each earned third runner-up honours. Emily Walker of Port Hardy was fifth runner-up. The event drew some of the best dancers

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in Western Canada and the northwestern United States. Walkus, competing in the 11-year-old championship, placed fourth in the Highland Fling, third in the Sword Dance, and third in the Seann Truibhas to earn her overall runner-up ranking. Brown, also competing in the 11-year-old class, placed second in the Highland Fling, fifth in the Sword Dance, sixth in the Seann Truibhas and fifth in the Hullachan. Three local dancers competed in the

9-under championship. Frost placed second in the Highland Fling, fifth in the Seann Truibhas and fifth in the Half Hullachan. Walker placed sixth in the Highland Fling and third in the Half Hullachan. Also, Abigail McCorquodale of Port Hardy placed fourth in the Sword Dance. Emma Jensen of Port Hardy competed in the 13-year-old championship. Team Charlton highland dancers will be competing at a number of champion-

ships over the coming months, leading up to the Scotdance Canada Championship Series in Montreal this July.

Free clinic offered Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— North Island Youth Soccer officials invite all comers to take part in the rewarding experience of refereeing youth soccer games this spring, and are offering a free clinic to provide the know-how. The clinic will be held Saturday, April 6 at Sunset Elementary School in Port McNeill, with sessions for minilevel play (10-under) from 9 a.m.-noon and for divisional play (U-12 and older) from 1-4 p.m. It will feature both classroom and on-field components;

participants are asked to bring cleats for the outdoor portion. “Not only do you get paid to referee, your decision is final,” said Scott Harris, local head referee. “But being a referee comes with some important responsibilities, and without the proper understanding of the rules of the game, refereeing may not be as an enjoyable experience as it could be.” Harris will co-host the clinic with Stu Power, head referee of the Comox Valley Soccer Association. This referee refresher

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5. Groening (Brad Groening, Harry Pfrimmer, Tom Baker, Kale Henschke), 15-8-2=25. 6. Parrs Are Us (Nigel Parr, Dale Dorward, Janet Dorward, Gene Cadwallader), 15-2-5=22. 7. No Mo (Duncan MacGregor, Jen MacGregor, J.R. Rardon, Aidan O’Toole), 12-0-2=14. HOCKEY Men’s Commercial Hockey League Final standings Team Warriors Mustangs Islanders Bulls

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Scott toast of the town after contest Gazette staff PORT HARDY— North Island’s Toastmasters raised a glass last weekend to their club’s founder and VP Education Brian Scott. Scott led by example, claiming top spot in both the best speech and best evaluator categories during the club’s inaugural speech competition. The competition was the first for the club in its current incarnation and, despite the relative inexperience of the speakers, the standard of the speeches made the judges’ task an unenviable one. The event began with the evaluation portion, as Scott and club president Michael White heard a speech from the Toastmasters Area 12 Governor Katie Healey and were given five minutes to critique her offering. The evaluation con-

Above: Members of the local Toastmasters club who participated in the competition are given awards from the contest judges. Right: Brian Scott addresses the audience at the inaugural North Island Toastmasters speech contest. Scott took top spot in both A O’Toole the evaluation and speech categories.

test challenged the participants’ critical thinking skills as well as their ability to formulate a structured and constructive response with minimal preparation. There was little to separate White and Scott, who both picked up on similar aspects of Healey’s delivery,

though the judges gave the nod to Scott’s critique. The prepared speech portion saw local club members Sandra Boyd, Victor Papp and Dusty Cairns join Scott to deliver a short speech on the topic of their choice. The audience heard

the contestants wax lyrical on a range of topics from Boyd’s informative discussion of the organ donor program to Papp’s cautionary tale derived from an examination of Sir Edgar Allan Poe’s The Cask of Amontillado. After the judges’ ballots were counted,

Cairns took the runner up spot for her speech on bullying while Scott’s speech on changing oneself was awarded top honours. Scott will go on to represent the local club in both evaluation and speech categories at

Toastmasters’ Area 12 evaluation and international speech contest in Campbell River this weekend. The competition continues, eventually pitting the best in the world against each other in the organiza-

tion’s international finals, to be held this year in Cincinnati. To a s t m a s t e r s ’ Lt.Governor of Marketing Chris Kozakowski congratulated all the speakers on the standard they displayed, noting that the members had come a long way in a short time. She and Margaret Page, District Governor for the organization, then presented White with the official paperwork to mark the local club’s recent chartering and thanked the club’s executives for the leadership they had displayed in bringing the club to its current level. The local club meets each Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at North Island College in Port Hardy. For more information on the club contact scott at brianscott03@gmail. com.

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Gold buyers return north

Cute in a button Cynthia Dickie, centre, laughs as she dances between Wagalus School students Mayumi Hinatsu and Jimmy Dawson during opening ceremonies for a language revitalization conference held last weekend in Fort Rupert. See more on the conference in next week’s Gazette.

Gazette staff Members of Romanoff Estate Buyers will return to the North Island this weekend, offering residents appraisals and cash for gold, silver and a variety of antique items. For each gram of gold purchased, the company will donate

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$1 to the Port McNeill Seniors Centre. The appraisers will be at Port Hardy’s Thunderbird Mall Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. They will appear in Port McNeill’s Old School Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Art, poetry and travel for NISS students Here at NISS, there are a couple of interesting things going on. Kathleen McArthur, the art teacher, is having an art show/poetry slam, and this Spring Break the Travel Club is making a trip to Belize! For those who do not know about slam poetry, it is an oral poetry competition in which the topic of the poem can be about anything one likes or is interested in writing about. There are no rules or

regulations about what the poem is about. It can be for any age, as well. The only rules the competition has are there are no props to be used during the performance, and you must finish your poem within three minutes, plus a 10-second grace period. If the poet goes over time, points will be deducted from the total score. The judges are picked at random from the audience, and the poets with the high-

est scores will move on to the next rounds. Many people think this is similar to open mic, and it is. The only major difference is slam poetry is engineered for the audience; whereas, a number of open mic readings are engineered as a support network for poets. Slam poetry is designed for the audience to react vocally and openly to all aspects of the show, including the poet’s

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performance, the judges’ scores, and the host’s banter. Many people are looking for-

ward to hearing more about Mrs. McArthur’s plans! This year, the Travel Club is making a special visit to Belize. Belize is in Central America, bordered by Mexico to the north and Guatemala to the west and south. Its known for its subtropical fish, birds, and even shark viewing. Belize has many Mayan history m llocations with more than 900 historic locations, some of which the travel club will be

viewing. The club also plans on going cave-tubing, snorkelling, and ziplining. They are also going to be helping out the less fortunate. “The highlight for me will be our school visit in one of the poorest regions in San Pedro,� said Kathy Mitchell, one of the chaperones of the travel club. “We are going to a school that is operated solely on donations. They have given us a wish list of supplies they

need, and we are going to be taking as many of these items as possible. The school is kindergarten to grade eight, and this year they will have their first graduating class from when the school opened. Can’t wait. We are all very excited and counting down the days!� Nicole Klaric is a Grade 11 student and Carley Bobb is a Grade 10 student at North Island Secondary School in Port McNeill.

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Student wins Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Jenni Walkus, a Grade 11 student from Port Hardy Secondary School, won a digital photo frame after correctly naming all 10 items in the Charlie Checkers Cup “Name the item” contest during the recent fun fair at Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw School. Charlie Cup host David Lyon played checkers against North Island students both at the Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw fair and during a lunch-hour stop at Eagle View Elementary. There were no new winners, leaving Avalon Adventist Junior Academy with the only point earned in competition this school year. Walkus correctly identified antique items including a slide rule, brass protractor, Civil War sunglasses, camera light meter, pedometer and baseball umpire’s counter, among others. Lyon also set up his

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Inspiration takes root in old-growth setting One of the most pop- When I was very young ular subjects in my 34 and the spring school years of full-time paint- break came along, my ing has been the forests father would take me of North Vancouver along on his trapline Island. The first com- where we would stay in mercial offset litho- a very small log cabin graph print we did was for the entire break. The of a huge old-growth trapline was along the tree. Named Manitoba/ “The Cedar�, Ontario borit won an der, where award and the environwas pubment was a lished in a multitude book about of lakes B.C. artists. surrounded The origiby granite nal 22 x 30 rock ridges inch waterin A Brush with covered colour is pine trees. Henschel still around, I was with Gordon hanging in mesmerHenschel a friend’s ized while home in Port the trees McNeill. created a symphony of The image you see wonderful sounds as here is a 24x36-inch the spring winds wafted acrylic painting on through them. I felt safe deep canvas, currently among them; sheltered, hanging in Impressions as I watched my father Gallery in Campbell out on the spring ice River for the month of working his traps for March. It is, roughly, the then-plentiful beathe 80th forest scene I ver. have done. I still have those same My love for painting feelings today when I forest interiors goes sit in a grove of old back a long, long way. trees; a peacefulness

This painting, a 24x36 acrylic on deep canvas titled Aging with Dignity, reflects the artist’s love of old-growth Gordon Henschel forests.

and safety that is hard to explain (why would I want to?). Maybe as I age I can empathize more with some of the old timers still alive

in this patch of forest. Looking down at the roots reaching for nourishment in the soil, I realize that this is the same soil from which I

get my food! This time of year, as the sun begins to be able to penetrate the dimness among the foliage, is a good time to paint

some of these sunlit patches. This painting was sketched along the Beaver Lake Trail at the Port Alice turnoff. The name of the painting

tells the story: “Aging with Dignity�. Gordon Henschel owns an art gallery in Nimpkish Heights. www.henschel.ca

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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 11/13

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

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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

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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 11/13

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

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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 11/13

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of SHANE HARVEY KIRKPATRICK, deceased, formerly of 835250 Beaver Harbour Road, P.O. Box 700 Port Hardy B.C. Creditors and others having claims against the estate of SHANE HARVEY KIRKPATRICK are hereby notiďŹ ed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, MICHAEL SHANE KIRKPATRICK c/o his solicitor, Madeleine Ani of Madrona Law @ P.O. Box 229 Gabriola, B.C. V0R 1X0 or m.ani@madronalaw.ca on or before April 18, 2013 after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executor then has notice.

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VILLAGE OF PORT ALICE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Public Works Temporary Labourer 1 Full Time The Village of Port Alice is accepting applications for the position of Temporary Labourer 1. This is a general labourers position involving indoor and outdoor work. Unrestricted BC Drivers License is a requirement; Traffic Control Certification is desirable but not mandatory. Rate of pay for this position is $21.24/hr plus 8.2% in lieu of vacation and statutory holidays. This position is within the Collective Bargaining Unit of CUPE Local 2045. Interested parties are invited to submit a resume before 5:00 pm March 28, 2013 to: Madeline McDonald, Administrator Village of Port Alice 1061 Marine Drive P.O. Box 130 Port Alice, BC V0N 2N0 (250) 284-3391

Request for Quote For the Operation and Maintenance of the Alert Bay Campground The Village of Alert Bay intends to enter into a contract with a qualiďŹ ed ďŹ rm or individual for the management of the Alert Bay Campground. Interested parties are invited to submit proposals for the seasonal operation and maintenance of the campground from April 15, 2013 to October 31, 2013. For a full description of the duties required please contact the Village ofďŹ ce at 250-9745213 or email heathern-s@alertbay.ca.

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Due to retirement of the incumbent, the District is seeking an individual to ¿ll the role of Municipal Inspector, a position that is responsible for: • Processing applications for building permit related to new construction and alterations / renovations / additions / relocation / demolition to/of existing buildings and structures; • Examining and reviewing building plans, drawings and applicable documentation to ensure conformity with bylaws, codes (Building, Fire and Plumbing) and standards; • Inspecting building and properties to ensure compliance with bylaws, codes and standards; • Enforcement of the Provincial Fire Code and as local assistant to the Fire Commissioner, ensuring implementation of and compliance with the requirements of the Fire Services Act and regulations; • Reviewing and processing of applications for business licence and sign permit to ensure conformity with the applicable regulations; • Undertaking activities associated with bylaw enforcement; • Responding to public enquiries; • Assisting with preparation of the annual budget related to Municipal Inspection services; and • Oversee and assist with maintenance matters related to Districtowned buildings. This position is based in Port Hardy, B.C. Working hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday (37.5 hours per week), with some additional hours required from time to time. For more detailed information including quali¿cation preferences, please contact Jeff Long, Director of Corporate & Development Services at 250-949-6665, or to apply for this position, please forward your cover letter, rÊsumÊ and list of references to Mr. Long by facsimile at 250-949-7433 or by email at jlong@porthardy.ca by 4:30pm on March 29, 2013. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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HELP WANTED FULL TIME/PART TIME Class 1 or 3 driver with air, required immediately for Port Hardy. Bulk fuel/off road exp. an asset. Clean abstract. Competitive wage package w/beneďŹ ts. Send resume by fax to 250-949-6381 or email jdwork@ketacable.net NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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Owner/Operator with a quality 1 tonne cube van. Customer service, organizational skills and a great knowledge of the Port Hardy/Port McNeil areas a must. This run includes 1 trip to Port Alice, 1 trip to Alert Bay, and 1 trip to Sointula weekly. Please send resume and drivers abstract to:

HUNTING GUIDE needed July-October in Northeastern Yukon. Must have minimum two years guiding experience and be comfortable with horses. Contact Chris, 867-3933802 or send an email to: chris@widrigoutďŹ tters.com

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LIVE-IN NANNY needed for two children ages 3 & 8. Must be reliable, non-smoker, nondrinker. FMI 250-902-0501 or cell 250-902-8803.

NI SPORTSMAN Steak & Pizza House in Port McNeill is now hiring food servers. Must be willing to work some weekends. Please apply in person 1547 Beach Dr.

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THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Coastal CertiďŹ ed Hand Fallers-camp positions • Coastal CertiďŹ ed Bull Buckers • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • 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.

FULL-TIME ASSISTANT at the Port Hardy Museum

Duties: welcome visitors, act as docent, co-ordinate public events, operate gift shop, organize photo collection. Must have attended school full-time 2012-2013 and be returning as full-time student in September 2013, aged between 16-30 years, preferably college/ university level. Education and/or experience with tourism, retail, and/or historical research preferred. Must meet grantor’s criteria. Employment, wages & duration dependent on funding received. Apply in person, by mail to the Port Hardy Museum: 7110 Market St. Box 2126, Port Hardy, V0N 2P0; or email:phmachin@telus.net with cover letter, resumÊ, & references. Applications received until 5:00 pm, May 18.

SALES BIG Boy\\’s Toys Ltd. located in Parksville, B.C. is seeking a qualiďŹ ed, upbeat sales consultant to add to our team. For a full ad description please refer to our website at: www.bigboystoys.ca and open our Employment tab.

TRADES, TECHNICAL JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Bailey Western Star Trucks Inc is currently seeking a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic. RESPONSIBILITIES: •

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

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

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SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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WE BUY HOUSES 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!

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RENTALS MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT LIGHT INDUSTRIAL Shop & one acre gravel lot. Gated property, heated ofďŹ ce and washroom. Shop 30’x48’x16 ft ceiling. 3 lrg bay doors. 3 ton hoist/full R.V. hookup services on site. $1000/mth. Call 250668-9787.

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DROWNING IN debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Visit us online at: www.mydebtsolution.com or call Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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PORT HARDY 2400 sq ft house has been totally revamped, all new wiring, heating, plumbing & all new appliances. Large private yard with good sized deck & patio. Ample room for RV’s, boats - has lots of potential. $255,000. Call 250-230-7540 or 250-2300676. PORT MCNEILL: Small 2 bdrm, 1 bath home on easy care lot, partial ocean view. New ooring and roof. Possible rent to own for qualiďŹ ed buyer. $135,000. Call 250902-9582 or 250-956-2388.

HOUSES FOR SALE Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com

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Wetherby Apartments For Seniors - 55+ 3205 Wetherby Road Seniors only please - 55+. Bachelor - $750 & up. 1 bdrm - $890 & up 2 bdrm - $1125 & up. This seniors only building has on site laundry, outdoor and covered parking, Shopping at Hillside Mall is just steps away. Pets welcome with some restrictions. Please call Bonny at 250-598-1650 weth@raamco.ca to view our available suites.

BIG BUILDING sale... “�This is a clearance sale. You don’t want to miss!�� 20x20 $3,985. 25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859. 35x48 $11,200. 40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

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Cubbon Apartments For Seniors - 55+ 1035 North Park Street Bachelor - $600 and up One Bedroom - $800 & up Two Bedroom - $950 & up. Close to sunny downtown Victoria and designated for seniors 55 years or older Amenities include a coffee lounge, games room, exercise room, and library and garden plots available for your green thumb. Pets welcome Please call Dick or Diane at 250-383-1162 or email cub@raamco.ca to view our available suites.

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LT 10 WOODMIZER Bandsaw with woodmizer blade sharpener and possible trailer if price is right. Call Steve 250949-6599 between 6pm and 8:30pm for more info.

Fax resume to: 250-286-0753 or email to nhalliday@bailey westernstar.com

New Management 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments. Competitive prices.

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Service & Repairs of Customer Equipment. Trouble shooting. Working with other technicians as a team player.

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PORT MCNEILL Mobile Home Park Pads for rent. Short walk to shopping, school & ocean. $283.00/ month Call 250-956-2355

HOMES FOR RENT 2200 SQ/FT 2 storey ocean view home for rent in Port McNeill. Unobstructed ocean view. Woodstove, oil furnace, hardwood oors. Large backyard. New 15x32 sundeck facing the ocean. Available April. 1st. $1200/mo. london111211@hotmail.com AFFORDABLE FAMILY housing in Port Hardy, 3 bdrm, new kitchen, new ooring, NO PETS. Comes with F/S, W/D hook up, oil heat, $750. For further information call 250-923-4145, 250-203-2708.

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

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Gorge View Apartments 258 Gorge Road East 1 bdrm - $860 & up 2 bdrm - $1075 & up 2 bdrm+den - $1160 & up We offer a full size indoor swimming pool, hot tub, exercise room, squash court underground and above ground parking. Pets welcome. Please call Doug or Kidest at 250-380-6566 to view our available suites or email gv@raamco.ca or gvapts@shaw.ca.

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

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Hybury House 3868 Shelbourne Street 1 bdrm - $860 1 bdrm+den - $910 2 bdrm - $1050 Hybury House offers an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, sauna and on site laundry and outdoor parking. Pets welcome. Please call Sharon at 250-477-1039 or email hh@raamco.ca to view our available suites. Maplewood Green 3255 Cook Street 1 bdrm - $860 & up. 2 bdrm - $1040 & up Extra Lg 2 bdrm- $1250 & up (some w/an in-suite W/D) Maplewood Green offers an indoor swimming pool, on site laundry and outdoor parking. Pets welcome. Please call Sherry at 250-384-3601 or email mw@raamco.ca to view our available suites. Park West Apartments 55 Bay Street 1 bdrm - $785 & up 2 bdrm - $1000 - $1100 Park West offers on site laundry, outdoor and covered parking. Save-On Foods and several other great amenities are only one block away. Park West backs a beautiful park in the heart of Vic West, perfect for pet owners. Please call 250-590-7505 or email pw@raamco.ca to view our avail. suites.

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

2003 TAHOE, 29 foot 5th wheel, 2 slides, everything works, setup at the Pioneer RV Site, (Port Hardy). Asking $10,000. Call (250)897-6197.

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Seagate Apartments 707 Esquimalt Road 1 bdrm - $860 & upsome with a view 2 bdrm -$1100 & up some with a view Seagate offers an indoor swimming pool, hot tub, exercise room, games room, squash court, bus stop outside the building and underground parking. Pets welcome. Please call 250-383-1731 or email sea@raamco.ca to view our avail. suites.

UTILITY TRAILER 4’x8’ box. New last Oct. 2000lbs rated. Used to haul motorcycle. $1600. Port Hardy. 250-9497333.

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Are you wondering what to do with all of the pennies you have sitting at home in jars or piled up on your dresser? Now that the penny has been withdrawn from circulation, we have a suggestion for you. Why not donate your pennies to your local branch of Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) and see those pennies turn into books? “It’s amazing how quickly loose change adds up and makes a difference,” says Rosemary Bonanno, Executive Director of Vancouver Island Regional Library. “All of our 38 branches have penny rollers that any member of the public can pick up, fill and return to their local branch. This is an easy and fun way for the public to show support for their library.”

include: no kitchen waste; no ammunition; no oil products; and no commercial construction waste. For more information, contact the Village office at 250284-3391.

IF EVERYONE IN B.C. RECYCLED THEIR SPARE FRIDGES, WE’D SAVE ENOUGH ENERGY TO LIGHT 2,200 ICE RINKS FOR A YEAR. RECEIVE

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*Maximum two residential fridges per BC Hydro residential customer account. Fridge must be clean and in working condition. Fridge size limited to interior volume of 10–24 cubic feet (please check size). Bar-size, sub-zero and commercial fridges excluded. Customers must move their fridge to a safe, easily accessible and secure location outside (e.g., garage, driveway, carport). Fridges must be clearly marked for “BC Hydro Fridge Pickup” and the door secured shut. The fridge pickup service will not enter your home to move the fridge.

The Rotary Club Corner Leading up to 100 years of Rotary in BC, these spots highlight member profiles of the Rotary Club of Port Hardy

Fe 1996 Feb I have been involved with Rotary over 17 years now. I am also involved ov in other organizations within the community. I don’t like Pina Coladas co and ok with the rain (it’s Port Hardy), an not into yoga or health food, life is no short…eat dessert first. sh

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Port Alice Public Works Department will pick up and remove material that has been separated and placed neatly on the street in front of homeowners’ property. Prohibited items

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Gazette staff PORT ALICE—The Village has announced its 2013 spring cleanup is scheduled for April 2-4, offering residents a chance to have debris removed at no cost.

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I was born and raised in Alert Bay and a I’m proud North Islander. I am the Assistant Manager of Coastal Community Credit Union. In 2007 I joined Rotary after being invited to come to a Rotary lunch to see what they were about. I was very impressed when l found they shared the same values as l do. Rotary believes in building Community and making it a better place to live. I was also impressed with the international involvement with projects to improve water/ schools and to eradicate Polio. Happy 100 Rotary BC

Rotary is a club combined of business people, managers and professionals that want to serve the local and International communities. If this interests you, contact Sandra Masales at 250-949-7338. www.porthardyrotary.org www.rotary.org

Guess this week’s Rotary Trivia question and you are eligible to win a round of golf from Seven Hills Golf & Country Club. Submit your answer to publisher@northislandgazette.com by Monday 5pm. Question: What 3 remaining countries are polio endemic in Rotary’s fight to end polio?

ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. gmc.gm.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */†/‥ Offers apply to the purchase of a 2013 Sierra EXT 4X4 (1SF) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,600). 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 BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, RBC Royal Bank, TD Auto Financing Services or Scotiabank may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See GMC dealer for details. WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. X$7,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on 2013 Sierra EXT 4X4 (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. $2,000 BONUS CASH is a manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2013 Sierra 1500 Crew Cab. Other cash credits available on most models, including $1,500 on Sierra 1500 Ext Cab (image and offer shown). Cash Bonus Offer applies to the cash purchase of a new or demonstrator model. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing such discounts and incentives which will result in a higher effective interest rate. See your GM dealer for details. Offer ends April 1,2013. †0%/0.99% purchase financing offered on approved credit by RBC Royal Bank/TD Auto Financing/Scotiabank for 72/84 months on new or demonstrator 2013 Sierra 1500. 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%/0.99% APR, the monthly payment is $139/$123 for 72/84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0/$354, total obligation is $10,000/$10,354. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. ‥Based on a 0.9%, 24 month lease for new (demonstrator not eligible) 2013 Sierra 4x4 Ext, equipped as described. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. OAC by GM Financial. Lease APR may vary depending on down payment/trade. Down payment or trade of and security deposit may be required. Total obligation is $11,136. Option to purchase at lease end is $19,299 plus applicable taxes. Other lease options available. ≠Chrome Accessories Package offer available on light duty 2013 GMC Sierra extended cab and crew cab truck equipped with the PDJ chrome accessories package (“PDJ Packageâ€?). Dealer order or trade may be required. Offer available to retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between March 1, 2013 and April 30, 2013. The offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. Conditions and limitation apply. See dealer or chevrolet.ca for details ^Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Based on latest competitive data available. ~Visit OnStar.ca for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions.

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J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT HARDY—Port Hardy’s Hospital Auxiliary purchased and donated more than $30,000 in equipment to Port Hardy hospital between October 2012 and January 2013, bringing its total contribution to the hospital, Port Hardy Fire Rescue and BC Ambulance Service to more than $790,000 over its 22 years of service.

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