North Island Gazette, January 09, 2014

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GAZETTE NORTH ISLAND

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49th Year No. 02

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Gazette staff PORT ALICE—Once again, the Village of Port Alice is facing the loss of its RCMP detachment. And once again, it is objecting to the proposed relocation of its officers to the Port Hardy detachment. Municipal Council has asked Assistant Deputy Minister and Director of Police Services Clayton Pecknold to intervene in a plan to remove RCMP from Port Alice in 2014. “Despite repeated requests to keep our RCMP officers residing in Port Alice, we have been informed that our current officers will be relocated and not replaced,” says Port Alice Mayor Jan Allen. “We have not had adequate response from senior levels of Island District RCMP management and feel that the concerns of our community are not being heard.” Beginning in 2009, the previous mayor made it clear in a letter to Chief Superintendent Randy Wilson, that Port Alice is opposed to removing its RCMP detachment. Similar letters followed in 2011 with support from MLA Clair Trevena, and Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Shirley Bond. Mayor Jan Allen and Councillor Jan MacLeod met with Staff Sgt. Andrew Isles and Port Hardy’s Sgt. Gord Brownridge on Nov. 21, 2013. At this meeting Sgt. Isles informed the mayor that Port Alice’s two police postings and a part-time

The Big Chill Above: Cassidy Mose, Emma Jensen and Zoe GarlinskiGonsky joined hands to take the plunge at the annual Polar Bear Jump in Port Hardy, Jan. 1. At left, Jane Dutcyvich and Brynn Egeley react to the chilly water of Port McNeill Harbour as they ring in the New Year by participating in the traditional Polar Bear Swim in Port McNeill.

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BC Ferries to hike Mayor Parnham recovers fares in January Gazette staff Customers on the BC Ferries route between Port Hardy and Prince Rupert will be spared, but riders on most other routes will be subject to a 3.5 per cent fuel surcharge beginning Jan. 17, BC Ferries CEO Mike Corrigan announced last week. Citing world fuel market conditions that have seen BC Ferries diesel fuel cost spike, Corrigan said the corporation is paying roughly 14 cents per liter more than the commissionerapproved set price included in its current fares. Similar fuel surcharges, as well as fuel rebates, have been levied by BC Ferries in recent years and have been temporary measures. But Corrigan warned the current surcharge will be in place for the foreseeable future. “Market pricing indicates that the price differential will continue

“We are well aware that implementing a fuel surcharge is unpopular with our customers, and we are doing everything we can to keep our fuel costs as low as possible...” BC Ferries CEO Mike Corrigan

throughout the year,” he said in a written release. “We are well aware that implementing a fuel surcharge is unpopular with our customers, and we are doing everything we can to keep our fuel costs as low as possible, including building new ships with LNG (liquefied natural gas) capability. “We have waited as long as we can to implement a surcharge, however we must act now as it is clear that fuel prices are unlikely to decline in the foreseeable future.”

The Prince RupertHaida Gwaii route will also be spared the surcharge. But customers riding the Tri-Island route connecting Port McNeill with Sointula and Alert Bay will notice a slight increase later this month.

Gazette staff Port Hardy Mayor Bev Parnham will continue her duties this spring, albeit from hospital as she recovers from illness. The mayor is recuperating with the support of her family and close friends, following a serious illness that resulted in a hospital stay over the holiday break. “The immediate attention and outstanding efforts given by the North Island medical staff, the medical transfer team and the medical staff at the Campbell River and Royal Jubilee Hospitals are to be given the utmost praise,” she said. “I could not have had a better healthcare team.” Mayor Parnham will continue to work via electronic media, with the support of council and Deputy Mayor Jessie Hemphill, to help ensure that Port Hardy continues to

“...the North Island medical staff, the medical transfer team and the medical staff at the Campbell River and Royal Jubilee Hospitals are to be given the utmost praise.”

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see success in its strategic initiatives. “Our council and Deputy Mayor have a good understanding of the issues facing our community and will play a key role in providing continuity of service during my recovery,” she explained. The mayor expressed appreciation for the outpouring of

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BC Assessments show slight drop for N. Island Gazette staff Property and home values on the North Island have largely remained stable or dropped, particularly in more remote areas, according to assessments sent to owners by BC Assessments last week. “Most homes in North Vancouver Island are worth less in value compared to last year’s assessment

roll,” said Vancouver Island Regional Acting Assessor Bill Dawson. The percentage of change ranges from -5 to +10 per cent in Port Hardy; -10 to +5 per cent in Port McNeill; -5 to +10 per cent in Alert Bay and -10 to +10 per cent in rural parts of the District of Port Hardy. All other areas show decreases or zero gain, with the largest drops in home

BC ASSESSMENTS EXAMPLE PROPERTIES North Vancouver Island Assessment:

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District of Port Hardy Single-family dwelling $197,600 Strata condominium $45,000

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Village of Port Alice Single-family dwelling $180,900 Strata condominium $58,700

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Town of Port McNeill Single-family dwelling $219,000 Village of Gold River Single-family dwelling $128,500 Village of Tahsis Single-family dwelling $86,500

value in Sayward (-25 per cent), Tahsis (-25 per cent) and Gold River (-20 per cent). The total assessment roll for for North Vancouver Island fell from $993,118,901 in 2013 to $976,308,111 for the 2014 tax year, despite the gain of more than $9.5 million from subdivisions, rezoning and new construction. BC Assessments

stresses the 2014 figures reflect the averages of local market trends for residential properties by geographical area. Trends for individual properties are affected by many variables and may differ from these averages. “Property owners who feel their property assessment does not reflect market value as of July 1, 2013 or

Village of Alert Bay Single-family dwelling $158,400

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Village of Sayward Single-family dwelling $141,700

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Village of Zeballos Single-family dwelling $85,900

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RCMP nab three in series of break-ins

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The investigation is ongoing and charges are being forwarded for a number of property-related offences. As many of the homes and vehicles that were victimized were not locked, the Port Hardy RCMP would like to remind everyone to please take the time to ensure your residences and vehicles are properly secured.

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Port McNeill volunteer firefighters, RCMP and other first responders attend an accident scene at the junction of Hwy. 19 and Campbell Way in Port McNeill early New Year’s Eve. One person was take to hospital after a Mitsubishi Gallant travelling southbound turned into the path of J.R. Rardon a northbound Volkswagen Passat on the highway.

Staff would move to Hardy from page 1 administrative support person would be reassigned to Port Hardy. This was not welcome news. “Our policing services are of the utmost importance to the safety and well-being of the community and must be retained,â€? says Allen, and cites the following reasons to keep RCMP residing in Port Alice: • To address ongoing violent crime, drug abuse and traffic concerns;

Gazette staff Port Hardy RCMP have identified and apprehended three youths believed responsible for a series of home and auto break-ins between Jan. 1 and 4 in the Port Hardy area. The RCMP said “numerous� homes and vehicles were broken into at night, with a variety of items being stolen.

Wild Heart choir starts second season

Gazette staff PORT McNEILL—Coming off a highly successful debut year, the Wild Heart Youth Choir will kick off its second season with registration and opening practices Wed., Jan. 15, at St. John Gualbert (A-Frame) Church. The program, the brainchild of Port McNeill-raised singer/songwriter Georgia Murray, offers singing lessons and performance opportunities for youths from kindergarten through high school. Murray, now based in Victoria, hosted an online auction in 2012 that

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ambulance, fire and port security officers; • Risk of losing resident doctor and the Port Alice Health Clinic if police services are withdrawn; • The presence of a busy international deep-water port; • The need for timely emergency response services to Alice Lake, Victoria Lake and the West Coast, which are busy forest industry areas and are also heavily used for recreation activities.

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“Locking your doors and securing your windows makes your house or vehicle a far less attractive target for thieves,� said staff sergeant Gord Brownridge of the Port Hardy detachment. “Further, do not leave any items inside your vehicle when unattended, regardless of how low the value of those items may be.�

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raised $20,000 to begin the program, which started last January and drew approximately 50 students. Practices are held at the church each Wednesday after school, with the Juniors (11-under) singing from 4-5 p.m. and Seniors (12-over) from 5-6:30 p.m. Another fund-raising auction is planned for February, and Murray is scheduled to join the choir in a spring concert in May. There is no cost for youths to participate. Those interested may register at the church Jan. 15 or call Deborah at 250-956-3297.

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60 Minute Kids’ Club Fund tops 2013 goal seeks active youths by Don Fennell Black Press An hour a day of fitness can be made fun, especially when it is coupled with other healthy choices like eating right. That’s the goal of the 60 Minute Kids’ Club, a fun and engaging online program designed to help get elementary school-aged children active. The 60 Minute Kids’ Club is now looking to expand its community reach by partnering with Black Press. “Our strong commitment to healthy communities is wellserved in our partnership with the 60 Minute Kids’ Club” says Randy Blair, president of Black Press’ Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island divisions. “The benefits

of active families are so numerous, it will deliver increasingly great news”. “We want to make (children being healthy) even more of a community effort,” says Gillian Thody, Western Canada manager of the 60 Minute Kids’ Club. And that means engaging more parents on the importance of their children making healthy choices, while demonstrating healthy choices themselves. These include physical literacy (playing for at least 60 minutes each day), eating healthy (including five or more vegetables and fruits daily and eliminating sugar and sweetened drinks), and cutting back on computer and TV time (two hours or less). Two 60-day chal-

lenges and one 45-day challenge are held throughout the school year, skipping over busy times and holidays. The first challenge of the year ran from Oct. 1 to Dec. 1, and the second challenge is set to begin next Wednesday, Jan. 15. Schools across Canada participate at the same time. Schools can sign up for the challenge at www. 60minkidsclub.org. Each student logs in and tracks their own progress, receiving points for each log in, which aggregate under their school. This enables organizers to determine the most active kids, grades, schools, districts, regions and provinces across Canada. The 60 Minute Kids’ Club, which is aligned

Gazette staff PORT HARDY— The Gazette Hamper Fund closed out its with Canadian Sport 34th annual Christmas for Life, originated in hamper campaign in 2009 with Innovative December by deliverFitness, a personal ing 556 hampers of training business. food and toys to needy At that time 5,000 families throughout the Kindergarten through North Island. Grade 6 students in With the help of five schools in B.C., food, toy and funding Ontario and Nova drives and events by Gazette publisher Sandy Grenier, left, Scotia participated in individuals, service accepts a cheque from Rod Inglis of the a pilot program which clubs, businesses and North Island Return-it Centre for $2,428.75 produced encouraging other organizations on for the Gazette Hamper Fund. results. money contributed by the North Island, the $31,486.55. In 2012, 70 schools Gazette Hamper Fund Inglis offered his residents of and visitors in B.C. were involved also reached its goal thanks to the many to the North Island. The and the program has of $30,000 in the final residents who donated money is spent with now expanded to weekend of the annual their bottles and cans local businesses, and Alberta and Manitoba. hampers areCentral assembled to the Hamper Fund,11-8805 campaign. 610B Nimpkish Heights - $394,000 “We hope this year Rod Inglis of Port along with a special and distributed by local to engage 100 schools Hardy’s Return-it thank you to Barney volunteers to provide in B.C.,” says Thody. Centre delivered a Hill for his additional a wholesome holiday To learn more about Hamper Fund cheque contribution. meal and gifts to those Price the 60 Minute Kids’ last week for $2,428.75, The Gazette Hamper who most need a helpClub, visit www. which brought the Fund is made possible ing hand at the holiReduced 60minkidsclub.org. annual total raised to by the food, toys and days.

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Fair warning With the last of the Christmas lights and decorations still awaiting storage for another year, this may hardly seem like the time to talk about North Vancouver Island’s annual fall fair. However, the end-of-summer event, which rotates between the communities of Port Alice, Port Hardy and Port McNeill, requires many months of planning and organization. Therefore, along with a heartfelt Happy New Year wish to our friends in Port Alice, we’d like to offer a chance to step up and bring the Mount Waddington Fall Fair back to your fair village this September. See, following turns in Port Hardy in 2012 and Port McNeill last year, the fair is — theoretically — scheduled to return to Port Alice this year for the first time since 2011. One problem is that no volunteers have stepped up yet to offer to help organize and run the fair in Port Alice. That creates a secondary problem for those who have committed to remain involved in the fair and begin their planning without knowing where it will be hosted. At the close of last year’s fall fair in Port McNeill, Malcolm and Brenda Fleeton announced the next fair was Port Alice’s to host — if somebody in the village will speak up and claim it. But if that does not happen, the fair will bypass the village’s turn and set up in Port Hardy. Yes, planning, organizing and running the three-day fair is a lot of work. But the Fleetons — and other returning volunteers — have offered to continue to provide consultation, expertise and elbow grease to the effort. We’re heartened by the promise the Mount Waddington Fall Fair will go on. We’d be downright ecstatic if Port Alice kept its turn in rotation and ensured the fair is held there. The students of Sea View School are perennial contenders for the fair’s School Participation trophy. This is a great opportunity to show off their efforts in their own community. And a great opportunity to show off the community to your North Island neighbours. Give Malcolm or Brenda a call at 250-949-7778.

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Another year of enviro-wars VICTORIA – The new year lurched to life with a round of shouting about the environment, as our post-industrial, post-literate urban society grapples with conflicting claims of impending doom. The release of a group of Greenpeace protesters from a Russian prison was welcomed by TV news networks desperate to fill the holiday dead zone. Our intrepid Canadian pair got to describe over and over their bid to hang a strongly worded banner from a Russian offshore oil platform, and their horror when security forces boarded their vessel from helicopters and seized it. The Greenpeace “activists” claimed this was the first oil platform to operate above the Arctic Circle. So it was a line in the snow, which I’m sure impressed Putin as he ramps up his territorial claim to include the North Pole. Meanwhile at the South

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Pole, TV anchors remained carefully sombre as they reported numerous bids to rescue a scientific vessel trapped in thick ice. No quips about the predictive abilities of climate scientists please! In fact this ill-fated voyage was a re-enactment of Sir Douglas Mawson’s 1913 expedition, with pro-global warming news outlets BBC and The Guardian aboard to capture the melting wrought by a century of industrial expansion.

The North Island Gazette is published Thursdays at Port Hardy, B.C. by Black Press Ltd. Canadian Publications Mail Agreement #391275. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Port Hardy RCMP put a stop to a New Year’s week spree of auto and home break-ins with three arrests.

Can’t say we’re shocked, but it looks like costs will be going up for BC Ferries riders. Again.

Skeptics had great fun with the Antarctic debacle, as they did earlier with the resurgence of Arctic ice that trapped climate tourists. Greenpeace is now known in B.C. as part of our Team America anti-tar sands brigade. They got off to a good start in 2014 by selectively seizing on reports of a new study of mercury contamination in northern Alberta. A “bullseye” of this dreaded neurotoxin has been drawn around oilsands operations by measuring traces in snow. The study by Environment Canada scientists isn’t published yet, but Postmedia News reported on a presentation in November by the researchers. “The federal scientists stress the mercury loadings around the oilsands are low compared to the contamination seen in many parts of North America including southern Ontario and southern Quebec,” the news report states. This is like the study of A member of

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polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) pollution in northern Alberta lakes that was twisted into propaganda last year. This is another group of neurotoxins that are far more concentrated in urban areas than around remote industry. Consumption, rather than production of fuels produces the vast majority of these emissions. I look forward to the study of their effects around Lost Lagoon and Burnaby Lake. Of course safe levels of these materials have been set by Health Canada. You’re more likely to get significant exposure to mercury from a broken fluorescent lamp or the mercury amalgam in your old tooth fillings than you are from feeding ducks at the lake, although you might get a whiff of PAH when you gas up the car or board the bus. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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Port Alice treasurer retires after 37 years

To Port Alice and my family: In 1976 I began my career at the Port Alice Municipal Office in an entry level position, known then as “Girl Friday”. I had the very good fortune of being surrounded by great leaders and teachers who supported and encouraged me to continue my pursuit in a career in local government.

My career has been extremely fulfilling, interesting, educational and very rewarding. In 2005 I was appointed as Chief Administrative Officer and took on the responsibilities of these duties as well as those of the Finance Officer. The combined duties and the responsibilities of both positions were exhausting and at times overwhelming. In early 2011, with

retirement in mind and the knowledge that our present administrator may be interested in coming to Port Alice, I presented a succession plan for the Municipal Office to a wise council who saw the value of the plan. The present council also saw the value of the plan and strengthened the administrative team with the current staff that serves you so well

today. It is with many thanks to all the Village Office Staff, the Public Works Department, the Recreation Department, the Fire Department, my colleagues around the province, the members of council, past and present, the many volunteers and to the citizens of Port Alice that made going to work so enjoyable.

No two days were ever the same and it has been a great pleasure to serve Port Alice for the past thirty-seven years. My work was not only a job but also my hobby. I know how lucky I was to be able to go to work every day and enjoy the tasks it entailed. I will truly the miss the routine of going to the office and being surrounded by the

many people who have made my career such a success. To all the coworkers I leave behind I wish you all the same good fortune to be able to enjoy your work as much as I have. To my entire family who endured my crazy schedule, I appreciate and thank you for your never-ending support. In my retirement, I am looking forward

to spending time with family and friends, traveling, and exploring new interests. I have respectfully declined a celebratory departure and instead accept, with great pleasure and much appreciation, a framed photograph taken by Darrell McIntosh. Thank you Port Alice for a wonderful career! Gail Lind Port Alice

More seafood a worthwhile resolution

Dear editor, As many of us look at the New Year as a time to set goals and make lifestyle changes, two recent reports highlight one of the easiest healthy choices to make: eating more seafood. Seafood is a lean, nutritious source of protein. It’s easy to prepare, tastes great and is good for you. Salmon, for example, is a heart-healthy protein that’s a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids. Despite all those benefits, a new report from

the Conference Board of Canada shows not only are Canadians not getting enough seafood in their diet – seafood consumption in Canada is declining. The report notes that fish consumption in Canada has been dropping for the last decade. Only 12 per cent of Canadians meet Canada’s Food Guide recommendations for consumption of 150 grams per week. This has implications for our fisheries and aquaculture sectors and, more importantly, for people’s health.

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The Canadian Aquaculture Industry Alliance recently released a report that found higher seafood consumption could save 5,000 Canadian lives each year – and that’s just by getting the recommended minimum weekly intake of heart-healthy fish. By eating more fish high in Omega-3 fats per week up to 7,000 lives per year could be saved. That’s a big number from such a small lifestyle change. The question for some then becomes which seafood, and from where, is the

best choice? The answer: all seafood is good for you – whether farm-raised or wild caught. The challenge is to encourage increased seafood consumption while not putting too much pressure on our wild stocks to ensure they survive into the future. Increasingly the world has been turning to aquaculture to provide an alternative supply of seafood to meet the growing demand and take pressure off wild fish stocks. More than 50 per cent of seafood eaten today

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is farmed and that number is set to rise. There are more than seven billion people living on earth and the United Nations predicts that the world’s population will rise to nine billion by 2050. This growth will continue to put pressure on the world’s food supply. As the demand for seafood increases, aquaculture will ensure that demand is met. That means a reliable, yearround supply of seafood that’s an affordable choice for Canadian families. Salmon farmers on

Vancouver Island are in a unique position to help meet the growing demand. As we know, our coast offers significant opportunity to raise fish, while also creating jobs and supporting coastal communities. As many of us begin to think about our New Year’s resolutions, eating more seafood, including salmon, is an easy, healthy choice that we can resolve to make for 2014. David Minato B.C. Salmon Farmers Association

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January 12 Vancouver Island Special Olympics invites all interested parties to an information session to discuss forming a Mount Waddington local chapter of Special Olympics. 6-8 p.m. at Port Hardy Civic Centre. Info, Bobby Debrone, 250-208-5402 or bdebrone@specialolympics.bc.ca. January 14 Level 1 First Aid at North Island College 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 250-949-7912 to register or for more info. January 15 Gate House Community Association hosts its first Member’s Appreciation Night, 7-9 p.m., Gate House Theatre in Port McNeill. Open to everyone who has helped with, been involved in or attended any event. Info, Gate House Community Association on Facebook. January 15 Transportation Endorsement course at North Island College, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Call 250-949-7912 to register or for more info. January 15 Wild Hear Youth Choir kicks off registration and practices for its second season, 4 p.m., St. John Gualbert (A-Frame) Church, Port McNeill. Youth 11-under 4-5 p.m.; age 12 through high school, 5-6:30 p.m. Rehearsals for spring concert in May with Wild Heart founder Georgia Murray. No cost to participate; to register or for info, call Deb Murray at 250-9563297.

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January 17 FoodSafe course at North Island College, 8:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Call 250-949-7912 to register or for more info. January 18 Local author Elaine Spencer will launch the release of her new historical novel, Freedom Reins, at the Book Nook (Cafe Guido) in Port Hardy, 1 p.m. January 18 & 25 Port Alice Learning presents Zumba (2 sessions), 2-4 p.m., Larry Pepper Room. Sherri Whitehead, a trained Zumba Instructor, can adapt techniques so all ages and skill levels can enjoy this activity. A second, follow-up session will be held Jan. 25. Cut-off date for registration is Jan. 11. A $7.50 registration fee covers both sessions – you only pay once. Please register with an executive member - Maggie 284-3591, Edith 284-0106, Corrine 284-3594 or Ken 284-0178. January 21 Port Alice Learning presents Garnishing 101, 7 p.m., SeaVac Home Ec. Room. Creative presentation of food using common ingredients to make mealtime special on any occasion. Bring a sharp paring knife and kitchen scissors and a willing attitude toward creative interactive learning. Instructor Dennis Helset is a former professional chef. Cut-off date for registration is Jan. 14. Course cost is $7.50, with a materials fee to a maximum of $10.00. To register call: Maggie 284-3591, Edith 2840106, Corrine 284-3594 or Ken 284-0178.

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• Are you interested in being part of the team? Join the PH Fire Dept. drop-in meeting every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the fire halls. • Port Hardy Museum & Gift Shop open Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to noon, 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. Temporary exhibit Girls' Night Out. • Quatsino Museum & Archives is open Saturday and Sunday from 1:00-2:00 pm Sept.-June, daily July-August. FMI quatsino.museum@ recn.ca. • Every 1st & 3rd Saturday at 7pm: Coal Harbour Activity Centre Game Night. Bring a friend. Free. FMI 250-949-0575. • PH Lions Club Bingo every Thursday. Doors open at 5:30pm. • The German Edelweiss Cultural Club meets Thurs. at 7pm in PH Inn Pub. FMI 250-2301376. • The Port Hardy Hospital Auxiliary Society meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome.

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Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. January 10 Men’s hockey Warriors at Islanders, 8 p.m., Port Alice; Mustangs at Bulls, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy. January 10-12 Minor Hockey Port Hardy Minor Hockey peewee tournament, Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. Concession, raffle, 50/50 draws and more. January 11 Rep hockey North Island Eagles midgets host Saanich, 4 p.m., Port Alice. Men’s hockey B League: Whalers vs. Smokers, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy. January 12 Men’s hockey B League: Rookies vs. Mainline, 8:45 p.m., Port Hardy. January 17-19 Minor hockey Port McNeill Minor Hockey midget tournament, Chilton Regional Arena. Concession, raffles, 50/50, more. Info, pmmhctournament@ gmail.com. Curling Broughton Curling Club’s Ladies Open bonspiel. Draw/ matchup times to be determined. Dinner, prizes, concession; lounge open throughout. Info, Keith at 250-902-8197 or Broughton Curling Club on Facebook. January 18 Rep hockey North Island Eagles bantams host Peninsula, 2:30 p.m., Port Hardy; Eagles peewees host Alberni Valley, 4 p.m., Port Alice. January 18-19 Skiing Annual Cain Cup races, Mount Cain Ski Area (pending arrival of snow). For time and other details, visit www.mountcain. com or call 1-888-6686622.

Warriors win another for Walkus J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT HARDY— For the first time in the four years of the Gilbert Walkus Memorial Jr. Memorial Hockey Classic, young Braden Walkus failed to get the ceremonial opening breakaway shot into the Port Hardy Bulls net. But if the Bulls thought that was an omen of things to come, they were sadly mistaken. Shelby Cockell scored a natural hat trick in the opening period, goaltender Jason Saunders claimed a shutout between the pipes and Corey Swain had a hand in every goal as the Port Hardy Warriors topped the Bulls 4-0 Saturday Braden Walkus, left, tries to shovel the ceremonial opening shot past Bulls' goaltender Colin Hunko in the at Don Cruickshank fourth annual Gilbert Walkus Jr. Memorial Hockey Classic Saturday at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. Below, Jared Breitkreitz of the Warriors, left, and Yvan Noel of the Bulls get tangled up in front of the Warriors' net. Memorial Arena. J.R. Rardon It was the fourth straight win for the Brian Texmo and the first period to stake Warriors in honour quick response of playthe Warriors to a 2-0 of their fallen team- ers from both teams. lead. Cockell made mate, Gil Walkus, who The evening began it 3-0 at 11:36 of the died along with Peter with a brief introperiod when he lifted Charlie and Patricia duction by Texmo, a rebound into an open Charlie in an apartment a minute of silence net after Hunko’s save fire on New Year’s for Walkus, and then on Quinn Mellow left Day, 2010. the commemorative the goalie out of the Since then, the two puck drop and breaknet. Swain had the seclocal men’s hockey away shot by Braden ond assist on the goal. league rivals have Walkus, 11, Gilbert’s It remained a 3-0 gathered on the open- oldest son. game through a mostly ing weekend of the “Every year, it’s scoreless second perinew year to pay tribute not the countdown to od, despite brisk, backto the standout who, Christmas for Bray, it’s and-forth play between in his final full season the countdown to the the teams. of play, led the North Warriors-Bulls clasSwain finally capped Island Commercial sic!” Crystal Walkus, the scoring at 18:13, League in scoring. Braden’s mother goal when the Bulls’ through the slot. Bulls came to a stop. finishing a nifty 2-on-1 This year’s game was and Gilbert’s widow, netminders allowed goalie Colin Hunko Hunko had less suc- rush by feeding teamnot confirmed until wrote on the event’s him openings. Braden dropped into the but- cess with Cockell, who mate Eddie Walkus two days prior to puck Facebook page. this time attempted a terfly and got a toe pad scored almost identical and tapping in the drop, and was orgaEach of the past three one-handed push shot on the puck, redirect- shots from the slot off quick return pass after nized by Leigh Deans seasons the youngster to the far post while ing it to the post where assists from Swain at Hunko moved to cut with assistance from scored the opening skating right-to-left it bounced off and 4:20 and 7:11 of the off Walkus’s angle.

Peewees finish fourth in Chilliwack

Gazette staff The North Island Eagles peewee rep hockey squad wrapped up a strong showing with a heartbreaking overtime loss to Surrey last week in the third-place final of the Chilliwack Holiday Tournament. A third-period goal by the Eagles tied the see-saw con-

test 4-4 and sent the game to overtime. Surrey managed to score the game-winner during a goal-mouth scramble in the first minute of the extra period to send the peewees home with fourth-place honours in their 10-team division. “Too bad we ended with a

loss,” peewee coach Marty Gage said. “The kids were absolutely heartbroken, but the reality is we went three wins, two losses, with one in overtime. The kids played phenomenally.” The Eagles opened the tourney with a 6-4 win over the Cloverdale Colts, then blasted Burnaby Winter Club

8-0. In a game that could have sent the Eagles into the final, they suffered a 5-2 loss to the host Chilliwack Bruins, who went on to take the tourney title. Chilliwack led 4-2 before padding the score with an empty-net goal. The Eagles then bounced back to edge the Surrey

Lightning 4-3 and earn their berth in the third-place final. The peewees return to league play this weekend with games at Juan de Fuca and Campbell River, then return home to close out the regular season with games against Alberni Valley Jan. 18 in Port Alice and Jan. 19 in Port Hardy.

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Special Olympics to meet

Local skaters power up Left: Ashlee Heasman, left, and Avary Miller engage in a hockey stick tug-of-war as part of Heath Dennison's Power Skating Clinic, held Saturday at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena in Port Hardy. Above: Initiation and peanut skaters from Port Hardy and Port McNeill line up for instruction from coaches Saturday during the clinic. J.R. Rardon, Karen Strussi

Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Vancouver Island Special Olympics will host a Special Olympics BC information session Sunday, Jan. 12, to determine interest in becoming part of a prospective new Mount Waddington local chapter. The meeting is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. at the Civic Centre. It is open to all interested parties, including parents, athletes, caregivers, potential coaches, executive members, community leaders and others. For more information, contact Bobby Debrone, manager of community development for Vancouver Island Special Olympics, at 250-208-5402 or bdebrone@specialolympics.bc.ca.

Islanders win in Bondue debut

Gazette staff PORT ALICE—Dave Stewart, Jack Kennelly and Mark Preston scored consecutive goals in the second half as the Neucel Islanders celebrated the debut of Doug Bondue Arena by rallying for a 4-3 win over the Port McNeill Mustangs Dec. 20. Bruce Murray also scored and Adam “Chief” Hall had a strong showing in goal as the Islanders prevailed in the final game of the Men’s Commercial Hockey League’s first half. The evening began with a brief re-naming ceremony for the municipal ice arena in honour of Bondue, a longtime coach, player and volunteer whose fundraising efforts in 2006-07 were instrumental in keeping the arena open when it was threatened with closure. The ceremony was attended by Mayor Jan Allen and councillors Mark Brackett, Janice MacLeod and Dave Stewart, who unveiled a new Doug Bondue Arena sign above the scorer-keeper’s booth. Following the puck drop, the Mustangs controlled

Athlete of the Week BrAden WAlkus Mustangs defenseman Reed Allen, left, upends the Islanders' Jack Kennelly on a rush during their game Dec. 20 in Port Alice. Kennelly retrieved the puck and scored from his knees on the play. J.R. Rardon play for much of the first ond period, with Stewart lead to 4-2, and it held half, taking a 2-0 lead on bouncing a point shot off the up despite Foster notchgoals by Al Rushton and shoulder pad of Mustangs ing a second goal for the Dennis Foster. But Hall goalie Bob Wells and into Mustangs at 16:36. and the Islanders’ defence the net at :26 and Kennelly In other action on the final repelled continued attacks, netting a shot from his weekend of play for 2013, and Murray drew the hosts knees after being knocked the Port Hardy Warriors outto 2-1 on a solid individual- down on a rush through the pointed the crosstown Bulls, effort goal with just 27.5 slot at 4:29. 7-5. seconds remaining in the Preston’s one-timer from In B League play, the period. the slot on Russell Murray’s Whalers edged the Smokers The Islanders quickly feed from behind the net at 4-2, then downed the West jumped in front in the sec- 10:57 pushed the Islanders’ Coast Rookies 6-1.

Midgets make off with third

Gazette staff The North Island Eagles midget rep hockey team rolled to a 5-2 win over Comox

Valley last weekend to snare third place in the Comox New Year’s tournament. The Eagles split their

pool round games, topping Comox and Peninsula but falling to Sooke and Cowichan Valley to wind up in

the third-place game. The midgets return to Vancouver Island Hockey League Division 3 play with

a home game this Saturday, hosting Saanich at 4 p.m. at Doug Bondue Arena in Port Alice.

The 11-year-old suited up in his late father’s No. 10 sweater for the Warriors in the annual Gilbert Walkus Jr. Memorial Hockey Classic Saturday. J.R. Rardon photo

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PUBLIC VIEWING Notice is hereby given that Dean Channel Forest Product Ltd. will hold a public viewing and invites written comments on the proposed Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) Major Amendment. The major amendment includes: • •

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the addition of Non-Replaceable Forest License A87259 held by Nuxalk Forest Limited Partnership; the addition of 9 new Forest Development Units; FDU 3 (Saloompt), FDU 4 (Bella Coola), FDU 5 (South Bentinck), FDU 6 (Clayton), FDU 7 (Smitley/ Noeick), FDU 8 (Taleomy/Asseek), FDU 9 (King Island), FDU 10 (Sutslem/ Skowquiltz) and FDU 11 (Nascall), located in the North Island-Central Coast Resource District; changes to results and strategies and measures to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive species and the addition of stocking standards.

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A little knowledge and the right equipment helped the author manage an injury and extend a trip through the backcountry where he had a memorable encounter with a mountain goat like the one pictured here. Lawrence Woodall

Nature bites hard Winter is upon us, and a few weeks ago B.C.’s chief Coroner released statistics showing an average of 10 people die annually while engaged in skiing, snowmobiling, and snowboarding, while another 15 people die annually from exposure to cold or hypothermia in the province. That’s an average of 25 people dying every winter in B.C., of which more than 90 per cent are preventable if backcountry winter enthusiasts are properly equipped and heed the warnings of experts. Deaths and injuries will occur even with the most thought-out risk management plan. But if you make the effort, a few dollars’ worth of equipment and training and a few pounds of emergency equipment may save your life — or at least make an injury more comfortable while selfrescuing or awaiting the arrival of emergency personnel. The report noted 7,000 people took avalanche courses run by the avalanche center last year. Training is critical in judgement calls, but if the experts advise there is a high to extreme risk of avalanche in the region you plan on visiting, plan to visit a different location. There are plenty of mountains in B.C. Over the years I’ve shared many stories of backcountry travellers — those who were properly prepared and those who were not — and their outcomes. Well, I’d like to share an adventure from this past summer (no, it wasn’t winter, but it illustrates having

Our Backyard with Lawrence Woodall emergency gear can make the difference between a disaster and a reasonably enjoyable adventure — or, in this particular instance, a fantastic adventure). We were scrambling up a scree slope at about 8,000 feet in early morning in the Selkirks. One moment all was good, the next we were hit with a rock shower of shale and brittle quartz (we figured we had spooked some mountain goats above us). Well, we mostly made it out unscratched except for my right hand, which took a beating. Initially I didn’t notice pain, most likely due to the adrenaline rush of the rock shower. It was the following morning while attempting to rise that the pain in the wrist was, well, as a pregnant woman giving birth would say, “Suck it up, girly man.� We checked blood flow, which was good; there was no grating of bone, leading us to believe it was a simple fracture with ample swelling. Carrying a modified Level 1 first aid kit always when in the backcountry allowed us to splint the wrist. We discussed our options but determined that the docs would only x-ray and place a cast on the wrist, which already was immobile with good blood flow.

If it wasn’t for the first aid kit, our adventure would have ended that morning. Instead, we spent the next two weeks traversing glaciers and enjoying the best mountain goat encounters — including spending several hours with Goliath, a well-known goat to the local mountaineers, and, as his name implies, he’s massive. The second last day of that trip provided a memory I’ll cherish until they bury my bones. While having our morning coffee and enjoying the sun breaking the horizon, a Billy wandered up and head-butted my raised foot. As to the wrist, our prognosis was reasonably close. It was multiple fractures and some tendon inflammation, two casts and physiotherapy to follow. The greatest pain was a lot of cheap talk about aging bones from a bunch of young whipper-snappers whose greatest adventure will be their high scores on their video games. TouchĂŠ. Injuries will happen, and when nature bites, she bites hard. So be prepared, have the proper gear and training, carry a decent first aid kit and listen to the experts — they usually have some pretty good advice. As for the skiers and snowboarders who cross the “Do not go beyond this sign due to hazardous conditionsâ€? line, the planet is, I believe, over populated anyhow. Do we really want these characters mixed in the gene pool? Lawrence Woodall is a longtime naturalist who has spent much of his life in the outdoors.

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