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Chlorine leak evacuates pool Gazette staff PORT HARDY—A literal mix-up at Port Hardy’s Recreation Centre led to the evacuation of the swim-

ming pool and the medical treatment of a daycare group Tuesday morning. The incident was still under investigation when

the Gazette went to press, but early reports suggest that two chemicals were improperly mixed by a Rec. staff member leading to the

formation of Chlorine gas which then diffused into the main areas. The mistake was immediately realized and the

pool closed, but staff and a group of pre-schoolers

See page 3 ‘Investigation’

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Eke Me-Xi students unveil film projects on culture, history. Page 8

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Blackbeard the Pirate docks in Sointula for theatre production. Page 9

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Hockey associations hold annual AGMs, awards galas. Page 10 HOT SPOTS Page 6 LETTERS Page 7 SPORTS Page 10 CLASSIFIEDS Page 12-14

Paramedics assess those exposed to the gas Tuesday morning. Nine children were taken to Port Hardy Hospital on a precauA O’Toole tionary basis and later released.

Credit union closures stun islanders

J.R. Rardon Gazette editor Projected North Island closures of Coastal Community Credit Union branches this summer threaten to leave residents of Malcolm and Cormorant islands without local banking services, and residents and civic leaders plan to fight the proposed July 5

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closings. CCCU branch offices in Alert Bay, Sointula and Cortes Island are slated to be shuttered in a cost-saving move announced last Thursday by credit union officials. “It will be devastating,” said Tasha Nelson, manager of the Sointula Co-op store that has its business account with the credit

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union. “And I thought we were cut from the same cloth — the Co-op and credit unions are both owned by their shareholders, and share with their members. We’re not supposed to be a corporate greed situation.” Blindsided by the announcement, representatives from all three affected communities

quickly responded, seeking more information from credit union officials. In a fact sheet sent to answer some of those questions, the credit union admitted the closures — and a reduction of hours

See page 5 ‘Meeting sought’

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Investigation promised into leak from Page 1 in the change rooms at the time of the incident were exposed to the gas. RCMP, firefighters and paramedics were on the scene within minutes and those exposed — including three District employees, nine pre-schoolers and childcare providers — were taken to Port Hardy Hospital as a precaution and later released. District representatives have promised a full investigation into the incident but praised the quick reactions of staff. “The District takes the utmost precautions,” said Mayor Bev Parnham. “Staff did the right thing in evacuating.” She said that the operator involved in the error is extreme-

ly well-trained and a “seasoned” member of staff, noting that WorkSafeBC had been alerted to the incident and would look into the circumstances alongside the District’s own investigation. “I really don’t know what happened,” she said, “we’ll have to wait for the outcome of the investigation. I am pleased that correct procedures were followed and staff put their emergency training to use.” Deputy Fire Chief Brent Borg said that the scene was under control by the time the firefighters got there. “We just went in and did the ventilation and confirmed the evacuation — made sure everybody was out.” It was unclear how long the building

would remain off-limits, the period dependent in part on the pending investigation. “It could conceivably be a couple of days,” said the mayor, adding that she hoped for a quick turnaround in this case. On behalf of the District, the mayor apologized to those affected. “Obviously we’re apologetic,” said Mayor Parnham. “Thankfully, these sorts of incidents are extremely rare, we have a really good safety record. It’s unfortunate there were people in the building at the time, of course we’re wishing those people well. “For those people, we sincerely apologize and will do everything possible to make sure this doesn’t happen again.”

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Thursday, April 10, 2014 Brian Scott, president of the local Toastmasters chapter, welcomes competitors and participants to the area competition, held at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club recently.

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Gazette staff Top-notch orators took to the podium at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club as the local chapter of Toastmasters played host to the area speech contest recently. Sixteen competitors from four clubs took part in two formats in a bid to progress to the next tier of competition, the Toastmasters Division-level competition in Nanaimo this weekend. The top spots were taken by Melanie Bagley (60 Minutes Toastmasters in

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply For a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that The Tlatlasikwala First Nation of Hope Island, BC, Intends to make application to Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Service Center, for a Marine Finfish Aquaculture (Atlantic salmon, net pen) situated on Provincial Crown Land located in the vicinity of Hope Island – Bull Harbour. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is File #1414224. Written Comments concerning this application should be directed to the Manager, Aquaculture, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 142 – 2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9 or emailed to: AuthorizingAgency.Nanaimo@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until May 26 2014. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http://arfd.gopv.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For Information, contact the FOI Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Regional Office.

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Meeting sought with board from page 1 on Quadra Island — would impact 16 employees and roughly 2,000 customers. “We considered the impact to our members, employees and communities before making these difficult decisions,” said Adrian Legin, President and CEO of CCCU. “While these were very difficult decisions, I’m confident the actions we’re taking are the right ones and in the best long-term interest of our 110,000 members and clients, and our organization as a whole.” The changes come following a review by the credit union of its services in all branches and regions, which determined the affected branches are not “financially viable.”

But the institution has not told local leaders how much the branches are losing. “So far they have not been forthcoming in individual branch profit and loss statements,” said Michael Berry, Alert Bay mayor. Berry, Regional District of Mount Waddington Area A director Heidi Soltau of Sointula and Noba Anderson, Soltau’s Cortes Island counterpart with the Strathcona Regional District, are working together to try scheduling a meeting with CCCU officials during this weekend’s Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities (AVICC) conference in Parksville. If that yields no satisfactory result, they

plan to attend the CCCU AGM, set for Apr. 16 in Nanaimo. “I do not see this as acceptable,” Nelson

said. “We have some people who are going to actively look for solutions. As a membership, we deserve to be heard.”

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Most plastics eligible for curbside This is the second in a series of columns describing changes coming to North Island residents with the implementation of the MMBC recycling system, which begins May 19. In last week’s North Island Gazette, I wrote about upcoming changes to recycling and garbage collection on the North Island. Front and centre in the article was the start of curbside collection of recyclable materials in Port McNeill, Port Hardy and Coal Harbour. These communities will be joining Alert Bay, which has had this service for a few years

already. While the ability to put out your recyclables out at the curb side will make the process easier, it is critical that North Islanders understand what they can place at the curb in relation to the new service. The items that often take up the most space in your garbage bin are plastic packaging. These range from plastic jugs containing detergent to clamshells holding baked goods to those plastic flower pots you get when you buy a plant at the nursery. Usually you can find hidden at the base of

the container a Polystyrene — North Island one that can go number from 1 recycling to 7 with a triin curbside recyangle surroundcling and one that ing it. Given the diversity of can’t: • Rigid polystyrene (aka these types of materials, the public can get very confused Type 6 Plastic) — clam— including me. shell, tubs, cups and plant For the past month the pots can go in the curbside RDMW Curbside Recycling recycling. Guide, which has been • Foam polystyrene — printed in some commu- foam egg cartons, meat nity newsletters, indicates trays, hot drink cups and Type 6 plastic (proper name packing material need to be Polystyrene) is not permit- taken to a recycling depot ted curbside recycling. The and cannot be put out for guide was created by me and curbside collection. The key idea to keep in I was wrong. What North Islanders need to know is mind is it’s the retailers and that there are two forms of manufacturers who cover

the cost of the new curbside recycling program and the program’s purpose is to divert their packaging from the landfill. Other plastic materials you might wish to recycle but are not packaging must be brought to an eco-depot where they can be sent to the landfill for eventual processing. Included among the plastic items that should not go into the curbside recycling bin are containers with deposits. These can be taken to any outlet that will reimburse you or wait until a volunteer fund raising event occurs like the hockey or

Girl Guide bottle drives. By the time you read this in the North Island Gazette, I will have a guide with pictures on the Regional District’s web site (www. rdmw.bc.ca) to give everyone proper direction. If you still have questions, feel free to send me an email at info@rdmw.bc.ca. Next week’s article: “New Materials that North Islanders Will Soon be Able to Recycle”. Patrick Donaghy is Operations Manager for the Regional District of Mount Waddington. info@rdmw. bc.ca.

Stop the bleeding of healthcare services

Dear editor, An open letter to interested parties: Everyone talks about the doctor shortages and lack of services, but many other medical services are also being eroded at our local hospital. Both Port Hardy and

Port McNeill have ultrasound machines sitting in heated rooms in each hospital, not being used. Lack of trained technicians is the excuse. Meanwhile, every person requiring an ultrasound needs to line up and wait for an appoint-

ment in Campbell River. Not only do these people need to pay the cost of travel but many need to take time off work and therefore lose a day’s pay. Each of these people still are required to pay the same amount for health care premi-

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ums as those persons in the south who are better served. For us, it is less services and more pay. Many people can be at risk because of long wait lines. I am a prime example myself. Monday, Mar. 10, I went in for

a physical. I have an aortic aneurism (AAA). The doctor indicated that the bulge in my artery appeared to have increased in size and ordered an ultrasound. Faxing off a requisition to Campbell River, I finally got an appoint-

Surprise gift a sweet treat What a nice surprise to have Angela Kervin from Cafe Guido stop in last week with these pretty white boxes. A little hometown love from Cafe Guido — a nice box with several treats and some fresh fruit. The question on the box states: How do you show your home town love? What a great concept! Thank you for a great, tasty surprise! The ladies at Scotiabank Port Hardy

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is also leaving, having spent only a little over a year as a resident doctor. This is the second family doctor I have lost in two years. When will the bleeding of our services stop? Walter J. Kehoe Port Hardy

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Making history Eke Me-Xi students and staff pose with filmmakers after last week’s successful screenings at the Elders’ Hall on Tsulquate. The students each produced a short film on themes including history, culture and identity under the guidance of experts from the One World group. Their films were unveiled to a packed house of around 100 last week, with unanimously positive reviews. Also shown at the event was a preview of teacher Jamaine Campbell’s project. Campbell took historical footage from the 1951 documentary Blunden Harbour and overlaid commentary from elders to add a new dimension of understanding to the footage. The students’ work can be found at the Eke Me-Xi Facebook page. A O’Toole

As April rolls in, you may have noticed a proliferation of yellow daffodils not just popping out of the ground, but pinned to people’s jackets, and on the counter of your local supermarket check-out. April is the Canadian Cancer Society’s annual Daffodil Campaign. Thanks to the society’s tireless effort over the years, survival rates of cancer, of those diagnosed, have increased from 25 per cent to 60 per cent since the 1940s. Many people hope to avoid cancer all together, and while there is no exact formula, general healthy living can help to reduce your risk of getting cancer. Smoking is probably the first lifestyle factor that comes to mind when considering cancer. Quitting (or not starting in the first place) can reduce your risk of not only lung cancer, but also 15 other cancers thought to be related to cigarette smoke. Skin cancer has been on the rise for some time now, so being safe in the sun is important. Be aware of the UV index, and the times of day that are better to stay inside. When outside cover up, wear sunscreen and remember the sun is always out, even when cloudy! Healthy eating, particularly eating a diet high in fruits, vegetables and fibre, and low in processed foods has been shown to reduce the risk of about one-third of all cancers. Exercising at least 30 minutes a day has been linked to a reduction in colon, breast and ovarian cancers. This column is sponsored by Visit www.cancer.ca for more information on cancer prevention.

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Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Submissions to Update: Fax: 250-949-6653 or email phccadm@cablerocket.com Mark your calendars! April 15, 2014 Business Owner Succession Strategies – Venture Connect in partnership with the Province of BC and Community Futures is offering Business Succession Planning workshops. April. 15th 7-9pm @ Seven Hills Golf and Country Club – No charge, limited seating – Call or email to register: 250-956-2220 info@cfmw.ca More info: www.ventureconnect.ca April 16, 2014 Coffee Break @ the Port Hardy Museum 10:30 - 11:30 – ALL are welcome to join! RSVP to Chamber 250.949.7622 April 22, 2014 EARTH DAY - Celebrated every year on April 22, Earth Day is the largest environmental event in the world. More than six million Canadians—including nearly every school-aged child—participate in an Earth Day activity in their communities. To find out more about Earth Day in Canada visit http://www.earthday.ca/ April 23, 2014 Lieutenant General visits Port Hardy! Contact 250.949.7622 or phccadm@cablerocket.com for more details. April 24, 2014 Colleen McCormick from the Ministry of Tourism will talk on Tourism on the North Island. A great question and answer period, all people are welcome to attend! A-Frame Church, Port McNeill 7:00pm BILL 14 ANTI-BULLYING LEGISLATION – Second Workshop – April 29, 2014 Our next anti-bullying workshop will be taking place on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 from 9:30 - 10:30 am in the board room at the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce, 7250 Market Street in Port Hardy. Cost is $105 per business and includes a customized policy package on anti-bullying for your business. WorkSafe BC has introduced new Occupational Health & Safety Policies that legally requires all employers in BC to implement a workplace harassment & anti-bullying policy and training program. Our workshop facilitators simplify the process, provide customized documentation and help with outreach and policy implementation. Contact 250.949.7622 or phccadm@cablerocket.com for more details. 42nd Annual Business Excellence Awards 2014 – May 3, 2014 Awards will be presented at the annual Business Awards Gala Dinner on May 3,2014 Come as you are, dressed to reflect your industry. Enjoy this night out - Silent and Live Auction, Dinner, Dancing and recognition of great businesses. Tickets are now on sale at the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce office $35.00 per person OR $240.00 when you purchase a table of 8. Contact the Chamber for more information 250-949-7622 Come out and support this great event! WorldHost® Training Workshop May 29th – May 30th Vancouver Island North and the Port Hardy Visitor Information Centre are partnering to provide great discounts and accessibility to WorldHost® Fundamentals Training Courses for North Island businesses and employee skill development. Early bird registration special! First 40 participants = $40.00 per person; participants 41-80 = $65.00 per person – Sponsored by Vancouver Island North. Port Hardy : Thursday May 29th 8:30 - 4:00pm Location: Port Hardy Chamber Board Room Port McNeill : Friday May 30th 8:30 – 4:00pm Location : Community Futures Mt. Waddington Board Room Contact 250.949.7622 or phccadm@cablerocket.com for more details.

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NICS goes back to roots Gazette staff PORT HARDY—The North Island Concert Society will close out its 16th season Saturday by getting back to its roots. Or, more accurately, getting to the roots of Juno-nominated singer-songwriter John Wort Hannam and the Blue Collars. The 7:30 p.m. show at the Civic Centre kicks off with opening act Erin Junkala, a singer-songwriter who lives in Coal Harbour. Hannam, who sings and plays guitar and harmonica, will then take the stage with Tyson Maiko on upright bass and multiinstrumentalist John Ellis slinging mandolin, dobro and guitar, as needed. The Alberta-based Hannam is a storytelling songwriter from the John Prine/Steve Earle school of social consciousness, irony, humour and metaphor. His 2009 release Queen’s Hotel was nominated for a Juno for Best Traditional/Roots album

the upcoming release of an EP of songs that have “a sound and texture that was sonically like nothing I had done yet.” His brief tour of B.C. — which includes a stop in Sointula Friday at 8 p.m. at the Athletic Hall — promises to provide a preview. Junkala, a transplanted Saskatchewan musician, perJohn Wort Hannam and formed as an opening act for the Blue Collars play at last fall’s CD release concert by Richelle Andre in Port McNeill. Port Hardy Civic Centre Her appearance Saturday night Saturday. Photo submitted marks the first time NICS has and earned a Canadian Folk showcased a local opening act Music Award for Album of the since Andre and Matt Benedict played in support of bluesman Year. He followed that effort with Tim Williams to close out the 2012’s Brambles and Thorns, 2010-11 season. Tickets for Saturday’s show his fifth CD in a 10-year career are $25 and are available in as a working musician. On occasion, the North advance at Port Hardy Museum Island’s concert audiences are and Cafe Guido in Port Hardy, treated to special previews of at The Flower Shoppe in Port not-yet-released music, and this McNeill and in Port Alice by weekend’s show appears primed calling Gail Neely at 250-284to offer more of (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX the same. 3927. More info is available at Hannam last month announced niconcert.ca.

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Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. April 15 Minor hockey Port Hardy Minor Hockey AGM and awards night, 6:30 p.m., Civic Centre. Desserts and drinks, election of officers, medals and awards. Slo-pitch Port Hardy Slo-pitch registration deadline. League fees $500 per team; league play begins Apr. 28. To sign up or for info, call David at 250-949-7221 or Leigh at 250-2308409. April 25-27 Soccer Annual Mud Bowl tournament in Port McNeill. Games at Sunset, Cheslakees and North Island Secondary School fields. Concession open at Sunset; schedule tba, divisional finals Sunday. Slo-pitch Port McNeill Slopitch hosts the inaugural Groundbreaker Ballbreaker tournament, Mantic and Centennial fields. Beer garden, concession, dance Saturday night. Entry $300 per team; cash prizes. Info, Laurie, 250-230-4519. Dance $20; for tickets call 250-230-4786. Floor hockey Harvey Walkus Memorial tournament, Wakas Hall and at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. Entry fees $250 for men’s teams and $200 for women; to register or for more info, call or text Gary Walkus at 250-2303852 or Darcy Walkus at 250-949-1484. May 2-4 Slo-pitch Umpire’s Icebreaker Tournament, Beaver Harbour Ballfields, Port Hardy. Schedule tba, finals Sunday. Info, David, 250-9497221. May 17-18 Motocross Vancouver Island Motocross series racing Rounds 5 & 6, 10 a.m. each day, Seven Mile Motocross Track.

Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— James Bramham was selected Player of the Year and Dennis Foster was honoured as Coach of the Year as the bantam team came up big in the annual Port McNeill Minor Hockey AGM and awards night at Sunset Elementary School last Thursday. Bramham was cited for his efforts as the Whalers bantams’ only goalie while also helping other teams in need and serving as one of the society’s junior referees. Foster served as a first-year coach for the bantam club and also assisted with Port McNeill’s introduction to girls hockey program with his wife April. In other top awards, Dwayne Rudy was named Outstanding Referee, midget coach Tom Scott was presented the Margaret

Left: James Michel, right, accepts the peanuts’ Most Sportsmanlike Trophy from coaches Xenia Peterson, Thomas Symons and April Foster during the Port McNeill Minor Hockey AGM and awards night at Sunset Elementary School. Right: Port McNeill novice Bryson Hall descends from the Sunset Elementary School stage with his haul — including the team Most Sportsmanlike Player trophy. J.R. Rardon

Musik Memorial Award for outstanding volunteerism, and atom skater Brett Daffurn earned the Tristan Jones Memorial Award, which comes

took to the stage to receive their certificates of participation for the recently completed season, and Esso medallions were awarded to Most Sportsmanlike,

with a season’s paid registration courtesy of plaque sponsors Shirley Ackland and Pat Horgan. Players on each of the association’s teams

Most Improved and Most Dedicated players. In addition, a large trophy was give to the player selected Most Sportsmanlike at each level, which they get to

keep for a year before it is returned to be reissued next spring. In the executive elections held prior to the awards, Scott Mitchell was returned for what will be his final year as club president. Also returning to the executive are registrar Tammy Beek, secretary Carolyn Miller and director Glenn Moore. Newcomers include head coach Sonya Strang, equipment manager Xenia Peterson and Foster, as director. Several key positions remain unfilled, including vice-president, treasurer and fundraising coordinator, and interested volunteers are urged to contact Mitchell at 250-9563182. A team-by-team list of award winners appears in this week’s Scoreboard section, page 11.

Eagles honoured at awards night Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Goalie Kayden Jones picked up the MVP trophy for the Divisiontopping North Island Eagles Atoms side last week as the Eagles held their annual AGM and awards night at the Civic Centre. Atom manager Laura Evans was invited onstage by coach Ray Bono to don the side’s ‘Digger’ hard hat as the players and coaches lined up alongside their Division 4 League and Playoff banners. “I wish

I had a trophy for every one of them,” said Bono of his side. Clayton Bono was given the Eagles trophy for Peewee MVP for his season’s efforts, while manager Melanie Gage was singled out for her contribution. The Bantam MVP trophy went to Tanner Roberts while the coaches had an additional pair of awards to go along with the certificates, Eagles trophies and Esso Medallions being handed out. Coach Toby Roberts

gave the Clutch Scorer to Josh Walkus while Nathan Sandeman was recognized as Coach Bean. Tyson Cadwallader took the MVP award for the midgets with manger Lori Walker honoured for her efforts. The eight graduating members of the side received a personalized gift of a travel mug featuring an action photo from their season, created by Strait Shooter Photography. The executive remained largely unchanged with Lito Pineda taking up

the role of Registrar in addition to Treasurer and Equipment Manager, Leighann Ruel picking up a Director’s position. Vadim Stavrakov reprises his role as President on an interim basis after no replacement was forthcoming but stressed that he was actively looking to find a replacement. If you are interested in the position contact Stavrakov at vstavrakov@yahoo.ca. A full list of the evening’s award winners appears in Scoreboard, page 11.

(r-l) Midget Brett Walker checks out Tyson Cadwallader’s graduating present as Drake Baron and Brandon Purdy look on at the Eagles AGM and awards held last week at the Civic Centre. A O’Toole

Rumblefest tumbles from 2014 schedule Gazette staff PORT ALICE—After 20 years of drawing Vancouver Island’s top mountain bike racers for a weekend of cowbell ringing, horn-tooting and general mayhem, Rumble Mountain will go quiet this spring. Rumblefest, which had become a fixture on the Island Cup

downhill racing schedule, has been cancelled this year, the victim of a shortage of organizers and sponsors, said longtime volunteer Tanya Spafford. “We’re hoping it’s not a permanent thing,” said Spafford. “But we kind of need a new group to come in; we need some new blood.”

Rumblefest, typically run the second weekend in June, once featured the Rumblefest cross-country race Saturday, followed by a bike rodeo and barbecue, and the Rumble Tumble downhill on Sunday on a course that drew rave reviews from visitors from across the Island.

Dwindling turnout resulted in the loss of the cross-country race following the 2011 event, though the downhill continued to draw competitors in the Island Cup points series. Spafford has been aided in recent years by fellow organizers Derek Koel, of Port McNeill

and Brad Sedola, of Port Hardy. But Sedola has moved from the region and Koel is busy with both a job and his own business, said Spafford. Putting on Rumblefest was more than simply organizing the race itself. Most of the real work took place well before the arrival of the riders, in prepar-

ing and grooming the steep, twisting trail. “It’s physically demanding,” she said. “You’re out there on the trail every week getting it ready. “We hit our 20th year and it kind of feels like we closed a door behind us,” she added. “It was a great, fantastic run.”

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Peanuts Most Sportsmanlike trophy: James Michel. Esso medallions— Most dedicated: Kyle Rushton; Most improved: Axen Peterson; Most sportsmanlike: Maximus Metcalfe. Novice Most Sportsmanlike trophies: Kai Verbrugge and Bryson Hall. Esso medallions—Most dedicated: Jack Barrett, William Grant; Most improved: Bradley Wagner, Hayden Jack; Most sportsmanlike: Haleah Rienks, Dominick Gaudreault. Atom Most Sportsmanlike trophy: Brett Daffurn. Esso medallions— Most dedicated: Tristan Mardell, Solomon Melan; Most improved: Laci MacGregor; Most sportsmanlike: Matthew

Most Sportsmanlike: Cameron Grant; Most Valuable Player: Tanner Roberts. Clutch Scorer: Josh Walkus; Coach Bean: Nathan Sandeman. Midget Esso Medallions—Most Improved: Alex Scott; Most Sportsmanlike: George Walkus; Most Dedicated: Brandon Purdy. Eagles Trophies— Most Improved: Malcolm Browne; Most Sportsmanlike: Brett Walker; Most Valuable Player: Tyson Cadwallader. Manager: Lori Walker.

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Digger Hard Hat: Laura Evans Peewee Esso Medallions—Most Improved: Payton Laming; Most Sportsmanlike: Michael McLaughlin; Most Dedicated: Elliot Furney. Eagles Trophies—Most Improved: Tianna Walkus; Most Sportsmanlike: Mandy Foldy; Most Valuable Player: Clayton Bono. Manager: Melanie Gage. Bantam Esso Medallions—Most Improved: Alex Schmidt; Most Sportsmanlike: Sean Pineda; Most Dedicated: Jake Grinnell. Eagles Trophies—Most Improved: Emma Mitchell;

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Peewee Most Sportsmanlike trophy: Alan Townsend. Esso medallions— Most dedicated: Jesse Lloyd, Reece Lloyd; Most improved: Jessica Mountain-Wadhams; Most sportsmanlike: Skylar Driscoll. Bantam Most sportsmanlike trophy: William Johnson. Esso medallions—Most dedicated: Christopher Speck; Most improved: Roy Wadhams; Most sportsmanlike: James Bramham. Midget Most sportsmanlike trophy: Jaidyn Staniforth. Esso medallions—Most dedicated: Cory Miller; Most improved: Evan Gordon-Valan; Most sportsmanlike: Jesse Jackson.

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Kale Walkus-Williams of Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School finds his path to the basket blocked by Jessica MountainWadhams of Alert Bay’s T’lisalagi’lakw School during the districtwide Grade 6-7 basketball tournament held Friday at Port Hardy Secondary School. The one-day tourney drew teams from seven North Island schools and featured a halftime exhibition game between high school students and teachers. See more at www.northislandgazette. com. J.R. Rardon

Atom Esso Medallions— Most Improved: Daunte McKinney; Most Sportsmanlike: Skyler Evans; Most Dedicated: Tynan Klein-Beekman. Eagles Trophies—Most Improved: Manny Browne; Most Sportsmanlike: Connor Van Will; Most Valuable Player: Kayden Jones.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

PLACES OF WORSHIP

INFORMATION

North Island Catholic Churches Easter Week Schedule Thurs., Apr. 17

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7:00 pm

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Port Hardy Stations of the Cross Good Friday Liturgy

2.30 pm 3:00 pm

Saturday, Apr. 19

Port Hardy

9:00 pm

Easter Sunday, April 20

Port McNeill Port Alice Alert Bay

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

The next regular School Board Meeting of the Board of Education of School District No. 85 (Vancouver Island North) will be held on

Monday, April 14, 2014 6:00 p.m.

School Board OfďŹ ce, Port Hardy This is a public meeting. All interested parties are welcome.

PLACES OF WORSHIP

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In Loving Memory

Mary (nee Peekeekoot) Ketola John 14:1-4 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to that John 14:1-4 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Let not your hearts bemyself, troubled. where in I am youbelieve may be also. you know the Believe God; also in And me. In my Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way to where I am going.â&#x20AC;?

(April 13, 1940-March 27, 2014)

house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for

Mary is survived byprepare her loving family: you? And if I go and a place for you,Her I husband, Arnold Ketola; her children, Shannon will come again and will take you to myself, that Peekeekoot and Sheila (Tom) Cook; her where I am you Jeffrey, may be also. And and you know the grandchildren Jaxon, Brennan; way to where I amPeekeekoot, going.â&#x20AC;? her sisters-in-law Dorian Stella Peekeekoot, and Helen Peekeekoot; as well as numerous cherished neices and nephews. Mary survived by her loving family:Samuel Her She wasispredeceased by: her parents, husband, Arnold her children, Shannon and Eliza (neeKetola; Morrissette) Peekeekoot; her son-in-law Tim Patterson; brothers Peekeekoot and Sheila (Tom)her Cook; her Leonard Peekeekoot, Melvinand Peekeekoot, grandchildren Jeffrey, Jaxon, Brennan; Ralph Peekeekoot, Roy Peekeekoot, Desmond her sisters-in-law Dorian Peekeekoot, Stella Starblanket; her sisters Florence Peekeekoot, Peekeekoot, and Helen as well as Evelyn Peekeekoot, Ida Peekeekoot; Ahenakew; her sistersin-law Caroline and Gailneices Peekeekoot; and infant numerous cherished and nephews. babies Bonnie Karen and Keith Darren

She was predeceased by: her parents, Samuel

A service will (nee be held at St. Columbaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglicanand Eliza Morrissette) Peekeekoot; United Church in Port Hardy, BC, Saturday, her son-in-law Tim Patterson; her brothers April 12th, 2014 at 2:00pm

Leonard Peekeekoot, Melvin Peekeekoot, Ralph Peekeekoot, Roy Peekeekoot, Desmond Starblanket; her sisters Florence Peekeekoot, Evelyn Peekeekoot, Ida Ahenakew; her sistersin-law Caroline and Gail Peekeekoot; and infant babies Bonnie Karen and Keith Darren

A service will be held at St. Columbaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s AnglicanUnited Church in Port Hardy, BC, Saturday, April 12th, 2014 at 2:00pm

For those who love, time is not. Missing you today and always.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMING EVENTS

INFORMATION

ATTENTION CRAFTERS the 25th Annual Nanaimo Professional Craft Fair, Beban Park, Nanaimo, is on Nov 7, 8, & 9th, 2014. Register by May 30th to get a discount. Call 250-797-6544. www.nanaimo professionalcraftfair.com

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CALL FOR ENTRIES 12TH ANNUAL Kitty Coleman Woodland Art & Bloom Festival. Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show. Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 17 to 19.Applications for Artisans are available at woodlandgardens.ca 250-338-6901

Your Community, Your ClassiďŹ eds. Call 1-855-310-3535 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

Mary (nee Peekeekoot) Ketola (April 13, 1940-March 27, 2014) In Loving Memory

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

PLACES OF WORSHIP

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SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4680 Byng Rd. Port Hardy Pastor George Hilton 250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone welcomeâ&#x20AC;? Saturday Services 9:30am - Bible Study groups 10:45am - Worship/Praise service Wednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education 250-949-8243

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Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH ALCOHOL WE CAN HELP Port McNeill-Mon and Fri 8pm Room 3 at the Old School. 375 Shelly Crescent. Call Greg 250-949-0153 or Cody 250-230-4218. Sointula-Thur 7:30pm at the Sointula Medical Centre. 25-2nd St. Call Annie 604-250-7085.

PLACES OF WORSHIP

North Island Church Services NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES Father Scott Whittemore 250-956-3909 Sunday Masses St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 430 Chapel St.,Port McNeill: 9am St. Bonaventure 4750 Byng Rd., Port Hardy: 11am St. Theresaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corner of Nigei St. and Marine Dr., Port Alice: Saturdays 5:00pm Alert Bay: 65 Hemlock St., 2nd & 4th: Saturdays 10am

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PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH 2501 Mine Road Sunday 9:45 am (Sept-June) - Sunday School 11:00 am - Worship Service 7:00 pm - Evening Fellowship Youth Group Wed - 7:00 pm Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year. For information contact Pastor Dave Purdy â&#x20AC;˘ 250-956-4737 11/14

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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

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

PORT ALICE ANGLICANUNITED FELLOWSHIP Reverend Wade Allen Sunday Services - 4pm 1-250-949-6247 Box 159, Port Alice You are extended a special invitation to share in our Services 11/14

ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITED ANGLICAN CHURCH 250-956-3533 Email: gualbert@uniserve.com Sunday Worship - 9:00am Reverend Wade Allen All Welcome 175 Cedar Street Port McNeill 11/14

GWAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;SALA-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;NAKWAXDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH at entrance to Tsulquate Village (8898 Park Dr) Saturday/Sabbath 10:00 am-Sabbath School 11:15 am-Worship Service Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell 11/14

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PORT HARDY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert St Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 7 pm Tuesday Prayer 7:30 pm Midweek Biblestudies - Call the church for time and place 250-949-6466 Pastor George & Karen Ewald (home) 250-949-9674 E-Mail:pastorgeorge@providenceplace.ca 11/14

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SERVICE MANAGER CAMPBELL RIVER, BC

BRAND NEW LOCATION! We are currently seeking an individual to run an efĂ&#x20AC;cient and proĂ&#x20AC;table truck & equipment service department in our new shop through productive stafĂ&#x20AC;ng, customer retention, cost controls, achievement of objectives and maintenance of all service records. Preference will be given to candidates with technical knowledge of heavy duty trucks & equipment and proven leadership skills. The Inland Group is an industry-leading group of heavy truck & equipment dealerships in business since 1949 with 1,200 employees and 23 locations in North America. Further details can be found under Canada, Job Opportunities at www.inland-group.com. Resumes & cover letters should be emailed to Lori Willcox at lwillcox@inland-group.com or faxed to 604-608-3156

HELP WANTED

Student Summer Student Summer Employment at Museum Employment Museum Full-time assistant assistant at Full-time the Port Port Hardy Hardy at the Museum. Museum. Duties: welcome welcome visitors, act Duties: act as as docent, docent, co-ordinate public public events, operate co-ordinate operate gift gift shop, shop, organize photo photo collection, collection, catalogue organize catalogue archives. Must have attended archives. attended school school full-time 2013-2014 2013-2014 and be full-time be returning returningas as full-time student student in September September 2014, full-time 2014, aged aged between 16-30 years, preferably between preferably college/university level. Must college/university Must be be available available from June June 11 to to late August. Education from Educationand/ and/ or experience experience with tourism, or tourism, retail, retail, and/or and/or historical research research preferred. preferred. Must historical Must meet meet grantorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s criteria. criteria. Employment, Employment, wages grantorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wages&& duration dependent dependent on funding duration funding received. received. Apply in in person, person, by mail Apply mail or or email email to to

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Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. Nootka Forest Operation is located in Gold River, B.C. and harvests approximately 550,000 mÂł annually. Reporting to the General Foreman, the Woods Foreman will be responsible for leading company logging crews and ensuring that the highest standards of safety, production, and environmental protection are maintained. A detailed job posting and application requirements can be viewed at

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Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed the safety of employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. Non-Union Positions

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Detailed job postings can be viewed at

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We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive beneĂ°ts package. If you believe that you have the skills and qualiĂ°cations, and want to experience the special West Coast lifestyle reply in conĂ°dence to: Human Resources Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com

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Advertising Sales Representative The North Island Gazette has an opportunity for an Advertising Representative that is a result-oriented individual who enjoys working independently. Candidates will have min. 2 years of sales experience and have the ability to build relationships with North Island clients and offer superior customer service. The winning candidate will be a team player, a strong communicator, well organized and self-motivated. The ability and desire to work in an extremely fast paced, deadline driven open office environment with a postive attitude is a must. A car and valid drivers license is required. This is a full time position offering a stong benefit package. Black Press community news media is an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in BC, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio.

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Building Inspector I District of Kitimat, full time permanent bargaining unit position wage range $36.33/hr - $43.63/hr, over 2 years. Duties include plan checking reviews, inspections and enforcement functions related to building construction to ensure conformance with legislation, regulations and standards, and explaining and enforcing municipal bylaws. Preferred applicants will have a Technology Certificate related to building construction or equivalent; BOABC level 2 certification and a Class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. Submit applications by April 30, 2014, 4:30 p.m., to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat B.C. V8C 2H7, Tel 250-632-8900, Fax 250632-4995, or by e-mail at dok@kitimat.ca. Community information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca. Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

If you are a person who was born to sell, please forward your resume with cover letter by April 22, 2014 to: Sandy Grenier, Publisher Box 458 Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Email: publisher@northislandgazette.com

GAZETTE

HELP WANTED CLUXEWE RESORT MANAGER needed at Kwakiutl Band in Port Hardy. Competitive salary and free accommodations. Deadline midnight April 15. Email hr@kwakiutl.bc.ca for job description and to apply. EXPERIENCED SERVERS needed at Northern Lights Restaurant in Port McNeill. All shifts available. Apply in person or call 250-956-3263 ask for Phil. HAIDA WAY PUB is looking for a bartender/server. Serving it Right required. Drop off your resume at the front desk or see Christine in the office after 1pm. PART-TIME Experienced Class 1 or 3 driver is required for local work in Port Hardy. Clean abstract is needed. 20hrs-24hrs/week. Competitive wage. Email/fax resume to: 250-949-6381. port_hardy_agency@telus.net

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HELP WANTED

TELEGRAPH COVE RESORT is now accepting resumes for the following positions: Front Desk General Maintenance Cook Waitress Bartender Dishwasher Barista Please forward your resume by email to tcrltd@island.net or fax 250-928-3105 Only short listed candidates will be contacted. WANTED: SERVICE TECHNICIAN - SUNNY THOMPSON REGION. Kamloops dealership is currently accepting applications for full-time Journeyman & Apprentice RV Technicians. All applicants must have direct RV experience, possess own tools, have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and take great pride in the work they perform. It is our goal to provide an exceptional customer experience for all our clients. We place great emphasis on customer satisfaction and quality workmanship and need people who will help us maintain this goal. We truly care about our employees and provide a positive, happy work environment with competitive wages and benefits. Requirements: - Possess Own Tools - Be Journeyman/Red Seal or period 1, 2, 3 Registered Apprentice RV Technician - Possess Valid Class 5 BCDL (Air/51 Endorsement an asset) - Excellent attendance - Self-motivated team player - Keen attention to detail - Maintain a positive attitude under pressure - Committed to lifelong learning If this sounds like a good fit and you possess the above mentioned qualifications we want to hear from you. How to Apply: With resume and references to: Attention: Service Manager By Email: service@jubileerv.com By Fax: (250) 851-9775 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

WE ARE looking for young enthusiastic carriers to expand our current paper routes in PORT HARDY, PORT MCNEILL, HYDE CREEK and PORT ALICE. A great way to gain experience with your first job and to earn a little extra spending money! Call the office at 250-949-6225 and ask for Circulation.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD GREAT Bear Nature Tours is seeking a highly motivated candidate to work as the Relief Housekeeper/Chef at our ecotourism lodge on the central coast of British Columbia. We host people from around the world to see the grizzly bears of the Great Bear Rainforest. Please email a cover letter and resume to Marg Leehane at info@greatbeartours.com PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

BAND MANAGER WANTED The Gwaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sala-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Nakwaxdaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;xw Nations seek FT Band Mgr. Post-sec education and 5-7 yrs of managerial experience (pref. with First Nations) required. Must provide criminal record check, and interview in Port Hardy. Posting closes 4pm Apr 11. Submit resume (with 3 refs) + cover letter to finance@gwanak.info. More details at www.gwanak.info

SALES Sales Representative required to market recreational property. Property located in Comox Valley and ready to sell. Experience selling real estate, time shares, quarter shares an asset. Contacts and marketing provided. Weekend work required. Base salary & commission. Send resume:info@pacificplaygrounds.com

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2014 Port McNeill Summer Student Employment Opportunities The Town of Port McNeill is seeking applications for Public Works Parks and Ground Maintenance Personnel And Harbour Dock Assistants Detailed job descriptions and qualifications may be obtained from the Port McNeill Town Office at 1775 Grenville Place, or on the Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.portmcneill.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00pm on Thursday April 17, 2014 at the Town Office. Please apply in writing with resume to: Administrator, Box 728, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0; or fax with cover letter to 250-956-4300; or email reception.portmcneill@telus.net (Please indicate which job you are applying for)

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This temporary position Âżnishes on December 21, 2012 with a possibility of continuity for the remainder of the year. Closing date for this position is April 17, 2014 at 00 P.M. 2nly those short-listed will be contacted. Please fax, mail, or email resumes complete with cover letter, supporting documents, and references to Reed Allen Gwaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sala-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Nakwaxdaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;xw School Box 1799, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0 Tel (250)-949-774 Fax (250)-949-7422 E-mail rallen#gwanak.bc.ca

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TOWNHOUSE . #2-2697 Mine Road, Port McNeill. Quiet strata complex, convenient to schools and hospital. 3-bdrm, 1.5 bath home, approx. 1250 sq.ft. Open plan main floor. Kitchen with built-in dishwasher, fridge, stove. Upper level has master bedroom with walk-in closet, storage room, laundry alcove with full-sized washer/dryer. Electric baseboard heat. Single attached garage with remote controlled door opener. Tidy, fenced back yard with patio, greenhouse and tool shed. Price reduced to $144,500. Quick occupancy. Phone 250-956-9875 or email: windonthemoon3@hotmail.com for appointment to view.

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MOBILE HOMES & PADS PORT MCNEILL Mobile Home Park Pads for rent. Short walk to shopping, school & ocean. $300/ month Call 250-758-4454

PORT HARDY SEAHAVEN APARTMENTS 7070 Shorncliffe St. Oceanview 2 bdrm suite. Fridge/stove, balcony, blinds, private parking stall, locker, laundry on premises. Quiet, adult building, non smoking, no pets. References required. Inquiries contact 250-230-1462 or 250-949-8501

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TRAILER FOR RENT Available May 1. 3 bdr, 1 bath, woodstove, large deck, shop. $800 month + utilities. Contact Jenny at 250-949-0357

HOMES FOR RENT HYDE CREEK - 3 bedroom home for rent. Lawn maintenance required during summer months. $1300/month. References required. Avail. May 1st. Please call 250-286-3560.

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Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $139/$119/$208 for 72/84/48 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. 0% financing offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers only. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ¥ 0%/0.9%/0% for 48/60/48 month lease available on all 2014 Cruze 1LT/2014 Trax/2014 Equinox based on approved credit by GM Financial. 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