North Island Gazette, May 08, 2014 by Black Press Media Group

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NORTH ISLAND

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49th Year No. 19

May 8, 2014

• Savings pay

Kuterra fish farm nets BC Hydro Power Smart cheque. Page 4

• Opening day

Icebreaker debuts 2014 slo-pitch tourney season in skins format. Page 10

• Seawolf score

Port Hardy chamber hands out annual business awards. Page 11 Opinion Page 6 Sports Page 10 Classifieds Page 12-14

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Kokish project powers up

Gazette staff BEAVER COVE—The North Island’s status as a producer of renewable energy got a boost this week when the Kokish River Hydroelectric Project began producing power for B.C.’s electrical grid. The project has under-

gone thorough initial testing, and has met all requirements necessary to commence commercial operation under its Energy Purchase Agreement with BC Hydro, the project partners announced Monday. It becomes the second major North Island power

project to go on line within the last year, following completion and connection of Phase I of the Cape Scott Wind Farm. The $200 million Kokish River project, a run-of-river independent power project (IPP), is owned and managed by Kwagis Power,

a limited partnership of Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners and the ‘Namgis First Nation. It is located on northeastern Vancouver Island near Telegraph Cove, within ‘Namgis core territory. With an installed capacity of 45 megawatts, the proj-

See page 3 ‘Fish habitat’

Johnny “too drunk” for murder Paul Rudan Campbell River Mirror CAMPBELL RIVER—A Port Hardy teenager was too drunk to form the intent for murder according to a B.C. Supreme Court judge who found him guilty of a lesser charge on Monday in Campbell River. “I find you guilty of manslaughter,” said Justice Miriam Maisonville. Dakota Johnny was 19 years old when he bludgeoned Cindy Scow with a wooden dowling inside a dark and abandoned house on the Tsulquate First Nation Reserve on Sept. 9, 2012. The 28-year-old mother of seven young children was found by friends and relatives dying on the floor of a bedroom inside house #155. She was wearing nothing but a T-shirt and was covered in blood. After hearing the case earlier this year, Justice Maisonville took just over a month to hand down her verdict. She rejected defence arguments that Johnny acted in self-defence or may have been provoked after

See page 3 ‘Sentence is pending’

Firefighters and paramedics work to extricate two victims from the wreckage of a pickup that struck a parked dump truck on Highway 19 in Port Hardy Monday Port Hardy Fire Rescue

Three injured in crash Gazette staff PORT HARDY—Three people were hospitalized and Highway 19 was closed for four hours Monday afternoon following a collision just north of the Holberg Road junction. A Dodge pickup traveling south on Hwy. 19 with a driver and passenger struck a District of Port

Hardy dump truck that was parked on the shoulder of the road. The impact pushed the dump truck into the ditch and left the pickup a mangled wreck lying on its side. Port Hardy RCMP, Port Hardy Fire Rescue and BC Ambulance personnel attended the accident.

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Fish habitat to be protected, ‘Namgis say from page 1 project and would like to thank our partners, the ‘Namgis First Nation, as well as our employees, contractors and neighbours for their efforts and support during construction and towards the achievement of this important milestone,” said Richard Legault, President and Chief Executive Officer of Brookfield Renewable. Brookfield Renewable has developed the project, and will manage its operations and maintenance. The ‘Namgis have participated in decision making, with a focus on environmental safeguards and monitoring. The partnership will continue to contribute to environmental monitoring and will help train ‘Namgis members to take advantage of Kwagis employment opportunities. The ‘Namgis Nation, which turned down an earlier run-of-river proposal due to environmental concerns,

The powerhouse of the Kwagis Power project looms over the Kokish River near Beaver Harbour. J.R. Rardon

chose to partner with Brookfield Renewable after conducting a rigorous due diligence review. The decision was ratified by a community vote. “The Kokish has been an industrial river for more than 100 years, and its fish have paid the price,” says ‘Namgis Chief Bill Cranmer. “Already, this project has undone some of the historic industrial damage. We are confident that it will continue to improve the Kokish River watershed, while allowing ‘Namgis to share in benefits gen-

erated from within our territory. We are grateful to have found in Brookfield a partner who will help us achieve this.” At the time of its announcement, the decision drew the ire of critics who claimed the project would harm wild salmon runs and fail to deliver the amount of power estimated. Port McNeill-raised NHL player Willie Mitchell embarked on a highprofile campaign to preserve the river he fished on as a youth. Long-time volunteers with the nearby Kokish

Sentence is pending from page 1 Scow allegedly bit his genitals. However, she couldn’t ignore the evidence of several witnesses who said Johnny was intoxicated at the time of fatal assault. He had been drinking for a few days prior to his meeting with Scow and on the day of her death he had consumed beer, wine, hard liquor and marijuana. That night, a witness saw Johnny and Scow huddled together by the band office sharing a bottle of liquor. There was just the two of them and they appeared to be enjoying each other’s company. Sometime around 11 p.m., they went inside the abandoned home and then things went terribly wrong. Crown prosecutor David Fitzsimmons called a variety of experts who pieced together, what they could, of the savage beating that took place inside the room. She had suffered at

least six blows to the head with a wooden dowling that was found broken in two. She had also suffered several blows to her body. The cause of death was blunt force trauma to her brain and she was also found with a significant blood/alcohol level. After the beating, Johnny fled the scene, but told several people he had assaulted Scow and didn’t think she would live. Several people ran to Scow’s aid, but there was nothing they could do. Police and ambulance paramedics arrived shortly later, and Scow was rushed to hospital in Port Hardy where she died before they could airlift her to Vancouver. Johnny was found by RCMP at his father’s house. His shirt, jeans and shoes all had blood on them; some of it his, the rest was Scow’s according to DNA evidence. He was arrested

without incident and charged with aggravated assault. The charges were later changed to second degree murder after Scow died. Johnny was later released on bail and has continued living on the Tsulquate Reserve. Scow’s mother, Blanche Walkus, said it’s been difficult for her family to see Johnny “walk around free” and it was even harder to comprehend Monday’s verdict. “It’s not what we expected…every day I have to pass the house where he murdered her,” she said outside the courtroom, flanked by her husband Clyde and son Wes. Johnny remains free on bail with sentencing pending. He will be the subject of a Gladue Report, which will consider his aboriginal background prior to sentencing. He is due back in court on Oct. 1 with sentencing expected to take place on Oct. 2.

Fish Hatchery have also expressed concern for potential impacts on the river’s salmon and steelhead runs. But Kwagis Power says when river levels fall below the threshold needed to protect fish and fish habitat, no water will be diverted to the 9.2-kilometre penstock. Recognizing the Kokish’s popularity as a destination among whitewater enthusiasts, it has designated potential weekend paddling days, during which river flow will be left at natural levels from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Recreational users must request a designated paddling day by calling 250-928-3192. A low-diversion weir and intake are located on the river below Ida Lake. It takes in water when the river flow exceeds levels needed to protect fish. All

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weir and remains in the river. A fish ladder will

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Kuterra scores Hydro payday Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— The ‘Namgis First Nation built the KUTERRA closedcontainment fish farm with the intent of proving Atlantic salmon could be grown on land both sustainably and economically, while also busting a few myths about landbased fish farming. One of those alleged myths, exorbitant power costs, may consider itself busted. BC Hydro this week presented KUTERRA directors and ‘Namgis Chief Bill Cranmer a cheque for $143,000 through its Power Smart incentive program, recognizing a series of energy efficiency measures taken by the farm expected to reduce its power use by

about 1,000 megawatt hours each year. “We are delighted that BC Hydro’s Power Smart program recognizes our energy-efficient operation,” said Cranmer. “Our mission for the KUTERRA farm is to show there’s a strong business case for growing Atlantic salmon on land. Energy efficiency with low energy cost is an important part of the business case.” The cheque was presented Monday at the farm by Joanna Sofield, BC Hydro’s general manager of Customer Care and Power Smart. Her visit was part of a tour that included KUTERRA directors, other BC Hydro personnel and staff and directors from the Regional District of

Mount Waddington. “Sustaining wild salmon stocks is important to First Nations in British Columbia, and through KUTERRA, the ‘Namgis First Nation are pioneering a new process which has the added benefit of using less electricity,” Sofield read from prepared remarks. “The project also provides our Power Smart industrial customer with the economic benefit of achieving additional energy savings.” Those savings are projected to cut KUTERRA’s annual electricity bill by more than 70 per cent. Among the measures taken by the farm, which utilizes recirculation aquaculture system (RAS) technology are: recapturing and reusing heat

from the ground, the air and equipment operation; employing heat pumps and radiant coil elements to efficiently maintain tank temperatures; and installation of high-grade insulation. The savings realized by the efficiencies are the equivalent of powering 100 homes annually, Sofield told Monday’s tour group. The Power Smart funding is part of $1.6 billion in investments over the duration of BC Hydro’s 10-year rate plan. “Moving forward, we need to continue with energy conservation and efficiency as a resource option and to help customers save money,” said Bill Bennett, Minister of Energy and Mines.

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DISTRICT OF PORT HARDY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to sections 890 and 892 of the Local Government Act that a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chambers of the District of Port Hardy (“District”) Municipal Hall located at 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy, B.C. on Monday, May 12, 2014 at 5:30pm for the purpose of hearing representations concerning “Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1025-2014” and “District of Port Hardy Zoning Bylaw No. 1010-2013”. The purpose of each of these Bylaws is as follows: 1) Bylaw No. 1025-2014: This Bylaw proposes to amend Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 15-2011 to: a) Revise and expand the exemption criteria that are used to define situations whereby a Development Permit is not required to be obtained prior to proceeding with the construction, alteration or subdivision of land; and, b) Change the land use designation that applies to a portion of the property which is owned by the District of Port Hardy, is dissected by Holberg Road, and is legally described as the Northwest ¼ of Section 25, Township 9, Rupert District, Except Part in Plan 49088, from “Rural Resource” to “Industrial”. 2) Bylaw No. 1010-2013: This Bylaw proposes to repeal and replace the current District of Port Hardy Zoning Bylaw No. 10-2006 adopted by Council in 2006, with a new Zoning Bylaw. Since adoption of the current Official Community Plan by Council, the Zoning Bylaw must be updated to bring it in conformity with it. The new Zoning Bylaw has been updated and prescribes zoning and related regulations / requirements for lands (including water) in the District of Port Hardy. TAKE NOTICE that proposed “Official Community Plan Bylaw Amendment Bylaw No. 1025-2014” and “District of Port Hardy Zoning Bylaw No. 1010-2013” can be obtained at the District Municipal Hall located at 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy, B.C., between the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday (except statutory holidays), or by using the contact information below.

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Joanna Sofield of BC Hydro, left, presents a Power Smart cheque of $143,000 to ‘Namgis Chief Bill Cranmer at the Kuterra fish farm Monday. J.R. Rardon

Anyone who believes that these proposed Bylaws will affect their interests shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard in person, by a representative or by written submission at the Public Hearing at the above-noted time and place. If you are unable to attend the Public Hearing, written comments may be mailed, facsimiled, emailed or hand-delivered to the District by 3:00pm, Monday, May 12, 2014. Legally, the District cannot consider any representations or submissions made after the close of the Public Hearing. Inquiries and written comments should be directed / submitted to:

Jeff Long, Director of Corporate & Development Services District of Port Hardy 7360 Columbia Street, PO Box 68, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Telephone: 250-949-6665 Email: jlong@porthardy.ca Facsimile: 250-949-7433

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8665 Hastings St. Port Hardy With this 1100 square foot, ocean view commercial building, the possibilities are endless. Just steps away from the harbour, Chamber of Commerce, playground area and other retail stores. Zoning of C2 allows a variety of uses including a restaurant, business office or retail. It was previously used as a dive shop (compressors still available). An old historic church building completes the property which could be upgraded and leased out.

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Tsulquate sounds off for emergency prep week Gazette staff PORT HARDY— The Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw Emergency Planning committee unmistakably signalled the start of Emergency Preparedness Week Monday with the blare of its newly installed Whelan Emergency Warning System. The successful test of the system saw the committee cycle through a range of different alert tones and messages, while a team of surveyors throughout town reported on the effectiveness of each. “The committee came up with names of people in different areas of the community, as well as a few places of business in town, to give feedback on a survey on how well they heard

the various siren tones — as well as whether or not they heard the messages from where they were at,” said Bob Swain, Emergency Planning Coordinator. While the system is primarily intended to alert residents on Tsulquate Reserve of an impending emergency, the siren proved an effective alert in other parts of town. “Most heard the siren and messages here on the reserve,” said Swain, “Some heard it in town quite clearly, while others couldn’t hear it unless they were outside. Others contacted us through our Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw Emergency Committee Facebook page as well as through texts and emails.”

According to responses, the alert described as ‘Attack’ in the survey was the most effective warning sound. While this was an successful test of the system, don’t be alarmed — as it were — when it is repeated later this year. “It was a beautiful day to conduct the test, but there will be other times when the weather won’t be so nice,” explained Swain. He and the committee want to conduct tests four times a year in order to factor in different conditions. The next test is scheduled for October 16 of this year to coincide with ShakeOut BC events. Swain said that the main function of the system was to serve as a tsunami warning,

alerting Tsulquate residents to move to high ground. Approximately 40 of 100 homes on Tsulquate lie in the tsunami zone, he said. When a major earthquake off Haida Gwaii generated a tsunami warning in October, 2012, Swain said, “Many residents of Tsulquate were advised to go to the Civic Centre — which meant everyone had to go through the tsunami hazard zone here in our community as well as through Port Hardy’s tsunami zone just to get there,” said Swain. “The Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw Emergency Planning committee have identified Wakas hall as the Reception Centre, and the Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw School will be the Emergency

Operations Centre. Having our own reception centre and EOC ensures that our community members do not

have to go through two zones to get to higher ground.” For more information — or to get

involved with the GNN Emergency M a n a g e m e n t Committee — contact Swain at 250-230-0087.

DISTRICT OF PORT HARDY NOTICE TO RESIDENTS CHANGES COMING TO RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE AND RECYCLING Port Hardy households receiving curbside garbage service can look forward to a new recycling program starting June 2, 2014. The changes are part of the new Multi-Materials BC (MMBC) stewardship plan for packaging and printed paper (PPP) from residential sources. Port Hardy Operations will continue to operate the curbside garbage and recycling programs through its contractor Fox’s Disposal. Operations will also continue to respond to complaints and concerns and provide collection schedules. Over the next two weeks, each household will receive a hand-delivered recycling container as well as an information package containing schedules and recycling information. This combined program results in a new bi-weekly collection schedule. LOOK SOON FOR YOUR CONTAINER AND INFORMATION PACKAGE! For more information on Garbage and recycling programs: Call Operational Services 250 949 7779

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Port Hardy Chamber NEWS Chamber Update

Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Submissions to Update: Fax: 250-949-6653 or email phccadm@cablerocket.com

Mark your calendars! May 2014 World Oceans Day ‘Make a Promise’ Art Challenge

BC Ferries’ terminal at Port McNeill will be temporarily closed October 1-28, 2014 to allow upgrading of berthing structures. BC Ferries is making this multi-million dollar investment to ensure continued safe, reliable service for years to come. During the closure, alternate service will be provided as follows: • Barge service for commercial and business vehicles between Alert Bay and Port McNeill as well as between Sointula and Port McNeill (barge between Port McNeill and Alert Bay, Quadra Queen II between Alert Bay and Sointula). Reservations will be required. • Water-taxi service will be available for foot passengers between Port McNeill, Sointula and Alert Bay. • Free parking areas will be provided in Port McNeill for Cormorant and Malcolm Island residents. Water taxi and barge schedules will be finalized and published in the early summer. BC Ferries is hosting public open houses to provide information about the terminal improvements and the alternate service plan, and to answer any questions. Sessions are planned as follows: Wednesday, May 14, 2014, 6 pm to 8 pm, Athletic Hall, Sointula Thursday, May 15, 2014, 2 pm to 4 pm, Port McNeill Community Hall Thursday, May 15, 2014, 6 pm to 8 pm, Lawrence Ambers Recreation Centre, Alert Bay For information, contact: Darin Guenette, Manager, Public Affairs, BC Ferries at 1-877- 978-2385 (toll free) or darin.guenette@bcferries.com

The Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre invites ALL North Islanders and schools to join us in celebrating World Oceans Day with our ‘Make a Promise’ Art Challenge! To find out about the Theme/Rules/Due-date for Submissions check out the Port Hardy Chamber Community Calendar http://www.ph-chamber.bc.ca/#!calendar/ crvu details can be found on May.5th on the calendar. All Art entries will be showcased in an Art Exhibit at the Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre Friday. June.6-8th. For more information contact Louisa Bates E: quatse@calblerocket.com or P: 250.902.0336 May 14, 2014 North Island Trades Business Fair North Island Trades Business Fair – This event is co-sponsored by North Island Secondary by means of Industry Training Authority YES 2 IT Grant, together with SD 85 and RDMW’s Connections Program. The Trades Business Fair is to bring businesses and students together to inform students of opportunities on the North Island and potential jobs in the future for youth. Trade Fair runs from 10:00-12:30pm. For more information or to register as an attending business contact; For more information contact Kathleen McArthur E: kmcarthur@sded.bc.ca OR P: 250.956.3394 May 21, 2014 Vancouver Island (ITA) Apprenticeship Advisor – Port Hardy Meeting Vancouver Island has an Industry Training Authority (ITA) Apprenticeship advisor, Doug Podetz. Doug is in place to provide support and guidance on elements of Apprenticeship Sponsorship. To better understand the perspective of sponsoring apprentices Doug will be coming to Port Hardy to speak at Mt.Waddington Campus, North Island College. Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm Location: North Island College in the Community Room - For more information 250.949.7622 May 29th – May 30th WorldHost® Training Workshop 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.

Business Excellence Awards - THANK YOU! Throughout the year the Port Hardy Chamber strives to serve our membership and community. It is only through the feedback and participation from the community and business owners that we continue to thrive. We believe in our communities, the businesses and individuals who make this home. By being a member you are becoming a voice in business, by participating, voicing your input and support. The Port Hardy Chamber is here to work for you and make sure that collectively the business voice is heard. The Business Excellence Awards is our way of showcasing the best of what Port Hardy offers. Every business and community member deserves to be recognized for the services they provide and the support they continuously offer to local organizations and initiatives. A huge Port Hardy Chamber thanks goes out to all the businesses and community members who came out and attended the 42nd Annual Business Excellence Awards Dinner & Gala. To all the winners again Congratulations! To our volunteers and sponsors we are forever grateful, your efforts, community spirit and enthusiasm make the event a success! A special Thanks again goes to our Sponsors, Marine Harvest, WFP, Community Futures, Overwaitea, Pacificus Biological Services Ltd., Dave Landon Motors, Peoples Drug Mart and Keta Cable. Because of your sponsored by support we were able to showcase businesses at their best! To all those that contributed to the silent auction THANK YOU your contributions, to the silent NORTH ISLAND auction makes it possible for us to hold community events throughout the year and provide a local scholarship bursary to PHSS! WELL DONE!

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COMMENTARY

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Black not right Dear editor, Re: Columns by David Black, ‘The greatest threat to the B.C. environment in our lifetime’ (April 22) and ‘The Kitimat refinery proposal: safe pipelines, light fuels and B.C. jobs’ (April 28). Continued safe marine and pipeline transport of hydrocarbons is in everybody’s interest so Canadians can realize value for resources and oil producers can continue to deliver jobs and economic benefits. No one wants a spill of any product at any time. The performance track record over the past 50 years is good, but even still, work is ongoing to improve prevention and ensure producers, transportation companies and spill-responders have the best information available to manage products safely and make the best plans possible for response, containment and clean-up in the event of an incident. Black’s articles incorrectly suggested the

Canadian oil industry is not interested in the proposed refinery project and that transporting diluted bitumen is more risky than transporting other types of oil because of its chemical properties. Fact is, oil producers are seeking increased access to existing and new markets – in Canada, the United States and internationally – to satisfy market demand for increasing Canadian oil production. All options to achieve that goal are worthy of study. And diluted bitumen – oil sands bitumen diluted with natural gas liquids that allow it to flow – is no more dangerous than other types of crude oil. As producers, we transport oil with care and attention at all times. We expect all transportation providers to deliver safe services in a responsible manner. Greg Stringham Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (Part one of a two-part rebuttal)

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Credit unions not banks? Nonsense Dear editor, The probable loss of a credit union branch in Sointula illustrates problems of bigness and assumptions about collectives. A common cause of fail-

ure is the notion that collectives are better, exemplified by the claim that credit unions are not banks. That’s nonsense – they have owners, and profits are distributed or re-invest-

Having a ball with a ball A big rave To Dave and Leigh Deans and anyone else involved with organizing the Ice Breaker tourney this weekend. It was the best weekend ever! And fun was had by all. Angela Heasman Port Hardy

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Whale Festival aims to bring display to life Gazette staff TELEGRAPH COVE—The Whale Interpretive Centre opened for the 2014 season Monday, and will host a major fundraising event this weekend in an effort to articulate a pair of whale skeletons for public display. The Whale and Wildlife Festival is scheduled for May 9, from 7-10 p.m. at the Tidemark Theatre in Campbell River. “We thought it would be a good meeting point

to get the people who want to come up from down-Island,” organizer Mary Borrowman said. “We’re trying to draw 400 people, and hope some of our North Islanders can make it down, as well.” Guest speakers include Dr. John Ford, head of marine mammal science at Pacific Biological Station; Dr. Lance Barrett-Lennard, head of marine mammal research at Vancouver Aquarium; Jackie Hildering, the Marine Detective; and Christie

alternating weekends in May and June, but the market is tentatively set to visit the Port McNeill waterfront July 5 and will appear at Port Hardy’s Filomi Days Celebration July 19-20, at the Telegraph Cove Craft Fair Aug. 2, at Port McNeill’s OrcaFest Aug. 16, at Sointula’s Salmon Days Aug. 23 and at the Fall Fair in Port Hardy Sept. 6-7 before wrapping up back in Hyde Creek Sept. 20 and at the final market, Oct. 11. Table spots remain

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Your support is truly appreciated The Port McNeill Lion’s Club

Dr. L. Carvalho, D.O. (LOND) F.R.S.C., INC OPHTHALMOLOGY To all my patients, I regret to inform you that due to the passing of my devoted wife Sheila, I will be reviewing my ability to provide ophthalmological care to patients from Port Hardy and surrounding areas during this period of grieving. During my visits to Port Hardy Hospital, Sheila was my nurse, organizer, assistant, and receptionist. We worked very much as a team. Please consult with your family doctor for any ongoing ophthalmological care. I wish to inform you that a letter to your doctor has been written following each of your visits to me.

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Cheslakees School wishes to thank the following individuals and organizations for their generous donations of time and materials for the construction of our new garden.

I am reserving space at Dr. Shaver’s office in Courtenay for my North Island patients who wish to continue to see me. If you would like an appointment please contact your family doctor who will fax a referral to me via Dr. Shaver’s office. I wish to thank at this stage all the staff at the Port Hardy Hospital who were always very welcoming and supportive. Thank you.

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Gazette staff HYDE CREEK— The North Island Farmer’s Market kicks off its 2014 season this weekend in its usual location. But the market will be a bit of a touring production, visiting several areas and festivals across the North Island throughout the summer. The farmer’s market takes place Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m.2 p.m. at the Hyde Creek Petro Canada Station. Additional markets are scheduled in Hyde Creek on

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WE ARE RECRUITING We are looking for a few good men and women. When: We practise every Thursday @ 7:00pm Where: Fire Hall #1 8890 Central Street Fire Hall #2 4985 Beaver Harbour Rd. Anyone 18 and older who would like to talk about joining can attend practice, call 250-230-0705, or email firechief@porthardy.ca for more information

Your kit should have an emergency supply of any prescription medications you take. Come talk to our pharmacists.

Being able to communicate with family, friends and emergency responders during an emergency is critical. However, keep in mind that everyday communication devices may not work properly during an emergency.

• If possible, use non-voice channels, like text messaging, email, or social media, as these use less bandwidth than voice communications and may work even when phone • service has been disrupted. • If you must use a phone, keep your conversation brief and convey only vital information. Keeping calls short also saves the battery life of your mobile phone. • Establish one family contact in another community and • ensure all family members know to contact that individual for information. You only need to make one contact to notify family that you are alright.

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Remember: Emergency Preparedness begins at home! Keep your power during an emergency. At Stryker’s we have inverters, solar panels, fuel cells, emergency radios, flares and more.

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Two additional litres of water per person per day for cooking and cleaning Candles and matches or a lighter Change of clothing and hard soled footwear for each household member Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each family member Toiletries, hand sanitizer, utensils Garbage bags for personal sanitation Toilet paper Household chlorine bleach or water purifying tablets Basic tools Small fuel-operated stove and fuel A whistle Duct tape to seal up windows, doors, air vents

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In the event of an emergency your household should have a plan, and at least three days of emergency supplies. Please visit our local merchants to stock up on your emergency supplies

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Come stock up on your emergency supplies

FP Foods

A properly stocked first aid kit can be a lifesaver

We carry First Aid Kits! #2-311 Hemlock Street Port McNeill 250-956-2881

We offer a variety of First Aid, safety, and emergency supplies.

FP Foods 1071 Marine Drive Port Alice 250-284-3525

Emergency Preparedness Week May 4-10, 2014

Staying in touch During Emergencies

8640 Wollason 250-949-8442 macandal@telus.net www.macandales.com

Your kit should have an emergency supply of any prescription medications you take. Come talk to our pharmacists.

www.GetPrepared.GC.ca

“Locally owned and operated”

Emergency response information available at www.porthardy.ca Visit our Port Hardy Emergency Facebook page for up-to-date information Be prepared. Be ready!

• • • • • • • • • • •

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Emergency Car Kit • • • • • • • • • • •

Avalon School 4640 Byng Road

first aid training

nominated for Entreprenneurs of the Year

Emergency preparedness involves three basic steps: 1. knowing the risks 2. making a plan, and 3. getting an emergency kit

10% discount on Emergency Packs over $100 dollars

Develop a Personal Support Network of at least three people you know and trust who would help you in case of emergency

Smyth’s Smyth’s Tru Hardware 7070 Market St. 250-949-7155

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Come see us for all your emergency electronics

Also keep these inside your trunk • • • • •

batteries hand crank radios

Sand, salt, or non-clumping cat litter Antifreeze/ windsheild washer fluid Tow rope Jumper cables Fire extinguisher

flaslights and more...

Look for displays throughout your community

Remember: Emergency Preparedness begins at home! Keep your power during an emergency. At Stryker’s we have inverters, solar panels, fuel cells, emergency radios, flares and more.

ShopRite Marine, Logging & Outdoor Sports 1664 Campbell Way Port McNeill • 250-956-3385

People with special needs

Local Businesses are participating in Emergency Preparedness week

Be prepared!

6954 Market Street•250-949-6611•hbs@cablerocket.com

Proud Supporters of Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Numbers

pair of medics

Pair of Medics 250-902-0695•250-230-3559 www.pairofmedics.com

Recommended Additional Items:

Port Hardy has 2 emergency evacuation sites: Civic Centre 7400 Columbia Street

Get prepared.

Basic Emergency Checklist

Regional District of Mount Waddington 2044 McNeill Rd. 250-956-3301•250-956-3161 www.rdmw.bc.ca

Keeping our community safe since 1968

#100-8950 Granville St. Port Hardy 250-949-9522 www.peoplesdrugmart.com

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In the event of an emergency your household should have a plan, and at least three days of emergency supplies. Please visit our local merchants to stock up on your emergency supplies

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Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. May 10 Baseball Port Hardy vs. Hyde Creek, 5 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark. May 14 Fun run/walk SportMed Aboriginal 5K and 10K run or walk, 5:30 p.m., Port Hardy Secondary School. Registration begins 4:30 p.m., course clearly marked through town. No registration cost; water, chocolate milk and dinner provided at no charge. To register or for info, contact Stephanie at 250-9497443, ext. 3233. May 17-18 Motocross Vancouver Island Motocross series racing Rounds 5 & 6, 10 a.m. each day, Seven Mile Motocross Track. Special free admission promotion both days; concession. May 17-19 Baseball Annual Sointula I nv i t a t i o n a l Tournament, community ballfield. Concession, beer garden and oyster bar, raffle, kids playground. Finals Monday. May 25 Baseball Hyde Creek vs. Port McNeill, 4 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark. May 31 Baseball Port McNeill vs. Port Hardy, 6 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark. June 1 Baseball Hyde Creek vs. Port Hardy, 6 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark. June 7 Baseball Port Hardy vs. Port McNeill, 6 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark. June 8 Baseball Port McNeill vs. Hyde Creek, 4 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark.

Load 'Em Up unloads in final Gazette staff PORT HARDY—A big-hitting performance from Load ‘Em Up helped power the side to an extra-inning victory over the Bush Cats in Sunday’s A final of the Icebreaker slo-pitch tourney at the Storey’s Beach ballfields. With a cap of four runs per inning for the finals, Load ‘Em Up maxed out three times and shut out the Bush Cats three times on their way to a 4-3 victory in the skins-format tourney. A home run from Tony Knighton, strong base running and some solid fielding saw Load ‘Em Up rack up eight unanswered in the fifth and sixth on their way to the win. The Bush Cats had started off the brighter, Jordan Campbell clearing the fence to bring Mitch Walker home for a walk-off in the first inning after holding Load ‘Em up to a blank.

Left: Mitch Walker makes contact as Carrie Harilstad looks on in the A final of the A O'Toole Icebreaker tourney. Right: Len Miller lets fly during Sunday's B final. Jim Clair replied spectacular catch on the less for the win. Most Home runs from for Load ‘Em Up next run and whipped it to Sportsmanlike awards Bluesox pitcher inning, his homer bring- second for the double went to Campbell and Brayden Demoe in the ing in a pair of runners play. The Bush Cats Nikki Richards. fifth and sixth helped The B final saw the ease his side to the to add to two on the then followed up on board to cap the inning. bat, a Campbell double Bluesox sweep the win. Kyle Jackson and A superb third saw the bringing in one and a Generals 7-0 with Teniel Hunt picked up Bush Cats blunt their two-RBI hit from Sean strong fielding from the Most Sportsmanlike both sides. opponent’s momentum Mercer did the rest. awards. A 3-3 tie forced the It took until the third after Barney Wilson In the C division the cleared the fence and extra inning, Load inning for either side to Ballerz came back to Knighton smashed an ‘Em Up capitalizing get on the board, Brian take a 4-3 victory over infield homer. With one on a misfield to run up Texmo’s homer bring- the Smokers. out, centre fielder Tara three before holding ing in an RBI to kick After the Smokers Wilson completed a their opponents score- it off.

Gazette staff After several years of accompanying some of his players as an assistant coach for spring hockey, Port Hardy’s Marty Gage has taken the next step. Gage has formed his own spring club, the Jets, with the bulk of the squad made up of a half-dozen of the North Island Eagles team he coached in the recent winter season. Those players include Rhys Dutcyvich, Payton Laming, Ryan Patterson, Mathew Saunders, Liem Wadhams and his son, Luke Gage. Other players hail from Campbell River, Courtenay and Powell River. “After three seasons of coaching for the West Coast Storm, I decided to embark on the journey of starting a spring team,” Gage said.

The name is particularly suited to the team, which practices in Courtenay, just up the road from the Canadian Air Force base in Comox. Fellow Port Hardy coach Shawn Patterson, who also coached with the North Island Eagles peewees this season, serves as assistant along with Orval Harris of Courtenay. “It’s an awesome group of talented players from four communities, coming together to play the game we love,” Gage said. “It’s been a lot work, but well worth the while.” Gage also credited the sponsorship donations of several local businesses and family members, who made the start-up possible. The team has played exhibition games and competed in its first tournament.

ran out to a 3-0 lead, the teams tied the next three in succession, the Ballerz claiming the allimportant seventh for the win. Jim Paul and Janet Hanuse picked up the C Division awards. In the D Division, Chris Patterson and Vanessa Roach picked up the awards as the Bushrats beat the Purple Cobras 4-3. Standings A Division Load ‘Em Up Bush Cats Dustmen High Vis B Division Bluesox Generals Al-Kes Swingers C Division Ballerz Smokers Boozers Storm D Division Bushrats Purple Cobras

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Businesses celebrated Arts and trades

Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Dave Landon Motors picked up Business of the Year and I.V. Villani was given the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 42nd Annual Business Excellence Awards, held last Saturday at Port Hardy’s Civic Centre. Dennis Dugas emceed the ‘Come as you are’-themed event, with businesses invited to represent their industry in interpretive dress. Dinner was provided by Seven Hills Golf Course Catering. Nominations were open to the public throughout January & February, with ballots cast online by community members March 1 through April 15. The night’s award winners were: •Business of the Year: Dave Landon Motors; •New Business of the Year: Armstrong Construction;

Mike Willie poses for a photograph with Port Hardy and District Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Carly Perkovich at the Business Excellence Awards. Sea Wolf Adventures won the Outstanding Contributions to Art & Culture Award at the gala. A O’Toole • L i f e t i m e Non-Profit of the Year: Achievement Award: 4Paws Rescue Society; I.V. Villani; •Outstanding •Don Cruickshank Contribution in Art & Community Spirit Culture: Mike Willie; •Entrepreneur of the Award: Craig Ferguson; • C o m m u n i t y Year: Sandra Masales; •Excellence in Contribution Award -

HOT SPOTS May 9 Annual ScotiaBank barbecue to benefit BC Children’s Hospital, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in front of Port Hardy ScotiaBank branch office. Burgers and hot dogs, chips, drinks. May 9-10 Portside Academy of Performing Arts presents its seventh annual Stars of Tomorrow spring dance recital, 7 p.m. both nights, Sunset Elementary School gym. Tickets $10 at the door, or available in advance by calling the Portside studio at 250-956-4646.

Sustainability - Green Business of the Year: Vestas/GDF Suez/ Black & McDonald; •Insurance or Financial Business of the Year: Vancouver Island Insurance Centre; •Hospitality & Tourism Business of the Year: Great Bear Nature Tours; •Trades Business of the Year: O.K. Tire •Ocean Products Business of the Year: Keltic Seafoods; •Forestry or Forest Products Business of the Year: Pacificus Biological Services; •Retailer of the Year: Cafe Guido & The West Coast Community Craft Shop. The Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce extended its thanks to “the ticket holders, volunteers, sponsors, and the many businesses who donated auctions items to make this event and numerous other community events possible.”

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With the end of the school year coming up fast, the next few weeks are going to be busy ones for NISS students. Outside of the regular academics, NISS is planning several events for month of May, including a poetry slam and art show, a trades fair and a trip to Village Island. On May 14, NISS is hosting its first ever Trades and Local Business Fair. Local employers will staff more than 30 booths to teach students and visitors about potential careers, especially in the trades. Over the course of the fair there will also be activities taking place in NISS’s shop facilities. The event will begin with a presentation about the trades at 10 a.m. and will carry on until 12:30 p.m. The school’s third art night on May 22 is

May 11 Annual MS Walk, Port Hardy Secondary School track. Check-in at 9 a.m., walk/run begins 10 a.m. Preregistration and more info at mswalks.ca or 1-877-3390819. Includes debut performance by Port Hardy’s Wild Heart Children’s Choir, 9:40 a.m. May 14 SD85 Connections Program hosts a trades and business fair, 10 a.m., North Island Secondary School in Port McNeill. Featuring trades presentations, hands-on workshops and contests with more than 25 local businesses. Free hot dogs for all students. Trades or businesses interested in placing a booth at the fair may call 250-956-3394 or email kmcarthur@sd85.bc.ca.

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Andrew Mitchell shaping up to be just as much a success as the last two. Like its predecessors, it will feature slam poetry and musical performances from students and staff, as well as student art on display and for sale. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and entry will be by donation, with funds raised going toward a new kiln for the art room. Another major event this month is the second annual cultural sharing

trip to Village Island on May 23. A group of students, staff and other guests will travel by boat to the village site, where they will learn about local First Nations culture and history. Attendants will also enjoy traditional foods as well as drumming, singing and dancing performances. Events such as these offer new experiences and opportunities for students. Through they are not part of the traditional curriculum, students who participate in any of the events will be continuing their learning regardless. May will be a busy month, but it will also be a rewarding one for students at NISS. Andrew Mitchell is a Grade 12 student at North Island Secondary School and a prize-winning amateur photographer.

May 15 Sunset Elementary Grade 7 students will host a Loonie Auction in the school gym 5-8 p.m. For more info contact Charleen at cpurdey@sd85.bc.ca or 250230-4161. May 17 Spring tea, 2-4 p.m. at St. Columba Church. Baking and plants for sale. May 22 Speaker’s Corner series, 7 p.m., St. John Gualbert (A-Frame) Church, Port McNeill. Debbie Anderson will discuss the volunteer-run Marble River Hatchery. No admission fee; donations welcome.

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We are saddened to announce the passing of Ed Weldon. Husband, dad, grampa, friend. He loved to sit and tell stories (and maybe a little gossip) over coffee and a smoke. A lifelong logger and community fixture for the last 46 years, Ed enjoyed telling the family he had 10 lives and was going to use them all. And he did, from a riding in a runaway drill, getting swept away inside the cab of D7 cat during an avalanche to a plane crash amongst a few. Not always the easiest person, but always interesting. He will be missed, but not forgotten by his wife of 47 years, Bonnie, children, Nadine & Penny (George), rugrats, Connor, Alex, Mike, Jennifer, Megan and Finn. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the amazing staff at Port Hardy Hospital, who were his second family (seriously, you guys spoiled him with the coffee available 24/7 and someone to listen to his stories â&#x20AC;&#x201C; thank you!), to all our family and friends who rallied around, and seemed to know when we needed to talk, needed a hug or just needed to know someone was there with tea â&#x20AC;&#x201C; your support and understanding is amazing, thank you.

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ATTENTION- EXPERIENCED servers and cooks 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.

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.

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Intership BC Inc. Intership BC Inc. is a subsidiary of the Norwegian wellboat company Intership AS. Intership BC Inc. has recently signed a 5-year charter for a wellboat with a major salmon farming company in British Columbia. The wellboat will mainly be used for live transport of salmon and will mainly operate in the coastal waters of BC. The vessel will operate with a minimum crew of 4 people. Campbell River will be the home harbor for the vessel. Vessels specifications: 44 meters long, main engine: MAK 749 Kw, 2 Caterpillar generators each 245 Kw The vessel plans to sail from Norway to Campbell River with Canadian crew around mid-June. To manage the company, we are seeking a General Manager with the following qualifications: â&#x20AC;˘ Experience as manager with personnel responsibility â&#x20AC;˘ Commercial mindset â&#x20AC;˘ Work experience from the salmon farming industry â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge about the maritime industry â&#x20AC;˘ Technical insight To crew the vessel we are seeking the following personnel: Captains/First Officers/Engineers/Deckhands with the following qualifications/certificates: â&#x20AC;˘ Previous relevant experience for the various positions â&#x20AC;˘ Training and certificates according to STCW regulations for the relevant positions â&#x20AC;˘ Valid health certificate Intership BC Inc. offers interesting and challenging positions in a growing industry with competitive benefits. Please apply by May 2, 2014 to: havard.grontvedt@intership.no. All applications must include a CV and list of references.

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We are a world leader in design and manufacture of debarkers for the forest products industry. We have an opening for a qualimed tradesman for the position of Field Service Technician.

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The position involves assistance with machine startup, on site repair and inspections, and training of customer personnel. Extensive travel is required.

PORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCH Corner of Trustee & Highland Morning Service 11:00 am Plus regular family activities Office: 250-949-6844 www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca Pastor: Kevin Martineau 11/14

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

North Island Church Services NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES Father Scott Whittemore 250-956-3909 Sunday Masses St. Mary’s 430 Chapel St.,Port McNeill: 9am St. Bonaventure 4750 Byng Rd., Port Hardy: 11am St. Theresa’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 Children’s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year. For information contact Pastor Dave Purdy • 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 11/14

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

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LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE • Chaplain Services • Bible Studies • Spiritual Counselling • 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

Qualimcations: • Grade 12 and previous related experience or an equivalent combination of education and training. • Lumber industry background preferred • Previous maintenance experience on a debarker is a must • Promcient understanding of pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical systems and schematics as they relate to our equipment • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and blueprints • Promciency in understanding PLC functionality and logic is an asset • Promcient use of Excel and Power Point is desired • Candidate must be able to provide training in a classroom environment

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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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Mount Waddington Literacy Now Committee is seeking a Part Time Grant Seeker for approximately 5 hours per week. Responsibilities: • Find funding for our community projects • Work closely with the Literacy Outreach Coordinators • Report to the Literacy Now Steering Committee Knowledge and Skills: • Strong written communication skills • Ability to meet deadlines. • Knowledge of fundraising information sources. • Strong contributor in team environments Qualiﬁcations: • Training and experience with grant writing. • Experience working in deadline-driven environments. Salary: $25.00 per hour for up to 20 hours in a month. Deadline for Applications: May 16, 2014 For more information on the position please contact Kathy Martin martinkt@telus.net or 250-956-3456

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QUALITY CONTROL The Lemare Group is seeking a Quality Control person for Northern Vancouver Island. Coastal/Dryland sort experience an asset. Travelling required. Excellent wages plus benefits. Email or fax resumes to office@lemare.ca or 250-956-4888, Attention: Jennifer.

If you meet the above requirements, please submit your resume to: Nicholson Manufacturing Ltd. c/o Aftermarket Value Stream Manager, PO Box 2128, Sidney, BC, Canada, V8L 3S6 or by email to: desmaraisgm@nmbc.com

SETO’S WOK & GRILL is looking for a P/T Server, F/T short order cook, and a F/T dishwasher. Apply in person.

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Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School PO Box 1799 Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 Phone (250) 949-7743 Fax (250) 949-7422 “Strong Together In All We Do”

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GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH at entrance to Tsulquate Village (8898 Park Dr) Saturday/Sabbath 10:00 am-Sabbath School 11:15 am-Worship Service Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell

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Employment Opportunity There is a temporary full-time Grade 3 position being offered at Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw School for the remainder of the 2013-2014 school year, starting on May 26, 2014. This is a term position for a maternity leave with a possibility of continuing into the 2014-2015 school year. The Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw School is a band operated independent school that enrols 140 students from Preschool to Grade 7. Job Requirements: UÊ UÊ UÊ UÊ UÊ UÊ UÊ UÊ UÊ UÊ UÊ UÊ UÊ

Bachelor of Education Degree BC Ministry of Education certiﬁcation Knowledge of the BC Ed Plan and Ministry of Education curriculum documents Previous experience in Grade 3 or primary level, with excellent teaching, planning and assessment practices Knowledge and appreciation of BC First Nations people and local culture Understanding of child and brain development, including impacts and injuries that affect healthy development Experience teaching Saxon Math and Read Well programs is an asset Ability to interact with children, being respectful of various social, emotional, physical and academic needs Willingness to work collaboratively with a dedicated staff including a school based team Desire to learn and grow professionally Knowledge and experience using technology especially iPads Committed to engaging children in extra-curricular activities Willingness to participate in cultural, school, and community events and learn from parents and community members

Applicants will include a cover letter, a complete resume including references, proof of Teacher Regulation Branch Certiﬁcation and a copy of ofﬁcial transcripts indicating degree(s) earned. Successful completion of Criminal Record Check will be required. Closing date for the positions is May 12, 2014 at 3:00 pm. Only those short-listed will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of our team. Please fax, mail, or e-mail applications to:

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Veteran sets off on cross-country charity cycle Gazette staff PORT HARDY— For most people retirement means relaxation; perhaps puttering in the garden or RVing. Art Brochu is not most people. After a lifetime of military service, the 70-year-old could be forgiven for seeking out a retiring retirement. Instead, Brochu has thrown himself wholeheartedly into his new passion — cycling — and found a way to challenge himself while helping others. Last Thursday Brochu left Port Hardy on the first leg of a fundraising journey that will see him ride across the country to St. John’s, Newfoundland, in support of Children’s Wish Foundation. The veteran hopes to raise $130,000 along the way to fund a wish in each of the prov-

Art Brochu (fifth from left) is surrounded by well-wishers as he prepares to set off on his cross-country cycling trip in support of Children’s Wish. The 70-year-old veteran aims to cycle to St. John’s, Newfoundland for charity. A O’Toole

inces and territories. Brochu has trained with Olympic gold medal-winning cyclist Lori-Anne Muenzer for the journey, which he hopes to complete in 14 weeks.

While cycling across Canada may seem like a daunting enough task for anyone, let alone a septuagenarian, Brochu has set another challenge for himself. Along the way he

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will be conducting a series of presentations on the topic of health and wellbeing, and he kicked off his speaking tour Wednesday at Port Hardy Secondary School.

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shortcuts to health. “Never give up,” he told the crowd. “Be proud of yourself and who you are.” Brochu later joined well-wishers at a sendoff event at the Port Hardy Legion. The next morning, 101 Squadron and Legion members were joined by RCMP officers, Chamber representatives and civic leaders for a send-off breakfast at the Chamber of Commerce, with Brochu thanking everyone for their support before hitting the road with an emergency vehicle escort. To learn more about Brochu’s journey, or to make a donation visit www.childrenswish. ca/ab/artcyclesforwishes.

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OIL CHANGES â&#x20AC;

SIERRA 1500

(1SA MODEL)

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FOR

OFFERS INCLUDE $4,750 IN CASH CREDITSÂĽ, FREIGHT & PDI. MODEL INCLUDES AUTOMATIC REAR LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL.

MONTHSÂĽÂĽ PURCHASE FINANCING ON SELECT MODELS

YEARS/40,000 KM

COMPLIMENTARY

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2014 ACADIA

169 0.9%

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WITH $3,695 DOWN. BASED ON A PURCHASE PRICE OF $37,895* (SLE-1 FWD MODEL). OFFER INCLUDES FREIGHT & PDI

48 MONTHS

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