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McNeill approves dock request J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT McNEILL—A contractor facilitating a test fishery for Fisheries and Oceans Canada will be allowed to store equipment on a trial basis on the town’s year-old concrete dock, following a spirited

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debate during Port McNeill’s most recent Town Council meeting. Roger Paquette, owner of Nanaimo-based Hub City Fisheries, wrote council to request the use of a portion of the smallcraft harbour’s drive-on dock to store equipment used to offload the

catch in the DFO test fishery. Councillors Gaby Wickstrom and Shirley Ackland voiced their reservations, about the precedent it could set for other dock users, and about the storage area requested — a 12-foot strip spanning the entire 50-foot width at the seaward end

of the dock. “It would be in the way of anyone loading or unloading in that area,” Mayor Gerry Furney

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Local groups net salmon grants Gazette staff Nine North Island projects have landed funding as part of the Pacific Salmon Foundation’s 2014 Community Salmon Program Grants program. The Pacific Salmon Foundation announced $1.5 million in grants to 121 projects in 72 communities across British Columbia through its Community Salmon Program Tuesday. The grants focus on habitat restoration, salmon enhancement, education, and community awareness. Funding for these grants was generated through sales of the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Stamp, commonly known as the “Salmon Stamp” through Fisheries and Oceans Canada. “This year’s funding announcement is the largest in the history of the Foundation’s Community Salmon

Program,” said Dr. Brian Riddell, president and CEO of the Pacific Salmon Foundation “But the most important point is that for every $1 that the Foundation grants another $6 is generated within local communities. This tremendous leverage is what helped the federal government to decide in 2013 to return 100 per cent of Salmon Stamp funds to British Columbia.” Beneficiaries on the North Island included: • Cordy Creek Hatchery — received $9,000. Communications and water supply infrastructure damaged in a 2011 windstorm at Cordy Creek to be replaced or upgraded to help with overall hatchery operation; • Northern Vancouver Island Salmonid Enhancement Association — received $1,100. Funding will be used to purchase new “chill-

Gazette staff Effective at noon on July 23, 2014, campfires were once again permitted throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. The Coastal Fire Centre rescinded its campfire prohibition due to forecasted cool and rainy weather conditions. The following uses are once again allowed: • campfires, as defined in the wildfire regulation; • open fires in an outdoor stove. The long-term forecast, however, is for a return to hot and dry conditions later this week. These conditions will likely result in the reintroduction of a campfire ban prior to the August long weekend, said the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources in a release. The release contains

a reminder that campfires cannot be larger than a half-metre high by a half metre wide. Anyone who lights a fire must have a hand tool such a shovel or at least eight litres of water available to fully extinguish it. Never leave a campfire unattended and make sure that the ashes are completely cool to the touch before leaving the area for any length of time. Small backyard burning piles (Category 2 fires) remain prohibited within the Coastal Fire Centre, except in Haida Gwaii and the fog zone. Category 3 open fires continue to be restricted throughout the Coastal Fire Centre’s jurisdiction. For up to date information check the wildfire management branch’s website at www.bcwildfire.ca.

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ers’ for the classroom so children can continue to learn about the lifecycle of the Pacific salmon. • Port McNeill Chinook Club — received $2,272. Funds to be used to insert coded wire tags in juvenile salmon to determine the local harvest rate and percentage of hatchery fish in fisheries; • Mainland Enhancement of

Salmonid Species Society — received $2,620. Barriers will be removed in three creeks that will increase access and spawning area for salmon; and, • Salmon Coast Field Station Society — received $1,500 for the purchase of materials for safety upgrades in an aluminum boat used extensively for salmon assessment and research activities.

Friends of the Marble River Society received a total of $17,840 to fund four projects: • $950 to help repair a salmon feeder at the Marble River Hatchery that was damaged by a black bear last year; • $2,000 to purchase a marine net pen for rearing ocean Marble River Chinook juvenile salmon; • $2,500 for repairs to infrastructure to allow a semi-natural

rearing channel for Marble River Chinook and Coho juvenile salmon to be used once again; and, • $12,390 for the replacement of a retaining wall which supports the rearing tanks used in production of Chinook and Coho salmon for the Marble River. “Recreational fishing is an important economic activity which attracts thousands

of visitors to Canada and contributes billions of dollars to our economy every year,” said the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Canada. “The projects funded through the Salmon Stamp and the Government’s contribution to the Pacific Salmon Foundation will benefit British Columbia and Yukon communities for years to come.”

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from page 1 acknowledged. But Coun. Chris Sharpe argued against turning away people who want to bring business to the Town, and said the dock was installed in part as a way to generate income. “If it’s just an inconvenience for us, that’s not an argument,” he said. But while the dock does generate revenue through moorage and loading, there is no provision for storage fees in the Town’s Harbour Fee Setting Bylaw — passed by Council just two weeks earlier. In 2013, Hub City had the same contract and paid $432 for barge storage in addition to a $250 seasonal dock-use fee. “DFO asked for one thing; Hub City is now asking for more,” treasurer Dan Rodin noted. “Hub City signed a contract on the basis they would have the same

Council Meeting Port McNeill arrangement (as last year). Now, they’re asking for something that’s easier on them.” But Sharpe, Council’s representative on the Harbour Committee, was unswayed. Acknowledging council still needed questions answered — what is the nature of the equipment? Would a different spot on the dock be suitable? — he offered to liaise with other committee members, Administrator Sue Harvey and Hub City to explore the possibility of the arrangement. After those discussions were held, Council approved the storage use on a two-week, trial basis, with a fee to be negotiated. VIHA changes under way Alison Mitchell, Island Health’s senior

manager for rural health for Mount Waddington, appeared to update council on the progress of the North Island’s integrated care clinics and to share changes planned for the region in the short- and mediumterm. Construction is under way on the new integrated clinic near Port Hardy Hospital, while renovations are in progress to Port McNeill Medical Clinic while staff operates temporarily from Port McNeill Hospital. “Port McNeill has embraced the model,” said Mitchell, “and Port Hardy will work the same way.” Mitchell also said the makeup of the Local Working Group, whose recommendations played a major role in pressing for the new clinics, will change in the coming months as the result of a new BCMA rural division of family practice formed

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Something of a burning issue We’ve reached the height of summer and all that comes with it — fun-filled community festivals, lake swimming and weekend camping excursions. And, of course, fire bans. Luckily the ban put in place recently by the Coastal Fire Centre was extinguished — albeit temporarily — as a few days of rain cooled off the North Island early last week. But the announcement of the ban’s rescinding also warned that it is likely to be reinstated as summer temperatures once again pick up. While a ban does put something of a damper on a planned trip — after all, half the fun of camping is food on a stick — the measures are in place for good reason. We are lucky enough to live in one of the most beautiful places on earth, and have the luxury of abundant unspoilt wilderness on our doorstep. Keeping it unspoilt is the challenge. Over the last 10 years in B.C., the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources reports that 38.6 per cent of wildfires were caused by people. Besides the spectre of wildfire, which admittedly and thankfully is less of a problem on the North Island, anyone involved in the backroad cleanups of recent years knows the scale of illegal dumping once you leave the highway. It’s hard to make it to a campsite without passing enough cans to cover the cost of the hot dogs. Perhaps we are the ones who are spoiled — numbed to the scale and majesty of our surroundings. It really doesn’t get much better than the North Island, folks, and we would do well to preserve what we have. Remember the old adage, “Leave only footprints, take only memories?” Whether it’s packing out what we pack in or ensuring that the fire is out before we break camp, we have a duty to ensure that we leave as close to ‘only footprints’ as we can. As stated previously, it’s the height of summer, so let’s get out there and enjoy all that the North Island has to offer, from the fishing to the fairs, the hikes to the lakes. But let’s strive to do it respectfully and to leave our surroundings as beautiful as they were when we arrived. Otherwise memories may be all we have.

Nine local projects enjoyed windfalls from the Pacific Salmon Foundation this week, the grants earmarked to help fund projects.

The ban on campfires is expected to be reimposed in the near future as the hot, dry conditions increase the wildfire risk.

In defence of younger drivers

VICTORIA – A recent column on the B.C. government’s decision to raise speed limits on portions of rural highways excited comments from readers. Some questioned my suggestion that today’s new drivers are worse because they spend their formative years staring at screens in the back seat instead of looking out the window. There is no doubt that B.C.’s graduated licensing system for new drivers is more difficult than what my generation faced. Those vehicle stickers with the “L” (for learner, or as teens prefer “loser”) and “N” (for novice, or in teen-speak “nerd”) have been around since 1998. The two steps make getting a full driver’s licence a longer, more difficult and expensive process. Statistics provided by ICBC show what new drivers are up against. First there is the written “knowledge test” to obtain

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a learner’s permit. From 2004 to 2008, more than half of applicants failed in their first attempt. Things improved in subsequent years, with a 46-per-cent failure rate in 2009 declining to 42 per cent by 2013. The first road test required to go from “L” to “N” seems sufficiently harsh. The failure rate has been around 47 per cent in the past six years. ICBC reports that in the first three years of the graduated licence program,

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the new driver crash rate dropped by 16 per cent. In 2003 the required learner and novice period were extended, and restrictions on the novice stage were increased. New driver crashes fell by another 28 per cent. Those restrictions include the number of passengers and a “zero tolerance” for alcohol. Impaired crash and injury statistics aren’t available for drivers in the graduated licence program, only fatalities. They grew as more new drivers were enrolled in the new system, to a high of 24 in 2007, but that declined to 14 by 2012. There will always be young people who drive impaired, speed or make other fatal errors. But it’s difficult to argue that today’s system in B.C. is lenient. B.C.’s medical health officers issued a letter denouncing the deciA member of

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Classroom heads and community leaders Dear editor, I was recently dismayed to hear that some parents had complained to their neighbour, who called me at their request, about “teachers” who were using Port Hardy Secondary School to practice music on Tuesday night prior to Filomi Days. Of course you know who those “teachers” were. They were the North Island Community Band —

a group of musicians dedicated to playing music for the North Island. Oh, there are a number of teachers in the group (quite a few, actually) but they are a community group with permission to use the school as a practice facility. I would note that none of the “teachers” who were there are PHSS staff, though one musician works at the school as a CUPE

member, one is a PHSS student, and yet another happens to work for a certain newspaper. I question the motives behind the complaint. The band was preparing for the Filomi Days parade; would the people complaining rather that the band not participate in the parade because there are “teachers” in it? This got me thinking about all the other

things “teachers” do for our communities. I pondered this for a bit then decided to create a list of the things I personally know that teachers are involved in. I know that the list is not complete: Port Hardy Minor Hockey, Port McNeill Minor Hockey, North Island Eagles Hockey, Port Hardy Soccer, Port McNeill Soccer, Coal Harbour Ceilidh Band, North Island

Community Band, Port Hardy Junior Canadian Rangers, Church groups in the North Island, Filomi Days committee, Fall Fair, Port Hardy Volunteer Fire Department, Port McNeill Volunteer Fire Department, 4 Paws Rescue Society, Cat's Meow, Wild Heart Music, Port McNeill Figure Skating, and a whole host of local fundraising events. My point is not that

“teachers” should be singled out and commended for what they do in the community, but that complaining about a volunteer activity that involves striking teachers is short-sighted to say the least. I know that the lockout/strike may make people unhappy or angry, but it is a normal part of labour relations. Using this to vilify community

volunteers is wrong. If you are angry at teachers striking, perhaps you should ask a teacher to explain what the dispute is all about. Just be prepared for a lengthy answer — they will, of course, try to educate you. That’s what teachers do! Sincerely, Shawn Gough Vancouver Island North Teachers’ Association Local President

First response measured and appropriate Dear editor, A recent op-ed by the provincial fire fighters union president makes several claims about the provincial pre-hospital health care system that require clarification so readers can have a balanced perspective. To ensure that both ambulance and first responder (fire department) resources are dispatched appropriately, and the public isn’t at risk from emergency vehicles driving at high speeds unnecessarily, BC Emergency Health

Services (BCEHS) undertook its fifth review of its Resource Allocation Plan (RAP) in 2013. The RAP outlines which resource(s) to assign to each medical call received and how they should respond — lights and siren or routine. Our evidence-based review found that there is no clinical benefit for patients to have first responders dispatched for several of the call types that they currently attend. A formal consensus among EMS physicians is that only patients in cardi-

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ac or respiratory arrest, or those having total airway obstruction, benefit from a rapid ambulance response. An ambulance is still sent to every call in B.C., however, they are responding without lights and siren more often. Ambulance dispatchers assess the patient’s condition over the phone and prioritize every call for service — people with life-threatening conditions get the fastest response with the highest-trained paramedics available. When appropriate,

dispatchers notify first responders that there is a patient that would benefit from having firefighters provide first aid as soon as possible. This notification occurs in seconds, not minutes as stated. First responders remain able to upgrade the call if they have concerns about the ambulance response. With these changes, ambulances are getting to critically ill or injured patients faster and those with non-life threatening conditions have been waiting only a few minutes

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more on average. An EMS expert reviewed the process used to update the RAP and found that the methodology was consistent with contemporary best practices nationally and internationally, used robust clinical evidence, and is superior to the processes used in many major EMS systems. BCEHS continues to monitor the RAP changes — which have only been implemented for ambulances so far, not first responders – on a systemwide basis and review

individual calls when the response was questioned. To date there have been no negative clinical patient outcomes attributed to the RAP changes. BCEHS greatly values the role of first responders and will continue to work on strengthening this partnership using medical evidence and facts to enhance care and service for patients. William Dick Vice President, Medical Programs BC Emergency Health Services

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Sea Wolf celebrates with ‘family gathering’

Elena Rardon Gazette staff TELEGRAPH COVE—Sea Wolf Adventure Tours hosted its second annual traditional dance performance at Telegraph Cove Saturday evening. Students from the Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw School performed a number of dances, telling traditional stories thousands of years old. They were accompanied by a number of drummers from different bands, which Sea Wolf Adventures owner and operator Mike Willie described as a “family gathering.” It was the first dance hosted on Telegraph Cove’s new deck, where seats had been arranged in a square around the dance floor in imitation of a ceremonial Big House. The ocean provided a backdrop for the audience of locals

Above: A young dancer performs a Wild Man of the Woods dance during the second annual Sea Wolf Adventures traditional dance performance on the boardwalk at Telegraph Cove Saturday. Top: Cody Walkus performs an Echo dance, featuring a mask with interchangeable mouthpieces.

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and tourists alike. The most notable part of the performance occurred immediately following the humpback whale dance, when a real humpback whale surfaced in the Cove and put on a show for onlookers. Admission to the event was by donation, with proceeds going towards the Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw School culture program. “We do this to inspire pride and confidence in our kids,” Willie said. “And so that they know where we came from.” This coming weekend Telegraph Cove Resort and Campground will play host to its annual Craft Fair and Salmon Derby. The Craft Fair takes place Saturday on the boardwalk from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Visitors will have the chance to admire the creative work of local artisans

and enjoy a salmon barbecue. The Salmon Derby takes place Sunday, with awards for the largest salmon and halibut and numerous hidden prizes. A salmon potluck dinner

will also take place at the campground at 6 p.m. All proceeds from the $10 entry fee will be donated to the Kokish Hatchery Salmon Enhancement Program.

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Island time Gazette staff ALERT BAY— Hundreds descended on Cormorant Island under blue skies last weekend as Alert Bay hosted its annual SeaFest/MusicFest/ ArtFest celebrations. This year the theme was Treasure Island and featured Kids

Got Talent, crochet, Minute To Win It and Spaghetti Eating contests as well as vendors, top-class musical acts, the Salmon Run, talented local artists and — fittingly — performances from the Purple Pirate. Here’s a few of our favourite moments...

Clockwise from left: Tundra the wolf explores the lower tennis court Sunday during MusicFest; Stormy Cranmer performs Katy Perry’s Roar at the Kids Got Talent show Saturday; ‘The Wanderer,’ Peyton Brotchie, lets the crowd know the one he loves the best at the Kids Got Talent show; The Purple Pirate poses for a picture with his motley crew before a performance Saturday; Amanda Christianson goes for a spin during the finals of Minute To Win It; Crowds check out the vendors lining the street Saturday.

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Gazette staff More than a hundred players participated in the World Cup Soccer Camp across the North Island last week. The camps, which were led by visiting coaches from Victoria, took place in various communities throughout the week and culminated

August 15-17 Slo-pitch Annual OrcaFest Tournament, Port McNeill. Games played at Centennial, Mantic and Hyde Creek fields, beer garden at Centennial Park, Saturday dance, concession. Info, Orma at 250-9563345. August 16 Golf Port Alice Golf & Country Club Ladies Open, 9:30 a.m. Rockn-Roll theme with 18 holes of fun, food and prizes. Info, 250-2843213. August 16-17 Motor sports Annual Dirt Bowl stock car championship at Tri-Port Speedway, 6 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday. Concession, kids play area, more. $5 adults, $3 youth, $2 seniors.

Clockwise from top left: Aurellia Nelson and Devin White fight for the ball during the World Cup Soccer Camp tournament in Port McNeill Friday; members of Team Belgium attempt to build a human pyramid on the sidelines; Hannah Leonard leads Team Colombia in a conga line; members of Team Spain show their support from the sidelines during the finals. Elena Rardon

in a tournament Friday on the North Island Secondary School pitch in Port McNeill. During the tournament, players split up into teams representing different countries. The teams were then divided into seniors and juniors, and teammates took turns playing while the onlookers cheered, danced,

and showed team spirit from the sidelines. Extra points were awarded for enthusiasm. In the final playoffs, Team Spain squared off against Team Belgium, with Belgium taking home the gold. All players received t-shirts at the end of the tournament.

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Load 'Em Up top in Woss Gazette staff WOSS—Woss Lake hosted its annual Fire Department and Rec Centre Slopitch Tournament last weekend. The event featured massages from Cedarwood Bodywork and Massage, as well as a Saturday night dance with live music from Big Daddy. First prize went to Load ‘em Up, and Woss Brewers took second place. Both teams donated their winnings back. We’ve Got the Runs took third place, and fourth went to the Woodchuckers. A costume prize was awarded to the Mid Island Misfits, who were spotted throughout the weekend dressed up as pirates.

Above: Load 'em Up third baseman Steven Clair tags out Cory Miller of the Woodchuckers during Saturday's play in the Woss Lake Fire Department and Rec Centre SloPitch Tournament last weekend. Left: Barney Wilson of Load 'em Up drives a pitch during Saturday's game. Elena Rardon

Hillbillys sweep in final games

J.R. Rardon Gazette editor HYDE CREEK—It wasn’t the championship tournament the North Vancouver Island Baseball League hoped to host, but a weekend doubleheader July 19-20 did manage to provide both postseason atmosphere and tight competition at the local ballfield. With the defending champion Port Hardy Cubs withdrawing from the league due to low participation this spring, the NVIBL was reduced to a series of mostly imbalanced games between the Port McNeill Rangers and the Hyde Creek Hillbillys, who swept the entire season series by occasionally lopsided scores. But with several visiting players from the Comox Valley traveling to take part, the Hyde Creek Hillbillys managed a sweep of the final games of the season against a bolstered “Rangers” club as sunny skies and a barbecue helped swell the crowd of family, friends and other spectators. “It couldn’t have worked out better,” said Ryan Rushton, who hit his second career home run and added a ground-rule double in the Hillbillys’ wild, 16-14 win Sunday. “With the Courtenay guys coming up, it really brought up the

Dave Kines reaches out to tag Rob Cessford during one of the Hillbillies versus Rangers championship games. J.R. Rardon

calibre of play and made the games exciting.” Orginally, the plan was to bring up an entire team from Comox, which participates each year in the Sointula Invitational Tournament May Long Weekend. Only three players were able to make the visit to

Hyde Creek, but they teamed with existing and recently recruited Rangers — and a couple of borrowed Hillbillys — to create a solid squad that made for two days of solid, nine-inning competition on the diamond. The Hillbillys took a 12-6 win Saturday behind two home runs

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Jason West coaxed Egeland into a gameending fielder’s choice with the tying run on base. The Hillbillys will return the favour in two weeks, traveling to Comox to appear in a weekend tournament. As far as the longterm future of the team, and the NVIBL, Rushton was optimistic that Port Hardy would return and that Port

McNeill would bounce back with a competitive team to restore the league next season. And, the Hillbillys would like to invite a full Comox-area team to its postseason tournament. “I think a playoffs with us, Port Hardy, Port McNeill and bringing in these guys would make it a really fun tournament,” he said.

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LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE Port mCNeill CENTRE BaPtist CHurCH s #HAPLAIN 3ERVICES 2501 Mine Road s "IBLE 3TUDIES Sunday s 3PIRITUAL #OUNSELLING 9:45 am s 7EEKLY !! 'ROUPS (Sept-June) - Sunday School 11:00Granville am - Worship Service (8635 St. Port Hardy) 7:00 pm 250-949-8125 - Evening Fellowship Youth Group Wed - 7:00 pm Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Programs & Adult Bible11/14 Studies are scheduled throughout the PORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCH year. & Highland Corner of Trustee For information Morning Service contact 11:00 am Pastor Purdy â&#x20AC;˘ 250-956-4737 PlusDave regular family activities Office: 250-949-6844 11/14 www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca ligHtHouse Pastor: KevinresourCe Martineau CeNtre 11/14 â&#x20AC;˘ Chaplain Services PORT ALICE ANGLICANâ&#x20AC;˘ Bible Studies UNITED FELLOWSHIP â&#x20AC;˘ Spiritual ReverendCounselling Wade Allen â&#x20AC;˘ Weekly AA Groups Sunday Services - 4pm (8635 Granville St. Port Hardy) 1-250-949-6247 250-949-8125 Box 159, Port Alice 11/14 You are extended a special invitation to share in our Services

The Lemare Group We are seeking a Junior Accountant to join our Finance team. You must be wellrounded and hands on with the ability to work independently. Candidates will have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. This position will be best suited for a flexible individual who is willing to assist with administrative and accounting duties as needed. Forestry experiences will be considered an asset. Experience in basic accounting and Microsoft Excel is preferred, although we will provide the necessary training to the right candidate.

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NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHristCHURCHES CHurCH aNgliCaN Father Scott Whittemore Alert Bay 250-956-3909 Sunday Masses Sunday Services - 10 am St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 430 Chapel St.,Port McNeill: 9am Reverend Lincoln Mckoen St. Bonaventure 4750 Byng 1-250-974-5844 Rd., Port Hardy: 11am Warden Flora Cook St. Theresaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corner of Nigei St. and 250-974-5945 Marine Dr.,Warden Port Alice: 5:00pm JoanSaturdays Stone Alert Bay: 65 Hemlock St., 2nd & 4th: 250-974-2234 Saturdays 10am 11/14

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ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN Port Hardy BaPtist UNITED CHurCH Reverend Wade Allen Corner of Trustee Highland 9190 Granville St.&Port Hardy Morning 11:00 am PhoneService 250-949-6247 family activities 11:00Plus a.m.regular Sunday School and Service Office: Wed., 1:00250-949-6844 pm Bible Study www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca Healing Service first Sunday Pastor: of the Kevin month,Martineau 7:00 pm 11/14 Everyone welcome Meeting rooms available NortH islaNd CatHoliC columbac@uniserve.com CHurCHes 11/14 Father Scott Whittemore 250-9563909 FULL GOSPEL CHURCH Sunday Masses 2540 Catala Place Port McNeill St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 430 Chapel McNeill: (across from St.,Port Firehall) 9am Sunday St.10:30 Bonaventure 4750 Byng Rd., am - Morning Worship Port Hardy: 11am Church Office 250-956-4741 St. Theresaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corner Nigei St. and Pastor StanofRukin Marine Dr., Port Alice: Youth Pastor: SteveSaturdays Taylor 5:00pm Cell: 250-527-0144 Alert Bay: 65 Hemlock St.,Mon-Thurs 2nd & 4th: Office hours: 10am-4pm Saturdays Visitors always10am welcome www.ptmcfullgospel.org 11/14 st. ColumBa aNgliCaN 11/14 uNitedANGLICAN CHRIST CHURCH Reverend Wade Alert BayAllen 9190 Granville St. Port Sunday Services - 10Hardy am Phone 250-949-6247 Reverend Lincoln Mckoen 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Service 1-250-974-5844 Wed., 1:00 pm Bible Study Warden Flora Cook Healing service, first Sunday of the 250-974-5945 month, 7 pm Warden Joan Stone Everyone welcome 250-974-2234 Meeting rooms available 11/14 columbac@uniserve.com 11/14 SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Full gosPel CHurCH 4680 Byng Rd. Port Hardy 2540 Pastor Catala George Place Port McNeill Hilton (across from Firehall) 250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826 Sunday â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone welcomeâ&#x20AC;? 10:30 Saturday am - Morning Worship Services Church 9:30am Office - Bible250-956-4741 Study groups Stan Rukin service 10:45amPastor - Worship/Praise Youth Pastor: Taylor Wednesday @ 7pmSteve - Prayer meeting Cell: 250-527-0144 Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Office hours:Christian 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs Offering Education Visitors always welcome 250-949-8243 www.ptmcfullgospel.org 11/14

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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.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HELP WANTED

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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

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AT THE HEARING the public will be allowed to make representations to Council or present written submissions respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw and will be aďŹ&#x20AC;orded reasonable opportunity to be heard. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that a copy of the aforementioned â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;OďŹ&#x192;cial Community Plan Bylaw No. 759, 2014â&#x20AC;&#x2122; and related documents which have been or will be considered by the Alert Bay Council may be inspected on the Villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Website or at the Village oďŹ&#x192;ce during regular business hours Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm (excluding statutory Holidays) Written Submissions will be accepted up to 5:00pm on Wednesday August 6th, 2014 to ensure their availability to Council at the Public Hearing. Written Submissions can be provided by any of the following methods: By Email: oďŹ&#x192;ceclerk@alertbay.ca In Person: Village OďŹ&#x192;ce 15 Maple Road By Fax: (250)974-5470 By Mail: Village of Alert Bay Bag Service 2800 Alert Bay, BC V0N1A0

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DRIVER NEEDED to deliver the Gazette to carriers and businesses in Port McNeill and Port Hardy every Thursday morning. Prefer someone with own vehicle that meets safety standards, but do have van available. Must be bondable and have cash handling experience. Criminal record check required. Please bring resume and driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s abstract, to the Gazette office or fax to 250949-7655 Attn:Circulation. No phone calls please.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

All Submissions must include your name and street address. Submissions cannot be accepted after the Public Hearing. All written submissions are public information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more information, please contact the Village OďŹ&#x192;ce at 250-974-5213 or via email at oďŹ&#x192;ceclerk@alertbay.ca

HELP WANTED

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. PROFESSIONAL/ MANAGEMENT

OFFICE Manager; Part Time: Ragged Edge Community Network Society (Internet Service Provider) Administration, Budgets, Bookkeeping, data base maintenance, customer service...For a full job description email belinda@recn.ca Cover Letter, Resume, and 3 relevant references required. Application deadline 9:30am Wednesday August 6, 2014

TRADES, TECHNICAL CHEVALLIER GEO-CON Ltd. of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta requires experienced Cat and Hoe Operators, Class 1 Lowbed Driver, Heavy Duty Mechanic and Mechanicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Helper. Safety tickets required. Please email resume to: info@geo-con.ca or fax to 403-844-2735.

PERSONAL SERVICES

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GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES The First Nation Connections Worker is a member of the First Nations Support Team and is a position created from the Enhancement Agreement consultation process (2010) to provide additional support services to students through a more holistic vision. The position is specific to the enhancement model delivered at NISS and the First Nations students that attend there. Areas of focus for the position are to: provide academic support, support specific student transitions, advocate for students and their needs, and to provide intervention/prevention measures by connecting with students, staff, families and community support systems to increase student success.

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Huckleberry House Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre is recruiting for: Cool Kids Program Supervisor/Preschool Worker. This is a temporary full-ime maternity position. Casual, on-call E.C.E./E.C.E. Assistant Workers. These positions require: Valid E.C.E. Certificate First Aid Experience working with children Consider becoming part of our dynamic, energetic team. We offer a supportive work environment and the opportunity to work with dedicated, caring people. For more detailed job descriptions or to apply, please contact: Executive Director North Island Community Services Box 1028, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 Ph: 250-956-3134 Email: nicsbc@telus.net

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North Island Gazette Thu, July 31, 2014 PERSONAL SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FOR SALE BY OWNER

APARTMENT/CONDO

AUTO FINANCING

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LEGAL SERVICES

PORT MCNEILL3 Bdrm townhouse. Call 250-9563440. www.portmcneilltown houses.yolasite.com

TOWNHOUSE- Price reduced to $137,500. #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. Quick occupancy. Phone 250-9569875 or email: windonthemoon3@hotmail.com for appointment to view.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES HOME REPAIRS FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Steel overstock sale!â&#x20AC;? 20x20 $4,055. 25x24 $4,650. 30x32 $6,586. 32x34 $7,677. 40x48 $12,851. 47x70 $17,899. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045 www.dollars4guns.com.

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PORT HARDY Well maintained 6-plex Great investment $385,000 Call Noreen 250-949-6319 imagine.it@cablerocket.com

KINGCOME MANOR

PORT MCNEILL

NEWLY RENOVATED Bach, 1 or 2 bedrooms. Newly furnished available. Free sat tv, over 300 channels. Phone Ron and Linda 250-956-3365

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Port Hardy, BC West Park Manor & Lindsay Manor 1/2 month free for selected suites! Large one & two bedroom suites, some with a great view, all clean and in excellent condition. Also elegantly furnished executive suites available. Well maintained secure & quiet buildings. Close to shopping. Friendly onsite resident managers. Call Renee toll free 1-877-227-7888 or email for info: comehome@pineridgevillage.ca PORT HARDY, harbour view condos, 2 bdrm, main floor, laundry shared, n/p, new paint blinds laminate floors, available now. 604-857-3366 or email herb62@hotmail.com

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

well as assorted door prizes. Joe McDonald, one of the organizers, placed emphasis on the importance of community to the church. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to find a way to bring people together,â&#x20AC;? he said about the event. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not necessarily about the size, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about

having a good time.â&#x20AC;? According to the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook page, the derby was a success, as more fish were caught than any other year. The weigh-in took place at the church, and was followed by prizes and a barbecue and potluck in the evening.

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COTTAGES COAL HARBOUR One bedroom cottage, fully furnished. Available now. $525. NS. Call 250-949-9982.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

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PORT MCNEILL-DUPLEX For rent available Sept 1. 3 bdr, 2 bath, W/D, Amazing view. $975/mon. Ref Required. Proof of Tenant Insurance required. For more info call: 250-956-3737

A Coast Guard inflatable tows the vessel Curlew away from Port Hardyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Government Wharf after it overshot the dock while mooring in blustery winds recently. J.R. Rardon

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

MARINA VIEW APTS & Townhouses. Professional building. 3 bdrms & 2 bdrms available, small dogs allowed. Call 250-949-0192. Port Hardy, BC West Park Manor & Lindsay Manor 1/2 month free for selected suites! Large one & two bedroom suites, some with a great view, all clean and in excellent condition. Also elegantly furnished executive suites available. Well maintained secure & quiet buildings. Close to shopping. Friendly onsite resident managers. Call Renee toll free 1-877-227-7888 or email for info: comehome@pineridgevillage.ca

Gazette staff The Port McNeill Baptist Church hosted its third annual fishing derby and barbecue on Saturday. The freshwater and saltwater fishing derby was open to participants of all ages, at no cost, and offered prizes for the largest fish, as

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

PORT MCNEILL

NEWLY RENOVATED Bach, 1 or 2 bedrooms. Newly furnished available. Free sat tv, over 300 channels. Phone Ron and Linda 250-956-3365

Church hosts community derby

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

MODULAR HOMES NEWLY RENOVATED 2-bdrm Oceanfront modular in Coal Harbour. $550./mo. Call (250) 286-0880.

CARS

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so does the right advertising. 1966 FORD RANCHERO Good condition, good driver $5000 O.B.O. 250-287-3345 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

HOMES FOR RENT 5-BDRM HOUSE on Founders. $1250./mo. Responsible tenants. Call Merrilee (250)230-5220. COAL HARBOUR-Large Family Home, 3+1 bdrm, W/D, NS, NP. Overlooks Stevens Bay. References required. For more info call 250-949-0558 STOREYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BEACH Oceanfront property for rent. Original â&#x20AC;&#x153;Storeyâ&#x20AC;? family home. House located directly on Storeyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beach. 3 bdrms, appliances, lawn care included, 1.5 baths. Rent plus utilities. Refâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reqâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Available furnished. Sept 1st. For more info contact: patolczak@rogers.com

TOWNHOUSES PORT HARDY: Seawind Estates, gated community, 3 bdrm, $800 avail. now 604418-3626, trojan12@shaw.ca PORT HARDY: Seawind Estates, like new 2 bdrm, $675. Avail. immed. (604)4183626, trojan12@shaw. ca

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High notes Hundreds came out to Alert Bay Sunday for the annual MusicFest celebration. This year’s lineup featured everything from folk to Bhangra to metal on the stage. Here are a few of our highlights... Clockwise from left: Olivia Fred flies a kite over Music Fest in Alert Bay on Sunday; Delhi 2 Dublin get the crowd moving during their set Sunday; Award-winning singer/ songwriter Inez Jasper takes the stage; Members of the Vancouverbased folk rock band Headwater rock out on stage. Elena Rardon, A O’Toole

North Island The Glen Lyon Restaurant & Lyon’s Den Lounge

Dining Guide

Great Food • Amazing View This week’s Special

Mexi Taco Salad Topped with salsa, sour cream & nacho beef. Served in a crispy tortilla bowl.

Stop in or call for our daily specials 7070 Market Street • Port Hardy

Full menu available in the Lyon’s Den 11:30 am - Midnight

250-949-8303

The Glen Lyon Restaurant & Lyons Den Lounge 6435 Hardy Bay Road • 250-949-7135

Come in and New cook, check out our new look! delicious daily specials! Daily specials made to order! Sea Gate Landing at the Port Hardy Airport

250-949-8551

Open daily • Check out our 2 for 1 Sundays

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Check out these hot specials at our local restaurants and cafes. You don’t need a big city to find delicious dining on the North Island! Enter our Contest!

Lamb shanks for one —•—

Blackened salmon served with a mango salsa —•— Prime rib a la carte —•— 250-928-3155

Fancy yourself a foodie? Is your meal a masterpiece? Treat yourself to a meal at any of our participating sponsors and snap a picture of your entree. Enter our contest and the most delicious picture will win a dinner for two at the sponsoring restaurant! Email your photos to sales@northisland gazette.com. Enter as many times as you’d like. The winner will be announced in our last dining guide on September 4th.

Bon Appetit!