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Man, pet survive cougar attack A O’Toole Gazette staff PORT McNEILL—Cade Henderson’s vacation to the North Island was to be an opportunity to explore, enjoy the surroundings

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Woodchuckers claim OrcaFest ball tourney title. Page 10

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Saidah Clark, left, and Rayah Dustin celebrate OrcaFest with style — and cotton candy — at the Port McNeill waterfront Saturday afternoon. See more in North Island Life, page 15.

and take home some memories. The Calgary native certainly returned home with a story to tell after using an axe to fight off a cougar to protect his dog, Indie. Henderson explained that his

girlfriend’s parents had recently purchased an undeveloped lot in Port McNeill, and the couple, along with their dog and four friends, had made the trip to the North Island to camp out on the

Mine Road property and explore the area. “The second day we were there

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Two totem poles raised at U’mista Cultural Centre. Page 14

District lays groundwork for election • HOMECOMING

Soprano Leah Alfred returns for pair of North Island concerts. Page 16

Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Council made the first steps towards laying the groundwork for the upcoming November 15 general local elections last week, appointing

Director of Corporate & Development Services Jeff Long as Chief Electoral Officer. The appointment also carried a timetable outlining key dates in the run-up to polling day.

Early September will see the release of the nomination package for prospective councillors, and a Declaration of Election (if required) will take place October 20. Advanced and special

voting days on an ifrequired basis are planned for November 5, 12, 13 and 14 with an official announcement of results expected by November 19. Port Hardy residents

will be voting for a new mayor, six councillors as well as School Board 85 Trustees under SD85’s

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Indie was stabilized, x-rayed and stitched up. Luckily, the injuries he sustained were non-life threatening and vets were able to put him on the road to recovery. As of two weeks later, Indie was, “Recovering wonderfully. He’s healing up really well, but there’s probably a cougar out there with a splitting headache.” While the experience naturally shook Henderson — the couple slept in their car for the rest of the trip — it hasn’t put him off the North Island. “It would never stop me from coming back,” he

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felt like hitting a dense piece of wood. It spun round and took one bound into the woods.” Indie, meanwhile, ran the opposite direction, so the couple jumped in their car and went after him. Retrieving the 70-pound Catahoula leopard, they found him bleeding heavily from a lacerated neck, and rushed to Port McNeill Hospital looking for gauze and directions to a vet. “They were so good there, they got us gauze, got us in touch with a vet.” They hurried to Port Hardy Veterinary Hospital where

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approached, yelling, hoping to scare (the cougar) off.” When he got into axe range Henderson took a swing at the big cat with the hammer side of the maul — concerned about hitting his own dog should he use the blade edge — and missed, dropping the axe. “I thought it would turn on me then. I think the only thing that stopped him was that my dog was locked onto his neck.” Henderson quickly retrieved the axe and made good on his second swing. “I smoked him behind the head with the blunt side. It

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Cade Henderson poses with a stitched-up Indie, on the mend after the pair had a run-in with a cougar during a recent North Island vacation. Photo submitted

said, “but it made think twice about where I pitch a tent.” Henderson even had some compassion for the cougar: “It was such a magnificent, powerful creature. It’s one of those things you never expect to happen. Hopefully it learned a lesson, … hopefully it’s okay and it’s not bothering anybody.” Henderson’s encounter is one of a series of sightings in the town, as he learned from Conservation Officers. Indeed posters around town and a message on the marquee sign at Chilton Arena warn residents to be aware. The Conservation Officer Service did not return calls for more information. Cougar encounters should be reported to the toll-free Report all Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) hotline at 1-877-952RAPP (7277). “I’m in awe of what happened, “said Henderson. “The vets were so good — it couldn’t have worked out more luckily. “It’s definitely given me a new appreciation, and new awareness of our surroundings.”

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from page 1 we were talking to some locals and we were warned that a big cougar had been seen in the neighbourhood,” he recalled. “We were sort of joking about it, saying how we’d love to see one.” Later that week, the evening of Tuesday, Aug. 5, Henderson was lying awake in his tent listening to Indie growl outside. “I thought there may be a deer around,” said Henderson. “Then the growl went up.” Henderson opened the tent flap to see Indie charge something in the tree line and rushed out with a flashlight to see his dog and a cougar locked on to one another. “I shone the flashlight and saw the cougar; with all the commotion and yelling, I was hoping my voice would scare it off.” Henderson grabbed an axe and approached the cougar, which he estimates was a healthy 140 pounds or more. “I was just terrified,” he said. “(Indie) was below, the cougar had my dog by the top of the neck. “I figured my dog was down so I

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Local man joins Children’s Health board Gazette staff PORT HARDY—Doug McCorquodale of Port Hardy has been named to the Board of Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island, incoming board chair Dean Freeman announced last week. The Board is now comprised of 11 community leaders from across Vancouver Island. McCorquodale moved to Port Hardy in 1994, and is the owner and Senior Biologist of Pacificus Biological Services Ltd. He first became involved with the Children’s Health Foundation after his daughter, Abigail, was born in

1995 in Victoria with a lifethreatening birth defect. “The experience of our family really made me see that there was a need for better support services for North Island families,” said McCorquodale. “That was when our family, and later my company Pacificus, became involved in helping in the efforts to establish Jeneece Place at Victoria General Hospital and supporting the work of the Foundation. I am very pleased to continue my involvement now as a member of the Board. “My goal on the Board is going to be to help build a stronger connection for the Children’s

Doug McCorquodale, pictured here with daughter, Abigail, has been named to the Board of Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Melanie Seal-Jones Island.

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Fire chief offers fire ban reminder

from page 1 newly reconfigured system. For more information see www. porthardy.ca and follow the links under the Community News header. Fire/ RCMP Council heard quarterly reports from Fire Chief Schell Nickerson and RCMP Staff Sergeant Gord Brownridge on the second quarter of the year. Nickerson reported a total of 24 calls during the period, including callouts to God’s Pocket and a forest fire on Jensen Cove Road. The Fire Chief also noted member participation in a host of training and community events. Questioned on the effects of the continued dry weather on the North Island, Nickerson said that the main issue was backyard fires. “We’ve been having lots of bylaw complaints,” he said. “It’s amazing that some people still don’t know that there’s a ban on provincially. But everyone, when you go there and you ask them nicely to put it out, they do. There’s

Council Meeting Port Hardy been no problems with that so far.” S/Sgt. Brownridge reported an overall drop in files, down to 922 compared with the 955 in the same period of 2013. There were some unusual spikes in the figures, he noted, including a jump in missing persons cases. “A lot of missing persons you see on here are often just kids that don’t get home on time and they get reported as missing, which is still highrisk, it’s still an issue, but it’s not like people are going missing off the face of the earth; we have an idea where they are.” The figures also showed a jump in impaired driving files, something the officer was pleased to report. “I’m glad to see that 11 there over the four from last year. The way I look at that is that’s because of the enforcement that we’ve been doing, that they’ve been identifying them. I don’t think that it’s an indication that there’s more impaired driv-

ers, I think it’s just that there’s a lot more being caught, which is good.” Council thanked the pair for their efforts. Remuneration Councillors accepted the recommendations from staff brought forward in light of a Council Remuneration Committee review. The review, which takes place in each election year, recommended that council maintain the current levels of indemnity — $24,000 for the Mayor and $12,000 for councillors — and that future rises within the term be linked to the BC Consumer Price Index. Bylaws The council passed three bylaws in the last meeting, approving amendments to the Municipal Ticket Information System to accommodate the garbage and recycling, zoning and harbour regulations bylaws in addition to giving first, second and third readings to amend the water regulations and council remuneration bylaws. The motions were passed without discussion.

work with our local communities to identify ways the Foundation can bet-

ter support our needs. It is exciting to be working with such a talented group of individuals, including one of the physicians who was integral in helping our daughter, Abigail, get healthy as a baby.” The Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island is a registered charity that raises funds to support the health of children and youth on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. The foundation owns and operates Jeneece Place and built the Sooke and West Shore Child, Youth & Family Centres. With roots dating back to 1922, the organization was previously known as the Queen

Alexandra Foundation for Children. “This is an exciting time to be involved with Children’s Health Foundation,” said Freeman. “We continue to grow our commitment to the health of island children through our major initiatives, such as Jeneece Place, HerWay Home, and funding for Island Health’s programs at the Queen Alexandra Centre. At the same time, we are increasing our support of organizations whose programs help improve the health of children across Vancouver Island.” For more information, please visit www.childrenshealthvi.org.

Village of Port Alice Notice of Tax Exemptions for the Year 2015 Per the Community Charter, the Council of the Village of Port Alice is proposing the following tax exemptions for the year 2015. All of which have been exempt from property taxes in the past. 1. Properties Owned By Not-for-profit organizations: » Legion: property registered in the name of Canadian Legion Branch #180, Lot 1, Plan 22668, DL 2137, Roll No. 00779.000 (exclusive of the portion which contains a residential housing unit) – estimated total taxes per year ($4,299.) with municipal portion being ($2,006.). » Wharf: property registered in the name of Port Alice Marine Rescue Society, Plan 594321, District Lot 188, Wharf Approach, Roll No. 00002.000 – estimated total taxes per year ($146.) with municipal portion only ($68.), and District Lot 1514, Rupert District, Wharf, Roll No. 01025.000 – estimated total taxes per year ($5,009.) with municipal portion being ($2,338.). 2. Occupiers of Municipal Property (recreational or not-for-profit organizations): » Port Alice Lions Club: lease a portion of the Community Centre for the space known as the Lions Den, located at 951 Marine Drive, Plan 22443, Lot 3, D.L. 2137, Roll No. 00778.010 – estimated total taxes per year ($248.) with municipal portion being ($115.). » Day Care Centre: lease a portion of the Community Centre for the space known as the Day Care Centre, located at 951 Marine Drive, Plan 22443, Lot 3, D.L. 2137, Roll No. 00778.010 – estimated total taxes per year ($152.) with municipal portion being ($71.). » Port Alice Curling Club: lease for half-year a portion of the Arena, for the space known as the Curling Club, located at 951 Marine Drive, Plan 22443, Lot 3, D.L. 2137, Roll No. 00778.010 – estimated total taxes per year ($1451.) with municipal portion being ($677.). » Port Alice Thrift Shop: lease a portion of Sea View Secondary School, for the space known as the Thrift Shop, located at 901 Marine Drive, Plan 18072, Lot 1, Block 7, D.L. 2137, Roll No. 00645.000 – estimated total taxes per year ($1,006.) with municipal portion being ($469.). » Port Alice Seniors Group: lease a portion of Sea View Secondary School, for the space known as the Seniors Centre, located at 901 Marine Drive, Plan 18072, Lot 1, Block 7, D.L. 2137, Roll No. 00645.000 – estimated total taxes per year ($1221.) with municipal portion being ($570.). » Port Alice Scouts: lease a portion of Sea View Secondary School, for the space known as the Multi Purpose Room, located at 901 Marine Drive, Plan 18072, Lot 1, Block 7, D.L. 2137, Roll No. 00645.000 – estimated total taxes per year ($1017.) with municipal portion being ($474.). » Port Alice Fast Fit: lease a portion of Sea View Secondary School, for the space known as Fast Fit, located at 901 Marine Drive, Plan 18072, Lot 1, Block 7, D.L. 2137, Roll No. 00645.000 – estimated total taxes per year ($921.) with municipal portion being ($430.). » Port Alice Red Cross Society: lease a portion of Sea View Secondary School, for the space known as Port Alice Red Cross, located at 901 Marine Drive, Plan 18072, Lot 1, Block 7, D.L. 2137, Roll No. 00645.000 – estimated total taxes per year ($663.) with municipal portion being ($309.). » Port Alice Recycling Society: lease a portion of the Public Works Yard and Transfer Station, for the space known as the Recycling Depot, located at 721 Marine Drive, Plan EPP6182, Lot A, D.L. 2137, Roll No. 1600055 – estimated total taxes per year ($29.) with municipal portion being ($14.). 3. Statutory Exemption: » Vancouver Island Regional Library: lease a portion of the Community Centre, for the space known as the Library, located at 951 Marine Drive, Plan 22443, Lot 3, D.L. 2137, Rupert District, Roll No. 00778.010 – estimated total taxes per year ($305.) with municipal portion being ($142.). 4. Public Worship Properties (Combination Statutory and Permissive Exemptions): » Port Alice Ecumenical Society: public worship land and improvements, Lot 3, Block 7, Plan 18774, located at 1100 Neigi St., Plan 18774, Lot 3, Block 7, D.L. 2137, Roll No. 00648.000 – estimated taxes per year ($1,717.) with municipal portion being ($832.). » Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada: public worship land and improvements, Plan 33023, Lot 13 and Lot 14, D.L. 2137, located at 850-860 Marine Dr., Roll No. 00788.030 & 00788.031 – estimated total taxes per year ($5,788.) with municipal portion being ($2,759.). 5. Port Alice Yacht Club: » Port Alice Yacht Club: Used principally for public recreation purposes and provides port access to the Village of Port Alice from Neroutsos Inlet, District Lot 304, located at 1120 Marine Drive, License #109290, Roll No. 27506.940 – estimated taxes per year ($3,367.) with municipal portion being ($1,582.). If your not-for-profit community organization is not included above, requests will be considered up to September 12th, 2014 Village of Port Alice, P.O. Box 130, Port Alice, BC V0N 2N0 Phone: 250-284-3391 Bonnie Danyk, Finance Officer/Collector

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Port McNeill Rotary offers a sign of the times Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— To make your home more easily identifiable — especially by first responders in the event of an emergency — the Port McNeill Lions Club is offering custom reflective address signs as a community and fund-raising project. The signs were unveiled at last weekend’s OrcaFest celebration in Port McNeill, where they received a hearty endorsement from local RCMP, the volunteer fire department and BC

Ambulance personnel. “The blue reflective address signs ... are so reflective day or night that emergency services personal and volunteers don’t need to struggle to locate your address when you call for help,” said Pierre Le Gal of the Port McNeill Lions. “Often address numbers in rural areas and developments can be difficult to find. If emergency response people have to drive down a road two or three times to find a house, it could be too late to save a life. It’s not just emergency

responders; an easily visible address also helps delivery services, taxis and friends find your house easily.” The signs are 6x18 inches with three-inch white numbers and people have a choice of having their address numbers laid out vertically or horizontally. The Lions will have a booth at the Mount Waddington Regional Fall Fair in Port Hardy Sept. 6-7, where they can make your customized sign while you wait or peruse the other fair booths and activi-

Hot spots August 22 Tour de Rock chilli cook-off, 1-6 p.m., Overwaitea Foods, Port Hardy. Donate to local Cops for Cancer rider Tyson Richards while sampling and voting on the best chili. Info, Lisa, 250-949-0409. August 22 Rainbow Country Daycare hosts a Lemonade stand and bake sale, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 8870 Central Street, Port Hardy. Come by and help support Rainbow Daycare. August 23 Salmon Days summer festival in Sointula. Parade 11:30 a.m., followed by vendors, entertainment, games and salmon barbecue at the ball field. August 26-28 Vancouver Island Regional Library is celebrating all those great Kids Summer Reading Clubbers out there that joined in this summer with a Magician Show! And the Summer Reading Club medals will be awarded following the 45 min show! Aug. 26: Woss, 3-4 p.m.; Port McNeill, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Aug. 27: Sointula, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Aug. 28: Port Alice 2:30-4 p.m.; Port Hardy 6:30-7:30 p.m.

ties. The signs sell for $40 each with numbers on each side. Predrilled holes allow for easy installation. All the money raised from the project goes back directly into the community. “Port McNeill Lions members thank everyone who participates in this important project,” said Le Gal. “You are truly helping Lions make a difference in our community.” You can order your 911 Reflective Address Sign at pglegal@telus. net or call 250-956-4296.

Pierre Le Gal (white shirt) is joined by BC Ambulance, RCMP and Fire rescue responders as he displays a reflective house number sign offered by Port McNeill Rotary Club Saturday. From left are Doug Doucette, Chris Wilson, Shelley Quist, Claudette Wilson, Cst. Chris Voller, Le Gal, Alex Wilson and Keith Balcke. J.R. Rardon

August 29 Diamond in the Rough, a Neil Diamond tribute concert featuring impressionist Joey Purpura, 7:30 p.m., Port Hardy Civic Centre. Presented by Port Hardy Lions Club, with proceeds from the show benefitting the Lions. Tickets $25, available in advance at the Hobby Nook and at Vaso’s Flooring. September 6-7 Annual Mount Waddington Regional Fall Fair, theme “Casting a Net: Capturing the Arts of the North Island,” Port Hardy Civic Centre. Exhibit list/booth rental forms available at local libraries, Port Hardy and Port McNeill chambers of commerce and at The Hobby Nook in Port Hardy. Info, 250-949-7778 or 250-956-4400. September 7 Burger & beer night to benefit Tour de Rock, 5 p.m., Glen Lyon Restaurant and Pub. Food and drink, silent auction, all to benefit Cops for Cancer and local rider Tyson Richards. $10 per ticket; for advance tickets visit Glen Lyon or call Richards at 250-230-3679. September 13 Inaugural Port Hardy Kids’ Swap Meet and hot dog sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Civic Centre. Baby, child and youth-related items only (toys, clothes, books, sports equipment, etc.). $5 per table; all proceeds to benefit Recreate KSM Skatepark. To reserve table or for mor info, call Hans at 250-949-5120.

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• Build confidence and meet other people in your community through Toastmasters. Wednesdays from 7-8 p.m. at North Island College, anyone is welcome to drop in for free. For more information contact Brian at 250-2883664 or brianscott03@gmail.com. • Are you interested in being part of the team? Join the PH Fire Dept. drop-in meeting every Thursday at 7 p.m. at fire hall #1 8890 Central Street. • Port Hardy Museum & Gift Shop open daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Come check out the new Prospecting & Mining temporary exhibit. FMI 250-949-8143. • Quatsino Museum & Archives is open Saturday and Sunday from 1-2 p.m. Sept.-June, daily July-August. FMI quatsino.museum@recn.ca. • Games Day first Sunday of each month, 3-5 p.m., Coal Harbour Activity Centre. Bring a friend. Free. FMI 250949-0575. • PH Lions Club Bingo every Thursday. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. • The German Edelweiss Cultural Club meets Thurs. at 7pm in PH Inn Pub. FMI 250-230-1376. • The Port Hardy Hospital Auxiliary Society meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Everyone welcome. • Overeaters Anonymous meets Sundays at 5 p.m. FMI including meeting location call Julia 250-949-7069 or text Ann at 250-230-1673.

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Beware the wild things It was all fun and games in Port McNeill Saturday when the Town of Port McNeill billed itself as the place “Where the Wild Things Are” for its annual OrcaFest. But the very real wild things of the North Island proved no laughing matter for a visiting family and their pet, who experienced a harrowing encounter with a cougar one week earlier. Cade Henderson of Calgary may have been lucky to get off without a scratch after clubbing a large cougar while camping on a family lot near the end of Mine Road in Port McNeill. His dog, Indie, was not as fortunate, and suffered wounds that required stitching in the evening attack. Vancouver Island — and particularly the northern half of the island — is known as the cougar capital of the world, and it’s certainly living up to the reputation this year. Sightings of the big cats in populated areas ebb and flow, but they do seem to come in groups. We’re in the midst of one of those clusters of sightings at the moment, with reports of one or more cougars in the Hyde Creek and Nimpkish Heights neighborhoods south of Port McNeill, in Port McNeill itself and, in a photo shared Tuesday morning by the Quatsino First Nation, near Coal Harbour. Speculation abounds every time there is an uptick in predator sightings in or near developed communities, but the fact is we have chosen to live in their habitat and they’re never too far away. While attacks on humans remain, thankfully, quite rare, these hunters are on the lookout for food, and your pets and livestock are prime menu selections if precautions are not taken. Social media has provided an almost instantaneous method of broadcasting these sightings to large numbers of people, which is helpful. But as you race to the phone or computer to upload the latest report, don’t forget to notify the Conservation Officer Service — the call is free to 1-877-952-7277.

The community of Sointula is prepared to roll out the red carpet for its annual Salmon Days parade and summer festival ...

... but if you’re going to take in Salmon Days, better pack along enough cash. You won’t find a bank on Malcolm Island these days.

Mount Polley mine dam breach Today I’ll attempt to cut through the speculation and fear-mongering that have swirled around the Mount Polley mine dam breach and tell you what’s really known. As Black Press and our local publication the Williams Lake Tribune reported before and after the incident, the mine reopened in 2005 after a four-year shutdown and was expanding its operation, including the tailings pond. Imperial Metals applied earlier this summer for an increase in water discharge, and was waiting for B.C. government approval at the time of the Aug. 4 dam breach. This was to be the second amendment to a water release permit issued when the mine started up in 1997. The reason water release has been allowed is that in the absence of acid-producing rock, metal contamination of water is minimized. Imperial Metals’

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routine tests with rainbow trout in undiluted tailings pond water have now been confirmed by environment ministry results, and water and fish from all but the immediate spill area have been cleared for human consumption. Early tests at Mount Polley indicate that longterm water remediation may not be required. The initial pulse of suspended sediment didn’t last long enough to affect fish in most of Quesnel Lake, much

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less the Fraser River system. Sediment tests show elevated iron and copper, with “leachability” results to come. Containment and removal will have to be undertaken. On May 24 of this year, Mount Polley received the first high water warning in its history. This was not a “breach,” contrary to some reports. The latest water permit application and work to raise the dam took place after that. It’s not difficult to deduce from aerial photos what was happening as mine management found ways to extend operation. The pond was filling up with pulverized rock, reducing its capacity to hold water. Most of the accumulation is still there for all to see, as is the cross-section of the dam so abruptly exposed in the wee hours of Aug. 4. It may be months before inspectors and geotechnical engineers can determine the cause of the breach, which A member of

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occurred with the water level 2.5 metres below the top of the dam, well within permit specifications. Either the design of the earthworks was not adequate, or it was not adequately followed. TV crews have packed up and left, after sucking out the initial drama and retailing every sensational claim they could find. Tourism operators are pleading with people not to turn their backs on the region after that influx of visitors. Professional environmentalists are now exploiting Mount Polley as part of their campaign to de-industrialize B.C. A key propaganda tool is a single picture of a salmon with skin removed from part of its dorsal region. No such fish has been produced, and a single rainbow trout collected the day of the spill is the only confirmed aquatic casualty. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@ blackpress.ca.

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Spurned by local politico Dear editor, I recently contacted Member of Parliament John Duncan’s office in Campbell River, by telephone. Among complaints about the performance of the Harper Conservative government I asked Mr. Duncan to comment on the Chinese situation, in particular the espionage that occurred in the U.S. just this last June and the proposed pipeline that will assist the Chinese in having a steady and secure source of fossil fuel for its people and its very large military. After four or five voicemails I was kindly told by Mr. Duncan himself, by telephone, not to contact his office by telephone anymore and he also requested that I do not visit his office. Why didn’t he just answer a few important questions or make a few comments on my concerns? Hugh Connon Port McNeill

Ticket giveaway for Diamond show

Singer Joey Purpura will bring his Neil Diamond tribute show to Port Hardy's Civic Centre August 29 as a Lions Club fundraiser. Photo submitted

Gazette staff The Port Hardy Lions Club will host a Neil Diamond tribute concert on August 29, featuring the stylings of impressionist Joey Purpura — and the Gazette has two pairs of tickets to give away for the show courtesy of the Port Hardy Lions Club. Purpura, who since 2004 has toured across Canada and the Caribbean with his tribute act, will play the Civic Centre, with a portion of the proceeds from the evening benefitting the local Lions Club. The show kicks off at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are available in advance

from the Hobby Nook and Vaso’s Flooring for $25. But you could get yours for free by answering the trivia questions below: 1. Neil Diamond is from the New York City area. Which borough did he grow up in? a. Manhattan b. Queens c. Brooklyn d. Bronx 2. Elvis Presley incorporated a live version of which of these Neil Diamond songs into his Las Vegas show? a. Kentucky Woman b. Cracklin' Rosie

c. Sweet Caroline d. Play Me 3. Which song describes an imaginary childhood friend? a. Hey Louis b. Shilo c. Mr. Bojangles d. Juliette Just send your answers, along with your name and contact information to reporter@northislandgazette. com and a winner will be chosen from the correct answers received by noon, Monday, August 25. Winners will be contacted by phone and the results will be announced in next week's paper.

Fletcher confused on Bill 24 Dear editor: Re: “Farm changes a great leap forward,” (Gazette, Aug. 14). Agriculture minister Norm Letnick happens to be reducing the harm from Bill 24 (this spring’s ALR bill) with his consultation about the ALR Regulation. However, columnist Tom Fletcher

seems confused about its main purpose. The consultation paper begins with it: “The purpose of this consultation is to invite your input on some proposed additional activities. . . .” That contrasts with the Bill 24 experience, where thousands of citizens of all stripes requested consul-

tation and were spurned. It remains obvious that the bill reduced the protection of farmland in the nine-tenths of the ALR in the new second tier. It is not obvious why Fletcher thinks that fact or a distillery on MLA Lana Popham’s farm is relevant to the current consultation.

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In many ways, Letnick’s collegial process is exemplary. One gets the sense of a group of people with down-to-earth knowledge working toward careful updates to the ALR Regulation. To take part, Google “July 2014 Land Commission consultation” without quotes.

You’ll find the consultation paper and a survey, open till August 22. Bill 24 harmed the Agricultural Land Commission and the ALR. The shared success of this consultation can bring some healing. Jim Wright  Garden City Conservation Society

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A country garden in full bloom

Just a little over a year ago, on my usual hunt for fireweed scenes, nostalgia hit me right between the eyes. I remembered when clear-cuts were still very clear and on your way down island, turning a corner, you would sometimes see an entire valley bathed in various shades of pink and mauve. Remember that? The effect was almost surreal as you floated along in your car through what seemed like a garden of colour. Wanting to relive some of this visual splendour, I optimistically packed my paints and headed toward where I had last seen clear-cuts of any size, the Eve River Valley. Although, after passing the Tsitika headwaters

for a similar wonder- year had looked so good ful day in my “country among the fireweed garden”. The fireweed had grown enough to along the highway was obliterate any sign of in perfect bloom, the my beautiful bouquets. petals about halfway up I had to be content with the stalk. As I neared my year-old print and the old familiar logging memories of sunny road I literally trembled days and buzzing bees. Always an opportunwith anticipation. I should know by ist, however, I set up now how fast the trees my paints and did the grow in this country! mountains! The Western people Gordon Henschel had done a good job of owns an art gallery reforestation; too good. in Nimpkish Heights. (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX The little trees that last www.henschel.ca.

A Brush with Henschel with Gordon Henschel area and slowing down to keep a sharp eye out for any hint of a break in the forest, I almost missed the clear-cut when it did come along because it was off the highway. A flash of colour alerted me but I had to turn around to find the logging road that led to the elusive prize. I was not to be disappointed. For the rest of

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shadows of the mountains that formed its backdrop. The result was the painting shown here which we finally published as a print.

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Sointula throws Salmon Days party Gazette staff SOINTULA—The best that Malcolm Island has to offer will be on full display this weekend as the annual Sointula Salmon Days celebration returns with food, fun and entertainment. Salmon Days is anchored by Saturday’s parade, vendor market and entertainment stage, salmon barbecue and dance, but there are plenty of activities for visitors and locals alike throughout the weekend. The event kicks off

Friday at 8 p.m. at the Whale’s Rub Pub, with music, snacks and a “Salmon Days of Old” slideshow of past highlights. Saturday’s fun begins with the parade, beginning at 11:30 a.m. and running through downtown. The action then moves to the community ball field and rec area for food and merchandise vendors, games, Lion’s Club auction, dunk tank and more. The veteran “Sea Dogs” will barbecue salmon in a huge open-

pit traditional style, while recently transplanted singer-songwriter Richelle Andre will headline on the entertainment stage. Saturday evening, the Salmon Days dance begins at the F.O. Hall at 9 p.m. with hits spun by DJ Don Tessier of Odyssey Sound. Tickets are $15 and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are currently on sale at Sointula’s Canada Post office, and will be made available for sale at 1 p.m. Saturday at the ball

On September 7th, Rachel Tam is walking in memory of Gail Hatfield. Ovarian Cancer Canada is the only national charity dedicated solely to overcoming ovarian cancer; they provide support for women and families affected by ovarian cancer, raise public awareness about the disease and fund critical research. Every 5 hours a woman in Canada is lost to ovarian cancer and that is simply not acceptable. Donate to Team Gail today and unite with me in the fight against ovarian cancer. Please visit this link: https://secure.ovariancanada.org/registrant/TeamFundraisingPage.aspx?teamID=541299&langPref=en-CA

field. Sunday will be given over to a Main Street party from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., with breakfasts available from the Sointula Bakery and from Deb’s Deli, and music provided by Backbone Road. Throughout the weekend guests may take in tours of local artists’ studios, and museum

tours are offered from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A reminder from your hosts: please be sure to bring sufficient cash; it may be in short supply now that Malcolm Island is without a bank. For more information, visit the event website at www.sointulasalmondays.com or call Myrna Williams at 250-973-6985.

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August 23-24 Drag racing Rumble on the Runway point series races 5 and 6, 10 a.m., Port McNeill Airport. Time trials followed by bracket challenge in Super Pro, Pro and Sportsman divisions. Concession available. Aug. 29-Sept. 1 Slo-pitch Fred Donaldson Memorial Slo-pitch Tournament, Port Alice. Co-ed, concession, beer garden, trophies and prizes. Schedule tba, to register or for info call Jason, 250-284-3900. September 6 Motor sports Stock car racing season finale at TriPort Speedway, 6 p.m. Concession, kids play area, more. $5 adults, $3 youth, $2 seniors. In case of rain, makeup will be run Sunday at 1 p.m. September 6-7 Golf Annual Men’s Open championship at Seven Hills Golf & Country Club. 36 holes, dinner each day and prizes included. Registration $140 per player; to register or for info call the pro shop at 250-949-9818. September 8-16 Hockey North Island Eagles rep hockey tryouts, daily at Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill. Schedule to be announced; check the Gazette’s listings for updates. For info, call Eagles head coach Andrew Laming at 250-956-2942 or email treetech8@hotmail.com. September 13 Golf Port Alice Golf Club hosts Loggers vs. Pulp Mill tournament. FMI 250-284-3213.

Left: Woodchuckers teammates Mike Miller, left, Dustin Carmen and Shanna Laflamme congregate in shallow left field while chasing down a ball hit in the A final of the OrcaFest Slo-pitch Tournament at Centennial Field Sunday in Port McNeill. Above: Woodchuckers shortstop Dustin Carmen deflects but can't come up with a sharply hit ball during the A final. J.R. Rardon

Woodchuckers hold off Brewers' rally J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT McNEILL— For six innings, the Port McNeill Woodchuckers were enjoying a laugher in the A final of the annual OrcaFest Slopitch Tournament. But by the time they secured the final out against the late-charging Woss Brewers, the Woodchuckers’ dugout had gone mostly silent. Behind pinpoint hitting and some shaky defence on the part of the Brewers, the Woodchuckers rolled to an 18-4 lead. But Woss turned the tables dramatically over the final two innings before the Woodchuckers finally closed the door on an

18-12 victory. “We’re good enough that I didn’t see them going through the batting order twice on us,” Woodchuckers pitcher Aaron Desbiens said after the Brewers scored five runs in the bottom of the seventh — and left two more runners in scoring position when outfielder Shanna Laflamme hauled in the last fly ball to seal the championship. “But they made it a little interesting,” teammate Mike Miller admitted. After a scoreless first inning, the Wo o d c h u c k e r s ’ offence erupted, posting the maximum five runs allowed in the second, third and fifth innings. With

two more runs in the fourth and another in the top of the sixth, they found themselves on the happy side of an 18-4 rout. Matt Miller provided two home runs and Dustin Carmen capped the fifth inning with a grand slam to pace the Woodchuckers’ 23-hit attack. The ladies also had something to say with the bat; Kim Bentley went 3-for4 with three RBI and two runs, and Kelly Davidson finished 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run. “The ball was just finding the holes,” Mike Miller said. Some of those holes seemed to be in the Brewers’ gloves, as the team suffered nine errors in the

game. But after the Woodchuckers got two quick outs in the bottom of the sixth inning, the tide turned like a tsunami. Consecutive RBI singles by Adam Dmetrichuk, Natalie Chester and Taylor Galeazzi gave the Brewers a nifty twoout rally, and Ryan Rushton, who earlier hit a two-run homer, had his shot deep to center field caught for the final out with two more runners aboard. After blanking the Woodchuckers in the top of the seventh — for the first time since the opening inning — the Brewers resumed the comeback, with Tyson Dick, Dyllan Browne and Whitney Murgatroyd contrib-

uting key run-scoring hits before the Woodchuckers closed the door. “They found the holes, and we didn’t,” said Rushton, echoing Miller’s observation. “We had a good rally, but it wasn’t enough.” The 22-team tourney drew squads from Campbell River, the Comox Valley, Nanaimo and Duncan in addition to local North Island Communities, and the Woodchuckers were not the only undefeated team. Load ‘em Up of Port Hardy, which already has four tournament wins this season, claimed the B title with a 19-4 romp over the Base Hits of Comox. Tony Knighton had

two home runs and Bubba Nelson added a long ball for Load ‘em Up, which finished 3-0 in pool play but missed out on the fourteam ‘A’ playoff due to a run-differential tiebreaker. In fact, the Woodchuckers and the Brewers were not even among the top two ‘A’ qualifiers under the tiebreaker. Hi Vis of Port McNeill actually finished as the top seed into the playoffs before being upended by the fourth-seeded Brewers in the semifinals, and Port Hardy’s Blue Sox were seeded second but fell to the No. 3 Woodchuckers. For additional results, see Scoreboard, following page.

'Rumble' returns to runway for finale Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— Vancouver Island's speed enthusiasts will return to the local airport runway this weekend for the final two runs of the annual Rumble on the Runway drag racing series. Time trials kick off at

10 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday in the fifth and sixth points races of the series. If time and weather conditions allow, the host North Island Timing Association will also attempt to complete the fourth race of the series,

Sports Briefs which was postponed due to rain last month. Dragsters will compete in Sportsman, Pro and Super Pro classes for trophies and cash prizes, to be awarded

to top points earners in a season wrap-up banquet. Tickets are $5 per day, with children 12-under free. Futbol afoot Port Hardy will play host once again to staff of the International

Futbol Scouting academy Aug. 25-29, which offers instruction and evaluations for soccer players from age 10 to 18 at Gwa'sala'Nakwaxda'xw School field. The camp will feature coaching on tactical, physical and

psychological aspects of the game, a written assessment. Players with potential could earn a chance to travel for tryouts with European clubs or receive scholarships from U.S. universities. For info, call Marc at 250-949-8928.

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Dirt Bowl showcases season's largest field Gazette staff PORT HARDY— The annual stock racing showcase, the Dirt Bowl at the Tri-Port Speedway, lived up to its billing last weekend with a superb display of racing over the two days of the doubleheader. Ten cars took to the track for the racing proper, with laps from a mini stock and dwarf car between races, as fans were treated to double heats and trophy dash events in addition to the main events. And, like any good racing, the frontrunner was too close to call as several drivers split the honours over the weekend. Fast car for the weekend went to Chris Hardy, who posted the top time both days in hot laps. The overall points

Nathan Bonn leads out of the corner with Glen Day, Terry Olfrey, Jim Swift and Paul Weeks close behind during heat racing Saturday. A O'Toole

win went to Jim Swift, who claimed three heat wins over the weekend, placing third in the other. In the main events, a burgeoning rivalry between Nathan Bonn and Glen Day saw the pair nip and tuck at the front of the pack both nights, splitting the

honours for the weekend. Bonn travelled from Alberta last year to race in his first Dirt Bowl behind the wheel of a Woss relative’s car. Evidently he enjoyed the experience, as he returned to find his first checkered flag in Sunday’s main event.

Saturday’s main saw Bonn jump to the front off the green flag and hold position for most of the race. Day started five cars back and fought his way up the ranks, nestling behind the frontrunner ten laps in. Behind them, Terry Olfrey, Donny

Lawrence and Hardy were locked in their own battle, trading off position before Hardy spun out with a pair of flats, opening the door for Swift to move behind the leaders. The front pair ran picture-perfect laps until lap 22 when Day found a little daylight on the inside of turn three and muscled through, converting the inside line into the lead out of the next corner and holding position for the win. The Woss car got its revenge Sunday, taking the checkered flag from Day. “It was an awesome weekend of racing,” said Glenn Bonn of Woss. “We did our homework and set the car up right for Sunday.” Local driver Daniel Hovey rallied after car trouble put him

on the sidelines during Saturday’s main event, finishing third overall in points with three wins and a second place in heat racing, a trophy dash win Sunday and third in Sunday’s main. Brock Shore took a trophy dash win Saturday, while Day claimed two trophy dashes and two heat wins to go with Saturday’s main. Day’s haul sees him sitting in familiar position at the top of the season standings with one more race to go.

Behind him sit Swift and Jared Breitreitz, although, with just 56 points separating third from sixth, that order could easily change after the season final. The drivers are back on the track Saturday, September 6, at the Speedway. Event organizers also unveiled a new line of memorabilia last weekend, with a range of Tri-Port Speedway hats and T-shirts now available from the concession. For full results see Scoreboard, below.

THE NORTH ISLAND EAGLES REP HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Is now acceptingcoaching coaching applications Is now accepting applications for for the for 2014/15 season. hockey ALL divisions the 2012/2013 season. Without coaches the divisions will not run. Without coaches the divisions will not run.

Sports Scoreboard STOCK CAR RACING Dirt Bowl at Tri-Port Speedway Dirt Bowl Round 1 Aug. 16 Fast time-in: Chris Hardy Trophy dash A: 1. Glen Day; 2. Daniel Hovey; 3. Nathan Bonn Trophy dash B: 1. Brock Shore; 2. Chris Hardy; 3. Donny Lawrence Heat 1A: 1. Day; 2. Bonn; 3. Jim Swift Heat 2A: 1. Hovey; 2. Shore; 3. Lawrence Heat 1B: 1. Swift; 2. Bonn; 3. Jared Breitkreitz Heat 2B: 1. Hovey; 2. Day; 3. Hardy Main event: 1. Day; 2. Bonn; 3. Swift; 4. Lawrence; 5. Terry Olfrey; 6. Shore; 7. Hardy; 8. Breitkreitz; 9. Hovey; 10. Paul Weeks. Round 1 points: 1. Day, 103; 2. Swift, 102; 3. Lawrence, 81; 4. Bonn, 79; 5. Hardy, 76; 6. Hovey, 73; 7. Shore, 72; 8. Breitkreitz, 65; 9. Olfrey, 58; 10. Weeks, 30 Dirt Bowl Round 2 Aug. 17 Fast time-in: Hardy Trophy dash A: 1. Hovey

Trophy dash B: 1. Day Heat 1A: 1. Hovey; 2. Day; 3. Bonn Heat 2A: 1. Swift; 2. Lawrence; 3. Shore Heat 1B: 1. Swift; 2. Lawrence; 3. Breitkreitz Heat 2B: 1. Day; 2. Hovey; 3. Shore Main event: 1. Bonn; 2. Day; 3. Hovey; 4. Swift; 5. Shore; 6. Lawrence; 7. Breitkreitz; 8; Hardy; 9. Olfrey Round 2 points: 1. Swift, 113; 2. Day, 98; 3. Hovey, 93; 4. Bonn, 82; 5. Lawrence, 77; 6. Hardy, 63; 7. Breitkreitz, 63; 8. Shore, 62; 9. Olfrey, 45. Season points (through Aug. 17) 1. Day, 562; 2. Swift, 446; 3. Breitkreitz, 331; 4. Hovey, 311; 5. Shore, 298; 6. Hardy, 275; 7. Robbins/Lawrence, 212; 8. Bonn, 161; 9. Weeks, 124; 10. Olfrey, 103. SLO-PITCH OrcaFest Tournament at Port McNeill Aug. 15-17 A Division Championship: Woodchuckers 18, Woss Brewers 12. 3rd4th: Hi Vis d. Blue Sox. Semifinals: Brewers d. Hi Vis;

Woodchuckers d. Blue Sox. B Division 1st-2nd: Load ‘em Up 19, Base Hits 4. 3rd-4th: Sportsman d. Pitches B Crazy. Semifinals: Load ‘em Up d. Sportsman; Base Hits d. Pitches B Crazy. C Division 1st-2nd: Blue Jays d. Master Batters. 3rd-4th: Adrenaline Rush d. Dustmen. Semifinals: Master Batters d. Dustmen; Blue Jays d. Adrenaline Rush. D Division 1st-2nd: Sliders d. Fireballers. 3rd-4th: Ball Busters d. Brew Crew. Semifinals: Fireballers d. Ball Busters; Sliders d. Brew Crew. E Division 1st-2nd: Ump Yours d. Salmon Kings. 3rd-4th: Deadliest Catch d. Boozers. Semifinals: Salmon Kings d. Deadliest Catch; Ump Yours d. Boozers. F Divison 1st-2nd: Storm & a Half d. Timberland. Round-robin Load ‘em Up 12, Timberland 1 Blue Sox 17, Sportsman 1 Hi Vis 14, Storm & a Half 2 Dustmen 14, Brew Crew 12 Blue Sox 19, Fireballers 9 Woodchuckers 21, Boozers 10 Blue Jays 18, Ball Busters 16 Hi Vis 15, Deadliest Catch 4

Pitches B Crazy 17, Ump Yours 1 Base Hits 12, Salmon Kings 4 Master Batters 11, Sliders 4 Woss Brewers 17, Fireballers 10 Blue Sox 18, Timberland 1 Sportsman 15, Ump Yours 2 Dustmen 20, Ump Yours 11 Woodchuckers 13, Sliders 6 Ball Busters 16, Deadliest Catch 6 Load ‘em Up 4, Adrenaline Rush 3 Sliders 12, Deadliest Catch 3 Sportsman 22, Storm & a Half 2 Fireballers 19, Salmon Kings 11 Brew Crew 14, Master Batters

4 Base Hits 10, Boozers 4 Pitches B Crazy 11, Storm & a Half 0 Blue Jays 11, Salmon Kings 3 Adrenaline Rush 13, Dustmen 11 Woss Brewers 14, Timberland 3 Hi Vis 18, Boozers 2 Woodchuckers 13, Brew Crew 1 Woss Brewers 8, Ball Busters 6 Load ‘em Up 15, Blue Jays 9 Base Hits 13, Master Batters 13 Adrenaline Rush 12, Pitches B Crazy 6

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CHILDREN DAYCARE CENTERS RAINBOW COUNTRY DAYCARE Has spaces available in September for our 3 to 5 yr old program. For more info please contact our friendly staff at: 250-949-6021 or email rainbowdaycare@telus.net.

PERSONAL SERVICES

HELP WANTED 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.

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PERSONALS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets every Wednesday & Saturday at the Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray Street at 8pm. Sundays at the Salvation Army Lighthouse, 8635 Granville St., at 7pm. Contact Ed at 250902-0310 or 250-949-9655 MEET SINGLES right now! No paid operators, just real people like you. Browse greetings, exchange messages and connect live. Try it free. Call now: 1-800-712-9851.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

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TIMESHARE

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The Salvation Army Campbell River has Part-Time and Casual / On Call positions. Must have Current First Aid/Food Safe/WHMIS. Send Letter & Resume: or 291 McLean Street Campbell River, BC V9W 2M4. or e-mail: oceancresthr@gmail.com Closing Date Aug. 27, 2014

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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PCL ENERGY now hiring Journeyperson: Pipefitters, Millwrights ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for immediate shutdown work on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid! We offer competitive wages and benefits. Call 780-468-8026 or email resume: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com

PERSONAL SERVICES ART/MUSIC/DANCING PIANO TEACHER in Port Hardy accepting registrations for September. Spaces limited. 250-230-3428

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PLACES OF WORSHIP

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

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NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES Father Scott Whittemore 250-9563909 Sunday Masses St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 430 Chapel St.,Port McNeill: 9am St. Bonaventure 4750 Byng Rd., Port Hardy: 11am St. Theresaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corner of Nigei St. and Marine Dr., Port Alice: Saturdays 5:00pm Alert Bay: 65 Hemlock St., 2nd & 4th: Saturdays 10am

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Leaves behind one sister, one brother, four nephews, one niece, his best bud Barney and many many dear friends. Celebration of life to be held August 30, 2014 at 1:00 pm at the Lions Hall in Port McNeill. Coffee and tea to follow.

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LABOURERS PCL Energy now hiring Labourers with over 2 years of industrial experience for immediate shutdown work on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. We offer competitive wages and benefits. Retention and completion bonuses paid! Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com or fax: 1-888-398-0725.

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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NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets on Mondays at 7:30pm & Fridays at 8pm. Located at Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray St. (rear entrance), Port Hardy, B.C. For more information call 1877-379-6652.

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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 11/14

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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone welcomeâ&#x20AC;? Saturday Services 9:30am - Bible Study groups 10:45am - Worship/Praise service Wednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education 250-949-8243 11/14

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

LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE â&#x20AC;˘ Chaplain Services â&#x20AC;˘ Bible Studies â&#x20AC;˘ Spiritual Counselling â&#x20AC;˘ Weekly AA Groups (8635 Granville St. Port Hardy) 250-949-8125 11/14

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

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 Please call for worship times Reverend Wade Allen All Welcome 175 Cedar Street Port McNeill 11/14

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

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

32 Years of being 'an Island Original' At Quality Foods, we love where we live and we love what we do. Which is why we are expanding across the Island. In 2015 we plan to open another new store in View Royal Victoria and other expansion plans are currently underway throughout the Island. We are looking for people who: â&#x20AC;˘ Look forward to exciting, new challenges â&#x20AC;˘ Want to be part of an expanding grocery company â&#x20AC;˘ Enjoy being part of an innovative and creative group â&#x20AC;˘ Have management experience in the grocery business If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re the right person, join our team and hit the ground running as new opportunities arise! Help us in creating unique and genuine customer and employee experiences as we continue to grow. We re committed to building a team that does the right thing for our customers, team members and communities. Requirements Multiple yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience in a managerial or supervisory role in the grocery business

Contact us with your resume today! Attention: Lyall Woznesensky Quality@QualityFoods.com Quality Foods is a Platinum Member of the Canada's Best Managed Companies program, with award-winning stores on Vancouver Island and Powell River. To learn more about QF and browse our current postings, go to QualityFoods.com

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Gift and picture framing business located in Port McNeill. Sale as turn key operation or will consider sale of stock, shelving and equipment separately. Inq. call 250-956-3818

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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

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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.

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

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NEWLY RENOVATED Bach, 1 or 2 bedrooms. Newly furnished available. Free sat tv, over 300 channels. Phone Ron and Linda 250-956-3365 NEW HORIZON Apartments, Port Hardy- 1 bdrm, H/W incldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. $450-$475. Call Jim 250-949-6074. PORT HARDY: Airport Rd. 2 bdrm, quiet. NS/NP. Refs. $550. Call 250-949-6319.

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

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HELP WANTED

Full-time Permanent Position

This is a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;hands onâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; working position with some supervisory responsibilities. The Assistant Foreman exercises considerable independent judgment and assumes the Foremanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s duties in his/her absence. This CUPE position has a rate of pay of $26.48/hr - $29.54/hr and includes an attractive benefit package. This position is based on a 40-hour work week and includes some evening and weekend shifts. Interested persons are invited to submit a cover letter and resume on or before September 2, 2014 at 5:00pm to: Madeline McDonald, CAO PO Box 130, 1061 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC V0N 2N0

Phone 250 284-3391 Fax 250 284-3416 Email: mmcdonald@portalice.ca

Applications may be submitted in person, by mail, fax or email. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is received on time. Notice posting date: July 29th, 2014

The â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Namgis Health Centre is seeking a Practice Manager for the Doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office DUTIES: Under the direction of the physician, the Practice Manager will be responsible to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office including managing information, financial, and organizational systems. EXPERIENCE: â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum two years experience working in a doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office or comparable managerial setting. â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrated experience developing office systems and protocols. â&#x20AC;˘ Minimum six months experience working with Wolf Medical Systems, data base systems, and other applicable computer software. â&#x20AC;˘ Effective communication skills. QUALIFICATIONS and RESPONSIBLITIES: â&#x20AC;˘ Medical Office Assistant Certificate or equivalent. â&#x20AC;˘ Familiarity with the BCMA Guide to Fees and MSP Payment Schedule. â&#x20AC;˘ Medical terminology course. â&#x20AC;˘ Thorough knowledge of Wolf Medical Systems and Teleplan / PC software, Excelleris, PACs, Microsoft Word and Excel software. â&#x20AC;˘ Ensure that billings are processed, reconciliation of accounts receivable, billing reports and payment summaries. â&#x20AC;˘ Preparation of on call schedules and submission to Island Health Authority for disbursement of funds. APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 12, 2014 Please send applications to: Georgia Cook, Administrator, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Namgis Health Centre georgiac@namgis.bc.ca P.O. Box 290, Alert Bay, B.C. V0N 1A0 ph: (250) 974-5522 fax: (250) 974-2736 The community of Alert Bay has a population of approximately 1500 people (Aboriginal and Non-aboriginal). Located in Johnstone Strait, off the northeast tip of Vancouver Island, we offer some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best fishing, whale watching, kayaking, and other outdoor pursuits. The community is also a growing centre for Aboriginal artistic expression in all forms including carving, dance, and other traditions.

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OPERATIONS SUPERINTENDENT Cowichan Bay

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HELP WANTED

PORT HARDY Very clean & bright. 2 bdrms, 5 appliances, patio. On site manager. Available Sept 1st. $645./mo. NS/NP. Call Rosaline

250-949-7074 PORT MCNEILL APARTMENTS Well managed 1 & 2 Bdrm suites Gym & sauna on site Call for availability

Assistant Public Works Foreman The Village of Port Alice has an opening for an Assistant Public Works Foreman. The Assistant will perform any and all duties in connection with the operation of the Public Works Department, including but not limited to, general labour, operation of all public works equipment, maintenance of water/sewer systems, road maintenance, grounds keeping and plant checks at the Arena. The successful candidate will possess excellent written & verbal communication skills and will have at least basic computer skills. A valid Class 5 Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Licence and eligibility for EOCP certification in Water Distribution are requirements. Preference may also be given to candidates with Refrigeration Safety Awareness certification and a working knowledge of GIS systems.

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

HELP WANTED

Phone Rick 250-956-4555 PORT MCNEILL MCCLURE APTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S.

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

Call 250-956-3526. TWO OCEANS IN COAL HARBOUR

Large fully furnished 2 bdrm Apartments include stove, fridge, washer, dryer & micro. Clean, comfy, quiet & upgraded. Rural setting overlooking harbour. Satellite TV channels included ($90 value). Available Now. $850 inclds hydro or $650+ hydro with a 1 year lease. Pets considered. Call 1250-949-8855. www.twoceans.com

APARTMENTS FURNISHED PORT HARDY Highland Manor â&#x20AC;˘Bachelor â&#x20AC;˘1 bdrm suites Move in incentive on approval References Call Jason 250-949-0192

HELP WANTED

Automotive Sales Consultant Dave Landon Motors requires an Automotive Sales Consultant to join our sales team. This position will provide compensation by way of commissioned sales and a base salary component. In addition to the regular sales duties you will be trained to provide Sales Management assistance and work directly with the Dealer Principal. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate the following: â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent communication skills both written and oral â&#x20AC;˘ Enjoy working directly with the public â&#x20AC;˘ A willingness to work extended hours if required â&#x20AC;˘ Good organisational skills â&#x20AC;˘ The ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads â&#x20AC;˘ The ability to lead a team â&#x20AC;˘ Be enthusiastic, ambitious and self-motivated

â&#x20AC;˘ Have a good understanding of accounts and report writing â&#x20AC;˘ Participate in all skills training to maintain certification â&#x20AC;˘ Understand and utilize current computer technologies â&#x20AC;˘ The ability to grow a client base though exceptional service and professional standards â&#x20AC;˘ A commitment to customer satisfaction

Dave Landon Motors has a full benefits package for medical, dental, short and long term disability. In addition we have a great work environment, an excellent community to live and grow, affordable housing and world class recreational opportunities. Our company is well established with over 44 years as a Ford of Canada franchise and are the winners of many awards including 12 Presidents awards. If you believe you have the required skills, drive and desire to excel in this position and are looking for the opportunity to advance your career to a management role, please forward your resume via e mail to dlsales@telus.net to the attention of Todd Landon.

Z Z Z G D Y H O D Q G R Q I R U G F R P DL # 5507

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North Island Gazette Thu, Aug 21, 2014 RENTALS

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

COTTAGES

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

AUTO FINANCING

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David Faren Gazette correspondent ALERT BAYâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Uâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mista Cultural Centre has two new guardians standing watch at its front entrance. Two new poles were raised this past Friday on either side of the entrance as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;way of turning a positive into a negative,â&#x20AC;? said Sarah Holland, Uâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mista Executive Director. This work was commissioned in response to two break ins and a fire that all took place in the last three years. Most recently, the fire, which was determined to be arson, caused damage to 160 pieces in the Potlatch

Collection. This â&#x20AC;&#x153;meant there were people in the community that were so disconnected with the values of the Uâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mista that they could set fire to us in the middle of the night and run away,â&#x20AC;? said Holland. She pointed out that the security in the centre was now as good as that of a bank, but said the Uâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mista executive felt it needed to make a statement with these poles. Since it was determined that youth were responsible for the fire, youth were brought together with elders in this project. Lead carver Marcus Alfred worked with five youth from the community:

Garret Cranmer, Eddie Walkus, Harry Isaac, Tristan Sirois, and Aubrey Johnson Jr.. During the six weeks the team carved the poles, elders spent the afternoons with the group to share stories and share their wisdom. The two poles were chosen because the Gala (Bear) and the NuĹ&#x201A;amaĹ&#x201A; are messengers of Mayaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;xala, or respect, and traditionally responsible for keeping order in the big house. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We hope these guardian poles will help keep order around here, and remind us all to behave with Mayaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;xala,â&#x20AC;? Holland said.Â

of the week. Piper Staats, left, and brother Roudi show off their face paintings during OrcaFest in Port McNeill Saturday. J.R. Rardon

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Exchange student Resyad Ghifari Moeljadi from Cikarang, Jawa Barat, Indonesia, is welcomed by Rotarians on arrival in Port Hardy, where he will stay as part of the Rotary Youth Exchange Program. Photo submitted

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North Island Life Wild things spice OrcaFest

Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— The theme for the annual OrcaFest summer festival was “Where the Wild Things Are,” and Port McNeill lived up to the billing Saturday. From a parade livened with zebras, leopards, a Sasquatch and other local wildlife, to the face-painted zombies and animals, to the shrieking mayhem in the waterfront Kids’ Zone, the day was a riot of colour and

activity. The day featured a large open market in the Pioneer Mall parking lot, where locals and visitors alike perused a wide range of food and merchandise offerings. Also featured were an entertainment stage, classic car show and shine, library book sale, hot dog benefit at Peoples Drug Mart and much more. Here is a sampling of images from the day ... Clockwise from top left: • Morgan Rydalch of Port Alice takes part in craft activities in the Literacy Bus during OrcaFest in Port McNeill Saturday afternoon; • Odin Gjertsen of Port McNeill, left, and Gates Purdy of Port Hardy dig deep during the OrcaFest watermelon eating contest at Marketplace IGA; • Summer Lambert waves to the crowd while her mother, Heather Wade, leads her “zebra” in the OrcaFest parade; • Callista Stuckless flings candy as Keith Balcke pilots Fire Rescue 4 in the parade; • Rose Browne is dwarfed by her cotton candy at the waterfront kids’ zone. J.R. Rardon

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Alert Bay soprano charms in homecoming Elena Rardon Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Despite soprano Leah Alfred’s claim that she sings only sad songs, she brought plenty of warmth and laughter to the North Island last weekend. Alfred, accompanied by baritone Aaron Durand and pianist David Bergeron, returned to the Port Hardy Civic Centre Saturday night and Alert Bay Sunday afternoon for her Our Favourite Things tour. Alfred, who originally hails from Alert Bay, made her professional opera debut with the Vancouver Opera in a production of The Magic Flute last year, and this year graduated with her Master’s degree in vocal performance at UVic. Our Favourite Things has her teaming up with Durand, a close friend from the Victoria Conservatory of Music, in an effort

to combine all their favourite songs in one performance. “These are all the pieces that we’ve held near and dear to our hearts,” Durand said Saturday. “They’re the little songs that we carry with us each and every day.” The smiles and onstage chemistry during Saturday’s concert made it clear that Alfred and Durand are old friends. The first half was made up of a number of Mozart pieces, and after intermission both singers took turns making their way through a series of musical numbers and operatic arias. Before a melancholic solo from The Bartered Bride, Alfred joked that, Aaron Durand and Leah Alfred, accompanied by David Bergeron on piano, close the show “everything I sing is with a rendition of “Wheels of a Dream” during the Our Favourite Things performance sad.” at the Port Hardy Civic Centre Saturday. Elena Rardon But Alfred’s more somber numbers were singers leaping across “I am Aldolpho,” a his “inner flamboyant finished his piece with song from the musi- Spaniard.” Durand at the audience chanting balanced easily by fun the stage. The Drowsy one point leapt into the the name, “Aldolpho!” Durand then had a cal and energetic pieces, which crowd to bestow a kiss including a duet from chance to show off his Chaperone, Alfred and Durand Mozart’s The Magic charismatic stage pres- allowed Durand to upon the hand of one closed the show with Flute that had both ence in a rendition of unleash what he called audience member, and the first duet they ever

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sang together, a heartwarming rendition of “Wheels of a Dream” from the musical Ragtime. “Coming home is a fantastic experience,” Alfred said after the show. “Nobody is as supportive as your home town. It’s the best audience in the world.” She described how the North Island music scene fostered her as an artist and took note of the younger audience members—something that she found optimistic. “If there’s even the slightest chance I could influence somebody to look into classical music, that would be the most amazing thing.” Alfred was impressed by the amount of support she had received since returning, although she stressed that the size of the crowd wasn’t important. “We’re just having so much fun!”

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