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Teachers vote on deal today Gazette staff PORT HARDY—B.C.’s striking teachers are expected to vote today on a tentative settlement with the provincial government. Mediator Vince Ready announced the agreement early Tuesday morning, after five days of talks at a Richmond hotel. The

B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the province’s negotiators agreed to withhold details until they have a final document to present, he said. “It’s extremely positive,” Vancouver Island North Teachers’ Association president Shawn Gough said Tuesday morning. “It’s been what we’ve been waiting for.

It’s sad it took 18 months to get here; this could have been done a long time ago.” With a ratification vote of 40,000 union members expected to be held today, the province’s 60 school districts are attempting to return to regular classes next week after five weeks of full-scale strike action

that began last June. Education Minister Peter Fassbender has said a plan will be developed to make up missed instructional days, which could involve rescheduling Christmas

See page 4 ‘School boards applaud’

Drug bust Prince, charming snares 8 Gazette staff PORT HARDY—Eight North Islanders are facing multiple criminal charges after an intelligenceled RCMP operation targeting drug trafficking ended in four search warrants being executed and multiple drugs and weapons being seized last week. On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the RCMP Island District General Investigation Section (IDGIS) launched a targeted project aimed at illicit drug trafficking within the communities of Port Hardy and Port McNeill. IDGIS, in partnership with the Port Hardy and Port McNeill RCMP Detachments, identified multiple individuals believed to be actively involved in the street-level drug trade. As a result of evidence gathered during a five day period (Sept. 9-13), investigators obtained four search warrants which were executed at the following locations on Sept. 13: • 7300 block of Pine

Drive, Port Hardy; • 2500 block of Cassiar Place, Port McNeill; • 7300 block of Highland Drive, Port Hardy; and, • 7000 block of Highview Road, Port Hardy. The search warrant results are currently being processed, but preliminary information shows more than $35,000 in Canadian currency seized along with quantities of cocaine (crack cocaine), morphine, marijuana, pills believed to be Fentanyl, firearms, cell phones and other items commonly used in the trade of illegal drugs. “The efforts of our local and regional police officers have resulted in eight people facing criminal charges and four suspected drug houses being raided,” said S/Sgt. Gord Brownridge, Commander of the Port Hardy RCMP. “We will be keeping up our efforts towards

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Council OKs zone change J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT McNEILL— Town council gave first and second readings to a zoning amendment bylaw that could allow for a hotel or college in the downtown core. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 654 addresses a request by the owners of the former Windsor Plywood warehouse and storefront on Broughton Blvd. The facility is on property currently zoned C-2 (commercial); the proposed bylaw would change that to a C-1 (commercial). Commercial use of the property, including storefront space or trade schools, would be acceptable under either C-1 or C-2 classification. However, the owner had indicated the possibility of using the property for a hotel and/or college, both of which are permitted only under C-1 zoning. “The economics will determine what’s there, whether it’s one piece or split up into different parts,” Mayor Gerry Furney said. “We may see this come up again. It will probably require some work to be done on the structure, but we’re lucky someone has bought it and is willing to do something with it.” Coun. Gaby Wickstrom asked how the tax rates might differ in a switch from C-2 to C-1 zoning. “It depends what’s built there,” treasurer Dan Rodin replied. “If it’s a college, they may be able to get a permissive exemption. If it’s a hotel, then probably not.” Fire department increase Council approved a request by fire chief Chris Walker to increase the statutory maximum number of volunteer firefighters from 26 to 30. In a letter to council, Walker said recruitment has actually been strong in Port McNeill in recent

Council Meeting Port McNeill years. However, due to shift and camp work and summer travel, the availability of firefighters on any given call can fluctuate substantially. The last change in the volunteer fire department came in March of 1999 when the number was bumped from 25 to 26. “I would support this,” said Wickstrom. “I’m looking at a policy in place since 1999; I think it’s time to bring them into the 21st century. It makes sense to me, for the safety of the community.” The primary cost to the Town, besides ongoing departmentwide training, is a $65 annual insurance fee for each firefighter. Administrator Sue Harvey noted the Town is already paying insurance for 28 firefighters, so the increase would be just $130 per year. The motion passed unanimously. Rangers get room Council approved the rent-free use of a room in the Old School building for the Port McNeill patrol of the Canadian Rangers as they prepare to host a training exercise Friday through Sunday. The Town will waive the normal rental fee of $140, as is typical for non-profit organizations, while charging the Rangers a $75 janitorial fee. Typically, the Rangers leave town on back roads to hold training, but plan more of a presence in town this year. “For this weekend, we are looking to conduct our exercise in a much more visible manner in an effort to generate some interest in our patrol and potentially increase our ranks through recruitment,” wrote Kevin Langlands, acting patrol commander.

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School boards applaud tentative agreement from page 1 and spring break. “We’re pleased to hear there’s a tentative deal, and we’re cautiously optimistic it will be ratified,” School District 85 Superintendent Scott Benwell said. “The Ministry of Education will

determine the time and place when we’ll be welcoming our students and staff back to our schools. If they throw it back to the districts, we’ll handle that.” It is unlikely classes would resume prior to next Tuesday. Though Gough did

not yet have details of the tentative agreement when reached this Tuesday, as the Gazette went to press, he said the teachers had been negotiating with a clause that would permit them two working days to prepare for the start of classes.

The SD85 Board of Trustees will hold its own ratification vote Thursday, probably via in camera conference call, Benwell said. “Pickets have to come down and we need to get CUPE workers in the buildings and the schools pre-

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was seeking a six-year agreement with wage increases of just over one per cent per year, in line with other settlements in the provincial public service. A fund to address class size and composition has been a key issue in the dispute.

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No charges in Multiple charges laid in raid Alice deaths

Gazette staff PORT ALICE—Local RCMP have closed their investigating the deaths of an adult male and an adult female discovered at a home Tuesday morning in Port Alice. “There won’t be anything criminal coming out of this,” said Cpl. Darren Lagan of the Island District RCMP. “Any further information will be coming from the coroner’s service.” The deaths were reported to police at around 9:45 a.m. Sept. 9, and the pair were located in the residence, deceased. The iden-

tities of the deceased have not yet been released; that notification is expected from the B.C. Coroner’s Service. Preliminary information suggested that there was no risk to community safety as a result of this incident, the RCMP reported last week. Based on preliminary evidence, investigators were not searching for any suspects in relation to these deaths. The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit (VIIMCU) was initially called in to assist Port Alice RCMP in the investigation.

from page 1 identifying, arresting and charging suspected drug traffickers in our communities. If you are involved in the trafficking of illegal drugs, you can expect to see a lot more of us in your future.” As a result of the investigative findings, eight adults are now facing criminal charges, including: • Oliver Walkus, 55, of Port Hardy, is charged with three counts of trafficking cocaine and one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine; • Aaron Walkus, 21, of Port Hardy, is charged with one count of trafficking cocaine;

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• Riaz Kulvi, 32, of Port Hardy, is charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a prohibited weapon, and possession of morphine for the purpose of trafficking; • Ryan Daley, 31, of Port Hardy, is charged with two counts of trafficking cocaine;

• Eric Menard, 48, of Port Hardy, is charged with three counts of trafficking cannabis marijuana and one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking cannabis marijuana; • Leanne Kiiskila, 48, of Port Hardy, is charged with two counts of trafficking morphine; and, • Jamie King, 33, of Port

Hardy, is charged with two counts of trafficking cocaine. The above suspects were released by a Judicial Justice of the Peace. Also facing charges is Dennis Richards, 53, of Port McNeill, charged with one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking marijuana, and one count of unsafe storage of a firearm. A 55-year-old Port Hardy man was also arrested during the operation. As he has yet to be formally charged, his identity cannot be released. All accused are set to make future appearances in B.C. Provincial Court.

Waterfront access raises questions Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Waterfront access was scrutinized at last week’s Council meeting when Peter Caton appeared as a delegate to request support. Caton gathered 84 signatures to a petition protesting the erection of a fence and gate beside the new Coast Guard building, blocking access to a seafront walkway. “The walkway has been used for generations of Port Hardy residents and we should not be deprived of it,” reads the petition. “Canadians own it. The gate and fence is only four feet high and therefore not a hindrance to potential miscreants. It only prevents honest citizens from enjoying a walkway that we’ve been using happily for many years.” The signatures were gathered over a threeday period within 300 paces of the gate, said Caton. “I used (the walkway) every day to go to the post office, and I’m not alone,” he told councillors. “All I want you to do is to write a letter to the Coast Guard.” Coun. John Tidbury told Caton that the council was aware of the issue and that staff had been in communication with the Coast Guard. Director of Corporate & Development

Services Jeff Long clarified that during the planning process for the new building staff had requested access be left to the walkway, and confirmed that they were in discussion with the Coast Guard concerning the removal of the gate. “We’ll wait to hear back from them in a more firm manner and report back to council in the coming weeks,” said Long. Fireworks Robert Johnsen requested District support for the annual Hallowe’en fireworks show at Storey’s Beach, asking for the use of the ball field and barricades along with

help towards clean up and insurance. Long explained that, “Staff, as part of the request, looked into both the insurance as well as the credentials that are required to be able to let these kind of fireworks off in a public event. In doing so staff consulted with the Municipal Insurance Association of B.C. who advised us that, unfortunately, this event wouldn’t be covered from a liability insurance perspective and that we’d be required to obtain private insurance.” He explained that, further, the event would be required to take place under the direction of a fireworks

Council Meeting Port Hardy supervisor, but he had discussed this with Johnsen and a potential solution on that basis was found. “This is a really good event that’s enjoyed by a lot of people,” said Coun. Janet Dorward. “I do share the concerns of putting the District of Port Hardy at risk but I think, with suitable insurance it could go ahead.” On the purchase of

the insurance, councillors were reluctant to be on the hook for the bill, having donated $1,000 previously for the purchase of fireworks. After discussion, council agreed to an amended motion, granting leave for the event but requiring suitable insurance and licensing to be put in place. Aquaculture Council approved a request from the BC Salmon Farmers Association, sponsored by Deputy Mayor Debbie Huddlestan, to

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organization when the proclamation is more generally about aquaculture,” she said. Council agreed, passing the motion to amend the proclamation and adopt it. Next meeting There will be no regular council meeting next week due to councillors attending the Union of B.C. Municipalities conference in Whistler. The next regular meeting will take place October 14 at the Municipal Hall.

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Time to show some class It may be time to put away that old Alice Cooper 8-track. It appears that, just maybe, school is NOT out forever. A light at the end of the tunnel illuminated the darkness of a 4 a.m. negotiating session Tuesday, as mediator Vince Ready emerged to announce a tentative agreement had been reached to end a teachers’ strike that began in earnest in mid-June. Details of the agreement were not available as the Gazette went to press later on Tuesday, but both the B.C. Teachers’ Federation and the boards of trustees in each of the province’s school districts were scheduled to hold ratification votes on the plan today and tomorrow, with an official announcement no later than Saturday. We say the end couldn’t come soon enough. While the strike may have lasted only five weeks, in terms of school days lost last spring and at the start of the current school year, the uncertainty, exasperation and worry for B.C.’s students and their families probably seems interminable at this time. And, frankly, calling it a five-week strike glosses over the fact that labour unrest among teachers has persisted to one degree or another since 2002, when the government unilaterally stripped language permitting teachers to negotiate class size and composition. That issue is still being addressed in the courts (see more in the column to the right), and it’s unlikely the current tentative agreement contains a magic pill that will cure the long-term ill will between the parties. Ultimately, it will be up to society’s taxpayers to decide the degree to which they pay for our kids’ education. The current government was recently elected on a promise to balance budgets and not add new taxes, so they have little incentive to play nice. That doesn’t mean, however, the light at the end of the tunnel needs to portend a long train of abuses.

There are several great options this week, but we have to give the nod to the teachers and BCPSEA reaching a tentative agreement.

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Off to school, and to court VICTORIA – Whatever cease fire emerges from the latest round in the war for control of B.C.’s public school system, the next court battle is ready to proceed. Lawyers for the provincial government and the B.C. Teachers’ Federation have filed their written submissions to the B.C. Court of Appeal. At issue is whether legislation removing union contract terms that dictated class size and teacher staff levels was a violation of members’ constitutional rights to freedom of association. When B.C. Supreme Court justice Susan Griffin found that it was, the government changed legislation again. The same judge ordered that struck down and the 2002 contract language reinstated retroactively for every contract since then, imposed or negotiated. The government says that would create chaos as well as billions in expens-

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es, pushing out full-day kindergarten and other allocations of space and money that have proceeded since union control was removed. Griffin’s order is stayed pending this appeal. If you think the latest strike has been disruptive, you don’t want to see what this judge’s vision would look like. Government lawyers argue that the BCTF’s constitutional right claim is “wrong in law” and amounts to a veto that blocks the province’s ability to legis-

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late in response to changing conditions. “According to the BCTF, legislation may improve on collective agreement entitlements but cannot remove them over the objections of the union without violating [the Charter of Rights and Freedoms],” the government’s submission says. “On the BCTF’s theory, collective agreement entitlements become constitutionally protected in perpetuity.” BCTF’s lawyers submit that the government is wrong in fact as well as law. Its arguments are technical, dwelling particularly on the fact that the government didn’t appeal Griffin’s first ruling. For instance, there have actually been two negotiated deals since 2002. The one in 2006 provided five years of raises and a bonus to get the government past the 2010 Olympics, and in 2012 there was a preelection truce negotiated A member of

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with the help of mediator Charles Jago. The government argues that re-imposing 2002 conditions would overturn other contracts that were agreed to by the BCTF. BCTF’s lawyers say, in effect, the deleted terms covering working conditions weren’t there to negotiate. It’s been obvious for many years that the BCTF doesn’t function like a normal union, and isn’t much interested in starting to do so. Its leadership sees itself as an agent of “social justice,” a belief demonstrated by its promotion of flawed poverty statistics and pronouncements on everything from U.S. labour law to conflict in the Middle East. Its decades-old instruction to government is blunt: raise taxes and give us the money. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@ blackpress.ca.

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Dear editor, Seven future governments are locked into the China Canada FIPA agreement handed down by our current government. There was no debate in parliament on the issue! How can these

actions be considered democratic? The China/Canada FIPA denies future governments from controlling the rate of extraction of Canadian resources — binding us to unprecedented risks of pollution and cli-

mate change. It is alarming that most Canadians do not understand the ramifications of this terrible deal that is about to become sealed on October 1. Linda George Gabriola Island

Vancouver relies on resources Dear editor,  Why are some Lower Mainland mayors so hell bent on kicking the legs out from underneath B.C.’s and western Canada’s resource economy? If you ask me they are biting the hand that feeds them. Have they forgotten that Vancouver is really nothing more than a port that funnels B.C.’s and western Canada’s valuable natural resources to the world? Without B.C.’s vast mineral, forest and energy resources Vancouver would be a virtual nobody and without an economic

Wheel deals Left: Lucinda Janse tries out a pair of rollerblades at the Recreate KSM Skatepark fundraising swap meet last weekend in Port Hardy. The event raised $213.80 towards upgrading equipment in the park. Top: Dozens of locals came out to the swap meet last weekend, where a selection of kids' items were offered.

base. Without the mining and mineral exploration industries, downtown Vancouver would be a ghost town. As a lawyer friend who works in a large downtown law firm told me, most of his firm’s work revolves around forestry, mining and First Nations. Short sighted NDP mayors such as Derek Corrigan and Gregor Robertson should bear this in mind and stop biting the hand that feeds them and all of us who live here in the Lower Mainland.  Mike Taylor  Coquitlam

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Risk goes hand-in-hand with progress

Dear editor,  I’m getting tired of all the negative focus on the Polley Lake tailings pond breach. Can someone please show me an industry, any industry, that has a 100 percent perfect record with no accidents or problems to speak of? Accidents are part of

progress. And without progress, where would we be? We would still be chasing down our dinner with stonetipped spears instead of topping up parking meters from our cell phones while we dine at a favourite restaurant.  Risk and reward are an

inherent part of progress. They underpin our entire economic system. The mere fact that risk is involved in progress means that there is no 100 per cent; at some point, something will go wrong regardless of the precautions taken. Even the rocket scientists

at NASA don’t have a 100 per cent record. They’ve experienced all manner of unforeseen events, right up to and including exploding space shuttles and rocket misfires!  We can’t let fear stop us from balancing and managing risks and benefits. And we can’t stop extract-

ing the metals and minerals from the ground that are essential to our way of life. When I look around at the material goods we take for granted and make use of every day, and the metals that are essential to these goods, I see the positive side of the risks we have

carefully balanced with the benefits. So let’s not get mired in the negatives. There is much that is positive to be found if we just stop for a moment and put things into proper perspective.  Jason Walters  Burnaby

Think safety before you start backing up

The crew from the School Bus Garage in Keremeos tell about a person driving a motor home that backed out of a driveway near a school bus that was dropping off children. The person didn’t appear to be paying attention and almost backed over

one of them. The crew thought that a big yellow school bus displaying flashing lights should have been a clue for the driver to exercise more care. This is a very important thought because the Motor Vehicle Act places all the responsibility on the driver

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moving in reverse. It says that the driver of a vehicle shall not cause the vehicle to move backwards into an intersection or over a crosswalk, and shall not in any event or at any place cause a vehicle to move backwards unless the movement can be

Traffic Talk made in safety. Two specific offences are created in this section. The first is backing into an intersection and the second is backing over

a crosswalk. Both of these imply that the movement is being made on a highway. The final part of the section makes no mention of being on a highway. It simply says that in no circumstances will a driver travel in reverse unless that movement

can be carried out in a safe manner. If you are going to back up your vehicle and you cannot see well enough through the windows or by using mirrors like the motor home driver it would be wise to find someone to act as a flag person and help

you. It is not convenient but it is safe, and that is what is required. Cst. Tim Schewe is a retired constable with many years of traffic law enforcement experience. To comment or learn more, please visit drivesmartbc.ca.

The goal is to publish every letter, so keep them brief, clear and to the point. Be hard on the problem, not the person; skip quotes except where readily confirmable; accept editing for length and legality. Include full name and home community (plus phone number to confirm authorship). Mail, fax, email or drop off c/o the editor by 4:00 pm Friday.

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Soul legend brings personal touch to Hardy Elena Rardon Gazette staff PORT HARDY— Christine Hunt never imagined that an online purchase would lead to an international friendship with her favourite singer. But blue-eyed soul legend Grayson Hugh, whose hits have been featured in films including “Fried Green Tomatoes” and “Thelma and Louise,” made his first stop at Port Hardy’s Civic Centre Friday evening following an invitation from Hunt. A long-time fan of Hugh, Hunt discovered his official website and attempted to make a purchase. When her postal code was not accepted on the online order form, she wrote an email. The email she received in answer was from the singer himself. “I couldn’t believe it,” she said Friday,

“that he himself would answer me!” The two wrote back and forth and quickly became online friends and pen pals. Hugh mentioned that he had never visited the North Island before and Hunt invited him to a feast. “Then I thought, ‘why don’t we do a concert while you’re here?’” said Hunt. “And he agreed.” The show opened Friday with Hunt’s husband, Alan Moberg, a talented musician in his own right. Moberg entertained the audience with stories about growing up and fishing on the Sunshine Coast. While his repertoire featured folk, country, and gospel music, the real surprise of the night was his yodelling, which received uproarious enthusiasm from the crowd.

Soul legend Grayson Hugh takes the stage at the Port Hardy Civic Centre Friday, accompanied by wife and backup vocalist Polly Messer. Elena Rardon

Hugh took the stage afterward accompanied by wife and backup singer, Polly Messer.

“This is one beautiful part of the world,” he said as he took the stage. “I looked outside this morning, saw

the mountains and salmon jumping, and thought, ‘I want to live here!’” Hugh played a mix

of classics and hits, as well as songs from his newest album, An American Record. He described the new

album’s sound as a “criss-cross” of different genres. “It’s all the music I’ve loved all my life,” he said. Like Moberg’s set, Hugh’s music emphasized finding a sense of place in songs like “Road to Freedom” and “Lost Avenue.” Other pieces harkened back to his grandfather’s experience growing up in Wales and England. He dedicated the song, “What It’s All About” to Hunt as a thank you for putting together the event, before closing with his hit “I’ll Remember You” and an energetic cover of the Beatles’ “Drive My Car.” Friday’s event also featured a concession put on by the Quatsino Band, featuring fry bread and chili, with all proceeds going towards the girl’s baseball team.

TdR riders in the saddle this weekend Gazette staff The waiting is drawing to a close for local RCMP officer Tyson Richard, who will join fellow Tour de Rock riders in the saddle this weekend. The two-week bicycle journey begins on Sunday, September 21, leaving from Port Alice, and will

end when the team reaches Victoria on October 3. The riders will enjoy the traditional send off from Port Alice, with a dinner and auction scheduled for Saturday night at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 180. Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. and tickets are available now from the

Legion. Volunteers and donations are always welcome; contact Ashley Bigham at 250-284-0015 to lend your support. The following morning the riders will set off on the first leg of the Tour, arriving in Port Hardy at 11 a.m., immediately following the

Battle of Britain commemoration at Carrot Park. From there, they will head to the Civic Centre where a kids’ bike parade, entertainment and hot dog cookout await. After refuelling, the team will get back in the saddle and set off for Port McNeill where a 4 p.m. barbecue

meet-and-greet at Black Bear Resort will close out a busy first day for the team. The annual fundraiser is now in its 14th year and raises money for pediatric cancer research and support programs. Since 1998, the Tour has raised close to $20 million for the Canadian Cancer Society.

This year the 20 RCMP riders taking on the challenge will be joined by three members of the media and one guest rider. For more information on the Tour see www.tourderock.ca or show your local rider some support on Facebook at Tour De Rock Tyson.

TOUR DE ROCK: Sept 20 – Oct 3 copsforcancerbc.ca Coffee Drink for Tour- Port Hardy - Starts September 10th Café Guido presents “pedalling pumpkin” chai (chai with pumpkin spice) or a “fortnight fuel” chai (chai with espresso) either hot or cold, with our Ambient Moon natural chai as a base and $0.50 from each drink will go to the Tour de Rock. Café Guido will also do $0.50 donation option to customers who would like to support but would rather a different drink. Bring a friend and enjoy a yummy drink going to a great cause. Call Café Guido at 250-949-9808. Port Hardy Civic Centre Community Event – Sunday, September 21st Event starts at 11am. Bike parade for kids. Get your kids to decorate their bikes and have a chance to win some great prizes. Ages 0 to 11. There will be a head shave and a guest speaker. Bring your family down, enjoy festivities and meet the 2014 Tour riders. BBQ at the Black Bear Resort – Port McNeill – Sunday, September 21st The Port McNeill Rotary Club is putting on a BBQ at the Black Bear Resort to support Tour de Rock. There will be a head shave and guest speaker. Bring your family down, enjoy the festivities and meet the 2014 Tour de Rock riders. *** In case of the school strike we will have the Port McNeill Lions hall open for the general public, families and kids to come meet and greet the tour riders at 9am. For more information call Lisa Harrison at 250-949-0409. To find out more, contact: North Vancouver Island Community Giving Co-ordinator, Lisa Harrison. Cell: 250.218.7158 | Email: lharrison@bc.cancer.ca Visit us on Facebook: Facebook.com/CopsforCancerBC OR follow us on Twitter: @Tourderock and mention #CopsforCancerBC

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B.C. Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon, left, looks on as Doug and Brenda McCorquodale square off against Princess Sophie, Countess of Wessex, and their daughter Abigail at Jeneece Place in Victoria Saturday. Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island

Bay residents and visitors from Port McNeill, Sointula and beyond. “I think it’s so important for the royal family to go through all of society, and it’s good to see them here,” said Graham Tomkinson, a UK resident who traveled to Alert Bay with his wife, Sue. In their first visit to Cormorant Island, the Earl and Countess were treated to a taste of Kwakwaka’wakw culture and tradition in the Big House dancing. Offered the traditional seating for honoured guests, they looked on through performances of the wel-

been coming to British Columbia those are the only two places in existence. It’s been a great pleasure to come here and explore the beautiful lands you have here.” Before climbing back aboard the helicopter, the royal couple and Guichon were each presented gifts by young masters of ceremony Danielle Barnes and Adrienne Cranmer, and in turn presented gifts of their own to hereditary ‘Namgis Chief Bill Cranmer and to Alert

come dance, the finale a laugh and applause of the Ha’matsa series, when he said how much the salmon dance and he appreciated visiting the closing children’s Cormorant Island. “This is the first time dance, during which they were coaxed from that either of us have their seats to take a tour been allowed to escape around the fire with the from either Vancouver or Victoria,” he said as other dancers. In his short prepared the drummers joined in remarks to the audi- the applause. “It seems (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX ence, Edward drew that in all the years I’ve

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Pole position Gazette staff KNOB HILL—The newest monolith was unveiled at the Cape Scott Wind Farm this week as a blessing ceremony was held for a totem pole erected on site. The pole is the co-creation of renowned Kwakiutl carvers Stan Hunt and Mervyn Child. Hunt explained at the ceremony that the piece was in three parts, the primary figure a black bear in recognition of the bears that roam the area. It stands over a Hawkman Sun

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Figure. “I just learned that the wind comes from the sun,” explained Hunt, “so that represents that: the sun powers all this,” he said gesturing to the turbines. Hunt explained that the third figure, on the back of the piece, was a tribute to his father. “Without him I wouldn’t be here, so I try and include him in all my pieces.” Following the ceremony, a group of local schoolchildren performed a series of dances to close out the event.

Clockwise from above: Dominik Nelson dances the Chief’s Peace Dance at the blessing of the totem pole at the Cape Scott Wind Farm; local schoolchildren perform the Paddle Dance; from left, Chief George Hunt looks on as carvers Stan Hunt and Mervyn Child describe their creation. A O’Toole

Kwakiutl Chief and Council invite you to the Wagalus Replacement School Ground Breaking Ceremony Date: Sept 22nd 2014 Time: 11am – 2pm Place: Wagalus Replacement School Site (behind the �ire hall off Beaver Harbour Rd)

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The new Wagalus School will be equipped for pre-school, kindergarten, grades 1-7, and will be open to all Port Hardy community members. This exciting project was designed by Lubor Trubka Associates Architects in consultation with Kwakiutl Band. Wagalus School will have out-door teaching areas, a kitchen, multi purpose room, gymnasium and an Olympic sized track and soccer �ield; it is a truly momentous occasion for the Kwakiutl people and generations to come.

Please stop by for something to eat, enjoy a dance performance by the Wagalus School, and learn more about this exciting project. Gilakas’la to Kwakiutl Chief and Council that have been working hard on moving this project to where it is today. For more information, please contact: Jordan Hunt, Project Lead Coordinator at: 250.949.6012 ext. 3166, C:250.230.0750 or jordan.hunt@kwakiutl.bc.ca

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Rediscover the magic of Storey’s Beach Storey’s Beach is one of those lovely spots that reminds me of a beautiful wife or girlfriend taken totally for granted. She is always there for your company and enjoyment but you rarely benefit from all the nuances that she has to offer. I have painted this beach more times than I can remember. Each time I do, it feels like the first and I kick myself for not having painted it more often. I know a lot of people that live on or near it and many of them seldom walk its remarkable sands, especially when the low September

A Brush with Henschel with Gordon Henschel sun creates long shadows that mingle with the mists creeping along the shoreline. I really didn’t think I took Storey’s for granted until the other day, after Ann and I picked up some visitors from

Germany at the airport. It was the 2:30 arrival so we didn’t have a lot of time before we took them home to supper. Because the fog had been flirting with the airport and drifting in and out of Beaver Harbour, I didn’t think Storey’s Beach was a great place to show off North Island that afternoon, but Ann was the one that insisted I turn down the road leading to it. When we got to the beach and parked beside the boat ramp the response of our three visitors made me feel that if we had not come there I would

The author captured one of Storey’s Beach’s many September moods in this watercolour. Gordon Henschel have been shortchang- whisking itself off to out of nothing. German hobnob with the distant cameras clicked furiing everyone. Since I don’t live islands only to return ously with each new there and see the beach and shroud every- scene and went comin all its moods, I was thing in obscurity once pletely out of control just as blown away as more, was recreation when a couple of eagles they were. The mist in itself. Figures along appeared and nattered moving in and out and the strand that would at each other among playing hide and seek ordinarily command no the branches along the in the huge spruces attention whatsoever shore. The sun broke along the shore, then appeared mysteriously through and spread

golden rays through those same limbs and again the cameras went crazy. The magic of Storey’s Beach had created a lasting impression that would remain in the minds of these guests forever. The painting shown here was done on another September day but does illustrate that Storey’s Beach does not need a hot sunny day to spread its charm. What an astonishing place to live, folks. Let’s not ever take it for granted! Gordon Henschel owns an art gallery in Nimpkish Heights. www.henschel.ca.

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We would like to thank everyone that came to visit the Killer Whale Café, Old Saltery Pub, General Store, Cove Coffee, Whale Interpretive Centre as well as staying in our cabins and RV park. We thank all of our North Island neighbours and will be looking forward to seeing you in May 2015

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Port Hardy to host highland fling Gazette staff PORT HARDY— The Civic Centre will soon fill with the sound of the pipes as the Mount Waddington Highland Dancing

Association draws dancers to Port Hardy for its Fall Competition and Workshop, September 20 and 21. The competition, a Scotdance Canada-

sanctioned event, will kick off Saturday, with cash prizes for the top dancers across a variety of classes. Jill Young and Laureen McLarenGeib, both from Calgary,

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ule, just in case kids went back to school before or during the week. The workshop opened on Monday with more than twenty attendees of various ages, some of whom traveled from Port Hardy and Sointula. Clarkson started with a series of warm-ups, including tongue twisters and short songs to emphasize the importance of articulation and proper breathing. A “name game” worked as an ice-breaker, but also tested memorization. Her infectious enthusiasm and energy was mirrored by the students. “My main focus is building self-confidence and self-worth on stage,” Clarkson said. Script work began on the second day of the workshop and, with Clarkson’s instruction, students worked on putting together a short presentation featuring singing, acting and dancing. The kid’s show tomorrow will take place before the 7 p.m. theatre showing of “How to Train Your Dragon 2.” Admission will be by donation.

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VILLAGE OF PORT ALICE NOTICE OF 2014 ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX SALE Pursuant to the provisions of the Local Government Act (Section #405) public notice is hereby given, that unless the outstanding taxes are sooner paid, the following properties in Port Alice will be offered for sale at a public auction. The sale will be held on Monday, September 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Municipal Office Council Chambers at 1061 Marine Drive, Port Alice, BC. (250) 284-3391. The Village makes no representations regarding the title, physical conditions or characteristics or any other matter relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with potential purchasers.

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STREET ADDRESS

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

236000

A-601 Nigei Street Port Alice, BC

Lot 35, Plan VIS1, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

TOTAL UPSET PRICE $1,752.70

283000

19 Dogwood Lane Port Alice, BC

Lot 19, Plan VIS2, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

$3,392.29

321000

57 Clark Drive Port Alice, BC

Lot 57, Plan VIS2, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

$3,676.67

644002

402-1083 Maquinna Ave Port Alice, BC

Lot 2, Plan VIS6313, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

$2,115.23

644029

203-1063 Maquinna Ave. Lot 3, Plan VIS6386, DL 2137 Port Alice, BC Rupert Land District

$2,402.05

711000

1116 Matsqui Ave. Port Alice, BC

Lot 10, Plan 19973, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

$4,511.13

723000

1057 Matsqui Ave. Port Alice, BC

Lot 22, Plan 19973, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

$5,937.08

749000

1049 Rupert Ave. Port Alice, BC

Lot 53, Plan 19973, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

$3,309.68

788492

212-791 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Lot 22, Plan VIS2894, DL 2137 Rupert Land District

$1,486.72

80000070

7-1191 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Bay #7, Manufactured Home, DL 2137 Reg. #6875, Rupert Land District

$2,245.79

80000110

11-1261 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Bay #11, Manufactured Home, DL 2137 Reg. #44332, Rupert Land District

$1,939.91

80000120

12-1261 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Bay #12, Manufactured Home, DL 2137 Reg. #27519, Rupert Land District

$2,233.02

80000160

16-1191 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Bay #16, Manufactured Home, DL 2137 Reg. #7539, Rupert Land District

$2,241.07

80000240

24-1191 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Bay #24, Manufactured Home, DL 2137 Reg. #20948, Rupert Land District

$2,163.36

80000270

27-1191 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Bay #27, Manufactured Home, DL 2137 Reg. #1713, Rupert Land District

$1,428.16

80000400

40-1191 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Bay #40, Manufactured Home, DL 2137 Reg. #20263, Rupert Land District

$1,350.33

80000420

42-1191 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Bay #42, Manufactured Home, DL 2137 Reg. #30076, Rupert Land District

$11,363.24

80000480

48-1191 Marine Drive Port Alice, BC

Bay #48, Manufactured Home, DL 2137 Reg. #32730, Rupert Land District

$2,229.86

The purchase of tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property. Bonnie Danyk Property Tax Collector Village of Port Alice

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District of Port Hardy NOTICE OF TAX SALE Pursuant to the Local Government Act and the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that unless the delinquent taxes plus interest owing are paid, the following properties will be sold by public auction at a tax sale to be held on Monday, September 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Hall, 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy, BC.

DISTRICT OF PORT HARDY General Insurance Broker - Request For Proposal RFP 1220-20-487-2014 The District of Port Hardy (the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Districtâ&#x20AC;?) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to manage and place the general insurance for the District. The appointment will commence January 1, 2015 and will be renewed on an annual basis up to 5 years in total at the sole discretion of the District. Proposal documents may be obtained â&#x20AC;˘ by email request to general@porthardy.ca â&#x20AC;˘ on the District of Port Hardy website http://www.porthardy.ca/your-municipal-hall/tenders â&#x20AC;˘ at the Municipal Hall, 7360 Columbia Street, P.O. Box 68, Port Hardy, BC, V0N2P0 telephone 250 949-6665 fax 250-949-7433 Sealed proposals clearly marked General Insurance Broker RFP 1220-20-487-2014 will be accepted at the District office up to 4:00 pm Friday, October 17, 2014. Submissions by Facsimile or Email will not be accepted. The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to accept the proposal that is deemed most favorable to the interests of the District. For further information please contact: Allison McCarrick, Director of Finance Phone (250) 949-6665 or alli@porthardy.ca INFORMATION

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20142014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF OFOF NOMINATION NOTICE NOMINATION NOTICE NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Village of Alert Bay that nominations for Public Notice is given to the electors of the Village of Alert Bay that nominations for the offices of: the offices of: Mayor (one) 1 Mayor (one) 1 Councillor (four) 4 Councillor (four) 4 will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows:

By hand, mail or other delivery By hand, mail or other delivery service: service: 15 Maple Road Bag Service 2800 15 Maple Road Bag Service 2800 Alert Bay, BC V0N1A0 Alert Bay, BC V0N1A0 By fax to: 250-974-5470 By fax to: 250-974-5470 By email to: cao@alertbay.ca By email to: cao@alertbay.ca

From 9:00 am September 30, 2014 From 9:00 am September 30, 2014 To 4:00 pm October 10, 2014 To 4:00 pm October 10, 2014 Excluding statutory holidays and weekends Excluding statutory holidays and weekends From 9:00 am September 30, 2014 From 9:00 pm am October September 2014 To 4:00 10, 30, 2014 To 4:00 pm October 10, 2014 Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must Originals of faxed or emailed nomination must be received by the Chief Election Officerdocuments by 5:00pm on be received by theOctober Chief Election Officer by 5:00pm on 17, 2014 October 17, 2014

Nomination forms are available at the Alert Bay Village Office 15 Maple Road Alert Bay Nomination forms arenow available the Alert Village Office 15 Maple Road Alert Bay to theatclose of theBay nomination period. now to the close of the nomination period.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE OFFICE Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash, money order or certified cheque a minimum of not less than the upset price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid by cash, money order or certified cheque by 3:00 p.m. the same day. Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10:00 a.m. on the following day. The District of Port Hardy makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments, and in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges, or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the property. The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property. Allison McCarrick, Director of Finance

A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, to holdcriteria: office as a member of local government if they meet theand following meet the following criteria: â&#x20AC;˘ Canadian citizen; â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ Canadian 18 years ofcitizen; age or older on general voting day November 15th, 2014; â&#x20AC;˘â&#x20AC;˘ 18 years of or older on general voting day November 15th,before 2014; the day nomination resident of age British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately â&#x20AC;˘ resident of British papers are filed; Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination areorfiled; â&#x20AC;˘ papers a person the commander of an armed forces unit who has been granted freedom of the â&#x20AC;˘ amunicipality, person or the commander armed citizen; forces unit if that person isofa an Canadian andwho has been granted freedom of the municipality, if that person is a Canadian citizen; â&#x20AC;˘ not disqualified under the Local Government Actand or any other enactment from being nominated for, being to or holding theAct office, or be otherwise disqualified by law. â&#x20AC;˘ not disqualified underelected the Local Government or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law. FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: FURTHERHeather INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Nelson-Smith, Chief Election Officer 250-974-5213 HeatherPritchard, Nelson-Smith, Adriana DeputyChief ChiefElection ElectionOfficer Officer250-974-5213 250-974-5213 Adriana Pritchard, Deputy Chief Election Officer 250-974-5213

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North Island Gazette Thu, Sept 18, 2014 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

LEGALS

INFORMATION

The Corporation of The Village of Alert Bay

VILLAGE OF ZEBALLOS NOTICE OF TAX SALE Public Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provision of the Community Charter, that unless the taxes owing are paid, the following properties in Zeballos will be sold by Public Auction at a Tax Sale to be held Monday, September 29, 2014 commencing at 10:00 am at the Village Office, 157 Maquinna Ave, Zeballos, BC Roll number

Street

Legal description

UPSET PRICE

100.055

501 Reno Street

Lot A, Plan EPP4315, DL 461, Nootka LD

$6,368.61

Prospective purchasers of tax sale property are reminded that a tax sale property is subject to taxation under the Property Purchase Act on fair market value of the property to be paid at the end of the redemption period when the title is transferred to the purchaser. Prospective purchasers of tax sale property are advised that payment must be by cash or certified cheque by 3:00 pm on the day of sale. Failure to complete the transaction will result in the auction being reconvened the following day. E. Lovestrom , Tax Collector Village of Zeballos INFORMATION

NOTICE OF TAX SALE 2014 15 Maple Road- Bag Service 2800 Alert Bay, BC V0N 1A0 TEL: (250)974-5213 FAX: (250) 974-5470 Email: officeclerk@alertbay.ca Web: www.alertbay.ca TAKE NOTICE that the tax collector for the Village of Alert Bay shall offer for sale the following parcels of real property on which taxes are delinquent. LEGAL DESCRIPTION

CIVIC ADDRESS

UPSET PRICE

LOT A, PLAN 2163, SECTION 68 LOT 2, PLAN 50296, SECTION 68 LOT 1, PLAN 9083, SECTION 68 LOT 2, PLAN 9083, SECTION 68

CEDAR STREET 77 WILLOW ROAD 390 LARCH STREET 338 LARCH STREET

$3,882.94 $6,384.84 $2,263.45 $3,152.09

Owners of the aforementioned parcels of real property have until 10:00 am, September 29th, 2014 to pay the delinquent taxes plus interest to remove their land and/or improvements from the Tax Sale. Parcels with delinquent taxes outstanding will be sold by public auction at the Council Chambers of the Village of Alert Bay Municipal Office located at 15 Maple Road, Alert Bay, BC at 10:00am on Monday September 29th, 2014. The upset price is the lowest amount for which the Village may lawfully sell each parcel. Payments must be made by Interact, Visa, MasterCard, cash, by certified cheque, money order, or combination at the time of sale. Uncertified personal cheques will not be accepted. Heather Nelson-Smith , Tax Collector Village of Alert Bay

INFORMATION

DISTRICT OF PORT HARDY

2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

DISTRICT OF PORT HARDY DISTRICT PORT HARDY NOTICEOF OF NOMINATION 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS WƵďůŝĐ NŽƟĐĞ ŝƐ ŚĞƌĞďǇ ŐŝǀĞŶ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ĞůĞĐƚŽƌƐ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ ŽĨ WŽƌƚ ,ĂƌĚǇ ƚŚĂƚ ŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶƐ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ŽĸĐĞƐ ŽĨ͗ 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS MĂǇŽƌ ʹ ŽŶĞ ƚŽ ďĞ ĞůĞĐƚĞĚ

NOTICE OF NOMINATION CŽƵŶĐŝůůŽƌ ʹ Ɛŝǆ ƚŽ ďĞ ĞůĞĐƚĞĚ NOTICE OF NOMINATION ^ĐŚŽŽů TƌƵƐƚĞĞ ʹ ƚŚƌĞĞ ƚŽ ďĞ ĞůĞĐƚĞĚ ;^ĐŚŽŽů ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ NŽ͘ ϴϱ Ͳ TƌƵƐƚĞĞ EůĞĐƚŽƌĂů AƌĞĂ ϭͿ

Public Notice is hereby given to the electors of the District of Port Hardy that nominations for the offices of: ǁŝůů ďĞ ƌĞĐĞŝǀĞĚ ƚŚĞ CŚŝĞĨ ŽŶelectors OĸĐĞƌ Žƌ ĚĞƐŝŐŶĂƚĞĚ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ ŽĨ WŽƌƚ for ,ĂƌĚǇ Public Notice is ďǇ hereby givenEůĞĐƟ to the of Ăthe District ofƉĞƌƐŽŶ͕ Port Hardy that nominations the MƵŶŝĐŝƉĂů offices of: ,Ăůů – one elected ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ Ăƚ ϳϯϲϬ CŽůƵŵďŝĂ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ͕ WŽƌƚ ,ĂƌĚǇ͕Mayor ďǇ ŚĂŶĚ͕ ŵĂŝůtoŽƌbeŽƚŚĞƌ ĚĞůŝǀĞƌǇ ƐĞƌǀŝĐĞ͕ ĚƵƌŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ŶŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶ Councillor – sixtotoϯϬ͕ beelected elected Mayor – one be ƉĞƌŝŽĚ ǁŚŝĐŚ ĞǆƚĞŶĚƐ ĨƌŽŵ ϵ͗ϬϬĂ͘ŵ͘ ŽŶ TƵĞƐĚĂǇ͕ ^ĞƉƚĞŵďĞƌ ϮϬϭϰ ƵŶƟů ϰ͗ϬϬƉ͘ŵ͘ ŽŶ FƌŝĚĂǇ͕ OĐƚŽďĞƌ ϭϬ͕ ϮϬϭϰ͘ School Trustee – three to be elected (School District No. 85 - Trustee Electoral AreaŽŶΛƉŽƌƚŚĂƌĚǇ͘ 1) Councillor – six to elected NŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶ ĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚƐ ŵĂǇ ĂůƐŽ ďĞ ƐƵďŵŝƩ ĞĚ ďǇ ĨĂĐƐŝŵŝůĞ ƚŽ be ϮϱϬͲϵϰϵͲϳϰϯϯ Žƌ ĞŵĂŝůĞĚ ƚŽ ƌĞĐĞƉƟ School Trustee – three to ƚŚĂƚ be elected (School DistrictŽŶNo. 85 - Trustee Electoral Area ďǇ 1) ƚŚĞ CŚŝĞĨ ĐĂ ĚƵƌŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ŶŽŵŝŶĂƟ ŽŶ ƉĞƌŝŽĚ͕ ĞǆĐĞƉƚ ƚŚĞ ŽƌŝŐŝŶĂů ŶŽŵŝŶĂƟ ĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚƐ ŵƵƐƚ ďĞ ƌĞĐĞŝǀĞĚ will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, at the District of Port Hardy Municipal Hall EůĞĐƟŽŶ OĸĐĞƌ ďǇ ϰ͗ϯϬƉ͘ŵ͘ ŽŶ FƌŝĚĂǇ͕ OĐƚŽďĞƌ ϭϳ͕ ϮϬϭϰ͘ NŽŵŝŶĂƟŽŶ ĚŽĐƵŵĞŶƚƐ ĂƌĞ ĂǀĂŝůĂďůĞ Ăƚ ƚŚĞ MƵŶŝĐŝƉĂů ,Ăůů located at 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy, mail or other delivery nomination period will be received by the Chief Election Officer by or hand, a designated person, at theservice, District during of Portthe Hardy Municipal Hall ĚƵƌŝŶŐ ƌĞŐƵůĂƌ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ŚŽƵƌƐ ĨƌŽŵ ϴ͗ϯϬĂ͘ŵ͘ ƚŽ ϰ͗ϯϬƉ͘ŵ͕͘ MŽŶĚĂǇ ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ FƌŝĚĂǇ͘ which 9:00a.m. on Port Tuesday, 30,or2014 4:00p.m. on during Friday,theOctober 10, period 2014. locatedextends at 7360from Columbia Street, Hardy,September by hand, mail otheruntil delivery service, nomination Nomination documents may alsoonbeTuesday, submitted by facsimile30, toFOR 250-949-7433 or emailed to reception@porthardy.ca which extends from 9:00a.m. September 2014 until 4:00p.m. on Friday, October 10, 2014. QUALIFICATIONS OFFICE during the nomination period, except the original nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Nomination documents may also be that submitted by facsimile to 250-949-7433 or emailed to reception@porthardy.ca Officer by Friday, Octoberthat 17,ďĞ 2014. Nomination available at the Municipal Hall during theŝƐ4:30p.m. nomination except the original nomination documents must beCŽƵŶĐŝůůŽƌ received by ^ĐŚŽŽů the Chief Election Aduring ƉĞƌƐŽŶ ƋƵĂůŝĮĞĚon ƚŽperiod, ďĞ ŶŽŵŝŶĂƚĞĚ ĨŽƌ͕ ĞůĞĐƚĞĚ ƚŽ͕ ĂŶĚ ƚŽdocuments ŚŽůĚ ŽĸĐĞ are ĂƐ MĂǇŽƌ͕ Žƌ TƌƵƐƚĞĞ ŝĨ regular business 8:30a.m. to 17, 4:30p.m., Monday through Friday.are available at the Municipal Hall during Officer by 4:30p.m. on from Friday, October 2014. Nomination documents ƚŚĂƚ ƉĞƌƐŽŶ ŝƐ͗ hours regular•business hours ĐŝƟ from 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday through Friday. 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An objection may ŚŽƵƌƐ ĨƌŽŵ ϴ͗ϯϬĂ͘ŵ͘ ƚŽ ϰ͗ϯϬƉ͘ŵ͕͘ MŽŶĚĂǇ ĞǆĐĞƉƚ ƐƚĂƚƵƚŽƌǇ ŚŽůŝĚĂǇƐ͘ ĞĨŽƌĞ ŽĨ of 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday to be registered asŶŐ anƚŚĞ elector Hardy,ƚŚƌŽƵŐŚ duringFƌŝĚĂǇ͕ regular business hours made by aŝŶƐƉĞĐƟ person who isůŝƐƚ entitled 2014); of British Columbia from • a15, resident ƌĞŐŝƐƚĞƌĞĚ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚ ĞůĞĐƚŽƌƐ͕ Ă ƉĞƌƐŽŶthrough ŵƵƐƚ ƐŝŐŶ Ă ƐƚĂƚĞŵĞŶƚ ƚŚĂƚ ƚŚĞǇholidays. ǁŝůů ŶŽƚ ŝŶƐƉĞĐƚ ƚŚĞ ůŝƐƚofŽƌPort ƵƐĞasHardy ƚŚĞ ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟ ŽŶ Friday, except statutory the District and the from 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m., Monday to be registered an elector of at 6 Columbia months • for a resident ofůŝƐƚ͕ British ŝŶĐůƵĚĞĚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞleast ĞǆĐĞƉƚ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ƉƵƌƉŽƐĞƐ ŽĨ WĂƌƚ ϯ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ Local Government Act͘ AŶ ĞůĞĐƚŽƌ ŵĂǇ ƌĞƋƵĞƐƚ ƚŚĂƚ the statutory list of registered made in throughinspecting Friday, except holidays. objection the District must of Portbe Hardy and the immediately before day ďĞBefore for ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟ at least 6 the months ƉĞƌƐŽŶĂů ŽŶ ĂďŽƵƚ ƚŚĞŵ ŽŵŝƩĞĚ ĨƌŽŵ Žƌ ŽďƐĐƵƌĞĚ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ůŝƐƚ͘ electors, a the person must sign a writing. An objection only bein Before inspecting list of registered objection must bemaymade the nominationbefore is filed;the and,day resident immediately that they not must inspect thea made the basismay that resident electors, a will person sign writing.on An objection onlythe be the nomination • not disqualified isbyfiled; theand, Local statement OBJECTION TO REGISTRATION or use the included in the included on thethat list the of statement thatinformation they will not inspect the person made on the basis Act,bySchool Act list • Government not disqualified the Local list, except for the purposes of Part of ŽŶregistered resident list or use the information in3 the person included onelectors the listhas of any ŽŶ other enactment, from Government Act, SchoolŽŶ Act AŶ or ŽďũĞĐƟ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ƌĞŐŝƐƚƌĂƟ ŽĨ Ă ƉĞƌƐŽŶ ĂƐ ĂŶ ĞůĞĐƚŽƌ ǁŚŽƐĞincluded ŶĂŵĞ ĂƉƉĞĂƌƐ ƚŚĞ ůŝƐƚ ŽĨ ƌĞŐŝƐƚĞƌĞĚ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚ Government Act.Act AnƵŶƟ elector or is resident not qualified to has be list, except for Government the purposes of Part 3 of died registered electors being nominated for,ĂĐĐŽƌĚĂŶĐĞ being or any other enactment, from the ĞůĞĐƚŽƌƐ ŵĂǇ ďĞ ŵĂĚĞ ŝŶ ǁŝƚŚLocal ƚŚĞ Local ů ϰ͗ϬϬƉ͘ŵ͘ ŽŶ FƌŝĚĂǇ͕ OĐƚŽďĞƌ ϭϬ͕ ϮϬϭϰ͘ AŶ may request information registered elector the ǁŚŽ Local An elector died ŽĨ orƚŚĞ isas notan qualified to the be ŽďũĞĐƟ ŽŶ ŵĂǇ ŽŶůǇ ďĞ ŵĂĚĞ ďǇor Ă ƉĞƌƐŽŶ ŝƐ Government ĞŶƟthat ƚůĞĚ personal ƚŽ ďĞ Act. ƌĞŐŝƐƚĞƌĞĚ ĂƐ ĂŶ ĞůĞĐƚŽƌ ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ ŽĨ WŽƌƚ of ,ĂƌĚǇ elected to, or holding office, being nominated for, being about them be omitted from or obscured District of Port Hardy. may request that personal information registered as an elector of the ĂŶĚiselected ƚŚĞotherwise ŽďũĞĐƟ ŽŶ ŵƵƐƚ ďĞ ŵĂĚĞ ŝŶ ǁƌŝƟ ŶŐ͘ AŶ ŽďũĞĐƟ ŽŶ ŵĂǇ ŽŶůǇ ďĞ ŵĂĚĞ ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ďĂƐŝƐ ƚŚĂƚ ƚŚĞ ƉĞƌƐŽŶ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞĚ disqualified to, or holding office,by or Please note, registration for District on the about them be from Port Hardy. ŽŶ ƚŚĞ ŽĨ ƌĞŐŝƐƚĞƌĞĚ ƌĞƐŝĚĞŶƚby ĞůĞĐƚŽƌƐ ŚĂƐlist. ĚŝĞĚ Žƌ omitted ŝƐ ŶŽƚ ƋƵĂůŝĮ ĞĚorƚŽobscured ďĞ ƌĞŐŝƐƚĞƌĞĚ ĂƐ ĂŶofĞůĞĐƚŽƌ ŽĨ ƚŚĞ ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ ŽĨ law. is ůŝƐƚ otherwise disqualified on the list. electors will be available at the time of voting. WŽƌƚlaw. ,ĂƌĚǇ͘ For further information, please contact: FŽƌ ŽŶ͕ please ƉůĞĂƐĞ ĐŽŶƚĂĐƚ͗ ForĨƵƌƚŚĞƌ further ŝŶĨŽƌŵĂƟ information, contact: Jeff Long, Chief Election Officer or Susan Bjarnason, Deputy Chief Election Officer :Ğī >ŽŶŐ͕ CŚŝĞĨ EůĞĐƟ ŽŶ Oĸ ĐĞƌ Žƌ ^ƵƐĂŶ ũĂƌŶĂƐŽŶ͕ ĞƉƵƚǇ ŽŶ Oĸ ĐĞƌ District of Port Hardy DeputyCŚŝĞĨ Jeff Long, Chief Election Officer or Susan Bjarnason, ChiefEůĞĐƟ Election Officer ŝƐƚƌŝĐƚ ŽĨ 7360 Columbia Street, PO Box 68, ,ĂƌĚǇ Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 District of WŽƌƚ Port Hardy ϳϯϲϬColumbia CŽůƵŵďŝĂ ^ƚƌĞĞƚ͕PO WO Box ŽǆFax: ϲϴ͕ 250-949-7433 WŽƌƚ Ph: 250-949-6665 7360 Street, 68, Port ,ĂƌĚǇ͕ Hardy, C BC sϬN V0NϮWϬ 2P0 WŚ͗Email: ϮϱϬͲϵϰϵͲϲϲϲϱ FĂǆ͗ reception@porthardy.ca Ph: 250-949-6665 Fax:ϮϱϬͲϵϰϵͲϳϰϯϯ 250-949-7433 EŵĂŝů͗ ŽŶΛƉŽƌƚŚĂƌĚǇ͘ĐĂ Email:ƌĞĐĞƉƟ reception@porthardy.ca

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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.

FOR SALE BY OWNER PORT MCNEILL: 3-bdrm 2bath ranch style house w/ rental en-suite on lower level. Fenced yard, 2-car garage, ocean view. 250-956-4593

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• Certified Home Study Course • Jobs Registered Across Canada • Gov. Certified 35 Years of Success! www.RMTI.ca

HELP WANTED

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

ARE YOU $10K or more in debt? DebtGo can help reduce a significant portion of your debt load. Call now and see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Giftcard give-away!” 20x22 $4,358. 25x24 $4,895. 30x30 $6,446. 32x32 $7,599. 40x46 $12,662. 47x72 $18,498. one end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or online: www.pioneersteel.ca

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

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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LASOTA CONTRACTING Ltd is looking for a qualified Ticketed driller/ blaster and Processor Operator, F/T. Union + rates. send resume to: lasota6@telus.net

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND PROJECT DESCRIPTION The k’awat’si Economic Development Corporation (KEDC), the development corporation of the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations (GNN), are inviting proposals for the preparation of a business plan for a grocery store to be located on the Tsulquate Reserve, near Port Hardy, BC. In addition to serving GNN members that reside on-reserve, other regional First Nations could be a target market for KEDC to provide grocery-related services. The consultant will work closely with KEDC staff and Board of Directors in partnership with the community and its Chief and Council. At a minimum, the project will require product, industry and market research, an operational plan, regulatory issues, risk assessment, implementation plan and detailed financial analysis. Work is to commence as soon as the contract is awarded. The scope of the work is detailed in the information that follows. PROJECT MANAGEMENT The process will be managed on behalf of the Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations by the project team comprised of KEDC staff. The consultant will meet with KEDC at the onset of the project and regularly, in order to monitor and review progress, and to obtain direction and input as required. The consultant shall draft reports and associated documentation to ensure compliance to the Terms of Reference, prior to a recommendation and final deliverables being brought forward to project’s final completion. CONTACT Any questions concerning the work requirements must be directed to: Conrad Browne, 154 Tsulquate Reserve / Box 998, Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0, Phone: 250-902-2301, email: ecdev@gwanak.info DUE DATES and TIMETABLE Proposals are due by Tuesday, Sept 30, 2014 at 4:00 PM. Any proposal received at the designated location after the required time and date specified for receipt shall be considered late and non-responsive. Any late proposals will not be accepted. Event Date 1. RFP to Consultants September 10, 2014 2. Proposal Due Date September 30, 2014 3. Review of Proposals October 1-3, 2014 4. Consultant Selection October 1, 2014 5. Consultant Response October 8, 2014 6. Commencement date of work October 15, 2014 DELIVERABLES AND OBJECTIVES A complete and comprehensive business plan for a grocery retailer on the Tsulquate Reserve will be the end result of this project. The plan is required to include the following: • Business overview • Product overview • Industry overview • Market analysis • Marketing strategy • Operational plan • Regulatory issues identification and analysis • Risk assessment • Implementation plan • Financial plan and analysis (detailed 3-year pro forma statements, at a minimum) Objectives The business plan will support a number of key objectives of the Nations: • To supply nutritious food in a convenient way to GNN members. • To recapture money spent on groceries that leave the community. • To identify new economic development opportunities for the Nations. • To support the interests of community members and stakeholders. SCOPE OF SERVICES This project is focused on the development of a business plan for a grocery store on the Tsulquate Reserve. The consultant will work with KEDC to develop the business plan. We envision this being a three phase process which will include: • Gathering, reviewing and consolidating research and documentation. • Developing a detailed financial model and minimum 3-year pro forma financials. • Developing the final version of the business plan, including received and integrating feedback from KEDC and community members, if required. The first phase will require the consultant to review relevant documentation, conduct primary and secondary research, and gather other information as required. Staff will assist the consultant to gather, consolidate and review the available documents, bylaws, policies and other material in preparation for

launching the business plan. Staff will work closely with the consultant to guide this process and provide the necessary information and structure to the process and the plan itself. In the second phase, the consultant will create a detailed financial model and minimum of 3-year pro forma financial statements. The third phase of the project will compile the first two phases into a comprehensive and detailed draft business plan. The KEDC contact will review the document and provide input into the specifics of each component of the plan. After receiving feedback and integrating revisions, the business plan will be completed. Phase 1: Document review and primary and secondary research. Phase 2: Financial modelling • Detailed financial model incorporating information from the first phase • Minimum 3-year pro forma financial statements Phase 3: Draft business plan • Comprehensive and detailed business plan draft completed • Review by KEDC and community members, if required • Receive feedback and integrate revisions • Complete final business plan MINIMUM QUALIFYING CRITERIA The KEDC retail grocery business plan project requires familiarity with business planning, grocery operations, product, industry and marketing analysis, financial modelling, pro forma financial statement creation, and implementation planning. In order to ensure that sufficient abilities and experience can be brought to bear by the firm selected to provide consulting services, the following minimum qualifying criteria will apply: • Verifiable experience in all aspects of developing and consulting on business plans. • Verifiable experience in developing financial models and pro forma financial statements. • Demonstrated ability to provide the complete range of professional skills necessary for the successful execution of the project. • Demonstrate knowledge and experience gained by working with First Nation communities in British Columbia. • Experiences working with grocery retail an asset. • Verifiable record of “on time, on budget” delivery of projects of a similar nature. Consultants not meeting these requirements may be disqualified from further consideration. GUIDELINES FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION Award of the contract resulting from this RFP will be based upon the most responsive consultant whose offer will be the most advantageous in terms of cost, qualifications, capacity to perform the tasks, and other factors. The k’awat’si Economic Development Corporation reserves the right to: •

Reject any or all offers and discontinue this RFP process without obligation or liability to any potential consultant, • Accept proposals other than the lowest priced offer, and, • Award a contract on the basis of initial offers received, without discussions or requests for best and final offers. Consultant proposals shall be included as part of any final agreement between the k’awat’si Economic Development Corporation and the consultant. The submitted proposals should include each of the following sections: • Approach and Methodology • Project Deliverables • Project Member(s) Bios • Project Timeline • Detailed Pricing • Appendix: Company Overview or Consultant(s) Resume Contract Award Provided that at least one of the Proposals received meets the approval of the evaluation committee, a recommendation for award will be made on the basis of the evaluation. The award of the contract is subject to the best value. • On approval of the evaluation committee’s recommendation by the k’awat’si Economic Development Corporation, the successful respondent will be required to enter into a formal contract agreement. • Written notification to the successful respondent and the contract agreement shall result in a binding agreement between the k’awat’si Economic Development Corporation and the successful respondent unless otherwise stated and will result in the execution of a form. We thank all interested parties in providing submissions to this request for proposals. k’awat’si Economic Development Corporation

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LEGALS

FOR SALE BY OWNER

2634 Cardena Cres. # 30- 1877 McNeill Rd # 34- 1877 McNeill Rd # 35- 1877 McNeill Rd # 56- 1877 McNeill Rd # 61- 1877 McNeill Rd

Lot 49, Bl 7, Pl 30679 Pad # 30 Pad # 34 Pad # 35 Pad # 56 Pad # 61

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885.358 80000.302 80000.340 80000.351 80000.560 80000.610

$10,420.38 $529.38 $171.90 $375.28 $375.28 $246.23

TOWN OF PORT MCNEILL NOTICE OF TAX EXEMPTION FOR THE YEAR 2015 The Council of the Town of Port McNeill is proposing to continue to exempt by bylaw, certain properties from taxation for a one-year term commencing January 1, 2015. The following properties are exempted by the Community Charter, Section 220 (h) (buildings set apart for public worship, and the land on which the building stands):

Bishop of Victoria United Church of Canada Full Gospel Church Port McNeill Baptist Church Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Port McNeill Jehovahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Witnesses

Address 430 Chapel Street 155 & 175 Cedar St 2450 Catala Place 2501 Mine Road 2551 Mine Road 2651 Mine Road

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The following properties are exempted by the Community Charter, Section 224 (2) (a) (land or improvements that are owned or held by a charitable, philanthropic or other not for profit corporations) and (b) (land or improvements that are owned or held by a municipality, regional district or other local authority and used for the purposes of the authority): Property Broughton Curling Club Royal Canadian Legion Guide/Scout Hall Port McNeill Lions Club North Island Community Services Society Broughton Strait Campground

Address 2203 Campbell Way 2631 Mine Road 420 Shelley Crescent 2897 Mine Road 1503 Broughton Blvd 550 Southeast Main Rd

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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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Pursuant to Section 420 of the Local Government Act, prospective purchasers of tax sale property are reminded that a tax sale property is subject to taxation under the PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX ACT on the fair market value of the property (to be paid at the end of the redemption period when title is transferred to purchaser). Dan Rodin, Collector

Property

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

APARTMENT/CONDO

RENTALS

Pursuant to the provision Sec. 254 of the Community Charter and Part 11 Sec. 403 of the Local Government Act, public notice is hereby given that unless the taxes owing are paid,the following properties in Port McNeill will be sold by Public Auction at a Tax Sale to be held on Monday, September 29, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Town Office, 1775 Grenville Place, Port McNeill, BC. Legal Description

RENTALS

MOBILE HOME Furn 68x12, Campbell River. 55 plus park w/ dist to d/town. $38500. 250286-1552 leave msg.

Town of Port McNeill 2014 Tax Sale

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APARTMENT/CONDO COAL HARBOUR- 2 bdrm in a quiet neighbourhood, ground floor of a 4 plex, newer appls, laminate and linoleum floors thru out, new plumbing comes with 5gb internet/mth. May be available before Oct 1. Tenant pays hydro. Contact Jan: (705)205-4540 or text, email: mainstreetbookkeeping@gmail.com

HELP WANTED

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 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.

HELP WANTED

DISTRICT OF PORT HARDY

Public Works Laborer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Full time Reporting to the Operations Manager, the District of Port Hardy is looking for an enthusiastic, hard working individual to join our public works team. This position provides labor and performs basic maintenance work including operating a variety of hand and power tools. The position also includes operating a variety of trucks and public works vehicles. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic and an ability to work in all weather conditions. This is routine manual work entailing considerable physical effort and agility in the safe performance of a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled duties. Qualifications: â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

Valid Class 3 with air ticket. Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Proficiency in the use of hand tools. Experience in concrete forming and placing an asset. Experience in construction techniques an asset.

This is a unionized position and District offers a wage of $23.03 (2014 rate) and an attractive benefits package.Â Please apply by 4:00pm September 26, 2014 in Confidence to the Director of Engineering and Operations, District of Port Hardy, 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy, BC, V0N2P0. Email: tkushner@porthardy.ca

Job Posting: Marine Services Manager/Operator

Full-time- Starting immediately GNN Marine Services- a division of KEDC LP is actively pursuing a Manager/ Operator for our operations based in Port Hardy BC. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and growing team dedicated to safety, service excellence, and maintaining an extremely high standard of vessel care and customer satisfaction. Specific responsibilities: â&#x20AC;˘ Along with CEO and approved by the Board of Directors, assist in development of the annual operating budget â&#x20AC;˘ Train all vessel operators utilizing GNN Marine Services in house, 6 week, one on one mentorship program â&#x20AC;˘ Maintain all vessels to the highest standard â&#x20AC;˘ Responsible for the scheduling of all vessels and operators â&#x20AC;˘ Safety audits and monthly reports â&#x20AC;˘ Maintaining and growing existing contracts â&#x20AC;˘ Have knowledge and ability to work with computerized reporting â&#x20AC;˘ Proven track record of safe vessel operation â&#x20AC;˘ Extremely high work ethic and confidentiality Office Management: â&#x20AC;˘ Manage employees timesheets/ authorizations â&#x20AC;˘ Keep all files related to the program updated and complete Reports to: CEO Skills/ experience required â&#x20AC;˘ At least 5 years of proven vessel operation (SVOP,MedA3, marine operator radio) â&#x20AC;˘ At least 5 years of management experience in a small to medium sized company â&#x20AC;˘ Computer literacy â&#x20AC;˘ Extremely flexible schedule â&#x20AC;˘ Experience in the tourism industry â&#x20AC;˘ Self-motivated while still part of a team â&#x20AC;˘ Proven able to work at an extremely high level of safety and quality customer service Remuneration: Commensurate with qualifications and experience Closing: September 30, 2014 To apply: Interested individuals should submit their resume, certificates also including 3 references, by email to the following; ecdev@gwanak.info No Phone calls please

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APARTMENT/CONDO 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 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

RENTALS

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APARTMENT/CONDO

SUITES, LOWER

AUTO FINANCING

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

PORT HARDY Ground level entry 2 bedroom suite, 6 appliances, Beaver Harbour Rd. Avail immediately. $750/mo. N/S, N/P. 250-949-7814, 250902-1236.

Phone Rick 250-956-4555 COTTAGES PORT McNEILL: Hyde Creek furnished 2 bdrm cottage, private country setting. Amazing ocean views, very clean, cozy and warm. Laundry, D/W, Hydro & TV included. N/S, N/P. Refs req’d. Avail end of Sept. May 31. $800./mo. Call (250)956-2737.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES PORT Hardy- 3.5 bdrm duplex 9498B McDougal, w/fenced yrd. W/D. 1-250-334-8474.

PORT McNEILL- Hyde Creek Long-term rental. Furnished 1 bdrm suite, self-contained with kitchen & living room. Private entrance, country setting. Amazing ocean views, very clean, cozy & warm. Laundry, hydro, TV incld. N/S. N/P. Ref’s req’d. Avail Oct. 1st. $750./mo. Call 250-956-2737.

WANTED TO RENT Auto Financing - Dream Catcher, Apply Today! Drive Today!

PORT HARDY-Construction company in Courtenay is looking to rent a 2 bdrm house (preferably furnished), for one person (Site Superintendant); Oct 1 for one year. Please contact 250-897-1789.

Above: Kaia Mackay leads the pack as she completes another lap at the annual Terry Fox run in Port Hardy. The runners, walkers and bikers brought in more than $300 at the local event in support of the Terry Fox Foundation. Left: Yuri Noel shows off his ribbon for participating in the annual Terry Fox run at PHSS.

CARS

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

FOR SALE: 2003 Chevy Impala $6500. 2, 1990 Corvette Convertible. For more info call: 250-949-7814. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

PORT MCNEILL MCCLURE APT’S.

HOMES FOR RENT

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

Call 250-956-3526.

5-BDRM HOUSE on Founders. $1250./mo. Responsible tenants. Call Hans (250)2304090, 604-814-2327.

25.5 FT 2009 SANDPIPER 5th wheel. Excellent condition. Only used 3 seasons. Incl. hitch and stand. Call 250-9497814.

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: • Have a good understanding of accounts and report writing • Participate in all skills training to maintain certification • Understand and utilize current computer technologies • The ability to grow a client base though exceptional service and professional standards • 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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MOBILE HOMES & PADS

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral • Enjoy working directly with the public • A willingness to work extended hours if required • Good organisational skills • The ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads • The ability to lead a team • Be enthusiastic, ambitious and self-motivated

1.800.910.6402

DAVE LANDON MOTORS

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MARINE BOATS

36’ Trojan Tri-Cabin, twin Yanmar diesels, low hours, extremely economical. Health forced sale, super deal, $40K obo. 250-732-2744

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PLACES OF WORSHIP

North Island Church Services

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. Mary’s 430 Chapel St.,Port McNeill: 9am St. Bonaventure 4750 Byng Rd., Port Hardy: 11am St. Theresa’s corner of Nigei St. and Marine Dr., Port Alice: Saturdays 5:00pm Alert Bay: 65 Hemlock St., 2nd & 4th: Saturdays 10am 11/14

of the week. Kaia Mackay grins as she completes another lap at the annual Terry Fox run in Port Hardy Sunday. A O’Toole

ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED Reverend Wade Allen 9190 Granville St. Port Hardy Phone 250-949-6247 1:00 p.m. Sunday School and Service Tues., 1:00 pm Bible Study Everyone welcome Meeting rooms available columbac@uniserve.com 11/14

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 “Everyone welcome” Saturday Services 9:30am - Bible Study groups 10:45am - Worship/Praise service Wednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education 250-949-8243 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 Children’s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year. For information contact Pastor Dave Purdy • 250-956-4737 11/14

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

GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH at entrance to Tsulquate Village (8898 Park Dr) Saturday/Sabbath 10:00 am-Sabbath School 11:15 am-Worship Service Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell 11/14

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Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. September 19 Curling Fort Rupert Club hosts its preseason social and registration, 7 p.m., Storey’s Beach club. For info, email porthardycurling@gmail.com or call Doug, 250-949-9450. September 20 Rep hockey North Island Eagles midgets host Nanaimo in their tiering round season opener, 1:45 p.m., Chilton Regional Arena. September 21 Rep hockey North Island Eagles midgets host Comox, 10:45 a.m., Chilton Regional Arena. September 27 Golf/Curling Fort Rupert Curling Club hosts its Fall Funkin’ golf spiel. Nine holes of golf in scramble format starting 9 a.m., followed by lunch and mini ends of curling at the club. $40 per player includes greens fees, lunch and prizes. To sign up as a team or individual, email porthardycurling@gmail.com or call Doug, 250-949-9450. October 10-12 Motocross Vancouver Island Club Series racing at Tri-Port Motocross Track. Practice round Friday followed by series Round 5 Saturday and Round 6 Sunday, beginning 10 a.m. each day. Concession open. November 14-16 Curling Fort Rupert Curling Club mixed open bonspiel. Draw times to be announced; concession, lounge open throughout weekend. For info or to register, email porthardycurling@gmail.com. January 9-11 Curling Fort Rupert Curling Club ladies open bonspiel. Draw times tba.

Tryouts end, rep season begins J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT McNEILL— Veterans on the coaching staff and on the ice bode for a promising season of hockey for the North Island Eagles program, which opens its 2014-15 season this weekend. Even better, TriPort Minor Hockey’s rep program will field teams in all four competitive divisions once again. “We might need an exemption for one team,” Eagles head coach Andrew Laming said as tryouts kicked off last week at Chilton Regional Arena. “The peewees are one or two players light. But it looks like the rest of our numbers are OK.” Tryouts wrap up this evening in Port McNeill, and the first round of tiering games, which are used to place teams into competitive divisions for the Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association regular season, commence this weekend. The Eagles midgets are scheduled to open play at home this weekend with a 1:45 p.m. game Saturday against Nanaimo and a 10:45 a.m. contest against Comox Valley, both at Chilton Regional Arena. The Eagles will open

Above: Elliott Furney moves a puck through the circle while teammates battle along the boards in North Island Eagles bantam rep hockey tryouts at Chilton Regional Arena last Wednesday. Right: Eagles bantam coach Mike Bell, right, talks with prospects during tryouts for the 2014-15 Eagles team. J.R. Rardon the season with a mix of veteran skaters at each level to combine with players moving up a level or entering rep hockey from their house programs. “There are begin-

ners and experienced kids on all the teams,” Laming said. “The midgets are probably all guys with rep experience, but every other team has a few house players coming into

the mix. “And this is probably the best coaching staff the Eagles have had in several years.” Ray Bono of Port McNeill and Marty Gage of Port Hardy

return to head the atom development and peewee teams, respectively, and both return experienced assistant coaches. Aaron Hinton of Port McNeill steps in as

the new midget coach with no prior experience, but he’ll get support from Laming, John Murgatroyd, Doug Grant and recent Eagles grad Eric Kennelly. Finally, Mike Bell, the last coach to guide an Eagles club to the provincial championships when his 201011 team won the Vancouver Island bantam Tier 3 title, returns to lead the current bantams. That team is not only guaranteed a trip to provincials this season — it will host the provincials next March, the first time the championships have been held on the North Island in 14 years. Unlike their older counterparts, the atom development players won’t compete for a provincial berth or title. Play wraps up with the divisional playoffs on the Island and, while the Eagles atoms are coming off a Division 4 crown from last season, that won’t earn them any points this fall. “Last year is over; this is a brand-new season,” Bono said. “It’s not about winning championships. It’s about having fun, keeping the kids into it and developing so they enjoy the game and learn while they’re doing it.”

Curling club to launch youth program Gazette staff The return of a favourite past event and the formation of a brand-new youth program are among the scheduled highlights as the North Island’s curling clubs prepare to kick off their 201415 seasons this week. Broughton Curling Club of Port McNeill has announced the start of a pair of youth leagues this

fall. Juniors (grades 6 through 12) will play each Wednesday from 5:45-6:45 p.m. beginning Oct. 8. Kids (grades 1-5) will get ice time every other Thursday, from 6-6:45 p.m., beginning Oct. 9. Fees are $84 per player for the season for Junior League and $50 per player for Kids League. Family discounts are avail-

able. The club hosted an open house and registration night for all returning and prospective players Sept. 16 and 17. Registration is still available, forms for adult and youth divisions can be found on the Broughton Curling Club Facebook page. Registration deadline to compete in league play in the coming

season is Oct. 3. For more info or to register, email broughtoncurlingclub@ gmail.com or call Nick at 250-956-2736. Fort Rupert Curling Club Port Hardy’s Fort Rupert Curling Club will hold its social evening and registration Friday, Sept. 19, beginning at 7 p.m. at the club in Beaver

Harbour. Ice goes in the following day, and league play begins Oct. 6. The first event on the calendar, meanwhile, is the Fall Funkin’ combined golf tourney and curling bonspiel, set for Saturday, Sept. 27. Fall Funkin’ is a fun, team-format event in which four-person “rinks” begin with a nine-hole golf scramble at Seven Hills Golf

and Country Club, followed by lunch at the curling club and a series of four-end mini games on the ice. Registration is $40 per player and includes greens fees, lunch and prizes, to be awarded following the curling. To sign up or for info, email porthardycurling@gmail.com or call Doug at 250-9499450.

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Redemption, trophy for O’Connor Gazette staff It was as much redemption as exultation when Port Hardy driver Lawrence O’Connor hoisted the trophy following the modified main event at Skagit Speedway in Washington Aug. 30. O’Connor, 55, has been racing his Harris modified car in the Western U.S. for years, but rarely has he suffered as bitter a loss as he had one night earlier, when Skagit hosted the World of Outlaw sprint car series — and the huge crowds that it draws — for the September Long Weekend. O’Connor’s “home” track is Grays Harbour Speedway in Elma, Wash. But he joined the field of modified racers who competed as one of the classes supporting the World of Outlaw headliners at Skagit. And things went very well for the North Islander in the early

Craig Moore, left, slips past Port Hardy driver Lawrence O’Connor (27) on the final lap of the modified feature main at Skagit Raceway in Washington Aug. 29. O’Connor returned the following night to capture the modified main win. Jim Marshall Photography

going of the Aug. 29 weekend opener. “There were probably 8-10,000 people in the stands,” said O’Connor. “On Friday I started in the front row and led 19 1/2 laps of the 20-lap main.” Over the course of the race, which was interrupted by six caution flags, O’Connor started on a high line to the outside but gradually drifted down low,

and motored out of the turn to sweep first under the checkered flag. O’Connor held on for second place, but that was little consolation. “Second (place) is OK if you’ve been running third all night,” he said. “It blows if you’re in first. I snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.” O’Connor turned the tables emphati-

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cally the following night. Starting in the third row, he quickly charged to the front and, lesson learned, stayed high on the track and held the lead through the checkered flag. After a day off Sunday, O’Connor and the World of Outlaw tour resumed the weekend of racing Sept. 1 at Gray’s Harbour. Back on familiar turf, O’Connor battled for most of the modified main event in second through fourth spot, and held the lead for five laps. But moving high to the outside to make a pass late in the race, he ran over a piece of debris that slashed his rear tire and ended his night. Back on the North Island, the stocks will be back in action this weekend as the Triport Speedway makes up for rain days missed earlier in the season. Racing starts at 7 p.m.

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