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G&N Nations mark 50 years Gazette staff PORT HARDY—Wakas Hall was filled with song and story last weekend as the community hosted a two-day feast to commemorate 50 years since the relocation to Tsulquate. Part reflection, part celebration and part community healing, the event

served as a forum for a stark look back at the Nations’ forced move from their homelands in 1964 and the struggles endured since. But there was also a hugely positive feel to proceedings as the community took stock of its strength and tenacity and looked to the future.

As MC Charles Willie noted Sunday, “As it was yesterday, we acknowledge all the struggles that the Gwa’sala and ‘Nakwaxda’xw went through and at the end of the night we celebrated that survival. Today we celebrate your living — all your accomplishments

since relocation: education; children coming back to their families from care; people going out and getting an education and coming back and working with our people.” In the early sixties the Gwa’sala and ‘Nakwaxda’xw were encouraged to move to

Tsulquate from their homelands with the promise of new housing, education and medical care. On leaving, village sites were burned to prevent the people returning. They arrived at Tsulquate

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Salmon interaction study funded Gazette staff CAMPBELL RIVER—The BC Salmon Farmers Association (BCSFA) announced last week that it will invest $1.5 million over the next five years to further scientific knowledge of the coastal environment, particularly interaction between farmed and wild salmon. The BCSFA expects to announce its initial collaborative project in the first quarter of 2015,

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Salmon research grant covers five-year-study from page 1 that both wild and farm-raised salmon provide.” “As active members of coastal communities, salmon farmers understand the importance of wild salmon to the economy and culture, and there is still much to learn about their life cycle in the ocean, their migration patterns and how they are adapting to our changing climate,” said Jeremy Dunn, Executive Director, BC Salmon Farmers Association. “We want to ensure that the best researchers are doing quality science and our Board of Directors is committed to ensuring that data is analyzed in an objec-

tive and transparent manner.” The BCSFA is also announcing today that it is forming an external Science Advisory Council. The Council will advise on projects and make recommendations on BCSFA-led research over the next five years. Dr. Alan Winter, President & CEO, Genome BC, said, “The announcement made today by the BC Salmon Farmer’s Association underscores the industry’s commitment to research and the longterm sustainability and competitiveness of the industry. Importantly, the funding will allow industry to access existing funding pro-

grams such as Genome BC’s User Partnership Program (UPP), aimed at translating research with industry partners. Programs such as UPP and the Genomics Applied Partnership Program (GAPP) bring together B.C. researchers and industry partners to address industry specific challenges in a collaborative and practical way.” The final priority-setting workshop, which took place December 10 at Vancouver Island University’s Deep Bay Marine Field Station, was the fourth in a series initiated in 2013 to address the recommendations stemming from the Cohen Commission Final Report on the Inquiry

into the Decline of Sockeye Salmon in the Fraser River. Of the 75 recommendations made by Justice Cohen concerning actions to conserve Fraser River Sockeye salmon stocks, 13 were related to aquaculture. “I am absolutely delighted to learn of the research funding from BCSFA to address questions concerning wild and farmed salmon interaction,” said Tony Farrell, Chair in Sustainable Aquaculture at UBC Centre for Aquaculture and Environmental Research. “It is a timely and proactive move that is intended to increase public confidence in salmon farming.”

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Members of Port McNeill’s Girl Guides and Pathfinders and their siblings gather after a tree-planting event at the Guide/ Scout Hall last month. The group replaced vegetation along the shore of Schoolhouse Creek.

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Dancers take to the floor at Wakas Hall last weekend during the two-day feast held to commemorate the relocation to Tsulquate.

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GNN looks to future while marking past from Page 1 to find a handful of unfinished houses without proper moorage or running water. “You couldn’t describe it,” said hereditary chief Hiłamas Henderson. “A few houses with additions on additions.” He recalled people “strung out all over the floor” of the houses while others bunked down in boats beached in the river. “Our lives turned from day to night; we left our ground, our traditions, our culture, our identity in our homelands. “The township of Tristan Swain takes the mic to present his Port Hardy didn’t want us. Every person we self-penned song to the community.

“We’ve put a lot aside but we need to keep pushing ... we have to maintain our cultural values.” Chief Paddy Walkus

bumped into asked us what we were doing there, they wanted us to go back where we came from,” he said. “That was really heartbreaking.” Various speakers across the weekend spoke of the effect the relocation had: the impact on language and culture, struggles with alcoholism and

the suicide of community members. Time and again community leaders offered support to anyone struggling with addiction or thoughts of self-harm. Along with confronting its wounds, the community celebrated its successes and growth. Several highlighted the school and the growth of cul-

tural programs. One of Sunday’s highlights was Tristan Swain’s powerful and positive rap on the relocation which received a standing ovation. Sunday also saw the Chiefs acknowledge the Kwakiutl, who facilitated the move to Tsulquate — originally a campsite for

Kwakiutl clam diggers — by presenting a carving to representative Harry Humchitt. “Last two days it’s been amazing what we’ve done,” said Chief Paddy Walkus. “We’ve put a lot aside but we need to keep pushing… we have to maintain our cultural values.”

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At left, the North Island Eagles peewee hockey team stands with some of the toys and food they gathered during their Hamper Fund benefit games last weekend. At right, Tim Chester, standing, auctions gift baskets at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations in Port McNeill. The staff raised $2,000 for the Hamper Fund.

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With D-day at hand, Hamper Fund grows Gazette staff Christmas Hampers will go out to North Island homes this weekend, but contributions continue to pour in as residents, businesses and social groups open their hearts and their wallets. You can still help the fund this week and perhaps win a nice holiday prize in Coastal Community Credit Union’s annual wreath raffle in Port Hardy. Each member of the branch’s staff has crafted a unique, themed wreath to be given out to a lucky winner. There are 11 wreaths in all, ranging from models covered in dog treats, candies and other confections to more traditional models with frosted boughs and pine cones. The raffle continues through this week, with the winners to be drawn Saturday, Dec. 20. Hampers will also be delivered to needy families, cou-

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ples and individuals beginning Saturday morning. Recepients are reminded that somebody needs to be at home during the delivery, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., in order for the hamper to be dropped off. The hampers include fixings for a full turkey dinner and fresh fruit for families, or ham dinner for singles and couples. Toys are also included for children 12-under. Large donations have come in

from several groups in the past week, including a $2,000 donation from the employees of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. During their most recent luncheon, Port McNeill’s Rotary Club members pooled together $1,027, and the Club matched the amount for a total donation of $2,054. Port McNeill’s Minor Hockey Club, which raised more than $21,000 in November in a campaign sponsored by a prize package from Willie Mitchell, donated $2,000 of it to the Hamper Fund during Saturday’s annual North Island Eagles alumni benefit game. The Eagles midgets contributed their 50/50 pot from the game along with boxes of toys and food, and the Eagles peewees also gathered toys and food during their weekend games in Port Hardy and Port McNeill.

From left, North Island Eagles alumni captain John Murgatroyd and Eagles midget captain Darryl Coon accept a $2,000 cheque for the Gazette Hamper Fund from Trent Beek and Brilynne Bell of Port McNeill Minor Hockey.

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Port Hardy Rotary Club treasurer Dale Dorward, right, presents a Gazette Hamper Fund donation of $2,054 to the Gazette’s Lacy Allen Monday.

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Brief lapse leads to rollover Gazette staff PORT McNEILL—A Sointula couple and their two dogs escaped injury after their truck rolled off Highway 19 just south of town last week. Tabitha Palfi and her partner were heading south to see relatives on a pre-holiday visit Dec. 10 when their GM pickup slid off the shoulder of the road, approximately a kilometre from the intersection of Campbell Way. “We had just stopped to get coffee and were talking,” said Tabitha Palfi, who was a passenger in the vehicle. “We just looked away from the road for a second.” The truck’s right front wheel slipped over the edge of the embankment, and it rolled once on the approximately two-metre drop before coming to rest, upright, against a tree. The couple’s two spaniels, Charlie and Sophie, were along for the trip, and Charlie was ejected from the vehicle. But Palfi and her partner, who is unidentified, were able to find him, shaken but apparently unhurt, and they hiked the short distance back to the road to flag down

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December 18 Avalon School’s annual Christmas Pageant kicks off with a Gift Basket Silent Auction starting at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Pageant at 7 p.m. and a Pie Auction at 8 p.m. in the school’s gym on Byng Road. Admission is free and hot chocolate and cookies will be provided by donation, so join us for an evening of music and fun! All proceeds will go towards the building of the much needed new playground. Call 949-8243 for more information. December 18 Port Hardy Library’s Remarkable Women series continues with Strength in Movement, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

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Maintenance of pool is all wet Dear Editor I am very much looking forward to having a new mayor and council in office, because I am hoping that they will be able to focus on fixing a very tangible problem many residents of Port Hardy and the North Island are facing. I have lived here for 12 years, and never in all that time have I ever experienced as much down time, and equipment malfunction at our local pool as in the last 10 months. In past years, we have had serious leaks in the pool chased, found, and repaired during the summer when the facility closes for maintenance. And when the hot tub was broken, there was usually a time frame for repairs. But what has happened this year? We heard that a new hot tub had been planned for and budgeted for years ago, but yet, nothing happened. Although an important component of the recreation centre has rarely been operational at all since the pool reopened after the maintenance shut down this summer, no reduced rates or freebees were offered to compensate. Usually there was not even a note on the door to warn people that the hot tub was still not running. Many pool users have connected the dots and determined that since a certain employee is no longer working there, problems do not get fixed. The hot tub is a necessity, not a luxury, for many seniors and not-so-seniors who do their physiotherapy or get their exercise at the pool. Mr. Bood has promised transparency in city hall and I am hoping that he will look into all the facts that went into recent decisions regarding budget allocations and staffing. If the health, well-being and safety of our citizens was truly being taken into consideration, I think we would all be getting full use out of our pool, hot tub, and sauna. Our recreation centre is an asset to our community. Unlike high speed internet or the health care system, city hall has complete control over improving this situation. Brenda Loerke Port Hardy

Doctor deserving of appreciation Dear editor, To Dr. Harvey Henderson of H’kusam Clinic in Sayward: Dr. Henderson, The Village of Zeballos council and office staff want to thank you for providing such caring and consistent outreach doctor services to the Village of Zeballos for the past 20 years. In a small community such as ours, it is important to residents to have a friendly and familiar face providing health care. Your care and consideration for all members of our community, as well as the other communities in the area, has been greatly appreciated and you will be missed. We are saddened to hear you will not be the primary doctor in the Zeballos Clinic, but want you to know that your health is as important to us as ours is to you. We are all so glad you were not hurt in your driving accident and understand why you need to be closer to home. We want to wish you the very best in your retirement from the clinic here and thank you again for your compassionate care through the years. Councillor Julie Colborne On behalf of the Village Of Zeballos

Horgan: LNG, climate, farmland Following are highlights from Tom Fletcher’s yearend interview with NDP leader John Horgan. For an extended version, see the Opinion section at www. northislandgazette.com. TF: The B.C. Liberal government has given every indication they’re going to proceed with the Site C dam on the Peace River. What do you think? JH: I’ve always maintained that it’s a good project, but it’s a question of when to add another $8-910-12 billion onto the backs of ratepayers. First of all, go to the B.C. Utilities Commission and find out if this is the power you need and if this is the time to build it. The government refuses to do that, and I think that’s just an Achilles heel in this process. TF: You voted for the liquefied natural gas income tax to provide certainty, and then you immediately said you would work to increase

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the LNG tax in 2017, before any major project could be started. How is that certainty? JH: I thought it was important that the investment community in this sector knew there was bipartisan support for LNG in British Columbia. But we went from a seven per cent [tax] to a 3.5 per cent because of a softening market. If there is a decline in return to the province because of a softening market, then surely over a

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25-year period – not just between now and 2017, but if the market conditions change and prices go up – I think British Columbians would want their government to make sure they were getting a fair share of that benefit. TF: Why did you vote against the LNG environmental legislation? JH: They said prior to the election that LNG would be the greenest in the world. And then when they tabled legislation they left out 70 per cent of the emissions from upstream activity. TF: What’s your top priority for 2015? JH: I think the public is going to increasingly find affordability issues to be the challenge. We didn’t spend as much time as I had hoped to on hydro rate increases, ICBC. When the government balanced the budget, they did it by selling assets, and by increasing costs at their Crown corporations and then pullA member of

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ing that revenue in for budget purposes. We’re going to have to use new technologies and means of communication to better explain to people what the government’s doing to them. TF: What should happen with the agricultural land reserve? JH: I don’t think there was a groundswell of opposition to the ALR, quite the opposite in fact, and the commission has in my opinion, infinite flexibility to meet the demands of development in northern areas as well as urban centres. I’m going to make sure that [agriculture critic] Lana Popham, who as you know is fearless on this issue, is let loose on [Agriculture Minister] Norm Letnick, and we’re going to dog this issue up to the next election. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. tfletcher@blackpress. ca.

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Councillors query seat procedures

Gazette staff PORT HARDY— The newly elected mayor and councillors got down to business proper last week as Port Hardy Council held its first regular meeting. But it was the method of conducting that business which drew the most discussion as council examined the protocol around appointments. “After consultation with Council members, Mayor (Hank) Bood has provided staff with his recommendations for appointments to the Regional District of Mount Waddington Board of Directors, Regional District of Mount Waddington Hospital Board and Vancouver Island Library Board of Trustees,” read the background in the accompanying Staff Report. With a motion on the table to adopt the suggested appointments, councillor Fred Robertson took the opportunity to query the process. “As I was going through the Community Charter and the local Community Act I saw that the mayor was charged and responsible for designating or appointing to and establishing standard

Council Meeting Port Hardy committees,” said coun. Robertson. “I did not see anywhere after that where appointments to outside committees was the responsibility of the mayor.” Robertson pointed out that he had no issue with the nominations, but wanted to clarify the process whereby appointments were made. “If someone is representing our council… they should be appointed by this council.” Coun. John Tidbury explained that the purpose of the motion on the floor was to gain council’s backing. “It’s all of council that votes for committees, so that’s why the mayor is asking for that vote of confidence — because he has asked for these individuals to be in these positions.” “Councillor Robertson, I think your point is well made,” said the mayor. “This is a recommendation. If Council decides that these appointments are not the ones they want, this is the time to make that heard.” The motion to accept the recommendations was carried. “I’m pretty happy

with that discussion,” said Mayor Bood. “As you all know, I’d like our discussions to be open and vibrant and that’s a good start.”

Council meeting dates Council also approved its schedule for the upcoming year with a single amendment. Regular council meetings are typically scheduled for the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. After coun. Pat Corbett-Labatt pointed out that several councillors would be unavailable for the January 27 meeting, council agreed to move that meeting forward by a day and accept the amended schedule. Other exceptions take place in July and August, with a single meeting during the summer months on the 14th and 11th respectively. September will see a single meeting on the 8th to accommodate the Union of British Columbia Municipalities conference later in the month. December also has only one meeting, scheduled on the 8th, reflecting the Christmas break. The first meeting of 2015 will take place January 13.

Full house

Above: Players daub their cards during the annual Port McNeill Lions Club Turkey Bingo at Lions Hall Saturday, Dec. 13. Below: Bob Taylor of the Port McNeill Lions, left, presents a turkey and $10 prize to Carmen Mitchell during the Bingo event, which drew 55 participants. J.R. Rardon

Piece of cake Left: Donna Gault (left foreground) helps replenish stocks as the annual Hardy Bay Seniors' Christmas Bake Sale saw another strong turnout last weekend. Right: Customers survey the selection at the annual sale at the Seniors' Centre Saturday.

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Artist to draw fans to Campbell RIver Gazette staff C A M P B E L L RIVER—A North Island-raised artist and actor will get the chance to showcase her work in Campbell River this weekend. Breanna Podlasly, originally from Sointula, graduated from North Island Secondary School in Port McNeill in 2012 before exploring a career in the arts. The artist will be at work in the Campbell River Art Gallery Saturday, from 1-3 p.m., capturing the beauty of animals with her unique pencil drawings. “I love the perfection and detail you can get with a pencil and how everything you can imagine can be brought into reality and seen for others to enjoy,” Podlasly said of her work. “It’s like living out your fantasies and creations.” She said living creatures inspire her as an artist. “Animal eyes have something that pull me in and make me feel the colours and feathers and life that surrounds the world,”

North Island-born artist and actor Breanna Podlasly will demonstrate her pencil drawings at the Campbell River Art Gallery on Saturday.

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she said. “ I feel as if there is something pure and untouched. “It’s beautiful.” In addition to working as an artist, Podlasly is an actor who has appeared in several popular television shows, including The 100 and Arctic Air. Podlasly will be at work at the Campbell River Art Gallery Saturday, December 13, from 1-3 p.m. The Gallery’s Artisans’ Market is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and until 3 p.m. on Dec. 24. The Artisans’ Market features the work of dozens of artisans from the region. For more information, stop by the Gallery between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., call 250-287-2261 or email admin@crartgallery.ca.

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Rotary revellers Left: Santa and his helpers prepare to set off on the annual Port Hardy Rotary carollers’ tour. Right: The festive float makes its way through the streets of Port Hardy.

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The art of rhyme at annual NISS slam

Elena Rardon Gazette staff Art-lovers and artists alike gathered in the North Island Secondary School multi-purpose room last Thursday evening for the school’s fourth Poetry Slam and Art Night. The event, put on by art teacher Kathleen McArthur, featured art from NISS students and was open to the public. “I come here for the art, the company, and the cinnamon buns,” NISS principal Jay Dixon declared at the beginning of the show. He went on to commend the students and their enthusiasm for the arts: “If you walk through the halls, you’ll see what our art students have brought to this building,” he said, referring to the colourfully painted tiles that adorn the ceilings. “No longer do we have white walls and white ceilings.” Dixon’s opening speech was followed up by a traditional

‘Namgis greeting song from student Michael Forbister, then host Kean Draeger was brought to the podium. Students, teachers, and local community members recited their original poetry to a panel of judges. These readings were each followed by a musical performance. The night featured classical guitar, acoustic covers of pop songs, and Christmas carols. Student-generated artwork was on display throughout the show and available for purchase. Audience members also had a chance to enter an art room raffle for a bowl produced by the NISS art room. “It’s a way for them to showcase and to display their art,” said art teacher Kathleen McArthur. “And a way for them to make some money.” According to McArthur, the art sales have consistently raised more than $300 with each event.

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WINTER SNOW PLOWING & SANDING REMINDER The winter sanding and snow plowing season is upon us. DO NOT PARK vehicles (cars, trucks, trailers, boats, etc.), basketball hoops or other equipment on District roadways as they interfere with plowing and sanding activities. District of Port Hardy Operational Services (tel) 250-949-7779 (fax) 250-949-7465 email: pw@porthardy.ca

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Sec 4(a): An owner or occupier of real property shall: i) remove snow or ice from a sidewalk or footpath bordering his real property by 10:00 a.m. each day; and ii) remove rubbish from a pedestrian facility bordering his real property by 10:00 a.m. each day. Sec 4(b): An owner or occupier of real property shall remove snow, ice and rubbish from any roof or other part of any structure thereon adjacent to any portion of any highway or sidewalk if the snow, ice and rubbish constitute a hazard to person or property. In doing the above, no person shall use corrosive material or willfully damage any District property. The full bylaw is available on the District website: www.porthardy.ca District of Port Hardy (tel) 250-949-6665 (fax) 250-949-7433 email: general@porthardy.ca

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FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 2540 Catala Place Port McNeill (across from Firehall) Sunday 10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741 Pastor Stan Rukin 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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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

INFORMATION

Village of Port Alice Public Notice Regular Council Meeting Dates In accordance with Section 127 of the Community Charter, the following is the schedule for the Regular Meetings of Council for the Village of Port Alice for 2 1 7he Regular Council Meetings are held at 7 Sm in the Village 2f¿ce Council Chambers, located at 1061 Marine Drive, Port Alice, BC. January 14, 2015 February 11, 2015 February 25, 2015 March 11, 2015 March 25, 2015 April 8, 2015 April 22, 2015 May 13, 2015 May 27, 2015 June 10, 2015

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June 24, 2015 July 8, 2015 August 12, 2015 September 9, 2015 September 23, 2015 October 14, 2015 October 28, 2015 November 10, 2015 November 25, 2015 December 9, 2015

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School District No. 85 requires the following REGULAR position: Posting #32: Admin. Assistant – Operations & Maintenance, Tacan – $25.46 per hour (subject to job evaluation), 35 hours per week, 12 months per year. Further information regarding Position Duties and Qualiﬁcations can be found on our website at: www.sd85.bc.ca under “Career Opportunities”. Please complete a CUPE Application Form which is available at our website and quote the appropriate posting number Closing date for applications is 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 24, 2014. SD85 thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This is a CUPE Local 401 position. Apply to: Mr. John Martin, Secretary-Treasurer, School District No. 85, Box 90, Port Hardy, B.C. V0N 2P0

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Mount Waddington Health Network Coordinator Expressions of interest are invited from qualified individuals (the “Proponent”) to provide coordination services for the Mount Waddington Health Network (MWHN) for a one year term (with option for renewal). The Mount Waddington Health Network (MWHN) is a group committed to improving the quality of health care decisions, health services, and well being in the Mount Waddington communities. Established in 2007, the MWHN serves as an open forum for discussion on the determinants of health, the identification of health service priorities, community and health services planning and development, and other issues related to the health status of Mount Waddington citizens and communities. The Proponent’s primary functions will be to: 1 Coordinate and oversee operations for the MWHN, including its Co-Chairs and the Executive, Steering, and Sub-Committees. 2 With the MWHN Steering Committee, develop and implement a one-year operational plan, including tracking and monitoring progress of the plan; 3 Prepare an annual budget and provide written and financial reports as requested; 4 Manage correspondence and communication of the MWHN, including social media and website; 5 Undertake activities to raise awareness and maintain a public profile for the MWHN, while developing and promoting working relationships with the public and stakeholders; and 6 Research and develop resources for the ongoing sustainability of the Network including grant application preparation for the activities, projects and programs of the MWHN. The Proponent must understand the determinants of health and population health in order to develop the strategic and policy direction of the MWHN. The MWHN intends to engage the Proponent under a contract for services. Submission: Written submissions are not to exceed ten pages, and should outline relevant experience and qualifications in the fields of community development or health sciences as they relate to the primary functions listed above. The budget for this engagement is subject to negotiation and is dependent on the level of experience and expertise.. Part-time secretarial support may be provided to the Proponent and the MWHN. Any requests for clarification or for a detailed description of the position contact: Greg Fletcher, Chief Administrative Officer, Mount Waddington Hospital District. Deadline for submissions is 4:00 pm, January 9, 2015. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. REGIONAL DISTRICT OF MOUNT WADDINGTON Box 729, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 (250) 956-3301 Fax (250) 956-3232 Email: info@rdmw.bc.ca

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SEAGATE PIER OFFICE / CARGO / MOORAGE FACILITY EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

The District of Port Hardy will have available for lease early in 2015 an office and cargo facility located on the head of the Pier in the downtown waterfront area. Associated moorage is also available. The District invites Expressions of Interest from parties that would contribute to the local economy and benefit the downtown core. For detailed information please search Seagate Pier, Expressions of Interest on the District of Port Hardy website, www.porthardy.ca or contact: Rick Davidge, Chief Administrative Officer Email: rickd@porthardy.ca Tel: 250-949-6665 PO Box 68, Port Hardy BC V0N2P0 INFORMATION

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WE ARE looking for enthusiastic news paper carriers to deliver the Gazette to subscribers in various areas in Port Hardy, Port McNeill and Hide creek. This is great way to gain experience with your first job and to earn a little extra spending money! If interested please call the office at 250-949-6225 and ask for Circulation.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD 2 SERVERS are required by Karai Sushi & Grill, F/T, 37.5hrs/wk; $11-13/hr. High school completion is required. Experience is an asset. Apply online at: karaihr@hotmail.com or in person at 4030 Byng Rd, Port Hardy, BC

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Amendment #6 to the Lion's Gate Forest Products' and LeMare Lake Logging Multi-Licensee Forest Stewardship Plan Notice is hereby given that Lion's Gate Forest Products Ltd and LeMare Lake Logging Ltd will make available for review and comment an amendment to the approved Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP), originally approved May 22, 2007. The proposed Amendment to the FSP covers areas within the Kingcome and Midcoast Timber Supply Areas, North Island – Central Coast Forest District. The geographic areas covered under this amendment are within the region of Belize, Seymour and Smith Inlets. The purpose of this amendment is to add Gwa'Nak Resources Ltd as a holder on this FSP and to incorporate land use objectives that have been established by Order (South Central Coast Order) pursuant to Section 93.4 of the Land Act. The most recent amendment to this Order, in effect April 2013, has been established to implement Ecosystem-Based Management on the Central Coast of BC. The FSP amendment provides details concerning the results and strategies developed to meet the objectives set out in the South Central Coast Order. The Order establishes land use objectives for forest and resource values including; cultural heritage resources, stand level and landscape level biodiversity and freshwater ecosystem habitats. This amendment is available for review and comment for a 60-day period, from December 11, 2014 until February 20, 2015. We wish to invite all members of the public, First Nations and all other stakeholders to review this amendment to the FSP. Please provide comments prior to the deadline in order to have them considered and addressed before the submission of the FSP amendment to the Ministry of Forests and Range for approval. The FSP will be available for review at the following locations during regular business hours. Attn: Joshua Hiebert - LeMare Lake Logging Ltd., 3341 Mine Road, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 Phone: 250-956-3123 • 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Or Gwa'Nak Resources’ Office Gwa'sala-'Nakwaxda'xw First Nation Office, 154 Tsulquate Reserve Port Hardy, BC If you wish to make an appointment to view the amendment or either of the above locations are unavailable to you, please contact Joshua Hiebert, RFT, ATC to arrange another time and location. Please submit all written comments prior to February 20, 2015 to the attention of: Planning Manager, LeMare Lake Logging Ltd. Box 609, Port McNeill, BC, V0N 2R0 or Email: jhiebert@lemare.ca

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The North Island Gazette newspaper on northern Vancouver Island, is looking for a reporter to help us produce dynamic and creative content for our print, web and social media platforms. We are looking for a combination of education and experience in writing, reporting, photography and video skills. Experience with InDesign is also an asset. The journalist must be a self-starter comfortable reporting news, features and some sports. We require a team player who can work in a cooperative environment and adheres to the highest journalistic standards. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package based on experience. You must also have a valid driver's licence and a dependable vehicle. The North Island Gazette is a member of Black Press, Canada’s largest independent print media company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers across Canada and the United States. Send your resume and references to: Dave Hamilton Publisher, North Island Gazette c/o Campbell River Mirror 104 - 250 Dogwood St. Campbell River, B.C. V9W 2X9 Or e-mail: publisher@campbellrivermirror.com

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

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

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Smile of the week. Faith Gage of Port Hardy hams it up outside Chilton Arena in Port McNeill Sunday. J.R. Rardon

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Looking forward to the magic of the first snow At this writing, we have not had any snow and you are probably wondering if Henschel is trying to put one over on you; but it is the season and I always try to come up with something seasonal! So I need to ‘fess up and tell you that this painting was done last year and I’m using it as a basis for this story. Aside from the snow, I’m not sure what, in my paintings, has drawn me to seek out water; an eccentricity that someone pointed out to me years ago when I had a show in the Museum building in Prince Rupert. “Mr. Henschel, were you aware that out of the 28 paintings that are hanging, there is only one that doesn’t have water in it?” The truth was that I had no idea that I was a water fanatic with my work: for me, certainly a revelation. The painting in this

“It would have been easy to find a dozen compositions, each one sparkling and magnificent in its newness and freshness. The magic of snow!”

picture is another one of those revelations! A favourite spot of mine, just six kilometres from our house, is Roselle Lake, a magnet for me as the seasons bring on new changes in colour and atmosphere. This was the first snow, new and iridescent in the morning sun. The lake, only partly frozen, broke up the new white sheet into wonderful designs. It would have been easy to find a dozen compositions, each one sparkling and magnificent in its newness and freshness. The magic of snow! Why is everybody

A Brush with Henschel with Gordon Henschel so excited about a White Christmas? For me, it originates from a childhood in Manitoba, where snow at Christmas was as sure as Santa Claus! My Mom, as well as my friends’ mothers, was in the

The artist captured the first snow of last winter at a favourite spot: Roselle Lake, captured here partially frozen. G. Henschel

church choir and I would accompany her to the pre-Christmas choir practices. The church in our small town lay on a hill; a

perfect spot for sleds and toboggans! The old church, not being soundproof, poured forth the choir’s Christmas carols

while we were having our winter fun. That, folks, is about as good as it can ever get: a sliding hill with builtin carols!

White or not, have a Merry Christmas! Gordon Henschel owns an art gallery in Nimpkish Heights. www.henschel.ca.

CHANGES IN CURBSIDE SERVICE OVER THE HOLIDAYS Port Hardy:

December 24 and 25 curbside garbage services will be provided on Wednesday the 24 at the same time as regular service. December 31 and January 1 curbside recycle services will be provided on Wednesday the 31 at the same time as regular service. TRANSFER STATION WILL BE CLOSED December 25-28 opening regular hours on December 30.

Port McNeill: No service disruptions.

Coal Harbour, Sointula and Woss: No service disruptions.

Nimpkish Heights, Hyde Creek and Twin Peaks:

December 25 service will be done on December 24, January 1 service will be done December 31 at regular scheduled times.

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Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. December 19 Men’s hockey Warriors at Islanders, 8 p.m., Port Alice; Mustangs at Bulls, 9:15 p.m., Port Hardy. December 21 Men’s hockey Warriors at Mustangs, 6 p.m., Port McNeill. January 9-11 Curling Fort Rupert Curling Club ladies open bonspiel. Draw times to be announced; concession, lounge open throughout weekend. For info or to register, email porthardycurling@gmail.com. Minor hockey Port McNeill Minor Hockey Atom tournament, Chilton Regional Arena. Game times tba; raffle table, 50/50 draws, concession, more. Port Hardy Minor Hockey Peewee tournament, Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. Game times tba; raffle table, 50/50 draws, concession, more. January 10 Rep hockey North Island Eagles atom development hosts Nanaimo, 1:45 p.m., Port Alice. January 16-18 Minor hockey Port McNeill Minor Hockey Novice Jamboree, Chilton Regional Arena. Game times tba; raffle table, 50/50 draws, concession, more. January 17 Rep hockey North Island Eagles bantams host Cowichan Valley, 2 p.m., Port Hardy; Eagles peewees hosts Juan de Fuca in league play, 4:15 p.m., Port Hardy; Eagles atom development hosts Victoria, 5 p.m., Port McNeill. January 18 Rep hockey North Island Eagles atom development hosts Victoria, 9:30 a.m., Port McNeill.

Members of Port McNeill Minor Hockey join the North Island Eagles midget and alumni players for the presentation of a $2,000 cheque to benefit the Gazette Hamper Fund during the annual alumni-midget exhibition game at Chilton Regional Arena J.R. Rardon Saturday.

Alumni school midgets in benefit

J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— The fourth annual North Island Eagles Alumni benefit game turned into the fourth annual hockey clinic Saturday at Chilton Regional Arena. But not before the Eagles midgets threatened to upstage the veterans — and not before both teams were nearly upstaged by the generosity of Port McNeill Minor Hockey’s players. Eric Kennelly, John Murgatroyd and Andrew Laming scored two goals each as the alumni, bolstered by a cadre of former junior hockey standouts, pulled away in the second half for an 11-5 victory over the midgets in the annual exhibition to benefit the Gazette Hamper Fund. But for a couple of shining minutes, after Emma Mitchell punched home a rebound of teammate Alex Scott’s shot at 4:30 of the second period, the midgets

held a 3-2 lead, the program’s first in the series. Alumnus Malcolm Browne, playing for the team for the first time after skating for the losing side each of the last three years, got the equalizer 2:14 later, and the teams went into intermission tied 3-3. “It was different, not playing with all the same guys,” said Browne, who had skated in men’s league play this season with the Port McNeil Mustangs after graduating from the Eagles program last season. “There’s a lot of different age groups. I’m the youngest guy on the team, and the oldest is in his 50s.” In past years, the intermission entertainment consisted of a scrimmage of Port McNeill Minor Hockey’s under-6 peanut players, occasionally joined by their Port Hardy counterparts. This time, however, PMMHA players Trent Beek and Brilynne Bell skated to centre ice and pre-

North Island Eagles midget Cameron Grant, left, has his stick hooked by Al Rushton of the Eagles alumni during the annual Hamper Fund benefit exhibition game at Chilton Regional Arena Saturday.

sented a $2,000 cheque to the Hamper Fund to midget captain Darryl Coon and Murgatroyd, the alumni captain. The money was donated from the more than $21,000 raised by Port McNeill players in November, part of a program fundraiser sponsored by a prize package from PMMHA and Eagles alumnus and two-time Stanley Cup winner Willie Mitchell. Each of the Port McNeill teams was allowed to keep a portion of their funds for team use. Beek,

a bantam, had suggested the Hamper Fund donation idea to PMMHA president Scott Mitchell prior to the draw in which the bantam team won a Rogers Arena practice with Vancouver Canucks general manager Trevor Linden. The club’s midget team contributed its entire $1,000, the bantams added $500, and other teams chipped in amounts ranging from $100 to $250 each. The game also produced donations of bags of food and toys for the Hamper Fund, and the

Eagles midgets donated their $135 portion of the 50/50 draw. In recent years, the alumni game has pit father against son and brother against brother, and this year was no different. Former Eagle Riley Browne skated for the alumni against brother Kenton, while alumni goalie Stevyn Ruel was opposed by younger brother Nyck in the midgets’ net. In an unusual twist, the losing coach was also the winning goalie, as midget coach Aaron Hinton played the second half in net for the alumni as they snapped the tie and pulled away to the win. Coming out of the break, the alumni scored five straight goals in the late second and early third periods to grab a commanding 8-3 lead. The midgets had their last hurrah with backto-back breakaway goals from Tyren Dustin and Kenton Browne to pull to 8-5, but additional breakaway tries by Thomas Symons and Cameron Grant were

unsuccessful before the alumni added three goals in the final eight minutes. “I can make that shot, but not against him,” said Symons, who attempted a deke-andbackhand that Hinton smothered. “He sees me do it in practice every day. It wasn’t an easy game. They’re old, but they’re fast. And they know their positions.” Kennelly, another first-year alumnus who skated with the midgets a year ago, concurred. “The older guys may be a little slower, but the passing is crisp,” he said. “Being the youngest guy on the team, I pretty much just tried to keep up with the passing.” It was left to Malcolm Browne to console Symons, a Grade 11 student at North Island Secondary School, and his teammates following their loss. “Hey, just two more years,” Browne said to Symons. “Then you can start winning.”

Midgets bounce back; bantams tie, win Gazette staff Darryl Coon, Kenton Browne and Thomas Symons scored two goals each as the North Island Eagles midgets outdueled Comox 8-6 Sunday in Comox. The road win came one day after the midgets fell to the Eagles alumni team in an exhibition game in Port

McNeill. Sunday’s contest started quietly enough, but erupted into a scorefest after the Eagles and goalie Sarah Case carried a 3-1 lead into the third period. The host Chiefs scored four goals in the first 10 minutes of the period, countered only by Browne’s

strike, to jump ahead 5-4. But, beginning with less than six minutes remaining, the Eagles answered with goals by Coon, Alex Scott and Symons just two-and-ahalf minutes apart to regain the lead at 7-5. Browne added his second goal with 43 seconds to play before the Chiefs’ Johnathan

Jestico completed his hat trick on a score with 25 seconds left. The midgets improved to 6-2-1 in Division 3 play and hold second place in the seven-team division heading into the Christmas break. Bantams gain ground The Eagles bantams

picked up three points on a weekend road swing to Victoria last weekend, earning a 5-5 draw with Victoria Racquet Club Saturday before topping Victoria 4-3 on Sunday. The bantams improved to 3-4-2 in league play and sit just a point out of third place.

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Sports & Recreation

Left: Goalie Kayden Jones turns aside a Kerry Park effort during the sides’ game in Port Hardy Saturday. Right: North Island Eagles peewee Joey Grant, centre, fires in a breakaway goal as he’s tripped up during the Eagles’ win over Peninsula at Chilton Regional Arena Sunday. A O’Toole

Peewees bounce back to finish year on a high Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— After scoring just three goals in the preceding five periods, the North Island Eagles peewee hockey team made up for lost chances in the third period of Sunday’s Vancouver Island Hockey League game against the visiting Peninsula Eagles. Rhys Dutcyvich scored four goals, including the gamewinner, and Connor Van Will scored backto-back goals as the peewees stormed back from a 5-3 deficit in the final 7 minutes, 12 seconds to down Peninsula 7-5 at Chilton Regional Arena. “We held it together,” peewee coach Marty Gage said. “The kids didn’t allow the emo-

tion of the game to get us off our game.” It was a fitting conclusion for the peewees, who controlled much of the run of play but found themselves trailing Peninsula 5-3 following a rebound goal by Colton Waldhaus with 8:01 remaining. The squad earlier lost 4-2 to leagueleading Kerry Park Saturday in Port Hardy, in a game Gage said was won by the better team, and seemed on its way to a second straight loss. But less than a minute after Waldhaus gave the visitors their two-goal cushion, Van Will brought the locals within 5-4 by converting a pass in the low slot from Chelsea

Noel. Then, with 4:31 remaining, Van Will was in the right place at the right time for the equalizer on a play set up by teammates Mathew Saunders and Joey Grant. Indeed, Saunders and Grant were instrumental over the final eight minutes of play in running the Eagles’ attack and setting up the comeback, and Saunders finished with three assists and Grant had two — all in the decisive final period. Dutcyvich, who scored his team’s first three goals to keep the North Islanders in the game, got the gamewinner at 17:26 on a point-blank rebound following an extended scrum at the Peninsula

net, with assists to Grant and Luke Gage. Just 16 seconds later, Grant was finally reward with his own goal when he lifted a forehand home for the final score on a breakaway, even as he was tripped up by a trailing defender. “Rhys obviously had an outstanding game, but we got goals scattered out from several players,” Marty Gage said. “It’s pretty exciting going into the Christmas break with a comeback win.” The victory lifted the peewees (3-3-2 in league play) into a third-place tie with Peninsula in the Division 3 standings. The peewees will compete over the break in the Chilliwack

Holiday Tournament Dec. 27-30 before returning to league play. Kerry Park 4, Eagles 2 The Eagles fell 4-2 to a strong Kerry Park side Saturday in Port Hardy, but the local peewees certainly didn’t roll over without a fight. The Eagles opened the scoring midway through the opening period, Dutcyvich timing his arrival to the crease perfectly to pick up a Grant pass from the right and fire into an untended net. But the visitors tied it up before the buzzer, perhaps a little against the run of play, poking past goalie Kayden Jones in a goalmouth

Ol’ Two Time does it again Gazette staff Local racer Lawrence O’Connor may not have won the top purse at Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s Duel in the Desert recently but he did earn a new nickname: Ol’ Two Time. O’Connor took his new modified racer to the annual event to race against the record 330 drivers who signed up for the three-day racing spectacular. But a flat tire while

leading the B main and a broken steering component while running third in another qualifier cost the Port Hardy veteran a spot in Saturday’s main event. Undeterred, O’Connor worked out the kinks in time to win the IMCA Modified Legends Race for the second consecutive year — and earn a new nickname from his fel- Lawrence O’Connor salutes the crowd at the Las Vegas Motor low drivers to go along Speedway after winning the IMCA Modified Legends Race at the Byron Fichter Photography Duel in the Desert. with the trophy.

scramble. There was nothing lucky about Kerry Park’s next two however, both composed solo finishes. The Eagles fought back, piling on the pressure and Saunders got the reward, onetiming from the high slot after Luke Gage drew the defense with a round-the-net drive. Jones was outstanding in the final period, racking up save after save and allowing the

Eagles to push forward in search of an equalizer. A mid-period dustup may have blown off some steam, but it cost valuable momentum and the Eagles were never able to put the visitors on the back foot afterwards. The visitors sealed the win with a late power-play strike which took a wicked deflection off a stick and ricocheted past the helpless Jones.

ATHLETE of the Week RHYS DUTCYVICH

The Port McNeill forward scored four goals, including the game-winner, as the Eagles peewees rallied to win Sunday against Peninsula. J.R. Rardon

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North Island Life

Down the rabbit hole... Gazette staff PORT McNEILL— Alice and the White Rabbit led a large audience into a wonderland of music, colour and movement last weekend as Portside Academy of Performing Arts debuted its Alice in

Wonderland dance show at Sunset Elementary. Having presented the traditional holiday ballet The Nutcracker each of the preceding six years, Portside director and choreographer Alana Collins

decided to shake things up with a new show this season. “This is the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland, so we thought it would be fitting to put this on instead of another

Nutcracker,” she said. And it worked. A crowd of about 250 on opening night Friday cheered the young North Island dancers for their portrayal of the familiar characters. Here are a few images from the evening ...

Clockwise from above: Alice (Macey Guldager, left) looks on as Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum (Tyanna Laming and Whitney Murgatroyd) perform a spinning leap during the Portside Academy of Performing Arts presentation of Alice in Wonderland at Sunset Elementary in Port McNeill Friday, Dec. 12; The tot ballet class spins a circle in front of (l-r) Megan Griffith, Guldager and Mica Donaghy during the presentation; Dawn Briscoe, left, and Peri Donaghy perform with other members of the senior girls dance troupe; Brooke Neely of Port Alice, front, performs a one-handed somersault during the opening lawn party scene; Aja Nelson is hoisted aloft as Alice (Guldager, left) looks on from a giant toadstool. J.R. Rardon

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