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Port Hardy Fire rescue responded to a chimney fire on Byng Road Monday just before 5 p.m. A neighbour said she saw flames shooting six feet out of the chimney and called 911.

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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The information super highway is in place on the North Island and should be available at your doorstep in April. “To use a road analogy, all of the physical highway and major off-ramps have been completed, we are now preparing the connection to individual houses,” said Telus Vancouver Island General Manager Ray Lawson. This means Telus will be able to immediately start selling additional bandwidth to fibre fed business customers as well as ISP providers like Keta Cable and Ragged Edge. “We’re taking a phased approach to ensure an optimal customer experience, which will allow us to closely monitor for any potential

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kinks and iron them out as quickly as possible. Our business customers require notifications, and the work needs to be done at specific times to minimize any impact to their business,” said Lawson. The physical equipment needed to hook residential customers in Port McNeill was completed this week and Telus will begin migrating customers onto the service in April after configuration and testing, said Lawson. Port Hardy is a few weeks behind in the process. The migration process will involve moving home connections from the existing equipment to the new equipment, when it is ready, in batches, he said. “It will be pretty seamless for the customers,” said Lawson. This upgrade will provide Very-

high-bit-rate Digital Subscriber Line (VDSL) technology that supports speeds between 6 Mbps and 100 Mbps depending on the customer’s service plan and distance from Telus equipment. “Our wireless team plans to bring LTE wireless technology to Port Hardy and Port McNeill later this year. LTE stands for long-term evolution and is the fastest wireless technology available in the world today,” he said. “We are so very close. This was a huge undertaking” to complete the process, Lawson said. That process involved the installation of 146.5 kilometres of fibre optic cable from Sayward to Port McNeill, with 118 put in underground beside Highway 19, and 28.5 installed aerially along power

polls. The work was done in two segments, said Lawson, the first, from Sayward to Woss and the second from Woss to Port McNeill. At this point in time, the completion of Telus’ fibre optic line will not impact Keta Cable, says Office Manager Tianna Reusch. “We don’t have a need to access it, as our new circuit has enough capacity for the foreseeable future. This is not to say that down the road we won’t link up with the fibre. It is nice to know it’s there and ready to use if our needs grow so much that it’s required, but one of the major factors for Keta Cable choosing to stick with our current bandwidth supplier is cost,” Reusch said.

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McNeill releases economic plan By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The town of Port McNeill now has a blueprint for its future. The town presented its new economic development action plan to a group of residents last Thursday evening at North Island Secondary School. The meeting was attended by about 30 people, including many current and former members of council, and was facilitated by Bert Zethof, of Zethof Consulting Group. The plan is the result of information gathered through interviews, an online survey and several community workshops, said Mayor Shirley Ackland. The purpose of the plan, Ackland said, is to develop short, medium and long-term economic goals for the community ultimately resulting in a diversified and strong economy, an attractive and sought-after community in which to live, and one where youth are engaged. In order to have a diversified and strong economy, reported Zethof, the community needs to develop and maintain partnerships with industry; capitalize on its marine assets; support local business; explore expansion of Community Forests; increase Edu-tourism opportunities, and develop a sustainable

food system. “About 95 per cent of the food consumed on the island comes from off island,” Zethof said. The town could address this issue, and create economic development, by establishing a public market. This would “complement the existing merchants” and be “a community gathering place and everyone benefits,” he said. Councillor Graham MacDonald, who is council’s champion for this goal, said Port McNeill needs to start “finding ways to produce food ourselves. Food security is going to create more economy for us, more jobs.” MacDonald said growing crops in trees in areas where regrowth will take 60 to 80 years, may be one option. Another goal identified through the consultation process was the need to develop a fresh new Port McNeill brand, said Zethof. The current brand is “tree farming country”, he said, and the town may want to look at something that communicates what is special about Port McNeill and makes it an appealing place. Councillor Jay Dixon, who is championing this issue, suggested the development of a North Island brand. Dixon said the North Island needs to work at changing its down Island

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Continued from Page 1 “Our current source for bandwidth has allowed us to increase reliability and traffic limits without any increased cost to our customers,” Reusch said. “The timing is coincidental, but the completion of Keta Cable’s new circuit has happened and the

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mindset from “we need to go to Costco, we need 2x2 to go to Walmart, to - we can get everything we need up here.” The town also needs to capitalize on its harbour, Zethof said. “The harbour is a jewel. You’ve got a great asset right here,” he said adding one possibility is to create a pedestrian gateway from the ferry terminal to the community. Ackland said the community has hired a new harbour master and that his knowledge and Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor photo expertise “is going to be Bert Zethof, of Zethof Consulting Group, helpful to the growth of presents the Town of Port McNeill’s Economic the community.” Zethof discussed Development plan March 12. Look your best with improving the town’s should be youth driven, Councillor Aaron team uniforms from the physical attractiveness that the town should lis- Frost agreed. Hobby Nook. by “creating a town ten to what youth want “We can find all kinds square” and develop- in their community and of dollars to build things, Jerseys, Jackets, ing a system of hiking then support their initia- but they have to be susHats and Much More! and biking trails which tives. tainable,” Frost said. would benefit both resi“This is a living docuThe community has The Hobby Nook dents and tourists alike. also been working on ment,” said Ackland of 5685 Hardy Bay Rd. Port McNeill should building career develop- the plan, and council’s also capitalize on edu- ment opportunities for intention is to review it 250-949-6544 tourism, which is “very youth. in a quarterly fashion important to British Dixon said School to make sure things are Columbians as a whole,” District #85 has jumped progressing. Zethof said. into unchartered territoAccess to medi- ry and created a program DISTRICT OF PORT HARDY cal services is another called Connections that REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS issue that needs to be gets students out in the Wharf Management, Administrative and addressed. real world to work while Maintenance Services Contract (Reissued) Ackland said that by obtaining school credit. TE-1220-20-493-2015 the end of June, Port The meeting presentMcNeill will have five ed “a snapshot” of what The District of Port Hardy invites proposals to supply management, administrative and doctors and over 500 has been happening and maintenance services for its harbour facilities including the Bear Cove Marine Recreation Telehealth opportunities what the goals are for Site, Fisherman’s Wharf, Seagate Pier, Seine Floats and Summer T-Float. A detailed information package is available at the District of Port Hardy website http://www.porthardy.ca/ in this area. the future, said Ackland. your-municipal-hall/tenders, at the municipal hall or by email from general@porthardy.ca “It’s (Medical ser“We don’t have vices) coming together,” unending dollars,” she Sealed written proposals will be accepted by the undersigned up to 4:00 pm, she said. said, so every project WEDNESDAY APRIL 1, 2015 delivered by hand to the District’s Municipal Hall at 7360 Engaging youth was the community looks at Columbia Street, or by mail to the address listed below. Please note that proposals sent a topic left fairly vague, needs to factor in susby email or facsimile will not be accepted. because it was felt this tainability. The envelope containing the proposal must be clearly marked as follows:

launch of new package options and speeds for Keta Cable subscribers will begin in the last few weeks of March. Subscribers in Port Hardy will be the first to use the new circuit and our other communities, such as Port McNeill and Alert Bay will follow shortly after,” she said.

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TE-1220-20-493-2015 WHARF MANAGEMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES CONTRACT (Reissued) The District of Port Hardy reserves the right to reject any or all proposals. The lowest or any bid may not necessarily be accepted.

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Thursday, March 19, 2015

A good month for the NDP

VICTORIA – March has been a good month for the B.C. NDP, and it’s been a while since I’ve been able to say that. Opposition critics fired a shot amidships at the B.C. Liberal government when they began questioning the lack of progress by the new Auditor General for Local Government. This experimental vessel was launched in Premier Christy Clark’s leadership campaign, and two years after it set sail, it is listing, taking on water and in danger of sinking. The original idea was to expand the B.C. Auditor General’s office so it could check the financial performance of local governments too. Business groups were concerned about municipal taxes going up too quickly, with staff growing even as the province grappled with a hiring freeze. Mayors and councillors began to talk of mutiny over that plan, protesting that their budgets are already required to balance and are subject to annual audits. But this will be “performance auditing,” Clark insisted, not just making sure the figures add up. It will determine the public is receiving “value for money” on projects like arenas and services like police, by comparing different communities’ results. A new AGLG office opened in Surrey. The “value for money” promise is on the rocks. The government appointed a quasi-independent board (hello, BC Ferries and TransLink) that hired chartered accountant Basia Ruta, a veteran of the federal Auditor General office who had also served as chief financial officer at Environment Canada b.c. Views and had done local governwith Tom Fletcher ment audits in private practice. NDP local government critic Selina Robinson started asking why this office has spent $5.2 million and produced only one audit out of a promised 18. Community Minister Coralee Oakes, a former Quesnel councillor in her first cabinet post, allowed that there had been some rough water but there is smooth sailing ahead. Then came a big leak, in the form of a “work environment review” of the good ship AGLG that was given to the NDP by a seasick crew member. It described chaos below decks, with “shifting priorities and unclear direction,” as well as “wasted time and work” and “inefficient use of consultant and staff resources.” Worse, the review noted a human resources monitor had been stationed at the office for most of January to maintain a “respectful workplace for all employees.” “A peacekeeper,” as NDP leader John Horgan described the grim scene. “This is like we’re in Cyprus.” Then it was confirmed that when the AGLG board tried to conduct a performance review, Ruta’s response was to hire a lawyer. Ruta seems to be decisive when protecting her job, if not when hiring, running the office or meeting her own work targets. Whatever goodwill had been restored with local governments over this experiment is likely gone. Municipal staffers have been dealing with new auditor demands as their councils grind away at their own budgets, and now they see signs that what they have contributed may well have been swept overboard. Oakes remains on deck, eyes fixed on the horizon. An audit of capital procurement in Rossland is finally scheduled to be done by the end of March, she said. Similar reports on Delta and Sechelt are due in April. The latest revision of that schedule is underway, no doubt in another series of long, acrimonious meetings. Clark addressed the situation in her last question period before the legislature’s spring break this week. She didn’t have a lot to say about the AGLG’s voyage of the damned, mostly familiar rhetoric about “lower taxes, less red tape” and so on. (Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca)

Working on Port Alice mill For a government that boasts that it is economic and fis- met with the Japanese distributor of his family winery – but cally competent and efficient, this week has shown the chaos no other importer or distributor of BC wines. The Question that really exists after 14 years of a BC Liberal government. Period exchange became farcical when the Minister of Whether it is the disarray in the office of the Auditor General International Trade kept talking about China when we in the for Local Government or complete confusion over plans Opposition were asking about Japan. to change liquor pricing, there are never In the estimates debate on the Ministry of Forests any clear answers, particularly in Question Lands and Natural Resource Management (I am still Period. shocked that we do not have a stand-alone Ministry The Auditor General for Local of Forests in BC. That’s because of the BC Liberals Government was a pet project of the efforts to privatize our public land base), I raised Premier who felt there was a need for a spequestions about the future of the Port Alice mill. This cial body to ensure we get value for money was a follow-up to a meeting I had with the Minister from our hard working local governments. on getting the mill re-opened. I will continue to work Unfortunately more than $5m has been on this with the Minister and people in Port Alice. spent and there’s only one audit to show I was pleased to note some good news during the for it. And a leaked report revealed that in approval of the bill which confirms the extension of an office of 10, more than half are unhappy Small Inlet Park on Quadra Island and to recognize Mla update again the hard work of the volunteers and in particular with what is happening. But hear either the with Claire Trevena Premier or the Minister talk about it and Judy Leicester who so sadly died before its compleeverything is allegedly fine. tion. I was able to raise a couple of local initiatives There was a similar response from the BC Liberals when during the week. Speaking on a motion about the aviation we asked in Question Period about their changes to wholesale industry I told the legislature about the success of North liquor policy which still are not clear and which are leaving Island College’s aviation programme in which 16 students are hundreds of small businesses scrambling for information. All enrolled and learn how to build aircraft. The coming week we know is that on April 1st, the price will be going up on is a break week for the Legislature and sees me largely back 5,300 products. So distributors are concerned because not in the constituency: Campbell River, Quadra Island and Gold knowing exactly what will happen, they can’t develop strate- River are on my agenda so far. I do have a couple of days gies to deal with the coming changes. when I will be working on my critic file on Denman and in And then, of course, there’s the BC Liberals’ own inter- Victoria. I hope that next weekend I’ll see many of you at the est in wine. Former cabinet minister Ben Stewart, who gave annual Walk Away from Racism in Campbell River. up his seat in the Okanagan for Christy Clark to run after I can be reached wherever I am on email: Claire.trevena. her election defeat in Point Grey, is part owner of a winery. mla@leg.bc.ca. My phone numbers are 250 287 5100 in He’s also BC’s highly paid trade representative in China. Campbell River and 250 949 9473 in Port Hardy. The toll free And when on BC business in Japan recently he apparently number is 866 387 5100. The North Island Gazette is published Thursdays at Port Hardy, B.C. by Black Press Ltd. Canadian Publications Mail Agreement #391275. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

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By Jeff Peters Reporter Western Forestry Products (WFP) has brought a proposal for an application to log two blocks within the Village of Port Alice municipality. The proposal entails a terrain stability assessment report, which was prepared by Island Geoscience. The assessment of the prospective area was started in late December of 2014 EVERY STEP TELLS A STORY EVERYSTEP STEP TELLS A STORY EVERY TELLS A STORY and completed in January of 2015. Chris EVERY STEP TELLS A STORY Port Alice Port Alice Peterson, a planner for WFP, said they are Port Alice 10, 2015 Sunday, May 10, 2015 Y STEP Sunday, TELLS AMay STORY very confident in their report. Port Alice Port Alice Centre Sunday, May 10, 2015 Port Alice Community Community Centre “It’s second growth which is fairly quick, • Sunday, May 10, 2015 Check in: 9 am Start: 10 am Check in: 9 am • Start: 10 am Port Port Alice Alice Community Centre because it’s easy to see things and what is Register now end Port Alice Community Register now toto end MS MS Centre unday,1-877-339-0819 May 10, Check in: 2015 9 am • Start: 10 am going on in the woods and understand1-877-339-0819 •• mswalks.ca Check in: 9mswalks.ca am • Start: 10 am Port Alice Community Centre ing the ground. LIDAR (Light Detection Register now to end MS now to end MS heck in: 91-877-339-0819 am • Start: Register 10 am • mswalks.ca and Ranging) was used as well in the 1-877-339-0819 • mswalks.ca layout beforehand. The guys went out Register now to end MS into the field to confirm the findings and 77-339-0819 • mswalks.ca that is what helped speed things up,” said Peterson. The project would clear two blocks of Land Act: second growth forest located a few kilome-

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tres south of Port Alice, along the hillside overlooking Marine Drive. To access the blocks, one main logging road will be built, along with four small ones along the length of it. The process will include the use of explosives which will require road closures of Marine Drive to ensure the safety of those using the road. Vince Devlin, health and safety manager at WFP said, “We don’t anticipate anything would go down onto the road. It’s just clearing the road (stopping traffic) to make sure that there is nobody there in case of a one-off situation. After the blast, we make sure everything is clear and open it up for the public.” Devlin is confident that if given the green light by the municipality of Port Alice the project would be completed in three months. Some concerns with the proposed site have to do with its proximity to an area that experienced a significant landslide in 2010 near a residential area. “I know we are a little bit apprehensive

about them logging so close to the village of Port Alice and actually when I saw a part of it going directly behind the houses it makes me anxious and that is why we have to make sure we do our homework, because most important is to keep people that live here safe,” said the Port Alice mayor Jan Allen. “According to one of our bylaws we have the opportunity to go out and get a second report and that is exactly what we are in the process of doing. So I can’t say how long, but I would say within two or three weeks. We would get the second report and compare the two reports.” Allan admits the size of the project is not too large as compared to other logging projects in the region, however it will bring money into the municipality. “I understand the need for logging, because that is jobs and money within our community. I consider this a small one, because when we asked them last night how long it would take to log, they said three and a half months,” said Allen.

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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The District of Port Hardy is working to reduce its carbon footprint. At their regular meeting March 10, Director of Finance Allison

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District of Port Hardy conducted energy-efficient retrofits of its facilities, including assessing the lighting in municipal facilities and replacing old lighting with energyefficient ones, reviewing its wastewater management and upgrading its fleet. They also participated in the Regional District of Mount Waddington’s bio-cover methane emissions reductions project which involves applying one to two metres of material comprised of remediated Tervita soil, mixed with on-site compost material, on top of slopes at the Seven Mile Landfill. “It was a great savings to us,” said McCarrick of the bio-cover project. The offsets provided by the MWRD project has resulted in lowering the amount of offsets the District would need to be deemed carbon neutral. The District in 2013 approved a policy which allows it to put the value of the offsets required into a fund to be used for community green initia-

tives instead of purchasing the offsets from an outside provider. The contribution to the fund for 2014 is $4,394.50. “We have put that into a fund for future projects,” McCarrick said. She explained the municipality experienced a jump in its emissions last year to about 393 tonnes, because for the first time carbon dioxide produced by its contractors, who provide “traditional” local government services, was included in the total. In 2015, the district plans to implement a commercial recycling program and continue working on things like energy retrofits, fuel conservation and looking into initiatives like biogas and green energy. “There are a lot of things that smaller communities can’t do,” said McCarrick, because they don’t have the tax base, however the district is committed to the process. “We are not carbon neutral, but we are working towards carbon neutrality,” she said.

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Waddington to Campbell River for medical appointments. Communities like Sointula, Alert Bay, Port McNeill, Coal Harbour and Port Alice show low numbers of people making out-ofregion trips, however the Regional District board feels this is because people in these communities are choosing not to go, which contributes to the poor health outcomes identified for those who live in Mount Waddington. The Regional District was applying for funding for the lift-van because neither it, nor the society, can afford to fund the purchase. Over and above the cost of the van, the service is projected to cost about $100,000 per year that would cover things like wages and benefits, fuel, insurance, maintenance, repairs, etc. Kevin Schubert, director, Regional Transit Systems responded to the request in February saying that BC Transit has strict standards which include using only professionals to drive its vehicles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While BC Transit is unable to provide a grant as requested,â&#x20AC;? said Schubert, he encouraged the Regional District to apply for funds through other avenues such as UBCM. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not going too well at this time, but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still working on it,â&#x20AC;? said Councillor John Tidbury at the District of Port Hardy council meeting March 10.

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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.

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

NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES Father Scott Whittemore 250-956-3909 Sunday Masses St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 430 Chapel St., Port McNeill: 9:00am St. Bonaventure 4750 Byng Rd., Port Hardy: 11:00am St. Theresaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corner of Nigei St. and Marine Dr., Port Alice: Saturdays 5:00pm Alert Bay: 65 Hemlock St., 2nd & 4th: Saturdays 10:00am 11/14

ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED Reverend Wade Allen 9190 Granville St. Port Hardy Phone 250-949-6247 10:00am Sunday School and Service Tuesday 1:00pm Bible Study Healing service, last Tuesday of the month, 7:00pm Everyone welcome Meeting rooms available columbac@uniserve.com 11/14

FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 2540 Catala Place Port McNeill (across from Firehall) Sunday 10:30am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741 Pastor Stan Rukin Cell: 250-527-0144 Visitors always welcome www.ptmcfullgospel.org 11/14

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICAN Alert Bay Sunday Services - 10:00am Reverend Lincoln Mckoen 1-250-974-5844 Warden Flora Cook 250-974-5945 Warden Joan Stone 250-974-2234 11/14

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4680 Byng Rd. Port Hardy Pastor George Hilton 250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everyone Welcomeâ&#x20AC;? Saturday Services 9:30am - Bible Study groups 10:45am - Worship/Praise service Wednesday @ 7:00pm - Prayer meeting Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education 250-949-8243 11/14

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

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PORT HARDY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert St. Sunday Worship 10:30am & 7:00pm Tuesday Prayer 7:30pm 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 ANGLICAN- UNITED FELLOWSHIP Reverend Wade Allen Sunday Services - 4:00pm 1-250-949-6247 Box 159, Port Alice You are extended a special invitation to share in our Services 11/14

ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITED ANGLICAN CHURCH 250-956-3533 Email: gualbert@uniserve.com Please call for worship times Reverend Wade Allen All Welcome 175 Cedar Street Port McNeill 11/14

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

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Town of Port McNeill 2015 - 2019 5 Year Financial Plan

Town PortCharter, As per Sec. 166 of theof Community an opportunity will be provided for public McNeill consultation on the proposed 5 Year Financial Plan Bylaw for the Town of Port McNeill. Financial Plan This will take place at a Regular meeting of 2x3

Council on April 20, 2015 at the Town Office starting at 7:30 pm, 1775 Grenville Place, Port McNeill B.C. Dan Rodin Chief Financial Officer

Sointula Waterworks District

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Agenda, approval of agenda, previous minutes read and approved, business from the minutes, reports, correspondence, new business, meeting adjourned, nominations, voting. Two trustees to be elected (two 3-year terms) For more information please call 250-973-2308

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Locomotive moves one last time By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor A locomotive, steeped in local logging history, was loaded onto a flat deck trailer, and hauled away to Port Alberni last Tuesday. Locomotive #112 had been sitting out in the weather for the last 45 years in Beaver Cove. Beaver Cove is located at the mouth of the Kokish River, 18 kilometres southeast of Port McNeill and three kilometres up the inlet from Telegraph Cove. The locomotive, originally built in 1923, was visible from the Telegraph Cove highway. “We would go fishing at Telegraph Cove and I remember the kids would climb all over it,” said Town of Port McNeill Mayor Shirley Ackland, adding over the years the locomotive has fallen into “a state of disrepair.” Nickel Brothers, a company that specializes

VILLAGE OF PORT ALICE - PUBLIC NOTICE 2015-2019 Financial Plan Presentation WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2015 between 6:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Office Council Chambers

Village of Port Alice As required under Section 166 of the 3x3 Community Charter, The Village of Port Alice will be presenting the proposed 2015-2019 Financial Plan in an open meeting:

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DATE: March 25, 2015 TIME: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. PLACE: Council Chambers, Village of Port Alice, 1061 Marine Drive, Port Alice BC The 2015-2019 Financial Plan can be viewed online at www.portalice.ca If you have any questions with respect to the process or require information prior to the meeting please call the Municipal Office at (250) 284-3391. Bonnie Danyk, Finance Officer, Village of Port Alice

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Port Hardy Civic Centre Tickets: Adults/Seniors $25, Students $10 All tickets are non-refundable Sold at Cafe Guido, Port Hardy Museum, Port McNeill Flower Shoppe, and Gail Neely in Port Alice Phone 949-7778 for more information.

Submitted photo Locomotive #112 has made the journey from Bear Cove to Port Alberni.

in heavy moving, transferred the engine downisland on Wednesday. Oversize loads may only be moved at night, when traffic is lightest. The transport took one day and the locomotive was transferred onto the railroad tracks by the Alberni Pacific Roundhouse on Friday. The move was made possible through a donation from the B.C. Railroad Historical Association to the Western Vancouver Island Industrial Heritage Society, who will be covering the balance of the cost. Neither the City of

Port Alberni nor the Alberni Valley Museum were involved in the operation. “There is quite an interest in trains and logging in Port Alberni,” Ackland said. “Fortunately someone is going to look after it.” Ackland said the Town of Port McNeill did not try to keep the locomotive and include it in a Regional Heritage Registry “because we’ve got some artifacts here that we need to take care of.” For instance, down by the waterfront near the ferry terminal is a steam donkey, a common

nickname for a steampowered winch, that was used to pull logs up the side of hills. “That one is right from Port McNeill,” said Ackland. In 1968, locomotive #112, a 90-ton, oil-fired tank model, was retired and put on static display at Nimpkish before being relocated to Beaver Cove two years later. Its sister steam locomotive is on display in Woss. Locomotive #112 was part of the Englewood Railway operation. Englewood Railway is part of Western Forest Product’s Englewood

Forest Operations, headquartered in Woss. Built first in 1917, the railway was operated until 2006 by CanFor. The railway line runs 90 kilometres (56 miles) from Vernon Lake, through Woss, past Nimpkish Lake Provincial Park to Beaver Cove. Logs are brought from the hills, where they are cut to rail loading points at Vernon, Maquilla, Woss and ‘Camp A’ via logging trucks and then loaded onto rail cars. Englewood Railway is the last operating logging railroad in North America.

No impact from pager loss

By Jeff Peters Reporter At the end of March, Telus Canada will be discontinuing their pager service. With this announcement, there have been many communities in Canada that will have to look elsewhere for systems that allow their emergency responders, particularly volunteer firefighters, to assemble when an emergency arises. Fortunately for the North Island, including fire department’s in Port Alice, Port McNeill, and

Tsunami warning test On March 24 at 10 a.m. the Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw Nations will be testing their emergency warning system. The tone “ATTACK” will be sounding for 10 minutes followed by a recorded message “This is a test, this is a test of the emergency warning system, this is only a test.” There is no need for anyone to do anything at this time. The emergency warning system is being tested at this time to help promote Tsunami Preparedness Week March 22-28, 2015.

Port Hardy, this is not the case. The pager system that first responders use in the region is provided through North Island 9-1-1 (NI 9-1-1), which operates and maintains its own infrastructure that allows for pages to be sent and received. Randy Zaleschuk, technology manager for NI 9-1-1, says that the technology in place is more than capable of providing this service to emergency responders on the North Island. “Our radio infrastructure is critical to the operation of North Island 9-1-1 specifically for fire dispatch. The demise of the (Telus Pager) service has absolutely no affect (on us) whatsoever, that is why we maintain our own radio network, so that we are not reliant on third-party service providers to provide paging on our behalf,” Zaleschuk said. Along with the paging services provided by NI 9-1-1, there are many alternatives in place to allow quick response on the North Island, including satellite telephones, radio overrides, and landlines. “We have a radio infrastructure that covers the North Island for providing radio dispatching and radio paging service for the 56,000 square kilometres-service area that we cover. (We accomplish this) through various different towers and radio sites we have located all over the island,” said Zaleschuk.

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Education Week - 1 T’lisalagi’lakw School provides students with the highest quality academic education in the context of Kwakwaka’wakw culture. Mayaxala is our way of being. Our learning is supported by our parents, grandparents, and community members. We are a community of learners.

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Above: Lyra and Giselle presenting their Ocean Life research project to the K/1/2/3 class.

Above: Jada, Anne and Rennan making muffins. Below: Dante building his parachute in Science class.

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LIFE AT EAGLE VIEW Education Week - 4

Eco Art with Yvonne M.

Cultural Class

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Mapping

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Eke Me-Xi Learning Centre Located in the community of Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw, Eke Me-Xi Learning Centre provides secondary educational programs for students from Port Hardy and the surrounding communities. Eke Me-Xi offers individualized programs for students working towards achieving a Dogwood Diploma, Adult Dogwood Diploma or Evergreen Certificate (School Completion). At Eke Me-Xi, students’ individual learning needs are met as they work towards achieving their academic and career goals. Our welcoming, family atmosphere encourages personal growth and responsibility; students develop a strong sense of self-esteem and pride in their accomplishments. Our program is designed to apply beliefs about learners and learning in a culturally responsive and community setting. In the spirit of working together, we provide an educational environment for students to develop ownership of their learning and to set their own goals and dreams. We strive to achieve this through fostering positive student and family relationships, project based learning and hosting open house events. Including Community Role Models and implementing Kwak’wala language and culture are notable program strengths.

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Connections 7x3

The Connections program provides an opportunity for high school students to take part in “Workplace Awareness Activities” throughout the North The Connections program provides an opportunity for high school students to take part in “Wor Island. To date numerous students have participated North Island. To date over 150 students have participated ran ranging from Port McNeill, Port Hardy, Alert Bay, Woss, Port McNeill, Port Hardy, Alert Bay, Woss, Sointula, and other surr Sointula, and other surrounding areas.

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Mt. Waddington Edition

COLLEGE CONNECTION

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Learn what you can do at your community college

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Call us for details 250-334-5000

MAR CH 2015

NEED HELP PAYING FOR COLLEGE? Every year, NIC awards more than $250,000 to North Island students starting or continuing their studies at NIC. Apply online by April 30 to get your share. Awards include:

University Studies & More • North Island College Foundation Entrance Scholarship, four awards of $2,500 Available to students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement in high school.

Science Careers Start Here Grade 11 students from NISS, Danielle Lacasse and Jenna Cramb put starfish under the microscope at NIC’s High School Open House in February. The event helps students explore their career options in health, sciences, trades, business, fine arts, and more. Find out more: www.nic.bc.ca/students

STUDENT PROFILE

GIVING BACK

How a positive learning experience at college encouraged one woman to share her love of learning

of Education degree specialization offered with the University of Victoria. The degree provides students the credentials to teach traditional languages in schools. She’d come a long way from the Grade 8 student who was sent from Kingcome Inlet to live with a nonAboriginal family in Surrey, where she felt like an outsider incapable of doing well in school. She quit in Grade 11, and returned home with a six-week-old daughter.

Patricia Dawson-Hunt spent the last four years working on her degree, when the most unexpected thing happened.

Twenty three years later, Patricia is back, inspired to learn, and determined to create a more positive learning experience for students at the Wagalus School in Fort Rupert.

She and eight other classmates realized they also earned their high school diplomas.

“This is my chance to give back to children in my community, to give them what I didn’t have,” she said.

“We were utterly amazed when our math teacher Pat Corbett-Labatt told us we could apply for our Grade 12 graduation,” Patricia said.

Patricia praises NIC instructors for helping her purge old expectations.

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“I realize I can do it after all. The

teachers here treat you like equals. If you don’t understand something, you can reach out to them. It makes a huge difference.” She and other classmates now demonstrate the value of education to future generations. “For many of them graduating was a lifelong goal,” said instructor Corbett-Labatt, who retired last year. “Now they can close that door. They’re the educators now. They’re setting a precedent where they are the role models and encouraging others.” She urges anyone interested in getting their high school diploma to drop by NIC’s campus. “There are all sorts of people out there who don’t have their Grade 12 and don’t know they need it until they apply for a job. It’s not hard to get—you can combine all kinds of different courses to meet the requirements.”

I realize I can do it after all... Patricia Dawson Hunt, North Island College and UVic gradauate

North Island College

• Minerva Foundation Award for BC Women, three awards of $1,250 Available to female Aboriginal students with demonstrated financial need, taking at least three credit courses at NIC. Special consideration will be paid to single mothers and mature women advancing their education or returning to school, women pursuing non-traditional fields of study; and women who have overcome exceptional challenges and educational barriers.

Math/Sciences • Grieg Seafood BC Ltd. Bursary, $1,000 Available to North Island, Nootka Sound, Campbell River, and adjacent Island students enrolling in marine biology, biology, or similar courses at NIC. • Mt. Waddington Math /Sciences Award, $300 Available to continuing students in good academic standing with demonstrated financial need. Students must be upgrading or taking university transfer math at NIC’s Mt. Waddington regional campus. Chemistry and biology students may also be considered.

Distance Education • David N Hudson Bursary, $280 Available to distance education students with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to a student attending NIC’s Mt. Waddington regional campus or an NIC Centre. • Mt. Waddington Campus Applied Business Technology Bursary, $TBD Available to continuing Applied Business Technology students in good academic standing who have shown great perseverance in working towards their educational goals. Find out more: www.nic.bc.ca/awards

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March 16-20 International Futbol Scouting Academy, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Players ages 10 to 18 will be coached on technical, physical, psychological and theoretical aspects of the game. Ongoing Basketball Community pickup basketball games in Port McNeill Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. Located at the NISS high school gym. Its Free! Ongoing Darts Free drop in dart games at the Port Hardy Legion on Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. All adults are welcome. March 28-30 Curling Broughton Curling Club hosts the D o m i n i o n Curling Club Championships, a North Island Zone event featuring both men’s and women’s teams. Draws start 7 p.m. Friday and play continues through Sunday’s noon finals. May 10 Scotiabank MS Walk Port Alice along the sea walk. Check in is from 9 am 9:45 am. Walk begins at 10 am. Barbecue lunch to follow.

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Bantam Eagles

The Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena in Port Hardy was crowded Sunday as residents and visitors gathered for the opening ceremonies of the B.C. Bantam Tier 3 Provincial Championship. The championship brought the best of bantam level hockey to the North Island from March 15 to March 18. See next week’s Gazette for more on the event.

Oscar Hickes - the legend lives on By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The longest-running hockey tournament on Vancouver Island will be back for another installment March 26-29 as the Doug Bondue Arena in Port Alice hosts the 36th installment of the Oscar Hickes event. The Oscar Hickes tournament was first held in 1978. Oscar was born Oscar Tootoo in 1952 in Churchill, Manitoba. Oscar, one of 12 children, grew up playing hockey with his brothers. It was in Churchill that Oscar met his two best friends Ray Carter and Bill Poole. Eventually, with Ray in the lead, all three came to settle in Port Alice and Oscar began work as a carpenter at the Port Alice Pulp mill in 1972. Oscar’s first priority upon his arrival was to join a hockey team. He played for the Huskies and then later for the Blues. He surprised his teammates by not wearing socks, always buying his skates to fit his “bare feet”. He said his feet never got cold and that barefoot skating allowed better control and balance. For someone with such good balance and control, he could get conveniently clumsy. Often taking down two men by simply flopping on them and conveniently crawling over them to retrieve a glove and back over them to get his stick! He did it all with a wide-mouthed grin and the best manners. Oscar could give and take the toughest punishment always with a smile on his face. In August 1978, Oscar went to see a specialist in Vancouver to correct a knee problem so that he could play hockey that winter. The doctor told Oscar that his playing days were over. Minutes later, while stopped at a red light, Oscar slumped over the steering wheel of the car and passed away shortly after of a heart attack. He was only 27 years old. His friends and teammates miss him dearly. The annual tournament is a way for them to

honour him. Since its inception, hockey players from all over Vancouver Island have travelled to pay homage to a fallen hero, meet and mingle with old friends, and play some great hockey. One of those people is Demi Christou who was raised in Port Alice and has played in almost every Oscar Hickes tournament for the past 11 years. “I play for “Getting Greasy” with a group of friends from my high school years,” said Christou. “Oscar Hickes passed away before I was even born, so I did not have the privilege of meeting him. However, from what has been passed down, I understand that he was a Port Alice local with a passion for hockey, a love for his community, and an infectiously-positive personality,” Christou said. This year the event will feature 12 teams - seven in the A-Commercial and five in the C-Recreational. “Many of the same teams, most of which are either based in the North Island or have roots here, compete annually. The teams range in age marking different generations in the town’s (and North Island community’s) history. There are also teams from other parts of the island and the mainland that are more than willing to make the trek for the now famous Oscar Hickes Memorial tournament,” said Christou. “The tournament brings many people like myself, who have moved away from the North Island, back to the community to reconnect with our roots and the people we grew up with. The Oscar Hickes weekend has become the glue that holds the old residents and new together,” he said. “What really makes the weekend special is the fact that every few years a new team comprised of a new crop of young North Islanders is entered. These kids finally have an opportunity to

compete in the tournament they grew up watching, and their enthusiasm is infectious. It’s not uncommon for brothers to face off against each other or fathers and sons to play on the same team,” said Christou. “These connections help to forge fierce rivalries on the ice between family and friends. Fortunately, these on-ice battles are always followed by unparalleled camaraderie in the stands over a few frosty pops. It is really amazing to see and, despite the state of the local economy, never seems to disappoint,” Christou says. There is never a shortage of things to do on the weekend of Oscar Hickes. “The stands at the arena are generally packed, especially for the prime-time battles between local squads,” he said. The stands are split in half; one is a beer garden of which the proceeds are re-invested. The second half is a non-drinking section for families and children. With teams competing for almost 24 hours a day, folks are able to drop in and watch some great hockey at almost any hour,” said Christou. The tournament is also an opportunity for local groups to raise funds. The kitchen is being operated by North Island Secondary School Dry Grad, the concession by Port Alice Minor Hockey, the Parent Advisory Committee has a raffle table, beer gardens by Old Timers Hockey and Henny Penny Play School is handling the door. In addition to games, there is a dance hosted by the Lion’s Club on Saturday, March 28 and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 180 hosts an apres Oscar Hickes turkey dinner on Sunday. “The Oscar Hickes dance is, for many, the highlight of the weekend as people of all ages (so long as they’re over 19) intermingle to celebrate our community and our beloved hockey tournament,” said Christou. Organizers are still looking for time keepers. If interested please email oscarhickes@gmail.com

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NISS gymnasts finish sixth at provincials Gazette staff Port McNeill’s North Island Secondary School gymnastics team soared to great heights at provincials. The team travelled to the Provincial Championships held at Sutherland High School in North Vancouver, with the boys competing on March 5 and the girls on March 6. NISS placed sixth overall out of 50 schools. The boys’ team was second and brought home a trophy. In Level 1 boys, NISS placed 2nd and in level 2 boys they finished 3rd. The girls team was 12th. In level 1 Junior, the girls finished 6th and in the senior event they were 10th. Some individual award bests were: Miranda Estlin who was 7th all round with a 2nd on uneven bars. Aija Nelson was 3rd on floor and Bessy Prevost was 7th on uneven bars. Individual bests for the boys included: Robert Burgess-Griffiths 8th all round, 4th in high bar and 5th in rings. Justin Ellis placed 10th all round, 1st on rings, 3rd on high bar and floor. Chance McClendon was 2nd all round, 1st on rings, 4th on vault. Dexter Lash-Burrows was 12th all round, 1st on Vault and 1st on high bar. “This gymnastics competition was a great experience and it was possible because of the hard work and dedication of Coach Joy Zwicker. “She is very supportive of the NISS gymnasts and we are very lucky to have her,” said parent Jennifer Lash.

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By Jeff Peters Reporter With a handful of dignitaries from the Tri-port region, the Bantam Tier 3 Championship, kicked off Sunday at the Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena with opening ceremonies. The opening processions which took place Sunday night, were a highlight of the championship, with friendly words of welcome from the Kwakiutl Nation’s Chief George Hunt Sr. (Namugwis), Port Hardy Mayor Hank Bood, and representatives from the Port Hardy RCMP. The opening ceremony also honoured volunteers, Mark and Anne Dumonceaux, without whom events such as the championship, or just local league

games would not happen. The event has been months in the making, and involved bringing nine teams, from as far away as Whitehorse, Yukon to battle out for hockey supremacy, at the bantam level. The event also highlighted the best of what the Tri-Port area has to offer. With visiting teams invited to explore Telegraph Cove, the U’mista Cultural Centre in Alert Bay, and the Sointula Museum. The Tri-Port team saw the ice twice on the opening day of the championship, playing an 11:30 a.m. game on Sunday and again at 7:30 p.m. The first match was against Dawson Creek, the match was a extremely physical level of play. The match although hard

fought did not end in Tri-Port Eagle’s favour, losing 8 -1. In their second match, the Eagles came out on the losing end once again. Ultimately the huge positive of hosting such a high calibre event, the North Island may have had a rough first day, the matches that are played though out the course of the championship the Eagle’s earn dividends in skill. “The player’s experience is wonderful. Being able to experience this type of play against some of the best from the other districts and zones is a great thrill for them. It’s great excitement and I hope they do well,” said Championship Committee co-chair, Joe McDonald. See results in next week’s Gazette.

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DISTRICT OF PORT HARDY PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS SUMMER STUDENTS

The District of Port Hardy is currently seeking energetic summer students interested in summer opportunities with our Public Works and Parks Department. Our summer students will perform a diverse range of labor related duties such as grass cutting, raking, pruning, watering, painting, edging, and gardening tasks in District parks, trails, cemetery and sport field facilities. The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the IUOE Collective Agreement. Qualified individuals should forward their resumes, quoting “Summer Student” to Sean Mercer, Operations Manager, at smercer@porthardy.ca or drop off at the Public Works Yard, 8900 Park Drive no later than 4:00pm, April 10, 2015

ACROSS 1. Boston orchestra 5. High peak 8. Opposes 12. Face shape 13. Apiece 14. Yodeling sound 15. Coal oil 17. Jump 18. Clean of marks 19. Office workers 21. Kind of rug 23. Attack! 24. Owl’s question? 26. Gym pad 28. Comforted 32. Grasp 34. Mouth feature 36. Within close range 37. Votes in favor 39. Crony 41. Sow’s home 42. Brother’s sib 44. Short flaps 46. Check on 50. Forays 53. Grows older 54. Traditional legends 56. Notch 57. One-spot 58. Falling flakes 59. Decade numbers 60. Go down the slope 61. Serpents DOWN 1. Elbow 2. Concluded 3. Umbrellas 4. Splash 5. Mock 6. Let use 7. Quarries 8. Large-billed bird 9. Decorates a cake 10. Not this 11. Drenches

16. Cloth connection 20. Baked dessert 22. Guy’s date 24. Common question 25. Weeding tool 27. Tilt 29. Meetings 30. Chew and swallow 31. Remove moisture 33. Ceases 35. Touch lightly 38. Convene 40. Sweet singer 43. Furniture items 45. Model wood 46. Ship’s pole 47. Stare rudely 48. Electric sign 49. Pebble 51. Rain unit 52. Darns 55. Flower necklace

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. To be considered for this opportunity candidates must be either attending or returning to post-secondary institute at the conclusion of the summer season.

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Gazette staff Highland dancers from the North Island have been busy over the last few weeks, amassing a collection of medals and trophies from competitions across BC and in California. In February local 10 year old Premier dancer Abigail McCorquodale attended the Queen Mary Championships in Long Beach California, an annual event that included many of the top dancers from across North America to kick off the 2015 championship season. McCorquodale placed third in the Highland Fling, second in the Sword, and fourth in the Seann Truibhas and Strathspey and Half Tulloch to place second runner up overall in the 10 and 11 years Championship. Closer to home, in the February Fraser Valley competition, 11 year old Port McNeill Premier dancer Xandryn Frost placed first in the Fling, third in the Sword, first in the Seann Truibhas and second in the Reel to win the 11 years overall aggregate class award. Dance teacher Teresa Charlton congratulated the girls on their recent accomplishments. “It’s fantastic that these dancers can travel around B.C. and North America

Ongoing Free drop in dart games at the Port Hardy Legion on Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. All adults are welcome. March 19 Bring the family for a Spring Break Movie Afternoon at the Sointula Public Library from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. March 21 Mother Goose on the Go will be at the Port McNeill Public Library, Saturday, Mar. 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. March 26 North Island Writers Society Inaugural Meeting, Blue Pencil and Short Story Writers: writers, editors, bloggers and poetic Fisherpersons, let’s get together, March 26, 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Port Hardy Public Library. March 28 North Island Concert Society presents Grupo America Vancouver’s own World Champion Latin Dance Team, Saturday, Port Hard Civic Centre 7:30 p.m. March 28 Mother Goose on the Go. Literacy start early through

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and represent the North Island so well. They work very hard and it is showing in their results.” Last weekend four North Island dancers participated in the British Columbia Open Championships held in Delta, BC. Catherine Symons of Port McNeill competed in the 14 years and over prechampionship. She placed fifth in the Fling and the Sword and sixth in the Seann Truibhas. Jerzie Cheetham of Port Hardy participated in the 9 years & under Championship. She placed third in the Fling and fourth in the Reel. Abigail McCorquodale of Port Hardy competed in the 10 years Championship. She placed fourth in Submitted photo the Fling, second in the Sword, and third Team Charlton dancers Jerzie Cheetham, in the Seann Truibhas and Reel for an Catherine Symons, teacher Teresa Charloverall placing of second runner up in ton, and dancers Abigail McCorquodale the 10 years Championship. Xandryn and Xandryn Frost at the recent BC Open Frost of Port McNeill competed in the Championships. 11 years Championship and placed third first in the Johnny and Blue Bonnets and in the Fling and the Sword, second in the Seann Truibhas, and fourth in the Reel third in the Lilt and Flora. In the 11 years for an overall placing of second runner class Frost placed second in the Johnny and up in the 11 years championship. In the Blue Bonnets and third in the Lilt. Both afternoon National Dances competition, in McCorquodale and Frost were selected for the 10 years class, McCorquodale placed a special Blue Bonnets dance off.

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eral meeting on April 1 at the Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre. The AGM will run from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. The Port Hardy Chamber will be hosting the Business Excellence Awards after the AGM. April 9 Keys to Literacy, a free three-hour workshop for parents and child care providers interested in helping children grow into literate young adults: This quick and easy workshop will explain what literacy is, why it is important, how to use the Three Cue Reading system, and outline supportive resources available in your community. At the Port Hardy Public Library, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Preregistration required, call 250-949-6661. April 23 Chronic Pain Self-Management Program, 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Mental Health and Addiction Services 7-7Shorncliffe Avenue, Port Hardy. The Chronic Pain SelfManagement Program is a six-week workshop that helps people with chronic pain to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives. The workshop provides information and teaches practical skills. For more information call 1-866-902-3767.

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