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The Village of Port Alice hosted a Spring Break PJ party March 13 at the Port Alice Community Centre. The event included skating, games and dancing. Getting into the spirit of the event were, from left to right, Taylor Spafford, Becca Stewart and Abby Roberts.

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By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The closure of the Neucel Specialty Cellulose pulp mill in the Village of Port Alice is being felt across the Tri-port region. At the Regional District of Mount Waddington council meeting March 17, Port Alice Mayor Jan Allen said 400 employees will be impacted by the six-month shutdown. Of those, 198 are from Port Alice, 124 are from Port Hardy, 26 are from Port McNeill. The remainder are from down island, said Allen. As of last week, there were 11 union and 21 non-union staff still working at the plant, Allen said. There are currently two employees from BC Ministry of Jobs, Tourism, and Skills Training

from the Economic Development Division working on a transition plan for the community, Allen said. The Port Alice Worker Transition plan pulls together representatives from the Neucel pulp mill, Unifor Local 514, Service Canada, Work BC, North Island College and the Village of Port Alice. “This year we’ve included a representative from Community Futures,” said Allen. The group gathers via conference call and has had three calls so far. The purpose of the calls is to facilitate the exchange of information among all relevant stakeholders and ensure that services to impacted employees are coordinated and responsive, said Allen The facilitator is Carrie Dusterhoft who is

with the BC Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training. The Village of Port Alice is also looking at having an economic development study done. “It pulls together different employers on the North Island and introduces new aspects for tourism, new jobs and new businesses. “We’re looking into that right now,” she said. The study would cost between $40,000 and $50,000, however, the village is watching its spending closely right now. “Is there something we can do regionally to help Port Alice,” asked Town of Port McNeill Mayor Shirley Ackland. “When we have one of our little town’s having a tough time, we support them,” said District of Port Hardy Mayor Hank Bood.

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McNeill hires harbourmaster By Jeff Peters Reporter It is steady as she goes for the Town of Port McNeill’s 2015 budget. Council met March 1 to discuss the town’s five-year financial plan, with little in the way of new issues and

most of the costs of operation remaining the same. Outside of a few new fiscal bumps, the procurement of a new fire truck was the most expensive single item on the agenda. A few highlights of the budget include; a

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cost decrease due to the town no longer providing a grant to the Chamber of Commerce covering 70 per cent of their business licence fee which was offset by the Chamber operating the visitor centre which the town will operate internally this year. A full-time harbour master has also been hired. The new harbourmaster, Jon French, set to begin in late March, will be taking on the dual roles as harbourmaster and manager of the Port McNeill Visitor Centre, a position once held by a full-time employee, who has been released from their contract. This has brought

some criticism due to the employee’s abrupt release. Port McNeill’s Chief Financial Officer Dan Rodin said nothing is set in stone, however there were some issues brought up by council, including the need to prioritize the budget. Some issues raised in regards to the budget included replacing the fascia at the fire hall with metal cladding, re-roofing the fire hall, and a general roofing survey for public buildings. The budget went through two readings and will have its final reading on April 20, after the public is able to have their voices heard.

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Oceanfront increase at Bere Point By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor There will soon be more beachfront camping at Bere Point. Bere Point Regional Park is owned by the Regional District of Mount Waddington and is located six kilome-

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tres from downtown Sointula. Currently there are 24 campsites, however, the Regional District has plans to expand it by as many as seven sites at the end of March, said Administrator Greg Fletcher. “There’s lots of demand for water-

front sites there,” Fletcher said. The spots will be added between the breakpoint and the head of the Beautiful Bay Trail. The cost of the expansion is $5,000, which was included in the regional district’s budget.

Health centre open for business Gazette staff The Port Hardy Primary Health Care Centre is now complete and open for business. “It is great news that the centre is now up and running and providing health and wellness support to patients and their families throughout the Mount Waddington region,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “The centre is a great example of our ongoing work to ensure that families in rural and remote areas are able to access these important services close to home.” The three Port

Hardy physicians, Dr. Howard Lee, Dr. Datonye Douglas and Dr. Hajeb Hosseinieh, nurse practitioners and support staff have relocated from their current offices on Thunderbird Way to the new centre at 9140 Granville Street. The centre includes 16 clinic rooms and space for the integrated primary health care team, visiting medical specialists and visiting community practitioners such as a regional dietitian, Home and Community Care and Mental Health and Substance Use staff. Telehealth services

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will also be available at the centre within the next two months when an existing Telehealth unit is moved from the Port Hardy Hospital. Clients will be able to attend their Telehealth sessions with out-oftown health care providers in the comfort and convenience of the new centre. The Port Hardy Primary Health Care Centre is open for booked physician and nurse practitioner appointments Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9

a.m. to 7 p.m. Clients can call 250-902-6008 to book an appointment with their family doctor or with a nurse practitioner and for information about the centre. “The new centre will support access to essential care services and enhance the overall health of our residents. The Mount Waddington Regional Hospital District appreciates the dedication of all those who have worked to make this project a reality,” said Dave Rushton, board chair of the Mount Waddington Regional Hospital District.

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Group requests band statements By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor A small group of Kwakiutl elders and band members tried unsuccessfully to close down their band office last week in response to what they feel was an unanswered request for financial documents. They requested the closure until Monday, March 23, when the group hoped to meet with band council. “Respected Elders, Hereditary Chief and Matriarchs, along with members of the Kwakiutl band have agreed to do this (close the office) as we have peacefully sat in the Kwakiutl band administration office and none of our requests were granted,” wrote 12 members in a letter to Chief and council. “This all started

over one simple question in June of 2014,” said group member Rita Hunt, who was involved in a sit in at the band office and whose signature appears on the letter. In June, the group requested numerous documents including general ledger printouts dating back to 2011; Royalty account statements; band operating account statements; letters from auditors; an accounting of current Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor photo loans payable and longSome Kwakiutl band members and elders are upset because they feel term debt. their request for financial documents has not been answered. “We wish to acknowledge receipt of election code, poli- dealing with topicalities within the context of your letter, dated June cies, corporate trustees, that have accrued for furthering Band inter4, 2014, which draws council minutes and years, if not decades. ests in their totality,” attention to “com- communications,” said We assure you that said the response. To date, the group plaints and questions” council in a signed let- we will address each of your concerns with says their request for respecting Kwakiutl ter of response. Council said they the same determination documents has gone Nation’s financial administration, budget- would “deliberate” the that has inspired this unanswered. Council respectfully ing, accounting, royal- letter and its recom- great Nation to repatriate health care and declined comment on ties, audit, portfolios, mendations. “Present council is build a new school, but the matter. band management,

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Council withdraws from transit program By Kathy O’Reilly-Taylor Editor The Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw First Nation Council has given notice that they intend to withdraw from the Mount Waddington Transit program.

Funding for the system had been cost-shared by the Regional District of Mount Waddington in partnership with the Quatsino, Gwa’sala’ N a k w a x d a ’ x w, ‘Namgis and Kwakiutl First Nations, and BC

Transit. Operation costs are covered through a combination of fares and joint regional and provincial funding. According to RDMW Administrator Greg Fletcher Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw had

been contributing about $9,000 per year to the program. “All the other players will have to pay a little bit more,” Fletcher said. A Transit Committee meeting has been set for April 8 to develop a transition plan to adjust

Seniors’ facilities funding Gazette staff Three seniors groups in Vancouver Island North will be receiving some money through the New Horizons for Seniors Program. The funding was announced by John Duncan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Island North. In total, 22 organizations, three local, are receiving a total of $437,238 for their projects. The Village of Sayward will receive $20,000 for its Drop-in Centre renovation and upgrade. The organization will replace furniture, add storage closets and purchase a fridge, A/V equipment, and two computers to continue existing programs for seniors and add computer coaching and movie nights.

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Making progress on poverty VICTORIA – The B.C. government has made its most significant moves in decades to address the needs of some of the province’s poorest people. The largest financial commitment is for a new program to help single parents escape from the welfare trap. There are 16,000 single parents in B.C. receiving provincial income assistance or disability payments, most of them women. Even if they could find an entry-level job, it wouldn’t pay enough to cover the child care they would need to go to work. Worst of all, the current system requires that if they enrol in training, they lose their income assistance, including dental and extended medical care for themselves and their children. That is the welfare trap, one of the most perverse government policies to have survived into our supposedly enlightened modern era. The new program takes effect in September. It will not only continue income assistance payments when single parents enrol in skills training, it promises to cover their child care and transportation costs for an approved training program of up to one year. Medical and child care costs will then be covered for up to a year after training, to allow a transition to employment. Approved training means training for jobs that are identified as in demand, requiring high school and occupationspecific training that can be completed in a year or less. They include retail sales, general office work and assistance jobs in health services. Another overdue policy change is to double the allowable earnings for all income assistance recipients from $200 to $400 a month. This gives people a chance to improve their circumstances by taking whatever part-time or casual work they can manage, without having that little income cut from their already meagre welfare cheques. And then there was the recent decision to end the clawback of parental child support payments from income assistance payments. The province has for many years run a costly child maintenance enforcement program to track down (mostly) deadbeat dads and force them to pay at least a token amount to support their children. Now when they pay child support to a single parent on income assistance, they will at least have the satisfaction of knowing the children actually receive the extra benefit. These harsh, historic policies were built around a philosophy that welfare is a temporary last resort, to be withdrawn as soon as some other source of income is identified. That is a valid if unfashionable position to take on behalf of working taxpayers who pay for all this, but it only makes sense if the income assistance recipient has a realistic option. For those who are already in the entry-level job market, the minimum wage goes up 20 cents an hour in September, from $10.25 to $10.45. This is the beginning of an annual review that will tie the wage to the consumer price index. A paltry sum, to be sure, but anyone who still thinks jacking the minimum wage up to $15 an hour is a magic solution that won’t cost some entry-level jobs is clinging to a socialist dream world. • I have been contacted by several low-income seniors who read my recent column on B.C.’s Seniors’ Advocate. They were asking where to find out if they are eligible for support programs such as the SAFER rent subsidy, assistance for Medical Services Plan premiums, property tax deferment and grants to help with home modifications for disabilities. I apologize for this oversight. One place to start is the Seniors’ Advocate toll-free information line, 1-877-9523181, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca)

Smoke break This painting was done in 1981. It was a time when Logging was king, old growth timber was readily available and entire valleys were still being clear cut; a good time to show, in paint, what was happening. The best way to begin was to illustrate exactly how a faller did his work. I learned that there was some active falling going on near Hustan Lake, found the clear-cut where they were working and asked the first logger I saw, Ken Arkell, if he minded if I took some pictures for painting. The photos which resulted from that A Brush with meeting were the Henschel references I used to with Gordon create six 24 x 30 Henschel inch acrylic paintings that showed each step in falling a tree: first, an overall view of the clear-cut, clearly presenting how small the logger looked among the giant trees; the second, producing the undercut to determine which direction the tree would fall; third, starting the main cut; fourth, deep into the main cut, fifth, driving a wedge to force the tree to fall toward the undercut and finally the sixth showing Ken beside the fallen tree having a smoke break. Five of the paintings were done and framed when I decided to expose them to the public in the Royal Bank located in 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.

Port McNeill in the mall where the Bargain Store is today. I did not hang the unfinished ‘Smoke Break’ and is the only one of the series that remains today because the Royal Bank was decimated by a fire starting in the store next door. All five paintings burned and, to my dismay, the bank would not include them in their insurance claim! I pulled ‘Smoke Break’ out of my archival collection the other day. It has never been shown publicly, so here is the first look at a 1981 historical presentation of the ‘good old days’. A member of

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The end of an incredible peewee odyssey Dear Editor, If you would have told me in August when this season got started that we’d finish second in BC; I would’ve been speechless. Defeating Sooke (who beat us bad three times throughout the season) twice in a row to win the island championship was awesome! Especially winning it in overtime. We went to provincials with absolutely no idea of the calibre of the competition. We went to the opening banquet, looked around at the different teams and speculated on who the team(s) to beat might be. Our first game against Vanderhoof was a great, tough game. We ended up winning 7-3, but after the first, we knew we were in for a battle. Our powerplay made them pay when they took penalties. We only took one, repeat, one penalty; I think I’m going to frame that game sheet. I went and watched Burnaby Winter Club play Fort St. John that morning because they were the other two teams in our division. From the second I laid eyes on that BWC team, I knew they were going to be the team to beat. They destroyed FSJ 17-3. We played BWC Monday and we actually went toe to toe with them and we were beating them for a while. The game ended 15-4. Tough loss. I watched our team go with them for a period of time, I dreamed about meeting them in the finals and started to write a David vs Goliath story, but there were still two games to go. We played Fort St. John Tuesday and knew we needed to win to move on to the final four playoffs on Wednesday.

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We beat Fort St. John 8-6. They gave us a run, but we persevered. Chelsea Noel scored a big goal on her 12th birthday. We celebrated after the game with a birthday party. We moved onto the semis and drew South Okanogan. We came out flying and the 9, 10, 11 / Mathew Saunders, Luke Gage, Rhys Dutcyvich line was clicking. South Okanagan never stopped, but the team did everything it took to win. Payton Laming and Ryan Patterson on D with that 9, 10, 11 line was something special to watch! Braden Walkus and Liem Wadhams on D were absolutely phenomenal all week. True warriors. Sacrificing their body to block shots, playing the man and battling hard in the corners. Kayden Jones was our star goaltender. Every single player contributed to the success of this team. You cannot accomplish what we’ve achieved without having a high level of commitment to TEAM from everyone; we did! As the head coach, my job is to lead the team and as we prepared for the finals in the BC provincial championships, I knew I had to foster and encourage the belief that we could beat the mighty BWC. The team was ready, they wanted it! We came out flying, Rhys scored the first goal in the game and here we are; leading 1-0 in the finals and things were looking good. BWC just kept coming, wave after wave with high calibre speed and skill. They kept scoring and eventually the game was out of hand. The BWC beat us 10-2. They earned the championship. They are an excellent hockey team. The loss was very hard to take because of

how far we came and how close we were. We scripted the story that we were the only team up there that had a shot at knocking them off. We received our Silver medals and had our picture taken. Not a very happy bunch in that picture. As minutes and hours and days begin to pass, we begin to realize we are the second best Peewee rep tier 3 team in all of BC. That’s freakin awesome! It was an awesome/incredible run we’ll never forget for the rest of our lives. Anyone who’s competed at that level knows what it takes to get there and actually make it to the finals. For almost seven months these kids have been practising and playing at a high level. We have done dryland training twice a week and worked really hard on our conditioning. The hard work paid off. The support from the parents, the Eagles’ association, the communities and many sponsors was incredible! It truly spoke of the support the North Island is capable of providing. Thank you NI! We had emails, texts, phone calls and videos sending us support and encouragement. The wife of one of my old coaches even sent a jacket to the rink to inspire the kids.

It was a coat we were given after winning back to back provincial championships in 90 & 91. The whole NI was behind us. Thanks Lou! I feel honoured and blessed to have been given the opportunity to be a part of such a great journey. The parents, coaches and players honoured me after the final game with a very special gift (Montreal Canadiens hockey card collection) and awarded me the hard hat which I proudly wore out of the rink that night. People express their gratitude for coaches and we appreciate it, but for those who do it and have done it, we actually get as much or more out of it than the kids. It makes us feel alive and gives us a reason and a passion to go to the rink. A very special thanks and acknowledgement to our assistant coach Dylan Dirom who came on board at the start of the season. This young man was an instrumental component to our success. This young man is a great example of integrity. The kids really enjoyed having a mentor like Dylan there throughout the season. Atta boy Dyl! A coach is only as good as the people around him. Having Andrew Laming and Shawn Patterson and manager Melanie Gage

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by my side is the reason we succeeded! Success doesn’t happen by mistake, it’s not a fluke. We put a lot of time, effort, passion and determination into this team. We got out of it, what we put into it. We are Champions and 2nd best in BC.

Hockey is alive and well in our great communities providing kids with an opportunity to learn the game many of us love and the many other great life skills we learn at the rink. As I sign off, I wanted to send out a word of encouragement and tell the North Island

to support their hockey associations and the rep program. My team this year experienced a journey that we will never forget. What an awesome experience, what an awesome team. Marty Gage, North Island Eagles Coach

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Sunset presents science fair Sunset Elementary School in Port McNeill is inviting the public to come see their amazing and interesting projects at the school’s annual Science Fair. People will find experiments that will blow their minds and studies that will teach them awesome new facts. All participants are from Grades 1-7. Everyone is preparing for fierce competition. The first, second, and third place winners in each category get to go to regionals on April 9 at North Island Secondary School. So come see some awesome projects on April 1 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Sunset.

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numbers, on average seven dedicated writers appear regularly at the pair’s, six-week long workshops held twice in the fall and their most recent one in early 2015, demonstrating to them the need for a group to mentor and develop the writer’s craft in the region. Toward this end, the pair have founded the North Island Writer’s Society, although their hope is that the group will develop its own identity through those that come out to the inaugural meeting, taking place from 6 p.m.

to 7:45 p.m. March 26 at the Port Hardy Public Library, which is free to all. “When Garth and I talked, we talked about once a month (the society’s meetings), but of course it depends on the people who show up. It’s not Garth and I. It’s about whomever shows up. “It’s a democratic thing,” said Selbee. Selbee would like the tone of the society to be as non-conventional as possible, with her intent being to encompass as many possible forms of writing as possible,

from influences as varied as first nation’s poet Chief Dan George, to rapper Kendrick Lamar, and formats as broad as short-stories to nonfiction. “My take on it is, if people have the slightest inkling that they are writers or that they enjoy writing, but don’t think of themselves as writers, show up anyway, because you might discover it is of value,” said Selbee, who feels her role is that of “arranger” and to prepare the soil for those that would like to develop their voice. “I think my role in the

library is offering that opportunity; bring them together and get them to create. (Although) it’s not like anyone is controlling it. It is up to the people that are participating,” said Selbee. “It builds community, to have a venue to go and share your common passions, and help build relationships rather than being disjointed and on your own and not developing,” said Selbee when asked about the purpose and value of such a group forming in Port Hardy, and the North Island as a whole.

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By Jeff Peters Reporter Village of Port Alice Chief Administrative Officer Madeline MacDonald’s report, brought to council March 11, included a number of professional develop recommendations. The CAO’s report recommended that the village hire a gardening contractor. Their tasks would include replacing and transplanting perennials to road-side planters, with the expectation that they will divide and transplant stock as much as possible. The contract would run from May 1, 2015 to Oct. 31, 2015. The report also included a

recommendation to retain a qualified professional to develop and deliver, in conjunction with Port Alice’s Fire Chief Don Rethmeier, a report assessing service levels in relation to Fire Protection Services and mutual aid commitments. A budget of $3,000 was recommended. The recommendation comes after Rethmeier’s recent investigation into the policy expectations from the province as established by the Office of the Fire Commissioner through the Firefighters Competency and Training Playbook. To complicate matters, the curtailment of the Neucel Specialty Cellulose pulp mill

has drawn into question what the mutual aid agreement with the Village of Port Alice will look like. Two public works employees, Jason Yunker and Ted Dryka, will be attending a water distribution training workshop held by Maintenance Training Systems in Campbell River from March 25 to 26 at a cost of $1,300 per person. More training will be underway for village staff who will be taking advantage of a free Emergency Social Services Course held by Emergency Management BC in Port McNeill. Danielle Martin, and Denise Roberge will be attending the workshop on May 19.

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on deck Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. Ongoing Basketball Community pickup basketball games in Port McNeill Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. Located at the North Island Secondary School gym. It’s Free! Ongoing Darts Free drop in dart games at the Port Hardy Legion on Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. All adults are welcome. March 26-29 Hockey The Oscar Hickes Memorial Tournament will be held at the Doug Bondue Arena in Port Alice. Twelve teams will be taking part this year. March 28-30 Curling B r o u g h t o n Curling Club hosts the Dominion 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. April 10 Soccer April 10 is the final day for soccer registration in Port Hardy. A late registration fee of $25 in effect. May 10 Scotiabank MS Walk Port Alice. Check in is from 9 am - 9:45 am. Walk begins at 10 am. Barbecue lunch to follow.

Soccer players headed to Portugal By Jeff Peters Reporter The North Island has certainly made a name for itself in regard to athletic achievement, be it gymnastics, or hockey, the region is on the map. What has grown to be next to hockey in prominence on the North Island is soccer, with spring leagues being extremely popular. However, for four North Island players the love of soccer has brought them the opportunity to experience a whole new world, with an invitation to attend a scouting camp in Portugal. John Soares a soccer instructor from International Futbol Scouting Academy, has been bringing his workshop to Port Hardy for the past three years. “My criteria is based on physiological, fitness, technical skill and tactics. It shows what the player is all about and what to do with them, how to train them and how to make them believe that they can achieve higher level of soccer if they just stick with their program and believe in themselves,” Soares said. The four players that have been selected are Trey Morash, Jaylon Grenier, Isaac Williams, and Johnathan Zima. Isaac Williams’, who lives in Quatsino, has played soccer for most of his life, and said that the invitation came as a surprise.

“I was really shocked and surprised. I was really happy, I almost couldn’t believe it,” said Williams. However, with travel and accommodations, the camp certainly isn’t cheap with a price tag of $5,000. This is why Williams has been canvasing local businesses looking for sponsorship, as well as fund-raising. “I’ve been doing fundraisers like bake sales, and I’ve gone around with letters to compaJeff Peters photo nies asking for sponsorships,” Williams said. Tyrone Wallas and Emma Mitchell scramble for the ball, during John Williams is confident Soares’ International Futbol Camp held at the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw that the community will School soccer field March 15 to 20. come together to support Europe. At the end of the day, these players are his efforts. Soares is certain that if the players are able to representing me. “When I bring a player to Europe they need to attend they will make quite the splash in Europe. “I’m looking for players who don’t have the be able to compete at the European level. It’s my opportunity, but have the quality to compete in reputation,” Soares said

Peter Charlie remembered with soccer tourney

By Jeff Peters Reporter From what was a tragedy for the community, has given rise to an opportunity for the community of Gwa’sala’Nakwaxda’xw to come together and enjoy a beloved pastime. The Peter Charlie Memorial Soccer Tournament has been taking place at Gwa’sala Nakwaxda’xw for the past three years. The tournament’s format involved one halfhour period played indoors at the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw community hall.

Peter Charlie was a Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw man, who passed away in a fire, leaving behind quite the legacy of soccer prowess. His mother, Maria Charlie, recalls he was hard to beat on foot, displaying swift feet from a very young age. “It makes me feel proud to see the family get to gather and do something for a cousin, a son and a nephew. He was a huge part of soccer in the community. This (tournament) would make him very happy to see,” said Charlie. The eight-team tournament

was as much recreational as it was potentially lucrative for the winning squad with $700 for the first place team. The money was garnered through the $150 registration fee. The tournament ran from Saturday, March 21 to 22 and featured some tough competition, with co-ed teams battling it out in heated matches. The tournament was hard fought and was particularly interesting given the wide range of ages and skill levels of individuals taking part. The final match on Sunday came down to the Roger Fox

Memorial and Rush Hour teams. The final score was close, with team Rush Hour keeping their lead of one point right until the end, making the final score 5 - 4. Tristan Swain-Walkus a member of team Rush Hour, was thrilled with his team’s success. “It feels pretty good, we

worked hard for it. There are a few of us on the team who have been playing since we were little kids, so we kind of felt each other out there,” said Swain-Walkus. The first place team, Rush Hour won $700, and the second place team Roger Fox Memorial took home $400, and the third place team, The Savages received $100.

Championships a success By Jeff Peters Reporter With the dust settled after an outstanding week of hockey, event organizers want to thank the community for its support. Joe McDonald, co-chair on the championship organizing committee with Anne Dumonceaux, said that the outpouring of support from the community is what made the British Columbia Tier 3 Bantam hockey championships a success. McDonald said those visiting Port Hardy, and the surrounding area, for the event

did not hold back their appreciation for putting on such an excellent event. “Out of town people were quite pleased, a lot of kids would come by and shake your hand and say thank you,” said McDonald. The raffle for a one of a kind First Nation’s carved hockey stick by artist Aubrey Johnson of Alert Bay garnered a lot of attention during the event as well. “Everybody who saw the hockey stick fell in love with it,” said McDonald. The raffle was also a success in fund-raising efforts, with

almost two thirds of the 1400 raffle tickets being sold. The draw for the hockey stick will be held on March 28. “Any overage of proceeds will be kept in a fund for future championships attended by the North Island Eagles’ teams,” said McDonald. The Standings were Whitehorse of 6-0-0. Dawson Creek 4-2-0, Terrace 3-2-0 South Okanagan 2-2-1 Quesnel 2-2-0 Kerry Park 1-1-1 Semiahmoo 1-3-0 Squamish 0-3-0 Tri Port 0-4-0

Jeff Peters photo Tristan Swain-Walkus prepares to pass the ball as an opponent looks on during the Peter Charlie Memorial Soccer Tournament, at the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw community hall March 22.

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911 Calling 911 what is your emergency? No emergency, just a full-out, highintensity hockey game between the Port Alice Atoms and 911 personnel. The annual event was held March 13.

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Eagles fight Ravens

Gazette staff The North Island Eagles finished up their BC Provincial Championship appearance with a solid effort against Semiahmoo at the Don Cruickshank Memorial Ice Arena in Port Hardy Tuesday evening. The Semiahmoo Ravens got off to a quick start swooping in to score just 38 seconds into the game. The Eagles fought back and Evan Fox put one in the net assisted by Tanner Roberts. A mere eight seconds later, the Ravens scored again to go ahead 2-1. The Eagles responded with one of their own when Roberts scored with the assist going to BreeAnna Henderson. At the end of one, the game was tied 2-2. The second period was a defensive battle with the Ravens scoring once to take a 3-2 lead. The third turned into an offensive display with a total of six pucks making their way by goaltenders. Carson Strang scored the Eagles’ third goal with the assists going to David Charlie and Roberts. Micheal Perez scored an unassisted goal for the Eagles. The game ended 7-4 for the Ravens. The Eagles went 0 for 3 in the tourney.

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NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES 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

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 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

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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

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

METAL ROOFING Large assortment of factory seconds. Also provide new metal roofing, custom orders. Comox Valley Whole sale. 250-338-2775

LEGALS

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply For a Disposition of Crown Land

PERSONAL SERVICES 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.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

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

Take notice that Marine Harvest Canada Inc. of Campbell River BC intends to make application to Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Service Center, for an amendment to an existing Marine )LQĂ&#x20AC; VK $TXDFXOWXUH $WODQWLF VDOPRQ QHW SHQ WHQXUH DQG DSSOLFDWLRQ IRU DQ DQFLOODU\ WHQXUH IRU VWDII KRXVLQJ situated on Provincial Crown Land located on the 1RUWK (DVWHUQ &RDVWOLQH RI 4XHHQ &KDUORWWH 6WUDLJKW LQ WKH YLFLQLW\ RI 6WXDUW 3RLQW The Lands File Numbers that have been established for this application is File # 1407822 and 1414341. Written Comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 142 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9 or emailed to: $XWKRUL]LQJ$JHQF\ 1DQDLPR#JRY EF FD Comments will be received by MFLNRO until 0D\ . MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: KWWS DUIG JRSY EF FD $SSOLFDWLRQ3RVWLQJ index.jsp for more information Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For Information, contact the FOI Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Regional 2IĂ&#x20AC; FH

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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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Take notice that Ivan De Bagheera of Denny Island, British Columbia, intends to make application file no 1414267 to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNR), Port McNeill for a Commercial Use; situated on Provincial Crown land located in the Coast District.

For more information or to make written comments, please contact: Ivan De Bagheera at idebl46@yahoo.com The review and comment period will last 30 days from March 12th 2015 until April 11th, 2015. FLNR office may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Comments can also be posted at: http:// www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index. jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending NORTH ISLAND GAZETTE-PREPAID--LAND

Please beDE sureBAGHEERA to cite the Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name and ACT/IVAN the location of the proposed activity and File 2 x 504.00 Number for reference. 6891726 Be advised that any response to this LEGAL NOTICES advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at FLNR office.

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO HADDINGTON COURT APARTMENTS PORT MCNEILL Newly renovated apartments for rent. Clean & quiet building. Free satellite. Furnished suites available. Call Ron & Linda 250-956-3365

STEEL BUILDINGS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spring sales with hot savings!â&#x20AC;? All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

GREAT CAMPBELL RIVER NEIGHBOURHOOD! $288,000 ..â&#x20AC;Śâ&#x20AC;Ś. 265 South McCarthy St. 3 Bedroom family home, full basement (suite potential). Private fenced level backyard, gas heat & fireplaces, Call 250.287.6635.

WHOLE DUPLEX for sale1280sq ft per side, 3.5 bdrms, 1.5 bath. 9498 McDougall Rd, Port Hardy, BC. $215,000. Call (250)334-8474. h t t p : / / c o m o x v a l l e y. c r a i g slist.ca/reo/4924877518.html

MARINA VIEW APTS & Townhouses. Professional building. 2 and 3 bdrm available, small dogs allowed. Call 250-949-0192.

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DISTRICT OF PORT HARDY PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS

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WAREHOUSE LIEN ACT Notice hereby given regarding a 1999 Chevrolet Malibu, VIN 1G1ND52M2X4152468 Registered to Bradly Miller of Waddington Rd, Nanaimo, B.C. Vehicle will be sold to highest bidder no later than Sat, April 4th 2015 for unpaid towing/storage and taxes totalling $2756.25 Vehicle storage location: 9045 Granville St, Port Hardy,BC

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.Â Qualified individuals should forward their resumes, quoting â&#x20AC;&#x153;Summer Studentâ&#x20AC;? 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 We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that The Ocean Falls Improvement District has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Region for a License of Occupation for the purpose of Institutional/Waste Disposal Site situated On Provincial Crown Land located at The Coast District in the vicinity of Ocean Falls. The Lands Âżle NuPEer that has Eeen estaElished for this application is . Written coPPents concerning this application should Ee directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 142-2080 LaEieu[ Rd., NanaiPo, %C, 9 T - , Or ePailed to AuthorizingAgency.Nanaimo@gov.bc.ca CoPPents will Ee received Ey MFLNRO until May 1, 2015. MFLNRO Pay not Ee aEle to consider coPPents received after this date. Please visit our weEsite http:// arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPostings/index.isp for Pore inforPation. %e advised that any response to this $dvertisePent will Ee considered part of The puElic record. For inforPation, contact the FreedoP of ,nforPation $dvisory at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource OperationÂśs offer in NanaiPo.

Take notice that Western Forest Products Inc. of Campbell River, British Columbia, intends to make application Ă&#x20AC;OH QR to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNR), Port McNeill for a Foreshore Licence of Occupation, LQFOXGLQJ VLWHV WRWDOLQJ KD which enable log handling/helicopter dropzones, barge-camp, fuel-barge and log-barge moorage, log-barge loading, boat mooring and any other activity associated with water-based logging operations; situated on Provincial Crown land located at Briggs Inlet. For more information or to make written comments, please contact: Peter 6WULFNODQG DW SVWULFNODQG# westernforest.com OR Jennifer Barolet DW -HQQLIHU %DUROHW#JRY bc.ca. The review and comment period will last 30 days from 0DUFK WK XQWLO $SULO WK )/15 RIĂ&#x20AC;FH PD\ QRW EH DEOH WR FRQVLGHU FRPPHQWV UHFHLYHG DIWHU WKLV GDWH &RPPHQWV FDQ DOVR EH SRVWHG DW KWWS ZZZ DUIG JRY EF FD $SSOLFDWLRQ3RVWLQJ index.jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending 3OHDVH EH VXUH WR FLWH WKH $SSOLFDQWÂˇV QDPH and the location of the proposed activity and )LOH 1XPEHU IRU UHIHUHQFH Be advised that any response to this DGYHUWLVHPHQW ZLOO EH FRQVLGHUHG SDUW RI WKH SXEOLF UHFRUG )RU LQIRUPDWLRQ FRQWDFW WKH )UHHGRP RI ,QIRUPDWLRQ $GYLVRU DW )/15 RIĂ&#x20AC;FH

To be considered for this opportunity candidates must be either attending or returning to post-secondary institute at the conclusion of the summer season.

2015 Port McNeill Summer Student Employment Opportunities The Town of Port McNeill is seeking applications for

Harbour Dock Assistants

Detailed job descriptions and qualifications may be obtained from the Port McNeill Town Office at 1775 Grenville Place, or on the Townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.portmcneill.ca Applications will be accepted until 4:00 pm on Friday April 3, 2015 at the Town Office. Please apply in writing with cover letter and resume to: Administrator, Box 728, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0; or fax to 250-956-4300; or email reception@portmcneill.ca COMING EVENTS

COMING EVENTS

North Island Catholic Churches

Easter Week Schedule Holy Thursday, April 2nd: Port Hardy 7:00pm

Good Friday April 3rd: Port Hardy | Stations of the Cross 2:15pm | Good Friday Liturgy 3:00pm

Saturday April 4th: Port Hardy | Easter Vigil Mass 9:00pm

Easter Sunday April 5th: Port McNeill 9:00pm | Port Alice 11:30am | Alert Bay 4:00pm

Thursday, March 26, 2015 North Island Gazette Thu, Mar 26, 2015

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land

Take notice that Lions Gate Forest Products Ltd. of Port McNeill, BC, acting on behalf of Gwaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Nak Resources Ltd., intends to make application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNR), North Island Central Coast District Office for a Licence of Occupation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Industrial Log Handling, File Number 1414275, situated on Provincial Crown land located at Klaskish Inlet. For a more information or to make written comments, please contact: Josh Hiebert, 3341 Mine Road, Port McNeill, BC, Email jhiebert@lgforest.ca OR Jennifer Barolet, MoFLNR, Email Jennifer.Barolet@gov.bc.ca . The review and comment period will last 30 days from March 26, 2015. Comments will be received until April 26, 2015. FLNR office may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Comments can also be posted at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp?Pri maryStatus=pending Please be sure to cite the Applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name and the location of the proposed activity and File Number for reference. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at FLNR office.

RENTALS

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SEAWIND ESTATES; 2 bdrms, 1 bath in great cond. W/D, Deck. Ref. req. Avail April 1. $700/mth. Call 250949-7079 before 7pm.

OCEANVIEW COTTAGES for rent in Port Hardy

A large 1 bedroom mobile home with office, w/d, large patio, 1 secure shed, in forest, on acreage, 10 min south of Port McNeill available for rent April 1/2015 or possibly sooner if required. Most of property undeveloped. Satellite internet provides high speed internet. Looking for quiet responsible renters, references required. No partiers. No smoking inside mobile home. Pets ok. $750 a month utilities & internet (-$75/month)

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

TWO OCEANS IN COAL HARBOUR

Large fully furnished 2 bdrm Apartment includes stove, fridge, washer, dryer & micro. Clean, comfy, quiet & upgraded. Rural setting overlooking harbour. Satellite TV channels included ($90 value). Available Now. $650+ hydro with a 1 year lease. Pets considered. Call 1-250-949-8855. www.twoceans.com

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:

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PORT MCNEILL-3 bdrm 1/2 duplex, 2 bath, all app. included. Great view. Showing by appt only. Leave msg at 250-230-2111. NS/NP. Ref required. Available April 1.

PORT HARDY: Seawind Estates, gated community, like new 2 bdrm, in suite full size washer/dryer, $700. (604)4183626, trojan12@shaw. ca

3-BDRM MOBILE for rent. Hardy Bay Road. Call Maria (250)949-7728.

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

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

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

Salsa dancers to sizzle at civic centre

Gazette staff A performance set for March 28 is going to be hot, hot, hot. On that date, the North Island Concert Society is presenting Latin dance sensations Grupo America. Since exploding onto the Canadian arts scene 10 years ago, Vancouver-based Grupo America has been dazzling International audiences with their spectacular Latin Dance show. Grupo America pushes stylistic boundaries by presenting a potpourri of dances from every corner of the Americas. Grupo America has dazzled international audiences with spectacular performances featuring top dancers and choreographers from leading folk-

loric ballet companies across Latin America. They combine “sizzling” modern routines with beautiful traditional numbers. Their numerous and striking costumes sets them apart, in a visual explosion of colour and glamour. Dances from Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Peru, Brazil, El Salvador, USA, Dominican Republic, Argentina and more will be featured in this exhilarating performance. Grupo America has also received international acclaim; including winning the 2007 Cuban Salsa World Championship in Miami. With over 2,000 international shows and appearances, this extraordinary group

Ongoing Free drop in dart games at the Port Hardy Legion on Tuesdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. All adults are welcome. 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 Hardy Civic Centre 7:30 p.m. March 28 Mother Goose on the Go. Literacy start early through rhythm, rhyme and song. Give your babies, toddlers and preschoolers a head start at the Port Hardy Public Library, Saturday, March 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. March 29 Spring Treasure Market, Alert Bay, Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Garage sale, crafts, artwork and baking and a barbecue. At the Alert Bay Community Hall. March 29 2nd Annual North Island Seed Share; Sunday 1 to 3 p.m.; Port McNeill Lions Hall. You will find seeds, garden-

Karin Moeller & Sandra Masales

has gained a reputation as one of Canada’s elite entertainers with their irrepressible passion, energy, talent and sabor! The event will take place at the Port Hardy Civic Centre Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets are available at Café Guido, Port Hardy Museum, Port McNeill Flower Shoppe and from Gail Neely in Port Alice at 250-284-3927. Ticket information is also available from Kathleen Davidson at 250-949-7676. The North Island Concert Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting quality professional entertainment.

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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.

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April 9 Relay for Life Kickoff Party, Thursday, April 9, Providence Place; Time: 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Come have some appies and meet other teams, pick up your Team packages, find out what’s happening at Relay and some great fund-raising tips.

ing treats and ideas, displays, kid’s corner, refreshments, and of course community. Bring your own seed envelopes and some saved seeds for sharing. Extra seeds from purchased packages, divided plants, and seed donations are welcome. Admission by donation. Everyone is Welcome! For more information call Leslie 250-902-2663 or Neva 250-956 2527.

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: At the Port Hardy Public Library, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Pre-registration required, call 250-949-6661.

March 30 Lunch and Easter Bake sale; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Port McNeill Lions Hall.

April 12 Community Garage Sale; Sunday 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Port McNeill Lions Hall.

March 31 7 p.m. Health Touch healing service by folks trained in the practise of Quantum Touch at St. Columba Anglican United Church. All welcome. Call 250-230-6044 for more information. April 1 The Port Hardy Chamber will be holding its annual general meeting on April 1 at the Quatse Salmon Stewardship

April 23 Chronic Pain Self-Management Program, 1:39 p.m. - 4 p.m. Mental Health and Addiction Services 7-7- Shorncliffe Avenue, Port Hardy. The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program is a six-week workshop that helps people with chronic pain to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives. For more information call 1-866-902-3767.

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April 25 Body Mind & Spirit Wellness Fair, Port Hardy Civic Centre, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free Admission. Everyone welcome. Come see the Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life at the Wellness Fair. Find out more info about the Relay, sign up your team and pick up some healthy living pamphlets. Relay For Life is an inspirational, noncompetitive fund-raising event that brings you and your community together to celebrate life and fight cancer. May 10 Scotiabank MS Walk Port Alice. Check in is from 9 am 9:45 am. Walk begins at 10 am. Barbecue lunch to follow.

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