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Masset pharmacy Earthquake rattles threatened with beds but fails to startle closure nerves January By Marple By Stacey Stacey Marple Haida Haida Gwaii Gwaii Observer Observer

The of Friday April 24,may be As ofearly Jan.morning 1 Masset’s only pharmacy Haida Gwaii was hit by an Earthquake of 6.1of closing its doors. The College of Pharmacists magnitude. No tsunami warnings were issued B.C. have advised all BC Telepharmacy operators after the earthquake. The epicentre of the that operations must be staffed by a registered quake was technician approximately 167first kmday south the pharmacy by the of of 2016. Village of Queen Charlotte. Without a registered technician the Masset pharSome of Haida Gwaii reported macy willresidents have to close. The pharmacy operates on objects shaking and windows rattling, but no a telepharmacy style, serious or injuries were reported. which damage are licensed As the islands of Haida Gwaii all have pharmacies that allow unique geological qualities, the effects of an for the special proearthquake can vary vision of pharmacyfrom island to island. Every community reported feeling the quake in services to residents different ways. Queen of rural communities, Charlotte Village which has a rock didn’t feel the quake as much without a base pharmacist as the residents the northern parts of Graham on site. A small of group island. Tlell and north of telepharmacy oper- is mostly a sand based area atorsand havefeels beenalmost in con-every quake that happens. Shirley Wilson of Skidegate reported tact with the College feeling the earthquake. of Pharmacists to try “I was sitting in my bed I heard and when bring sense of the the house creak.” After the initial creak she startWilliamson rocking - Alan reasoning to strictlyfelt her bed and ornaments rocking. “The and noticed swiftlyher enforce ornaments this change.rocked for a while after the quake stopped,” Ms. techniWilson told the Observer. “My Registered son and brother were profession also in theinhouse cians are a newlywho regulated Canada, didn’t feel the earthquake at of which there is a shortage all.” in B.C. Becoming Barry Pages Masset, director of the registered as aofpharmacy technician requires Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District proadvanced training from specific academic said heIn felt the quake but because was fairly grams. a letter to stakeholders fromitPharmasave short he wasn’tthe tooparent concerned. However, he Telepharmacy, pharmacy to Masset’s, added, “This is a reminder to every one to be spokesperson Alan Williamson stated that withprepared.” out a registered technician, the remote Pharmasave Earthquakeswill areclose nothing newcommunity’s to Haida curtelepharmacy and the Gwaii. The quake comes just weeks a rent level of access to safe and trustedafter pharmacy study identi ed Haida Gwaii as ground zero care, including access the medications provided, for next major seismic event on the west willthe end. coast. “The college is accountable for ensuring that recent earthquake doesn’t qualify theThis public receives safe pharmacy care.as Your the big one scientists predict, it wasprovided smaller Pharmasave telepharmacy hasas always than somewith of the aftershocks after the 7.7 localeven residents safe and responsible pharmagnitude earthquake in 2012. macy care and had been a significant contribusame weekend thatarea,” HaidaMr. Gwaii got torThe to health care in your Williamson hit by this 6.1 tremor, Nepal was devastated said in his letter. The College of Pharmacists of by a 7.8 magnitude event. and regulator body B.C. which is the licensing Earthquakes between a 6.0 and 6.9respond are of pharmacies in the province, didanot considered a strong on the scale. to an interview request by Richter press time.

“The college is accountable for ensuring that the public receives safe pharmacy care.”

Submitted photo Committee members of the Pulling Together Haida Gwaii Event demonstrate their teamwork abilities at the carving shed in the Quinn Bender photo Kay Centre. The group will be holding a fund raiser May 2. See full story on Page 3

B.C. Premier Christy Clark spends some time with the children at Chief Matthews Elementary in Old Massett, following her announcement Nov. 26 of a feasibility study to help the school receive its long awaited expansion.

Search and rescue suspended after Day 3 Partnership pushes school expansion forward By Quinn Bender Haida Gwaii Observer By Quinn Bender

Haida Gwaii Observer The search for Kumdis Ilsand resident, Brent Hendren, Elementary was suspended Chief Matthews is last weekend following one of Haida one step closer to receiving much Gwaii’s largest search and rescue needed classroom expansions and operations in more than 25 years. a new gymnasium, thanks to a rare “I know for a fact village that if council he was partnership between alive out there we would have found and the provincial government. him. There’s no chance we would Surrounded by an audience of stuhave The community dents,missed teachershim. and community memshould know Christy we did Clark everything bers, Premier made we the possibly couldattothefind him,”library said announcement school’s Nov. 26, committing province to Chris Ashurst, SAR the manager with $150,000 for a Ground feasibilitySearch study toand see Archipelago how theand project might move forward Rescue deputy unit leader with

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before the province deepens it commitment to the $4-million budget. Massett Marine Rescue. Asked why the province decided Mr. Hendren, 27, washas last seen to involveout itself theKumdis on-reserve projrowing to inhis Island ect, typically the domain of Ottawa, the cabin rental with supplies Sunday

morning, April 18. He missed dinner plans with later that night. Premier saidfriends it was purely within the The following Tuesday Masset interest of the students. RCMP received a missing persons “The kids are getting shortchanged report, which led to the discovery compared to the kids everywhere else,” Mr. Hendren’s boat abandoned and she said. overturned southstudents of Watun Chief Mathews mustRiver share near Pure Lakegymnasium Provincial Park. a community that they “It access is strongly believed that of Brent have to only 40 per cent the drowned when his rowboat capsized time, which Ms. Clark said diminwest Kumdis Mr. Ashurst ishes of health andIsland,” fitness programs at said. “This as is well basedcompromises on information the school, the function of a school as a of gathering from witnesses, the location the capplacevessel, for larger social, culturalofand sized and the distribution his community events. personal effects along the shoreline. See 2 SeeSCHOOL SEARCH on on Page Page 2

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Clark praises Chief Rea as the spearhead behind agreement SCHOOL from Page 1 “We knew if we got involved it would make it a lot easier for Ken [Chief Rea of the Old Massett Village Council] to make a case to the federal government to move this project up the list for funding, which of course it has,” she said. According to Mr. Rea, the school was 28th on a national list for school expansion projects, but with the provincial partnership it has moved to the top of that list. Ms. Clark said the government will keep a close eye on the project to consider whether it might provide a model for other partnerships with First Nations in the province. During the feasibility study the province will look at options for a new gymnasium or auditorium, draft preliminary schedules, assess budget requirements and identify potential funding sources. Once the project moves forward, the province will kick in $2 million for the gym, while Ottawa will cover the other $2 million for classroom expansions. On several occasions, during the official announce-

“With this expansion we’ll be able to keep our kids [in this school] longer.” - Ken Rea

ment and then after singing and dancing performances by the children, Ms. Clark gave credit of the partnership to Mr. Rea. “I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t be standing here today if it wasn’t for Chief Rea working so tenaciously, making sure our government knew that you needed this. “There are such good things going on in this school, but it has really been limited by the lack of money and investment it’s had. I really felt like we had an opportunity—a big opportunity to improve that for these kids.” The school was first approved for the expansion

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Premier Christy Clark and Old Massett Chief Ken Rea following the announcement of a provinciallyfunded $150-million feasibility study for a new gymnasium at Chief Matthews Elementary.

in 2006 but has seen little to no progress. Mr. Rea says the federal government advised to him to secure a partnership with the province to speed up the process. Mr. Rea acted on that advice and began holding

meetings with deputy ministers, ministers and eventually the Premier herself. “We finally came to the point where we felt this could all work in a very reasonable manner,” he said.

“With this expansion we’ll be able to keep our kids longer. They’re just transitioning from one school to another after Grade 5. But this can work; this announcement is great news.”

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Federal government sues former head of Haida Dental Project Attorney General alleges Dr. Zed and UBC fraudulently misused millions for personal use By Quinn Bender Haida Gwaii Observer The federal government is suing former Haida Gwaii dentist Dr. Christopher Zed for allegedly mishandling millions of dollars intended for the Haida Dental Project in Skidegate and Old Massett. In a statement of claim filed last week with the BC Supreme Court, of the $10.6 million billed for the program between 2001 and 2013, $2 million was deposited into bank accounts belonging to Dr. Zed, and $3.3 million was over-billed to Health Canada by UBC, for whom Dr. Zed once served as the dentistry associate dean. UBC, also named in the claim, entered several contracts with the government to provide the program, including the construction and equipping of the two dental clinics in Skidegate and Old Massett. But in November of 2013, after Health Canada had provided UBC with the funds for the program, the univer-

“Dr. Zed’s spending behaviour contravened the most basic expectations.” - Attorney General

sity came forward with concerns over the financial operations of the project, and based on its own investigation believed Canada had been over-billed on numerous occasions. UBC completed its investigation in May 2014, but waited almost one year before filing its report with Health Canada. Even then, according to the statement of claim, the report was “heavily redacted.” “Dr. Zed had abused his position of trust at UBC and through complex and deceptive activities transferred public

funds from Canada for his personal benefit and hid $5.1 Million of spendi n g f r o m U B C ’s conclusive analysis,” the statement reads. “Dr. Zed’s spending behaviour contravened the Dr. Christopher Zed most basic expectations of an official entrusted to manage the Haida Dental Project.” The federal government says mishandling of the program not only cost taxpayers’ money, but failed patients by not offering services in a timely manner, including creating long waiting lists for dental care, if at all. According to the government’s claims of fraudulent activity, only $7.3 million of the $10.6 million billed was actually used for expenses and costs related to the two dental clinics. However, a large

portion of that $7.3 million is also under scrutiny, which have yet to be proven in court, including: • $1.6 million transferred to other UBC accounts, including programs under Dr. Zed’s oversight. • $1.1 million in payments under the direction of Dr. Zed to two bank accounts in Skidegate and Old Massett • $2 million in deposits related to the two clinics as patient billings and insurance recoveries • $1.2 million in unexplained deposits by Dr. Zed into his personal bank account • $2 million in credit card payments to non-UBC credit cards and banks, some of which were under Dr. Zed’s name • $221,000 of credit card payments to Dr. Zed’s UBC Amex card • $1 million in other unsupported cheques and withdrawals.

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Members of the community asked Council on where they stand with the new proposed Tennis courts in Masset. It had been found that the current courts are too small and are not adequate for the diehard tennis players in the community. Previously the council had asked the group to price out the cost of equipment and tools needed to upgrade the court. The group presented the findings to council and village staff who found the quote too expensive. The group has now asked council to look into fixing up the old curling rink which is used by many community groups including the tennis players. The Village will be looking into the idea for the next budget year.

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A student with the Haida Gwaii Higher Education Society (HGHES) was seeking permission of council to install a community art piece on village property. Students are currently working on a community service learning project. The students want to put up a chalkboard that would encourage members of the community to write what they would like to see in their community before they die. The students hope this project will create a community dialogue and connections among the individual community members around common hopes for their lifetimes. The board is currently being made by students at George M Dawson Secondary and would be installed for a couple weeks while the HGHES students are still on island. The GMD Students will be keeping watch over the board for the HGHES students during this time. Once the project is over the HGHES students will donate the board to the village so they can continue the project, if they wish. Village council had no problems with the idea and asked village staff to find a suitable location for the board.

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Skidegate Health Centre gets serious about playtime By Stacey Marple Haida Gwaii Observer In an effort to get children to turn off their screens, the Skidegate Health Center is encouraging children to play in a rough and tumble manner with its new Jump and Run program. With a grant from the Canada Post Foundation and other funds from the health centre has the program has brought in two large bouncy houses. The program is offered every other Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Jump and Run program is open to all families on Haida Gwaii. Children must be supervised by their parent or caregiver for insurance purposes. Jump and Run is aimed at challenging children’s sensory and motor systems to develop core strength and muscle coordination, which is important for children for reading and writing as they enter school. The program also promotes self-regulating and socialization by requiring that children wait their turn, play cooperatively with other children and

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engage in new challenging activities. The organizers are working hard to make this program cellphone-free and encourage sparents to leave their phones in their pockets or cars. “Jump and Run disconnects children and parents from unhealthy use of technologies,” programme organizer Mary Kellie said. The program even includes students from Queen Charlotte Secondary School who get school credits for community volunteer hours. The Jump and Run program is held at the George Brown Hall in Skidegate. The next event will take place Friday, Dec. 11.

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Dec. 4, 2010 A Tlell resident reported dangerous hunting taking place right outside his home. When a gunshot rang out in the night, Jason Shafto knew it was someone who had shot a deer. “I am a hunter. As soon as I heard it I knew that was a rifle and someone was shooting a deer. To shoot right in front of someones house like that, it’s pretty brazen.” he said. It is an offence to discharge a firearm within 100 metres of a residence.

Dec. 1, 2005 An underground oil leak discovered in 2003 a t Ta h a y g h e n Elementary school continued to cause problems for the school district. An oil tank and 12 loads of soil were removed. “It appears now the oil has moved off the school district property.” said Bill Wiggins. The amount of oil was minute, but above the Ministry of Environment regulations.

Nov. 23, 1995 A Haida Woman was charged under the Wildlife Act by conservation officers with three counts of unlawful possession of an eagle. The woman was gifted ten eagles from a local Conservation Officer and had used the feathers for teaching traditional Haida Ceremonies. The CO requested the woman to produce the eagles and saw that parts were missing. The officer then asked the courts to fine the woman $1000 if found guilty.

The Canada Post Corporation had re-routed the mail through Prince Rupert because of the strike at Pacific Western Airlines. First-class mail, which came from Va n c o u v e r w a s then being carried to Prince Rupert by Canadian Pacific Air, then transferred to Trans Provincial Airlines. TPA said that they were carrying about 10 times as much mail to and from the Islands, and were trying to do the best they can. Normally it came directly from the south via PWA.

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Editorial Finding the right educational solution without compromising the needs of the students If there’s a hat trick in politics, Old Massett’s Chief Ken Rea just pulled one off. Since 2006 his council has struggled with the federal government’s failed intent to expand Chief Matthews Elementary with more classrooms and a dedicated gymnasium. But through a partnership with three branches of government, the Old Massett Village Council, the Province of B.C. and Ottawa, that expansion may finally—finally—see a start date. Usually the more levels of government you add to a problem, or a project, the more likely the moving parts will jam. But somehow this project seems to be showing all the right signs for success. Ottawa was backlogged with First Nations’ school projects, but if someone else—the province—could kick in a little money, it might inspire the bookkeepers to expedite the process. Think what we

will about the federal government’s obligations to First Nations, but at greater issue was the needs of children, and Mr. Rea really must be acknowledged for taking the lead and getting something done. At the funding announcement for a feasibility study last week, Premier Christy Clark made several references to Mr. Rea’s dedication. Later asked by the Observer why she herself travelled to Haida Gwaii, rather than send a deputy minister, or minister as one would expect, she replied: “Ken Rea is one of the most tenacious First Nations leaders in the province. He told me I had to come, and that’s why I came. I wanted to honour the community and honour him by being a part of this today.” Yes, she quite generous with her compliments, but the takeaway is there: Mr. Rae was the spearhead in this partnership, and it earned him significant respect in the process.

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As we’re all too aware, life on Haida Gwaii often requires compromise one day and unique solutions to common needs the next. It’s easy to look at the Premier’s attendance as an important political appearance in an NDP stronghold, but we’re withholding skepticism as the words accompanying this visit hit the right notes: “The lawyers and the bureaucrats are always worried about who’s responsible for these things,” she said. “What I think about is, how do we improve outcomes for the kids? This is a great school and we want to invest in that.” Chief Matthews Elementary went from 28th on a long list of schools awaiting funding, to the number one position overnight. Mr. Rea certainly found his solution, but without compromising any of the school’s needs. Well done.

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Question of the Week What do you look forward to the most during the Christmas holidays?

Winnie Olson Queen Charlotte “It is nice to have the family together and enjoy the day.”

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Balancing isolation and connections to the mainland By CAMERON BELL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Max Bullock Queen Charlotte “Mommas’ Rum balls. ”

Rosie Peerless Queen Charlotte “Christmas caroling, dinner and parties. It only happens once a year. ”

Mike Skubovius Queen Charlotte “Family time I guess...it’s a commercial holiday now so I pretty well ignore it.”

Letters to the Editor We might be green but are we green enough? Dear Editor, The latest National Geographic — Cool It: The Climate Issue — includes a world map of the binding pledges made by countries to reduce greenhouse gases over two decades. Canada’s efforts have been judged as “highly insufficient,” even lower than the U.S. We could blame it all on Alberta’s tar sands, or B.C.’s methane-producing cattle ranchers, or on all of the people who insist on taking vacations that require air flights, or even on most of us who refuse to give up our cars and pick-ups. But we can make changes, like Germany has, by giving up all nuclear energy production (by 2022), and shifting to solar and wind energy sources. Germany is now getting one-third of its electricity from those two sources alone. Although they still get 44 per cent of their power from dirty coal, their production from wind and sun is growing so quickly coal production will likely soon become unprofitable. In 1990 a bill was introduced and passed in Hamellburg, Bavaria, giving that town the right to produce their own electricity and feed it into the national grid and give the producers a “feed-in tariff.” By 1993 small producers even began to receive money that covered their costs of production. And by 2000, new laws gave feed-in producers a 20-year guarantee of costs plus a good cash return on their investment. No wonder, then, that turbines on the land

and photo-voltaic cells on homes have covered Germany. Associations within communities are now investing in both forms of renewables, and are they are getting a healthy return for their money. Why cannot our towns and cities’ home/ condo/store owners form associations which would see the installation of PV cells on their member ’s homes, garages, barns, stores which, when tied into our electrical grid, allow them, at the very minimum to receive a rebate for the power they produce? The next step would be wind turbines built and maintained by an association (co-op) of owners. Land owners in Ontario who have had these installed are making a good dollar simply by leasing their land to producers. There is no end to how “green” we could become. Sincerely, Frank Martens Summerland

Canada’s poor need help Dear Editor,

How is it that so many of we Canadians (veterans, seniors, First Nations, working poor, homeless) are struggling to eat (using food banks), pay rent, get meds, find jobs, if Canada is “such a wealthy country”? Here in B.C. it was noted just a few days ago that 67 per cent of renters need to use the food banks. Most of us never see any of that “wealth.” Sincerely, Tricia Mancuso

When asked “where are you from?”, an islander’s answer is usually met with either “I’ve been there!” or “I would love to go!” Haida Gwaii is becoming a well-known name across Canada, and the isolation of our islands contributes to the allure and mystery associated with these misty isles. However, perceptions of distance are relative and highly variable; for some islanders, a quick weekend trip to Rupert or Vancouver is not uncommon. For others, the planning and cost associated with leaving the islands makes it a rare occurrence in our annual calendar. Our travel habits influence our beliefs around how far we are from the mainland. While the actual distance remains the same, our opinions on how close and connected we are to the rest of the province (and the world) vary widely. These opinions affect everything from business decisions to family planning, and also have political implications for those of us living in remote communities. Our isolation is an appealing and advantageous aspect of island life in many ways; we have a unique marketing position for attracting tourists, and most local residents enjoy the peace and quiet of a lifestyle free of freeways, trains, and traffic (other than the tourists). On the other hand, being in a remote location creates the all-too-familiar challenges of medical travel, depleted grocery store shelves, and a limited ability to visit friends and family off-island. For local businesses, our isolation does increase the odds of attracting potential customers, but the cost of doing business here can create challenges for our chequebooks. While delivery shopping through the likes of Sears and Lee Valley has existed for decades, increased online competition is a newer issue for Gwaii-based businesses, and was mentioned in the recent Business Walks. However, this challenge is also an opportunity; businesses on Haida Gwaii can offer their products and services to off-island customers too. We are famous for exporting wood and importing tourists; maybe it’s time to start exporting more services, art, wood products, foods, and other products through the online marketplace. As we continue to interact and trade with our mainland neighbours, the sense of separation diminishes. While our identity will always be based on the idea that we are islanders, the ways we engage with the rest of the world integrate us into the “global village” of the 21st century. New connections through the internet and airports will continue to affect our understanding of how far we are from the rest of the world. And in the meantime, the rituals of waiting for the ferry and sharing the ride keep us connected to each other while we connect to the mainland.

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The Queen Charlotte Secondary School’s senior girls volleyball have won the Northwest Zone Championship for the first time in over 20 years. Without even being ranked in the start, the girls went on to beat Ebenezer Christian Reform School, which was ranked 10th in the province. The Northwest Zones were hosted in Smithers by the Bulkley Valley Christian School, who the QCSS girls also beat during the tournament. The girls are now on their way to Castlegar B.C. for the Provincial Championship Dec. 3, where they will be trying to win it all. “I am very proud of the girls,” Coach Lee-Al Nelson said.

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The Queen Charlotte Secondary Schools Sr. Girls Volleyball team show off their trophy with Coach Lee-Al Nelson,

The last time the single A senior girl’s volleyball team from Queen Charlotte won the zones was in 1994. The school board has put up the funds to get the girls to the games in Castlegar, but the team will have to fundraise the money when they

return. The Sr. Girls volleyball team will be selling Christmas baskets and conducting other fundraising efforts to make up for the borrowed money. Coach Nelson has been coaching most of the girls on the team since they were in Grade 8.

Mr. Nelson himself has a strong volleyball history, even playing against the some of same schools his team had beaten this year, when he was young. The sport of volleyball has grown in popularity in the past couple years and Mr.

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Nelson had seen over 30 young girls come out for the sport during tryouts. “We have had a lot of parent support,” Mr. Nelson said. The team is now on their way to show the province what QCSS girls are made of.

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Drum making comes full circle with fire By Ngystel Special to the Observer Ngystle society in Skidegate have just finished three drum-making workshops in partnership with the Skidegate Youth Centre. Lydia Robichaud was the Cultural Facilitator and Clayton Gladstone Jr. was the Artist Facilitator. Each workshop was successful with a lot of fun and laughter. The energy of spirit and connection was amazing. The Lyell Island song was sung with great pride. The Monitoring and Evaluation portion of Skidegate’s Comprehensive

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“The number of drums in a community is a great measurable indicator supporting the cultural health of a community.” Community Plan suggests that the number of drums in a community is a great measurable indicator

supporting the cultural health of a community. This project created 28 more drums on Haida Gwaii. We were pleased to have the support of parents or family who came with the younger children to be a part of the group. Haaw’a to parents and family and to Elders Betty Richardson, Gary Russ, and Freddie Russ for volunteering their time with their presence of interest, support, and storytelling. We greatly appreciate the funding for one drum making workshop by New Horizons of B.C. Seniors and the funding for the other two by Gwaii Trust.

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Sr. Men’s Raiders topple Hazelton in Qualifying Tournament

After a lackluster first quarter, the Masset Raiders were able to top the Hazelton Spartans 85-59 in the Senior Men’s All Native Qualifying Tournament final, sending them to the main event in February. Chris Campbell from Masset started off the game hitting open jump shots, and building the Raiders a lead. Hazelton played hard defence in the beginning of the game, as tempers nearly boiled over. This was a rematch of a heated earlier contest between the two teams. The first quarter ended in a close 22-21 edge for Masset. Jesse Olson from Hazelton moved the ball well, with good passes into the post. However Chris Campbell’s energetic play promoted ball

movement and added hard defence at the other end of the floor. Campbell took the ball hard to the hoop and was fouled for an attempt. He hit the free throw. Masset took the lead, 30-25 in the second quarter. Darren Fargey played well inside, scoring a couple six-foot buckets for the Spartans. Gary Brown of Masset came back with a jumper, making the score 32-27. Perimeter play from the Raiders gave easy rebounds to Hazelton. Against the run of play though, Brown was able to steal the ball and take it hard to the hoop, drawing the foul and hitting both free throws. The score was 34-30 at this point. Masset started to pull away with better ball movement and off the ball screens. Hazelton’s

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Masset’s Chris Campbell (5) tries to get past a guarding Mike Wesley (6) of Hazelton. The Raiders topped Hazelton on Saturday.

lack of care for the ball and sloppy play helped Masset build a 14-point lead, 44-30. Masset’s defensive intensity was not matched

by the Spartans, but Fargey was the lone bright spot for them, grabbing offensive rebounds and scoring inside. Poor shot selection by

Travis Smith of Hazelton contributed to Masset’s lead. The half ended 52-34 for the Raiders. “I thought we came out a little slow in the first quarter. We weren’t focused on doubling coming off screens. The second, third and fourth quarter performance was fantastic. Our defensive intensity rose, and that led to some success in the offensive end. This success showed our hard work paying off. Chris Campbell and Cooper Wilson who run the point, really set a good tempo defensively and those are the guys that are ripping the ball out of guys’ hands, it was great,” said Masset head coach Cal Westbrook. The second half started out the same way the first ended, with tenacious

defence by Masset, and discombobulated play by Hazelton. Quality entry passes to Gwaliga Hart, opened up the floor for Masset and created easy shot opportunities, building a 22-point lead halfway through the third quarter. Hart was not guard-able due to his length and used that to his advantage, nailing turnaround jumpers on consecutive possessions to extend their lead to 70-38 with 3:40 to go in the third. With the game now essentially out of reach for Hazelton, most of the reserves for both teams came into the game. Smith continued to settle for deep threes and off-balance shots, and that contributed to the unsettled offence. Hart’s inside/outside game was not reconcilable for Hazelton.

Gwaii Trust names new COO, Carla Lutner The Gwaii Trust Society has hired Carla Lutner of Haida Gwaii as its new chief operating officer. Ms. Lutner brings a wealth of experience to the Gwaii Trust, including 15 years at the Northern Savings Credit Union, most recently as manager of the Queen Charlotte branch. A resident of Miller Creek, she has lived on Haida Gwaii since 1999. “Finding a suitable candidate for this position on-island was ideal,” Gwaii Trust chair Brad Setso said. “Carla brings great local knowledge with just the right blend of professionalism.” The chief operating officer position is a new one for the Gwaii Trust. This new role will manage the day-to-day

“Carla brings great local knowledge with just the right blend of professionalism.”

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operational aspects of the Gwaii Trust, such as staff management, member relations, community engagement, and overseeing the wide variety of projects the Trust administers. As part of this restructure, Errol Winter will continue on

in his role of investment management oversight, but will now also be able to devote a portion of his time towards developing the many boarddriven initiatives currently underway. The Gwaii Trust Society owns and manages a trust fund, currently worth $84 million, for the benefit of all residents of Haida Gwaii. Our goal is to make Haida Gwaii a better place to live, work and play by promoting our cultural and economic health, fostering the spirit of cooperation, and helping to conserve and sustain our land and marine ecosystems. In 2014, we awarded $3.6 million worth of grants to organizations and people on Haida Gwaii.

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to bring along something, finger food “Breakfast with Santa” will be gleedessert is always welcome. The meal fully attended by the youngsters on has been planned, it isn’t a Potluck Dec. 12th. this time. The Sunday School, Pioneer Port Fire Department’s big dinner is by Elaine Nyeholt Delta groups and I think the teen group on the 12th, for members and family. are all participating, so it will be espe- O’Briens dinner and party is on the same night, and by invitation only. cially fun. The Community Hall Society is Such a busy weekend, it takes some A friend gave me such a positive spin on the dark, and the cold the other hosting a Christmas Craft Bazaar on of the fun out of it. by Evelyn von Almassy Port Clements Elementary School morning. She stated her eagerness for Dec. 5th. Tables can be booked and the Winter Solstice as her favorite day more information can be had by phon- has an early dismissal at noon Dec. by Elaine Nyeholt 6 and parent teacher interviews from of the year! The turning point from ing Doug Daugert 250-557-2025. We are going into the darkest time of the year. The Our Village Council meet next on 1 to 7 p.m.. Report cards were sent darker every day, to lighter. It is a good thing is that there are a lot of new sparkling lights cheery event, and helps me to think of December 7th at 7 p.m., if you are home on Thursday the fifth, so, if you around the islands, and February, when the light returns, it that way too. Cheering other people interested. didn’t see a report card you REALLY will be here before we know it. So, for those of us who Community Hall Society is hosting need to attend the Parent/Teacher up, especially those of us who ‘crave find Christmas difficult, breathe in and out, go outside a Community Christmas Concert also. interviews. Just kidding! the light’ is a real blessing. and take a walk in the light, and stay warm. Monday, Dec 7th there is a PAC The snowsuits and mittens need to be Friday, Dec.18th is the date, but I don’t So it is not a rave. But it is a party, and how often do searched out, replaced and or handed have a time yet. To help or to request meeting at the PCES at 7 p.m. If you we have a Solstice Yoga Party? Well, the first one that down. The children I hang out with a time slot for a performance, phone want some input on school activities by Evelyn von Almassy I know of here is happening on Saturday, December have grown SO much since last winter Charlene at 2401. Watch for posters and programs or just to help, this is 19th, beginning at 7 p.m. and it goes until 9:30 p.m. that it’s mind-boggling…not that it takes at the Post Office! the place to do it. same night. There are only so many people that can fit The school Craft Night (instead of Port Clements Seniors are having much to boggle my mind anyway. My into the Sun Yoga/Art Studio in Charlotte, so you need 4 year old told me, “It’s NOT winter if our dinner catered by Cedarview a Christmas Concert) is from 6-8 p.m. to register for this event. There will be yoga, dancing Church to help sponsor our overseas on Monday, Dec 14th. it doesn’t snow!” and food, all of which are healthy for us all. It will also And the big question for those of The Queen Charlotte School Grads missions. The dinner starts at 5pm be bright, yellow and orange decor and, (see the previare selling firewood this winter. If you and we anticipate a big turn out. us with young children, is when is ous paragraph), we all need more light at this time of need some wood call 250-559-8822 You can help by letting us know you the last day of School for this year? year. and let them know. The cost is $150/ are coming, if you are not a regular December 18th is a non-instructional Congratulations to the Haida House at Tllaal which load. I am not sure if you can request attendee. I am reluctant to post others day at PCES, and likely for the high just won the 2015 Aboriginal Tourism BC award for phone numbers, but you can call me schools also. Probably there will your preferred type of wood or not. Outstanding Food and Beverage. The creative culiCedarview Community Church at 557-2002 and leave a message. be a big windstorm scheduled for nary team is led by Chef Michael. They’ve won many Christmas Concert and turkey lun- Memberships are $10/ year and for the Thursday 17th Ferry crossing… awards since they opened, and their food, service, and hahaha - seems like the norm for us! cheon Dec 6 at 11 a.m. “Sharp” at the 557 phone numbers. decor continue to impress locals and tourists alike. Send Church. If you are coming and want Our Recreation Commission’s Sorry, that’s not really funny! them good wishes on Facebook. There is so much going on before Christmas/ Hanukkah/Kwanza/Solstice that it is almost overwhelming. This Sunday, at 4:30 a.m., December 6th, Devjeet is offering a traditional Kundalini Sadhana until 7 a.m. at Sun Art and Yoga Studio. The donation radical violence. of a food item for the food bank is all you need to join Following the attacks, we saw so many courageous acts of in; well, that and a really good alarm clock. I did one humanity, such as neighbours opening their homes to keep of these early meditation and exercise yoga classes a others safe and even the victims’ loved ones appealing for couple of months ago, and really enjoyed it. You can peace and solidarity with Muslim people. have an early breakfast after that, and even go back to by Elizabeth Condrotte Being French and Canadian, I’m proud Canada is now sleep. You’ll feel better, be able to see the sunrise, and also committing to a courageous act of humanity. By welwill have bragging rights for getting up before the birds coming Syrian families, who are facing horrifying levels of do. In my last column, two weeks ago, I asked the rhetorical terror each day, we can respond to these global events with So here is a neat deal: check out the Volunteer Haida question if refugees would be coming to Haida Gwaii and something much more powerful than violence. Gwaii site at www.queencharlotte.ca and you can get although I don’t have an answer, I did get a call from a Her words have inspired me even more to see if I can do a chance to win some prizes. Its all about giving some group headed by Bruce Ives in Queen Charlotte who are something to help some refugees to escape from the danger of your time. What are the prizes? The first prize is a investigating the possibility. in which they have found themselves. If you too have been return flight for two to Vancouver with Pacific Coastal; The ISIS crisis was really brought home to me when moved to action, you might call Bruce or start a group in there is a one-night stay at Chateau Norm Bed and byhave Elizabeth Condrotte I realized that one of our own Tlellians could been your own community, hopefully in liaison with other groups. Breakfast; a massage with Sabrina Frazier, Registered involved. When Facebook sent out a notification that April Linda Burstyn is now a resident of Port Clements as one Massage Therapist, and an art print from the Kay Dutheil, Dutes’ daughter was safe, it was such a relief that of their citizens has bought her house and will now officially Museum. On February 26, 2016 all the volunteers who I contacted her to ask if she would write a few paragraphs be Tlellian. Linda however must remain a Tlellian as you have signed up will be re-entered in the draw for these on her experience in Paris during the attack. What follows can take the girl out of Tlell but you can’t take Tlell out of prizes. But, before that, anyone who has signed up, to are her own words describing the situation and her feelings the girl. I expect to see her continued presence at the Sunday be a volunteer for a minimum of ten hours with one of about it. morning brunches in the Crows’ Nest. the member organizations will be automatically entered A Local Perspective on the Paris Attacks: Alex is reviving the Tlellian thespian tradition with a readin weekly draws of $50 or $100 gift cards for local It was a Friday evening after 10 p.m. when I received ing of The Tempest on December 27th, a very appropriate merchants. an urgent call from my husband letting me know what play for Haida Gwaii, and as Port Clements hosted the last Don’t forget Donna-Lee Larocque’s Book Launch at was happening in our city. For us having already lived in production, this one will be performed in Queen Charlotte. Queen B’s at 7 p.m. tonight. Her book series is called Paris during the Charlie Hebdo attacks 11 months ago, this The Funny Farm will be hosting the Umpteenth Annual Island Treasure Series, and are whimsical stories. situation was all too familiar. Now on the eve of November White Elephant Christmas Gift Exchange tomorrow evening Donna’s husband, Brian, went on “Quests” to find his 13 multiple attacks were taking place across Paris in three and that kicks off the Christmas season for me as I am forced grandchildren. The illustrator, Penny Richardson will restaurants, the Bataclan concert hall and a sports stadium. to hang up the decorations. Vancouver was decorationally also be in attendance. The hours that passed inside the Bataclan were the most inspiring except for the one magenta tree in Canadian Tire If you purchased one of Judy Hilgemann’s art from horrifying to imagine. 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SAANICH PLUMBING • windows • signs Toll Free 1-800-668-0606 By fax to: 250-626-3968 To 4:00 pm Octoberbefore 10, 2014 Toll Free 1-800-668-0606 since • Masset, of British Columbia for atbyleast 6 months immediately the day nomin Excluding Statutory and weekend Fax 250-624-4139 email: info @tyee.ca 1-800-561-5822 PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY for aresident four (4)BC year term will beavailable received theVillage Chief Election Officer or1686 aholidays designated person, Fax 250-624-4139 email: info @tyee.ca Fax 250-624-4139 email: info @tyee.ca Shipped direct to you Nomination documents are at the of Masset Office Main Street fromaS 337405 McBride St., Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3G1 1969 papers are filed; 3rd Ave. East. Prince Rupert, BC V8J 1K7 V0T 1M0 Fully equipped studio Fax 557-4306 -405 Apply yourself 3rd Ave. East. Prince Rupert, BCBC V8J 1K7 Tel. (250) 624-6158 Fax: (250) 624-4400 405 3rd Ave. East. Prince Rupert, V8J 1K7 2,• 2014 to October 10, 2014 during regular office 9:00am to 4:00 pm Monday Frida By to: vom@mhtv.ca Originals of faxed orfrom emailed Picture Framing not email disqualified by the Local Government Act orhours any other enactment votingnominati intoan ele PO Box 280, photos Port Clements, Haida Gwaii Passport $22 documents must be received by the Ch Nomination documents are available at the Village of Masset Office 1686 Main Street from Computerized in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. From 9:00 am September 30,2014 337BC McBride Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3G1 V0TSt., 1R0 -Tel Hwy 16 West By hand, mail or other delivery service: From 9:00Officer am September 30,2014 - 557-4282 O'BRIEN By appointment. Masset (250) 626-3436 Election by4:00 4:00 pm on October 1 QUalitY 2014 to October 10, 2014 during regular office hours 9:00am to pm Monday to Frid vinyl lettering for •2,Village By fax to: 250-626-3968 To 4:00 pm October 10, 2014 QUALIFICATIONS FOR of Masset To 4:00OFFICE pm October 10, 2014 1-800-561-5822 2014 siGnaGe • boats • vehicles 1686 Main Street Fax 557-4306 INSURANCE HAIDA GWAII LTD. SAANICH PLUMBING &- HEATING • windows • signs By emailBC to: vom@mhtv.ca QUALIFICATIONS Originals of faxed holidays or emailed nominatio since Excluding Statutory and weekend FOR OFFICE ELECTOR REGISTRATION A Masset, person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office asbea received member of local PO Box 280, Port Clements, Auto Plan • Homeowners • Commercial • Marine LEGAL PROJECT SOCIETY Shipped direct to you documents must by the gov Chi 1969 V0T 1M0 BC V0T 1R0 - Hwy 16 West ment if they meet the following criteria: - Apply yourself Tel. (250) 624-6158 Fax: (250) 624-4400 INSURANCE 559-8426 • Fax 559-8059 113 3rd Ave., QCC Election Officer by 4:00 pm on October 1 Advocacy Services Law QC: 250-559-8426 Masset: 250-626-3711 • Poverty • RESIDENT ACanadian person iscitizen; qualified to are be nominated, and holdam office as1686 a member of local gov ELECTORS: 2014 Skidegate 250-626-3522 Auto Plan250-559-9042 • Homeowners • Massett Commercial Jeff King photo available atelected, the Village oftoMasset Office Main Street from From 9:00 September 30,2014 337 McBride St., Prince Rupert, BC• Marine V8J 3G1 •Nomination 18 years ofdocuments age or older; Tel 557-4282 O'BRIEN Jack Litrell ment if they meet the following criteria: • age 18 or older; and 559-8426 Fax 559-8059 113 3rd Ave., QCC SAANICH PLUMBING & -HEATING 2014 to October 10, 2014 during 9:00am to 4:00 Monday to Frid Funded by: Law •Foundation of BC, lss community partner (legalLTD. aid) By faxseason, to: 250-626-3968 Tohours 4:00 pm October 10,pm 2014 Finished for the Sandspit style. QC: 250-559-8426 Masset: 250-626-3711 •2, of British for atregular least 6office months immediately before the day nomina 1-800-561-5822 PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY Canadian citizen; • resident a Canadian citizen;Columbia and papers filed; Fully equipped studio 18 yearsare ofof age or older; • a resident British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before day of reg Fax - 557-4306 JackFraming Litrell Margothe Hearne email to: vom@mhtv.ca Originals of faxed or emailed nominatio Picture • • By not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting inphoto an elec APPRAISALS NORTHWEST QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomin tion; and PO Box 280, Port Clements, PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY Old Massett 6:30 pm, comm. hall. $17 Street door/$15. 8, Multiplex. Noon to 4Village pm, demo by Red Crossbill Passport photos $22 documents must be received by the ChiS Nomination documents are available at the of Masset Office 1686 Main from in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants 337 McBride St., Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3G1 papers are filed; • a the resident of the VillageAmanda of Masset for at least 30 days Advance. immediately before the day of reg Fully equipped studio BC V0T 1R0 - Hwy 16626-3436 West Take Back Night March/Sisters INSURANCE Price, Thrive Foods. By appointment. Masset (250) Election Officer by 4:00 pm on October 1 toand Octoberby 10, 2014 during regular office hours 9:00am to 4:00 from pm Monday toan Frida •2,• 2014 Picture Framing not disqualified the Local Government Act or any other enactment voting in ele tion; Bill Henderson AACI A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local gov in Spirit Vigil. Youth Centre. Wed. 2014 Haida Gwaii Auto Plan • Homeowners • Commercial • Marine Jeff King photo Passport photos $22 in British Columbia or from nominated being elected to, or holding office. •pm. not by any otherbeing enactment from for, voting in Network an election or otherwise disqua ifdisqualified they meet the following criteria: Oct. 1, 7 ment Rachel 626-6052 with employment seektlell 1-888-635-0615 HAIDA GWAII 559-8426 • PLUMBING Fax 559-8059 113 -HEATING 3rd Ave., QCCLTD. SAANICH &(250) By appointment. Masset 626-3436 Finished for the season, Sandspit style. QC: 250-559-8426 Masset: 250-626-3711 • by law. email: anw@telus.net QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELECTOR REGISTRATION • Canadian citizen; Farmers’ Market, Sun., 11 am2 OFFICE ers. Wed. to Oct. 22, 11 am – noon,? LEGAL PROJECT SOCIETY • 18 years of age or older; • how its pale frontDevelopment compares toSoc. the four records for Haida Gwaii. He Gaw Xaadee Cancer Awareness Jack Litrell pm, soccer field. Three more left! HS Employment INSURANCE Advocacy Services Poverty Law HAIDA GWAII • NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: . • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomina orange front of the Brown Creepers had taken photographs of the bird! ELECTOR REGISTRATION PROFESSIONAL Walk, 5Nomination walk. Walk, jog,and run. (beside Dollar 559-0049 ?terA•km person qualified to are be nominated, elected, andoftoMasset hold office as1686 aStore). member of local govS RESIDENT ELECTORS: Skidegate Massett 250-626-3522 Auto Plan250-559-9042 • Homeowners •PHOTOGRAPHY Commercial LEGAL PROJECT SOCIETY G age 18is or older; documents available atphotographic the Village Office Main Street from 337 McBride St., Prince Rupert, BC• Marine V8J 3G1 papers are filed; of Haida Gwaii. The ones here are The first ever island Fully equipped studio by Margo Hearne ment if they meet the following criteria: 4 • age 18 or older; and Sun. Oct. 5, 2 pm, comm. hall. $10. FLK Taoist Tai Chi classes, Tues. ri-lynne@hseds.ca 559-8426 • Fax 559-8059 113 3rd Ave., QCC a Canadian citizen; and 2,•• 2014 to October 10, 2014 during regular office 9:00am toand 4:00 pm Monday Frida Advocacy Services Funded by: Law Foundation ofGood BC, lss community partnerLaw (legal aid) QC: 250-559-8426 Masset: 250-626-3711 • Poverty a For Buys Picture Framing not disqualified by the Government Act orhours any enactment voting ele 6 ‘stewarti’ arefrom much darker.intoan record. Canadian citizen; • RESIDENT Canadian citizen; andLocal 7 Gwaii - 9,for Thurs. 11 am - noon. Info,other Haida s. ELECTORS: •a resident of British Columbia at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration Passport photos $22250-626-3522 Skidegate 250-559-9042 Massett in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. A l a r g e f l o c k o f B a r r o w ’s Near the airport terminal two • 18 years of age or older; aa resident British Columbia for Haida at in least 6 months the day2 pm. of regis h d Haida singing/dancing, Mon. nights 557-4336 Farmers’ Sat.30 11 days amJack Litrell(250) 626-3436 Dealer # age 18 or of older; andof By appointment. registered owner real property thefrom Village of immediately Masset for market atbefore least immedi •• resident Funded by: Law Foundation ofMasset BC,NORTHWEST lss community partner (legal aid) APPRAISALS Goldeneyes floated offshore in Northern Flickers shot a spruce eri, QUALIFICATIONS FORimmediately OFFICE •youth of British Columbia for atGwaii least 6 months before the day nomina tion; and 9152 PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY 6-8 pm, centre. • a Canadian citizen; and before the day of registration; and r. I t w a•s ag opapers o d f l y iare nof g the w e a Village t h e r. and English Bay and Surf the Scoters fed a Varied for Thrush called30 itsdays low immediately 7 Real Estate Appraisers & Consultants filed; resident of Masset at least before day of Fully equipped studio r a was resident of Columbia for atelector; least 6and months immediately the day ofregis reg skidegate Tablefurther Tennis,before 4:30-6:30 pm Tues. • not entitled to British register as resident INSURANCE HAIDA GWAII MACHINING & ELECTRICAL Vancouver cool and sunny a little out. We were almost trill.aThe thrushes are coming down Picture Framing • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an elec e tion; and APPRAISALS NORTHWEST Bill Henderson AACI ELECTOR REGISTRATION tion; and • not disqualified by any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqua LTD. Established 1990 Nights Alive youth program ages REPAIR A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local gov Thurs, Sat, hall Massett 6:30 pm, comm. hall. $17 door/$15. 8, Multiplex. 4from pm, demo by mown Auto Plan • Homeowners • Commercial • Marine LEGAL PROJECT and a small flock of bushtits flitted Passport photos $22 s down a otherwise speedy cyclist the coldNoon northtoand might stay inby British Columbia orfrom from being nominated for, being elected to, by or holding office. • •Old not byVillage any other enactment voting an election or disqual Real Estate Appraisers &SOCIETY Consultants a resident ofVancouver the of Masset for atThurs. least 30there days immediately before thethe day of reg law;the and ment ifdisqualified they meet the following criteria: 13-18, 8-12 pm Ngystle Soc. agm., Oct. 2, 7 inwhen Professional Machinists BoilerMakers . 1-888-635-0615 Take Fri. Back the Night March/Sisters 559-8426 • Fax 559-8059 113 - &3rd Ave., QCC Advance. Amanda Price, Thrive Foods. By appointment. Masset (250) 626-3436 through the trees near we stepped out on bike around for a while. Then Advocacy Services Poverty Law QC: 250-559-8426 Masset: 250-626-3711 • a • by law. email: anw@telus.net d tion; and • if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals • Licensed Boiler &Henderson Pressure Vessel Contractor Bill AACI • Canadian citizen; pm. Ngystle bldg. Pickleball, school gym, Mon./Fri. s in Spirit Vigil. Centre. Wed. was a feathered burst of sound and lane, but, as we had to catch the RESIDENT ELECTORS: Art Gallery. As Youth we watched a CBC Skidegate 250-559-9042 Massett 250-626-3522 • Oil-fired Furnace and Boiler Specialists . •pm. not disqualified by anymovement other from voting Remembering in an home, election ortime otherwise disqua Wally with the consent of theenactment majority of the owners, as p.m. awith ele ••thrust 18 years ofwritten ageinor older; h Masset 7:00-9:00 Jack Litrell • Licensed Commercial &GWAII Industrial Gas Contractor • age 18 or older; and reporter a microphone front a Oct. 1, 7 Rachel 626-6052 Network seek1-888-635-0615 flight itnon-resident wasemployment to getproperty going. and atlell Band-tailed Pigeon register Backhoe Services HAIDA NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: Funded by: Law Foundation of BC, lss community partner (legal aid) e by law. • • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomina email: anw@telus.net ELECTOR REGISTRATION PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY Suicide prevention conversation call Daryl collerman, eng. 250-626-8914 HGHES Speakers Series: What is • a Canadian citizen; and of us and• asked what we thought AIn Celebration for Port Clements Delkatla aLife flock of am teal on aMarket, low Concrete bush. preened Farmers’ Sun.,It 11 am- 2 ers. Wed. to ofOct. 22, 11 –nibbles noon,? r LEGAL PROJECT SOCIETY age 18 orare older; andof landed Redi-Mix Call us to Clean, reserve filed; Fully equipped studio mayor Wally Cheer is of being organized forp.m., r •• aapapers resident British Columbia for atthe least 6wind months immediately before the day with Michael Pond, Mon. Oct. 6, 7-9 sustainable seafood? Thurs. Oct. 9, the changes planned forof the foreDrop in dodge ball, Wed. 8 along the edge the channel inofa regi and cleaned and brisk kept is accepting Quality, Current Gaw Xaadee Cancer Awareness pm, soccer field. Three more left! HS Employment Development Soc. • Canadian citizen; and Advocacy Services Poverty Law • For Good Buys Picture Framing NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: Saturday, Oct. 4. • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an e. APPRAISALS NORTHWEST Gravel and Sand Sales tion; and court of the VAG. Well, it was a little pm, Wellness House. Info 626 3911 7-8 pm, Heritage Centre QCSS, $2. w bright red sunrise. Juncos flit to the elec its feathers moving. We don’t have forphotos Consignment! Old Massett 6:30 pm, comm. hall. $17 door/$15. Multiplex. Noon 4 pm, demo by Walk, 5•RESIDENT km walk. Walk, jog,and run.or 8, (beside Dollar Store). 559-0049 ?tereClothing ELECTORS: resident of British Columbia for at least 6tomonths immediately before the day of registration; Passport $22250-626-3522 s last space! The ceremony will be held at 2 pm at the Nthis Skidegate 250-559-9042 Massett G • age 18 or older; FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: in British Columbia from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. e Alcoholics Real Estate & Consultants • 5, a2registered resident of the Village of Masset for atthis least days immediately before the day of regi outside our remit, butMarch/Sisters we chatted feeder, the Steller’s Jay issaid continumany sightings bird30but h#on er Appraisers TRUCKING EXCAVATING Dealer community hall, theleast village office in immedia Take Back Night 4. age 18 or older; and Advance. Amanda Price,Officer Thrive Foods. Sun. Oct. pm, comm. hall. $10. By appointment. (250)partner 626-3436 owner of real property in-of the Village ofitMasset for at 30 days FLK Taoist Tai Chi classes, Tues. ri-lynne@hseds.ca P 250.559.4753 •a athe Canadian citizen; and Trevor Jarvis, Chief Election ••and bBill Henderson Funded by: Law Foundation ofMasset BC, lss community (legal aid) Good Buys d tion; and 6 AACI amiably eventually discovered an emailed invitation. gave Bruce an opportunity to show ing to eat as much at it can and over 9152 Num For Sahaj Marg (Raja Yoga) meditation, Ngystle Tues. FLK before Taoist Tai Chi, Mon. noon, Anonymous aresident Canadian citizen; and before the day of registration; and Dave Ellis in Spirit• •Vigil. Youth Centre. Wed. 7 Meditation, - 9,for Thurs. 11 am - bldg. noon. Info, Mr. of British at least 6 months immediately the day of registration Jo-Ann Brown, Deputy Chief Election Officer .niciCheer died in an mid-August after serv•interviewer not disqualified byColumbia any other enactment from in an election or otherwise disqua that our was Margaret us photos he at had taken ofmonths avoting Rock the Sanctuary eagle soars. Birds Thurs. 5:30, Sun. 7:30, 626-5400 a resident of British Columbia for least 6 immediately before the day of regis 7:30-9:30 pm. 559-4414 Wed. 7 pm, Sat. 10 am. 559-8458 • not entitled to register as a resident elector; and 250-559-4747 a Oct. 1, 7 pm. Rachel 626-6052 d Network with employment seektlell Haida singing/dancing, Mon. nights 1-888-635-0615 557-4336 Farmers’ market Sat. 11 ampm. Dealer # HAIDA GWAII • a registered owner of real property in the Village of Masset for at least 30 days immedi MACHINING & ELECTRICAL 250-626-3995 inted ing almost three years as mayor. He was 2 559-4568 by law. APPRAISALS NORTHWEST Gallagher, the host of “Hot Air” the Dove in ‘Charlotte, apparently two r of drama and beauty, they are not email: anw@telus.net ELECTOR REGISTRATION tion; and • not disqualified by any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqual drellis@qcislands.net LTD. HERE: Established 1990 REPAIR 9152 first elected as a councillor in 2005 and Farmers’ Market, Sun., 11 am2 ers. Wed. to Oct. 22, 11 am – noon,? 6-8 pm, youth centre. TO ADVERTISE before the day of registration; and LEGAL PROJECT SOCIETY nday . Saturday afternoon jazz A orofthree Real Estate Appraisers &BoilerMakers Consultants sit field. on the wires there reguso evident insandsPit downtown Vancouver. ••Chief resident ofprogram. the Village for at least 30 days immediately before the day of regis again in 2008, before running successfully by law; and FLK Taoist Tai Chi classes, Wed. Queen CharlOtte Professional Machinists & Gaw Xaadee Cancer Awareness pm,www.davesbackhoeservices.ca soccer Three more left! HSTable Employment Development Soc. skidegate Tennis, 4:30-6:30 pm Tues. • anot entitled to register as aMasset resident elector; and Election Officer Advocacy Services Poverty Law • MACHINING & ELECTRICAL NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: CALL QUINN BENDER AT THE very pleasant person, just like her for the mayor’s seat in 2011. This is a wild place with wild birds larly. Someone said they had come . tion; and • if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals • Licensed Boiler &Henderson Pressure Vessel Contractor Bill AACI noon-1 pm; Sat. 10:30 - noon. Info Assassinating Thomson, Fri.voting Sept. in Memorial forStore). Kurt Carey, Sat. ?terSept not disqualified by enactment from an election or otherwise disquam LTD. Established 1990 Walk, 5RESIDENT walk. Walk, jog, run.any other (beside Dollar 559-0049 Nights Alive youth program ages REPAIR Thurs, Sat, hall ELECTORS: 250-559-9042 Massett 250-626-3522 Gative Skidegate • Oil-fired Furnace and Boiler Specialists ••km age 18 or older; and pleasant on-air voice, and she also and how lovely it is. over on the ferry from the mainland • not disqualified by any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqual with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property ele Advertise here! NUMBERS BELOW 557-4336 26,FLK Comm. hall. Doors 6:45 Oct. pm,Tues. per27, 1 pm, 507 Beach Rd. by18 law; and Commercial & Industrial Gas Contractor 4ncial • Licensed • •5, age or older; Sun. Oct. 2Canadian comm. hall.and $10.and Taoist Tai ChiThurs. classes, 13-18, Fri. 8-12 pm Ngystle Soc. agm., 2, 7 ri-lynne@hseds.ca Professional Machinists & BoilerMakers 1-888-635-0615 a citizen; gets bushtits inpm, her garden. Funded by: Law Foundation ofGood BC, lss community partner (legal aid) The Christmas Bird Count is which is quite possible. For Buys by law. • Life-saving transport 6 email: anw@telus.net ifCanadian there isbridges. more than one owner of the property, only one of day those individuals • Licensed Boiler & Pressure Vessel Contractor 7:30 pm sharp call Daryl collerman, eng. 250-626-8914 citizen; and tions 7formance - registered 9, Thurs. 11 am - noon. Info, Call Jeff for details pm. Ngystle bldg. Pickleball, school gym, Mon./Fri. ••aresident British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the registration Birds ••are nature’s of They . coming up.aWe hope to doof Skidegate, Along the Vancouver waterfront Furnace and Boiler Specialists with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as non-resident property ele • a resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of regis POrt CleMents o the •• Oil-fired Rod and Gun Coho Derby to2 Oct. The Kwuna crew is still available for d Haida singing/dancing, Mon. nights 557-4336 Farmers’ market Sat. 11 ampm. Masset 7:00-9:00 p.m. Licensed Commercial & Industrial Gas Contractor Dealer # • all a registered owner of real in and the called. Village of Masset at leastand 30 days immedi open upNON-RESIDENT sorts of interesting Queen for Charlotte smallproperty things flitted More 559-4680 PROPERTY ELECTORS: APPRAISALS NORTHWEST r emergency transport after 1 a.m. Sandspit • prevention tion; and Assassinating Thomson, Sun. Sept 12. Info 637-2212 Reading by Biographer Sandra w 9152 6-8 pm, youth centre. Suicide conversation call Daryl collerman, eng. 250-626-8914 HGHES Speakers Series: What is e before the of registration; and conversations and to day newand disN on Sunday Dec 20 (we’ll keep bushtits, those tinyatscraps that move . • a age 18 lead or INFORMATION older; the foregoing may be obtained bybetween contacting: However, the hours of 7 p.m. Alcoholics Real Call Estate Appraisers & Consultants ne us to reserve •FURTHER resident of the Village ofon for least 30Oct. days immediately before the day of regis gisla28, hall. Doors 6:45 pm, perDjwa , Legion, Sat. Oct. 4,and 7:30 p.m. skidegate Table Tennis, 4:30-6:30 pm Tues. withComm. Michael Pond, Mon. Oct. 6, 7-9 •While not entitled to register as aMasset resident elector; sustainable seafood? Thurs. 9, Drop in dodge ball, Wed. 8 p.m., Pho ber coveries. waiting at the airand 1 a.m., the BC Ferries crew is not you posted); Masset on Sunday in flocks and glean insects from MACHINING & ELECTRICAL • a Canadian citizen; and Trevor Jarvis, Chief Election Officer For Good Buys the observer m tion; and ritish Bill Henderson AACI formance 7:30 pm sharp FLK Taoist Chi, Mon. 10 am, Anonymous Nuew notHouse. disqualified by any other enactment from voting in an before election or otherwise disqua available for emergency call-outs, the LTD. Established 1990 Nights Alive youth program ages REPAIRspace! Thurs, Sat, hall pm, Wellness Info 626 3911 7-8 pm, Heritage Centre QCSS, $2. port to fly south, Bruce, the shuttle December 27,Tai Port Clements on the upper canopy. flock of Red ••FURTHER resident of British Columbia for at least 6+A months immediately the day ofbut registration; Jo-Ann Brown, Deputy Chief Election Officer nicilast Nthis toll from Masset: INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: • not disqualified by any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disquali four Professional e free Alcoholics Yoga Art Coast Guard has agreed to transport emern Thurs., 7 pm, 637-5463. Puppet show, Sat. Oct. 4, 2-3 pm, by law; and o 13-18, Fri. 8-12 pm Ngystle Soc. agm., Thurs. Oct. 2, 7 Machinists & BoilerMakers driver, came over to say that he had h# 1-888-635-0615 Tuesday Dec 29 and the date for Crossbills landed on the walkway Dealer • a registered owner of real property in the Village of Masset for at least 30 days immedia 250-626-3995 r P nted 559-4568 e1-888-529-4747 Trevor Jarvis, Chief Election Officer gency patients. bemail: law. than • Licensed anw@telus.net • by ifby there is one registered owner of theTues. property, only one ofChi, those individuals Boiler & Pressure Vessel Contractor Reading Sandra Djwa, Sun.than Sun Studio, $5 per family 9152 Num seen a Grey Catbird inmore ‘Charlotte. pm. Ngystle bldg. school gym, Mon./Fri. Sahaj Marg (Raja Yoga) meditation, Meditation, Ngystle FLK Taoist Tai Mon. noon, Tlell to beGuard decided. ahead of us. 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Well, this is a very 250-637-1571 Haida non-profit events to: observer@haidBanff Mountain Film Festival Tues. Email Margo Hearne at Univer Brown Creeper crept up the side of a not disqualified by any other enactment from What voting Suicide prevention conversation LTD. call Daryl fax: collerman, eng. 250-626-8914 HGHES Speakers Series: is in an election or otherwise disqual Established 1990 REPAIR tive 250-559-8433 nday •• indeed age 18 orthere older; and ). Darin Guenette said the Kwuna crew will Call us to reserve Advertise here! Gwaii rare bird and are only Emergency preparedness, Wed. Oct Oct. 7, Wed. Oct. 8. Doors 5:30 films agwaii.ca hecatebird@gmail.com big hemlock; we had a chance to see by law; and with Michael Pond, Mon. Oct. 6,Wed. 7-9 cial Professional Machinists & BoilerMakers seafood? Thurs. 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