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Public places Earthquake rattles bylaw moving beds but fails to startle despite nerves forward low participation By Stacey Marple Haida Gwaii Observer

The early morning of Friday April 24, By Stacey Haida Gwaii Marple was hit by an Earthquake of 6.1 Haida Gwaii Observer magnitude. No tsunami warnings were issued after the earthquake. The epicentre of the The Village of Queen Charlotte heldof the quake was approximately 167 km south their regular council meeting at a larger Village of Queen Charlotte. facility the hopes a large partreported of the Somein residents of Haida Gwaii community would attend to discuss the no objects shaking and windows rattling, but proposed Community Public Places serious damage or injuries were reported. bylaw. The village did not seeall thehave crowd As the islands of Haida Gwaii that they had unique geological qualities, the effects of an hopped for,can butvary from island to island. earthquake Mayor Greg Every community reported feeling the quake in Martin remaindifferentisways. Queen Charlotte Village which ing haspositive, a rock base didn’t feel the quake as much saying there is of nothe northern parts of Graham as the residents hurry to complete island. Tlell and north is mostly a sand based the areabylaw. and feels almost every quake that happens. - Greg Martin “We need it done Shirley Wilson of Skidegate reported by grad season,” feeling the earthquake. “I was sitting in my Mr. bed Martin when I heard the house creak.” After explained to theshe felt her bed start rocking the initial creak small crowd.her ornaments rocking. “The and noticed The proposed ornaments rocked for a while after the quake bylaw wasMs. initistopped,” Wilson told the Observer. “My ated after a youth son and brother who were also in the house party didn’thad feelgotten the earthquake at all.” outBarry of hand at of Masset, director of the Pages Haydn Turner in the spring District of this Skeena-Queen Park Charlotte Regional year. The RCMP had reached out to vilsaid he felt the quake but because it was fairly lage asking a bylaw that couldhe shortstaff he wasn’t toofor concerned. However, assist public areas. added,them “Thisinispolicing a reminder to every one to be “Before we take it to second reading in prepared.” theEarthquakes new year we havenew another public arewill nothing to Haida consultation,” said Mr. Martin. Gwaii. The quake comes just weeks after a Village CAO Lori Wiedeman explained study identi ed Haida Gwaii as ground zero that the bylaw will be enforced herself, for the next major seismic event onbythe west the public works superintendent and the coast. RCMP. This recent earthquake doesn’t qualify as “There arescientists some areas of the that the big one predict, as itbylaw was smaller are covered under the criminal code,” Ms. than even some of the aftershocks after the 7.7 Wiedeman said. magnitude earthquake in 2012. Even though the bylaw duplicates The same weekend that Haida Gwaii some got of the criminal code, it gives the RCMP hit by this 6.1 tremor, Nepal was devastated another to pursue by a 7.8 avenue magnitude event. with youth that isn’t criminal in nature. Earthquakes between a 6.0 and a 6.9 are on Page 3 considered a strong onSee the PARTY Richter scale.

“We need it done by grad season.”

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

Smiles and cheer were in the air at the Christmas gift fair in Queen Charlotte Dec. 12.

Call renewed for more federal ferry Search and rescue suspended after support Day 3

Nathan Cullen joins six MPs demanding expansion of building fund morning, April 18. He missed dinner By Quinn Bender

Haida Gwaii Observer By Quinn Bender Haida Gwaii Observer The search for Kumdis Ilsand resident, BrentCullen Hendren, suspended Nathan is was renewing his last weekend following one Haida pre-election call for the offederal Gwaii’s largest search and rescue government to offer more help with operations in more than 25 years. B.C.’s beleaguered ferry system. know to forthe a fact if he was In“Ia letter new that Infrastructure alive out there we would have M i n i s t e r, A m a r j e e t S o h i found , the him. There’s no Valley chanceMP we and would Skeena-Bulkley six have him.Vancouver The community other missed MPs from Island should know wecriteria did everything we are asking that for the New possibly could to find him,” said Building Canada Fund be extended Chris Ashurst, SAR manager to allow BC Ferries to applywith for Archipelago Ground Search and critical funding for infrastructure, Rescue and deputy unit leader with

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Massett Marine Rescue. terminal upgrades27, andwas newlast vessels. Mr. Hendren, seen Their hope is the injection cash rowing out to his Kumdis of Island would relieve BC Ferries of the cabin rental with supplies Sunday

plans withpressure friends to later that night. financial increase fares The following Tuesday Masset and reduce sailings. RCMP a missing governpersons Underreceived the Conservative report, which led to the discovery ment the Fund was not available to Mr. Hendren’s boat abandoned and BC Ferries. overturned south of Watun River “British Columbia’s ferry system near Pure Lake Provincial Park. is a critical transportation link for “It is strongly believed Brent moving goods and people that in coastal drowned when his rowboat capsized and remote communities and … we west of Kumdis Island,”ferry Mr. Ashurst believe that the coastal system said. “This is based on information should be regarded in the same way from witnesses, the location of the capas other key transportation links like sized vessel, and the distribution of his roads and bridges,” the MPs wrote. personal effects along the shoreline. See FERRIES on Page 2 See SEARCH on Page 2

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Funding hoped to offset fare hikes FERRIES from Page 1

“This kind of funding would reduce cost pressures as BC Ferries renews its fleet and develops terminals and faces other capital costs. “We believe that enabling Federal infrastructure funding from the Fund would help reduce these costs and enable savings to be passed on to ferry users.” At last month’s Ferry Advisory Committee meeting, BC Ferries representatives stated they welcomed all “cost-neutral improvements” to the system. At least in principle, funding from the federal government could make it possible to improve service without increasing spending from its current budget. However, committee member Bill Beldessi of Sandspit said those statements were meant to tell communities they were simply free to move the schedules around, but without exceeding 12 hours of daily service.

the committee members will need to redirect their discussions away from the corporation to the provincial government directly. In the last committee meeting BC Ferries repeatedly stated the FAC was the wrong committee to discuss changes in service levels, frustrating committee members to the point of nearly to dissolving the committee altogether. - Bill Beldessi Despite optimism from committee chair Ellen Cranston, that the new He feels if the MPs can hatch a plan BC Ferries vice president seems with the federal government’s New open to discussions and solutions, Building Canada Fund, provisos must the overall mandate of the VAC is be in place to ensure to savings are chan- too weak to push for any significant change, Mr. Beldessi said. neled into the right place. “I think there was a feeling among “My biggest worry is they would apply the extra savings to their money-making the communities, not just the commitruns, and the Northern runs would be on tee members, that we could actually accomplish something there, but it’s the outside looking in, as always.” With the potential of accessing the pretty obvious now that BC Ferries building fund and most other efforts to was the wrong target. The Province of improve ferry service, Mr. Beldessi says British Columbia is the target.”

“My biggest worry is they would apply the extra savings to their money-making runs.”

Rea wins another term as Old Massett Chief Councillor Old Massett has reelected Ken Rea as Chief Councillor, but not without some controversy in his defeat of candidate Kimball Davidson 159 votes to 117. Immediately following the Dec. 7 election Mr. Davidson accused B.C. Premier Christy Clark of interfering in the closely contested race to sway the results in Mr. Rea’s favour. The Premier was in Old Masset recently to announce a $150,000

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feasibility study that will likely lead to the province’s participation in a $4-million expansion project of Chief Matthews Elementary. Mr. Davidson alleges the Premier’s first-ever visit to Haida Gwaii was purposefully timed with the election to give an edge to to the incumbent, who supports a proposed wind farm project in partnership with Old Massett Village Council and Broadwing Renewables Inc, a com-

pany owned the Premier’s brother, Bruce Clark. Mr. Davidson is opposed to a deal between Old Masset Village Council and Mr. Clark’s company, favouring a partnership role from the Council of the Haida Nation. At press time neither Mr. Rea or Mr. Davidson could be reached for comment. Premier Clark’s office has denied the allegations.

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Bylaw will give police alternative to criminal charges “If they pursue it under the federal laws it is criminal and if they pursue it under a bylaw it can be a fine. It gives them (the RCMP) another way to do it in a municipality that it is not a criminal matter but a bylaw infraction,” Ms. Wiedeman said. Once the bylaw is passed it will give the village the right to fine and ban anyone from public places if the bylaw is broken. The lengthy bylaw, at this time with over 40 provisions, covers any and all activities that could endanger the public or environment in a Community Public Place. The Haydn Turner park has been proposed, in the bylaw, - Lori Wiedeman to have strict hours of operation and would be closed to the public from 11 p.m. till six a.m. with the aim of enhancing the comfort of the campers. Fires outside of a fire pit will be prohibited, to deter pallet fires on the beach. Fires outside of a fire pit will carry a $100 fine. The Community Public Places bylaw now awaits its second reading as the village hopes to get more public input on the bylaw in the new year.

“If they pursue it under a bylaw it can be a fine.”

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Queen Charlotte Mayor Greg Martin celebrates the grand opening of Haydn Turner park earlier this year. The mayor and council hope a new bylaw will not just create a safer environment for youth, but discourage large parties in the park.

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In the new year Norman Wagner will be teaching students of Queen Charlotte Secondary School the right tools for the trades.

NDIT high-school trades program expanded across islands By Stacey Marple Haida Gwaii Observer Students on Haida Gwaii will now have more opportunities to prepare themselves for the world. Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) along with the province have recently announced that more students in B.C.’s north will be able to connect with the skills and experience they need for the jobs of the future through an expanded $4.9 million Shoulder Tappers program. Shoulder Tappers are career counsellors or educators who work closely with school districts, the industry training authority, The Career Education Society, industry and other organizations to help students benefit from exposure to trades and technical training. They also help connect students with an on-the-job experience, allowing them to graduate with dual credits towards advanced training in the trades. The program has been hailed as a success in Northeast B.C. with an increase in the number of graduates. With the success of the program the Ministry of Education and

“The issue for us here, being a small school district, is the exposure to trades.” - Angus Wilson

NDIT have now expanded the program to include the Northwest. School District Superintendent Angus Wilson welcomes the new funding and told the Observer, “It should be good to go for a number of years.” Last year the Ministry of Education provided School District 50 with special funding to assist in coordinating career development and skills training programs including dual credit partnerships.

With the new funding from the ministry and NDIT will see the program extended for another five years. “The issue for us here being a small school district is the exposure to the trades,” Mr. Wilson said. The program was partnered with the Northwest Community College (NWCC) and School District 50 in the 2014-15 school year. George M. Dawson high school took advantage of NWCC trades trailers to offer better learning opportunities for students, who built fully functioning bathrooms that were auctioned off with the funds going back into the program. Queen Charlotte Secondary School will now have their turn at trades. The students will be building their own trades trailers starting in January. “Each one will have a specific purpose,” Mr. Wilson explained. Over the next three years a new kindergarten to Grade 12 curriculum is being phased in with new standards in mathematics, sciences and applied design, skills and technology. It supports opportunities for students to develop the problem-solving and creative thinking skills needed for

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Dec. 15, 2005 Q u e e n Charlotte’s new council was sworn in at the packed, gala event in the community hall on December 7. The inaugural meeting brought dignitaries from the islands and the northwest, as well as more than 230 members of the public who witnessed the pomp, but also the general workings of a council meeting. The evening began with Haida singers, Nika Collison and Irene Mills.

Dec. 7, 1995 Old Massett and most of Masset were without power for almost three hours on December 4 after a power pole cross-arm broke and crashed on Collison Street by the library. BC Hydro operations/generation manager Kevin Graeme said t h e w e e k e n d ’s heavy snowfall was behind the power failure. The wooden cross-arm fractured when a snow-coated insulator broke down and burned a hole through it.

Dec. 12, 1985 The chair of the Wilderness A d v i s o r y Committee failed to meet with members of the Islands’ Protection Society as he toured the Charlotte’s, and that has left some bitterness, along with the possibility that the I.P. S. will not participate in the review process. The Chair was planning to meet with several I.P.S. members, but was late returning from a tour of the north end of Graham Island, and couldn’t get in touch with the I.P.S. to re-schedule.

A survey of islands’ students in grades 7 to twelve found that their use of alcohol was about the same as the provincial average, but their use of marijuana was significantly higher. The survey found that almost half - 46 per cent of students surveyed have used marijuana. Additionally, of the students who have used mari-

juana, 42 per cent used it once a week or more.

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News coverage staying focused on Haida Gwaii We’ve made some long-overdue changes to our website that will both allow us to share more online content with our readers, as well broaden the scope of our coverage to regional news. We’re pleased to make these changes, but there are still some improvements to be made. One of the benefits of belonging to a network of newspapers is gaining access to relevant news outside our regular boundaries to nearby towns and regions like Prince Rupert and the Hwy. 16 corridor. We rarely access this content for the newspaper unless it is relevant and specific to Haida Gwaii. But this changes with the unlimited space available on the web. We trust you’ll find haidagwaiiobserver.com a convenient portal to regional, provincial national and even international news (via Canadian Press). Rest assured, while the new website reflects

a broader scope of news coverage, the team at the Haida Gwaii Observer is committed to writing stories only about Haida Gwaii and Haida Gwaiians. As handy as it may be to offer expanded coverage, the purpose of a community newspaper is to focus on the community that supports it. Pure and simple. Which leads us to the further improvements we need to make on this new website. As you visit, you’ll likely find provincial news items running ahead of local stories. This is not our preference, but a poor choice in the site’s original design. This will be corrected in the new year to ensure access to local news always takes precedence. We ask for and appreciate your patience. In the meantime, if you would like to access Observer content without sifting through off-island news,

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click on the link labeled e-Edition in the upper right corner of the homepage. This will take you to an online version of the paper that is an exact copy of the print edition, easy to turn through page by page. On the main website you’ll also find a Coming Events section that allows readers to easily submit event details directly to the site—we will transfer them to the paper edition as well. Classified ads and regular advertising will also come available in the very near future. The website is just one of several improvements we’re making to your paper. In the new year, we’re happy to let you know we’ll have new columnists and a dedicated reporter for the northern end of Haida Gwaii. The concentration of news coverage in the south has been an issue for many, many years. We’re sure you’ll like the change.

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FRIDAY Time M (ft) 00:00 1.7 5.6 06:40 5.9 19.4 12:55 2.5 8.2 18:47 5.5 18.0 SATURDAY Time M (ft) 1:00 2 6.6 07:44 6 19.7 14:08 2.2 7.2 20:05 5.3 17.4 SUNDAY Time M (ft) 02:08 2.2 7.2 08:48 6.2 20.3 15:19 1.9 6.2 21:24 5.4 17.7

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Letters to the Editor Tidal project not to be considered lightly Dear Editor, For anyone who has never been to Juskatla Narrows, there is really no place like it on Earth. First and foremost it is part of a unique ecosystem that teems with life. A quick list would include herring, needlefish, sea-run cutthroat, clams, crabs, flocks of birds, river otters, seals, urchins… Unfortunately, local timber interests have already logged this area to within an inch of its life, and now it seems that it’s being targeted for a tidal energy project. There is so much wrong here it’s hard to know where to start. However, for the sake of brevity, let’s break it down to process and product. It seems odd that there was DFO approval prior to any consultation with stakeholders. As far as I know, local landowners, anglers, kayakers, food gatherers, and tour operators were not given any chance to submit input. The meeting in Queen Charlotte was not advertised in Port Clements, and many of us here only heard about it after the fact.No one is going to argue that there are better sources of energy than diesel. However, dropping a hydroelectric plant into Juskatla Narrows simply because video footage reveals a scoured rock and boulder substrate shows a complete lack of familiarity with the area. There is an amazing array of life that moves with the tide and passes back and forth through this spot; huge balls of feed followed by large schools of fish and any number of seals. It seems impossible to

believe that mooring and running a turbine will not adversely impact upon the resident sea life.The surprisingly upbeat story in the Observer is only part of the discussion. There is a cost associated with this new technology. Sacrificing Juskatla Narrows to potentially reduce dependence on diesel isn’t something that should be decided lightly. This project needs to be put on hold until there is further study and proper consultation. Sincerely, Chris Bellamy Port Clements

Support appreciated but still needed Dear Editor, Thank you to the Council of the Haida Nation, the Village of Queen Charlotte, the Ministry of Lands and the people on the solutions table for solving my licence problem. Could you please do the same for my three neighbours? People of Skidegate and Queen Charlotte, please sign the petition which asks for a letter of support from the Village of Queen Charlotte to the Ministry of Lands for three people to stay where they are now. Saving the last words for Chief Nang Gingwas (Mr. Russ Jones); thank you for your generous spirit and especially your leadership. It is much appreciated. Sincerely, Kevin Gibson Queen Charlotte

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The past two months have given islanders several opportunities to exercise our democratic muscles. Like any appendage or activity, participating in the democratic process is a skill we lose if we do not use it regularly. Elections are the most prominent example of the democratic process, but true participation involves more than a trip to the ballot box every few years. Ongoing engagement with our elected officials is an essential part of democratic governance, at all administrative levels. The federal election in October ushered in a new era of engagement, interaction, and openness with Canadians and First Nations. Prime Minister Trudeau has committed to an inquiry into murdered and missing aboriginal women, ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, and other projects and processes that signal a shift in the federal government’s priorities. Their willingness to speak to the media is a welcome and important democratic principle that was often ignored under previous leaders. Several familiar faces are returning to the Council of the Haida Nation leadership following the election on December 12th. The people of Old Massett have also elected or re-elected several politicians to lead their community for another two years. Re-electing an incumbent candidate can be a comforting and potentially productive decision, as the leadership carries on with momentum from their previous term. The ability to continue moving towards an existing vision can be a major asset in creating positive change for the community, region, or nation. While a change in leadership and fresh ideas can also be beneficial, it can be difficult to accomplish anything significant in only one term. Under the Indian Act, First Nations elections occur every two years, which gives elected officials very little time to get oriented, engage their constituents, and take action. The municipal election cycle has recently been changed from 3 to 4 years, giving our Mayors and Councillors some extra time to pursue their vision for the community. Some First Nations have longer election cycles under the more recent First Nations Election Act, which provides more time to carry through on election promises. The ability to reach those goals is highly dependent on relationships between elected officials and public servants. It can mean the difference between a well-oiled machine and a dysfunctional bureaucracy, especially in small communities. Maintaining communication within and between the governments on Haida Gwaii is essential to meaningful progress on the islands. As the recently elected officials transition out of campaign mode, MIEDS would like to congratulate the successful candidates. We look forward to continuing work with the Councillors of the Haida Nation on projects like the Community Forest, tourism marketing and management, and planning for the future of community economic development on Haida Gwaii. The Misty Isles Economic Development update is a collaborative promotional venture by the Misty Isles Economic Development Society and the Haida Gwaii Observer.

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By Stacey Marple Haida Gwaii Observer Nathan Cullen sees more work ahead for Canada’s efforts to reduce global warming, following his time at the United Nations conference on climate change in Paris. “Canada has been playing a much more positive role, than the previous government certainly,” he said. However he felt that there were a few things that were still on the table and had not been totally worked out. “Indigenous rights and title is becoming a bigger issue. That is something that we have encouraged our government to put into the text. Some other countries like Saudi Arabia and some of the Asian states are resisting. But we will see what comes out.” At the time of a teleconference with Northwest media, Mr. Cullen was just leaving the Paris summit and already had plans to hold Canada to its commitments. “There was a good commitment (from Canada) to keep the world from heating up above one and half degrees. But there is no goal associated to it, and that is going to be really important; as well as seeing a plan from the govern-

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“There is no goal associated to [the agreement], and that is going to be really important.”

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ment of Canada and we will be doing that when we get back to Canada we are doing that with the Provinces,” Mr.Cullen said. The Paris conference, was held from November 30 to December 11. The conference was considered crucial because the expected outcome is a new international agreement on climate change, applicable to all, to keep global warming below a 2°C temperature rise. B.C. Primer Christy Clark and the B.C Minister of Environment Mary Polak were both in the Paris and had asked to have LNG exempt from any budget for carbon, in the province. Mr. Cullen called the proposal a “non starter.” “It is still Carbon,” he said.

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A photo from Nathan Cullen’s Facebook page shows the Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP speaking with members of the Canadian Youth Delegation at the COP21 summit in Paris.

“Canada has made commitments to cut the amount of carbon coming out of our country and if they are going to exempt LNG then B.C. will have to make up for it huge ways somewhere else. I don’t think B.C. has a clue on how that will work.” According to the

Intergovernmental panel on Climate Change (IPCC), global warming of more than two degrees celsius would have serious consequences, such as an increase in the number of extreme climate events. In Copenhagen in 2009, the countries stated their determination to limit global warming to two

degrees celsius between now and 2100. To reach this target, climate experts estimate that global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions need to be reduced by 40-70 per cent by 2050 and that carbon neutrality (zero emissions) needs to be reached by the end of the century at the latest.

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Breakfast with Santa brings more than just Santa By Stacey Marple Haida Gwaii Observer The Skidegate Inlet Lions Club is gearing up for the time-honoured tradition of Breakfast with Santa. The annual event has been a part of a traditional island Christmas for decades, long before organizer Terry Tollestrup first joined the club in 1987. This year’s breakfast with Santa will be held Dec. 20 at 9 a.m. Breakfast for a family of five will cost $20, while a single meal is $5, which includes the free entertainment of excited children and Santa. The history of the Lions Club in Queen Charlotte is well-embedded in the community in ways that most take for granted. In the past the club built a playground at the community hall as well as raised the money for the addition to the hall that now is the Eric Ross room. The Lions Club was even behind building the boat launch which was needed to help get bodies to the graveyard as there was no true road access at that time. The Lions Club used to be 30-members strong, but now only has six members and fundraisers functioning in various roles. “Over 90 per cent of our money goes to emergency medical travel, sadly mostly cancer related,” Mr Tollstrup said. The club holds raffles in which they fundraise the funds to help community

“Over 90 per cent of our money goes to emergency medical travel.” - Terry Tollestrup

members get to their much needed off-island appointments. The upcoming breakfast with Santa will be the draw location for the current raffle. First prize is a 48-inch Samsung LED TV, with a 14-inch Acer laptop as their second prize. The Lions Club motto is “We serve” which Mr. Tollestrup believes to mean to serve and not expect anything in return. In the spirit of Christmas, having a community breakfast in the presence of the jolliest of us all, Santa, is just the icing on the gingerbread house for the club. The club does not raise a lot of money holding the event, but continues to do it for the community. The club is always open to new volStacey Marple photo unteers. They hold meetings the first Thursday of each month in the seniors’ Breakfast with Santa will take place this Sunday (Dec. 20) at the Queen Charlotte room at the community hall at 7:30 p.m. Community Hall.

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Amendments made to village tree-removal policy Council Briefs Queen Charlotte

Public confused over policy Village Council has tabled plans to amend the Village’s tree removal policy. The decision was made after the proposed changes to the policy confused members of the public. The policy as it stands now states that property owner adjacent to Village owned/managed property may request in writing that a tree or tree to be limbed or removed due to safety concerns and view purposes. Village staff has recommended that changes be made to the safety and view reasons of the removal of trees. This was brought forward due to liability concerns for the village. The changes would see that any tree removal would be paid by the adjacent property owner who requests the removal or limbing of trees. Village council did not make any changes to the current policy but have tabled the discussion for a later date.

Streamkeeper gratitude Village council had received a very heartfelt thank you letter from the board of the Hecate Strait Streamkeepers. The successful completion of the two year process of relocation of the Community Salmon Hatchery in Queen Charlotte was the reason for the letter. The project involved many government employees that spanned all three levels of government. The adjacent property owner to the new location, two not-for-profit organizations and a myriad of volunteers were also identified as being instrumental to the relocation of the Hatchery to a more accessible and public location. Gwaii Trust along with the Pacific Salmon Foundation provided the much needed financial support necessary for the completion of the project. The Village Council spoke of the importance of the Streamkeepers and the work they do to keep Salmon stocks alive on Haida Gwaii. The new Hatchery is fully functioning and is in excess of 150,000 salmon eggs which are incubating. Some of the eggs will be contributed to support the Stream to Sea program in local schools, the remainder will be raised by volun-

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Garden Encroachment A Queen Charlotte resident who has built a garden on a Village property has had to obtain a permit and get the approved insurance. The garden was built at the north end of Second avenue on village property, that had been previously cleared by the village for safety concerns. Village Council voted in favour of approving the Encroachment Permit for the garden space under the policy DEV-001 provided the applicant meets the insurance requirement and waive the application and annual fees. This is to provide support for gardening and the creation of gardens and greenhouses for food production, positive social interaction and increased community health and well-being as laid out in the Official Community Plan. The applicant told the council that the insurance was taken care of and thanked them for allowing the garden to stay.

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Paris climate deal leaves many questions unanswered

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined other national leaders in hailing the international greenhouse gas emission agreement reached in Paris over the weekend, but the implications for Canada and B.C. remain unclear. Mr. Trudeau said in a statement from Ottawa that he and the provincial premiers will meet within 90 days to develop a plan to do Canada’s part in the effort to keep average global temperature rise below

two degrees. The Paris agreement notes that existing voluntary targets by countries do not meet what is calculated to prevent a two per cent increase, and more emission cuts will be required. Article 28 of the legal text also gives every country the ability, after three years of implementation, to give a year’s notice and withdraw. In a year-end interview, B.C. Premier Christy Clark said the government will wait until a

national emissions goal is established before deciding whether to add measures to the existing carbon tax on carbon-based fuels. The B.C. tax has been frozen at $30 a tonne since 2013, adding about seven cents to the price of a litre of gasoline with similar increases for natural gas and other heating fuels. An advisory committee recommended in November that the tax be increased by a third starting in 2018, with annual increases after to drive down

carbon dioxide emissions. Clark said the carbon tax freeze means B.C. won’t meet its own legislated target of reducing emissions by a third by 2020, but the government couldn’t keep raising it and risk pushing industries and jobs out of the province. “Other provinces are starting to get closer to where we are,” Clark said. “By 2018, Alberta’s going to have come some way. By then Ontario will be into a plan, and Quebec already is.”

B.C. NDP leader John Horgan said he’s “comfortable” with the advisory committee’s date of 2018, which would give an NDP government time to assess the situation if he wins the 2017 B.C. election. Horgan said he is inclined to support the carbon tax proposed recently by Alberta Premier Rachel Notley, which means “taking revenues and driving them into industries, or activities like transit, that will reduce emissions over time.”

A year-end interview with Premier Christy Clark Tom Fletcher Black Press Premier Christy Clark sat down with Tom Fletcher for a year-end interview at her Victoria office Dec. 9. Here are excerpts. For the full version, see the Opinion tab at haidagwaiiobserver.com TF: At the UN climate conference in Paris, did you speak about natural gas as a transition fuel, and did you find support for that idea? PCC: Yes and yes. The new government in Ottawa is a big supporter of our LNG plan, and part of the reason for that is that they also see it as a way forward for Canada to make a huge contribution to fighting global climate change. There are 150 coal plants on the books in China today. The only way that those plants and the ones that come after will be stopped is if they have a transitional fuel to move to. TF: B.C.’s 2020 greenhouse gas target, reduction of emissions by a third, is another target that isn’t going to be met. Why? PCC: When the government brought in the carbon tax, it was based on the assumption that other jurisdictions around us were going to eventually catch up. And none of

them have. There comes a point where the carbon tax can only get so high before we start chasing all those jobs out of the province. TF: Your advisory committee says the carbon tax needs to go higher starting in 2018 if it’s going to have an effect. Do you have any other choice? PCC: Let’s figure out what the national goal is going to be, which we don’t know yet. TF: On a related topic, transit spending. Your new minister Peter Fassbender has talked about a “new day” in Ottawa and he’s downplaying the idea of another referendum for new funding sources. Is that off the table now? PCC: It may be possible that the federal government wants to invest more in transit, and take up some of the slack from the local government level. TF: On LNG, oil and natural gas prices continue to go down, and supply continues to go up around the world. Did you see any positive signs this year? PCC: What I saw this year was developing countries, especially China, making a firm commitment to reduce their emissions. The only way for them to do that is to move to a greater degree to natural gas, and the bulk of their industry is still located on the east coast of their country, a long way

from Russia and close to B.C. TF: Are we going to see some policy action on high housing costs in 2016, and will there be some relief from the property transfer tax? PCC: You’ll see in the February budget, but we are looking for ways to provide some relief for home buyers. TF: We’re starting to see government advertising ramp up. We saw a lot of Jobs Plan advertising before the 2013 election, we saw the federal government do it with their Economic Action Plan, which was very expensive, and to most people’s eye self-serving or political in nature at taxpayers’ expense. Is that what we’re going to see in the next year and a half? PCC: It won’t be political. I think some of that was, really, political. You will see more information-based advertising out there, talking to people about for example, the Registered Education Savings Plan. TF: Not Jobs Plan 2.0? PCC: I don’t think that’s in the plan. I wish I could say to you no, never, but I, you know…. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca Twitter: @ tomfletcherbc

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Breaking winter’s back

ancholy as we think of past Christmases with the ones who have so recently left us and are apprehensive that there may be future losses. Christmas is often blue for some but I can’t remember it being so widespread on the islands in the past. There is good news on Richardson Road. Bill by Elizabeth Condrotte Ronnenkamp is back home and feeling much better. I visited Sitka Studio for my annual Christmas coffee and Noel showed me the swan who has returned and brought inter’s back will soon be broken. In four more a little family with him. This is encouraging but the days the winter solstice will usher in the sun’s flock is still endangered and not the numbers of these return and the retreat of darkness. Not that beauties I remember seeing in Tlell in Decembers past. Because the dark comes so early I have been asked to we’ll see it right away but according to my grandmere each day is longer by the step of a rooster. Since there remind my readers who walk on the highway to wear are six of them strutting around my yard I have plenty of light and/or reflective clothing. I also have personal with the invisibility of pedestrians on the opportunity to measure just how long that is. did I experience byHow Elizabeth Condrotte let that happen? I had half a flock of spring chicks to put side of the road and the jolt of fear at the last minute in the freezer but I tired of killing and was seduced by when I realize there is a person inside that dark shape beauty is all I can say. If you need a rooster, let me know. who I might have injured on the narrow curves that Winter farming is much more time consuming than characterize our highway. Bicycles too are not that one would think. There is less to do but each task takes easy to see, or the dogs you might be walking. If you longer when battling horizontal rain or frozen fingers are a driver, be mindful. Mike and Kim will unexpectedly be on the ferry for on the sunny days. I still have things to be harvested, which now take perfect conditions to accomplish. I have Christmas. His medical appointments and the ferry no woofers for the next little while, just guests who schedules worked out that way so there will be two can’t be expected to forage for dinner in the frozen or fewer guests for our dinner. I hope the ferry puts on soggy dirt. I’m glad my freezer was reasonably stocked lovely meals and festivities for travellers and staff who will be on the boat for those special days. during those easy days of summer. As this will be the last column before Christmas, I’d The past week has been relatively subdued for this time of year. Students are relishing their last day of like to wish you all the best holiday you can possibly school for this year. But there is still an aura of mel- have no matter where and how you celebrate it.

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Hopefully you had Charlotte Communiqués a Happy Hanukkah by Evelyn von Almassy to bring some extra light into these dark Good thing that solstice is happening next Monday, on Dec. 21, Charlotte nights.” because it means more light returns.

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I found out that the date of winter solstice changes, (as does the von Almassy by Evelyn summer solstice) mainly because of the Gregorian calendar system. We use the calendar in western countries. But the tropical year is the length of time the sun takes to return to the same position in the seasons cycle, which is different to the calendar year. It varies from year to year, because of the influences of other a newspaper, and of course I mean planets. Winter solstice can be on The Haida Gwaii Observer! I had a pretty good week last week; the 21st or 22nd; those happen more than the 20th or 23rd. The last the worst thing that happened to me December 23rd was in 1903 and the was that I thought that I would buy next won’t happen again until 2303! myself a bag of M&M’s. For some Earth has a “wobble” in its axis, and reason I had a craving for them. So I picked up a bag, and noticed that influences the changing dates. I discovered that Earth does not the colour was different, and they move at a constant speed in its tasted unusual as well. It was only elliptical orbit, and that spring and after I ate the whole bag, that I saw summer lasts longer in the northern in the small print: “Pretzel & Salt!” hemisphere than autumn and winter. It is amazing how they did not taste At any rate, the longest day of the as the usual kind; I certainly do not year happens next Monday, so have care for salt in my “M&M’s”. The Christmas Bird count in some candles ready for the longer night. Then, the very next day, Charlotte is on December 20th; conand each day after that until June tact Margo Hearne at 626-5015 if 20th (summer solstice), the days you wish to participate. Sandspit’s become longer, and the light stays is on the same day. a little longer as well. Sometimes it Alex Rinfret is organizing a play is bright enough at 11 p.m. to read reading of William Shakespeare’s

T h e Te m p e s t i n C h a r l o t t e o n Sunday, Dec. 27 at the Q.C. Legion. The door opens at 5:30 p.m. and the reading begins at 6 p.m. Parts will be assigned randomly. The text of the play can be found on the net, and can be downloaded onto a kindle or iPad. You are invited to bring finger food, as there will be a social after the reading. If you have questions about the event, contact Alex at 557-4788 or Sabrina at 559-8080. The All Islands’ Art Show opens on Friday, February 19th, 2016, and closes on March 19th, 2016. The deadline for artists to drop off their creations is between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday, February 12th and Saturday, February 13th, between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Kay Llnagaay in Skidegate. The submission criteria and artist entry form is at www.hgartscouncil.ca For more information, you can contact Allison at allislandartshow@gmail. com This art show is big, and one of my favourite on the islands. You will see art that has never been seen before anywhere, in various mediums, sizes, colours and textures. If you think that you are not an artist, think again. If you create a print, photography, quilt, sketch, clay art, sculpture, glass beads, or any other form of art, think about submitting it for the show. You might begin your career as an artist with this show. If you have some news or wish an event mentioned, email evelyn. vonalmassy@haidagwaiiobserver. com by 2 p.m. on Thursdays.

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A heartfelt farewell to Kathleen Dalzell Odds ‘n’ Sods

by Elaine Nyeholt

bit of nostalgia seemed to have happen in the graveside ceremony for Kathleen Elizabeth Dalzell, who was given a wonderful closing chapter to her life. If there is such a thing as good burial, this was it. Retired Reverend Peter Hamel finally had his opportunity to minister ‘the word’ (briefly) to Betty. She was spoken of very well by eulogy and then Dale Lore spoke of how much he had enjoyed and will miss her knowledge of all things Haida Gwaii. The crowd was very content as the weather remained acceptable for December 10th. Her nieces Marilyn and Maureen with their families took care of details for the tea afterwards, with help from the Seniors Group. I recall “Sam the grant-man” (sorry I cannot remember his real name) referring to Betty as an ‘Icon of the Islands’. That has stuck with me, although to us she was our neighbour/ friend. Our condolences to the family and to all of us who will miss her. ***

December, perhaps it’s the long darkness! However, the Solstice is nigh! December 22nd is the official first day of winter, the days very slowly get longer while we are being holidaying and eating all the specialty treats that are saved for this season. I have a hankering for some gingerbread at the moment. As many friends and family are setting off for a winter excursion to meet up with other friends and family, we need to be mindful of their homes and pets. It is always a pleasure to assist other people’s peace of mind when they are away. I am glad to be home for Christmas, after years of going to Osoyoos to be with our Moms, but I really do miss them at this time of year. The Christmas Concert has been set for tonight from 6-8pm! I was asked to have the Preschoolers sing in the Christmas Concert… so watch

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out for the little ones, they are usually on first, if you are late, you will miss out. A drama group has been working diligently, writing to perform a play for us, and there will be Christmas Carols and a lovely tree thanks to O’Briens Road and Bridge. The Community by Elaine Nyeholt Hall looks spectacular, which always sets the mood and puts a twinkle in our eyes. I love watching the over-excited children, especially when Please let us know if you wish to be added to our email distribution list they are pretty sure a Santa or join us on our Village of Queen Charlotte Facebook page. figure is going to make an appearance. You can contact us via phone: 250 559 4765, fax: 250 559 4742, Many Christmas dinners have already passed my belt. I email: office@queencharlotte.ca or will be glad to eat regular food check us out on our website www.queencharlotte.ca for a week now, until the BIG turkey dinner with family. More basic matters include the change in garbage pickup starting this week. All the Friday pick-ups move to Monday following… December 18th pick-up will be on the 21st. December 25th pick-up will be on the 28th . January 1st pick-up will be Masset on Jan 4th. The Grade 7 Fund Raiser dinner and karaoke evening was a huge hit! It was well attended and both the food and singing was very nice. Thanks to all We need to switch off power in your area for about three hours while we conduct who helped out, there was a system maintenance. To keep our crews and the public safe, power must be switched lot of participation. This is a off while we complete this important work. large graduating class for our little school! Where: Masset - 2122 and 2143 Collison Avenue, 2151 Tahayghen Avenue, Dogwood As an additional fund-raiser Street, Elm Street, Fir Crescent, Hemlock Crescent, Maple Crescent, Pine they are selling raffle tickets Crescent and Spruce Crescent. for 6 cords of wood! Tickets are available at Angela’s Place, When: Sunday, December 20, 2015 and Bayview Market for $5 each, that is very reasonable Time: 9 a.m. to noon. and might make a great stocking To protect your equipment from damage during the outage, please turn off all lights, stuffer for dad or mom. Our hearts go out to Rowena electrical heaters, major appliances and unplug all electronics. We’ll restore power as and Kayla Scheck in the loss soon as we can. of son and brother Ryan as the result of yet another car Visit bchydro.com/outages or call 1 888 POWERON (1 888 769 3766) for more accident. Ryan came here as a information. young student and then worked in our community for several years. He was always polite and well-spoken to me, and his early demise saddens me. In case you are wondering, Monday the 4th of January it’s 4847 back to school, which gives us a 17 day break from routine.

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OF of NOMINATION Village of Masset To 4:00 pmthat October 10, 2014 Public Notice is given to the electors ofNOTICE the Village Masset nominations for the offices 1686 Main Street Masset, BCis Excluding holidaysfor and weekend MAYOR – given ONE (1) TO electors BE ELECTED Public Notice to the ofVILLAGE the VillageOF of MASSET MassetStatutory that nominations the offices NOTICES V0T 1M0 Haida 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS Friday, September 26, 2015 2014 December 18, Gwaii COUNCILLOR FOUR (4) TO BE ELECTED MAYOR – ONE– (1) TO BE ELECTED From 9:00 amwww.haidagwaiiobserver.com September 30,2014 www.haidagwaiiobserver.com By fax to: 250-626-3968 4:00 pm October 10, 2014 NOTICE OF To NOMINATION for a four (4) year term will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, a COUNCILLOR – FOUR (4) TO VILLAGE BE ELECTED OF MASSET By email to: vom@mhtv.ca2014 GENERAL LOCAL Originals of faxed or emailed nominati ELECTIONS Public Notice is given the ofby the Village of MassetOfficer that nominations for by the offices for a four (4) year termto will beelectors received the Chiefdocuments Election orbe a designated person, must received the Cha NOTICES By hand, mail or other delivery service: From 9:00Officer am September 30,2014 Election by 4:00 pm on October 1 NOTICE OF To NOMINATION Village of Masset 4:00 pm October 10, 2014 2014 MAYOR – ONE (1) TO BE ELECTED 1686 Main Street By hand, mail or other delivery service: From 9:00 am September 30,2014 Masset, BCMasset Excluding Statutory holidays and weekend Village of ToMASSET 4:00 pm October 10, 2014 Public Notice is given to the electors ofVILLAGE theELECTED VillageOF of Masset that nominations for the offices COUNCILLOR – FOUR (4) TO BE V0T 1M0 1686 Main Street 2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS Masset, Excluding Statutory and person, weekend for a four (4)BC year term(1) willare beavailable received bythe theVillage Chief Election or1686 aholidays designated MAYOR – ONE TO BE ELECTED Nomination documents at of Masset Main Street froma From 9:00 Officer amOffice September 30,2014 V0T 1M0 2,By 2014 10, 2014 duringNOTICE regular office hours to 4:00 Monday to Frid fax to to:October 250-626-3968 4:00 9:00am pm October 10,pm 2014 OF To NOMINATION COUNCILLOR – FOUR (4) TO BE ELECTED From 9:00 9:00 am am September September 30,2014 30,2014 Byemail hand,to: mail or other delivery service: From By vom@mhtv.ca Originals of October faxed or10, emailed nominatio By fax to: 250-626-3968 To 4:00 pm 2014 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE Masset To 4:00 pm October 2014 Public Notice is given the ofby thethe Village of Masset that nominations for by the offices for aVillage four (4)ofyear termto will beelectors received Chiefdocuments Election Officer orbe a 10, designated person, a must received the Chi 1686 Main Street Election Officer by 4:00 pm on October 1 By emailBC to: vom@mhtv.ca Originals of faxed or emailed nominati Excluding holidays and weekend A Masset, person is qualified to be elected, and to hold Statutory office asbea member of local gov 2014 MAYOR – ONE (1) TOnominated, BE ELECTED Jeff King photo documents must received by the Ch V0T ment if1M0 theymail meet following criteria: By hand, orthe other delivery service: From 9:00Officer am September 30,2014 Election by 4:00 pm on October 1 Finished for the season, Sandspit style. • Village Canadian citizen; of Masset To 4:00 pm October 10, 2014 COUNCILLOR – FOUR (4) TO BE ELECTED 2014 From 9:00 am September 30,2014 • 1686 18 years age or older; MainofStreet By fax to: 250-626-3968 To 4:00 pm Octoberbefore 10, 2014 • Masset, of British Columbia for atbyleast 6 months immediately the day nomin Excluding Statutory and weekend for aresident four (4)BC year term will beavailable received theVillage Chief Election Officer or1686 aholidays designated person, Nomination documents are at the of Masset Office Main Street fromaS papers V0T 1M0 are filed; 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 not email disqualified by the Local Government Act orhours any other enactment votingnominati intoan ele Haida Gwaii documents must be received by the Ch Nomination documents are available at the Village of Masset Office 1686 Main Street from in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. From 9:00 am September 30,2014 By hand, mail or other delivery service: From 9:00Officer am September 30,2014 Election by4:00 4:00 pm on October 1 2014 October 10, 2014 during regular office hours 9:00am to pm Monday to Frid •2,Village By fax to to: 250-626-3968 To 4:00 pm October 10, 2014 QUALIFICATIONS FOR of Masset To 4:00OFFICE pm October 10, 2014 2014 1686 Main Street By emailBC to: vom@mhtv.ca QUALIFICATIONS Originals of faxed holidays or emailed nominatio 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 documents must by the gov Chi V0T 1M0 ment if they meet the following criteria: Election Officer by 4:00 pm on October 1 • RESIDENT ACanadian person iscitizen; qualified to are be nominated, and holdam office as1686 a member of local gov ELECTORS: 2014 Jeff King photo available atelected, the Village oftoMasset Office Main Street from From 9:00 September 30,2014 •Nomination 18 years ofdocuments age or older; ment if they meet the following criteria: • age 18 or older; and 2014 to October 10, 2014 during 9:00am to 4:00 pm Monday to Frid Hearne photo faxseason, to: 250-626-3968 Tohours 4:00 pm October 10,Margo 2014 Finished for the Sandspit style. •2,By resident of British for atregular least 6office months immediately before the day nomina Canadian citizen; Canadian citizen;Columbia and Cutline info• apapers filed; 18resident yearsare ofof age or older; • a British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of reg email to: vom@mhtv.ca Originals of faxed or emailed nominatio • • By not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an elec QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomin tion; and Old Massett 6:30 pm, comm. hall. $17 Street door/$15. 8, Multiplex. Noon to 4Village pm, demo by 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. papers are filed; • a the resident of the VillageAmanda of Masset for at least 30 days Advance. immediately before the day of reg Take Back Night March/Sisters Price, Thrive Foods. 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 not disqualified the Local Government Act or any voting in ele tion; person is Centre. qualified to be nominated, elected, and toother hold enactment office as a member of local gov in Spirit A Vigil. Youth Wed. 2014 Haida Gwaii Jeff King photo in British Columbia or being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. •pm. not disqualified by any other enactment voting in Network an election or otherwise disqua they meet the following criteria: for those whowith make decisions about thefrom highway in tlell winter from (to suppleOct. 1, 7 ment Rachel 626-6052 employment seekFinished theiflaw. season, Sandspit style. •• for by QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELECTOR REGISTRATION Canadian citizen; these things. ment mineral intake and aid11digesFarmers’ Market, Sun., am2 OFFICE ers. Wed. to Oct. 22, 11 am – noon,? • 18 years of age or older; • The Irish poet Yeats wrote a lovely tion) leads to many deaths from byGaw Margo Hearne Xaadee Cancer Awareness pm, soccer field. Three more left! HS Employment Development Soc. NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomina poem about swans. He described automobile collisions and, potenELECTOR REGISTRATION Walk, 5Nomination walk. Walk, jog, run. (beside Dollar Store). 559-0049 ?terA•km person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local govS RESIDENT ELECTORS: age 18 ordocuments older; and are available at the Village of Masset Office 1686inMain Street from papers are filed; how they ‘paddle the cold comtially, sodium poisoning (Brown ment if they meet the following criteria: •2, age 18 or older; and Sun. Oct. 5, 2 pm, comm. hall. $10. FLK Taoist Tai Chi classes, Tues. ri-lynne@hseds.ca • 2014 a Canadian citizen; and to October 10, 2014 during regular office 9:00am tostreams 4:00 from pm Monday Frida not disqualified by the Local Government Act orhours any enactment voting intoan ele 2013, et 11 al. am 1988). We estipanionable or climb the air’. Canadian citizen; ••RESIDENT a Canadian citizen; and 7 Gwaii - 9,Erlich Thurs. - noon. Info,other Haida ELECTORS: • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration Large flocks of small birds swing in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. One lonely swan drifted silently mated that, in January 2014, tens • 18 years of age or older; aa resident of British Columbia for Haida at in least months the day2 pm. of regis Haida singing/dancing, Mon. nights 557-4336 Farmers’ market Sat.30 11 days amage ordown older; andof registered owner property the 6 Village of immediately Masset atbefore least immedi over the fields and18 dip to feed •• resident in MayerforLake the day ofreal thousands ofleast siskins diedFOR on QUALIFICATIONS OFFICE •youth of British Columbia for and atGwaii 6 months immediately before theKathleen day nomina tion; and 6-8 pm, centre. • a Canadian citizen; and before the day of registration; on alder catkins. It might be one of Highway was laidbefore to rest the at the Tlell 16 between Smithers and Dalzell are filed; • • anot resident ofof the Village of aMasset for at least 30 days immediately day of apapers resident British Columbia for at least 6and months immediately before thepm day ofregis reg skidegate Table Tennis, 4:30-6:30 Tues. entitled to register as resident elector; those winters when members of the cemetery. Her peaceful companion. Prince Rupert. They flew up from • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an elec tion; and ELECTOR REGISTRATION tion; and • not disqualified by any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqua Nights Alive youth program ages A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local gov Thurs, Sat, hall Massett hall. $17ondoor/$15. 8, Multiplex. to 4from pm, by It6:30 finch family come downColumbia frombytheany has pm, beencomm. a sad week Haida side of the Noon road when we demo passed in British orthe from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding • •Old not other enactment voting an election or otherwise disqual a resident of the Village ofalthough Masset for atThurs. least 30and days immediately before theoffice. day of reg by law; and ment ifdisqualified they meet the following criteria: 13-18, Fri. 8-12 pm Ngystle Soc.we agm., Oct. 2, 7 in Take Back the Night March/Sisters Advance. Amanda Price, Thrive Foods. north. Pine Siskins make up most of Gwaii and we lost those much and, slowed down •• •Canadian by law. tion; and if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals citizen; pm. Ngystle bldg. Pickleball, school gym, Mon./Fri. in flocks; Spirit•RESIDENT Vigil. Centre. Wed. tried to avoid them, we did hit one or loved and admired by family and ELECTORS: the small,Youth cheery energetic not by any other from voting friends. in an election or otherwise disqua Remembering Wally with consent ofWhen theenactment majority ofPrince the owners, as p.m. a non-resident ele 18 years ofwritten age wave or older; Masset 7:00-9:00 ••pm. age 18 or older; and birds that fly indisqualified a the weaving Oct. 1, 7•NON-RESIDENT Rachel 626-6052 Network with employment seektlell We won’t soon forgetproperty Percy two.Backhoe we got to Rupert register Services PROPERTY ELECTORS: by law. • • • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomina ELECTOR REGISTRATION Suicide prevention conversation HGHES Speakers Series: What is a Canadian citizen; and as they dip down to feed upsideA Celebration Life for Port Clements music and his skill plucked ten dead birds Market, Sun., 11 from am- 2 William’s ers. Wed. fine to ofOct. 22, 11 am – noon,? • • age 18 orare older; and we Farmers’ Redi-Mix Concrete filed; mayor Wally Cheer is being organized •seeds. apapers resident of British Columbia at least 6 that months before the day of regi with Michael Pond, Mon. Oct. 6, 7-9 down on•Xaadee They swing away sustainable seafood? Thurs. Oct. Drop in dodge ball, Wed. 8forp.m., running his boat Skil Jaada; he the grill of for one parked car had9, immediately Gaw Cancer Awareness pm, soccer field. Three more left! HS Employment Development a Canadian citizen; and PROPERTY ELECTORS: Saturday, Oct. 4. • NON-RESIDENT notballs disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting inSoc. an elec Gravel and Sand Sales tion; and again, bright of energy in the pm, Wellness House. Info 626 3911 7-8 pm, Heritage Centre QCSS, $2. travelled alongside us a few times in passed us earlier on the highway and Old Massett 6:30 pm, comm. $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 ELECTORS: resident of British Columbia for at least 6tomonths immediately before the day of registration; The ceremony will behall. held at 2 pm at the?ter• 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. • 5, a2registered resident of theand Village of Masset for atmany least 30Tues. days immediately before the day of regi dead ofOct. winter. They small and those days. So quote30 (and slightly that was only one that had TRUCKING EXCAVATING community hall, village office said in immedia Take Back Night March/Sisters age 18 orare older; Advance. Amanda Price, Thrive Foods. Sun. pm, comm. hall. $10. owner of real property inof the Village of Masset for attheto least days FLK Taoist Tai Chi classes, ri-lynne@hseds.ca •a athe Canadian citizen; and Trevor Jarvis, Chief Election Officer ••whitish tion; and striped, underneath and an emailed invitation. paraphrase) another poet, Auden, overtaken us both coming and going Sahaj Marg (Raja Yoga) meditation, Ngystle Tues. FLK before Taoist Tai Chi, Mon. noon, 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 died in mid-August after serv- disqua •pm. disqualified byColumbia any other enactment from voting inWed. an election or otherwise darker and they have yellow for allCheer those that have died recently: on our journey. Thurs. 5:30, Sun. 7:30, 626-5400 anot resident of British Columbia for least 6 months immediately before the day of regis 7:30-9:30 pm.at 559-4414 7 pm, Sat. 10 am. 559-8458 not entitled to register as a resident elector; and 250-559-4747 Oct. 1,above 7•singing/dancing, Rachel 626-6052 Network with employment seektlell Haida Mon. nights 557-4336 Farmers’ market Sat. 11 ampm. • a registered owner of real property in the Village of Masset for at least 30 days immedi 250-626-3995 ing almost three years as mayor. He was 2 by law. wing-bars and yellow tail-streaks. “They disappeared in the dead of Siskins are not only killed from ELECTOR REGISTRATION tion; andthe not disqualified byofany other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqual drellis@qcislands.net first elected astoa councillor in 2005 and Farmers’ Market, Sun., 11 am2 ers. Wed. Oct. 22, 11 am – noon,? 6-8 pm, •youth centre. before day registration; and • PineFLK Siskins are nomads and move winter; the brooks were frozen, the hitting vehicles but are also poiwww.davesbackhoeservices.ca • a resident of the Village of Masset for at least 30 days immediately before the day of regis again in 2008, before running successfully by law; and Chi classes, Wed. as Queen CharlOtte sandsPit Gaw Taoist Xaadee Cancer Awareness pm,asoccer field. Three more left! HSTable Employment Development Soc. skidegate Tennis, 4:30-6:30 pm Tues. •response notTai entitled toOfficer register resident elector; and Chief Election NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: around in to the availabilfor the mayor’s seat in 2011. airports almost deserted; and snow soned by ingesting the salt. It’s also tion; and • if there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one of those individuals 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 Walk, 5RESIDENT walk. Walk, jog,year run.any other (beside Dollar 559-0049 Nights Alive youth program ages Thurs, Sat, hall ELECTORS: ••km age 18 or older; and ity of seeds which is why one disfigured the public statues; the an issue for other finches including • 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 557-4336 26,FLK Comm. hall. Doors 6:45 Oct. pm,Tues. per27, 1 pm, 507 Beach Rd. by law; and •none age 18 or the older; Sun. Oct. 5, 2here pm, comm. hall.and $10.and Taoist Tai Chi classes, ri-lynne@hseds.ca 13-18, Fri. 8-12 pm Ngystle Soc. agm., Thurs. 2, 7 mercury Canadian citizen; there are and next year sank in the mouth of the Red Crossbills and grosbeaks that by law. •• ••aa Life-saving transport iffull there isofmore than one owner of the property, only one of day those individuals 7:30 pm sharp Canadian citizen; and 7formance - registered 9, Thurs. 11 am - noon. Info, pm. Ngystle bldg. Pickleball, school gym,ofMon./Fri. British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the registration the skies are of them. According dying day. What instruments we sometimes winter on Haida Gwaii. •• aresident with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property ele • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day of regis POrt CleMents Rod and Gun Coho Derby to2 Oct. The Kwuna crew is still available for Haida singing/dancing, Mon. nights 557-4336 Farmers’ market Sat. 11 ampm. Masset 7:00-9:00 p.m. • a registered owner of real property in the Village of Masset for at least 30 days immedi to the experts it’s hard to assess their have agree; the days of their deaths Some parts of the world have NON-RESIDENT PROPERTY ELECTORS: emergency transport after 1 a.m. • prevention tion; and Assassinating Thomson, Sun. Sept 12. Info 637-2212 Reading by Biographer Sandra 6-8 pm, youth centre. Suicide conversation HGHES Speakers Series: What is before the dayand of registration; and population numbers they were cold, darkthe days.” constopped using salt on may highways • a age 18 orbecause older; INFORMATION the foregoing be obtained bybetween contacting: However, hours the ofDeep 7 p.m. •FURTHER resident of the Village ofon for atOct. least 30Oct. days immediately before day of regis 28, Comm. hall. Doors 6:45 pm, perDjwa , Legion, Sat. 4,and 7:30 p.m. skidegate Tennis, 4:30-6:30 pm Tues. with Michael Pond, Mon. Oct. 6, 7-9 entitled to register as aMasset resident elector; sustainable seafood? Thurs. 9, dolences Drop in dodge ball, Wed. 8loved p.m., are so nomadic but Breeding Bird and Table 1 a.m., the BC Ferries crew islost not completely. They have found other to all those who •• anot Canadian citizen; and Trevor Jarvis, Chief Election Officer tion; and formance 7:30 pm sharp FLK Taoist Tai Chi, Mon. 10 am, •Alive not disqualified by any other enactment from voting in anand election or otherwise disqua available for emergency call-outs, the Nights youth program ages Thurs, Sat, hall pm, Wellness House. Info 626 3911 7-8 pm, Heritage Centre QCSS, $2. Survey and Christmas Bird Count methods to melt ice. paper “Road ones may they peacefully. resident of British for at least 6+A months immediately before the day ofbut registration; Jo-Ann Brown, Deputy Chief Election Officer INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: •• FURTHER not disqualified byColumbia any other enactment from voting in anGuard election ortorest otherwise Yoga Art Coast has agreed transport emer- disquali Thurs., 7 pm, 637-5463. Puppet show, Sat. Oct. 4, 2-3 pm, by law; and 13-18, Fri. 8-12 pm Ngystle Soc. agm., Thurs. Oct. 2, 7 data suggest that there is a long-term SaltsElection and Wildlife An250-626-3995 Assessment • a by registered owner of real property in –the Village of Masset for at least 30 days immedia Trevor Jarvis, Chief Officer gency patients. law. •their ifbefore there is more one registered owner of Canada theTues. property, only one ofChi, those individuals Reading by Sandra Djwa, Sun.than Oct. Sun Studio, $5 per familybldg. decline numbers. pm. Ngystle bldg. Pickleball, school gym, Mon./Fri. Sahajin•Marg (Raja Yoga) meditation, Meditation, Ngystle FLK Taoist Tai Mon. noon, of the Risk” an Environment the day of registration; and If the Coast Guard is unavailable and the Jo-Ann Brown, Deputy Chief Election Officer with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property 5, 3 p.m. Seniors’ rm E-mail your coming events for ele Siskins and other finches unfortucall is considered a “life and death situaMasset report (2000) provides a well-reEmail Margo Hearne at 7:00-9:00 p.m. Thurs. 5:30, 7:30, 626-5400 7:30-9:30 pm. 559-4414 Wed. 7 pm, Sat. 10 am. 559-8458 •NON-RESIDENT notSun. entitled toOfficer register as a resident elector; and Chief Election 250-626-3995 PROPERTY ELECTORS: • tion,” BC Ferries manager of public affairs nateSuicide fondness for salt and sand on 250-637-1571 Haida non-profit events to: observer@haidBanff Mountain Film Festival Tues. hecatebird@gmail.com searched overview of road deaths not disqualified by enactment from What voting prevention conversation HGHES Speakers Series: is in an election or otherwise disqual Univer •• age 18 or older; andany other Darin Guenette said the Kwuna crew will Gwaii Emergency preparedness, Wed. Oct Oct. 7,Queen Wed.seafood? Oct. 8. Doors 5:30 films by law; and with Michael Pond, Mon. Oct. 6,Wed. 7-9 Thurs. Oct. 9, beagwaii.ca Drop into transport, dodge ball, Wed. 8 p.m., oldest FLK Taoist Tai Chi classes, CharlOtte sandsPit sunstudiohaidagwaii.com Election Officer available although it may • Chief a Canadian citizen; andsustainable if there isof more registered owner of Fri. the property, only one of day those individuals m pm, Wellness House. Info 626than 3911 7-8Assassinating pm, Heritage Centre QCSS, $2.the noon-1 Sat. 10:30 - noon. Infoone effect sailings following day.of registration; Thomson, Sept. Memorial for Kurt Carey, Sat. Sept ••pm; resident British Columbia forthe at least 6 months immediately before the FURTHER INFORMATION on foregoing may be obtained byacontacting: with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as non-resident property ele 557-4336 26, Election Comm. hall. 6:45 pm, of per-Masset 27, 1 pm, Beach 30 Rd.days immedia • a registered real property inDoors the Village for 507 at least Trevor owner Jarvis,of Chief Officer • before Sahaj Marg (RajaJo-Ann Yoga) Meditation, Ngystle bldg. Tues. FLK Taoist Tai Chi, formance 7:30 pm sharp the meditation, day of registration; and Moresby gets theMon. votenoon, Brown, Deputy Chief Election Officer Thurs. 5:30, 7:30, 626-5400 7:30-9:30 pm. 559-4414 Wed. pm,Gun Sat. Coho 10 am.Derby 559-8458 POrt CleMents Rod7and to Oct. • notSun. entitled to register as a resident elector;250-626-3995 and People living on Moresby Island will be Re • not disqualified bySept any other enactment from voting an election or otherwise disquali Assassinating Thomson, Sun. 12. Info 637-2212 Reading by Biographer Sandra inable Backhoe Services to vote for members of their manageFURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: byTai law; AC Taoist Chiand classes, Queen CharlOtte sandsPit 28,FLK Comm. hall. Doors 6:45 pm,Wed. perDjwa , Legion, Sat. Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m. ment committee this November, although Chief Election Officer Redi-Mix Trevor Jarvis, Chief Election Officer mayo •pm; if there is more than one Assassinating registered owner of Fri. the Sept. property, only one ofConcrete those individuals m the Memorial event won’t be called anCarey, election. noon-1 Sat. 10:30 noon. Info Thomson, for Kurt Sat. Sept formance 7:30 pm sharp FLK Taoist Tai Chi, Mon. 10 am, Jo-Ann Brown, Deputy Chief Election Officer Satu Under the terms of the new Moresby Gravel and Sand Sales with the written consent of the majority of the owners, register as a non-resident property elec 557-4336 26,Puppet Comm.show, hall. Sat. Doors 6:45 27, 1Management pm, 507 637-5463. Beach Rd. Thurs., 7 pm, Oct. 4, pm, 2-3 perpm, Island Th 250-626-3995 Standing Committee • by Sandra Djwa, Sun. Oct. formance TRUCKING EXCAVATING comm 7:30 Reading Sun Studio, $5 pm per sharp family bylaw adopted by the -regional district Univ an em Sept. 19, the will five to Oct. POrt CleMents Rod andcommittee Gun Coho Derby Dave Ellishave 5, 3 p.m. Seniors’ rm E-mail your coming events for ers Chief Election Officer m Mr members, selected by a voting process 250-559-4747 Assassinating Thomson, Sun. Sept Info 637-2212 Reading by Biographer Sandra non-profit events to: observer@haidBanff Mountain Film Festival Tues. on12. Canad ing a the same day as the local government FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained bydrellis@qcislands.net contacting: sites 28,Emergency Comm. hall. Doors 6:45 pm, perDjwa , Legion, Sat. Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m. preparedness, Wed. Oct first o Oct. 7, Wed. Oct. 8. Doors 5:30 films agwaii.ca elections, Nov. 15. Trevor Jarvis, Chief Election Officer www.davesbackhoeservices.ca again Those who acquire most Mon. votes will www.inlandair.bc.ca formance 7:30 pm sharp Brown, Deputy FLK Taoist TaitheChi, 10 am, auton cle Jo-Ann Chief Election Officer for(A th be appointed to the committee by the Thurs., 7 pm, 637-5463. Puppet show, Sat. Oct. 4, 2-3 pm, appea 250-626-3995 regional district chair. underw Reading by Sandra Djwa, Sun. Oct. Sun Studio, $5 per family

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