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Class is now in session Sandra Hoffer waits on the steps with daughters Keona and Genevieve Olney while Angelica Stagg races past as students returned for the first day of the 2011-12 school year at Eagle View Elementary in Port Hardy Tuesday.

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Teachers begin ‘subtle’ job action Mike D’Amour Gazette staff While it may appear as business as usual in the opening weeks of a new school year, the president of the local teachers’ union said it’s anything but. “It’s not business as usual,” said Fred Robertson, president of Vancouver Island North Teachers’ Association. “Teachers will continue to teach, assess students, take attendance, communicate with students and parents, participate in voluntary extra curricular activities and go on field trips, (but) our time won’t

be tied up with administrative, bureaucratic tasks and endless meetings.” Teachers across the province started Phase 1 of a job action — the Teach Only campaign — at 7 a.m. Tuesday. Teachers will also not be doing supervisory tasks, such as morning recess or after school supervision. But teachers are free to coach after-school sports and other extra-curricular activities, said Robertson. “People are certainly free to — the union’s not saying ‘do this’ or ‘do that,’” he said. “That’s not part of what we do.”

The idea, said Robertson, is to put pressure on the system, both provincially and locally to bring attention to the teachers’ basic 3 demands. The demands include more manageable class sizes — and the ability to negotiate them in the collective agreement — because “Classes are much larger now than they were 10 years ago,” said Robertson. He noted there are also fewer educators in the system than a decade ago, the same time frame that saw School District 85 close six schools. Salaries and benefits also

need to be adjusted, said the association president. “We used to be relatively higher than other salaries across the country, but we’ve fallen to eighth and, certainly right now, teachers all around western Canada and Ontario are paid well above what teachers in B.C. are,” he said. “If I left now to work in Calgary, I could make at least $20,000 more a year than I am right now.” Robertson said teachers have not been able to renegotiate or adjust the School District 85 benefit package “in any way shape or form” for the past 20 years.

The third demand revolves around local bargaining issues. “Since the mid-1990s, we haven’t had a process to address the local issues we have, such as teachers on call,” said Robertson. “Ultimately, school boards and districts no longer have the ability to set their own budgets; they rely completely on what trickles down from the ministry.” Robertson also had harsh words for The BC Public School Employers’ Association, which negotiates on behalf of school boards with teachers. “The BCPSEA has not

only brought nothing to the bargaining table, they have presented language that is a direct assault on teachers’ collective agreements, and language that has taken decades to achieve,” he said. “They seek to eliminate all processes that ensure transparency and fairness in hiring.” And the association’s next move? “Let’s give this a chance,” said Robertson of the current job action. “It will put quiet and subtle pressures on the system.”

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Cash for students The Ministry of Children and Family Development is providing $1.4 million this year to fuel B.C.’s Youth Education Assistance Fund (YEAF), a program that supports post-secondary education and training for youth between the ages of 19 and 24 who are no longer in permanent care. This year, eligible students can receive bursary awards of $5,500 for

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Bikers from across Vancouver Island gathered here last weekend for the annual Toy and Rod Run and Poker Run fundraisers to benefit local hospitals and children. Clockwise from above, riders depart Port McNeill; Gord Klatt of Port Hardy wears a bunny; toys adorned most of the bikes; riders arrive in Port J.R. Rardon and Mike D’Amour photo Hardy Saturday.

tuition, books, fees or living expenses at designated post-secondary and vocational institutions. Bursaries are available to B.C. youth formerly in permanent care who are enrolled in a post-secondary program that is at least 12 weeks long and leads to a diploma, certificate or degree. Go to http:// www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/other_services/ yeaf/how_to_apply.htm.

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Drive to help needy Mike D’Amour Gazette staff It’s a North Island first, but organizers of a limited food drive hope it’s one of many more. “It’s the first time doing this on the North Island,� said Drew Neilson, with the Port McNeill congregation of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, which is joining a British Columbia-wide food drive to help those in need. “The goal’s not just for a year — our hope is this will happen every year.� Three teams of volunteers are at the ready to drop bags at Port McNeill homes with the hope they’ll be returned with canned and other non-perishable food for the Port Hardy Food Bank, which services the North Island. It works like this: on Sept. 14 Neilson and his volunteers will be dropping plastic white bags off at about 450 Port McNeill homes. “The bags will be picked up between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. the following Saturday,� Sept. 17, said Neilson, who noted expectations are not high for the inaugural drive. “If we get 40 cans of food, I’m happy, because someone told me you basically get a (filled) bag every four or five houses,� said Neilson. If you’re don’t receive a bag but want to participate, there’s a way he said.“If anyone would like to drop off food, they can do so Sept. 17 at

the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints on Mine Road in Port McNeill.� The collection, touted as the B.C. Thanksgiving Food Drive will involve about 3,000 volunteers around the province. The effort is non-denominational and several other churches, corporate sponsors, and volunteers from the general public will be joining in the big food drive, which is designed to become an annual event says President Tom Terry, of the North Island congregation, which meets in Port McNeill. “This is an amazing reaching out among caring people all over our province and we are excited to have others join us so willingly.� The BC Thanksgiving Food Drive is being organized in conjunction with Food Banks British Columbia and conforms to the association’s code of ethics. No cash donations will be solicited door-to-door. As well as Port McNeill, the food drive on Vancouver Island will involve Latter-day Saint congregations in Duncan, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Qualicum, Courtenay, Campbell River, and Powell River. Individual or community group volunteers are welcome and duties range from collecting to sorting food stuffs. If you’d like to help out, please call Neilson at 250-956-2254.

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NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Regional District of Mount Waddington that nominations for the ofďŹ ces of: One (1) Regional Director – Electoral Area “Aâ€? – including Malcolm Island, Simoom Sound, Echo Bay, Wakeman Sound, the unincorporated area of Cormorant Island (Namgis FN) and the Mainland including Kingcome, New Vancouver, and Gilford Village One (1) Regional Director – Electoral Area “Bâ€? – including Holberg, San Josef, Winter Harbour, Mahatta River and Cleogh Creek One (1) Regional Director – Electoral Area “Câ€? – including Quatsino, Coal Harbour, Victoria Lake, Hyde Creek, Nimpkish Heights and the unincorporated area surrounding Port Hardy (Fort Rupert Reserve, Quatsino Reserve and Tsulquate Reserve) One (1) Regional Director – Electoral Area “Dâ€? including Springhill Road, Telegraph Cove, Kokish, Nimpkish Camp and Woss Four (4) Commissioners – Coal Harbour Local Community Commission, Coal Harbour One (1) School Trustee – Eastern Zone including Malcolm Island, Simoom Sound, Echo Bay, Wakeman Sound, and the Mainland including Kingcome, New Vancouver, and Gilford Village One (1) School Trustee – Western Zone – including Coal Harbour, Quatsino, Winter Harbour, Holberg, San Josef, Cleogh Creek and Mahatta River for a three (3) year term, will be received by the Chief Election OfďŹ cer or a designated person, at the following location: Regional District of Mount Waddington OfďŹ ce 2044 McNeill Road Port McNeill, British Columbia 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 4, 2011 to Friday, October 14, 2011 Excluding statutory holidays and weekends Nomination documents are available at the Regional District of Mount Waddington OfďŹ ce QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualiďŹ ed to be nominated, elected, and hold ofďŹ ce as a member of Local Government and School District if they meet the following criteria: } Canadian Citizen; } 18 years of age or older; } resident of British Columbia for at least six (6) months immediately before the day nomination papers are ďŹ led; and } not disqualiďŹ ed by the Local Government Act or School Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated from, being elected to, or holding ofďŹ ce. FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE ABOVE MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING: Jan Allen C.E.O. or Shana Shambrook Deputy C.E.O. at (250) 956-3301

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Alert Bay man newest Hazelton RCMP The New Hazelton RCMP have added a few new faces to their detachment over the past few months and one of them is Const. Keith Lansdowne from Alert Bay. Growing up in the midst of a First Nations community and learning his family’s traditional ways is something he holds close to his heart and still practices today in daily routines. “I enjoy hunting and fishing and spent many years fishing commercially with my family,” he said. Lansdowne is five years into a psychology degree, which can help in his new job. “Sometimes it allows me to see things from different points of views and perspectives when it comes to dealing with people,” he said. Becoming a police officer is something that has been on his mind for a long time. “I’ve wanted to be a police officer ever since I was a little boy. “I have plans to finish my degree, but most likely that will be online as I don’t have any plans on giving up my job as an RCMP.” While Hazelton is his first post out of the academy, it is one he requested. “I lived in Calgary for a while and I learned I’m really not a city person,” he said. “I didn’t like all the traffic and there were a lot of people. I’m also

NOTICE OF TAX SALE Pursuant to the Local Government Act and the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that unless the taxes owing are paid, the following properties will be sold by public auction at a tax sale to be held on Monday, September 26, 2011 at 10:00 am in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Hall, 7360 Columbia Street, Port Hardy, BC.

Const. Keith Lansdowne not really into what the city has to offer and I’d rather be out in more remote areas and the country.” Since his arrival three months ago he has already spent a great deal of time exploring what the Hazeltons and surrounding areas have to offer. “They tell me to go out and explore, so I do,” he said. “I have been out hiking on a few local trails and found some good fishing.” As for where he’s been fishing, that’s already a secret he isn’t willing to give up. With three years ahead of him, Lansdowne said he is looking forward to his time here. When it comes to settling into a new detachment, he said that has been great too. “They are a really great group of people here,” he said. For now, he’s still learning the ropes and looking forward to meeting new people and exploring new places.

Dog Wash was a Huge Success!

Chamber Update submitted by Yana Hrdy Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce Manager P Washing dogs and cooking dogs = huge fundraising success! A very special thank you goes to Craig & staff at Overwaitea Foods. Their generosity enabled us to raise the money so badly needed for our floors. Thanks to Lions Club for providing a “roof” over our BBQ. Alex Shore - your passion and love for dogs show through everything you do. Alex had the most fun getting the dogs clean and brushed. Leah Holmes & Robyn Johansson worked side by side with Alex and the dogs were more than happy to receive awesome doggie treats baked by Robyn. Leah’s mom Dorothy Holmes was having so much fun with Kari Watkins selling lots of hot dog meals; Yana hauled 60 buckets of warm water to the parking lot where we had the “Wash Station”. Caitlyn Renfors held the fort at the Visitor Centre, helping our visitors to find what they were looking for. Thank you to all hungry people who came down to support us and all the brave dogs: Diesel, Jinx, Karma, Rocky, Sasha, Jamie, Stanley, Frankie, Macy, Dozer, Molly, Tonka, Kujo, Loki, Samantha, Tsavo, Luke, Grace & Benson. Thank you so much to the owners for trusting us with their best friends. You are all amazing people.

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Event Port Hardy Heritage Society Annual Fundraising Dinner Speaker Series “The Keltic Story” Presentation by Mickey Flanagan at Malones Oceanside Bistro Saturday, October 1, 2011 6:30 pm doors open, no host bar 7:00 pm dinner 8:00 pm presentation Tickets $35.00 at the Museum and Visitor Centre until September 27. Advance sales only. No tickets at the door. Board & Executives meeting is September 7th noon at the Chamber Board Room Membership Benefits/ Advertising Are you interested in more opportunities to promote your business through Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce & Tourism or discuss your membership benefits? Call Yana at 250-949-7622 GM Luncheon Special food is prepared to welcome you back to Fireside Grill at Providence Place You are invited to networking luncheon on September 21st to re-connect with your business associates & friends after our summer break. Time: noon Cost $20.00 for members Non members pay $24.00

New Member Fran’s View B&B. Guy Lacasse and his daughter Bella made their home bright and picturesque for all the guests to enjoy. Fran’s B&B is located at 7640 Eagle Crescent West, here in Port Hardy. Phone: 250902-0711. Ideas? Got something to say? We’re listening! Send us your ideas and comments to phcc@ cablerocket.com Submissions to Chamber Update Do you have an event planned? Tell us about it and we will help you to promote it. Submit by faxing or e-mailing to the Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce at 250-949-6653 or at phcc@cablerocket.com. Proudly Serving our Community For more information on the Chamber or to inquire about joining, us call 250-949-7622 or visit our website: www. ph-chamber.bc.ca

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Machine shop picks up the pace J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT McNEILL — A local business that has helped in the greening of the North Island is poised to do more for its customers. And to do it a lot faster. CLN Machine Shop of Port McNeill, which fabricates metal equipment parts for several North Island industries, hosted an open house for its customers today to unveil its latest addition — a computerinterface machining center that will cut turnaround times and even allow for the creation of items that could not be made on conventional milling machines. “This machine is going to speed things up around here,� said Carl Nissen, who opened the shop on the corner of McNeill Drive and Cedar Street in 1992. “This opens up a whole new range of things we can fabricate. And it’s going to reduce downtime for businesses that need machinery components.� CLN has most recently been in the news for building the powergenerating windmills that were installed at the Port McNeill Town

Office and at West Coast Helicopters, which earlier this year won a provincial green business award. The shop also has its own windmill, and the prototype stands over the home of machinist Gordon Brown. But CLN has long served a variety of local industrial companies, including Western Forest Products and Lemare Lake Logging, Neucel Specialty Cellulose, Marine Harvest and Orca Sand and Gravel. “Carl holds U.S. and Canadian patents on some of these items,� Brown said while showing off a table filled with parts fabricated at the shop. The HAAS VF2 vertical machining center, which arrived here in July, joined a fully automated horizontal lathe purchased earlier by CLN. The new machine was put into service immediately under the guiding hand of Carson Brown, Gordon’s son, who graduated from North Island Secondary School in 2006 and who trained at B.C. Institute of Technology before joining CLN two years ago. It has fallen to Carson to share the

intricacies of the new machine with his father and his boss. “He’s trying,â€? Gordon Brown said with a chuckle. “It took me Carson Brown loads a metal bar into the awhile to embrace this new vertical machining centre at CLN particular machine. But Machine Shop. J.R. Rardon photo I had to. We’re doing less and less work on the conventional machines. “It was quickly apparent you get good, quality parts in short order on this machine.â€? Parts are designed on a PC and the data fed to The Council of the Town of Port McNeill is proposing to continue to exempt by bylaw, certain properties from the HAAS mill, which taxation for a one-year term commencing January 1, 2012. boasts a 21-tool rotary The following properties are exempted by the Community Charter, Section 220 (h) (buildings set apart for drum. With the aid of a public worship, and the land on which the building stands): water-soluable oil recyAddress Estimated Tax Exemption cled through an internal Property 430 Chapel Street $ 1,700 tank, the machine can Bishop of Victoria perform a series of cuts, United Church of Canada 155 & 175 Cedar St $ 3,000 drills and taps on raw Full Gospel Church 2450 Catala Place $ 3,500 metal without stopping Port McNeill Baptist Church 2501 Mine Road $ 3,400 to change bits or re-seat Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2551 Mine Road $ 3,200 the source material. Port McNeill Jehovah’s Witnesses 2651 Mine Road $ 1,800 Gordon Brown said. “Even though we use The following properties are exempted by the Community Charter, Section 224 (2) (a) (land or improvements this stuff every day, we that are owned or held by a charitable, philanthropic or other not for proďŹ t corporations) and (b) (land or still marvel at what it improvements that are owned or held by a municipality, regional district or other local authority and used for does.â€? the purposes of the authority): Nissen said the machine’s flexibility Property Address Estimated Tax Exemption will allow for a range Broughton Curling Club 2203 Campbell Way $ 13,500 of jobs, and will serve Royal Canadian Legion 2631 Mine Road $ 2,500 the small customer as Guide/Scout Hall 420 Shelley Crescent $ 2,500 well as CLN’s larger Port McNeill Lions Club 2897 Mine Road $ 1,900 industrial partners. North Island Community Services Society 1503 Broughton Blvd $ 2,000 “If people want the Broughton Strait Campground 550 Southeast Main Rd $ 1,700 stuff, it’s done right here,â€? Nissen said. “It keeps the work local, F. Albert Sweet, CA Treasurer and that’s a plus, too.â€?

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North Island Secondary Grad Opens Door to Better Health Dr. Mark Smith’s new clinic- “Progressive Chiropractic� is bringing a mixture of unique technology and a philosophy of overall health to chiropractic care in Victoria.

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Dr. Mark Smith grew up in Port McNeill and attended Sunset Elementary School before graduating from North Island Secondary School in 2001. He attended Camosun College in Victoria and returned to Port McNeill to work for Strategic Forest Management Inc. for a year and a half before obtaining his BSc in Kinesiology at the University of Calgary and ultimately earning his Doctorate in Chiropractic from Life University in Atlanta, Georgia. Life University is a renowned centre of chiropractic learning and the largest chiropractic college in the world where he learned the use of an advanced technology- lowexposure, digital ‘videouoroscopy’ (video xray) that will take real-time video of the spinal vertebrae in motion. In addition, infrared thermal scanners which measure very tiny heat differences in the back and track patient progress, an electronic adjusting instrument, and specialized tables for more comfortable and precise adjustments without the usual ‘cracking or popping’ often associated with chiropractic treatment is also used to round out patient care.

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Dr. Mark’s clinic- is located close to the University of Victoria and is the only clinic of its kind on Vancouver Island and members of the North Island communities are invited to drop in and tour the facility. Dr. Mark would also like to express his deepest appreciation for all of his friends, teachers, coaches, employers, and acquaintances who inuenced him and allowed him to have the unique experiences and opportunities that he did growing up on the North Island.

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Being there is enough The big Mount Waddington Regional fall fair happens this weekend and we’re disappointed by some local comments from people who say they’re not going because “it’s all the way to Port Alice.” Really? A leisurely drive along a terrific road during what could be a glorious fall day is a half-hour poorly spent? Saving a couple of bucks in gas is excuse enough to snub one of our own? By one of our own, we mean the community of Port Alice and if ever a town needed support, it’s that one. The pretty seaside town has been taking it on the chin lately with people moving to pursue opportunities elsewhere, a depressed housing market and uncooperative provincial and federal governments turning a blind eye to requests for much-needed grants. Somehow all the good people in Port Alice and all the good works they try to do are ignored in an increasing cloud of negativity. It may seem odd World Suicide Prevention Day will be observed during the fair, at noon Saturday. Hardly a morose affair, the moment will be recognized by kite-flyers displaying their skills in Port Alice. The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention chose the child’s toy as its symbol because a kite can represent a person we have lost, and the string the connection we will forever have with them. The day is meant to provide comfort to those who grieve and, importantly, to remind them they’re not alone. No one is being asked to make speeches or stick their necks out in any way. They’re just asked to show up for support. Because sometimes just being there is enough.

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Congrats to Const. Keith Lansdowne, a former Alert Bay man who is now serving our national police service in New Hazleton, B.C.

Too many stories and only a certain amount of space this week. Most papers would kill to have this problem. We’d like more space.

Tough sales tax choices remain VICTORIA – Bill Vander Zalm’s most fantastic claim after the defeat of the harmonized sales tax was that B.C. could go back to the old provincial sales tax in six weeks if the government wanted to. Remember, this is the guy who once figured he could run an election campaign out of his car. Vander Zalm’s typically simplistic analysis soon gave rise to another conspiracy theory — the one that holds the B.C. Liberals are dragging their feet on reinstating the old provincial sales tax so they can rake in added revenue for another 18 months. That would help pay the feds $1.6 billion for the transition fund that helped B.C. institute the HST. The finance ministry provided some details to get a better sense of the task ahead. First, there are 70,000 businesses in B.C. that switched their accounting

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and point-of-sale systems to the HST. It’s not likely that they kept notes, hardware and software on hand in anticipation of having to switch back. Then there are roughly 1,000 businesses that start up each month in B.C. Assuming most of that continues, by the time the federal and provincial governments undo the HST in March 2013, there will be thousands of businesses that have no experience dealing

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Liquor taxes also went down under HST, from a 10-per-cent provincial tax to seven per cent. The hotel room tax also went down by a point under HST. Now, a correction to last week’s column: I referred to a PST reduction for Toyota Prius hybrids, suggesting it would be restored. In fact this tax break had a sunset clause, and would have expired in March 2011 in any case. B.C.’s 2008 “green budget” brought in a series of PST incentives for fuel-efficient vehicles, from $1,000 to $2,000 depending on how carbon-efficient they were. PST exemptions were also extended to Energy Star appliances. The centerpiece of that budget was the carbon tax. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress. ca twitter.com/tomfletcherbc

with the PST. They’re in for an unpleasant surprise. Here’s one example: Smart Tax Alliance co-chair Mike Jagger got involved in the effort to defend the HST because of his experience running a security company in Vancouver. He got expert advice on how to pay the tax and three different experts gave him three different answers. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon vowed, “I can assure British Columbians PST will not be applied to such items as restaurant meals, bikes and gym memberships — just as it was before the HST was introduced in B.C.” That sounds pretty definitive, but there’s seldom a simple answer with sales taxes. For instance, should B.C. reduce tobacco taxes by seven per cent? Unless you’re a smoker, you probably didn’t notice that the HST raised the price of cigarettes by that amount. A member of

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Education numbers don't add up Dear editor: In last week’s paper you ran an article put out by the provincial government stating the numbers associated with the education system in B.C. It was disappointing to see how much the article left out. Here are some of the numbers Victoria neglected to share: • 191 schools closed since 2001 when the Liberals took office, five of them in the North Island and six if you include the recent shuf-

Jack's Park has nice ring to it Dear editor: After viewing the funeral for Jack Layton on TV, I was inspired with the idea of (re)naming Stink Creek Park to Jack Layton Park, Jack’s Park, or Layton Park. Jack Layton was a very special Canadian and it would make us all proud to rename this park in his name. A people’s park in the heart of Port Hardy! He made us proud to be Canadian. Paul Unwin Port Hardy

fling of Cheslakees School in Port McNeill. • 12,000 classes that do not meet the government’s own legislated class size limits. • $250 million taken from public education, annually, since 2001 when Christy Clark (as Minister of Education) stripped teachers’ contracts to pay for Liberal tax cuts. • 11,959 classes in 2009/2010 that had 4 or more students with Individual Education Plans.

"The Christy Clark Liberals do indeed have clear priorities, but public education doesn't appear to be one of them."

• More than 1,200 specialist teacher positions lost since 2001 — aboriginal support, counsellors, special education, English as a Second Language, librarians. • A reduction from 3.6

per cent to 3.1 per cent of GDP invested in public education as the Liberals look to increase reliance on the private system. B.C. was above the national average but now we trail the country.

• A 6,214 projected increase in kindergarten enrolment over the next eight years — students who are at risk of not having a quality public education program. • 14.4 to 1: the national average of student to teacher ratios. We are once again behind the national average. • 26.36: the 1991 percentage of the BC budget spent on public education. • 15.34: the 2009 percentage spent on public education.

For a government that professes a Family First agenda, I don’t believe these numbers are even close to adequate. Public education is the one true equalizer in our society and represents the hope of all of us for the future. The Christy Clark Liberals do indeed have clear priorities, but public education doesn’t appear to be one of them. Shawn Gough Port Hardy Local Representative to British Columbia Teachers’ Federation

HST should disappear more quickly Dear editor Re: the HST. Previously Christy Clark said that if the people didn’t support her on the HST she would call a provincial election after the referendum. Well, she lost. But is she going to keep her word? No! She is such a poor loser she has reneged on her promise and says she will hold the election

in 2013. Not only that but, like a spoiled child, she seeks to punish us by saying it will take 19 months to remove the HST. It didn’t take anywhere near that long to implement it. And it doesn’t take anywhere near that long to disassemble it. A mere 24 hours of

announcements in the media is all it will take to tell purchasers they no longer need to pay HST, and businesses they no longer need to collect it. At the same time they tell all businesses that any HST collected, and not filed, to date, need to be submitted by Sept. 30. Also at the same time they notify all employees

of the HST that all rebates must be sent out by Oct. 31. And finally the same announcement informs the gov’t employees that they will be laid off by Nov. 30 which gives them time to clean out their offices, wipe all their hard drives, send all their desks and office equipment to the storeroom, and apply for

transfer to another dept. All told, a lot less than 19 months. Then, the people will see that Christy is an honourable person who believes in democracy and maybe, just maybe, she will win the next election, whenever it is held. Lee A. Wood Burnaby

Let's not forget labour on Labour Day Dear editor: The labour movement is part of humanity’s search for freedom. Labour unions, or organized labour, arose in the mid-1800s with a set of values — less and less respected these days — of solidarity, the good of the whole, mutual assistance,

equality, esprit de corps, support for families, disdain for elitism, and the idea that democracy and individual rights do not stop at the workers’ gate. Employees and labourers united for mutual protection and just rights. The Labour Union movement developed “weapons”

"We are all in service; we are all labouring." — education supporting freedom, and the strike. Many discovered

strength in unity and to wrest from monied interests decent wages, better living conditions and leisure, the right of every human. There are spiritual and educational aspects of the labour movement, oft neglected and unknown. Labour Day celebrations today are lost in the midst

of summer’s ending. Let us honor Labour Day and all those who have served us in the past year. Let us honour their labours. And our labours, too. We are all in service; we are all labouring. We are valuable. Micheal Rasberry Parksville

Province fails to hold police accountable Dear editor, On Sept. 2 the B.C. Civil Liberties Association reported that recently retired B.C. Mounties are involved in the new Independent Investigations Office (IIO), which will investigate police-involved deaths and serious injuries. That’s one of several ways in which the province is

evading recommendations from Thomas Braidwood, following his inquiry into Robert Dziekanski’s Taserrelated death. Contrary to Braidwood’s recommendations, the IIO will not answer to the Ombudsperson, removing any real hope of transparency. The IIO’s transparency

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will be limited to a “monitor” who will be appointed by the IIO director. The IIO will answer to the Attorney General, leaving it open to political interference. The IIO director won’t be able to lay criminal charges against police, as the director of Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit does.

The IIO will simply present evidence to Crown attorneys, who have been notoriously reluctant to charge police. The IIO will come under the authority of B.C.’s Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (OPCC), itself a product of police culture. Every one of those points contradicts the letter or intent

of Braidwood’s recommendations. The BC Liberals brush aside criticism by claiming Braidwood’s support. But between writing his report and endorsing the BC Liberals’ heavy-handed revision, Braidwood changed his position radically. Meanwhile, police will continue to investigate

police for offences of a lesser nature, including many assaults. The investigations are reviewed by the OPCC, which answers to nobody. The BC Liberals don’t care about police accountability. They’re upholding the police status quo. Greg Klein Vancouver

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MEETINGS & ONGOING EVENTS • Are you interested in being part of the team? Join the PH Fire Dept. drop-in meeting every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the fire halls. • Port Hardy Museum open daily 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Temporary Fossil Exhibit. • Quatsino Museum & Archives is open Friday to Sunday from 1:00pm-2:00pm. Open daily July & August. FMI quatsino.museum@recn.ca • PH Youth Health Clinic: Tues 3-5pm drop in. Family Place (back door). • PM Youth Health Clinic: Thurs 3-5pm drop in. Public Health office (beside town office). • PH Lions Club Bingo every Thursday. Doors open at 5:30pm. • The German Edelweiss Cultural Club meets Thurs. at 7pm in PH Inn Pub. FMI 250-230-1376. • Free Women's Yoga at Family Place PH. Thursdays @ 2:30-4:30. Please bring a mat/towel and wear comfortable clothing. • Every other Tuesday: Footcare clinic at Hardy Bay Seniors 9-5pm. FMI 250-949-7252. • Whale Interpretive Centre: Telegraph Cove open 8:30am-6:30pm daily in July & August. FMI 250-9283129.

September 10 Tri Port Dragon Boat Society’s second annual dragon boat regatta, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at the waterfront in Port Hardy. Dragon boat races, benefit auction, entertainment, kids games, beer garden and vendors. Info, Cora 250-949-7867 or corabella.nelson@gmail. com September 10 Sointula Farmer’s Market, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine. Follow the signs to #25 2nd Street. Artisans, bakers, gardeners, more. Info, Sally at 250-9736593. September 10 Gate House Theatre Saturday matinee showing of Cars 2, 2:30 p.m. All tickets $5. Info, www.gatehouseca.org September 10 and 11 Mt. Waddington Regional Fall Fair at Port Alice Arena. Theme is Tradition, Transition, and Tomorrow. Exhibit booklets available soon in local libraries. Volunteers are still welcome. To volunteer or for more information, call Corrine Tiberghien at 250-284-3594 or Carol Prescott at 250284-3518. September 11 Dinner and a pre-release movie at Port Hardy Baptist Church. Two showings: 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

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September 17 An art show by the North Island Artists Society. Come sample some Vancouver Island food and wine 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Port McNeill Lions Hall, 2897 Mine Rd. Call 250-956-4296 for more info. September 17 Gate House Theatre Saturday matinee showing of Monte Carlo, 2:30 p.m. All tickets $5. Info, www. gatehouseca.org Sept. 17 Third annual Mount Waddington Highland Dance Association competition at NISS gym, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. New choreography section added for first time this year. We have also attracted a few champions to the North Island this year as we have really raised the bar in what we offer to out of town competitors.

September 18 Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Port Hardy Secondary School. www.terryfox. org September 20 Gate House Theatre presents Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, 7 p.m., as part of Classic Movie Tuesday’s Sidney Poitier month. All tickets $5. Info, www. gatehouseca.org September 23 Harvest Food Bank appreciation barbecue, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Food Bank parking lot. Free hot dogs, chips, drinks, face-paining and activities for kids. Thank you to the community for all its contributions throughout the year.

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North Island’s Team Charlton Highland Dancers competed at the Crofton Highland Dance Competition. In the primary category, Emma Walkus placed 4th in Pas des Basques (PdB) and 4th in the PdB & high cuts. Jerzie Cheetham placed 5th in PdB, 1st in PdB& H, and 3rd in the Sword. In beginner — seven & under — Abigail McCorquodale placed 1st in the Fling, 1st in the Sword, 2nd in the Seann

Truibhas, 4th in the Lilt, and 1st in the Flora. Abigail also won the aggregate award for the highest points in her group. In beginner — 11 and over — Heather McKenzie placed 1st in the Fling and 4th in the Lilt. In novice — 9 and under — there were three Team Charlton dancers who did very well. In the Fling: Jenna Brown placed 1st, Xandryn Frost placed 2nd, and Camryn Stanley placed 3rd. In the

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Clockwise from above: Heather Wade, Myriam Belisle, Nicole Parker and their steeds compete in a game of horse soccer at Hyde Creek Day Saturday; kids hunt for treats in a hay pile; Halley Rienks gets a lift from Micah Estlin in the wheelbarrow race; Taryn Walker tumbles as Serenity Galitzine loses her grip; Mark Monckton tows candy-throwing kids behind his tractor in the parade. Elena Rardon and J.R. Rardon photos

Hyde Creek dazed Gazette staff HYDE CREEK — Fun, food and more fun was the order of the day Saturday as Hyde Creek Day returned to the rural neighbourhoods of Hyde Creek and Nimpkish Heights just south of Port McNeill. Organized by Guylaine LongprÊ after a threeyear hiatus, Hyde Creek Day featured a parade, horse-riding demonstrations and games by the Reinforest Riders Equestrian Club, kids games and prizes, barbecue, food and merchandise vendors. Sunny skies blessed the event, held at the recreation centre arena, ballfield and hall.

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More than old bones at local museum Mike D’Amour Gazette Staff While the curator of the Port Hardy Museum & Archives warns there’s only about a month left to see the fossils exhibit, she wants folks to know there’s much more to see at the museum. Jane Hutton, who’s actually the curator and director of the museum, said there’s plenty to see at the 7110 Market St. fixture that will turn 30-years-old in August. “We preserve the heritage of the North Island, so we have artifacts related to First Nations settlements — we actually have artifacts here that were found at Bear Cove that are up to 8,000 years old,” she said. “That is the oldest known inhabited site on Vancouver Island.” The bones and tools contained in the collection is the showpiece of the museum and are on permanent display. The temporary exhibit is of fossils and closes at the end of November. “We borrowed from local collectors and others from the Vancouver Island Paleontological Society, from Courtenay,” said Hutton. However, the museum also boasts a permanent fossil exhibit that will be “greatly augmented” in the next few months. “I’m getting new fossil case shelves and I found some new fossils — that’s an oxymoron — in the back room a couple of years ago when I was cleaning up,” Hutton said. The museum also has a permanent natural history exhibit, which consists of birds,

sea life and other items. “We also have a mineral exhibit, showcasing North Island minerals, and a small amount of mining stuff, which I’m really hoping to bump up.” Hutton said there used to be lots of mining activity on the North Island, “but our exhibit, quite frankly, does not reflect that. “One of my goals is to make that way better.” The museum is obviously doing it right because it entertains about 5,000 visitors a year. And this year when tourism is decidedly lighter than in years past, the museum saw visitors are up about an eight per cent increase over August last year. The museum also has an interesting forestry exhibit, filled with pictures and some old home movies from the 1960s. “The other major permanent exhibit is something we call the Settler’s Effect,” Hutton said.“That’s where we have a little cabin full of furniture and other homerelated items.” The museum also has a sizeable gift shop, and besides showcasing local arts and artists, it performs another vital duty. “When we need to do anything that requires money, we rely on visitor donations, in-kind donations from local businesses and profits from the gift shop, which has a heavy focus on First nations-themed goods and silver jewelry, all locally crafted as well as local interest books,” Hutton said.

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ith every push of the pedals, Nanaimo RCMP Const. Sandi Holman knows she is getting closer to her goal of helping kids with cancer. Prior to joining the 2011 edition of the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, Holman wasn’t much of a cyclist. “I could barely take one hand off the handlebar Special to wave at feature somebody without going Black Press into the ditch,” newspapers on she said. Vancouver Island Now Holman, will publish this 30, has no special feature problem riding page spotlighting wheel-to-wheel police officers at fast speeds taking part with the other in this year’s 21 members of Canadian Cancer the team, which Society is made up of Cops for Cancer members of Tour de Rock. police, military and media. “I’m feeling good. Definitely in better shape,” she said. “Training rides are really good and we’re still out there three times a week. At first I was a little apprehensive to be riding so close to everybody, but it comes naturally now. We’re riding inches away from each other and it’s a lot of fun. We probably looked like a bunch of fools when we first started, but now we’re a pretty sleek-looking team.” The team has come together to raise money for Camp Goodtimes, a place where sick children go to forget about the worries and health issues they are forced to deal with every day.

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Nanaimo RCMP officer Sandi Holman will ride the length of Vancouver Island this month in the Canadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock to raise money for pediatric cancer research. Holman and other members of Tour de Rock visited Camp Goodtimes in July as part of their tour duties, an experience Holman said motivated her further to keep focused on completing her mission. “After going to Camp Goodtimes … and putting

faces to what we’re actually doing, seeing these kids and the facilities and talking to the (camp director), and seeing where all the money we’re raising is going to, it made it a lot more real. It was something tangible that we could see and meeting the kids was a huge

motivator.” Holman said visiting Camp Goodtimes was an upbeat and positive experience, as the team was there to “pump them up and get them excited.” “They were running around and screaming and having a great time and at the end of the day, that’s what you want to see,” she said. Though the riders continue to work hard training three times a week – the team trains for hills, speed and endurance to be able to tackle everything Island roads can throw at them – fundraising is becoming critical with just weeks to go before the official start of the journey. “The fundraising is going well, but it can be exhausting with so many events to attend. It makes the riding look like the easy part,” she said. “I’m just really looking forward to starting the Tour, visiting all of the communities and the people, and holding those big cheques in our hands. I want to get there and start the ride.” Tour de Rock starts on Sept. 24, when it begins the 1,000kilometre journey in Port Alice before swinging north to visit Port Hardy on Sept. 25. The riders will visit communities along the east coast of northern Vancouver Island before cutting across and visiting Tofino and Ucluelet on Oct. 1. They arrive in Nanaimo Oct. 2 and finish in Victoria on Oct. 7. Last year the effort raised $1.4 million. Visit www.tourderock.ca to find an event to attend to donate to Holman’s or the team’s efforts, or simply donate online. The Tour de Rock began in 1998, started by Const. Martin Pepper of Saanich police. Since then, the Tour has raised more than $13 million to help support children with cancer. editor@nanaimobulletin.com

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Tell us about items of interest to the sports community. Thursday-September 18 Hockey North Island Eagles rep tryouts at Chilton Regional Arena. Time schedule appears on Page 17. Info, Tanya, 250-956-4836. September 10 Dragonboating Triport Dragonboat Society regatta, Rotary Park, Port Hardy 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Dragon boat races, vendors, entertainment, beer garden. Info, Cora at corabella.nelson@ gmail.com September 10-11 Golf Men’s Open tournament at Seven Hills Golf and Country Club. 36 holes with low gross and low net awards, prizes, dinner. Info, 250-9499818. September 16-18 Softball Port Hardy Slopitch Indian Summer Tournament at Beaver Harbour Park. Orthodox format men’s tourney; women’s slo-pitch division if sufficient interest. For info or to register a team, call David at 250-949-7221. September 17 Golf North Island Cops for Cancer benefit tourney, 10 a.m., Seven Hills Golf and Country Club. $60 per person, 18 holes, 4-person bestball format, followed by dinner, prizes and a silent auction to benefit Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock. Info, contact Cpl. Ryan Netzer at 250-9496335 or ryannetzer@rcmp-grc. gc.ca Highland dancing Third annual Mount Waddington Highland Competition, 9 a.m.3 p.m., North Island Secondary School gym. New choreography division included this year. Competitors from throughout Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland.

Riders at home away from home J.R. Rardon Gazette staff 7 MILE — Brody Low may want to think twice before inviting out-of-town friends to ride at 7 Mile motocross track. Port Alberni riders Alex Haley and Dylan Hansen used their intimate knowledge of the 1.9-mile track’s turns and jumps to post a 1-2 finish Sunday in the Junior MX-2 class during Round 4 of the Vancouver Island Motocross Association’s fall season. Low, a Port McNeill rider, placed 10th in the class for the day. “A couple of days before the Nanaimo race they called and said they wanted to come up and do some riding with Brody,” said Mark Ellis, TriPort Motorbike and ATV Club president and Low’s father. “They tore this track up for three days.” Low did get a mea-

Mark Ellis makes an unscheduled dismount after burying his front tire in a hole while coming off a jump during Saturday's Vancouver Island Motocross event at 7 Mile Track. J.R. Rardon photo

sure of revenge in the Junior GP class, finishing two spots ahead of Haley to place second behind Hansen. Fellow Port McNeill rider Kyle Klaric also reached the awards podium by placing third. “I did pretty well in

GP,” said Low, who added a third-place finish in the class in Saturday’s Round 3 racing. “It didn’t go so well in the MX. I crashed early and I was in last place. After that, I didn’t really try too hard.”

The two-day event, the second VIMA race series at the track this year, suffered from lower-than-normal turnout because the BCMA Pro-Am Championships were being held in Kelowna at the same time and

siphoned off many of the Island’s more experienced riders. Each of the past two years, the Tri-Port club hosted fall series events in October, but wanted to take advantage of the typically nicer weather of early

September. The weather certainly delivered, with sunny skies and warm temperatures both days. “We don’t want to go back to October,” club volunteer Mary Mavis said. “But we’ll probably try to move it one week later.” Still, the races drew 70 riders from all parts of Vancouver Island, including several firsttime visitors to the track who vowed to return. “We had a great time,” said Eric Egeland of Shawnigan Lake, whose sons Nolan and Colby each posted clean sweeps in the 85cc and 65cc peewee divisions, respectively. “Overall, the kids like this track. There are five tracks on the Island, and each one has its quirks." Race winners appear in Scoreboard, Page 17. Full results and additional coverage appears online at www.northislandgazette.com.

Shore rolls safely to Dirt Bowl trophy J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT HARDY — Brock Shore didn’t get to the checkered flag first. But he got there the most often, and that was enough to deliver the Port Hardy stock car driver the 2011 Dirt Bowl championship Sunday night at Tri-Port Speedway. “This is the first time I ever won anything,” said Shore, a second-year driver who seemed slightly stunned after being awarded the Dirt Bowl trophy, a cash prize and a case of motor oil. Shore finished with a 110point total, just two points ahead of runner-up Daniel Hovey in the two-day, eight race points series. But the key was that Shore finished, while Hovey landed in the pits with a broken drive shaft 16 laps into Sunday’s 25-lap main event. Shore, whose car was sputtering badly and limped through the feature race

Daniel Hovey upends a water-filled tire lining the infield in turn 3 during Saturday's stock car racing at Tri-Port Speedway. J.R. Rardon photo

behind the lead pack, nearly pulled off the track himself to investigate. It turned out his gas cap had been left off and he had water in his fuel. “I’m glad I stayed out there,” said Shore, who earned points for each completed lap and needed all of them to edge Hovey for the championship. “I was gonna come off and see what was wrong, but I decided it was

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still running and I’d just try to keep it going.” On Saturday, during a regular track points series event, Shore suffered a broken rear axle that cut short his night. But he got the car back together and it held up through Sunday’s Dirt

Bowl. The main went to Glen Day, who edged Justin Reusch in a matchup of the two cars battling atop the standings for the track points championship. Day entered the evening a distant fourth in Dirt Bowl points after his car broke early on the first night of the series, held two weeks earlier. His win helped him earn

the third-place plaque and a cash payout. Donnie Lawrence, who was tied with Hovey in Dirt Bowl points following the opening night of racing, did not appear Sunday and finished fourth overall. It was a bitter finish for Hovey, a three-time track champion who had just won the second heat and who posted his strongest showing of the summer one night earlier while winning one heat race and the 25-lap main event. “That was the best I felt running all season,” Hovey said after his win Saturday in a regular points series event. He was pushing Day hard for the lead on lap 16 in Sunday’s Dust Bowl when he came out of turn 4 too hot and slammed the wall along the front straightaway. He made it around the next turn before his car coasted to a stop on the back straight.

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Who Senciw still perfect J.R. Rardon Gazette staff PORT ALICE — Who Senciw went three years between appearances in a North Island slo-pitch tournament. The layoff didn’t seem to hurt a bit. The Port Alice team, cobbled together for just the second time, capped an unlikely run to the A division title with a 15-6 win over Load ‘em Up of Port Hardy in the 3rd Annual Fred Donaldson Memorial Tournament at Angus Dawson Memorial Ballpark. The last time the team was assembled was for an appearance in the 2008 Indian Summer Classic in Port Hardy. And it won that tourney, as well. “It’s kind of a family team,” said Toby Roberts, who went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs to pace the winners. “The

Who Senciw baserunner Toby Roberts bolts for second base as Load 'em Up infielder Steve Clair scoops a ground ball during Sunday's A final in Port Alice. J.R. Rardon photo

Senciws, of course. The Bradshaws, the Grays and Robertses. And a couple stranglers.” “Stranglers?” teammate Kirstie Bradshaw asked. Roberts scanned the dugout to inspect his celebrating teammates. “Well, yeah, I guess

we got some stranglers, too,” he said. Who Senciw, which snuck into the A bracket as the fourth and lowest-seeded team, certainly throttled the competiton once it got there. The team beat the top-seeded 67’s in the

semifinals, then shut down a Load ‘em Up team that averaged 19 runs per game while

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PORT MCNEILL MINOR HOCKEY REGISTRATION Welcome back to all players! If you are returning to Port McNeill Minor Hockey you should have received your registration package in the mail. If you are new to the Association, you can pick up a registration package at TIMBERLAND SPORTS. Please return registration packages by September 10, 2011. Mail to PMMHA, Box 805 Port McNeill or drop off at Timberland Sports. PORT MCNEILL HOCKEY EQUIPMENT SWAP There will be a hockey equipment swap in Port McNeill at the arena on: Friday September 9th evening Saturday September 10th daytime For any registration-related information, please contact: Heather Mohan 250-956-9892 or for general information, please contact Scott Mitchell 250-956-3182

CANDIDATE INFORMATION NIGHT Municipal Election November 19, 2011 Are you interested in running in the next election for Mayor or Councillor? Do you want to find out more about the responsibilities of Mayor and Councillor? The District of Port Hardy will host an information night Monday, September 12th 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers 7360 Columbia Street Meet municipal staff and members of Council. There will be a presentation on the duties of Mayor and Council, election procedures and an open question period. Everyone is welcome to attend and attendance does not commit you to file nomination papers. For more information contact Gloria Le Gal, Director of Corporate Services 250-949-6665

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sweeping unbeaten into the final. Load ‘em Up was coming off the championship of the annual OrcaFest tournament in Port McNeill and was seeking to extend its unbeaten tournament streak to 10 games. “I forgot what it’s like to lose,” Load ‘em Up player/coach Steve Clair joked. “It was a good game, but I think we beat ourselves.” Load ‘em Up suffered several key errors in the field and had a key baserunning gaffe while at the plate. The squad was never able to put together a big inning against Who Senciw, which jumped ahead 6-1 after two innings Results and awards appear in Scoreboard, page 17.

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Sports Scoreboard MOTOCROSS Vancouver Island Motocross Association Round 3-4, Fall Season At 7 Mile Track Saturday’s winners Beginner GP: David Hill. Super Mini: Nolan Egeland. 50cc (4-6): Ryder Roth. Junior GP: Dylan Hansen. Youth: Ryan Lalonde. Vet Junior: Aaron Symonds. Ladies: Paige Hansen. 65cc Peewee: Colby Egeland. 85cc (7-11): Tanner Meyland. 85cc (12-16): Nolan Egeland . Beginner MX-1: David Hill. Beginner MX-2: Nathan Watt. Plus 40: Paul Sprentz. Intermediate MX-2: Ryan Lalonde. Junior MX-2: Brandon Williams. Sunday’s Results Beginner GP: David Hill. Super Mini: Nolan Egeland. Youth: Ryan Lalonde. Junior GP: Dylan Hansen. 50cc (4-6): Ryder Roth. 50cc (7-8): Cameron Whitcomb. Plus 40: Paul Sprentz. Vet Junior: Aaron Symonds. Ladies: Paige Hansen. 65cc PeeWee: Colby Egeland. 85cc (7-11): Tanner Meyland.

85cc (12-16): Nolan Egeland. Beginner MX-1: David Hill. Beginner MX-2: Nathan Watt. Junior MX-2: Alex Haley. Intermediate MX-2: Ryan Lalonde. STOCK CARS Tri-Port Motor Sports Club Sunday’s results 2011 Dirt Bowl Overall points: 1. Brock Shore, 110; 2. Daniel Hovey, 108; 3. Glen Day, 81; 4. Donnie Lawrence, 80. Trophy dash: 1. Lance Gullacher; 2. Daniel Hovey; 3. Justin Reusch; 4. Glen Day. Heat 1: 1. Reusch; 2. Gullacher; 3. Day; 4. Kevin Doucette; 5. Brock Shore; 6. Hovey. Heat 2: 1. Hovey; 2. Day; 3. Reusch; 4. Shore; 5. Gullacher; 6. Doucette. Main event: 1. Day; 2. Reusch; 3. Gullacher; 4. Shore; 5. Hovey. Saturday’s results Trophy dash: 1. Justin Reusch; 2. Daniel Hovey; 3. Paul Weeks; 4. Patrick Gullacher. Heat 1: 1. Glen Day; 2. Reusch; 3. Hovey; 4. Brock Shore; 5. Weeks. Heat 2: 1. Hovey; 2. Day; 3. P. Gullacher; 4. Shore; 5. Reusch. Main event: 1. Hovey; 2. Day; 3. Reusch; 4. Weeks; 5. P. Gullacher.

SLO-PITCH 3nd Annual Fred Donaldson Memorial Tournament At Angus Dawson Memorial Ballpark, Port Alice A Division Final: Who Senciw 15, Load ‘em Up 6 3rd: 67s; 4th: Woodchuckers MVP — Male: Ken Bradshaw, Who Senciw; Female: Kirstie Bradshaw, Who Senciw. Most Sportsmanlike — Male: Tony Knighton, Load ‘em Up; Female: Raylene Clair, Load ‘em Up. B Division Final: Lucky Baggers 13, Bandits 12 3rd: Generals. 4th: Salmon Kings. MVP — Male: Mike Schofield, Lucky Baggers; Female: Sterryn Lazarowich Most Sportsmanlike — Male: Dave Stewart, Lucky Baggers; Female: Nikki Therrien, Bandits. C Division Final: The Runs def. Ballerz 3rd: Rekkers. 4th: Rez. MVP — Male: Len Miller, The Runs; Female: Janey Henschke, The Runs. Most Sportsmanlike: Male:

Jim Paul, Ballerz; Female: Izzy Nelson, Ballerz. Most Sportsmanlike Team (Free entry to 2012 tournament) Ballerz Round-robin results Woodchuckers 20, Lucky Baggers 11 Who Senciw 15, Bandits 5 67s 22, Rez 12 Salmon Kings 17, Generals 16 Ballerz 13, Rekkers 8 Load ‘em Up 23, The Runs 21 Woodchuckers 19, Who Senciw 17 Generals 13, Rez 8 Bandits 9, Salmon Kings 7 67s 15, Rekkers 3 Load ‘em Up 15, Generals 4 Lucky Baggers 10, Ballerz 2 Bandits 14, The Runs 14 (tie) 67s 11, Salmon Kings 8 Lucky Baggers 11, Rez 0 Load ‘em Up 20, Rekkers 10 Who Senciw d. Ballerz Woodchuckers 15, The Runs 6 DRAG RACING 2011 Rumble on the Runway Total points winners 1. Tim Walton, 390; 2. Terry Mackay, 360; 3. Ron Clark, 350; 4. Collin Shaw, 340; 5. Eric Shields, 320; 6. Louis Oulette, 310; 7 (tie). Connie Howe and Mike Hutmacher, 300; 9 (tie). Chris Beatty and Jeff Bowell, 290.

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Gazette staff Tim Walton edged fellow Port McNeill driver Terry Mackay to win the overall points championship in the recently completed Rumble on the Runway drag race series at Port McNeill Airport.

Walton, who won the overall Pro class title in his '67 Barracuda, amassed 390 points in the five-race series. Mackay, the Super Pro winner, totaled 360. Ron Clark of Port Alberni was third overall and tops in the

Sportsman class with 350 points, narrowly edging Collin Shaw of Port Hardy, who was fourth with 340. Another Port Hardy driver, rookie Chris Beatty, cracked the top 10 with 290 points to place in a tie for ninth.

Port Hardy Minor Hockey Registration It’s that time of year again! Port Hardy Minor Hockey will be taking registrations for the 2011-2012 season. I have registration for players who played last year, so please contact me for those. If you are new this year I will also have registration forms for those as well. All fees that are still outstanding must be cleared up before child can play this year. I will also leave registration forms at Jim’s Hardy Sports, please see Nita for those. Any questions and concerns please feel free to contact me. Melanie Gage ~ PHMH Registrar

We are also looking for coaches and managers. Please contact Graham at 250.949.9588. www.triporthockey.ca

VILLAGE OF PORT ALICE 2011 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS

NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Village of Port Alice, that nominations for the offices of: Mayor: Councillor: School Trustee:

one (1) to be elected four (4) to be elected one (1) to be elected

for a 3-year term (December 2011, to December 2014), will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: Village of Port Alice Municipal Office located at 1061 Marine Drive, Port Alice, B.C.

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Nomination documents are available at the Port Alice Municipal Office during regular business hours, Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to the provision of the Community Charter, that unless the taxes owing are paid, the following properties in Zeballos will be sold by Public Auction at a Tax Sale to be held Monday, September 26th, 2011 commencing at 10:00 a.m. at the Village Office, 157 Maquinna Avenue, Zeballos, BC STREET

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Prospective purchasers of tax sale property are reminded that a tax sale property is subject to taxation under the Property Purchase Act on fair market value of the property to be paid at the end of the redemption period when the title is transferred to the purchaser. Holli Bellavie Treasurer/Collector

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office. FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting: Gail Lind, Chief Election Officer (250) 284-3391 Edie Watson, Deputy Chief Election Officer (250) 284-3391 Chief Election Officer

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Campbell River company gets large local contract PORT HARDY — Upland Excavating Ltd., of Campbell River, was awarded the $1.5million contract to rebuild the

Dick Booth Culvert on Holberg Rd., west of Port Hardy, that was washed out during flooding about a year ago.

The new culvert will be larger than the original and additional improvements will provide the public with a permanent road

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

For a copy of the application or to make written comments, please contact: Cyndy Grant, Land Officer, 2217 Mine Rd, Box 7000, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 Cyndy.Grant@gov.bc.ca or Shiloh McCulley, BCTS, 2217 Mine Road, Box 7000, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0, Shiloh.Mcculley@gov.bc.ca. The application will be available for review and comment for 30 days from August 25,2011. Comments will be received until September 24, 2011. FLNR office may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Comments can also be posted at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending Please be sure to cite the Applicant’s name and the location of the proposed activity and File Number for reference. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at FLNR office.

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Do you need posters, letterheads, envelopes, books, magazines or business cards?

Take notice that British Columbia Timber Sales-Seaward Business Office of Port McNeill, British Columbia, intends to make application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNR), North Island-Central Coast District Office for a License of Occupation – Industrial Log Handling, File Number 1413516, situated on Provincial Crown land located at Naysash Inlet and Burnt Island Harbour, Smith Inlet.

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A Conversation on BC Forests Port McNeill Community Dialogue Session: “Forestry on Northern Vancouver Island in 2050 – what do you want to see?� A wide range of knowledgeable forest leaders are raising the question of the future of BC’s forests and the potential impact on families and communities. Community Dialogue Sessions across the province will constructively explore the expressed needs of concerned citizens to determine if current management practices enable local forests to satisfy their public purpose. Constructive Sessions are intended as constructive dialogue and not a forum for complaints. Dialogue Session: Sept. 15, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Port McNeill Legion, Mine Road.

DISTRICT OF PORT HARDY 2011 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the District of Port Hardy that nominations for the offices of: Mayor - one to be elected Councillor - six to be elected School Trustee - two to be elected will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: At 7360 Columbia Street Port Hardy, BC

9:00 am October 4, 2011 to 4:00 pm October 14, 2011 Monday through Friday

Excluding statutory holidays and weekends

Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that BC Timber Sales, Seaward (tlasta) Business Area in Port McNeill advertises that the successful bidder for timber sale license TSL A80078 will make application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, North Island – Central Coast District OďŹƒce in Port McNeill for a License of Occupation – Industrial Log Handling, File Number 1413636 situated on Provincial Crown land located in Havannah Channel, East Cracroft Island. For a copy of the application or to make written comments, please contact Tenures Forester Cyndy Grant, Box 7000, 2217 Mine Rd, Port McNeill, BC, V0N 2R0 – Cyndy.Grant@gov.bc.ca or Forest Technician Darrell Lissell, Box 7000, 2217 Mine Road, Port McNeill, BC, V0N 2R0 – Darrell.Lissell@gov.bc.ca. The application will be available for review and comment for 30 days from August 25, 2011. Comments will be received until 4:30 PM September 26, 2011. The district oďŹƒce may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Comments can also be posted at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ index.jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending Please be sure to cite the Applicant’s name and the location of the proposed activity and File Number for reference. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at the distrct oďŹƒce.

Nomination documents are available at the District of Port Hardy Municipal Office from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays and online at www.porthardy.ca.

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GOLF TOURNAMENT ~ Saturday, Sept. 17th, 10am start, Seven Hill Golf Club, Port Hardy 4 person, best ball format ~ $60/person includes 18 holes, dinner, prizes, auction Please pre-register with Cpl Ryan Netzer 250.949.6335 or at ryan.netzer@rcmp-grc.bc.ca

SEAFOOD DINNER ~ Saturday, Sept. 24th, Port Alice Join Port Alice is hosting the Team at the annual dinner ~ For tickets or information: cla@cablerocket.com

DINNER & A MOVIE ~ Saturday, Sept. 24th, Civic Centre, Port Hardy Family friendly ~ Tickets available in Sept. $15 adult, $5 under 12 & Srs ~ pmertz@bc.cancer.ca for info

Contact North Vancouver Island Community Fundraising Co-ordinator, Patti Mertz Cell: 250.218.7158 ~ Email: pmertz@bc.cancer.ca visit us on: www.facebook.com/CopsforCancerBC OR follow us on twitter: @cancersocietybc and mention #CopsforCancerBC www.tourderock.ca OR text FIGHT to 45678 to make a $5 donation* *terms at mobilegiving.ca

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The next regular School Board Meeting of the Board of Education of School District No. 85 (Vancouver Island North) will be held on

Monday, September 12th, 2011 6:30 p.m. School Board OfďŹ ce, Port Hardy This is a public meeting. All interested parties are welcome.

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Michael (Mike) Russell Murray March 29, 1962-August 25, 2011

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COMEDY & Stage shows for Staff Parties, Christmas Parties, Conventions, Community Clubs, Banquets. Booking for Christmas & 2012. Popovich Productions 25 years in business. Toll free 1-888-8569282.

Your Community, Your ClassiďŹ eds. Call 310-3535 PLACES OF WORSHIP

PERSONALS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Port Hardy meets every Wednesday & Saturday at the Upper Island Public Health Unit on Gray Street at 8pm. Sundays at the Salvation Army Lighthouse, 8635 Granville St., at 7pm. NEED TO Lose weight? $5,000 for your success story. Personal Image TV Show. Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext 2243. Joanna@mertontv.ca. www.mertontv.ca.

PLACES OF WORSHIP

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

ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED 9190 Granville St. Port Hardy Phone 250-949-6247 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and Service Wed., 12:00 noon Bible Study 11:00 am Midweek Eucharist Everyone welcome Meeting rooms available Rev. Rob Hutchison columbac@uniserve.com 11/11

FULL GOSPEL CHURCH 2540 Catala Place Port McNeill (across from Firehall) Sunday 10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741 Pastor Stan Rukin Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor Cell: 250-527-0144 Office hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs Visitors always welcome www.ptmcfullgospel.org

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Mike passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 25, 2011 in Vancouver, B.C. Mike is predeceased by his father, Jack. Mike is survived and will be lovingly missed by his mother, Joan, his wife, Heather, his sons; Russell and Bruce, brother, Pat, sister-in-law, Tina, niece, Emily, uncle, Russell and numerous other family members. Mike was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario and moved to Port Alice in 1966. Mike loved the outdoors and began working as a chokerman in 1980 in Jeune Landing. In 1984, Mike began as a faller and continued to fall until 2008 when he began his own falling contract in Jeune Landing. Mike had served on Municipal Council and also enjoyed volunteering with several community groups including Port Alice Minor Hockey, Port Alice Golf Club and Jeune Landing Loggers’ Sports. He loved a good practical joke and dearly loved his family and friends. In lieu of owers, please register as an organ donor (www. transplant.bc.ca). A Celebration of Mike’s Life will take place at the Port Alice Community Centre, Marine Drive, Port Alice, B.C. on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.

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

MIDGET “A� TRYOUTS for Duncan Red Hots Fastpitch Team When: September 7th at 6pm and September 11th at 11am Where: Evans Fields in Duncan Coaches: Stan McKinlay 748-4432 & Brian Bull 250746-8698 *All positions are open. Open to players from any association.

TRAVEL GETAWAYS LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin, sleeps 6, BBQ. Fall special. 2 nights $239 / 3 nights $299. Pets Okay. Rick 604-306-0891

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES BE YOUR own boss with Great Canadian Dollar Store. New franchise opportunities in your area. Call 1-877-3880123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com today. GET FREE Vending machines. Can earn $100,000+ per year. Multiple revenue streams and national proďŹ t sharing. Dealers now being appointed. For details call 866668-6629 or www.tcvend.com

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PLACES OF WORSHIP

PLACES OF WORSHIP

North Island Church Services SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH 4680 Byng Rd. Port Hardy Pastor George Hilton 250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826 “Everyone welcome� Saturday Services 9:30am - Bible Study groups 10:45am - Worship/Praise service Wednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education 250-949-8243 11/11

NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES Sunday Masses St. Mary’s Port McNeill: 9am St. Bonaventure Port Hardy: 11am St. Theresa’s Port Alice: 1st, 2nd & 5th Sundays 9am 3rd & 4th Sundays 1:30pm Alert Bay: 2nd & 4th Sundays 10am Father Roger Poblete 250-956-3909 11/11

PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH 2501 Mine Road Sunday 9:45 am (Sept-June) - Sunday School 11:00 am - Worship Service 7:00 pm - Evening Fellowship Youth Group Wed - 7:00 pm Children’s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year. For information contact 0ASTOR $AVE 0URDY s 11/11

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ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP “A non-traditional connecting point for North Island Christians� - Monthly “large group� gatherings - Food, Fellowship & Encouragement - Home-Group gatherings and studies now underway! Go to www.MyNewChurch.ca or phone Pastor Rick Ivens at 250-230-5555 for more info. Time for a change in your life? Everyone is welcome!

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LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE s #HAPLAIN 3ERVICES s "IBLE 3TUDIES s 3PIRITUAL #OUNSELLING s 7EEKLY !! 'ROUPS (8635 Granville St. Port Hardy) 250-949-8125

PORT HARDY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert St Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 7 pm Tuesday Prayer 7:30 pm Midweek Biblestudies - Call the church for time and place 250-949-6466 Pastor George & Karen Ewald (home) 250-949-9674 E-Mail:pastorgeorge@providenceplace.ca 11/11

PORT ALICE ANGLICANUNITED FELLOWSHIP Sunday Services - 4pm Reverend Rob Hutchison 1-250-949-6247 Box 159, Port Alice You are extended a special invitation to share in our Services 11/11

ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITED ANGLICAN CHURCH 250-956-3533 Email: gualbert@uniserve.com Summer hours Sunday Worship - 9:00am except August 28th - 9:00 All Welcome 175 Cedar Street Port McNeill 11/11

GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH at entrance to Tsulquate Village (8898 Park Dr) Saturday/Sabbath 10:00 am-Sabbath School 11:15 am-Worship Service Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell 11/11

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

HELP WANTED

HOME BASED BUSINESS. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com

SC MANAGER - NANAIMO Speedy Glass is now recruiting for a Service Centre Manager for their Nanaimo location. You will have a min 5 years sales, customer service and/or management experience. Have a strong customer service orientation, be results oriented and have exceptional communication skills. Experience in the Automotive Industry would be an asset. Please email your resume to Jennifer Dean at jdean@belroncanada.com

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical ofďŹ ce & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1888-748-4126.

HUGHSON TRUCKING INC. is looking for Class 1 Super-B atdeck drivers. Safety and Performance Bonuses, beneďŹ ts package, drug & alcohol policy. 2 years experience preferred. We will provide transportation to Southern Alberta. Call 1 800 647 7995 ext 228 or fax resume to 403 647 2763

ONLINE, ACCREDITED, web design training, administered by the Canadian Society for Social Development. Learn web design from the comfort of your home! Apply today at www.ibde.ca

KURT LEROY TRUCKING LTD, in Campbell River, has a job opening for a self-starter OFFICE ASSISTANT. Prefer knowledge in logging and trucking industry. ProďŹ cient in data entry, custom software, payroll production and cycle time reports. Reporting to our certiďŹ ed accountants and owners. Wage negotiable + beneďŹ ts. Full-time, Mon.-Fri., 9:30-5:30. Please fax resumes and drivers’ abstract (250)2879914.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CARLYLE SHEPHERD & CO CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS with ofďŹ ces in Kitimat, Terrace, Prince Rupert, Smithers and Coquitlam currently have openings for the following positions in their KITIMAT ofďŹ ce: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Responsibilities will include general accounting, compilation, review engagements and the preparation of corporate and personal income tax returns. INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTANT Responsibilities will include working directly with a Senior Accountant on general accounting, compilation, review engagements, and the preparation of corporate and personal income tax returns. Please send your resumĂŠ, with a handwritten cover letter, to: Mr. Carlyle Shepherd, CA Carlyle Shepherd & Co. Chartered Accountants 277 City Centre Kitimat BC V8C 1T6 csco.ca@telus.net Community Information www.kitimat.ca

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiďŹ ed- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

HELP WANTED CLEAR ENVIRONMENTAL is seeking individuals to join our team. Responsibilities: Water and soil sample collection and ďŹ eld analysis, drilling waste sampling, analysis, disposal supervision. Pre and post site assessments. QualiďŹ cations: Post secondary degree or diploma. OilďŹ eld experience is an asset. Required equipment is a reliable 4X4, lap top computer, GPS, camera. Send resume to: hr@ceslp.ca referencing contract Environmental Field Technicians in the subject line.

HELP WANTED

LEMARE GROUP is currently seeking a ticketed Automotive Mechanic for the northern Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wage. Email resume to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca or fax to 2520-956-4888.

MARINE MECHANIC required. Specialized in Honda or Yamaha outboards. $25 to $30 per hour plus beneďŹ ts. Apply in person to Colleen Cox or e-mail resume to Port Hardy to:macandal@telus.net.

MARINE MECHANIC LEMARE GROUP is currently seeking a loader/hoechucker operator for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time union wages. Email resumes to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca or fax to 250-956-4888.

required. Specialized in Honda or Yamaha outboards. $25 to $30 per hour plus beneďŹ ts. Apply in person to Colleen Cox or e-mail resume in Port Hardy to: macandal@telus.net

HELP WANTED

TRADES, TECHNICAL

The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty mechanic for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca or fax to: 250-956-4888. We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilďŹ eld construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilďŹ eld roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.

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GUS’S PUB in Port McNeill is looking for 2 full time cooks. Please drop by with resume and see Tasos.

N.I. SPORTSMAN in Port McNeill. Now hiring servers. Please apply in person & ask for Arta or Yannis.

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COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT MECHANIC, certiďŹ cation required. Dynamic manufacturing & processing company in Vancouver is currently accepting resumes. Competitive wage and beneďŹ ts. Email resumes to rpretorius@wcrl.com

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assist. Funding Avail. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

HAIDA WAY Pub in Port McNeill is seeking experienced bar servers. Apply in person at front desk, email resume to staff@pmhotesls.com or fax resume 250-956-4710 Attn: Christine.

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Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Mill & Timber Products Ltd., of Port Hardy, BC, intends to make application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (FLNR), North Island – Central Coast Resource District for a Temporary Permit – Log Handling – File 1413638, situated on Provincial Crown land located at Seymour Inlet. For a copy of the application or to make written comments, please contact Jennifer Barolet, Ministry of FLNRO, North Island – Central Coast Resource District, PO Box 7000 Port McNeill BC, V0N 2R0 or email to Jennifer.Barolet@gov.bc.ca or to ionebrown@apgroup.ca. The public review period will extend for 30 days from September 8, 2011, ending on October 7, 2011. Ministry of Natural Resource Operations may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Comments can also be posted at: www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ index.jsp?PrimaryStatus=pending Please be sure to cite the Applicant’s name, Äle number and the location of the proposed activity for reference. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at the FLNRO ofÄce.

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LAND ACT: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Douglas J. Bishop of Nanaimo, BC, intends to make application to Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), West Coast Service Centre for a Residential – Private Moorage situated on Provincial Crown land located at Havannah Channel/ Cracroft Island. The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is File #1408892. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Natural Resource Operations at 142 - 2080 Labieux Rd., Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9, or emailed to: AuthorizingAgency.Nanaimo@gov.bc.ca Comments will be received by MFLNRO until October 10, 2011. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website h t t p : / / a r f d . g ov. b c . c a / ApplicationPosting/index. jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor.

VERY BUSY Service Department. Frontier Peterbilt Sales Estevan SK. has immediate openings for truck and transport technicians, engine experience an asset. Top wages and beneďŹ ts. Please send resumes attention John Murie. Fax: 306-636-6321, e-mail: jmurie@frontierpeterbilt.com TRANS Carrier Ltd in Fort St John is looking for a 4th year apprentice or journeyman mechanic with transport experience. We encourage 2nd and 3rd year apprentices to apply as well. Contact James; jconway@tcltd.ca. Affordable housing is available. Supply resume & abstract.

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CAMPGROUND HOST The ‘Namgis Health Centre is Seeking a

Home & Community Care Coordinator Nurse Responsibilities: • Coordination of patient / client services within the ‘Namgis Health Centre’s Home & Community Care Department • Managing and administration of the ‘Namgis Home & Community Care Program. Experience and QualiďŹ cations: • Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred with three years experience in health programs management and/or home care nursing OR • Diploma in Nursing with four years in experience in health programs management and/or home care nursing • Knowledge of First Nations health and social issues • A member in good standing with the Registered Nurses’ Association of BC The ‘Namgis Health Centre, a modern facility which offers a range of health and social services. Health Centre staff includes: two physicians, nurses, mental health workers, infant development workers, community health representatives, and substance abuse counselors. The community of Alert Bay has a population of 1500 people (Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal). Located in Johnstone Strait, off the northeast tip of Vancouver Island, we offer some of the worlds best ďŹ shing, whale watching, kayaking, and other outdoor pursuits. The community is also a growing centre for Aboriginal artistic expression in all forms including carving, dance, and other traditions.

Salary: Aligned with Nurses Union of BC Salary Levels Deadline for Applications: September 30, 2011 Submit Resume and Cover Letter to: Georgia Cook, Administrator P.O. Box 290, Alert Bay, B.C. V0N 1A0 ph: (250) 974-5522, fax: (250) 974-2736 email: GeorgiaC@namgis.bc.ca

Port Hardy RV Resort

Duties include facility maintenance, reservations, reception, fee collections. Year round accommodations provided. Ideal for retired or semi-retired couple with no pets.

Send resumes to: Port Hardy RV Resort Box 1230 Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 By fax: 250-949-8118 or By email: porthardyrvresort@gmail.com

‘Namgis Health Centre is seeking a

Medical Clerk Responsibilities: The Medical Clerk is responsible for chart and patient related activities including: s ORGANIZATION OF PATIENT CHARTS s ASSISTANCE WITH DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS s SCANNING AND LINKING OF DOCUMENTS IN THE 7OLF -EDICAL SYSTEM Duties include: DICTA TYPING TELEPHONE RECEPTION AND other ofďŹ ce duties as requested. QualiďŹ cations: s -EDICAL /FlCE CERTIlCATE -EDICAL 4ERMINOLOGY course s MINIMUM OF TWO YEARS HEALTH RECORDS EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY TO WORD PROCESS FROM DICTAPHONE AND OPERATE EQUIPMENT RELATIVE TO THE DEPARTMENT s KEYBOARDING SKILLS OF WPM AND DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCY WITH -3 7ORD AND %XCEL s EXPERIENCE WITH 7OLF -EDICAL SYSTEM %XCELLERIES and Medinet an asset s EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS RELATE WELL TO PATIENTS and colleagues s FOLLOWING THE 0ERSONNEL 0OLICY APPLY CONlDENTIALITY WITH RESPECT TO MEDICAL RECORDS AND ALL INTERACTIONS WITH PATIENTS IN THE OFlCE SETTING s SHALL RESPECT &IRST .ATIONS CULTURE AND TRADITIONS AS THEY PERTAIN TO MEDICAL CARE s CURRENT #LASS DRIVER S LICENSE 0LEASE SUBMIT RESUME COVER LETTER AND THREE REFERENCES to: 4ERRI #HRISTIANSON 0HYSICIANS 0ROGRAM -ANAGER @.aMgis Health Centre 0/ "OX !LERT "AY "# 6 . ! TERRIC NAMGIS BC CA Please note only those short listed will be contacted.

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RENTALS

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AUTO FINANCING

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82.8 ACRES, 300’ lakefront, S Cariboo. Beautiful, pastoral, private, rural setting. Borders crown land. Adjacent 80+ acre parcel available. www.bchomesforsale.com/ view/lonebutte/ann/

PORT HARDY Large 3 bdrm condo, NP/,N/S, heat & hot water included. W/D in unit. Available Oct 1. $775/mo. Ref. req. Call 250-949-7085.

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LOG SORT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR LOCATION: Powell River, BC Closing Date: September 23, 2011 Olympic Log Sort Ltd. provides contract and custom log sorting to major Coastal forest products companies. THE POSITION: OLS is currently seeking a Log Sort Operations Supervisor to join our Stillwater Log Sort Operation located in Powell River, British Columbia. QUALIFICATIONS: We require an individual with 5-10 years of log sort management experience. You possess coastal experience in your profession and understand the necessity for the timely out turn of a first rate product. You are considered to be a good leader with excellent communication skills. You bring to the job a good working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety regulations, related marine experience, well-developed computer skills and a background in industrial relations management. A BC Scaling License is an asset for this position. OLS offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you have the skills and qualifications required for this position, please reply in confidence: Patrick Davidson, Business Manager Facsimile: 604.681.8906 Email: pdavidson@the welchgroup.com Application Deadline: Friday, September 23, 2011, as only short listed candidates will be contacted, OLS thanks you in advance for your interest in our Company.

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LEGAL SERVICES DIAL-A-LAW: access free information on BC law. 1-604687-4680; 1-800-565-5297; www.dialalaw.org, audio available. Lawyer referral service: need a lawyer? Learn more by calling 604-687-3221; 1-800-663-1919.

PETS PETS POMERANIAN PUREBRED DOGS. 7 months, 8 months and 9 months in age. WEIGHT 5-7 POUNDS. www.wigglypaws.ca CALL 250-423-4843 EMAIL: whitepoms@shaw.ca

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE A FREE Telephone service Get your first month free. bad credit, don’t sweat it. No deposits. no credit checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464. BUILDING SALE... “”Rock bottom prices”” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel Manufacturers Direct 1-800-668-5422. CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991

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DO-IT-YOURSELF Steel Buildings priced to clear- make an offer! Ask about free delivery, most areas! Call for quick quote and free brochure - 1800-668-5111 ext. 170.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FOR SALE: •Trailer hitch (class 3) for Ford Ranger/Mazda truck, 8 months old. $200. •Grade 80, 20’ tow chain with hooks (new) $80. Call 250-949-8928 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? RED ENVELOPE- Unique & Personalized Gifts for All Your Friends & Family! Starting at $19.95 Visit: www.redenvelope.com/Jewel for an extra 20% off or call 1888-473-5407.

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OLDER HOME in Port McNeill, on 2 lots with ocean view, over 3100 sq ft, must be seen, please phone 250-9563546 for viewing.

MORTGAGES Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

REAL ESTATE SERVICES QUATSINO, 7 6 lots. 3.75 to 21.7 acres, $100,000-125,000 plus HST. courtesy to Realtors www.quatsinolots.com Call: 250-245-7357.

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PERSONAL SERVICES

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SAVE ON Heating! Yukon Warm Air Furnaces. Wood/Oil - Wood/Electric - Wood only. Certified for Canada. Call for factory direct pricing and brochure. 1-800-358-0060. www.yukon-eagle.com. SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/ 400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

STOP into our office to pick up your detailed catalogue of all listed properties on the North Island. We can show you any listed property regardless of the listing agent!! Let’s make it at your convenience! 250-949-7231 www.hardyrealty.ca www.realtor.ca hardyltd@telus.net

RECREATIONAL PROPERTY RARE OPPORTUNITY: waterfront property on beautiful Jim Lake, (70 Mile House) .83-acre with 360 sq ft insulated cabin, located near Green Lake/Watch Lake. Rare privacy, only three lots on the lake, good fishing for rainbows to 10 lbs, nice swimming, surrounded by crown land. Great trails for hiking, ATV and snowmobile. Seasonal 10-km back road access in 4x4 or pick-up. FSBO. $230,000. 250-3950599. (Please see bchomesforsale.com/70mile/frank.)

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO COAL HARBOUR near Pt. Hardy

PORT MCNEILL3 Bdrm townhouse, close to schools & hospital. Oct. 1. 250-956-3440 www.portmcneilltown houses.yolasite.com

PORT MCNEILL MCCLURE APT’S. 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom apartments, furnished or non-furnished. Clean & quiet. Hot water & cable included.

Call 250-956-3526, 250-230-0079. References a must.

SEAHAVEN APARTMENTS 7070 Shorncliffe St. P.O. Box 222 Port Hardy, BC 2 bedroom unit available. Fridge, stove, balcony, blinds, laundry on premises. Quiet, adult building, non smoking, no pets. References required. Inquiries contact Janet 250-949-8501 Fax 250-902-0690

WEST PARK MANOR & LINDSAY MANOR in Port Hardy Large one & two bedroom suites, some with a great view, all clean and in excellent condition. Also elegantly furnished executive suites available. Well maintained secure & quiet buildings. Close to shopping. 2 year rental history and credit check required. Friendly onsite resident managers. Linda & Bruce. Call 250-949-9030 or email for info & pictures: wpark_lindsay@ cablerocket.com

APARTMENTS FURNISHED PORT HARDY Furnished elegantly or unfurnished executive style, 1 or 2 bedroom suites. Quiet, clean, excellent views. Call 250-949-9698

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

PORT ALICE SHOPPING CENTRE Business is Great! We have a number of units of various sizes for lease. 300 sq. ft. & up. Contact Steve Edwards at Colyvan Pacific 604-683-8399

KINGCOME MANOR

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

NEWLY RENOVATED Bach, 1 or 2 bedrooms. Newly furnished available. Please call for availability & inclusions. Includes free cable. Phone Ron and Linda 250-956-3365

PORT MCNEILL Mobile Home Park Short walk to town. Pads for rent. Water, sewer and garbage included. $258.00/ month Call 250-956-2355

Well managed 1 & 2Bdrm suites. Gym & sauna on site. Call for availability.

Phone Rick 250-956-4555 PORT HARDY 2 bdrm apt, Byng Rd. Pets? N/S, ref. req. Aval now. $525.250-949-6319.

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OKANAGAN’S Largest Used Car Super Store. Always open online at: w w w. b c m o t o r p r o d u c t s. c o m 250-545-2206

TOWNHOUSES PORT HARDY: Central, like new, 2 bdrm, $675. Avail. Immed. (604)418-3626 or email: trojan12@shaw.ca

TRUCKS & VANS

PORT HARDY: Central, like new, in gated comm., 3 bdrm, $800. Avail. Immed. (604)4183626 email trojan12@shaw.ca

TRANSPORTATION AUTO FINANCING INSTANT AUTO Credit We can finance your auto loan in minutes, you Drive Home Now or we deliver to BC & Alberta www.DriveHomeNow.com

FREE CASH Back with $0 down at Auto Credit Fast. Need a vehicle? GOOD OR BAD CREDIT CALL Stephanie 1-877-792-0599 Free delivery. DLN 30309. www.autocreditfast.ca.

ROOMS FOR RENT PORT HARDY, room for rent in house, satellite TV & internet incl’d, $400 mo. Contact Mike or Kim 250-902-0330.

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FOR SALE: 96 Chev Astro van. Great running order. Parts only, broken frame. Offers? Call 250-902-0302.

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of the week. Matt Mercer of Port Hardy, 3, peers between the bleachers during the motocross races at 7 Mile Track Saturday.

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL FULLY EQUIPPED Restaurant for rent in busy central Port Hardy Hotel. Available Sept. 2011. 30 seats up to 140 seats. Rent is negotiable for the right client. Phone 250949-8899 for more info.

PORT MCNEILL APARTMENTS

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SENIORS ONLY - Cubbon Apartments We currently have 1 bedrooms starting at $775.00 per month, a one bedroom at $1000. Cubbon is pet friendly - cats and small dogs, is close to downtown Victoria, buses and parks. 1035 North Park Please call 250-3831162 to view - email - cub@raamco.ca Wetherby Apartments for Seniors - 55+ only please. We currently have 2 bedrooms available starting at $1,075.00 - includes hot water. 3205/3215 Wetherby Road. Please call 250-598-1650 - email weth@raamco.ca Sorry - no pets allowed.

2 Bdrm apts., Furnished available Sept. 1. Clean, quiet, renovated & upgraded. Rural setting, overlooking harbour. $550./mo., References req’d. 1-250-949-8855 or email: info@twoceans.com

PORT MCNEILL

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Please note from September 8, 2011 to approximately September 15, 2011 Hardy Bay Road will be closed to facilitate construction necessary for repairs to a culvert. Local traffic will be permitted thru to Camelot Road. Please plan ahead, follow detour route and obey all signage. Any questions can be directed to Emcon Services INC at 250-949-6666.

ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. bcgmcdealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */x/††/‡ Offers apply to the purchase of a 2011 GMC Sierra Ext 2WD (R7E) and 2011 GMC Sierra Crew 4WD (R7F) equipped as described. Freight included ($1,450). License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offer available to retail customers in Canada between September 1, 2011 and October 31, 2011. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL, Ally Credit or TD Financing Services may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See Chevrolet dealer for details. x$10,000/$9,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit available on 2011 GMC Sierra Ext 2WD/2011 GMC Sierra Crew 4WD (tax exclusive) for retail customers only. Other cash credits available on most models. See your GM dealer for details. ††Variable rate financing for 84 months on 2011 GMC Sierra Ext 2WD/2011 GMC Sierra Crew 4WD on approved credit. Bi-Weekly payment and variable rate shown based on current TD Finance prime rate and is subject to fluctuation; actual payment amounts will vary with rate fluctuations. Example: $10,000 at 3% for 84 months, the monthly payment is $132. Cost of borrowing is $1,099, total obligation is $11,099. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payments and cost of borrowing will also vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Biweekly payments based on a purchase prices of $22,998/$29,498 with $1,999/$3,599 down, equipped as described. ‡Based on a 24 month lease. Rate of 0.8% advertised on new or demonstrator 2011 GMC Sierra Ext 2WD/2011 GMC Sierra Crew 4WD equipped as described. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000km, $0.20 per excess kilometer OAC by FinanciaLinx Corporation. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Down payment or trade of $1,649/$2,719 and security deposit may be required. Total obligation is $8,578/$11,542. Option to purchase at lease end is $14,719/$18,335 plus applicable taxes. Other lease options available. Applies only to qualified retail customers in Canada. Freight & PDI ($1,450), registration, $350 acquisition fee, air and tire levies and OMVIC fees included. License, insurance, PPSA, dealer fees, excess wear and km charges, and applicable taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Dealer order or trade may be required. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See participating dealer for details. WBased on Natural Resources Canada’s 2010 Fuel Consumption Guide ratings. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. *†2010 GMC Sierra with the 5.3L engine and 6 speed transmission and competitive fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2010 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Excludes hybrids and other GM models. ¥¥Durability based on longevity, as sourced from R. L. Polk Canada, Inc.; Canadian Vehicle in Operation registrations as of July 1, 2009 (Model Years 1988 to 2008) and Total New Vehicle Registrations for the full-size light-duty pickup truck segment, including chassis cabs. Based sed on % of vehicles remaining in operation, opera p tion, weighted on age of vehicle

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Hooking a whopper

Steve Lacasse, chair of the Northern Vancouver Island Salmonid Enhancement Association, snags a cheque from Fenton Williams, assistant manager of Port Hardy’s Coastal Community Credit Union. The bank recently conducted a Going Green campaign and the branch received a dollar towards a dedicated community organization for every paper statement that was not sent. “We raised $2,000 dollars,” said Alison Mercer (pictured), also of Coastal Community Credit Union. The money will be put to good use at the Quatse Salmon Stewardship Centre.

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