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The newly refitted Quadra Queen II arrived in Alert Bay last weekend. After three days of crew training, it is scheduled to resume service today serving Port McNeill, Sointula and Alert Bay. Robin Quirk photo

Gazette staffFollowing an 11-month,

$15 million refit and

upgrade, the new-look

Quadra Queen II is expect-

ed to resume service on

the Port McNeill, Sointula,

Alert Bay route this morn-

ing.

“The Quadra Queen II is

conducting crew training

the next three days. The

ship will re-enter service

on our Port McNeill - Alert

Bay - Sointula route on

Thursday morning,” said

Deborah Marshall, Director

of Media Relations and

Corporate Development for

B.C. Ferries, in an email to

the Gazette Monday morn-

ing.

The Quadra Queen II

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months at Point Hope

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7 Mile accepts truckloads of contaminated soilJ.R. RardonGazette staffThe acceptance of truck-

loads of contaminated soil

at 7 Mile Landfill will help

the Regional District of

Mount Waddington limit

its taxpayers’ burden, but

drew concern from some

residents when the first

bargeload of trucks arrived

last week.

The Regional District’s

board of directors approved

the delivery of the soils

by Hazco Environmental

Services, which will help

pay down the principal on

financing of improvements

to the landfill by hundreds

of thousands of dollars.

Hazco, which accu-

mulates the soil from its

various demolition, site

remediation and construc-

tion projects, pays tipping

charges to the district. It

will also place the soils,

which are to be used to

supplement capping part of

the landfill when Phase I

and II exhaust their air-

space allowance in 2012, to

the district’s specification.

Finally, Hazco will pay

to hydroseed the soil in

its final destination atop

the landfill, which could

provide a level of meth-

ane mitgation, according

to RDMW Operations

Manager Patrick Donaghy.

“When we’re dealing

with contaminated soils

there’s always concern,”

said Donaghy, who noted

his office and Hazco have

each fielded calls about soil

spilled onto the highway

during last week’s initial

delivery and concern about

its impact on the environ-

ment. “Most of the contam-

ination is metals, mostly

copper. But as a percentage

you’re probably looking at

less than one gram in all

that (spillage).

“It’s like someone drop-

ping a washer on the side

of the road, that’s how min-

iscule it is. We have far

more contamination con-

cerns with the garbage we

put out on the curb each

week.”

Donaghy was asked about

the soil during last week’s

Regional District board

meeting, by one director

who had apparently been

contacted by one or more

residents.

He pointed out that Hazco

pays for testing of its soils,

See page 3‘Soils deemed low risk’

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J.R. RardonGazette staffPORT McNEILL — The

Regional District of Mount Waddington kept a lid on the expenses it could con-trol in the coming year. But the one expense it couldn’t control will result in a bump to residents’ tax bills in the coming year, according to the Five Year Financial Plan presented to the board at its regular meeting Mar. 15.

Debt service for the Phase III expansion at 7 Mile Landfill boosted the cost for solid waste more than 20 per cent, which makes

up the bulk of a budget increase that will add about $6 per $100,000 assessed property value of the dis-trict’s constituents, or $15 for a $250,000 home.

And the amount could have been higher, were it not for some 11th-hour trimming.

“The board will note the solid waste budget has been amended from $554,000 to $529,450,” Regional District Treasurer Joe Mackenzie said in his report. “The original increase was 26 per cent, which would have cost an

additional $8 per $100,000 off assessed value. This new figure shaves $2 off that.”

The 2011 budget holds the line on general gov-ernment expenses, the regional emergency plan, parks, planning and eco-nomic development. A slight bump in 911 service fees has been offset by pro-vincial funding to a degree that it actually cuts the mill rate by 81 cents for the non-solid waste portion of the budget.

Phase I and II of 7 Mile Landfill, initially scheduled to be capped in 2010, have

had their lifespan extended, partly through a change in usable airspace and partly through increased recy-

cling and diversion of sal-vageable material from the waste stream, Operations Manager Patrick Donaghy said.

But it will be covered in 2012, and a substantial cap-ital outlay was necessary to design and build Phase III — the debt on that expen-diture creating the jump in this year’s budget.

“You look at the capi-tal expenditure, and you can see why the (budget) increase is pretty much sit-ting there in solid waste,” Port Hardy Mayor Bev Parnham said. “It’s one we know has been coming, and it was regulated.”

And Mackenzie warned that this will not be the last time the district will

be dealing with increased landfill costs.

“Starting in 2022, future boards will have to raise taxes, due to two addition-al expansion projects,” he said.

The board approved first, second and third readings of the budget, then adopted the budget with a unani-mous vote — and a further caution from board chair Al Huddlestan.

“We’ve got a long-term issue to deal with,” Huddlestan said. “Short-term solutions are not an answer.”

J.R. RardonGazette staffPORT McNEILL —

In conjunction with

approval of the 2011

budget, the Regional

District of Mount

Waddington Board

of Directors passed a

series of bylaws related

to the budget process

during its regular meet-

ing Mar. 15.

Among those updat-

ed or established were

bylaws addressing tip-

ping rates at 7 Mile

Landfill and solid

waste transfer stations

on Malcolm Island

and in Woss and Coal

Harbour; water and

sewer service and street

lighting rates in Coal

Harbour; a new fee

schedule for Chilton

Regional Arena; and an

increase in the allow-

able levy to fund rec-

reational buildings and

grounds in the Hyde

Creek Settlement Plan

area.

Solid waste ratesBylaw No. 810 estab-

lishes a new tipping

schedule for 7 Mile

Landfill, including for

residential and com-

mercial waste, and for

controlled/hazardous/

contaminated mate-

rial. Several items will

remain free for resi-

dents to drop, includ-

ing sorted recyclables,

scrap metal including

all appliances, fine

(compostable) yard

waste and product stew-

ardship items, includ-

ing car/light truck tires

up to 16 inches.

Bylaw No. 812 repeals

the rate and regula-

tion bylaw 802 estab-

lished in December for

the new waste transfer

station on Malcolm

Island and clarifies the

tipping fees and other

rate schedules for the

Island’s service.

Bylaw No. 816 sets

rates for solid waste

collection at apartment

and B&B units in Coal

Harbour and amends

previous descriptions of

those units. Under the

new bylaw, an apart-

ment unit will include

any self-contained

dwelling unit within

or attached to a resi-

dential dwelling, apart-

ment building or other

building, which may

be used as a residence

on long- or short-term

basis, including guest

cottages.

Bylaw No. 817

amends the Woss

Garbage Removal rates

and bylaws, increasing

the annual removal fee

from $186 to $236 per

residence. The increase

reflects the cost of gar-

bage removal from the

hamlet and factors the

waste transfer station

set to be constructed

this year.

“I’d like to see an

effort put in for that

transfer station before

we start paying

that rate,” said Dave

Rushton, Area D direc-

tor and member of

the Woss Residents

Association. “Can you

give us a date for com-

pletion in July?”

“Our aggressive esti-

mate is to have that

running by the end

of May,” RDMW

Operations Manager

Patrick Donaghy

answered.

“Even better,” said

Rushton. “We’ll start

paying it then.”

Arena fees setBylaw No. 811

sets fees for Chilton

Regional Arena and

repeals and replaces

Bylaw 788 from 2009.

Coal Harbourservices

Bylaws 814 and 815

replace sections of

previous bylaws deal-

ing with definitions

and rates for dwelling

units for water and

sewer service. The new

bylaws establish rates

for multiple-dwelling

buildings, ranging

from apartments to

bed and breakfasts and

other dwelling rooms

with separate entrances

“used or designed to

be used as the perma-

nent residence or home

of one family,” such as

mother-in-law apart-

ments.

It establishes separate

tolls for each residence

where tolls are not on

metered systems, even

if served by the same

line.

The bylaws also set

commercial water and

sewer rates.

Bylaw 809 raises the

allowable expenditure

for street lighting ser-

vice for Coal Harbour

from $5,000 to $5,700

annually, though one

director added a quali-

fier to that cost.

“I’d like to invite

someone from BC

Hydro to come and

speak about the street

lights,” said Norm

Prince, Area C direc-

tor. “If the lights are

out longer than 10

days, I’m not paying

for them.”

Solid waste costs nudge taxes upwards

Regional District board resets user rates in bylaws

Regional DistrictMount

Waddington

“Short-term solutions are not an answer.”

Al Huddlestan

Soils deemed low riskfrom pate 1and that any metal or

hydrocarbon content

falls within limits set

by the Ministry of

Environment.

“I think it’s also

worth pointing out that

any soils destined for

here are tested at the

source, before they

ever get to the North

Island,” board chair Al

Huddlestan said.The criticism of

the Hazco soil deliv-ery was compounded when one of its drivers last week took his load from the barge dock through Port McNeill on the way to Highway 19 and the landfill.

The drivers of the 18 trucks were instructed to take West Main to limit the amount of time and distance they spent on the highway.

“Apparently one driver did not listen to that, and he’s been rep-rimanded,” Donaghy said. “Hazco does a lot of planning up front to ensure the public is not inconvenienced, and they get suitably choked when some-body decides to make their own plan.”

Brian Fagan, a Hazco manager on Vancouver

Island, concurred.“Running a fully

loaded truck through residential and school zones runs against our operational philoso-phy,” Fagan said. “We know the nature of our work can occasionally be controversial, and the worst thing that can happen is to have one person decide to go do

their own thing.”

A backhoe shapes a large pile of soil at 7 Mile Landfill Monday. The pile represents the first of several barge loads expected.

J.R. Rardon photo


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School district gets good news on budgetKen ManningGazette staffPORT HARDY –

Secretary Treasurer John Martin said at the S.D. 85 board meeting Mar. 14 he had received “really good news” from the Ministry of Education regarding next year’s school dis-trict operating grant. Martin said he had forewarned trustees that the budget for 2011-12 would shrink by $1.2 million over three or four years with the removal ofa min-istry funding protec-tion scheme. However, the ministry indicated funding protection will remain in place for at least one more year.

Martin reminded the board that it has been holding a surplus of about $500,000 to soft-en the expected finan-cial blow.

The continuation of funding protection next year and the sur-plus to protect against the removal of fund-ing protection moved to the following year, coupled with projected stable student enroll-ment numbers, provide confidence that “for the next two years we are not looking for major staffing and program cuts,” said Martin.

Martin went on to say that he and Director of Instruction Katherine McIntosh have worked through the enrollment projections and staff-ing projections for the 2011-12 school year and will be accepting board, public and staff input on plans for next year with a view to bringing the board a report on those items in the near future.

Electronic examsThe Ministry of

Education is moving increasingly towards having most provincial exams written on com-puters, said McIntosh.

Trustee Carol Prescott asked McIntosh if stu-dents get to try out the electronic interface before writing their exams. McIntosh said they do not, but the electronic interface does not present prob-lems for today’s stu-dent.

Trustee Werner Manke asked what hap-pens if the computer breaks down. McIntosh said the computers

are checked ahead of time by administra-tors to assure they are in working order. She also pointed out that special needs students are better served by the computer because the questions can be read aloud by the computer rather than having a scribe on hand to do

that task.Trustee Manke asked

if the students might be able to Google answers during an exam. McIntosh said that was not possible.

Heating contractMartin said the dis-

trict has tendered heat-ing and air condition-

ing upgrades for Fort Rupert Elementary School and he has reviewed the bids. He said the bids were all pretty close, with the lowest from Nelson Sheet Metal and Roofing with a bid of

$135,738. Martin rec-ommended to the board that it award the con-tract to Nelson Sheet Metal and Roofing.

Trustee Ann Hory asked if the Nelson company was a North Island firm. Martin answered that it is a Vancouver Island com-pany that has done lots

of work for this school district previously.

“They did good work for us,” said Martin.

The board unani-mously approved the awarding of the con-tract.

Earth monthSuperintendent Kathy

Bedard reported that

April will be recog-nized as Earth Month in the district. The dis-trict has asked students to put forward projects with that theme. She also said the district will host a youth forum on environmental top-ics involving about 120 student participants in Port Alice on May 5.

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Just days away from the one-year anniversa-ry of the initial signing, local and First Nations governments gathered Mar. 14 to reaffirm and celebrate the first year of the North Island Protocol Agreement: A memorandum of understanding to foster respect and cooperation between neighbouring governments.

Nearly forty rep-resentatives of local, regional and First Nations governments

gathered to have a State of the Region Summit and to review the status and progress stemming from the Protocol.

“This process has been an immense eye opener for us” said Bev Parnham, Mayor of Port Hardy, speak-ing of bilateral dis-cussions she has been holding with Kwakiutl First Nation Chief Coreen Child. “When we started speaking to each other we soon realized that we had literally hundreds of shared interests. The

challenge was to begin the process by select-ing just one item to focus on.”

“This protocol, has not been about quick fixes, or about miracu-lous changes in opin-ion.” said (Summit host) Gwa’sala-Nakwaxda’xw Chief Paddy Walkus. “But the doors of com-munication opening

amongst all of our communities already feels like a great suc-cess it makes me feel like we are moving to a strong place in our relationships through-out our homelands” .

Economic develop-ment, communica-tions and collabora-tive resource sharing were themes discussed throughout the day, as

well as in-depth dis-cussions about emer-gency preparedness, health, employment and training, and maxi-mizing resources for better opportunities for the entire region.

Formally signed March 17, 2010, the North Island Protocol Agreement was char-acterized as a living document, keeping the

door open for addition-al participants to sign on at anytime in the future.

Signatories to the North Island Protocol Agreement cur-rently include: The Regional District of Mount Waddington; the District of Port Hardy; the Town of Port McNeill; the Village of Port Alice;

the Village of Alert Bay; The Kwakiutl First Nation; the ‘Namgis First Nation; the Da’naxda’xw / Awaetlala First Nations; the Kwik’wastutinuxw Haxwamis First Nations; the Gwa’sala-N a k w a x d a ’ x w Nation; the Quatsino First Nation, and the Tlatlasikwala First Nation.

J.R. RardonGazette staffFollowing a pre-sentence

hearing for Port Hardy’s

Donald C. Walkus on counts

of breaking and entering

and sexual interference,

Crown and defence counsel

made a joint submission for

three-year prison sentences

on both counts Mar. 17 in

Port Hardy.

Judge Brian Saunderson

would not have it.

“I do not have confi-

dence he can drink and not

offend,” Saunderson said of

Walkus. “He is a danger to

the community, and a dan-

ger particularly to young

girls. I do not accept the

recommendation. I cannot

live with the thought of

such a short sentence.”

Saunderson instead

issued five-year prison sen-

tences for each count, in

addition to six months for

assault and one-month sen-

tences each for two counts

of breach. The sentences

will run concurrently, after

which Walkus will serve

three years probation with

a prohibition on attendance

anywhere children are pres-

ent.

Walkus entered a guilty

plea Nov. 30 after his arrest

for entering a residence and

inappropriately touching a

young girl who was sleep-

ing at the time.

“This is Mr. Walkus’s

fourth conviction on sexu-

ally related charges” dat-

ing to 1989, Crown counsel

John Blackman said. “The

sentence should emphasize

denunciation of conduct

and protection of the pub-

lic.”

Jail for knife attackBenjamin Beans of Alert

Bay will serve two years

less a day, in addition to

time served, after enter-

ing a guilty plea Mar. 16

for aggravated assault on

Norman Wadhams of Alert

Bay.

The incident occurred

Sept. 17, 2010, during a

party at an Alert Bay resi-

dence. Wadhams suffered a

puncture wound to the chest

and a slash to the wrist when

he tried to defend himself

from a second attack. He

was originally taken to hos-

pital in Alert Bay before

being flown to Vancouver,

where he spent three days

in hospital.

Defence counsel Jordan

Watt said his client could

offer no reason for the

attack.

Judge Saunderson added

three years probation and

a 10-year weapons ban to

Beans’ sentence, as well as

a no-contact order with the

victim. He was particularly

concerned about Beans’

intention to return to Alert

Bay upon his release and

emphasized a drug and alco-

hol prohibition throughout

the probation period.

“I warn you, Mr. Beans,

stay away from Mr.

Wadhams,” Saunderson

said. “If you do not, you

will be arrested and back

before the court. You must

not drink, or you will be

back before the court. And I

can assure you the sentence

will be stiff.”

Sentencing delayedThe scheduled sentencing

hearing of David Mayea

of Port McNeill on four

counts of sexual interfer-

ence was rescheduled to

allow families of the vic-

tims to attend.

The hearing, originally

scheduled for Mar. 16 in

Port Hardy, has been moved

to Mar. 29.

“This is spring break, and

some of the parents of the

children have made other

scheduling arrangements,”

Crown counsel Blackman

said.

Mayea plead guilty

Oct. 21, 2010 to the four

counts of sexual interfer-

ence against children who

attended his wife’s home

day care in July of 2009.

Court Report

B&E and sexual interference nets jail time

Local governments celebrate protocol anniversary


VICTORIA – Rich Coleman is B.C.’s fourth energy minister in the past year, which is as good a measure as any of the polit-ical storm that has rocked the government.

On only his second day on the job, Coleman was already showing why Premier Christy Clark calls him a “tough guy” who can stare down the big-spend-ing BC Hydro. Clark is, of course, concerned that it may not be “good for fami-lies” if Hydro rates go up 50 per cent in the next five years.

The city media said Coleman is considering pulling the plug on the smart meter program or some other expensive project like the Ruskin dam overhaul. Interim NDP leader Dawn Black is demanding that the new premier “tackle skyrocketing Hydro rates.”

Don’t hold your breath. What Coleman actually mused about in his first scrum as energy minister was “amortization.” It’s not

a question of whether or not B.C.’s 20-year lapse in grid and dam upgrades needs fixing, only how fast it’s done.

Take the Ruskin dam. Many B.C. residents are unaware of the string of hydro dams along the north shore of the Fraser River, namely the Coquitlam, Alouette, Stave and Ruskin dams.

These are among B.C.’s oldest hydro assets. The Coquitlam River was dammed in 1914 and has

recently had a second earth-fill dam added downstream to mitigate an earthquake catastrophe.

The Stave Falls dam was completed in 1911 and the Ruskin dam followed in 1929. Their modest power output kept up with grow-ing demand.

Ruskin dam is a mossy old concrete monolith wedged in a granite gorge. Even a moderate earth-quake would not be good for families downstream in the village of Ruskin.

The Ruskin upgrade alone is estimated at a staggering $800 million, if it starts next year and is done by 2018. It could be delayed to give Coleman and Clark a short-term political boost, but delaying this long-over-due work further will cer-tainly push the cost over $1 billion.

Coleman could rein in BC Hydro by delaying smart meter installation. But as described last week, this project is also unavoidable, and delay can only lead to

bigger costs and rate hikes.Coleman could possibly

reduce the rate impact via privatization. According to BC Hydro’s most radical union, COPE local 378, this is imminent, as the utility’s contract with Accenture expires in 2013.

COPE issued a news release last week warning of the “possible breakup” of BC Hydro in outsourc-ing agreements as much as three times the size of the Accenture deal.

(In 2003 BC Hydro con-tracted with Accenture to provide customer service, finance, information tech-nology and other back-of-fice functions.)

A BC Hydro spokesman advises me that no, the utility is not considering breaking itself up into three entities.

The next time you hear about a quick solution for rising electricity rates, take it with a grain of salt.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter for Black Press. [email protected]

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COMMENTARY

The reality of physics is hitting North Island ratepayers in the wallet this week.

The portion of 7 Mile Landfill first opened in the mid-1990s is nearing the limit of its capacity and its final cover is scheduled to be placed next summer.

That has necessitated construction of an expan-sion, Phase III, accompanied by new capital expenditure and financing.

And, as RDMW treasurer Joe Mackenzie warned the board of directors last week, this won’t be the last input of financing required by the landfill. In 2022, Phase IV is slated to begin.

The Regional District has taken some admira-ble steps to mitigate the financial impact, includ-ing measures that extended the life of the current Phase I and Phase II areas from 2010 to 2012.

Extending Phase III beyond 2022 — and reducing the tax hit from the subsequent expan-sion — will be partly up to the public, by divert-ing material out of the landfill’s waste stream.

That means sorting materials before they go out to the curb, using recycling centres in Port McNeill, Port Hardy and at 7 Mile, and taking advantage of free drops of items like appliances, fine yard debris and stewardship product pro-grams for car and light truck tires.

It’s a dirty job, but everyone’s got to do it.Or pay the price.

Kaouk, the “Port Alice

Trailer Park sea lion”,

was released back to

the wild after a stint at

the Marine Mammal

Rescue Centre.

Mount Waddington

Regional District rate-

payers will be seeing

a tax hike following

release of the 20011

budget.

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Dear editor,

Being a mom is a scary thing

when your child is sick and there

seems to be nothing you can do

for them.

Being a new mom is even worse

in tense situations. We as moms

rely on the health professionals

at the hospitals to help us and

we expect them to be courteous,

understanding and helpful.

Unfortunately, at Port Hardy

Hospital we didn’t receive that.

On Mar. 15 the treatment that my

girlfriend and I received when we

brought her two-month-old son

into Emergency was atrocious.

For two hours, we sat in the

waiting room without even being

acknowledged by a nurse or any

other staff member, then we were

subjected to the rudest attitude

from the ER nurse and sent home

without seeing a doctor.

We ended up returning to the

ER during the day and seeing a

daytime nurse who was amazed

beyond a doubt. They took the

time to help us to the best of their

abilities and to make sure we were

as comfortable as possible and

ensured that we saw a doctor.

The night emergency staff needs

to work on their “beside manner”

and treat all patients fairly, maybe

even take some lessons from the

daytime staff. As a mom and a

resident of Port Hardy, I suggest

if you find yourself ER-worthy

during the night, take the extra

20 minutes and drive yourself to

Port McNeill and receive the care

and respect you deserve instead of

subjecting yourself to rude behav-

iour and hours of waiting to see

anyone at Port Hardy Hospital.

Kate PylePort Hardy

Dear editor,

Lawrence Woodall’s cliché-

ridden rant against city-dwell-

ers (City dwellers not noted

for their horse sense, Mar. 17)

was short on facts but long on

name-calling.

His lame, unoriginal ste-

reotyping of “city folk” (just

how many times can you say

“latte-slurpers”?) betrayed

more than a little parochial

prejudice against the 80 per

cent of Canadians who live in

cities. That’s an awful lot of

people to think you’re smarter

than.

His ideas about urbanites

are about as valid as charac-

terizing country-dwellers as

inbred banjo players sitting on

the front porch drinkin’ moon-

shine while mamma makes

squirrel stew.

In the real world (country

or city) people are concerned

about the sled dog industry

because dogs are tethered for

long hours when not work-

ing, “culled” by gunshot and

pushed beyond their physical

limits in races - all inhumane

practices.

The dogs’ inbred desire

to run is exploited for the

sake of entertainment and

money. Sled dog operations

are businesses - they exist to

make profits, not to ensure

good animal welfare. Only a

ban will stop the commodifi-

cation of sled dogs, which is

the reason they are at risk.

Peter FrickerVancouver Humane

Society

Dear editor,

“You’ve fallen through

the cracks,” my WorkSafe

BC rep told me. “I wish

I could help, but there’s

nothing I can do.” Call

after call, I received the

same reply. My benefits

were cut off, my income

now zero.

My crime is simple – I

can’t work due to a jobsite

injury, and my condition

is worsening under the

“care” of WorkSafe BC.

My doctor insists that I see

a specialist for assessment

and possible treatment.

WorkSafe BC, however,

refuses to pay my benefits

until they receive a report

from that specialist, who

is out of the office until

the middle of April. I may

not get any benefits for

months – a long time to

wait without any income.

How can this happen?

I’ve paid WorkSafe BC

from each paycheque,

thinking that they would

help me if I was injured.

I’ve jumped through every

hoop, done everything that

they asked, and cooperated

fully in every program they

offered. My medical con-

dition keeps deteriorating.

Yet they still won’t pay

me. I’ve “slipped through

the cracks”, and there’s

nothing that they can (or

will) do to help.

How can this happen in

our country? WorkSafe

BC is supposed to pro-

tect injured workers, not

punish and abuse them.

Corporate greed and total

lack of common sense

may end up costing me

everything that I own.

To everyone working

now, beware! WorkSafe

BC has no compassion.

Hope and pray that you are

never injured on the job.

Nothing but greed, mental

abuse, and cruelty await

you with WorkSafe BC. It

happens every day in this

province, and it will never

end.

With an upcoming elec-

tion, I call on all of the

candidates to speak up!

Will you protect the rights

of injured workers? Or do

we slip through the cracks

politically, as well?

Ron HuttonPort McNeill

It is a pleasure to be

writing to you as the new

candidate for the federal

New Democrats. It is a

privilege to be a candi-

date for the party that

cares about you and me.

Jack Layton is a different

kind of leader, who is in

it for the right reasons. He

and the New Democrats

see that after five years

of Harper’s Conservatives,

life is less affordable, jobs

are scarce, seniors are

hurting, and communities

are suffering.

And now, we are see-

ing the downgrading of

Coast Guard services and

boats. The Conservative

representative for this rid-

ing sits idly by, while the

Point Race rescue vessel

is replaced with a smaller

boat, which is criticized

for being less fit for our

coastal waters and will

jeopardize lives.

Meanwhile, the Liberals,

who started the move to

replace the Point Race and

the Point Henry when they

were at the helm in the late

1990’s, are doing nothing

in Ottawa to prevent this

shrinking of the safety net

for coastal communities.

As your NDP Member

of Parliament, I will be

proud to be part of the

New Democrat team

that includes MP Nathan

Cullen. Nathan met ear-

lier this month with the

head of the Coast Guard

to demand public hear-

ings here on the west coast

and continues to raise the

issue with the Minister of

Fisheries and Oceans in

the House of Commons.

The NDP is fighting hard

for practical results for the

people of Vancouver Island

North. I am committed to

work hard with Jack and

the NDP team to see real

change for Canadians.

Life should be more

affordable for work-

ing families and seniors.

Our fishery and marine

resources should be pro-

tected. Vancouver Island

North deserves a represen-

tative who will stand up

for them. Sincerely,

Ronna-Rae LeonardCourtenay

Sled dog column misses mark

New NDP federal candidate fires first salvo

Injured worker failed by system

ER staff falls short of expectations

Ronna-Rae Leonard

How can this happen in our

country?

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Hot SpotsHot SpotsNorth IslandNorth IslandMarch 25

Movie Night at the Port Hardy Baptist Church. A pre-

release movie will be shown. Cost is free. Doors open at

7 p.m. Movie begins at 7:30. FMI see wwww.porthardy-

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March 25-26Community Garage Sale sponsored by Providence

Place in support of their Garage Youth Centre. Sale

goes from 12 noon to 8 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday at the old grocery store next to Capt. Hardy’s.

Table rentals $20 plus a $20 deposit that is returned

after cleaning up your unsold goods following the sale.

Donations gratefully accepted. FMI 250-949-8899.

March 25-26Bear Cup Youth Floor Hockey Tournament. Ages 13-15

and 16-18. $50 per team with prizes for top three teams.

Register before Mar. 20th at Bears Place (Robert Scott

Gym) or call 250-949-0343.

March 28 to April 1Port Hardy Secondary School Japanese class is col-

lecting donations for Japan. Cheques payable to the

Canadian Red Cross - memo Japanese Earthquake. Tax

receipts available for donations of $10 or more. A dona-

tion box is in the school office. FMI see Ms. Johnson.

March 29The Filomi Days Planning Committee is seeking new

members. Come out for an information and organizing

meeting to find out more at Cafe Guido at 7:30 p.m.

March 29Culture night at the Sacred Wolf. Meetings will take

place every other Tuesday from this night forward.

Everyone welcome to take part in the singing and danc-

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March 30In partnership with Small Business BC, Community

Futures is offering a video conference seminar titled

“Starting a Consulting Business” #14-311 Hemlock, Port

McNeill. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Seating is limited so please

register at 250-956-2220. More information at www.

smallbusinessbc.ca.

April 4In partnership with Small Business BC, Community

Futures is offering a video conference seminar titled “My

First Year in Business - A Financial Overview” #14-311

Hemlock, Port McNeill. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Seating is limit-

ed so please register at 250-956-2220. More information

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April 9Casino Night presented by the Malcolm Island Lions

club will feature black jack, wheel of fortune, etc at F.O.

Hall. Doors open at 5 p.m. B.C. gaming license 31066.

Admission $5. FMI phone Campbell at 250-973-6153.



“Retail Distribution - Move Your Product Line in Retail

Market” #14-311 Hemlock, Port McNeill. 9 a.m. to 12

p.m. Seating is limited so please register at 250-956-

2220. More information at www.smallbusinessbc.ca.

April 15Eagle View Fun Fair from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Eagle

View Elementary School. A fundraising event for play-

ground equipment. Support the fundraising effort while

having some affordable family fun.

April 16North Island Concert Society presents Tim Williams, a

blues-based singer and songwriting veteran of the Roots

music scene in America. He is inspired by Hillbilly and

Western Swing music heard in his childhood. 7:30 p.m.

at Port Hardy Civic Centre. Tickets $20 at the Hobby

Nook, Cafe Guido, PH Museum and Port McNeill

Flower Shoppe. www.niconcert.ca.

April 17Community Garage Sale at Port McNeill Lions Hall. 1

p.m. to 3 p.m. Contact Helen Scott 250-956-3673



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ONGOING EVENTS & MEETINGS• 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

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• Port Hardy Museum & Gift Shop open Tuesday to Saturday

10:00 am to noon, 1:00 to 5:00 pm.

• 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).

• PHSS PAC mtg every 2nd Thurs of each month @ 7pm.

• Volunteers needed for a Kitchen Program Assistant for AIDS

Vancouver Island. Contact Shane 250-230-0884 or shane.

[email protected].

• Every 1st & 3rd Saturday at 7pm: Coal Harbour Activity

Centre Game Night. Bring a friend. Free. FMI 250-949-0575.

• PH Lions Club Bingo every Thursday. Doors open at 5:30pm.

• The German Edelweiss Cultural Club meets Thurs. at 7pm in

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Provincial award for North Island bus driverKen ManningGazette staffJoanne Ranger has

been named School Bus Driver of the Year by the Association of School Transportation Services of British Columbia.

Ranger, who will retire this year, deliv-ered 320,000 students 493,000 kilometres during her 32-year career without an acci-dent.

Mayor Bev Parnham, who is also the admin-istrative assistant at the school district’s trans-portation centre, pre-sented Ranger with a commemorative plaque and spoke on behalf of Randy Ball, the school

district’s transportation manager.

Ball’s letter said when he became trans-portation supervisor in

1992, Ranger was an invaluable resource.

“She knew every student and every stu-dent’s parents on all

four buses,” said Ball.Now, some 19 years

later Ranger is trans-porting the grandchil-dren of some of the children she transport-ed early in her career.

In his letter Ball jokes, “It’s quite an effective discipline tool when you tell the little ones, I know your par-ents and your grand-parents.”

Ball goes on to say that Ranger has been a driver trainer for more than 18 years. Many of today’s school bus drivers are her former students.

Temporary School District 85 Chair Jeff Field said, “I can recall, back a few years it was

a family tradition when you and your mom were both driving. On behalf of the board, I would like to thank you for your years of service to this school district and to the chil-dren of this school dis-trict. Well done.”

“This is past my wild-est dreams, really,” said Ranger. “I’m not going to miss the politics of it (driving), but I’m sure going to miss the kids. But, I’ll still be around. I’ll still see them in the grocery store.”

Also on hand to take part in the presentation was Rick Kolich, the school district’s trans-poration department working foreman.

Joanne Ranger with her B.C. School Bus Driver of the Year Award from the Association of School Transportation Services of British Columbia presented by Bev Parnham, school district transporta-tion department administrative assistant and by Rick Kolich, transportation foreman. Ken Manning photo

“She knew every

student and every

student’s parents

on all four buses.”

Randy Ball

Gazette staffThe current darlings

of royal watchers have

named Canadian Coast

Guard Auxiliaries as the

only Canadian charity

among many that they

chose to receive chari-

table donations from

well-wishers in lieu of

wedding gifts.

“They are chari-

ties that have a par-

ticular resonance with

Prince William and

Miss Middleton and

reflect issues in which

the couple have been

particularly interested

in their lives to date,”

said a statement from

Clarence House, the

official London resi-

dence of The Prince

of Wales and The

Duchess of Cornwall,

and Princes William

and Harry.

“It’s a huge honour

to be chosen by Prince

William and Miss

Middleton as part of

a list of distinguished

charitable groups

around the world,”

said Randy Strandt,

President Pacific

Region, Canadian

Coast Guard Auxiliary.

“We’re certainly proud

of the good work that

our nearly 5,000 vol-

unteers put in to ensure

marine safety and it’s

our pleasure now to be

in a position to share

our story with mil-

lions of people who

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on behalf of the Royal

Couple.”

The long tradition

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in many cases, the

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Gazette staffJosh Junglas,

Melissa Penney and Rob Ramchuk have been selected win-ners in the Port Hardy Official Community Plan survey contest, the District of Port Hardy announced last week.

“We received a total of 217 completed sur-veys from community residents and would like to acknowledge this contribution from the community as well as to announce the three survey winners,” said Kelsey Milne, assistant planner.

Residents were invited beginning in December to fill out the online surveys as part of the District’s efforts to get input from a broad spectrum of the community for the community-based

OCP.Those who missed

out on the survey still have an avenue for input into the plan, when the OCP focus group visits

Port Hardy April 5-6. The visit will include a coffeehouse discussion on social sustainabil-ity, titled A Discussion on Our Social Future, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 5, at Market Street Cafe.

In last week’s ran-dom prize draw of survey respondents, Ramchuk won an iPod,

Penney won a sea-son Recreation Pass from the District, and Junglas picked up a $50 gift certificate to Sporty’s.

“The town is actu-ally trying to get our opinion and that’s what democracy is all about,” said Junglas, a secondary school stu-dent.

Survey results are being formatted into a report that will be used as a platform from which to initiate more in-depth deliberation at community events, Milne said.

“The Focus team would like to thank everyone who took the time to fill out the survey and provide valuable feedback and input into this impor-tant planning process,” she said.

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SPORTS & RECREATIONSubmit results to 250-949-6225 Fax 250-949-7655 or email us at [email protected] • Deadline 10 am Monday

on deckTell us about items of interest to the sports community.

March 25Youth soccer

Deadline for registration, Port Hardy Youth Soccer Association. Pick up forms at Recreation Centre counter, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

March 25-26Floor hockey

Bear Cup Tournament at Old Robert Scott gym. 4-on-4, $50 per team, age groups13-15 and 16-18 years. Register at Bear’s Place (Robert Scott gym) or call 250-949-0343.

March 28Youth soccer

Deadline for registration, Port McNeill Youth Soccer Association. Pick up forms at Timberland Sports.

Hockey awardsPort McNeill Minor Hockey Association awards, 7 p.m., Sunset Elementary School.

March 29Hockey awards

North Island Eagles hockey pot luck dinner and awards, 6:30 p.m., Port Alice Community Centre.

April 2-4Floor hockey

Suicide Awareness Floor Hockey Tournament, Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena, Port Hardy. Men’s, women’s divisions, registration $250 per team. To register, call Victor at 250-902-2688 or Ethyl, 250-949-1964.

April 10Youth soccer

Youth soccer referee clinic for mini division, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Port McNeill. To register, or to volunteer as a coach, call Sarah at 250-949-6687.

April 29-May 1Soccer

Port McNeill Mud Bowl Tournament. NISS track, Sunset Elem. and Cheslakees Elem. fields. Game times tba.

Bantams start slowly at provincialsGazette staffThe North Island Eagles

rep bantam hockey team

had high hopes entering

this week's Tier 3 provincial

championships in Smithers.

But those hopes may have

been dashed by losses in the

team's first two tournament

games earlier this week.

Skating to a 2-2 tie with

Revelstoke in the second

period of their Sunday open-

er, the bantams watched as

Revelstoke pulled away to a

9-3 win.

The Eagles, who rolled

unbeaten through the

Vancouver Island playoffs

to earn the provincial berth,

seemed to be back on track

when they jumped to a 2-0

lead over Terrace Monday

afternoon.

But Terrace tied the game

in the opening period and

went on to a 7-5 win.

The bantams improved to

1-2 in the tournament by

overcoming an early defi-

cit to defeat Whistler 6-4

in Tuesday's early morning

game.

The squad, which includes

several players appear-

ing at provincials for the

third straight year, had one

more game in pool play late

Tuesday, but were a longshot

to earn a top-two pool finish

and a berth in Wednesday's

semifinals.

The tournament wraps up

today with the third-place

and championship games.

Clockwise from above: Lexie Murgatroyd of Port McNeill skates to a runner-up finish; Alyssa Busch of Port Hardy catches big air; Amy Parker of Port McNeill glides past the judges' stand. J.R. Rardon photos

Skaters take spotlight

J.R. RardonGazette staffPORT McNEILL — Karly

Dutcyvich, Whitney Murgatroyd

and Brenna Jardine each claimed

gold medals Saturday as the

Port McNeill Figure Skating

Club enjoyed an unqualified

success as first-time hosts of the

Barbara Rasmussen Memorial

Figure Skating Competition.

The 35th annual competition,

held in Courtenay through its

first 34 years, drew 115 skaters

from seven Vancouver Island

clubs to Chilton Regional

Arena.

A small army of parents and

other volunteers from the local

club configured the arena for the

competition and transformed

the image room upstairs with an

awards podium and backdrop.

A shortage of volunteers in

the Comox Valley this season

had threatened the event with

its first break since it began in

1977. The Port McNeill club

was initially approached about

hosting the competition in

Courtenay, but due to logistics

and travel opted instead to bring

the event here.

Rasmussen was a longtime

figure skating coach on the

North Island, who coached in

Port Hardy, Port Alice and Port

McNeill as well as the Comox

Valley before losing her life in

an automobile accident.

Current Port McNeill Figure

Skating Club coach Elizabeth

Kines was a student of

Rasmussen’s and was injured

in the same accident. Local club

officials cited the importance

of the competition to Kines as

a major reason for taking it on

this year.

The club is not expected to

host the Rasmussen event next

year, as it will be presenting its

bi-annual Ice Carnival in 2012.

On Saturday, Dutcyvich won

top honours in the Senior bronze

women’s division; Murgatroyd

won the Preliminary women’s

11&over title; and Jardine, of

Port Hardy, claimed the top spot

in Canskate group 3.

Silver medals for the Port

McNeill club went to Lexie

Murgatroyd in the Pre-

preliminary women’s 9-11

division; to Sidney Hamilton

in Preliminary women 11-over;

to Mikayla Walton in Junior

bronze women 13-over; to

Rebecca Griffith in Canskate

group 6; to Lisa Cochrane in

Junior silver women’s competi-

tion; and to Alyssa Rowe in the

Gold women’s skate.

Bronze winners were Carley

Bobb, Saiya Gachter, Port

Hardy’s Alyssa Busch and

Alison Gurney.

Competition results appear in Sports Scoreboard, page 13.

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If you know someone who should be the Athlete of the Week, phone the Gazette at 250-949-6225.

KARLY DUTCYVICHThe Port McNeill figure skater won first place in the Senior

Bronze Women’s class Saturday during the 35th annual Barbara Rasmussen Memorial Competition at Chilton

Regional Arena.

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right here in BC!Charlotte Scragg of Port McNeill slides beak-first down the slope at the obstacle course race during Kids Fest Saturday at Mount Cain Ski Area. Below, Jesse Sewell appeared as "Stewie" from The Family Guy television program to rock the mountain, and Layla Hatelt shows off her face painting. Sandy Grenier photos

Kids stake claim on Mt. Cain

Gazette staffMore than 70 young-

sters, a record turnout,

made the annual Kids

Fest at Mount Cain

Ski Area a big success

Saturday.

Held in blowing snow

for much of the day, the

event featured races, an

obstacle course, snow

sculptures, face paint-

ing and various arts and

crafts.

Entirely volunteer-

run, Kids Fest was

backed by sponsor-

ship of North Island

businesses ranging

from Port Hardy, Port

McNeill and Sointula

to Campbell River and

Courtenay.

Awards were handed

out to top finishers in

each age group in races

and obstacle course.

Results appear in Scoreboard, page 13.

Gazette staffBouncing back in

impressive fashion

after a disappoint-

ing playoff loss, the

North Island Eagles

rep midgets stormed

through last weekend's

Port Alberni tourna-

ment and claimed the

championship with a

7-1 romp over Calgary

in the final.

Earlier, the Midgets

ripped Vancouver 11-2,

beat Peninsula 10-1

and topped Richmond

5-2 to claim the top

spot in their pool.

The Eagles then

broke open a see-saw

battle against Mission

in the semifinals with

four third-period goals

to advance to the final.

Stevyn Ruel and

Lucas Robertson split

time in goal for the

team throughout the

tournament, with

Robertson getting the

win in the final.

Slo-pitch to startThe ice is out, spring

has arrived and the call

has gone out to slo-

pitch participants in

Port Hardy.

Anyone interested in

playing or refereeing in

the coming season are

invited to call David

Deans at North Star

Cycle & Sports, 250-

949-7221.

Dean is tentatively

planning to hold the

annual Icebreaker tour-

nament the first week-

end in May.

Youth floor hockeyThe first Bear Cup

youth floor hockey

tournament will be held

Friday and Saturday at

the former Robert Scott

Elementary School

gymnasium.

The entry fee is $50

per team for the 4-on-4

format, and prizes will

be awarded to the top

three teams in 11-13

and 14-16 age divi-

sions.

Register at Bear's

Place in the Robert

Scott gym, or by call-

ing 250-949-0343.

Midget reps win Alberni tourneySportsBriefs

Thursday, March 24, 2011 www.northislandgazette.comSports & Recreation 13

FIGURE SKATING

35th Barbara RasmussenMemorial Competition

Mar. 19, 2011At Chilton Regional Arena

Top 5 and Port McNeill FSC results

Prelim. Women 11+ — 1. Whitney Murgatroyd, PM; 2. Sidney Hamilton, PM; 3. Carley Bobb, PM; 4. Kaitlyn Lasota, PM; 5. Darian Murgatroyd, PM; 6. Asia Prest, PM; 7. Karlie Shambrook, PM; 9. Kierra Shambrook, PM; 12. Maddy Chester, PM.Prelim. Women 10-under — 1. Jenni Peniuk, Camp. River; 2. Kaylee Lasota, Comox; 3. Lauren Wigard, Comox; 4. Shayna Usipuik, Comox.Jr. Bronze Women 12-under — 1. Savannah Wasden, CR; 2. Brianna Leonard Neva, Fuller Lake.Jr. Bronze Women 13+ — 1. Tiffany Tran, Gold River; 2. Mikayla Walton, PM; 3. Mariah Hooper, GR; 4. Rebecca MacDonald, CR; Leana Tremblay, CR.

Canskate:Group 1 — 1. Analie Oldale, Comox; 2. Taya Brideau, CR; 3. Aspen Sutherland, Mt. Arrowsmith; 4. Shea Watson, CR; 5. Kenya McRoberts-Stofi e, CR.Group 2 — 1. Brielle Varasteh, FL; 2. Jazmin Wheeler, FL; 3. Marisa Thomson, Comox; 4. Alexandria Uzzell-Paulos, CR; 5. Gracie MacLeod, Comox.Group 3 — 1. Brenna Jardine, PM; 2. (tie) Joel Blackburn, Comox; Kamryn Brown, CR; and Ashley Koziel, GR.Group 4 — 1. Amber Pitt, GR; 2. (tie) Julia Brenner, CR; and Samantha Clowes, CR; 4. Nora Goeschick, FL; 5. Alicia Karmazynski, GR.Group 5 — 1. Joshua Wheeler, FL; 2. Kaylan Chipchase, Comox; 3. Nina Kovacik, Sooke; 4. Anna Bissonette, CR; 5. Elizabeth Van Horne-Wall, Comox.Group 6 — 1. Charlotte Mather, GR; 2. Sophie Bouey, Comox; 3. Saiya Gachter, PM; 4. Natasha Grafton, PM; 5. Kiarra Balzer, Sooke.Group 7 — 1. Nicole Posner, CR; 2. Rebecca Griffi th, PM;

3. Chance Nobert, FL; 4. Laira Kate Cantor, Comox; 5. Myrthe Haddeman, CR.Elementary Women 8-10 — 1. Zoe McDougall, Comox; 2. Caiden Varasteh, FL; 3. Kaitlyn Dreger, CR; 4. Ashley Grant, GR; 5. Paige Shillito, GR.Elementary Women 11+ — 1. Haejin Cho, Comox; 2. Asia Crowther, Comox; 3. Kaelyn Bilcik, CR; 4. Rhianna Smith, Sooke; 5. Madeline Howarth, CR.Jr. Bronze Men — 1. Blake Strachan, CR; 2. Dustin Lucas, Comox.Sr. Bronze Women — 1. Karly Dutcyvich, PM; 2. Vanessa Mae Harrison, CR; 3. Alyssa Busch, PM; 4. Rachael Casanave, Comox; 5. Amy Parker, PM.Jr. Silver Women — 1. Meghan Taylor, Comox; 2. Lisa Cochrane, PM.Gold Women — 1. Karley Talbot; 2. Alyssa Rowe, PM; 3. Alison Gurney, PM; 4. Hannah Chester, PM.Introductory Interpretive — 1. Dustin Lucas, Comox; 2. Jordan Barrett, FL.Pre-juvenile Women — 1. Kelsey Lasota, Comox; 2. Nicolette Vinnedge, Comox.Pre-preliminary Women 9-11 — 1. Jade Paganelli, Comox; 2. Lexie Murgatroyd, PM; 3. Jillian Bugar, GR; 4. Stephanie Colmer, CR; 5. Larissa Gedlaman, GR; 6. Tyanna Laming, PM.Pre-preliminary Women 12+ — 1. Lucinda Grant, GR; 2. Megan Hay, CR; 3. Kyra Olsen, Comox; 4. Mckenzie Shillito, GR; 5. Dawson German, Comox.

SKIING

Kids Fest RacesAt Mount Cain

Saturday, Mar. 19

SkiingFace Race

Girls 4-6 years: 1. Ainsley Davidson, 44.59 seconds; 2. Joni McConnell, 45.13; 3. Anna Davidson, 60.27; 4. Harper Pingle, no time.Girls 7-9: 1. Kelsey Howich, 34.90; 2. Ali Milne, 35.95; 3. Ellie McConnell, 36.5; 4. Charlotte Scragg, 37.7; 5. Stella Pingle, 46.78; 6. Stephanie Lacasse, 54.15; 7. Maia Stanton, 54.56; 8.

Jane Dutcyvich, 56.20; 9. Louise Olesen, 78.0.Boys 7-9: 1. Kellen Warkentin, 30.15; 2. Matthew Ravai, 33.90; 3. Zach Loveless, 35.68; 4. Ethan Hanlon, 1:27.27.Girls 10-12: 1. Tara Warkentin, 30.0; 2. Molly Lash-Burrows, 31.72; 3. Hope McClendon, 33.8; 4. Bessie Prevost, 38.68; 5. Hannah Taylor, 40.94; 6. Danielle Lacasse, 41.18; 7. Sara Cai, 44.80.Boys 10-12: 1. Jesse Sewell, 29.53; 2. Chance McClendon, 30.43; 3. Ethan Milne, 35.15; 4. Finn Steiner, 37.94; 5. Tai Orser, 42.2; 6. Jaylon Grenier, 45.3; 7. Malcolm Blid, 45.3; 8. Iain Sov, no time.Girls under 15: 1. Jenna Cowan, 30.53; 2. Kieran McDougal, 47.59; 3. Anna-Lena Steiner, 1:28.0.Boys under 15: 1. Adrian Walker-Burroughs, 28.2; 2. Ryan Cai, 38.21.

Bunny HillGirls 4-6: 1. Madison Grenier; 2. Natalie Field; 3. Kaitlyn Sanders; 4. Layla Hatelt.Boys 4-6: 1. Isaac Koel; 2. Jacob Ravai; 3. Nolan Field; 4. Clem Loveless; 5. Tim Olesen; 6. Elijah Hatelt; 7. Dayton Arbason.Girls 7-9: 1. Adrian Heemels; 2. Araya Wagnor; 3. Evelyn Sov; 4. Anawren Burgess-Griffi th; 5. Sahara Marshall; 6. Kaitlyn Wilson.Boys 7-9: 1. Keenan Saunders; 2. Peyton Dugas; 3. Ethan Wagnor; 4. Koen Harwood; 5. Nicholas Miller; 6. Davis McFetrick-Inglis.Girls 10-12: 1. Raven Griffey; 2. Shelby Wilson.

SnowboardFace Race

Girls 10-12: 1. Bella Stanton, 54.30; 2. Ocean Bacon, 72.34; 3. Kashia Cook, 1:26.06.Boys 10-12: 1. Robert Burgess-Griffi th, 36.7; 2. Dexter Lash-Burrows, 45.6; 3. Hayden Argyle, 47.82; 4. Patrick Hanlon, 1:00.21.Girls under 15: 1. Charlotte Sanderson, 40.6.Boys under 15: 1. Isaiah Dello, 37.35.

Bunny Hill1. Ocean Argyle; 2. Ocean Holms; 3. Jayden Holms.

Sports Scoreboard

J.R. RardonGazette staffPORT HARDY — With the

2011 season about to start, the

Triport Dragonboat Society is

seeking paddlers interested in

either recreational or competi-

tive opportunities in the increas-

ingly popular sport.

Early-bird registration is

under way and will continue

through the end of March for

spots in one of the society’s

three boats, in Port Hardy, Port

McNeill and Sointula.

The fee is $150 per person

for two practices per week, and

covers the duration of the season

from April through September.

For one practice per week the

cost is $100. After Mar. 31 the

fee will increase $25.

Special senior (60-over) and

youth (13-18 years) rates apply

for registration of full teams,

which are 20-22 paddlers per

boat. That team cost is $1,000

for the season.

Triport Dragonboat Society

provides the boats, paddles and

safety training. New members

will need to provide their own

personal flotation device, foot-

wear and clothing appropriate

for a wet environment.

Registration forms may be

picked up in Port Hardy at

Irene Paterson and Associates,

Cafe Guido and the Chamber of

Commerce Visitor’s Centre; in

Port McNeill at Gus’s Bar and

Grill and Progressive Diesel; and

in Sointula at the Post Office.

Various practice times

throughout the week and week-

end will be available, said Irene

Paterson of the society’s execu-

tive board.

“We try to work around peo-

ple’s schedules as much as pos-

sible,” Paterson said. “If people

are concerned about getting a

practice time that works for

them, they can fill out a form

and bring it in with their prefer-

ences, then pay when they get

placed with a team.

“The sooner people are reg-

istered, the sooner teams can

let the scheduler know their

preferred practice times.”

Spots are also available for

those interested in the sport who

may be unable or unwilling to

paddle, including coaching and

helming the boats.

The society, which began with

the arrival of its first boat in

2008, has been expanding since.

Last season, several teams

competed in regattas in

Nanaimo, Victoria, Comox and

Port Alberni, and the society

capped its year by hosting its

first regatta before a sizable

crowd on the waterfront at

Rotary Park in Port Hardy.

Paterson said the local regat-

ta will return this season, the

weekend of Sept. 10, and that

teams from down-Island will be

invited to take part.

For more info, email triport-

[email protected].

Dragonboat registration open

Warriors cap banner season with winJ.R. RardonGazette staffPORT HARDY —

The Warriors of Port

Hardy had already

clinched the top spot in

the North Island Men’s

Commercial Hockey

League. On the final

weekend of play, they

made sure they didn’t

back into the champion-

ship.

Jake Colbourne, Trygg

Carlson and Shelby

Cockell scored two goals

each Friday night as the

Warriors topped the Port

Hardy Bulls 6-2 and took

home league bragging

rights until next season.

The Warriors kept

constant pressure on the

Bulls and goalkeeper

Derek Le Boeuf, and

were especially domi-

nant through the first

period. Some acrobatic

work in net by Le Boeuf

kept the game within 2-1

until late in the opening

period, when Colbourne

chipped in a third

Warriors goal with 2:34

remaining and Cockell

buried a wrist shot with

19 seconds left as they

padded their lead to 4-1

at intermission.

The Bulls tightened

up their backcheck after

the break and got a few

more shots on winning

goalie Jason Saunders,

but never got closer than

4-2 on Barney Wilson’s

rebound tally at 3:40 of

the second.

Lucas Noel also scored

for the Bulls, while

Chad Mackenzie had

two assists and Shawn

Patterson added a help-

er.

Jordan Nicholson

had two assists and

Cockell and Arlo Kueber

chipped in singles for the

Warriors.

The Warriors bolted

out to a fast start in

league play, then over-

came a midseason swoon

and a late charge by the

Port McNeill Ice Devils.

They essentially clinched

the league title with a

win over the Devils two

weeks earlier, prior to

the break for Port Alice’s

Oscar Hickes Memorial

tourney.

Port Hardy Bulls goalie Derek Le Boeuf joins teammate Curtis Martyn behind the net as they try to disrupt the attack of the Warriors' Jordan Nicholson Friday at Don Cruickshank Memorial Arena. J.R. Rardon photo

Members of the Port Hardy Tsunami Dragons compete in last year's Triport Dragonboat Society regatta on the Port Hardy Waterfront. J.R. Rardon photo


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Gazette staffNational and provin-

cial newspaper awards for 2010 will soon be awarded, and once again the North Island Gazette will be repre-sented as a finalist in several categories.

The Gazette, which was honoured as Canada’s Best All-

Around Newspaper within its circulation category a year ago, received two nomina-tions for the national Canadian Community Newspaper Awards.

The Gazette is nomi-nated in the Outstanding Community Service category for its Christmas Hamper

Fund program and coverage, and cartoon-ist Lawrence Woodall was nominated for best local cartoon among papers with circulation under 10,000.

In the BC/Yukon Community N e w s p a p e r s Association awards (known as the Ma

Murray Awards), the Gazette was nominated in the special section category for the Our Coast supplement.

The national and provincial awards pre-sentations will be held on consecutive nights April 29 and 30 at the River Rock Casino in Richmond.

Gazette staffIn response to the

devastating earth-quake and tsunami that hit Japan last week, Coastal Community Credit Union is accept-ing donations on behalf of the Canadian Red Cross for its relief efforts in Japan.

CCCU members, clients and the com-munity at large inter-ested in helping the Red Cross are invited to make their dona-tion in cash or as a cheque at any Coastal Community branch across Vancouver Island and the Gulf

Islands. Please make cheques payable to ‘Coastal Community – Japan Earthquake.’ For those interested, tax receipts for donations of $10 or more will be issued directly by The Canadian Red Cross.

Also last week, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Shirley Bond announced the Province will provide $500,000 to the Red Cross in support of emergency relief efforts in Japan.

“British Columbia has a history of sup-porting countries that face catastrophic events

and these funds will help provide immedi-ate medical and emer-gency support for the people of Japan during this terrible tragedy,” said Bond. “We are also encouraging all British Columbians to consider reaching out

through aid agencies like the Red Cross to provide further help.”

To learn more about the Canadian Red Cross relief efforts in Japan or to make a donation visit: www.redcross.ca or call 1 800 418-1111.

Gazette award finalist

CCCU aids Japan relief fund

North Island Church ServicesPORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCHCorner of Trustee & Highland

Morning Service 11:00 am Plus regular family activities

Office: 250-949-6844www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca

Pastor: Kevin Martineau11/11

ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED

9190 Granville St. Port HardyPhone 250-949-6247

11:00 a.m. Sunday School and ServiceWed., 12:00 noon Bible Study11:00 am Midweek Eucharist

Everyone welcomeMeeting rooms available

Rev. Rob Hutchison [email protected]

11/11FULL GOSPEL CHURCH

2540 Catala Place Port McNeill(across from Firehall)

Sunday10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741 Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor

Cell: 250-527-0144Office hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs

Visitors always welcomewww.portmcneillfullgospel.org

11/11

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICANAlert Bay

Sunday Services - 10 amReverend Lincoln Mckoen

1-250-974-5844Warden Flora Cook

250-974-5945Warden Joan Stone

250-974-223411/11

ABUNDANT LIFE FELLOWSHIP“A non-traditional connecting point

for North Island Christians”- Monthly “large group” gatherings

- Food, Fellowship & Encouragement- Home-Group gatherings and studies

Go to www.MyNewChurch.ca or phone Pastor Rick Ivens

at 250-230-5555 for more info. Our next gathering: Sun. March 6th

1 PM - Pot-luck Lunch at the Scout/Guide Hall in Port McNeill

Everyone welcome... bring a friend!11/11

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

4680 Byng Rd. Port HardyPastor George Hilton

250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826“Everyone welcome”

Saturday Services9:30am - Bible Study groups

10:45am - Worship/Praise serviceWednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting

Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education

250-949-824311/11

NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES

Sunday MassesSt. Mary’s Port McNeill: 9am

St. Bonaventure Port Hardy: 11amSt. Theresa’s Port Alice: 1st & 2nd Sundays 9am

3rd, 4th, & 5th Sunday 1:30pmAlert Bay: 2nd & 4th Sundays 10am Father Roger Poblete 250-956-3909

11/11

PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH

2501 Mine RoadSunday

9:45 am (Sept-June) - Sunday School11:00 am - Worship Service

7:00 pm - Evening FellowshipYouth Group Wed - 7:00 pm

Children’s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year.

For information contactPastor Dave Purdy • 250-956-4737

11/11

LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE

• Chaplain Services• Bible Studies

• Spiritual Counselling • Weekly AA Groups

(8635 Granville St. Port Hardy)250-949-8125

11/11

PORT HARDYCHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert StSunday Worship 10:30 am & 7 pm

Tuesday Prayer 7:30 pmMidweek Biblestudies - Call the church

for time and place250-949-6466

Pastor George & Karen Ewald (home) 250-949-9674

E-Mail:[email protected]/11

PORT ALICE ANGLICAN- UNITED FELLOWSHIP

Sunday Services - 4pmReverend Rob Hutchison

1-250-949-6247 Box 159, Port Alice

You are extended a special invitation to share in our Services

11/11ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITED

ANGLICAN CHURCH250-956-3533

Email: [email protected] Worship & Sunday School

9:00amThursdays 4 pm Bible Study

Thursdays 11:00 am Midweek EucharistReverend Rob Hutchison

All Welcome175 Cedar Street Port McNeill

11/11GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

CHURCHat entrance to Tsulquate Village

(8898 Park Dr)Saturday/Sabbath

10:15 am-Sabbath School11:30 am-Worship Service

Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell

11/11

The ‘Namgis Health Centre is Seeking a

Community Health Representative

Specific to Elders (CHR)

Responsibilities: By working in a variety of programs, the

CHR fosters wellness and independent living

amongst infants, youths, adults and elders. As

well, the CHR assists with educational classes,

health clinics, and undertakes home visits.

Experience:

with First Nations People

working in a health organization

program scheduling

communication skills

Postnatal, Early Childhood. Chronic

Protection

facilitation

Team

Qualifications:

Deadline for Applications: April 15, 2011

For more information on these positions,

please contact:

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Kitty Coleman WoodlandArt & Bloom Festival.

Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.

Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting May 21,22, 23

Applications for Artisans are available at

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INFORMATION

CRISIS LINE

250-949-6033or

250-974-5326Alert Bay/Kingcome

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.

COMING EVENTS

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PERSONALS

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LOST AND FOUND

LOST: NATIVE carved ster-ling silver belt buckle front in downtown Port Hardy. Ph. 250-949-6292.

TRAVEL

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ADMINISTRATION

OFFICE/ADMINISTRATOR is needed for F/T position in busy in offi ce in Port Hardy. Current Excel & Word skills re-quired. Email resume to: [email protected]

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

BE YOUR Own Boss with Great Canadian Dollar Store. New franchise opportunities in your area. Call 1-877-388-0123 ext 229, visit our websitewww.dollarstores.com today

COMING EVENTS


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FAMILIES EARNING More. Work from home part or full-time. No selling. No inventory. No parties. No large invest-ment or risk. Visit www.familiesearningmore.com

HELP WANTED

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HOMEWORKERS GET paid daily! Now Accepting: SimpleFull/Part Time Data Entry &Online Computer RelatedWork is available. No fees orcharges to participate. StartToday, www.BCWOC.com

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HELP WANTED


North Island Church ServicesPORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCHCorner of Trustee & Highland

Morning Service 11:00 am Plus regular family activities

Office: 250-949-6844www.porthardybaptistchurch.ca

Pastor: Kevin Martineau11/11

ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN UNITED

9190 Granville St. Port HardyPhone 250-949-6247

11:00 a.m. Sunday School and ServiceWed., 12:00 noon Bible Study11:00 am Midweek Eucharist

Everyone welcomeMeeting rooms available

Rev. Rob Hutchison [email protected]

11/11

FULL GOSPEL CHURCH2540 Catala Place Port McNeill

(across from Firehall)Sunday

10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741 Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor

Cell: 250-527-0144Office hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs

Visitors always welcomewww.portmcneillfullgospel.org

11/11

CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICANAlert Bay

Sunday Services - 10 amReverend Lincoln Mckoen

1-250-974-5844Warden Flora Cook

250-974-5945Warden Joan Stone

250-974-223411/11

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!11/11

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH

4680 Byng Rd. Port HardyPastor George Hilton

250-949-8925 or 250-949-8826“Everyone welcome”

Saturday Services9:30am - Bible Study groups

10:45am - Worship/Praise serviceWednesday @ 7pm - Prayer meeting

Avalon Adventist Jr. Academy Offering Christian Education

250-949-824311/11

NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES

Sunday MassesSt. Mary’s Port McNeill: 9am

St. Bonaventure Port Hardy: 11amSt. Theresa’s Port Alice: 1st & 2nd Sundays 9am

3rd, 4th, & 5th Sunday 1:30pmAlert Bay: 2nd & 4th Sundays 10am Father Roger Poblete 250-956-3909

11/11

PORT MCNEILL BAPTIST CHURCH

2501 Mine RoadSunday

9:45 am (Sept-June) - Sunday School11:00 am - Worship Service

7:00 pm - Evening FellowshipYouth Group Wed - 7:00 pm

Children’s Programs & Adult Bible Studies are scheduled throughout the year.

For information contact

11/11

LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE

(8635 Granville St. Port Hardy)250-949-8125

11/11

PORT HARDYCHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

at Providence Place, 7050 Rupert St

Sunday Worship 10:30 am & 7 pmTuesday Prayer 7:30 pm

Midweek Biblestudies - Call the church for time and place

250-949-6466Pastor George & Karen Ewald

(home) 250-949-9674E-Mail:[email protected]

11/11

PORT ALICE ANGLICAN- UNITED FELLOWSHIP

Sunday Services - 4pm

Reverend Rob Hutchison1-250-949-6247

Box 159, Port AliceYou are extended a special invitation to

share in our Services11/11

ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITEDANGLICAN CHURCH

250-956-3533

Email: [email protected] Worship & Sunday School

9:00amThursdays 4 pm Bible Study

Thursdays 11:00 am Midweek EucharistReverend Rob Hutchison

All Welcome

175 Cedar Street Port McNeill11/11

GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST

CHURCHat entrance to Tsulquate Village

(8898 Park Dr)

Saturday/Sabbath

10:15 am-Sabbath School

11:30 am-Worship Service

Pastor Randy Elliott

250-230-1885 cell11/11


THE COMPANY

Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company located on Vancouver Island that is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. We are currently seeking a fully experienced Swamper for our Holberg Forest Operation, located in Holberg, B.C.

THE POSITION

Reporting to the Road Foreman, a Swamper works under the direction of the Driller/Blaster to construct logging roads.

QUALIFICATONS

• Have a proven safe conscientious attitude.• Be in good physical condition to perform the job (i.e. packing powder,

changing drill steel, etc.)• Be self-motivated and be capable of working alone.• Be quali ed to operate a chainsaw.• Have mechanical aptitude to help with mechanical repairs.• Be able to read a map.• Have a current Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) certi cate

or be willing to obtain one once hired.• Level III First-aid ticket would be an asset• Have a valid driver’s licence.

This is an USW hourly union position with a rate of $25.89 per hour and a comprehensive bene t package. Details of the collective agreement can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/collective_agreements.php.

If you believe you possess the skills and quali cations we require for this position, please reply in con dence by Friday, March 25, 2011, to:

Human Resources DepartmentWestern Forest Products Inc.3rd Floor, 435 Trunk Road

Duncan, BC V9L 2P9Fax (250) 748-3177

E-mail: [email protected]

As only short list candidates will be contacted, we thank you in advance for your interest.

SWAMPER

School District No. 85Requires a

SPECIAL NEEDS NOON HOUR SUPERVISOR

Pay Rate: $20.52 per hour

Location: Eagle View Elementary School

Hours of Work: 1 hr per day/5 hrs per week/10

months per year

Start Date: ASAP

Reporting To: Mr. George Markides, Principal,

EVES

Qualifications:Applicants must have:

Dogwood Certificate or equivalent)

supplemented by training applicable to work

situation.

relationships and communicate effectively

with school staff and students.

special needs.

oral and written instructions. Valid Level I

first aid certificate.

working with students with special needs.

Please complete an Application Form – CUPE;

which is downloadable at www.sd85.bc.ca

Career Opportunities, Support Staff.

Closing date for applications is 4:00 p.m. Thursday March 29, 2011 and quote

posting #43.SD85 thanks all applicants for their interest,

however, only short-listed candidates will be

contacted. This is a CUPE Local 2045 position.

Apply to:

Mr. John Martin, Secretary-Treasurer,

School District No. 85,

Full time Fisheries Biologist Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in the

biological sciences and previous field experience

in coastal BC. Applicants must also have strong

organizational skills, excellent technical writing

and project management skills, and the ability

to work in remote settings and coordinate field

activities. Candidates must have valid B.C.

driver’s licence and electrofishing certification.

Consulting industry experience with extensive

working knowledge of fisheries requirements

related to industrial developments and their

impacts is desirable as are valid certifications

(i.e. First Aid, Swiftwater safety, WCB diving).

This person will design and undertake fish and

fish habitat field evaluations, manage projects,

supervise field crews, and prepare technical

reports and proposals.

Full time Fisheries Technician Applicants must have a technical diploma or

bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences.

Previous field experience in coastal BC

(minimum 1 field season), strong organizational

and communication skills, mechanical ability,

small boat handling experience, and a willingness

to travel to and work in remote areas as well as a

valid BC driver’s licence. This person will work

with senior staff to assist with field projects and

office activities.

Please submit resume, cover letter,

and references by

April 10, 2011

(Attn: Human Resources)

Wages are industry-competitive.

T: 250-949-9450 · F: 250-949-7656

PO Box 2760 Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0

[email protected] · www.pacificus.ca

LANDSCAPE

MAINTENANCE

CONTRACTORS

Are invited to bid on lawn and garden

maintenance for our BC Hydro office

located on Byng Road, Port Hardy for

upcoming 2011-2012 season.

This tender closes on March 25th, 2011.

All contractors must be registered with

WorkSafe BC and carry Commercial

Liability.

Information and enquiries are available

only at below contact:

Sandra Huhn, Maintenance Coordinator

[email protected]

250-755-4716

Labourer 1 (Casual Term Position)The preferred candidates will be in good physical

condition, able to work alone or as part of a team,

have effective communication skills, knowledge and

ability to operate small tools and equipment. A full job

description is available at the Municipal Hall or the

District website: www.porthardy.ca

License and completion of Grade 12.

Works Foreman.

your resume to:

District of Port Hardy

Summer Student EmploymentThe District of Port Hardy is accepting applications

for Summer Student Employment with the Operational

Services (Public Works) Dept. The successful

applicants must be in good physical condition as the

job includes physical outdoor work. The applicants

must hold a valid BC Driver’s Licence. Application

deadline: 3:00 pm Thursday April 7, 2011

Please apply in writing with resume to:

Jack Griffiths, Operational Services,

District of Port Hardy, PO Box 68,

Port Hardy, BC, V0N 2P0

or fax cover letter and resume to 250-949-7465.

District of Port Hardy

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

PUB FOR lease. Dalewood Inn Pub in Port McNeill, BC. 40x40 furnished pub with new heating & air conditioning. Available April 1, 2011. Call Jacob 250-956-3304. w w w . d a l e w o o d i n n . c o m ; [email protected].

HELP WANTED

Call 310.3535

✔ CHECK CLASSIFIEDS!


RESTAURANT FOR Lease. 44 seat restaurant for lease in a busy Motel in Port Hardy. Great potential and ocean view on the inner Harbour. FMI: Glen Lyon Inn & Suites, 6435 Hardy Bay Rd, Port Har-dy, BC. V0N 2P0. Call toll free:1-877-949-7115 or 250-949-7115

HELP WANTED

BUYING - RENTING- SELLINGCall 310.3535

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & doctors need. Medical offi ce & medi-cal admin staff! No experi-ence? Need training? Career training & job placement available! 1-888-748-4126.

DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

DELIVER RV Trailers for Pay! Successful RV transport com-pany seeking pickup owners to deliver RV’s from US to Cana-da. Paying top rates! www.hori zontransport.com/canada

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN Men and Boys? Men fi x their toys! Become an Outdoor Power Equipment Technician. Work on watercraft, ATV’s, snowmobiles, etc. Credit to-wards Apprenticeship. GPRC Fairview College Campus. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED


FREE WHEELIN’ Excitement - Learn to repair street, off-road and dual sport bikes. Hands-on training. On-campus resi-dences. Great instructors. Challenge 1st year appren-ticeship exam. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIP-MENT OPERATOR SCHOOL.Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assist. Funding Avail. www.iheschool.com1-866-399-3853

LEARN FROM Home, Earn from home CanScribe Career College offers online courses: Medical Transcription and Computers. Great work at-home opportunities. Enroll to-day! [email protected]

HELP WANTED

BUYING - RENTING- SELLINGCall 310.3535

HELP WANTED


STUDY ADVENTURE Tour-ism! Train to be an adventureguide in just 9 months. Out-door Recreation & EcotourismCertifi cate. College of NewCaledonia, Valemount, BC. 1-888-690-4422; www.cnc.bc.ca/valemount

WANT TO be a mechanic? Can’t get your foot in the door?General Mechanic program -GPRC Fairview Campus.Hands-on training in HeavyDuty and Automotive Techni-cian. Write apprenticeship ex-ams. On-campus housing. 1-888-999-7882;www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview

HELP WANTED

ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL Trainees Needed! Large &Small Firms Seeking Certifi edA&P Staff Now. No Experi-ence? Need Training? CareerTraining & Job PlacementAvailable. 1-888-424-9417

CDA WANTED Great patients! Great team!

Permanent position, 4 days/week (Mon-Thurs). Exan

computer system, digital radiography, laser, preventive, cosmetic, surgical and implant dental assisting experience is an asset. Please submit your

resume to: Dr. Jolene Benham at

Alderlea Dental Health Centre, 11-301 Festubert Street, Duncan, BC V9L 3T1

250-748-1842 (day) 250-715-1837 (evening)

Fax: 250-748-9868 Email: [email protected]

LEMARE LAKE Logging Ltd., is seeking individuals withcoastal logging experience forthe following camp positions:• Experienced Boom man• Grapple Yarding Operators• Hook tenders• ChasersUnion wages, full benefi ts,camp setting. Level 3 fi rst aidan asset. Please fax resumesto 250-956-4888 or Email:offi [email protected].

HELP WANTED

Your Community, Your Classifi eds. Call 310-3535

School District No. 85Requires a

SPECIAL NEEDS NOON HOUR SUPERVISOR

Pay Rate: $20.52 per hour

Location: Eagle View Elementary School

Hours of Work: 1 hr per day/5 hrs per week/10

months per year

Start Date: ASAP

Reporting To: Mr. George Markides, Principal,

EVES

Qualifications:Applicants must have:

Dogwood Certificate or equivalent)

supplemented by training applicable to work

situation.

relationships and communicate effectively

with school staff and students.

special needs.

oral and written instructions. Valid Level I

first aid certificate.

working with students with special needs.

Please complete an Application Form – CUPE;

which is downloadable at www.sd85.bc.ca

Career Opportunities, Support Staff.

Closing date for applications is 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2011 and quote

posting #43.SD85 thanks all applicants for their interest,

however, only short-listed candidates will be

contacted. This is a CUPE Local 2045 position.

Apply to:

Mr. John Martin, Secretary-Treasurer,

School District No. 85,


Karlie Shambrook appeared

to enjoy her time on the

ice during the Barbara

Rasmussen figure-skating

competition Saturday.

J.R Rardon photo

smile...of the week.

GAZETTENORTH ISLAND

Carrie StoneSales Rep

Did you know…My business is to help

you grow your business.

To fi nd out how I can help you

increase sales, give me a call at

250-949-6225 or 250-230-2007or email me at:

[email protected]

HELP WANTED

CURRENT AVAILABLE VACANCIES

9-1-1 FIRE DISPATCHER

For information please visit the

“Employment Opportunities”

page on our websitewww.campbellriver.ca

CUSTOMER SERVICE No Associated Fees

Enjoy this unique and interest-ing position and the associat-ed training. Are you interested

in providing feedback to a Fortune 50 company specifi c

to store conditions and service levels? Hourly rate for driving time, observation time, report

time applies. Mileage reimbursed based on distance associated with assignments. For additional information and

to submit an on line application visit:

https://qualityshopper.org No Associated Fees

FORD PARTS MANAGER-PORT HARDY

Ford and after market parts experience mandatory. Great wage and benefi ts package to the successful candidate. Email resumes to: [email protected] or visit www.davelandonford.com

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical Offi ce & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459

MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees Needed! Hospitals & Dr’s Need Medical Offi ce & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement also Available! 1-888-778-0459

SATELLITE INSTALLERSNational Internet Service Provider is seeking eager individuals looking for contract work to install high-speed satellite internet systems.• Training and Certifi cation provided • Must be a hands-on person • Entrepreneurial attitude • Great troubleshooting skills • Travel Req., must possess valid driver’s license • Well connected to the community

If you’re interested please contact us for more

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SECOND LOOK Thrift Store in Port McNeill is looking for a casual/on call worker Monday-Saturday. Wage is $9.00/hr. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Please submit resume to Box 1028 Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 or email to: [email protected].

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Ken ManningGazette staffCorrine Hunt was

honoured with the 2011 National Aboriginal Achievement Award for the Arts during a gala in Edmonton Mar. 11.

“I was complete-ly astounded at being awarded this Achievement in the Arts and to be included among so many great Aboriginal artists such as Daphne Odjig and Norval Morriseau,” Hunt said in an email from Dresden, Germany.

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Born in Alert Bay of Kwakiutl and Tlingit heritage, Hunt comes from a family of accomplished nation-

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Trailer park sea lion returned to the wildKaouk, Port Alice’s

“Trailer Park Sea Lion,” has been released back into the wild and appears to be feasting on herring. He also has quite the human fol-lowing.

Kaouk is the male Steller sea lion that baf-fled residents by walk-ing 300 metres to enter the Port Alice trailer park on Dec. 16. DFO and RCMP responded and because Kaouk appeared malnourished (and too interested in humans), Pacific Coastal Airlines gener-

ously flew him to the Vancouver Aquarium’s Marine Mammal Rescue Centre (MMR). He rehabilitated very well, even doubling in weight in his three months there.

Kaouk inspired the students of Port Alice to write a children’s book to fund marine mammal rescue and research and, on Mar. 17 was reintroduced into the wild from Toquart Bay on south-western Vancouver Island, near Barkley Sound.

This location was chosen for its ease of access (Kaouk could be released from land) and because an abun-dant run of herring was known to be in the area. There are other juvenile Steller sea lions nearby and, very significantly, it’s a long way to the Port Alice trailer park!

In all the wonder-ful work done by MMR, Kaouk’s rescue and release back into the wild is a first for them and maybe even for British Columbia. Never before have we humans come together like this to make the effort to rescue and release a Steller sea lion (a species pro-tected under Canada’s Species at Risk Act).

Kaouk continues to

be quite the marine ambassador, offering us the opportunity to learn about his species, his rescue and release, and by being the “test case” for justifying this effort for other sea lions.

For these reasons, and to ensure he is safe and staying wild, Kaouk was satellite tagged. These tags are applied with epoxy and will fall off when Kaouk moults (sometime after June).

DFO and MMR have made this data publicly available so that we can all follow this next chapter in Kaouk’s progress. In his first three days back in the wild, he has criss-crossed through more than 28 km and appears not even to have gone ashore in that time!

You can access his

tracking data, pho-

tographs, video of

his release, and fur-

ther information from

Vancouver Aquarium’s

MMR via www.the-

marinedetective.ca.

(Note that this data is

not as refined as that

available to DFO and

there is a day’s lag

time in the uploading

of locations.)

Jackie Hildering is a biologist, avid scuba diver, and marine edu-cator who lives in Port McNeill.

Kaouk, the male Steller sea lion who wandered into the Port Alice Trailer Park last year, is reintroduced to the wild near Barkley Sound. Peter Olesiuk DFO photo

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