THURS., JULY 5, 2012 EDITORIAL Page 6 LETTERS Page 7 NORTH ISLAND LIFE Page 9 SPORTS Page 11 CLASSIFIEDS Page 13-15 GLASS Solutions Come to us for all your glass needs. 250-949-6662 • [email protected] • 6990 Market St. Port Hardy • Commercial • Residential • Automotive • Marine North Island plugs in to EV future Publications Mail Agreement No. 391275 G AZETTE NORTH ISLAND 46th Year No. 27 Newsstand $1.25 + HST www.northislandgazette.com NEWS: [email protected] SUBSCRIPTIONS: 250-949-6225 SALES: [email protected] PAGE 16 Former Coal Harbour resident honoured for volunteer service with Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. CANADIAN COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER AWARD 2012 Hot wheels Joey Jorgenson powers his decorated tractor and trailer across the tennis court at the Port Alice Community Centre on Canada Day Sunday. See more Canada Day photos from North Island activi- ties on page 9. J.R. Rardon Teachers, province settle J.R. Rardon Gazette editor With the closure of school for another year came the end of a 10-month job action by teachers, as the B.C. Teachers’ Federation voted last week to accept an agreement hammered out with the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association. The agreement should restore traditional teachers duties in North Island Schools for the coming school year, including filling out report cards and supervising extra- curricular activites after regular school hours. “Those activities have always been voluntary,” said Fred Robertson, president of Vancouver Island Teachers North (VINTA). “But that action is suspended as of June 20.” Port Hardy Mayor Bev Parnham is flanked by Kent Rathwell and Rob MacGregor of Sun Country Highways at the com- pany’s new electric vehicle charging station at the visitors’ centre Tuesday. J.R. Rardon J.R. Rardon Gazette editor PORT HARDY—Eventually, Sun Country Highway would like to blanket Canada, North America and beyond with the infrastruc- ture necessary to power electric vehicles. Vancouver Island is already up and running. “First Vancouver Island, then the world,” said Kent Rathwell, president and founder of the Saskatchewan-based company, during an open house held at the local visitors’ centre Tuesday morning. Rathwell and other members of the Sun Country Highway team were in Port Hardy to announce that they have completed the installation of a series of EV charging stations that will allow electric car drivers to travel from Victoria to Port Hardy — and make side trips to Tofino and Telegraph Cove along the way. “We’re here to prove the EV industry can happen,” said Rathwell. “It’s happening today, and this is just the start.” The Sun Country team, includ- ing Rob MacGregor, regional director for British Columbia, powered its four-vehicle fleet at a new EV charging station installed last week at the visitors’ cen- tre. Another charging station was installed in Port Hardy at Orange Tabby Bed and Breakfast and two more were installed Tuesday morning at the North Coast Trail Backpackers Hostel. Port Hardy Mayor Bev Parnham, Chief Administrative Officer Rick Davidge, councillor John Tidbury and staff of the Chamber of Commerce were among those in attendance at Tuesday’s open house. They were treated to a look at See page 3 ‘Stations link Island’ See page 3 ‘Teachers relieved’
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THURS., JULY 5, 2012 EDITORIAL Page 6 LETTERS Page 7 NORTH ISLAND LIFE Page 9 SPORTS Page 11 CLASSIFIEDS Page 13-15
GLASS Solutions
Come to us for all your glass needs.
250-949-6662 • [email protected] • 6990 Market St. Port Hardy
• Commercial• Residential
• Automotive• Marine
North Island plugs in to EV future
Publications Mail Agreement No. 391275
GAZETTENORTH ISLAND
46th Year No. 27 Newsstand $1.25 + HSTwww.northislandgazette.com
NEWS: [email protected] SUBSCRIPTIONS: 250-949-6225 SALES: [email protected]
PAGE 16 Former Coal Harbour resident honoured for volunteer service with Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.
C A N A D I A NCOMMUNITYNEWSPAPERAWARD 2012
Hotwheels
Joey Jorgenson powers his decorated tractor and trailer across the tennis court at the Port Alice Community Centre on Canada Day Sunday. See more Canada Day photos from North Island activi-ties on page 9. J.R. Rardon
Teachers, province
settleJ.R. RardonGazette editorWith the closure of school for
another year came the end of a 10-month job action by teachers, as the B.C. Teachers’ Federation voted last week to accept an agreement hammered out with the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association.
The agreement should restore traditional teachers duties in North Island Schools for the coming school year, including filling out report cards and supervising extra-curricular activites after regular school hours.
“Those activities have always been voluntary,” said Fred Robertson, president of Vancouver Island Teachers North (VINTA). “But that action is suspended as of June 20.”
Port Hardy Mayor Bev Parnham is flanked by Kent Rathwell and Rob MacGregor of Sun Country Highways at the com-pany’s new electric vehicle charging station at the visitors’ centre Tuesday. J.R. Rardon
J.R. RardonGazette editorPORT HARDY—Eventually,
Sun Country Highway would like to blanket Canada, North America and beyond with the infrastruc-ture necessary to power electric vehicles.
Vancouver Island is already up and running.
“First Vancouver Island, then the world,” said Kent Rathwell, president and founder of the Saskatchewan-based company, during an open house held at the local visitors’ centre Tuesday morning.
Rathwell and other members of
the Sun Country Highway team were in Port Hardy to announce that they have completed the installation of a series of EV charging stations that will allow electric car drivers to travel from Victoria to Port Hardy — and make side trips to Tofino and Telegraph Cove along the way.
“We’re here to prove the EV industry can happen,” said Rathwell. “It’s happening today, and this is just the start.”
The Sun Country team, includ-ing Rob MacGregor, regional director for British Columbia, powered its four-vehicle fleet at a new EV charging station installed
last week at the visitors’ cen-tre. Another charging station was installed in Port Hardy at Orange Tabby Bed and Breakfast and two more were installed Tuesday morning at the North Coast Trail Backpackers Hostel.
Port Hardy Mayor Bev Parnham, Chief Administrative Officer Rick Davidge, councillor John Tidbury and staff of the Chamber of Commerce were among those in attendance at Tuesday’s open house.
They were treated to a look at
See page 3‘Stations link Island’
See page 3‘Teachers relieved’
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Council not impressed with COS reshuffle A O’TooleGazette staffPORT HARDY–
Council was disap-pointed by the news from the Conservation Officer Service that one of its staff positions has been moved from Port McNeill.
Ben York, from the COS, wrote to inform council of the decision and to give an assurance that there would still be adequate coverage on the North Island.
York explained that the COS treats the area north of Fanny Bay as a single zone with five field officers tasked to the area. These officers had, until recently, been divided, with two in Port McNeill and three in Black Creek.
York explained in a phone call that the COS had finite resources and the redistribution was not going to have a major effect on the North Island.
“Obviously we’d love to have more officers, but we have to work with the resources at hand,” he said. “When something serious hap-pens we’re going to chuck anything we need to at it.” York pointed
out that the COS has quick response teams on standby and local partnerships to call on when needed.
The council moved to draft a letter outlining its concerns and to ask York to visit council in person to discuss the move.
In brief•Also discussed at the
council meeting were plans for the annual Filomi Days celebra-tion, scheduled for July 21-22.
The Filomi Days Committee wrote to request a donation for the display and to request permissions for road closures and use of Carrot Park for the celebration, which this year has a royal theme.
The council agreed to allow all the neces-sary provisions and to put forward a minimum of $6,000 towards the cost of the fireworks display.
•The Minister of Fisheries and Oceans turned down the Mayor’s request to expand recreational salmon fishing in the area. He explained that coho stocks were not yet considered strong
enough to withstand an expansion but that new management measures to be adopted in 2013 will mean a review of
policy.•The District also
issued a Terms of Reference for the pro-posed Community
Consultative Com-mittee. The CCC will assume an advisory role that was previously held by a number of smaller
committees, now dis-banded.
The ToR are available on the District’s website and those interested in
applying for the com-mittee should contact [email protected] with a brief statement of interest.
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PM Chamber News…* The Port McNeill & District Chamber of Commerce continues to support the Regional District of Mount Waddington’s lobby of the Province, BC Hydro and Telus for improved broadband Internet services on behalf of our community, local business and industry.* We will be assisting the Mount Waddington Coordinated Workforce in conducting a regionwide “asset mapping” project. * Career Expo 2012 (October 2012). We are participating in developing a career “expo” thatwill feature every aspect of the our North Island employers, businesses, education and job seekers. Stay tuned for more information and opportunity to participate!
Note: Port McNeill Chamber of Commerce General Meetings are taking a summer break and will resume in September. Enjoy!
Looking Good Port McNeill!!!A number of businesses in Port McNeill are looking pretty smart these days. Hats off to Adline Saunders and the Clothes Inn, Derek and Eva Koel and the Port McNeill Plaza, General Properties and the Pioneer Mall and ShopRite Stores and the brand new SRS Furniture. The hanging baskets at Peoples Drug Mart look lovely! Every little bit counts. Your hard work and efforthave been noticed and appreciated!
Saturday August 18Theme: “Celebrating the Orca”OrcaFest Parade registration forms can be found at the Port McNeill Chamber Office, emailed, faxed to you or available online at www.portmcneill.net.OrcaFest Market is open for business and registration can be picked up at the Chamber Office. Pre-registration fee - $20; Late registration fee - $30.OrcaFest Committee gratefully accepts any input and participation from Chamber Membership and the community of Port McNeill at large.
Canada Day 2012 Thank You’sThank you to Bill Velie and the Port McNeill Flying Club, Junior Canadian Rangers, RCMP Port McNeill Detachment, Port McNeill Legion and the Port McNeill Lioness. Thank you to Heritage Canada for their continued support in our community’s celebration. Merci and thank you! Special appreciation to Rebecca Corbett and Hannah Mitchell for “Kids on the Harbour!” afternoon. Well done, Ladies of the ViC!
Port McNeill Visitor Centre Summer HoursBeginning July 1 thru August 31 - Monday-Sunday 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Upcoming Events!July 7- Logger Sports in Port McNeill; Main Show 1-4 PM; Across from the Port McNeill Community HallJuly 7- Farmer’s Market; Hyde Creek Esso on HWY#19
OrcaFest is coming!
Chamber Updatesubmitted by Cheryl Jorgenson
Port McNeill & District Chamber of Commerce ManagerSubmissions to Update: Fax: 250-956-3131
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Come out and join us for some real summer fun! Games, crafts, outdoor adventure and many more fun filled activities.
Morning Group: 9:30am-12:00pm - Ages 6-8(Going into grade 2 - Going into grade 3)
Afternoon Group: 1:00pm-3:30pm - Ages 9-12(Going into grade 4 - Going into grade 7)
Port McNeill Family Centre (in the Old School)
If you have any questions or concerns please call 250-902-8501 or email [email protected]
Cost: $35.00 per week, per child
Forms can be picked up at Sunset, Cheslakees, Port McNeill Family Centre and North Island Community Services.
Forms can be delivered with payment to North Island Community Services, 1705 5A Campbell Way (above Bo Banees) or mailed to PO Box 248 Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0
Children’s Summer Day Camp
July 3rd - August 3rd, 2012
*Note this program also entails area field trips.
DON’T FORGET THE UDDER ONES
Many people are unaware of the best way to recycle milk, cream and milk substitute containers. Bringing them to the Retrun-It Depot guarantees they’ll be turned into something useful like cardboard boxes and tissue paper. So why not change your good habits. Return your milk containers with your refundable beverage containers. It’s easy. There’s no refund on milk empties because there’s no deposit when you buy, but you’ll be doing the right thing.
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Stations link Island
Teachers relieved; not happyfrom page 1The agreement fore-
stalled potential legis-lation by the Provincial government, and came with modest gains in teachers’ benefits. But the government main-tained its “net zero” mandate and teachers came away without changes to classroom size and composition, or pay raises.
“There is relief that this has concluded and government hasn’t suc-ceeded in stripping anything out of our collective agreement,” Robertson said. “But we’ve been forced into
it by a government that’s been using the trigger of legislation all
along.”Province-wide, only
52 per cent of teach-
ers voted on the agree-ment, with 75 per cent of those voting for it.
VILLAGE OF PORT ALICE
In accordance with Sections 24 and 94 of the Community Charter the Village of Port Alice hereby gives notice of its intention to lease space within the Port Alice Community Centre to the North Island Community Services Society for a nominal fee for the purpose of operating child care programs. The proposed space to be leased includes Rooms No. 102 and 103, within the Community Centre located at 951 Marine Drive in Port Alice, being an area of approximately 650 square feet. The Vil-lage will also provide fi ve (5) designated parking spaces, located at therear entrance of the Centre, and the fenced playground areas located outside Rooms No. 101, 102 and 103. The term of this lease shall be for the period of one (1) year from July 1st, 2012, and shall terminate on June 30th, 2013. The lease shall be renewable on an annual basis.
Madeline McDonald, Chief Administrative Offi cer
PUBLIC NOTICE
from page 1a high-powered, all-electric
Tesla sport coupe capable of 400 kilometres per charge, as well as a Chevy Volt and two large, extended-range vehicles — a full-sized pickup truck and a 12-passenger van — built by Via on Chevy truck chassis.
The chargers, provided at no charge by Sun Country Highway, are 90-amp units capable of fully charging most electric vehicles in a matter of two to three hours. That com-pares to the overnight charge time of the typical home-based chargers, which operate at 15 to 20 amps.
“Manufacturers haven’t wanted to build electric cars because there’s not enough infrastructure to power them,” said MacGregor. “And nobody’s built the infrastructure because there aren’t enough cars to make it worthwhile.
“Now, there’s no excuse why
they can’t start pumping these out. It’s all going to come.”
To link North Vancouver Island with the South through large stretches of remote coun-try, Sun Country Highway has installed an EV charger in Sayward, at Fisherboy Park, and another in Woss, which was donated to the Regional
District of Mount Waddington and installed Wednesday at a utility station just off Highway 19.
Sun Country now wants to take the system all the way across the country.
“We’re out to show this is something not just for inner-city corridors,” said Rathwell.
Kent Rathwell lifts the hood on the all-electric Tesla dur-ing Tuesday’s open house in Port Hardy.
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Craig, Colin & Cole and the staff at OverwaiteaFox’s DisposalDoug & Mickey at Keltic SeafoodsLata & Jeremy SandemanPort Hardy LionsPort Hardy Volunteer Fire DepartmentGerry Treger & Shalen NarayanSchool District #85 & Peter Curtis – GroundsmanVINTA-Vancouver Island North Teacher’s AssociationNutrilite Soccer FestDave Deans at North Star CycleMichel TherrienLorraine Hurley & Lynda HeavenorQuatse Ventures for storage (Brett Meredith) Dorothy WasdenJaney Henschke at Coastal Community Credit UnionCoaches, Referres and others who volunteered many, many hours this season.
Thank You
Without you soccer would not be possible for the youth in our community.
— Port Hardy Youth Soccer Association
Thank You
The staff and students at NISS would like to recognize the generous support of the many businesses, organizations, and individuals that made this year’s School Leaving Ceremony and
“After Grad” a great success.
North Island Secondary School Awards Day WinnersMath Awards
Top Math 8: Natasha EstlinTop Math 9: Kate Pineda
Top Math 10: Andrew Mitchell Top Math 11: Tylar Koel,
Andrew MitchellTop Math 11: Taylor Lingl
English Awards Top English 8: Kimberly
ServatiusTop English 9: Kaitlyn Lasota
Top English 10: Andrew Mitchell
Top English 11: Alyce Atchinson
Socials Awards Top Socials 8: Ryan Benwell
Top Socials 9: Tyresa BramhamTop Socials 10: Andrew
Mitchell, Jenna Cowan, Jacob Willms
Top Socials 11: Alyce Atchinson, Tylar Koel
Science Awards Top Science 8: Ryan BenwellTop Science 9: Kaitlyn Lasota
Top Science 10: Andrew Mitchell
Top Science 11: Tyler Koel Top Biology 12: Alysha Watt
Top Physics 12: Alex DesRochers
Top Chemistry 12: Alysha Watt
PE Awards Top PE 8 Boy: Ryan Benwell
Top PE 8 Girl: Darian Murgatroyd
Top PE 9 Boy: Kevin NurmiTop PE 9 Girl: Tyresa Bramham Top PE 10 Boy: Lennox Brown Top PE 10 Girl: Petra Sinclair
Sr. PE Boys: Taylor Logan, Alex DesRochers
Sr. PE Girls: Jessie Ehlert
Perfect Attendance Award
Recipient: Lennox Brown
Almost Perfect Attendance: 4 blocks or less with no lates:
Beth Ford
Elective CoursesJr. French: Meara Trevor,
Andrew MitchellSr. French: Taylor Lingl Jr. Drama: Jacob Willms
Sr. Drama: Alyce Atchison Jr. Foods: Sidney Hamilton,
Kaitlyn Lasota Sr. Foods: Alison Brown,
Russell KnierimJr. Woodwork: Drake Baron,
Mason Jackson 11/12 Carpentry/Joinery: Connor Bowden-Green
Jr. Metalwork: Graham Sadler gift donated by
Mr. Gordon BrownSr. Metalwork: Kolby Beattie
gift donated by Mr. Gordon Brown
Jr. Auto: Lennox Brown Sr. Auto: Hannah Mitchell,
Madison ChesterJr. Art: Isabella Glazov
Sr. Art: Jacquelyn Biggs
Provincially Examinable Grade 12 Course Awards
Top English 12: Alysha Watt, Taylor Lingl,
Hannah Mitchell Top Communications 12:
Kristi PearceTop First Nations Studies 12: Sadie van Rossum, Kaileigh
Wilson
Special Awards Most Valuable Member of Drama Dept: Gillian King
Outstanding Fine Arts Award: Meghan Trevor
The Allison Keeper Award - Outstanding Home Economics
Student: Ben Jorgensen
School AwardsTop Junior Technical:
Jamie Thomsen Sponsored by Furney
DistributingTop Senior Technical:
Roland Johnson Sponsored by Lemare Lake
Logging Outstanding Grade 8 Athletes:
Male: Thomas Symons Female: Natasha Estlin
Outstanding Junior Athletes: Male: Clayton Ellis
Female: Dayna Moore Outstanding Senior Athletes:
Male: Roland JohnsonFemale: Kim Cardwell, Taylor
Lingl Junior Citizenship:
Jesse JacksonSenior Citizenship:
Alysha WattTop All Round Junior Male:
Andrew MitchellTop All Round Junior Female:
Jenna CowanTop Academic Student:
Alex DesRochersTop All Round Senior Male:
Taylor LoganTop All Round Senior Female:
Meghan Trevor
Congratulations
Honour RollGrade 8:
Bessy PrevostRyan BenwellNora Rardon
Brodie WilsonShayla Beattie
Darian MurgatroydPeri Donaghy
Robert Burgess-GriffithCurtis Shade
Natasha EstlinCassie Conley
Evan Gordon-ValanKacie Brittain
Sebastian McClendonDawn Briscoe
Matthew HarderMadison Guldager
Brandon CyrBeth Ford
Hannah SadlerMason Friman
Brandon PurdeyAlex Scott
Thomas Symons
Grade 9:Carley Bobb
Tyresa BramhamKaitlyn Lasota
Kate PinedaSara Poirier
Emily JohnsonJaylynd Fiddler
Whitney MurgatroydKevin Nurmi
Madison MunroeMikayla Walton
Taylor KoelKierra Shambrook
Grade 10:Andrew Mitchell
Tessa FrimanJenna CowanMeara Trevor
Gavin BaumbachJacob Willms
Courtenay GuindonAnna FordJosie Cook
Isabella GlazovGraham SadlerAlana WoehryLennox Brown
Leo StonerTaylor SoperKolby BeattieSarah Moore
Sidney HamiltonKeisha Davis
Cassadii LasotaThomas GriffithRiley BrowneClayton Ellis
Jaide Van EssenLucas RushtonPetra Sinclair
Brandon PelletierChad Bell
Hyrum NeilsonDayna MooreJonathon Zima
Trevor McKelvieLucas Maas-Alarie
Sean Grant Zaida RosbackNikole Klaric
Grade 11:Tylar Koel
David ChowAlyce AtchisonGillian DowneyAidan Horgan
Michael WhitworthAmber Hamlin
Grade 11:Ty Brittain
Sarah WillmsTeuvo HarkonenBrandon WilsonTrevor HarderAmy Parker
Alison BrownJenna McMahonStephen Gurney
Kimberly CardwellTassann Crockett-James
Connor HamlinStevyn Ruel
Malena GloedeKeanna Heslop
Samantha HawkinsNatalie Chester
Grade 12:Alex DesRochers
Taylor LinglAlysha Watt
Sidney Parker-BinkleyHannah MitchellMeghan Trevor
Derian HamiltonCaitlin Porter
Roland JohnsonBrock Brednow
Jessie EhlertMadison Chester
Taylor LoganBrittanii LasotaBen Jorgenson
Breanna PodlaslyConner Bowden-Green
Cassidy BettisLara Bragan
Jacquelyn BiggsDallas Bradshaw
Katherine Holzer-CrabeKate Brown
Andrew FletcherSadie van Rossum
Maia RardonGillian King
Honour Roll was based on Semester One Final marks and Semester Two Midterm marks.
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For the Olympic games starting in London later this month, the British team has been told telling to avoid handshaking with fellow participants and others. Since keeping healthy is of prime importance, they are just trying to minimize the chances of their athletes getting sick. Hand-sanitizers will certainly be much in use.
One of the myths concerning sun exposure is that dark-skinned people don’t need sunscreen protection. In the U.S., rates of skin cancers are on the rise in African American and Hispanics so skin of all colours needs protection from the sun.
The word steroid often conjures up a negative image. But this class of chemicals is flowing through our bodies naturally. Cholesterol is a building block for hormones. Cortisol comes from the kidneys and regulates energy and immune function. Sex hormones like testosterone and estrogens regulate sexual function.
Steroids are also found in medications that help many conditions. Prednisone is a powerful oral steroid which is an antiinflammatory to treat many conditions like severe rheumatoid arthritis. Steroids are also found in inhalers, enemas and skin creams. These products are very helpful in patients with asthma, inflammatory bowel conditions like Crohn’s disease, and severe skin rashes.
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The Rumble Beach Marina Project in Port Alice landed a funding boost this week.
The project, which aims to build a 10-slip marina at the exist-ing public boat ramp, received a $140,000 funding approval from
the Island Coastal Economic Trust.
When the project is complete it will serve as a new short-term moorage option for the marine traffic in the area.
“The Rumble Beach Marina will put visitors
right on our doorstep,” said Acting Mayor Janice MacLeod.
The Rumble Beach Marina Project in Port Alice landed a funding b t thi k
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Port Alice seeks speedA O’TooleGazette staffPORT ALICE–
High-speed internet access was again the talking point at Port Alice’s council meet-ing this week.
Council heard the results of the lat-est attempt to lobby for better bandwidth to the village. Wilf Bangert from Network BC met last week with Councilor Marc Brackett, along with local representatives to discuss the issue.
Network BC is tasked with developing strate-gies to improve con-nectivity, particularly in rural areas, in order
to achieve the govern-ment’s goal of mak-ing high-speed internet access available to all British Columbians.
The local representa-tives outlined the dif-ficulties that arise from the current poor con-nectivity, from attract-ing employees to the area to basic produc-tivity, but Bangert was unmoved on the mat-ter, saying the role of Network BC was to leverage existing ser-vices to meet the goal of 100 per cent con-nectivity throughout the province.
Bangert pointed to successes in consoli-dating accounts and
awarding grants to rural communities where service was insufficient but Councilor Brackett observed that the pro-grams mentioned did not benefit Port Alice.
The councilor asked that Network BC solicit an estimate of the cost of installing an upgraded line from Telus so that a figure is known and can be presented at its next meeting.
Council resolved that the current prominence of the issue provides an opportunity to keep the issue in the spotlight and to keep pushing for what is seen as an essential upgrade.
Marina gets fund boost
boost this week.The project, which
aims to build a 10-slip marina at the exist-ing public boat ramp, received a $140,000 funding approval from
complete it will serveas a new short-termmoorage option for themarine traffic in thearea.
“The Rumble BeachMarina will put visitors
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VICTORIA – BC Ferries has begun its summer sched-ule, ramping up sailings for the vacation season that is crucial to the fleet’s bottom line.
It’s been rough sailing for BC Ferries so far this year. The corporation released its financial results in June, reporting a net loss of $16.5 million, compared to net earnings of $3.8 million the previous year.
In the fiscal year that ended March 31, vehicle traffic and walk-on passen-gers were down. As a result, BC Ferries is forecasting a “small loss” for this year as well.
The spring “Coast Saver” sale has just ended. That’s a 37-per-cent discount offered Fridays through Mondays, May 25 to June 25 on the major runs from the mainland to Victoria and Nanaimo.
I asked BC Ferries CEO Mike Corrigan last week how the sale went. He didn’t have final figures yet, but
he allowed that the boost in traffic was “marginal.”
It’s the second year that the spring sale has been offered over weekends, when people are more likely to travel. But instead of generating addi-tional trips, Corrigan said the main effect has been to shift traffic from midweek to weekends.
The simplistic political debate about ferry service starts and ends with rising fares, with occasional fits of temper over executive sala-ries, and ignores the other
factors. Just cut the fares and increase the taxpayer subsidy, say the NDP and their local echo chambers.
Of course, taxpayers are already pitching in an extra $80 million this year, bring-ing the subsidy to the fer-ries close to $200 million. That’s how Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom sweetened the pot as he unveiled new powers for B.C. Ferry Commissioner Gord Macatee to set service levels as well as regulate fares.
Macatee’s task now is to travel the coast and endure the demands of island dwell-ers who want the rest of us to subsidize their splendid isolation. The proposition for them will boil down to this: You can pay more or you can have fewer sail-ings. And where the boat is a third full, you will have fewer sailings.
This consultation period is an opportunity to ask some hard questions. For instance, does Saltspring Island really
need three ferry terminals? And why is there no passen-ger-only service?
Macatee’s term as com-missioner started with a detailed review last year that pointed to some other ways to save serious money. But CEO Corrigan says there are no quick fixes.
For t i sBC has offered an $11 million incentive for conversion of marine vessels to natural gas, which would give the fleet significant relief from spiraling fuel costs. But a ferry conversion would take six months or more, and another vessel would be needed in the meantime.
Another promising sug-gestion is overhauling the ferry reservation service, making reservations free and charging extra for those who just show up. Corrigan says a computer reservation overhaul is underway, but it will take three years.
Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter for Black Press. [email protected]
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COMMENTARY
Lifelong Canadian citizens had plenty to be proud of as the country turned 145 years old, but it’s hard to imagine anybody more proud than the 1,500 brand-new citizens sworn Sunday in ceremonies across Canada.
Thousands more are not (yet) citizens, but live, work and celebrate in this vast nation.
So what does Canada Day — and Canada itself — mean to these immigrants? Well, with two of these relative newcomers current members of the modest Gazette staff, we may be in a position to answer.
The journey to the Great White North may have been for a job, for a loved one, or for relief from persecu-tion.
But what keeps us here is much more than a pay-cheque or a partnership.
There is, of course, the vast and resource-rich land. Ocean shores, towering mountains, verdant prairies, forest tracts, lakes — take your pick, Canada’s got ‘em all.
But natural formations do not constitute a nation. That’s up to people who, as the refrain of O Canada goes, “stand on guard for thee” despite their personal differences.
Outsiders like to poke fun at Canadians as excessively polite. But in reality that “politeness” is a symptom of a social conscience lacking in many of your neighbours.
You also, quite frankly, seem to recognize crazy when you see it. That is a refreshing change to those of us from some other parts of the globe.
Canada escaping the worst of the “economic down-turn” was no accident. Having access to medical ser-vices while our neighbours to the south go apoplectic over a pale imitation of a “health care plan” is no accident.
For 145 years you’ve hired your leaders, and you’ve held them accountable. Keep it up, because the threat to a way of life does not come only from hordes storm-ing your borders.
Happy Canada Day, all. Hope you enjoyed the cook-outs and camping; the rest of the year it’s time to stand on guard.
Electric vehicle owners have no excuse not to visit the North Island, thanks to EV charging stations installed the length of Hwy. 19.
The North Island will be down to a single Conservation Offi cer after staffi ng changes send one posting to Black Creek.
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Dear editor,A pianist is desperately
needed to be the accom-panist for the Missoula Children’s Theatre produc-tion of Hansel and Gretel in August starting Aug. 8 (or even Aug. 9 would do), Aug. 10 for about four hours per day for rehearsals (morning and afternoons), and for most of the day on Saturday Aug 11 for a dress rehearsal and 2 per-formances.
The score is available to review ahead of time, and the volunteer will be given an honorarium of $300.
The play will take place at PHSS and so we also need volunteers who are School District employees (any position, any school) who are willing to take a turn opening/closing the school and staying on-site during a morning or after-noon rehearsal block. Each volunteer need not commit
to the entire play, just to taking a turn one morning or afternoon.
The auditions for the play are fast approaching (Aug 7, 9 a.m. at the PHSS the-atre) and we need to fill these roles for the play to go ahead. Please contact me to volunteer or for more info.
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Dear editor, BC Hydro recently updated
its energy forecast for B.C., and the new numbers (contained in BC Hydro’s Draft Integrated Resource Plan) show that elec-tricity demand in this province will grow by a whopping 50 per cent over the next 20 years; from the current 56,838 gigawatt hours of electricity per year to 89,590 gigawatt hours per year by 2032.
Although some of this increased energy demand will be the simple result of population growth, the really big driver of electricity demand in this province over the
next 20 years is clearly going to be the development of natu-ral resources in B.C.’s north; for example, liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants in the northwest, gas fields in the northeast, and a number of new mines.
BC Hydro believes it can cover nearly one-third of the expected growth in energy demand through energy conservation (i.e., 9,800 gigawatt hours of energy per year through conservation).
However, that still leaves two-thirds of the forecasted increase in energy demand (i.e., 22,952 gigawatt hours) that will need to
be met with electricity from gen-erated sources.
Given that the proposed Site C dam is expected to cover 5,100 gigawatt hours per year of that demand, it means that BC Hydro is still going to need to find an additional 17,852 gigawatt hours of generated energy per year (3-1/2 times the total energy output of the Site C dam).
This is good news for B.C’s independent green energy pro-ducers and for the development of our province’s untapped natural abundance of renewable energy: Based on several widely avail-
able estimates of B.C.’s untapped renewable energy resources that our group (B.C. Citizens for Green Energy) looked at, B.C.’s untapped potential for generating renewable energy is easily two to three times BC Hydro’s total existing hydroelectric generating capacity.
In fact, during BC Hydro’s most recent call for clean, renew-able energy in 2008, BC Hydro received 68 proposals from 43 green energy producers for more than 17,000 gigawatt hours of clean, green, renewable energy per year.
B.C.’s renewable green ener-gy producers and resources are more than up to the challenge of helping meet B.C.’s increasing need for energy over the next two decades. And very clearly, the development of B.C.’s north offers an exciting opportunity for us to develop more of B.C.’s abun-dant renewable energy resources while also creating jobs and eco-nomic opportunities across the province.
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Sunset Elementary staff unsung heroes
Dear editor,My young daughter has serious medical
and behavorial problems, and every single staff member at Sunset Elementary who had anything to do with her could not have shown her more understanding, compas-sion, caring and love.
Their passion for nurturing and seeing every child thrive is clearly evident in every one of the countless things they do for them.
It’s great that Willie won The Cup, but
it’s these people this community should be lifting onto their shoulders and taking the utmost pride in. What they have done for my daughter and the entire family is incaclulable, invaluable and is appreciated more than words could ever convey.
We thank and love them from the bot-tom of our hearts. They are heroes, each and every one.
See you in September!Amy LyndenPort McNeill
Port McNeill Pathfinders Taryn Walker, Jenna Cramb-Wilson, Rebecca Griffith and Danielle Lacasse were presented with Citizenship Awards at the year-end Guiding Advancement Night last week. This award was earned after months of learning about Canada, gov-ernment, our local commu-nity and performing commu-nity service. The Pathfinders held a garage sale during the Christmas Showcase that raised almost $400 for the Gazette Hamper Fund for the community service component.
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When W.D. Moore Logging Ltd. acquired a local logging company, one of the first things the new division, Top Knot Timber Ltd., did was to reorganize the entire yard. Spearheading this process was head mechanic Jason Atchison who quickly came to realize that the sizeable area had, over the years, accumulated a substantial number of scrap tires.Working with the Port Hardy OK Tire’s assistant manager Wayne Harvey the two men formulated a plan to deal with the stockpile of casings. Initially all the tires were brought to a central location and their status assessed. Those that were deemed scrap were then transported to OK Tire’s location where they were sorted, dismounted and readied for removal by Dyzak Trucking. In order to accommodate the OTR casings Top Knot obtained a “one-off” permit from the “program” that allowed Dyzak Trucking to load directly from the marshalling yard.Wayne recounts how some of the casings had production dates as far back as the 80’s so it was quite remarkable to see them headed down to Chemainus for recycling”. In the end it is estimated that around 300 tires will have been properly processed representing a huge accomplishment for the Stewardship Program, and highlighting the progressive attitude of Top Knot Timber and Jason Atchison.
“This is neither a unique story nor a new situation but it does show a rising level of awareness of the Tire Stewardship’s role in assisting recycling efforts on Northern Vancouver Island”.
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Town of Port McNeillPUBLIC NOTICE
The Town of Port McNeill 2012 Annual Municipal Report will be available to the public on June 28, 2012. These documents can be viewed or purchased at the Municipal Offi ce, 1775 Grenville Place, during regular business hours Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
This report includes:
• 2011 Audited Municipal Financial Statements• 2011 Schedule of Payments made to Elected Offi cials and Employees• 2011 Schedule of Payments made for Goods and Services• 2011 Annual Progress Report and Statement of Municipal Objectives• 2011 Statement of Permissive Tax Exemptions
The Town of Port McNeill Council will be adopting the 2012 Annual Municipal Report at a Special Meeting of Council to be held on July 11, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers and will be available to answer any questions relating to these documents.
F. Albert Sweet, TreasurerTown of Port McNeill
Residents and visitors in the Beaver Cove area are reminded that construction of the Kokish River Hydroelectric Project has begun. Effective July 3, as a safety precaution, the Kokish Main Road will be closed to the public as logging and construction activities make the road impassable for regular vehicle traffic. Access to the Ida Lake Recreation Site is still available by the West Main and Tsulton Access roads, and by a new bridge over the Bonanza River that will be completed in late June. While the Kokish Main Road remains open (to July 3), there will be heavy industrial traffic and travel delays, so when possible, use this road during non-peak hours. Visit kokishriver.com for more information.
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Filomi fun plannedGazette staffPORT HARDY—
Filomi Days returns with the usual lineup of food, games and enter-tainment the weekend of July 21-22, and orga-nizers are welcoming your help.
The centerpiece of the weekend celebration is Saturday’s parade, fol-lowed by kids games, vendors, on-stage enter-tainment and a dragon boat regatta throughout the afternoon at Carrot Park.
But a lot more is going on throughout the area, including volley-ball, slo-pitch and street hockey tournaments, and stock car racing at Triport Speedway.
Sunday’s activi-ties kick off the with traditional Rubber Duck Race, starting at 10 a.m. from the Tsulquate River bridge, and include a church service and pancake breakfast at Providence Place.
Parade float and ven-dor table applications are available at the Chamber of Commerce. Weekly meetings are also being held each Tuesday at noon at the Chamber for those
interested in attending.“We’ve got lots of
volunteers, though more volunteers are always welcome,” said co-coordinator Debbie Huddlestan. “And we’ve gotten help from a federal grant, but donations will gladly be accepted. It costs a lot to put on Filomi
Days, and last year we lost money.”
Watch the Gazette in upcoming weeks for a full schedule of activi-ties. For more informa-tion or to donate or vol-unteer, call Huddlestan at 250-949-6888 or Tara McCart at 250-230-1685.
Council thank contributors
Outgoing members of various commit-tiees were award-ed certificates of appreciation from the Council in rec-ognition of their valued contribu-tions.
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North Island Life
Clockwise from top: Standard bearers lead the traditional Canada Day parade at Storeys Beach last Sunday; Riley Brady of Port McNeill reaches for a mini maple leaf flag during the Canada Day celebra-tion at Port McNeill Airport; Riders in the inaugural Canada Day Dog Run bike race in Alert Bay gather with their trophies for a photo at the sea wall; Taylor Tanguay of Port McNeill, 1, shows off her spirit during in Port McNeill; members of the Ceilidh Band keep the crowd entertained in Coal Harbour.
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Last Sunday marked Canada’s 145th birthday and communities all over the nation turned out to cel-ebrate in style.
Our own North Island communities were no excep-tion as residents came out in force to keep time-honoured traditions and, in some cases, start a few new ones.
Events all over the North Island were filled with rev-ellers in red and white as maple flags flew proud.
Here’s a few of our favou-rite scenes from the day...
Happy 145th!
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Hot SpotsHot SpotsJuly 5-August 25
T’sasala Cultural Group Traditional Native Dance Performance. In our Big House 1:15 p.m. -2:15 p.m. Admission: $15 per adult, $8 per child under 12. Andrea Cranmer 250-974-5475, [email protected]. Special performances for group’s of 25 or more.
July 7Logger sports competi-
tion in Port McNeill. The main show will run 1-4 p.m., with events including the axe throw, choker race, springboard and hot saw. There will be men’s and ladies categories as well as a mixed Jack & Jill event. First timers are encouraged to get involved and specta-tors won’t want to miss
the exciting events. Go to www.vancouverisland-north.ca/loggersports for more information.
July 84-Paws meet and greet
for all interested in walk-ing their dogs in the annual Filomi Days Parade (to be held July 21). Gather 1-3 p.m. at Carrot Park to sign up; all dogs must be leashed.
July 12-1510th anniversary Springer
Reunion at Telegraph Cove. Contact the Cove for more information at 1-800-200-HOOK.
July 14Folk/rock/celtic/jazz/
rockabilly group Illiteratty plays at the Gate House
Theatre in Port McNeill, 7 p.m.
July 15Gate House Theatre
hosts a choral workshop with renown songwriter and performer Earl Peach, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Port McNeill. $10 adults, $5 youth.
July 20Free family movie night,
7 p.m., Port Hardy Baptist Church. Pre-release movie. FMI, www.porthardybap-tistchurch.ca.
July 21-22Filomi Days annual
summer festival in Port Hardy. Saturday: Pancake breakfast at Providence Place; parade followed by games, activities, food/merchandise vendors, beer garden and entertainment on waterfront at Carrot Park. Also, dragon boat regatta, volleyball, soc-cer and slo-pitch tourna-ments, stock car racing. Sunday: Rubber Duck Race 10 a.m. at Tsulquate River bridge; Brian Burns Memorial Street Hockey Tournament, throughout day on Hastings Street in front of Sporty’s. For parade or vendor table reg-istration visit the Chamber of Commerce office on Market Street. Info, Debbie 250-949-6888 or Tara 250-230-1685.
July 21-22Rumble on the Runway
returns to Port McNeill air-port. Races start at 10 a.m. with time trials and 1 p.m. will see the first of the elimination races. For more info call 250-956-4347 or check www.northisland-timingassociation.com
July 27-2830th Annual Alert Bay
Seafest Family feud, adult/youth/child lip sync, Seafest Cabaret, craft/food/jewelry/carving, you name it, table vendors, T’sasala Cultural Group, Opening ceremo-nies, crowning of Mr. & Mrs. Seafest, Baby Contest, ShopRite Shopping Spree, Golden Girls Contest, Fantasealand Parade, Kids Zone, etc. Norine Smith-Visitor Centre Manager-Member of Seafest Board of Directors 250-974-5024 Fax: 250-974-5026 email: [email protected]
July 27- 295th Annual Alert Bay
Artfest Showcasing Alert Bay Artists. Sue Bell (250) 974-9911 Beth Dunlop (250) 974-2787
July 2911th Annual Alert Bay
Music Fest. Local and out of town musicians. Golden Jubilee Park. Advance Tickets $15 per adult and $8 per child under 12, $20
per adult $10 per child (may change without notice) at the door. Norine Smith (250) 974-5024 [email protected].
July 30Auditions open for
Missoula Children’s Theatre presentation of Hansel and Gretel, 1 p.m., Gatehouse Community Theatre. Open to children entering Grade 1 through entering Grade 7; must be able to com-mit time each day during the week to rehearsal. Info, Kathy at 250-956-3456.
August 4Annual Craft Fair on the
boardwalk in Telegraph Cove. For more informa-tion, contact the Cove at 1-800-200-HOOK.
August 4Missoula Children’s
Theatre presentation of Hansel and Gretel featuring local youth, 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Gate House Theatre, Port McNeill. Info, Kathy, 250-956-3456.
August 42nd annual Tri-Port
Music Festival at Cluxewe Resort from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Featuring 10 Souljers, Kenny Shaw, The Roper Show and more. Includes beer gardens and craft and food vendors. Tickets can be purchased for $25 at Cluxewe Resort, Bobanee’s,
Guido’s, Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce or Port McNeill Chamber of Commerce. For more info, call 250-230-0776 or check out www.triportmusicfest.ca.
August 54th Annual Alert Bay 360
Eco Paddle Kayak Race around Cormorant Island. Registration 8 a.m. Eric Gregory (250) 974-8255.
August 5Annual Fishing Derby at
Telegraph Cove. For more information, contact the Cove at 1-800-200-HOOK.
August 7Auditions open in
Port Hardy for Missoula Children's Theatre presen-tation of Hansel and Gretel, 9-11 a.m., PHSS theatre. Open to schoolchildren entering Grade 1 through entering Grade 7. Up to 60 roles available; those selected must be able to attend rehearsals each day through the week. Info, Heather Jones, 250-949-6259.
August 11Missoula Children's
Theatre presentation of Hansel and Gretel, 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Port Hardy Secondary School Theatre.
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MEETINGS & ONGOING EVENTS• Port Hardy Museum summer hours - now 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
daily.• Quatsino Museum & Archives is open Friday to Sunday
from 1:00pm-2:00pm. Open daily July & August. FMI [email protected]
• The German Edelweiss Cultural Club meets Thurs. at 7pm in PH Inn Pub. FMI 250-230-1376.
• Lions Bingo every Thurs. @ Civic Centre. Doors open at 5:30pm.
• Every other Tuesday: Footcare clinic at Hardy Bay Seniors 9-5pm. FMI 1-888-334-8531.
• Third Sunday of every month: Hamburger and hotdog sale from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at Hardy Bay Senior's Centre, 9150 Granville St.
• Filomi Days committee meeting: Every Tuesday at noon at the Port Hardy & District Chamber of Commerce. Everyone welcome.
• Summer Camp! Stepping Stone Centre July 9-Aug 24. 250-949-3031
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on deckTell us about items of interest to the sports community.
July 3-7Hockey
Second annual Clayton Stoner Hockey Camp at Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill. Skate with and learn from Port McNeill’s own defenseman with the NHL’s Minnesota Wild.
July 5Baseball
Hyde Creek vs. Port Hardy, 6:45 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark.
July 7Logger sports
Port McNeill Logger Sports Society third annual competition at the waterfront. Details and entry forms at www.vancouverislandnorth.ca/loggersports. More info, Nick, 250-956-2736.
BaseballPort Hardy vs. Port McNeill, 6 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark.
Stock car racingTriport Motor Sports Club hosts season points series races, 7 p.m., Triport Speedway. Concession, play area. $5 adult, $3 youth, $2 seniors.
July 9-13Hockey
Fourth annual Lou Lemire Summer Hockey Skills Camp at Chilton Regional Arena, Port McNeill. Power skating, individual skills development and core stability training, available for youth players 6-over and for adults. Info online at loulemirehockeycamp.com.
July 14Baseball
Port Hardy vs. Hyde Creek, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., Hyde Creek Ballpark.
July 21-22Drag racing
North Island Timing Association hosts the second Rumble on the Runway series event at Port McNeill Airport. Time trials 10 a.m.; eliminations 1 p.m.
It's alwayshockey season
The summer ice is back at Port McNeill's Chilton Regional Arena, and the North Island Eagles took advantage with a hockey camp last week. Above, Alex Scott splits the defence of Alexander Stavrakov and Kenton Browne during a bantam-midget scrimmage Thursday. At right, Malcolm Browne loses his stick while trying to elude a hip check from Ethan Shaw.More hockey is on the schedule, with Clayton Stoner's camp running this week and Lou Lemire returning for the fourth season of his summer skills camp the following week.
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Angus Brown loses his footing during last summer's log-ger sports competi-tion in Port McNeill. The Port McNeill Logger Sports Society returns for its third annual event Saturday on the waterfront on Broughton Blvd.
J.R. Rardon file photo
Let the chips flyGazette staffPORT McNEILL—
Running with sharp objects gets a hardy endorsement Saturday when the Port McNeill Logger Sports competi-tion returns for its third season.
Competitors in men's, women's and mixed events will get a chance to show off their skills in axe-throwing, buck-saw-ing, choker-chain racing and many other events at
the logger sports grounds on Broughton Boulevard, just across from Centennial Ballfield.
The main show will be held from 1-4 p.m., following morning pre-liminaries in axe-throw-ing and other events that draw a heavy turnout.
The event is a sanc-tioned CAN-LOG com-petition, featuring a num-ber of professional logger sports competitors. But organizers with the Port
McNeill Logger Sports Society are encouraging newcomers to take part, and held demo and prac-tice sessions over the past week and a half to give novice loggers a taste of the events.
The competition has been moved from its previous date during OrcaFest in August. The past two competitions were taped for TSN's Lumberjack series, but will not be at this event.
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Girls get taste of high-level hockey playGazette staffPORT McNEILL—
What they thought was an impromptu exhibi-tion game turned into a de facto tryout for a trio of local hockey players, who competed on a Vancouver Island select team in the Challenge Cup tourna-ment.
Kerrigan Sharpe, Mercedes Trevor and Randi Ward of Port McNeill each earned spots on the Young Guns 99-00 girls select squad.
They were invited onto the team after skating for the Triport Peewee She-devils, a first-year, all-girls pro-gram, in an exhibition game in December against a Campbell River girls team.
That team was coached by Dennis
Bellivance, who also coached the Young Guns select team, made up of girls from across Vancouver Island and Powell River.
"I said, 'I guess you'll be expecting the girls
to try out,'" said Boni Sharpe, founder and coach of the She-devils team. "And their man-ager told me, 'From what Dennis said, they're on the team.'"
Throughout the
spring, the three girls traveled each weekend to Parksville for two days of practice and games, along with dry-land training and other coaching that comes with playing on a select
team.Because the three
missed a team fund-raising activity down-Island, they held their own Walk-and-roll-athon, which involved puck-handling up and down the hilly streets of Port McNeill.
"They went 5-k, and it took them about two-and-a-half hours," Boni Sharpe said. "But they raised $482."
The spring season culminated with a trip to the Challenge Cup at Twin Rinks in Langley. Trevor, Ward and Kerrigan Sharpe each scored and made key contributions as the Young Guns reached the championship final and brought home sil-ver medals.
Trevor scored one game-winner, and Sharpe and Ward com-
bined to set up the clinching goal in the game that sent them to the final.
"The teams that played against them were serious compe-tition," Boni Sharpe said. "They weren't the best players there, just middle of the pack, but they improved every time out."
The team's coaching staff included addition-al North Island connec-
tions. Alli Schneider, who formerly played and helped coach in the Port Hardy Minor Hockey Association, was an assistant coach and former Port Hardy resident Shelley Cook was the dry-land train-er for the team.
Sharpe said the three girls can keep their spots in the program as the Young Guns stick together and transition to older age play.
If you know someone who should be the Athlete of the Week, phone the Gazette at 250-949-6225.
TRIPORT WARRIORSThe North Island dragon boat team, made up of women from Port Hardy, Port McNeill and Sointula, won first
place in its division at the annual Victoria Dragon Boat Regatta last
weekend.
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Port McNeill skaters Kerrigan Sharpe, Mercedes Trevor and Randi Ward played on the Young Guns girls hockey team that placed second last month in the Challenge Cup tournament in Langley.
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Riders debut in Alert Bay raceGazette staffALERT BAY—The
North Island saw the successful run of a new mountain bike race this Canada Day.
The Alert Bay Dog Run, a fundraiser for animal rescue, drew a modest 13 competitors for a race around the island.
The cross-country race was a mix of gru-eling climbs, smooth and “flowy” runs, hair-raising downhills, and some pretty technical stump jumping.
The race drew some local talent as well as some riders from the Comox Valley, Victoria and Vancouver. First place in the men's cat-egory went to Bryan
Anderson who com-pleted the approxi-mately 10-k ride in 45 minutes. Women's first place was taken by Alert Bay local, Anne Dalton, in 65 minutes. Second in men's and women's went to Matt Powsey and Natashia Lockey. Several hun-dred dollars were raised for animal res-cue during the event which uses the money for emergency veteri-narian care.
With reporting from David Faren.
Natashia Lockey escapes the brush with attitude during Sunday's Dog Run in Alert Bay.
David Faren
North Island Church ServicesPORT HARDY BAPTIST CHURCH
Corner of Trustee & HighlandMorning Service 11:00 am
Plus regular family activitiesOffice: 250-949-6844
www.porthardybaptistchurch.caPastor: Kevin Martineau
11/12ST. COLUMBA ANGLICAN
UNITEDReverend Wade Allen
9190 Granville St. Port HardyPhone 250-949-6247
11:00 a.m. Sunday School and ServiceWed., 1:00 pm Bible Study
Everyone welcomeMeeting rooms available [email protected]
11/12FULL GOSPEL CHURCH
2540 Catala Place Port McNeill(across from Firehall)
Sunday10:30 am - Morning Worship Church Office 250-956-4741
Pastor Stan Rukin Youth Pastor: Steve Taylor
Cell: 250-527-0144Office hours: 10am-4pm Mon-Thurs
Visitors always welcomewww.ptmcfullgospel.org
11/12
CHRIST CHURCH ANGLICANAlert Bay
Sunday Services - 10 amReverend Lincoln Mckoen
1-250-974-5844Warden Flora Cook
250-974-5945Warden Joan Stone
250-974-223411/12
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
250-949-824311/12
NORTH ISLAND CATHOLIC CHURCHES
Sunday MassesSt. Mary’s Port McNeill: 9am
St. Bonaventure Port Hardy: 11amSt. Theresa’s Port Alice:
Saturdays 5:00pmAlert Bay: 1st & 3rd Saturdays 10am Father Roger Poblete 250-956-3909
11/12
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
11/12
LIGHTHOUSE RESOURCE CENTRE
(8635 Granville St. Port Hardy)250-949-8125
11/12
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]/12
PORT ALICE ANGLICAN- UNITED FELLOWSHIP
Reverend Wade AllenSunday Services - 4pm
1-250-949-6247 Box 159, Port Alice
You are extended a special invitation to share in our Services
11/12
ST. JOHN GUALBERT UNITEDANGLICAN CHURCH
250-956-3533Email: [email protected]
Sunday Worship - 9:00amReverend Wade Allen
All Welcome175 Cedar Street Port McNeill
11/12
GWA’SALA-’NAKWAXDA’XW SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST
CHURCHat entrance to Tsulquate Village
(8898 Park Dr)Saturday/Sabbath
10:00 am-Sabbath School11:15 am-Worship Service
Pastor Randy Elliott 250-230-1885 cell
11/12
Duncan Centennial Totem Pole Project
Request for Proposals
Duncan Tourism Totem Sub-Committee/ Duncan Business Improvement Area Society
The City of Duncan Tourism Totem Sub-Committee (City) and the Duncan Busi-ness Improvement Area Society (DBIAS) would like to commission a commemo-rative totem pole to celebrate Duncan’s centennial year. Master Artists with experience carving totem poles are encouraged to submit a proposal that meets the criteria laid out in this Request for Proposals.
Design Details, Specifi cations, and Deadlines:
Design: Preference is for the Artist to incorporate Coast Salish aspects into the cedar carving. The story depicted will commemorate the 100 year history of the City of Duncan.
Log Dimensions and Criteria: The cedar log measurements are to be mini-mally 30 ft. in length, 2 ft. in diameter at top, and 3 ft. at bottom. The log must be of exceptional quality.
Model Totem Poles (maquettes): The applicant selected to carve the Totem Pole must carve and paint to scale, two 18 inch tall yellow cedar totem poles. The maquettes must be completed prior to beginning the carving of the 30 ft. pole. These will serve as models for the actual pole.
Completion Date: The two 18 inch tall totem pole maquettes must be com-pleted by October 1, 2012. A penalty up to 10% may be imposed upon failure to meet requirements and deadlines outlined in the RFP and the contract. A realistic timeline for completion of the 30 ft. totem pole must be included with the proposal.
For full proposal requirements, please view at www.duncan.ca – Jobs, RFPs & Tenders
Three (3) copies of the proposal should be received by 2:00 pm, local time, July 17, 2012 at the Duncan Business Improvement Area Society offi ce, 203-111 Station Street, Duncan, BC, V9L 1M8.
Questions about this Request for Proposals document can be directed to: Peter de Verteuil at 250-746-6126 or via email at [email protected]
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMING EVENTS
CALL FOR ENTRIES 10TH ANNUAL
Kitty Coleman Woodland Artisan Festival.
Fine Art and Quality Crafts Juried Show.
Presented in a spectacular outdoor setting
Sept 1,2 &3 Applications for Artisans
are available at woodlandgardens.ca or
phone 250-339-6901
ISLAND Sewing & Embroidery, your Brother Dealer and Ser-vice Center, is coming to town! Come see the latest in sewing, embroidery, serging and no-tions! All brought to you in your community. We will be in Port Hardy’s Thunderbird Mall July 6th and 7th from 9am to 6pm. Island Sewing & Em-broidery comes to Alert Bay at the Legion Branch 188, July 9th and 10th from 2pm to 9pm. Come take a class! Advance registration is a must as class size is limited. Contact us at [email protected] or by calling tollfree (855)871-8850
North Island Community Services Society is seeking a Foster Family Support Worker to provide support to Foster Families in the Mount Waddington region. Applicants must have an applicable certifi cate and at least 2 years minimum experience with supporting families. A working knowledge of the BC Foster Parents’ Protocol and Procedures is preferred. Applicants must also be highly motivated, positive, organized, and have experience in group processes and facilitation techniques. Travel will be required. Please forward resume with cover letter by July 13, 2012 via mail or email to North Island Community Services Society, Box 1028, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0 or [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Foster Family Support Worker
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMING EVENTS
CALLING ALL Jokers! Former teachers & students. John Oli-ver Secondary’s 100th Anni-versary September 21 & 22, 2012. Pre-registration re-quired. Early Bird ends July 15th. www.jo100.ca,[email protected].
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.
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InstructorsLogging Fundamentals Training
Western Forest Products Inc. is currently developing an innovative program to train individuals interested in a career in the logging industry. The Company is seeking applications from individuals who would like to be considered for the two available Instructor positions required to deliver a 7-week pilot program this fall (Sept/Oct). Utilizing the WorkSafe BC “Cable Yarding Systems” and “Grapple Yarder and Supersnorkel” Handbooks as a guide, the Program is designed to provide entry level logging skills. Using a combination of classroom instruction and hands on training at an instructional logging site, the Instructors will teach the students the foundation skills of safety, environmental awareness, and job skills, necessary to be successful in both Highlead Tower and Grapple Yarding settings. The Program will be taught at the Company’s Englewood Forest Operation, located 1.5 hours north of Campbell River and 1 hour south of Port McNeill. The Instructors will be responsible to assist with fi nalizing the Program’s curriculum and delivery of the 2012 pilot project and the planned 2013 Program (three 7-week programs, May to October). Individuals interested in this opportunity must have extensive knowledge and experience on the operational side of the logging industry and ideally have worked as a “hooktender” during that time. Strong communication skills, patience and a demonstrated ability to teach are all necessary requirements for these positions. Compensation for these contract positions is based upon the candidates’ skill, knowledge and experience.
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. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifi cations that we are looking for, please submit resumes in confi dence to:
Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611
Email: [email protected] Deadline: Monday, July 9, 2012
Reference Code: Instructor, Logging Fundamentals Training
Logging Fundamentals Training
Western Forest Products Inc. has developed an innovative program to train individuals interested in a career in the logging industry. The Company is seeking applications from individuals who wish to be considered for the available positions in this 7-week pilot project scheduled this fall (Sept/Oct). Utilizing the WorkSafe BC “Cable Yarding Systems” and “Grapple Yarder and Supersnorkel” Handbooks as a guide, the Program is designed to provide entry level logging skills. Using a combination of classroom instruction and hands on training at an instructional logging site, the students will learn the foundation skills of safety, environmental awareness, and job skills, necessary to be successful in both Highlead Tower and Grapple Yarding settings. The Program will be taught at the Company’s Englewood Forest Operation, located 1.5 hours north of Campbell River and 1 hour south of Port McNeill. Individuals interested in this opportunity must be motivated, physically fi t, conscientious and have a clear interest in logging as a career. Applicants selected for advancement in the selection process, will participate in the Company’s standard employment selection process.Further information on this program can be found at: www.westernforest.com in the People/Careers section. Once in People/Careers, please look for Logging Fundamentals Training in the Careers, Current Postings section.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. If you believe that you have the qualifi cations that we are looking for, please submit resume in confi dence to:
Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611
Email: [email protected] Deadline: Monday, July 9, 2012
Reference Code: Logging Fundamentals Training
Looking for Heavy Duty Journeymen Mechanic to work in a heated shop. Day shift work, four on, three off.
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North Island Community Services Society is seeking highly motivated, organized and outcome-experience based individuals to work in the Special Services Program. The Special Services Worker will work and support children and families to increase living skills, parenting skills, behaviour management and communication choices. The position may include routine crisis intervention. The majority of this service takes place in the client’s home. Preference will be given to applicants with post-secondary credentialsand/or related human services experience. Previous work experience is an asset. This position is currently part-time. A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle is necessary as travel will be required. A criminal record check will be required. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.Please forward resume with cover letter by July 13, 2012 to:
North Island Community Services SocietyPO Box 1028, Port McNeill, BC V0N 2R0
Special Services Worker(Medical Leave/Maternity Leave Position)
Roga Contracting Ltd., a logging and log hauling contractor located in British Columbia, is seeking YARDER OPERATORS, HOOKTENDERS, HANDFALLERS and BUCKERS for full time employment at their Campbell River and Port Alberni Operations.
Roga Contracting Ltd. offers competitive wages with full medical and dental benefit packages.
If you are interested in a future with us, please send your resume to: [email protected] or fax to 250-286-3653.
No phone calls please. We thank all those who express interest but will only contact those to be interviewed.
A Campbell River based forest management company is looking for an Operations Engineer to help provide forest planning, engineering, supervision and business development services to our First Nation clients. Capacity Forest Management Ltd. is seeking an experienced individual registered with the ABCFP (or eligible for registration) as a Forest Technologist (RFT) or Professional Forester (RPF). As a successful candidate for this position, you will possess strong communication skills as well as excellent knowledge of computers and related software (Road-Eng, Word, Excel, Enfor). The successful candidate must have at least 5 years of fi eld experience and a proven track record in all aspects of planning, permit applications, budgeting, lay-out, and supervisory skills.
The area of work includes the Campbell River area, with travel to other locations on the Coast and Lower Mainland. As an integral part of the senior management team, you will be vital to the expansion of the company’s business. Experience in working with First Nations and time spent in the management of harvesting operations are an asset. This position will be a very dynamic and growth oriented role.
Salary and benefi ts are negotiable based on experience. If you feel you are a suitable candidate for this position please fax your resume to Receptionist at (250) 287-2125. You may also E-mail your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with Operations Engineer Resume as the subject line. Closing Date: July 6, 2012. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
OperationsEngineerO
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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
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AAG HOLDING 2011 Inc. (dba Subway) is now hiring food counter attendant. $10.50/hr, FT, 40hrs/wk. No experienced needed. Please mail resume to: 1001 Hyde Creek Rd., Port McNeill, BC, V0N 2R0.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN required for busy mechanical and maintenance shop in beautiful Campbell River, BC. Vehicle inspection ticket an asset. Please email resume to [email protected].
HELP WANTED
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An Alberta Construction Com-pany is hiring dozer, excavatorand labour/rock truck opera-tors. Preference will be givento operators that are experi-enced in oilfi eld road andlease construction. Lodgingand meals provided. The workis in the vicinity of Edson, Al-berta. Alcohol & Drug testingrequired. Call Contour Con-struction at 780-723-5051.
BEAR COVE Cottages re-quires a reliable, hardworkingpart-time chambermaid. Dropoff resume in person to 6715Bear Cove Hwy, Port Hardy.Call 250-949-7939. www.bearcovecottages.ca
SERVERS/WAITRESSESFull-time and part-time
Northern Lights Restaurantin Port McNeill
Apply in person orcall 250-956-3263
SHOPRITE in Port Hardy is seeking a full time sales per-son. Benefi ts offered. Must be customer service oriented and self motivated. Must have excellent communica-tion skills and be familiar with computers. Must be will-ing to work Saturdays. Will-ing to train the right person. Apply by fax 250-949-8911, email [email protected] or in person.
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CABLE PLOW and Drill Op-erator. Well-established com-pany provides undergroundtelecommunication installa-tions throughout Alberta. Ex-perience required. Accommo-dation and meal per diemprovided. Email resume; [email protected]
DRILLERS AND BLASTERSRoc-Tech Contracting Ltd isstarting a project in the PortMcNeill area and is looking forexperienced drillers and blast-ers. Apply to: [email protected] Fax 1-866-756-7074
ELECTRICAL COMPANY located in Campbell River re-quires a journeyman electri-cian and an apprentice. Bothmust have valid drivers li-cense, and be able to travel onshort trips. A journeyman withservice experience is an asset.An apprentice with 1st or 2ndyr experience an asset. Pleasesend resume’s to [email protected] TIME Buncher/Processor Op-erators needed in the Williams Lakearea. Great wage and benefi tspackage. Email resume to [email protected] or call 250-398-8216.
STEEL FABRICATORSRamsay Machine Works
requires Journeyman Steel Fabricators c/w Red Seal Certifi cation immediately.
CWB tickets an asset. This is a union position with comparable wages and
benefi ts.Please forward resumes to
Ramsay Machine Works Ltd. 2066 Henry Ave. West, Sidney, BC, V8L 5Y1, Fax: 250-656-1262, or email to:
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NOW HIRINGWestern 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 currently have the following openings:
Maintenance SupervisorRemanufacturing Supervisor
Planer Mechanic • MillwrightsGrapple Yarder Operator
Hooktenders • Loader OperatorLandingman • Driller/Blaster
Certifi ed FallersDetailed job postings can be viewed at
http://www.westernforest.com/building-value/our-people-employment/careersWFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefi t package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifi cations that we are looking for, please reply in confi dence to:
Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611
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FUEL/FIREWOOD
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RENTALS
APARTMENT/CONDO
PORT HARDY Airport Rd 2 bdrms, quiet. N/S Ref. req’d. $525/mo. Ample parking. Avail. Aug 1/12. 250-949-6319.
PORT MCNEILLAPARTMENTS
Well managed 1 & 2Bdrm suites. Gym & sauna on site. Call for availability.
Phone Rick250-956-4555
PORT HARDY - 7077 High-land Dr. $695 /month includes cable. Beautiful 2 bedroom condo, fully renovated. New laminate fl oor in LR, DR, and Kit. Newer carpet in BR’s, ce-ramic in Bath. Full size fridge, stove, DW and in-suite laun-dry. Plenty of storage and parking. Ref req. Info and pho-tos, toll free 1.877.470.1700.
SEAHAVEN APARTMENTS7070 Shorncliffe St.
Oceanview 2 bdrm suite.Fridge/stove, balcony,
blinds, private parking stall, locker,
laundry on premises.Quiet, adult building,
non smoking, no pets.References required.
Inquiries contact Janet cell 1-250-230-1462.
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An active part of your business and our communities. Let me
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
GARAGE SALES
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STEEL BUILDING - Huge clearance sale! 20x24 $4,658. 25x28 $5,295. 30x40 $7,790. 32x54 $10,600. 40x58 $14,895. 47x78 $19,838. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422.www.pioneersteel.ca.
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BUSINESSES FOR SALE
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CAYCUSEWell-Maintained
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PORT HARDYWell maintained 6-plex
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PORT MCNEILL ocean view 3 bdrms, 5 appl. Lots of parking. $139,000 Call 250-956-3417.
HOUSES FOR SALE
PORT MCNEILL, 5 bdrm, 2668 sq ft, water view, carport, 12’x16’ shop, boat shed, F/P, new roof, deck, cul-de-sac, $280,000 obo. (250)956-4547.
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APARTMENT/CONDO
PORT HARDY, various units. Call Roy Carlton at 1-866-314-8615. Coldwell Banker, Island Coastal.
APARTMENTS FURNISHED
PORT HARDY Highland Manor
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OFFICE/RETAIL
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY FOR LEASE: Fully fur-nished/equipped restaurant/bi-stro located in beautiful Port Hardy, BC. This well-known lo-cation is tastefully decorated with a warm and inviting at-mosphere and has an existing client base, located close to commercial and educational offi ce facilities offering great potential for professional clien-tele. For more information con-tact Ron: 250-949-0556.
STORAGE
SHIPPING CONTAINERS 20’ or 40’. Buy or Rent. Safe and secure. Easymove Container Services. Serving Vancouver Island. 1-(888)331-3279
SUITES, LOWER
GREATER PORT Hardy area: Fully private, above ground, 1-bdrm suite, newer ocean view home, across the street from beach. High ceilings. Hard-wood. Tastefully furnished. No excessive drinking, N/S. Avail. July 1st. $495. Marie 250-949-9970
PORT HARDYBright, 1 bdrm furnished
ground fl oor suite. Newly renovated, shared laundry. Nice house &
neighbourhood. No smoking, no pets. $500/mo. including
utilities. Call 250-902-0773.
PORT HARDY New 2 bdrm basement suite. Quiet neigh-bourhood. N/S, N/P, refs req’d. $700/mo. includes sat., wire-less internet, $100/mth hydro & shared laundry. Now available. Call 250-949-8981.
GARAGE SALES
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RENTALS
TOWNHOUSES
PORT HARDY: Seawind Es-tates, gated community, recent reno’d, 2bdrm $675. (604)418-3626, [email protected]
SEAWIND ESTATESTOWNHOME $800./mo
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Former teacher honoured for MADD workGazette staffNorm Prince has
become the latest North Islander to be awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Prince, a former teacher at PHSS, was nominated for the honour because of his work for Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Prince has recently relocated to Courtenay
and made a number of volunteer contribu-tions during his time living in Coal Harbour, but it was his work for MADD that earned him this accolade.
Prince’s daugh-ter Kyla co-founded the local Chapter of MADD in 2001 along with Aretha Fitzsimmons after a school friend was killed by an impaired driver. After witness-
ing the effect of the tragedy on the com-munity, Prince got involved with the group to support vic-tims and their families and to raise aware-ness of the dangers of impaired driving.
The local chapter has recently closed as
Prince was unable to find anyone willing to take over the adminis-tration duties.
“It’s definitely bit-tersweet,” he said. “It was a real shock because I didn’t even know I was nominated but it was a strange feeling to get this
honour while I’m wrapping up the final paperwork on closing the chapter.”
When Prince com-pletes his move to Courtenay he plans to open a new chapter there so he can con-tinue his work for MADD.
“We are thrilled that Norm won this award” said Victoria Estrada, North Island Chapter Community Leader
for MADD, “Norm’s contribution to the community and espe-cially to the youth has been invaluable.”
Norm Prince holds the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal he was awarded last week in recognition of his work with the North Island chapter of MADD. Kathy Prince
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